Repeat Viewing

Hosts Seamus Smith & Kraig Rasmussen compare and contrast the beloved comedy classic Clue, and the recent comedy stand-out, Game Night. We look closely at the way both films are made, how they treat their characters, and how they represent their times. This is our first listener supplied Repeat Viewing Challenge episode, so buckle up for a lively take on a movie we didn't choose, and a deep look at comedy as a cinematic genre.

Seamus Smith and Kraig Rasmussen share laughs and an in depth, sometimes snarky discussion of an unexpected, but complimentary film pairing, delving into the evolution of action films over the years, and the ever morphing action hero.

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Or two dudes talk about what just appears to be a chick flick. Kraig & Seamus break down why the Devil Wears Prada is a standout, intelligent dramedy of personal empowerment, making sacrifices, and going after what you want in life. We discuss the powerhouse quadruple leads Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt & Stanley Tucci, as well as the work of director David Frankael. Also, we discuss how this very film is being run on HBO in the WRONG ASPECT RATIO. #HBOjerks

We kick off a dive into movie themes discussing the age old genre of revenge, featuring the original Death Wish, Leon: The Professional, and John Wick. These are just the first 3 revenge films we will discuss, but we feel they are exemplary of the genre in very specific, unique and game changing ways. We share a lively chat about their connections, memorable elements, and their deepest themes, all while tying them to the greater genre of revenge cinema as a whole.

Spoiler: Seamus & Kraig can't hide their love the high level execution of Ron Shelton's superb basketball buddy dramedy.

We discuss the surprisingly well choreographed, high energy gameplay, trash talking, and top notch chemistry between every member of the cast. Also, we talk about the truly well developed characters, the beautifully mature handling of romance, as well as the powerful underlying themes or realistic (& hilarious) race relations, social struggles, and precarious life choices.

Kraig & Seamus dissect the seemingly much hated, most recent Star Wars film, the Last Jedi. We get into the intentions of Rian Johnson, what this film needed to be after The Force Awakens, and we look hard at the two films in comparison. This film lends itself perfectly to examining story in film, what sequels should be, two very different directors, and two divergent views of what Star Wars is-- those of J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson. This is one of our best film talks yet!

New intro theme by Samuel Oak!

Kraig & Seamus take a few minutes to discuss the lesser known works of America's Drill Sergeant, R. Lee Ermey, who passed away this week. We emphasize his softer side, comedic roles, and chat about a few favorites such as Se7en and the Frighteners. Also, we discuss another Hollywood Legacy, that somehow I'd missed before now.

New intro theme by Samuel Oak!

Seamus & Kraig run through some recent news and have a tribute chat to the films of the recently departed, 2-time Oscar winning director Milos Forman. Hear about Wakanda-con, new Terminator & Predator bits, SCTV & Scorcesse (?), and more. Then we dig into the incredible, but small, library of masterpieces left behind by Milos Forman, such as Man on the Moon, the People vs. Larry Flint, Amadeus, and One flew over the cuckoo's nest.

(New intro theme by Samuel Oak!)

We tackle Steven Spielberg's virtually epic new film, complete with (mostly spoiler free) book to screen comparisons. After a couple weeks of mixed headlines and a bravura box office take, we decided to look at Ready Player One, as filmmakers, artists, and fans of the book by Ernest Cline. Everything from the way the IP is handled, to the deft script by Zak Penn and Cline, to the terrific performances by the incredible cast, and dig deep into the strong social commentary and Spielberg as a filmmaker.

Hosts Kraig & Seamus dig into one of the most unique, unsung, and heartfelt comedies in the last 20 years. The talk covers, performance elevating material, great bits or scenes we can't forget, director Reginald Hudlin, a wicked cameo by one of the biggest actresses in film, and the strength of character and world building. (It's no spoiler that we love this movie, and we have a blast discussing it!)