This week we are comparing Bullet Train (2022) and Fight or Flight (2024), two films about multiple trained assassins encountering each other in confined modes of transport.

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The Movies:

Bullet Train (2022)

Directed by David Leitch

Written by Zak Olkewicz

Based on the novel by Kôtarô Isaka

iMDb Rating: 7.3

Fight or Flight (2024)

Directed by James Madigan

Written by Brooks McLaren & D.J. Cotrona

iMDB Rating: 6.4

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Discussions of murder, violence, death, gun violence, grooming, drug use, poison.

This week we are comparing Dead Poets Society (1989) and Mona Lisa Smile (2003) - two films about inspiring teachers touching the lives of their students.

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The Movies:

Dead Poets Society (1989)

Directed by Peter Weir

Written by Tom Schulman

iMDb Rating: 8.1

Mona Lisa Smile (2003)

Directed by Mike Newell

Written by Lawrence Konner & Mark Rosenthal

iMDB Rating: 6.6

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Discussions of suicide, death, societal pressures, abusive family situations, pornography, consent.

This week we are comparing classic twin films Dante's Peak (1997) and Volcano (1997) - two films about Volcano eruptions in the USA.

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The Movies:

Dante’s Peak (1997)

Directed by Roger Donaldson

Written by Leslie Bohem

iMDb Rating: 6.1

Volcano (1997)

Directed by Mick Jackson

Written by Jerome Armstrong & Billy Ray

iMDB Rating: 5.6

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Mentions of death, bodily harm, burns, injury, disasters, racism, disease, illness, systemic discrimination.

This week we are comparing The Lego Movie (2014) and Idiocracy (2006), two films about average guys saving the world with their averageness

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The Movies:

The Lego Movie (2014)

Directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller

Written by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman

iMDb Rating: 7.7

Idiocracy (2006)

Directed by Mike Judge

Written by Mike Judge & Etan Cohen

iMDB Rating: 6.5

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Mentions of eugenics, slur use, discrimination

This week, we are comparing Upgrade (2018) and Venom (2018) - twin films about a down-on-his-luck guy forming an unlikely bond with a non-human sentient being.

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The Movies:

Upgrade (2018)

Directed by Leigh Whannell

Written by Leigh Whannell

iMDb Rating: 7.5

Venom (2018)

Directed by Ruben Fleischer

Written by Jeff Pinkner, Scott Rosenberg & Kelly Marcel

Based on characters by Todd McFarlane & David Michelinie

iMDB Rating: 6.6

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Mentions of violence, gore, death, injury, suicide, body modifications

This week we are comparing Total Recall (1990) and Total Recall (2012) - two action sci-fi films about questioning reality.

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The Movies:

Total Recall (1990)

Directed by Paul Verhoeven

Written by Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon, Jon Povill & Gary Goldman

Based on the novelette “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” by Philip K. Dick

iMDb Rating: 7.5

Total Recall (2012)

Directed by Len Wiseman

Written by Kurt Wimmer & Mark Bomback

iMDB Rating: 6.2

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Content Warning: Mentions of violence, death, memory issues, medical procedures, gun violence, suicide.

For this Pride Month episode, we are comparing Whip It (2009) and Bend It Like Beckham (2002) - two films that SHOULD be queer, about teenage girls who are more interested in sport than performative femininity.

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The Movies:

Whip It (2009)

Directed by Drew Barrymore

Written by Shauna Cross

Based on the novel by Shauna Cross

iMDb Rating: 6.9

Bend It Like Beckham (2002)

Directed by Gurinder Chadha

Written by Gurinder Chadha, Guljit Bindra & Paul Mayeda Berges

iMDB Rating: 6.7

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Discussions of homophobia, racism, sexism, and suicide.

We're back this pride month with an episode comparing Chasing Amy (1997) and The Object of My Affection (1998) - two movies about straight people falling in love with their gay friends.

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The Movies:

Chasing Amy (1997)

Directed by Kevin Smith

Written by Kevin Smith

iMDb Rating: 7.2

The Object of My Affection (1998)

Directed by Nicholas Hynter

Written by Wendy Wasserstein

Based on the novel by Stephen McCauley

iMDB Rating: 6.0

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Discussions of homophobia, racism, sexism, sexual themes.