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Movie Howl
by Joe & Ryan
Joe and Ryan explore movies past and present to give balanced reviews and help you find your next favorite movie - or your next favorite movie to hate! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviehowl/support
Episodes
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Major Spoiler Talk and Culture Discussion - Citizen Vigilante (2026)
Citizen Vigilante is in the vein of a Death Wish or other exploitation or revenge movie. What makes it stand out, however, is how directly it speaks to particular issues relevant to today. This sparked a long conversation and debate among us and hopefully it will do the same for you.
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Dune 2 (2024) Review: Part 2 - Way late but still so good
We're finally back way waaaay later to publish the second part of our Dune 2 Review!!! Sorry. Got sidetracked... for like a year.
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Dune Part 1 (2021) - Deep, appreciative discussion and spoilers!
Just friends talking about Dune 1 and lightly touching on Dune 2. Heavy spoilers but largely sharing our thoughts. We'd love to hear what you guys think or where we might have gone wrong!
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The Amateur (2025) - Deep Spoiler Discussion
The boys are talking about a more recent movie - a direct to video spy thriller called The Amateur! SPOILERS AHEAD!
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Terminal (2018) - Part 2 - Spoiler Discussion
This time we dive deep into spoilers and a discussion about what does and doesn't make sense and how the whole story unfolds.
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Terminal (2018) - Part 1 - Non Spoiler
In this video, Ryan does a one sided mini review on Terminal. Stay tuned for part two where we both dive into it and get into spoilers and full opinions.
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Pacific Rim - 2013 - Stuck between classic action and new Hollywood
This time, the boys discuss the 2013 movie that everyone seems to have forgotten. Joe is more positive while Ryan, after unwittingly drinking 200mg of caffeine, gets nit picky!
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Superman 2025 - Spoiler Talk
This time we talk about the new Superman. A lot. For a long time. Spoilers abound!
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Adam Sandler Gets Existential in Spaceman (Re-Edit)
Talking about a more recent movie than usual and one that flew under both our radars - we get into Spaceman and Adam Sandler's dramatic performance with an incredibly small cast. Spiders still freak us out, though.
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Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Spoiler Breakdown
Finally, we can get into the real details and talk about what we liked, didn't like, and what confused us!
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Mission Impossible Final Reckoning Spoiler Free Discussion
The boys talk about a current movie for once. Spoiler free! Ramble heavy.
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Watership Down is a strangely dark and existential cartoon
Joe recommends watching a cartoon with very adult themes on life, fate, freedom, and violence. Cartoon. Cartoon rabbits. How did this get made?
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Does Minecraft signal a new age in movies?
Does the Minecraft movie and its creativity signal a change in Hollywood from recognizable characters and actors to recognizable settings and universes? We kinda hope so.
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Dracula was so good but deserved better! - Dracula (2020)
The 2020 Netflix/BBC miniseries Dracula is pretty great. The actors are great, the visuals are great but does it overcome present day BBC tropes and subversions?
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Assassins (1995) - Old School Action
Classic 90s action starring Antonio Banderas and Sylvester Stallone? I'm in!
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The A-Team (2010) - Remakes, Passion, and the Future of Budgets and Stars in Hollywood
The A-Team was a classic show and received a movie reboot in 2010 that failed to make much of a splash. Join us as we decide whether or not that fate was fair and how movie stars and budgets dictate what gets made today.
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Renfield (2023) - A Modern Twist on an Old Villain, Minus the Cringe
Nicolas Cage has been on a rampage for the last few years - creating fun new movies and reinventing himself. This time, we discuss Renfield and his take on Dracula. What a time to be alive!
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The Wolfman (2010) - A Refreshing Take on Horror and Villainy
This time the boys discuss a modern version of a classic movie monster. How good can that be in the modern day? Can we appreciate a non-ambiguous good vs evil story in the era of misunderstood baddies?
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Is Fallout on Prime woke? Is it any good??
In this episode of Movie Howl, Joe and Ryan dive into the post-apocalyptic world of the new Fallout series on Amazon Prime. We break down the plot, characters, and how the series stays true to the iconic video game franchise. Tune in for an in-depth review, fan theories, and our predictions for…
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Heavy Metal 1981: A Journey into Animated Absurdity
Exploring the Cult Classic: Heavy Metal (1981) - Movie Howl Review Join Joe and Ryan as they transition from podcasting to YouTube in this exciting episode of Movie Howl. They dive into the cult classic animated film 'Heavy Metal' from 1981 and discuss its unique animation, experimental nature…
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John Henry (2020) - John Henry... Wick? Plus bonus DC and MCU conversation!
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another riveting cinematic discussion! Today, we're diving into the wild world of "John Henry," the 2020 movie that will leave you questioning your gym routine and your knowledge of folklore. Strap in, folks, because this ain't your grandma's bedtime story. With…
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Nightmare Alley (2021) - The medium Travel Channel wish they had
Nightmare Alley follows Stanton Carlisle, played by Bradley Cooper, as he travels from a mysterious past into an uncertain future. Surrounded on all sides by characters with their own motivations and ambitions, follow the development of a wandering carnival performer on his ascent of the social...
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Mute (2018) - The power of silence - and being a foot taller than everyone else!
Mute is a lesser known thriller following a mute Amish man in a future version of Berlin as he tries to find out what happened to his girlfriend who suddenly and mysteriously vanishes. How can you resist a hook like that?
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The Christmas Walk-It-In Special of 2022!
Welcome to the "Lazy Lists" podcast, where Joe and Ryan share their top picks of previous episodes and topics with minimal effort!
