The world is falling apart but watching Leo bump rails for three hours never gets old! We're breaking down "The Wolf of Wall Street" and diving into whether or not this is the most rewatchable movie of the last decade, where this ranks among Leonardo DiCaprio's performances, and they almost had WHO played Jonah Hill's role? Plus, Rapid Fire Reviews of "The Black Phone", "Anchorman", and "Spiderhead".
We've got a Sundance double feature episode for ya! We're breaking down recent indie releases "Cha Cha Real Smooth" and "Emergency", two genre blending college comedies that take very different turns. Plus, brief discussions on "Rocky IV", "Dark Winds", and "The Boys".
We are back from our two-week hiatus and we've got a lot to talk about! We're breaking down some of the latest movies and TV shows including "Top Gun: Maverick", "Hustle", "Ms. Marvel", "Stranger Things", "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and much more! Plus, a Rapid Fire Review of my wedding and honeymoon.
Seriously, what is all the commotion about this film? We're breaking down 1986's "Top Gun" and discussing it's bizarre place in pop culture, how the film translates almost four years later, and a look back at Tom Cruise's career. Plus, Rapid Fire Reviews of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", "The Replacements", and "Titane".
ATTICA! 47 years later and "Dog Day Afternoon" is still an instant classic. We're breaking down Al Pacino's performance, how the story set the bar for hostage films moving forward, and how the film translates all these years later. Plus, Rapid Fire Review of "Old" and boy does it stink.
It's the biggest movie of the year and it's...fine? We're breaking down a spoiler-filled review of the new Dr. Strange film and discussing how the film fits into the MCU, poor choices for certain characters, and where was all the madness? Plus Rapid Fire Reviews of the "Moon Knight" finale, "The Gentlemen", "The Insider", and "Joe Dirt."
Make sure you have the right to be an attorney because we're making claims! We break down "21 Jump Street" and discuss one of the last great studio comedies of the 2010s, how this film re-launched the career for Channing Tatum, and how the humor translates today. Plus, a Rapid Fire Review of "Father Stu" and some other great content out right now.
GO SEE THIS MOVIE! We're breaking down "Everything Everywhere All At Once" and discussing just how great this movie is, the need for independent cinemas and word of mouth, and this film gives you all the feels. Plus, Rapid Fire Reviews of "The Northman", "Metal Lords", and "Sorry to Bother You".
It's the Easter episode! We're breaking down Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" and breaking down the adaptation of one the world's most iconic stories, the lack of character development, and some crazy behind the scenes stories from the film. Plus, Rapid Fire Reviews of "50 First Dates", "Moon Knight", "Abbott Elementary", and more!
Great, now I gotta light you on fire! We're breaking down this TV re-run classic "Four Brothers" including the incredible cast, how the film as aged over the years, and is this the beginning of Mark Wahlberg's "thing"? Plus, Rapid Fire Reviews of "Oculus" and "The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story".
Time for another dump! We're discussing a series of film's of films we watched last month but haven't had the chance to discuss including "X", "Haywire", "Summer of Soul", and more! Plus, we discuss the Bruce Willis news and his impact on the world of film.
Holy moly do we have a lot to talk about in this one. We're breaking down the 2022 Academy Awards including Will Smith's slap heard around the world, CODA's historic night, and The Power of the Dog's unique place in Oscar history. Plus reactions to each award and how we compared to our official predictions.
It's that time of year again! We unveil our official predictions for the Academy Awards and share who the favorites are, who are the potential underdogs, and why is The Power of the Dog nominated for so much? Plus, Rapid Fire Reviews of "The Adam Project" and "Dunkirk".
Please listen to this episode, I ain't too proud to beg. We're breaking down "The Other Guys" and how this hidden gem of a blockbuster comedy snuck by for years before developing a cult following. Plus, Rapid Fire Reviews of "Fresh", "Drive My Car" and "The Batman (spoiler free)".
The under 90-minute movie genre is back! We're breaking down the indy film "Shiva Baby" and discussing how the film masters cringe humor, we need more films this length, and the movie trailer voice over guy has a face! Plus, we break down the SAG awards and what this means for the Oscar races moving forward.
If you love this podcast then say it so the whole band can hear it! We're breaking down "Whiplash" and discussing Damien Chazelle's masterful debut, J.K. Simmons' legendary performance, and the debate of whether or not Fletcher was a good teacher. Plus, Rapid Fire Reviews of "The Eyes of Tammy Faye", "Mitchells vs. The Machines", "The Lost Daughter", "Texas Chainsaw Masacre", "The French Dispatch", and "Uncharted."
LET'S GO TO WAR! We're breaking down "Warrior" and discussing the cult following of the film, how the film compares to Rocky, and a trio of great performances from Tom Hardy, Joel Edgarton, and Nick Nolte. Plus, Rapid Fire Reviews of "Flee" and "Jackass Forever".
The nominees are in and we have takes! We're breaking down this year's Oscar nominations and discussing one of the most egregious omissions ever, snubs and surprises among the actors, and our thoughts on the field as a whole. Plus, Rapid Fire Reactions to "American Underdog", "Gone Girl", "Donnie Brasco", and "Reacher".
A crazy funny movie with a stupid title that everybody loves. We're breaking down "Crazy, Stupid, Love" and why more people need to see it, various A-listers at the top of their game, and Ryan Gosling is just too handsome. Plus, our official picks for this year's Oscar nominations are in! We break down our nominee picks for Best Picture, Best Director, and the four acting awards.
DISCLAIMER: there is no jazz in this episode. We're breaking down "La La Land" and how Damien Chazelle created an almost-masterpiece, why the film deserves all the praise it did, and it's confusing Oscars legacy. Plus, Rapid Fire Reviews of "Encanto", "A River Runs Through It", "Hell or High Water", "Monster", and "Snatch".