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The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day & Backrooms — Full Spoiler Review | I Watch More Movies Than YouWe're back after almost a year off, and we came back swinging with three of 2026's biggest movies: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Kane Parson with A24's money bringing us Backrooms! Hosts Ken "KDizzle" and Bobby break down all three films in depth — cast, themes, box office, and where each one ranks against the rest of its franchise or filmography.Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey (00:02:48)We open with a deep dive into Nolan's adaptation of Homer's epic poem, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and Charlize Theron as Calypso. Topics covered:How Nolan's IMAX-first, all-practical-effects approach (including a real, fully-built Trojan horse) sets this apart from anything shot on this scale beforeWhy the Cyclops, Circe's body-horror transformation sequence, and the underworld descent are some of the best practical filmmaking of the yearA breakdown of Matt Damon's Siren sequence — a strong contender for his best acting moment in the filmWhere we split: KDizzle calls it a near-perfect film and possibly Nolan's best-written work, while Bobby argues Odysseus needed a clearer character arc — starting proud and boastful like in the source material, rather than introspective from the jumpA theory floated on Film Spotting: is this Odysseus being blown off course by actual gods, or by his own trauma from the fall of Troy?The cast, including standout supporting work from John Leguizamo, Mia Goth, Benny Safdie, and Robert PattinsonOur updated top-three Nolan rankings (spoiler: we don't agree)Spider-Man: Brand New Day (00:59:22)From ancient epic to modern blockbuster — we cover why this is closing in on Star Wars: The Force Awakens for the second-biggest domestic box office of all time, and why it might be Tom Holland's best performance as Peter Parker yet. We get into:How the film leans into a grounded, post-No Way Home Peter Parker who's lost his Avengers connections and is figuring out life (and genius-level engineering) on his ownSadie Sink's introduction as Jean Grey, and why it works despite the character's rocky history on screen (Dark Phoenix, X-Men: The Last Stand)Jon Bernthal's Punisher and a surprisingly great Hulk showdown, plus how the movie borrows visual language straight from Insomniac's Spider-Man video gamesWhether Tom Holland has officially passed Tobey Maguire as the definitive big-screen Spider-ManPredictions for where the MCU goes next — including whether Holland's Spider-Man shows up in Avengers: Doomsday or gets saved for Secret Wars, and the case for a full X-Men pivotBackrooms (01:34:11)We close out with Kane Parsons' leap from viral YouTube horror to A24 feature film. Adapted from his own liminal-horror web series, Backrooms stars Charithra Chandran, Mark Duplass, and Renate Reinsve. We discuss:The "liminal space" horror subgenre and why empty, familiar-but-wrong environments hit differently for a generation raised online. First true GenZ horror movie that they take entire ownership of, and it's amazing.Why a $10M budget and a massive practical set (no AI, by design) made for one of the best horror ROIs of the yearReading the Backrooms as a stand-in for late-capitalism dread and corporate monotony — and how that theme connects to shows like SeveranceThe film's most unsettling visual details, including the wall drawings that hint at just how long Clark has been trappedWhat it means for horror filmmaking that a director this young, with no formal film school background, is already this goodListen If You Want To HearTwo movie-obsessed friends going deep on Nolan's filmography, arguing about Matt Damon vs. Tom Holland's best performances, debating Marvel and X-Men's future, and unpacking why liminal horror (Backrooms, Severance, Iron Lung) is resonating so hard right now.Rate, Review, SubscribeIf you enjoyed this episode, a five-star review helps us climb the algorithm and reach more fellow film nerds. Share the episode with your fellow movie fans, and let us know in the comments: what's your top five Christopher Nolan movies?Movies discussed: The Odyssey (2026), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026), Backrooms (2026)

Join us for the ultimate Christmas movie draft as we crown our personal Hall of Fame picks and dive deep into alternative holiday cinema! I am joined by Sugar Bob, in spirit, to compare our individual rankings and debate everything from heartwarming classics to dark festive horror. From National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation to the terrifying Black Christmas, plus our controversial take on whether Eyes Wide Shut really counts as a Christmas movie (spoiler: it does).Whether you're team wholesome holiday cheer or team creepy Christmas horror, this three-way movie showdown has something for every type of movie fan this holiday season.Christmas Movies Hall of Fame - The RankingsMy List1. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - The undisputed champion of Christmas chaos and family dysfunction2. Home Alone 1 & 2 - Kevin McCallister's double feature of holiday mayhem deserves the tie2.5 Black Christmas (Original) - The OG slasher that defined Christmas horror3. Bad Santa - Billy Bob Thornton's delightfully twisted anti-hero performance (check out my Letterboxd review!)3.5 Jim Carrey's How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Love it or hate it, this one's a holiday staple4. Elf - Will Ferrell's pure holiday joy in human form5. Eyes Wide Shut - Yes, it's a Christmas movie. Fight us.5.5 The Family Man - Nicolas Cage's underrated holiday redemption story6. The Holdovers - The emotional toll is real, but this Paul Giamatti masterpiece might deserve to rank even higher7. The Santa Clause - Tim Allen's transformation launched a franchise for good reason8. The Holiday - The ultimate cozy Christmas rom-com comfort watch9. It's A Wonderful Life - The obligatory classic (full disclosure: needs a rewatch for proper ranking)10. The Polar Express - Tom Hanks and motion capture magic on the rails to the North PoleSugar Bob's List[Her picks discussed in the episode]Beeshee's List[Their picks discussed in the episode]Movies We Need To Catch Up OnKlaus - This Netflix animated gem keeps coming up in recommendationsTop 5 Christmas Horror MoviesWhen you need your holiday cheer with a side of screams:Rare Exports - Finnish horror that reimagines Santa Claus as nightmare fuelKrampus - The anti-Santa gets his due in this creature featureEyes Wide Shut (yes, again!) - Kubrick's psychological thriller set during the holidaysGremlins - The perfect blend of comedy, horror, and Christmas carnageBlack Christmas - The 1974 original remains the gold standard of holiday horrorHonorable MentionsViolent Night - David Harbour as action-hero SantaThe Nightmare Before Christmas - The eternal debate: Halloween movie or Christmas movie?Topics DiscussedComparing our three different Hall of Fame lists and finding common groundWhy Bad Santa holds up as the perfect anti-Christmas movieThe emotional weight of The Holdovers and why it's climbing the rankingsEyes Wide Shut as Christmas movie: A controversial but correct takeThe original Black Christmas vs. modern horror remakesHome Alone's cultural impact and sequel success rateWhich Christmas movies are genuinely rewatchable vs. obligatory viewingsWhere Sugar Bob and Beeshee agree (and violently disagree) with my picksConnect With UsFound a Christmas movie we missed? Think our rankings are completely wrong? Let us know! Don't forget to check out m

It: Welcome to Derry is finally out on HBO Max, and as Stephen King and horror fanatics, we had to dive in! I consider 'It' to be Stephen King's the pièce de résistance, with Derry being a town I revisit annually and will in perpetuity. And now attach Andy and Barbara Muschietti that gave us the INCREDIBLE 2017 It, and I was in, and so was Bobby.Our favorite interdimensional demon is back, Pennywise, plus a de facto Loser's Club is bicycling in Derry, and Halloween is less than a week ago- horror fans, we are feasting. So come with us as we review and deep dive, with some spoilers, into 'It: Welcome to Derry' and its (see what I did there) Pilot Episode. We are also huge Twin Peaks fans, and this episode and some elements therein are ripe for comparison to the Lynch masterpiece that takes place in the dark and fantastical woods of the Pacific Northwest. Do not miss this episode, we really explore this newest iteration of Derry and where we think it is heading! Also, resident Batman fanatic Bobby, putting it lightly, brings up the incredible comic book cameo we see in this first episode- listen and find out what he thinks it means for an upcoming horror project in the DCU. Let us know what you thought about this pilot episode, and if you are excited and along for the ride back to Derry in a 5-star review and comment please! Oh, and HAPPY HALLOWEEN MOVIE LOVERS!!!  Double oh, Mr. DICK HALLORANN!? You know we talk about it, any excuse to discuss The Shining. And Batman, for Bobby. 

The Black Phone 2 & V/H/S Halloween Double Feature ReviewIn this episode, Bobby and I tackle two of the most talked-about horror releases: The Black Phone 2 and V/H/S Halloween.We start off discussing the return of Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill to the Black Phone franchise, the brainchild of Stephen King's offspring, Joe Hill. Bobby and I explore what makes their creative partnership so effective in crafting psychological horror and why their storytelling resonates so deeply with audiences. We spend quality time analyzing the Grabber—one of horror's most unsettling villains—and share our theories about where the sequel might take this terrifying character. We also discuss the Grabber and his potential place on the patheon of the horror villain zeitgeist, and place him up against Art the Clown and the likes! We also ask the dark questions about the Grabber, the one on everybody's mind- don't miss it! Leave a 5-star review with your thoughts on the Grabber, we'd love to read them! Then Bobby and I switch gears to dissect V/H/S Halloween, the latest installment in the iconic found-footage anthology series. I break down each segment with mini-reviews, and Bobby chimes in with his takes on what worked, what fell flat, and which shorts delivered genuine scares. From inventive practical effects to slow-burn terror, we cover every twisted tale that makes this anthology perfect Halloween viewing. From the insanity that is 'Fun Size,' to the deprevity of 'Kid Print,' we have a blast ranting about our favorite parts of each and if the Halloween through-line is maintained. The list of directs is phenominal, by the way, and VHS Halloween is on Shudder now- don't miss it. I mean Paco Plaza, Alex Ross Perry, Casper Kelly and more, come on! REC anyone!? Whether you're deciding what to watch this spooky season or you're a horror fanatic like us, this episode has all the insights you need in the two biggest horror releases this Halloween season! 

Weapons & One Battle After Another Review: Movies Are So Back! | Movie Review & Theatrical Experience DiscussionJoin us for an exciting double feature review as we dive deep into two of the most talked-about films: 'Weapons' and 'One Battle After Another.' Cregger's latest film is INSANE, and we love INSANE is CINEMA! In this episode, we break down everything from performances and directing to cinematography and storytelling, giving you our honest takes on both movies. PTA and Leo joining forces in an action-packed blockbuster!? PINCH ME, I must be dreaming. But we don't stop at the reviews—we get into a passionate discussion about the theatrical experience and why it matters more than ever. From the immersive sound design to the communal energy of watching films with an audience, we explore why going to the movies hits different. An opening night horror movie is THE GREATEST EXPERIENCE KNOWN TO MAN! We're declaring it loud and clear: movies are SO BACK! Whether you're a casual moviegoer or a dedicated cinephile, this episode celebrates the magic of cinema and the irreplaceable experience of watching films on the big screen.In This Episode:Complete review and analysis of 'Weapons'Our thoughts on 'One Battle After Another'Why the theatrical experience can't be replicated at homeThe resurgence of cinema and what it means for movie loversOur favorite moments from both filmsPerfect for film fans, movie reviewers, and anyone who loves the magic of the movies. Don't forget to subscribe and let us know your thoughts on these films in the comments!#MoviesAreBack #WeaponsMovie #OneBattleAfterAnother #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #TheatricalExperience #Weapons

Join us for an in-depth review of James Gunn's highly anticipated Superman (2025) film! Can you believe it is finally here?! We discuss what we bring to our  viewing of this film, emotionally and more. Then we break down everything you need to know about the latest Superman movie that's reshaping the DC Universe.  Look Up. What We Cover:Superman 2025 Movie Review:David Corenswet's performance as Clark Kent/SupermanRachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane - chemistry and character developmentJames Gunn's directorial vision and storytelling approach + needle drops! Visual effects, cinematography, and production design analysisHow this Superman compares to previous iterations (Henry Cavill, Christopher Reeve)The tonal shift from Zack Snyder's Man of SteelMr. Terrific and the Justice Gang! Deep Dive Analysis:Superman's origin story reimagined for modern audiencesThemes of hope, heroism, and humanity in Gunn's interpretationComic book accuracy and departures from source materialCostume design and iconic Superman symbolismScore and soundtrack impact on the Superman legacyDC Universe Future Discussion:James Gunn's broader vision for the new DC cinematic universeHow Superman (2025) sets up future DC films and charactersPotential crossovers and interconnected storylinesComparison to Marvel's cinematic approachWhat this means for other beloved DC heroes (Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash)Fan expectations vs. reality in the new DC eraWhether you're a longtime Superman fan, DC Comics enthusiast, or just love superhero movies, this episode delivers the complete breakdown you've been waiting for. We discuss spoilers, so make sure you've seen the film first!Keywords: Superman 2025, James Gunn, David Corenswet, DC Universe, Superman review, superhero movies, comic book films, Man of Steel, Lois Lane, DC ComicsListen now for the ultimate Superman (2025) review and DC Cinematic Universe discussion!

