The Binge Review: Eight Observations About “The Hateful Eight”

cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Demián Bichir, Bruce Dern, Channing Tatum writer/director: Quentin Tarantino MPAA: Rated R for strong bloody violence, a scene of violent sexual content, language and some graphic nudity… Continue Reading

The Binge Movie Podcast: Joy | Concussion | Mustang

This week on The Binge Movie Podcast, we focus on three movies about determined, resilient protagonists bucking up against systems designed to break them. Joy | cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Virginia Madsen, Bradley Cooper, Isabella Rossellini, Diane Ladd,… Continue Reading

The Binge Movie Podcast: The Best and Worst Movies of 2015

There’s still two weeks left to make things right this year before 2016 comes barreling in. However, since I’ve screened all remaining December releases (with the exception of The Hateful Eight, which hasn’t really been showing up on anyone’s list), it’s time… Continue Reading

The Binge Movie Podcast: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

On this episode of The Binge Movie Podcast, we have just one thing on our minds: Carrie Fisher’s Good Morning America interview. Speaking of which, she has a new movie—and it’s the only one we talk about this week because I… Continue Reading

The Binge Movie Podcast: The Danish Girl | The Big Short | Youth

This week on The Binge Movie Podcast, we focus on a movie starring an Oscar-winning actor taking on a different gender expression by embracing exaggerated femininity, over-the-top glamour, and crazed facial expressions. I’m referring, of course, to Jane Fonda in Youth.… Continue Reading

The Binge Podcast: Macbeth | Janis: Little Girl Blue | James White

In this week’s episode of The Binge Movie Podcast, we discuss three films about immensely flawed protagonists overwhelmed by responsibility, consequence, and sweaty hair: Macbeth | cast: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, David Thewlis, Elizabeth Debicki, Paddy Considine | screenplay: Jacob Koskoff,… Continue Reading

The Binge Podcast: Carol, Creed, Mockingjay Part 2, Legend, Victor Frankenstein

Welcome to the fourth episode of The Binge Movie Podcast. This week, we discuss a touching same-sex period love story about two people from different ages and class backgrounds who fall in love despite the limitations imposed by those around them. I’m… Continue Reading

The Binge Podcast: Spotlight, Brooklyn, I Smile Back, Love, Trumbo

Welcome to the third episode of The Binge Movie Podcast! This week, we cover everything from tender immigrant romance to full-on 3D cumshots. I do love the holidays. Tune in below to hear Rebecca Olarte and I discuss the following:… Continue Reading

The Binge Podcast: Jem and the Holograms, Room, Suffragette, Our Brand is Crisis

Welcome to the second episode of The Binge Movie Podcast! Thanks for all your enthusiasm and kind words regarding our premiere. We’re excited to bring you its shorter, more streamlined follow-up—now with thrice as many LeRolarte jingles! In this installment, Rebecca… Continue Reading

The Binge Podcast: Julianne Moore/Ellen Page Interview + Reviews

So hey, I’m starting a podcast! Despite being comically late to the party on this medium—and not being a podcast listener myself—I decided to take on this new adventure when my dear friend and fellow Ohio transplant Rebecca Olarte pitched me on it, with… Continue Reading