The Screen Mash

Take Two: The Last of Us Premiere and Our Most Anticipated Movies of 2023 (with Brad Lenz)

On this edition of Take Two, Barrett and Brad discuss the series premiere of HBO's The Last of Us. The critic and fan reactions have been stellar, with many calling it the best video game adaptation of all time. Are they right?
 
Plus, they each share their top 3 most anticipated movies of 2023. Tune in to find out what makes the cut!
 
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The Wondrous World of the Harry Potter Movies (with Kennedy and Micah)

Barrett's young nieces Kennedy and Micah join the pod to discuss all things Harry Potter movies. They're super fans and have read (almost) all of the books and seen (almost) all of the movies, while Barrett has only seen the movies. The homework was to do a rewatch of the series.
 
They discuss their love of the characters, the world and the music. As well as answer burning questions like, "who's your favorite Hogwarts professor?" and "who's worse: Draco Malfoy or Cousin Dudley?"
 
HP nerds, rejoice!
 
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Obscure Childhood Movies We Loved For Some Reason (with Jeff Becker and Matt Israelsky)

Barrett's friends Matt and Jeff return to the pod to discuss some their favorite obscure movies growing up, that few people seem to know about or appreciate. They make their pitch for why they loved their selected movie growing up.
 
Everyone's homework was to watch or rewatch each selected title and come prepared with copious notes and hot takes. Titles include: Little Monsters (1989), Radioland Murders (1994) and Executive Decision (1996). 
 
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Take Two: 80th Golden Globe Nominations, Oppenheimer Trailers, Avatar: The Way of Water (with Brad Lenz)

Barrett and Brad break down last week's 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards nominations. Surprises, snubs, Ws, they cover it all.
 
Then, the new set of trailers (IMAX exclusive and standard online) for Christopher Nolan's upcoming biopic, Oppenheimer, based on the life of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and the creation of the atomic bomb. 
 
Finally, a lively discussion on James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water. The great and the UGLY! And of course some quick plugs of what else they're watching.
 
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Falling for the NCU: Netflix Christmas Universe (with Claire Bramel)

Barrett's friend and colleague Claire Bramel joins the pod to discuss all things NCU: Netflix Christmas Universe. With their explosion of campy, cheesy Christmas movies over the past few years, Netflix has gone all in on Xmas. But why? What is their strategy? Why do we find these movies so appealing even though they're often objectively cringe?
 
From Vanessa Hudgens, to Emma Roberts and now Lindsay Lohan, there's been a trend of high profile millennial actresses diving into the NCU. Titles rewatched and discussed: The Princess Switch TRILOGY, Falling for Christmas, Holidate. 
 
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Take Two: Oscar Contenders Roundup, Part 2 (with Brad Lenz)

Barrett and Brad continue their discussion on the state of the state with this year's film contenders for the Oscars.
Part 2 films covered: The Son, Top Gun: Maverick, The Woman King, Armageddon Time, Bablyon, Avatar: The Way of the Water, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Emancipation, The Whale, Bones and All.
 
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Take Two: Oscar Contenders Roundup, Part 1 (with Brad Lenz)

In this episode of The Screen Mash Presents: Take Two, Barrett and Brad begin their discussion on the state of the state with this year's film contenders for the Oscars. 
 
Part 1 films covered: The Fabelmans, The Banshees of Insherin, Women Talking, Everything Everywhere All At Once, TAR, Till, She Said, Elvis, Empire of Light, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
 
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Rewatch: The Prestige

In this edition of Rewatch, Barrett kicks off the prep for next year's Oppenheimer with Christopher Nolan's 2006 brilliant magician drama, The Prestige, starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, David Bowie and Rebecca Hall.
 
Box-office, Oscars, critical reception, pros and cons are all covered. As well as the burning question: did the Rewatch change his opinion about the film?
 
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Twin Cities Con 2022 Recap (special report!)

Barrett shares his experience Twin Cities Con 2022 (Minnesota's comic-con) from over the weekend. Barrett brought his son Max who dressed up as Mando. Learn about the highlights of the cosplay and exhibition, as well as some learnings about panels (LOTR Middle Earth with Elijah Wood and Sean Astin), waiting in line, where to grab good pizza, where to park and other tips for anyone interested in attending next year.

This or That: Disney Animated Movies (with Max Goetz)

Barrett's 4 year-old son Max joins the pod to talk all things Disney movies. But instead of just talking, they play the This or That game, stacking Disney animated movies against each other and choosing which they like best. 
 
Featuring: Moana, Encanto, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Robin Hood, The Jungle Book, Frozen and Tangled. 
 
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