How Could You?!

It is an all time film classic. It signaled yet again the brilliant career of Scorsese. DeNiro's performance is one for the ages. So, how could you have never seen Taxi Driver? What? You talking to me? That's right this week one of our co-hosts sees this 1976 film for the first time and both break down the cinematography, the pop culture of Travis Bickle, and how this film still resonates today. 

Oh look, another glorious podcast! This time it is 1993 and on a swelteringly hot July 16th and a film about three witches and an ambitious virgin debuts to middling box office returns and harsh critic reviews. It should have been the end of the road, another failed Hollywood grab for a family friendly Halloween movie. Via the black flame candle, 90s kids, and replays on Disney and Freeform, this film gets resurrected and becomes a staple in every Halloween loving home. How does a failed children's Halloween movie become a classic staple of the season? Find out this week as we talk about Hocus Pocus. 

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Join us for a ride on Doris as she whisks away on the Almost Famous tour of 1973 with enigmatic Russell Hammond and his band Stillwater. In this episode we take you back to  year 2000 as Cameron Crowe commits to page and screen his most deeply personal, and semi-autobiographical, story to date. From the whimsical charismatic Penny Lane to the earnest and eager William Miller, there is not one character in this film, not one beat that isn't pure perfection. In this episode we question, how could you not immediately love this film? Perhaps the best film that year, disappear with us in the innocence of the start of decadent rock with your favorite vinyls in tow, finding home out on the road. 

Who will survive and what will be left of them? This is the tagline that announces the Tobe Hooper helmed 1974 film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre that prepares a new audience for a new form of terror. Made in the staggering heat of a Texas summer, this film changed the face and pace of horror forever. It is anchored in a thoughtful look at the conflicts of the 70s ranging from Vietnam to gas shortages, and there is no denying how influential Hooper's vision and allegories would be for generations to come. Often a film that is remembered as more brutal and gory than it actually is, we will explore: how could you not think Texas Chain Saw Massacre is one of the most beautifully shot films of all time? 

It's our season 3 premiere and we've got a back to school double feature for you. It's our first ever versus episode, inspired by an early 2000s DVD combo pack that included both Fast Times at Ridgemont High & Dazed and Confused. One of our co-hosts favors the 80s nostalgia of malls and pirate attire, while the other likes the slow ride, take it easy vibe of the 70s. Tune in to find out who will reign supreme in this head to head battle of best characters, soundtracks, and directors. 

It's a long way down holiday road, and our hosts Ryan and Lauren are here to tell you all about their Great American road trip. They may not have made it to Wally World, but they spent two weeks visiting filming locations for 28 classic (and not so classic) movies across the states. Join them as they recount their journey in the super BONUS sized episode of looking for treasure, having a catch, and hanging out in cemeteries. 

It's summertime, and the living is easy. We may be on a break between seasons, but we couldn't resist hopping in for a special birthday episode for co-host Lauren. Ryan chose his all time favorite movie Se7en for his birthday episode, but is this Lauren's favorite movie of all time? Is the finally willing to throw down the gauntlet and declare it the winner? Or will she sweat it out and still have no answer? Join us for a special SUPER sized birthday celebration episode where we whisky you away to Hollywood and celebrate that City of Stars. 

It's finally here. The moment we've all (or at very least Lauren) have been waiting for: the classic, the iconic, the remarkable, The Godfather. Join Ryan and Lauren in their season two finale for Francis Ford Coppola's classic tale of friendship, America, love, loss and family. Before summer in Sicily hits, settle in and listen as Ryan finally joins the family, sits down with the Don, and tells the truth about his short history with this most epic of sagas. Leave the gun, take the podcast, and help finish out this season with us in post WW2 New York with the Corleones. 

Take a few days off from work, skip the lake house, and join us for all the mysteries suburbia has to offer with Joe Dante's The 'Burbs. Settling their Oscars bet, join Ryan and Lauren as they take a stroll down Mayfield Place to team up with Ray, Art, and Rumsfield as they investigate the strange goings on of the Klopek family. Anchored with incredible one liners and top notch comedic performances there is not better way than to take a peak at summer than with this cult classic. 

Part two of the Star Wars appreciation show is here, and co-hosts Ryan and Lauren are picking up with the exciting and lauded - Empire Strikes Back. On this bonus day of galactic celebration listen as they bring the Skywalker Saga to its dramatic conclusion, talk all time favorites in the series, and end with a dramatic ranking of all the Star Wars films. Let the Wookie win because we are spending this episode cheering like a Tuskan raider for all things resistance, rebellion, and R2 units.