In this episode, we break down SECONDHAND LIONS (2003) — the underrated coming-of-age film starring Robert Duvall, Michael Caine, and Haley Joel Osment. We dive into the powerful themes of masculinity, boyhood, courage, and what it really means to become a man.

We analyze Robert Duvall’s performance as Hub, Michael Caine’s emotional storytelling, and how Haley Joel Osment’s character arc is literally reflected through his voice changing as he grows up. We unpack the symbolism behind the lion, the deeper meaning of the Africa stories, and why the “secondhand” metaphor represents aging warriors searching for purpose.

From the unforgettable fight scene to the gut-punch moment when Hub reveals what happened to Jasmine, we discuss how this feel-good movie quietly delivers emotional depth. We also break down the psychology behind why so many kid movies use absent or flawed parents to create empathy — and why this storytelling technique works so well here.

SECONDHAND LIONS may look like a simple family movie, but underneath it’s about legacy, honor, storytelling, and raising a boy into a man.

Chapters:

00:00 RIP Robert Duvall

00:09:06 The most insane place to travel back in the day

00:12:28 Haley Joel Osment back at it again

00:15:34 A trope of all children movies

00:20:33 Great character dynamics

00:25:25 Our favorite scene from the movie

00:28:28 Evil pigs on set

00:31:32 The director has a great childhood movie slate

00:32:36 The story of them destroying a families home to film

00:33:58 Walter never learned his lesson

00:35:28 Visual storytelling of Walters problem

00:37:37 The original ending

00:39:30 Love seeing Walter get some action

00:43:01 The nightmare of animal wrangling for movies

00:50:57 The secret to get actors to cry

00:55:10 Our official rating & final thoughts

01:00:05 Cue the music

In this episode, we break down MAN ON FIRE (2004) — Tony Scott’s explosive revenge thriller starring Denzel Washington. We dive into the emotional transformation of John Creasy, the bond between Creasy and Pita, and how the film turns vengeance into a story about redemption and sacrifice.

We analyze the stylized editing, intense performances, and the raw emotion that makes Man on Fire stand apart from other action films. From its chaotic visual style to its heartbreaking final moments, this is one of the most powerful revenge movies ever made — and we unpack exactly why it still resonates.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro: The insane visual style

00:09:42 Dakota Fanning went off in this movie

00:19:55 The beauty of this movie

00:22:57 How the kidnapping world works

00:26:46 A dirty scene they cut from the movie

00:30:41 RIP Tony Scott: When art mimics life

00:32:18 Southern bell Lisa

00:34:56 The insanely dangerous film set

00:42:36 Gray's Denzel hot take

00:44:28 The funny way Dakota Fanning got emotional on camera

00:45:51 Our one complaint with the movie

00:48:09 The alternate ending

00:53:06 The kidnapping process was accurate

00:55:12 Tarantino might be responsible for this movie

00:58:12 Christopher Walken just loves to pop in and out

01:02:15 Why this movie works so well

01:06:34 Why the overt style works so well

01:08:04 Our official rating & final thoughts

01:13:03 Cue the music

In this Christmas episode, we break down DIE HARD — the action movie that quietly became the blueprint for the entire genre & the greatest christmas movie ever made. We analyze why John McClane works so well as an everyman hero, how the confined setting of Nakatomi Plaza creates relentless tension, and why the movie's pacing is nearly flawless. We also dive into Alan Rickman's iconic performance as Hans Gruber, the sharp writing, and how Die Hard balances action, humor, and character better than almost any film before or since.

Whether you watch it as a Christmas movie or the ultimate action classic, Die Hard remains one of the most perfectly constructed movies ever made — and we break down exactly why.

Chapters:

00:00 It's a Christmas movie

6:57 What makes John McClane a great character?

