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This week on The Movie List Podcast, Dr. Matt (who is watching this for the very first time !) and Jon (the filmmaker) break down the chaotic, musical masterpiece that is The Blues Brothers.What started as a simple SNL sketch somehow ballooned into an inflation-adjusted $111 million demolition derby. With zero CGI, a record-breaking 103 destroyed cars, and a massive police chase that escalates with absolute Grand Theft Auto logic, this movie is completely unhinged. Add in Carrie Fisher casually wielding a rocket launcher, a staggering list of musical legends, and some of the most dangerous practical stunts in cinema history, and you are in for a wild ride.What We Cover in This Episode

• The 103-Car Body Count: How the production bought decommissioned police cruisers just to smash them, jump them, and crash them by the hundreds.
• Princess Leia’s Rocket Launcher: Breaking down Carrie Fisher's unhinged and completely unexplained mission to assassinate Jake and Elwood.
• The 5-Star GTA Wanted Level: How a simple traffic stop naturally escalates into tanks, SWAT teams, and the army.
• The Muppet Connection: Jon's unshakeable theory on how this movie is essentially just a blues version of The Muppet Movie.
• The Final Scores: Matt grades the "science realism" of the car physics, and Jon breaks down the incredible, pre-pixel camera work.

Forrest Gump is one of the most beloved movies of all time — but one of its biggest shots apparently happened while Robert Zemeckis was in the bathroom.In this episode of The Movie List Podcast, Jon and Matt revisit Forrest Gump, from Tom Hanks’ iconic performance to Lieutenant Dan, Jenny, Vietnam, ping-pong, hidden details, and the emotional moments that still hit hard.This week is a special episode dedicated to our friends at Lost Rose Rum and their mission supporting Alzheimer’s awareness. We talk about why Forrest Gump still feels warm, funny, heartbreaking, and completely unique decades later — while also digging into the behind-the-scenes stories that make the movie even more fascinating.From the famous napalm shot, to how young Forrest helped create Tom Hanks’ voice, to Gary Sinise’s real-life work with veterans after playing Lieutenant Dan, this is our full conversation on why Forrest Gump remains a legendary American movie.Watch as a filmmaker and a doctor talk through Forrest Gump one scene, one quote, and one “yeah right” at a time.____Support Lost Rose Rum / Alzheimer’s awareness:https://beacons.ai/themovielistpodcast 🐢 Join the Turtle Club: patreon.com/themovielist Follow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4156648980/ Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc 🛍️ Shop The Movie List merch: the-movie-list-shop.fourthwall.com#ForrestGump #TomHanks #TheMovieList #MoviePodcast #movies

Is What We Do in the Shadows the absolute genius of Taika Waititi’s best comedy? Welcome back to The Movie List Podcast! This week, Jon (the filmmaker) and Matt (the medical doctor) are taking a massive bite out of the ultimate 2014 vampire mockumentary created by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement.We are digging into the hilarious behind-the-scenes trivia and obscure details that make this movie a modern masterpiece. From tossing out a 200-page script to shoot 195 hours of pure improv, to tricking their real-life IT guy into becoming the lead actor of the film, the making of What We Do in the Shadows is just as chaotic as the vampires themselves.Plus, Matt gives his medical opinion on the "science" of a vampire bite, and Jon reveals a mind-blowing fan theory that connects the What We Do in the Shadows TV universe to the dark serial killer thriller, Se7en.In this episode we cover:- Why they filmed 195 hours of footage for an 86-minute movie 🎥- The ultimate prank on Stu (the IT guy) and how he accidentally saved the MCU ⚡️- The incredibly dark Se7en / Colin Robinson fan theory 🤯- Why the filmmakers had to issue an emergency press release to the city of Wellington about a "burnt corpse" 🚨- The 8,000-year-old plot hole of Petyr the caveman vampire ☀️- A real doctor's take on how vampire bites actually work 🩸🎬 About The Movie List PodcastJoin Jon (the filmmaker) and Matt (the doctor) as they review a curated list of classic films. Every episode features deep-dive behind-the-scenes trivia, filmmaking breakdowns, and hilarious commentary.⸻🐢 Join the Turtle Club: patreon.com/themovielist Follow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4156648980/Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc🛍️ Shop The Movie List merch: the-movie-list-shop.fourthwall.com⸻CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro & First Thoughts on the Film07:52 - 195 Hours of Improv & The IT Guy Prank13:11 - The Vampire Roster & Historic Deep Dives21:04 - The Mind-Blowing Se7en Shared Universe Theory23:28 - K-Strass: The Ultimate Live News Yo-Yo Troll41:07 - How "Stu" Accidentally Saved Thor: Ragnarok53:40 - The "Real Corpse" in the Wellington River1:10:20 - The "Oh, Yeah, Right" Segment: Caveman Plot Holes1:12:43 - Final Ratings & Doctor Fact-Checks Vampire Bites#WhatWeDoInTheShadows #TaikaWaititi #MovieReview #JemaineClement #TheMovieListPodcast #MovieTrivia #FanTheories #Vampires

