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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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00:52:42

Episode 67 - "He's the best character in the film,...

The Extra Buttery Podcast ·

2020/02/08

As a final pre-Oscars discussion, Robert and Jason turn their attention to Jay Roach's BOMBSHELL, and talk about whether it belongs in the race. Then we celebrate the arrival of UNCUT GEMS on Netflix, as well as a return of a familiar style of filmmaking from Guy Ritchie with his new gangster film THE GENTLEMEN. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0] Time Stamps 4:03 Bombshell 18:35 Uncut Gems 26:02 Sandler vs. Phoenix 38:30 The Gentlemen 48:33 The Witcher

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00:47:36

Episode 66 - "Downey has his hands up a dragon's..."...

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2020/01/27

The Oscar noms dropped on January 13, so it's Robert and Jason's first chance to run through the rather disappointing lists of names on the show. After that, it's time to talk some new releases, specifically two movies that had generated low expectations before release, only for one to outperform considerably. The first is Robert Downey Jr.'s first post-Marvel role: a CGI-fueled family movie called DOLITTLE. The second is BAD BOYS FOR LIFE, a threequel to the Will Smith/Martin Lawrence buddy cop

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00:47:30

Episode 65 - The Top 10 of 2019

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2020/01/10

It's the first episode of the new year, so it's time to go back over the best and worst of the year that was. Robert and Jason run through their top picks, and try to justify which ones make the list. Is PARASITE the one movie to rule them all? Does THE RISE OF SKYWALKER belong on any list? Where to place other critical favourites like ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD or THE IRISHMAN? Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0] Time Stamps 2:31 Robert’s top 10 11:44 It’s Robbie Collin

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00:56:05

Episode 64 - "Do they just go and have a really big...

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2019/12/28

It's the final episode of the year, so why not go out on what's sure to be one of the biggest? Robert and Jason venture into the always-divisive topic of the newest STAR WARS episode, THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. Is it as bad as some critics and uber-fans claim? Or is it merely a mid-tier entry with too much riding on it? Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0] Time Stamps 10:38 SPOILERS BEGIN 15:57 Finn and Poe 20:50 Rose Tico 26:00 Palpatine 31:26 General Hux 33:18 Kylo Ren 37:20

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00:46:01

Episode 63 - "That, in that moment, felt cheap."...

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2019/12/16

The Golden Globes nominations are out, and Robert's just as confused and irritated by them as ever. Meanwhile, it's time to talk about Rian Johnson's new whodunit, KNIVES OUT, as well as the Netflix drama that will likely lead the Oscars pack: MARRIAGE STORY. Finally, Jason brings us up to speed on the unexpectedly fulfilling and effective WATCHMEN. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0] Time Stamps: 6:43 Knives Out (SPOILERS) 17:06 Marriage Story 29:58 Watchmen

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00:47:39

Episode 62 - "I think this is a proxy for your...

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2019/11/30

In this episode, Robert gets some less-than-ethical access to Disney+ to test out the flagship show on the service, THE MANDALORIAN. After that, Jason breaks his post-VIFF movie break with the surprisingly entertaining CHARLIE'S ANGELS. Then it's back to the Overlook Hotel with DOCTOR SLEEP, the sequel to the 1980 horror masterpiece. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0] Time Stamps: 2:54 The Mandalorian 13:33 Charlie’s Angels 30:12 Doctor Sleep

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00:52:29

Episode 61 - "Gangster pics...give 'em all to me!"...

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2019/11/18

Having recently caught up with THE LIGHTHOUSE, Robert talks about the impressive new folk horror film with Jason, followed by a breakdown of THE IRISHMAN. Is Martin Scorsese's 3.5 hour epic worth the wait and the investment by Netflix? After that, Jason fills us in on the first few episodes of HBO's WATCHMEN series, as well as a recommendation of Showtime's dark comedy ON BECOMING A GOD IN CENTRAL FLORIDA. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0] Time Stamps: 2:53 The

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00:58:41

Episode 60 - "Maybe it's actually the RIGHT time to...

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2019/10/27

This episode is kinda heavily influenced by every 2019 film nerd’s favourite thing: “discourse”. Robert and Jason touch on the recent remarks by New Hollywood directors about Marvel movies, then segue into films as diverse as PARASITE, FORD V FERRARI, and JOKER. Then we close out the episode with some chatter on the Robert Pattinson BATMAN project, as well as a quick review of Steven Soderbergh’s Netflix release THE LAUNDROMAT. If you’d like to enter our Letterboxd Pro membership giveway, reach out

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00:58:14

Episode 59 - "It has this inferiority complex."...

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2019/10/07

Jason returns to Vancouver after TIFF, only to jump right into another festival: the Vancouver International Film Festival! Robert opens up the episode with an update on the back half of TIFF, including LUCY IN THE SKY and UNCUT GEMS. Jason talks about what he’s seen so far at VIFF, including MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN, GUEST OF HONOUR, and PARASITE. Then it’s on to some brief discussion of AD ASTRA, the new film from James Gray. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0] Time

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00:50:48

Episode 58 - "I can't learn from you if you're Mr....

