In this episode, we break down The Batman (2022) — Matt Reeves' dark, grounded, and psychological take on Batman. We explore Robert Pattinson's brooding portrayal of Bruce Wayne, the film's neo-noir detective tone, and how it redefines Gotham City through atmosphere and realism. We also analyze the movie's stunning cinematography, haunting score, and the deeper themes of vengeance, justice, and identity.

From Paul Dano's terrifying Riddler to the emotional weight of Batman's journey, we discuss why The Batman stands apart from every version before it — and why it may be the best Batman movie ever made.

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Chapters:

00:00 The Robert Pattinson vs Christian Bale debate

13:37 Perfect way to open The Batman

19:18 What makes The Riddler a great villain

24:00 A Batman movie that feels like Gotham

31:48 It gives you everything you'd want out of Batman

35:42 How can they not tell that's Bruce Wayne?

38:04 The perfect set up for who Batman will become

44:26 More on The Riddler relating to Batman

47:32 The Batman 2

51:34 Funny stories about Robert Pattinson

56:59 Is the movie too long?

59:09 We can't get over this choice for The Riddler

1:01:26 The movie is kinda funny

1:06:44 Are they foreshadowing the future batman villains?

1:12:27 Our official rating & final thoughts

1:17:21 Cue the music

In our Halloween special, we dive into Sinister — the #1 scariest movie ever made, according to a scientific study that measured audience heart rates. We break down why this movie hits so hard psychologically, how its use of sound and visual dread creates a lasting sense of terror, and why it's considered one of the most effective horror films of all time. From the chilling Super 8 tapes to Baguul's eerie presence, we explore every detail that makes Sinister such a disturbing masterpiece.

Chapters:

00:00 How science proved this to be the scariest of all time

6:12 Crazy stories from on set

11:36 Ethan Hawke is so unlikable in this movie

24:30 The worst death in the movie

29:50 So you're telling me kids can pull these crimes off?

32:55 Horror movies mess too many kids up

36:56 Ethan Hawke was so close to a hit book

37:53 How good of a deal would it take to buy a murder house?

41:28 Breaking down the evil children's short films

49:43 Mr. Booger is pretty creative

51:47 The plot hole in the movie

54:11 They filmed Ethan Hawke's genuine reaction to the tapes

56:25 Back to Ethan Hawke being a terrible father

1:02:58 Our official rating & final thoughts

1:15:02 Cue the music

In this episode, we break down The Usual Suspects and why it stands as the greatest cinematic con ever pulled on an audience. We dive into how Bryan Singer's direction and Christopher McQuarrie's screenplay construct a perfect illusion, leading to one of the most iconic twist endings in film history. We explore the brilliance of Verbal Kint, the layers of deception, and why the reveal of Keyser Söze still shocks viewers decades later. If you want to understand how a film can manipulate, misdirect, and completely outsmart its audience, this breakdown is for you.

Chapters:

00:00 The greatest con they ever did on an audience

14:26 The funny story behind the lineup scene

22:58 Turkey thought Benicio Del Toro was gay

24:23 The clues you missed

34:27 A mistake they had to use in the edit

37:37 Gus before he was Gus

40:24 Everyone thought they were Keyser Soze

44:24 Kevin Spacey in his prime

46:53 Our official rating & final thoughts

55:20 Cue the music

Watch this first reaction podcast where the boys give their movie review of LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND right after watching it with fresh eyes. It's was produced by President Barrack Obama & stars Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, & Mahershala Ali. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!

LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND is about a family vacation on Long Island that is interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a blackout. As the threat grows, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in this collapsing world.

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:57) Pre-movie discussion

(00:06:27) Post-movie reaction

(00:08:03) Did they assume the audience is also anti-human?

(00:11:46) The woke perspective

(00:16:13) Was the wife's suspicious motive justified?