Casino is Martin Scorsese’s brutal Vegas mob epic starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci.In this episode of The Movie List Podcast, we break down the real mobsters behind Casino, Matt’s first-time reaction, and possibly the worst car bomb dummy ever put on screen.This week, Jon and Matt head into Scorsese’s neon-soaked world of money, power, addiction, betrayal, and extremely loud suits. Matt watches Casino for the first time, while Jon digs into the real-life story behind Sam “Ace” Rothstein, Nicky Santoro, Ginger, and the mob-controlled casino empire that inspired the movie. We talk about why Casino feels like Goodfellas in Vegas, Sharon Stone’s incredible performance as Ginger, Joe Pesci being a human loaded spring, the absurd number of Robert De Niro wardrobe changes, the infamous blueberry muffin scene, the Rolling Stones-heavy soundtrack, and the car bomb scene that somehow starts with the most obvious dummy in movie history.🎬 About The Movie List PodcastJoin Jon (the filmmaker) and Matt (the doctor) as they review a curated list of classic films. Every episode features deep-dive behind-the-scenes trivia, filmmaking breakdowns, and hilarious commentary.⸻🐢 Join the Turtle Club: https://www.patreon.com/themovielist Follow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4156648980/ Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc 🛍️ Shop The Movie List merch: the-movie-list-shop.fourthwall.com ⸻0:00 Intro: Matt Is Running on Doctor Energy2:03 M. Night Shyamalan’s Casino?4:46 Matt’s First-Time Reaction to Casino9:28 The Real Mob Story Behind Casino14:56 The Worst Car Bomb Dummy Ever17:12 Casino’s Wardrobe, Suits & Jewelry20:55 De Niro & Pesci’s Improvised Chemistry23:23 Scorsese’s Rolling Stones Soundtrack25:30 Ace Outsmarts the Japanese Businessman29:29 Is Ginger the Villain of Casino?36:22 Ginger Is the Casino39:52 The Blueberry Muffin Scene42:39 Ace’s High & the Real Frank Rosenthal Show46:39 Everything Starts Falling Apart55:32 Final Ratings & Outro#Casino #MartinScorsese #MoviePodcast #RobertDeNiro #movies

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Are Bill S. Preston, Esq. and Ted Theodore Logan actually part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? This week on The Movie List, Jon (the Filmmaker) and Matt (the Doctor) are hopping in the phone booth to break down 1989's Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure!In this special "The Turtle Club" episode —the foundational films that built our friendship. We dive deep into why Bill and Ted are actually time-travel geniuses, the brilliance of the causal loop (bootstrap paradox), and all the Freudian jokes that completely flew over our heads when we were 12. Plus, we talk Keanu Reeves' original audition, the scrapped 1969 Chevy Van time machine, and how a low-budget slacker comedy ended up using Oscar-winning battle footage.🎬 About The Movie List PodcastJoin Jon (the filmmaker) and Matt (the doctor) as they review a curated list of classic films. Every episode features deep-dive behind-the-scenes trivia, filmmaking breakdowns, and hilarious commentary.⸻🐢 Join the Turtle Club: https://www.patreon.com/themovielistFollow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4156648980/Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc🛍️ Shop The Movie List merch: the-movie-list-shop.fourthwall.com⸻00:00 - Intro & Bloopers03:15 - Welcome to The Turtle Club!08:02 - Bill & Ted's Excellent Synopsis09:54 - The Filmmaker's Take: Time Machines & Doctor Who11:24 - The Causal Loop (Bootstrap Paradox) Explained20:19 - Wait, is Bill & Ted in the MCU?!26:19 - The Garage Scene & Circular Logic37:00 - Casting Rufus (George Carlin vs. Sean Connery)41:24 - Napoleon's Waterloo & General Antics1:07:20 - Sigmund Freud's Corndog Diagnosis1:09:10 - Our "Yeah, Right!" Moments1:18:20 - Important Announcements (Tony D & Next Week's Movie!)#moviepodcast #BillAndTed #KeanuReeves #MovieReview #TimeTravel #TheMovieList

