Final Review
Hosted by Andrew Claudio & Bernard Ozarowski
Sat, June 04, 2022
Episode #25 - "Children Of Men" (2006)
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Sun, May 08, 2022
BONUS REVIEW - "Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness" (2022)
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Sun, April 17, 2022
BONUS REVIEW - "Everything Everywhere All At Once" (2022)
In this bonus episode, Claudio and Oz take an adventure into a multiverse of googly eyes, fanny packs and raccoons. The duo discusses why Everything Everywhere All at Once has resonated so strongly with audiences and try to make sense of the film’s balance of heart, humor, and sheer filmmaking craft. “So, even though you have broken my heart yet again, I wanted to say, in another life, I would have really liked just doing laundry and taxes with you.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 08, 2022
Episode #24 - "The Godfather" (1972)
Final Review makes an offer you can’t refuse. For the last three weeks, we have covered three of our very favorite Best Picture winners. This is part three of the series. This week we leave the gun and take the cannoli’s for a discussion of one of the greatest movies ever made, The Godfather. Oz and Claudio explore the greatness of director Francis Ford Coppola and struggle with contextualizing just how good Pacino’s and Brando’s performances are. The Godfather marks the third part of a three week effort to answer the question “what are the greatest Best Picture winners of all time?” "It's a Sicilian message. It means Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes." CATEGORIES THIS WEEK: Francis Ford Coppola Marlon Brando Al Pacino James Caan Robert Duvall Mob Movies Breaking Bad Movies (a character falls to the dark side) 1972 1970s Best Picture Winners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, April 02, 2022
BONUS REVIEW - "Morbius" (2022)
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Mon, March 28, 2022
Our Reactions to the 94th Academy Awards
In this bonus episode, Claudio & Oz reaction to an unforgettable night at the 94th Academy Award, even if for all the wrong reasons. Topics include: the Will Smith/Chris Rock incident and the history of conflict between all parties involved, the reaction to the reaction currently going around on the internet, how this incident was the perfect cherry for a legitimate disastrous broadcast, the silver lining moments that were actually enjoyable from the show, who will win Best Picture in 2023 and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, March 27, 2022
Our Picks for the 94th Academy Awards
In this episode, Claudio & Oz give their predictions for the 94th Academy Awards! EDITOR'S NOTE: Here are the up to the minute odds according to Vegas Insider (Oz fucking called the shift in Best Actress) - https://www.vegasinsider.com/awards/odds/oscars/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 24, 2022
Episode #23 - "Titanic" (1997)
CATEGORIES: - CAMERON - DICAPRIO - WINSLET - ZANE (lol) - HORNER - ORIGINAL SONG (REDUX) - PRODUCTION DESIGN (REDUX) - 1997 - THE 1990s - BILLION DOLLAR MOVIE - BEST PICTURE WINNER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 16, 2022
Episode #22 - "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991)
Final Review is kicking off the home stretch of season one with a deep dive into Oscar season. For the next three weeks, we’ll be covering three of our very favorite Best Picture winners. This week we dive deep into Jonathan Demme’s masterful serial killer thriller, The Silence of the Lambs. Oz and Claudio dive deep into the career and legacy of director Jonathan Demme and leads Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster. The hosts agree the film is truly one of the greats, but they grapple with just how great the film is in beginning a three part dialogue revealing each of their lists of the greatest Best Picture winners of all time. "A Census Taker Once Tried To Test Me. I Ate His Liver With Some Fava Beans And A Nice Chianti." CATEGORIES: Demme Hopkins Foster Shore Fujimoto Serial Killer Movie Villains 1991 1990s Best Picture Winners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 08, 2022
Episode #21 - "Batman" (1989)
In honor of the release of Matt Reeves’ The Batman this past weekend, Claudio and Oz head back to the Gotham City of Keaton, Nicholson, Basinger, and Burton. The hosts discuss Batman ’s critical place in the legacy and growth of superhero/comic book movies, the glory of the world building, and the ways the film has aged. Topics this week include deep dives into the careers of Tim Burton, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, and the legend Jack Nicholson. Finally, the Final Review boys wrap by discussing the ranking of the entire Batman franchise from ‘66 to ‘22. “Tell me something, my friend. Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?” CATEGORIES INCLUDE: - Top 5 Tim Burton - Top 5 Jack Nicholson - Top 5 Michael Keaton - Top 5 Kim Bassinger - Top 5 Danny Elfman (REDUX) - Top 5 DC Films (REDUX) - Top 5 of 1989 (REDUX) - Top 5 of the 1980s (REDUX) - Top 5 Superhero Films (REDUX) - Top 5 Batman Films Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 04, 2022
BONUS REVIEW - "The Batman" (2022)
In this episode, Claudio and Oz warm up the old Batmobile and head to Gotham to dive deep into the grandeur of Matt Reeves’ new film, The Batman. The dynamic duo discusses the menace of Battinson, the ardor of Kravitz, the humor of Farrell, and the terror of Dano. SPOILERS - 38:20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 18, 2022
BONUS REVIEW - Top 10 Films of 2021!
