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by Jesse Nussman, Jason Evans, Josh Sewell
Movie Joust! is a movie podcast where critics with clashing tastes challenge hype, legacy, and consensus — forcing films to earn their reputation.Each week, Atlanta film critics debate new releases, awards contenders, and cultural flashpoints in cinema, putting “prestige,” popularity, and critical buzz under pressure. From legacy filmmakers to divisive adaptations, Movie Joust! isn’t about polite agreement — it’s about sharp takes, real disagreement, and figuring out who movies are actually for.If you’re tired of plot recaps and safe opinions, welcome to the fight.
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- 1 weeks ago44 min
Godzilla Minus Zero brings King of Monsters back to big screen | Plus, Wild Horse Nine and The Only Living Pickpocket in New York
Godzilla Minus Zero brings total devastation back to the big screen! In this action-packed episode of Movie Joust, we break down Takashi Yamazaki’s follow-up to his Oscar-winning kaiju movie, exploring its jaw-dropping set-pieces and ambitious narrative.Then, we dive into the new releases:Wild Horse Nine: Martin McDonagh’s sharp black-comedy spy thriller set in 1973, starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as veteran CIA officers on Easter Island. The Only Living Pickpocket in New York: Noah Segan’s gritty NYC crime drama starring John Turturro as an aging Bronx pickpocket who accidentally lifts a high-stakes crypto wallet from the wrong target.
- 2 weeks ago51 min
'Clayface' Brings Horror to DC Universe | Plus, 'Wicker,' and 'A Talent for Murder'
In this episode of Movie Joust!, we dive into DC’s latest release, Clayface, exploring how director James Watkins transforms the iconic Gotham villain's origin story into a dark body-horror thriller. Plus, we review the quirky romantic fantasy Wicker and Anton Corbijn's literary mystery-thriller A Talent for Murder starring Helen Mirren.
- 3 weeks ago1h 7m
'You Can See Everything' is a Masterpiece | Plus, 'Musk' and 'Whalefall'
Is Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s A24 documentary 'You Can See Everything' an instant non-fiction masterpiece? On this episode of Movie Joust!, we dive deep into the mind-bending Elizabeth Holmes doc that has everyone talking. Plus, we break down Alex Gibney's epic Elong Musk documentary, 'Musk', and Brian Duffield’s claustrophobic survival thriller 'Whalefall'! Which of these heavy hitters takes top honors, and which one gets thrown to the wolves?
- Oct 13, 202654 min
'The Social Reckoning' Takes on Facebook | Plus, 'Tenzing' & 'Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother'
This week, the guys give their thoughts on "The Social Reckoning," Aaron Sorkin's spiritual sequel to the 2010 film "The Social Network."Then, they play catch-up with Apple's Everest-set biopic "Tenzing," and "Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother," a unique new thriller starring Mahershala Ali.
- Oct 4, 20261h 1m
'Digger' Review: Is Tom Cruise's Latest a Misunderstood Masterpiece or Epic Disaster? | Plus, 'Primetime' and 'Verity'
It's a jam-packed episode this week, as Jason, Jesse, and Josh joust over the merits of "Digger," Alejandro González Iñárritu's satirical comedy starring Tom Cruise. Then, the guys catch up with the Robert Pattinson starring "Primetime," about the series "To Catch a Predator," and Jason gives his reactions to the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation, "Verity".
- Sep 20, 202635 min
'Resident Evil' Rocks! | Plus, Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe in 'The Weight'
This week, the guys enthusiastically talk about Zach Cregger's adaptation of the beloved horror game "Resident Evil," then they break down another new release, this time featuring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe. Hear why this adventure film calls to mind classics such as "Sorcerer" and "Treasure of the Sierra Madre."
- Sep 14, 202647 min
September Movie Rundown | Practical Magic 2, Hope, and The Runner
Jesse and Josh run through multiple movies currently out. First, Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reunite in "Practical Magic 2" then a South Korean monster movie with some real high highs and real low lows, and finally, the Gal Gadot Amazon thriller that is going viral for all the wrong reasons.
- Sep 5, 202633 min
'Onslaught' Review & the Return of Mumblecore Favorites
Remember the Mumblecore movement of the early 2010s? This week, we're discussing new movies from two of the movement's notable filmmakers; Joe Swanberg and Adam Winguard. Plus, a discussion on if horror movies need to be "about something" or if the "elevated horror" trend has thrown off our expectations for genre entertainment.
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Movie Joust! is a movie podcast where critics with clashing tastes challenge hype, legacy, and consensus — forcing films to earn their reputation.Each week, Atlanta film critics debate new releases, awards contenders, and cultural flashpoints in cinema, putting “prestige,” popularity, and critical buzz under pressure. From legacy filmmakers to divisive adaptations, Movie Joust! isn’t about polite agreement — it’s about sharp takes, real disagreement, and figuring out who movies are actually for.If you’re tired of plot recaps and safe opinions, welcome to the fight.
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