Godzilla and King Kong square off against a host of enemies: Mothra, MUTOs, Ghidorah, Rodan, Scar King, Mecha Godzilla, Shimo, Skullcrawlers, and our critical eyeballs. We're joined by Jake's daughter Vivienne Rose as we take on the entire Monsterverse. Connect with us: Never Did It on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/list/never-did-it-podcast/ Brad on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/ Jake on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jake_ziegler/ Never Did It on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverdiditpodcast Hosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler

Hulk Hogan bodyslams his way to infamy in a movie more or less directed by Vince McMahon, while Woody Allen and Martin Landau team up for a comedy classic.

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This week, Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Shannon, and Jessica Chastain delivered a pair of nihilistic horror shows (but not horror movies) in films directed by Jones and Jeff Nichols. We loved the dread!

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This week, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are under the microscope as we rate and rank every Deadpool and Wolverine movie in the extended X-Men franchise.

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Paul Newman smolders while an Italian director looks back on a French/Algerian conflict.

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We take a break from our classic movie mission to catch up on some of the movies we've seen this spring and summer:

Furiosa, Hit Man, The Fall Guy, Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World, I Used to be Funny, The Feeling that the Time for Doing Something Has Passed, Thelma, Challengers, Babes, The Old Oak, Evil Does Not Exist, Hundreds of Beavers, I Saw the TV Glow, Mars Express, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

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Kiyoshi Kurosawa gives us horror from Japan, while Ian Holm leads a tragic cast from Canada. Connect with us: Never Did It on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@neverdiditpod Never Did It on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/list/never-did-it-podcast/ Brad on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/ Jake on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jake_ziegler/ Never Did It on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverdiditpodcast Hosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler, with guest Brandon Treadway 0:00 Introduction 1:30 The Sweet Hereafter 21:35 Cure 44:47 The Best Movies of 1997

Martin Mull may have passed away, but his memory will always live on through Clue. Connect with us:

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Elvis Presley (and Walter Matthau) bring the goods in Michael Curtiz' 'King Creole', so much so that David Lynch put a lot of the movie's DNA into 'Blue Velvet. Orson Welles wore a fat suit and Charlton Heston wore brownface in 'Touch of Evil.' We discuss all this and more this week.

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16:37 Touch of Evil 35:08 The best movies of 1958

'Inside Out 2' is a box office smash, so we give our thoughts. Then, we rank every Pixar movie from the bottom to the top. 28 movies, including some of the best animated films of all time! Connect with us:

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'Baadasssss' looks back at an important movie of the past, while 'Primer' proved that technology was changing movies. Connect with us:

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It's Humphry Bogart's lust for treasure vs. Moira Shearer's desire for dancing stardom in this week's episode. Hosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler

We cover the altered perceptions given to us by directors Mike Nichols (in his film directorial debut) and Michaelangelo Antonioni. Elizabeth Taylor, George Segal, Richard Burton, Sandy Dennis, David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave, and Jane Birkin have us questioning what is real.

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Theres No Country for Young Men on this week's episode, as Dalton Trumbo (in his only directorial effort) and Peter Bogdonovich (in his breakout film) bring us a couple of sad stories of the bleakness of youth.

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In 1931, cinema witnessed the release of two monumental films, "Frankenstein" and "M," each pioneering in its own right and leaving a lasting imprint on the art of filmmaking. This episode explores how "Frankenstein" and "The Bride of Frankenstein" not only introduced audiences to a tormented monster but also set a new standard for the horror genre that is reused even to this day. We look at how "M," a masterful exploration of a child murderer's psyche, influenced the portrayal of the character Gollum in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings."

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"Slums of Beverly Hills" and "A Simple Plan" are explorations of American life from the fringes. This week, we look at how "Slums of Beverly Hills" portrays a dysfunctional family's struggle with poverty in the shadow of California opulence, and how "A Simple Plan" navigates the moral decay stemming from a chance encounter with fortune. Connect with us: Never Did It on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/list/never-did-it-podcast/ Brad on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/ Jake on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jake_ziegler/ Never Did It on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverdiditpodcast Hosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler, with guest Kevin Ford

It's our 50th episode, so we're going way back in time. "Nosferatu" and "The Passion of Joan of Arc," which both came to the United States in 1929, are seminal films, so we look at their profound influence on cinematography and storytelling. We also delve into modern reinterpretations like "Nosferatu the Vampyre" and "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc," examining how these iconic narratives continue to resonate today. Connect with us: Never Did It on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/list/never-did-it-podcast/ Brad on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/ Jake on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jake_ziegler/ Never Did It on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverdiditpodcast Hosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler, with special guest Jeff Richardson

