Silver Linings: Movie Gold in Clouds of Grey

Ahhh ‘Brightburn’ ... who would have thought that a film penned by the Gunn brothers would end up a film worthy of the Silver Linings treatment? This was supposed to be an absolute slam dunk of a super-horror-fest! Our experience with ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ set us up right proper for the initial run of this movie. Reviews were deeply mixed, but many of them said the premise was full of potential that ultimately didn’t deliver. It’s time to find some silver linings.

Show Notes

Ahhh ‘Brightburn’ ... who would have thought that a film penned by the Gunn brothers would end up a film worthy of the Silver Linings treatment? This was supposed to be an absolute slam dunk of a super-horror-fest! Our experience with ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ set us up right proper for the initial run of this movie. Reviews were deeply mixed, but many of them said the premise was full of potential that ultimately didn’t deliver. It’s time to find some silver linings.

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  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (04:29) - Trailer
  • (05:56) - Our First Watch
  • (08:13) - Critial Consensus
  • (20:40) - The Good Stuff
  • (50:33) - The Filmmakers' Goals/Our Ratings
  • (53:44) - The Final Evaluation

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What is Silver Linings: Movie Gold in Clouds of Grey?

Welcome to Silver Linings with Ray DeLancey and Ocean Murff. Have you ever liked — maybe even loved — a movie that everyone else seems to hate? You're not alone! We look at movies that are often panned by critics and audiences alike to see if their hate is warranted. Sure, we'll talk about what might be broken, but more important: we talk about what really works in these films with the hope that we change some minds along the way... maybe even yours. So sit back, relax, and let's take the guilt out of guilty pleasures.