Film Junk Podcast

0:00 - Intro 18:35 - Scream 7 48:00 - Busboys 52:55 - Innerspace 54:40 - Apex 59:06 - The Devil Wears Prada 1:07:50 - Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man 1:11:23 - Love on the Spectrum Season 4 1:13:10 - Bullet Train Explosion 1:17:35 - The Pitt Season 2 1:25:22 - Beef Season 2

Hello Junkers, we're trying something new here to coincide with the announcement of our upcoming episodes for July. Moving forward, we will be "juicing" these announcements by releasing a short reveal episode every month where we announce our picks and attempt to justify them to each other. The plan is to release these short episodes publicly in both audio and video format so that everyone can complain about our choices together! The official calendar and order of the episodes will be released shortly afterward. So what's coming in July? Any guesses?? You'll have to watch or listen to find out!

O my God, I trust in thee. Let me not be ashamed, let not my enemies triumph over me. With Steven Spielberg's latest film Disclosure Day hitting theatres this month, we decided to revisit one of his most successful movies of all time and one that we have not discussed in great detail before. 1998's Saving Private Ryan was a hugely influential film that redefined action movies for decades to come, but does it hold up in 2026 or is it FUBAR? Is Spielberg always ahead of the curve with his casting choices? Is this an anti-war movie and is such a thing even possible? Would the Call of Duty video games exist without this movie? Which members of the Film Junk crew would have survived WWII? Earn this and download this week's episode of Film Junk.

Are you an experiencer? With Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg returns to the idea of extra-terrestrials and brings with him a bold message for humanity. But is this a triumphant return to form for the Scarf or a major disappointment? Are we true believers or whistleblowers? Let's dive into the mystery and suspense, not to mention the convenient plot points and questionable CG animals. People have a right to know the truth. Listen... to the latest episode of the Film Junk Podcast.

Back in the early 90s, fear of aliens was at an all-time high with the release of The X-Files and Fire in the Sky. One of those was a lot more successful than the other, but Fire in the Sky still left a lasting impression / trauma on many who saw it. What is the true story behind Travis Walton’s disappearance? How and why is it different from the movie? Do any of us believe in visitors from another world? Why don’t we hear reports of alien abductions anymore? Was M.T. Motors the inspiration for Welland restaurant M.T. Bellies? We want to believe on this week’s episode of the Film Junk Podcast.

Counselor... come out come out wherever you are! With the new Apple TV series about to launch, we thought it might be the perfect time to revisit Martin Scorsese's 1991 thriller Cape Fear. Some say it is an overlooked and underrated entry in Scorsese's filmography while others see it as nothing more than Marty cashing a paycheck. Is it a remake done right or is it too violent and too pulpy? Who is sexier: Robert DeNiro or Nick Nolte? Is there a hidden meaning behind the Problem Child theatre scene? What is the minimum time required for sexual intercourse and maximum time required for a fireworks display? Learn about loss and enter the Ninth Circle of Hell and on this week’s episode of Film Junk.

Every time someone farts, a demon gets his wings, and this week there are a lot of flying demons after we revisited the notorious 1997 stinker Spawn. At least one member of the Film Junk crew was very excited to see this movie on initial release. Was the force feed successful back then and does it hold up any better now? Listen as we reminisce about the Toddfather's comics and toy empire, the electronica / nu-metal soundtrack, vomit-inducing early CG, PG-13 movies for edgelords and the state of comic book movies back in the '90s. You have been violated little girly man. For a limited time only, you too can have this week's podcast for the eensy price of your soul and a buttload of pain.

We're back with another current release review as Star Wars returns to the big screen with The Mandalorian and Grogu! Joining us for the ride is special guest Mr. Dax Gordine as we dive deep into whether Mando and his lovable green sidekick truly have what it takes to command the galaxy's biggest stage. So grab your brand new Rotta the Hutt plushie, strap in, and join us for a discussion on the next chapter of Star Wars. This is the way.

