The Weekly Movie Throwdown

This week, a couple pairs of crime-fighting "guys" square off to find out who takes home the crown. It's 2010's THE OTHER GUYS going up against THE NICE GUYS from 2016. Is a broad slapstick story the way to go here? Or is a tight, black comedy noir better? Whether you're into crime films, comedy, noir, or corporate corruption, this episode has something for you!Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, it's a battle of the ensemble rom-coms to round out February, as He's Just Not That Into You goes head-to-head with Crazy Stupid Love. Which one pulls off the big, star-studded cast better? And which one brings all the separate narratives together in a more pleasing way?If you love movie stars and modern romance, this episode of The Weekly Movie Throwdown is for you.Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, it’s a “sex worker with a heart of gold” showdown as we compare Pretty Woman (1990) and Milk Money (1994). One became a cultural phenomenon, while the other struggled to find its audience. Was Pretty Woman destined for classic status from the start? Did Milk Money deserve better? And which film actually wins when you strip away nostalgia?If you love '90s rom-coms and spirited film debates, this episode of The Weekly Movie Throwdown is for you. Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mike and Steven match up a pair of movies that tell a similar story, made over fifteen years apart. It's Penny Marshall's BIG from 1988 versus 2004's 13 GOING ON 30, directed by Gary Winick. Which is the better Kid-In-An-Adult-Body movie? Tune in to find out. And be sure to follow us on social media to cast your vote for next week's battle!Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this, the show's 100th episode, Mike and Steven pit two tales of high school longing against one another.1998's Can't Hardly Wait takes on 2009's I Love You, Beth Cooper. One of these films is inarguably better than the other, but the guys still talk it out in a fun and thoughtful conversation. If you love teen comedies, rom-com debates, or arguing about movies you grew up with, you'll want to give it a listen.Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we put Days of Thunder and F1 head-to-head to settle the ultimate racing movie debate. From on-track realism and storytelling to star power and pure adrenaline, we break down which film truly delivers the best racing experience.Whether you're a fan of motorsports, movies, Tom Cruise, and Brad Pitt, or all of the above, this deep dive comparison is a lot of fun.Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mike and Steven go back to their childhoods to pit two legendary '80s action films against one another. It's Missing In Action (1984) vs. Rambo: First Blood Part II. Which of these two post-Vietnam POW extravaganzas is better? One has martial arts master Chuck Norris at its center, and the other box office megastar Sylvester Stallone. It's a battle for the ages, so listen in as the guys get to the bottom of it and crown a winner. Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Mike and Steven travel all the way back to 1999 to take a look at two similar—but also very different—heist films: Entrapment and The Thomas Crown Affair. Both films feature movie star powerhouses in Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan, and both also have outstanding female lead performances from Catherine Zeta-Jones and Rene Russo, respectively.Who will win this battle of the high-class heists? Tune in to find out. And be sure to follow the show's social media channels to cast your vote for future winners!Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year and welcome to the new Weekly Movie Throwdown! In this episode, Mike and Steven debut a brand-new format that leans into the throwdown part of the show's name—pitting two movies with a shared DNA against each other, and your social media votes help to decide the winner.The first matchup? A bank heist movie showdown between Michael Mann’s crime classic Heat (1995) and Ben Affleck’s gritty modern hit The Town (2010). Which one walks away with the title? Tune in and find out!____________CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND VOTE ON OUR EPISODES!Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media:Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodFolllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show, Mike and Steven returning to their Rewatch & Reconsider series with a title Steven thinks could stand the test of time. From 1985, it's Moving Violations, a forgotten comedy that found a second life on HBO, but eventually went back into obscurity. Co-written and directed by Neal Israel of Police Academy fame, this story of a wacky anti-authoritarian and his band of bad-driving misfits is a fun romp of the eighties variety. Does it hold up to Steven's memory of it? Listen to find out!PROGRAMMING NOTE:This is our last episode of 2025. But we'll be back at the start of 2026 with a brand new format, where instead of just reviewing one film that fits our monthly theme, we'll be comparing two films in a "movie throwdown" to determine which one is better. It's going to be a lot of fun, and we need your help. Follow us at the social handles below so that you can vote to help us decide:Threads: @moviethrowdownpodInstagram: @moviethrowdownpodFacebook: @moviethrowdownpodTikTok: @moviethrowdownpodFolllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mike and Steven discuss The Strange Love of Martha Ivers, an impeccable noir film that touches on many of the genre's hallmark tropes: nihilism, murder, the past, deception, and blackmail. Barbara Stanwyck stars as the titular Martha Ivers, who carries a secret from childhood into her adult life. Alongside her are Oscar winner Van Heflin and, in his first on-screen role, Kirk Douglas!And in the news segment this week:Hamnet and Steven SpielbergOpening bids to buy Warner Bros.____________________On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here.____________________WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT!Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media:Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodWebsite: https://moviethrowdownpod.comFolllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mike and Steven return to Veronica Lake during November Noir Month, and examine her second big film with Alan Ladd, The Blue Dahlia. This noir classic is a great look at post-war trauma, urbanization, and . . . murder. And in the news segment this week:ShowgirlsJohn Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein to helm Star Trek____________________On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here.