In this episode of Ty & That Guy, hosts Ty Franck and Wes Chatham take a deep dive into the legendary career of Gene Hackman. From his early struggles as an actor to becoming one of Hollywood’s most respected and versatile stars, Ty and Wes explore what made Hackman such a powerhouse on screen. They break down his most iconic roles, including The French Connection, Unforgiven, The Conversation, and Hoosiers, discussing the intensity, charisma, and depth he brought to every performance.

Along the way, they share their favorite Hackman moments, behind-the-scenes stories, and why his retirement left such a gap in the industry. With their signature mix of insight and humor, Ty and Wes celebrate a true acting legend—don’t miss this retrospective on one of cinema’s all-time greats!

In this episode, Ty Franck and Wes Chatham, hosts of Ty & That Guy, dive into the 2025 thriller The Gorge. Both big fans of intense, character-driven stories, Ty and Wes break down the film’s stunning visuals, twisty plot, and all the suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat. They talk about what works, what didn’t, and the performances that really stood out. With their usual mix of passion and laid-back conversation, Ty and Wes give you an inside look at this thrilling ride—don’t miss their take on The Gorge!

In this deep dive, Ty Franck (one half of James S.A. Corey) and Wes Chatham, huge fans of the original Nosferatu, explore the highly anticipated 2024 remake. Join them as they sink their teeth into this modern adaptation, comparing it to the iconic 1922 classic, and discuss the elements that make Nosferatu a timeless horror masterpiece. With their passion for the genre, Ty and Wes break down the artistic choices, performances, and what makes this new version stand out. Don't miss out on their insights as they dive into the eerie world of Nosferatu!

Ty Franck (one half of James S.A. Corey) and Wes Chatham are BACK and with the Superbowl almost a month in the past it is time for the guys' Superbowl Special! Sit back and enjoy Wes talk about how much he LOVES North Dallas Forty... and how both the guys cries like a babies when they watch Brian's Song.

Ty Franck (one half of James S.A. Corey) is joined by our favorite Hawaiian Shirt Mustache MOFO Brett Simmons! The guys do a deep dive into a patron requested flick and talk about the difficulties of game adaptations.

Ty Franck (one half of James S.A. Corey) and Wes Chatham are joined by our favorite Hawaiian Shirt Mustache MoFo Brett Simmons. This is an episode we have been wanting to do for a while now and before Wes heads off to shoot his movie we decided to finally do it.

Ty Franck (one half of James S.A. Corey) is joined by our favorite Hawaiian Shirt Mustache motherfucker Brett Simmons! again and they go full on into the madness that is Mandy... and Nicholas Cage! We will be spoiling the crap out of the movie Mandy so you have been warned.

Ty Franck (one half of James S.A. Corey) is joined by our favorite Hawaiian Shirt Mustache motherfucker Brett Simmons! Ty decided to be COLD BLOODED to Wes while he is off having a wank and selected Furiosa are the deep dive this week. I hope everyone enjoys this episode as much as I did!

Ty Franck and Daniel Abraham (James S.A. Corey) have been hanging on their book tour and since Wes is MIA we decided to do an episode on Noir Films. The two movies the guys decided to discuss are the classic M from 1931 and the neo-noir film Dark City.

Ty Franck (one half of James S.A. Corey) and Wes Chatham ('Amos Burton' on The Expanse) decided to do a classic movie from the 70s Chinatown. Disclaimer we know Roman Polanski has a troubled history, but this is a favorite movie of Wes' and also a one of the best neo-noir films ever made. Oh and there is this guy named Jack Nicholson in it too. He had an ok career I guess... shis career was so epic the guys hard a hard time with the top 5.