Date Night at the Movies or How I Spent My Babysitter Money

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We are Jordan and Jessica Bennett. We are spouses who work in the Film Industry, and go see movies on our date nights. Now, we record our conversations and get them to listeners like YOU! Prepare yourselves for insights into current releases, the occasional interview from another Industry Pro, an…

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Birds of Prey

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 87:51


After 8 months off, Jordan and Jess are BACK talking about movies with you! Join us while we discuss the way-better-than-it-should've-been "Birds of Prey: or the Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn", as well as what life with a newborn during a pandemic has been like, and what Streaming Services we think offer the best juice for the squeeze!

BONUS: 1917 with Niels Lindelien

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 53:20


In this week's BONUS EPISODE, Jordan and Jess sit down to talk with good friend and Cinematographer Neils Lindelien about his thoughts on 1917. Had enough of Jordan geeking out over the music? Let's all geek out over Roger Deakins together. Find more of Neils's work here: Instagram @steadiviking www.cine-niels.com

1917

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 84:31


An iffy title for an amazing movie, join Jordan and Jess as we discuss 1917 by Sam Mendes, a film neither of us expected to enjoy as much as we did. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

Uncut Gems

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 19:28


In Episode 44, Jordan goes on a solo date night to see Uncut Gems. It's on the line of being stressful and entertaining, but which way does it lean? Tune in to find out!

Knives Out

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 66:58


In Episode 43, jump back in time with us for an episode we forgot to air during the holidays, but is nonetheless one of the most enjoyable movies of the year! We saw Knives Out, and wholeheartedly encourage you to do the same! Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 73:44


A long, long week ago: EPISODE 42 Jordan and Jess went to see Star Wars on Christmas Day, but didn't get to RECORD an episode until New Years Eve. It was a safe bet, and they both liked it. Was it #magicable? Join us and FIND OUT. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

Cats

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 57:08


Episode 41 is a doozy y'all, as we dive into Cats, and most assuredly #therearethoughts. Jordan gets animated, and Jess gets to play the resident geek role this time, as we try and shake off what we just saw. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

Doctor Sleep

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 65:47


Join us for Episode 40, where we dive into the mind of Stephen King and Mike Flanigan for Doctor Sleep. Jordan gets to lay down some more Stephen King geek-knowledge, and Jessica gets to take it all in. Where does it stand up in terms of either previous version of The Shining? Come into #217 and find out. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

BONUS: Zombieland 2 Featuring Jessica Bennett

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 32:47


In this very special BONUS EPISODE, we go WAAAAAAY out of the way to get the amazing Jessica Erin Bennett to tell Jordan about working stunts on Zombieland: Double Tap! She even met him in the parking lot of the theater! Seriously though, Jessica was a featured Zombie and one of Abigail Breslin's Stunt Doubles, so in the interest of Journalistic Integrity, we decided to do a bonus episode on it, and let her share some of the craziness she got to play with!

Joker

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 81:30


In Episode 39, join us for part 2 of our unofficial "Cover Bands Go To The Movies" series with the unusually anticipated Joker. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

Ad Astra

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 82:03


In Episode 38, come hang out while we talk Ad Astra starring Brad Pitt. Let's talk our favorite Heady Sci Fi films, and how music can TRULY carry a film from time to time. Brough to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

IT Chapter 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 78:44


After another longer break, WE'RE BACK with Episode 37! This week, we discuss the much anticipated (by Jordan, at least) IT: Chapter 2. Let's dive into Jessica's phobias, Jordan's level of nerd that he usually saves for the kind of company where we use the nice plates, and if Chapter 2 sticks the landing we hoped it would after Chapter 1. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 77:32


In Episode 36, we dive into Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood. Join us as we sink our teeth into what unpacking this movie truly involves. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

Toy Story 4

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 86:30


Despite his best efforts, Jordan took Jessica to see a creepy doll movie. We're back! Join us in Episode 35, as we FINALLY get another date night and discuss Toy Story 4!!! Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

Child's Play

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 21:39


In Episode 34, Jordan goes on another Solo Date night to see Child's Play. Find out why Jess wasn't along for the ride, and if it's worth getting bent out of shape over a remake with a different Point of View.

John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 18:39


In Episode 33, Jordan goes on a solo date night to see John Wick 3, because it's important to love yourself. Join us in a capsule review of the 3rd John Wick movie, and see where he rates it among the first 2.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 67:02


Episode 32, where we come back after a short hiatus to discuss Godzilla: King of the Monsters! Can a movie still be recommended and enjoyed, even when you know it isn't good? Buckle in and find out! Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop www.roxjewelryshop.com

LIVE at Maltin Fest

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 76:49


In Episode 31, we have SUCH a special presentation! We got to go LIVE at Maltin Fest, and join Leonard, Jessie and Alice Maltin (as well as some wonderful film fans) to see 3 movies and accompanying shorts. Jordan geeks out more than usual, Jessica tests how long she can sit down in a theater at once, and we bring you reviews of Songcatcher, Absolute Beginners and Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla. Make sure to check out Maltin on Movies, featuring Leonard and Jessie Maltin!

