Step into Tim Burton's horror holiday cult classic, Nightmare Before Christmas, for this week's episode. A curiously wonderful and frightful film that is set in it own world of Halloweentown. Listen as we discuss Jack Skellington's yearning for more in life and whether or not Jake's take on the movie is bad.

This is part of a 5 episode Holiday series for the month of December. So grab some eggnog, pull up a chair by the fire and listen in as Jake and Zack discuss this original gothic story. There's hot takes on character growth, negative views of the film, holiday lore and more in this week's episode!

SANTA!!! Will Ferrell plays Buddy the Elf in this 2003 holiday comedy film, Elf. A human among Santa's elves sets out to find his bio dad, makes some new friends and learns what it's like in the human world. Listen as we discuss the magic of Elf and its place among other 21st Century movies.

This is part of a 5 episode Holiday series for the month of December. So grab some eggnog, pull up a chair by the fire and listen in as Jake and Zack discuss the goofy childish antics of Buddy the Elf . There's talk of magic, elves, Santa and more in this week's episode!

Ho ho ho! The Santa Clause is a classic holiday flick to watch around this time of year and Tim Allen brings a fun refreshing take to the idea of Santa Claus. There's a slight spin to the way the North Pole is run where Santa and his workshop are run as more of a business with law binding contracts than just purely myth and magic.

This is part of a 5 episode Holiday series for the month of December. So grab some eggnog, pull up a chair by the fire and listen in as Jake and Zack discuss whether Charlie wanting to "go into the family business" means he's willing to kill his own father. There's talk of magic, character growth, expanded Santa lore and more in this week's episode!

Step on in to the trap invested Chicago home of Kevin McCallister as we take a deep dive into parts of the 1990 film, Home Alone. What are the moral implications of a child left home by themselves? Would Kevin actually get away with murder? I don't think so...but tune in to find out our thoughts.

This is part of a 5 episode Holiday series for the month of December. So grab some eggnog, pull up a chair by the fire and listen in as Jake and Zack discuss the malice of Kevin and whether the McCallisters are in cahoots with the Wet Bandits. Plus, hear our favorites moments from the film that started a good yet flailing franchise.

The 2002 dark comedy, Death to Smoochy, is a wild ride through the maybe not so dark and gritty limelight of being a kids TV host. Join us as we discuss another Robin Williams film starring Edward Norton as the protagonist Smoochy (Sheldon Mopes) and directed by Danny DeVito, who plays corrupt agent Burke Bennett. 

Does Rainbow Freaking Randolph redeem himself in the end? As we wrap up this month of films, hear us discuss the lack of story plot, good vs evil, and what our all time favorite Robin Williams movie is. If you enjoy a few crude jokes and cheap gags, then Smoochy may be the movie for you.

This week's episode covers the 1996 comedy, The Birdcage. Join us as we discuss this amusing remake of the 1978 Franco-Italian film. We talk about political undertones, funny lines, and personal acceptance of oneself (oooh deep). Can Armand and Albert fool Val's future in-laws from knowing the truth about his parents? Do they successfully and tastefully succeed in their attempt to fool them? Listen in to hear our thoughts on this outrageously funny and thought-provoking movie.

Hellooooo! A zany cluster of funny scenes mixed with sentimental moments, this week's episode covers the 1993 family comedy, Mrs. Doubtfire. Join us as we discuss another Robin Williams favorite where a desperate man fights to see his kids while going through a divorce.

We discuss the effect divorce can have on a family, especially the kids, and the moral implications of a husband taking money from his separated spouse while under the guise of an elderly woman. Is Miranda's pseudo-boyfriend actually the bad guy or not? And see how the morality of a voice actor leads him to a fulfilling gig that aims to enrich children's minds. Does he get what he wants in the end? Tune in to find out our thoughts, our critique, and judge for yourselves.

Carpe diem! O Captain! My Captain! Join us as we talk about the prep school where Mr. Keating's teaching left an impact on his class and the audiences. This week's episode covers the 1989 classic teen drama starring the late and great Robin Williams, Dead Poets Society.

We discuss the role of communication in the film, the importance of poetry, friendship, love, and more! Listen in as we talk about Todd and Neil's friendship and their roles in the film's themes such as suicide and standing up for yourself.

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In Jordan Peele’s 2017 film Get Out we see an interracial couple struggle with racism as Chris spends a weekend at his girlfriend’s parent’s home before realizing something eerie is going on. Peele’s debut movie as a director is a phenomenal piece of work and an impressive contribution to the horror genre altogether.

Tune in to hear how the logistics of brain swapping and body snatching are tricky as Zack nitpicks what little there is to criticize of the film. We discuss racism aspects, the doublespeak of Chris’s girlfriend, Rose, and her other family members. We also cover the importance of roles for each family member and artistic aspects such as lighting and the sunken place vignettes.

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Was Norman Bates the greatest killer out there on film? Was Marion a moral or immoral character since she never faced any regular life repercussions? Hitchcock’s classic horror film Psycho laid the foundation for future slasher and psycho-thriller films in the genre. And Norman gives the audience a brief look into the mind of a bizarre and disturbed man with mommy issues.

Listen in as we discuss the use of protagonists and who they really are. We also talk about the relationship between Norman and Marion and what parallels seem to be there. Anthony Perkins as the classic Norman Bates revives his roles in subsequent sequels, but join us as we deep dive into this initial film that spawned not only sequels but a 90’s remake and TV series.

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