This week, we're diving deep into two wildly different cinematic experiences that have audiences fired up! First up, we break down F1: The Movie in a spoiler free fashion– the high-octane racing drama that's been burning rubber at the box office. Does this Formula 1 feature deliver the adrenaline rush it promises by being the greatest dad movie ever, or does it crash and burn, doomed to be forgotten? We'll discuss the cutting edge technology used shooting the racing sequences, the star-studded cast's performances, and whether Hollywood hit another jackpot with a racing movie! Then we shift gears completely to examine M3GAN 2.0, the highly anticipated sequel to the breakout horror hit from Blumhouse productions. The killer doll is back with upgraded programming and even more sinister capabilities because, well, she's older to to speak. We'll explore how this follow-up expands the M3GAN universe, the evolution of the franchise's blend of tech horror and dark comedy, and whether it manages to recapture the lightning-in-a-bottle magic of the original OR does it genre swap too soon and flat out get the audience perception of Megan wrong. In our extended discussion segment, we analyze the current state of the summer blockbuster season. Are audiences craving more original stories, or are franchises still king? We examine box office trends, the impact of streaming on theatrical releases, and debate whether this summer's lineup represents a creative renaissance or more of the same sequel fatigue. Plus, we share our predictions for which upcoming releases will dominate the remainder of the season.Now go out and watch movies on THE BIGGEST SCREEN YOU CAN this summer season, we'll see you there! Please consider leaving us a smashing 5-star review, we love you! 

28 Years Later is finally out! 28 Days Later is one of the greatest films in history, a truly remarkable triumph in revitalizing the zombie genre and creating its own path.. now comes 28 Years Later from our same beloved Boyle and Garland! Horror fans, we are eating gooood! We keep our review of 28 Years Later spoiler free, and announce when we spoil the others. We discuss the movie, themes of fatherhood, masculinity, survival, forced to grow up early, and, oh, THE ISLAND IN WHICH THE INFECTED POPULATE! And the real questions.. Sampson, was it real!?The Complete "28" Franchise Breakdown: Ranking 28 Years Later, 28 Days Later & 28 Weeks Later🧟‍♂️ SPOILER ALERT: Full discussion of all three films! 🧟‍♂️The rage virus trilogy is finally complete, or is it just beginning?! In this explosive episode, we dive deep into Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's newly released 28 Years Later (2025) and rank it against the iconic zombie franchise that started it all. After nearly three decades since the rage virus first escaped, we're breaking down whether this long-awaited sequel starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes lives up to the legacy of 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later. Oh, and can't forget breakout kid star Alfie Williams as our beloved momma's boy Spike. What We Cover:🎬 28 Years Later Deep Dive - Our complete review of the 2025 blockbuster, from its haunting Rudyard Kipling trailer to that mind-bending finale 🏃‍♂️ 28 Days Later Retrospective - Why Boyle's 2002 original revolutionized zombie horror 💥 28 Weeks Later Analysis - The intense 2007 sequel that took the infection global 🏆 Ultimate Franchise Ranking - Which film reigns supreme in the rage virus universe?Episode Highlights:28 Years Later box office performance and critical reception analysisComparing the evolution of the rage virus across all three filmsBreaking down the franchise's signature fast zombie horror elementsDanny Boyle's return to directing vs. the different approach in 28 Weeks LaterAlex Garland's screenwriting evolution from Days to YearsProduction secrets and behind-the-scenes insights from the 2025 releaseFan theories about where the franchise goes next with "The Bone Temple"Perfect For:✅ Horror movie fans and zombie genre enthusiasts ✅ Danny Boyle and Alex Garland completists ✅ Film franchise ranking and comparison lovers ✅ Podcast listeners seeking in-depth movie analysisKeywords: 28 Years Later review, 28 Days Later ranking, zombie movies 2025, Danny Boyle films, rage virus trilogy, horror podcast, movie reviews, film franchise analysis, 28 Weeks Later comparison🎧 Subscribe for more horror movie deep dives and franchise breakdowns! 💬 Tell us your 28 franchise ranking in the comments! ⭐ Rate and review to help fellow horror fans find us!

The Boogeyman returns, sort of, in the latest entry into the John Wick universe: From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. We review this film, talk about the John Wick franchise, and explore if Ballerina gives enough juice to continue to make John Wick movies with minimal John Wick.We then review and discuss the latest original Shudder horror picture, The Ugly Stepsister (2025). A gruesome take on a familiar tale, does it live up to the hype!? Find out! Next up, one of the greatest movies ever put to screen, Billy Wilder's The Apartment (1960). We do a deep dive into this amazing and always prescient film, and discuss what makes this movie so incredible and how it can still feel so contemporary. Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray and crew create a truly lived-in depiction of life in 1959 in the city, the tension of climbing the corporate ladder but selling your soul, and lonely hearts on Christmas. This movie has it all, jump in our discussion and let's talk about why. Please consider leaving us a 5-star review, I hope we earned it. And remember, we watch WAY MORE MOVIES than you! See ya people! 

Tom Cruise returns.. for the last time?  We review Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning! We also discuss the scene stealer and true star, Severance's Tramell Tillman + all of the other stars that fill America's answer to James Bond throughout the Mission Impossible films going all the way back to the goat- Brian De Palma's Mission Impossible (1996). What works, what doesn't, and is this truly the end of one of the greatest action film franchises in cinematic history!? Let's talk about it. Do we have an unforgettable end of a saga in a tremendous action film package, or do we have enormous highs in incredible set pieces and death-defying stunts but band-aided together with plot and exposition? Let us know what you think in a 5-star review please! Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is go watch this on IMAX and come back and join in our conversation about the bookend to the Mission Impossible franchise! 

Ryan Coogler's breathtaking genre film, Sinners (2025), has taken the audience by storm! Coogler reunites with Michael B. Jordan as the Smoke Stack twins and invites us into one of the most culturally unique places and times in American history, the Mississippi Delta. Miles Caton as Preacher Boy is an absolute breakout performance, plus the always amazing Delroy Lindo as Delta Slim, Hailee Steinfeld, Omar Benson Miller, and the powerful Wunmi Mosaku all come together to give the richest character development I've seenthat sets the stage for horror, blues, and history to form a Faustian bargain of sorts to create one of the most unique films in recent history.Sinners is truly a MUST SEE film on the biggest screen possible, preferably IMAX, as Coogler shot the film on an I-MAX camera and can large in part thank Christopher Nolan and a conversation they had prior to filming. Sinners is truly a unique genre film, garnering a lot of comparisons to From Dusk Till Dawn but absolutely carving its own path and diverging half-way through to become a potential masterpiece. An incredible script, unforgettable music from Ludwig Göransson, strong performances, gorgeous scene-setting one shots and pans over a haunting and beautiful Mississippi backdrop, to one of the coolest stories to ever play out on the big screen brought to life by lived in costumer design and to-die-for set pieces... do NOT miss Sinners, in all movie theaters now, and enjoy our SPOILER-FREE review! Our next film needs no introduction to anyone that enjoys horror movies, Lake Mungo (2008). 'Lake Mungo' is also known as the Australian Blair Witch Project, but it is so much more than that. Do you remember that feeling a truly scary movie used to be able to elicit from you, maybe earlier in your horror watching career before you became desensitized? I'm talking about a movie that has you checking the back of your car after you leave the theater, looking down the dark hallways of your house a little more closely that night. For me, Paranormal Activity achieved this on opening night in a cinema, a horror flick that truly followed me home. Lake Mungo deserves to be in that conversation, and is for so many horror fans.Lake Mungo, in my opinion, is part of the Twin Peaks extended universe- watch and let us know in a review if you agree! The worst happens to the Palmers and they lose their 16 year old daughter, but that is only the beginning. From strange happenings around the house, to horrific and dark secrets unveiled about Alice and seemingly another life lived, to grief laid bare by the Palmers, and the weirdo brother and inexplicable bruises and ghostly photography he captures- Lake Mungo has it all. This mockumentary is of dark and haunting proportions, unsettling in the best of ways, and an ending scene that will be carved into your mind for the rest of your life. Go watch 'Lake Mungo' now and do it in the darkest setting possible- sorry in advance but also you're incredibly welcome! A stone cold classic saved for last. Think Severance, think mind-bending cinema goodness, think Being John Malkovich! 'Being John Malkovich' came out in the LOADED film year of 1999 and, in a lot of ways, isn't spoken about nearly enough. See what's behind the most recognizable VHS cover you've ever seen- we dive deep into the cerebral exploration of Cartesian Dualism, cinema and its exploitation and exploration, and one of the most original screenplays you have ever seen come to life! Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman come together here first, and proceed to set the movie world on fire with the help of John Cusak, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, and the powerful John Malkovich.  'Being Tom Cruise' was almost a thing, join our convo and find out what the heck that's about!Now go forth and watch Sinners in theaters, and go watch these other two phenomenal films- you have three absolute bangers here! And, please share us! 

A Minecraft Movie just took the box office by storm, with an absolutely stellar showing by generation alpha. From the infamous CHICKEN JOCKEY to the always fun-loving and toddler spirit of Jack Black, explore with us why 'A Minecraft Movie' may be one of the most culturally significant films of the decade! After our spoiler-free review and discussion of A Minecraft Movie, we move on the a perilous yet amazing question.. what is THE GREATEST video game movie adaptation of all time!?We take a trip down childhood in the 90s memory lane, all the way into the early 2000s. We reminisce on Halo 2 and 3 framing our high school years, World of Warcraft until the sun comes up (raiding Molten Core until 3am and then going to school), Left 4 Dead, Resident Evil, Mortal Kombat, Minecraft beta testing, and so many more amazing games that absolutely made growing up when we did freaking amazing! But of the games we discuss, and all the games ever made, which made our top 5 list of the greatest video game movie ever? Video game movies historically suffer from a quality problem, but we still put together a, if I may so, fantastic list that is bound to have some films you have never heard of- so come on this journey with us!From Stay Alive to Silent Hill, Resident Evil: Welcome to Racoon City (2021) to Detective Pikachu, Tomb Raider to our House of the Dead- we leave no video game movie stone unturned. So put your headset on, log into Xbox Live, pop the tab on your mountain dew (pepsi for me), pour your Blue Bawls on the rocks and log in to an incredibly funny and nostalgic episode of VIDEO GAME MOVIES with us! Also, please consider sharing the episode and a wonderful and love-filled 5-star review.Let's watch some video game movies! 

Is Snow White as bad as its IMDB score!? Can Gal Gadot act!? Is the new indie horror comedy Bloody Axe Would absolutely fantastic!? How about the newest horror picture in movie theaters right now, The Woman in the Yard- is it worth the price of admission? And a movie that needs no introduction, we continue our deep dive into the hauntingly beautiful Italian genre of film, Giallo, with Dario Argento's Tenebrae! We start off with making the distinction that the 'Snow White' we are discussing is in fact Marc Webb, Rachel Zegler and co and not that little white baggy in your pocket. Bobby gives this latest Disney film a fare shake and we discuss what went right, wrong, and in between.Then we have a fantastic discussion, if I may be so bold, on the art of the PG-13 horror film! Shortly after we review Matthew John Lawrence's 'Bloody Axe Wound.' Bloody Axe Wound has one of the best log lines we've seen in a Hollywood minute, what if axe murderin' was a family business? Yes please.And then we dive into the pg-13 horror film in question, 'The Woman in the Yard.' The Woman in the Yard has one of the most haunting trailers of the year and one we have been stoked to finally see, but you must be wondering.. does it live up to the hype!? Listen to our spoiler-free review and find out! Last but oh my goodness not least, the haunting masterpiece that is Dario Argento's return to giallo glory, 'Tenebrae.' Horror fans, cinephiles, and film aficionados, get to know this genre of film.  Giallo, literally yellow in Italian, is a reference to the pulp horror whodunits of the 20s and 30s in Italian supermarkets, but what it means in film is an evolution and adaptation of those novels. If you have ever watched John Carpenter's Halloween, or a slasher at all, you have witnessed the influence of giallo films and, more specifically, the great Dario Argento. From Deep Red now to Tenebrae, journey with us as we discuss what makes this movie such a stone cold classic and the giallo genre one you can't miss!If you love your mother, please consider leaving us a 5-star review and sharing us around- we'd greatly appreciate it and hope we've earned it! Now go watch some darn movies, and try to catch up.. because you know.. we watch WAY more movies than you! See ya people! 

Is 'The Electric State' just a diet coke 'Ready Player One,' or is it worthy of the $320 million dollar budget Netflix gave the Russo brothers!? We discuss this, plus, we debate if Anthony and Joe Russo were just caretakers for Kevin Feige and his MCU, or does their latest entry prove their directorial prowess!?The Electric State is next in the long line of Netflix enormously budgeted blockbusters, starring Chris Pratt, Millie Bobby Brown, Woody Harrelson as Mr. Peanut, that's right, and more! But can money buy a good movie? Let's discuss this and what this means for the state of cinema! Up next is our favorite nepo baby, Jack Quaid, and his new picture 'Novocaine.' Another spoiler-free review and discussion of Novocaine and if it holds its own water, or another limb from the John Wick tree. Thirdly, our second film from Mr. Steven Soderbergh this year alone, 'Black Bag.' Black Bag is akin to hard sci-fi but for a spy-thriller, think more concepts and ideas told through a lot of dialogue and less gunplay. And guess what, it works, phenomenally. Join us as we discuss this film more in depth in a spoiler-free discussion and allow us to convince you to spend your hard-earned time and money watching this movie on the big screen. Next but CERTAINLY not least, allow us to introduce the beautiful and dark Italian genre of film, known as Giallo, with one of its finest submissions ever- Dario Argento's 'Deep Red' (1975). Deep Red is a cult classic, a movie that had an entire era in a chokehold when it came out and it hasn't loosened its black leather gloved grip since. We deep dive into Deep Red, pun, and also discuss giallo as a whole. What makes a film giallo, why are they so darn lipstick red, dark, and sexy? And why do we keep coming back for more.Come expand your film knowledge and talk movies with us, we'd love to have you! And boy, we span a wide variety of films in this episode, please let us know if you love the spectrum in a hopefully earned 5-star review please and thank you! And, as always, we watch WAY more movies than you! 

From Sean Baker's 'Anora' nearly winning the big five, to 'The Brutalist' and 'Dune Part Two' under performances, all the way to 'Flow' and the amazing Latvian studio pawing their way into the hearts of the Academy voters, and Demi Moore and her unforgettable performance in 'The Substance' being triumphed over by Mikey Madison in Anora- we discuss all things Oscars and dive into horror's infamous omission at the ceremony! Snubs, surprises, and just a celebration of movies! Plus, we discuss the most exciting movies coming in 2025!We discuss the 97th Academy Awards and its place in Oscar history, plus take a very fun and deep dive into horror pictures and their omission in award ceremonies, especially the Oscars, and the horror movies that should've broken in! This is a fun conversation and a ton of awesome horror movies are mentioned, but we'd love to hear yours too! Please consider dropping us a review and let us know horror movies in your lifetime that you think should've broken that golden ceiling at the Oscars aka Hereditary. Join us as we debate if Anora was truly a film that broke through the ceiling of cinematic immortality, being deserving of that tiny golden man, or if it will be another Best Picture winner lost in the sands of time. And what does success at the Oscars mean for a film? And we discuss the new Academy trends, ratings, and what the future of 2025's slate of films looks like! We discuss the movies we are looking forward to most in 2025, from Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein all the way to Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme- come join us and let us know in a review the films YOU are most excited for in 2025! 

Our final 2025 Oscar predictions as we fill out an entire ballot for the 97th Academy Awards! We downloaded our Oscar's ballot from Letterboxd and filled it out this episode, discussing the big 5, of course, but every Oscar category. This is THE podcast for the 2025 Oscar predictions and will help you get informed and be the life of your Oscar's party! We get to our Best Picture prediction from the following films, Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, and Wicked. We also discuss what worked and didn't work for each of the films, building a case for each Oscar category on who we think finds their way into cinephile immortality and hoist the small golden man statue.We also cover the Oscar's biggest snubs in history, hint hint The Goodfellas, plus why the Oscars matter and what it means for a film to be nominated and potentially win. We also discuss Oscar controversary and news that has come out during this award season the old school mudslinging that has been happening. But the past part is we walk through every single category of the Oscar's and explain our picks, and we hope you find it fun and fill out your ballot right along with us! Now go watch these awesome films and stay tuned for Oscar Sunday and see what movies and crews are etched into film immortality! The cinephile's super bowl is here, enjoy the OSCARS everyone! 

Cinephiles, rebuke a life of zeroes and ones. What a time to be alive! From boutique blu-rays, to all of the publishers putting together collectable editions of your favorite films in VHS, DVDs, Blurays, and our beloved 4k UHD- we are eating! Nostalgia isn't just a river in Egypt, JT and I believe there is more at play here than merely missing the 90s with all of it's glamor and Blockbusters. We explore the importance of physical media in the age of streaming, talk about examples of movies that only exist in physical form, plus we list all of the advantages physical media has over it's digital counterparts- and it's just not quality! We also discuss what does it mean to truly own a movie, and how important tangibility is, plus the actual act of displaying a piece of yourself on the shelves to enjoy, for others to enjoy, and how special and communal the process is of physically selecting a film journey to embark on, not just scrolling the algo. We also list our TOP 10 Blurays, DVDs, VHS, and 4k UHD films, don't miss it! Also, if you are interested in starting to collect physical media, we discuss some of our favorite places to shop! From Vinegar Syndrome to Criterion Channel, Shout Factory to Kino Lorber, and ending at our beloved Goodwill Store. Plus, tips and tricks to build your physical movie collection on the cheap! And I drool over my Second Sight Films 'Session 9' collectors edition! You may never spend another Friday night in a Hollywood Video sifting through the beautiful cover art in the horror section, snagging a soda on your way out to go have the night of your life. BUT, you can sift through your own collection with your significant other and still create a night you won't forget, letting a movie from your self convince you to take the journey through its incredible art work on the front, and intriguing copy on the back.The state of movie collecting has never been better, let us convince you to nerd out and start collecting physical media too! Now go watch some movies, because we can promise you... we watch, AND collect, more movies than you! If you have enjoyed our company, as we have yours, please consider leaving us a 5-star review and sharing us with your people! We are all movie people, let's live the dream! 

Brady Corbet's 'The Brutalist' is up first as we explore the connective tissue throughout these three films, what if the American dream is rotten? Starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and the always amazing Guy Pearce, we dive deep into a movie that is sure to create Oscar buzz as it competes for the 2025 Oscar's Best Picture! Do NOT miss this coming to America mini-epic (thanks Sean Fennessey from The Big Picture) that is in theaters, including IMAX, and available VOD now! The Brutalist (2024) is a film to be contended with for years to come, please give it a watch and us a listen and let's take a journey from war-torn Hungary, as the Third Reich marches and destroys, all the way to America as we examine what it means to come here to be free and if that promise is there for all. Up next, from the director of Mary and Max, we have Adam Elliot's 'Memoir of a Snail.' Another 97th Academy Award nominee, Best Animation, we have the latest installment in the moody stop-motion Claymation genre- and we are here for it! Memoir of a Snail will take you on a journey through a range of emotions ,tears of sadness, joy, the macabre, and the hopeful. Watch this picture, listen to us discuss, and please let us know in a hopeful 5-star review your thoughts on this artistic, dare we say.. masterpiece? Last but certainly not least, let's show more love and remembrance to the great auteur and artist, David Lynch! We dive deep into the nightmare of the surrealist madman himself in David Lynch's first feature length movie, 'Eraserhead' (1977)! Twin Peak's Jack Nance is our vehicle through the nightmarish anti-reality of this cold and disturbing world as we experience Lynch's most spiritual film ever, Eraserhead. We journey through this hellscape and try to decipher what this moving painting David Lynch felt compelled to share means to us. From the almost alien creature of a newborn, capturing the angst of new parenthood in such a beautiful and horrifying way, to the almost caricature and archetypal ladies that inhabit this hellish plane of (non)existence, we are given a truly dark and fantastically macabre fairy tale ripe for interpretation and amazement. Watch Eraserhead and listen to us discuss and even make some wild connections to Lynch's other work... the black lodge anyone?! We had a blast discussing these incredible and unique films, and hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did! Let's get weird! Please consider the amazing help of leaving a 5-star review and sharing our podcast with friends and thick mothers- we appreciate you more than you'll ever know! See you at the movies, freaks! 

We talk through all of the 2025 Oscars Best Picture nominees so you can be equipped this Oscar season! Award season for movies is in full swing, with the Golden Globes just wrapping and the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards up next and you're seeing the 97th Oscars nominations roll in- and let's be honest, it is all about that beautiful golden statue of that tiny man. We are talking about the OSCARS of course, the 97th Academy Awards that takes place March of this year! Plus, we honor the great David Lynch at the beginning of the episode. Bobby and I discuss the slate of movies that we believe will compete in the 2025 Oscar race for best picture, best director, and animated film category. We also discuss movies we believe are being overlooked this award season, The Beast (La bête) anyone!?  We also discuss horror's place in the Oscars and if Coralie Fargeat's The Substance can make waves- if not in best picture, does Demi Moore have a shot at best actress at the 97th Oscars? From Sean Baker's 'Anora,' to 'The Brutalist,' from a couple of pictures on Netflix, 'Conclave' and 'Emilia Pérez' (over-performing or worth the hype?), the wrongly forgotten thus far this award season 'Dune 2: Part Two,' 'A Real Pain,' 'A Complete Unknown,' 'Wicked,' and many more- we talk through them all so if you're wanting to catch up this award season and be ready for all of the Oscar conversations, this is the episode for you! We also discuss the main main headlines heading into this year's Oscars and also talk through some potential dark horse films that could surprise at the 2025 Oscars aka the 97th Academy Awards. We don't spoil any of the films, so feel free to enjoy without concern! And I encourage  you to pop in a David Lynch film this evening, or whenever you may be listening to this. We lost one of the greatest artists and filmmakers to ever walk this planet this past week, a man that created cinema for the weirdo and created a home for so many of us in Twin Peaks and the surreal. Lynch viewed the layers beneath every day life, showing that the juxtaposition to post-war Americana is as haunting as the war itself, and things simply aren't what they seem. Lynch was unflinchingly himself and his art thrived for it, a true one of one. Please consider leaving a 5-star review as we fight back against the algorithm after a long hiatus- but I promise you this, WE ARE BACK, BABY! If this is a dream, who's the dreamer? 

Thanksgiving, you remember the holiday nestled between the amazing Halloween and incredible Christmas!? Well, what movies do you watch on the day we stuff our faces and bet NFL football? We got you! We battle back and forth and come up with the 10 best Thanksgiving movies EVER! From Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, to some absolutely stunning surprises- please journey with us this turkey day and let's find the best movie for you to put on as your home is full of family and gratitude! No spoilers, but Wes Anderson may or may not make an appearance.. and we are grumpy old men in training... I've said too much. We also discuss what defines a movie as a Thanksgiving film, had a lot of fun with that one! We are thankful for YOU, filmlovers and cinephiles, and we thank God for another thanksgiving to spend with family and watching movies! Please consider dropping us a 5-star review and sharing us around, we look at that as a warm hug on a cool autumnal night. Thank you so much for listening! Also, for an extra for those that listen until the end... we GO TO WAR over the BEST James Bond movie ever!! Also, we reminisce on those Spike TV James Bond marathons of old that always happen to be on around Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Enjoy! 

Horror movie lovers, this is YOUR episode. We go back and forth and form the top 10 SCARIEST movies of all time! Whether you are wanting a Halloween watch list, or just want to have your pants scared plum off you, there is a horror picture in this list of terrifying movies just for you!And we mean it when we say scariest ALL TIME, we are discussing movies here that make you uncomfortable even driving home at night and even in the safety of your own home. We discuss movies that dig into your skin and refuse to let go, some have etched  their way into the horror movies zeitgeist, but others you may discover and get to experience the dread and terror anew! You may recognize some obvious choices here, but I want spoil all of them or the order. Scott Derrickson's Sinister (2012) may or may not be in here.. listen and find out! There are some surprises. And we want to hear your scariest movies ever too, please leave us a nice 5-star review and comment with your top 5 scariest movies of all time! Fear is subjective, that is what makes the question of what is the scariest movie ever so much fun! Some movies are all about when they came into your life and haunted you, others you may have found later in life and still left you terrified. So come join us as we dive into the likes of The Exorcist, The Conjuring, Session 9, and some other deeper tracks! Also, Happy Halloween! Viva la cinema, especially horror cinema. We hope you enjoy! Also, we hope your skin crawls. 

Terrifier 3, the Salem's Lot remake on HBO Max, and It's What's Inside (2024) on Netflix now after creating a ton of excitement at SXSW! Art the Clown is back in his Christmas installment! Directed by Damien Leone, whom of which I follow on twitter, starring the absolutely amazing Lauren LaVera, the now icon David Howard Thornton, Antonella Rose, Elliott Fullam returning and many more! We spoiler-free review Terrifer 3, and then we take a very deep dive into this latest installment of horror gorefiend's side of film twitter and we discuss a VERY important question- is Art the Clown etching his way so much into the horror zeitgeist that he now sits among Michael Myers, Freddy Kreuger, Jason Vorhees, and Ghostface!?  Please slam us down a 5-star review and let us know in a comment your thoughts on this! Up next is a Stephen King tale, these are always our favorites- the remake of Salem's Lot which is now streaming on HBO Max and in theaters across the pond. Directed and written by Gary Dauberman, and the king himself of course, starring Bill Pullman's son Lewis!! And Makenzie Leigh, Jordan Preston Carter and co! Salem's Lot discussion begins with a spoiler-free review, some awesome Stephen King talk, and then we put it to the test of fighting the original and also dive into what this iteration has going for it, and what it doesn't- come join us! Last but certainly not least, It's What's Inside (2024)! 'It's What's Inside' debuted at SXSW and immediately took the crowd by storm, garnering a lot of attention and even more money and distribution. Greg Jardin directing and writing, and a cast of absolute bombshell up-and-comers, I'll name a few: Brittany O'Grady, James Morosini, Gavin Leatherwood, Reina Hardesty, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Nina Bloomgarden, and so many more! It is quite the ensemble of people that all movie lovers will become quite aquatinted with, and some of you already have in Fear the Walking Dead, White Lotus etc.It's What's Inside is a trippy take on the body swap film! We don't have enough of those either, and we absolutely adore where Greg Jardin took this one! Streaming on Netflix now, let us tempt you by the spoiler-free review portion of our discussion, go watch it, and then come back as we journey through this truly novel and fun thrill ride and try to piece together a wild story worthy of discussion! Happy Halloween horror and film lovers, God bless you all, and we hope you enjoy pulling up a chair and discussing these fantastic (and okay) films with us! Please leave a 5-star review, subscribe, and share us with your thick mothers. And remember, HALLOWEEN EPISODE NEXT!! Spooky season forever! 

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the HAUNTING indie horror film you CANNOT miss, ODDITY, and the incredible divisive film from American cinema godfather Francis Ford Coppola- Megalopolis! We journey through and discuss these three movies in depth and detail, and then battle it out in the court of public opinion on Megalopolis! And I mean battle, so come join us cinephiles and find out how awesome (or not) these three movies are, and listen in on the cinephile battle of the century- is 'Megalopolis' FFC's Mangum Opus, or a convoluted mess?! Come find out. Let's start of this spooky season with the return of Tim Burton and our favorite demon in 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!' Michael Keaton, Catherine O'Hara, Monica Bellucci, and Winona Ryder passing the horror girl deviant outsider baton to Jenna Ortega all come together in this legacy sequel to the infamous Beetlejuice of 1988! Does it work to recapture the amazing charm of the Hollywood outsider that is Tim Burton, or does the charm fall short and one too many stories are attempted to be woven to revitalize our favorite demon in hopes to offer him to the next generation?Horror fans!! This one is for you. Damian Mc Carthy's Oddity! Let me start by saying, go to Shudder right now (can find it on Amazon Prime subsection) and watch 'Oddity' and then come back and join in on our incredible journey through one of the highest caliber horror films of the past DECADE! Ya, I said it! Oddity oozes Irish folktale horror goodness, showing once again they have drinking and storytelling down to a science! Carolyn Bracken, Johnny French, and Steve Wall + the isolated Irish mansion all help to bring this dreadful story of a wooden man, a witch, a shop of haunted mysteries, and deception to live in a truly masterful genre film, an absolute stone cold horror classic in the making that we will have on rotation every Halloween from this point out! Come listen as to what makes this film so special! Last but certainly not least, American cinematic royalty Francis Ford Coppola just brought the world his passion project over 40 years in the making in the illustrious 'Megalopolis.' Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne and so, so many more stars come together to make this modern Roman epic a truly unforgettable piece of art- or do they!? My cohost and I literally BATTLE it out on our discussion of Megalopolis, from my defense of the performances as being Shakespearean operatic beats that his simple mind just refuses to grasp, to his overture that I am giving Coppola's self-financed last musings of a decaying genius, a madman at the end of his time way more credit that it deserves. Come listen to our dissents, a true battling it out of film bros on the titan's potential last hoorah of a passion project. Megalopolis is a lot of things, and one of those things is it occupies a place in film history that demands your viewing. Please do so and join us in our heated discussion of this play of caricatures in leu of characters, the bizarre in leu of reality, and try to find the crazy register that I believe Coppola intended- ride the ride that is MEGALOPOLIS and please leave us a 5-star review letting us know YOUR thoughts on this cinematic giant! MOVIES ARE BACK! But we argue they've never gone anywhere. If you feel the same way we do about CINEMA, please like and subscribe and come on this crazy journey through film with us! Plus, it's spooky season.. HORROR INCOMING! And remember, we watch way more movies than you. See you at the movies! 

Deadpool and Wolverine review and Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Deadpool 3 aka Deadpool & Wolverine RANKINGS with Ryan Reynolds (lol jk, maybe)!  We battle it out over the solo MCU film of 2024, our beloved rated R superhero teams up with his real life friend in 4th wall breaking, non 4 quadrant, no stakes mashup of Reddit jokes and 2000s Marvel movie characters! OR, as my cohost argues, one of the most important super hero movies ever and a potential reset to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we debate if Galactus looms all the closer! Love letter or goodbye letter to our Fox superheros!? Let us know your thoughts in a 5-star ranking comment please! Plus, a little Fantastic Four and Doomsday discussion with a little sprinkle of James Gunn's Superman! Look, Bobby gets SUPER NERDY and goes deep into the character of Deadpool from the comics all the way to the once silver screen, and I have a blast listening- I think you will too! Come learn some Deadpool in a very deep dive. Also, Hugh Jackman is eternal. Up next, Oz Perkins and Nicholas Cage! Have your attention? Let's also add the incredibly talented and next woman up, Maika Monroe, with the always amazing and underused Blair Underwood. Longlegs is the horror movie of the year, maybe the last five if you take into account the chokehold this horror flick has had on the internet and twitter / X the last few months. BUT... does 'Longlegs' live up to the immense hype?!We have a heated debating over Longlegs, with me coming to the defense of this potentially mis-marketed procedural of DREAD! Is it Seven and Silence of the Lamb's step-son? Or a swing and a miss? Come with us and let's take a journey to the man under the stairs and find out for ourselves. We spoil the movies in this episode. But we do so with a purpose! Because we dive DEEP into Longlegs and bring up some super cool things you may have missed, there is so much awesomeness going on in this film! Also, Osgood Perkins is the infamous son of Psycho star Anthony Perkins, but there is a lot more than meets the eye in his upbringing. We discuss how much of that made its way into this film, and we beg the question... how far would you go to protect your kid? Please consider leaving a 5-star review and comment because WE LOVE YOU! AND MOVIES! And we truly appreciate you and your time, and can't wait to watch more movies than you and with you! See ya people. 

From John Krasinski's rockstar directorial debut, A Quiet Place (2018), we had a new kind of horror born- blind aliens with super(alien) human hearing- high level concept, baby! We then had a sequel, and now we are given A Quiet Place: Day One by Michael Sarnoski (The Pig) and starring the always amazing Lupita Nyong'o, Stranger Thing's Joseph Quinn, and an amazing cat named Frodo! We talk through a quick and spoiler-free movie review that we hope you enjoy! What if David Lynch wrote and directed an adaptation of Bill Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? We may never have that answer, but we have an entry here that is just as powerful and out-there as that would be- Bertrand Bonello's The Beast. La bête in French, the film's native tongue. Starring potentially the greatest actress of all time, the haunting and wonderful Lea Seydoux, along side a tense and nearly magical performance turned in by George MacKay. 'The Beast' debuted in festivals in 2023, but truly got theatrical release and distribution in 2024, and you absolutely CANNOT miss this incredible film.  Come along as we dive deep down into the wonderland of ghosts, fate, and time-travel in an absolutely unforgettable and suffocatingly unique movie.. The Beast aka La bête.  Again, Léa Seydoux, you're sold? We finish the episode with a stone-cold classic you've probably never even heard of, the absolutely terrifying Seconds which came out in 1966 directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Frank Campanella, the always fantastic John Randolph.. and oh ya, ROCK HUDSON!! Horror fans, kino fans, old Hollywood fans, cinema lovers, do NOT let your life go by without watching and traveling to the black and white nightmare that is 'Seconds.' A little bit Twilight Zone, a bit of a cerebral dive into the American dream, but entirely human and soul-wrenching. Please listen join us as we adventure into the beautifully demented mind of Frankenheimer, the out-of-body performance by one of the greatest actors to ever grace Hollywood, Rock Hudson, and allow yourself introspection as you witness one of the most horrifying questions ever be asked and played out on your screen- What if it's all not enough? Seconds evocates an all too human feeling that we hide deeply buried in our souls, experience this film for yourself- we guarantee you won't leave it the same as you went into it. Seconds (1966) is what movies are all about, discover this gem. And for the real, real cinema & kino nerds, this is Frankenheimer's conclusion to his paranoia trilogy, and by far his most weird and amazing! Also, huge shout out to the Criterion Channel for the recommendation for Seconds! And, as always, we watch WAY more movies than you! See you people! If you love us like we love you, please consider sharing us with your amazing mothers and dropping a 5-star review! THANKS! 

What if I told you that a movie came out in Germany in 1973 is still the greatest depiction of the Simulation Theory, and not only does it surpass The Matrix (1999), but gave birth to it? Let us introduce you to Rainer Werner Fassbinder's World on a Wire (Welt am Draht). The Criterion Collection twitter / X handle recommended me 'World on a Wire' based on my love for Kubrick, and boy did they hit the nail on the head. World on a Wire stars the amazing Klaus Lowitsch, Barbara Valentine, Mascha Rabben, and was the only sci-fi entry for the amazing and tragic Fassbinder, who shot this film at 27 and unfortunately only lived 10 more years afterwards. World on a Wire depicts the source material 'Simulacron-3' beautifully, with gorgeously antiquated and charming camera work (long shots and odd angles, making it difficult to even depict the subject of a given scene) that truly transports you into the future, which is given life on the set using beautiful brutalist architecture with a 2001: A Space Odyssey aesthetic coated over it, oh.. and a lot of mirrors. Fassbinder loved mirrors. Couple the immensely gifted directing, cinematography, and unique distinctive style with the philosophical depth, the rediscovery and background to this film, and its outsized influence on science fiction in cinema, and you truly have a CAN NOT MISS motion picture. World on a Wire is 3 and a half hours of pure cinematic goodness and I cannot recommend it enough, thanks Criterion- I immediately purchased their edition! #physicalmediaBut one cannot discuss 'World on a Wire' without discussing the Wachowski's 1999 cult classic 'The Matrix.' Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Hugo Weaving breath life into this cybernetic masterpiece that truly defined a generation and is still going strong in cinematic discourse to this day, hence why it's on our pod! The Matrix needs no introduction, but I encourage you to journey with us as we show you its daddy, World on a Wire, and also celebrate the beautiful juxtaposition of these  two films and although they both play with the simulation theory, they have completely different outcomes and reads. The Matrix is more than a visually stunning film, it is Plato's Allegory of the Cave come to life, the internet and all of the fear and angst as we barreled into the millennia come to the silver screen, and even large than that.... red pill or blue pill? Peak behind the curtain of the Matrix and plug in and let's follow the white rabbit down the hole, you won't regret it. And please consider giving us a 5-star review if you enjoy our movie reviews, deep dives, and true exploration through this science fiction dystopian playing out real time as I type this films. These are simulation theory juggernauts, but there is so, so much more than meets the eye.Movie lovers, let's ride!  Or.... are you going to stay in wonderland?