Discover why the FBI hunted Sacha Baron Cohen during the filming of Borat in our movie podcast breakdown!Jon and Matt break down the most insane, behind-the-scenes facts of the 2006 comedy classic that broke every rule in the book. From dodging federal agents to accidentally causing an international incident, this is the craziest movie trivia you've never heard.🎙️ Episode HighlightsThe FBI Investigation: Why the feds tracked a broken-down ice cream truck with a live bear across the Midwest.The $38 Million Lawsuit: How 20th Century Fox's ironclad release forms defended the crew from dozens of lawsuits.The Kuwait Incident: The unbelievable real-life moment a fake movie anthem was played at an Olympic qualifier.King Julien's Secret: The hilarious connection between Sacha's legal defense and the movie Madagascar.Matt's Medical Corner: Breaking down the horrifying reality of the infamous naked hotel wrestling match.🎬 About The Movie List PodcastJoin Jon (the filmmaker) and Matt (the doctor) as they review a curated list of classic films. Every episode features deep-dive behind-the-scenes trivia, filmmaking breakdowns, and hilarious commentary.⸻The Official Movie ListFollow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4156648980/Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc🛍️ Shop The Movie List merch: https://the-movie-list-shop.fourthwal...______Video Chapters0:00 Borat Cold Open0:43 Welcome + Show Intro4:31 Borat Synopsis5:26 FBI Investigation6:30 Lawsuits and Controversy9:04 Why Borat Works as a Character12:22 Sasha Baron Cohen’s Prank Career16:00 New York Chaos Begins20:38 “My Wife Is Dead” Scene22:16 Car Dealership + Driving Instructor27:03 Rodeo National Anthem Scene29:30 Real Kazakhstan Anthem Mistake34:31 Birmingham Dinner Party Scene40:51 Live News Chaos48:25 Ratings + Final Thoughts______#Borat #SachaBaronCohen #Moviepodcast #movies #TheMovieListPodcast #BehindTheScenes

Join us for this deep dive into Hacksaw Ridge | The Movie List Podcast as we separate fact from fiction in the incredible story of Desmond Doss. We’re doing an on-air reality check and uncovering what parts of the film were true, which were highly dramatic, and most importantly, what major true stories about Doss never made the final cut.⸻The Official Movie ListFollow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4156648980/Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc🛍️ Shop The Movie List merch: https://the-movie-list-shop.fourthwall.com/______00:00 - Intro & Why We’re Watching Hacksaw Ridge02:31 - The Underdog Pitch & Mel Gibson's Comeback05:47 - Matt’s Reaction (Tears Were Shed)07:30 - The Medical Reality of Battlefield Triage11:23 - The Real Desmond Doss: True Stories Left Out18:43 - Hometown Trauma & The Vow of Pacifism26:56 - Hiding Australia & Dodgy Accents32:06 - Boot Camp & Vince Vaughn Stealing Scenes40:44 - Welcome to Hell: Cresting the Ridge & Gibson's Directing46:51 - Practical Effects & The "Box Bomb"53:13 - Science Realism: Plasma vs. Crystalloid Fluids01:00:25 - "Lord, Help Me Get One More" & The Core Theme01:04:54 - "Yeah, Right!" Moments & The Shield of Hank01:08:33 - Final Episode Scoring (Story, Fun, Impact, Realism, Filmmaking)01:17:30 - Next Week on The Movie List: Borat!_______Did you know that some of the most unbelievable moments in Hacksaw Ridge were actually toned down by Mel Gibson because he feared audiences wouldn’t find the truth believable?In this episode, we discuss:The REAL Reason for the Vow: Why Doss’s reason for never touching a gun was actually more tragic than the movie portrayed.What was Omitted: Unbelievable but true stories about Doss that were too miraculous for Hollywood, including:The five-hour wait for a stretcher after being wounded.The Japanese sniper whose rifle inexplicably jammed every single time he aimed at Doss.Doss free-solo climbing the ridge first to hang the nets.The "Meat Shield" Joke: We find the humor (and horror) in one of the film’s most intense practical effects.Practical Effects vs. VFX: How Gibson used special fire gels, the "Box Bomb" method, and native Australian terrain to create a visceral hell on a tight $40 million budget.The Australian Exile: Understanding Mel Gibson’s comeback through an entirely independent, Australian-financed production.The Tonal Whiplash: Deciding if the film successfully transitions from a wholesome Hallmark romance to an R-rated war horror.A Doctor's Perspective: Matt (our co-host and actual physician) provides a reality check on battlefield triage and emergency medicine from the 1940s.Whether you're a history buff, a film student, or just a fan of the movie, this episode is the definitive reality check for Hacksaw Ridge.Like this video and subscribe for more rankings, deep dives, and reality checks from The Movie List Podcast! Let us know in the comments: what fact about Desmond Doss surprised you the most?#moviepodcast #HacksawRidge #themovielistpodcast #TrueStory #MovieReview #DesmondDoss #MelGibson #AndrewGarfield #MedalofHonor

