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Unqualified Observers
by Thomas Stimpson and Kelham Metcalf
Join hosts Kelham Metcalf and Thomas Stimpson as they stumble through the world of cinema. From garbage to gold and everything in between, these life-long friends are here to remind you that sometimes it's okay to not know anything.
Episodes
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Unqualified Observers #196: Predator Badlands
In this episode the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss the most recent film in the Predator franchise, "Predator Badlands." How does this movie stack up compared to the previous installments and was removing the humans a smart move for this film? These and other…
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Unqualified Observers #195: Father of the Bride (1991)
In the latest episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas sit down to discuss the Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, and Martin Short classic film, "Father of the Bride." What makes this family friendly comedy still work so many years later, and why is this story so good it gets remade often?…
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Unqualified Observers #194: I'll Be Home For Christmas (with special guest Collin Miller)
Not quite ready to let the holiday spirit go? Come join the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, as they are joined by frequent guest Collin Miller. In the latest episode we sit down to discuss the Millennial holiday classic, "I'll Be Home For Christmas". Does this Jonathan Taylor Thomas and...
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Unqualified Observers #193: You're Next (2011)
In this episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss a fan favorite from 2011, "You're Next." What happens when the rich all get together for a good time at their vacation home? Who knows, but in this film a bunch of killers show up and crash the party. Join us in this...
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Unqualified Observers #192: Rushmore
This week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss Wes Anderson's, "Rushmore." We have done a few Wes Anderson films, but this time we focused on one of his first films. With noteworthy performances from Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, and a host of other people, this…
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Unqualified Observers #191: High and Low (1963)
Back from a hiatus and ready to hit the ground running, the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, are back. This time we are diving into the Kurosawa classic, "High and Low." What choices would you make in this high strung drama about kidnappings and class structure in society. I know it…
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Unqualified Observers #190: Talk to Me (2022)
The Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, are back after a little hiatus and that means it's time to sit down and discuss another movie. This time it is a recent Australian horror movie, "Talk to Me." Have you ever wondered what a casual possession game and stupid teenagers would create if...
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Unqualified Observers #189: Sinners
In the latest episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, discuss one of the movies of the year in Ryan Coogler's "Sinners." This movie is loaded with so much to discuss from the themes on class and racism, to music and family. Come join in this entertaining and fun conversation, but do...
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Unqualified Observers #188: The Wash (with special guests Chris and Reg!)
On this weeks episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, are joined by Chris and Reg from "Stimpson Ain't Easy" to discuss DJ Pooh's hood classic, The Wash. Are Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg the best actors? No, they aren't even good ones, but that doesn't matter in this cameo filled comedy.…
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Unqualified Observers #187: Unqualified Tangents 3
In this weeks episode, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss whatever comes up. No movie this week, while we wait on scheduling to free up. So instead, you are treated to a simple conversation about a plethora of topics. From the music of our youth that holds up, to the upcoming summer…
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Unqualified Observers #186: The Transporter
In this weeks episode the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss the first true "Jason Statham movie," "The Transporter." Does the first in a long line of films that deliver on exactly what you expect hold up, or is it better off left in the early 2000's? There is only one...
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Unqualified Observers #185: Only Lovers Left Alive
What does true love look like, is all human love fleeting since death will arrive at some point? If that is true, then the only real lovers left in the world are the ones who never die. This and many other themes are touched on in the latest episode of Unqualified Observers. Come join Kelham and...
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Unqualified Observers #184: The Royal Tenenbaums
In honor of the great Gene Hackman, this week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss the classic Wes Anderson film, "The Royal Tenenbaums." Come join in the fun as we discuss a gem from the early 2000's. From Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Owen and Luke Wilson, Gene...
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Unqualified Observers #183: Pokémon the Movie 2000 (with Collin Miller)
In the latest episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas are joined by frequent guest Collin Miller to discuss the second movie in the ongoing Pokémon franchise, "Pokémon the Movie 2000." Does this childhood favorite from the late 90's hold up, or is it better left in the past with our...
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Unqualified Observers #182: The Dead Don't Die (2019)
In this week's episode the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss the Jim Jarmusch meta-zombie film, "The Dead Don't Die." What happens when Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton, Danny Glover, and a whole host of other characters find themselves in a zombie uprising in a...
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Unqualified Observers #181: Invincible Season 3 Episodes 5-8 Review
This week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, finally get to discuss the second half of season 3 of Invincible. We apologize for the delay, had some bad luck with illness and scheduling, but this episode will be worth the wait. Come join in the conversation as we discuss the far…
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Unqualified Observers #180: Major League (1989)
In this week's episode the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, head to the baseball field to discuss one of the all time sports movies, Major League. With a star studded cast including Charlie Sheen, Wesley Snipes, and Tom Berenger, this movie is able to balance the teamwork and comradery...
