I Watch More Movies Than You

Tom Cruise returns.. for the last time?  We review Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning! We also discuss the scene stealer and true star, Severance's Tramell Tillman + all of the other stars that fill America's answer to James Bond throughout the Mission Impossible films going all the way back to the goat- Brian De Palma's Mission Impossible (1996). 

What works, what doesn't, and is this truly the end of one of the greatest action film franchises in cinematic history!? Let's talk about it. 

Do we have an unforgettable end of a saga in a tremendous action film package, or do we have enormous highs in incredible set pieces and death-defying stunts but band-aided together with plot and exposition? Let us know what you think in a 5-star review please! 

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is go watch this on IMAX and come back and join in our conversation about the bookend to the Mission Impossible franchise! 

Ryan Coogler's breathtaking genre film, Sinners (2025), has taken the audience by storm! Coogler reunites with Michael B. Jordan as the Smoke Stack twins and invites us into one of the most culturally unique places and times in American history, the Mississippi Delta. Miles Caton as Preacher Boy is an absolute breakout performance, plus the always amazing Delroy Lindo as Delta Slim, Hailee Steinfeld, Omar Benson Miller, and the powerful Wunmi Mosaku all come together to give the richest character development I've seenthat sets the stage for horror, blues, and history to form a Faustian bargain of sorts to create one of the most unique films in recent history.

Sinners is truly a MUST SEE film on the biggest screen possible, preferably IMAX, as Coogler shot the film on an I-MAX camera and can large in part thank Christopher Nolan and a conversation they had prior to filming. Sinners is truly a unique genre film, garnering a lot of comparisons to From Dusk Till Dawn but absolutely carving its own path and diverging half-way through to become a potential masterpiece. An incredible script, unforgettable music from Ludwig Göransson, strong performances, gorgeous scene-setting one shots and pans over a haunting and beautiful Mississippi backdrop, to one of the coolest stories to ever play out on the big screen brought to life by lived in costumer design and to-die-for set pieces... do NOT miss Sinners, in all movie theaters now, and enjoy our SPOILER-FREE review! 

Our next film needs no introduction to anyone that enjoys horror movies, Lake Mungo (2008). 'Lake Mungo' is also known as the Australian Blair Witch Project, but it is so much more than that. Do you remember that feeling a truly scary movie used to be able to elicit from you, maybe earlier in your horror watching career before you became desensitized? I'm talking about a movie that has you checking the back of your car after you leave the theater, looking down the dark hallways of your house a little more closely that night. For me, Paranormal Activity achieved this on opening night in a cinema, a horror flick that truly followed me home. Lake Mungo deserves to be in that conversation, and is for so many horror fans.

Lake Mungo, in my opinion, is part of the Twin Peaks extended universe- watch and let us know in a review if you agree! The worst happens to the Palmers and they lose their 16 year old daughter, but that is only the beginning. From strange happenings around the house, to horrific and dark secrets unveiled about Alice and seemingly another life lived, to grief laid bare by the Palmers, and the weirdo brother and inexplicable bruises and ghostly photography he captures- Lake Mungo has it all. This mockumentary is of dark and haunting proportions, unsettling in the best of ways, and an ending scene that will be carved into your mind for the rest of your life. Go watch 'Lake Mungo' now and do it in the darkest setting possible- sorry in advance but also you're incredibly welcome! 

A stone cold classic saved for last. Think Severance, think mind-bending cinema goodness, think Being John Malkovich! 'Being John Malkovich' came out in the LOADED film year of 1999 and, in a lot of ways, isn't spoken about nearly enough. See what's behind the most recognizable VHS cover you've ever seen- we dive deep into the cerebral exploration of Cartesian Dualism, cinema and its exploitation and exploration, and one of the most original screenplays you have ever seen come to life! Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman come together here first, and proceed to set the movie world on fire with the help of John Cusak, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, and the powerful John Malkovich.  'Being Tom Cruise' was almost a thing, join our convo and find out what the heck that's about!

Now go forth and watch Sinners in theaters, and go watch these other two phenomenal films- you have three absolute bangers here! And, please share us! 

A Minecraft Movie just took the box office by storm, with an absolutely stellar showing by generation alpha. From the infamous CHICKEN JOCKEY to the always fun-loving and toddler spirit of Jack Black, explore with us why 'A Minecraft Movie' may be one of the most culturally significant films of the decade! 

After our spoiler-free review and discussion of A Minecraft Movie, we move on the a perilous yet amazing question.. what is THE GREATEST video game movie adaptation of all time!?

