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Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Dive head first into a Hollywood classic with the dark comedy Sunset Boulevard. From writer/director extraordinaire Billy Wilder comes a Hollywood tale about fading stars, fame-induced delusions, and multi-leveled manipulation. This film has quotable dialogue, iconic characters, and will make you chuckle through gritted teeth.

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Shogun (1980) – Part 4

Now that Jim and A.Ron have seen both the 2024 and 1980 iterations of Shogun, find out how they stack up. Did NBC make a show of the same caliber and passion as Rachel Condo and Justin Marks? Will Jim and A.Ron dare to pick up the 1152 paged tome by James Clavell?

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Shogun (1980) – Part 3

Shogun 1980 pulls an interesting detail from the book, both Mariko and Blackthorne communicate in Latin. Though the 2024 adaptation was superior, one thing it will NEVER have is John Rhys-Davies pitching a fit! The differences in Mariko’s portrayal in 1980 by Yoko Shimada and the 2024 version by Anna Sawai are evident. Get the dish on the good and the goofy in Shogun 1980. 

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Shogun (1980) – Part 2

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 (1980) – Part 1

Fans of the 2024 series Shogun on Hulu/FX would be remiss to skip the original series from 1980. Fear not! Jim and A.Ron are here to cover it for your edification. This version of Shogun has all the charm of 1980s television, some differences in production quality, and an appearance from John Rhys-Davies. Does this show hold the same excitement? Let’s find out!

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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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Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004) 20th Anniversary

Following their coverage of Kill Bill: Volume 1, Jim and A.Ron are back to cover Kill Bill: Volume 2 to complete the set. It’s an ultra-violent, ultra-visceral, ultra-Tarantino movie. Between the feet, blood, and swords, Jim and A.Ron try to dissect the enigma of this movie. Even seasoned action lovers should bring a barf bag.

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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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