13:43 Everyone who was supposed to be John McClane

22:20 Alan Rickman almost refused to do this movie

25:47 What makes Hans a great villain

33:26 The movie is actually hilarious

39:51 How to perfectly do action

44:46 Cool facts about the filming location

48:59 Perfect exposition

55:24 Bruce Willis fake feet

56:35 A delightful detail you may have missed

58:14 Gray's theory on Al being a liar

59:59 Fun facts

1:08:28 Our official rating & final thoughts

1:14:04 Cue the music

Watch this movie review podcast where Kade & Gray give their movie review of Guy Ritchie's latest film, THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE, starring Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, & Eiza Gonzalez. As always their candid conversation starts moments after watching the film together for the most genuine reaction. Sit back and relax as you enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!

THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE is about: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a group of military officials hatch a daring plan to neutralize Hitler's fleet of German U-boats during World War II. Made up of a motley crew of rogues and mavericks, the top-secret combat unit uses unconventional techniques to battle the Nazis and change the course of the war.

Chapters:

00:00 Post movie rating & review

05:30 Alan Ritchson is basically the hulk

07:37 The ultimate 'Scary German'

10:41 The synopsis

14:02 Brutality made easy

18:15 Tarantino already did this...

20:59 Churchills powerful final scene

23:03 Our favorite characters

27:15 The biggest issue with this movie

32:46 Guy Ritchie's mastery despite the simple plot

36:09 A good one for the old dudes

38:19 It started off REALLY strong

40:27 Final thoughts

42:05 Outro

Watch this movie review podcast where Kade & Mercedes give their movie review of Edgar Wrights film, BABY DRIVER, starring Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, and Lily James. As always, their candid conversation starts moments after watching the film together for the most genuine reaction. Sit back and relax as you enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!

BABY DRIVER is about: Baby, a music-loving orphan also happens to be the prodigiously talented go-to getaway driver for heist mastermind Doc. With the perfect soundtrack picked out for each and every job, Baby ensures Doc's violent, bank-robbing cronies, including Buddy, Bats and Darling, get in and out of Dodge before it's too late. He's not in it for the long haul though, hoping to nail one last job before riding off into the sunset with beautiful diner waitress Debora. Easier said than done.

Chapters:

00:00 Post-movie rating & review

06:17 The smoothness of the characters

09:31 Baby's the best and worst criminal of all time

13:34 Baby's trauma turned to mastery

18:50 John Hamm is a D*CK!

20:00 Reviewing the characters

27:49 Ansel Elgort & his acting

33:02 The perks of living a shameless life

37:53 Perfectly written characters

41:13 Edgar Wrights unique style

44:07 This movie made her stressed

47:07 How long did Baby & Debora know each other?

49:21 Baby only fumbles when theres no music

50:54 Of course that's his real name

51:45 Final thoughts

53:09 Outro

Watch this movie review podcast where Kade, Gray, & Scott give their movie review of Alex Garland's latest film, CIVIL WAR, starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, and Cailee Spaeny. As always their candid conversation starts moments after watching the film together for the most genuine reaction. Sit back and relax as you enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!

CIVIL WAR is about: In a dystopian future America, a team of military-embedded journalists races against time to reach Washington, D.C., before rebel factions descend upon the White House.

Chapters:

00:00 Post movie rating & review

05:53 This wasn't the movie that was marketed

10:33 It was wise to divide the U.S. like they did

14:30 The interesting perspective of the film

19:33 Can the press really roll with the troops like that?

25:01 Reviewing the ending

29:18 Surprised at the lack of conspiracy

32:45 Reviewing the odd soundtrack

33:53 What is the backstory to this war?

37:59 Texas x California team up??

39:29 The Canadian dollar is the future

41:24 The perfect approach to a polarizing subject

42:56 This movie was shot on a camera you can afford

47:23 The Kirsten Dunst anti-fan club

50:12 Kirsten Dunst's most unbearable movie

52:45 Final thoughts

53:21 Outro

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Watch this movie review podcast where Kade, Gray, & Scott give their movie review of Edgar Wright's classic film, SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD, starring Michael Cera. Their candid conversation starts moments after watching the film together so you can get their genuine reaction to movie! Sit back and relax as you enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!

SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD is about: As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is getting rid of them. But when Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) skates into his heart, he finds she has the most troublesome baggage of all: an army of ex-boyfriends who will stop at nothing to eliminate him from her list of suitors.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Post-movie rating & review

00:03:25 Reviewing the one-liners

00:13:44 Reviewing the characters & humor

00:16:07 Let's get this whole "Knives Chau" situation figured out

00:27:15 Reviewing the soundtrack

00:30:57 Edgar Wright directing for Quentin Tarantino

00:33:06 Our reaction after our first viewing

00:36:36 Reviewing the fight scenes

00:38:14 This script would not pass today

00:39:17 Michael Cera's perfect role

00:44:02 Final thoughts

00:46:23 Outro

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Watch this movie review podcast where Kade, Gray, & Scott give their movie review of Dev Patel's latest film, "MONKEY MAN" starring Dev Patel. As always, their candid conversation starts moments after watching the film together! Sit back and relax as you enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!

"MONKEY MAN" is about: A young man ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he's beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, he discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city's sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Post-movie rating & review

00:05:58 Was he a believable badass?

00:07:31 Psychedelic trip sequence

00:09:32 The cinematography telling a story

00:10:41 Reviewing the action sequences

00:18:43 Reviewing the violence

00:21:40 Tasteful wh*re houses

00:23:27 Interesting character dynamics

00:27:08 Our biggest letdowns

00:34:08 Greatest homie in movie history

00:36:05 Netflix dropped this movie

00:41:52 Reviewing the pacing

00:43:27 Movie studios concerned about offending audiences

00:45:52 Final thoughts

00:47:05 Outro

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Watch this movie review podcast where the guys give their movie review of The Coen Brothers classic film, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN starring Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, and Tommy Lee Jones right after watching it with fresh eyes. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN is about: While out hunting, Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) finds the grisly aftermath of a drug deal. Though he knows better, he cannot resist the cash left behind and takes it with him. The hunter becomes the hunted when a merciless killer named Chigurh (Javier Bardem) picks up his trail. Also looking for Moss is Sheriff Bell (Tommy Lee Jones), an aging lawman who reflects on a changing world and a dark secret of his own, as he tries to find and protect Moss.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Post-movie rating & review

00:04:18 Analyzing the theme

00:17:44 Every characters flaw

00:23:01 Javier Bardem's scary performance

00:26:05 The emptiness of West Texas

00:31:02 Why Tommy Lee Jones's character is so important

00:33:48 The plot twist + Anton's principles

00:41:56 Why does Anton cry + Was he in the motel??

00:47:27 Final thoughts

00:50:12 Outro

Watch this movie review podcast where Kade & Mercedes give their movie review of Doug Liman's latest film, ROAD HOUSE starring Jake Gyllenhaal & Conor McGregor right after watching it with fresh eyes. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!

ROAD HOUSE (2024) is about: Ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Post-movie rating & review

00:08:11 The performances

00:11:14 Comparing to the original

00:16:55 The fight scenes and the location

00:21:23 Missing mentorship

00:23:20 What the online reviews said

00:26:13 Cool backstory of The Road House

00:27:51 Correction* Dalton isn't a bouncer

00:30:27 Room for sequel & McGregor's character

00:34:22 Jake Gyllenhaal coaching McGregor

00:36:27 The parts that sucked

00:40:49 Why it's worth watching

00:44:48 Final thoughts

00:47:12 Outro

Watch this movie review podcast where the guys give their movie review of Yorgos Lanthimos Oscar-winning film, POOR THINGS starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, & Willem Dafoe right after watching it with fresh eyes. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!

POOR THINGS is about: Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

Chapters:

00:00 Post-movie rating & review

14:38 Emma Stone's performance

19:49 The hyper-sexual focus

21:51 What did this movie mean?

24:21 The surreal point of view

27:40 The brothel house

32:03 Bella's lack of understanding monogamy

34:49 Oscar worthy?

36:49 The interesting storyline

39:49 Final thoughts on Poor Things

41:39 Outro

Watch this movie review podcast where The Guys give their movie review of Quentin Tarantino's classic film, PULP FICTION starring Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, Bruce Willis, & Uma Thurman right after watching it with fresh eyes. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!

