Head of State (2003) is certainly not perfect, but it is hilarious and eerily prescient. Kev and Ugie are here to talk all about this gem that Chris Rock wrote, directed, and starred in. It hits harder on politics and class than it gets credit for, while also just being a genuinely funny movie.

The boys get into the comedy and how much they love it, precisely because much of it is Rock's throw-away stand-up bits. They also cover the political satire and class commentary that lands just as well today as it did in 2003. Best of all, Bernie Mac absolutely delivers as the perfect companion to bring everything home.

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This week Kev 'n' Ugie watched Training Day! Truly one of the greatest of all time and a big favorite of Ugie's. Antoine Fuqua made a work of art that gives you more each time you see it. Each performance is flawless while Denzel's is transcendent. And, of course, the boys send love to the queen Eva Mendez.

The guys spend time on Fuqua's direction and the intricacies of how he makes you feel this movie, not just watch it. They jump into the themes of "the system" and how this movie represents so much more than its plot. There is also endless Denzel fanboying.

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This week's episode is the 2006 action whirlpool that is Smokin' Aces. Kev is rejoined by Maseo to talk about this tightly-constructed ensemble romp and all of the things we loved about it (hint: mostly Alicia Keys).The boys break down all of the characters, their plots, and how quickly those plans fall apart. We talk about Ryan Reynolds' subtle acting that he doesn't even attempt anymore, Jeremy Piven's slow erosion of sanity, Ray Liotta's general badassery, and how Chris Pine deserves an Oscar for his unhinged portrayal as Darwin Tremor.Plus, we set up the sequel that should've happened - JUSTICE FOR BEANIE!

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