This week: Black Swan.
Graceful. Gorgeous. Completely unhinged.

Natalie Portman brings one of the decade's great performances in a film that somehow makes ballet feel more dangerous than a horror flick with the lights off! Come along with us as we discuss Darren Aronofsky's beautifully unsettling descent into obsession, perfectionism, and the very blurry line between reality and... whatever it is that happens at the end.

Something French seems appropriate. Finish the bottle before the hallucinations start.

12 Years a Slave.
Difficult. Unflinching. Essential.

This week, we’re discussing Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave—a film that’s as emotionally devastating as it is masterfully crafted. There isn’t much room for jokes here, but there is plenty to talk about, from extraordinary performances to the sobering true story at its heart. Pour yourself something you can sip slowly, and join us for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had on the show.

Inglourious Basterds.
Bad accents. Great dialogue. Historically aggressive problem-solving.

Disclaimer: This episode contains excessive tension, outstanding performances, and at least one discussion about how Christoph Waltz had absolutely no business being that good.

Beer recommended. Bourbon quite acceptable. Revenge optional.