Episode 407: The Crew's going silent while watching F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu. This 1922 German silent film was an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Stoker’s widow sued and the court ordered all prints to be destroyed. But like a vampire, the film has been resurrected, or restored from a few surviving prints. And thank god, cause the …

Episode 406: The Crew's glad Ridley Scott finally got a rhino in the colosseum. This 24 year awaited sequel is out in theaters, and the Crew has some questions about the plot and character development, but zero issues with the production values. Worth the wait? The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more a…

Episode 405: The Crew's winning the mob while watching Ridley Scott’s Gladiator. This Best Picture winner announced to the world that Russell Crowe was a movie star. He went on to win Best Actor that year and enjoyed a decade of box office hits. Ridley Scott got a career resurgence after a series of box office disappointments or flat out disasters.…

Episode 404: The Crew's eating their favorite Texas BBQ while watching Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. This low budget horror flick spawned a franchise and made Tobe Hooper a household name among horror fans. Hooper made the low budget work for the film; the grain and handheld camerawork add to the sense of dread. But make no mistake, th…

Episode 403: The Crew's lost in the sewers while watching Carol Reed’s The Third Man. This film was voted Best British film of all time by the BFI, and the direction and photography are really strong. But the plot is thin, don’t think about it and stare at the pretty pictures. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud…

Episode 402: The Crew's wearing their most buoyant life jackets while watching John Stahl’s Leave Her to Heaven. This 40’s film noir is in color, which some critics use to point out it isn’t a noir. The Crew doesn’t solve that debate, but this film is a rarely seen masterpiece. With a terrific chilling performance from Gene Tierney. The Crew discus…

Episode 401: The Crew's wearing their best anklets while watching Billy Wilder’s Double Indemnity. This 40’s film noir classic has been copied and ripped off ad nauseam. Even if you’ve never seen it before, nothing will surprise you. It’s a victim of its own success. But the cinematography and costume design still look great today. The Crew discuss…

Episode 400: The Crew's really glad pointless voiceover is hardly used today while watching Stanley Kubrick’s The Killing. This 50’s noir (and early heist film) isn’t Kubrick’s best work, but audiences can see the early building blocks of the filmmaker he would become. Marie Windsor is a standout as the femme fatale. The Crew discusses… If you like…

Episode 399: The Crew's wondering what the titular falcon would look like with jewels while watching John Houston’s The Maltese Falcon. This classic 1941 film noir is still entertaining and enjoyable today, thanks to a terrific cast and some fast delivered snappy dialogue. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and…

Episode 398: The Crew's playing golf with shovels and rakes while watching Ron Shelton’s Tin Cup. This 1996 golf “rom-com” was Kevin Costner’s second outing with his Bull Durham director. The script isn't as good as Bull Durham, but the supporting cast and likability of the leads more than makeup for those shortcomings. The Crew discusses… The Crew…

Episode 397: The Crew's putting the rose in the front while watching Ron Shelton’s Bull Durham. This 80’s baseball film is more interested in its characters than the actual outcome of any of the games. And the script is so good no one cares… it’s funny and 80’s sexy. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear …

Episode 396: The Crew's dusting off their six shooters and getting back on their horses while watching Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter One. This big budget western is the first chapter of four. And while you can call this film a vanity project, Costner brings his A-game to his first film he’s directed in twenty years. Some of th…

Episode 395: The Crew's taking a sexy limo tour of D.C. while watching Roger Donaldson’s No Way Out. This sexy spy thriller from 1987 was a major step in Kevin Costner’s rise to stardom; releasing less than 3 months after The Untouchables. The supporting cast is great, from Sean Young to a perfect Will Patton. Donaldson’s direction is superb, consi…

Episode 394: The Crew's realizing how great Kevin Costner looks when horseback riding while watching his second directorial effort, The Postman. This $80 million, three hour long, vanity project was an epic box office bomb. But this film isn’t as bad as everyone remembers. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and…

Episode 393: The Crew's screaming “Witness Me” while watching George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. This action fueled prequel to Fury Road is currently bombing at the box office. Which is a shame… cause this is a very entertaining movie. Sure, it’s not as good as Fury Road, but what action film released this century is? The Crew discusses… If y…

Episode 392: The Crew's dune some spice while watching Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part 2. This massive box office hit brings the spectacle, from riding worms to black & white gladiator battles. Some of the Crew whine about the film not living up to the standards of the first installment; but make no mistake, this is a sci-fi masterpiece. The Crew dis…

Episode 391: The Crew's wearing pink sunglasses while watching Alex Garland’s Civil War. Like Garland’s last film, Men, the Crew has a hard time understanding the theme and what Garland wants us to take away from it. There are some powerful moments, but as a whole, this film is only thought provoking to teenagers. Especially the middle section of t…

