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Every week, the gang explores Movie and Television discussion in ways you never knew you needed.
Your hosts -- Brad is outlandish, Erik is pretentious and Frank is accessible, in a beautiful mixture that leaves listeners angry at least one of them.
First, we talk Gordon Ramsey's lying ass and his The Platform inspired new show.
Then, Archive 81, Kristen Bell's The Women in the Window spoof and the Puppetmaster.
Next, Erik gives first reviews on the Pam Anderson Tommy Lee series starring Seth Rogen.
Last, the gang talks The Fallout, now streaming on HBO Max.
First, we fantasy draft Pete Davidson's dating future. What's more realistic an Obama or Britney Spears?
Then, we dive deep into how far you can suck water through a straw in a polarizing faux science.
Last, we discuss the plausibility of requels, some we might want to see happen and finally, review Scream (5).
After revisiting our beverage power rankings we run through some movies shows and other things we're looking forward to in 2022. Including Fantastic Beasts, Kendrick Lamar, Batman and maybe Avatar 2.
Then, we talk a little Scream 1, 2 and 4 before previewing this weeks latest addition to the series.
We end with a Scream inspired killer and true crime game that will test both your movie and investigative skills.
First, who's smarter, Ariana Grande fans or Packers fans?
Then, The Rec's 2021 movie superlatives including all of your favs, our overused bits and maybe Tom Holland is really good?
Next we review Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice pizza starring Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman.
After a brief review of Sean Baker's 'Red Rocket' we finally discuss Don't Look Up. One of the internets most polarizing movies of the year.
After a brief faux science we dive into the trailer for Robert Eggers 'The Northman'
Then, Erik's Christmas gifting grievances and this years most popular gifts for millennials.
Finally, an overarching review of Tom Holland's latest Spider-man movie, No Way Home.
We kick things off with some Christmas chatter, Sex and the City Peleton and Tom Holland.
Then, two new Christmas movie reviews with Jimmy O Yang and Nina Dobrev's Love Hard on Netflix, then HBO's 8-Bit Christmas.
Next, a review of Oscar hopeful Power of the Dog and Mike Mills C'mon C'mon.
We wrap on a Guess The Rotten T: The Matrix Resurrections
First, we finally share our Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian thoughts. Then talk Matthew Mcconaughey's short lives Texas Governor campaign.
Then the review of Will Smith's King Richard, the story of Richard Williams and raising Venus and Serena.
Last, Erik does a House of Gucci starting 5 and asks if Al Pacino is a sex symbol.
Whether it be the underappreciate, the critically un-acclaimed or the forgotten gems, its the Rec's guide to underrated movies.
Then, a brief rundown (<3 Jim Halpert) of Eternals, Red Notice and The Harder They Fall. Also, Erik and Aaron Rodgers have the same primary care physician.
Frank has to explain the 10 minute Taylor Swift / Jake Gyllenhaal ballad before a celebrity movie court, battle of the exes style.
Last, we wrap on Guess the RT: House of Gucci.
(6:18) We begin our Last Night in Soho discussion with what era and city would you want to transport back in time to.
(16:44) Continuing on Last Night in Soho, just how much did we like Edgar Wright's star studded genre flick? Plus, final notes on The Halloween Movie test.
(45:00) Dexter reboot begins this week and we break down - was it ever good and is it the defining show for the changing to binge/streaming era?
(49:56) On overarching review of Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch starring, well, almost everyone.
Then we wrap on some faux science.
First, we run through some pop culture 2021 Halloween costumes and the three scariest things we've each seen this year.
Then, we welcome @duneho for a overarching, long awaiting review of Denis Villeneuve's Dune, with Chalamet, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac and a fat slug.
Last, another round of balderdash featuring horror movies only.
(0:00) Intro including Brad's allergy to autumn and a wild few weeks of movie releases.
(5:40) Pop Tart is being sued for using replacement fruits in their trademark Strawberry toaster pastry. Brad is an insane person and Frank stumbles upon a Faux science for the ages.
(13:22) Squid Game and what makes a show or movie go Viral? Sidebars include Halloween Costumes, K-Pop, Game of Thrones and Hunger Games.
(35:45) A overarching review of the latest James Bond movie included the Ana De Armas bait and switch, stunts gadgets and another interesting Rami Malek performance.
(1:04:25) The Rec's Recs - A24s Lamb -vs- Steve Martin and Selena Gomez's Only Murders in the Building.