In this episode, we spotlight two standout films from 1991: "Only Yesterday" directed by Isao Takahata and "JFK" directed by Oliver Stone. We delve into Takahata's beautifully introspective animation, featuring voices like Daisy Ridley and Dev Patel in the English dub, and Stone's compelling historical drama starring Kevin Costner. Join us as we discuss these cinematic gems with our special guest, Michael Tanzillo, a talented 3D animator formerly of Blue Sky Studios, who worked on such films as "Ferdinand," "Spies in Disguise," and "The Peanuts Movie". Hosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler ⁠More from Michael Tanzillo

It's finally time to tackle Walter Matthau's full filmography! We're not just talking about Matthau's must-see movies; we're ranking the crème de la crème that paint a vivid picture of his versatile acting chops. From the gritty heist in "Charley Varrick" to the laugh riots of "Grumpy Old Men" and the timeless charm of "The Odd Couple," we've got it all. Plus, we're not skimping on the suave suspense of "Charade" or his rock 'n' roll rumbling in "King Creole." Alongside a few surprise picks, we're peeling back the layers of Matthau's on-screen magic. If you thought you knew Walter Matthau, this episode might just have a few tricks up its sleeve. Hosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler

In 1969, while astronauts were taking one giant leap, 'True Grit' and 'Cactus Flower' were making giant splashes in cinemas. This episode zooms in on these contrasting cinematic masterpieces - from John Wayne’s grouchy, eye-patch swagger in the rugged American West to Ingrid Bergman and Walter Matthau's comedic charm amidst the quirky romance of 'Cactus Flower.'

We delve deep into the way 'True Grit's' blend of adventure and grime helped to redefine the Western genre for a new generation and seal John Wayne's status as an icon. Then, we unpack the delightful dynamics of 'Cactus Flower's' witty screenplay that made this film a box office hit, earning Goldie Hawn an Oscar in her very first major film role.

Apologies to Clint Eastwood and 'Paint Your Wagon' (1969), we've never seen it so it didn't come to mind when talking about the western genre in '69. 

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This week we're hitting you with a couple of underseen gems. First up is 'Frank,' a quirky, offbeat comedy about an eccentric musician who never takes off the oversized plastic head he uses to cover his face, and 'Leviathan,' a powerful Russian drama that explores themes of corruption, alcohol abuse, and small town politics.

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The year is 2009 and the movies are period pieces. First up it's '3 Idiots,' and the period examined is just a few years ago, when stars R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi go to college and there meet Aamir Khan, a charismatic Mary Poppins type. Rajkumar's Hirani's film was a giant success in India, and we discuss some of its crossover appeal in light of other Bollywood (and Tollywood) imports.

Then we move on to 'Me and Orson Welles,' Richard Linklater's look at the Mercury Theater in New York City in the 1930s. Zac Efron takes on Christian McKay's Welles in the battle for charismatic supremacy and the company of Claire Danes.

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Other movies discussed in this episode: Revanche (2008), Adventureland (2009), An Education (2009), A Serious Man (2009), Avatar (2009), Away We Go (2009), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), The Hurt Locker (2009), I Love You Man (2009), The Informant! (2009), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Mary and Max (2009), Moon (2009), The Messenger (2009), Up (2009), Up in the Air (2009), Mank (2020), The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022), and Ricky Stanicky (2024). 

Drive Away Dolls marks the 20th feature film released by either one or both of the Coen Brothers, so we rated them all. From Blood Simple to the Ballad of Buster Scruggs, from Joel's the Tragedy of Macbeth to Ethan's Drive Away Dolls, from the maligned the Ladykillers to the lauded No Country for Old Men, Brad and Jake cover it all.

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Akira Kurosawa, John Ford and John Ford brought the GOODS to American audiences in 1956.

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We had a hard time finding movies for each other to see from 2007, as it was a banner year in movie history and we'd already seen a lot. Brad recommended that Jake watch "The Man from Earth," a microbudget film with a unique sci-fi conceit and no special effects at all. Jake gave Brad "The Savages," Tamara Jenkins' second film, starring Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman as disaffected siblings forced to united to take care of their ailing, estranged father.

2007 is considered by many to be the best year in modern movie history. "There Will Be Blood" and "No Country for Old Men" dominated at the Oscars, while "Zodiac" and "Michael Clayton" established enduring legacies. We had a lot of fun discussing this year.

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Other movies discussed in this episode: Slums of Beverly Hills (1998), Along Came Polly (2004), Juno (2007), Stardust (2007), Young Adult (2011), Coherence (2013), the Infinite Man (2014), the Man from Earth: Holocene (2017), Freaks (2018), Private Lives (2018), Tully (2018), and Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

Brad kicks things off with Alfred Hitchcock's thriller "The Man Who Knew Too Much." Learn about the origins of Peter Lorre's career, how Hitchcock showed his growing pains early on, and whether or not the James Stewart remake is an improvement on the original.

