What A Movie: A Nostalgia-Infused Podcast

It's 1994, and Mowgli is on the run. For crimes he didn't even commit. For he is, The Fugitive. Join our caravan as we venture deep into the jungle with some truly OLD animals. Experience a wild monkey chase, Oranga-Tangs, and SNAYKES and TRAYSURES! But beware of oily British colonizers, and don't ever give Sam Neil a rifle. What does our hero have up his non-existent sleeves? Get ready for some unexpected snake science as we open up, THE JUNGLE BOOK. And remember, you either die Wesley, or you live long enough to see yourself become Boone.

After being away for so very long, WAM has decided to return with a true gem. The story? John Connor gets flushed down a giant toilet to the rejected Dagobah set in order to fight Power Ranger villains. But he’ll need some help from teenage mutant ninja-roos as they attempt to stop the evil Komodo before he chews up every last piece of scenery. Does that make sense? Stop asking questions and drink your Surge! Recurring guest Eli Barraza brings us this 90s fever dream as we join our heroes down the water main to see if they truly are…Warriors of Virtue.

Who needs The Rock when you've got Robin Williams! Journey with us into the mysterious and dangerous game of Jumanji, full of bloodthirsty lions, gigantic spiders, and scariest of all...daddy issues. Will our heroes finish the game? Will Aunt Nora get her deposit back? And just how many people will die at the hands of the GTA Monkeys? Grab your player token, roll the dice, and don't cheat monkeyboys! It's your turn to play...Jumanji.

Ten minutes ago, I saw you. But since everyone in the kingdom has facial blindness, who's to say? Get ready for a spirited journey with our plucky heroine as her eyes full of wonder can only be rivaled by the prince she loves. On the way she'll encounter Broadway legends going legendary, a royal valet who really needs a vacation, and her own vampire, er, fairy godmother who can give mice existential crises with the snap of a finger! Will Cinderella figure out how to dance in rigid, glass slippers and woo the dashing Prince Chris (Chris?) before the last stroke of midnight? It's possible. So get to your own little corner and grab your own little chair as we jump into (Brandy's) Cinderella!

No!! What's going down in Laser Bay 2?! Come get digitized with us as we go inside A COMPUTER where tax programs are thrust into gladiatorial combat! Meanwhile in the real world, corporate espionage and greed have taken us to terrifying future controlled by AI. Sorry I meant the real world in the movie...But have no fear! Jeff Bridges is here! And no derp tanks can stop the digital messiah. Will he help TRON and Yori save the day? Will there be sufficient RAM? How many times will Star Wars be copied? Get on your lightcycles and be prepared to face computer murder as we come face to face with TRON! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter!

2022 was a year of ups and downs, and that goes for the movies we watched too! Join us as we look back on our grades, see if still agree with them, and then finish off with our Biggest Surprise and our Biggest Disappointment. Plus everybody's favorite (or just James's) box office numbers! And for those of you playing at home, see if your choices will make our list! The Swan Princess? Beethoven? Spice World? Give us a listen and find out!

It may not be a Christmas movie but it is a movie that takes place around Christmas! Steven Spielberg pours two extra heaping lumps of sugar into this glorious-looking fantasy that really aims more for the kids than the parents. But that doesn't mean we can't center around a family in crisis! Will Peter learn to not be a jerk to his kids and his wife, MORA...Moira? Will Dustin Hoffman and Bob Hoskins steal this whole movie? Will Jack finally be able to hit the curve? Has Maggie Smith been 90 for the last 30 years? Why don't we do quick-draw phone holster showdowns anymore? Random cameos, manic pixie dream girls, very strange love triangles, Bangarang! Join us as the always beloved Robin Williams goes from Business Man to Peter Pan in Hook! CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of suicide. Instagram Twitter

It's time to meet that nasty character from Who-Ville. No, not the Grinch, the Whos! Join us as we navigate this consumerism hellscape filled with corrupt politicians and racist jerks. No Who-nion labor in sight, though Cindy Lou Who may change that once she finishes her podcast. Wanna see a movie utilize the comedic talents of Christine Baranski, Bill Irwin, and Molly Shannon? So do we! Because this ain't it. See as Jim Carrey throws every joke at the wall to see what sticks! There won't be much. But enough of all that, let's see our green friend give these Whos what for as we see just How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

Stand out! Above the crowd! Even if you have to go on a last minute road trip with your dad, and you're a TEENAGER. Come join us as we follow Goofy and his perennially uncool son Max go on the open road with tons of baggage to spare. Plus the luggage. Will Max and Roxanne go on a date? Is Goofy's wife dead, living in Miami, or just "lost"? What's Pete's deal? Seriously. Rig up that unauthorized fly system, get yourself a Stacey (we all need one), and crash into the boppiest banger of a concert ever as we swing into A Goofy Movie!