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Unqualified Observers #179 Invincible Season 3 Episodes 1-4 Review
This week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss the first half of "Invincible" Season 3. Come join in the fun and find out what Mark Grayson and everyone else is up to in their world of superpowered heroes and villains. It is a break from the usual episodes, but still…
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Unqualified Observers #178: Moon (2009)
In this week's episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas sit down to discuss the often overlooked 2009 film, "Moon" starring Sam Rockwell and Sam Rockwell. Does this film deserve to be reappraised and given more love in the sci-fi community or was this a movie better off in the past?…
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Unqualified Observers #177: Blue Velvet
This week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas take a look at one of David Lynch's most notable films, "Blue Velvet." To pay homage to the visionary director, we decided to see what would happen when innocent people take a look at the darker side of life. Find out what we thought of this...
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Unqualified Observers #176: When Harry Met Sally
With the new year just starting, the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, felt it was only right to ring in 2025 with the best New Year's movie of all time, "When Harry Met Sally". Not only is this the best New Year's movie, but it is also one of the best romantic comedies and movies of the...
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Unqualified Observers #175: The Lord of the Rings (1978)
In this week's episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss the original Lord of the Rings film from the 1970's. Does squeezing Fellowship and Two Towers into one film lessen the story, does the animation and rotoscoping hold up, does Gandalf hate Samwise more than the...
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Unqualified Observers #174: The Substance (2024)
If you could clone a younger, better version of yourself, would you? If you did, what kind of person would both of you become. This and much more are discussed in the latest episode of Unqualified Observers. Come join in the conversation as Kelham and Thomas breakdown Demi Moore, Margaret…
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Unqualified Observers #173: Frequency (2000)
If you could talk to your father 30 years in the past, what would you say to them? Thats the question presented in the film, "Frequency," starring Dennis Quaid and Jim Caviezal. Does the movie believably explain the premise and deliver on its concept? The Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas,...
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Unqualified Observers #172: Don't Move
This week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss one of the latest films to come out on Netflix, "Don't Move." If you were given a paralytic agent by a serial killer and only had 20 minutes to hide before your body shuts down, what would you do? This is the question…
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Unqualified Observers #171: The Night of the Hunter (1955)
In this week's episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss Charles Laughton's only entry in the world of film, 1955's "The Night of the Hunter". Does this greatly revered classic stand the test of time? Only one way to find out, and that is by tuning in to the latest...
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Unqualified Observers #170: Suitable Flesh
If you had the ability to choose your body, would you stay in your own? Join the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, as we jump into the modern day psychological horror film starring Heather Graham, "Suitable Flesh." Does this film from 2023 have the best backgrounds? Maybe not, but join in...
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Unqualified Observers #169: Maxxxine
Well you know what they say, third charm's the time. Or is it? Join the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, with special guest David Dimarkus, in this week's episode as we talk through the third movie in the trilogy from Ti West "Maxxxine." Does this Giallo-esque flick pass the mustard, or...
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Unqualified Observers #168: Legend (1985)
But soft, what light through yonder window flips? It's Tom Cruise, and I can't tell you how many times we've asked him to stop flipping through our French bay window, but y'all he just will not listen. Join the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, for a movie that's Legend-wait for it......
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Unqualified Observers: Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 8 Review
Season 2 of Amazon's Rings of Power has finally come to a close and the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, will breakdown all the goings-ons one final time before Season 3 makes it's premier in 2026. How did the season wrap up, and was it a strong foot to go out on? The only way to find…
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Unqualified Observers #167: Field of Dreams (1989)
In the latest episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss one of the classic baseball films to honor the passing of James Earl Jones. This release also happens to coincide with the MLB playoffs going on. So if you happen to be a fan of the American pastime, or just…
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Unqualified Observers: Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 7 Review
This week in the Rings of Power Report, the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, breakdown the latest episode of Amazon's "Rings of Power." Its an all out siege in Eregion with Adar attempting to take down Sauron once and for all. Will he be successful, or will Elrond and his band of merry...
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Unqualified Observers: Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 6
In the latest episode of the Unqualified Observers look into Amazon's "Rings of Power" we find Numenor in flux and a important trial about to get underway. Meanwhile, Sauron is really digging his claws into Celebrimbor and Adar is seeing if there is a new alliance to be made. Will everything come...
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Unqualified Observers #166: Starve Acre
It's time for the House of the Dragon and Rings of Power crossover we have all been waiting for, as Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark deal with grief and dark forces in "Starve Acre." Come join the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, as they analyze this addition to the folklore-horror genre. Is...
