Welcome to the Arizona.Movie.Club! A weekly movie review podcast hosted by Tyler and Andy. We review new and old to see what's worth watching and what holds up from the past. Whether you're looking to hear about the latest in theaters or your Late to the Party on older classics, listen and subscribe for a good time!
Well everyone, all things must come to an end. This is our last episode under THIS name. But don't fear! We will still be serving up hot and spicy takes and having too much fun with our new and improved audio and members of the team on a NEW PODCAST! Stay tuned this week as we unveil the new name and plenty of other fun details. For our last impromptu rodeo Tyler catches everyone up on his Lovecraft Country opinions. He gives a short recap of why him and Romeo did not care for Mulan. Then for the last half hour or so Tyler, Micha and Dominic talk about the potential death of movie theatres due to the covid pandemic as well as ranking which theatre chains and snacks are the best in our hearts. Please listen and like and be sure to subscribe to the new podcast!!!
Hey everyone! It's Tyler here with a semi-quick 4 minute update and apology on the delays. The best is yet to come as from listening to this update you will realize our audio is fixed! Everything is alot better, including our studio and our collective mental health. We have a set schedule going forward and a re-vamped studio. Possibly even, a name change coming? Listen, like, rate and subscribe to keep on listening and thank you all so much for every single listen. It means the world to us!
We're back!! This is Tyler and I want to give a personal thank you to everyone who has stuck with us and kept listening. I do apologize for the almost 2 week hiatus and I promise there will be none of that moving forward. Now that I've got that out of the way, we have a good one for you! Me and Romeo recorded a 2 for 1 longer episode reviewing the most high profile movie to hit big screens since the pandemic has occured: Tenet. Does it live up to the hype? Where does it stack up against some of Nolan's other beloved films? You'll have to listen to find out! Plus, we have our ongiong review of Lovecraft Country and episode 4. A review of the beloved Will Ferrell comedy "Talladega Nights", plus all of the shennaigans and hot takes you've come to expect from Romeoe and I. Please listen, like, rate and subscribe to keep getting more!
Tyler and Romeo are back and talking the weird, wonderful and batsh*t crazy action film created by the brains behind Saw: "Upgrade"! Visceral, gruesome and all killer, no filler. It's no wonder our hosts can't help but gush over what makes this film so good. Plus: Tyler gives a quick heartfelt burial speech for his beloved Mavericks season coming to an end. Romeo boasts about the Lakers and we talk about what feels like everything else under the sun! Please listen, like, rate and subscribe to hear more!
We've got our first new release in forever and Tyler and Romeo went to a drive-in theater to see New Mutants! Proving once again our hosts will do anything for science! Once our introductions have begun we do start the podcast off on a somber note as we pay our respects to Chadwick Boseman after the tragic news of his passing this past week. Then we do review and give our spoiler filled impressions of New Mutants. Last, but most definitely not least we close out this episode reviewing the Latest episode of Lovecraft Country!We have some interesting thoughts and even some theories on the implications of this episode going forward. Plus, tons of fun and irreverent conversation taking everyone off topic! You won't want to miss this epsiode so please listen, like, rate and subscribe! 0:00 - 07:35 Intro 07:36 - 09:15 Paying respect to Chadwick Boseman 09:16 - 33:30 New Mutants Review (spoilers) 33:31 - End of episode Lovecraft Country in-review
As the last days of Summer come to an end we review and finish off the Blade trilogy with the absolute wet blanket bummer of a movie: Blade Trinity. As Tyler and Romeo had an absolute blast reviewing the first two it saddens us to talk about just how bad it is, but we do it for you the people! Hope does exist however! The hype levels are through the roof as the trailers for "the Batman" and "The Suicide Squad" from DC Fandome remind us that the sizzle never ends! We go in-depth and discuss why we're so excited for these movies and much more going forward! Plus, we review our new Sunday night staple "Lovecraft Country" epsidoe 2. Can it possibly follow up the excellent first episode? Listen, like, rate and subscribe to find out!
"She Dies Tomorrow" is the type of movie that theoretically is right in Tyler's wheelhouse. The trailer was so solid even Romeo was on board! But trailers lie sometimes, or in this case simply overdramtize the mundane. Tyler and Romeo dig as deep as possible to try and unpack just exactly why they felt let down by this movie they were excited to see. Come along for the fun! Plus: We have more "Impromptu Reviews" as Tyler had a double feature at the drive-in and let's us know if The Hunt and Invisible Man are worth it if you still haven't checked them out. Please listen, like, rate and subscribe to hear more! Intro 0:00-6:00 The Hunt (spoilers) 6:00-12:00 Invisible Man (spoliers) 12-19:24 She Dies Tomorrow (spoilers) 19:25-End
The guy's are back and their ready to talk about the trench coat wearing, vampire killing superhero's sequel: Blade 2! What if we told you not all sequels are bad? Some might even be... better? *gasp* We know! Blasphemy as it may sound Blade 2 is just a pound for pound better film, listen to find out why! Plus: Romeo has some hot takes and another "impromptu review" about the polarizing Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. Listen, like, rate and subscribe to keep the episodes coming!!!
We've got a good one folks! Tyler and Romeo set off to talk about Seth Rogens new HBO MAX original film "American Pickle". However they found themselves much more enthralled by the very first episode of HBO's fantastic "Lovecraft Country". They discuss theories about what could happen and set the table for what they expect to come. They also talk some NBA bubble basketball, and a very brief conversation about the mini-game battle rotyale setting the internet ablaze "Fall Guys"! Listen, like, rate and subscribe to hear more! Time stamps: Intro/Basketball talk: 0:00-13:20 Love Craft Country SPOILERS: 13:21-31:04 Fall Guys thoughts: 31:05-34:30 American Pickle Review SPOILERS: 34:31-End
The Summer of Sizzle is never ending! Join Tyler, Romeo and Micha as they discuss what makes "Guardians of the Galaxy" lightning in the MCU machines bottle! Plus we didn't bring on the king of chit-chat himself as a co-host for no reason. We go way off topic as Tyler talks about his first time inhaling movie thatre popcorn in 6 months. We have an impromptu review of "The Blair Witch Project" and HOT TAKES GALORE!! This is an epsiode you dont want to miss so please listen, like, rate and subsribe to hear this and so much more!
Witness us as we we talk about and review the wild, frenetic and irresistable action masterpiece from George Miller! We've got a good one on our hands as we go in-depth, but stay fast and loose all at once! We go from wishing our host a happy birthday, talking about The Matrix, an impromptu review of "Portrait of a lady on Fire" and discussing where Fury Road lands among the pantheon of all time greats. Pop a bottle of champagne and celebrate with us as we ride historic on the Fury Road! Please listen, like, rate and sunscribe to hear more.
Things have changed here at the Arizona Movie Club as we have some newcomers entering the fold while Andy is taking an indefinite leave. But the show does go on and the good times and HOT takes are flowing this episode as Tyler, Romeo and Micha sink their teeth into the film debut of the vampire badass himself: Blade! Things are a little faster and looser as this crew is more equipped for fast break comedic conversation! Don't be shy about feedback as we look to regain our footing and expect a new episode every Wednesday and Saturday from here on out! Please listen, like, rate and subsrice!
While we do have some important and big changes coming soon, FIRST we talk about the genre defying period piece: First Cow! If you watched the trailer and felt you were in for one thing, we are here to tell you it is something else entirely! While it has a slow build in the first half, the second half of this film is knuckle biting, heart pounding theivery. Don't just take our words forit, go watch! Then, immediately after come back and listen along as we discuss why this indie flick is a blast! Listen, like, rate and subscribe to hear more!
The Summer of Sizzle rolls on with the God of Thunder himself in Thor: Ragnarok! Released in 2017 and giving the Thor franchise a well needed facelift this comic book film somehow balacnces heady themes of colonialism along with knockout one-liners. Themes and jokes are great, but do they equal a good film? Tyler and Andy definitely have some thoughts on just how high this film flys. Is it our highest rated superhero flick yet? Did it somehow manage to out-rank the highly regarded Logan in our eyes? Is Korg the MVP of the Marvel MCU? Listen, like, rate and subscribe to find out!
Sorry for the extended hiatus everyone! The Summer of Sizzle is back and on track! Tyler, Andy and Romeo are back and talking the scorching hot buddy-heist film Hustlers. Starring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu along with a plethora of high profile celebrities. This pod has as many twists and turns as Ramona and Destiny's adventure for the modified "American Dream". They talk the inevitable comparisons to the testosterone laden counterpart in "Wolf of Wall Street", the burst of nostalgia driven by the soundtrack and their is even some personal fun stories shared! This is a light breezy and fun epsiode that you won't want to miss! Plus, look out for new epsidoes and our normal schedule to be on track soon! Listen, like, rate and subscribe to support us!
The Summer of Sizzle continues as Tyler and Andy dissect the 2016 slow burn sci-fi darling "Arrival". Directed by Denis Villeneuve this sci-fi hit does all of the un-sexy parts of filmmaking and world building extremely well. The real question is; does that make it engaging and riveting enough to earn a high score? Tune in to find out! Please listen, like rate and subscribe to hear more!
The Summer of Sizzle never ends! Tyler, Andy and Romeo are here to get in the loop and review the first new movie they've had the pleasure to in quite some time! Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti have electric chemistry in this time-loop comedy with a near perfect batting average for side splitting jokes. Grab a beer, your significant other and settle in the sun while we review what definitely feels like the official film of quarantine 2020! Listen, like, rate and subscribe to hear more. Intro-Spoiler Free Discussion: 0:00-08:48 Spoiler Discussion: 08:49-End
The Summer of Sizzle has room for hidden gem counter-programming as we search for yakruna and "Embrace the Serpent". This 2015 indie is filmed and balck and white and has very little English spoken, yet Tyler and Andy were captivated by the haunting themes, wonderful cinematography and outstanding performances. Join us as we discuss just how good it is! Plus, does one of of our hosts think this movie might be perfect? Listen, like, rate and subscribe to find out!
Welcome first timers and regulars alike to a very special bonus episode of the Arizona Movie Club! Or as you can refer to us in this episode the Arizona Gaming Club! We dive deep into the chaotic discusssion surrounding the divisive Last of Us Part 2. Spoilers abound, but no worries! We do have a spoiler free discussion with time tags below. Please listen, like, rate and subscribe to hear more! Intro / Upcoming Episodes: 0-5:44 Non-Spoiler Discussion: 05:45-36:40 Spoiler Discussion: 36:41-End
The "Summer of Sizzle" continues with the heartwarming Pixar blockbuster that had the audacity to be an avante garde film that is simultaneously fun for everyone: Wall-E. Tyler and Andy blast deep into space to discuss what makes this film so special to them. Is it the haunting and ominous views of a seemingly inevitable future Earth? The outright brilliance and cuteness of Wall-E's charcter design? The intensely dialogue-less initial 30 minutes? Listen, like, rate and subscribe to find out!
Hugh-Mania continues in our Summer of Sizzle! Darren Orrenofsky made a polarizing choice to say the least as he followed his critically beloved "Requiem for a Dream" with a film entirely different. What he created was a non-linear love story that streteches across time. Count Andy amongst those who have an affinity for this dreamy sepia drenched, galaxy brained love story. Does Tyler also feel that way or is he in the camp of many critics who simply felt the movie just wasn't good? Listen, like, rate and subscribe to find out!
Here at the Arizona.Movie.Club summer means one thing and one thing only: Blockbuster Movies! Get out some popcorn and open an ice cold drink as we tear through the riveting, ferocious, wolverine-western: Logan. Andy's late to the party but that doesn't mean we didn't have a blast watching and discussing this ferociously fun, suprisingly sweet ode to everyone's favorite mutant. We discuss superhero movies in general, tropes that are worth keeping and which can be tossed. Tyler even...cries? Listen to find out! We've got you covered all summer long with brand new episodes so listen, like, rate and subsribe to hear everything!
Pull out your high school yearbook and get ready for a rush of nostalgia and painstaking, cringeworthy moments as we recount the suprisingly nuanced coming of age flick "The Spectacular Now"! Tyler and Andy break down in detail what seperates this film from so many of its peers. From the almost painful dedication to accuracy and how it confronts it's protagonists biggest faults. This movie is special, we hope you think this episode is as well. Listen, like, rate and subsribe to keep getting more episodes!
Get ready for excitement and cover your eyes if your squeamish! We dive head first into the 2018 Nic Cage supreme: Mom and Dad. This little seen film has a small budget but high ambitions and the same manic, breathless style that meme-lord and avant garde czar Nicholas Cage himself has become known for. Divisive amongst our host and co-host. Just how high or low can this zany, dark, horror/action/comedy with an insanely short run-time be ranked? Listen, like, rate and subscribe to find out?
What the cuss!? Why is Andy late to the party for one of Whimsical Wes's best outputs of his career? Nevertheless, our two hosts dig as deep as Mr. Fox himself and discuss why we love this film so much. From the zany dialogue to the intricate details of the painstakingly beautiful animation. This film oozes care and cuteness in equal parts. Just how high can carefully crafted movie climb in our rankings? Higher than the tree Mr.Fox risks everything for? Listen, like, rate and subscribe to find out!
Put on your speedo and Zissou Adidas as we dive in to the most melancholy and water-logged version of the hipster king himself: Wes Anderson. Tyler is late to the party in the 1st edition of our Wes Anderson Double Feature! We discuss the king of quirk himself and why despite what you may read on the internet Wes is still a worthwhile watch. All that being said, does this tale of long lost sons, Jaguar-Sharks and pirate shenanigans stack up compared to the more revered films in Wes' diorama filled cinemtography? Listen, like, rate and subscribe to find out!