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November 22, 2023
 
Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Make sure nothing's burning in your kitchen while you read this. 

Picks Against the Spread

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Do the Bengals have a chance without Joe Burrow? Will C.J. Stroud lead the Texans to another victory? We sort out which teams to bet on while you're setting the Thanksgiving table. 


Week 12 picks

Movies

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It might have taken $200 million to make Ridley Scott's Napoleon, but is the film more memorable than the riotous press tour starring its cantankerous 85-year-old director? 

Best quote: “And while the idea of a Jokerfied Napoleon has potential, there’s a fine line between intensity and shtick.” —Adam Nayman

Full review here

Television

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Season 5 of Fargo, starring Jon Hamm and Juno Temple, debuts this week. Creator Noah Hawley sets the season closer to the present than ever before, with Hamm portraying a sheriff and Temple playing a housewife in 2019. 

Best quote: “After a string of disappointments—at least by the high standards of an Emmy-winning auteur—it’s a relief to find Hawley back in fine form.” —Miles Surrey

Full review here

NFL

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It would appear that the Chiefs have a catching problem. We study Kansas City's current chances to repeat as Super Bowl champion, following its 21-17 loss to the Eagles. 

Best quote: “This is the third straight week that Kansas City has not scored in the second half.” —Danny Heifetz

Full story here

Pod Spot

Emo kids unite! Yasi is joined by Anna Zanes to unpack the one-album wonder that was Box Car Racer. 

Full episode here
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