____________________WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT!Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media:Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodWebsite: https://moviethrowdownpod.comFolllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noir November rolls on with one that's a bit controversial. Clash By Night, Fritz Lang's 1952 tale of dissatisfaction and adultery starring Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Ryan, and Marilyn Monroe, is often questioned for its noirness. There are hallmark elements of the genre (despair, deception, violence), but it lacks one of the big ones: murder. So while some people think it could be classified as noir, others disagree. Listen to the episode to find out what Mike and Steven think!And in the news segment this week:Slow Box OfficeAdam Greenberg____________________On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here.____________________WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT!Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media:Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodWebsite: https://moviethrowdownpod.comFolllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's November, which means Mike and Steven are talking noir on the show. This time around they're focusing on two leading ladies of the genre: Veronica Lake and Barbara Stanwyck. Things kick off with This Gun for Hire, one of the very first noir films, and the first credited role for Alan Ladd, who'd work with Veronica Lake several more times. This film is a lot of fun, and the discussion is great, so check it out!And in the news segment this week:Taylor SheridanBox Office Massacre____________________On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here.____________________WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT!Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media:Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodWebsite: https://moviethrowdownpod.comFolllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show, Mike and Steven wrap up Not-So-Scary Horror Month with 1987's The Monster Squad. This horror-comedy is Goonies meets the Universal Monsters, co-written by Shane Black!And in the news segment this week:Animal OscarsPodcasts on Netflix____________________On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here.____________________WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT!Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media:Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodWebsite: https://moviethrowdownpod.comFolllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Mike and Steven break down the 1978 sci-fi classic, Invasion of the Body Snatchers. This film of conformity and the struggle against it is a feast for the senses, and lends itself to some great conversation. And in the news segment this week:Jim Carrey's JetsonsBox Office WoesDrew Struzan____________________On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here.____________________WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT!Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media:Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodWebsite: https://moviethrowdownpod.comFolllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you believe in ghosts? If so, you're going to love this week's episode. And if you don't, well, it's still a good time. Mike and Steven discuss the late, great William Castle's 13 Ghosts as part of Not-So-Scary Horror Month. This schlocky classic from 1960 is a fun romp that's as entertaining as the director himself!And in the news segment this week:JumanjiDiane Keaton____________________On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here.____________________WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT!Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media:Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodWebsite: https://moviethrowdownpod.comFolllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's October, which means spooky season. So Mike and Steven are kicking off a month of horror discussions with a caveat: the frights in these films are few and far between. Call them horror lite. Things get kicked off with Freaky, a body-swapping horror-comedy from director Christopher Landon. It stars Kathryn Newton and Vince Vaughn, who knock it out of the park in this fun, stylish slasher story.IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK:Paywalled PeanutsTilly Norwood: Tinseltown's New AI Actress_______________________STILL TO COME THIS MONTH:10/13: 13 Ghosts (1960), dir. William Castle10/20: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), dir. Philip Kaufman10/27: The Monster Squad (1987), dir. Fred Dekker_______________________WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT!Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media:Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodFolllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stories From the Gridiron Month finally wraps up this week with a spoiler-heavy discussion about HIM, the new football horror film from director Justin Tipping, starring Tyriq Withers and Marlon Wayans. This story of sacrifice and determination examines just how far its stars are willing to go to become the greatest of all time. Its reviews are like a hit from a 250-pound lineman, but did Mike and Steven like it any better? Listen and find out. IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK:Changes at Hulu Apple decides to shelf Jessica Chastain's The Savant._______________________WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT!Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media:Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodFolllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stories From the Gridiron Month rolls on this week with a real doozy of a film. Oliver Stone's Any Given Sunday from 1999 is a highly stylized story of a pro football team struggling to come together. Told in the director's everything-is-combat tone, it's an assault on the senses that is a lot of fun to discuss. In the news segment:Is a Rambo prequel coming?Robert Redford____________________STILL TO COME ON STORIES OF THE GRIDIRON MONTH:Him (2025, dir. Justin Tipping)On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here.____________________WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT!Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media:Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodFolllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.