Live fast, fight well and have a beautiful ending. On this week's episode, we are journeying to a minor planet in a third rate galaxy for Battle Beyond the Stars, a Roger Corman production that is arguably one of the better Star Wars knockoffs from the early 80s. The movie is also a loose remake of The Magnificent Seven / Seven Samurai with a character named Space Cowboy... I think you get the idea. Is the story behind the making of the movie more interesting than the movie itself? Did James Cameron's VFX work and James Horner's score do most of the heavy lifting? Why does Shad's ship have breasts? Should we be surprised that they still eat hot dogs in the future? Stimulate your solenoid and tingle dingle dangle prangle your transistors with the latest Film Junk Podcast.

It's a strange life. Cybernetics, genetics, lasers and all those things... I guess I'll never understand any of that stuff. This week on Film Junk we're looking back at the directorial debut of one Mr. George Lucas, a dystopian sci-fi thriller that feels like it should have a much bigger cult following than it does. THX 1138 was ahead of its time in many ways and still looks visually stunning today. Was this movie simply too bleak for the masses? Does it feel like it was directed by the same guy who made Star Wars? Are the Special Edition changes a problem? Do we all want to live in a future with personal masturbation machines? Take your sedation, buy and be happy with this week's Film Junk Podcast.

"I've seen people as they are, without pretense. I've seen their beauty and their ugliness with my own eyes." At long last, Film Junk is finally showing legendary director Akira Kurosawa a little love with a review of his 1958 epic adventure film The Hidden Fortress. Is it one of his all-time masterpieces? Many would argue not. But it is a pretty fun watch that served as a loose inspiration for Star Wars, which was our excuse for digging into it. Is Toshiro Mifune one of the manliest actors who ever lived? How do you hide gold inside wood? Should older movies be held up to the same level of plot scrutiny as modern ones? Does every fire festival serve terrible sandwiches? Grab your yari and meet us on the battlefield for the latest episode of Film Junk, you shitworm.

May the Schwartz be with you! To kick off Star Wars month here on Film Junk, we are revisiting a beloved parody film from Mel Brooks, which also happened to have been a very formative experience for a certain budding Prince of Comedy. Spaceballs may not be Brooks' most acclaimed or successful movie but it very well could be his most ludicrous. What makes a great comedy that stands the test of time? Was Spaceballs the first movie in cinema history to use an extended shot for comedic purposes? Why is there no Luke Skywalker equivalent in this movie? Do we have any hope at all for the upcoming sequel? Get surrounded by assholes and check out the latest episode of the Film Junk Podcast.

"I just feel so alone, even when I'm surrounded by other people." On this week's episode, we return to Tokyo for a bleary-eyed re-evaluation of Sofia Coppola's 2003 indie dramedy Lost in Translation. Despite being often referenced on the podcast, it was time to finally let Frank air his grievances about this era of Bill Murray's career and see how the movie holds up over 20 years later. Is it really intended as a May-September romance or is it just about the need for connection? Does the movie's view of quirky Japan feel overly snarky and borderline racist? Is it a dick move for an actor to ask if he should turn his head left or right? Has anyone actually figured out the secret whisper at the end of the movie? Pour yourself a glass of whiskey and make it Suntory time with the latest Film Junk Podcast.

Who's fighting and what for? Why are we fighting? The idealism of the '60s gave way to tragedy and darkness in December 1969 as captured in the seminal Rolling Stones documentary Gimme Shelter. Directed by The Maysles Brothers and Charlotte Zwerin, this is more than just a concert film but rather a complex masterwork that would influence non-fiction filmmakers for many generations to come. Is there a difference between direct cinema and cinema verité? Is Mick Jagger's stage banter "cringe"? Should all live musical performances sound just like the original album recording? Who is better... The Beatles or The Rolling Stones? Get yer ya-ya's out on this week's episode of Film Junk.

