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.
Schindler’s List
On this episode of Out of Theaters, Will add Billy discuss the strengths and weaknesses of “Schindler’s List.” And in a slightly lighter vein, Will talks about “Weathering With You,” an excellent anime movie about love, loss and global warming.
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.
Repo Man
“Repo Man” is everything a cult film should be. It’s set in an offbeat subculture (1980s Los Angeles punk), it focuses on a bizarre cast of characters (sleazy repo men), is driven by a memorable soundtrack (the aforementioned 1980s L.A. punk) and is full of quotable lines (including a monologue that makes the most of the words “plate,” “shrimp” and “plate of shrimp.”
The Matrix
This week, Billy and Will re-examine “The Matrix” 20 years later, discussing the computer effects, the jaw-dropping stunts and the talented twosome that made the movie … and then did something even more amazing a few years later.
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.
The Irishman
The rest of the movie-watching world is talking about it for various reasons, so this episode, Billy and Will join the discussion, covering the subdued tone, the monumental length, the Oscar-caliber cast and, of course, all that computerized de-aging.
All the President’s Men
Will and Billy go in deep and on-the-record about the 1976 Oscar snub All the President’s Men, offering insight into the film and a comparison to their experiences in the newspaper business.