We're Talking Movies

Road House is probably one of the most entertaining terrible movies ever made. It's hard to say which is worse, the dialogue, the performances, or the mullets. We talk about all the outrageous ridiculousness of this best-worst gem. You get boobs, brawls, and badass Swayze with this one. So join us as we discuss what it was like watching this movie again for the podcast. Enjoy!

On this episode we talk about the 8 movies nominated for best picture. We managed to watch all the movies nominated except for the Father. We discuss the moments of each movie that stood out to us as well as ultimately which movie we thought deserved the Best Picture title. Enjoy!

On this episode we talk about the movie Gladiator starring thin Russell Crowe from 2000. Gladiator also stars Connie Nielsen and Joaquin Phoenix. 

Gladiator is set at the height of the Roman Empire and is a non-historical look at what would happen if Joaquin Phoenix was in charge of a brutal society of warriors. Naturally he would kill his father to become emperor and bring back the ultra-violent Gladiator games of the Roman Coliseum. Russell Crow plays Maximus the general who turns against Phoenix after he murders the emperor and becomes a Gladiator trying to win his freedom and chance to meet Phoenix in person to kill him. 

This movie changed "sandals and sand" movies forever. The battle scenes and graphic violence moved gladiator movies from the dramatization and boring battles to high-octane elaborate action packed scenes. The dialogue and acting still leave a few things to be desired but Gladiator still holds up and hits all the right notes for a very entertaining movie. 

This week we talk about Moneyball starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Starlord. Moneyball is based on a book and written by several people you don't know AND Aaron Sorkin. It was directed by Bennett Miller (Foxcatcher and Capote). 

Brad Pitt plays Oakland A's General Manager Billy Beane tries to find a way to find the most talented baseball players possible on the limited budget of his organization. Jonah Hill plays Peter Brand, economics whiz who develops a player algorithm to find low paid players' overlooked talents. 

This is a smart and entertaining film primarily due to the engaging story of the behind the scenes workings of baseball organizations and Aaron Sorkin's screenplay. As with any great screenplay it is difficult for even mediocre actors like Brad Pitt and Chris Pratt to screw it up. Luckily this movie also has Hoffman who is phenomal and surprisingly solid actor Jonah Hill. Enjoy!

This week we are talking about the movie Bridesmaids starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and Rose Byrne. Bridesmaids was written partly by Kristen Wiig (SNL) and directed by Paul Feig (The Office, Parks and Rec). It was one of the best comedies of 2011 and broke major ground for female led casts. 

Annie and Lillian are childhood friends who's relationship begins to unravel after Lillian gets engaged and meets Helen. Helen immediately begins to undermine Annie and Lillian's friendship by throwing lavish parties and get togethers. Annie who has already lost her business loses her current job and begins losing her best friend. 

The pure gold of Bridesmaids is the comedy writing and performances by the main cast including Rose Byrne, Wendy McClendon-Covey (Goldbergs), Ellie Kemper (The Office), and Melissa McCarthy as well as smaller roles by Rebel Wilson and Jon Hamm. Although there exists a dramatic-tinge to the story, it is overshadowed by the comedy, in a good way. Enjoy!