PULP FICTION is about: Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) are hitmen with a penchant for philosophical discussions. In this ultra-hip, multi-strand crime movie, their storyline is interwoven with those of their boss, gangster Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames) ; his actress wife, Mia (Uma Thurman) ; struggling boxer Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) ; master fixer Winston Wolfe (Harvey Keitel) and a nervous pair of armed robbers, "Pumpkin" (Tim Roth) and "Honey Bunny" (Amanda Plummer).

Chapters:

00:00 Post Movie Rating & Review 05:08 Cool dialogue with hidden intentions 08:30 Tarantino's foot fetish 12:08 Why "Fox Force Five" tricked you 14:02 The divine intervention and morality of this film 21:05 The small details that prove Tarantino a master storyteller 23:25 Vincent couldn't avoid messing up with Mia 24:44 The surprising movie goof 26:42 Tarantino and his consistent use of slurs 32:25 Did Tarantino HAVE to break the "Hard-R" record? 35:18 Breaking down Butch's character 39:59 Our favorite character? 45:08 Tarantino carefully chose what details we need to know 47:30 Pulp Fiction is undeniably 'A Great' 50:59 Final thoughts on Pulp Fiction 53:40 Outro

Watch this movie review podcast where the guys give their movie review of Denis Villeneuve's latest film, DUNE: PART TWO starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, & Austin Butler right after watching it with fresh eyes. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!

DUNE: PART TWO is about Paul Atreides who unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

Chapters:

00:00:00 *No Spoilers* Rating & Review

00:07:39 Our disappointing theater experience

00:09:24 The visions were adapted better here

00:11:02 *Spoiler Alert* Paul's superpower

00:12:27 Paul becoming a leader

00:16:44 Discussing the most powerful scene

00:19:33 What this story is meant to critique

00:23:14 The Fremen paradise

00:24:21 The movie ending vs the book ending

00:26:01 A wise alteration to the original story

00:28:11 Another key component missing

00:29:42 The plot twist and clear Star Wars inspiration

00:31:08 Paul now has the ultimate armies

00:34:01 The beginning felt rushed

00:36:42 Perfectly told exposition

00:38:15 Reviewing the epic ending

00:40:32 Everyone's fear & respect of Paul

00:42:00 The cocky reverend mother

00:44:37 Our favorite scenes

00:48:36 The viral popcorn bucket

00:49:55 Hollywood is truly failing

00:55:50 The utter failure of the original

00:58:07 Carefully using CGI & VFX

00:59:11 Preserving the sci-fi feel

01:00:39 Avatar: The Last Air Bender live action discussion

01:03:16 Final thoughts on Dune: Part Two

01:04:40 Outro

In this episode, we break down KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR, Quentin Tarantino's complete revenge epic. We dive into how combining Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 reshapes the story, deepens The Bride's character, and enhances the emotional payoff. We analyze Tarantino's genre-blending mastery, the iconic action sequences, unforgettable characters, and how style, music, and structure turn pure violence into cinematic expression. From the anime sequence to the final confrontation with Bill, we explore why Kill Bill stands as one of Tarantino's boldest and most personal works.

Chapters:

00:00 The Whole Bloody Affair review

17:44 Tarantino knowing when to be violent

20:30 Building the mystery of Bill

28:08 Tarantino's Bruce Lee revenge

33:50 Gotta love Budd

39:46 Tarantino doesn't give a damn

42:26 The most iconic props

44:10 The controversy of the movie

50:12 Actors playing two roles

55:51 Tarantino changing the script because of Uma Thurman

1:01:33 Our official rating & final thoughts

1:07:11 Cue the music

Watch this movie review podcast where the guys give their movie review of Denis Villeneuve's, DUNE: PART ONE (2021) starring Timothée Chalamet right after watching it with fresh eyes. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!

DUNE: PART ONE (2021) is about: Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence, only those who can conquer their own fear will survive.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:17 Post-movie rating & review

00:06:02 The origin of Star Wars

00:08:46 Redemption for the first movie attempt

00:10:10 The original 'Gom Jabbar' scene

00:13:02 Critique on the vision scenes

00:14:50 Paul is incredibly badass

00:17:30 Theory on the Dune 2 trailers

00:18:38 Will Timothée Chalamet beef up?

