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What if the monsters in the night were cowering from us? Carlin’s Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars Jordan’s Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 2.25 out of 5 starsFiled under: Podcast

There’s only one thing in the world that would make Jordan agree to do this. If someone would leave a review for the podcast on iTunes. Guess what? It happened, so here’s the review. Jordan hopes you’re all happy. Carlin’s Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars Jordan’s Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: […]

Today, Carlin and Jordan tackle Nebraska: a film that discusses aging and success in a poignant way. Carlin’s Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars Jordan’s Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars Overall Rating: 3.75 out of 5 StarsFiled under: Podcast

Four teenaged turtles grow up in the sewers of New York. They’re taught martial arts by a giant rat. And a silent crime wave is sweeping the city. Sounds like a great family movie, right? Carlin’s Rating: 1.5 out of 5 Stars Jordan’s Rating: 3.0 out of 5 Stars Overall Rating: 2.25 out of 5 […]

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas, from Carlin, Jordan, and Sandy Claws! Today, being Christmas, we thought it would be appropriate to watch a modern classic: Nightmare Before Christmas. We hope your holiday season has been special. Carlin’s Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars Jordan’s Rating: 3.0 out of 5 Star Overall Rating: 3.25 out of […]

Time for another fan selection — this time, we’re watching the story of a modern Don Juan named Don Johnston. This one was suggested by Seth Harris. We hope you enjoy our review of Broken Flowers Carlin’s Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars Jordan’s Rating: 3.0 out of 5 Stars Overall Rating: 3.25 out of […]

It’s been a while since we’ve done a Western, and we’ve not reviewed one of Tarantino’s films yet. So we thought it was time to remedy that with Django Unchained.  Carlin’s Rating: 4.0 out of 5.0 stars Jordan’s Rating: 4.0 out of 5.0 stars Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5.0 starsFiled under: Podcast

This week, Carlin and Jordan sit down and review a film that’s filled with low-hanging jokes and adequate directing: Nacho Libre. Jack Black’s finest? Not likely. Carlin’s Rating: 1.0 out of 5.0 stars Jordan’s Rating: 2.0 out of 5.0 Stars Overall Rating: 1.5 out of 5.0 starsFiled under: Podcast Tagged: Podcast

“Panem Now, Panem Tomorrow, Panem Forever.” What a shame. And now it’s time to return to the franchise we loved to hate previously, The Hunger Games. Unfortunately, not much of an improvement. Check it out! Carlin’s Rating:  2.0 out of 5.0 stars Jordan’s Rating: 2.5 out of 5.0 stars Overall Rating: 2.25 out of 5.0 […]

The fine dining world can be brutal, and the new rising star is the sommelier. Carlin and Jordan watch a documentary following four somms while they study for the master certifications, based off the suggestion of a friend. Carlin’s Rating: 3.5 out of 5.0 Stars Jordan’s Rating: 3.0 out of 5.0 Stars Total Rating: 3.25 out […]

Carlin’s taken over the studio to record a recap of his 31 horror films of October. Hope you enjoy!Filed under: Podcast

Well, Jordan wanted a giallo film. Too bad he picked a bad example of the genre! Carlin’s Rating: 1 out of 5 stars Jordan’s Rating: 1 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 starsFiled under: Podcast

Sometimes, when you need money and you’re a college-aged young woman, babysitting is your only option. May J.G. Wentworth wasn’t around. Too bad for Sam, because she’s just booked a gig at The House of the Devil. Carlin’s Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Jordan’s Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 3.25 out of […]

There’s something going wrong in town. People are changing overnight. Becoming different. It’s like… they’re becoming pod people. For our next Horror October entry, Carlin and Jordan take a look at the classic B movie thriller, Invasion of the Body Snatchers! Carlin’s Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars Jordan’s Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars […]

New tenants have moved into the apartment building, and Oskar needs a friend. Maybe Eli needs a friend, too? Special thanks to Seth Harris for selecting a movie the guys both know and love! Carlin’s Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Jordan’s Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars Overall Rating: 4.75 out of 5 StarsFiled under: […]

  Carlin’s Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Jordan’s Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 2.75 out of 5 starsFiled under: Podcast

  Some people have everything. Clothes, girls, music. But they don’t appreciate it. And, more importantly, they don’t appreciate you. Well, it’s a good thing you’re so talented, Mr. Ripley. Thanks to Tim for suggesting this psychological thriller! Carlin’s Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Jordan’s Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 4 out […]

Sometimes, all you want to go out to dinner at a nice French restaurant to celebrate your one year anniversary. And then your boyfriend cancels, claiming his sister is sick. Well, that’s ok, Chris, because that’s when the real adventure starts. Thanks to our pal Jeff for recommending…. Adventures in Babysitting! Carlin’s Rating: 3 out of […]

Thanks to Greg for suggesting Deadfall for this episode! Isn’t that a nice looking Thanksgiving moment? Carlin’s Rating: 2.0 out of 5 starsJordan’s Rating: 2.5 out of 5 starsOverall Rating: 2.25 out of 5 starsFiled under: Podcast

  Thanks to Stephanie for suggesting this one! Carlin’s Rating:  4 out of 5 starsJordan’s Rating: 4 out of 5 starsOverall Rating: 4 out of 5 starsFiled under: Podcast

Today, Carlin and Jordan watch the documentary I Think We’re Alone Now. Thanks to Seth Harris and Justin Baird for suggesting this film. It’s a documentary that looks at two people obsessed with the 80’s pop star, Tiffany. Carlin’s Rating: 2.0 out of 5 Stars Jordan’s Rating: 2.0 out of 5 Stars Overall Rating: 2.0 […]

    Thanks to Jackie for requesting The King’s Speech! Carlin’s Rating:  3.5 out of 5 starsJordan’s Rating: 4.0 out of 5 starsTotal Rating:  3.75 out of 5 starsFiled under: Podcast

Is this a documentary, or is it a piece of art? This 2010 movie, Exit through the Gift Shop, was suggested by Seth Harris. Carlin’s Rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 stars Jordan’s Rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 starsFiled under: Podcast, Uncategorized

This week’s review features Enter the Void. A film that explores life, death, and reality through one person’s perspective. Carlin’s Rating:  2.5 out 5 stars Jordan’s Rating:  1 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 1.75 out of 5 starsFiled under: Podcast, Uncategorized

  Escape from Tomorrow is a lawsuit waiting to happen, so of course, Carlin and Jordan had to review it. They discuss guerrilla film making techniques, mass art versus individualist art, and the decay of crumbling relationships. Hey, one thing to mention… if you’d like to suggest a movie, we’d love to hear from you. If […]

On this week’s episode, we travel to the quaint little town of Bruges on the recommendation of fan of the show, Tim. We discuss the writing of the movie, some of the themes, and admire a really beautiful set piece. Check it out! Carlin’s Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Jordan’s Rating: 3 out of […]

  In this episode, Carlin and Jordan prove that they can talk just about any movie. This time, they try to hit two genres at a time with a musical aimed at kids: “High School Musical.” It is also our first made-for-tv movie. We hit the high notes and low notes, and enough said there. […]

Today, we watch one of Jordan’s selections. This film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Gene Hackman, is The Conversation. This movie is an engrossing character piece about a person who’s working hard to keep his life personal while recording the conversations of others. We talk about the nature of suspicion, surveillance, and paranoia in this […]

Today, Carlin and Jordan turn to Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s directing and writing debut: Don Jon. He also stars in the film. Carlin and Jordan talk about how the movie portrays the need to know oneself before getting involved in a relationship. They discuss about finding ways to express individuality in a relationship without becoming a cookie-cutter person. While this […]

And time for another fan request! Johnny recently reviewed the podcast over on iTunes and let us know about it. He also gave us a pretty good list of movies to review. First on the list? The Boondock Saints. The guys discuss how the script for The Boondock Saints was inspired by true-life events, touch on our cultural love for vigilanteism, and […]

  And now it’s time for another fan selection: this time, Monsters directed by Gareth Edwards. This movie was chosen by Heath. Thanks so much! As we mentioned last podcast, we’re now bumping reviews for those who rate the podcast on iTunes. So, if you’ve sent a review into iTunes, please contact us and let […]

Life is great for Thomas Crown. He’s got money, power, & prestige. People know his name all throughout New York City as a wonderful man. But he has a need to find the next thrill. And maybe stealing one more piece of art will satisfy that. Or may it won’t? Today, Carlin and Jordan tackle […]

  Honor, sadism, Bushido. This week, we discuss Takashe Miike’s samurai film, 13 Assassins. Jordan’s Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars Carlin’s Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 StarsFiled under: Podcast

  Hey, guys! Carlin and Jordan want to say thanks for listening to the show for thirty episodes. We love doing this show, and we thought we’d celebrate by watching a movie we both enjoy. Carlin selects one of his favorite films: Cabin in the Woods. The guys were having an awesome time discussing this one, and […]

  Theres something that’s rotten in the L.A. Waterworks, and all the sewage runs directly into… Chinatown. Today, Carlin and Jordan discuss the classic noir movie directed by Roman Polanski, starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Huston. They talk about how Noir portrays the seedy underbelly of human nature, as well as the tricks […]

