916 at the Movies

Nov 29 2024 127 ep. 68 mins
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916 at the Movies is a conversation about movies hosted by "film critic" and Sacramento native Ben Friedman, so come for the movie reviews, Oscars discussion, and popcorn bucket reviews, but stay for the love of all things movies and Sacramento.

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WATCHMEN CHAPTER 2 is a Bore | Movie Review

Nov 29 2024 12 mins  
@WarnerBrosPictures and @paramountpictures and @dcoff @dcofficial brings you Watchmen Chapter II (2024). In 1985, the murder of a government sponsored superhero draws his outlawed colleagues out of retirement and into a mystery that threatens to upend their personal lives and the world itself. This a direct retelling of Alan Moore's hugely influential comic book Watchmen, wh

MOANA 2 is a Byproduct of Disney's Greed | Movie Review

Nov 28 2024 16 mins  
Distributed by @disneyanimation and @Disney Moana 2 is a sequel to the beloved 2016 film Moana starring Dwayne The Rock Johnson. Moana 2 follows Moana, who after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced. Developed as a tv show, Moana

Oscars 2025 Best Actress and WICKED Predictions | Oscars Tier List

Nov 27 2024 50 mins  
With Wicked just debuting and becoming a phenomenon it seems like an apt time to discuss the Best Supporting Actress race which Ariana Grande has now officially joined for Wicked! The award contenders and nominations are wide open with no clear frontrunner formulating. Now, film critic Ben Friedman decided to look back at the past 11 months and prognosticate early contenders for ne

GLADIATOR II: Why This Sequel’s Message of Rebellion Hits Harder Than Ever | Movie Review

Nov 22 2024 16 mins  
Distributed by @paramountpictures and the sequel to the Oscar winning film Gladiator... Ridley Scott once agains enters back into the colosseum with Gladiator II starring Paul Mescal. Gladiator II follows Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his hea

Review: Wicked Defies Expectations as Ariana Grande Enters into the Oscars Race!

Nov 21 2024 16 mins  
Distributed by @UniversalPictures Wicked is directed by John M. Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. Wicked follows green-skinned Elphaba, a young misunderstood woman, who has yet to discover her true power and crosses paths with Glinda, a young privileged and ambitious woman, and the two forge an unlikely friendship that is tested when they come

Why EMILIA PEREZ Is Sparking Controversy | Movie Review | Netflix | Selena Gomez | Oscars 2025

Nov 18 2024 17 mins  
Distributed by @netflix and the winner of the Cannes Film Festival Emilia Perez is directed by French filmmaker Jacques Audiard and stars Zoe Saldaña. Emilia Perez follows a cartel leader who undergoes surgery to become a woman with the help of his lawyer. Emilia Perez is a musical crime comedy directed by Jacques Audiard and stars Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Selena Go

Oscars 2025 Best Actress Predictions | Oscars Tier List

Nov 17 2024 27 mins  
With 2024 nearing its end the 97th Academy Awards hosted by Conan O'Brien rapidly approaches. The award contenders and nominations are wide open with no clear frontrunners formulating. Now, film critic Ben Friedman decided to look back at the first 11 months and prognosticate early contenders for next years Oscars ceremony, focusing on Best Actress today. Is Mikey Madison in ANORA

The Irishman with Keith Phipps!

Oct 30 2023 114 mins  
For today's episode, we delve into the mournful crime masterpiece that is Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman.” Join critics Keith Phipps and Ben Friedman as we explore the genius of Scorsese's direction, Robert De Niro's chilling portrayal of Frank Sheeran, the soulfuss of Al Pacino as Jimmy Hoffa, and the return of Joe Pesci to the big screens, in this fascinat

Silence with Clayton Davis!

Oct 29 2023 71 mins  
Welcome to Film School Dropout, where film critic Ben Friedman and today's guest Variety's Senior Awards Editor Clayton Davis ( @ByClaytonDavis ) embark on a profound journey into the world of cinema and faith. In this video, we'll be delving deep into Martin Scorsese's thought-provoking masterpiece, "Silence." This film is a testament to Scorsese's ow

The Wolf of Wall Street with Kevin Gootee (Gutting the Sacred Cow)

Oct 28 2023 51 mins  
Directed by the legendary Martin Scorsese, "The Wolf of Wall Street" is a rollercoaster ride through the life of Jordan Belfort, a charismatic stockbroker who defrauded countless investors during the 1990s. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Belfort, the film presents a captivating portrayal of his extravagant lifestyle, unscrupulous business practices, and the ultimate downfa