We've Seen That! Movies Podcast

On the 30th anniversary of the release of an iconic 90s classic, we are back to discuss "The Shawshank Redemption" on the latest edition of our movies show/podcast "We've Seen That!" 

Co-hosts T.J. Rives and Jay Betsill reviewed this movie for the first time back in 2017, but their takes, insight and trivia still hold for this movie still hold. This includes: the guys giving interesting facts and trivia on the script, characters, actors, locations of the shooting of the movie and more.

It's one of the all time most replayed dramas year after year on basic cable TV or now, downloading from a streaming site. There are reasons why. Plus, the guys have trivia on which actors almost played Tim Robbins' and Morgan Freeman's characters instead of them in this tremendous film?

"The Shawshank Redemption" a classic multi time academy award nominated film, and we love discussing things that most people might not know about the movie and giving our opinions on why it has sustained as a classic for decades?!

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We're back in the July of 2024 taking a look back 30 years to a tremendous year for "Summer blockbusters" of 1994 on the newest edition of "We've Seen That! Podcast."

Co-hosts T.J. Rives and "The Famous Jay" Betsill return with their usual insight, analysis and rememberances of some of the most known movies of the last generation.

From Tom Hanks' epic performance in "Forrest Gump" that earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor to the ultra successful action/comedy "True Lies" with Arnold Swarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis and Tom Arnold and then the dramatic, intense, action thriller "Speed" as Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock must navigate the streets of L.A. at a high rate of speed with a bomb on their bus placed by the villan played by Dennis Hopper.

The boys give their thoughts on the box office sucess and what they liked and didn't like from the top movies that Summer. Which of these films continue to "hold up" and capture audience, now four decades later and why?

We love going over it all on "We've Seen That! Movies of the 80s, 90s and More!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

We're back with another special edition of the podcast/show, as it's the 40th anniversary month of the John Hughes Film "Sixteen Candles" starring Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall. And, our duo of T.J. Rives and Jay Betsill are ready to give their insight and rememberances of what made this movie such a hit that has sustained, now for five decades and counting.

"Sixteen Candles" follows the misadventures of Samantha Baker, played by the endearing Ringwald, as she battles the turmoil of turning sixteen amidst her family's chaotic preparations for her sister's wedding. The heart of the story is really Samantha's  "teenage crush" on the dreamy senior, Jake Ryan (Michael Schoeffling), and her journey of self-discovery amidst a whirlwind of teenage angst, embarrassing mishaps, and unexpected friendships.

Plus, the hilarity of Hall added in and this movie just works.

You'll love reminiscing about the lines, the movie quotes ("No more yanky my wanky".... anyone?) and everything that went into making "Sixteen Candles" the success that it is.

It's all on this ediition, celebrating the 1984 release of, "Sixteen Candles." And, make sure to follow/subcribe for all of our content and movie reviews from T.J. And Jay on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

We get ready for the Christmas holiday with a review of an action thriller CLASSIC that we believe is definitely a "Christmas Movie."

It's "We've Seen That!" with T.J. Rives and Jay Betsill talking the 1998 smash hit "Die Hard" starring Bruce Willis.

The guys also have a special guest with them, as they welcome Paul Stewart from London, England, to break down the movie that saw Willis turn into an international movie star as he plays "John MacLane." MacLane is the NYPD hero ,who tries to save his wife "Holly" (Bonnie Bedalia) and her co-workers that were taken hostage by terrorist "Hans Gruber" (Alan Rickman) and his crew during the Christmas party at the "Nakatomi Plaza" in Century City.

This movie has so many action packed scenes and plenty of humorous moments, as well.

So sit back, take your shoes off, and make fists with your toes on the carpet as you relax and listen to the banter on one of the greatest action movies ever made. "Yippee ki yay!" It's "Die Hard" and it's debated on "We've Seen That!"

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It’s the holiday season and T.J. Rives and Jay Betsill help get you in the spirit with the 1990 classic “Home Alone” starring Macauley Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern.

The guys break down the John Hughes/Chris Columbus film that saw elementary aged Culkin reach bonafide movie star status for his role as eight-year-old Kevin. Kevin must protect his house from a pair of burglars, when he is accidentally left home alone by his family who is flying across the Atlantic to Paris for Christmas vacation and featured the great chemistry between Pesci and Stern as the “Wet Bandits.”

