Episode 375: “Blitz”

We are taking a look at the new Steve McQueen film Blitz, the 2024 historical war drama starring Saoirse Ronan as Rita, a single mother, working in a bomb factory, and introducing Elliot Heffernan as her son, George. Plus we look at other films where characters go on a journey to find their way home again.

What’s Good:

Alonso – Phyllis theme song

Drea – “John” sign, NYC marathon

Ify – Landmark Theatres
ITIDIC:

1. Jennifer Lopez & Anthony Ramos Mattel Animated Movie ‘Bob The Builder’ Heading To Amazon MGM Studios – The Dish

2. China’s Hishow Acquires ‘Megalopolis’; Ramps Up Slate Of Prestige Festival Titles For China Release

3. Hallmark Holiday Stars Won’t Be Ignored by Hollywood Anymore: ‘I Treat Each Production Like a Martin Scorsese Film’

Christmas Movie Minute:

1. Best Christmas Pageant Ever
2. Sudden Case of Christmas
3. My Sweet Austrian Holiday
4. Our Holiday Story
5. Holiday Mismatch

Staff Picks:

Alonso – Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point

Drea – Their Finest/My Old Ass

Ify –  Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Plugs!

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With
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde
Ify Nwadiwe

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher