What happens when two of cinema's greatest actors reunite after a decade, only to find themselves in a film that doesn't match their caliber? You get Righteous Kill. This episode kicks off our exploration of Al Pacino's work, marking the first of four films featuring the legendary actor. Plus, it's likely the only time we'll be discussing the unique on-screen presence of Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson.

Wikipedia page for Righteous Kill.

Films recommended this episode:

• Insomnia
• Justified (okay, this is a TV show)

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Next week: Savage Salvation

Supplemental links:

• You Wouldn't Steal a Car
• Improv - The Office

It's a battle of good vs. evil, law enforcement vs. gangsters, and Costner vs. De Niro in this week's episode, where Mike and Mike review Brian De Palma's crime film set during Prohibition, The Untouchables.

Wikipedia page for The Untouchables.

Films recommended this episode:

• Public Enemies
• The Iron Claw

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Next week: Righteous Kill

Mike and Mike watch Robert De Niro's newest screen credit in the 2023 comedy-drama film Ezra, in which Bobby Cannavale abducts his son across state lines.

Wikipedia page for Ezra.

Films recommended this episode:

• Boiling Point
• American Fiction

Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @mikebackatyou and @mikethefab and email them at [email protected].

Next week: The Untouchables

Supplemental link(s):

• "Which Robert De Niro Character Are You?" Quiz

In the inaugural episode of Our Hero De Niro, Mike and Mike review Robert De Niro's first credited role in Brian De Palma's 1968 black comedy film, Greetings.

Wikipedia page for Greetings.

Films recommended this episode:

• Putney Swope
• Clerks

Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @mikebackatyou and @mikethefab and email them at [email protected].

Next week: Ezra (2023)

Supplemental link(s):

• A Portrait of Donald J. Trump, by Vic Berger