On this episode of Out of Theaters, Billy and Will pick apart “A.I.,” discussing what works, what doesn’t and what hits Billy right in the heartstrings. They debate what elements Stanley and Steven brought to the film, and talk about that ending, and why it should have happened about 20 minutes before it (finally) does.
Ace in the Hole
Ace in the Hole tells the story of Chuck Tatum (Douglas), a frustrated former big-city journalist stuck working for a small and simple Albuquerque community newspaper. While trying to work his way back to the big leagues, Tatum exploits a story about a man trapped in a remote cave. He eventually ropes the local sheriff, the victim’s wife, his junior reporter, and a host of other characters into an ambitious scheme that ends in tragedy.
Schindler’s List
On this episode of Out of Theaters, Will add Billy discuss the strengths and weaknesses of “Schindler’s List.” And in a slightly lighter vein, Will talks about “Weathering With You,” an excellent anime movie about love, loss and global warming.
Catch Me if You Can
On this episode, Billy and Will discuss the amusing exploits of teenage imposter Frank Abagnale and the hapless FBI agent trying to catch him. We also cover the movie’s amazing supporting cast and examine why the movie manages to be so damn much fun.
Contagion
Will and Billy discuss director Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion, including his sleek, smooth directing; the frankly amazing cast (Damon! Paltrow! Fishburne! Winslet! Law! Cranston! Cotillard!) and the way an epic movie about disease and death manages to be so downright entertaining.
A Clockwork Orange
This week, Billy and Will focus on “A Clockwork Orange,” discussing its direction, its violence and its mesmerizing lead performance by Malcolm McDowell. And guess what? It turns out the movie can still inspire some pretty strong reactions.
American Beauty
This week on Out of Theaters, Billy and Will watch the once-acclaimed American Beauty with fresh eyes in an attempt to answer the question: Is it any good? They examine its talented cast (include a certain scandal-ridden leading man), portrait of suburban hell and questionable moral stance.
The Irishman
The rest of the movie-watching world is talking about it for various reasons, so this episode, Billy and Will join the discussion, covering the subdued tone, the monumental length, the Oscar-caliber cast and, of course, all that computerized de-aging.
All the President’s Men
Will and Billy go in deep and on-the-record about the 1976 Oscar snub All the President’s Men, offering insight into the film and a comparison to their experiences in the newspaper business.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
On this episode of Out of Theaters, the hosts dissect all aspects of the John Hughes comedy, from the epic journey our main characters take to the oddballs they meet along the way.