Cigarette Burns

Happy Thanksgiving!! Here's a quick burn reviews episode to enjoy for the holiday weekend.

“Blue! You’re my BOY!!” Alright Burners, this one’s for you! In an episode entirely devoted to fan requests, we tried something a little different….we deep dive into the classic “Old School” by way of a DVD commentary. The entire movie will play in the background as we discuss everything from where Oprah has a house, that Cole has seen “The Ring”, and why Seann William Scott doesn’t have the career he should. Don’t worry, we talk about the movie too. 

Reviews: “Secretary” (Jedd: 8/10, Cole: 7.25/10), Sports Night (Cole: 10/10, Jedd: 10/10 by default), and “Winter” (Cole: 7.5/10).

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"That is America's Ass"  Much like Thanos it was inevitable for Cole to get a rundown of all that he's been missing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  Join him as Jedd goes over nearly every film of phases 1-3 by memory.  This means you'll hear a lot of things like "I can't remember his name", "It's a cube but it's called something else", "What exactly is an infinity stone?" and "Sam Rockwell was in Iron Man 2!?!".  This one is an instant classic in the category of episodes with zero preparation.  So grab your infinity gauntlet and get your shawarma ready because this episode is as sweet as a pint of Hulka Hulka Burning Fudge.  If you guessed Brent Spiner for the Phenomenon episode then your I.Q. is off the charts!!

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"You felt it didn't you?"  This week Jedd goes on an expedition to discover all things Phenomenon.  He does a quick recap of John Travolta's career including the highs and the many many lows.  He also gives his take on the best types of characters for Travolta to play.  Shockingly, tough guy isn't one of them.  Listen closely and you can hear the special guest on this episode Gracie the Cat.  She's a big fan of Mr. Travolta but her favorite actor is Christopher Plummer.  She's got great taste.  Cole sat this episode out so be forewarned that this is about an hour of only Jedd and yes, Teen Wolf somehow makes it on this episode.  So sit back, relax and enjoy the 1996 classic that has it all: telekinesis, genius, telekinesis, automotive repair, telekinesis, rage gardening, telekinesis, uncomfortable chairs and of course, telekinesis.  If you guessed Bruce McGill for the My Cousin Vinny episode then you deserve to be a Timecop.

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“I-----DENTICAL” – For all you Yutes out there, this is the episode for you. Today we’re talking about “My Cousin Vinny”, a film so perfect we decide to forgive (only a little) how much we hate Stan. Enjoy while Jedd explains the perfection of Marisa Tomei, Cole does a few legal briefs, and we both walk you through every frame of this Joe Pesci classic. We’ve got love for Lane Smith, Ralph Macchio’s pitch perfect performance ("Ma!"), Austin Pendleton stealing the show, southern grits, and magician’s costumes.  If you were one of the many who guessed Gabriel Anwar on “The American President”, then you have officially signed the petition to get Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken 2 off the ground.  (There is no petition, but I’d watch it).

Recommendations:  "Goodfellas", "Untamed Heart", "Son in Law", "Wishcraft", "To Kill a Mockingbird", "The Verdict", "12 Angry Men" (1957)

Quick Burn - Reviews

“I’m Andrew Shepherd and I AM the President” Podcast favorite Erin from Heaving Bosoms joins Cole to talk about one of their all-time favorites, “The American President”.  This film has it all – prime Rob Reiner, young Aaron Sorkin, the second coming of sexy Michael Douglas, perfect Annette Bening, and hair….serious hair.  The more we talked about it, the better this film got. Great score, wonderful performances, wit and humor, romance, and a Christmas-carol singing Richard Dreyfuss.  Don’t miss Erin’s obsession with Erik von Detten, sexy Presidents, and why she thinks Col. Jessep is the hero of “A Few Good Men”.  Also, it turns out Cole is better than Chris Pine at exactly one thing.  If you guessed Michael Biehn (as so many of you did) on the last episode, then this lunger is your Huckleberry.

Recommendations: “My Date with the President’s Daughter”, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”, “Romancing the Stone”, “Black Rain”, “The Grifters”, “Charlie Wilson’s War”, and Erin gives us our first book recommendation – the New Camelot Trilogy (“American Queen”, “American Prince”, and “American King”) by Sierra Simone.

Quick Burn - Reviews

"You've always been crazy, this is just the first chance you've had to express yourself."  On this episode we discuss the 1991 classic Thelma & Louise.  This is one of those films that can be watched over and over and just keeps getting better.  The performances, the cinematography, the direction, the soundtrack, it's got it all.  You also get to hear Cole's thoughts on Brad Pitt's performance and even a deep dive on geography.  So put the top down and fire up your Thunderbird because it's time to discuss all things Thelma & Louise.  If you guessed Clint Howard for the That Thing You Do episode then you deserve to have a sibling make sure you always have a job.

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