The need for speed is back, with the release of Top Gun: Maverick (2022), the long anticipated sequel to Top Gun (1986). With slow return to movie theaters, this was one movie we all agreed needed to be experienced in the blockbuster fashion it was intended. We discuss the original and its impact on movies, as well as how Maverick delivers the same nostalgic feels and 5th Gen excitement.Subscribe, rate and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film FathersStitcher: Our Film FathersAmazon Music: Our Film Fathers-----------------------Follow us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

The epic adventure has been in short supply, but it returns with The Northman (2022). We dive into the Scandinavian waters to find out if this epic is a success. We also highlight the parallels with other well known stories.Subscribe, rate and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film FathersStitcher: Our Film FathersAmazon Music: Our Film Fathers-----------------------Follow us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

And one more thing about Shane Black...we watched his first acting role in the all-time classic Predator (1987). While he didn't steal the show, he was surrounded by excellent filmmaking, huge action stars, and exciting premise. One that he would revisit in his return to the Predator-verse with The Predator (2018). Not a good as the original but some thought it had moments. Decide for yourself.Subscribe, rate and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film FathersStitcher: Our Film FathersAmazon Music: Our Film Fathers-----------------------Follow us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

Back in Black. More Shane Black this week, with an understated classic in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005).  Adding humor to the traditional film noir story is done really well, plus the early seeds of a future megastar are planted in this movie.We also stop by Brade's Bargain Bin to reflect on Real Genius (1985). One of the early trailblazers of the college humor comedy movies. For some, this will always hold up.Subscribe, rate and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film FathersStitcher: Our Film FathersAmazon Music: Our Film Fathers-----------------------Follow us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

We don't want no scrubs, so we hung out with The Other Guys (2010) and The Nice Guys (2016). It was good to be spend time with likable detectives, who may not always have the right plan, but get the job done. Both of these movies deserve more shine than they get, so chase that waterfall with us.Subscribe, rate and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film FathersStitcher: Our Film FathersAmazon Music: Our Film Fathers-----------------------Follow us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

Everyone loves a good murder mystery, so we watched Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and Death on the Nile (2022). We were left with more questions than answers. Why were these made? Is there better source material? Why do the British love Kenneth Branagh? Subscribe, rate and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film FathersStitcher: Our Film FathersAmazon Music: Our Film Fathers-----------------------Follow us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

This week, we welcomed guest dad, David "Darch" Darchowsky, to discuss the latest iteration of the World's Greatest Detective: The Batman (2022). Darch loves an origin story, and this film has several. He also brings The Last Dragon (1985) to the table as his selection for Movies You Can't Wait To Show Your Kids. Are you listening? Sho 'Nuff!Subscribe, rate and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film FathersStitcher: Our Film FathersAmazon Music: Our Film Fathers-----------------------Follow us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

Its our 100th episode and we honor the baddest dad of them all, John McClane. We re-watched Die Hard (1988), Die Hard 2 (1990), Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Live Free or Die Hard (2007), and A Good Day to Die Hard (2013). Grab an armful of Twinkies, make fists with your toes, and give it a listen.Subscribe, rate and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film FathersStitcher: Our Film FathersAmazon Music: Our Film Fathers-----------------------Follow us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

A funny thing happened at the Oscars this year...A movie from a streaming service won Best Picture. CODA (2021) tells a coming of age story from a non-traditional viewpoint, and we are all better for it. Subscribe, rate and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film FathersStitcher: Our Film FathersAmazon Music: Our Film Fathers-----------------------Follow us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

We are teeing it up this week with Tin Cup (1996), to coincide with the Masters. Is this truly one of the greatest golf movies ever? We have our doubts. Does an always sweaty Kevin Costner still get the girl? Can he really hit the 3-wood, 240 yards? Come and find out with us.Subscribe, rate and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film FathersStitcher: Our Film FathersAmazon Music: Our Film Fathers-----------------------Follow us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]