  Today, Carlin and Jordan discuss the 2013 film, Only God Forgives. And, boy, is it a discussion. Carlin describes it as a staring contest between the audience and the filmmaker, whereas Jordan saw some compelling things lurking beneath the surface.  What do you think? Carlin’s Rating: 0.5 out of 5 stars Jordan’s Rating: 3.0 out of […]

    On this episode, Carlin and Jordan find themselves on the opposite sides of the spectrum for this movie. They talk about the use of dialog to explore character. They also discuss how the film has a well-written script, but the production values are lacking. Jordan mentions that he dislikes the movie because it […]

Today, Carlin and Jordan talk about another fan selection. This time, Chuck suggested The African Queen, an older movie that stars Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn. They talk about the inherent battle of the sexes, the racist attitudes presented in the movie, and just how screwy it is to blow up a German gunboat with […]

  Today, we review Beyond the Black Rainbow. This movie was suggested by Ryan Harris. We discuss the film’s connection to the classic film, Tombstone. The guys don’t have a lot to say positive about the movie. They praise the cinematography and the use of color in the film. The guys appreciated the soundtrack, staying […]

  Today, Carlin and Jordan sit down and discuss Capote, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman.  They talk about Hoffman’s masterful performance, how Capote and Smith are two sides of the same coin, and the themes of friendship that run throughout the movie. Carlin’s Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Jordan’s Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 starsFiled under: […]

 Warning: Because of the nature of some of the band’s lyrics and aesthetic, some profanity is referenced in this episode. Today, Carlin and Jordan tackle another documentary, this time, about the gypsy punk band, Gogol Bordello. You’d think this would be up the guys’ alley, right? Well… well… at least the music was enjoyable! And… […]

It is time, dear listeners, to discuss the most important (at least, in the mind of it’s astute protagonist) film that has ever been created. A shining example of Welsh cinema, we discuss Submarine. This movie was a suggestion from both Seth and Manny! Thanks, guys, for an awesome pick! Jordan’s Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars Carlin’s […]

In this episode, Carlin updates bear-bating to the 21st century standard: nerd baiting. That’s right, he’s asked Jordan to talk about comic book movies. Specifically, the Avengers. The guys cover the ins-and-outs of this epitome of the modern marvelous summer blockbuster, from acting strengths and cool special effects to plot holes and pacing problems. And […]

This week, Carlin and Jordan explore another fan suggestion, this time from Seth. They look at Once Upon a Time In the West. They discuss about the use of camera work, minimalist dialog, scarcity, shootouts, and the conventions of the Spaghetti Western. Carlin’s Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars Jordan’s Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars […]

Carlin and Jordan sit down for another documentary– Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Ponies. In addition to discussing the documentary, the guys take the opportunity to discuss the inclusiveness of fandom, the opportunities it gives for people to overcome their personal fans, the new sincerity movement, and also voice acting techniques. Carlin’s Rating: […]

Today, Carlin and Jordan look at a selection Jordan made: Planet of the Apes, discussing the ethics of animal testing, nuclear prolifiation, Blessing of the Pets, the special effects of the film, and much more. Carlin expresses an extreme distaste for Charleton Heston’s acting style. Carlin’s Rating: 2.5 out of 5 Stars Jordan’s Rating: 3.5 out of […]

  Today, we have an audience suggestion! C. Paul Courtney suggested we watch the indie film, Spork. And we did. We found it to be an interesting, but flawed piece. For citation purposes, Jordan mentioned an interview he read with the film’s director, J.B. Ghuman, Jr. You can find that here. Carlin talked about krumping. Here’s an […]

  Today, Carlin and Jordan discuss Christopher Nolan’s early film, Memento. They talk about the technical aspects of the story, a bit about the neurology behind memory loss, and the consequences of choosing to forget. Jordan’s Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars Carlin’s Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars Overall Rating: 3.75 out of 5 StarsFiled under: […]

  Today. on Carlin and Jordan’s Most Excellent Movie Night, we have a story of a llama. An Emperor llama. And how he got his new groove. That’s right, this podcast just got Disney-fied! We talk about how dated hand-drawn animation can look, why everyone needs a secret lab and their own theme music, and […]

This episode, we watch another fan suggestion! Carlin’s wife, Rebecca, suggested the 2001 romantic comedy, America’s Sweethearts.Carlin and Jordan discuss the investment people feel for Hollywood couples, laugh at some of the more humorous moments of the film, and point out some pop-culture references to   the film in other media. They also talk about […]