(2:00) Kate Winslet's Vape Coach joins the show to discuss her epic Emmy's win, Mare of Eastown and other prestige TV like the Queens Gambit and Chernobyl.
(15:45) Tik Tok's role in the Gabby Petito case and which social media platform do you want solving your murder?
(34:45) Ashley's famed roommate drama turned twitter phenomenon raises questions about how Frank, Erik and Brad once survived living together.
Last, we end up Balderdash and Best Thing You Ate.
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(1:40) We lead with a discussion of Frankie's peculiar medical situation. Then, the Peyton and Eli ESPN2 Broadcast that might actually work.
(9:25) We transition to the Met Gala - what is it and some of the weekends weirdest fits including Kim, Frank Ocean, Ciara and Megan Fox.
(20:10) A review of James Wan's Malignant that casts a wide net. Then are Fear Street or Malignant Halloween movies?
(50:45) This or That including who would you want to be your father; Ben Affleck, Mark Wahlberg or Armie Hammer?
We review Chang-Chi, the modest beginnings of its lead actor and the success of Awkwafina within the Marvel confines.
All the while we help Frankie build a fantasy team that well... you be the judge.
We then take Aaron Rodgers, Saquon Barkley and Russell Wilson to Celebrity Movie Court.
Last, Guess the Rotten T: Queenpins and James Wan's Malignant
Frist, we debate Brad's latest weird fashion purchase, a string of pearls.
Then, a conversation that spans chicago style pizza, pot pies, A-Rod, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck and the Malice at the Palace. A tangent if you will.
Next, we discuss the unsettling ending of Mike White's The White Lotus, streaming on HBO.
We hold celebrity movie court with case from Free Guy, a Ryan Reynolds video game blockbuster and finish with segments including Guess the Rotten T: Candyman and This or That.
First, we briefly hit the Marilyn Monroe memoir flick that has Netflix horrified. Then, the stinky celeb thing that really isn't all that interesting.
The White Lotus is nearing a finale and we're here to break down vacation anxiety and who might be in the body bag from Episode 1.
Last, we review James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, a cute, funny, bloody super-hero success.
(2:45) A24 is producing a script written by Travis Scott titled Cactus Jack I guess.
(7:15) Woodstock 99
(44:25) The Green Knight
(1:08:00) We finish with Balderdash and Guess the rotten T featuring a lot of Aretha Franklin and Ryan Reynolds Talk.
(3:10) We review Pig, the food movie of the year starring Nicolas Cage.
(16:08) Animals that should've won Oscars including Gary, Okja, Crystal the Monkey and Lamb.
(40:35) Our XXL Freshman list inspired fantasy draft of Actors under 25 years old.
(59:12) We are very polarized over M. Night Shyamalan's Old. Starring Alex Wolf, Eliza Scanlen and Thomasin Mckenzie.
(2:12) A gossip Girl check-in and Mindy Kaling's Never Have I Ever season 2.
(4:45) Space Jam A New Legacy conversation including Looney Toon player comps, a best non-actor celebrity actor ranking, and cameos.
(37:20) The many categories of sleepovers and the movies that accompany them.
(54:20) Our favorite post-Oscars movies of 2021, including Nicolas Cage's Pig. Then, we guess the rotten t for M. Night's Old.
Gossip Girl is back and while it no longer looks like a soap opera, the kids are still mean and their parents are still the same age as them. We take it back to the first season of Gossip Girl (2007) and review the pilot of Gossip Girl (2021).
Then, Black Widow. Was it just a means to an end or a worthwhile standalone origin movie?
Last we preview Lebron's Space Jam and take a look back at how the OG was received.
First, we discuss Steven Soderbergh's new film on HBO Max, No Sudden Move which stars Don Cheadle and was shot in our lovely Detroit.
Then, we cast our own heist. Who's the getaway driver, the mastermind, the smooth operator and so-on.
We wrap-up with a review of Zola, the twitter story turned queasy A24 comedy.
Segments include: This or That and Best Thing You Ate
(3:20) Drake wins Billboard's Artist of the Decade but who else was statistically charting in the top 10?
(6:45) Saturday Night Live's season finale complete with some potential farewell of longtime cast members like Pete Davidson. Mostly, we try not to over fanboy for Anya Taylor-Joy.
(18:55) We guess the Rotten Tomatoes scores for Emma Stone's Cruella and then take the stars of A Quiet Place (Emily Blunt, John Krasinski) to celebrity movie court.
(26:44) We review Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead, starring Dave Bautista and streaming on Netflix. Also a discussion on the Zombie movie sub-genre as a whole.
(48:00) A no-spoiler discussion around HBO's latest detective series Mare of Easttown starring Kate Winslet.
Stay tuned for the post-outro music for theories leading into the finale.
(1:00) Erik asks the gang what's the most paranoid thing they do, including taped webcams and incognito windows.
(5:05) We review the latest Netflix release Women in the Window starring an elite task lead by Amy Adams.
(20:12) Final thoughts on Spiral from the book of Saw. Chris Rock and Saw IP tries to tackle crooked cops. How old is Samuel L Jackson?
(34:50) The parameters of Good Bad Movies featuring Good Burger, Larry The Cable Guy, Spring Breakers, Roadhouse and more.
(53:12) The 3rd Franco. Including a story explaining why Erik knows James Franco's age at any given moment in time.
(56:05) What are Brad and Erik looking forward to in the NBA playoffs.
Then stick around through the outro to find out if we're going to the Green Day and Fall Out Boy tour.
First, we guess the rotten tomato score for Spiral and the Women in the Window. We play a Saw related game of 'how many limbs' with a hypothetical Anya Taylor Joy and Steph Curry.
(30:05) Seth Rogen as the sex-tape electrician in a Tommy Lee and Pam Anderson hulu series.
(33:06) A facebook users "A24 Actors who I could beat up" tier list sparked our toxic masculinity and leads us to a Mayweather vs. Paul discussion.
(44:50) Finally, we review Netflix's Mitchells vs. The Machines, a stylish animated flick with plenty of laughable jokes.
First, we discuss a Nomadland sweep of best actress, Chloe Zhao for best director and best picture. How does Anthony Hopkins beat Chadwick Boseman for best actor, and was that the worst TV moment of all time?
(31:30) Then, a quick review of Warner/HBOmax's Mortal Kombat, a movie with very few lines, but many fatalities.
(42:50) TGI Friday's circus menu, that isn't a joke. A starting 5 chain restaurants that chronicles some of the greater innovators in the food landscape. Chilli's is the new golf course, and Bahama Breeze is the Rainforest Cafe for adults.
First, Erik and Brad try to mend their differences of late with 'Things We Think We Agree On' - including Memphis, some aspects of Sandwiches and Coors.
(12:10) The gang gives out THE ROSCARS - we give you the correct winners for all of the premiere categories. Also, how we feel about the prospects of a Nomadland, Chloe Zhao sweep.
(1:15:00) Then, Erik chats with the star of Shiva Baby, Rachel Sennott, about all things twitter, eating disorders and fight club.
(1:40) We discuss 'Our Friend', which stars Dakota Johnson, Jason Segal and Casey Affleck and made Erik very very sad.
(20:10) Godzilla vs Kong has the gang fired up for movies, and eventually Brad gets mad at Erik. Also a few seconds on Varsity Blues, the college admission scandal doc.
(53:02) We commemorate our 100th episode with a game of Balderdash featuring our first ever guest.
(2:35) Golden Globes notes including Borat, Nomadland, Ted Lasslo and more. Who would be the next great award show host?
(27:22) We discuss Eddie Murphy's Coming to America and the reprise Coming 2 America coming to prime this week.
(47:14) The essential rules to watching good movies at home for the first time, an experience we're still not used to.
Last, we end on a new segment, movie balderdash.
(2:58) We discuss Rosamund Pike and Peter Dinklage's new film 'I Care a Lot' now streaming on Netflix. Also, Queen Latifa's Equalizer is all over Erik's TV.
(18:00) Chloe Zhao's Oscar shortlisted, Nomadland is finally out on both streaming and in theaters. What is it really about and does it deserve to win best picture? Erik finds a way to bring up Flint and Andrew Yang.
(41:35) The Rec's Recs - New segment alert - we're on the clock to recommend Brilliant Little Things and Sex and the City.
(50:26) Celebrity Movie Court featuring Golden Globe noominess Dan Levy, Anya Taylor Joy and Lily Collins.
(0:00) Weather and other random acts of small talk
(6:00) The irresponsibility of Brad's home viewing experience and how we should approach the straight to streaming releases going forward.
(18:00) We review Judas and the Black Messiah starring Lakeith Stanfield, Daniel Kaluuya, Dominique Fishback and Jesse Plemmons. Also, some Hit-Boy 'inspired by' soundtrack talk.
(41:50) Teasing The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel, the new Netflix mystery/true crime docu-series.
(48:30) We review Lee Isaac Chung's Minari, starring Detroit's own Steven Yuen. This spills into some faux science animal talk.
(4:45) We talk magic for the first time on the pod thanks toDerek Delguadio's In & of Itself. Streaming on Hulu.
(23:15) HBO Max's The Little Things starring Denzel, Natalie Morales, Jared Leto and Rami Malek. A movie that woefully dissatisfied and made us rethink where Malek and Leto stand in the ranks of movie stardom.
(37:00) All the while, we're happy to have movies out this month from Denzel and his son John David Washington, but how do other families stack up? The Levy's, Olsen's, Curry's etc.
(48:50) We review Ramin Bahrani's The White Tiger, now streaming on Netflix. Starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Adarsh Gourav in an Indian "young guy schemes up" movie.
(1:46) We sit with DJ Killa Squid (the best in Detroit) to talk clubhouse, hip-hop movies, nightlife in Detroit among other things.
(41:10) We discuss and review Pieces of a Women - an acclaimed netflix stream starring Vanessa Kirby and Shia LaBeouf.
(1:10) We review News of The World, the Paul Greengrass and Tom Hanks modern western.
(19:30) We discuss the Regina King directed, One Night in Miami which chronicles Sam Cooke, Malcolm X, Jim Brown and Muhammed Ali as they delineate how to best go about reaching a common goal. Leslie Odom signs his ass off.
(38:30) What friend group, celebrity or fictional would we most want to claim a seat. How I Met your Mother? Kendall Jenner? Chalamet? Seinfeld? Beiber? We cast a wide net.
(55:02) Guess the Rotten Tomato Score - The Little Things, a new crime thriller starring Denzel, Rami Malek and Jared Leto.
(56:29) New Segment 2021 - Celebrity Movie Court. This week, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
First, we thank Jordy (@Jordyinit) for some new intro/outro music and eventually end up talking about Water Gate for some reason.
(9:00 - 28:00) We discuss Tiger (HBOmax) and how it relates to The Last Dance, Michael Jordan and OJ Simpson.
(28:05 - 41:00) Sex and the City will reboot for HBO, but without Samantha thanks to beef between Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Catrell. Then, who are the least replaceable secondary TV characters.
(41:20 - 51:30) Netflix is releasing a movie every week in 2021 and Armie Hammer might be canceled. RIP Call Me By Your Name.
(51:35) We review the Danish film that will have a presence at the 2021 Oscar's - Another Round.
(1:30 - 22:00) The Roast of Wonder Woman (WW84), why was the action so odd, why was Pedro Pascal in an orange beam for so long and why did Kristen Wiig hate her life so much?
(22:30 - 53:00) Our top 5 movies of the year 2020. This includes our deep dives into Soul and Promising Young Women.
(53:20) We have some fun and wrap-up the year 2020 with baseless movie superlatives. Don't miss the grand finale, Food Movie of the year!
(0:00 - 19:45) We review Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Chadwick Boseman in one of his final performances :(
(20:15 - 60:00) A catch-all Christmas flick conversation beginning with the many categories of holiday movies. Then, a review of the modern adult Christmas movies, Four Christmases, The Night Before and Office Christmas Party. Lastly, we explore the common Christmas movie tropes.
A Baseless Bracket Series event: The TV Christmas episode bracket. The all inclusive bracket features Black Santa from New Girl, Hanukkah with The Holiday Armadillo and Chrismukkah and Sandals Resorts. See how far blue bloods A Very Sunny Christmas and Festivus make it and play along.
Then a quick note on The Prom, a movie Erik hated, before discussing two jaw-dropping make-outs between Meryl Streep / Keegan Michael Key and Vince Vaughn / Teenage Boy.
Last but not least, we discuss one of the true highlights of 2020, Riz Ahmed and Olivia Cooke's 'Sound of Metal'
(3:20 - 8:30) Join us on Letterboxd and let's chat up. @bloomis122 @therec @fmastrangelo
(8:30 - 29:00) Mank, Citizen Kane and How David Fincher, Gary Oldman and Trent Reznor manifested a vintage account of Herman Mankowitz.
(29:50 - 42:10) Other movies with backstories and behind the scenes shenanigans that deserve their own movies.
(42:10 - 48:00) We discuss Run, starring Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen - made by the team behind Searching, Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian.
(49:50 - 1:01:50) A review of Aubrey Plaza's Black Bear - A mind bending but super satisfying movie that surprises in more ways than one.
Lastly, Brad contemplates getting back into discs.
(2:30 - 25:00) HBO's The Undoing with SPOILERS. We break down the ending, Nicole Kidman's wardrobe and how weird it'd be to grow up as rich as Noah Jupe's character.
(25:00 - 40:50) We discuss Hulu's new holiday offering, Happiest Season. Conversation centers around the cast, Kristen Stewart, Dan Levy, Mackenzie Davis and Allison Brie. Zac Efron even comes up in passing.
(41:00 - 47:30) Ron Howard Glenn Close and Amy Adams team up for an Oscar bait special in Hillbilly Elegy. Based on J.D. Vance politically riddled best seller - we discuss if this movie is worth watching at all.
(47:30 - END) A food related Faux Science
First, the gang discusses one of the few great Thanksgiving movies, Planes Trains & Automobiles. And since we can't really travel, we make ourselves feel better with a Starting 5: reasons traveling sucks.
Then, we talk Charm City Kings (HBO Max), Jahi Winston and Angel Manuel Soto's motor bike flick that features a big time performance from Meek Mill.
Stick around after credits for a spoiler filled argument about the ending of Charm City Kings.
(00:00 - 35:00) First, we discuss the ending of The Queens Gambit, sports movies and cold war tropes and ultimately give it a movie score.
(35:00 - 55:00) Then Brad and Erik get heated over Netflix's Holidate, starring Emma Roberts. A quick ranking of the Holidays is followed by outtakes from Nancy Meyers' The Holiday, including Jack Black and John Krasinski appearances and a Hanz Zimmer score.
(1:09:00) - END) Last, we guess the audience score for David Fincher's Mank.
(3:30 - 25:00) The Chappelle Show is now streaming on Netflix. We discuss the show's influence on hip-hop, and some of the legendary bits and characters including Tyrone Biggums, Clayton Bigsby and Leonard Washington. Then, election night SNL featuring Dave Chappelle's 16 minute monologue.
(25:10 - 53:30) Scott Frank and Anna Taylor Joy's, The Queen's Gambit is taking Netflix and all of our living rooms by storm. Let's play chess (Jet's jingle).
Then, we end with Guess the Rotten T, Ron Howard, Glen Close and Amy Adam's Hillbilly Elegy - and the movies to look forward to as the year nears end.
First, we relay our starting 5 lessons learned from Purge: Election Year, Alexander Payne's Election and The Campaign.
Then we cast the Presidency of Donald Trump, including Big Gretch, Putin and Fauci
Last, we talk with Cooper Raiff, a bright spot of the 2020 year in film. Writer, Director and Star of Shithouse, the SXSW Grand Jury Award Winner.
(3:50 - 40:40) Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. We deep dive Sacha Baron Cohen and Maria Bakalova's feat of deception and foolery. To laugh or to cry at the infamous Rudy Giuliani scene.
(41:00 - 59:00) Netflix's Babysitter and Babysitter: Killer Queen, a fun new installment in the "teenagers drop like flies" horror subgenre. Also does Bella Thorne have chops? Is King Bach funny? And a quick note on the Gossip Girl Reboot.
(59:00 - END) Then, Erik finally watches Hereditary. The Midsommar argument resurfaces as we discuss the terror prowess of Ari Aster.
(00:00-27:00) First, we discuss and review Aaron Sorkin's latest - the ever so timely 'The Trial of the Chicago 7.'
(27:00-39:00) Then, Cabin in the Woods
(39:00-END) Silence of the Lambs and we work out the kinks in our Halloween movie machinery.
The gang discusses goofy Halloween movies, Hocus Pocus and Halloweentown which can be found on Disney+ and then Adam Sandler's Hubie Halloween (Netflix).
Also Erik presents another Faux Science: Fabric Edition.
We discuss the early days of the internet in the context of PEN15, Accepted and Nora Ephron's You've Got Mail. Lots of aol, chat rooms and AIM talk.
But first, a Game of Thrones prequel is well on the way.
We discuss the wild west that was early days of the internet with PEN15, You've Got Mail and Accepted. Chat rooms, AIM (aol instant messanger).
But first, a Game of Thrones prequel is finally on the way.
(3:00-16:45) HBO's The Vow, sex slave cult NXIVM and other modern cults.
(17:00-42:10) We're transported back to 2012, high school parties and Project X. Also our starting 5: best party movies of all time.
(42:15-end) John Reynolds joins the show to talk about his new movie Save Yourselves! his roles on Stranger Things, Search Party and a whole lot of basketball.
(1:15 - 42:30) The Devil All The Time - our experiences in small town America and Robert Pattinson vs Tom Holland.
(42:30 - 60:00) American BBQ Showdown vs Chefs Table: BBQ - Erik and Brad debate which should earn your attention. Also Frank talks steamed broccoli.
We discuss the pitfalls of Mulan and the Disney live action remakes. Erik gets vindicated by Jeff Orlowski's The Social Dilemma. We then eat 5 tubs of Ben & Jerry's while reviewing Charlie Kaufman's I'm Thinking of Ending Things. Of course, we then rank the ice cream.
First we talk about things in movies and beyond that were highly anticipated and did or perhaps did not, meet our expectations.
Then, our instant reactions exiting our Tenet screening in foreign lands.
We discuss Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows parts 1 and 2. Also what we learned about ourselves during this month long exploration of Harry Potter as a movie franchise.
We introduce some fan theories as well as discuss whether Harry Potter will ever see a reboot.
HayliNic joins us to discuss Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix as well as the 6th film, The Half-Blood Prince.
Then we do a starting 5 fictional uniforms and review Lebron's Tune Squad look.
Last, we talk HBO Max and Misha Green's new series Lovecraft Country.
We discuss the third and fourth films in the Harry Potter franchise including the likes of Alfonso Cuarón, Emma Thompson, Gary Oldman, Brendan Gleeson and of course dementors.
Then we talk Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's new movie An American Pickle.
The gang discusses the first and second Harry Potter movies and takes a trip back to 2005 when It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia aired it's first episode.
Also, be sure to listen after the closing music as Frankie and Erik take their sorting hat quiz.
First, we build the ultimate streaming service and discuss the blatantly obvious need for a skip intro button.
Then we review Greyhound, Tom Hanks new film.
Last, Andy Weiss, the screenwriter behind the film White Boy Rick joins us to talk corruption in law enforcement, MTV's Punk'd and of course Rick Wershe being released from prison this week after 30 years of incarceration.
We discuss how we would spend our time in an Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti Palm Springs related time loop (SPOILERS). Also, how The Old Guard takes a stab at a new action franchise, and A24's comforting new movie First Cow.
We discuss Will Ferrell and his performances in Talladega Nights, Step Brothers and Old School. Also, Elf, Stranger Than Fiction, The Other Guys and Semi-Pro. But first, Logo Tees.
The coercion movies include Brad's Fist of Fury starring Bruce Lee, Frank's Land of the Lost starring Will Ferrell & Danny McBride, and Erik's Get Rich or Die Tryin starring 50 Cent.
Then, Irresistible might be the worst movie we've seen this year and we talk Bazzi opening for Frank in high school.
We review Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Will Ferrell's new and not good movie. Then we review Babyteeth, Eliza Scanlen and Ben Mendelsohn's great all Australian drama. Lastly, we talk Netflix's Floor is Lava and how to make other childhood games into game shows.
We lead off talking about Friends and it's pilot. Then we review and discuss Da 5 Bloods and other Spike Lee Joints. Last, we try to convince ourselves that going to games sucks, by building the worst of all time sports going experience.
We review The King of Staten Island and break down the beginning of Pete Davidson's career as a film actor. Then, we talk about perhaps the comedy filmmaker of a generation, Judd Apatow. A movie coaching tree, and a potential Aziz Ansari reclamation project.
We review the High Note starting Tracee Ellis Ross, Dakota Johnson and Kelvin Harrison Jr. We also note 5 must see movies about being black in america. Do The Right Thing, Blindspotting, The Last Black Man in San Francisco, Fruitvale Station and of course Get Out. We also talk Space Force and The Gentlemen.
(5:05) Ask the Internet questionnaire
(21:00) Capone, Josh Trank and poop
(28:05) The Lovebirds - Netflix - Starring Kumail and Issa Rae
(38:40) A breakdown of every crime the Always Sunny Characters have committed throughout the series
Erik watches anime for the first time. We discuss Beanie Feldstein in the adapted How to Build a Girl. Then, Kevin James is a horror villain, what other comedians and comedic actors could pull off a non-comedy role? Sacha Baron Cohen, Eric Andre and Zach Galifianakis.
A potluck episode. We discuss Before Sunrise, Richard Linklater, American Vandal, Nicolas Cage as Joe Exotic in a new Tiger King series. The All-in sweepstakes and Dave on FX is the best show of 2020.
We cover everything from sex fueled reality TV, to the Jordan Documentary, to an action movie to a Coen Brothers-esque dramedy. We reccomend Bad Education to all of you with an HBO subscription.
In the first installment of our filmmaker series, we deep dive on Alex Garland, our favorite sci-fi master. We primarily focus on Ex Machina, Annihilation and his latest limited series Devs starring Nick Offerman and Sonoya Mizuno.
First, what movies would provoke an auto swipe left if seen in someone's dating app bio. Then we talk to Sidney Flanigan about Juggalos, Eliza Hittman's Never Rarely Sometimes Always, and being a new actor. Last, we discuss Parent Trap and Alan Yang's Tigertown, and how Brad has created a dent in his couch.
Upon reviewing Dan Scanlon's new Pixar movie 'Onward' we build a definitive, overarching Pixar movie ranking. Conversations centered around Wall-E, Coco, Ratatouille and Toy Story. Also, Corona-Corner, AMC takes a haymaker.
We try to satisfy your bracket cravings with things present in TV and Movies that rarely happen IRL. Then, we review Netflix's Spanish Thriller 'The Platform' as well as Florence Pugh's WWE bio-comedy as Paige in 'Fighting With My Family'
Tiger King is sweeping the nation. What direction will Jason Batemen take Ozark season 3. Lastly, Corona-Corner - TV and Movie Characters we'd like to Quarantine with.
Weird times, but we try to have some fun with some virus movies. We watch and review Bruce McDonald's Pontypool a Canadian virus thriller - Steven Soderbergh and Scott Z. Burns Contagion - and Alex Garland and Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later. Also, what else to watch during quarantine.
Coronavirus has canceled SXSW and we're sad. BUT It's March - we review The Way Back, Ben Affleck and Gavin O'Connor's basketball drama and do a Starting 5: TV and Movie basketball characters.
Also, Ugly Delicious and Netflix role in Food and Comedy.
Is October or Feb/March the best time of year for genre films? Riley Keough and Elizabeth Moss carry a couple of good ones. Then, while Lil Dicky and Sean Evans debut on network TV, do their youtube fanbases travel?
Also, Erik did not like The Photograph, and the gang doesn't have high hopes for The Call of the Wild, with Harrison Ford.
Obi Toppin, Tyrese Haliburton, Killian Hayes, Mamadi Diakete, Lamelo Ball, Anthony Edwards and James Wiseman are all discussed.
We rattle of some complaints and suggestions for the Oscars, thank them for giving Parasite the respect it deserves and get romantic for a Valentine's themed Starting 5.
These are our selections for a number of the Oscar categories. As if the Academy was made up of Erik Brad Frank and Elyssa.
Also, NBA Trade Deadline and Mark Dantonio.
Yea, we went to Miami for the super bowl, a week early. Also, test our acting chops as frantic GMs ahead of a quiet trade deadline.
I apologize for the audio quality and briefness, but we wanted to take a moment to regroup before having fun and arguing about unimportant things aka our regularly scheduled programming.
Brad and I spent most of Sunday, the 26th together. On a plane, in a car and on a basketball court. The real ROI given the time he, I and Frankie spend on this every week, is the time we're able to spend together, working towards a common goal. I hope everyone is able to find the time to have those kind of relationships, and enjoy them as much as we do.
We preview Zion's regular season debut with our starting 5 most memorable rookie debuts. Then we're joined by our friend Gary who spent the Holidays tackling Mount Kilimanjaro. Also Kyrie compares himself to Martin Luther King.
1917, Joker, The Irishman and Little Women. Then, our favorite Curb Your Enthusiasm bits of all time.
Also, thinks we think we know about the NBA right now. 1917 best picture? Pain & Glory and Monos.
The narratives that defined sports in the 2010's, and some that we believe must not be forgotten.
Lebron, Curry, Tua, Cubs, Dabo, CTE and Cord-cutting.
We take a dive into our movie tweets and the tweets of our listeners from this decade. Give out Golden Recliners, the most prestigious award in film. And an emotional, best thing we've eaten this year.
A decade in TV, categories include; best drama, best comedy, best non-traditional, best scene, best character, best episode, biggest letdown and the one that got away.
Game of Thrones
True Detective
Big Mouth
Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia
High Maintenance
What We Do in the Shadows
Parks & Rec
Veep
Also, Dave Portnoy is an avid listener. Stick around post outro song for Brad singing obscure noises.
Also, Jojo Rabbit is movie of the year so far, and we guess the Rotten T for 21 Bridges and Queen & Slim
Starting 5, favorite college hoops moments, preview of this season. Guess the Rotten T: Last Christmas, and much more
We also discuss The Lighthouse, Parasite, Dolemite is my Name and Kristaps Porzingis is back in a big way.
We're back from intermission with an NBA season preview. What team are we most interested to see start the season? Which non Zion rookie is going to pop. And who's our breakout player of the year, Harry Giles, Collin Sexton or Thomas Bryant? Hint, definitely not Harry Giles.
We also touch on Joker, El Camino and Dolemite is My Name.
Brittany Wagner, Ms. Brittany of Last Chance U season 1 and 2 joins us to discuss her work since leaving the show. Success stories of former players, and the value of a degree. Also, her new TV Show! Starring Courtney Cox, and produced by Michael Strahan.
Play along with us in drafting a squad of horror movie monsters to fight alongside you in a battle royale/end of the world hypothetical. Also, Hustlers and some food conversation gems.
We take a deep dive into TV Shows turned movies and how well do they work? Then, why hasn't team Canada made the Olympics since 2000 and why doesn't anyone care?! Lastly, a new segment you won't want to miss.
Madeline of HBO's Crashing (Pete Holmes/Judd Apatow) joins us to discuss her background, her celebrity net worth, Hot Coach Theory, her upcoming projects and a whole lot of food. Lastly, we discuss Good Boys.
First, Hard Knocks, and we get into some Fantasy Football. Then, TV shows that were gone too soon and Faux Science.
Also, starting 5; things that replace sports in the summer, and bonus content live from the democratic debates.
We discuss Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Lions King, Marvel's reveals and footballs back! Get to know your podcasters as Football Guys.
-Skip to 16:00 for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Cast Bracket-
Plus, faux science in Vegas and Sammy Samosa
Russel Westbrook fits and what do the Raptors do from here? Then (38:00) Katie joins us for Pretty Little Liars talk and a new rendition of Faux Science.
Brad and Erik break down the 2019-20 Nets, The new Utah Jazz, 76ers and Pelicans. Then special guest Gary and Frank hit the gridiron to see who knows the least about sports.
We discuss The Last Black Man in San Francisco and how Detroit relates to the city portrayed by Joe Talbot and Jimmy Fails. Then, we touch on this weekends releases with a NEW SEGMENT ALERT.
We have Erik's Mom on to discuss being called 'tasteless' by OJ Simpson. Then, we go over our NBA draft prospect rankings and player comps. Read more at therecnet.com
Also, prepping our upcoming battle in the kitchen, Late Night, and Erik eats sandwiches at fancy parties.
Also, we begin some NBA draft talk, Steph Curry is the best (offensive) player in the league. Booksmart vs Superbad and Cannes.
We discuss Michigan State's triumphant elite 8 victory. We introduce a new recurring segment and Hockey??? (Soulja Boy Voice).
We fix the thing that everybody loves: The NBA. We yell at Steven Spielberg for trying to fix something else. Swoveralls
A milestone EP 10.
I break-down over John Beileins departure and then we break down the Kardashians, NBA Playoffs and Game of Thrones with two very special guests.
We discuss methods of decreasing 3 point shooting, who's the best of the 20-22 year old NBA stars? And Erik rave's about Longshot, 2019's first exceptional non-superhero movie.
Also, round jets!
Our Starting 5 most Dad Movies of all time. Thanos and The Night King are dead, the NBA playoffs are in full swing, and Terrace House (aka the Japanese Real World)
We take a look back at our worst NFL Draft tweets with special guest Pierre. Then, The District Detroit, The MLS, Drummond, Russ and some Thrones. Have we seen the last of the smoke babies??
We explore contestants for our upcoming This Decade in Film. Best Movie, single performance, actor, filmmaker, and letdown of 2010-present.
Bracket Bonanza 2k19 is here and Brad, Erik and bobby brackets (Pierre) take a deep dive into the nuances of this years NCAA tournament.