The DMC Movie Podcast

By The DMC Movie Podcast

What's The DMC Movie Podcast about?

Three longtime friends discuss a wide range of films including horror, true crime, comedies, sci-fi; and even the occasional bad film. Sometimes they agree, sometimes they don’t, but it’s always interesting and there’s plenty of laughter.

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The DMC Movie Podcast episodes:

05.11.2024
Lifeforce (1985) - Tobe Hooper's Big Swing (And a Miss)
Dave, Marcus and Colin escape Mathtilda May’s entrancing beauty long enough to discuss Tobe Hooper’s ambitious $25 million Space Vampire sci-fi epic. While it fails to deliver a coherent storyline, believable characters, or any level of logic, it more than...
10.31.2023
Rob Zombie's Halloween II (2009): Is this technically even a HALLOWEEN movie?
After discussing Rob Zombie’s original Halloween remake, the guys decide to take a run at the sequel, Halloween II. Colin is having none of it, Marcus doesn’t want to live in Zombie’s world, and while Dave can appreciate some of...
10.02.2023
Alien (1979) - Ridley Scott craftsmanship and the start of the franchise
Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece Alien, the birth of the franchise, the artistry of the sets, and Veronica Cartwright's fantastic terror performance.
08.30.2023
The Gray Man (2022): Are Netflix Original Films Actually Worth Watching?
The guys discuss the film, the state of modern action and Netflix original films. Everybody loves the action but finds the rest of the story threadbare. They discuss the effectiveness of both “moist” and “wet” teams, compare the film...
08.08.2023
The Thing (1982) - John Carpenter's 80's horror masterpiece
The guys discuss the classic sci-fi horror film - arguably John Carpenter’s greatest film. Everybody marvels at Rob Bottin’s amazing practical effects, but Marcus doesn’t love all the gore. High praise for Kurt Russell, questions about flamethrower management, and Wilford...
05.30.2023
Prey (2022) and the Predator Franchise
After watching and enjoying Prey (2022) Dave, Marcus, and Colin dive deep into the Predator franchise discussing each of the movies. Spoiler alert: the first and last are the two best of the 6 movies. The original Predator starts at 13:21,...
05.17.2023
Close Encounters (1977) - Is it Really a Sci-Fi Masterpiece?
Dave, Colin and Marcus are back to tackle Steven Spielberg's follow-up to Jaws, the 1977 smash hit Close Encounters. Colin loves the film due to seeing it as a kid and listening to the John Williams soundtrack. Marcus is also...
05.07.2023
DMC - We're still here!
We will be coming back soon from our podcast hiatus. Thanks for sticking with us and we hope to be publishing more frequently in the coming weeks.
12.09.2022
Halloween Ends (2022) - Thoughts on the New Trilogy + "Michael Myers Sausage"
The guys discuss the final film in David Gordon Green’s new Halloween Trilogy, and the brief career of unsuccessful serial killer “Corey Myers.” Marcus struggles to pronounce “Haddonfield,” and Dave has a creative suggestion for how to best punish Michael...
08.15.2022
Halloween Franchise, Michael Myers, and Halloween Ends Predictions (ft. guest Bill Tiller)
Dave and special guest Bill Tiller dive down the rabbit hole to discuss all things Michael Myers, the Halloween franchise, and predict how Halloween Ends will wrap up the David Gordon Green trilogy. Along the way, we discuss how each...
08.02.2022
Rush (2013), plus F1 racing history
This week we cover the F1 racing movie Rush (2013) directed by Ron Howard featuring the great world championship battle between James Hunt and Niki Lauda, starring Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl. Colin and Marcus get the chance to talk Formula...
07.19.2022
Donnie Darko (2001) - Mythology or Madness?
The guys discuss Richard Kelly’s first film – the cult classic Donnie Darko, staring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, and the late Patrick Swayze. Along the way, they debate the merits of ambiguity vs. a full explanation, Dave almost...
07.05.2022
Looper (2012)
Dave, Marcus, and Colin grapple with the mechanics of time travel--and what their younger selves might think of their now selves--in Looper, Rian Johnson's mind bending sci-fi/film noir/western from 2012. Dave takes a Joseph Gordon-Levitt journey, and we debate if...
06.28.2022
Listening to Dunkirk (2017)
A special episode focusing on the sound of Dunkirk, directed by Chrisotpher Nolan and music by Hans Zimmer. Winner of Academy Awards for best sound editing and mixing. Show Notes As mentioned in the episode, the link to the MyNoise.net Shepard Madness...
06.14.2022
Cloverfield (2008)
From the director of the new Batman, we revisit Matt Reeve's found footage monster movie Cloverfield (2008), produced by JJ Abrahms. We had't seen it in many years and enjoyed the rewatch. Poor Marlena.
05.31.2022