In this Pan's Labyrinth movie review and ending explained, we explore Guillermo del Toro's dark fantasy masterpiece, the real history of the Spanish Civil War, and the shocking theory that it is actually an R-rated Peter Pan.Welcome back to The Movie List! This week, Jon (the filmmaker) and Matt (the doctor) are diving into their first foreign-language film on the list: the 2006 Spanish dark fantasy classic, Pan's Labyrinth.⸻The Official Movie ListFollow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4156648980/Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc🛍️ Shop The Movie List merch: https://the-movie-list-shop.fourthwall.com/______00:00 - Intro & Welcome to The Movie List02:07 - Watching a Foreign Film (Subtitles & Surprises)05:18 - First Impressions & Magical Realism08:32 - Twisted Fairy Tales & Del Toro’s Style09:30 - The R-Rated Peter Pan Theory14:12 - Del Toro’s Secret Monster Sounds16:13 - The Giant Toad & Changed Practical Effects18:13 - How a Taxi Driver Saved Pan's Labyrinth22:26 - Doug Jones & The Gruesome Fairy Effect25:58 - The Pale Man Scene (Ozempic Stingrays)30:05 - The Dark History: Spanish Civil War & WWII36:31 - Stick Bug Fairies & Del Toro's Real Nightmares40:17 - The Climax & Captain Vidal's Twisted Legacy44:34 - Doctor Reacts: Vidal's Face Stitches & 1940s Penicillin49:05 - "Oh Yeah, Right" (Unrealistic Movie Moments)53:41 - The Official Ratings01:01:45 - 10k Follower Milestone & Next Week's Movie!______Jon pitches Matt on a mind-blowing movie theory hiding in plain sight: what if Ofelia is Wendy Darling, the fascist Captain Vidal is a time-obsessed Captain Hook, the rebel fighters are the Lost Boys, and the terrifying Faun is actually Peter Pan? We break down how looking at the film through this Neverland lens completely changes the tragic ending into a twisted victory.Plus, Dr. Matt brings his medical expertise to break down the brutal reality of 1940s battlefield medicine, the true effectiveness of early penicillin against necrotizing fasciitis, and why you should absolutely never stitch your own face the way Captain Vidal does.We also uncover the heavy WWII history layered into the film, discuss the practical effects behind the horrific Pale Man (aka the "Ozempic Stingray"), and reveal how a New York cab driver literally saved this masterpiece from disappearing forever.As always, we give our official out-of-ten ratings on story, rewatchability, fun, emotional impact, and science realism. A massive thank you to our 10,000th follower, Ryan, for choosing next week's movie: Hacksaw Ridge! Make sure to subscribe, leave a comment with your favorite Mitch McConnell/Pale Man moment, and join us next week. Bienvenidos!#PansLabyrinth #GuillermoDelToro #moviepodcast #PeterPan #FilmAnalysis #DoctorReacts #TheMovieList #PaleMan #DarkFantasy #DougJones