On the other side Jake recommends "It Happened One Night," a romantic comedy that not only swept the Oscars but also set the template for all romantic comedies to follow. Directed by Frank Capra and starring the charismatic duo of Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert, this movie is a delightful mix of humor, romance, and social commentary, and a starting point for Mel Brooks to rip off dialogue.

Other movies mentioned in this episode: M (1931), 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954), Bigger Than Life (1956), The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956), Space Balls (1987), Walk on Water (2004), Me and Orson Welles (2008), Footnote (2011), Foxtrot (2017), and Tenet (2020).

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Dune: Part 2 is a sensation, setting the box office on fire and receiving near universal acclaim. We take a look back at the cinematic history of Dune. We start with Frank Pavich's "Jodorowsky's Dune" from 2013, looking back at what might have been the sci-fi turning point of the '70s that Star Wars turned out to be. Then we take a look at David Lynch's "Dune" from 1984 and try to find something to love about it.

The back half is Denis Villeneuve's two parter from 2021 and 2024. We talk about the cast, the throughlines from previous versions, our relationships with Villeneuve, and much more. We also take a brief detour to talk highlights from Dave Bautista's wrestling career.

Other movies discussed in this episode:
King Creole (1958), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Candy (1968), El Topo (1970), Solaris (1972), The Holy Mountain (1973), Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), Amadeus (1984), Blue Velvet (1986), The End of Evangelion (1997), Inland Empire (2006), Bronson (2008), Mamma Mia (2008), Away We Go (2009), Drive (2011), Enemy (2013), Sicario (2015), Hell or High Water (2016), The Neon Demon (2016), Shin Godzilla (2016), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), Empire of Light (2022), Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), Drive Away Dolls (2024).

We journey back to the pivotal year of 1962 to unpack two monumental films that left an indelible mark on the movies.

First up, Jake brings to the table "The Manchurian Candidate," a political thriller that weaves a tale of intrigue and brainwashing, mirroring the tense Cold War atmosphere of its time. Its blend of suspense and political commentary continues to resonate today. Plus, Frank Sinatra runs funny.

Then, shifting gears, Brad introduces David Lean's "Lawrence of Arabia," a sweeping epic renowned for its grand storytelling and breathtaking cinematography. This film's portrayal of T.E. Lawrence's enigmatic character and the intricate dynamics of wartime alliances offers much for the group to dissect.

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And apologies to Lord of the Rings cinematographer Andrew Lesnie, who is the person who actually said, "Same place as the music." Movies mentioned in this episode: "The Ten Commandments" (1956), "Voice in the Mirror" (1958), "Cleo from 5 to 7" (1962), "Dr. No" (1962), "The Fabulous Baron Munchausen" (1962), "Hara Kiri" (1962), "Lolita" (1962), "Lonely Are the Brave" (1962), "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" (1962), "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962), "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane" (1962), "A Guide for the Married Man" (1967), "El Topo" (1970), "That's Entertainment" (1974), "Network" (1976), "Death on the Nile" (1978), "Stop Making Sense" (1984), "Silence of the Lambs" (1991), "A Dangerous Man: Laurence After Arabia" (1992), "The English Patient" (1996), "The Manchurian Candidate" (2004), "Dune Part 1" (2021), "John Wick: Chapter 4" (2023), and "Dune Part 2" (2024).

The Academy Awards are coming up soon, so we set aside a bit of time to talk about them. We rank the Best Picture nominees and talk about the nominees in the leading actor, director, animated feature, and song categories. Then we take some time to shout out our favorite 2023 films that didn't get any real Oscar love.

Movies discussed in this episode: Basquiat (1996), Sexy Beast (2000), 28 Days Later (2002), 28 Weeks Later (2007), Your Name (2016), A Thousand and One (2023), All of Us Strangers (2023), American Fiction (2023), American Symphony (2023), Anatomy of a Fall (2023), Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023), Asteroid City (2023), Barbie (2023), Blackberry (2023), Bottoms (2023), Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023), Dumb Money (2023), Elemental (2023), Eyeballs in the Darkness (2023), Flamin' Hot (2023), Godzilla Minus One (2023), John Wick Chapter 4 (2023), Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), Maestro (2023), May December (2023), Nimona (2023), Nyad (2023), Oppenheimer (2023), Past Lives (2023), Poor Things (2023), Rustin (2023), Society of the Snow (2023), Spider-man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), Suzume (2023), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023), The Boy and the Heron (2023), The Holdovers (2023), The Iron Claw (2023), The Killer (2023), The Taste of Things (2023), The Teacher's Lounge (2023), The Zone of Interest (2023), Theater Camp (2023), Upon Entry (2023), You Hurt My Feelings (2023). Hosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler

Brad and Jake dive into the cinematic highlights of 2018. They kick off with "mid90s," Jonah Hill's directorial debut that vividly brings to life the raw skateboarding scene of 1990s Los Angeles through the eyes of a troubled boy. The journey continues with "Hereditary," Ari Aster's haunting horror film that masterfully intertwines family drama with spine-tingling terror. Brad and Jake dissect these distinct films, wondering what will become of Hill's directing career, and whether Aster's film might be better watched through a more realistic lens than a supernatural one.

Other movies mentioned in this episode: Murder by Death (1976), Dogtooth (2009), Inherent Vice (2014), Tangerine (2015), Manchester by the Sea (2016), First Reformed (2017), The Florida Project (2017), Annihilation (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), Ben is Back (2018), Blindspotting (2018), Burning (2018), Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018), Eighth Grade (2018), The Favourite (2018), A Star is Born (2018), Isle of Dogs (2018), Leave No Trace (2018), Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018), The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018), Roma (2018), Shoplifters (2018), Skate Kitchen (2018), The Sisters Brothers (2018), Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), Tully (2018), Vice (2018), Woman at War (2018), Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018), Booksmart (2019), Midsommar (2019), Let Them All Talk (2020), Moxie (2021), North Hollywood (2021), Red Rocket (2021), Stutz (2022), Beau is Afraid (2023), Cocaine Bear (2023), The Teacher's Lounge (2023).

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This week, Brad Garoon and Jake Ziegler team up with Mike Noyes and Charlie Peterson from the 'Random Acts of Cinema' podcast for a deep dive into the cinematic world of 1979. And opinions are SPLIT. Brad's choice the group is Albert Brooks' directorial debut "Real Life," an under-the-radar satire that presciently critiques the rise of reality television.

On the flip side, Jake recommends "Moonraker," a James Bond adventure that takes the franchise to outer space, a place some wish it would have stayed. Luckily, Charlie is a Bond maniac and has plenty to say in the movie's defense.

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Other movies discussed in this episode: Live and Let Die (1973), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Stalker (1979), Alien (1979), Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Rust Never Sleeps (1979), Phantasm (1979), Star Trek: The Motion Pictures (1979), Zombie Flesh Eaters (1979), The Castle of Cogliostro (1979), The Brood (1979), Vengeance Is Mine (1979), My Brilliant Career (1979), The Jerk (1979), Dracula (1979), Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979), Apocalypse Now (1979), The Muppet Movie (1979), The Black Hole (1979), Saint Jack (1979), Going in Style (1979), Rocky II (1979), The Warriors (1979), Never Say Never Again (1983), Octopussy (1983), Lost in America (1985), Broadcast News (1987), Defending Your Life (1991), Eat Drink Man Woman (1994), Die Another Day (2002), Big Fan (2009), Going in Style (2017), Annihilation (2018), Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023), Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023).

Buckle up, because we're heading back to 1974 and diving into two cinematic sinkholes of desperation, debauchery, and… digging for dead bodies? For Episode 40, Brad's thrown Jake into the grimy, gambling purgatory of "The Gambler," while Jake's plunged Brad into the blood-soaked, tequila-fueled odyssey of "Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia."

First up, Brad's wrestled with James Caan's Axel Freed, a down on his luck teacher in pursuit of one last roll of the dice. Brace yourselves for existential despair, smoky backrooms, and enough high-stakes wagers to make you sweat through your earbuds.

Meanwhile, Jake's been grappling with Sam Peckinpah's magnum opus of chaos, "Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia." Warren Oates stars as Bennie, a hapless pianist dragged into a grotesque quest for a severed head and a hefty payday. Expect sun-baked highways and more moral ambiguity than a Tijuana back alley.

Did Jake find solace in Caan's self-destructive symphony? Did Brad endure the psychedelic fever dream that is "Alfredo Garcia?" And will anyone emerge from this episode with their sanity intact? Tune in, but remember that when it comes to 1974, the only guarantee is that things are gonna get messy. So grab your whiskey, your existential dread, and your metaphorical shovels, because we're about to dig up some classic cinema dirt.

