Cinema To The Letter

87: Best and Worst Films of the 2010s Part 1: The Fanatic of Her

The end of the decade is oncoming. So, Double Edged Double Bill is finishing it with a two part bang! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani will spend two episodes on the best and worst of the decade. This will include their traditional one good movie and one bad movie as well as their first ever lists! First up is Adam's bad pick of The Fanatic, in which his mortal enemy John Travolta plays a horror fan with boundary issues to unintentionally silly effect. Then Thomas' good pick Her, where Spike Jonze predicts the future of A.I., romance and Joaquin Phoenix moustaches! Our duo answers all the important questions. What will be on Thomas' best films of the 2010s list? What will be on Adam's worst films of  the2010s list? Which two films will be chosen for next week's thrilling part two look at this decade's cinema next week? Well boot up your adorable operating system to find out!
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86: The Irishman Finds Serenity In 2019

2019 is ending, but Double Edged Double Bill wants the last word! Joining Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani is film writer Brianna Zigler to talk two very divergent films from this strange year. First up is the bad pick Serenity, a thriller where Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway realize they may just be playthings in a boring game! Then, the good pick - as chosen by our listeners - The Irishman in which Martin Scorsese examines mob culture and reveals the sad lonely existence it leads to. So fun for the whole family! Plus, our trio answers all sorts of important questions. When did The McConaissance truly end? What has Robert De Niro done beyond the Dirty Grandpa Cinematic Universe? What two films will Adam & Thomas pick for next week's first episode looking back at the past decade? Well listen in to find out!
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85: The Simpsons Turn 30: A Proud Rags to Riches Story

30 years ago, The Simpsons started and an iconic piece of pop culture was born. So iconic in fact that Double Edged Double Bill is breaking their usual movie schtick to talk about it! Adam and Thomas are covering four episodes that show the highs and lows of this TV institution. First up, the good picks of Marge Be Not Proud and Team Homer that show us just how much our favorite animated family can make us laugh and cry. Then, the bad picks of Simpsons Bible Stories and Moe Goes From Rags to Riches which showed us how much the show can just make us cry. Plus, our duo posits all the important questions. Which animated classic show has Adam never seen? Which Simpsons voice actor makes us feel sad? Is there really another episode on the films of 2019 coming up later this week?! Well grab a Duff and settle in for a real Bonestorm of an episode!
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84: Disney + The Rocketeer = Country Bears

Done marathoning The Mandalorian for the fourth time? Then why not listen to the newest Double Edged Double Bill? This week, Adam and Thomas take a look at the back catalogue of Disney+ with the help of returning guest Yonathan Habtemichael. First up the good feature is The Rocketeer, an underrated superhero film long before the studio owned a single Marvel character. Then our bad feature of The Country Bears, a forgotten attempt from Disney to turn a theme park attraction into a film that leaves one of our hosts speechless. Still, our intrepid heroes answer quite a few questions. Which The Office character sidelines as a nightclub singer? When did Christopher Walken embrace his silliness? Why are all the rules of the show being broken for next week's episode on The Simpsons? Listen to our super bear jamboree of an episode to find out!
To stay up to date, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, on Facebook and send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Voting for the good pick on our 2019 Wrap Up episode runs from December 4th and ends December 11th! If you like the show, please subscribe or rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or The ESO Network!

83: Holmes and Watson Investigate a Deathtrap Mystery

The game is afoot on Double Edged Double Bill! Inspector Thomas Mariani and Dr. Adam Thomas are on the case investigating two mystery films in honor of Knives Out. First is the bad film Holmes and Watson, a comedy that has mysteriously misplaced its laughs. Then the good film Deathtrap, which throws so many twists at us that one's neck may snap. This prompts our duo to ask many questions. What does Will Ferrell do with his career now? Does Batman run Halliburton? Which two films will they discuss on next week's Disney+ episode? Well stick around before a murder most foul occurs to find the answers!
Listen to Thomas talk Knives Out and Rear Window on the latest episode of The Horror Returns! To stay up to date, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, on Facebook and send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Voting for the good pick on our 2019 Wrap Up episode runs from December 4th and ends December 13th! If you like the show, please subscribe or rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or The ESO Network!

82: Martin Scorsese Presents Gangs of Shutter Island

Martin Scorsese is bringing The Irishman to Netflix this Thanksgiving. Naturally, there's enough room to stuff in a Double Edged Double Bill between the turkey and mashed potatoes. Adam and Thomas dig into two less discussed films from the acclaimed director. First up, the good pick of Gangs of New York which may be too ambitious for its own good. Then, the bad pick Shutter Island unravels more mysterious than expected. Together, our duo answers crucial questions. Is Ray Romano a Muppet? Can Leonardo DiCaprio do accents? What will be picked for next week's episode on mystery films? Get all that Scorses-a sauce out of your ears and listen to find out!
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81: Tom Hanks in Joe Versus The Apollo 13

Tom Hanks has received many honors over his career. Now, his most biggest honor of all: being the subject on Double Edged Double Bill! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani give the icon his due in honor of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood! First up, the bad feature Joe Vs. The Volcano where five different plots fight for supremacy. Then the good feature Apollo 13, where Tom Hanks solidifies himself as "America's Dad"in this true story of space heroism. Plus, our hosts answer all the important questions. Can we put Lloyd Bridges in a mech suit? Do astronauts get BFF bracelets? Which two films will they talk about on next week's Martin Scorsese episode? Well board onto our episode to find out!
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80: The Platoon Revolution War

Double Edged Double Bill is shipping off for a war film double feature! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani suit up for two very different cinematic depictions of war. First up is the bad feature Revolution, where America is born with help from a highly miscast Al Pacino. Then the good feature Platoon, where a cast of future stars experience the madness of Vietnam as seen from veteran Oliver Stone. Together, our duo answers all the important questions. Would Adam Sandler in drag improve Revolution? Was Keith David ever really young? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Tom Hanks? Well get in line and march off to download this episode, soldier! Ten-hut!
Hear Adam talking I Spit on Your Grave and Ms. 45 on the latest episode of Desmond's Flicks! To stay up to date, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, on Facebook and send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please subscribe or rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or The ESO Network!

79: Arnold Schwarzenegger Hopes You Don't Recall Junior

Arnold Schwarzenegger is back in theaters with Terminator Dark Fate so he's getting the Double Edged Double Bill treatment! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani bring along returning guest James Rodrigues to talk all about the Austrian action hero. First up is their good feature Total Recall, where Paul Verhoeven got to make a heady sci-fi action film with all the guts & glory that Arnold brings. Then, their bad feature is the comedy Junior where Arnold plays a pregnant man... and takes it seriously? Together, our trio answers all the important questions. Is Michael Ironside a "snacc"? Why isn't Randy Newman on the Junior soundtrack? What two films will the show cover on next week's war films episode? We'll see you at the podcast party to find out, Richter!
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78: Freddy Krueger Gives You A Final New Nightmare on Elm Street

Are you ready for Freddy? Yes, A Nightmare on Elm Street is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. So, Double Edged Double Bill is unfurling the red & green carpet as Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are joined by Desmond Alexander Peel of Desmond's Flicks to wrap up October with two films featuring horror icon Freddy Krueger. First up for our trio is the bad pick of Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare, which gave the Elm Street franchise a less than respectful send off. Then their good pick New Nightmare, where Wes Craven returned to give the gloved slasher a meta contextual makeover. Plus, our Dream Warriors answer all the important questions. Why does Freddy look like an action figure? Did Wes Craven will an earthquake into existence? What will the two films be for next week's episode on Arnold Schwarzenegger? Well listen to the podcast of your dreams to find out!
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