Time Sensitive

Pending more film release delays or canceled film festivals due to Coronavirus, the #TimeSensitive panel is happy to share their most anticipated movies of 2020. Last year, this episode gave us "Booksmart", "Joker", and of course, "Little Women". Will this year's lineup create the same spectacle?

"The only thing my father gave me that was of any value to me is pain." "Honey Boy" is the first narrative feature from director Alma Har'el. This 2019 Sundance standout, written by and starring Shia LaBeouf (based on his personal writings) attempts to rationalize the wreckless behavior of a fictional, mature actor through the exploration of painful memories from his early career and rise to stardom under the guardianship of an abusive father.

Nearly 800 movies were released in North America in 2019, including the highest grossing movie of all time, the first non-English Best Picture winner, and at least 12 Nicolas Cage movies. But we know your time is sensitive, so Sam, Kate, and Ian have each compiled a list of their five favorites from the year to share with you. Join our panel as they mix up the results and see just how well they know their co-hosts.

You are invited to be our Plus One as we dive in to the R-rated romantic comedy starring Maya Erskine and Jack Quaid. Check Plus One out on Hulu or Hoopla first and then give the episode a listen.

You didn't think we'd pass on an opportunity to talk about the Oscars, did you? The 92nd Academy Awards were historic! Sam, Kate, and Ian are ready to discuss the winners, musical performances, and buzz-worthy moments from Hollywood's biggest night. "It's so metaphorical."

“Fair townspeople, I swear to God!" We are SO EXCITED to kick off Season 2 with a #TimeSensitive review of Olivia Wilde's hilarious directorial debut, "Booksmart", starring Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein as two overachieving best friends looking to cram four years of partying into one night before graduation. "Booksmart" is streaming now on HULU. Do yourself a favor, give it a watch, and then check out this episode. “Don’t knock it... until you’ve tried. How ‘bout you don’t knock it ‘till you try it?”

A little something to tide you over until with are back on the airwaves. Season 2 coming February 7th.

Happy New Year, #TimeSensitive fans! It feels like Kate has been talking about the new "Little Women" adaptation for 150 years (really it has been since Episode 4.5 back in April 2019), but we are SO happy to announce a special bonus episode as a THANK YOU gift to all of you. We are currently on our winter hiatus (Season 2 comes to you February 7, 2020), but we couldn't resist rushing a full review of Greta Gerwig's new film starring Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, and Timothée Chalamet. SPOILER: We loved it so much that Sam and Ian are now Louisa May Alcott superfans.

Here it is, our final episode of season one of Time Sensitive. Sam, Ian and Kate have finally seen the movies they were assigned in "Ep. 15.5 - GASP! You Haven't Seen...?" so you all can just CALM DOWN and listen to them discuss it.

In our final full-length review of Season 1, the Time Sensitive panel explores the world of Japanese anime with 2018's Oscar-nominated "Mirai" directed by Miyazaki protégé Mamoru Hosoda.

We all have them, movies that bring you joy but you might avoid sharing with your friends. Well all of us at Time Sensitive are here to say that you should have no shame in the movies you love. In an attempt to ease you in to sharing those movies with others, we share some of our biggest Guilty Pleasure Movies.

The Time Sensitive crew dives in to the true story of author and literary forger, Lee Israel. Covering everything you need to hear about: the plot, technical aspects, awards and cat homicide. Based on the autobiography of the same name, 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' is directed by Marielle Heller and stars Melissa McCarthy and Richard E Grant.

Sam, Kate, and Ian are proven popular culture super fans. When they're not watching movies for #TimeSensitive reviews, they're exploring different music, television, theater, books, and games. Tune in this week to learn what our panel is currently "into". You'll get a full dose of literary hillbillies, ghost hunting, gospel, Bill Hader, and D&D.

“A mother is a woman who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.” We wrap up our spooky October month with the 2018 remake of "Suspiria" directed by Luca Guadagnino as well as good chat about the 1977 original. Trust us: these witches aren't as playful as the Sanderson Sisters.

'TIS TIME! Three hundred years ago the Sanderson Sisters bewitched people. And now a virgin has lit the Black Flame Candle bringing them back from the dead to suck the lives out of all the children of Salem before sunrise. Seems pretty dark for Disney, right? But when you throw in a talking black cat, a bumbling zombie, a showy stage number, Penny Marshall, and a myriad of over-your-head sex jokes, you have a recipe for one of the greatest Halloween movies of all time. Join #TimeSensitive as they go deep into the Vault to discuss Kenny Ortega's 1993 cult classic "Hocus Pocus".

Nicolas Cage is in top form in this Revenge/Rampage/Acid Trip flick. Join us as the Time Sensitive crew breaks down the plot, technical elements and critical reception of Panos Cosmatos latest film, Mandy. *Error Note* Jaws lost to Rocky in 1976, not Godfather Part II.

We dive in to the movies that first introduced us to film, the Disney Channel Original Movies or DCOMs for short. With this week's episode we go through a long list of movies from the 90's to the mid-2000's making sure to touch on all the classics. Get ready for a real nostalgia bomb.

You voted, and we listened. Selected by popular vote in our recent poll, our newest review is a dissection of "Late Night" starring Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling.

We are beyond excited to introduce a new series on #TimeSensitive. Tune in for the first "On the Clock" mini episode featuring Emily Loeks, Director of Community Affairs for Celebration Cinema by Studio C - one of the largest theater chains in the Midwest United States. Sam, Kate, and Ian sat down with Emily at the brand new Celebration Cinema (Studio Park) in Downtown Grand Rapids (before it opens to the public). We spoke about the history of metropolitan cinema in Grand Rapids, the power of story, and Emily's love for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. You won't want to miss it.

Banned in it's home country of Kenya. Embraced by the world. Tune in as the Time Sensitive panel reviews its first foreign language film: Wanuri Kahiu's "Rafiki". Meaning "friend" in Swahili, "Rafiki" shows what happens when love is tested by political rivalry, religious persecution, and targeted violence - forcing a choice between happiness and safety.