Facing Off

You must not fear, fear is the mind killer. So we're back with a mega sci-fi blockbuster episode. We stepped off our sandworms and pocketed our lightsabers to discuss two world-building epic first films in big franchise series both based to a certain degree on Frank Herbert's hit novel. We're facing "Dune" (2021) off against the iconic "Star Wars" (1977). Which protagonist yells more? Which main planet has more sand? Spice visions or The Force? Who's more manipulative: the Bene Gesserit or the Jedi? Who kills henchmen better: the Harkonnen's or Darth Vader? All these questions and more are asked and answered as we break these movies down to declare a winner in our hearts. *Using the Voice* Listen, subscribe, leave a rating and/or review, and let us know what you think about these movies!Follow Us:instagram.com/facingoffpodcast facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Abandon hope all ye who enter here... because we have another mega episode covering all 3 Lord of the Rings movies. Like the return of Sauron, we are so back and joined by a fellowship of Middle Earth's finest: Ava, Aron, and Clay. This is an epic quest indeed breaking down our favorite moments, characters, and trivia, while also noting any throwaway scenes from the extended versions or any flaws we found on rewatch. Lastly, we rank the movies and give suggestions for other movies and tv or book series you can check out. So boil it, mash it, or stick this podcast into your ears!Join our Quest:instagram.com/facingoffpodfacingoffpodcast@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Smile because It's coming right at you! This horror episode gets deep into the trenches of teenage STD spreading and trauma girlies. We brought horror-expert Nicky D back on to compare two psychological, supernatural horror movies that serve as allegories for societal issues. We faced the creepy 2022 hit "Smile" off against the cult classic 2014 indie film "It Follows". As we try not to look into those demonic eyes, we pick which movie survives. (Episode contains spoilers)What are your favorite psychological horror/thrillers?instagram.com/facingoffpodfacingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Come on Oppie, let's go party! It's Barbenheimer time so we gotta talk about two of the most popular movies of the summer. Despite them only really sharing the same release date, we compared Greta Gerwig's smash hit "Barbie" off against Christopher Nolan's powerhouse drama "Oppenheimer". Whether you're Team Ken/Team Strauss or Team Barbie/Team Bobby, or you're just Allan, check out this explosive episode to find out which summer blockbuster we liked more. (Episode contains spoilers)Which did you like more?instagram.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Calling all Spider-People from every universe! It's your friendly neighborhood podcast diving straight into the multi-verse to compare two instant animated/superhero movie classics. We compared the surprise hit Spider-Man movie "Into the Spider-Verse" off against its sequel "Across the Spider-Verse". We discuss all the wild variations of Spider-Man and all the insane visual spectacles of the two films, getting us trapped in a web with the only way out to choose which one we liked more. Sling on over to wherever you get your podcasts and find out. (Episode contains spoilers!)What's your favorite Spider-Man movie?instagram.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Calling all challengers: we're about to work you on these courts! In this episode, we take you to the hardtop courts at Venice Beach and have a 1-on-1 battle between an iconic 90s sports comedy and it's celebrity-filled 2023 Hulu reboot. After 30 years, we put it ALL on the line to decide if Jack Harlow is a worthy successor to Woody Harrelson and if white men CAN jump. Get your bball shorts on, meet us on the court, and find out which movie wins this tourney!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HI-YAH! Coming at you with an animated face off on top of dragons while strumming shamizens. In this episode we faced the Laika animated film "Kubo & the Two Strings" off against the Disney animated movie "Raya & the Last Dragon". It's stop-motion versus computer animation in a battle between two movies inspired by various Asian cultural histories with themes of mortality and familial legacy led by young people and their special creature companions. Find out which will win!Let us know which is more epic:instagram.com/facingoffpod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The pen is blue and we love Jim Carrey! Both absolute facts because we can't lie on this new episode where compare two Carrey comedies where he has disappointed everyone around him until a curse (blessing?) forces him to make some life changes. We were joined by our friend Lyne to compare the classic 1997 "Liar Liar" to his late-career hit "Yes Man". Don't be a NO MAN and give it a listen to find out which movie remains in the pantheon of the comedy legend's catalogue!