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss how Tropic Thunder walks the razor's edge of appropriateness to hilarious results. Everybody agrees Robert Downey Jr. and Ben Stiller are great, with Downey giving the performance of a lifetime. Marcus is less excited about...
05.17.2022
Prometheus (2012)
Editor's Note: This new version of the episode fixes a 4 minute gap starting at 1:07:33. Please download this fixed version if you experienced any issues. Apologies to all--in case you hadn't figured it out, we're not professionals. (Published 3:14...
05.03.2022
Leon: The Professional (1994)
We revisit the highly rated Luc Besson film, Leon: The Professional. Natalie Portman is amazing in her film debut, Jean Reno is bad ass, and Gary Oldman brings the heat like only he can. Does it deserve the #33 spot...
04.19.2022
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
Dave declares Grosse Pointe Blank to be the greatest John Cusack film ever made, Colin and Marcus don’t agree. Everybody loves the chemistry between Cusack and Minnie Driver, and appreciate the energy Jeremy Piven brings to the film. Mixed reactions...
04.05.2022
Fight Club (1999)
Dave wants you to hit him as hard as you can... as he, Marcus and Colin break the first rule of Fight Club to discuss David Fincher's 1999 "cult classic" and visual masterpiece about what it means to be male...
03.22.2022
8 Mile (2002)
We go back to Detroit and discuss Eminem's feature film debut in 8 Mile (2002), directed by Curtis Hanson. We talk about Eminem's impressive performance for a first time actor, the Academy Award winning song Lose Yourself, and is 8...
03.08.2022
The Crow (1994)
The guys discuss the Alex Proyas film. Dave takes an unexpectedly emotional journey, Marcus thinks it belongs in the 80’s, and Colin is unimpressed. Everybody loves the over the top Michael Wincott performance, appreciates the overall style, and agrees Eric...
02.22.2022
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
Dave has a "Kubrick Awakening" as he joins Marcus and Colin on a night-long adventure through Stanley Kubrick's final film, which features real-life married couple (at the time) Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman and is highlighted by a fascinating Cruise...
02.08.2022
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
We discuss Tim Burton's cult classic film Edward Scissorhands, the first in what turned to a great partnership with Johnny Depp. The film is highly regarded but will it hold up 20 years later, let's just say it hit enough...
01.26.2022
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
Dave, Marcus and Colin discuss the hugely disappointing Matrix Resurrections – even Keanu Reeves seems bored. The hyper-meta commentary falls flat, the techno-babble is ludicrous, and the action choreography is a mess. We should have taken the blue pill and...
01.12.2022
The Matrix (1999)
Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss the revolutionary sci-fi action adventure film, discuss the mythology of the Matrix, debate whether the red pill or blue pill would be the better option, and discuss how the film has influenced modern culture. Everybody agrees...
12.27.2021
Dune (2021)
The guys discuss Denis Villeneuve’s visual masterpiece, Dave is quite taken with the film, while Colin remains obsessed with the 1984 David Lynch version. Everybody loves Timothée Chalamet, Jason Momoa, and the giant sandworms. Dave also conducts a quick interview...
12.07.2021
Starship Troopers (1997)
The guys discuss Paul Verhoeven misunderstood attack on fascism staring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, and Dina Meyer. They discuss the film, the original Robert Heinlein book, and how Neil Patrick Harris rocks his gestapo uniform. Nazis in space, fighting...
10.31.2021
Halloween Kills (2021)
The guys discuss this incredibly bizarre sequel - Jamie Lee Curtis takes her Laurie Strode character to a drug induced heights and Marcus struggles to pronounce Haddonfield. This movie is more insane then the psychopath those true-crime podcasters were following...
10.23.2021
Halloween (2018)
Part one of a two-part podcast on the new Halloween trilogy. True crime podcasters investigate the babysitter murders from 40 years ago and accidentally unleash Michael Myers on Haddonfield. We discuss Jamie Lee Curtis kicking ass, go deep on the...
10.21.2021
Dune (1984) – rerelease
The sleeper has (finally) awakened with the new Dune film being released. Last year we discussed both David Lynch’s 1984 cult classic and the Frank Herbert novel. Enjoy this discussion from our archives!
10.15.2021
A Knight’s Tale (2001)
For its twenty year anniversary, Dave, Marcus and Colin indulge in the unexpectedly great anachronisms of the Heath Ledger medieval “sports movie,” A Knight’s Tale. Meanwhile, Marcus is convinced he’s watching a high school rom-com. Hilarity ensues.
10.05.2021
Casino Royale (2006)
Dave, Marcus and Colin discuss Daniel Craig’s first time playing 007, leading to fun discussion on all things Bond (you never forget your first Bond). Also discussed, poker odds, cocktail recipes, and the effectiveness of testicular torture.
09.15.2021
300 (2007)
Colin and Dave continue their Zack Snyder movie journey and discuss his first feature film. Colin attempts to help Dave with his pronunciations (and fails) and also expresses admiration for mutant executioners and Xerxes’s orgy game.
08.31.2021
Rango (2011)
Dave, Marcus, and Colin mosey on over to the Mojave desert with Gore Verbinski’s animated western Rango. Colin is not really a fan of animated movies, will this zany lizard tale win him over?
08.20.2021
Friday Night Frights #8: The Ring (2002)
Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss watching random video tapes and Japanese horror films as we dive into the 2002 cult classic movie The Ring – directed by Gore Verbinski, starring Naomi Watts and our favorite horror child actor David Dorfman.
08.10.2021
Crimson Tide (1995)
Dave, Marcus, and Colin dive deep into Crimson Tide. Amazing performances by Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman, and plenty of blue lights, rain, and sweat you know it’s a Tony Scott movie. Set conditions 1SQ and take us to launch...
08.03.2021
Skyscraper (2018)
Dave takes an insane angle on the Rawson Marshall Thurber directed action spectacle, and Colin and Marcus totally disagree. The Rock is literally cooking in this Die Hard / Towering Inferno mashup.
07.13.2021
L.A. Confidential (1997)
Dave, Marcus, and Colin marvel at the amazing cast–and try to unpack the smart, complex plot–of director Curtis Hanson’s and co-screenwriter Brian Helgeland’s 1997 modern film noir classic, L.A. Confidential. Off the record, on the QT, and very hush-hush!
07.04.2021
Independence Day (1996)
Independence Day (1996) Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss the @rolandemmerich directed, B movie classic and watch stuff get blow'd up real good. All three marvel at the realistic approach to science, but Colin hates Russell's kids.
06.29.2021
Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Dave and Colin continue their quest to discuss every Zack Snyder film, (apparently) while offering thoughts on proper tram operation, nuclear propane bombs and the fun of post-apocalyptic shopping sprees.
06.25.2021
Friday Night Frights #7: Don’t Breathe (2016)
Dave, Marcus, and Colin take a tour of a spacious Detroit home in a neighborhood with plenty of growth potential. This week we watch the Fede Alvarez home invasion thriller Don’t Breathe (2016) starring Jane Levy and Stephen Lang. Don’t...
06.16.2021
28 Days Later (2002)
Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss the chilling post-apocalyptic film 28 Days Later, written by Alex Garland and directed by Danny Boyle. A gripping story and artistically shot movie, thankfully our real global pandemic is nothing like this terrifying scenario: fast...
06.10.2021
Army of the Dead (2021)
Dave and Colin discuss the various film inspirations Zack Snyder called upon for Army of the Dead Some of you might remember a film called ALIENS..... James Cameron is gonna' sue!!
06.04.2021
Friday Night Frights #6: REC (2007)
Dave, Marcus, and Colin continue to look for a scary movie, this week we watch the 2007 Spanish horror movie REC. Whatever you do, don't watch the English dubbed version, don't make the same mistake Marcus made.
05.25.2021
Gladiator (2000)
Dave, Colin, and Marcus discuss the Ridley Scott directed spectacle - incredibly entertaining yet historically inaccurate. If you listen, we hope YOU ARE ENTERTAINED!!!! But, we'd settle for mild amusement
05.14.2021
Friday Night Frights #5: The Descent (2005)
Dave, Marcus, and Colin go spelunking in the claustrophobic nightmare The Descent (2005). Our advice, if your friend finds a random cave to explore, maybe you should proceed with a bit of caution, or find new friends.
05.07.2021
Friday Night Frights #4: The Cabin in the Woods (2011)
Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss why it's NEVER a good idea to go to The Cabin in the Woods. Colin and Dave align on when it's ok to kill friends, and Marcus contemplates death by unicorn
04.30.2021
Friday Night Frights #3: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
Dave, Marcus, and Colin review the 2003 remake of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Jessica Biel and R. Lee Ermey are great in this well-crafted horror movie, but Colin has some gripes when compared to the original. Also, is a chainsaw...
04.27.2021
Dredd (2012)
Dave, Marcus, and Colin travel to Mega City One to hit the Slo-Mo and heap praise on the Karl Urban-led, ultraviolent, and very fun re-imagining of the comic “Judge Dredd.” And when he says he is the law… he really...