The slasher genre has a new entry, but this time it is from the perspective of the killer! In a Violent Nature is directed by Chris Nash and s tarring Ry Barret, Andrea Pavlovic, and Cameron Love, we are dropped into the beautiful forests of Canada and over the shoulder of Johnny, our brutal and vengeful spirit turned brutal slasher! A wonderful homage to Friday the 13th, Texan Chainsaw Massacre, and the others that come before it, don't miss In a Violent Nature and our review of it to find out... go to the theater now, or wait for it to come to Shudder? Join us for our spoiler free review and of this deconstruction of the slasher genre, trading fear for suspense!Oh ya... and the yoga kill!Up next, Stopmotion. Another IFC film that is streaming on Shudder now, we have the fantastical horror of stop motion and all of the wonderful aesthetics and style that come with it.  Directed by Robert Morgan and starring Aisling Franciosi, Stella Gonet, and Tom York, we are dropped into a stop-motion animator struggling to control her demons in the midst of great loss and she starts to blur dark fantasy and reality. Listen as we provide a spoiler-free review and discussion of this cool and unique horror film! A genre-bending sci-fi horror masterpiece released by the great Ridley Scott... ALIEN! Alien dropped in 1979 and nothing has been the same since. Jaws in space, slasher in the stars, a tonally dark sci-fi that came on the wake of the success of Star Wars but absolutely carved out its own path, come with us aboard the Nostromo as we face one of the scariest creatures ever to grace the silver screen- the Xenomorph!H.R. Giger's art paints the walls of Alien, and with it comes all of the dark and pseudosexual imagery, incredible influence on Oscar winning production design, and the scariest alien we've ever witness and has yet to be topped! From Jerry Goldsmith's haunting score, to the layers of subtext throughout, and some of the most famous and unforgettable scenes to ever shock audiences worldwide- come explore the Nostromo with us as we dive very deep into 'Alien' and discuss what makes this film immortal! Dan O'Bannon and ronald Shusett partnered with Ridley Scott brought us a masterpiece, and then Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, and co gave it a heartbeat. Don't miss our discussion of a nearly perfect film! And please consider leaving us a 5-star review and sharing us! SHARING IS CARING film-lovers! 

George Miller's installment after the infamous Mad Max Fury Road, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga spoiler free movie review! We dive deep, keep it spoiler free, but have a blast talking about mythologizing of the story of Mad Max, the apocalypse, and the unending desert road trip accompanied by the incredible Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, and more! What if we told you there was a film containing both Zack Snyder AND James Gunn! The DCEU and DCU leaders combined into one film, Snyder's directorial debut after Subaru commercials with a script by Guardians of the Galaxy's James Gunn- DAWN OF THE DEAD! Romero's haunting classic reimagined and brought to the millenia, Dawn of the Dead has the best cold open in cinema history and we dig deep into this zombie new classic film- come join us! 2004 Dawn of the Dead is a modern CLASSIC in the zombie genre, with Gunn's script grounding Snyder in the best way possible. Come explore with us what makes this iteration of Dawn of the Dead so memorable, even if it does lack the social commentary of George A. Romero's original.  Forget it, Jake, it's Chinatown. Regarded as THE GREATEST SCREENPLAY EVER!!! We deep dive into the goodbye wave to Old Hollywood, Roman Polanksi's 'Chinatown.' Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston (director of The Maltese Falcon) bring us LA noir to life in one of the greatest films in history. A private detective hired to expose an adulterer in 1930s Los Angeles finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder. But like any great film, the logline is just the beginning..  Journey with us through a movie masterpiece, a film that finds itself on top of lists time and time again, as we explore what makes Chinatown so special.. and so haunting and unforgettable. Movie lovers, come be apart of movie magic as we journey through the greatest artform in history, and please consider leaving us a 5-star HITTER review! WE LOVE YOU! See you at the movies! 

David Lynch, ever heard of him!?  Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, Lost Highway, and so much more! Every single surrealist work of his leaves his audience grasping for answers. From the mysteries of Twin Peaks, to the surreality (my invented word) of Lost Highway (1997), and all of his other works. Can we trust our own perspective? Can we truly know ourselves, or just a version of such?Dale Cooper to Bill Pullman, Lynch goes further than an unreliable narrator- he asks... are WE unreliable at narrating our own lives?Please come with us, film lovers, as we traverse the Lost Highway of our souls and dive deep into this amazing film! From haunting imagery, to unforgettable characters, and sequences involving Patricia Arquette that will etch their way into your psyche forever- don't miss this episode! We love you all, now go out and watch some WEIRD MOVIES! All hail David Lynch! 

We dive into the biggest and most anticipated movies of 2024 in a fantasy football style snake draft, thank you life-long fantasy footballin' and The Big Picture for the idea! Listen as we pit Deadpool & Wolverine against Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice vs Fall Guy, and so many more! We have a fantastic time discussing all of the movies coming out 2024, some you've heard of, some you probably haven't! From the depths of horror, to the tentpoles or lack thereof, journey with us through cinema's future as we weave in and out of so many titles and have a blast doing so! Smile 2, Longlegs, Nosferatu, Moana 2, and so many more are discussed and drafted as we compete to have the best team of 5 movies that release in 2024, come join us and please leave us a 5-star review and let us know who you think wins! AND, what are your top 5 most anticipated movie releases this year?!Also, Tarantino and Spielberg discussion as we watch  one filmmaker throw a curve ball and the other get back to his roots! I mean, come on, a Spielberg UFO movie!? SIGN US ALL THE WAY UP! 

Frogman (2023), Monkey Man (2024), Late Night with the Devil (2023), and the haunting The Night of the Hunter (1955) all get covered on this episode of I Watch More Movies Than You! We have four movie reviews this week, all spoiler free except for the deep dive into what is regarded as the greatest American film of all time, The Night of the Hunter. Frogman is the latest found footage cryptic film to be circulating the interwebs, and we couldn't be more stoked to have watched this flick and now get to share our thoughts on it, the found footage genre, and cryptids- FUN! Monkey Man was saved by the great Jordan Peele from Netflix obscurity and now graces our silver screens! Dev Patel's directorial debut is one you do NOT want to miss, so go ahead and hit play and let Bobby walk you through a spoiler free review of the latest stylized revenge action picture that will leave you HYPED! Late Night with the Devil is up next, directed by Cameron and Colin Cairnes and starring the lovable Mr. David Dastmalchian as a younger Johnny Carson on a Halloween night in 1977. This movie is is entirely a late night show from the 70s and we are dropped in on a host who's past is dripped in tragedy, his ratings are falling, and he needs one gigantic, unforgettable night to launch him back to stardom. The question is, would you trade your soul!?  Seriously, give our review a listen and then go watch this film ASAP- you have never seen anything like it. HORROR IS THRIVING! Last but CERTAINLY not least, Charles Laughton's only directorial attempt ever, The Night of the Hunter. Starring robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, and the silent-film star Lillian Gish, you are dropped in on an incredibly charismatic self-proclaimed preacher and one of the most haunting stories you shall ever encounter. Unforgettable photography, too dark of a story for the era it released, and a heavily German Expressionism styled film that all are woven together to create a child's nightmare, but a cinematic masterpiece.  Come with us as we journey through it and decide whether or not we believe this film to be worthy of the title of the greatest American movie of all time, and the tragedy that was the director never got his flowers this side of the grave.We also briefly discuss Hollywood remakes, in light of Scott Derrickson and writing partner Robert Cargill taking on the gargantuan task of remaking The Night of the Hunter. I BELIEVE IN THEM! Comment with a 5-star review the best remake that you believe has ever been made! And if you enjoyed spending time with us and watching movies, would you care to leave us a SMASHING 5-star REVIEW?! We'd greatly appreciate it, and we greatly appreciate YOU, film lovers! 

'Poor Things,' 'Maestro,' and 'Anatomy of a Fall' spoiler free reviews as we continue to dive into the 2024 Oscar / 96th Academy Awards Best Picture Nominations!Yorgos Lanthimos is back at it with a haunting surrealist fairy tale starring the great Emma Stone in an unforgettable performance, Mark the Hulk Ruffalo, and the always weird and amazing Willem Dafoe.  We dive into Poor Things in a spoiler free but fun way to hopefully illuminate this wild and fantastical tale in a way that tickles your fancy and reveals just how wild this movie is and how there has never been a film remotely close to it- both in story and visuals! Up next is Bradley Cooper's next swing at the golden statue, Maestro! This Netflix released film is directed and acted by the incredible Mr. Cooper, also starring Carey Mulligan and Matt Bomer. 'Maestro' is reviewed with no spoilers by Bobby and we discuss its place among the other Oscars Best Picture Nominees. Last but certainly not least, the French court room / procedural drama 'Anatomy of a Fall.'  Anatomy of a Fall is directed by Justine Triet, starring the incredibly talented Sandra Hüller / Huller, Swann Arlaud, up and comer Milo Machado-Graner, and the amazing dog Snoop, Anatomy of a Fall is not only a foreign film sensation but has taken the States by storm as we are dropped in on an incredibly unique murder mystery in one of the most beautiful backdrops ever, the French Alps.  The original title for this film is 'Anatomie d'une chute.'We here on I Watch More Movies Than You podcast take the Oscars seriously and absolutely adore the Super Bowl for the cinephile, so please considering giving us a subscribe and a follow and devour all of our Oscar and movie content! Oppenheimer sweep, maybe, but which film is the big surprise that always happens!?  Let's find out together! 

Spoiler free review of Martin Scorsese's latest epic, Killers of the Flower Moon, plus we preview and predict the super bowl for the film lover- the 96th Academy Awards aka the 2024 Oscars! We start with Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro, and Lily Gladstone's latest film and provide our spoiler free review, give our thoughts, feelings, and articulate our critique of Martin Scorsese's latest potential masterpiece of one of the most profound stories surrounding America's original sin... plus so much more! Then hang around because we go HARD into the 2024 Oscar nominations and fill out an entire ballot! We give our predictions for this years Academy Awards, all the way from costume design to BEST PICTURE! From Oppenheimer to Poor Things, we give a quick synopsis of this year's Oscar movies and a nice preview so you can be up to date and well-read on the movies this year while you watch those beautiful golden 13.5 inch tall statues be handed out to our stars and storytellers! If you want to know enough about the Oscars to increase your enjoyment and truly be engaged this year, start with this episode because we cover all of the movies in a surface level and highly palatable discussion and even delve into predictions, Oscar history a tad, and why we believe the Academy Awards still very much matter! Are the Oscars the last bastion of art in a giant money focused business? Or is it a gathering of fools and backscratching!?  Listen and find out! 

