Episodes
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Ep. 472 – Gojira (1954)
Episode 472: The Crew’s pulling the spitting high tension wires down while watching Ishirō Honda’s Gojira (aka Godzilla). Godzilla’s the most famous giant monster and the longest running film franchise ever, but his origin is rather dark and much more in the horror genre than its sequels. And for…
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Ep. 471 – Death Becomes Her (1992)
Episode 471: The Crew’s spray painting their face on while watching Robert Zemeckis’ Death Becomes Her. This big budget 90’s horror-comedy was on early pioneer of CGI effects. But it’s the darkly funny performances from the three lead actors that made this film stand the test of time. The Crew...
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Ep. 470 – Fright Night (1985)
Episode 470: The Crew’s spying on their neighbors while watching Tom Holland’s Fright Night. This 80’s horror comedy brought vampires back to the big screen after more than a decade of mostly parodies and box-office bombs. Tom Holland makes his directorial debut with a funny take on Rear Window...
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Ep. 469 – Zombieland (2009)
Episode 469: The Crew’s looking for their Twinkies while watching Ruben Fleischer’s Zombieland. This film came out after a huge wave of zombie films hit theaters with the success of 28 Days Later. The spoof of the genre had already been done in 2004 with Shaun of the Dead, but that didn’t stop…
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Ep. 468 – Ready or Not (2019)
Episode 468: The Crew’s wearing their best bright yellow Chuck Taylor’s while watching Radio Silence’s Ready or Not. This directing duo made it to the big time with this horror comedy, landing the Scream sequels right after. They keep the pace and jokes coming fast, and give Samara Weaving some...
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Ep. 467 – Happy Death Day (2017)
Episode 467: The Crew’s stuck in a time loop while watching Christopher Landon’s Happy Death Day. This Groundhog Day inspired slasher film is a fun genre mashup that scored at the box-office. The movie is perfectly cast (at least the actresses are), the kills are fun (although very PG-13), and…
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Ep. 466 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Episode 466: The Crew’s building their best man with a tan while watching Jim Sharman’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This Halloween favorite denies classification, it’s a musical, a horror spoof, and a sexy sex comedy. It’s also the longest running theatrical release in film history, and it’s…
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Ep. 465 – The Hunt for Red October (1990)
Episode 465: The Crew’s figuring out what things do react well to bullets while watching John McTiernan’s The Hunt for Red October. This 90’s sub film was a box-office hit and start of the Jack Ryan franchise, but Sean Connery steals the film and Jack Ryan (played only once by Alec Baldwin) ends…
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Ep. 464 – Congo (1995)
Episode 464: The Crew’s tickling their pet talking gorilla while watching Frank Marshall’s Congo. This adventure film misses the mark on building suspense, so the best scenes are when the actors deliver exposition dialogue. And if it wasn’t for Ernie Hudson, Tim Curry, Delroy Lindo, and Joe...
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Ep. 463 – The Dog Stars (2026) / The End of Oak Street (2026)
Episode 463: The Crew’s out of town working this week so Brian and his wife review some recent sci-fi films. The first is Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic film, The Dog Stars. Followed by David Robert Mitchell’s dinosaur film that has heavy Spielberg/Amblin vibes, The End of Oak Street. The Crew...
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Ep. 462 – The Odyssey (2026)
Episode 462: The Crew’s kissing Nolan’s butt while watching his adaptation of The Odyssey. That’s right, it’s another all male (no Kristin yet again) Christopher Nolan love fest review. They can’t help their lack of originality, when a movie’s this great, all you can do is join the herd. The Crew...
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Ep. 461 – The Return (2024)
Episode 461: The Crew’s laying naked on a rocky beach while watching Uberto Pasolini’s The Return. Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes are amazing as Penelope and Odysseus, it’s a shame they’re only in three scenes together. The film is a wonderfully grounded adaptation of The Odyssey, which makes...
