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.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we went back to the best year in movies to break down 1999’s The Mummy. We discussed the magic and levity of the film, saluted the charisma of the performances, and gushed over the unforgettable chemistry between Fraser and Weisz!

On this episode of Movie Buffs we discussed Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Vol.2. We talked about his unmistakable quality as a filmmaker, the power of this volume relative to part one, and lauded the unforgettable performances.