Some Like It Scott

Ep. 214 - The Fabelmans

Hello everyone and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts hop in a filmmaking time machine to review the childhood of Steven Spielberg brought to bare on the silver screen, by him, in the semi-autobiographical family drama, THE FABELMANS. After discussing a long list of things related to the film, the co-hosts turn their attention to all the hubbub this past week about the release of the latest Sight & Sound Top 100 Movies of All Time poll. Surely, there's no drama there, and all of the film community is in agreement! See times codes below:

 

5:46 - THE FABELMANS review

54:10 - 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Movies of All Time

 

Next week: AFTERSUN (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 213 - She Said

Hello everyone and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts are talking the origins of the #MeToo movement with a review of SHE SAID, the film adaptation of the real-world investigative journalism that revealed Harvey Weinstein's long history of harassment and sexual abuse in Hollywood. After discussing the film's performances, dramatization of real-life events, and whether it can be added to the ranks of all-time great journalism procedurals, the co-hosts turn their attention to the twitter debate between Simu Liu and Quentin Tarantino, as well as this year's nominations for the Independent Spirit Awards. See time codes below:

 

5:46 - SHE SAID review

54:10 - Simu Liu vs. Quentin Tarantino

1:14:15 - 2023 Indie Spirit Awards nominations

 

Next week: SHE SAID (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 212 - The Menu

Hello everyone and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, both Scotts return to the show to discuss exactly what Mark Mylod is cooking up in his big screen directed film, THE MENU. After discussing the performances of the ensemble cast (especially co-leads Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes), Mylod's directing chops transitioning from prestige TV (SUCCESSION), and whether the film's deeper message resonates, the co-hosts turn their attention to the announcement of Kristen Stewart's directorial debut, as well as the news that The Walt Disney Co. has said out with the old Bob (Chapek) and in with the new (or maybe older) Bob (Iger). See time codes below:

4:34 - THE MENU review

54:31 - Kristen Stewart's directorial debut

1:00:26 - Disney CEO shakeup

 

Next week: SHE SAID (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 211 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (feat. Jay Habib)

Hello everyone and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, only one Scott survived Regal's November mystery movie night, and special guest Jay Habib joins that Scott to discuss the final entry in Phase 4 of the MCU: the follow-up to 2018's BLACK PANTHER and tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, Ryan Coogler's BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER. Scott and Jay go through the 160min movie in great detail, discussing the film as a tribute to Boseman, the returning cast's performances, whether the newcomers are worth getting excited about, and also of course how this film inevitably fits into the broader MCU. Enjoy!

 

Next week: THE MENU (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 210 - The Banshees of Inisherin

Hello everyone and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, one of the Scotts tries to reconcile his differences with the other, who's threatening to harm himself if he keeps talking to him in a review of Martin McDonagh's new black-comedy-drama, THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN. After discussing the cast of characters, performances from Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, and the trademark bleak themes of McDonagh, the co-hosts turn their attention to the early odds in the Oscars race. See time codes below:

 

8:50 - THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN review

1:05:17 - Oscars season preview

 

Next week: BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 209 - TÁR

Hello everyone and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts take on auteur artists and cancel culture with a review of Todd Field's first film in over a decade-and-a-half, TÁR. After discussing the highly buzzy performance of Cate Blanchett in the lead role, as well as the themes and supporting performances, the co-hosts turn their attention to the news that several big holiday releases will have runtimes exceeding 180 minutes, before recapping the nominations for this year's Gotham Awards. See time codes below:

 

5:26 - TÁR review

1:09:13 - 180+'er films this holiday season

1:15:19 - 2022 Gotham Award nominees

 

Next week: BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 208 - Halloween Ends

Happy spooky season, and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts sharpen their kitchen knives for one final (maybe) outing with Michael Myers, as they review the finale of David Gordon Green's legacy sequel trilogy, HALLOWEEN ENDS. After discussing the interesting choices Green and co. made, the performances from Jamie Lee Curtis and her co-stars, and whether Green's intended themes resonate, the co-hosts turn their attention to the next film of a different horror director - Scott Derrickson - and then give a second dispatch from the 60th New York Film Festival. See time codes below:

 

4:53 - HALLOWEEN ENDS review

59:33 - Scott Derrickson's next film

1:04:55 - NYFF 60 Recap #2

 

In 2 weeks: TÁR (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 207 - Amsterdam

Welcome everyone to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts reminisce about their formative years, causing trouble and living life... in AMSTERDAM. After discussing David O. Russell's return to the big screen after a 7 year absence, including his cast of characters, the film's themes, and more, the co-hosts turn their attention to the news of Jeff Nichols's next film, as well as receive an update from one of the Scotts on the first week of the 60th New York Film Festival. See time codes below:

 

4:52 - AMSTERDAM review

45:35 - Jeff Nichols's next film has been cast

49:11 - NYFF 60 update

 

Next week: TILL (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 206 - Don’t Worry Darling

Welcome everyone to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts finally bury the hatchet with the most controversial movie of the year so far, DON'T WORRY DARLING. After discussing the film on its merits of plot, themes, and characters, the co-hosts turn their attention to the recent re-release of James Cameron's 2009 epic sci-fi adventure, AVATAR, before discussing the NC-17 rating handed down to INFINITY POOL, Brandon Cronenberg's second film. See time codes below:

 

3:14 - DON'T WORRY DARLING review

58:02 - AVATAR re-release

1:06:42 - Brandon Cronenberg's INFINITY POOL receives NC-17 rating

 

In 2 weeks: AMSTERDAM (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 205 - See How They Run

Welcome everyone to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts don their detective caps for an Agatha Christie inspired whodunnit with a review of the mystery-comedy, SEE HOW THEY RUN. After discussing the performances of the ensemble cast including Saoirse Ronan and Sam Rockwell and whether the mystery itself is engaging enough, the co-hosts turn their attention to a few quick reviews of other recent releases, as well as the hyped news that Aneesh Chaganty's next film, MISSING, will be a standalone sequel to his first feature film SEARCHING. See time codes below:

 

5:43 - SEE HOW THEY RUN review

44:38 - Review roundup: PEARL, DO REVENGE

1:01:37 - MISSING announced with February release date

 

Next week: DON'T WORRY DARLING (Theaters)

 

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