The Curse of La Llorana

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 77:09


There are certainly thoughts in Episode 30, where we discuss The Curse of La Llorana. Jordan and Jess try to stay on topic this week, but really, it seems that they'd rather be talking about Eighth Grade. Brough to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

Avengers Endgame

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 107:11


Episode 29 contains SPOILERS, SPOILERS, and more SPOILERS. Thanos demands your silence, but if you're properly prepared, join us as we discuss the intensely anticipated Avengers: Endgame. Did we find another Superhero movie we liked? Does it make Jess re-evaluate Infinity War? Strap in, and let's do it. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

Avengers: Pregame

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 78:32


BONUS EPISODE!!! Join us in this Bonus Episode as we Pregame Endgame. We go through the entire MCU and discuss our thoughts on everything leading up to Avengers: Endgame.

Shazam!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 82:43


Every release seems to be a Superhero or Horror movie, so it only seems right that for Episode 28, we cover a movie that's one of each. Join us as we discuss Shazam!, it's misleading trailers, not-so-subtle sin monsters, and how it was all still surprisingly fun. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

BONUS - Us featuring John Rodd

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 59:45


BONUS EPISODE! We tried to fit it in the main episode, but we had such a great conversation with John Rodd (Scoring Engineer/Mixer for Michael Ables on Us) that we couldn't stop. That's ok with us though, because with as generous, talented and insightful as John is, we are stoked to bring you the full interview. We hope you have as much fun listening to it as we had making it. Check out John Rodd at johnrodd.com.

Us

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 85:27


Episode 28, where we discuss Jordan Peele's highly anticipated film, Us. Join us while Jessica tries to shake an extremely unsettling feeling, and Jordan simultaneously exposes his inner film geek alongside his inner fears. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

Pet Sematary

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 81:50


Episode 27, where we discuss the remake of Stephen King's Pet Sematary. Join us as we discuss more earned moments, The Ramones, and why we believe we are in a Golden Era of Horror films. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

Dumbo

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 69:38


Episode 26, where we discuss Tim Burton's remake of Dumbo. Join us as Jess is literally put in her place by the dog of the podcast, Jordan gets happy to hear Danny Elfman back in his element, and we discuss if a movie can be good and unsuccessful at the same time. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

Captain Marvel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 97:23


Episode 25, where we brave another Superhero movie, but come out unscathed and pleasantly surprised. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

Jess on a Plane: First Blood

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 14:34


BONUS EPISODE!!!!!!! Jordan and Jess sometimes have to miss Date Night, because life. SO join us for our first installment of our new Bonus Series, "Jess on a Plane", where jess talks about movies she saw while traveling, and Jordan just gets to be along for the ride for once.

Aquaman

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2019 96:14


Episode 24, where we discuss James Wan's Aquaman, and all the baggage and clarifying comments that comes with it. Join us as Jess tries to keep the bulldog placated, and Jordan tries to keep Jess's superhero fatigue on track (especially as we gear up for Avengers: Endgame). Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop www.roxjewelryshop.com

Glass

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 83:39


Episode 23, and we are finally back together to talk about M. Night Shaymalan's GLASS. Was it UNBREAKABLE? Were we SPLIT on the rating? Will Jordan [INSERT GLASS PUN HERE]? There's only one way to find out.... Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewlryshop.com

Mary Poppins Returns

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 70:58


Episode 22, where we discuss Mary Poppins Returns. Come for our thoughts on the movie, but STAY for the discussion of Sexy Mary Poppins and her Cockney Burlesque Number. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

2018: A Year in Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 119:52


Episode 21, where we strap in and celebrate our first calendar year in your lives. Join us as we reflect on our Favorite/Most Hated movies of the year, as well as a bonus review of Cinematic Contact High, MANDY, featuring Nicolas Cage and the final score of the late Johann Johannson. Cheers to 2019, and a slew of interesting Date Nights! Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

BONUS: Into the Spider-Verse w/ Daniel Evans

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 53:20


BONUS EPISODE where we take you behind the scenes of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse with Editorial Coordinator Daniel Evans! Daniel was involved with almost every aspect of the Spider-Verse, so strap in and get ready to hear some of the most interesting behind the scenes stories we've come across.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 88:10


