Episodes
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We're Still Here
Hey everybody, Just wanted to let you know we are still here and will be posting new episodes soon! Take care, Jacob & KC
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RE-VIEW - Magic Mike XXL : Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2
What does a quartet of mutated turtles with ninja skills, and, a group of sexy male strippers on a raunchy road to glory, have in common? Digging in to the archives of previous episodesThis week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION, we ask: Jacob watched "Magic Mike XXL"(4:08) (Directed by, Gregory Jacobs....
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The Lincoln Lawyer : The Rainmaker
What do, a lawyer who conducts business from the comfort of a Lincoln town car, and a new defense attorney who goes against a big insurance company, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "THE LINCOLN LAWYER" (6:41) (Directed by, Brad Furman. Starring, Matthew...
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Cinderella (2021) : Ella Enchanted
What do, a jukebox-musical retelling of the fairy-tale Cinderella, and a fresh spin on the story of a lady who is bestowed the "gift" of obedience, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "CINDERELLA (2021)" (6:05) (Directed by, Kay Cannon. Starring, Camila Cabello…
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Hustle : The Way Back (2020)
What do, a sport scout who finds a player with raw talent, and a troubled basketball coach who finds new purpose, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "HUSTLE" (5:24) (Directed by, Jeremiah Zagar. Starring, Adam Sandler, Juancho Hernangomez, Queen Latifah..) KC…
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Analyze This : My Blue Heaven
What do, an infamous mobster who seeks therapy to deal with his anxiety, and a criminal informant who is relocated to the suburbs, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "ANALYZE THIS" (4:54) (Directed by, Harold Ramis. Starring, Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa...
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Raise Your Voice : Finding Forrester
What do, a talented female vocalist who attends an art school, and a young man who befriends a cynical author, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "RAISE YOUR VOICE" (4:42) (Directed by, Sean McNamara. Starring, Hilary Duff, John Corbett, Jason Ritter...) KC Watched:...
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Fatal Beauty : Central Intelligence
What do, a snarky but streetwise undercover cop who is taking down a lethal cartel, and a unsuspecting corporate middleman who reconnects with a high school buddy-turned super agent, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "FATAL BEAUTY" (6:35) (Directed by, Tom Holland....
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Gone with the Wind : Gangs of New York
What do, an epic romance set in the Civil War-era South, and a historical crime perspective of New York City, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "GONE WITH THE WIND" (8:04) (Directed by, Victor Fleming. Starring, Vivien Leigh, Clark Gabel, Hattie McDaniel...) KC...
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*INTRODUCING: PODCASTING IN THE DARK*
Welcome to PODCASTING IN THE DARK, hosted by Jacob and Colleen. This podcast is dedicated to exploring various media of the dark and unusual variety. This includes Stories, TV Shows and Movies that shock and excite. Season One is dedicated to revisiting episode of "Are You Afraid of the Dark." Go...
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The Good Girl : Where the Heart is
What do, a discontent department store employee who has an affair with an intense young man, and a wholesome girl who has her baby at a Wal-Mart, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "THE GOOD GIRL" (6:30) (Directed by, Miguel Arteta. Starring, Jennifer Aniston, Jake...
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My Neighbor Totoro : Little Nemo, Adventures in Slumberland
What do, two sisters who befriend a cuddly and unusual forest creature, and a little boy who experiences the adventure and wonder of dreams, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO" *(11:23) (Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Starring, Dakota Fanning, Elle...
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels : Father of the Bride, Part 2
What do a seasoned con-man who competes with a younger adversary, and an aging man whose daughter and wife are both expecting, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS" (5:18) (Directed by, Frank Oz. Starring, Michael Caine, Steve Martin, Glenne...
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Overboard (1987) : The Last Seduction
What do, a rich debutante who is recovering from a case of amnesia, and a devious femme fatale scamming her husband out of a fortune, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "OVERBOARD" (1987) (4:32) (Directed by, Garry Marshall. Starring, Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell…
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Hedgehog : The Spectacular Now
What do, the daughter of a famous comedian who is getting over her fears of public speaking, and a care-free teenager who will confront his problem with substance abuse, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "HEDGEHOG" (11:14) (Directed by, Lindsey Copeland. Starring,...
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Klaus : The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
What do, a spoiled postman who befriends a mysterious yet generous woodsman, and a mythical retelling of the origin of Santa Claus, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "KLAUS" (6:17) (Directed by, Sergio Pablos. Starring, Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida...
