Some Like It Scott

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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Ep. 204 - Barbarian

Welcome everyone to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! In this week's episode, the two Scotts make the long trek down those really creepy looking stairs as they review the Zach Cregger horror film, BARBARIAN. After sharing their thoughts on the quality of the filmmaking, the lead performances, and whether the film has any themes that transmit clearly, the co-hosts turn their attention to news of a new Elvis films in the works at A24 focusing on the life of Priscilla Presley, as well as give continued updates on the Venice and Toronto film festivals. See time codes below:

 

3:10 - BARBARIAN review

54:41 - New Elvis film announced

1:02:28 - Venice awards & TIFF premieres

 

Next week: SEE HOW THEY RUN (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 203 - Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul.

Welcome everyone to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! In this week's episode, the two Scotts discuss the Southern Baptist mega-churn mockumentary, HONK FOR JESUS. SAVE YOUR SOUL. After discussing the lead performances of Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall, as well as debating how effectively the format is able to critique the megachurch institution, the co-hosts turn their attention to the early film festival season buzz, as well as the news that Charlbi Dean (TRIANGLE OF SADNESS) passed away unexpectedly. See time codes below:

 

4:11 - HONK FOR JESUS. SAVE YOUR SOUL. review

47:20 - Venice / Telluride festival hype

1:05:12 - Charlbi Dean has passed away

 

Next week: BARBARIAN (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 202 - 3,000 Years of Longing

Welcome everyone to this week's episode of Some Like It Scott! In this episode, the two Scotts talk about a renowned auteur director's first film in over 7 years, that would be the Australian George Miller's 3,000 YEARS OF LONGING. After discussing Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba, Miller's trademark craft and style, as well as the themes Miller and the film appear to have on their mind, the co-hosts turn their attention to dissect the news of multiple DCEU film delays and the quickly unraveling disaster that is the upcoming DON'T WORRY DARLING. See time codes below:

 

2:46 - 3,000 YEARS OF LONGING review

52:42 - DCEU film delays

1:01:56 - DON'T WORRY DARLING drama

 

Next week: HONK FOR JESUS. SAVE YOUR SOUL. (Theaters / Peacock)

 

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Ep. 201 - Bodies Bodies Bodies

Welcome everyone to this week's episode of Some Like It Scott! In this episode, the two Scotts turn the lights off and try to figure out who the murderer is with a review of Halina Reijn's late-summer A24 slasher-comedy, BODIES BODIES BODIES. After discussing the ensemble cast, the themes of the film, and Reijn's English-language directorial debut, the co-hosts turn their attention to news about Ethan Coen's upcoming solo directorial debut, as well as Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt teaming up for an upcoming David Leitch actioner. See time codes below:

 

2:58 - BODIES BODIES BODIES review

52:20 - Ethan Coen's solo debut

56:25 - Ryan Gosling & Emily Blunt up next for David Leitch

 

In 2 weeks: 3000 YEARS OF LONGING (Theaters)

 

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