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Let Him Go, Uncle Frank

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W e're back with two reviews during this Thanksgiving weekend! First is Uncle Frank , a story set in 1973 about a gay uncle who bonds with his niece, both of whom feel like outsiders within their own family. Then, there's the tense western, Let Him Go , starring Kevin Costner and Diane Lane. Our latest podcasts are available for you to listen!

Criterion: To Sleep with Anger

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I n our latest episode focusing on films available from the Criterion Collection, Matt & Ashley are joined by Sundiata to discuss To Sleep with Anger. Danny Glover plays a man who causes trouble for a family the moment he shows up on their doorstep. It's a layered, complex drama that unfolds in this 1990 Charles Burnett classic.

Love and Monsters, Dating Amber

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W e review two news movies this week! First up is Love and Monsters -- a young man living in a post-apocalyptic world full of giant frogs, crabs, slugs and snails decides to travel 85 miles across land to find his girlfriend from when life was normal. Matt & Ashley review this new movie, available for streaming. Then, life is difficult in mid-90s Ireland for a young man and a young woman who are coming to terms with their sexuality. To alleviate the stress of taunting from their peers, the two decide to pretend-date each other. Ashley & Matt review the new movie, Dating Amber , now available for streaming.

Rebecca (2020)

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A young woman marries a widower and soon finds herself living in the shadow of his late wife, the titular Rebecca. Ashley & Matt review the net Netflix movie that's an adaptation of the Daphne du Maurier novel.

Favorite Political Films

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On the eve of the U.S. election, Ashley, Benny and Matt discuss what each of their favorite political movies are.