This week we're checking out "The Little Things" and discussing the big things that could make this movie better. Starring Denzel Washington, Jared Leto and Rami Malek, this star studded thriller should've been better than it was.
This week it's business, not personal as we dive into the Godfather Trilogy, specifically THE GODFATHER PART III. We'll try to figure out ways to fix some of the plot and character problems that plague the final installment of an otherwise spec
We are back with an all new season and this year we are taking a look at the best of the mediocre. These movies aren't terrible and they aren't masterpieces, they are just the best of the "it could've been better" crowd. Join us as we dissect
From "Meet Me In St. Louis" and "It's Wonderful Life" to "Bad Santa" and "Black Christmas," Jake and Sydney run down their list of favorite holiday movies.
This week it's a deep dive into two visually stunning films. First up, Jake is mystified and mesmerized by one of Sydney's all time favorites, Peter Weir's enigmatic 1975 film, "Picnic at Hanging Rock."Next up, is the trippy and brutal 1967 cl
This week it's a battle of the Paybacks. Jake and Sydney watch the theatrical version of Mel Gibson's "Payback" (1999) and Writer/Director Brian Helgeland's 2006 Director's Cut.
This week, Sydney and Jake discuss Peter Weir's 1980 epic war drama, Gallipoli. Starring Mel Gibson and Mark Lee, Gallipoli (one of Sydney's favorites) stuns Jake with its story and cinematography.
It's Halloween and in this episode Sydney and Jake discuss some of their favorite films that make for perfect October viewing. First up is Doctor Sleep (2019), followed by The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020), then two cult classics, 1976's The Lit
This week Jake and Sydney take in two films set in Japan, one is a hit and one is a miss. First up, is Ridley Scott's "Black Rain" (1989), starring Michael Douglas, Ken Takakura and Andy Garcia. Then, it's another Mitchum movie, "The Yakuza" di
This week it's one hit and one miss. First up is Shine (1996), the uplifting biopic starring Geoffrey Rush in a performance that put him on the map. Directed by Scott Hicks, and also featuring Noah Taylor and Armin Mueller-Stahl, the film's uni
In this (mostly) spoiler free mini episode, Jake and Sydney talk about their favorite fall films. It's an eclectic mix with some surprising picks, but all of the movies on this list will put you in the mood for fall.
This week, Jake watches "Greenbook" (2018) and he and Sydney discuss the 2018 Academy Awards and the release of the Snyder cut of "Justice League" (2017).Jake finally watches "The Haunting of Hill House" (2018). He didn't love it. "Romancing
This week Sydney and Jake watch the one Michael Mann film Jake has never seen, "The Last of the Mohicans" (1992), and they lament the lack of truly adventurous adventure films. Then it's a time travel trip with "Peggy Sue Got Married" (1986),
First up Jake and Sydney talk Robert Pattinson as Batman, Rome, and Ted Lasso.Then, it's on to this week's Welles Mann redux. First, is the HBO movie "RKO 281" (1999), about Welles' struggle to get his movie "Citizen Kane" made. Then, they giv
In this episode, Jake gives Sydney some of the historical backstory to one his all time favorites and last week's pick, "Heat" (1995). Sydney gives Jake some of the historical backstory of Orson Welles' time at RKO studios.Then they discuss "G
This week, Jake watches "Citizen Kane" (1941) for the first time and finally discovers the genius that is Orson Welles. Then, they discuss "Heat" (1995), Michael Mann's genius crime drama that is in Jake's personal top five favorite movies.
This week, Sydney and Jake take a look at two films that make director Spike Lee's list of all time favorites. Elia Kazan's remarkable 1957 drama, "A Face in the Crowd". A first watch for both and it does not disappoint. Then, "The Night of the
This week, Jake and Sydney take a look at two very different biopics. First, it's Frances (1982), starring Jessica Lange in a knock out performance as the titular troubled 1930s Hollywood actress. Then, it's on to Spike Lee's masterpiece Malcol
This week it's all about The Thing 1 (1951) and The Thing 2 (1982) and to a lesser extent The Thing 3 (2011). Sydney and Jake take a look at all versions of the classic Sci-Fi tale.Then, it's on to Pedro Almodovar's 1989 dark romantic comedy