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Miracle on 34th Street (1994) : Eloise at Christmastime
What do, a good-natured elderly man who may prove to be the real Santa Claus, and a disruptive little girl determined to spread Christmas cheer, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "MIRACLE ON 34th STREET" (7:01) (Directed by, Les Mayfield. Starring, Mara Wilson…
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Holiday in Handcuffs : A Christmas Village
What do, a woman's crazy kidnapping scheme to avoid her parents judgment, and a savvy business woman's attempt to save her reputation by revitalizing a struggling Christmas village, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS" (5:45) (Directed by, Ron...
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Holiday Affair : Serendipity
What do, a confounding love triangle that occurs around the holiday season, and a meet-cute that turns into a test of fate, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "HOLIDAY AFFAIR" (6:41) (Directed by, Don Hartman. Starring, Janet Leigh, Robert Mitchum, Carl Davis...) Jacob...
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Men in Black : Galaxy Quest
What do, a secret organization protecting Earth from a sinister alien threat, and a group of TV actors who become involved in a real space adventure, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "MEN IN BLACK" (4:35) (Directed by, Barry Sonnenfeld. Starring, Will Smith, Tommy...
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Big Fish : The Notebook
What do, an estranged son who tries to sort out the fact and the fiction of his storytelling father's life, and the life-long romance of two southern star-crossed lovers, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "BIG FISH" (7:45) (Directed by, Tim Burton. Starring, Ewan...
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Late Night : In a World...
What do, a talk show host struggling to keep her job, and a voice actor competing to narrate an epic movie trailer, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "LATE NIGHT" (7:25) (Directed by, Nisha Ganatra. Starring, Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, John Lithgow...) KC…
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To Wong Foo : Dirty Dancing
What do, a trio of drag queen's who improve a small town with their fabulousness, and a dancing duo who have the time of their lives at an uppity summer resort, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched "TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR" (6:28) (Directed by,...
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1408 : Identity
What do, an evil hotel room that tests the sanity of a skeptical tenant, and a group of strangers who become connected by a series of bizarre accidents, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "1408" (7:48) (Directed by, Mikael Håfström. Starring, John Cusack, Samuel L....
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) : Jeepers Creepers
What do, a chainsaw-wielding psychopath from a messed up family, and a winged demon who feasts on his victims every 23 years, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE" (7:14) (Directed by, Marcus Nispel. Starring, Jessica Biel, Eric Balfour, R.…
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Warm Bodies : Lisa Frankenstein
What do, a zombie who falls in love with a girl, and a goth girl who falls in love with a young man's reanimated corpse, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "WARM BODIES" (7:14) (Directed by, Jonathan Levine. Starring, Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Ron Corddry...)…
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The Mist : A Quiet Place
What do, a neighborhood community that is force into hiding by monsters cloaked in a mysterious fog, and a family that must survive in silence from a bunch of sightless creatures, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "THE MIST" (9:15) (Directed by, Frank Darabont....
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Hotel Transylvania : Monsters University
What do, a hotel run by Count Dracula, who is protective of his daughter, and the origin of two friends who meet at a college for monsters, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA" (8:15) (Directed by, Genndy Tartakovsky. Starring, Adam Sandler, Andy...
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Adaptation : Pig
What do, an anxious screenplay writer trying to make a movie about flowers, and a reclusive truffle-hunter who lost his pig, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "ADAPTATION" (7:00) (Directed by, Spike Jonze. Starring, Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper...) Jacob...
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The 40-Year-Old Virgin : 40 Days and 40 Nights
What do, a toy-collecting guy who has yet to have sex, and a girl-crazy dude who gives up intercourse for lent, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN" (4:15) (Directed by, Judd Apatow. Starring, Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Seth Rogen...) KC...
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Breathless (1983) : The Cutting Edge
What do a rockabilly hustler on the run with his lover, and a couple of mismatched Olympic figure skating partners, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "BREATHLESS" (6:57) (Directed by, Jim McBride. Starring, Richard Gere, Valėrie Kaprisky, Art Metrano...) Jacob…
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood : Chaplin
What do, an immensely likable host of a children's TV program, and a controversial pioneer of silent film comedy, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD" (6:07 ) (Directed by, Marielle Heller. Starring, Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Chris...
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Monkeybone : Jack and Jill (w/Colleen Allan)
What do, a cartoonist who finds himself possessed by his horny monkey alter ego, and a pair of twins who find their relationship put to the test, have in common? KC Watched: "MONKEYBONE" (5:00) (Directed by, Henry Selick. Starring, Brendan Fraser, Bridget Fonda, Chris Kattan...) Jacob Watched:...
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The Mitchells Vs. The Machines : Spies in Disguise
What do, a strangely dysfunctional family trying to survive the robot apocalypse, and a superspy who gets turned into a pigeon, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES" (4:44) (Directed by, Michael Rianda. Starring, Abbi Jacobson, Danny...