What's The DMC Movie Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The DMC Movie Podcast episodes:

Lifeforce (1985) - Tobe Hooper's Big Swing (And a Miss)

Rob Zombie's Halloween II (2009): Is this technically even a HALLOWEEN movie?

Alien (1979) - Ridley Scott craftsmanship and the start of the franchise

The Gray Man (2022): Are Netflix Original Films Actually Worth Watching?

The Thing (1982) - John Carpenter's 80's horror masterpiece

Prey (2022) and the Predator Franchise

Close Encounters (1977) - Is it Really a Sci-Fi Masterpiece?

DMC - We're still here!

Halloween Ends (2022) - Thoughts on the New Trilogy + "Michael Myers Sausage"

Halloween Franchise, Michael Myers, and Halloween Ends Predictions (ft. guest Bill Tiller)

Rush (2013), plus F1 racing history

Donnie Darko (2001) - Mythology or Madness?

Looper (2012)

Listening to Dunkirk (2017)

Cloverfield (2008)

Tropic Thunder (2008)

Prometheus (2012)

Leon: The Professional (1994)

Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

Fight Club (1999)

8 Mile (2002)

The Crow (1994)

Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

Edward Scissorhands (1990)

The Matrix Resurrections (2021)

The Matrix (1999)

Dune (2021)

Starship Troopers (1997)

Halloween Kills (2021)

Halloween (2018)

Dune (1984) – rerelease

A Knight’s Tale (2001)

Casino Royale (2006)

300 (2007)

Rango (2011)

Friday Night Frights #8: The Ring (2002)

Crimson Tide (1995)

Skyscraper (2018)

L.A. Confidential (1997)

Independence Day (1996)

Dawn of the Dead (2004)

Friday Night Frights #7: Don’t Breathe (2016)

28 Days Later (2002)

Army of the Dead (2021)

Friday Night Frights #6: REC (2007)

Gladiator (2000)

Friday Night Frights #5: The Descent (2005)

Friday Night Frights #4: The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

Friday Night Frights #3: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)

Dredd (2012)

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