In this episode, Claudio & Oz take a break from the regular Final Review format and count down their TOP 10 film of 2021! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 14, 2022
BONUS REVIEW - "Marry Me" (2022)
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Sat, February 12, 2022
Episode #20 - "Remember The Titans" (2000)
For Super Bowl weekend, Claudio and Oz toss around the pigskin for a discussion of one of the most beloved modern football films: Remember the Titans. The hosts find out if football is fun anymore discussing the greatest football movies, sports movies, and fictional sports teams. Categories this week also include Top 5s for Jerry Bruckheimer Productions, Will Patton, Phillippe Rousselot, Trevor Rabin, and - an ENORMOUS one - the performances of Denzel Washington. “All right, now, I don't want them to gain another yard! You blitz... all... night! If they cross the line of scrimmage, I'm gonna take every last one of you out! You make sure they remember, forever, the night they played the Titans!” CATEGORIES: TOP 5 JERRY BRUCKHEIMER TOP 5 DENZEL WASHINGTON TOP 5 WILL PATTON TOP 5 PHILLIPPE ROUSSELOT TOP 5 TREVOR RABIN TOP 5 FICTIONAL FOOTBALL TEAMS TOP 5 OF 2000 TOP 5 OF THE 2000's TOP 5 FOOTBALL MOVIES TOP 5 SPORTS MOVIES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 08, 2022
LIVE REACTION - 2022 Oscar Nominations
In this video, Claudio & Oz react LIVE to the 2022 Oscar nominations! Oscar nominations announcement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avbXw0kOlQc Claudio's predictions - https://twitter.com/AndrewJClaudio_/status/1491034328620748803?s=20&t=L4FQr7Fksngxi4aLBxzO7w Oz's predictions - https://twitter.com/OzOnMovies/status/1491020782881079305?s=20&t=L4FQr7Fksngxi4aLBxzO7w SUBSCRIBE to the Invention of Dream YOUTUBE CHANNEL (video will be uploaded later today) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw3as2UN1lIkcprEqf2Pfvg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 07, 2022
BONUS REVIEW - "Moonfall" (2022)
In this bonus episode, Claudio and Oz learn about what lives inside Earth’s moon. As Roland Emmerich returns to his signature disaster filmmaking, our duo discusses how the genre has evolved - or not - over the last three decades and where this film ranks in Emmerich’s pantheon of destruction. It also dares to ponder the question: John Bradley, Action Star? "Are we dead?” “No, we're just inside the moon.” “That might be the greatest sentence anyone's ever said.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, February 06, 2022
Episode #19 - "Independence Day" (1996)
In this episode, Claudio and Oz kick the tires and light the fires for this deep dive into disaster movies, Roland Emmerich, and the seminal 1996 alien invasion flick: Independence Day. The hosts battle over the greatest 90s disaster movie (ID4 vs Armageddon), the underappreciated greatness of Will Smith, and Oz breaks Claudio’s heart with his picks in one category... Categories this week include Top 5s for Roland Emmerich, Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, disaster movies, 90s special effects, movie presidents, and - a big one - movie speeches. “In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world. And you will be launching the largest aerial battle in the history of mankind. "Mankind." That word should have new meaning for all of us today. We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests. Perhaps it's fate that today is the Fourth of July, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom... Not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution... but from annihilation. We are fighting for our right to live. To exist. And should we win the day, the Fourth of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day the world declared in one voice: "We will not go quietly into the night!" We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive! Today we celebrate our Independence Day!” CATEGORIES: ROLAND EMMERICH WILL SMITH JEFF GOLDBLUM BILL PULLMAN MOVIE PRESIDENTS 90'S VISUAL EFFECTS INVASION/DISASTER 1996 THE 1990S MOVIE SPEECHES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, January 30, 2022
Episode #18 - "Before Midnight" (2013)
