At long last the boys are back and what better way to celebrate than a rundown of every big (and not so big) release we've seen since Barbenheimer. After that Evan and Zach preview some upcoming movies but mostly just re-litigate a few controversial movies from the past few years. Enjoy!
The boys are back and powered up for a game themed episode. First up is a contentious review of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. After our brief excursion to the Mushroom Kingdom, we play a new game devised by game master Cody called Level Up. Finally its back to the world of fantasy to talk all about Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Enjoy! 0:00 - Intro 3:37 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review 29:42 - Level Up Game 44:44 - Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review 1:07:45 - Close
Much like the Baba Yaga himself, Cody is back from his semi-retirement to join Zach and Evan in talking John Wick 4. We break down this one and touch on the rest of the Wick universe. After that its game time once again on STR as the boys each draft 4 Keanu Reeves movies. Finally we use the upcoming Continental series and Wick spin-off Ballerina as a springboard to talk about how every Hollywood movie is a franchise now. Enjoy 0:00 - Intro 3:40 - John Wick 4 38:52 - Keanu Draft 54:11 - Franchises 1:23:19 - Close Evan's Reviews Mentioned on this Episode John Wick 4 and Guns
Evan and Zach discuss the latest entry in the Creed franchise along with a quick Oscars recap and a discussion of Regal's March Mystery movie. Come check it out!
In just under the wire, Evan and Zach predict winners, pick favorites and lament the lack of After Yang in every category for this year's Oscars
Zach and Evan are back this week but the trifecta is still missing our dear host Cody. The show must go on and the boys talk all about Quantumania from Kang to the divisive response and Evan's surprising admiration. After that Zach gets us up to date on the Oscar nominated short films in the Live Action and Animation category. Finally we fill in some podcast blank spots by discussing the Best Picture nominated All Quiet on the Western Front. Enjoy! 0:00 - Intro 2:26 - Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania 36:24 - Oscar Shorts 1:01:42 - All Quiet on the Western Front 1:29:04 - Close
Zach and Evan are back again to talk about all things movies. First up is a bit of a debate over M Night Shyamalan's newest divisive feature: Knock at the Cabin. After that Evan is forced to relive trauma in a review of 80 for Brady. Finally the boys recap everything they saw at Virtual Sundance. Enjoy! (we miss you Cody) 0:00 - Intro 1:58 - Knock at the Cabin 34:36 - 80 for Brady 50:36 - Sundance Recap 1:27:31 - Close
Cody is back and taking full hosting duty to end the year. Our valiant host returns to shepherd Zach and Evan through their favorite movies of the year. Lots still to be seen but its the end of the year so enjoy our picks for top 10! Happy New Year!
Just Zach and Evan this week with high hopes for Cody's return. Its a niche episode as the boys talk about some unique filmgoing experiences. First up is a review of Nanny, a buzzy Amazon release out of AFI Fest. After that we talk about the Regal Mystery Movie of the Month, why it upset folks and why the concept could work. Finally, November is a big month on the movie calendar and we're here to round up some of our most anticipated films. 0:00 - Intro 2:32 - Nanny AFI Fest Review 35:54 - Regal Mystery Movie 56:50 - November Releases 1:12:02 - Close
No Zach this week but the original STR Duo of Cody and Evan is here to talk about a couple new movies. First up is a review of Billy Eichner's new rom com Bros. After that the boys break down The Greatest Beer Run ever, Peter Farrelly's follow up to his Best Picture winning Green Book. Enjoy!
Cody is out again but Don't Worry Darlings, Evan and Zach remain to discuss Oliva Wilde, Florence Pugh and Harry Styles's beautiful disaster. After that its onto the outer rim planet of Ferrix to discuss Andor and the way Disney+ has handled its two most prized franchises: Marvel and Star Wars. Finally we end on a mysterious note by discussing the under seen whodunnit See How They Run. Enjoy! 0:00 - Intro 2:47 - Don't Worry Darling 35:52 - Andor 1:02:05 - See How They Run 1:18:55 - Close
The boys are all together in person this week to talk about George Miller's new fantasy epic; Three Thousand Years of Longing. After a bit of debate we debut a new game, the Wishing Newlyweds Game. Finally, in honor of Spider-Man, we talk about the recent trend of films being re-released into theaters. Enjoy! 0:00 - Intro 1:58 - Three Thousand Years of Longing 22:02 - Wishing Newlyweds Game 43:45 - Re-released Films 1:03:56 - Close Evan's Reviews Mentioned on this Episode: Three Thousand Years of Longing Review
The whole gang is back together this week to talk about the blockbuster smash Bullet Train. After that the boys play a game of Cody's design called Thomas the Tank Engine Word Association. Finally Zach, Evan and Cody talk about modern action and the new Netflix film Day Shift. Enjoy! 0:00 - Intro 3:18 - Bullet Train 30:35 - Thomas Word Association 48:48 - Day Shift 1:14:15 - Close
Evan and Cody are on the road this week so Zach has teamed up with special guest Brian to talk about the comedy classic Mean Girls. After that the boys dive into the state of streaming and finish up with a conversation about Brian's favorite movie: The Warriors! Enjoy
Technical difficulties abound this week but the boys are all back to talk film. The whole gang is here for the new Netflix thriller The Gray Man but it's just Zach and Evan for the review of Jordan Peele's Nope. In between those reviews is a draft game of Cody's creation. Enjoy! 0:00 - Intro 2:07 - Nope 24:56 - Nope/Gray Man Draft 38:21 - The Gray Man 59:51 - Close
No Cody this week, but we do have special guest, fan of the show and Evan's Aunt: Kim joining us to talk all about Where the Crawdads Sing. The Crawdad (and singing ) fun doesn't stop there though as Kim has devised a quiz around the crustaceans of the hour. After that Evan and Zach talk about the new Nat Geo documentary Fire of Love that is finding its way to more theaters each week. Enjoy! 0:00 - Intro 2:16 - Where the Crawdads Sing Review 30:08 - Kim's Crawdad Quiz 42:00 - Fire of Love Review 1:03:26 - Close
At long last, Cody has returned to his rightful place as The King of STR, just in time to discuss The King of Rock and Roll's biopic Elvis. But before that the boys talk Thor: Love and Thunder and also open up a time capsule of films Cody has missed in his time away. Enjoy! 0:00 - Intro 3:30 - Thor: Love and Thunder 32:36 - Time Capsule 48:45 - Elvis 1:12:23 - Close
Evan and Zach are back for a week of blockbuster reviews. First up is Pixar's Lightyear, a movie that is definitely not about the real guy who inspired Andy's toy. After that we break down the divisive Obi-Wan Kenobi series and finally the boys take a bite out of Jurassic World Dominion. Enjoy!
The boys are back in the Danger Zone this week to discuss the high flying blockbuster Top Gun Maverick. After that Evan and Zach take a look at the first half of the year by picking some early favorites, least favorites and under seen gems. Enjoy!
Cody is on vacation this week so it's another Evan and Zach special. The boys dive into the brand new Robert Eggers project, The Northman. After that we talk about the silly viral idea that Marvel turn every movie made into MCU movies. Finally its Nic Cage time as the boys discuss The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Enjoy! We miss you Cody! 0:00 - Intro 2:04 - The Northman 24:25 - Make it all MCU 41:40 - The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent 59:19 - Close