Do you... like pineapple? On this week's episode of Film Junk, we enter the vibe zone with Wong Kar-Wai as Frank finally takes the shrink wrap off of his Criterion Blu-ray for Chungking Express. The acclaimed Hong Kong director is known for his visual poetry and sense of romance but plot often takes a backseat to mood and emotion. Can breaking the law be romantic or is it always just plain reprehensible? Does step printing create a dreamlike atmosphere or does it just look dated? Could Frank gorf 30 cans of pineapple in one night? Has Sean ever heard The Cranberries before? Profess your undying love for cinema with the latest Film Junk podcast.

Eat your heart out Hulk Hogan, it's the 40th anniversary of Rad and we're ready to revisit this slightly under the radar '80s gem. Cru and his BMX crew fight the good fight against the evil forces of Mongoose before facing the death defying Helltrack... I mean, Hecktrack. Which members of the Film Junk crew were BMX heads as kids? Did Hal Needham and his stunt team elevate this movie way beyond what it deserved? Why was the actress who played Katie erased from film history? Could $100,000 buy two houses based on 1986 gas prices? Go balls out on this week's episode of the Film Junk Podcast.

There can only be one, or in this case, one plus several sequels, two TV shows and an upcoming modern reboot. Highlander remains a beloved and iconic 80s action movie, and it’s about time Film Junk explored what it means to live forever. Is immortality a gift or a curse? Is The Prize a gift or a curse? What is The Quickening? Do the rules of this world make any sense? Would every movie be better with a soundtrack by Queen? Don't lose your head... Film Junk faces such savage questions with heart, faith and steel on this week's podcast.

The sun is dying and Ryan Gosling is the only one who can save us. After a few close calls and a close encounter, he’s going to science the shit out of the situation. But is this hero’s journey a new masterpiece or is it just space junk? Why is Reed Farrington using a translator app to watch this movie? Does humanity have a future beyond the stars? Fist my bump and prepare to be amaze on the latest episode of Film Junk.

Hey there double ugly, it's time for one of the wildest movies we've ever reviewed here on Film Junk. John De Hart's Champagne and Bullets (aka Geteven aka Road to Revenge) is an indie film and vanity project that will challenge your very perception of what cinema can be. It's the buddy cop softcore satanic cult action thriller you didn't know you needed in your life. But is John De Hart a creative visionary or just a guy trying to make out with a Playboy model in a hot tub? How many people in this movie are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol? Can movies be so bad they're good or does that just make them good? Not a problem... we're ready to do the shimmy slide on this week's podcast.

The Film Junk Podcast is a goddamn miracle of modern science and this week we're taking a look at another (indisputable?) all-time classic. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest has won its fair share of awards over the years but it's time for a modern diagnosis. Is Nurse Ratched one of the most chilling villains ever put on screen or does she actually seem kinda reasonable? Is this a career-best performance for Jack Nicholson? How do we feel about the portrayal of mental illness in the movie? It makes us feel very... peculiar. We're talking about form, content, interrelationships and so much more on this week's podcast.

Hey you guys! It's our first adventure in a brand new format and the Film Junk crew is diving deep into our childhood memories with the 1985 classic The Goonies. But does the movie still hold up without bully blinders on? Is it Dicky D's greatest invention or should Steven Spielberg get all the credit? Let's hop on our bikes and find out the truth about One-Eyed Willy's treasure together.

Just a quick taste of Film Junk's new format starting with a clip from our upcoming retro review of the 1985 classic The Goonies.