00:21:39 Timothée Chalamet will be a G.O.A.T.

00:23:04 Do you consider Netflix Originals lesser?

00:24:42 How does it feel to eat The Spice?

00:25:59 Drinking recycled water

00:28:04 What didn't make it from the book

00:33:21 An important moment missing in the movie

00:36:09 The movie by itself

00:38:48 Why this movie NEEDS great actors

00:41:01 Will the sequel live up to the hype?

00:45:11 It's Denis Villeneuve, we're in good hands

00:46:46 Arguing over 'Knives Out' again

00:48:34 Give us movie recommendations

00:49:47 National Margarita Day = Demon time

00:52:14 Talking about our lowest viewed podcasts

00:55:11 Evil mega-church pastors

01:00:53 Final thoughts

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Watch this movie review podcast where the guys give their movie review of Martin Scorsese's classic film, CASINO starring Robert De Niro and Sharon Stone right after watching it with fresh eyes. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!

CASINO is about: In early-1970s Las Vegas, low-level mobster Sam "Ace" Rothstein (Robert De Niro) gets tapped by his bosses to head the Tangiers Casino. At first, he's a great success in the job, but over the years, problems with his loose-cannon enforcer Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci), his ex-hustler wife Ginger (Sharon Stone), her con-artist ex Lester Diamond (James Woods) and a handful of corrupt politicians put Sam in ever-increasing danger. Martin Scorsese directs this adaptation of Nicholas Pileggi's book.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:45 Ace v.s. Nicky

00:06:26 Does Vegas still rough up it's winners?

00:07:45 The moments of pure violence

00:10:39 The hidden meaning of Ginger's character

00:12:28 Ace's one flaw

00:19:47 How much to take the hammer?

00:27:54 Why Ace was a badass

00:35:08 Old school Vegas doesn't seem fun

00:38:45 Scorsese's mom is great in these movies

00:41:43 Joe Pesci must spit serious game

00:43:52 Ginger's materialistic obessions

00:45:25 2 million dollars spent in a few months?!

00:48:35 Her weird attachment to the pimp

00:51:50 Whole 'lotta slurs in this one

00:54:03 Scorsese's mob movie specialty

00:55:24 Should it have been 3 hours?

00:57:59 Those are your final thoughts...?

00:58:48 Possible meaning behind the lighting choices

01:00:59 Final thoughts, again

Watch this first reaction podcast where Kade makes Mercedes watch the classic movie TOP GUN. It stars Tom Cruise and was direct by Tony Scott. Sit back, relax, and don't forget to comment below your thoughts on this classic dude movie.

Top Gun is about: The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick (Tom Cruise) is sent to the school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman (Val Kilmer). But Maverick isn't only competing to be the top fighter pilot, he's also fighting for the attention of his beautiful flight instructor, Charlotte Blackwood (Kelly McGillis).

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:15 Her rating & review

03:26 His rating & review

05:58 Iceman was not who we remembered him to be

08:51 The coolest movie intro of all time

12:33 The most pointless scene ever

15:27 Was there enough build up?

18:02 The cringy parts

20:02 Not a fan of the love interest

24:16 Maverick's arrogance

27:37 Iceman really just wants to help Maverick

29:16 The U.S. dominating the air

32:08 The incredible fight scenes

38:56 Where it felt boring

40:08 The budget and profit

42:02 Where the sequel was better

46:05 Final thoughts

49:48 Outro

Watch this first reaction podcast where Kade & Gray give their movie review of Gavin O'Connor's film, WARRIOR starring Tom Hardy & Joel Edgerton right after watching it with fresh eyes. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!

