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PODCAST

The Extra Buttery Podcast

Jason Chen and Robert Snow

Like the popcorn topping that inspired the name, The Extra Buttery Podcast is an often salty, but oh-so-appropriate addition to your movie, TV and pop culture experience. You"ll hear Jason and Robert discuss and quarrel over the latest casting news, project announcements, and trailers. You"ll hear reviews of films and TV shows both new and old, and maybe some special guests. Extra Buttery uploads monthly, so follow the show and let us know what you think!

tv & film film reviews

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Episode 47 - "He's been in pretentious art-house...

The Extra Buttery Podcast ·

2019/04/13

In our seventh episode of 2019, we open things up with a chat about a legendary director’s new passion project, before saying the magic word and leaping into the DC universe courtesy of SHAZAM! After that, it’s on to the odd story about Netflix’s quasi-battle with the Oscars, and how the Department of Justice recently got involved. Then we preview some upcoming titles, including JOKER, THE DEAD DON’T DIE, and HELLBOY. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0]

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00:46:37

Episode 46 - "Bob's your uncle! Script doctor right...

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2019/03/30

In this episode, we split things down the middle between new releases and and a 90s box office bomb! We talk the new horror-comedy from Jordan Peele, US, and then consider the many flaws of WATERWORLD, once the most expensive movie of all time. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0]

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00:47:29

Episode 45 - "She also murders a bunch of people!"...

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2019/03/14

It's time to talk about Marvel Studios' first-ever female-led movie: CAPTAIN MARVEL. Does its status as a cultural milestone make up for its origin-story tropes? Meanwhile, over on Netflix, long-time favourite Steven Soderbergh has released another movie shot entirely on an iPhone, HIGH FLYING BIRD. After that, it's time for a little preview of the next few months at the movies, especially the new titles premiering at SXSW making plenty of buzz. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC

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00:51:22

Episode 44 - "I already own two Lego Movie 2 sets!"...

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2019/02/28

Award season is over, so it’s back to discussion of new releases on Extra Buttery. This week brings reviews of the Liam Neeson thriller-noir-comedy COLD PURSUIT, the new family film THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART, and the cyberpunk fantasy ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL. After that, we jump into some TV coverage, with a chat on the third season of TRUE DETECTIVE, as well as the surprising pleasures of the existential comedy/drama RUSSIAN DOLL, on Netflix. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC

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00:53:21

Episode 43 - "It's probably worth it just for...

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2019/02/15

In this episode, we do a quick catch-up on the awards race as we approach the Oscars. What do the winners of the SAG and DGA awards reveal about the big night on the 24th? Then we turn our attention to some new Netflix Originals: VELVET BUZZSAW, IO, and POLAR. After that, we touch on a new Amazon series by Nicolas Winding Refn, and the TV spinoff of WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0]

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00:48:09

Episode 42 - 2019 Oscar Nominations Special

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2019/02/01

After opening things up with a quick discussion of the new (widely panned) M. Night Shyamalan film GLASS, Robert and Jason move on to their main goal for Episode 42: the Oscars! The nomination list for the 2019 competition is now out, and it’s time to break down the surprises and snubs. We also begin forming some theories on our predictions and consider the possible success of a host-less ceremony! Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0] 3:38 Best Picture 7:52 Best

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00:44:13

Episode 41 - "The characters are likeable, even...

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2019/01/17

In the first episode of 2019, Robert and Jason muse about the Golden Globes and run through their favourite superhero movies (with apologies to Greg - not George - Kinnear). Then it’s time to consider the unexpected success of AQUAMAN, as well as the nostalgia bomb of MARY POPPINS RETURNS. After that, the episode closes out with a preview of some of Netflix’s big releases for the coming months, including IO, POLAR, VELVET BUZZSAW, TRIPLE FRONTIER, and HIGH FLYING BIRD. Theme music: "Downtown" by

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00:58:03

Episode 40 - "I get Nick Nolte and Tom Waits mixed...

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2018/12/27

In their final episode of 2018, Jason and Robert run through a true grab-bag of topics. They touch on the trailers for the new HELLBOY movie and MEN IN BLACK INTERNATIONAL, then turn their attention to the Coen Brothers release on Netflix, THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS. After that, Robert dishes on the many successes of SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE, and then it’s time for in-progress Top 10 lists and a look ahead at the other big releases of December. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear

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00:59:06

Episode 39 - November Movie Rundown [Vancouver Special!]

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2018/12/11

Episode 39 brings a special occasion to the Extra Buttery Podcast - an in-person recording session in Vancouver for Robert and Jason. Normally recorded in Toronto and Vancouver simultaneously, the episode comes to you straight from Jason’s living room. This time on the show, it’s a rundown of all the movies we watched in November. We start with SUSPIRIA, by Luca Guadagnino, and then move on to another monstrous affair, VENOM. Then it’s on to the Wizarding World release FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES

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00:51:20

Episode 38 - "Is it 'My Heart Will Go On' good?"...

