142 - Oscar

We can’t seem to stay away from movies where Sylvester Stallone is determined to prove to the world he can be funny. And you know what, OSCAR might just be ultimate proof of his comedic bonafides. Surrounded by a cast of titans - Marissa Tomei! Tim Curry! Chazz Palminteri! - Sly carries OSCAR through its delightfully convoluted plot like an absolute champ. And somehow this got a 12% on the Tomatometer??? Listen to Alex & Julio, joined by Ryan & Bartek from the SPIT & POLISH podcast, jumping in to defend Stallone’s finest hour!

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TIMELINE

00:01:16 Oscar

00:15:17 Contrarians Corner

01:08:15 Chazz is confused

01:08:47 Now on Patreon

01:13:49 Real Talk

02:08:58 The Future & Perennial Plugs

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