Movie Buffs

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we dove into Sinners and Marty Supreme, two strong contenders in the Best Picture conversation. We talked about the originality of their stories, celebrated the expert and deliberate filmmaking choices driving Sinners, unpacked the visceral, compounding intensity that powers Marty Supreme, and identified why these films are serious awards-season players.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we covered the last best picture nominee of 2025, One Battle After Another. We dove into Paul Thomas Anderson's prolific career as a filmmaker, unpacked the film’s visceral and timely themes, highlighted how the film’s precision and ambition make it resonate right now, and identified why it may have the strongest chance of winning Best Picture.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we covered Sentimental Value and The Secret Agent, two of this year’s International Best Picture contenders. We discussed the shared themes of complicated parent-child dynamics, where those emotional threads resonated for us and where they fell short, and reflected on how our expectations going in may have shaped our experience. 

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we reviewed Hamnet and Train Dreams. We compared the two films and unpacking where their shared sensibilities diverge. We talk about what worked beautifully in Hamnet but didn’t quite land in Train Dreams, celebrate the performances and confident directing in Hamnet, and dig into why both films find themselves in the Best Picture conversation.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we’ll break down F1: The Movie. We talked about how Joseph Kosinski brings a sleek, modern precision to blockbuster filmmaking that echoes the kinetic, visceral style pioneered by Tony Scott, making the film feel like a contemporary companion piece to Days of Thunder. We also unpacked Brad Pitt’s questionable costume design, and explored why a globally appealing, crowd-pleasing movie like this has found its way into the Best Picture conversation.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we sunk our teeth into Robert Rodriguez’s 1996 supernatural thriller, From Dusk Till Dawn. We broke down the directorial choices that worked for us and the ones that didn’t, unpacked how the film’s casting is both a strength and a liability, and placed the film within the horror canon, discussing how its genre-bending chaos helped shape and inspire horror movies that followed – even decades later.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we covered Yorgos Lanthimos’ 2025 conspiracy thriller, Bugonia. We talked about the masterful the story unfolded, how the performances kept us guessing right up until the end, and the cultural significance of the film at this time in history.

For the Movie Buff’s final episode of the year we finally “got around to it” and reviewed Michael Mann’s 1995, high-stakes heist drama, Heat. We explored what sets this movie apart from so many others in the genre, highlighted the pristine and purposeful filmmaking choices, and celebrated the stacked cast’s authentic, grounded and relatable performances.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we got to cover the life and career of another icon, Eddie Murphy in the new Netflix documentary, Being Eddie. We talked about his evolution as an entertainer, what we wanted more of, and the lasting impact his films have had on us.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we reviewed the new Appletv+ docuseries, Mr. Scorsese. Spanning his whole life and career the 5 part series gave us a lot to talk about. We identified the ways his personal life impacted his work as an artist, celebrated the long term visual consistency within his directing, and shared our favorite moments from his thick filmography.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we return after a long hiatus with a brand new format. We’re not just covering action anymore, we’ll be talking about movies across genres. We returned from the dead to review the newest Frankenstein adaptation. We talked about the cultural significance of the source material, examined Del Toro’s execution of a story so close to his heart, and wondered where Elordi’s earnest performance might take him in his career.

Movie Buffs is back with a brand-new format. We'll be diving into every genre to celebrate ALL the movies we love!

On this Movie Buffs: Quick Pump mini-sode I got in the spring break spirit and rewatched the 2010 reboot, Piranha 3D. I talked about the campy over-the-top filmmaking and celebrated the satire and unforgettable absurdity.

On this Movie Buffs: Quick Pump mini-sode I revisited the classic Scorsese film, Goodfellas. I praised Scorsese’s style of filmmaking, identified what makes the performances work so well, and dissected the action structure within this genre.

On this Movie Buffs: Quick Pump mini-sode I rewatched the 2005 romantic action film, Mr. & Mrs. Smith. I highlighted the fun and flirty action sequences and rehashed the details of the scandalous romance between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

On this Movie Buffs: Quick Pump mini-sode I broke down the 2015 film,  Kingsman: The Secret Service. I celebrated the creative filmmaking, exciting fight sequences, and the extraordinary career of Colin Firth.

On this Movie Buffs: Quick Pump mini-sode I covered Ang Lee’s 2000 film, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon for its 25th anniversary. I geeked out over the pristine filmmaking, mind blowing wire work, and next level performances.

For our final episode of Movie Buffs in 2024 we revisited Quentin Tarantino’s revisionist history masterpiece, Inglorious Bastards. We geeked out over how perfect we feel this movie is, celebrated the unforgettable performances, pristine filmmaking and execution, and what we feel is some of QT’s greatest writing.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we checked out the new Netflix original film, The Union, starring Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg. We discussed the limitations of streaming when it comes to storytelling and shared our desire for better quality producing and more thoughtful filmmaking.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the middle of one of the most popular magical franchises of all time, the 2004 film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. We discussed the film’s success in transitioning into the darker elements of the franchise and marveled at the lasting quality of the directing, acting, and special FX.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we returned to the beginning of one of the most iconic action franchises of all time, James Cameron’s 1984 film, The Terminator. We talked about the thoughtfulness of the story and filmmaking, the groundbreaking special FX, and identified that success of this franchise is built on the strength of the actors’ performances 

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited one of our favorite movies just in time for Halloween. We broke down Edgar Wright’s 2004 film, Shaun of the Dead. We discussed the  smart writing, creative filmmaking, and what makes this film hold up so well 20 years later.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited Guy Ritchie’s 2009 film, Sherlock Holmes. We discussed the reinvention of the Holmes character and Robert Downey Jr.’s interpretation of him, what makes the film technically successful from a filmmaking standpoint, and what still leaves us wanting more 15 years later.

