Explore every episode of the podcast The Weekly Movie Throwdown
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| The Program: Pride and Pressure on the College Gridiron | 01 Sep 2025 | 01:32:45 | |
This week Mike and Steven kick off Stories of the Gridiron Month (see what we did there?) with 1993's The Program. This film, directed by David S. Ward, is one of only a few that turns its lens to college football instead of the pros, and shines a light on the pressure the student-players and coaches feel to succeed. The guys discuss the crazy actions these young men take, James Caan's acting, the film's controversial traffic scene, and a whole lot more. You'll want to listen all the way to the end! In the news segment:
____________________ STILL TO COME ON STORIES OF THE GRIDIRON MONTH: Black Sunday (1977, dir. John Frankenheimer) Rewatch & Reconsider (title TBD) Any Given Sunday (1999, dir. Oliver Stone) Him (2025, dir. Justin Tipping) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| An American Werewolf in London (1981): Horror, Humor, and Transformation | 25 Aug 2025 | 01:27:45 | |
This week on the podcast, Mike and Steven close out Physical Media Appreciation Month with a deep dive into John Landis’s horror classic An American Werewolf in London (1981). They're joined by horror aficionado and friend of the show, Andy Remondino, for a fun and detailed discussion on the film’s legacy and practical effects mastery. Points of discussion:
In the news segment: Terrence Stamp The Cat in the Hat Joe Caroff ____________________ On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod Website: https://moviethrowdownpod.com Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Game Night (2018) | 16 Jun 2025 | 01:05:09 | |
This week on the podcast, we continue One Crazy Night Month with a deep dive into the hit 2018 comedy Game Night, directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. This dark comedy-mystery blends sharp humor, clever plot twists, and stylish cinematography. Starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, Game Night delivers one of the most entertaining comedy films of the 2010s. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING ONE CRAZY NIGHT MONTH: 6/23: Rewatch & Reconsider: Knight and Day (2010, directed by James Mangold) 6/30: Collateral (2004, directed by Michael Mann) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| After Hours (1985) | 09 Jun 2025 | 01:45:48 | |
This week on the podcast, One Crazy Night Month rolls on with a deep dive into Martin Scorsese’s 1985 cult classic After Hours—the film he credits with rekindling his love for directing. Mike and Steven are joined by special guest Ben Tanzer, author of the new book After Hours: Scorsese, Grief and the Language of Cinema, to discuss the film’s surreal storytelling, its place in Scorsese’s filmography, and how it helped Ben process the loss of his father. Plus, in film and podcasting news, the trio reacts to Marc Maron’s announcement that he’s ending his legendary podcast WTF with Marc Maron later this year. Whether you're a fan of Scorsese, '80s cinema, or personal stories about grief and art, this episode offers an insightful conversation you won't want to miss. Order After Hours: Scorsese, Grief, and the Grammar of Cinema here. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING ONE CRAZY NIGHT MONTH: 6/16: Game Night (2007, directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein) 6/23: Rewatch & Reconsider (film TBD) 6/30: Collateral (2004, directed by Michael Mann) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Go (1999) | 02 Jun 2025 | 01:06:01 | |
This week on the podcast, we kick off One Crazy Night Month—a series celebrating movies where the action unfolds over the course of a single wild night. First up: Go (1999), Doug Liman’s fast-paced tale of a drug deal gone wrong. Often compared to Pulp Fiction, Go takes the multi-perspective narrative popularized by Tarantino and runs with it—arguably delivering one of the best takes on the format. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING ONE CRAZY NIGHT MONTH: 6/9: After Hours (1985, directed by Martin Scorsese) with guest Ben Tanzer 6/16: Game Night (2007, directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein) 6/23: Rewatch & Reconsider (film TBD) 6/30: Collateral (2004, directed by Michael Mann) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| No Country for Old Men (2007) | 26 May 2025 | 01:10:10 | |
21st-Century Westerns Month wraps up this week with a real gem. We dig into Joel and Ethan Coen's No Country for Old Men, adapted from Cormac McCarthy's novel of the same name. With three fantastic performances, beautiful direction, and stunning cinematography, this film was a big hit at the Oscars, taking home four statues including Best Picture. Joining us to discuss the film is author David Tromblay, whose forthcoming novel Coydog has been called "a cross between No Country for Old Men and Fargo," which makes him the perfect guest for this episode! ____________________ Preorder David's book Coydog HERE. ____________________ On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 3:10 to Yuma (1957 and 2007) | 19 May 2025 | 01:19:39 | |