We take a trip down childhood in the 90s memory lane, all the way into the early 2000s. We reminisce on Halo 2 and 3 framing our high school years, World of Warcraft until the sun comes up (raiding Molten Core until 3am and then going to school), Left 4 Dead, Resident Evil, Mortal Kombat, Minecraft beta testing, and so many more amazing games that absolutely made growing up when we did freaking amazing! 

But of the games we discuss, and all the games ever made, which made our top 5 list of the greatest video game movie ever? Video game movies historically suffer from a quality problem, but we still put together a, if I may so, fantastic list that is bound to have some films you have never heard of- so come on this journey with us!

From Stay Alive to Silent Hill, Resident Evil: Welcome to Racoon City (2021) to Detective Pikachu, Tomb Raider to our House of the Dead- we leave no video game movie stone unturned. 

So put your headset on, log into Xbox Live, pop the tab on your mountain dew (pepsi for me), pour your Blue Bawls on the rocks and log in to an incredibly funny and nostalgic episode of VIDEO GAME MOVIES with us! Also, please consider sharing the episode and a wonderful and love-filled 5-star review.

Let's watch some video game movies! 

Is Snow White as bad as its IMDB score!? Can Gal Gadot act!? Is the new indie horror comedy Bloody Axe Would absolutely fantastic!? How about the newest horror picture in movie theaters right now, The Woman in the Yard- is it worth the price of admission? And a movie that needs no introduction, we continue our deep dive into the hauntingly beautiful Italian genre of film, Giallo, with Dario Argento's Tenebrae! 

We start off with making the distinction that the 'Snow White' we are discussing is in fact Marc Webb, Rachel Zegler and co and not that little white baggy in your pocket. Bobby gives this latest Disney film a fare shake and we discuss what went right, wrong, and in between.

Then we have a fantastic discussion, if I may be so bold, on the art of the PG-13 horror film! Shortly after we review Matthew John Lawrence's 'Bloody Axe Wound.' Bloody Axe Wound has one of the best log lines we've seen in a Hollywood minute, what if axe murderin' was a family business? Yes please.

And then we dive into the pg-13 horror film in question, 'The Woman in the Yard.' The Woman in the Yard has one of the most haunting trailers of the year and one we have been stoked to finally see, but you must be wondering.. does it live up to the hype!? Listen to our spoiler-free review and find out! 

Last but oh my goodness not least, the haunting masterpiece that is Dario Argento's return to giallo glory, 'Tenebrae.' Horror fans, cinephiles, and film aficionados, get to know this genre of film.  Giallo, literally yellow in Italian, is a reference to the pulp horror whodunits of the 20s and 30s in Italian supermarkets, but what it means in film is an evolution and adaptation of those novels. If you have ever watched John Carpenter's Halloween, or a slasher at all, you have witnessed the influence of giallo films and, more specifically, the great Dario Argento. From Deep Red now to Tenebrae, journey with us as we discuss what makes this movie such a stone cold classic and the giallo genre one you can't miss!

If you love your mother, please consider leaving us a 5-star review and sharing us around- we'd greatly appreciate it and hope we've earned it! Now go watch some darn movies, and try to catch up.. because you know.. we watch WAY more movies than you! See ya people! 

Is 'The Electric State' just a diet coke 'Ready Player One,' or is it worthy of the $320 million dollar budget Netflix gave the Russo brothers!? We discuss this, plus, we debate if Anthony and Joe Russo were just caretakers for Kevin Feige and his MCU, or does their latest entry prove their directorial prowess!?

The Electric State is next in the long line of Netflix enormously budgeted blockbusters, starring Chris Pratt, Millie Bobby Brown, Woody Harrelson as Mr. Peanut, that's right, and more! But can money buy a good movie? Let's discuss this and what this means for the state of cinema! 

Up next is our favorite nepo baby, Jack Quaid, and his new picture 'Novocaine.' Another spoiler-free review and discussion of Novocaine and if it holds its own water, or another limb from the John Wick tree. 

Thirdly, our second film from Mr. Steven Soderbergh this year alone, 'Black Bag.' Black Bag is akin to hard sci-fi but for a spy-thriller, think more concepts and ideas told through a lot of dialogue and less gunplay. And guess what, it works, phenomenally. Join us as we discuss this film more in depth in a spoiler-free discussion and allow us to convince you to spend your hard-earned time and money watching this movie on the big screen. 