(00:18:34) Beta-male AF

(00:26:43) Conspiracy theory heaven

(00:30:48) Try hard cinematography

(00:31:32) The benefit of no longer being an iPad kid

(00:35:58) DEBATING the airplane scene

(00:47:39) Why the falling teeth scene sucked

(00:50:47) This movie is FILLED with lazy writing

(00:55:41) Our rating

(00:57:29) People don't act this way in times of trouble

(01:01:50) Another example of bad writing

(01:04:12) Closing thoughts

(01:04:41) Outro 

Watch this first reaction podcast where The Boys give their movie review of A24's latest film, THE IRON CLAW starring Zac Efron right after watching it in the theater. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast! THE IRON CLAW is about the true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who make history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.

Watch this first reaction podcast where the boys give their movie review of Emerald Fennell latest film, "Saltburn" (2023) starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, & Rosamund Pike right after watching it for the first time. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast! SALTBURN is about: A student at Oxford University who finds himself drawn into the world of a charming and aristocratic classmate, who invites him to his eccentric family's sprawling estate for a summer never to be forgotten.

Watch this first reaction podcast where Kade & Mercedes give their movie review of Martin Scorsese's classic film, GOODFELLAS starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci right after watching it with fresh eyes. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast! GOODFELLAS is about a young man who grows up in the mob and works very hard to advance himself through the ranks. He enjoys his life of money and luxury, but is oblivious to the horror that he causes. A drug addiction and a few mistakes ultimately unravel his climb to the top. Based on the book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi.

Watch this Christmas Special where the ENTIRE CRWN Cinema Crew give their movie review of Die Hard (1988), starring Bruce Willis right after watching it with fresh eyes. Sit back, relax , and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast! Merry Christmas!

DIE HARD is about New York City policeman, John McClane (Bruce Willis) visiting his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) and two daughters on Christmas Eve. He joins her at a holiday party in the headquarters of the Japanese-owned business she works for. But the festivities are interrupted by a group of terrorists who take over the exclusive high-rise, and everyone in it. Very soon McClane realizes that there's no one to save the hostages -- but him.

Watch this first reaction podcast where the boys give their movie review of John Woo's latest film, "SILENT NIGHT" starring Joel Kinnaman right after watching it with fresh eyes. Sit back, relax , and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast! "Silent Night" takes place on Christmas Eve, where a man witnesses the death of his young son when the boy gets caught in crossfire between warring gangs. Recovering from a wound that cost him his voice, he soon embarks on a bloody and grueling quest to punish those responsible.

Watch this first reaction podcast where the boys give their movie review of The Safdie Brothers film, GOOD TIME starring Robert Pattinson and produced by A24 right after watching it with fresh eyes. Sit back, relax , and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast! GOOD TIME is about a bank robber who stops at nothing to free his brother from prison, and launches himself into a whirlwind, night-long odyssey through New York's dark and dangerous criminal underworld.

Watch this first reaction podcast where Kade & Gray give their movie review of Shane Black's movie, "The Nice Guys," starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe right after watching it in their home movie theater. Sit back, relax , and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast! "The Nice Guys" is about Holland March (Ryan Gosling) who is a down-on-his-luck private eye in 1977 Los Angeles. Jackson Healy (Russell Crowe) is a hired enforcer who hurts people for a living. Fate turns them into unlikely partners after a young woman named Amelia (Margaret Qualley) mysteriously disappears. Healy and March soon learn the hard way that some dangerous people are also looking for Amelia. Their investigation takes them to dark places as anyone else who gets involved in the case seems to wind up dead.

Watch this first reaction podcast where The Boys give their movie review of the award winning film, "The Artist starring Jean Dujardin that is a 2011 black and white silent film. Sit back, relax , and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast! "The Artist" is about : In the 1920s, actor George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a bona fide matinee idol with many adoring fans. While working on his latest film, George finds himself falling in love with an ingenue named Peppy Miller and, what's more, it seems Peppy feels the same way. But George is reluctant to cheat on his wife with the beautiful young actress. The growing popularity of sound in movies further separates the potential lovers, as George's career begins to fade while Peppy's star rises.