This week 21st-Century Westerns Month continues with a double shot of 3:10 to Yuma. We compare and contrast the original 1957 version—directed by Delmer Daves—and the 2007 James Mangold remake. There's a lot of shared DNA that carries through from Elmore Leonard's short story, as well as quite a few original ideas in both. We also discuss the loss of Joe Don Baker last week, and a few other news stories. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING 21ST CENTURY WESTERNS MONTH: 5/26: No Country for Old Men (2007, directed by Joel and Ethan Coen) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wind River (2017) | 13 May 2025 | 01:13:23 | |
On the show this week we discuss Wind River from 2017. This is the directorial debut of writer/actor/Paramount+ benefactor Taylor Sheridan. It's the third in his trilogy about the modern American frontier (along with Sicario and Hell or High Water), which makes it perfect for this month's 21st-Century Westerns theme. With a compelling story and pitch-perfect cast, we had a lot of fun talking about this one. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING 21ST CENTURY WESTERNS MONTH: 5/19: 3:10 to Yuma Double Feature (1957 and 2007, directed by Delmer Davies and James Mangold) 5/26: No Country for Old Men (2007, directed by Joel and Ethan Coen) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bone Tomahawk (2015) | 05 May 2025 | 01:15:34 | |
This week we kick off 21st Century Westerns Month, where we'll discuss the similarities and difference between modern films in this genre and their predecessors from the early days of Hollywood. Kicking things off, 2015's Bone Tomahawk, a throwback to early westerns with a very contemporary sensibility. It's the first film from writer/director S. Craig Zahler, and features an unbelievable cast. It's also controversial for its brutality, which we get into. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING 21ST CENTURY WESTERNS MONTH: 5/12: Wind River (2017, directed by Taylor Sheridan) 5/19: 3:10 to Yuma Double Feature (1957 and 2007, directed by Delmer Davies and James Mangold) 5/26: No Country for Old Men (2007, directed by Joel and Ethan Coen) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Major League (1989) | 28 Apr 2025 | 01:34:06 | |
This week we wrap up Baseball Month with one of the best films about the sport in the modern era. David S. Ward's Major League is a screwball comedy with a lot of the tropes we saw in Bad News Bears earlier in the month, and along with its hard R antics, it also sports a lot of heart in the writing. It's fun, funny, and inspiring. Join us as we discuss it along with some movie news about Sinners, Netflix, and much more! ____________________ On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Rookie (2002) | 21 Apr 2025 | 01:12:17 | |
Baseball Month continues this week with 2002's The Rookie, directed by John Lee Hancock. This story based on the life of pitcher Jim Morris fits the Disney template for inspiring sports films perfectly with its underdog themes and uplifting conclusion. Steven is nuts about this one, and Mike is on board too. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING BASEBALL MONTH: 4/28: Major League (1989, directed by David S. Ward) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) | 15 Apr 2025 | 01:07:04 | |
This week we're staying in 1976 with a look at The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings, a somewhat forgotten comedy that looks at the obstacles faced by players in the Negro League in the 1940s. Its heavy-hitting cast includes Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones, and Richard Pryor, and it tackles some serious issues while bringing nonstop comedy. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING BASEBALL MONTH: 4/21: The Rookie (2002, directed by John Lee Hancock) 4/28: Major League (1989, directed by David S. Ward) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Memento (2000): The Start of Christopher Nolan's Mind Games | 17 Aug 2025 | 01:08:05 | |
This week, we continue Physical Media Appreciation Month with a real mind-bender of a film. Christopher Nolan's Memento from 2000 is an exercise in manipulation, identity, and the reliability of memory. Told both forward and backward, it's a head-scratcher that you'll want to watch again and again. Mike and Steven each watched it on their own DVD and Blu-ray editions, which provided for two very interesting and unique experiences. And in the news segment this week: What's up with Dakota Fanning's new film, Vicious? Warner Bros. is having quite a good year with the success of things like Sinners, F1, and Weapons. ____________________ On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod Website: https://moviethrowdownpod.com Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bonus Episode: A Working Man (2025) | 12 Apr 2025 | 00:28:08 | |