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon : Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings
What do, a story of the struggle to reclaim a magic sword in ancient China, and the origin of a master of Martial Arts who must battle his Father, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON" (5:02) (Directed by, Ang Lee. Starring, Chow Yun-Fat,...
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Father of the Bride (1991) : ¡Three Amigos!
What do, a father's anxiety-ridden preparation for his daughters wedding, and a trio of singing movie stars who must defend a Mexican village, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "FATHER OF THE BRIDE" (8:24) (Directed by, Charles Shyer. Starring, Steve Martin, Diane...
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Braveheart : The Northman
What do, a Scottish warrior who leads a rebellion against the English, and a legendary Norseman who seeks revenge for his fallen father, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "BRAVEHEART" (4:12) (Directed by, Mel Gibson. Starring, Mel Gibson, Sophia Marceau, Patrick...
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Kong; Skull Island : Godzilla Minus One
What do, a gigantic ape who rules over a secluded island, and a legendary creature who devastates a haunted kamikaze pilot's life, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "KONG: SKULL ISLAND" (4:47) (Directed by, Jordan Vogt-Roberts. Starring, John Goodman, Tom…
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The Favourite : Red, White and Royal Blue
What do, a power-play for the royal queen's affections, and a enemies-to-lovers story between two high profile men, have in common? KC Watched: "THE FAVOURITE" (7:03) (Directed by, Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring, Olivia Coleman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz...) Jacob Watched: "RED, WHITE AND ROYAL BLUE"...
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Pretty in Pink : Uncle Buck
What do, a teenage girl with unique fashion sense, and a unkempt but fun-loving Uncle, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "PRETTY IN PINK" (7:23) (Directed by, Howard Deutch. Starring, Molly Ringwald, John Cryer, Annie Potts...) KC Watched: "UNCLE BUCK" (43:02)...
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Barry Lyndon : Dangerous Beauty
What do, an ambitious Irishman climbing his way to high society, and a beautiful courtesan with a mind to match wits with anyone, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNNECTION: KC Watched: "BARRY LYNDON" (3:50) (Directed by, Stanley Kubrick. Starring, Ryan O'Neal, Marissa Berenson, Leon...
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Obvious Child : The Bling Ring
What do, a stand-up comedienne who is having an abortion, and a bunch of privileged kids breaking into famous people's houses, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "OBVIOUS CHILD" (5:45) (Directed by, Gillian Robespierre. Starring, Jenny Slate, Gaby Hoffman, Jake...
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The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) : Kate & Leopold
What do, a time-traveling Duke of Albany who drops into modern New York City, and a revenge-seeking low-born man who was falsely imprisoned, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO"(5:56) (Directed by, Kevin Reynolds. Starring, Jim Caviezel, Guy...
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The Sandlot : Stand By Me
What do, a shy kid who makes friends with a baseball team with boys his age, and a quartet of young men who set out to find a dead body, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "THE SANDLOT" (3:15) (Directed by, David Mickey Evans. Starring, Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, James...
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Hugo : Peter Pan (2003)
What do, a young French boy with a gift for fixing things, and a flying kid who refuses to grow up, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "HUGO" (5:42) (Directed by, Martin Scorsese. Starring, Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz, Ben Kingsley.) Jacob Watched: "PETER PAN"...
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Joy Ride (2023): Drive-Away Dolls
What do, a trip to China that helps an Asian-American connect with her roots, and a drive-away arrangement that produces a lot of surprises, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "JOY RIDE" (4:51) (Directed by, Adele Lim. Starring, Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie...
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The Rock : All the Old Knives
What do, a high stakes rescue mission set on Alcatraz Island, and a melodramatic interrogation over wine between two CIA operatives, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "THE ROCK" (4:34) (Directed by, Michael Bay. Starring, Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris...)…
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Spaceballs : Innerspace
What do, a mission to rescue a space princess from the evil Dark Helmet, and a microscopic adventure through a human body, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "SPACEBALLS" (4:27) (Directed by, Mel Brooks. Starring, Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis, Daphne Zaniga...) KC...
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Creed : Bleed For This
What do, the son of famous boxer looking to make a name for himself, and a critically injured fighter who hopes to overcome his condition, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "CREED" (3:14) (Directed by, Ryan Coogler. Starring, Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson,...
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Bridget Jones's Diary : Crocodile Dundee
What do, a delightfully awkward British girl who tries to improve on her shortcomings, and a rugged Australian grazier plopped into the big city, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY (7:25) (Directed by, Sharon Maguire. Starring Renee Zellweger,...