So, place your order for a cheese pizza, while being careful not to spill the Pepsi, put on your best aftershave, sit back and relax in first class while leaving the kids in coach and revisit the top grossing movie for all of 1990, “Home Alone.”

Checkout our review of "Home Alone" on this edition of "We've Seen That!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

On a new edition of the show, host T.J. Rives and "The Famous Jay," Jay Betsill are back with a special version of movie reviews. They have picked up on the 30th anniversary of "The Summer '93" and movies like "Jurassic Park," "The Firm," "The Fugitive, "Sleepless in Seattle" and more that were all out that Summer.Hear their brief thoughts and the box office tallies for movies that featured the likes of Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman, Harrison Ford, Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks, Sylvester Stallone and many others.And, as always make sure that you are following and subscribing to "We've Seen That!" the Movies Podcast from the 80s, 90s, and more and look for more episodes coming out soon.And, also stay engaged at www.weveseenthat.com for more of our content!

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This Summer legendary actor Harrison Ford's turned 81 and one of his most CLASSIC non-"Star Wars" or "Indiana Jones" movies roles is now 30 years old. This as Ford, is "Dr. Richard Kimble" in the 1993 dramatic thriller, "The Fugitive." Hear T.J. Rives and Jay Betsill give their critique, insight, movie factoids and trivia around this picture that was nominated for 7 Academy Awards, including Tommy Lee Jones winning for Best Supporting Actor for playing U.S Marshal "Samuel Gerard."The acting and the action keep you on the edge of your seat as Kimble escapes from the prison bus and has only a short amount of time to avoid the Marshals (and everyone else searching for him) to try to prove, "I DIDN'T kill my wife."We love re-living classic movies from the 80s, the 90s, and more and this one was a blast to do.It's "The Fugitive" on this edition of "We've Seen That!" and make sure to follow/subscribe/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!And, stay engaged on our social media on X (Twitter), Facebook and Instagram under "We've Seen That." and go visit us on the web at www.weveseenthat.com

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It's the anniversary week of the release of one of the iconic comedies of the 1980s and we're ready to be on "least behavior" in talking "Caddyshack" on our show "We've Seen That!"T.J. and Jay welcome Entertainment Weekly movie critic Chris Nashawaty, author of “Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story.” This 1980 ‘slobs vs snobs’ comedy classic stars Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, Ted Knight and Michael O’Keefe. While the on-screen product is beloved by movie and sports fans alike, the behind the scenes stories in the new book may be even better! Listen as the guys discuss one of their favorite and most quotable movies! T.J. and Jay go over their favorite scenes and characters and why both of them are still quoting lines from this movie on the golf course almost 40 years later!It's all on this edition of 'We've Seen That!" and make sure to follow/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! 

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It’s a Chicago-intensive episode of ‘We’ve Seen That!’ as TJ welcomes his former FOX Sports Radio colleague and Windy City legend Mike North to discuss the iconic “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”
The 1986 John Hughes classic stars Matthew Broderick as high school senior "Ferris Bueller," who decides to skip school along with his best friend Cameron and Ferris’ girlfriend Sloan. 
The trio make the most of the day by visiting Sears Tower, Wrigley Field for a Cubs game, a parade and much more as Ferris manages to avoid Edward R. Rooney, Dean is Students and his attempts to catch Bueller in the act.
Mike North brings his Chicago insider knowledge to the show as the guys have fun breaking down one of the 80s most beloved films.
Sit back, relax and revisit “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”
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Off this weekend's "Exhibition Fight" PPV between all time great boxer Floyd Mayweather and YouTuber Logan Paul "pulling the wool over the paying public's eyes." we decided to bring back a boxing comedy movie that reviewed previously that seems to fit right in.
Hosts T.J. Rives and Jay Betsil revisited “The Great White Hype” (now in it's 25th anniversary) for this episode of ‘We’ve Seen That!’
Also, the guys were joined by special guest/stand up comeidan Eric Oligny to discuss this funny film set in the world of big-time boxing. And, it's starring Samuel L. Jackson, Damon Wayans, Peter Berg, Jeff Goldblum, Jon Lovitz and Cheech Marin. 
The basis of the film revolves around a shady promoter (Jackson) who essentially invents a white heavyweight (Berg) contender to take on the champ (Wayans) in order to attract a huge audience both at the fight in Las Vegas as well as on pay-per-view around the world.
Sit back, relax and find out if it’s hope or hype!?!
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