A.I. Artificial Intelligence

On this episode of Out of Theaters, Billy and Will pick apart “A.I.,” discussing what works, what doesn’t and what hits Billy right in the heartstrings. They debate what elements Stanley and Steven brought to the film, and talk about that ending, and why it should have happened about 20 minutes before it (finally) does.


Ace in the Hole

Ace in the Hole tells the story of Chuck Tatum (Douglas), a frustrated former big-city journalist stuck working for a small and simple Albuquerque community newspaper. While trying to work his way back to the big leagues, Tatum exploits a story about a man trapped in a remote cave. He eventually ropes the local sheriff, the victim’s wife, his junior reporter, and a host of other characters into an ambitious scheme that ends in tragedy.



Catch Me if You Can

On this episode, Billy and Will discuss the amusing exploits of teenage imposter Frank Abagnale and the hapless FBI agent trying to catch him. We also cover the movie’s amazing supporting cast and examine why the movie manages to be so damn much fun.


Contagion

Will and Billy discuss director Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion, including his sleek, smooth directing; the frankly amazing cast (Damon! Paltrow! Fishburne! Winslet! Law! Cranston! Cotillard!) and the way an epic movie about disease and death manages to be so downright entertaining.


A Clockwork Orange

This week, Billy and Will focus on “A Clockwork Orange,” discussing its direction, its violence and its mesmerizing lead performance by Malcolm McDowell. And guess what? It turns out the movie can still inspire some pretty strong reactions.


American Beauty

This week on Out of Theaters, Billy and Will watch the once-acclaimed American Beauty with fresh eyes in an attempt to answer the question: Is it any good? They examine its talented cast (include a certain scandal-ridden leading man), portrait of suburban hell and questionable moral stance.