Claire and Gavia reveal their top 10 films of 2023, running the gamut from blockbusters (Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning) to A-list awards contenders (Oppenheimer; Killers of the Flower Moon) to indie hits and hidden gems, showcasing a ton of recommendations as awards season heats up.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia discuss Martin Scorsese's Best Picture-winning Boston mob epic The Departed (2006), starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, and more. They compare the film to Infernal Affairs (2002), the film upon which it is based, praise its depiction of Boston, and consider Leonardo DiCaprio's excellent performance and perplexing career.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia finally tackle Todd Phillips' gritty comic book origin story Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix as disaffected loner-turned-criminal Arthur Fleck. They discuss the film's relationship to Batman comics and Martin Scorsese films, critique its perturbing treatment of race and mental health issues, and break down Phoenix's much-discussed performance.
Read MoreIn the second installment of their film festival coverage, Gavia and Morgan discuss more highlights from this year's New York and London Film Festivals, including Céline Sciamma's historical lesbian romance Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Martin Scorsese's gangster epic The Irishman, Armando Iannucci's adaptation of David Copperfield, and more.
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