Episode 390: The Crew's making sexy tennis noises while watching Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers. This tennis film smartly relies on its young stars to hit verbal balls back and forth. Come for the drama, stay for the layered story and visuals. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from a…

Episode 389: The Crew's getting their jokes ready for Beelzebub while watching the Cairnes Brothers’ Late Night with the Devil. This horror indie wowed audiences at SXSW and got rave reviews from critics. Some of the Crew has issues with the film’s tone, but they all agree the performances, production design, and color correction are stellar. The C…

Episode 388: The Crew's preparing for the coming of the Antichrist while watching Arkasha Stevenson’s The First Omen. This horror prequel is better than it has any right to be; giving horror fans the franchise continuation they deserve. The acting, photography, and music are executed perfectly with clear and solid direction. The Crew discusses… If …

Episode 387: The Crew's divided on Jonathon Glazer’s The Zone of Interest. Some of them think it’s a masterpiece, and some think it’s boring. Regardless, they all agree it’s an original take on a Holocaust film. It’s deeply disturbing without an ounce of onscreen violence, but what you hear in the background feeds your imagination dark thoughts. Th…

Episode 386: The Crew won’t be giving their dogs aspirin after watching Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall. This film lives in ambiguity. Every character’s action is layered, and when their backstory is revealed, you’ll want to rewatch the previous scene to see what you missed or if there’s anything else to be gained. The Crew discusses… If you like…

Episode 385: The Crew's drinking all the bath water while watching Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn. This brilliant dark comedy is Fennell’s second film as writer and director, and she doesn’t disappoint. The cast is terrific, the sets and locations are scary gorgeous, and there are some truly uncomfortable and tense moments. The Crew discusses… If you l…

Episode 384: The Crew's discovering they really want a French bulldog chicken while watching Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things. There is so much to discuss cause strong choices are made in this film. This episode was recorded before the Oscars. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aqu…

Episode 383: The Crew's wondering how beautiful they’d be if they were drug addicts while watching Gus Van Sant’s Drugstore Cowboy. This indie film wasn’t a box-office hit, but word of mouth made it a much talked about VHS rental. Over thirty years later, Van Sant’s film about drug addiction, does seem tame and light hearted. The Crew discusses… If…

Episode 382: The Crew's falling in love with low budget filmmaking while watching Shinichiro Ueda’s One Cut of the Dead. This zombie flick has a surprising amount of heart. Look, we don’t want to give anything away to first time viewers… so watch this film first before listening. Just sit through those first 36 minutes… you’ll be rewarded. The Crew…

Episode 381: The Crew's got questions after watching Avi Nesher’s Doppelganger. This direct to video release is crazy! Split personalities, murders, creatures, and some early 90’s sexy dancing. Drew Barrymore stars in this movie that must be seen to believe. Spoiler Warning, but there’s no way you’d understand the discussion without watching this l…

Episode 380: The Crew's wondering how much an 86 or 84 carat diamond costs today while watching Guy Ritchie’s Snatch. Ritchie’s second feature after Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels has a couple of Hollywood stars and a much bigger budget; although the tone and story are similar. Snatch was a modest hit when it came out, but its impact and infl…

Episode 379: The Crew's displaying true self control by not doing a Mid-Western accent the entire podcast while reviewing the Coen Brothers’ Fargo. This grim-fun crime film purports to be a true story, which it isn’t, but nothing here is out of the realm of believability. The Crew discusses one of the Coen’s best films. If you like our music intro,…

Episode 378: The Crew's wondering how much Russians make an hour in 2024 while watching the Coen Brother’s Blood Simple. The Brother's first film includes most of their famous hallmarks, especially moments they would go on to use in Fargo and No Country for Old Men. It’s a fun, easy watch with a strong ending. The Crew discusses. If you like our mu…

Episode 377: The Crew's floating to the sky with joy while watching Paul King’s Wonka. A prequel to Willy Wonka no one asked for, but nevertheless, we got it. And this family friendly musical does deliver the joy and heartfelt moments. The music, production design, and cinematography are top-notch. The Crew discusses. If you like our music intro, h…

Episode 376: The Crew's wondering what the Candyman can’t do while watching Mel Stuart’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. This family friendly musical was barely a success at the box office, but thanks to tv airings and VHS, Wonka finally found his audience. But does this beloved classic hold up… the Crew discusses. If you like our music intr…

Episode 375: The Crew's wondering why a celery-cutting machine is in a cookie factory while watching Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands. Burton got to make this personal story/fairy tale after the enormous success of Batman. And this is the first of many collaborations between Burton and Johnny Depp. Danny Elfman’s score is wonderful and Bo Welch's p…

Episode 374: The Crew's digging into frog guts for a magical key while watching Guillermo del Toro’s, Pan’s Labyrinth. This Mexican production was an international hit and won 3 Oscars. Guillermo’s in full control and all of his previous work coalesces into this dark fairy tale. The film really is a masterpiece of the fantasy genre. The Crew discus…

