Ep. 266: Magic Mike XXL

This week, Gavia and Morgan revisit a modern classic, Magic Mike XXL, starring Channing Tatum as the titular Mike, Joe Manganiello and Matt Bomer as his stripper pals, Jada Pinkett Smith as an old flame, and more. Topics discussed include the film's radically chill depiction of masculinity, Tatum's charismatic performance and career, and the forthcoming sequel, in production now.

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Episode 220: No Sudden Move

This week, Morgan and Gavia discuss No Sudden Move, Steven Soderbergh's new neo-noir film now streaming on HBO Max, featuring a dazzling cast that includes Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, Amy Seimetz, Jon Hamm, Ray Liotta, and many many more. They consider the film in the context of classic noirs as well as Soderbergh's filmography, debate the merits of its storytelling approach, praise its actors, and more.

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Episode 57: Logan Lucky

This week, Morgan and Gavia discuss Steven Soderbergh's return to feature filmmaking, the NASCAR heist flick Logan Lucky. They are joined by West Virginia native Kevin Collier for a discussion of the film's depiction of the state, its treatment of class, how it compares to Ocean's Eleven and Magic Mike, and more.

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