Watch this first reaction where Kade & Gray give their movie review of David Fincher's latest film, "The Killer" starring Michael Fassbender right after watching it with fresh eyes. Sit back, relax , and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast! "The Killer" is about: Solitary, cold, methodical and unencumbered by scruples or regrets, a killer waits in the shadows, watching for his next target. Yet, the longer he waits, the more he thinks he's losing his mind, if not his cool.

In this episode, we break down Blade Runner 2049 — a sci-fi masterpiece that explores what it means to be human in a world of memory, identity, and artificial life. We analyze the jaw-dropping cinematography by Roger Deakins, marking a visual feast that earned him an Oscar. We also dive into Denis Villeneuve's philosophical storytelling — how the film layers memory, consciousness, and dystopia to build a deeply emotional sci-fi experience. If you want to understand why this film still lingers in your mind long after it ends, this breakdown is for you.

Kade and Gray rewatch "Mad Max: Fury Road" starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron.

It's about: Years after the collapse of civilization, the tyrannical Immortan Joe enslaves apocalypse survivors inside the desert fortress the Citadel. When the warrior Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) leads the despot's five wives in a daring escape, she forges an alliance with Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy), a loner and former captive. Fortified in the massive, armored truck the War Rig, they try to outrun the ruthless warlord and his henchmen in a deadly high-speed chase through the Wasteland.

Kade, Gray, and Scott watch Martin Scorsese's latest film, "Killers of the Flower Moon starring Leonardo DiCaprio & Robert De Niro.

It's about when real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal as Mollie Burkhart, a member of the Osage Nation, tries to save her community from a spree of murders fueled by oil and greed.

Kade and Gray watch the original "Halloween" in this episode to see if it still holds up today... spoiler alert, it doesn't.

"Halloween" is about: On a cold Halloween night in 1963, six year old Michael Myers brutally murdered his 17-year-old sister, Judith. He was sentenced and locked away for 15 years. But on October 30, 1978, while being transferred for a court date, a 21-year-old Michael Myers steals a car and escapes Smith's Grove. He returns to his quiet hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, where he looks for his next victims.

In this episode, Mercedes returns to the studio co-host with Kade as they review, "The Shining."

The Shining is directed by Stanley Kubrick, stars Jack Nicholson, and is based on the book by Stephen King.

It's about Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) who becomes the winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado, hoping to cure his writer's block. He settles in along with his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and his son, Danny (Danny Lloyd), who is plagued by psychic premonitions. As Jack's writing goes nowhere and Danny's visions become more disturbing, Jack discovers the hotel's dark secrets and begins to unravel into a homicidal maniac hell-bent on terrorizing his family.

In this episode, Kade and Gray watch, "The Silence of the Lambs."

It's stars Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford (Scott Glenn) wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out.

In this episode, Kade is joined by special guest fiancée Mercedes to watch, "Rambo: First Blood."

"First Blood" is about a Vietnam veteran and drifter John J. Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) who wanders into a small Washington town in search of an old friend, but is met with intolerance and brutality by the local sheriff, Will Teasle (Brian Dennehy). When Teasle and his deputies restrain and shave Rambo, he flashes back to his time as a prisoner of war and unleashes his fury on the officers. He narrowly escapes the manhunt, but it will take his former commander (Richard Crenna) to save the hunters from the hunted.

In this episode, Kade and Gray watch "Se7en." The 1995 movie directed by David Fincher that is as dark as it is good.

It's about retiring police Detective William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) tackles a final case with the aid of newly transferred David Mills (Brad Pitt), they discover a number of elaborate and grizzly murders. They soon realize they are dealing with a serial killer (Kevin Spacey) who is targeting people he thinks represent one of the seven deadly sins. Somerset also befriends Mills' wife, Tracy (Gwyneth Paltrow), who is pregnant and afraid to raise her child in the crime-riddled city.