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2019/09/15

After having too much fun talking about the Toronto International Film Festival in our last episode, we’re spilling over into Part 2! Once again, Robert and Jason are joined by their friends Kate Wilkinson and Peter Henderson as they go over more notable screenings from the festival, and meander off on many tangents. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0]

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00:53:04

Episode 57 - "A guy down the row from me is asleep,...

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2019/09/15

Robert and Jason meet up in the same city for only the second time in the podcast’s history! The occasion is the 44th Toronto International Film Festival, and we have two guests on the show as well: longtime friends Kate Wilkinson and Peter Henderson. We had so much fun talking that we’re splitting the episode into two parts - check out Episode 58 for the conclusion of the discussion. Follow Peter Henderson @henderburn and Kate Wilkinson @tweetsbykate88! Music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC

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00:49:05

Episode 56 - "Was it soul-crushing for you?" [Wu...

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2019/08/27

This episode swings between some wildly different topics! Starting things off is a chat about WU ASSASSINS, the new Netflix show starring Iko Uwais from THE RAID. After that, no segue can really save us as we transition to WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE, from Richard Linklater. Then we preview the upcoming 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, teasing the movies we're interested in and the special podcast we're planning while it's under way! Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC

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00:45:34

Episode 55 - "He has amazing aim for a dude tripping...

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2019/08/09

Time to take a trip into the analog Hollywood of Quentin Tarantino's dreams! First up on the show is a discussion of ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD, the latest from the film provocateur. After that, things get a bit weepier and heartfelt with a chat about THE FAREWELL, the second feature from Lulu Wang. And then we close things out with the loud, long action-bro-fest, HOBBS & SHAW. Time Stamps: 2:24 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 12:20 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (spoilers) 18:10 The

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00:49:17

Episode 54 - "They've been neutered!" [Lion King,...

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2019/07/27

No movie happens in a vacuum, so what’s it like for two guys who grew up with the original LION KING and ALADDIN to see Disney’s newest remakes? Meanwhile, San Diego Comic-Con recently wrapped up, bringing loads of announcements for upcoming projects. We talk about Marvel’s Phase 4 slate, TOP GUN: MAVERICK, and HBO’s WATCHMEN spin-off. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0] Time Stamps: 3:37 The Lion King 8:05 Aladdin 19:10 Avengers topples Avatar at the worldwide box

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00:50:59

Episode 53 - "You're just saying that because you...

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2019/07/12

The episode gets under way with a chat about a ridiculously cinematic ad for a major brand, before getting into some meatier fare. First up is the new installment in Marvel’s partnership with Sony: SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME. Then we try not to get whiplash by switching to a very different topic: the folk-horror/psychological thriller MIDSOMMAR. Will Robert convince Jason to see Ari Aster’s new film? We close out the episode with a discussion of the majority of STRANGER THINGS 3. Theme music:

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00:45:59

Episode 52 - "It's unnecessary in the nicest way."...

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2019/06/29

The dream of the 90s is alive at the box office this season, with sequels to 90s-era gems filling up the mulitplex. We talk about the latest sequels in the TOY STORY and MEN IN BLACK franchises, as well as the new zom-com from Jim Jarmusch! Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0] Time stamps 3:02 Wandering Earth 7:16 Toy Story 4 20:13 Men in Black International 32:00 The Dead Don’t Die 35:33 The summer box office

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00:51:18

Episode 51 - "Hell yeah, man! Go, Godzilla!" [King of...

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2019/06/17

Is the box office in a bit of a slump? In this episode, we look at some recent underperformers: the latest in the GODZILLA franchise, the new X-MEN film DARK PHOENIX, and the indie from Olivia Wilde, BOOKSMART. Then we shift over to the small screen for an overview of the Amazon Prime release GOOD OMENS, and the highly-rated HBO miniseries CHERNOBYL. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0] Time Stamps 4:00 Godzilla 12:45 Dark Phoenix 26:09 Booksmart 31:57 Tangent: mid-budget

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00:48:00

Episode 50 - "Wasn't he the Iron Chef guy?" [John...

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2019/05/31

Jason has recently returned from vacation in Taiwan, so how better to open the new episode than finding out what movies he watched on the plane? After that, we discuss the announcement of Christopher Nolan's upcoming event film and the casting of Robert Pattinson as Batman. Then it's on to deep-dives on the new John Wick movie, Parabellum, and the finale of Game of Thrones. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0]

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00:50:27

Episode 49 - "I hate time travel in movies."...

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2019/05/10

If you’re spoiler-phobic, beware of this new episode of the Extra Buttery Podcast. We go deep on both the new box-office juggernaut AVENGERS: ENDGAME, as well as Episode 3 of the final season of GAME OF THRONES. How valuable is ENDGAME’s fan service? Where does Marvel go from here? And meanwhile, in Westeros: was the showdown between the living and the dead at Winterfell fulfilling, or overly convenient? Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0]

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00:48:32

Episode 48 - "The screenwriting was SO BAD."...

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2019/04/26

Dreams are dashed on the new episode of the Extra Buttery Podcast, as Jason and Robert look over the mess of the new HELLBOY adaptation. After that, Robert talks about Claire Denis exploring new filmmaking territory in HIGH LIFE, and then it's on to discussions of the final season of GAME OF THRONES and the second part of THE OA. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0]

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