On this episode of Reel-Time Trailer Reactions we reviewed the first trailer for Marvel’s latest attempt to reinvigorate audiences, Thunderbolts. We examined how our relationships to superhero movies have changed with the later phases and what it might take to get Marvel back in the must-see space. Plus BONUS: We also talked about My Old Ass, The Substance, Megalopolis, and Joker 2.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we covered Quentin Tarantino’s most beloved film, 1994’s Pulp Fiction. We broke down what makes Tarantino’s films so unique and memorable, highlighted what makes the performances so powerful and geeked out about our favorite sequences.

On this episode of Reel-Time Trailer Reactions we reviewed the first trailer for the long awaited sequel, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. We talked about why we wanted more from this story and these characters and picked out what we’re most looking forward to.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we reviewed the new Netflix movie, Rebel Ridge. We ran into our first drastic difference in opinion in reaction to this film. We talked about what did and did not work for us and both agreed that Aaron Pierre is a star and we can’t wait to see what he does next.

On this episode of Reel-Time Trailer Reactions we reviewed the first trailer for the 2025 film, Ballerina. We shared our excitement for what looks like a solid spin off in the John Wick Universe, talked about our hopes for Ana de Armas as an action star, and declared why this is a must see in theaters for us both.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited David Fincher’s 1999 film, Fight Club. We discussed the pristine and nuanced filmmaking, the complex and controversial themes, and lauded next level performances.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we broke down F. Gary Gray action-thriller, Law Abiding Citizen for its 15th anniversary. We discussed last weekend’s Emmy awards before covering the film, then identified some of the limitations of the story and filmmaking, the campy performances, and the hyper-violent stunts and kills.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the 1994 cult classic, Leon: The Professional for its 30th anniversary. We discussed the unique filmmaking choices that stood out to us, the amazing performances, and the elements of the story that haven’t aged so well. 

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the 2014 action, sci-fi film, Edge of Tomorrow. We discussed yet another rare type of role for Tom Cruise, how badass Emily Blunt is as an action star, and how well a movie with this must action and effects stands up 10 years later.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the 2004 Michael Mann film, Collateral. We discussed all the filmmaker’s trademark “mann”erisms, the character Los Angeles plays in his films, and what makes this a unique entry in Tom Cruise’s career.

On this episode of Movie Buffs: Cool Down we reviewed the horror film that’s been getting a lot of buzz this summer, Longlegs. We discussed the films it was influenced by, what makes studios like Neon and A24 so fresh, and expressed our excitement for Oz Perkins’ future films.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the 1994 cult classic, The Crow for its 30 year anniversary. We discussed the controversy around the film, the timeless production design, and Brandon Lee’s unforgettable performance.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the 2004 film, The Bourne Supremacy, 20 years later. We discussed its place in the franchise as a whole, its influential filmmaking, and what makes Matt Damon perfect as the titular character.

On this episode of Movie Buffs: Cool Down we reviewed the new film Deadpool & Wolverine. We discussed what worked and what didn’t for us and dissected the MCU’s late phase plan after Endgame.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited James Cameron’s action comedy, True Lies, for its 30th anniversary. We talked about Cameron’s ability to blend action, comedy, and romance and praised Jamie Lee Curtis’ unforgettable performance.

On this episode we talked about the 1996 disaster film, Twister, just in time for the release of its sequel. We discussed the strengths of the filmmaking when it comes to special effects and some of the areas we hope the new film can elevate.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we broke down the newest edition in The Beverly Hills Cop franchise, Axel F. We discussed its place within the franchise, what makes it special to us, and what it means to bring this story and character into the 21st century.

On this episode of Movie Buffs: Cool Down We reviewed and rated the final installment in Ti-West’s horror franchise, Maxxxine. We discussed its place in the franchise, its strengths and its weaknesses.

On this episode of Movie Buffs: Reel Time we’re reviewing the trailers for Captain America: Brave New World, Ridley Scott’s hugely anticipated sequel, Gladiator 2, and Brad Pitt’s new movie, F1. We talked about what we’re most excited about and whether we’d see them on the big screen or wait for streaming.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the 1989 film, Batman for its 35th anniversary. We talked about Tim Burton’s ability to capture the perfect mix of camp and darkness in the storytelling and filmmaking and acknowledged the massive impact it has had on the franchise over the past 5 decades.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the classic 1984 film, The Karate Kid. We discussed what makes this movie so relatable, how it’s able to stand the test of time, and what makes it one of the greatest coming-of-age teenage films.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited one of our favorites, the 1979 film, Alien. We discussed the deeper themes within the story and what makes this such a pivotal film within the sci-fi and horror genres.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we kicked off the summer season by revisiting the 1994 smash hit, Speed for its 30th anniversary. We discussed what makes this movie stand out and hold up with time, praised the stellar performances, and gave it our highest rating yet.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the 2014 sequel, The Raid 2. We discussed how the fantastic stunt choreography was perfectly captured via the filmmaking and celebrated the elevated and effective performances.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the 2004 film, Hellboy! We reflected on what makes Del Toro’s creature features unique and discussed the transition in cinema when practical and CG effects came together.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we broke down the newly released 2023 film, The Iron Claw. We discussed our admiration for the amazing hair and costume designs, Zac Efron’s beefed out transformation, and what left us wanting more.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the 2014 film, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes to gear up for the newest installment out today. We discussed the flawless performances and visual FX and celebrated the unique talent Matt Reeves has for capturing grounded emotional narratives in fantastical worlds.