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 for The Wrap and co-host of the movie podcast Linoleum-Knife.com - @dlelandwhite
Alonso Duralde - chief film critic for The Wrap and co-host of the movie podcast Linoleum-Knife.com - @ADuralde

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

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

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Crazy Sci-Fi, SpongeBob, and More New Releases

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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