what is the western that Logan references near the end that you think is too obvious? Sorry for being dense. I was thinking of The Cowboys with John Wayne, but I'm guessing you both were thinking of something more obvious. Are you a fan of Shane? Its one of my favorite films.

I would bet that you don't end up liking Innerspace or Gremlins 2 or most of what Joe Dante did, Will. 1980s popcorn movies just don't seem to be your thing. maybe you guys should review more classics from the 50s, 60s, 70s instead of constantly torturing yourselves? Like the western I picked - Man of the West. Or Trouble With Harry, which I see was picked.

Gene Siskel put waking ned devine in his top ten for 1998. it was the last top ten list he did.

We've all settled down from the Oscars and are back into the grind of regular releases, and we've had two universally beloved in two weeks: Last week's "Get Out" and this week's "Logan." But maybe we shouldn't consider it that universally beloved, because, well, we're the low men on the totem pole for "Logan." Listen to us explain why.

Then, in our Reboot section, we look back at two well-regarded comedies of the past: 1998's "Waking Ned Devine" and 1989's "The Burbs." We also start the show off with a special announcement. It involves polyps.

Timestamps:
7:30 "Logan"
28:40 "Waking Ned Devine"
40:25 "The 'Burbs"

We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@newrepublic.com. (We're doing a mailbag show after the new year, so send us questions.) As always, give us a review on iTunes with the name of a movie you'd like us to review, and we'll discuss it on a later podcast.

Opening Song: "I Wipe My Ass With Wolverine Fur," The Dead Schembechlers
Closing Song: "Let Me Clear My Throat," DJ Kool

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"Logan," "Waking Ned Devine," "The 'Burbs"

Film critics Tim Grierson and Will Leitch discuss the week’s latest movies, as well as classic films and directors that deserve a second look.

"Logan," "Waking Ned Devine," "The 'Burbs"

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