#963: Civil War, Ben-Hur (Wyler #4), ‘50s Madness Champ
Is Alex Garland’s new film a warning or mere provocation? Adam and Josh discuss. Plus, the William Wyler Marathon continues with the 1959 biblical epic “Ben-Hur” and we crown a ‘50s Madness Champ.
(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)
Open (00:00:00-00:02:19)
Review: “Civil War” (00:01:58-00:34:16)
Next Week / Notes (00:34:17-00:42:28)
‘50s Madness Champ (00:42:29-01:01:51)
Wyler #4: “Ben-Hur” (01:01:52-01:27:06)
Close, New Releases (01:27:07-01:31:40)
NOTES/LINKS:
Filmspotting Madness
https://www.filmspotting.net/madness
William Wyler Marathon
https://www.filmspotting.net/marathons
Filmspotting Presents Mother’s Day with “Roman Holiday” at The Music Box
https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/roman-holiday
Chicago Critics Film Fest
https://www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/
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