Claudio and Oz take a trip all the way to the Peloponnese to have a long fight in a nice hotel about Richard Linklater's Before trilogy capper: Before Midnight. The podcasting couple discusses the entire Before series' place in indie film history and their lasting impact as portraits of a relationship over decades. Categories this week include Top 5s for Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Sundance Movies, Romantic Dramas, Movie Fights, and Trilogies. “You remember that guy who loved you and you had that great romance with? It's me.” CATEGORIES: TOP 5 RICHARD LINKLATER TOP 5 ETHAN HAWKE TOP 5 JULIE DELPY TOP 5 RELATIONSHIP DRAMAS TOP 5 SUNDANCE MOVIES TOP 5 ADAPTED SCREEPLAYS TOP 5 EMOTIONAL FIGHT SCENES TOP 5 OF 2013 TOP 5 OF THE 2010s TOP 5 TRILOGIES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, January 22, 2022
Episode #17 - "Do The Right Thing" (1989) w/ JPB Gerald
In this episode, Claudio and Oz head to Bed-Stuy with special guest JPB Gerald (host of Unstandardized English ) for a discussion of Spike Lee's iconic 1989 classic: Do the Right Thing. Final Review packed our D batteries and Public Enemy tapes to dive deep into Spike Lee's career, the work of his longtime collaborators Ernest Dickerson and Ruth E. Carter, great film ensembles, and the movies with a timeless impact on the medium. “We're still standing!” CATEGORIES: TOP 5 SPIKE LEE TOP 5 CAST ENSEMBLES TOP 5 COSTUMES FROM RUTH E. CARTER TOP 5 ERNEST DICKERSON TOP 5 OSCAR NOMINATION SNUBS TOP 5 ORIGINAL SONGS TOP 5 OF 1989 TOP 5 OF THE 1980s TOP 5 BROOKLYN MOVIES TOP 5 TIMELESS IMPACT MOVIES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 18, 2022
BONUS REVIEW - "Scream" (2022)
In this bonus episode, Claudio and Oz make the journey back to Woodsboro for the newest sequel, er…, reboot, er…, “re-quel” to the Scream franchise. As the filmmaking triumvirate Radio Silence takes over the franchise from the legendary Wes Craven, our duo discusses how a new entry in the legendary meta-horror franchise has adapted to an era where all movies are self-aware. This review celebrates David Arquette’s career best work, the gleeful brutality of the kills, an excellent new generation of fresh faced victims, and Scream 5’s place in the franchise’s rankings. "It’s an honor." (SPOILERS begin at 15:44) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, January 16, 2022
Episode #16 - "Scream" (1996)
In this episode, Claudio and Oz answer the phone and share their favorite scary movies as they return to Wes Craven’s 1996 classic: Scream. With the release of a new “re-quel” Scream (2022), Final Review journeys back to the time of land lines with the film popularized the modern form of meta-horror. Categories this week include Wes Craven’s filmography and legacy compared to other horror greats, meta filmmaking, and the all time great slasher films. “I’ll be right backkkkkkk!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 03, 2022
BONUS REVIEW - "The Matrix Resurrections" (2021)
In this bonus episode, Claudio and Oz are dragged back to make a sequel to last week's Final Review by the corporate overlords at Warner Bros in a discussion of The Matrix Resurrections . The tandem grapples with the new film's meta commentary while figuring out where the film should rank among The Matrix franchise. Stay tuned for a celebration of Jonathan Groff, bewilderment at the action scenes, and a special note to critics who feel the need to compare Spider-Man: No Way Home and The Matrix Resurrections . "Nothing comforts anxiety like a little nostalgia." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 03, 2022
BONUS REVIEW - "Lake Placid" (1999) - A Tribute to the Iconic Betty White
In this bonus episode, Claudio and Oz head up to Maine to leave a cow by the waterside in tribute to an iconic actress who passed away at the age of 99 on New Year's Eve, Betty White. A few minutes are spent on the glorious stupidity of Lake Placid before the duo turns focus to the career and genuine decency of the legendary comedienne who graced this film with its finest moments. "I'm rooting for the crocodile. I hope he swallows your friends whole. You might want to arrest me for that too. Is that a crime? To wish the chewing of law enforcement?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, January 02, 2022
Episode #15 - "The Matrix" (1999)
In this edition of Final Review, Claudio and Oz take the red pill and learn kung fu as they follow the white rabbit back into the Matrix. With the recent release of The Matrix Resurrections, Final Review takes the chance to celebrate the Wachowskis seminal 1999 sci-fi masterpiece. Join them for a deep discussion of Keanu Reeves' filmography, the underrating of Laurence Fishburne, the greatest action scenes in movie history, and the eternal debate of imaginary steak vs real cheese soup. Whoa! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, December 23, 2021