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Everybody was kung-fu fighting, those trains were fast as lightning! And so are we as we compare two heavy action blockbusters where an assassin wants to be out of the game but is brought back into the middle of a deadly sibling fight. We compared the 2022 Brad Pitt action-comedy "Bullet Train" and faced it off against the 2017 Keanu Reeves gory sequel "John Wick: Chapter 2." With the stakes high and the fighting choreographed and directed by famous stuntmen, which movie will survive? Let us know about your favorite action movies:Follow instagram.com/facingoffpod Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brrrr it's cold in here... There must be a new episode of Facing Off in the atmosphere! We are back comparing two 2000s teen classics about a rebellious gymnast reluctantly joining a team of young ladies to train and compete in a national championship, gaining respect for their peers along the way. We faced the smash hit 2000 cheerleading movie "Bring It On" off against the underrated 2006 gymnast film "Stick It" Which movie sticks it and which one got brought? Listen to find out!Email: facingoffpodcast@gmail.comFollow: instagram.com/facingoffpodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The fate of every single world of our infinite universe depends on us making a podcast about movies. So luckily we were joined by a true cinephile/film worker Kellen to breakdown two major multi-versal films from 2022. To celebrate it's 11 Oscar noms this week, we faced the beloved "Everything Everywhere All At Once" off against the darkest MCU movie "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness". While we jump from universe to universe eating pizza balls and sticking trophies up our butts, we choose a winner between the indie darling and a mega franchise sequel.What are your favorite 2022 movies? Let us know!instagram.com/facingoffpodfacingoffpodcast@gmail.comhttps://boxd.it/16A3RFollow Kellen: https://boxd.it/1wY1d instagram.com/kellenhellerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

MARY Christmas!!!! Pardon the silly pun, but we are bringing you some holiday cheer with two heartwarming (and heartbreaking) movies! We faced the 2006 Adam Sandler comedy "Click" off against the 1946 Jimmy Stewart classic "It's A Wonderful Life". We chose two films about a workaholic father/husband constantly taken advantage of but also ignorant of all the blessings in his life (including a smokeshow amazing wife and the cutest kids in the world), who tries to take the simplest solution to his life's miseries before being shown how bad things would be in another scenario before coming screaming back to his family for a second chance. Listen as we decide which of these jerks actually deserve's Santa's presents or a huge lump of coal. Enjoy the holidays!!!!Please send us movie requests to do next year:instagram.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Assemble all you comic book movie fans! In this wild episode, we discuss all of the 17 movies and TV shows that make up the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 4. We compare the phases, talk about the super highs and the dreadful lows of Phase 4, highlight some new kickass members of the team, and get ourselves realistically pumped for the next two phases in this never ending franchise. Grab your big hammer/axe, jump into an interdimensional portal, and listen to us debate the fate of a fictional universe. Facing Off Forever!!!! (Spoiler Alert warning for many of the movies and shows)What were your favorite parts of Phase 4? Let us know:instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The enemy doesn't sleep! So we are back with Part 2 of our fantasy TV mega episode comparing the first seasons of the Game of Thrones spinoff prequel "House of the Dragon" and the Lord of the Rings spinoff prequel "The Rings of Power". On the last episode, we debated the excitement and engagement levels of both shows, and determined if they were worthy to be brought to our screens (go listen if you haven't!). On this episode, we breakdown the details of these shows with the visuals and characters before we give our overall thoughts and gauge interest in the seasons to come. So grab those Thanksgiving leftovers, binge those shows, and give us thanks by firing up this episode!Which show did you like more? Let us know!instagram.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One ring/throne to rule them all... We are coming in hot on dragon-back to compare two of the most hyped and watched 2022 TV shows. After journeying all across Westeros and Middle Earth, we break down the first seasons of the Game of Thrones prequel series on HBO "House of the Dragon" and the Lord of the Rings prequel series on Amazon Prime "The Rings of Power". In the first part of this mega episode, we will talk about the epic highs and our least fav parts of each series, and debate how worthy these shows were to be adapted from the source material, let alone follow up two of the biggest series of all time. Tune in to the next episode to find out how we rate the nitty gritty details of the shows' productions and declare a winner! (Warning: MAJOR spoilers for each show)Let us know which show got your heart bumping more!instagram.com/facingoffpodfacingoffpodcast@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Halloween Y'All! We have a special spooky episode for you and we just had to compare two batshit crazy "horror" movies. We took the 2022 insanely twisted "Barbarian" and faced it off against the classic 2012 horror satire "Cabin in the Woods". In a battle of two of the more creative and absurd films in the genre, which will take a whole bowl of candy home? Warning: this episode contains heavy spoilers, but we HIGHLY recommend you watch both before listening. DO NOT LOOK UP ANYTHING about Barbarian before watching, if you can stomach even a little bit of scariness, crank that bad boy up on HBO Max now and watch with some friends. Both movies are a wild ride and that's a Facing Off guarantee! Let us know what you think!instagram.