WARRIOR is about: An estranged family who finds redemption in the unlikeliest of places: the MMA ring. Tommy (Tom Hardy), an ex-Marine with a tragic past, returns home and enlists his father (Nick Nolte), a recovering alcoholic and former wrestling coach, to train him for "Sparta," the biggest MMA tournament ever held. But when Tommy's underdog brother, Brendan (Joel Edgerton), fights his way into the tournament, the two brothers must finally confront each other and the forces that pulled them apart.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:14 Post-Movie Rating & Review

03:31 The greatest embarrassment in sports history

08:57 Why the ending flopped

14:03 "This movie doesn't age well"

16:54 The issue with Brendan's character

19:45 Analyzing why it leaves you unfulfilled

26:59 What the fight scenes lacked

29:24 It's hard to make a bad fighting movie

31:43 The weak and semi-pointless storyline

35:00 Why Tommy's storyline failed in the beginning

36:44 They could've avoided Brendan's boring introduction

39:30 Why the father's character was written very well

42:52 Final thoughts

45:08 Outro

Watch this first reaction podcast where Kade makes Mercedes watch the classic movie, ROCKY (1976) for the first time. It stars Sylvester Stallone and was direct by John G. Avildsen. Sit back, relax, and don't forget to comment below your thoughts on this classic dude movie.

ROCKY is about: Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a small-time boxer from working-class Philadelphia, is arbitrarily chosen to take on the reigning world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), when the undefeated fighter's scheduled opponent is injured. While training with feisty former bantamweight contender Mickey Goldmill (Burgess Meredith), Rocky tentatively begins a relationship with Adrian (Talia Shire), the wallflower sister of his meat-packer pal Paulie (Burt Young).

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:13 Her Post-Movie Reaction

00:01:33 The date scene got very uncomfortable

00:05:39 "That is such a wack opinion"

00:09:07 His rating and review

00:11:00 The ending explained

00:12:48 Reviewing the cringy dialogue

00:15:48 Breaking down Adrian and the characters

00:20:02 Why this story is so compelling

00:24:48 How this movie was made

00:29:59 "This movie didn't have enough bones" (He get HEATED)

00:34:24 Sylvester Stallone's body throughout the franchise

00:36:41 What was missing for her?

00:41:30 David Goggin's favorite scene: Taking souls

00:45:11 Why you CANNOT watch them out of order

00:49:04 Final thoughts

00:51:10 Outro

Watch this first reaction podcast where the boys give their movie review of Guy Ritchie's first film, LOCK, STOCK AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS starring Jason Statham right after watching it. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!

Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels is about: Eddy (Nick Moran) convinces three friends to pool funds for a high-stakes poker game against local crime boss Hatchet Harry (P.H. Moriarty). Harry cheats and Eddy loses, giving him a week to pay back 500,000 pounds or hand over his father's pub. Desperate, Eddy and his friends wait for their neighbors to rob some drug dealers, then rob the robbers in turn. After both thefts, the number of interested criminal parties increases, with the four friends in dangerously over their heads.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:18 Post Movie Reaction

00:04:31 The hidden meaning of the gritty look

00:06:55 Where Guy Ritchie failed

00:07:33 Reviewing the ending

00:08:58 Movie Debate: Lazy or clever writing?

00:12:39 Judging it as a 'first film'

00:16:30 Animals hiding bodies for you

00:18:02 Pig farms v.s. the everglades

00:21:13 Who's the brittiest brit?

00:23:50 Guy Ritchie loves dumb criminals

00:25:39 Guy Ritchie's "friendly storytelling" technique

00:27:04 The biggest flaw of this movie

00:28:47 Guy Ritchie's new movie

00:29:28 Remembering Blue Mountain State

00:30:23 Reviewing the critique reviews

00:32:34 How much money did they make off this?

00:33:49 Is this his worst movie?

00:34:40 Movies we thought were good as kids

00:37:01 Talking Avatar The Last Airbender

00:38:41 Our final thoughts on "Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels"

