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March 3, 2025, with Dave and Darren — BONUS Oscar Dish

Posted March 3, 202500:22:33

It’s the morning after the Oscars, and Mike Schulz, Dave Levora, and Darren Pitra have so much to talk about. Enjoy!

February 27, 2025, with Dave and Darren — “The Monkey” and “The Unbreakable Boy”

Posted February 27, 202500:15:07

Mike Schulz, Dave Levora, and Darren Pitra discuss the latest films and the forthcoming Oscars. Dave predicts glamour, Darren expects a dour affair,...

February 20, 2025, with Dave and Darren — “Captain America: Brave New World,” “Paddington in Peru,” and the 2025 Oscar-Nominated Short Films — Animated and Live Action

Posted February 20, 202500:15:35

Mike Schulz, Dave Levora, and Darren Pitra talk movies and wonder aloud about the wisdom of re-releasing The Comeback Trail (dir George Gallo,...

February 13, 2025, with Dave and Darren — “Heart Eyes,” “Love Hurts,” and “I’m Still Here”

Posted February 13, 202500:12:55

Mike Schulz, Dave Levora, and Darren Pitra talk smack about movies, the best habit of them all:

  • Heart Eyes (dir Josh Ruben,...

February 6, 2025, with Dave and Darren — “Companion,” “You’re Cordially Invited,” and “Dog Man”

Posted February 6, 202500:14:24

Mike Schulz, Dave Levora, and Darren Pitra remember Jurassic Park — were we ever so young? — and discuss the latest round of releases:

  • Dog...