We provide spoiler free movie reviews of some of 2023's greatest films, 'The Holdovers,' 'Saltburn,' May December,' and 'Godzilla Minus One!'  Do not miss your one stop shop for the Academy Award's 2024 Oscars preview, because these movies will absolutely be topics for discussion this award season! A warm hug on a winter night, The Holdovers. We start this episode off with The Holdovers, an incredibly human story that we rarely get in the theaters nowadays. Directed by Alaxander Payne and starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and introduces us to Dominic Sessa, The Holdovers is the PERFECT Christmas and winter watch that will etch its way into so many Christmas film rotations. But this movie is so much more than that, it is a heartfelt coming together of such a loveable cast of characters, from the grumpy old school teacher that has reached a stasis in life, to the heartbroken cafeteria lady that is struggling to move on, all the way to the foolhardly high school kid that is the absolute antithesis to the professor. This movie has it all, from unforgettable performances to a beautiful soundtrack, and Christmas card cinematography that transports you to New England underneath a blanket of snow and intrigue. Do not miss The Holdovers, and follow us as we journey through it in a spoiler free review! The talk of cinema town, Saltburn! We have two very different opinions and battle them out in our spoiler free review of Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi's latest film! Emerald Fennell is talented behind the camera, and Rosamund Pike is spellbounding, but where do we finally land on the IT movie of the moment!? Listen and find out! An absolute gem was released at the end of the year on Netflix, but not enough people are discussing it- don't let this film pass you by! May December! Todd Haynes is back with another polarizing melodrama, this time s tarring Natalie Portman, Charles Melton, and the always incredible Julianna Moore who gives potentially the performance of the year. This is a complicated story based on an actual tragedy, but leave our assumptions at the door because May December and it's incredible score and beautiful Tybee Island backdrop paint a picture for you that will leave you mesmerized, exasperated, and in dark contemplation. This movie is a summer dream, but given to us in December- do not miss it! Last but CERTAINLY not least- GODZILLA MINUS ONE! Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, starring Minami Hamabe, Ryunosuke Kamiki, and Sakura Ando, Godzilla Minus One is a force to be reckoned with. Crowds are calling this the movie of the year, maybe one of the best in the last decade, but the crazy part?! Even the Kaijus passionate are raving that Godzilla Minus One may be the best Godzilla and monster movie OF ALL TIME! Can it possibly live up to that!? Explore post war Japan with us in our spoiler free review of Godzilla Minus One and find out if it lives up to the immense hype! Each of these movies will be in the Oscars conversations in various categories, so please use this episode to go through all of them and arm yourself with movie knowledge to traverse this Oscars season as we give  you a preview of a lot of the heavy hitters and some that are understated! This is just the first episode of our Oscars previews, so please drop that 5-star review and subscribe and come with us again next week! 

Merry Christmas movie lovers! Coming to you all with the top 10 BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER! Some all-timers are covered here, and hopefully some you won't see coming! From Home Alone 2, to Kubrick's farewell Eyes Wide Shut, a ton of awesome Christmas cheer is covered in this episode in under 20 minutes! Also, some awesome holiday horror shout outs! Christmas lovers, movie lovers.. REJOICE! And please comment with that 5-star review YOUR top 10 Christmas movies of all time, or your favorite must-watch Christmas film! I can't wait to hear from you all!Merry Christmas cinephiles!Also meant to mention The Holiday, I love it! But the list is tippy top of the best Christmas movies ever! Christmas Bloody Christmas on the alt list though! 

Trick..or treat.. or DIE! Journey through Halloween '78, Halloween 2, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, and the 6th installment.. Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers as we take a deep dive into the original story of The Shape himself. We review every Halloween movie from the original timeline, plus we also briefly discuss the long lost tome- the Halloween novelization book by Curtis Richards, which fills in a ton of gaps in Michael's story in Halloween '78. Taking Shape: Developing Halloween From Script to Scream is also a huge recommend! We begin with John Carpenter's 1978 accidental masterpiece ,'Halloween,' which took the world by storm, giving birth to the embodiment of evil, the Shape, the Boogeyman, Michael Myers himself.  We discuss the entire original story of Michael Myers as told by Halloween '78, Halloween 2, 3, 4, 5, and the Revenge of Michael Myers! We take a deep dive into the Haddonfield slasher, the mythos surrounding Michael and how the Shape was born, and the Halloween films, plus a ton of behind the scenes trivia, what could have been, and a lot more fun facts! Find out how Michael Myers became a titan of the American horror zeitgeist! To 1981 we go & we have Halloween II (2) , directed ALMOST by David Lynch but ends up in the hands of Rick Rosenthal, screenplay by John Carpenter and Debra Hill, and after the original cut was viewed by the master himself, 11 + minutes were reshot by Carpenter and that gave us the theatrical version of the film.Halloween 3: Season of the Witch famously omits Myers in favor of the original anthology idea, but after bombing at the box office our babysitter stalker was back in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)! The Boogeyman awakes on Halloween Eve with vengeance on his mind after hearing he has lineage still alive, 7 year old Jamie! Michael  returns to Haddonfield, following the true curve-ball of a story line from the 2nd installment of the Halloween franchise. Buckle your seatbelts, because it gets even weirder..Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989). The Shape returns to Haddonfield once more in the craziest installment yet, w/director Dominique Othenin-Girard taking Michael Myers to territory off the beaten path and into the great unknown- druids, cults, and the Thorn! DOG also was brought on for Halloween Kills (2021) as the AD, which is just one of the cool facts and trivia we explore in the Halloween franchise on this episode! The finale of the original story of the '78 Michael Myers and Halloween... 1995's Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. Directed by Joe Chappelle we have the most insane entry in the entirety of the 13 movie Halloween franchise! The Cult of Thorn, the man in black, 2 VERSIONS of this movie, and Paul Rudd's cinematic debut all play a part in this wild ending to the original Michael Myer's story- don't miss it! We walk you through the entire original story of the boogeyman himself, Michael Myers, starting in 1978 and ending up in 1995, uncovering facts, behind the scenes antics, why and how each movie was made, and just what drives the infamous Babysitter Murderer! We also get into fun Halloween trivia, this is truly a deep dive into one of the most iconic franchises in American cinematic history- come along with us horror, Halloween, and spooky season fans! Impress your friend group with knowing EVERYTHING about the OG Michael Myers!  From the influence of Hitchcock on John Carpenter, to the behind-the-scenes disagreements on where the story should go, and even some extremely fun what-could-have-beens in directing and casting! But truthfully we navigate through the story of the scariest on-screen slasher of all time and get to the heart (or lack thereof) behind his story.Michael Myers became an American horror fairy tale, journey with us to find out how. 

The Nun 2 / II, A Haunting in Venice, and No One Will Save You spoiler-free and quick movie reviews for your listening pleasure!  The Nun II and A Haunting in Venice are in theaters now, No One Will Save You just arrived on Hulu- GO WATCH IT NOW! First up, The Nun 2, our next submission into the Conjuring universe and the third by director Michael Chavez. I think we have a horror icon on our hands, if even just in symbology, with the dark sister form of Valak played hauntingly by the great Bonnie Aarons.  The demon nun returns in a bigger, grander movie that once again calls upon our final nun heroine, Sister Irene played brilliantly by Taissa Farmiga (sister of Lorraine Warren, what!? conspiracy theory fun!) - can she deliver the goods again? Listen and find out if the trip to post-war France is worth it. Up next, the third entry into our favorite Agatha Christie inspired trilogy, A Haunting in Venice (2023)! Hercule Poirot is back and so is his glorious mustache in another murder mystery in an absolutely to-die-for setting, but does it have the goods? Inspired by Agatha Christie's Hallowe'en Party, we follow Orson's I MEAN Kenneth Branagh's direction and acting into a gorgeous, albeit haunted, palazzo in late 40s Venice, Italy. Another fun cast of characters bordering on caricatures, in the best of ways, the introduction of the amazing Michelle Yeoh and the miscast but talented Tina Fey, and the fun strand of reason versus the supernatural give way to a very fun, Halloween setting, murder mystery that could be the strongest of the three- listen and find out! Last but CERTAINLY not least, Brian Duffield's No One Will Save You.  Exclusively on Hulu, this alien home invasion horror sci-fi flick has taken the internet, and WORLD, by storm! Duffield has already given us the amazing Underwater (2020), can he deliver yet again?! Yes. A thousand times, yes. 'No One Will Save You' is a movie with only two lines of dialogue but an incredibly physical performance by Kaitlyn Dever that truly takes you on a journey you haven't been on before. An incredible script gives way to a haunting first act, stepchild of Signs, ET, and The Strangers, and then walks in Invasion of the Body Snatchers, then we get an emotional beat that is absolutely carried  by the entirely too lovable Brynn, and then some of the most creative creature design I've ever seen in a movie take us from the second act into the third. Again, this is a SPOILER-FREE review of No One Will Save You, so I kept it brief, but just know this movie explores the boundaries of the genre film and uses the rules as a playground, diving into a little bit of every kind of horror movie you can think of- AND IT RULES BECAUSE OF IT! Go watch 'No One Will Save You' right no on Hulu! Enjoy the spooky season people, Halloween is the greatest! And grab you a PSL, cuddle up, watch these horror movies, they hit different in autumn. The Nun II, A Haunting in Venice, and No One Will Save You compliment the halloween atmosphere perfectly, and  you won't regret taking the time to watch any of them! To the contrary, these movies are truly fun with No One Will Save You being an absolute CANNOT MISS feature. If you enjoyed, please share the episode around, we'd greatly appreciate it! And, as always, thank you so much for your time fellow movie and horror lovers, I hope you enjoyed your stay. And as you're falling asleep tonight, just let your mind be open to just maybe.... you are not alone.   

Ever wondered what makes a film truly terrifying? Put your big boy pants on and join us as we journey into the nightmare that is the 2012 horror masterpiece, 'Sinister,' directed by Scott Derrickson and written by Robert Cargill, my favorite horror filmmaking duo! Discover why this chilling film left such an unforgettable imprint on a generation, and why we believe it marked a resurgence in the horror genre as we know it today.The opening of Sinister is one you will NEVER forget, and although this film maims you with its brutality, it grounds itself with its humanity and heart. Ethan Hawke brings Ellison Oswalt alive in a way only he can, with a mesmerizing performance through the pursuit of his true crime white whale, and balancing being a present husband and father. But there is more to this film than ambition, even more than just fear itself- there is a true look in the mirror and you're faced with the thought- what if I don't matter anymore? Sinister scared you from the jump, but the emotional beats never miss either with brilliant on-screen chemistry of husband and wife, but let's not forget the demon in the room.. Bughuul, the Eater of Children's Souls. The film's demonic entity, and its ancient pagan connections going all the way back to Babylonian times, is truly a face you'll never forget, a darkness you'll never truly escape. I don't want to give too much away in the description, I implore you to give this episode a listen and travel with us through a vacuum of darkness, where seemingly not a single light can be found. There are many threads to follow in this masterpiece of a horror movie, but with the amazing Scotty D behind the camera you will not only have no problems doing so, but you'll see some of the best lit shots in modern movies. Scott Derrickson is more than Dr. Strange, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, and Blackphone (although those are all great), he and Cargill are creators of one of the scariest movies ever brought into existence- literally from a 'Ring' induced nightmare Robert had. Sinister is a horror film that you don't get right up after watching,  you'll need a minute. A reminder even, and a hopeful sigh of thankfulness that you were able to come back to our world- one without Bughuul and the innocence of children tainted. Or so you thought, wait until you see what makes him so special... and terrifying.Scary movie season is here, although it is 365 in my house, so get ready for Halloween by scaring your pants off with this amazing movie. 'Sinister' is a force to be reckoned with, and I encourage you to watch it right away, prior to listening to this, and allow yourself to get scared again and reminded that fear wasn't left behind in childhood. And please, if you enjoyed our deep dive into Sinister, I'd politely request a sharing of this episode with your friends, and maybe a 5-star review if you'd be so bold- I'd truly appreciate it!LONG LIVE HORROR, LONG LIVE SINISTER! Sinister is on Amazon Prime now! Go start your spooky season! 

Wes Anderson is more than his aesthetic, and Asteroid City is more than a beautiful postcard. This film begs this question though, is there more to life? Then, Celine Song's Past Lives! 'Past Lives' is a Korean force of a movie, an emotional tour de force that you will never forget, but you have to watch! Asteroid City and  Past Lives movie reviews and deep dives, join us! What if there's a whole new universe waiting to be discovered - a universe created by the enigmatic Wes Anderson? Get ready to get lost in this episode as we navigate the tightly-woven visual tapestry of Anderson's 'Asteroid City', decoding the intricate relationships of its characters and the complexities of a play within a movie within life. Listen in as we engage in a hopefully thought-provoking debate on the auteur that is Wes Anderson, and marvel at the performances Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Steve Carell, Liev Schreiber, and so many more *cough, Barbie, cough.*But our cinematic journey doesn't stop there. We venture into the emotional depths of Celine Song's 'Past Lives', as we examine its powerful portrayal of love, relationships, and the ordinary. Hear our analysis of the film's Korean cultural influences, its portrayal of a complex love triangle, and how it subtly avoids clichéd narratives. Join our discussion on the profound differences in loves, romantic and otherwise, and the amazing Korean concept In-Yun. Also, Teo Yoo gives one of the best performances from a leading man, maybe ever. Do not miss this film. Life is a series of choices, but what about the life we don't choose - the 'ghost ship life'? We share our personal reflections on this concept and how it has influenced our own lives. We wrap up our conversation by expressing our admiration for the transformative power of movies and how they transport us to a different world. Don't miss this episode - it's a celebration of cinema and an exploration of life's intriguing possibilities- fate?Your 'what ifs' build a life on their own, but you can only view it from the shore. And these two films explore both sides of that coin, please enjoy them and then listen to this episode- might be my favorite one yet. Remember, feel a movie before you attempt to understand it. 

