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Joe offers a list of solid Halloween favorites to round out the rest of your October, then the guys discuss what kind of horror films they think are not worthy of the hype. Join Joe and Jared to hear a few wholesome memories of Halloween days gone by, as well as an honest discussion to figure out why religion is the center theme of so many horror movies. 

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Want to get truly scared this Halloween? Start out by watching the new and excellent horror film, Smile, then pick out one of Joe and Jared's phobia film suggestions. Anyone can get startled by jump scares or grossed out by buckets of fake blood, but when you watch a film that targets your deepest fears...that's next-level horror that continues to haunt you long after the movie is over. Listen in while Joe and Jared discuss some of their personal phobias and several films that touch on humanity's most common fears. There's something terrifying for everyone!

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Joe gushes over the brilliant film analyst on TikTok, DiAnte Jenkins,  who argues that the use of blackface in Tropic Thunder was a good choice, with some stories about method acting antics. After a brief check-in discussion about The Rings of Power, our hosts move on to the third main topic of this episode. Look Both Ways, now streaming on Netflix, is an intriguing and original film about what might have been. Listen in to hear why you should definitely watch it!

Link to the TikTok video discussed.
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Jared mentions a few more flight time movies he saw on his way to Paris, then Joe and Jared dive into The Greatest Beer Run Ever, on Apple TV. Zach Efron seems to be breaking away from lighter roles to take his career in a more dramatic direction and our hosts completely approve of that move. 

After a basic synopsis, they go into the reasons they liked it or not. There is a spoiler alert, then a deeper dive into the film. If you haven't seen it, go watch it and join us after the alert to hear the rest of the story!

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What do Cobra Kai, The God Father, and Montana have in common? Nothing much, but Joe and Jared talk about them in this episode anyway. Is Cobra Kai worth your time? It's a split decision - sort of - so you'll have to listen and decide for yourself.

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By special listener request, Joe and Jared dive into the 1989 cult classic Tom Hanks film, The 'Burbs. This film is quirky, goofy, and hilarious, and is one of Jared's family's long-time favorites. If you've never seen it before, you owe it to yourself to listen to this episode and hear the many reasons why you should rent it this weekend! Not only do they talk about the movie, our hosts also inadvertently reveal the lengths they go to, to avoid contact with their neighbors. Could they be the new Klopeks?

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Rings of Power is now streaming on Prime. Joe lays down the smack down on anyone who says the series is woke and should go broke. Listen in to hear about the current controversy surrounding this series and why Joe and Jared are so excited to watch it. 

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If you love movies and television as we do, there has never been a better time to be alive. There are so many options! But with great options comes great confusability. Don't fall victim to indecision! We are here to help. Aside from all our other recommendations, here are a couple more shows and movies that have caught our attention you may like. Let us help you sift through all the stuff.

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Joe and Jared unveil their brand new, time and money-saving movie rating system, for all the world to benefit from. They discuss the new film by director George Miller, of Mad Max fame, 3000 Years of Longing. This fantasy romance is intriguing, but what rating will it get from our two self-appointed critics? With a review followed by a spoiler warning, then a deeper dive into the film, listen in to hear about the bigger themes of the movie and whether it's worth your time to watch!

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Do you have a flight coming up soon? Watching movies in the air is a great way to try something new and relax, but which movies are worth your time? Which movies will match your mood? With strangers literally touching you on the right and the left, picking a good movie can make an uncomfortable flight actually enjoyable. Joe and Jared discuss a solid list of recommended movies available now on Southwest Airlines flights. 

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