We just watched, Gladiator. The 2000 classic starring Russell Crowe, directed by Ridley Scott, and composed by Hans Zimmer.

Gladiator is set in Roman times, and the story of a once-powerful general forced to become a common gladiator. The emperor's son is enraged when he is passed over as heir in favour of his father's favourite general. He kills his father and arranges the murder of the general's family, and the general is sold into slavery to be trained as a gladiator - but his subsequent popularity in the arena threatens the throne.

In this episode, Kade and Gray watch the 2022 multi-award winning movie, "Everything Everywhere All At Once".

It's about: When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers from the multiverse as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

"Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid" is about the true story of fast-draws and wild rides, battles with posses, train and bank robberies, a torrid love affair and a new lease on outlaw life in far away Bolivia. It is also a character study of a remarkable friendship between Butch - possibly the most likeable outlaw in frontier history - and his closest associate, the fabled, ever-dangerous Sundance Kid.

In this episode, we break down Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen (2019). We analyze the twisted layers of crime, class, and swagger as Matthew McConaughey's Mickey Pearson tries to sell his marijuana empire while rubbing shoulders with the UK's high society. We dissect Fletcher's duplicitous narration from Hugh Grant, the knockout performances, and Ritchie's knack for sharp dialogue, swift editing, and his signature blend of violence and wit. Join us as we uncover the elegance of The Gentlemen, and what makes this Guy Ritchie film a controversial throwback with modern bite.

Chapters:

00:00 Everything that is pure Guy Ritchie

15:30 Cool characters & dicey dialogue

23:33 Hugh Grant GRINDED for this movie

26:01 Matthew McConaughey and American-English fashion

32:38 Guy Ritchie bringing this movie more full circle

34:01 Guy Ritchie's storytelling 

40:44 Where would you get a pound of flesh

52:46 Our official rating

54:59 Final thoughts

58:26 Cue the music

In this episode, Kade and Gray sit down to react to, "They Cloned Tyrone."

"They Cloned Tyrone" is about a series of eerie events thrusts an unlikely trio onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy.

In this episode, Kade and Gray watch "Dazed and Confused"

This coming-of-age film follows the mayhem of a group of rowdy teenagers in Austin, Texas, celebrating the last day of high school in 1976. The movie follows, student Randall Floyd, who moves easily among stoners, jocks, and geeks. Floyd is a star athlete, but he also likes smoking weed, which presents a conundrum when his football coach demands he signs a "no drugs" pledge. The incoming freshman fight to survive the night of hazing led by Fred O'Bannion (Ben Affleck).

In this episode, Kade and Gray sit down to react to the classic movie they just watched, "The Fast and The Furious."

"The Fast and The Furious" is the 2001 movie that set off one of the biggest movie franchises to hit the theater.

The original follows undercover cop, Brain O'Conner as he infiltrates a Los Angeles street-racing crew suspected of big-rig hijackings and unexpectedly falls for the gang leader's sister.

In this episode, Kade and Gray sit down to react to the movie they just watched, Collateral by Michael Mann starring Jamie Foxx and Tom Cruise.

Collateral is the 2004 movie based in LA where taxi driver Max is offered $600 to make 5 extra stops by the sharp-suited Vincent. Sounds good until Vincent turns out to be a merciless hitman and each one of those stops involves a hit. As the night goes on, Max starts to wonder if he'll live to see the sunrise, as the pair are hunted by the police and the FBI.

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In this episode, Kade and Gray sit down to react to the movie they watched, "Planet Terror."

Planet Terror is a 2007 American horror comedy film written and directed by Robert Rodriguez. Set in Texas, the film follows the survivors of a biochemical outbreak as they battle zombie-like creatures and a rogue military unit.

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In this episode, Kade and Gray are joined by special guest Mercedes (Kade's fiance) to react to the movie they just watched, "Barbie" (2023).