Halloween is just around the corner folks can you believe it?! And we have the top 10 movies to get your ready for this Halloween and spooky season! We are talking autumnal goodness! There will be movies in our list that will surprise you! Horror, of course, but this is a very specific list- movies that specifically prepare you for Halloween, autumn, and that spooky time of the year! Think about it, Starbucks just launched their pumpkin spice flavors today, September is next week, and now we just need the red, auburn, and yellow leaves to dance their way down to the ground to be crushed by your LL Bean DUCKBOOT! Autumn is almost here, baby, and we couldn't be more excited! Listen to the episode first, but I will list the movies below with some notes just so you have it and can go and watch these Halloween flicks! I'll scramble the list so I don't spoil the episode.. maybe! But you can expect some Coraline, Halloween, Monster House, Hocus Pocus, Idle Hands, It (2017), Practical Magic and so many more! Because I list off some honorable mentions and they are SPOOKTACULAR! A few more to get you excited, Stay Alive, Freddy vs Jason, Harry Potter... WHAT!?Come get ready for the Halloween and spooky season with us, and let's go ahead and get the horror movies rolling! Who cares if normies say it's too early, it's never too early to visit Derry.  And guess what.. it's episode 27. 5-star review below if you know 27's significance in reference to one of the movies we cover! *cough , Stephen King! And please share us, oh do we love it when our little  show gets shared! NOW LET'S GET READY FOR HALLOWEEN! 

We review and deep dive into The Last Voyage of the Demeter, aka the Captain's Log chapter from Bram Stoker's Dracula novel, and then we find ourselves on Halloween night stumbling into Cobweb, a brand new horror flick that crawled into theaters during the Barbenheimer mania and then slithered away to VOD as quickly as it arrived- don't miss it horror fans! The Last Voyage of the Demeter is in theaters now, and we start off with a spoiler-free movie review and then we announce when we embark into our spoiler-filled deep dive! Directed by Trollhunter and the Autopsy of Jane Doe's Andre Ovredal (André Øvredal) and starring Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham, Woody Norman and co, The Last Voyage of the Demeter gives us a Dracula the likes we haven't seen since Nosferatu, a truly terrifying beast with a captive crew on the high seas sailing for London with mysterious cargo and a lot of hiding places. This is a brutal horror period piece that borrows one of the most legendary IPs in literature and gives a unique, haunting beautiful spin on the old tale. This is a snapshot in the life of Dracula, one that hardly spares a single soul, but it is truly a beautiful moon and lantern lit slight and one you need to catch on the big screen- or do you?! Listen and find out!  This is a beast that masquerades as a man, and this film is all creature feature baby! Cobweb! From the Blacklist and Bloodlist- we review this victim of Barebenheimer because we don't want original horror to just disappear without being watched! Cobweb came to some movie theaters July 21st, coinciding with the biggest zeitgeist event in recent cinema memory, thus it left theaters shortly after and is already available on VOD for rent and to own. Cobweb is directed by Samuel Bodin and stars, the kid in both films of our double feature, Woody Norman, the amazing Lizzy Caplan, Homelander, I mean Antony Starr, and Cleopatra Coleman, and is set right around HALLOWEEN and the perfect cozy nightmare fairly tale watch to get you ready for spooky season! As IMDB puts it, 'Horror strikes when an eight-year-old boy named Peter tries to investigate the mysterious knocking noises that are coming from inside the walls of his house and a dark secret that his sinister parents kept hidden from him,' but that is only the first 66% of this film. In a very Hitchcockian way you really have two movies here, some of the most unique imagery and shadow play seen in a very long time, and a haunting story that lives in the moody autumn that is to come. Listen to Bobby and I battle it out over this film, and please leave a 5-star hitter review and your thoughts on Cobweb! And Dracula on a boat for that matter! Cobweb is a one-of & no rules Halloween tale! Barbarian, Coraline, and  Trick 'r Treat's stepchild, on VOD now! As always, we truly hope you guys enjoy the film reviews and discussions, and go out and see this fantastic end of summer/ pre-spooky season horror double feature! Queue the red, auburn, and orange leaves dancing to the ground, the pumpkin in the coffees, and the horror movies on your screens! God bless, enjoy, and HURRY UP HALLOWEEN!But wait, there's more! 'HALLOWEEN ENDS' (2022) rant towards the end of the episode, enjoy and let us know your thoughts! 

Meg 2: The Trench spoiler-free review!  Jason Statham is back fresh off of punching a MEGALADON in the face, can the sequel deliver the big fish on the big screen again!? Listen and find out! THE summer blockbuster, Jaws! With two musical notes 57 million people were petrified in the US in 1975, and the ocean has been feared ever since. We take a deep dive, pun, into Steven Spielberg's accidental masterpiece as we explore the best summer movie of all time, 'Jaws.' Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Drefuss gave us an unforgettable crew out on the Atlantic as Amity Island is under attack from a beast from the deep. Simple enough logline, but an incredible picture. Rob and I explore why Jaws is still rememberd to this day, from the lore of the set, to the breaking down of the infamous shark Bruce, and to the drunken monologues of Robert Shaw (rip). We cover the ins and outs of this cinematic masterpiece and journey to just why this movie is so effective and how it changed the course of cinema forever! Last but certainly not least, a hidden gem from January of all months, 2020, right before the world shut down.. Underwater (2020)! Directed by William Eubank and starring the fantastic Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel, Mamoudou Athie, we following a crew of oceanic researchers working at a deep sea drilling company over 7 miles deep at the center of the Mariana Trench as an earthquake devastates their facilities and they are in a race for their lives as they have to travel deeper and deeper looking for working escape pods.  As if being in a race against their own fate isn't enough, there is something far more sinister than the earthquake to contend with.. and older. Ancient, even.DO NOT MISS UNDERWATER! It was dropped into January before the pandemic never to be seen again, but don't make that mistake! Watch Underwater now and listen to us deep dive, pun again, into this terrifying ocean surface sea-creature thriller the likes you have NEVER seen before, trust me! The last 5 minutes of this movie is my favorite in recent cinema history!! It's that insane, go watch it now- you won't regret it! And please consider leaving us a 5-star review and sharing us with your friends and family, we'd truly appreciate it! You guys are rockstars, thanks so much for coming along for the ride as we explore the greatest artform in history- movies! 

Talk to Me is THE horror movie of the summer, A24 and Danny and Michael Philippou (youtubers) bring their directorial debut in the form of this possession ghost-story party drug gone terribly, terribly wrong.  'Talk to Me' is, pardon the pun, the horror movie being talked about and out in theaters now- please give our spoiler-free review a listen and then get your patookus in a theater seat and prepare to be terrified! Does it live up to being called the scariest movie in years!? Listen and find out! Talk to Me is yet another horror movie that is taking the box office by storm, already tripling it's budget of 4million and solidifies the continuation of HORROR DOMINANCE! If you're a new filmmaker and want to make a positive ROI and gain the ability to make that second film, create horror! They Cloned Tyrone! Do NOT let this movie come to Netflix and then be buried, this is your warning. The summer's funniest ensemble of Jamie Foxx, John Boyega, and Teyonah Parris will take you on a journey in Cabin in the Hood that you shan't soon forget! Juel Taylor directs the fire out of this film in his debut, taking inspiration from Blacksploitation films that came before, but he harnesses that power and gives his audience an absolute delightful and surprisingly wild story that plays out like a Twilight Zone episode. I can't believe this is his first movie, because it is shot beautifully, with a grainy tactile feel to it, and you can smell the fried chicken through the screen... but you may not want to eat it, allow Slick Charles to explain in a character / actor match made in Hollywood heaven! Jamie Foxx is electric, Boyega has range, and Teyonah Parris steals the show, don't miss it or our spoiler-free review of 'They Cloned Tyrone.' Oh, and David Alan Grier, come on! On Netflix now, go watch it! As you all know, I run a movie theater and my cohost sells insurance (dabbles), so please indulge as in the 3rd act of this episode as we go over Hollywood as a whole, summer blockbusters, and what movies coming down the pipeline that we are stoked for! Think of it as a catch-up discussion of the movie industry and I look to the near and uncertain future of cinema! From Indiana Jones and The Flash, to James Gunn and Dune 2, to the state of movie releases and potentially being moved back- join us in this fun discord! As always, we love you! Please consider sharing our podcast with those movie lovers around you, we would appreciate it more than you know! And, if you dig it, please consider dropping that 5-star review. We love it when we're judged! VIVA LA HORROR AND CINEMA! 

The cultural movie-going phenomenon, Barbenheimer! What is it, and why?! Listen and find out why everyone is in pink and donning fedoras and porkpies! Spoiler free reviews and deep dives into 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer', and we keep score! Listen as the infamous Barbie movie dukes it out again Christopher Nolan's biopic epic, Oppenheimer, in a winner takes all Barbenheimer showdown! To introduce our fighters in the Barbenheimer cultural phenomenon, a weekend that has been etched into the modern movie theater zeitgeist, first we have Greta Gerwig's Barbie! Starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Issa Rae, and an ensemble of gorgeous set pieces and old-school Hollywood filming techniques! Our next fighter standing 5'7 and weighting probably 120 pounds is Openheimer! Robert Oppenheimer was actually 6 feet tall, but Cillian Murphy is 5'7 BUT NOW IN THIS FILM- he may as well be a giant. Christopher Nolan's Magnum Opus biopic epic 'Oppenheimer' has one of the most star-studded casts of recent date, and each give a breath-taking performance. Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Alden 'Solo' Ehrenreich, Jason Clarke, Matt D., and so so so many more that I don't want to spoil! Barbie takes on one of the most famous IPs of all time in a true existential and whimsical dollhouse of a movie that is tactile as it is beautiful, with incredible original music and knockout performances.  Ryan Gosling as Ken is unforgettable, a true out-of-perfect-body experience! In the other corner, J. Robert Oppenheimer, well his biopic 'Oppenheimer.'  This film is a dissociative nightmare come true, and one that Cillian sells to you in an all-time performance. A frightening insight into potentially the beginning of the end of mankind. Classical physicists and their understanding vs the revolutionary quantum mechanics and everything the world thought they understood about the universe is turned on its head. Enter the complicated visionary physicist and the godfather of the atomic bomb, Oppenheimer. Christopher Nolan calls Oppenheimer the most important man to ever live, and we debate exactly why that is during this podcast. Whether you are listening to this or not, your life is absolutely impacted by Oppenheimer. As a matter of fact, all life is, and that is terrifying. Nolan takes us into the mind of one of the most divisive characters in human history, America's Prometheus, expanding the medium of the motion picture to limits we've never seen before.This is the fight of the century, BAREBENHEIMER! Some spell it Barbenheimmer! Please enjoy, and if you feel compelled, leave us a wonderful 5-star review letting us know the winner of this bout in your eyes! We love you all! VIVA LA CINEMA! 