Next but CERTAINLY not least, allow us to introduce the beautiful and dark Italian genre of film, known as Giallo, with one of its finest submissions ever- Dario Argento's 'Deep Red' (1975). Deep Red is a cult classic, a movie that had an entire era in a chokehold when it came out and it hasn't loosened its black leather gloved grip since. We deep dive into Deep Red, pun, and also discuss giallo as a whole. What makes a film giallo, why are they so darn lipstick red, dark, and sexy? And why do we keep coming back for more.

Come expand your film knowledge and talk movies with us, we'd love to have you! And boy, we span a wide variety of films in this episode, please let us know if you love the spectrum in a hopefully earned 5-star review please and thank you! 

And, as always, we watch WAY more movies than you! 

From Sean Baker's 'Anora' nearly winning the big five, to 'The Brutalist' and 'Dune Part Two' under performances, all the way to 'Flow' and the amazing Latvian studio pawing their way into the hearts of the Academy voters, and Demi Moore and her unforgettable performance in 'The Substance' being triumphed over by Mikey Madison in Anora- we discuss all things Oscars and dive into horror's infamous omission at the ceremony! Snubs, surprises, and just a celebration of movies! Plus, we discuss the most exciting movies coming in 2025!

We discuss the 97th Academy Awards and its place in Oscar history, plus take a very fun and deep dive into horror pictures and their omission in award ceremonies, especially the Oscars, and the horror movies that should've broken in! This is a fun conversation and a ton of awesome horror movies are mentioned, but we'd love to hear yours too! Please consider dropping us a review and let us know horror movies in your lifetime that you think should've broken that golden ceiling at the Oscars aka Hereditary. 

Join us as we debate if Anora was truly a film that broke through the ceiling of cinematic immortality, being deserving of that tiny golden man, or if it will be another Best Picture winner lost in the sands of time. And what does success at the Oscars mean for a film? And we discuss the new Academy trends, ratings, and what the future of 2025's slate of films looks like! 

We discuss the movies we are looking forward to most in 2025, from Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein all the way to Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme- come join us and let us know in a review the films YOU are most excited for in 2025! 

Our final 2025 Oscar predictions as we fill out an entire ballot for the 97th Academy Awards! We downloaded our Oscar's ballot from Letterboxd and filled it out this episode, discussing the big 5, of course, but every Oscar category. This is THE podcast for the 2025 Oscar predictions and will help you get informed and be the life of your Oscar's party! 

We get to our Best Picture prediction from the following films, Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, and Wicked. We also discuss what worked and didn't work for each of the films, building a case for each Oscar category on who we think finds their way into cinephile immortality and hoist the small golden man statue.

We also cover the Oscar's biggest snubs in history, hint hint The Goodfellas, plus why the Oscars matter and what it means for a film to be nominated and potentially win. 

We also discuss Oscar controversary and news that has come out during this award season the old school mudslinging that has been happening. But the past part is we walk through every single category of the Oscar's and explain our picks, and we hope you find it fun and fill out your ballot right along with us! 

Now go watch these awesome films and stay tuned for Oscar Sunday and see what movies and crews are etched into film immortality! 

The cinephile's super bowl is here, enjoy the OSCARS everyone! 

Cinephiles, rebuke a life of zeroes and ones. What a time to be alive! From boutique blu-rays, to all of the publishers putting together collectable editions of your favorite films in VHS, DVDs, Blurays, and our beloved 4k UHD- we are eating! 

Nostalgia isn't just a river in Egypt, JT and I believe there is more at play here than merely missing the 90s with all of it's glamor and Blockbusters. We explore the importance of physical media in the age of streaming, talk about examples of movies that only exist in physical form, plus we list all of the advantages physical media has over it's digital counterparts- and it's just not quality! 

We also discuss what does it mean to truly own a movie, and how important tangibility is, plus the actual act of displaying a piece of yourself on the shelves to enjoy, for others to enjoy, and how special and communal the process is of physically selecting a film journey to embark on, not just scrolling the algo. 

We also list our TOP 10 Blurays, DVDs, VHS, and 4k UHD films, don't miss it! 

Also, if you are interested in starting to collect physical media, we discuss some of our favorite places to shop! From Vinegar Syndrome to Criterion Channel, Shout Factory to Kino Lorber, and ending at our beloved Goodwill Store. Plus, tips and tricks to build your physical movie collection on the cheap! And I drool over my Second Sight Films 'Session 9' collectors edition! 

You may never spend another Friday night in a Hollywood Video sifting through the beautiful cover art in the horror section, snagging a soda on your way out to go have the night of your life. BUT, you can sift through your own collection with your significant other and still create a night you won't forget, letting a movie from your self convince you to take the journey through its incredible art work on the front, and intriguing copy on the back.