Terence Fletcher wasn’t just a teacher—he was an architect of chaos. In this episode of The Movie List, filmmaker Jon and Dr. Matt dive deep into the psychological warfare of Whiplash (2014). From the missing folder "heist" to the truth behind the Charlie Parker cymbal story, we’re breaking down how Fletcher orchestrated every "accident" to push Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) into greatness.In this video, we discuss:The Notebook Heist: Did Fletcher actually steal the folder to force Andrew into the lead chair?The Charlie Parker Lie: Why Fletcher’s most famous story is historically wrong—and how he used it to manipulate Andrew.The "Architect" Theory: Every test, including the JVC finale, was a deliberate trap.The Medical Minute: Dr. Matt breaks down the reality of playing drums with a concussion and the "brachialis" muscle that gives J.K. Simmons those iconic arms.The Ending Explained: Is the finale a triumph of art or a tragic loss of humanity?____Watch This Weeks Movie Along With Us: Whiplash (2014) https://amzn.to/47ICFvqCheck Our Next Week's Movie: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) https://amzn.to/4uUJlk4⸻The Official Movie ListFollow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4156648980/Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc🛍️ Shop The Movie List merch: https://the-movie-list-shop.fourthwall.com/______0:00 Oopsie Daisy: The Dual Faces of Fletcher00:45 Welcome to The Movie List: Filmmaker vs. Doctor2:11 J.K. Simmons: The Best Supporting Bicep?05:48 Synopsis: Whiplash06:49 Fletcher is Jekyll/Hyde10:57 Damien Chazelle's Real Life Inspiration12:40 Was Fletcher a Good Mentor? 20:57 Behind the Scenes Stories from Whiplash27:00 Miles Teller's Drumming34:07 Evidence that Andrew was RUSHING39:44 Elmer Fudd/Captain Hook46:11 The Dinner Scene and Neiman's Clothing Changes50:05 The Cost of Greatness59:54 Fletcher vs Walter White01:08:35 Final Ratings01:14:39 Bonus Features and Next Weeks Movie: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)______#Whiplash #MoviePodcast #MovieAnalysis #TheMovieList #JKSimmons #MilesTeller #FilmTheory #Jazz #DamienChazelle #Fletcher ______

The Movie List Podcast presents a deep dive into John Carpenter's The Thing (1982). In this review and reaction, we provide the ultimate ending explained, analyze horrifying best scenes, and break down hidden details you missed.Did you finish the movie but miss the real ending of The Thing? One of the most horrifying and debated conclusions in horror movie history is the final standoff between Childs and McCready. Was Childs a Thing? How did McCready survive?Join Jon (the filmmaker) and Matt (the doctor) as we analyze the theories, including the controversial "eye gleam" theory and the science behind the infection. We explore the most horrifying moments and why this sci-fi horror masterpiece remains a classic.If you love John Carpenter movies and in-depth film analysis, subscribe to The Movie List and share your own ending theories in the comments!____Watch This Weeks Movie Along With Us: The Thing (1982) https://amzn.to/4sPhUXdCheck Our Next Week's Movie: Whiplash (2014) https://amzn.to/47ICFvq⸻The Official Movie ListFollow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4156648980/Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc🛍️ Shop The Movie List merch: https://the-movie-list-shop.fourthwall.com/______#TheThing #JohnCarpenter #EndingExplained #HorrorPodcast #MovieList #TheThingTheories00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:41 A Horror Movie of the Mind: General Analysis03:14 Synopsis: The Thing04:00 Opening Thoughts: The Mystery of the Ending06:33 Paranoia, Contagion, and Isolation in Antarctica10:10 A Front (Human vs. Human Conflict)11:52 Unanswered Questions and Endless Theories13:31 Theory 1: The Eye Gleam (Debunked)15:22 Theory 2: The Breath (Debunked)16:33 Theory 3: The Gasoline/Kerosene (Debunked)19:06 John Carpenter's Intent: Distrust and Survival21:57 ET vs. The Thing and Finding an Audience on Home Video27:36 Impromptu Autopsies and the Earth's Thinnest Gloves35:36 Where did the UFO come from? Origin Theories42:31 Alien vs. The Thing: systematic vs. paranoid horror46:15 Jon's Dormant Theory: McCready as the Thing55:21 Matt's Dog Theory: Love Wins59:50 Oh Yeah Right (OYR): The Supercomputer, Lackadaisical Contagion, Cardboard Walls1:04:04 Ratings: Story, Rewatchability, Emotional Impact, Realism, Fun, Craft1:10:46 The Heartbeat Soundtrack by Ennio Morricone1:14:06 Next Week's Movie: Whiplash