After our Bad News Bears episode we thought it'd be fun to stay on the mics and have a conversation about A Working Man, the new film from director David Ayer. It stars Jason Statham, the unofficial mascot of our show (see our first month of episodes from 2024 for more on him), as a construction worker with a dangerous past—much like The Beekeeper, the actor's other film with Ayer. Bonus: this was made from a script by the one and only Sylvester Stallone! Did we enjoy it? Listen and see. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bad News Bears (1976 and 2005) | 07 Apr 2025 | 01:28:17 | |
April is upon us and that means it's time for a new monthly theme. Since spring is in the air we've decided to talk baseball this month on the show. Some of these films are a little off the beaten path, and a couple of them are beloved. But whether you know them or not, we can attest that they're all a lot of fun, starting with this week's exciting double feature. We're discussing both versions of the classic Bad News Bears—the original from 1976 and its remake from 2005. Both have their moments, but one is superior. We had a great time discussing this, so check it out. Play ball! ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING BASEBALL MONTH: 4/14: The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976, directed by John Badham) 4/21: The Rookie (2002, directed by John Lee Hancock) 4/28: Major League (1989, directed by David S. Ward) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Air Force One (1997) | 31 Mar 2025 | 01:07:22 | |
This week we wrap up Fictional American Presidents Month with some high-octane fun. 1997's Air Force One, directed by Wolfgang Petersen, pits President Harrison Ford against terrorist Gary Oldman . . . on an airplane. It's peak dad action that preceded a whole rash of kick-ass Commander-In-Chief films in the years that followed. We're excited to talk about the one that started it all, so please join us. ____________________ On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The American President (1995) | 24 Mar 2025 | 01:16:44 | |
Fictional American Presidents Month rolls on this week with 1995's The American President, directed by Rob Reiner. This film stars Michael Douglas as a Commander In Chief with a conscience and a new girlfriend, played by Annette Bening. It's a charming story of love from a time when politics were simpler. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING FICTIONAL AMERICAN PRESIDENT MONTH: 3/31 Air Force One (1997) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) | 17 Mar 2025 | 01:12:14 | |
On this week's episode we're taking a break from our Fictional American Presidents theme to do another installment of our Rewatch & Reconsider series where we dig up something that at least one of us liked in the past and watch it again to see if it's still any good, or if it failed the test of time. This time around we're moving away from presidents but sticking with politics as we watch 1992's The Distinguished Gentleman starring Eddie Murphy. Mike really liked this film back in the day. Does it hold up? We'll find out. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING FICTIONAL AMERICAN PRESIDENT MONTH: 3/24 The American President (1995) 3/31 Air Force One (1997) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dave (1993) | 10 Mar 2025 | 01:12:32 | |
This week Fictional American President Month continues with Dave, the Ivan Reitman-directed comedy from 1993. Kevin Kline gives two performances in this film as the president and the man asked to stand in for him after he suffers a stroke. It's a charming story filled with light-hearted political intrigue (at least by today's standards) and featuring an all-star cast from both Hollywood and Washington. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING FICTIONAL AMERICAN PRESIDENT MONTH: 3/17 Rewatch & Reconsider: The Distinguished Gentleman 3/24 The American President (1995) 3/31 Air Force One (1997) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Long Shot (2019) | 03 Mar 2025 | 01:20:23 | |
This month on the podcast we're all about the American President. And while that might be a dicey subject in real life, the ones we're looking at harken back to a simpler time—one that didn't actually exist. These are all made-up presidents in films that span the past thirty or so years. The office has changed a lot in that time, and so has how it's portrayed on screen. We'll talk about rom-coms, dramas, and even action-adventures. Starting things off this week is Long Shot, the 2019 film from director Jonathan Levine and starring Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING R-RATED ROM-COM MONTH: 3/10: Dave (1993) 3/17 Rewatch & Reconsider: The Distinguished Gentleman 3/24 The American President (1995) 3/31 Air Force One (1997) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dinner In America (2020) | 24 Feb 2025 | 01:06:03 | |
