Good Day for a Movie Podcast

Jacob and Tate review 1963's classic, The Great Escape, starring an all-star cast including the likes of Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson, James Donald, and Donald Pleasence. This movie was directed by John Sturges. GD4AM: 82/100 IMDb: 8.2/10 Metacritic: 86/100 Letterboxd: 4.1/5 RT: 94% Allied prisoners of war plan for several hundred of their number to escape from a German camp during World War II. This movie is currently streaming on Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, and Freevee. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Closer (2004), which is currently available to rent on most VOD platforms.

Jacob and Tate invite a long-time friend onto the podcast, Kayle, to review 2024's The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. This movie was directed by David Leitch. GD4AM: 84/100 IMDb: 7.3/10 Metacritic: 73/100 Letterboxd: 3.6/5 RT: 82% A down-and-out stuntman must find the missing star of his ex-girlfriend's blockbuster film. This movie is currently only available in theaters. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Great Escape (1963), which is currently streaming on Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, and Freevee.

Jacob and Tate are back to review a movie from the crazy (and twisted) mind of Yorgos Lanthimos, the 2009 Greek film, Dogtooth. This movie was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. GD4AM: 61/100 IMDb: 7.2/10 Metacritic: 73/100 Letterboxd: 3.8/5 RT: 93% A controlling, manipulative father locks his three adult offspring in a state of perpetual childhood by keeping them prisoner within the sprawling family compound. This movie is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Fall Guy (2024), which is currently only in theaters.

In an absolute doozy of an episode, Jacob and Tate review 2011's The Sunset Limited starring Samuel L. Jackson and Tommy Lee Jones. Before they get into the movie, they address the plans for the summer amidst Sage's absence and Cormac McCarthy, the writer of this movie and play. This movie was directed by Tommy Lee Jones. GD4AM: 96/100 IMDb: 7.3/10 Metacritic: 67/100 Letterboxd: 3.7/5 RT: 80% Through a chance encounter, two men of opposing ideologies deliberate spiritual, philosophical, and profound matters in a New York City apartment. This movie is currently streaming on Max. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Dogtooth (2009), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.

Jacob and his team of Protestants are back at the movies for this faith-based spinoff! GD4AM welcomes back Dr. Earl from The Deuceast Movie Show and The Deucecast Extra and Matt Mink from The Soundtrack of Life, to review episodes seven and eight of the fourth season of the groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus Christ, The Chosen. The Chosen was created by Dallas Jenkins. The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Palestine, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings. You can stream the first three seasons of The Chosen on Netflix, Peacock, Amazon Prime, or The Chosen or Angel Studios app for free. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Sunset Limited (2011), which is currently streaming on Max.

Jacob and Tate welcome Rhett onto the show to review A24's Civil War starring Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeney, Wagner Moura, Jesse Plemons, Nick Offerman, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. They touch on everything from sound design to how the story was laid out, and more! This movie was directed by Alex Garland. GD4AM: 84/100 IMDb: 7.6/10 Metacritic: 75/100 Letterboxd: 3.7/5 RT: 74% A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House. This movie is currently only in theaters. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Sunset Limited (2011), which is currently streaming on Max. This episode will be released on May 6th. The third episode of A Catholic and Two Protestants Go to the Movies will be released next week, covering the final two episodes of The Chosen Season 4.

Jacob and Tate welcome Dr. Earl onto the show to review 1987's Broadcast News starring Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks. They take a deep dive into the movie, breaking everything down from the camera work, the score, the acting, and more! This movie was directed by James L. Brooks. GD4AM: 89/100 IMDb: 7.3/10 Metacritic: 84/100 Letterboxd: 4.0/5 RT: 98% Take two rival television reporters: one handsome, one talented, both male. Add one producer, female. Mix well, and watch the sparks fly. This movie is currently streaming on Starz or is available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Civil War (2024), which is currently only in theaters.

For Sage's pick, we head to the northeast, to New England, and review the 1989 movie, Dead Poets Society starring Robin Williams and Ethan Hawke. This movie was directed by Peter Weir. GD4AM: 85/100 IMDb: 8.1/10 Metacritic: 79/100 Letterboxd: 4.2/5 RT: 84% Maverick teacher John Keating returns in 1959 to the prestigious New England boys' boarding school where he was once a star student, using poetry to embolden his pupils to new heights of self-expression. This movie is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Broadcast News (1987), which is currently streaming on Starz or available for rent on most VOD platforms.

The boys head up to Montana but really down to Austin, Texas for this episode as they review Red Headed Stranger starring Willie Nelson. Old country music is played in this episode. This movie was directed by William D. Witliff. GD4AM: 79/100 IMDb: 6.5/10 Metacritic: N/A Letterboxd: 3.4/5 RT: N/A Revisionist Western about fallen preacher Shay, who guns down his wife Raysha for running off with another man. Wandering, he meets single mom Laurie. However, helpless Sheriff Scoby wants Shay to help him fight the villainous Clavers. This movie is currently streaming on Peacock. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Dead Poets Society (1989), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.

The boys are back! After a week break, Jacob, Tate, and Sage are back to review 2017's Lady Bird, starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, Lucas Hedges, and Timothee Chalamet. Before we get into reviewing the movie, we wrap up and give the results of our Oscar contest, congratulations to Dr. Earl from The Deucecast Movie Show on winning, and we talk a little March Madness action. This movie was directed by Greta Gerwig. GD4AM: 73/100 IMDb: 7.4/10 Metacritic: 93/100 Letterboxd: 3.9/5 RT: 99% In 2002, an artistically inclined 17-year-old girl comes of age in Sacramento, California. This movie is currently streaming on Tubi, Pluto TV, and is available to rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Red Headed Stranger (2017), which is currently streaming on Peacock.