Other movies discussed in this episode: Onionhead (1958), Ride a Crooked Trail (1958), Bonnie and Clyde (1967), The Wild Bunch (1969), Midnight Cowboy (1969), Duel (1971), Straw Dogs (1972), Badlands (1973), Charley Varrick (1973), The Taking of Pelham 123 (1974), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Man With the Golden Gun (1974), Young Frankenstein (1974), Chinatown (1974), Blazing Saddles (1974), The Year Without Santa Claus (1974), The Front Page (1974), The Conversation (1974), Italianamerican (1974), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), Lenny (1974), Going in Style (1979), Thelma & Louise (1991), Last Action Hero (1993), The Straight Story (1999), The Road (2009), Django Unchained (2012), The Gambler (2014), Win It All (2017), Uncut Gems (2019), Self Reliance (2023). 

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Attention, all you fast-talkin', wisecrackin' cinephiles, 'cause Never Did It's warping back to 1940, the year screwball met satire and Cary Grant met a tiny mustache. Jake's tossed Brad into the whirlwind of overlapping dialogue and rapid-fire romance that is "His Girl Friday," while Brad's sent Jake on a goose chase for Chaplin's timeless, toe-tapping takedown of tyranny in "The Great Dictator."

First up, Brad's wrangling with Rosalind Russell's Hildy Johnson, a reporter sharper than a stiletto and quicker than a quip. Get ready for a newsroom brawl of epic proportions as Hildy tries to break free from her ex-husband Walter (Cary Grant, smooth as ever) and his journalistic clutches. Think witty repartee, slapstick hijinks, and enough deadlines to make your head spin. Brad might even confess his secret soft spot for the 1974 remake, "The Front Page," and spark a friendly debate about cinematic legacy!

Meanwhile, Jake's navigating the Chaplinverse! He's donned the oversized pants and tiny hat of Adenoid Hynkel, the bumbling would-be Hitler with a penchant for pratfalls. Prepare for hilarious political satire, poignant social commentary, and enough double takes to give your neck a workout. Can Hynkel conquer the inflatable globe? Will Hildy make it to the altar?

Tune in, but remember that back in 1940, the laughs were just as sharp as the suits, and the dictators were just as small as their hats. So polish your best one-liners, dust off your bowler hats, and get ready for a comedic collision of the highest order. Hit play and let the good times roll (or topple)!

Other movies dicussed in this episode: To Catch a Thief (1955), Charade (1963), The Front Page (1974), All the President's Men (1976), Buddy Buddy (1981), The Iron Lady (2011), Spotlight (2015), Ricky and the Flash (2015), The Post (2017), Let Them All Talk (2020).

It was a year of political assassinations, unpopular wars, and global protests. Luckily, we can relive 1968 through movies alone.

This week, Jake Ziegler recommended that Brad Garoon watch the Producers, the first of Mel Brooks' 11 feature films. After getting over how embarrassing it was for Brad to have not seen the film already, they talk about Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel's brilliant comedic performances, the legacy of character actor Kenneth Marz, and the allure of Lee Meredith.

Things turn to the fantastic as Brad recommends Planet of the Apes for Jake, and Jake doesn't like it. They talk about the film's surprising courtroom setting, the bizarre plotting, the movie's important place in science fiction history, and the long-running Planet of the Apes franchise as a whole.

Other movies mentioned in this episode: New Faces of 1937 (1937), The Great Dictator (1940), Rodan (1956), The Fortune Cookie (1966), Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), Romeo and Juliet (1968), Who's That Knocking at My Door (1968), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Barbarella (1968), Blackbeard's Ghost (1968), Night of the Living Dead (1968), Rosemary's Baby (1968), Hot Millions (1968), The Odd Couple (1968), The Twelve Chairs (1970), What's Up, Doc (1972), The Sunshine Boys (1975), Planet of the Apes (2001), The Producers (2005), Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014), War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), Jojo Rabbit (2019), Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023).

Lynne Ramsay brings us a disturbing Joaquin Phoenix performance (notable in a career full of them) and Luca Guadagnino delivers a love story between Timothee Chalamet and Armie Hammer. Michael Stuhlbarg also gives a bravura performance. Plus, Brad wonders aloud about the Sound of Freedom phenomenon of 2023.

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And now back to your regularly scheduled program. Hosts Brad Garoon and Jake Ziegler return to their examination of the last century in film with a look at 1938.

Brad recommended a movie that neither he nor Jake had seen before in My Man Godfrey. They talk about the power of the Thin Man, William Powell, and the tour-de-force performances by the female cast, including Carole Lombard, Gail Patrick, and the indominable Alice Brady. They talk about the peculiar place in Oscar history this Gregory La Cava film occupies, and

The theme of the haves vs. the have-nots continues in Jake's pick for the week, Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times. They marvel at how a 90-year-old movie can look like it came out today, at the power of Chaplin's comedic persona, and at the startling beauty of Paulette Goddard (and at her character's baffling backstory).