This week we wrap up R-Rated Rom-Com Month with an indie darling: 2020's Dinner In America. This film, directed by Adam Rehmeier and starring Kyle Gallner and Emily Skeggs, is an unconventional love story set against the backdrop of suburban malaise. It's punk, it's sweet, and it's a lot of fun. ____________________ NEXT MONTH: Fictional American Presidents On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| She's Out of My League (2010) | 17 Feb 2025 | 01:07:28 | |
R-Rated Rom-Com Month continues this week with 2010's She's Out of My League, a really fun story of a mid guy (Jay Baruchel) who catches the eye of a stone-cold ten (played by Alice Eve) and he—along with everyone around him—can't understand it. Hilarity ensues, but there's a lot of heart underneath the comedy. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING R-RATED ROM-COM MONTH: 12/24: Dinner In America (2020) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| You're Cordially Invited | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:52:37 | |
In this episode we continue R-Rated Rom-Com Month with Nicholas Stoller's You're Cordially Invited, starring Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell. It's currently streaming on Amazon Prime. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING R-RATED ROM-COM MONTH: 12/17: She's Out of My League (2010) 12/24: Dinner In America (2020) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sorcerer (1977): William Friedkin's Forgotten Masterpiece | 10 Aug 2025 | 01:39:56 | |
Physical Media Appreciation Month kicks off this week with Sorcerer from 1977. This forgotten masterpiece from Exorcist director William Friedkin is newly available as an excellent 4K release through The Criterion Collection, filled with killer special features. In this episode Mike and Steven look at the film's storied production, its poor theatrical reception, and the newfound appreciation film buffs have found for it. This is a fun and detailed conversation that you won't want to miss. And in the news segment this week:
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| Bridesmaids (2011) | 03 Feb 2025 | 01:04:17 | |
This week kicks off R-Rated Rom-Com month with a real banger. 2011's Bridesmaids might be the best of the bunch when it comes to this genre and we have a lot of fun talking about it. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING R-RATED ROM-COM MONTH: 12/10: You're Cordially Invited (2025) 12/17: She's Out of My League (2010) 12/24: Dinner In America (2020) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Plane (2023) | 27 Jan 2025 | 01:02:40 | |
This week, we wrap up Gerard Butler Action Month with 2023's Plane, in which Gerry plays an everyman who's called to action when the flight he's piloting is forced to crash-land on an island run by guerillas. It's a great way to round out the month! ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2025) | 20 Jan 2025 | 01:00:08 | |
Gerard Butler Action Month continues this week with Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, which is currently in theaters. It's an action-packed heist film that re-teams Butler with O'Shea Jackson Jr. in the south of France. We also discuss the passing of legendary director David Lynch. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING GERARD BUTLER ACTION MONTH: 12/27: Plane (2023) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Copshop (2021) | 13 Jan 2025 | 01:06:55 | |
This week on the show Gerard Butler Action Month continues with 2021's Copshop. This Joe Carnahan-directed jail film features Butler at his best as a witty hitman, along with great performances from Frank Grillo and Alexis Louder. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING GERARD BUTLER ACTION MONTH: 12/20: Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2025) 12/27: Plane (2023) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Olympus Has Fallen (2013) | 06 Jan 2025 | 01:08:50 | |
Happy New Year! We're coming out of the gate swinging in 2025 with an action-packed month of Gerard Butler films to get you motivated. Over the past decade, Butler has made a living kicking ass and taking names in the mid-budget action genre, and we're here to celebrate it, starting with the film that got this era going: 2013's Olympus Has Fallen. ____________________ STILL TO COME DURING GERARD BUTLER ACTION MONTH: 12/13: Copshop (2021) 12/20: Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2025) 12/27: Plane (2023) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Feast of the Seven Fishes (2019) | 30 Dec 2024 | 01:06:55 | |