00:40:19 Outro

Watch this first reaction podcast where Kade makes Mercedes watch ROAD HOUSE starring Patrick Swayze and they give their review right after watching it with fresh eyes. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast! ROAD HOUSE is about a bar called The Double Deuce that is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton (Patrick Swayze) has been hired to clean it up. He might not look like much, but the Ph.D.-educated bouncer proves he's more than capable -- busting the heads of troublemakers and turning the roadhouse into a jumping hot-spot. But Dalton's romance with the gorgeous Dr. Clay puts him on the bad side of cutthroat local big shot Brad Wesley. Chapters: 00:00:00 Post-Movie Reaction 00:00:33 What this movie does really well 00:04:13 Dalton isn't who you'd think he'd be 00:05:50 Dalton letting the bullied get revenge 00:08:38 Debating the story development 00:11:49 The difference in a Dalton ran bar 00:12:59 Perfect casting for Dalton's evil counterpart 00:14:14 Speculating on Connor McGregor's role in the remake 00:15:40 The visual difference in Dalton's enemy 00:16:52 The scene that didn't belong 00:19:59 How similar will the remake be? 00:25:09 UFC Talk: McGregor's next fight 00:26:20 Her honest thoughts about Road House 00:27:56 Whole lotta t*tties 00:31:00 Good job on casting a hot chick 00:32:32 Cowboy martial arts + The throat snatch 00:35:08 Where the writing lacked 00:38:05 Debating if the beginning was badly written 00:42:17 The cherry on top of making the villain a douchebag 00:44:49 Our rating 00:47:39 Remembering Patrick Swayze's death 00:48:58 Explaining our score 00:50:25 Should older movies be given more slack? 00:54:49 Final thoughts 01:00:27 Outro

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.

In this episode, we break down The Menu (2022) — a darkly funny, deeply disturbing satire that skewers elitism, art, and obsession. We discuss Ralph Fiennes' chilling performance as Chef Slowik, Anya Taylor-Joy's grounded perspective as Margot, and how the movie blends horror and comedy to make a brutal statement about the culture of perfection and privilege.

We analyze the symbolism behind each course, the tension that builds throughout the film, and how The Menu uses its setting to explore control, creativity, and the cost of art. Whether you laughed, squirmed, or left hungry for more, this is one of the most brilliantly twisted movies of the decade — and we're breaking down exactly why it works so well.

Chapters:

00:00 What happened to good short movies?

3:25 What you notice on second watch

7:12 Where the idea for the movie came from

9:54 Why did Margot survive?

18:16 The Seven Deadly Sins

21:22 Why Tyler made the biggest mistake

24:02 You just love to hate these characters

38:29 The chef is fair in his evil plan

43:22 Our official rating & final thoughts

47:23 Cue the music

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.

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, we break down Training Day — Antoine Fuqua's gritty, tense, and unforgettable crime thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke. We dive into Denzel's Oscar-winning performance as Alonzo Harris, one of the most manipulative and complex characters in film history. We explore the film's themes of morality, power, and corruption, analyzing how Fuqua's direction and David Ayer's sharp script created one of the most realistic portrayals of law enforcement ever put on screen.

From the psychological tension to the unforgettable one-liners, we break down why Training Day stands as one of the best crime dramas of all time — and why its message still hits hard today.

Chapters:

00:00 Denzel Washington you bad mother f...

5:22 Analyzing Alonzo's evil

20:56 Denzel's insane improv in this movie

32:06 The excellent casting choices

36:43 The craziest day in movie history

41:25 Denzel's upset Oscar win

44:04 Alonzo refuses to not be the top dog

46:18 Some details you missed

1:02:44 Our official rating & final thoughts

1:06:55 Cue the music

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.

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, we break down V for Vendetta — a political thriller that feels more relevant today than ever before. We explore the film's themes of control, freedom, rebellion, and identity, and analyze how it uses symbolism to comment on government, fear, and power. We also dive into Hugo Weaving's incredible performance as V, Natalie Portman's transformation, and how the film's message has evolved in modern culture. From the meaning behind the mask to the lasting impact of its ideas, this is one of the most powerful breakdowns we've done yet.

Chapters:

00:00 What do the Wachowski's know about the future

10:15 Evey's story starts after this movie

15:23 Does he have super strength?

20:03 There is V in almost every scene

27:28 The High Chancellor is methed out

34:42 A crazy plot twist out of nowhere

40:21 Going bald for a role is commitment

42:22 The insane fire stunt in this movie

46:26 The cool structure of the secret government

48:53 Connections to The Matrix & cool details

56:39 Our official rating & final thoughts

1:03:02 Cue the music

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.