Other movies mentioned in this episode: Sabotage (1936), the Great Ziegfeld (1936) Silver Linings Playbook (2012), Godzilla Minus One (2023).

It's our second week of director rankings, as we take a look at David Fincher's career. Brad Garoon and Jake Ziegler go all the way back to his first feature, Alien 3 (1992) and talk about his career beginnings through the lens of the Assembly Cut of the film. They rank each movie, right up to the resent thriller the Killer (2023).

Other movies discussed in this episode: Seven (1995), the Game (1997), Fight Club (1999), Panic Room (2002), Zodiac (2007), the Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), the Social Network (2010), the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), Gone Girl (2014), Mank (2020).

We're starting the new year with a little break from our year-by-year examination, and instead we're talking about one of our favorite director's filmographies: Alexander Payne.

Brad Garoon and Jake Ziegler cover all of his features, from Citizen Ruth (1996) up through the Holdovers (2023). They talk about the themes and character tropes that pop up throughout these films, what works for them and what doesn't about Payne's style, and which characters they relate to most.

Other movies discussed in this episode: Election (1999), About Schmidt (2003), Sideways (2004), the Descendants (2011), Nebraska (2013), Downsizing (2017).

It's the end of the year, so we're serving up a deluxe-sized episode of Never Did It, mostly because the movies that Brad Garoon and Jake Ziegler selected for each other for 1993 sparked a lot of conversation.

First up, Brad assigned Jake the Joel Schumacher film Falling Down, another in their series of excuses to fawn over Michael Douglas. They talk about what they believe to be misinterpretations of the film, some of which they were guilty of themselves, and underrated turn from Robert Duvall, the strong performances from Barbara Hershey and Rachel Ticotin, and the peculiar case of Tuesday Weld's character.

Things shift somewhat extremely in the latter half of the episode as Jake assigns Brad Schindler's List. The hosts talk about how their own Jewish identities inform how they viewed this film, and what the place of Steven Spielberg's most celebrated movie is in the history of Jewish movies and the wider culture.

Other movies discussed in this episode: Come and See (1985), Jurassic Park (1993), Demolition Man (1993), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Dazed and Confused (1993), Last Action Hero (1993), What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), The Piano (1993), The Age of Innocence (1993), Grumpy Old Men (1993), The Fugitive (1993), Philadelphia (1993), Groundhog Day (1993), Batman Forever (1995), Batman and Robin (1997), The Boondock Saints (1999), Phone Booth (2002), Defiance (2008)

Today we cover tales of murderous intrigue and devastating poverty. First up, Brad Garoon assigns Jake Ziegler the tightly-paced Dial M for Murder, by master of tension Alfred Hitchcock. The fellas discuss the film's expert plotting, the amazing performances from Grace Kelly, Ray Milland, and John Williams, and the unmistakable influence the movie has had on industry.

Jake then assigns Brad la Strada, Federico Fellini's masterpiece about poverty and abuse. They theorize about the movie's shift in focus in its final few scenes, the power of language in different translations of the film, and the beautiful performance by Giulietta Masina.

Others movies mentioned in this episode: Rear Window (1954), Seven Samurai (1954), 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954), Twelve Angry Men (1954), On the Waterfront (1954), Raging Bull (1980), Fight Club (1999), Panic Room (2002), Gone Girl (2014).

We're butting up against the present day with an episode about the movies of 2022. The spotlight is on a pair of oddities, as Brad Garoon recommends that Jake Ziegler watch the House, a Netflix stop-motion animated anthology/gothic horror trilogy. They talk about stop-motion animation as a medium with many genres and talk about the unique qualities of each short contained within this project.

Jake recommended that Brad watch After Yang, giving the guys an opportunity to talk about Colin Farrell's big 2022, Kogonada's strengths as a director and essayist, and what it means to be human. 

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Matilda (1996), The Fifth Element (1997), Mind Game (2004), Sideways (2004), Moon (2009), Safety Not Guaranteed (2012), The Edge of Seventeen (2016), Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017), Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017), Junk Head (2017), Columbus (2017), The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), Sorry to Bother You (2018), Mute (2018), Prospect (2018), Freaks (2018), Aniara (2018), Tux and Fanny (2019), Nimic (2019), Shithouse (2020), Montana Story (2021), Mad God (2021), Wendell & Wild (2022), Close (2022), Fire of Love (2022), Argentina 1985 (2022), Matilda the Musical (2022), Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (2022), Holy Spider (2022), The Quiet Girl (2022), The Northman (2022), Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), Decision to Leave (2022), Living (2022), Tar (2022), Till (2022), The Woman King (2022), Top Gun: Maverick (2022), The Whale (2022), All Quiet on the Western Front (2022), Women Talking (2022), Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022), Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2022), After Sun (2022), NOPE (2022), The Fabelmans (2022), Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022), Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022), Glass Onion (2022), The Banshees of Inisherin (2022).