Episode 373: The Crew's not joining the Wheelers any time soon after watching Walter Murch’s Return to Oz. Famed editor Walter Murch directs this unofficial sequel to The Wizard of Oz. After bombing at the box-office this film did gain a cult following, and a reputation of scaring little kids. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head o…

Episode 372: The Crew's realizing that Anjelica Huston doesn’t get paid enough for her signature eyebrow lift while watching Andy Tennant’s Ever After. This Cinderella adaptation is more modern than most, and even features some historical figures. The cast is amazing, and the production design and cinematography have a wonderful old school Hollywoo…

Episode 371: The Crew's looking for Renny Harlin’s number after watching David Gordan Green’s The Exorcist: Believer. Universal Studios bought the Exorcist rights for $400 million so director Green could make a legacy sequel trilogy. But the installment is super tame, and some of the Crew would say boring… they discuss. If you like our music intro,…

Episode 370: The Crew's watching the same prequels told two different ways. The first shot Exorcist prequel, Paul Schrader’s Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist, was shelved and Morgan Creek Entertainment hired a new director, Renny Harlin. Harlin’s film was completed in 10 months and released to theaters as Exorcist: The Beginning. The Crew discusse…

Episode 369: The Crew's playing with oversized shears while watching William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist III. After Blatty wrote and produced the original film, he decided to direct this sequel, which is an adaptation of his novel, Legion. George C. Scott takes over the Kinderman role from Lee J. Cobb. And Jason Miller returns as Father Karras. The…

Episode 368: The Crew's riding on the wings of some demonic locusts while watching John Boorman’s The Exorcist II: The Heretic. The first Exorcist sequel ditches the horror and adds fantasy and sci-fi elements. ESP, shared dreams, metaphorical evil locusts, Regan’s new chosen one role, and a Poltergeist style ending do add something new, but most o…

Episode 367: The Crew's cleaning up Andersen Pea Soup after watching William Friedkin’s The Exorcist. This horror masterpiece, sometimes dubbed the scariest movie of all time, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Are the scares still effective… the Crew discusses. If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from…

Episode 366: The Crew's sitting directly in front of the TV (some would say “symmetrically so”) while watching Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel. This fast paced funny film is also Wes Anderson’s highest grossing. With an impressive star-studded cast, whimsical music, and eye-popping colorful production design… Anderson packs so much story an…

Episode 365: The Crew's getting out their yellow sticky notes while watching David Fincher’s Gone Girl. Fincher’s last studio film (the following two were distributed by Netflix) is also his highest grossing film to date. Ben Affleck and Rosamond Pike are perfectly casted, with Tyler Perry and Kim Dickens killing their supporting roles. Spoiler War…

Episode 364: The Crew's readying themselves for their Close-ups while watching Billy Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard. This classic film about Hollywood is still relevant, all the themes and ideas are still present and discussed today. Everything’s great, but this script stands out as nothing but perfection. Every other line is quotable! The Crew discusse…

Episode 363: The Crew's staring at so many beautiful people while watching Stephen Sommers’ The Mummy. This surprise summer hit started a modern Mummy franchise and is the only successful Universal Classic Monster remake or reimagining. Director Sommers minimizes the horror and ups the adventure and comedy. ILM’s visual effects are incredible for t…

Episode 362: The Crew's entering the suck zone while watching Jan de Bont’s Twister. Director de Bont capitalized on the successful Speed with this effects driven summer blockbuster. And these tornado effects were impressive in 1996. The supporting cast keeps the film interesting when the titular twisters aren’t on screen. The Crew discusses… If yo…

Episode 361: The Crew's noticing all the tape on the gadget while watching Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. This hit biopic breezes by at an incredible 3 hour runtime (even if half of us disagree). The photography, production design, score, acting, direction, and everything else are top notch impressive. Spoiler Warnings - so go see the film on a 7…

Episode 360: The Crew's watching Greta Gerwig’s Barbie in their Mojo Dojo Casa House! This box office juggernaut, based on a toy, is surprisingly great and has something to say. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are fabulous as Stereotypical Barbie and Beach Ken! The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more am…

Episode 359: The Crew's wishing they could get a free apartment in Paris while watching Sydney Pollack’s Sabrina. This remake of Billy Wilder’s film is updated for the 90’s but much of the plot stays intact. Julia Ormond steals the film as the titular character. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more …

Episode 358: The Crew's struggling with all the CGI in James Mangold’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Spielberg and Lucas are only producing this outing, and you can feel it. The magic is missing. Everything looks fake and cheap. The artifact/MacGuffin feels great, and fits into the franchise nicely. The Crew discusses… If you like our musi…