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My Cousin Vinny (1992)

From director Jonathan Lynn comes the rare courtroom comedy. My Cousin Vinny stars Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Fred Gwynne, and…Ralph Macchio? The cast chemistry is exquisite, the writing is hilarious, and Marisa Tomei won an Oscar for her performance. The question isn’t “Will the Karate Kid be put to death?”, the question is “How will Joe Pesci get him out of this?”

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Alien (1979)

Jim and A.Ron are covering one of Ridley Scott’s best films, and that’s saying something! Alien (1979) has great set design, special effects, and direction. Whether you are watching it for the first or fifteenth time, there are so many clever details in this movie that you’re sure to be entertained. What do sheep guts, snake parts, and a human skull have in common? Listen in to find out!

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The Bear – S03E01-4 – Tomorrow, Next, Doors, Violet

Grab your knives, The Bear is back for Season 3 on Hulu. Jim and A.Ron are here to dig into the flavors, aromas, and unresolved trauma of past seasons. Carmy has lofty goals. Richie is feeling lost. Sugar’s baby is coming. And Syd is caught in the middle of all of it.

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Shogun – S01 – Wrap Up

Shogun is over, but the excitement continues. Tune in to hear Jim and A.Ron’s plans for further coverage on the world of Shogun. Did you write in feedback? Listen in as Jim and A.Ron discuss your questions and comments on this season of excellent television.

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Shogun – S01E10 – A Dream of a Dream

How do you feel when you wake from a dream? Excited? Confused? Angry? It probably depends on the dream and your interpretation of it. As you might expect, this particular dream of a finale is likely to be divisive.

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Shogun – S01E09 – Crimson Sky

It’s a slick episode of Shogun. Mariko, played by Anna Sawai, has been a stand out character since the pilot. In this episode she unleashes her full power and charges full steam ahead into battle. Yabushige is just as psychotic and humorous as before. Would he make a last minute “conversion” to save his own skin? It might be the laugh Jim and A.Ron need after this episode.

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Shogun – S01E08 – The Abyss of Life

In this episode of Shogun, Jim and A.Ron clock the character changes. Toranaga is at the beginning of something great. Yabushige is ranking deaths. Mariko has a wicked kill. Blackthorne beats up his fellow sailors. There is change on the horizon for this world.

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Shogun – S01E07 – A Stick of Time

Shogun just can’t miss. This episode recontextualizes some of the death-oriented attitudes of previous episodes. Jim and A.Ron, self-described aging prostitutes, are tackling this episode with all the fervor of someone preparing for battle. With ice cold lines, tragic backstories, and surprises bursting through the wall, this episode will have you on the edge of your seat.

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Shogun – S01E06 – Ladies of the Willow World

In this episode of Shogun, we get a deeper look into the characters of Lady Ochiba and Mariko. Thought you’d have a chance to catch your breath, not a chance! The Iron Fist unleashes, Mariko and Blackthorne’s relationship deepens, and Toranaga’s hearts are still hidden.

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Shogun – S01E04 – The Eightfold Fence

Jim and A.Ron are here to entertain and analyze the latest episode of Shogun. Is Toranaga about to be undermined by his own family? Speaking of family, Mariko’s family mystery probably means she has power behind her. Blackthorne is enough of a polyglot to piss people off. Do you know the origin of the term “loose cannon”?

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