We face obsolescence with No Other Choice and discuss Is This Thing On?, Zodiac Killer Project, Body of Evidence and The Plague plus we also announce a new evolution of Film Junk. 0:00 - Intro: Format Change Announcement 29:55 - Review: No Other Choice 1:13:20 - What We Watched: Zodiac Killer Project, Best Defence, Is This Thing On?, Body of Evidence, The Plague, The Plumber 2:03:30 - Outro

We fight the future with Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die and protect the past with Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie plus we also discuss Whistle, The Paper and Lonesome Dove. 0:00 - Intro 19:10 - Review: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die 38:15 - Review: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie 58:30 - What We Watched: Frasier, Lonesome Dove, Whistle, The Paper 1:11:10 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:12:50 - Outro 1:14:20 - Spoiler Discussion: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die

We survive and thrive with Send Help plus we also discuss Arco, Him, The Dark Knight Trilogy and Girls Just Want to Have Fun while a special guest also contemplates going digital. 0:00 - Intro 10:20 - Going Digital Discussion 58:55 - Review: Send Help 1:28:15 - What We Watched: Arco, Wolf Man, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Him, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Nobody 2 2:05:05 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 2:07:15 - Outro 2:10:00 - Spoiler Discussion: Send Help

We take a walk on the dark side with a retro review of Eddie and the Cruisers plus we also discuss Hamnet, Dead Man's Wire, Die My Love, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere and Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains. 0:00 - Intro 23:15 - Review: Eddie and the Cruisers 1:12:15 - What We Watched: Dead Man's Wire, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains, Hamnet, Die My Love, Toy Soldiers, Skyscraper: Live, One Battle After Another 1:54:30 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:57:10 - Outro

We throw a rager over 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple plus we also discuss The Rip, All You Need is Kill and Red Surf plus Frankie has a new favourite film of 2025... or does he? 0:00 - Intro 12:00 - Review: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple 36:00 - What We Watched: Red Surf, The Rip, Doomsday, All You Need is Kill, Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching 1:18:45 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:21:45 - Outro 1:24:15 - Spoiler Discussion: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

We have an awkward visit with Father Mother Sister Brother plus we also discuss The Mastermind, Cover-Up, Caterpillar, One of One, Lurker, Together and The Shop Around the Corner. 0:00 - Intro 14:45 - Review: Father Mother Sister Brother 58:10 - What We Watched: The Shop Around The Corner, You've Got Mail, Caterpillar, Cover-Up, Together, The Shrouds, One of One, Lurker, The Mastermind, The Chair Company, Pluribus, Stranger Things 1:33:20 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:23:55 - Outro

We look back on another exciting year of cinema and count down our top 10 movies of 2025 plus we also hand out many coveted awards for the 2025 Junkies. 0:00 - Intro 6:10 - Top 10 Movies of 2025 56:10 - 2025 Junkies 2:04:55 - Outro

We get burned by Avatar: Fire and Ash and outhustled by Marty Supreme plus we also discuss Sentimental Value, Anaconda, Wicked: For Good, Song Sung Blue and The Housemaid. 0:00 - Intro 34:15 - Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash 1:13:40 - Review: Marty Supreme 1:53:10 - What We Watched: Anaconda, Song Sung Blue, Wicked: For Good, The Housemaid, Frasier, Sentimental Value, Alien: Romulus 2:31:50 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 2:33:35 - Outro 2:35:10 - Spoiler Discussion: Avatar:Fire and Ash 2:51:40- Spoiler Discussion: Marty Supreme

We confess our feelings about Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery plus we also discuss Oh. What. Fun., Reflection in a Dead Diamond and Metropolitan. 0:00 - Intro 21:22 - Review: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery 48:50 - What We Watched: Oh. What. Fun., Metropolitan, Reflection in a Dead Diamond, Night Court, Jackie Brown, The Lowdown 1:10:20 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:20:25 - Outro

We weigh the emotional heft of Jay Kelly and dive into a double documentary discussion with Predators and Corey Feldman vs. The World plus we also talk Dust Bunny and Sorry, Baby. 0:00 - Intro 34:40 - Review: Jay Kelly 1:05:50 - Other Stuff We Watched: Corey Feldman vs. The World, Predators, For Love of the Game, Dust Bunny, Sorry, Baby 2:28:46 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 2:32:55 - Outro

