Some Like It Scott

Ep. 200 - Bullet Train

It's episode 200 of Some Like It Scott! And to celebrate on this week's milestone episode, the two Scotts try to have some fun reviewing David Leitch's latest summer action-er, the Brad Pitt-led BULLET TRAIN. After discussing the performances, the humor, and the all-important action, the co-hosts get to talk about two of their favorite topics to cover in the news section: new movies coming from Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie and another project coming together for Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio (this one featuring Keanu Reaves in a lead role...). See time codes below:

4:13 - BULLET TRAIN review

44:24 - Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie developing more films

50:41 - Keanu Reaves set to lead Martin Scorsese and Leo DiCaprio's DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY adaptation

 

Next week: BODIES BODIES BODIES (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 199 - Vengeance

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts discuss comedian actor BJ Novak's feature film writing and directing debut, VENGEANCE. After discussing whether Novak's dark comedy and satire work, whether the host of performances hold up, and whether they believe Novak has a future in writing and directing, the co-hosts turn their attention to another Martin Scorsese-Leonardo DiCaprio film that has been announced, as well as the lineups for several of the upcoming fall festivals, Venice and Toronto. See time codes below:

 

2:23 - VENGEANCE review

43:25 - Martin Scorsese and Leo DiCaprio teaming up again

48:38 - Fall festival lineups

 

Next week: BULLET TRAIN (Theaters) + Episode 200!

 

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Ep. 198 - Nope

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts review the third film from burgeoning horror auteur Jordan Peele, that is the sci-fi summer thriller, NOPE. After giving their thoughts on Peele's evolution to big-budget summer blockbuster, the performances of the cast, and the relevance of Peele's trademark social commentary on race, the co-hosts turn their attention to news of Patricia Arquette's upcoming directorial debut, as well as the trove of MCU news coming out of this year's return to Hall H at San Diego Comic Con. See time codes below:

 

3:09 - NOPE review

1:00:26 - Patricia Arquette's directorial debut

1:04:41 - SDCC 2022

 

Next week: VENGEANCE (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 197 - Where the Crawdads Sing

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts take a summer trip into the marshes of the Carolina coast, as they review the film adaptation of the best-selling Delia Owens novel, WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING. After giving their thoughts on Daisy Edgar-Jones, how the book translates to the big screen, and whether the story's themes hold together, the co-hosts turn their attention to the Emmy nominations unveiled this week. See time codes below:

 

5:58 - WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING review

50:05 - Emmy nominations

 

Next week: NOPE (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 196 - Thor: Love & Thunder

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts share their thoughts on Taika Waititi's second directorial outing in the MCU at the helm of the 4th Thor standalone film: THOR: LOVE & THUNDER. After discussing whether Waititi's particular flair continues to highlight the better parts of one of the remaining OG Avengers, whether Hemsworth and co. are able to still captivate and audience, and whether Phase 4 has been a success 6 movies in, the co-hosts turn their attention to the news that Steven Yeun has been added to the cast of Bong Joon-ho's next film, MICKEY7, and then talk about several recent trailers, including those for SEE HOW THEY RUN and AMSTERDAM. See time codes below:

 

3:20 - THOR: LOVE & THUNDER review

1:03:56 - Steven Yeun cast in MICKEY7

1:08:19 - Trailer talk

 

Next week: WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 195 - Spiderhead

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts have a case of deja vu, as they review the second Joseph Kosinski-Miles Teller collaboration of the summer: the Netflix sci-fi thriller, SPIDERHEAD. After giving their thoughts on the performances from Teller and Chris Hemsworth, whether the story is as engaging as they would've hoped, and how it stacks up against the crop of Netflix movies, the co-hosts turn their attention to news about Pedro Almodovar's next project, as well as the announcement of a Zoe Kazan-directed limited series adaptation of John Steinbeck's East of Eden starring Florence Pugh. See time codes below:

 

5:25 - SPIDERHEAD Review

40:56 - Pedro Almodovar making Spaghetti Western short film

45:55 - East of Eden limited series announced with Florence Pugh

 

In 2 Weeks: THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 194 - Lightyear

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts take a hyperspeed trip into the stars with a review of Pixar's latest output, a spin-off of the Toy Story franchise, LIGHTYEAR. After discussing whether the movie's premise makes any sense, the characters have that familiar Toy Story charm and relatability, and if Chris Evans can live up to the iconic Tim Allen performance, the co-hosts turn their attention to news about the sequel to 2019's JOKER, as well as rumors about Julia Garner being cast in a major upcoming biopic. See time codes below:

 

3:22 - Lightyear

39:18 - Joker 2 details & Lady Gaga casting

46:54 - Julia Garner cast in Madonna biopic

 

Next time: Spiderhead (Netflix)

 

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Ep. 193 - Crimes of the Future

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts fast-forward into the not-too-distant dystopic future with a review of David Cronenberg's new movie, the body-horror crime drama, CRIMES OF THE FUTURE. After discussing whether the elder Cronenberg still has style and substance to offer the film world in 2022, the performances of his cast, and whether the film has too little or too much of his trademark body horror, the co-hosts turn their attention to the news that Maria Bakalova has been cast in a role in the upcoming GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3, as well as that Neve Campbell may not be returning for SCREAM 6 after a dispute over how much she was getting paid. See time codes below:

 

5:46 - Crimes of the Future

54:23 - Maria Bakalova cast in GotG V3

1:00:10 - Neve Campbell Not Returning for Scream 6

 

IN 2 WEEKS: Lightyear (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 192 - Top Gun: Maverick

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, Tom Cruise makes his triumphant return to the big screen, as the two Scotts review the long-awaited legacyquel, TOP GUN: MAVERICK. After discussing whether it lives up to the hype, whether Tom Cruise still has the 'it' factor, and how all the updates to the 36-year-old nostalgia work, the co-hosts turn their attention to another Tom Cruise joint to talk about the trailer for MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: DEAD RECKONING PART 1 and the awards out of this year's iteration of the Cannes Film Festival. See time codes below:

 

3:36 - Top Gun: Maverick

53:29 - M:I 7 Trailer

57:38 - Cannes Film Festival 2022

 

Next time: Crimes of the Future

 

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Ep. 191 - Men

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts review the latest outing of one of their favorite sci-fi directors, Alex Garland, with his third feature film, MEN. After giving their thoughts on the Garland's progress as a director, the performances of Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear, and whether the themes are well-explored, they turn their attention to casting news related to Bong Joon-ho's next film, as well as another project that Margot Robbie has been tapped to lead. See time codes below:

 

4:06 - Men

41:36 - Bong Joon-ho's next projet fills out cast

46:35 - Margot Robbie's next leading role

 

Next time: Top Gun: Maverick (Theaters)

 

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