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Flight of the Phoenix (1965) - Men Building Stuff In The Desert - What's Not To Like?
A creaky plane flown by a creaky Jimmy Stewart crashes in the desert and the survivors are left to find their own method of survival and escape.
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Weird (2022) - The Best Accordion-Centric Movie EVER!
The totally true story of the best... well perhaps not technically the best but arguably the most famous accordion player in an extremely specific genre of music!
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Man Up (2015) - It's Like a Hallmark Movie - But Not Garbage!
Mistaken identity, sabotage, resentment, and desperation. All of these are factors in this film and turn it into an incredible adventure of love and extraordinary comedy.
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The Mummy (2017) - The Undead Remnants of a Cinematic Universe
The Mummy is a remake/reboot/new entry point to a cinematic universe based around the silver screen monster movies of Universal. Unlike some flops that just went wrong from the outset, there is genuinely a decent amount to like about this movie and there are glimmers of potential throughout.…
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Stalker (1979) The Depth of Mystery and Nothing
Stalker is a very artistic and masterfully crafted film from the Soviet Union in 1979. In it, three men travel into a mysterious exclusion zone seeking a wish granter and explore the mysteries of what happened to this suddenly abandoned region.
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Thor Love and Thunder, Morbius, and the State of Movies
We have decided to combine our reviews of the new Thor movie with that of Morbius. It only makes sense to combine these two as they both seem to hint at similar issues in Hollywood. Quantity over quality and repetition of cliche's that worked before without a great understanding of why.
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Rob Roy (1995) - The cost of integrity
What does honesty get you? What does doing the right thing mean for those around you? Mr. Rogers would encourage it but he never met Archibald Cunningham! Join us as we discuss this story of an honorable family pitted against a pathologically criminal nobleman!
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Burn After Reading (2008) - A star studded spy comedy tragedy?
It is difficult to describe this movie without giving it all away. This is a tragic and comedic story of simple people with everyday goals mixed up in things way above their heads but way below anyone else's radar.
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Borg vs McEnroe (2017) - Serving up inspiration
An honestly inspiring story about two men striving to reach and remain at the peak of their field.
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The Gray Man (2022) - Gray boi goes on an adventure!
The Gray Man is a Netflix made spy thriller type movie. Just like all the other movies like this, right? Well. This one has Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans. What else do you need??
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) - So much movie in this movie!
The 2nd Dr. Strange adventure has a lot of twists and turns but closes up a few other story lines. Does it do that well? Does it make any sense? Is it terrible?!! We have some thoughts.
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Justice League Dark Apokolips War (2020) - Weird characters with good development
Justice League Dark Apokolips War, despite its long and ridiculous name is a decent movie in a LONG series of DC animated features. Join us and find out what makes it so special and where it missed the mark!
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Twilight (2008) - Never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity
We are talking about the movie adaptation of the high school sensation that was Twilight! Is it everything we ever hoped it could be? No. Sorry for the spoiler.
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Tombstone (1993) - The "No" heard around the world
Tombstone is a classic western with more characters and development than most modern TV series!
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The Batman (2022) and Spiderman No Way Home (2021) Combo Episode!
Two of the most anticipated superhero movies of that last two years. 'Nuff said.
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Darkman (1990) - Rose Tinted Glasses
Darkman is a mostly forgotten would-be superhero franchise starter. See what changed between seeing it as a kid on VHS to seeing it in all it's HD glory in 2022.
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Whiplash (2014) - Is the juice worth the squeeze?
Whiplash follows a talented, possibly obsessive, student of a prestigious music school as he tries to please an exacting mentor. We also talk about Will Smith slapping a comedian on live TV over a joke - what a world!
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The King's Man (2021) - Better than the sequel!
The King's Man lays out the origins of the Kingsman intelligence organization. Does it live up to the original? Does it surpass the sequel? Well... yes.
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Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) - Nursing home grudge match
This movie follows Elvis and JFK living in an obscure nursing home with some monstrous prowling the premises and feeding on the residents!
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The Lost Boys (1987) - Vampires, 80s style
Another excellent 80s movie - or painfully 80s depending on who you ask - The Lost Boys follows the adventures of some goofy kids trying to grapple with living in a mysterious new town with a secret.
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Warrior (2011) - Punch your way into my heart!
Warrior is a rare movie - one that looks perfectly predictable but still manages to keep you on edge. Join us as we discuss this forgotten fighter!
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The Monster Squad (1987) - Wolfman's got nards!
A perfectly 80s movie, The Monster Squad is the story of a group of kids who have to take matters into their own hands and save themselves and their town from real monsters. Please subscribe here or look us up on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Also…
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The Eternals (2021) - The runtime is eternity!
We have finally returned! Season 3 is starting off with The Eternals - it was time to get back into Marvel and see if this movie really deserved the criticism it got!
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Our Top Heroes and Villains!
Sorry for being away so long - we wanted to find something new to talk about and shake things up! This time, we are going with a pretty simple topic - top 10 heroes and villains. Let us know what you think by tweeting to us @MovieHowl or emailing us at [email protected]!
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Free Form Rant (2021)
We try something different this time - having a free and open discussion about the state of entertainment and cinema in general. Tell us what you think!!
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Blade 2 (2002) - The upgrade pick
This is a rare instance where a great movie is actually improved upon in its sequel. No jokes here - just good film making!
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Joe and Ryan explore movies past and present to give balanced reviews and help you find your next favorite movie - or your next favorite movie to hate! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviehowl/support
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