We try to force feed After the Hunt plus we also discuss She Walks in Darkness, Stranger Things: Season 5 and the season finale of The Chair Company. 0:00 - Intro 12:35 - Review: After The Hunt 45:20 - What We Watched: O Night Divine, She Walks in Darkness, Angelina Jolie Hand Gestures, The Chair Company, Stranger Things 1:13:25 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:20:40 - Outro

The exciting conclusion to a 2-part podcast series counting down our top 100 movies from the past 25 years. 00:00 - Intro 15:45 - Feature: Top 100 Movies 2000-2024 Part 2 2:58:15 - Outro

We take a long walk with The Running Man plus we also discuss Being Eddie, The 10th Victim, Orwell: 2+2=5, Grease, The O.C. and My Father, the BTK Killer. 0:00 - Intro 15:15 - Review: The Running Man 55:45 - What We Watched: The O.C., Being Eddie, John Candy: I Like Me, Mr. Scorsese, My Father, the BTK Killer, The 10th Victim, Grease, The Chair Company, Orwell: 2+2=5 1:26:30 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:29:05 - Outro 1:30:40 - Spoiler Discussion: The Running Man

Dax joins the hunt for Predator: Badlands and we give Frankenstein a jolt plus we also discuss Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films and Pluribus. 0:00 - Intro 22:35 - Review: Predator: Badlands 1:05:55 - Review: Frankenstein 1:41:50 - What We Watched: Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films, Pluribus, Union 2:00:00 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 2:05:55 - Outro 2:08:05 - Spoiler Discussion: Predator: Badlands

We drone on about Bugonia and defuse A House of Dynamite plus we also discuss Jennifer's Body, When Evil Lurks, On the Beach and Tim Burton: Life in the Line. 0:00 - Intro 22:20 - Review: Bugonia 44:30 - Review: A House of Dynamite 1:24:55 - What We Watched: Mr. Scorsese, Inkmaster, Halloween (2018), Jennifer's Body, When Evil Lurks, Tim Burton: Life in the Line, I Know What You Did Last Summer, On The Beach 2:13:25 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 2:17:00 - Outro 2:19:15 - Spoiler Discussion: Bugonia

We party with zombies in a retro review of Return of the Living Dead Part II plus we also discuss Good Boy, Cemetery Man, Cloud and The Perfect Neighbor. 0:00 - Intro 13:40 - Review: Return of the Living Dead Part II 54:15 - What We Watched: Cloud, The Perfect Neighbor, Good Boy, Cemetery Man, Mr. Scorsese, Scream, The Exorcist 1:27:50 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:32:00 - Outro

The first of two podcasts counting down our top 100 movies from the past 25 years. 0:00 - Intro 11:40 - Feature: Top 100 Movies 2000-2024 Part 1 - #100-51 2:31:25 - Outro

We hide out with Roofman and discuss Megadoc, Tron: Ares, John Candy: I Like Me, Night of the Juggler and The Chair Company. 0:00 - Intro 22:05 - Review: Roofman 58:55 - What We Watched: Megadoc, John Candy: I Like Me, Night Terror, Tron: Ares, Poolman, Shadow of Fear, The Chair Company, Love is Blind, Night of the Juggler 2:10:45 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 2:14:50 - Outro

We ground and pound The Smashing Machine plus we also discuss The Lost Bus, Ghost, Under the Silver Lake and Monster: The Ed Gein Story. 0:00 - Intro 16:25 - Review: The Smashing Machine 59:00 - What We Watched: Monster: The Ed Gein Story, Under The Silver Lake, The Lost Bus, Fire in Paradise, Ghost, Secret Mall Apartment 1:39:00 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:43:15 - Outro 1:46:15 - Spoiler Discussion: The Smashing Machine

We fight the power with One Battle After Another plus we also talk Relay, Alien Nation, Bad Ronald and The Weather Underground. 0:00 - Intro 29:00 - Review: One Battle After Another 1:27:55 - What We Watched: Alien Nation, Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood, Michael Clayton, Relay, Bad Ronald, Z, The Weather Underground 1:56:00 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 2:02:35 - Outro 2:04:30 - Spoiler Discussion: One Battle After Another

