Sicario Day of the Soldado - LaF 211

On episode 211, Ryan Bull and Richard Lusk are reviewing Sicario: Day of the Soldado, the sequel to LaF's Favorite Film of 2015. Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro reunite to once again go after the Mexican cartels, but when things go south their friendship is put to the test. Tune in find out what the guys thought of the film, how it compares to Sicario, and what the future holds for this franchise. Also, if you missed their review of Sicario go back and listen to episode 119. 

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Hail, Caesar! - LaF 121

Episode 121 has the guys reviewing the Coen brothers newest film Hail, Caesar!. Ryan Bull and Richard Lusk are excited about this period piece set in 1950's Los Angeles. The film follows Hollywood fixer Eddie Mannix(played by Josh Brolin) for a day, as he tries to put out one PR fire after another. Rounding out the cast are George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Channing Tatum, and Scarlett Johansson. In addition to reviewing the film, the guys discuss old Hollywood, Communism, and where the movie ranks in the Coen's filmography.

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Sicario - LaF 119

Episode 119 is going to be big. Richard Lusk and Ryan Bull are reviewing Sicario, the movie that just last week earned top honors as it was named LaF's Best Film of 2015. The film is from director Denis Villeneuve and stars Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, and Benicio Del Toro. Sicario is a hard-hitting action-drama about the U.S. war against drugs coming over the border from Mexico. While both of hosts are upset that the film did not get nominated for an Best Picture Oscar, they have decided to dedicate an entire episode to reviewing and discussing this amazing picture. In addition to the movie review, the fellas discuss the career of Denis Villeneuve, who should go see Sicario, and what makes for a perfect film.

Have you seen Sicario? Send in your review by emailing the show at theLaFpodcast@gmail.com, tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.

Wee LaF for the September 18 Weekend - LaF 79

Episode 79 features the L-Train and Mr. Two-Frames previewing a packed box office of new releases coming out for the September 18th weekend. First, Johnny Depp stars in the gangster biopic Black Mass. Depp's performance as Whitey Bulger is generating him early Oscar buzz for Best Actor award consideration. Another based on true events film opens this weekend, as Kate Mara and David Oyelowo both star in Captive. Oyelow plays escaped convict Brian Nichols who back in 2005 broke into a single mother's apartment and held her hostage after murdering the judge in his criminal case. Teenagers will be flocking to theaters to see Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, the latest adapted young adult novel set in a dystopian future(basically another rip-off of Hunger Games). This film picks up directly after the last film, as a group of teenagers have finally escaped the dreaded Maze only to find a new set of even greater obstacles now stand in the way of their freedom. Lastly, opening only on IMAX screens, is Everest starring Jake Gyllenhall, Keira Knightley, and Josh Brolin as mountain climbers in for the worst day of their lives. The film dramatizes the deadliest day in Everest's history after it was hit by a surprise snow storm in 1996.

Are you going to the movies this week? If you do, then send in a review to the show. Email us at theLaFpodcast@gmail, tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.