Crazy Sci-Fi, SpongeBob, and More New Releases

Feb. 06, 2015

There’s something for everyone at the movies this weekend. In our film roundup, critics hash out the pros and cons of Jupiter Ascending, SpongeBob, and Seventh Son.

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Credits

Guests:

Dave White - film critic and co-host of the movie podcast Linoleum Knife - @dlelandwhite
Alonso Duralde - co-host of the YouTube channel “Breakfast All Day” - @ADuralde

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Andrew Walsh, Christian Bordal, Matt Holzman, Jolie Myers, Anna Scott

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