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Get on your brooms and expelliarm-yourselves because we are up to no good to rid the world of the dark arts once and for all! We brought Harry Potter fan and Slytherin, Kevin, back to the pod to break down the final FOUR movies in the Harry Potter film franchise. After enjoying some love potions and mugs of butterbeer, we ranked all of the 8 movies, talked about the highs and lows of the last four movies, and of course compared them to the books. So go watch all 8 of the movies on Peacock, listen to our Part 1 episode (Oct 2021), and apparate on back to this episode for a magical time!Let us know your ranking of the HP movies (we promise not to judge and punish like Professor Umbridge):instagram.com/facingoffpodfacingoffpodcast@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gear up because these three young maidens are secretly heading off to war! Today's episode is our FIRST animated movie to live action remake face off (obviously more will come). We compared the classic, inspiring 1998 Disney animated film "Mulan" against its 2020 Disney+ original live action remake... "Mulan". Let's get down to business, to decide if the remake is as wonderful as the original! Let us know what other remake pairings we should do!instagram.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We've been untraceable operatives running from a dangerous compromised government... But we are BACK to face two action spy blockbuster movies. We faced the new Netflix Russo Brothers film "The Gray Man" off against the sixth film of the Mission Impossible series "Mission Impossible: Fallout". We compare our newest badass American scorned spy hero Sierra Six off against the legendary scorned-est American spy hero Ethan Hunt, along with two mustachioed villains played by actors who have also played our biggest comic book heroes. Does the hot new mega-budget thing compare to the top-rated entry in a classic, successful film series? Find out what we think!What is your favorite espionage movie? Let us know!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If it bleeds, we can talk about it! In this episode, we smear blood on our bodies and force two Predator movies to fight to the death. We faced the new hit Hulu original movie "Prey" off against the 2010 gritty spin-off "Predators". In a bloody battle between two unique offshoot Predator projects from a historic cult action franchise, which movie will prevail and collect the final skull. (Episode contains spoilers so watch both on Hulu!)Let us know what Predator film is your favorite!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

OPA!!!!! In this episode, we're going against our parent's plan and falling in love with silly white boys. We faced the massive hit Greek-American romcom "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" off against the iconic British-Indian coming-of-age movie "Bend It Like Beckham". We reminisce about these intergenerational banger movies and then decide which was best. Go rewatch both on HBOMax and let us know which one you like more!Come dance and play football with us:instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The boys are back in town! We got diabolical on this one breaking down the recent outrageous 3rd season of the Amazon Prime badboy superhero show "The Boys". We inject some Temp V and debate/discuss our thoughts on the season overall, character development, what we expect in the next season, and what our powers would be if we got our hands on some V. (This episode contains heavy spoilers and lots of naughty language).What is your favorite season? What would your powers be? Let us know!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a quest to fill the void left without Harry Potter movies, we focused on fantastic beasts and where to find them. In this episode, we face the second film in the Fantastic Beasts franchise "The Crimes of Grindelwald" off in a magical duel with the third and latest film "The Secrets of Dumbledore". We talk about all the magical beings, American and British muggles and wizards, and where the Harry Potter cinematic universe has gone since the first Fantastic Beasts movie. Listen as we use a Qilin to determine which movie was better. Let us know what Hogwarts house you are in!