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Middle school was a simpler time. Was our movie taste simple too? We discuss by rewatching and reviewing Anchorman (20:15). Other topics include our middle school lives, other movies we loved as middle schoolers, PS5 and HBO Max. Thanks to Jonathan Ochocki for our logo and to Randy Gindler and Ian Teoh for our music. New episodes post every Monday.

We dive into the deep end of the kung fu genre this week with Kung Fu Hustle (21:10). We discuss its spoofy nature, connections to the genre and the state of kung fu movies today. Other topics include working from home, drive-in movies, Space Jam and Run the Jewels. Thanks to Jonathan Ochocki for our logo and to Randy Gindler and Ian Teoh for our music. New episodes post every Monday.

In a long-awaited crossover, the Content Cube boys join us to discuss the greatest movie of all time, Citizen Kane (29:20). We discuss how it holds up, what defines a good movie and if it really is the best movie ever made. We also discuss the best episodes of Content Cube and Lord of the Rings. Thanks to Jonathan Ochocki for our logo and to Randy Gindler and Ian Teoh for our music. New episodes post every Monday.

Our resident wrestling expert, Joseph Hernandez, joins us this week to discuss The Rundown, a WWE-produced film starring The Rock (19:22). We discuss The Rock’s wrestling and acting history, the movie’s wild action stunts and our favorite Walken quotes. Other topics include HeroScape, Joseph’s new bike and Jacob’s first week in KC. Thanks to Jonathan Ochocki for our logo and to Randy Gindler and Ian Teoh for our music. New episodes post every Monday.

The boys get a taste of special guest Liam Quinn’s love for noir movies this week with The Maltese Falcon (27:29). They discuss the timeless Humphrey Bogart, the supporting cast and the film’s effect on the noir genre. Other topics include college graduation, home cooking and classic movies. Thanks to Jonathan Ochocki for our logo and to Randy Gindler and Ian Teoh for our music. New episodes post every Monday.

The boys finally watch a Spielberg movie for House Arrest Activity Club, and it’s one of his more underrated gems, Catch Me If You Can (33:45). The boys discuss Leonardo DiCaprio’s charming performance, Tom Hanks’ accent, Christopher Walken’s mice monologue and more. Other topics include Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Dazed and Confused and growing up. Thanks to Jonathan Ochocki for our logo and to Randy Gindler and Ian Teoh for our music. New episodes post every Monday.

Best friend of the show Sam Kingma virtually reunites with the boys to discuss his favorite movie ever, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (28:15). They break down the film’s all-star cast, changes from the comic and best gaming references. The boys also get into Kingma’s latest adventures, like his new podcast, Hatsune Miku’s Crackhouse (which you should definitely listen to), his May Every Day videos and his 14 Good Movies list. Other topics include record-breaking weightlifting, Drake and killer hornets. Thanks to Jonathan Ochocki for our logo and to Randy Gindler and Ian Teoh for our music. New episodes post every Monday.

We’re totally not getting lonely, so completely unrelated to that, we watched When Harry Met Sally, a classic romantic comedy (13:30). Maddie Polonus and Sam Zvirgzdins join us to tackle the movie’s effect on the romcom genre, the infamous restaurant scene and other Nora Ephron films. Other topics include Animal Crossing, breaking quarantine and Adam Driver. Thanks to Jonathan Ochocki for our logo and to Randy Gindler and Ian Teoh for our music. New episodes post every Monday.

Jacob’s action movie wish came true. We watched Armageddon. To break down the movie’s production, reception and director Michael Bay, our friend and film expert Lukas Fryer joins us to drill deep just as the movie’s heroes would. Other topics include Fiona Apple, Perks of Being a Wallflower and Booksmart. Thanks to Jonathan Ochocki for our logo and to Randy Gindler and Ian Teoh for our music. New episodes post every Monday.

Time to find our super suits for this week’s edition of House Arrest Activity Club because we’re revisiting Pixar's The Incredibles (22:25). We discuss its 16-year-old animation, questionable time period and much more. Other topics include My Name Is Earl, paranormal experiences and Trolls: World Tour. Thanks to Jonathan Ochocki for our logo and to Randy Gindler and Ian Teoh for our music. New episodes post every Monday.