"Barbie" is the latest Greta Gerwig movie about Margot Robbie's Barbie struggling with the reality of being a woman in the real world. It follows Barbie and Ken having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

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In this episode, Kade and Gray sit down to react to the movie they just watched, "Oppenheimer" (2023).

"Oppenheimer" is Christopher Nolan's most recent masterpiece following the story of Robert Oppenheimer's endeavor to create the atomic bomb. During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world's first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history.

In this episode, Kade and Gray react to the movie they just watched, "Death Proof."

"Death Proof" is Quentin Tarantino's 5th film starring Kurt Russel. Kurt Russel plays, Stuntman Mike, a psychopathic killer whose weapon of choice is the stunt car he drives that has been death proofed... for the driver. Bodies pile up from Stuntman Mike's high-speed violence until he finds an unsuspecting group of badass chicks.

In this episode, we break down The Truman Show and reveal the terrifying accuracy of its message. We unpack the character of Truman Burbank, the psychological and thematic layers of his world, and how Peter Weir used subtle filmmaking to craft a story about surveillance, media manipulation, and existential dread. We also discuss the genius of Jim Carrey's performance and how the film predicted the influencer age, social media culture, and our obsession with watching others live their lives.

Whether you've seen it once or twenty times, there's way more going on in The Truman Show than most people realize.

Chapters:

00:00:00 The original script was MUCH darker

00:19:17 The hard truths of this movie

00:29:04 Truman experiences the most brutal betrayal

00:34:32 The struggles with the director and Jim Carrie

00:37:39 The hints they throw right in your face

00:43:42 Breaking down the dads death & the escape

00:49:32 Christof and his cruel ways

00:55:30 More clues they hide in your face

00:57:43 A deep thought about what this movie says

01:01:03 Our official rating & review

01:05:16 Final thoughts

01:07:29 Cue the music

In this episode, Kade and Gray sit down to talk about the movie they just watched, "Bloodsport." Bloodsport is a 1988 martial arts movie starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Jean-Claude plays the U.S Soldier, Frank Dux, who sneaks away to Hong Kong to fight in the secret underground full-contact martial arts tournament, The Kumite. Dux attempts to win The Kumite to honor the man who taught him how to be a ninja. And oh yeah, this is supposed to be a true story.

Kade and Gray sit down to talk about the movie they watched, "Taxi Driver."

Taxi Driver is a 1976 movie directed by Martin Scorsese about a disturbed loner that feels disgusted with the city he lives in, New York. He finds a beautiful woman who volunteers for a presidential candidate's campaign which sparks his obsession with saving the world. He then plots to assassinate a presidential candidate but instead becomes an accidental hero when he kills the pimp of an underage prostitute.

In the debut episode of The CRWN Cinema Podcast, Kade Harvey and Gray Pittman sit down to talk about the movie they just watched, "Air."

Air is the movie about Nike's revolutionary partnership with Michael Jordan starring Matt Damon and directed by Ben Affleck.

In this mini episode Kade & Gray give their spoiler review on Fantastic Four First Steps!

Chapters:

00:00 Review

11:12 Funniest Letterboxd reviews

14:25 Our recommendation/review

In this mini episode we review Happy Gilmore 2 and discuss the disappointment we are shocked we didn't expect.

Chapters:

Chapters:

00:00 Movie Review

8:55 Funniest Letterboxd reviews

11:42 Our recommendation/rating

In this episode, we break down JAWS and explore what made Spielberg's shark thriller a groundbreaking moment in cinema history. We dive into the characters, the suspense-driven directing style, and how Spielberg used limitations to elevate the horror. From the iconic scenes to the slow-burn tension, we analyze how JAWS changed the film industry and became a blueprint for blockbuster storytelling.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro Convo: How does it hold up

00:09:32 One of the greatest scripts of all time

00:25:28 The contrast between Hooper and Quint

00:35:09 Spielbergs mastery in tension

00:45:33 The horrible experience on set

00:48:52 Does the realistic size make the horror better?