Episode 20, where we discuss Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, a Superhero movie Jessica ACTUALLY liked! Join us as we discuss inclusivity, Animation vs. Bad Vision, and our favorite Spider-Ham moments. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop www.roxjewelryshop.com

Holmes and Watson

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 56:37


Episode 19, where we wish Holmes and Watson was another movie. Join us in discussing how Step Brothers is actually an Art Film and trying to solve the mystery of who this film's target audience actually is. #therearethoughts Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

Vice

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2018 94:20


Episode 18, where we discuss Adam McKay's VICE. Jordan and Jess struggle to keep the dogs (and their political opinions)in check while we discuss the positive aspects of a movie stressing you out. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop www.roxjewelryshop.com

Elf - A Throwback Special

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 91:09


Episode 17, where we give you our very first Throwback Specils, which just so happens to be our favorite Christmas movie, Elf. Join us as we discuss why this movie holds up so well when other Christmas movies don't, and when it's ok to overlook 3rd Act problems. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewelryshop.com

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 96:44


Episode 16, where we discuss Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald. Jordan still can't get over the title, Jessica airs out her inner nerd, and we both discuss the merits and perils of the Proverbial Middle Movie. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. roxjewelryshop.com

The Grinch

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 82:01


Episode 15, where we kick off the holiday season with The Grinch. Listen to us discuss the merits of putting Kenan Thompson and Rashida Jones in ANYTHING, and Jordan contemplates the ramifications of Global Acts of Terrorism in Whoville. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry. roxjewelryshop.com

Widows

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 112:29


Episode 14, where we discuss Steve McQueen's Widows. Join us as we reminisce about Chicago, uh, let the dogs out of the studio, and....listen guys. There's not too much clever we can say about this one. It's our favorite movie of the year so far. #magicable Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop. www.roxjewlryshop.com

A Star Is Born

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 93:25


In Episode 13, Jessica takes Sam McDonald to see A Star Is Born, since Jordan can't watch Music Movies. We discuss Bradley Cooper's Directorial Debut, the strangeness of touching someone when you first meet them, and which Charlie is floofier, while the Dogs of the Podcast have a turf war in the studio (constantly banging the Mic Stands in the process). Follow Sam on Instagram @slamstunts and @adventuresofapotatoe Brought to you by Rox Jewelry Shop www.roxjewelryshop.com

THE Predator - A Platonic Date Night w/ Brian A. Prince

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 88:07


In Episode 12, Jordan has a power struggle with his Mic Stand and we all get Dark & Stormy way too early in the day. We have a Platonic Date Night with Brian A. Prince (THE ACTUAL PREDATOR Y'ALL) and cover the modern experimentalism of Edgar Wright, how being a nerd is rad, and how he shaped his latest role. You can follow Brian @thebaprince on all social media for Acting, Artistry and his upcoming Graphic Novel. Make sure to check out his Instagram for Parkour @talltrainings. www.thebaprince.com Brought to you by Rox Jewelry.

Ultimate Halloween Movie Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 144:57


In Episode 11, you're gonna need a bigger commute. We take a break from the Normal Format, and bring you our Halloween Special. Join us in discussing our favorite Halloween Films, Horror Films, and some of the worst ones we've seen. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry and Fit Kitchen.

Halloween

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2018 90:26


In Episode 10, we get into HALLOWEEN. You know, the 2018 one. Join us as Jordan gets crazy with the music, and Jessica suggests an interesting spike for her Drink of the Week. Brought to you by Rox Jewelry. New music is also by Jordan Bennett.

First Man

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 67:09


Episode 9, where we discuss Damien Chazzelle's First Man. Jordan fights a cold and Jessica drills down into her true feelings about La La Land.

The Nun (feat. Alexander Ward)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 82:21


Episode 8, where we have Alexander Ward join us to discuss The Nun, and all the baggage that comes with seeing this movie. There are Thoughts.

A Simple Favor

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 77:56


In Episode 7, we discuss Paul Feig's A Simple Favor, how it reminds us of Gone Girl, questionable fashion choices, all while trying to save spoilers til the end of the show.

The Predator

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 51:38


In Episode 6, there are definite thoughts to be shared on Shane Black's The Predator. Gear up, because this one's a doozy.

Christopher Robin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 56:14


Episode 5, where we get back to the normal format. Listen to us discuss being the only people in the theater for Christopher Robin, and all the nostalgic tangents the movie inspired us to go on.

The Meg (featuring Lennon Hobson)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 57:58


Episode 4, where Jess stays home, Jordan has a Platonic Date Night with Lennon and forgets the Drink of the Episode. Come overthink The Meg with us.

Mission: Impossible Fallout

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 62:59


In Episode 3, we discuss the latest in the always dependable Mission: Impossible Series.

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