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SOME...BODY once told us to do a Shrekisode and so we set off on that quest. We found two magical animated movies in which the protagonist goes on a quest with an obnoxious companion to appreciate the magic fantasy of their worlds. We took the endlessly memeable legendary 2001 Dreamworks movie "Shrek" and faced it off against the underrated COVID Disney+ release "Onward". Does the Pixar movie stand a chance against the titan punny fairy tale classic? Is Chris Pratt's character a funnier sidekick than Eddie Murphy's "Donkey"?!? Find out how we rated them!What's your favorite animated movie? Tell us here:instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's Cinco de Mayo, so we are talking about our favorite El Rata Alada! Straight from the dark crime-infested streets of Gotham, we got a special episode comparing two Batflicks where the World's Greatest Detective tries to stop a crazed villain, hellbent on exposing the hypocrisy of city leaders. We faced the new Pattinson-led 2022 film "The Batman" off against the legendary Bale caped crusader sequel "The Dark Knight". Can Matt Reeves' new Batman creation rise to the level of Christopher Nolan's superhero masterpiece? Does Dano shout his way to Ledger's iconic level? Find out how we rated them! (Episode contains spoilers)Who's your Batman? How do you rank the Batman movies? Let us know!!!instagram.com/facingoffpodtwitter.com/facingoffpodfacingoffpodcast@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're coming for revenge and we're coming for your gold... On this episode, we were joined by our close friend Otto to discuss two team heist blockbusters with star-studded casts and plots driven by revenge for an old member of the team after he was betrayed by some douche. We faced the 2003 movie "The Italian Job" off against the 2007 trilogy-ender "Ocean's 13". Which film will drive off with the gold in a Mini Cooper and which will be defeated like a casino in an earthquake? What are your favorite heist movies? Let us know!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We don't talk about Bruno (no no no), but we DO talk about two latin-themed, music-centered, Oscar-winning animated Disney movies! We were delighted to be joined by our friend Zugey to face the 2017 Disney/Pixar Mexico-based classic "Coco" off against the 2021 Disney chart-topping Columbia-based musical "Encanto". They discuss the movies' cultural significances, curly hair, and the absolute banger soundtracks before deciding which one they liked more.Be sure to let us know if you are Team Encanto or Team Coco!Follow us:instagram.com/facingoffpodtwitter.com/facingoffpodfacingoffpodcast@gmail.comAlso follow @wearesage on IG and TikTok to see some of the hilarious videos Z is putting out!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We cannot keep this year's Oscars out our f***ing mouths... So we needed a special podcast episode about it breaking everything down from the big wins, The Slap Heard Around the World, the Academy's weird decisions, and all the cringiest moments. Layla and Gabe talked about what the Academy Awards have meant for them in their lives and the future of the Oscars, and Nick tries his hardest not to talk about Bruno while making ill-advised G.I. Jane jokes. Then, they give shoutouts and suggestions for some of the movies that didn't win many (or any) awards. Let us know what you think should have won and follow us!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are obsessed with movies and need this episode to be perfect... because today we talk about the intense 2014 music drama movie "Whiplash" and compare it to the haunting 2010 ballet thriller film "Black Swan". These are acclaimed movies about two lonely and talented performers with no friends but a single parent, and who are obsessed with perfection, going under the wings of successful and abusive mentors to achieve that perfection no matter the mental, emotional, and physical toll. Which movie will win? Who will get the part? Let us know which movie you liked more and follow us here:instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feel something! In this TV season episode, three young adults reminisce on their days of drugs, sex, alcohol, and emotions as they break down the hit HBO original high school drama series "Euphoria". They discuss the intense finale of the second season before comparing to the first season, pointing out the plot and character issues/controversies, and gush over their favorite moments and episodes. Stay around for their predictions and wishlist for season 3 and some recommendations of other similar shows! (Warning: episode contains heavy spoilers)What did you think of the second season?!? Let us know!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our spider senses are tingling... for a new episode of Facing Off where we compare the two first movies in their respective Spider-Man trilogies. We were again joined by our own fiery J. Jonah Jameson, Nick D, to face the OG Tobey McGuire 2002 comic book movie "Spider-Man" off against the newgen Tom Holland 2017 MCU film "Spider-Man: Homecoming". The boys debate the villains and differing depictions of Peter Parker as Layla forces them to rate them to declare the ultimate Spider-Man. (May contain spoilers for all Spider-Man movies)Let us know which Spider-Man you like best!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Love is in the air! In this episode, newly married Nick led Layla and Gabe as they compared two interweaving-character romance movies. They faced the 2009 romantic dramedy "He's Just Not That Into You" off against the 2010 star-packed romcom "Valentine's Day". They all talk about all the things that make relationships fun or awful before they declare a winner in the name of St. Valentine. Let us know what you watched this V Day!