Note: This episode was recorded several months ago.

For the latest round of retro reviews, the guys explore the work of Akira Kurosawa. First up is Joe's selection: Kurosawa's King Lear adaptation, Ran. Michael returns to Hal Ashby's 1970s work. Jared revisits a quintessential film about American labor. Joe recommends two unheralded classics from unfairly maligned directors.

Note: This is the first of four episodes that were recorded several months ago and delayed by technical issues.

The guys review the Oscar-nominated Judas and the Black Messiah. Joe and Jared recommend some Michelle Pfeiffer classics. Michael provides an update on his run through The Sopranos. The guys suggest a few box set ideas for the Criterion Collection.