In 2010 James Wan's 'Insidious' shocked movie theaters across the world with one of the most creative and downright terrifying horror films EVER! Now 13 years later Patrick Wilson directs and stars in the 5th installment to the Insidious franchise, Insidious: The Red Door. We cover Insidious 5 in a spoiler free review, and take you through the return of our beloved Lamberts, but even better... The Further! Oh, and Darth Maul, maybe... aka Lipstick Demon! (shown in trailers). We then cover Insidious (2010), Insidious: Chapter 2, Chapter 3, and The Last Key, and then we give our Insidious films rankings including where The Red Door fits into this haunting universe! We do spoiler the older films, so watch them first. And even if you never plan on listening to this but somehow stumbled upon it, please stop what you're doing and watch this incredible franchise. Insidious changed the trajectory of the horror film back in 2010, and for good reason! Insidious has one of the greatest stories ever told on the once silver screen, taking a ton of genre film tropes and absolutely turning them on their heads, repainting them, and having a blast throughout! When the 33 violins cut through the air of my movie theater back in 2010, my life forever changed. I never wanted to leave the hellish purgatory that is The Further, I wanted to know more about the 'mannequins' and the other devilish inhabitants, and i loved and rooted for the Lamberts as if they were my own family. James Wan and Leigh Whannell crafted one of the greatest horror stories ever, please do yourself a favor and go get lost in this franchise and report back- I'd love to read your thoughts over a 5 star review!  But you may want to bring Tucker and Specs along with you, along with the infamous Elise Rainier played brilliantly by horror fan fave Lin Shaye! Eat your heart out horror fans, but remember, they want what you have... life. We stand with the writers and actors. #WGA and #SAGAFTRA strike. 

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny just whipped into movie theaters this past weekend, see what I did there? But, the question begs to be asked, does Harrison Ford as our beloved Indy still got it?! Can Logan's James Mangold pick up the directorial fedora and carry the torch of the greatest American action franchise ever?!  Come find out in our spoiler free movie review of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny!  BUT WAIT.. there's more! Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and even Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, PLUS, Indy 5 aka Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny all get highlights covered and ranked by Bobby and me! We discuss what makes franchise so darn special, plus fight over our rankings, don't miss it! Also, SHIA LABEOUF HARNESSED THE POWER OF THE MONKEYS ON HIS WAY TO FIGHT OFF ALIENS- we cover it. We also swoon over Harrison Ford, discuss the potential future of the Indiana Jones franchise, and discuss Phoebe Waller-Bridge in the Dial of Destiny and ask the question.. could anyone ever pick up the fedora?  Listen and find out! And if you enjoyed even a second of it, please consider dropping that 5-star banger of a review and sharing us with your thick mothers or anyone else you may know, we'd greatly appreciate it! 'Ships passing in the night.' 

The special Chattanooga Film Festisode of I Watch More Movies Than You! We start with a banger, Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls as we bring you a spoiler free review and paint the Chatt Film Fest viewing experience with all of the other crazies, including the director and star Andrew Bowser! Watch this D&D campaign visits the haunted house of the occult leader gone wrong in this horror comedy that has as much charm as it does bite, don't miss us delve deeper in our spoiler free review of this indie horror gem! Onyx the Fortuitious and the Talisman of Souls has some truly stellar performances throughout, shout-out the ensemble of Jeffrey Combs, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Andrew Bowser, Arden Myrin, the always amazing Barbara Crampton, Rivkah Reyes, Melanie Chandra, Donna Pieroni, Michael Monsour, Guy Wilson, Kareem Stroud, Shane McCormick and co! We then travel to a haunted house up a hill, but not the same story you're used to! The Haunting of Hype House is another horror comedy flick we catched on the virtual portion of the Chattanooga Film Fest! Catch a second half of the fest badge at their website, and peep those virtual offerings! https://www.chattfilmfest.org/  The Haunting of Hype House is directed by Brandon Douglas and Matt Farren, starring a fun cast consisting of hyper influencer Jared played brilliantly by Matt Farren, accompanied by Michael Salamone, Ruby Day Tomasic, Katherine Smith-Rodden, Kris Bramson, Madeleine Quinn, and so many more! Don't miss the hype and listen to our spoiler free review of this gen-z style content creation vlogging mayhem that is The Haunting of Hype House, a truly fun ghost story! A huge thank you to Chris Dortch, Sam, and the team for putting on this amazing horror film festival right here in our hometown of Chattanooga! Please consider following them on twitter @chattfilmfest and snagging a Back Half Badge and catching more of their horror movie marathon mayhem and catch up on so many of the awesome films shown too!  A direct link: https://chattfilmfest.festivee.com/CFF2023BADGEThe Chattanooga Film Fest was our first film festival, and we shall never forget it. And I encourage you, incredible listener, to listen to this entire episode because throughout and towards the end we highlight some amazing aspects of attending a film fest, the heart and soul of the movies we love gathering together to celebrate these amazing creators, and just how important events like this are for cinema as a whole. Go to your favorite director's IMDB and check their first flick, bet it was at a fest! Go to https://www.chattfilmfest.org/virtual-schedule and check out some of those awesome movies you can catch virtually still, and you can even buy one-offs! It truly is a smorgasbord for the horror fan, we can't get enough! Again, a huge shoutout to the 10th Anniversary of the Chattanooga Film Festival, and here's to many more to come! LONG LIVE HORROR! Also, we briefly discuss the amazing Overlook Hot.. I mean The Read House Hotel and the infamous Room 311...    

Barry Allen, aka The Flash, has finally arrived! And boy has it! We review The Flash in a spoiler free review, and then we announce we are entering the spoiler included deep dive at 00:35:06!  The Flash is directed by 2017 It's Andy Muschietti Spaghetti, staring Michael Keaton, Ezra Miller, Sasha Calle, and some all-star cameos I don't want to spoil here!  Does the Flash go by in a hurry, leaving you to pick up the pieces? Or is it the perfect storm of comic book movie glory that obliterates the DCEU and paves way for Gunn's DC? Listen and find out nerds! Plus, MICHAEL KEATON's BATMAN is back- does he live up!? Duh. But listen anyway. Plus, would you believe me if I told you Supergirl steals the show? Come find out. Up next is the highly anticipated, among horror fans, The Blackening! The Blackening finally found its way to theaters and I couldn't wait to watch it- the infamous Trump trailer was hysterical, but does Tim Story's horror comedy live up to the bar set in the trailer, or did the film show its hand too early? Starring Antoinette Robertson, Dewayne Perkins, Sinqua Walls, Jay Pharaoh, and the scene-stealer Jermaine Fowler, we take a trip to a remote cabin in the woods on Juneteenth and follow our hilarious cast as they are stalked by a killer I can only describe as a black-masked racist version of The Collector! Peak your interest? Find out if The Blackening is worth the trip to the movie theater in our entirely spoiler free review! Have you ever heard of Star Wars? Roger that. Ever wondered when Han Solo aka Harrison Ford was discovered, and how the heck it happened because he was a carpenter! What if I told you there was a movie that came before Star Wars by George Lucas, and that if it wasn't the success it was that he may have never got his epic space opera made? Welcome listeners to a stone cold classic film, American Graffiti! Welcome to maybe the best coming-of-age and one-night films of all time, with the immediate opening to a drive-in burger joint in Modesto, California, in 1962- that frozen in history heavenly time after WW2 but before Vietnam, where the mating ritual was done by the cars, the hair was slicked back, and cruising the strip was how you spent your nights. American Graffiti (1973) has one of the greatest soundtracks of all time, launched George Lucas, with the help of Godfather's Francis Ford Coppola, into Hollywood stardom. The plot is simple enough, a group of teens in Cali's central valley spend one final night after their high school graduation cruising the strip with their buddies before they each go off into separate directions in their lives. The plot is brought to life by Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, and so many more! But the magic is in the movie, do NOT miss our deep dive into this classic. See you in '62! 

We are bringing you a 3+ hour Michael Keaton's Batman OMNIBUS!!!BATMAN (1989) and BATMAN RETURNS (1992) deep dive, trivia, BATMANIA, and review! BATMAN (1989) The new and mysterious crime fighter known as Batman (Michael Keaton) finds himself in a struggle of Gotham when a mobster, Jack Napier (Jack Nicholson) falls in a vat of acid turning him into the clown prince of crime, The Joker. Vicki Vale (Kim Basinger) has a professional interest in Batman and a personal one in Bruce Wayne. With the help of Alexander Knox (Robert Wuhl) they will try to uncover the mystery of Batman and the Joker during a crime war over the city. The film also stars Michael Gough as Alfred the butler, Billy Dee Williams as Harvey Dent and Pay Hingle as Commissioner Gordon! Directed by Tim Burton, written by Sam Hamm, music by Danny Elfman. Music by Prince!BATMAN RETURNS (1992) Batman (Michael Keaton) is well established as the Dark Knight of Gotham City but there’s a new evil threat from the underworld of Gotham. Oswald Cobblepot (Danny DeVito) better known as The Penguin has blackmailed criminal and business tycoon Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) into bringing him into the spotlight for his own mysterious reasons. Meanwhile, Selina Kyle (Michelle Pfeiffer) is tragically transformed into  Catwoman. Determined to obtain revenge, she pairs up with The Penguin, but does the love and attraction between her and the caped crusader upset her plans? The film welcomes back Michael Gough as Alfred Pennyworth and Pat Hingle as Commissioner Gordon.  Directed by Tim Burton, written by Sam Hamm, music by Danny Elfman.Join us as we break down these two iconic movies that changed Batman (and super hero movies) forever. We dig into the unique world created by Tim Burton that put Batman into pop culture superstar status. Each of these FILMS broke the American box office record, go on this incredible journey to Burton's Gotham with us to find out how and why! Also, Bobby has a FANATICAL obsession with Michael Keaton's Batman and he lays out why him in this roll CHANGED THE WORLD! 

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse spoiler-free movie review! Miles Morales came onto the cinematic Spiderman scene in 2018 in Into the Spiderverse, well he and his incredibly unique and out of this world cast of other Spider-people are back and better than ever! Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is one of the most anticipated theatrical releases of the year, but can it live up to the hype of the 2018 Oscar winner!? Can it possible go bigger in story, writing, animation, and world building that it's absolutely incredible web-slinging predecessor!?  Find out as we give you a spoiler-free review of the newest, craziest, wildest Spider-Man movie! Best Spidey film ever!? Best villain ever!? We debate, get in here!  Also, Spider-Punk, enough said. What's your favorite scary movie!? I can tell you some of my favorite horror talent in the genre film space, and that list would absolutely include nearly every person involved in the making of The Boogeyman (2023)!  Directed by Rob Savage, giver of the amazing pandemic film Host (2020) filmed entirely via Zoom, and then writers Scott Beck, Bryan Woods, and Mark Heyman, the first two of which gave us A Quiet Place, and one of my favorite recent horror movies- Haunt (2019)! Oh, and the source material is a Stephen King short story, ever heard of him?  So does The Boogeyman carry the PG-13 can be horrifying torch of Insidious and The Grudge, or does it fall short in the confines of those MPAA restrictions?  Listen to our spoiler free review of The Boogeyman and find out! I will say this, some of the most unique perspectives, directorial speaking, on lighting I have ever seen. Some of the most creative lit scenes I have ever witnessed in a film reside inside The Boogeyman. Now check under your bed, BOO, it's our podcast! Forgive me.  Who loves cinema? Who doesn't love that Golden Age of Hollywood and all of the incredible pictures that reside there!?  Well we are bringing you a film from the height of old school Hollywood, a motion picture that captured the heart of a world fraught in fear and in search of hope. When art becomes something more, well, we love that. Introduce... Casablanca (1942)! 'Of all the gin joins in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.' Well consider our podcast a gin joint in northern Africa, the French controlled area of Morocco, Casablanca! We strive to be as cool as Rick's Cafe Americain here on our movie podcast, but alas we know we'll always fall short. But we'll always have Paris. Okay, I'll stop, for now. But there is a reason Casablanca has been apart of the American cinematic zeitgeist since it hit theaters back in 1942, it simply doesn't miss. From the incredible writing, to the seemingly modern-day pacing, to the mixing of genres such as noir, German expressionism, romance, to the absolutely captivating setting, and not to mention the unbelievable heart and punch this movie manages to pack- Casablanca is a masterpiece, so please come with us to Morocco and find out what makes it so. From Humphrey Bogart playing America, I mean Rick Blaine, to the deliriously talented cast of Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude rains, Conrad Vedit, and the amazing Peter Lorre- there is a reason this movie is incredibly quotable, and it isn't just the fantastic writing, it is the beautiful way in which the dialogue oozes the exposition in such a charming manner that before you know it you're right there at Rick's boozin' with the cast! And the behind the scenes of Casablanca add to its marvel and intrigue, starting with Hungarian director Michael Curtiz and a cast of actors that actually escaped Nazi Germany playing the Nazis! Casablanca was shot on the precipice of the entire globe coming to a potential halt, and with evil on its heels. From what was thought to be locked into the past within the Great War comes evil once more- the world needed hope. Casablanca.