Excuse the Intermission
Alex and Max take you on a journey through film with this discussion podcast about movies.
Podcasting since 2020 • 257 episodes
Excuse the Intermission
Latest Episodes
Sinners Review and Farewell to Max
A stunning achievement in genre filmmaking, "Sinners" transports us to the Mississippi Delta of 1932 where twin brothers find themselves caught between supernatural evil and the harsh realities of Jim Crow America. Ryan Coogler's masterful dire...
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Episode 250
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52:50
Warfare Review and Alex Garland's Resurgence
In the chaos of combat, what truly matters isn't the mission, but the harrowing moments that forever bind soldiers together. "Warfare," the latest from filmmaking duo Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, strips away conventional war movie tropes to de...
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Episode 249
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1:35:36
The Jack Black Hall of Fame
Jack Black sits at the rare intersection of comedy genius, musical talent, and heartfelt authenticity that few performers ever discover. His journey from bit player in 90s action films to beloved family-friendly superstar reveals one of Hollywo...
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Episode 248
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1:31:08
Top Five Guilty Pleasure Movies
What are the movies we love despite knowing they're not cinematic masterpieces? When the critics pan a film that you can't stop rewatching, should you feel guilty about your enjoyment?In this deeply personal episode, we reunite as a ful...
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Episode 247
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1:48:49
Film Catchup: The Bombs and Breakthroughs
Every March, Hollywood seems to enter a strange twilight zone – award season is over, summer blockbusters remain months away, and the theatrical landscape becomes a curious mix of studio castoffs and hidden gems. This year proves particularly f...
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Episode 248
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