The year is 1955 and the movies are gentle. Brad Garoon assigns Jake Ziegler the Ladykillers, a movie ranked very high on the BFI Top 100 Films of All Time list, and lauded as one of Alec Guinness's most entertaining performances. They compare Alexander Mackendrick's version to that of the Coen Brothers 50 years later, and talk about Tom Hanks's odd accent decisions over the years.

Jake then assigns Brad the Delbert Mann-directed and Paddy Chayefsky-written Marty, mostly because both hosts like Quiz Show and Marty was a huge part of that film. They talk bubble romance movies, where the world stops so two people have a little time to fall in love, and then they fall over themselves to praise the performances by Ernest Borgnine and Betsy Blair.

Other movies discussed in this episode: Harvey (1950), Lady and the Tramp (1955), Rififi (1955), To Catch a Thief (1955), Moonstruck (1987), Quiz Show (1994), Before Sunrise (1995), The Ladykillers (2004), The Terminal (2004), Nick & Nora's Infinite Playlist (2008), Burn After Reading (2008), Elvis (2022), Rye Lane (2023).

The boys are going to the beginning of the project timeline for this week's episode as they tackle a pair of movies from 100 years ago in 1923. First, Jake Ziegler assigns Brad Garoon the Ten Commandments, but not the version of the movie you're thinking of. Though this one is also directed by Cecil B. DeMille, it was a silent film. The fellas discuss what feels like a bait and switch, as the biblical story of Moses only takes up the first 45 minutes of this 2.5-hour film. The rest is made up of Christian moralizing and a cheesy plot. They discuss how the movie compares to DeMille's remake, the Dreamworks animated retelling of the story, and Ridley Scott's modern take.

Jake assigns Brad Safety Last, Harold Lloyd's iconic comedy about a poor schmuck trying to make it big in the city. They talk about Lloyd's place in the silent movie comedy pantheon alongside Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, and how comedy like this transcends time. Jake also has a meltdown over John Turturro's religious heritage.  Other movies discussed in this episode: The Ten Commandments (1956), The Prince of Egypt (1998), Alexander (2004), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 (2010), Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014), Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), Napoleon (2023).

The year is 2000 and Brad Garoon and Jake Ziegler have swapped movie recommendations, resulting in wildly varying degrees of satisfaction.

Jake asked Brad to watch Wonder Boys, Curtis Hanson's charming film about Michael Douglas getting a third (or perhaps fourth or fifth) chance at love (with Frances McDormand) if he can only get over his bad habits and help his misfit friends and students. Said circle of friends is played by Robert Downey Jr., Tobey Maguire, and Katie Holmes. They talk about the terrific cameos present, Douglas's rare turn as a nicer guy, and where this ranks in Downey and Maguire's filmographies.

Brad then assigns Jake Bring It On, and Jake isn't happy about it. They discuss how Peyton Reed's movie fails when compared to other high school snapshots of the era, and how Gabrielle Union and Kirsten Dunst don't "bring" the level of quality we've come to expect of them. Can you guess which scene Brad thinks belongs in Tommy Wiseau's the Room?

Other movies discussed in this episode: The Last Detail (1973), Wall Street (1987), Clueless (1995), Election (1999), GAEA Girls (2000), Princes and Princesses (2000), Almost Famous (2000), Keeping the Faith (2000), Shadow of the Vampire (2000), High Fidelity (2000), The Contender (2000), Memento (2000), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Best in Show (2000), Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), You Can Count on Me (2000), Requiem for a Dream (2000), Castaway (2000), The Emperor's New Groove (2000), Traffic (2000), Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015), The Edge of Seventeen (2016), Eighth Grade (2018), Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023), Bottoms (2023).

1992 was a great year, look no further than WrestleMania VIII and the crowning of the Macho Man Randy Savage as WWF Champion as evidence of that. But it was also a great year for movies, and Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler are ready to fill in a few glaring gaps in their 1992 canons.

Brad has Jake watch Robert Altman's the Player, a movie he'd been meaning to see forever. They talk about this slick noir and sendup of the Hollywood system, starring Tim Robbins, Vincent D'Onofrio, Fred Ward, Whoopie Goldberg, and Greta Scacchi. They wrestle with Altman's directorial style and marvel and the height of some of the actors in this film.

Jake assigns Brad A Few Good Men, a movie that Brad, like most of the world, had seen one scene of. They talk about the surprising Oscar snubs for director Rob Reiner and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, and the terrific performances by Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Kevin Pollack, Jack Nicholson, and Wolfgang Bodison. Jake makes the case for Kevin Bacon being historically underrated, and Brad makes the case for the point that Sorkin dialogue became unbearable.