This week, we not only bring Offbeat Holiday Films Month to a close, but we also say goodbye to 2024. We're going out with a touching little film from 2019 called Feast of the Seven Fishes, directed by Robert Tinnell. It's a really fun story about an Italian-American family in a blue-collar Pennsylvania town, preparing for their Christmas Eve dinner. With lots of drama and the right amount of sweetness, this was fun to watch and talk about. We also discuss some recent news around the release of The Batman 2, and talk about a few great films we saw last week. ____________________ NEXT MONTH: Gerard Butler Action Month! On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Carry-On (2024) | 23 Dec 2024 | 01:13:42 | |
Offbeat Holiday Films Month continues this week with Carry-On, the newly released airport thriller starring Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman. This Netflix thrill ride is definitely one to watch this holiday season. ____________________ STILL TO COME IN OUR OFFBEAT HOLIDAY FILM SERIES: 11/25: Feast of the Seven Fishes (2019) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| City Island (2009) | 16 Dec 2024 | 01:07:34 | |
In this week's episode, we take a break from holiday films and dive back into our Rewatch and Reconsider series with a quiet and lovely little story from 2009: City Island. Directed by Raymond De Felitta, this heartfelt dramedy follows a family full of secrets as they discover how to finally live out loud with the help of an ex-con interloper who comes to live with them and shakes everything up. ____________________ STILL TO COME IN OUR OFFBEAT HOLIDAY FILM SERIES: 12/23: Carry On (2024) 11/25: Feast of the Seven Fishes (2019) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Happiest Season (2020) | 09 Dec 2024 | 01:02:40 | |
This week, Offbeat Holiday Film Month continues with 2020's Happiest Season from writer/director Clea Duvall. This modern meet-the-family rom-com is full of the usual Christmas film tropes but puts a unique spin on them through smart writing and great performances. ____________________ STILL TO COME IN OUR OFFBEAT HOLIDAY FILM SERIES: 12/16: Rewatch and Reconsider: City Island (2009) 12/23: Carry On (2024) 11/25: Feast of the Seven Fishes (2019) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) | 03 Dec 2024 | 01:07:35 | |
It's December, which means a lot of holiday programming. This month, we're discussing Offbeat Holiday Films that are just a little left of the usual classic fare, starting with Shane Black's Christmas-adjacent noir comedy Kiss Kiss Bang Bang from 2005. Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, and Michelle Monaghan star in this fun—and funny—thriller that you're going to love if you don't already. ____________________ STILL TO COME IN OUR OFFBEAT HOLIDAY FILM SERIES: 12/09: Happiest Season (2020) 12/16: Rewatch and Reconsider: City Island (2009) 12/23: Carry On (2024) 11/25: Feast of the Seven Fishes (2019) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Crooklyn (1994) | 28 Jul 2025 | 01:37:07 | |
This week on the podcast, Mike and Steven wrap up Stories of Summer month with a deep dive into Spike Lee’s 1994 coming-of-age classic, Crooklyn. Set in 1970s Brooklyn and co-written by Spike Lee, his sister Joie, and brother Cinqué, this heartfelt film offers an intimate, stylized portrait of a Black family navigating life, love, and loss during one unforgettable summer. The guys have a lot to say about Lee as a director, how this film fits into his filmography, the impact of that tough ending, and much more. In the news segment:
____________________ NEXT WEEK ON PHYSICAL MEDIA APPRECIATION MONTH: Memento (2000, Dir. Christopher Nolan) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Brick (2005) | 25 Nov 2024 | 01:08:22 | |
We close out November Noir month this week with another modern-day take on the genre. Rian Johnson's Brick from 2005 is an inventive homage to classic noir that combines its unique language with an updated setting: a 21st-century high school. With great performances across the board and some very creative choices from the production team, this first feature from Johnson is a hell of a calling card. ____________________ On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month's movie list here. ____________________ WE'D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Blow Out (1981) | 18 Nov 2024 | 01:10:54 | |
This week, we delve into the world of neo-noir with 1981's Blow Out. This thriller from filmmaker Brian De Palma has a lot of the hallmarks of classic noir but with a lot of modern-day flair. It's edgy, paranoid, and masterfully made. ____________________ STILL TO COME IN OUR NOVEMBER NOIR SERIES: 11/25: Brick (2005) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month's movie list here. ____________________ WE'D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Niagara (1953) | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:50:59 | |