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2018/11/06

In the runup to the big crowd of prestige movies before the holidays, Jason and Robert turn their attention to two sure-fire Oscar darlings that opened in October: FIRST MAN from Damien Chazelle, and the fourth version of A STAR IS BORN, this time by Bradley Cooper. Will Chazelle get some more gold early next year? What kind of race is shaping up in the big categories? All this and more in Episode 38, including discussion of the GAME OF THRONES prequel show, a new ensemble film from Rian Johnson,

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00:59:42

Episode 37 - VIFF and TIFF recaps; grumpy old men...

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2018/10/17

A planned recording in Vancouver goes awry, and Robert and Jason reconnect to trade festival stories. Listen in for recaps of the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, the 2018 Vancouver International Film Festival - the best stuff, the just-okay, and the complete flops. After that, it’s on to some grousing about Netflix, and some misgivings about streaming in general, especially in light of Jon Favreayu’s new Disney-exclusive series, THE MANDALORIAN.

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00:59:52

Episode 36 - "Don't make this a BDSM thing." [The...

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2018/09/06

In this episode, Robert and Jason wrap up their summer movie watching with discussion of the surprisingly successful shark movie THE MEG, and the new Spike Lee joint BLACKKKLANSMAN. After that, it's on to some chatter over the upcoming third season of TRUE DETECTIVE, as well as the new Elizabeth Olsen series coming to the nascent Facebook Watch service. Then we close things out with more examination of the Joaquin Phoenix-starring JOKER movie! Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC

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00:58:49

Episode 35 - "Good, we're in agreement!"...

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2018/08/17

On a rainy day in Toronto, Robert joins Jason for a discussion of the best film of the summer, the new MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. Then it's on to Boots Riley's "radical" film SORRY TO BOTHER YOU, Bo Burnham's coming-of-age indie EIGHTH GRADE, and more! Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0]

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00:56:52

Episode 34 - "I think it's nice we're not trying to...

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2018/07/29

In this episode, Robert and Jason catch up with two recent studio releases, ANT-MAN AND THE WASP and JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM. Is Ant-Man one of best Marvel characters? Robert makes the case for keeping the Ant-Man movies in the top 10 of the franchise. Also in this episode: discussion of the Joaquin Phoenix movie exploring the origins of The Joker, the announcement of ZOMBIELAND 2, and the promise of the AMC subscription model for movie tickets. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear

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00:35:31

Episode 33 - "What?! I'm going to fight you on that."...

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2018/07/04

Jason and Robert play some catch-up in this episode, circling back to talk about the somewhat-maligned STAR WARS spinoff, SOLO. Then it's on to the latest release from Disney-Pixar, INCREDIBLES 2, including some discussion of the unique short film BAO running in front of the feature. All that, as well as a defense of the city of Vancouver and a look ahead to some of the fall's buzziest titles! Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0]

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00:57:52

Episode 32 - "I live in an iconic neighbourhood...

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2018/06/13

The podcast lets Jason off the hook in this episode by focusing on the movies and TV that aren't just shot in Toronto, but actually use the city as their setting. Robert sits down with a friend of the show, Kate Wilkinson, to talk movies like SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD, ENEMY, TAKE THIS WALTZ, and TV shows like ALIAS GRACE and THE HANDMAID'S TALE. Come for the Canadian pride, and stay for the gin and tonic sound effects. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0]

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00:59:45

Episode 31 - "I just wanted him to show up in Wakanda...

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2018/05/22

After skipping over the release of AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR in our last episode, we return to the biggest movie of the year so far and do a full review and discussion. Then it's on to more art-house fare with Lynne Ramsay's thriller YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE. After that, we talk about the crazy behind-the-scenes saga of Terry Gilliam's upcoming THE MAN WHO KILLED DON QUIXOTE, and then touch on a few of the notable TV renewals and cancellations that have been announced in the past week. Theme music:

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00:59:10

Episode 30 - Our Top 10 Movies of the 21st Century

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2018/05/01

In this episode, our we cast our attention away from the brand-new releases of the spring to a special episode. We're counting down our Top 10 favourite movies of the century so far, which leads to some agreement, some jealousy, and a surprising dose of Russell Crowe.

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Episode 29 - "I think I have a Bacon number of 2 with...

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2018/04/09

Opening things up in this episode is a tangent about Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, which inspires a suitably food-based discussion around David Chang's show UGLY DELICIOUS. After that, some quick segments on the new Safdie Brothers project and the reported trouble on the set of TRUE DETECTIVE season 3. Then it's on to talking about some of the more notable releases from the past few weeks, including READY PLAYER ONE, ISLE OF DOGS and PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING.

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00:50:15

Episode 28 - "Story-wise, I thought it was really...

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2018/03/20

In this episode, Robert and Jason talk about the diminishing returns of "set-visit" articles, and then jump into a discussion of the new releases A WRINKLE IN TIME and THOROUGHBREDS. After that, the chat moves to the recently announced STAR WARS live-action show for Disney's in-house streaming service, and the very divided advance buzz for READY PLAYER ONE. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0]

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