Good hair won't save you from the forces of evil. Sure, it might be mundane evil but we don't know that yet. And the only way to stop it is to assemble a team of heroes. Not THOSE heroes, but ones from where else but classic literature! A grizzled explorer, an invisible rapscallion, an American dude who's just there, a pirate with a ship we want to live on, a vampire who could honestly do this all by herself, a tortured scientist whose alter ego just needs direction, and an immortal scenery chewer who made us go down our bluest rabbit hole yet. So get ready for all the fights, the quips, and ALL THE GREY and ALL THE GRAY. Is it good? Is it bad? Is it fun? All we'll say is that it's a vibe, and we are here for it. Here, at the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Bomb voyage. Instagram: @whatamoviepod Twitter: @whatamoviepod

You fools! You've unearthed the most dreaded curse of all! A sequel. Join us as we rewind back to 2001 for this follow up to an all-time classic. Is it good? Well, it's definitely better than 2017's The Mummy starring Thomas Cruise. Come back and hang with all your favorite characters that aren't super dead (mummies and reincarnates not included). Our lovable rogue Rick, our underused badass heroine Evie, Ardeth Bay - Keeper of the Exposition,  and oh that's right we almost forgot Jonathan (so did the movie). Will they defeat the easily revived Imhotep? How much of their own franchise will they rip off? It's Grey Hawk Down and Raptors vs Redshirts. Don't get that reference? You will soon. So buckle up and watch out for Shanky McShankersons as we settle in for The Mummy Returns!  Twitter: @WhatAMoviepod Instagram: @whatamoviepod

Welcome to Hollywood, kid! See how fast your bright-eyed, bushy-tailed attitude will shift to that of a chain-smoking fish. But that's showbiz! And watch as a little cat with big dreams won't let his friends get down in the dumps, because they all got spunk (a running theme recently). The only thing standing in their way is the Shirley Temple from hell and her clay golem who literally towers over the city. Will this Grinch/Beelzebub/literally Satan of a child actor win out in the end? At least her character will steal the show. But in any case, join us as we see if Cats Don't Dance! (They probably will, though). Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod

Step lightly furlings! Peril lurks around every corner of this cult 90s flick. Bird choir funerals, yellow dragons, Waggs the Racist Squirrel. Our plucky protagonists might be forgetful but they've got spunk! Abigail, the leader mouse who really should listen to her friends more. Russell, the muscly hedgehog with surprising stunt-flying skills. And of course, Edgar (or quite possibly Dr. Who) who is the only reason they're still alive. Together, only they can find the herbs, to save Michelle, to stop the humans, and into the woods to grandmother's house! Their fate lies in the hands of the gods (Goose Jesus? Badger Jesus?), but their mentor Cornelius (or quite possibly Batman) has prepared them as well as could honestly be expected considering the circumstances. So join us as we go mashy mashy on these magical herbs in the harrowing tale of Once Upon A Forest. Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod

Holy Polynesian Iguana Batman! When you think of Godzilla, don't you always think of the city of NOO YAHK, walking HR complaints, and the Human Cheerio known as Matthew Broderick? We hope so because we're going back to 1998 to see Roland Emmerich stop at nothing to get us damp in more ways than one. What's that? How could he possibly know that? Why are there so many iguanas? Don't think too hard, seriously we can't be held responsible for what happens. So come join us for bananas tomfoolery and just a lot of bullshit. So long, and thanks for all the fish. Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod

Beware, for here, there be dragons! And the only ones who can stop them are Batman, Leonidas, Killer Joe, and Goldeneye's own Natalya. Sounds epic, right? WELL IT IS. Join us as we re-discover this forgotten gem that truly deserves a re-evaluation from the entire planet. Will our heroes be able to stop these beasts of burden from completely conquering the world? Will that one nice, funny guy be destined to die? Will Matthew McConaughey be able to fly, swing an axe, and scream all at the same time? Thrown on your anti-dragon fire suits and find out! Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod

We're back after so long! But don't worry, we've made up for it by taking almost 2 hours discussing the animated classic from our childhoods, The Swan Princess! Special guest Eli Barraza (Swan Princess #1 Fan) joins us as we dive into surprisingly competent villain plots, ugly crowns, a himbo with the most badass move, and a baby who may or may not be a strawberry croissant. Will Princess Odette avenge her swan-napping? Will Prince Derek cross country run his way to saving her? Will Lord Rogers create a musical theatre duo for the ages with Chamberlain Hammerstein? Will Bromley continue to be useless? Only Hagatha Crispy knows for sure! Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod Be sure to check out Eli's podcast, The Far Meridian!

The future — the movie budget salary caps have melted, and the very expensive scenery is deep beneath the waves. The survivors discuss these disasters on recordings known as "Podcasts" in this place called...Flick Flops. Brave podcasters voyage in search of whether or not an expensive, pretty, and dumb movie deserves the reputation it's gotten. But the Universal Studios stunt show, a far superior and shorter version, is determined to be the only thing about this movie audiences remember. They've ensured that no two people would dare sit through over two hours of Kevin Costner glowering at everyone while the money literally goes up in flames in the background ... until now. Twitter: @whatamoviepod Instagram: @whatamoviepod

People of the world! Did you have any idea that this movie is GREAT?! Spice up your life as we go down the bizarre, super British rabbit hole that is 1997's Spice World! Stunning supporting performances, a murderers row of cameos, the icons that are the Spice Girls themselves?! Come for a concert movie, and stay for a film that goes wayy harder than it has any right to. And for that, we thank you. Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod

So you think you know Mars huh? Flick Flops is back to take on arguably the biggest flop of all time, John Carter! Geonosians, white apes, Mark Strong and the Strong-ettes, this all seems like a lot. But does it deserve to be regarded as an infamous flop? Or is there something more? Join us as we fly on over to Mars, er, Barsoom to find out!

Yehar!! Avast mateys, batten down the hatches as we dive back into the bizarre era of Disney animation with 2002's Treasure Planet! Hop aboard the ship ship (not spaceship) as our heroes come face to face with shenanigans like space murder, spider liars, and the endless abyss of nothingness. Will they find their space gold? How are they breathing? Will Jim's absentee dad get a face even though the production ran out of money? Join us to find out, and maybe you'll see that the real treasure was the friends we made along the way. Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod