The Paused Reviews Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In a world of nearly endless streaming platforms and limitless options, Franc and Tim watch it all, take the hits, and find the gems to save you from another night of binging the same old shows and help you find something amazing to watch tonight!
New podcast episodes every other Thursday, with Instagram Live shows on the off weeks (@pausedreviews). Seasons running from February through December.
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Join Franc and Tim this week as they discuss the 2011 hit flick, "Moneyball" starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill. Tim finally gets a chance to geek out over a movie about his intense baseball fandom as the boys break down the movie and just how accurate is it to the real life story of Billy Beane and his record breaking Oakland A's.
"Moneyball" is available to stream now on Prime Video.
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This week, Franc and Tim take a journey into the dark and maddening mind of the Clown Prince of Crime himself as they discuss Todd Phillips' "Joker", available to stream on HBO Max.
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This week, Tim is on vacation and Franc is joined by special guest host, Joseph to discuss the deeply mixed emotions they felt after watching 2021's sleeper hit, "Pig" starring Nicholas Cage. Join them as they break down what worked, and what didn't in this week's "Deep Dive".
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This week your favorite podcast hosts, Franc and Tim, discuss an eclectic mix of movies. Specifically, the 2010 rom-com hit "Morning Glory", the Netflix original film "The Last Letter from Your Lover", and exactly why James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad" is far superior to David Ayer's 2016 "Suicide Squad". The "The" makes all the difference.
Where to watch this week's titles:
"Morning Glory" is available on Paramount+.
"The Last Letter from Your Lover" is available on Netflix.
"Suicide Squad" (2016) is available on HBO Max.
"The Suicide Squad" (2021) is available on HBO Max, but ONLY until September 5th.
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This week, Franc and Tim are joined by surprise guest host, Rico for an extra long Friday the 13th (yea, we know it's still Thursday the 12th) episode. This week, the boys are tackling all three Netflix original films based on the classic R.L. Stine book series, "Fear Street Part One: 1994", "Fear Street Part Two: 1978", and "Fear Street Part Three: 1666". That's right, three hosts, talking three movies, for nearly three hours. Just kidding, but now the hour and forty-minute runtime doesn't seem so bad right?
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Welcome back friends, for another episode. In this week's Rewind, Tim tries to explain to Franc why The Beatles are still relevant after watching "McCartney 3, 2, 1". Franc does the unthinkable, and pays the 30 bucks to watch Disney's "Jungle Cruise". Next, they address the dozens of requests received concerning "The Tomorrow War". And finally, the boys sit back and quietly discuss whether or not "A Quiet Place Part II" lives up to it's predecessor. They managed to cram a lot into this week's approximate hour, so do enjoy, and share with a friend!
Where to watch this week's titles:
"McCartney 3, 2, 1" is available on Hulu.
"Jungle Cruise" is available now via Premiere Access on Disney+.
"The Tomorrow War" is available on Prime Video.
"A Quiet Place" and "A Quiet Place Part II" are both available on Paramount+.
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Franc and Tim are back to break down the 2016 Netflix Original war drama, "The Siege of Jadotville". The film chronicles the Irish peacekeeping force's heroic stand against overwhelming odds. Join us to hear our thoughts, and just how close this film came to the true story.
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This week, Franc and Tim muster all their strength, and power through the Netflix original trash fire that is "Army of the Dead". Next, they discuss Bob Odenkirk's "Wickian" foray into the hardcore action genre with "Nobody". Join them, won't you?
Where to watch this week's titles:
"Army of the Dead" is available on Netflix.
"Nobody" is currently only available for rent or purchase.
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This week, Franc and Tim sit and have a conversation, for one and a half hours, about a two-hour movie, about a conversation. So jump over to Hulu and check out the 2016 surprise hit, "Arrival" and join the conversation.
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This week, Franc and Tim get real serious as they discuss Lin Manuel Miranda's latest film "In The Heights". They discuss representation and whether or not the movie succeeds at adapting a stage play for the screen. Tim also makes a rare review request asking Franc to watch one of his guilty pleasure flicks, 1991's "Nothing But Trouble". The boys also give an old bomb a second chance and decide if "This is 40" has gotten any better with age.
There is some mild language in this episode, so just to be safe, we are marking it explicit.
Where to watch this week's titles:
"Nothing But Trouble" is currently only available for rent or purchase. Please don't do either.
"This is 40" and "In The Heights" are both available on HBO Max.
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It only took two and a half months, a move, a basement flood, and Franc just generally losing his mind, but we have finally done it. This week, Franc and Tim break down the 1993 hit action western, "Tombstone". It's a long one, but not only do we discuss what we loved and disliked, but we break down all the hurdles this film had to jump just to make it to production, and how much is fact vs. fiction. Hopefully, you all think this one has been worth the wait!
Where to watch this week's titles:
Well, you see, back in March when we recorded this episode, "Tombstone" was available for free on Amazon Prime Video. However, that seems to no longer be the case. That being said, we totally think this one is worth a purchase, if not a rental. You can totally trust us.
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The wait is over! Franc and Tim are back with brand new episodes of the Paused Reviews Podcast. Join the guys this week as they knock the rust off the podcasting wheels and discuss Marvel's "WandaVision" and"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier", "Love, Death, + Robots" season 2, "Made for Love", and some random documentaries Tim's been watching.
Where to watch this week's titles:
Both "WandaVision" and "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" are available on Disney+.
"Love, Death, + Robots" season 2 is available on Netflix.
"Made for Love" is available on HBO Max.
"Sasquatch" is available on Hulu.
"John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise" is available on Peacock.
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This week, Franc and Tim continue their descent into the world of heistery and thievery to vent their frustrations with the Netflix original film, "I Care A Lot" and gush over their love of this week's listener requested Netflix original series, "Lupin".
Where to watch this week's titles:
Both "I Care A Lot" and "Lupin" are available now on Netflix.
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This week, Franc and Tim welcome a special guest host to the show. We are joined by the producer & host of the amazing, "I'm Kind of a Big Deal" podcast, Christophe Zajac-Denek. As a musician, actor, producer, and stuntman, Christophe is the perfect guest to help us dive into Edgar Wright's 2017 hit action/comedy/musical, "Baby Driver".
Now, while the movie is available to stream through your cable provider's On Demand menu, we highly recommend splurging and either renting or purchasing this movie. You don't want to miss a single beat to a crappy TV edit.
And, be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to Christophe and the "I'm Kind of a Big Deal" podcast across all of social media and where ever you get your podcasts!
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This week, Franc and Tim discuss Dan Stevens' post-Downton romp as the recently discharged vet who's just "here to help". That's right, we are diving deep into the 2014 action thriller, "The Guest", available to stream now on Netflix.
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This week, Franc and Tim discuss Netflix' "Malcolm & Marie" and the HBO Max' "Locked Down". Two movies that were fully produced, written, shot, and released during the COVID-19 Pandemic. They also review two listener requests, "Sorry to Bother You" and "Guns Akimbo".
Where to watch this week's movies:
"Malcolm & Marie" is available on Netflix.
"Locked Down" is available on HBO Max.
"Sorry to Bother You" is available on Hulu.
"Guns Akimbo" is available on Amazon Prime Video.
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This week Franc & Tim are asking you to give a long forgotten, and cast aside romantic comedy a second chance. They are taking a deep dive into 2012's "The Five-Year Engagement" starring Jason Segel and Emily Blunt. This one is perfect for this weekend, with just the right amount of heart and giggles. Give it a shot, and let us know what you think.
It's available to stream now on HBO & HBO Max.
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Ladies and gents, WE ARE BACK!
Season 2 of your favorite podcast kicks off with a look at the Netflix original series, "Bridgerton" and the latest Christopher Landon twist on a classic slasher flick, "Freaky". Join us and find out why we were so surprised by one, and a bit disappointed by the other.
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For our final repeat episode before our Season 2 premiere on February 4, 2021 we bring you "The Birdcage" which originally aired in June of 2020. Next week we will be prepping for our season launch, so there will not be a repeat. As always be sure to subscribe to, review, and rate our little show on the Podbean app, or where ever you get your podcasts. Trust us, it really helps! Follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and if you like what you hear please spread the word. Thanks for listening!
Every day brings us closer to the much anticipated premiere of Season 2 on February 4, 2021. In the meantime, please enjoy this slimmed down "reairing" of our episode on Disney's "Onward" which originally aired on April 30, 2020. As always be sure to subscribe to, review, and rate our little show on the Podbean app, or where ever you get your podcasts. Trust us, it really helps! Follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and if you like what you hear please spread the word. Thanks for listening!
While you wait for the much anticipated first episode of Season 2 on February 4, 2021, we wanted to help you catch up on some of the episodes you missed this year! This is a slimmed down "reairing" of our episode on "True Romance" which originally aired on May 7, 2020. We hope you enjoy, and marvel at how far we've come with our audio quality (yikes)! As always be sure to subscribe to, review, and rate our little show where ever you get your podcasts. Trust us, it really helps! Follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and if you like what you hear please spread the word. Thanks for listening!
Join us for our Season 1 Finale (on New Year's Eve no less) as Franc and Tim discuss Netflix's 2020 remake of Daphne du Maurier's "Rebecca". The boys discuss how it differs from Hitchcock's 1940, Best Picture winning original, which they like better, and if it really deserves a 60 point lower score on Rotten Tomatoes. We will be back with our first episode of Season 2 on February 4, 2021, but in the meantime feel free to use the time to catch up on all the episodes you missed this year! As always be sure to subscribe to, review, and rate our little show where ever you get your podcasts. Trust us, it really helps! Follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and if you like what you hear please spread the word. Thanks for listening!
Franc welcomes back Joseph as Tim prepares to welcome a new addition to his family! Join us this week as we discuss Franc's top 3 Christmas movie picks for 2020, "Four Christmases", "Elf", and the Netflix original animated film "Klaus". As always be sure to subscribe to, review, and rate our little show where ever you get your podcasts. Trust us, it really helps! Follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and if you like what you hear please spread the word. Thanks for listening!
This week, Franc and Tim welcome Joseph back to the podcast to discuss his personal holiday favorite, 2003's "Love Actually". As always be sure to subscribe to, review, and rate our little show where ever you get your podcasts. Trust us, it really helps! Follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and if you like what you hear please spread the word. Thanks for listening!
Franc and Tim are kicking off the holiday season with a look at some Christmas movies that aren't your traditional Christmas movies. This week the boys are talking "Gremlins", "Anna and the Apocalypse", "Die Hard", and "While You Were Sleeping". As always be sure to subscribe to, review, and rate our little show where ever you get your podcasts. Trust us, it really helps! Follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and if you like what you hear please spread the word. Thanks for listening!
Hey friends, just a reminder that there is no new episode this week as we are taking the week off to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families. We wish you all a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving and can't wait to be back next week with our first episode of December!
This week, the boys celebrate Tim's 35th birthday by diving into the 2007 dramedy, "Dan in Real Life" starring Steve Carell and Juliette Binoche. Join us as we break down this Thanksgiving movie that isn't actually a Thanksgiving movie. As always be sure to subscribe to, review, and rate our little show where ever you get your podcasts. Trust us, it really helps! Follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
This week, in honor of Veteran's Day, Franc and Tim are tackling "Jarhead", "The Great Escape", and "A Few Good Men". Best of all, we aren't alone. We are joined this week by the hosts of the "Damn the Torpedoes" podcast, Lisa and Ian! They have graciously offered to lend some real world perspective, as a military family, on this week's offerings. So please join us in welcoming our special guests hosts and we hope you enjoy this episode. Also, please be sure to check out the "Damn the Torpedoes" podcast wherever you get your podcasts, along with our little show, and be sure to rate, subscribe, and share, it helps a lot!
This week, Franc and Tim share perhaps a bit too much about their past relationships as they dive into Marc Webb's 2009 sleeper hit, (500) Days of Summer starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel. As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
It's Halloween week and what better way to celebrate than with a bonus episode of your favorite podcast. This week, we are also thrilled to welcome Rob to the show as a special guest host! Join Franc, Tim, and Rob as we try to separate fact from fiction while discussing James Wan's 2013, franchise-launching horror flick, "The Conjuring" starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Lili Taylor, and Ron Livingston. Quick note, we will be marking all of October's episodes as "explicit" due to the nature of the content we will be discussing. As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
Hello Boils and Gouls, join Franc and Tim for this week's Rewind where we chat about four frightening, family friendly flicks. We're discussing the 2019 animated remake of "The Addams Family", "Coraline", "Sleepy Hollow", and "Hocus Pocus". Quick note, we will be marking all of October's episodes as "explicit" due to the nature of the content we will be discussing. As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
It's time for another Halloween Deep Dive! This week, Franc and Tim try to separate the fact from the fiction in the 2009 film "The Fourth Kind" starring Mila Jovovich. Quick note, we will be marking all of October's episodes as "explicit" due to the nature of the content we will be discussing. As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
In week two of Halloween month, Franc and Tim discuss the listener requested Netflix original film "The Platform", the horror comedy "Tucker and Dale vs Evil", the home invasion flick with a twist "Hush", and try to decide if Nicholas Hoult is more zombie Romeo or Little Mermaid in "Warm Bodies". Quick note, we will be marking all of October's episodes as "explicit" due to the nature of the content we will be discussing. As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
Franc and Tim kick off a month of spooky fun with a deep dive into Mikael Hafstrom's "The Rite", based on the novel "The Rite: The Making of a Modern Day Exorcist" by Matt Baglio. Join the guys as they discuss the film, explore a bit of the history of demonology and the Catholic Rite of Exorcism, and try to separate the fact from the fiction. Oh yea, and straight crap their pants in the process. Quick note, we will be marking all of October's episodes as "explicit" due to the nature of the content we will be discussing. As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
This week, Franc continues his efforts to convince Tim that Batman animated movies are undervalued and underrated after watching "The Killing Joke" and "Under the Red Hood". The boys also watch "The King of Staten Island", "Jojo Rabbit", and by listener request "Class Action Park". As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
The. Boys. Are. Back! And this week, Franc and Tim are bringing you their favorite episode to date and tackling the massively successful "John Wick" franchise. Sure, this week's episode is a bit long, but come on, you are getting three movie breakdowns for the price of one! So snuggle up with your favorite puppy, kick back, relax, and take this wild ride with us won't you? As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
Hi friends! This week, Franc and Tim are taking a much needed break for the Labor Day holiday. They will be back next Thursday, September 17th with their deep dive into the "John Wick Trilogy", have a great week! As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
This week, Franc and Tim pay tribute to actor Chadwick Boseman and the massive hole his loss has left behind. We also review the Apple TV original film "Greyhound", the HBO Max exclusive film "An American Pickle, and Netflix's "Down to Earth with Zac Efron. We also try out a new segment called, "Can We Convince Tim?" This week, Tim watched the Batman animated film, "Batman Year One". All this and some Mulan news and listener requests. How do we do it? As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
This week, Franc and Tim pack their bags, and their masks of course, and set off on a romantic getaway at the old Overlook Hotel to dive head first into "Doctor Sleep". The adaptation of the book by Stephen King, that is also the sequel to a movie, that Stephen King hated, which was an adaptation of the book that Stephen King wrote, which is the precursor to the book upon which this movie is also based. As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
This week, Franc takes drugs, Tim needs new clothes, and we dive head first into six, count them, six listener requested reviews. So tune in for our thoughts on "Pan's Labyrinth", "Grave of the Fireflies", "Happy Death Day", "Drop Dead Fred", Netflix's "An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn", and "Den of Thieves". As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
This week, Tim announces more big news, Franc remains "hangry", and they both dive head-first into the movie "Long Shot" starring Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen. As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
Oh my, what don't we talk about this week? We've got updates on theatrical release dates, how theaters get the shaft on ticket sales, overseas shows hoping to make a splash, listeners catching errors, and oh so many reviews. This week we review, HBO's "Perry Mason", "Pirate Radio", "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark", "Ready or Not", "Yes, God, Yes", and the listener requested "Enemy of the State". Don't miss out on this week's jam-packed episode! As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
This week, Tim tries to make sense of time travel as Franc simply swoons over the intensely sweet Richard Curtis romantic comedy, "About Time". As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
Join Franc and Tim this week as they discuss the latest streaming platform looking to be the new giant, and listen to the gents review their latest viewings; FX's "What We Do In The Shadows", the Hulu Original movie "Palm Springs", HBO's "Perry Mason", and the latest Netflix Original film "The Old Guard". Oh, and be sure to keep a keen ear open to catch Tim gloss over some major news! As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
Franc and Tim discuss Guy Ritchie's latest treasure, "The Gentlemen". Tune in as we break down what we loved and hated, and listen to Franc totally miss the boat on the super obvious surprise ending. As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
Join Franc and Tim this week as they discuss legends lost, simultaneous Batmans (Batmen?), a new home for the Cobra Kai Dojo, and give quick-fire reviews of Netflix's "Unsolved Mysteries" and "Eurovision Song Contest", and of course the much anticipated arrival of "Hamilton" on Disney+. As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
This week, in our Fourth of July episode, Franc and Tim break down why Independence Day (1996) is still so good after all these years, and why Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) reminds us of how good it is with it's badness. As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
In this week's Rewind episode, Franc and Tim discuss how global movements and crises continue to change the industry (for the better), how one major network is importing its summer slate from across the pond, and we review Snowpiercer; Yesterday; Netflix's Love, Wedding, Repeat; and HBO Max's Love Life. As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
This week Franc and Tim welcome a guest host to the podcast, Joseph. Join this jolly trio as they attempt to sound super smart and break down Bong Joon Ho's Oscar-dominating, record-breaking film, Parasite. Now, as you can imagine, it was near impossible to cram everything this film has to offer into one episode (and we even skipped a whole mess of stuff), so instead we are offering this to you in two parts. So be sure to tune in to Episode 12 to hear the epic conclusion of this amazing review. As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
Franc, Tim, and our guest Joseph bring home the second half of our review of the 2020 Best Picture winner, Parasite. As always be sure to subscribe to our show and rate us where ever you get your podcasts, follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and of course tell everyone you know about us. Thanks for listening!
In this week's rewind, we praise studios for providing free access to films like Just Mercy and Selma for the month of June in order to help educate the masses on the realities of systemic racism in America. We also discuss Hollywood's return-to-work plan and how Josh Gad's Reunited Apart has made Franc's heart whole again after John Krasinski broke it into a thousand pieces. Tim reviews Peanut Butter Falcon and the Disney Documentary The Boys. While Franc forces himself through Netflix's Space Force but can't get enough of the Hulu Original The Great.
In their first stand-alone, deep-dive analysis episode, Franc insults Tim's family and the boys break down the comedy classic, The Birdcage.
Hamilton, Batman, Krasinski, oh my! In our first week of the split episode, we discuss the top entertainment news of the past two weeks, Franc corrects some errors from last week's 1917 episode, and we give brief reviews of the Amazon Original Series Upload, and the Netflix Original Movie The Wrong Missy. All in a smooth, trim and streamlined episode. Enjoy!
This week, Franc calls out his dad and Tim flexes his history nerd brain as the boys prepare for Memorial Day weekend with their picks for your Memorial Day watch-a-thon, oh yea, and he have an absolute gush-fest over the WWI epic, 1917. Quick warning, this episode does contain some graphic descriptions of war violence and gore, so maybe keep the kiddos in the other room for this one. Jump to the 18:47 mark if you want to hear the review now and come back for the chat later, we won't judge you. Make sure to check out the first few minutes though as we outline some changes to our episode structure starting next week! So much to cover in so little time. Enjoy!
This week Franc thinks back on all he learned from the great Don Juan, Tim loves the Yankees so much he should marry them, oh yea, and we clear the mechanism to review For Love of the Game. Jump to the 35:30 mark if you want to hear the review now and come back for the chat later, we won't judge you.
This week Franc and Tim talk under rated horror movies, Tim forgives SNL and agrees to take her back, oh yea, and we give our listener requested review of True Romance. Jump to the 45:10 mark if you want to hear the review now and come back for the chat later, we won't judge you, but Eric might.
This week Franc tells Tim all about his shameful secret, Tim admits that all of Franc's recommendations are amazing, we answer your listener questions, oh yea, and we talk about Disney's "Onward" for a cool two hours. Jump to the 47:50 mark if you want to hear the review now and come back for the chat later, we won't judge you.
Grab a piece of cake with extra Jumanji Berry frosting and settle in as Franc and Tim discuss T.P. triumphs, goo-goo eyes for Goldblum, oh yea, and "Jumanji: The Next Level". Jump to the 22:00 mark if you want to hear the review now and come back for the chat later, we won't judge you.
Franc and Tim are back to find out which one of them can watch the most content in a single week, how their families are holding up as "COVID Cabin Fever" reaches a tipping point, oh yea, and Jon Favreau's alien-western that isn't "The Mandalorian".
This week Franc is joined by Tim as the pair break down this latest horror reboot. We'll also chat about life under quarantine, other stuff we're watching, and gain a little insight into our biggest fears.