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Ep. 460 – Troy (2004)
Episode 460: The Crew’s looking at all the beautiful people while watching Wolfgang Petersen’s Troy. Despite being Brad Pitt’s highest grossing film at the time, its huge budget kept it from becoming massively profitable. The Crew’s opinions vary greatly on this film, some think its fun...
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Ep. 459 – Conan the Barbarian (1982)
Episode 459: The Crew’s praying to Crom while watching John Milius’ Conan the Barbarian. This bloody sword and sandal flick introduced the world to Arnold Schwarzenegger (as a movie star anyway, he was already famous as a bodybuilder). More than 40 years later it’s still entertaining, and perhaps...
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Ep. 458 – The Lady from Shanghai (1948)
Episode 458: The Crew’s shooting mirrors while watching Orson Welles’ The Lady from Shanghai. Welles’ first film noir is a mixed bag, some scenes are amazing while others are workmanlike at best. Rita Hayworth and her swimwear steal the show. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head...
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Ep. 457 – The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)
Episode 457: The Crew’s taking George’s advice and buying a horse while watching Orson Welles’ The Magnificent Ambersons. Mr Welles second feature film isn’t as welled remembered as Citizen Kane, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be just as studied and enjoyed. Welles’ shots are perfection; the...
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Ep. 456 – Citizen Kane (1941)
Episode 456: The Crew’s holding their best snow globes while watching Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane. This film is often cited as THE BEST MOVIE EVER MADE, and for good reason. The filmmaking techniques used to tell the story are impressive by today’s standards, and the story unfolds at a wonderfully...
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Ep. 455 – The Phantom (1996)
Episode 455: The Crew’s wearing their tightest purple outfits while watching Simon Wincer’s The Phantom. This comic strip character’s film career was cut short by truly terrible box-office numbers, and some bad reviews. Which is a shame cause the film looks incredible and the cast is more than...
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Ep. 454 – The Shadow (1994)
Episode 454: The Crew’s doing their best maniacal laugh while watching Russell Mulcahy’s The Shadow. This masked vigilante character started on the radio instead of comic books, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t cinematic. The sets and costumes look fantastic, really embracing style over substance....
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Ep. 453 – The Rocketeer (1991)
Episode 453: The Crew’s taking flight with snazzy jetpacks while watching Joe Johnston’s The Rocketeer. This 90’s superhero soars on the big screen thanks to some wonderful performances, truly great effects (that still look great today), and a lovingly recreated 1930s that’s a feast for the eyes....
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Ep. 452 – Dick Tracy (1990)
Episode 452: The Crew’s wearing their best yellow hat and coat while watching Warren Beatty’s Dick Tracy. This comic strip adaptation is the very definition of over the top, especially from Al Pacino. The photography and production design are stylized gold, but unfortunately the main star and his...
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Ep. 451 – Mortal Kombat II & Masters of the Universe (2026)
Episode 451: The Crew’s out of town working this week, so Brian and his wife review some film adaptations/reimagining/remakes of old video games and cartoons. Mortal Kombat II is definitely the best of the franchise and its nice to see a fighting tournament film return to the big screen. Masters…
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Ep. 450 – Paths of Glory (1957)
Episode 450: The Crew’s feeling the anxiety of unjust accusations while watching Stanley Kubrick’s Paths of Glory. This anti-war film will give you second thoughts about joining any military. The tension is ever present, even after the genre switches from war film to courtroom drama. It’s…
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Ep. 449 – G.I. Jane (1997)
Episode 449: The Crew’s shaving their heads while watching Ridley Scott’s G.I. Jane. This 90’s film was unfairly judged when it came out, winning a Razzie for Demi Moore. But Demi delivers a tough and fun performance, and Ridley surrounds her with his expertly crafted shots and a supporting cast...