Other movies discussed in this episode: Touch of Evil (1958), Nashville (1975), Juice (1992), The Mighty Ducks (1992), White Men Can't Jump (1992), Wayne's World (1992), Alien 3 (1992), Under Siege (1992), Scent of a Woman (1992), Aladdin (1992), Reservoir Dogs (1992), Batman Returns (1992), Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), A League of Their Own (1992), My Cousin Vinny (1992), Unforgiven (1992), Gosford Park (2001).

Howard Hawks and Frank Capra serve up a heaping helping of shmaltzy comedy featuring Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart, and Jean Arthur.

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We go back to the dawn of the talkies to review a pair of fascinating movies. First up, Brad Garoon recommends that Jake Ziegler watch the Blue Angel, Marlene Dietrich's breakout film, and the beginning of the end for Hollywood bigshots Josef von Sternberg and Emil Jannings. They talk about art predicting life in the rise and fall of the actors and director involved, the way films of the 1930s were shot multiple times in different languages, and how this peculiar film might have more going on than at first meets the eye.

Jake then assigns Brad the famous All Quiet on the Western Front. They talk about how an exaggerated acting style is embossed upon this story of German youth, how themes of alienation and exploitation are swapped in and out between this and its 2022 remake, and even tough a bit on the forgettable made for TV movie version from the '70s.

Other movies discussed in this episode: Nightmare Alley (1947), Witness for the Prosecution (1957), Come and See (1985), Starship Troopers (1997), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Nightmare Alley (2021), All Quiet on the Western Front (2022).

Two episodes in a week?! What a treat. Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler are back with a look at the films of 1973. The two movies discussed come from different countries and represent popular film movements coming out of each. Jake assigns Brad Hal Ashby's The Last Detail, a road movie starring Jack Nicholson, Otis Young, and a very young Randy Quaid. They talk about subcultures of the time, and the style that many New Hollywood-era films were interested in. And by the way, when Brad says God of Carnage in this conversation, he means Carnal Knowledge. 

Brad then throws it to Jake to watch Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades. They talk about this bloody, exploitative martial arts film and the deluge of similar films that came out of Japan around this time. They talk about its influence on modern franchises like Star Wars, and the clear (and admitted) influence it had on Quentin Tarantino. 

Other movies discussed in this episode: The Tale of Zatoichi (1962), Blood Feast (1963), Easy Rider (1969), Carnal Knowledge (1971), Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972), Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart on the River Styx (1972), Lady Snowblood (1973), Fantastic Planet (1973), Robin Hood (1973), The Last of Sheila (1973), Live and Let Die (1973), Magnum Force (1973), The Exorcist (1973), Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons (1973), American Graffiti (1973), The Sting (1973), Mean Streets (1973), Badlands (1973), Paper Moon (1973), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003), Last Flag Flying (2017).

Welcome to a special Halloween episode of Never Did It, where Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler go back to check in on the state of horror movies in 1960. Brad assigns Jake Village of the Damned, a fast-moving, tension-filled, and surprisingly influential little movie from England. Directed by Wolf Rilla and starring the sweet sweet-voiced George Sanders, Jake and Brad extol the joys of watching a tightly paced movie with this interesting premise.

Jake gives Brad Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, a movie he's suitably embarrassed he'd never seen. They talk about its groundbreaking plotting, the movie you might not know it influenced, and Norman Bates's career. Happy Halloween!

Other movies discussed in this episode: Sabotage (1936), The Birds (1963), Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), The Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983), Children of the Corn (1984), Alien 3 (1992), The Good Son (1993), Psycho (1998), Annihilation (2018).

It's a wacky comedy and a cornerstone of cinematic technology as Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler go back to 1933. Brad assigns Sons of the Desert to Jake, a Laurel & Hardy romp that draws provokes questions about the ever evolving state of comedy, and whether or not it's detrimental for film and television to include pop culture references for yucks.

Then, after having a slight meltdown over his missed relationship with his grandparents, or perhaps because of it, Jake assigned Brad the original King Kong, the first movie that his grandfather saw in the theater. They talk about the tremendous visual effects in the film, and how the birth of the giant monster movie influenced the next century of movie-making.

Other movies discussed in this episode: Son of Kong (1933), Cavalcade (1933), 42nd Street (1933), Duck Soup (1933), the Invisible Man (1933), King Kong (1976), Enemy Mine (1985), Shrek (2004), King Kong (2005), Kong: Skull Island (2017), Stan & Ollie (2018), Godzilla vs. Kong (2022), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)