In this week's episode, we delve into the world of Technicolor noir with 1953's Niagara. This story of love and betrayal includes a lot of the classic tropes of the noir genre and includes a fantastic early performance from the great Marilyn Monroe. ____________________ STILL TO COME IN OUR NOVEMBER NOIR SERIES: 11/18: Blow Out (1981) 11/25: Brick (2005) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month's movie list here. ____________________ WE'D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) | 04 Nov 2024 | 01:05:32 | |
This week, we kick off November Noir month with one of the genre's quintessential titles: 1946's The Postman Always Rings Twice. This tale of desire, betrayal, and fate is one of several films adapted from the writing of James M. Cain that set a standard for everything that came after it. ____________________ STILL TO COME IN OUR NOVEMBER NOIR SERIES: 11/11: Niagara (1953) 11/18: Blow Out (1981) 11/25: Brick (2005) On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month's movie list here. ____________________ WE'D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Maximum Overdrive (1986) | 28 Oct 2024 | 01:10:16 | |
This week, we wrap up Stephen King Adaptations Month with 1986's Maximum Overdrive. This is the only film that Stephen King has directed to date, and it's quite a ride. The set was plagued by turmoil, and what ends up on-screen shows that it was a difficult shoot. We go deep into the lore around this cocaine-fueled odyssey and, of course, try to figure out how what we watch actually got made. ________________________________ WE'D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Salem's Lot (2024) | 21 Oct 2024 | 01:08:00 | |
On this week's episode, Stephen King Screen Adaptations Month continues with the recent remake of Salem's Lot. We welcome Mike's librarian friend and horror aficionado, Andy Remondino, to help us make sense of what we watched. ________________________________ Follow Andy on Instagram here, and check out his Letterboxd profile here. ________________________________ STILL TO COME THIS MONTH: 10/28: Maximum Overdrive If you'd like to follow along with what we're doing this month, check out this Letterboxd list: https://boxd.it/zgUKi ________________________________ WE'D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Doctor Sleep (2019) | 14 Oct 2024 | 01:01:15 | |
This week Mike and Steven discuss Mike Flanagan's Stephen King-approved adaptation of Doctor Sleep, the 2019 follow-up to The Shining. ________________________________ STILL TO COME THIS MONTH: 10/21: Salem's Lot (2024) 10/28: Maximum Overdrive If you'd like to follow along with what we're doing this month, check out this Letterboxd list: https://boxd.it/zgUKi ________________________________ WE'D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Dead Zone (1983) with author Laura Carney | 08 Oct 2024 | 01:12:35 | |
This week, we kick off Stephen King Big Screen Adaptation Month with one of the writer's stories that doesn't get as much love as some of the others. 1983's The Dead Zone, directed by David Cronenberg, is a psychic thriller that stars the great Christopher Walken and Martin Sheen. Joining us to break it all down is author Laura Carney, whose literary insights really class up the show and give us some directions we might not have otherwise gone down. ________________________________ STILL TO COME THIS MONTH: 10/14: Doctor Sleep 10/21: Salem's Lot (2024) 10/28: Maximum Overdrive If you'd like to follow along with what we're doing this month, check out this Letterboxd list: https://boxd.it/zgUKi ________________________________ Pick up Laura Carney's memoir My Father's List here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637586388/ Visit her online at bylauracarney.com and on Instagram at @myfatherslist. ________________________________ WE'D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wolfs (2024) | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:51:47 | |
In this episode, we put a bow on Clooney/Pitt Fixer Month with Wolfs, the streaming double-team they put out this week through Apple TV+. This is our first film in the series that features both of the stars, for better or worse. Does it reach the high bar we set last week with Michael Clayton? Listen to find out. But be warned: this is spoiler-adjacent, so if you don't want to hear any of the actual details before getting a chance to check out the film, maybe listen after you have. __________________________ You can find everything we're discussing this month at this fun Letterboxd list page. __________________________ Next month: STEPHEN KING ADAPTATIONS! __________________________ Thoughts on the show? Drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com! Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Michael Clayton (2007) | 23 Sep 2024 | 01:04:48 | |
This week, friend of the show Gerik Gooch joins us to discuss the much beloved George Clooney fixer film Michael Clayton. It's director Tony Gilroy's debut in the director's chair, though the film's note-perfect script is far from his first. We discuss that and a whole lot more. __________________________ You can find everything we're discussing this month at this fun Letterboxd list page. __________________________ Still to come this month: 9/30: Wolfs __________________________ Thoughts on the show? Drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com! Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Theater Camp (2023) | 21 Jul 2025 | 01:12:00 | |
This week on the show, Stories of Summer Month continues, as Mike and Steven explore the 2023 comedy Theater Camp, directed by Nick Lieberman and Molly Gordon. Tune in as they break down the film’s hilarious improvised dialogue, its clever mockumentary style, and the emotional depth that gives Theater Camp its big heart. Plus, they discuss what they watched over the past week, including One Crazy Summer, Superman, and Eddington. And in the news segment this week:
____________________ STILL TO COME DURING STORIES OF SUMMER MONTH 7/28: Crooklyn (1994) Dir. Spike Lee On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here. ____________________ WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! Please drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@moviethrowdownpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod/ Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rewatch and Reconsider: Ghost Rider (2007) | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:56:06 | |
This week we take a break from Clooney/Pitt Fixer Month to return to our Rewatch & Reconsider series where we make a case for a film that's generally considered to be "bad," but at least one of us thinks is still a lot of fun. We're discussing Nicolas Cage's 2007 entry into the Marvel world, Ghost Rider. __________________________ You can find everything we've discussed in our Rewatch & Reconsider series on this fun Letterboxd list page. __________________________ Still to come this month: 9/23: Michael Clayton (with guest Gerik Gooch) 9/30: Wolfs __________________________ Thoughts on the show? Drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com! Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hail, Caesar! (2016) | 09 Sep 2024 | 01:09:24 | |
Clooney/Pitt Fixer Month continues this week with the Coen Brothers' 2016 Hollywood satire Hail, Caesar! There's a lot to love about this film, but it's also easy to get lost in the details. We discuss its pros and cons, and one of us nerds out over the on-screen typography a bit. __________________________ You can find everything we're discussing this month at this fun Letterboxd list page. __________________________ Still to come this month: 9/16: BONUS EPISODE: Rewatch & Reconsider (Ghost Rider) 9/23: Michael Clayton (with guest Gerik Gooch) 9/30: Wolfs __________________________ Thoughts on the show? Drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com! Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Killing Them Softly (2012) | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:50:10 | |
This week we kick off Clooney/Pitt Fixer Month with Andrew Dominik's Killing Them Softly from 2012. It's one of only 22 films to ever get an F rating from Cinemascore, and in the episode we try to get to the bottom of what made audiences dislike it so much. __________________________ You can find everything we're discussing this month at this fun Letterboxd list page. __________________________ Still to come this month: 9/9: Hail, Caesar! 9/16: BONUS EPISODE: Rewatch & Reconsider (Title TBD) 9/23: Michael Clayton (with guest Gerik Gooch) 9/30: Wolfs __________________________ Thoughts on the show? Drop us a line at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com! Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Old (2021) | 26 Aug 2024 | 01:05:48 | |
This week we wrap up M. Night Shyamalan month with Old, his tale of a mysterious beach that affects its visitors' aging speed. We also look back on the entire month of films and discuss what we learned about the writer/director and his approach to filmmaking. __________________________________________ And if you’d like to log as you go you can find everything we discuss this month on our Letterboxd list page here. __________________________________________ COMING NEXT MONTH: Fixer films featuring Brad Pitt and/or George Clooney __________________________________________ Send your thoughts on M. Night Shyamalan or anything else to us via email at moviethrowdownpod@gmail.com. Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||