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Ep. 448 – Crimson Tide (1995)
Episode 448: The Crew’s feeling the red light claustrophobia while watching Tony Scott’s Crimson Tide. This 1995 sub film has a wonderful all male cast, but Washington and Hackman steal the show as the disagreeing Captain and XO. There are plenty of sub cliches and wonderful action scenes, but…
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Ep. 447 – Project Hail Mary (2026)
Episode 447: The Crew’s lost in the Gosling rizz while watching Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Project Hail Mary. This perfectly casted film pulls on the heartstrings with a faceless alien friendship. No giant E.T. eyes here. And with a runtime over 2 hours, the pace never slows. The Crew...
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Ep. 446 – Moon (2009)
Episode 446: The Crew’s seeing double while watching Duncan Jones’ Moon. Duncan Jones exploded into the indie filmmaking scene with one of the best directorial debuts. The low budget (5 million) is hardly noticeable, the camera setups and pace show the passion of a younger filmmaker but with the...
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Ep. 445 – Gravity (2013)
Episode 445: The Crew’s lack of oxygen may have something to do with forgetting to breathe while watching Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity. This 2013 box office hit was one of a few 3D movies that audiences ate up. The 3D really added to the story and the suspense. And this film is suspenseful, living up...
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Ep. 444 – The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
Episode 444: The Crew’s shocked by all the talent in front of, and behind the camera, while watching Anthony Minghella’s The Talented Mr Ripley. This 1999 thriller is a complex character study of the titular Mr Ripley, who wants to be a “fake somebody”. The film is perfectly cast, and the...
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Ep. 443 – Misery (1990)
Episode 443: The Crew’s surprisingly divided on Rob Reiner’s Misery. This Stephen King adaptation is often cited as one of the best, but some of the Crew question the creative decisions. They like the lens choices but not the lighting. If you love the film or hate it, this episode has something…
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Ep. 442 – The Rules of Attraction (2002)
Episode 442: The Crew’s gonna need to watch an episode of Dawson’s Creek after watching Roger Avary’s The Rules of Attraction. This anti teen-comedy is super bleak with mostly unlikable characters, but Avary packs this low budget film with every visual trick in the book, from split screen to...
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Ep. 441 – Bugonia (2025)
Episode 441: The Crew’s wearing their hand-knit onesies while watching Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia. This Oscar nominated remake is a masterclass in delivering tone. It’s equal parts funny and terrifying without ever losing the truth in the scene or for the characters. It’s a movie that demands a...
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Ep. 440 – One Battle After Another (2025)
Episode 440: The Crew’s wondering if the Christmas Adventurers Club only eats fruitcake while watching Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another. This widely acclaimed film has the most Oscar nominations of any film after Sinners (which has the most nominations of any film in the academy’s...
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Ep. 439 – Saturday Night (2024)
Episode 439: The Crew’s joined by guest, Nick Roth to discuss Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night (yes, the whole night). The film’s concept of all the problems that occurred 90 minutes before the first episode of Saturday Night Live is a great idea. And the cast is impressive and game. But the film…
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Ep. 438 – The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)
Episode 438: The Crew’s covering their mirrors while watching Michael Chaves’ The Conjuring: Last Rites. The supposedly last Conjuring film has become the highest grossing entry of the series, more than doubling the gross of the previous top earner. And this finale may be the best written. All…
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Ep. 437 – The Nun II (2023)
Episode 437: The Crew’s back in the habit while watching Michael Chaves’ The Nun II. This installment in The Conjuring series takes forever to get going and deliver the scares. Everything happens in the last 40 minutes, where we get cool goat demons, and a surprising back story for Sister Irene....
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Ep. 436 – The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
Episode 436: The Crew’s wondering if all waterbeds come with demons while watching Michael Chaves’ The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. This third installment (eighth if you count all the spinoffs) changes things up a bit. The haunted house vibe is gone and replaced with a police procedural.…
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Ep. 435 – Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
Episode 435: The Crew’s wondering when they’re gonna get a Ferryman spinoff film, while watching Gary Dauberman’s Annabelle Comes Home. This third Annabelle film has so many ghosts, demons, and cursed objects that the backstories and rules get confusing or not explained. But who cares, cause the...