We keep moving forward with The Long Walk plus we also discuss The Surfer and Adolescence. 0:00 - Intro 22:40 - Review: The Long Walk 1:02:45 - What We Watched: The Surfer, Adolescence 1:22:25 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:24:00 - Outro 1:25:20 - Spoiler Discussion: The Long Walk

We spontaneously combust while watching Spinal Tap II: The End Continues plus we also discuss Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, The Yogurt Shop Murders and aka Charlie Sheen. 0:00 - Intro 17:45 - Review: Spinal Tap II: The End Continues 58:00 - What We Watched: aka Charlie Sheen, Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, The Yogurt Shop Murders, Amy Bradley Is Missing 1:27:15 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:30:45 - Outro

We analyze the ups and downs of Highest 2 Lowest plus we also discuss KPop Demon Hunters, Together, Winter Kills and The Manchurian Candidate. 0:00 - Intro 10:25 - Review: Highest 2 Lowest 53:10 - What We Watched: Together, KPop Demon Hunters, Winter Kills, Funny Pages, The Manchurian Candidate, Peacemaker 1:13:25 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:20:10 - Outro 1:23:10 - Spoiler Discussion: Highest 2 Lowest

We take a swing at Caught Stealing plus we also discuss Vice is Broke, Ace in the Hole, Alien: Earth and Back to the Future: The Musical. 0:00 - Intro 10:25 - Review: Caught Stealing 43:10 - What We Watched: Sacramento, Vice is Broke, Back To The Future: The Musical, Galaxy Quest, Ace in the Hole, Alien: Earth, Platonic 1:22:00 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:24:05 - Outro

We investigate the curious case of Honey Don't plus we also discuss The Legend of Ochi, City on Fire, The Great Outdoors and Heads of State. 0:00 - Intro 28:40 - Review: Honey Don't 55:35 - What We Watched: Dirty Work, The Great Outdoors, The Legend of Ochi, Friendship, Heads of State, City on Fire, Sacramento 1:34:25 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:37:20 - Outro 1:38:50 - Spoiler Discussion: Honey Don't

We debate whether or not M3GAN 2.0 is an upgrade plus we also discuss Basquiat, Karate Kid: Legends and Alien: Earth and Reed tries to understand the appeal of Debbie Does Dallas. 0:00 - Intro 21:55 - Review: M3GAN 2.0 1:02:00 - Other Stuff We Watched: Debbie Does Dallas, Alien: Earth, Basquiat, Karate Kid: Legends, Materialists, The Life of Chuck, Devo, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 1:59:05 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 2:06:10 - Outro 2:12:30 - Spoiler Discussion: M3GAN 2.0

We load up on Weapons and take aim at The Naked Gun plus we also discuss War of the Worlds, The Luckiest Man in America and Spy Hard. 0:00 - Intro 22:25 - Review: Weapons 54:35 - Review: The Naked Gun 1:18:12 - Other Stuff We Watched: War Of The Worlds (2025), The Luckiest Man in America, The Underneath, Spy Hard 1:56:20 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 2:00:30 - Outro 2:01:35 - Spoiler Discussion: Weapons

Greg and Dax are proud drunk uncles as we welcome the birth of The Fantastic Four: First Steps plus we also discuss Pavements, The Firm, Alexander Nevsky, Thunderbolts*, Invincible and Master Chef. 0:00 - Intro 24:00 - Review: The Fantastic Four: First Steps 1:18:35 - What We Watched: Hockey Night, Kill Bill Vol. 1, Black Hawk Down, Surviving Black Hawk Down, The Firm, Thunderbolts*, Alexander Nevsky, Invincible, Pavements, Master Chef, Critical: Between Life and Death 2:04:30 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 2:10:45 - Outro