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We went to space and all we got was this damn robot... In this episode, we compare two under-the-radar sci-fi films about a human alone in a station with a "friendly" robot companion until a mysterious guest arrives. We faced the 2009 cult classic "Moon" off against the Netflix original 2019 movie "I Am Mother". So come to the future and join us as we decide which movie was better. (Episode contains spoilers)What's your favorite sci-fi movie?instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A HUGE comet is hurling towards Earth and the fate of the planet is in the hands of... a movie podcast?!? This week we were joined by our good friend Clay to discuss two star-studded disaster flicks. We faced the new 2021 Netflix movie "Don't Look Up" off against the classic 1998 Michael Bay film "Armageddon". Listen as we dissect all the bonkers elements of these movies and decide which one should survive the fate of the world.Let us know what your favorite disaster movie is!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our hearts will go on... for another epic romance episode of Facing Off! It's the classic pairing you've all been waiting for where we face the 1997 Leo/Winslet heartbreaking drama "Titanic" off against the 2004 Gosling/McAdams steamy lovetale "The Notebook". We are forced to pick which movie warmed and tore our hearts apart more. If you're feeling loving, leave us a rating and review on Apple!Let us know what your favorite romantic drama is!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Yippee-Ki-Yay, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! To finish out 2021, the gang celebrates the holidays with two epic Christmas action flicks. They of course faced the classic action banger "Die Hard" off against its explosion-packed wild sequel "Die Hard 2: Die Harder". Get your favorite cocktail out, avoid any towers or airports, and listen as they discuss John McClane's antics, the lovably evil villains, and all the insane action scenes in these two films. Thank you for being along for the ride in 2021! Let us know your favorite action movies:instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stand up, boogie, drop your pants, and shout!!! This week we were delighted to be joined by actor/writer/producer and movie buff Galen Howard. We took two movies where Mark Wahlberg plays a young stud with dreams of being a big star before he becomes famous and reality (+ sex & drugs) makes him crash and burn. We faced the 1997 PTA cult classic "Boogie Nights" off against the 2001 music drama "Rock Star". It's the ultimate battle of rockstar v. cockstar! Check out Galen's acting work and give him a follow! instagram.com/galenhoward And let us know which movie you like more:instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Holidays! We are BACK and to kick off the season, we just had to talk about two classic steamy holiday rom-coms about women who are down on their luck with love and decide to put themselves first to find the perfect partner (a hunk of a British guy). We faced the classic mega-hit "Bridget Jones's Diary" off against the Christmas and NYE favorite "The Holiday". We make these movies kiss under the mistletoe before we decide which we think is better. If you're feeling giving this season, please give us a rating and review on Apple!What's your favorite rom-com or holiday movie?!?instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

OOOH WEEE! We made it to 100 episodes! To celebrate we put on the face of Castor Troy and just had to talk about our namesake movie. We faced the 1996 John Woo/Travolta movie "Broken Arrow" off against the 1997 John Woo/Travolta film "Face/Off". As we race against time to stop terrorists and shoot at each other nonstop, we talk about these two ridiculous action movies and declare a winner. Thank you so much for being along for this wild ride so far, we are so excited for our future episodes!!!Follow us and give suggestions for other movie pairs!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Who you calling crazy? In this episode, we all return home to reckon with our mental health issues and fall in love with someone who understands us. We were joined by our good friend Tyler to discuss two quirky indie dramedies about trauma, not feeling understood, mental awakenings, and of course people wearing trash bag ponchos. We faced the B Coops/J Law 2012 movie "Silver Linings Playbook" off against the Zac Braf/Natty P 2004 film "Garden State". It was a close battle, but find out which movie we rated higher!Which do you like more? Let us know!