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Unqualified Observers: Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 5 Review
This week in the Rings of Power, a lot has happened to move the story forward and some of the machinations of war have started to finally take hold. Are the Dwarfs and Elves setting themselves up for failure with their course of action? Does anyone have the power to stop "Kevin" from his rampage…
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Unqualified Observers #165: Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988)
In this week's episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas take a trip to a dystopian wasteland filled with mutants and wrestlers. We aren't talking about Detroit, but instead the fictional city of Frogtown. We follow Rowdy Roddy Piper and his chastity belt around as he attempts to save a...
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Unqualified Observers: Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 4 Review
In this week's episode of the Rings of Power Report, the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss the goings-on's between the elves and humans in the world of Middle Earth. From determining who can be trusted to who's advice should be heeded, this episode is filled with a lot...
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Unqualified Observers: Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 3 Review
In the latest episode of Amazon's "Rings of Power" we finally get to spend some time with the Numinorians and the other humans. Find out what the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, thought about this development and what we think is going to happen going forward. There is a lot to unpack…
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Unqualified Observers: Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 2 Review
Welcome back to another review in the Rings of Power Report. This week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, get to discuss the Dwarfs and what has been going on in Moria. There is also more unfolding with Sauron and the elves. So much to discuss and so little time, so stop waiting and…
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Unqualified Observers: Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 1 Review
Welcome back to another episodic review brought to you by the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas. This week we sit down to discuss the first episode in the second season of Amazon Prime's "Rings of Power". Come join in the conversation as we discuss all the happenings going on in…
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Unqualified Observers #164: Beetlejuice (1988)
This week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down with a couple of ghosts and goths as we discuss Tim Burton's 1988 film, Beetlejuice. From driving off of bridges to stopping marriages and everything in-between, the Unqualified Observers go on a familiar journey with a Halloween...
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Unqualified Observers #163: Inspector Gadget (1999)
This week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, are joined by frequent guest Collin Miller to discuss the fever dream that is 1999's, "Inspector Gadget." There will be plenty of crazy stunts and terrible dialogue to keep the team together and solve the important case of the missing foot....
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Unqualified Observers #162: Everybody Wants Some
With school starting back up in the United States, the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, thought it would be a great time to review Richard Linklater's film about the same thing, "Everybody Wants Some." Come join in the fun and find out what we thought or this time capsule of college life...
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Unqualified Observers #161: Something in the Dirt
If an ashtray falls out of the Los Angeles sky and no one is around to hear it, are the Pythagorian Brotherhood trying to summon an ancient demon? This along with many other questions will fail to be answered in this, our review of the latest film from Moorhead and Benson; Something in the Dirt...
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Unqualified Observers: House of the Dragon Episode 18
We have made it to the finale of season 2 for House of the Dragon. In this episode the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, discuss the season as a whole as well as looking into this final entry entitled, "The Queen Who Ever Was." Come and join in the fun and find out what we felt were the...
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Unqualified Observers #160: Godzilla Minus One
"a living nuclear weapon destined to walk the Earth forever. Indestructible. A victim of the modern nuclear age." True in 1985 and still true today, this sums up the big nasty nuclear dinosaur that we're talking about today in our review of Godzilla Minus One (2023). The Unqualified Observers,...
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Unqualified Observers: House of the Dragon Episode 17
This week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, take a look at the penultimate episode of season 2 of HBO's House of the Dragon, entitled "The Red Sowing." There is a lot to talk about with this episode that focused mainly on the Blacks and their plan of action moving forward. From dragon...
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Unqualified Observers #159: Twister
Folks, make sure to check the single-bolt, old church bathroom style locks on your storm cellar for this one. The Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, are talking about Twister (1996), and youthful recounting tornado based traumas and the amount of newtons necessary for a leather belt to…
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Unqualified Observers: House of the Dragon Episode 16
This week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, come together to review and analyze the latest episode of HBO's "House of the Dragon", titled "Smallfolk." Join in the fun as we break down another emotional episode and determine what path we are taking going forward. From Larys getting put...
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Unqualified Observers: House of the Dragon Episode 14 Review
This week on the HotD report the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, discuss the episode "The Red Dragon and the Gold" in the latest episode of HBO's House of the Dragon. Tune in to find out what we thought of the episode and how we think things will continue to play out. As always, please...
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Join hosts Kelham Metcalf and Thomas Stimpson as they stumble through the world of cinema. From garbage to gold and everything in between, these life-long friends are here to remind you that sometimes it's okay to not know anything.
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Join hosts Kelham Metcalf and Thomas Stimpson as they stumble through the world of cinema. From garbage to gold and everything in between, these life-long friends are here to remind you that sometimes it's okay to not know anything.
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