This week Mike and Steven kick off Stories of the Gridiron Month (see what we did there?) with 1993's The Program. This film, directed by David S. Ward, is one of only a few that turns its lens to college football instead of the pros, and shines a light on the pressure the student-players and coaches feel to succeed. The guys discuss the crazy actions these young men take, James Caan's acting, the film's controversial traffic scene, and a whole lot more. You'll want to listen all the way to the end!
In the news segment:

• The Amazon Digital Ownership Lawsuit
• A Knight Rider Reboot

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STILL TO COME ON STORIES OF THE GRIDIRON MONTH:
Black Sunday (1977, dir. John Frankenheimer)Rewatch & Reconsider (title TBD)Any Given Sunday (1999, dir. Oliver Stone)Him (2025, dir. Justin Tipping)
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This week on the podcast, Mike and Steven close out Physical Media Appreciation Month with a deep dive into John Landis’s horror classic An American Werewolf in London (1981). They're joined by horror aficionado and friend of the show, Andy Remondino, for a fun and detailed discussion on the film’s legacy and practical effects mastery.
Points of discussion:

• John Landis’s long journey to bring An American Werewolf in London to the screen
• Rick Baker’s groundbreaking werewolf transformation effects
• The film’s themes of alienation and its outsider allegory
• Why 1981 became the definitive "Year of the Werewolf" in horror cinema
• Plus cultural impact, and more!

In the news segment:Terrence StampThe Cat in the Hat Joe Caroff
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This week, we continue Physical Media Appreciation Month with a real mind-bender of a film. Christopher Nolan's Memento from 2000 is an exercise in manipulation, identity, and the reliability of memory. Told both forward and backward, it's a head-scratcher that you'll want to watch again and again. Mike and Steven each watched it on their own DVD and Blu-ray editions, which provided for two very interesting and unique experiences.
And in the news segment this week:
What's up with Dakota Fanning's new film, Vicious?Warner Bros. is having quite a good year with the success of things like Sinners, F1, and Weapons.____________________
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Physical Media Appreciation Month kicks off this week with Sorcerer from 1977. This forgotten masterpiece from Exorcist director William Friedkin is newly available as an excellent 4K release through The Criterion Collection, filled with killer special features. In this episode Mike and Steven look at the film's storied production, its poor theatrical reception, and the newfound appreciation film buffs have found for it. This is a fun and detailed conversation that you won't want to miss.
And in the news segment this week:

• The future of Hulu
• Paramount buys High Side, the new project from director James Mangold and Timothée Chalamet.

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This week on the podcast, Mike and Steven wrap up Stories of Summer month with a deep dive into Spike Lee’s 1994 coming-of-age classic, Crooklyn. Set in 1970s Brooklyn and co-written by Spike Lee, his sister Joie, and brother Cinqué, this heartfelt film offers an intimate, stylized portrait of a Black family navigating life, love, and loss during one unforgettable summer. The guys have a lot to say about Lee as a director, how this film fits into his filmography, the impact of that tough ending, and much more.
In the news segment:

• Jamie Lee Curtis to reboot Murder, She Wrote
• Tim Burton and Margot Robbie collaborate on a remake of Attack of the 50-Foot Woman

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NEXT WEEK ON PHYSICAL MEDIA APPRECIATION MONTH:
Memento (2000, Dir. Christopher Nolan)
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This week on the show, Stories of Summer Month continues, as Mike and Steven explore the 2023 comedy Theater Camp, directed by Nick Lieberman and Molly Gordon. Tune in as they break down the film’s hilarious improvised dialogue, its clever mockumentary style, and the emotional depth that gives Theater Camp its big heart. Plus, they discuss what they watched over the past week, including One Crazy Summer, Superman, and Eddington.
And in the news segment this week:

• The Night Manager returns
• Judge Dredd also returns, this time with Taika Waititi at the helm.

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STILL TO COME DURING STORIES OF SUMMER MONTH7/28: Crooklyn (1994) Dir. Spike Lee
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On this week's episode, Mike and Steven continue Stories of Summer Month with The Way Way Back from 2013. They discuss how the film's humor and heart make it stand out among other coming-of age stories, what a narcissistic jerk Trent (Steve Carell) is, how writers/directors Jim Rash and Nat Faxon made this right after winning an Oscar for The Descendants, and much more.
And in the news segment this week:

• PG-rated films are raking in the box-office so far this year—a welcome surprise
• A few reboots of beloved franchises are possibly in the works

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STILL TO COME DURING STORIES OF SUMMER MONTH7/21: Theater Camp (2023) Dir. Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman7/28: Crooklyn (1994) Dir. Spike Lee
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Crank up the AC! This week Mike and Steven kick off Summer Stories Month with a classic eighties comedy that has a heart of gold: Summer School from 1987. They discuss the film's place amongst its teens-gone-wild contemporaries like Fast Times at Ridgemont High, what this film led to for the cast, and the importance of its director, Carl Reiner.
And in the news segment this week:

• Blumhouse's swing and miss with M3GAN 2.0
• Celebrity passings: Michael Madsen and Julian McMahon

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This week on the podcast, we wrap up One Crazy Night Month with a deep dive into Michael Mann’s gripping 2004 crime thriller, Collateral. Starring Tom Cruise as a chilling hitman and Jamie Foxx as the unsuspecting cab driver caught in his path, Collateral delivers a unique blend of suspense, action, and moody L.A. nightlife. We had a blast breaking it all down!
And in our news segment:

• A new James Bond director has been announced—what it could mean for the franchise
• A Young Frankenstein prequel series is in the works
• Updates on California film tax credits and what it means for filmmakers

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Critically panned and sitting at a lowly 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, James Mangold’s Knight and Day has long been dismissed as a box office misfire. Even with A-listers Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, the action-comedy-romance couldn’t escape harsh reviews. But in this episode of our Rewatch & Reconsider series, we ask the big question: does Knight and Day deserve the hate?
Join us as we dive deep into what works (and what doesn’t) in this misunderstood 2010 movie, serving up some unexpected praise, and a few theories about its critical failure. Plus, we cover the latest entertainment news—AI in Hollywood, Tom Cruise’s honorary Oscar buzz, and more.
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STILL TO COME DURING ONE CRAZY NIGHT MONTH:
6/30: Collateral (2004, directed by Michael Mann)
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