00:55:19 The scene that proved young Spielberg was the next great

00:55:19 The scene that proved young Spielberg was the next great

00:58:46 Our official rating of Jaws

01:01:43 Final thoughts: Cool facts about using locals during shooting

In this mini episode, we review Brad Pitt's new movie F1 and it's safe to say... well, just watch this episode.Chapters:00:00 The review14:49 Funniest Letterboxd reviews17:10 Should you see it?18:10 *SPOILER* Kade's problem with the ending

In this episode, we dive deep into The Shawshank Redemption — one of the most beloved films of all time. We break down the powerful themes of hope and perseverance, analyze the brilliant storytelling, and explore the layered performances from Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. From the emotional weight of the narration to the quiet strength of the direction, we discuss how Frank Darabont crafted a near-perfect film that continues to resonate decades later. If you love Shawshank, you'll love this breakdown.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro Convo

00:06:53 Why this movie flopped

00:15:33 Why exactly is it incredible?

00:21:30 The shocking failure at the Academy Awards

00:24:42 Back to why it's incredible

00:29:17 Telling a story with the camera

00:37:16 The simple yet genius portrayal of Red's character arc

00:40:48 Why Andy is much smarter than you realize

00:42:00 Maybe one of the most evil characters of all time

00:47:23 The plot twist

00:50:54 The beautiful double meanings in the movie

00:52:55 Fun facts about shooting this movie

00:54:28 Our official rating

00:58:24 Final thoughts

01:01:00 Cue the music

In this mini episode, Kade has some thoughts about the hyped up "Superman" movie and Gray is not a fan of what he has to say. Listen in to find out if the new Superman movie is worth the watch!

Chapters:

00:00 The Review

10:13 Funniest Letterboxd Reviews

14:44 Final thoughts, recommendation, & wrap up

In this episode, we dive deep into Donnie Darko — a cult classic that mixes psychological thriller, sci-fi, and existential drama into one mind-bending story. We break down the film's themes of time, fate, and mental illness while exploring how Richard Kelly crafted a story that feels both cosmic and intimate. We analyze Donnie's character arc, the meaning behind Frank the Rabbit, and the subtle clues that explain the movie's mysterious ending. From the alternate universes to its philosophical undertones, we discuss why Donnie Darko continues to captivate audiences decades later.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro: What the hell did we just watch

4:50 I think we understand the ending

10:47 But did Donnie have to die?

16:38 Where the idea for this movie came from

21:03 Explaining the bunny: The manipulated dead

27:47 The Christ symbolism 

33:54 This is a thinking man's movie

40:58 Donnie was wrong about fear and love

44:55 How they trick you into thinking Donnie is crazy

47:51 Fun facts about this movie

56:04 Our official rating & final thoughts

1:05:21 Cue the music

In this episode, we break down the relentless anxiety that makes Uncut Gems one of the most intense movie experiences ever. We explore how the Safdie brothers use sound, pacing, and character chaos to trap the viewer in Howard Ratner's world. From the brilliant editing to Adam Sandler's career-defining performance, we analyze why this movie feels like a panic attack in the best way possible. We also dig into the themes of addiction, risk, and self-destruction that drive the story.

Chapters:

00:00:00 What they did to make it feel like that

00:16:00 Adam Sandler

00:20:06 Getting this movie made

00:24:01 Kevin Garnett

00:29:27 Is Howard a bad guy?

00:33:48 The title sequence is a metaphor for the movie

00:38:35 The ending

00:41:25 Howards perfect wardrobe

00:43:55 The funniest moments in the movie

00:53:48 The auction scene

01:01:21 Doc Rivers actually helped out

01:05:45 Our official rating

01:10:04 Final thoughts: VFX that show Howards tunnel vision

01:14:24 Cue the music