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Ep. 434 – The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
Episode 434: The Crew’s confused on what counts as being part of “the Conjuring universe” while watching Michael Chaves’ The Curse of La Llorona. The Warrens are completely absent, but the Annabelle doll and the priest from the first Annabelle film are present… so it counts here. And the…
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Ep. 433 – The Nun (2018)
Episode 433: The Crew’s hanging with nuns (out a window at the end of a noose) while watching Corin Hardy’s The Nun. This installment in The Conjuring franchise ditches the American haunted house in favor of a creepy gothic church. It’s a welcomed change that adds new visuals and characters. The...
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Ep. 432 – Annabelle: Creation (2017)
Episode 432: The Crew’s giving demons permission to move into their dolls… for a second time, while watching David Sandberg’s Annabelle: Creation. This film is a prequel to a prequel that was a spinoff to the first Conjuring film. What could have been a soulless cash grab is invigorated by...
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Ep. 431 – The Conjuring 2 (2016)
Episode 431: The Crew’s trying to figure out what the deal is with the Crooked Man (is it another demon, the same demon as the nun, a spirit, or an urban legend come to life) while watching James Wan’s The Conjuring 2. This is the second Warren film, and while none of the scares are as good as…
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Ep. 430 – Annabelle (2014)
Episode 430: The Crew’s buying creepy collectible dolls while watching John Leonetti’s Annabelle. This prequel/spin-off of the first Conjuring film is a massive downgrade. Some of the jump scares and set pieces work well (especially the elevator scene), but the acting and direction leave a lot to...
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Ep. 429 – The Conjuring (2013)
Episode 429: The Crew’s playing the clap game while watching James Wan’s The Conjuring. This box office hit spawned a massive franchise, and as of today, is the highest grossing horror franchise. James Wan’s a master of setup and geography, building some effective suspenseful moments climaxing…
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Ep. 428 – Point Break (1991)
Episode 428: The Crew’s eating 2 meatball subs while watching Kathryn Bigelow’s Point Break. This 90’s action classic is surprisingly light on the action, and more interested in the vibes and culture of surfing… which is probably what makes the film work. Patrick Swayze, Gary Busey, and Lori…
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Ep. 427 – The Night of the Hunter (1955)
Episode 427: The Crew’s giving the LOVE hand to Charles Laughton’s The Night of the Hunter. This hugely influential film is the only time Charles Laughton got behind the camera. It’s often categorized as a horror film or a film noir, but it’s more in line with a dark kids fantasy (think…
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Ep. 426 – Annie Hall (1977)
Episode 426: The Crew’s wondering how many fourth wall breaks are too many while watching Woody Allen’s Annie Hall. This 70’s Best Picture winner has so many iconic images, costumes, and jokes. Diane Keaton delivers a funny and charming performance that’s so modern for its time. The Crew…
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Ep. 425 – Materialists (2025)
Episode 424: The Crew thinks Pedro Pascal is the clear choice in a love triangle while watching Celine Song’s Materialists. Song’s second feature as writer and director is just as layered, funny, heartbreaking, and joyous as her first film, Past Lives. She’s able to weave all these emotions in a...
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Ep. 424 – Ballerina (2025)
Episode 424: The Crew’s got their ice skates and samurai swords at the ready while watching Len Wiseman’s From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. In this John Wick spinoff, Ana de Armas kicks so much butt, but this script is bad. She deserves a better movie to showcase her rizz and badass…
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Ep. 423 – Sinners (2025)
Episode 423: The Crew’s not letting anyone inside while watching Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. This big budget vampire flick exploded at the box office and got audiences excited. We got some nits to pick, but this is a wonderful success story for filmmaking, especially genre filmmaking. The Crew...