Jacob and his team of Protestants are back at the movies for this faith-based spinoff! GD4AM welcomes back Dr. Earl from The Deuceast Movie Show and The Deucecast Extra and welcomes Matt Mink from The Soundtrack of Life, to review episodes four through six of the fourth season of the groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus Christ, The Chosen. The Chosen was created by Dallas Jenkins. The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Palestine, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings. You can stream the first three seasons of The Chosen on Netflix, Peacock, Amazon Prime, or The Chosen or Angel Studios app for free.

It's not quite a three-hour episode like the review of Dune: Part One but our review of Dune: Part Two is here! Jacob, Tate, and Sage break it all down: from the all-star cast, the technical aspects of the movie, some book comparisons scattered throughout the movie, and we read bad reviews from Metacritic, we hope you enjoy it! This movie was directed by Denis Villenueve. GD4AM: 95/100 IMDb: 8.9 Metacritic: 79/100 Letterboxd: 4.5/5 RT: 93% Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. This movie is currently only available in theaters. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Lady Bird (2017), which is currently streaming on Tubi and PlutoTV.

We cap off our Oscar coverage with our 2024 Oscar Predictions! For the fourth year in a row, Michael Nipp from The Deucecast Movie Show, and for the second year, Garrison Ryfun from The Deucecast Extra joined to help us break everything down and make our final predictions! If you would like to join us in our Oscars Predictions, fill out the form below. https://form.jotform.com/240561638791059 If you would like to also watch this episode, go to our YouTube Channel or follow the link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bePf6w4BK3Y NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Dune: Part Two (2024), which is currently only available in theaters.

Our final 2023 Oscar Nominee review is here! Jacob, Tate, and Sage review Past Lives, which is nominated for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. The three hosts talk about who they identify with most, overall thoughts, which characters are in the right, and more! This movie was directed by Celine Song. GD4AM: 90/100 IMDb: 7.9/10 Metacritic: 94/100 Letterboxd: 4.2/5 RT: 96% Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny. This movie is currently streaming on Showtime. NEXT PODCAST: The 2024 Oscars Prediction Show recorded live on Monday, March 3rd at 8:30 pm Mountain Time.

In our penultimate Oscar Special, we review The Holdovers which racked up 5 nominations, including acting noms for Paul Giamatti and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Opinions are widely split on this one so some debate arises as to whether there were too many gut punches, how emotionally manipulative it was, and debate about the ending. This movie was directed by Alexander Payne. GD4AM: 76/100 IMDb: 8.0/10 Metacritic: 82/100 Letterboxd: 4.2/5 RT: 97% A cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go and a grieving cook. This movie is currently streaming on Peacock. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Past Lives (2023), which is currently streaming on Showtime.

Jacob has assembled a team of Protestants and heads to the movies for this faith-based spinoff! GD4AM welcomes back Dr. Earl from The Deuceast Movie Show and The Deucecast Extra and welcomes for the first time, Matt Mink from The Soundtrack of Life, to review the first three episodes of the fourth season of the groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus Christ, The Chosen. The Chosen was created by Dallas Jenkins. The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Palestine, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings. You can stream the first three seasons of The Chosen on Netflix, Peacock, Amazon Prime, or The Chosen or Angel Studios app for free.

We continue our Oscar coverage with Animated Feature Film nominee, Nimona, starring Chloë Grace Moretz and Riz Ahmed. We discuss what makes a great kid's movie, the animation style, and more! This movie was directed by Troy Quane and Nick Bruno. GD4AM: 78/100 IMDb: 7.5/10 Metacritic: 75/100 Letterboxd: 4.0/5 RT: 94% When a knight in a futuristic medieval world is framed for a crime he didn't commit, the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona -- a mischievous teen who happens to be a shapeshifting creature he's sworn to destroy. This movie is currently streaming on Netflix. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Holdovers (2023), which is currently streaming on Peacock.

The Oscars are right around the corner, so it is only Oscar nominations for February! First up, Jacob picks Netflix's May December starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and Charles Melton. We discuss the outstanding acting performances, the stomach-churning story, we discuss different literary terms, and either an owl or aliens derail the podcast at some point. This movie was directed by Todd Haynes. GD4AM: 71/100 IMDb: 6.9/10 Metacritic: 86/100 Letterboxd: 3.8/5 RT: 90% Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past. This movie is currently streaming on Netflix. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Nimona (2023), which is currently streaming on Netflix.

Jacob, Tate, and Sage welcome on friend of the program and friend in real life, Lindsey to review the Taika Waititi movie, Next Goal Wins. We talk about the funniest moments, heartwarming moments, and more! This movie was directed by Taika Waititi. GD4AM: 77/100 IMDb: 6.5/10 Metacritic: 44/100 Letterboxd: 3.1/5 RT: 44% The story of the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team, known for a brutal 2001 FIFA match they lost 31-0. This movie is available for purchase on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: May December (2023), which is currently streaming on Netflix.

Sage has finally picked a movie he has wanted to pick for months, 2007's Into the Wild starring Emile Hirsh, Vince Vaughn William Hurt, Kristen Stewart, and Hal Holbrook. We talk about the story's validity, the archetypal characters Chris comes across, the tragic nature of Alexander Supertramp, and more! This movie was directed by Sean Penn. GD4AM: 84/100 IMDb: 8.1/10 Metacritic: 73/100 Letterboxd: 3.8/5 RT: 83% After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity, and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life. This movie is currently streaming on Showtime. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Next Goal Wins (2023), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.