Episode #14 - "Die Hard" (1988)
This week Claudio and Oz pack their giant teddy bears and dust off their Run-DMC cassettes for a special holiday themed trip to the Christmas Party at Nakatomi Plaza. They'll discuss Die Hard's place in the pantheons of both action cinema and among the great holiday classics. Top 5 categories this week include Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, 80s Action movies and, of course, the greatest Christmas movies of all time. So take off your shoes and make little fists with your toes and settle in for the latest Final Review. "Now I have a Final Review! Ho-Ho-Ho" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 20, 2021
BONUS REVIEW - "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021)
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Thu, December 16, 2021
Episode #13 - "Spider-Man" (2002)
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Tue, December 14, 2021
BONUS REVIEW - "Licorice Pizza" (2021)
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Wed, December 08, 2021
Episode #12 - "There Will Be Blood" (2007)
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Wed, December 08, 2021
BONUS REVIEW - "Don't Look Up" (2021)
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Fri, December 03, 2021
BONUS REVIEW - "Encanto" (2021)
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Fri, December 03, 2021
BONUS REVIEW - "tick, tick...BOOM" (2021)
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Fri, November 26, 2021
Episode #11 - "Toy Story" (1995)
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Thu, November 25, 2021
BONUS REVIEW - "House Of Gucci" (2021)
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Mon, November 22, 2021
BONUS REVIEW - "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" (2021)
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Mon, November 22, 2021
BONUS REVIEW - "King Richard" (2021)
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Fri, November 19, 2021
Episode #10 - "Ghostbusters" (1984)
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Mon, November 15, 2021
BONUS REVIEW - "Red Notice" (2021)
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Thu, November 11, 2021
Episode #9 - "Alien" (1979)
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Mon, November 08, 2021
BONUS REVIEW - "Eternals" (2021)
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Thu, November 04, 2021
Episode #8 - "Logan" (2017) w/ Jonathan Macri of Knicks Film School
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Mon, November 01, 2021
BONUS REVIEW - "Last Night In Soho" (2021)
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Thu, October 28, 2021
BONUS REVIEW - "Dune" (2021)
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Mon, October 25, 2021
BONUS REVIEW - "The Last Duel" (2021)
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Mon, October 18, 2021
BONUS REVIEW - "Halloween Kills" (2021)
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Thu, October 14, 2021
Episode #7 - "Halloween" (1978)
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Mon, October 11, 2021
BONUS REVIEW - "No Time To Die" (2021)
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Thu, October 07, 2021
Episode #6 - "Skyfall" (2012)
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Thu, September 30, 2021
Episode #5 - "Goodfellas" (1990)
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Thu, September 23, 2021
Episode #4 - "Pulp Fiction" (1994)
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Thu, September 16, 2021
Episode #3 - "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981)
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Thu, September 09, 2021
Episode #2 - "The Dark Knight" (2008)
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Thu, September 02, 2021
Episode #1 - "The Social Network" (2010)
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Mon, August 30, 2021
Episode #0 - Rules & Regulations
In this introductory episode, meet your hosts - Andrew Claudio & Bernard Ozarowski . Hear all about their brand new movie podcast, what movies their will be covering, what format they will be using to discuss each movie and what criteria each movie has meet in order to qualify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 23, 2021
TRAILER | Welcome to Final Review!
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