The state of movie collecting has never been better, let us convince you to nerd out and start collecting physical media too! Now go watch some movies, because we can promise you... we watch, AND collect, more movies than you! 

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Brady Corbet's 'The Brutalist' is up first as we explore the connective tissue throughout these three films, what if the American dream is rotten? Starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and the always amazing Guy Pearce, we dive deep into a movie that is sure to create Oscar buzz as it competes for the 2025 Oscar's Best Picture! Do NOT miss this coming to America mini-epic (thanks Sean Fennessey from The Big Picture) that is in theaters, including IMAX, and available VOD now! 

The Brutalist (2024) is a film to be contended with for years to come, please give it a watch and us a listen and let's take a journey from war-torn Hungary, as the Third Reich marches and destroys, all the way to America as we examine what it means to come here to be free and if that promise is there for all. 

Up next, from the director of Mary and Max, we have Adam Elliot's 'Memoir of a Snail.' Another 97th Academy Award nominee, Best Animation, we have the latest installment in the moody stop-motion Claymation genre- and we are here for it! Memoir of a Snail will take you on a journey through a range of emotions ,tears of sadness, joy, the macabre, and the hopeful. Watch this picture, listen to us discuss, and please let us know in a hopeful 5-star review your thoughts on this artistic, dare we say.. masterpiece? 

Last but certainly not least, let's show more love and remembrance to the great auteur and artist, David Lynch! We dive deep into the nightmare of the surrealist madman himself in David Lynch's first feature length movie, 'Eraserhead' (1977)! Twin Peak's Jack Nance is our vehicle through the nightmarish anti-reality of this cold and disturbing world as we experience Lynch's most spiritual film ever, Eraserhead. We journey through this hellscape and try to decipher what this moving painting David Lynch felt compelled to share means to us. From the almost alien creature of a newborn, capturing the angst of new parenthood in such a beautiful and horrifying way, to the almost caricature and archetypal ladies that inhabit this hellish plane of (non)existence, we are given a truly dark and fantastically macabre fairy tale ripe for interpretation and amazement. Watch Eraserhead and listen to us discuss and even make some wild connections to Lynch's other work... the black lodge anyone?! 

We had a blast discussing these incredible and unique films, and hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did! Let's get weird! Please consider the amazing help of leaving a 5-star review and sharing our podcast with friends and thick mothers- we appreciate you more than you'll ever know! 

See you at the movies, freaks! 

We talk through all of the 2025 Oscars Best Picture nominees so you can be equipped this Oscar season! Award season for movies is in full swing, with the Golden Globes just wrapping and the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards up next and you're seeing the 97th Oscars nominations roll in- and let's be honest, it is all about that beautiful golden statue of that tiny man. We are talking about the OSCARS of course, the 97th Academy Awards that takes place March of this year! Plus, we honor the great David Lynch at the beginning of the episode. 

Bobby and I discuss the slate of movies that we believe will compete in the 2025 Oscar race for best picture, best director, and animated film category. We also discuss movies we believe are being overlooked this award season, The Beast (La bête) anyone!?  We also discuss horror's place in the Oscars and if Coralie Fargeat's The Substance can make waves- if not in best picture, does Demi Moore have a shot at best actress at the 97th Oscars? 

From Sean Baker's 'Anora,' to 'The Brutalist,' from a couple of pictures on Netflix, 'Conclave' and 'Emilia Pérez' (over-performing or worth the hype?), the wrongly forgotten thus far this award season 'Dune 2: Part Two,' 'A Real Pain,' 'A Complete Unknown,' 'Wicked,' and many more- we talk through them all so if you're wanting to catch up this award season and be ready for all of the Oscar conversations, this is the episode for you! 

We also discuss the main main headlines heading into this year's Oscars and also talk through some potential dark horse films that could surprise at the 2025 Oscars aka the 97th Academy Awards. 

We don't spoil any of the films, so feel free to enjoy without concern! And I encourage  you to pop in a David Lynch film this evening, or whenever you may be listening to this. We lost one of the greatest artists and filmmakers to ever walk this planet this past week, a man that created cinema for the weirdo and created a home for so many of us in Twin Peaks and the surreal. Lynch viewed the layers beneath every day life, showing that the juxtaposition to post-war Americana is as haunting as the war itself, and things simply aren't what they seem. Lynch was unflinchingly himself and his art thrived for it, a true one of one. 

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