#963: Civil War, Ben-Hur (Wyler #4), ‘50s Madness Champ

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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.

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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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