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Teenagers beware, there are deranged killers on the loose! It's finally Halloween time and to close out the month, Facing Off breaks down two classic horror films. They faced the 1980 camp slasher movie "Friday the 13th" off against the 1984 supernatural slasher "A Nightmare on Elm Street". Nick and Layla talk about their favorite deaths, the shocking twists, and where these movies stand in the history of the horror genre. Who will win: Jason or Freddy? Find out here and Happy Halloween!Let us know your favorite horror movies:instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We solemnly swear that we're up to no good... In this ultra magical episode, we talk about the first FOUR Harry Potter films! Layla, Nick, and Gabe are sorted into their respective houses so they can take out the big wands to break down each of these movies. They rank them, talk about all the fun characters and how the dynamic wizarding trio aged over time, distinguish the books, and talk about the highs and lows of each one. Tune in next year when we do part 2 and discuss the last 4 movies!Which is your favorite Harry Potter movie?!? Did we forget to talk about any magical moment? Let us know!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pumpkins scream in the dead of night! To kick off October, we compare two classic Tim Burton-created stop motion musical animations. We faced the iconic 1993 film "The Nightmare Before Christmas" off against the 2005 Depp/Carter movie "Corpse Bride". We break down all of the cool animation, discuss whether the songs were bangers or not, and decide which spooky flick is better. Happy Fall Everyone!Let us know your favorite Tim Burton movies:instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It may be paradise, but it's no vacation... On another special TV episode, this time we compared TWO new seasons of hit TV shows! We faced the ultra popular HBO original series "The White Lotus" off against the absolutely stacked Hulu original series "Nine Perfect Strangers". With wild twists and a ton of fun and interesting characters, we had a lot to talk about as we broke each of the seasons down and decided which worked better for us. (Episode contains heavy spoilers!)Let us know what show you liked more!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sometimes when you cage the beast, the beast gets angry... It's time to talk about the most beloved, animalistic, cinematic superhero! We compare the beginning of mutant Jimmy's story in the 2009 movie "X-Men Origines: Wolverine" to the end of his tale in the 2017 Oscar nominated film "Logan". We break down all the lovable and hateable characters in these movies and the journey Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart have taken in the X-Men movies, before deciding which movie was best! (It was fairly easy this time...)Let us know who your favorite mutant/X-Men is! And please subscribe, rate & review or we will turn you into Weapon XII!facingoffpodcast@gmail.cominstagram.com/facingoffpodtwitter.com/facingoffpodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You'd better hold on tight, spider-monkey... because we have a mega episode talking all about vampires, werewolves, and romance! We were joined by our friend (and ultimate Twilight fan) Naseem to face the 2008 young adult novel adaptation-turned-sensation "Twilight" off against its immediate sequel, the hit 2009 movie "The Twilight Saga: New Moon". As we drink blood and journey back to our high school days, we carefully pick these movies apart to decide whether the sequel was as good as the original. Which will win?Let us know which Twilight movie is your favorite. And of course tell us whether you are Team Jacob or Team Edward!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Music in intro by Carter Burwell with copyrights by WMG; Warner Chappell, LatinAutorPerf, LatinAutor - Warner Chappell, ASCAP, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, PEDL, CMRRA, and 7 Music Rights SocietiesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ya well, this is just like our opinion, man... In this episode we compare two bizarre mystery comedies in which lazy assholes stumble into bizarre sex conspiracies in LA while finding luck and companionship along the way. They face the 1998 cult classic Coen Brothers movie "The Big Lebowski" off against the 2016 underrated Shane Black film "The Nice Guys". For the second week in a row, they gush about Ryan Gosling and Roger Deakins. They also laugh about all the absurd moments of these two movies and try to get to all the endless quotes before determining which one is better.What's your favorite Coen Brothers movie? Let us know!instagram.com/facingoffpodtwitter.com/facingoffpodfacingoffpodcast@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are we human or are we just podcasters? In this episode, Facing Off compares a classic dystopian sci-fi film to its sequel. We faced Ridley Scott's iconic 1982 film "Blade Runner" off against the 2017 visually stunning Denis Villeneuve movie "Blade Runner 2049". As we gush over Ryan Gosling and take tests to determine if we have souls, we decide whether the sequel was better than the OG film. Let us know which one you like more!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lebron v. MJ. Bugs Bunny v. Daffy Duck. MonStars v. Goon Squad. Everybody get up it's time for Facing Off because we got a jam of an episode where we face off titans. We took the original 1996 "Space Jam" starring Michael Jordan and we compared and contrasted with the new 2021 Lebron James-led movie "Space Jam: A New Legacy". We talk all things Looney Tunes and Warner Bros. and talk about which movie will have the better legacy up in the stars. Let us know which you preferred!Follow:instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

GLORIOUS PURPOSE! Facing Off continues its MCU TV run by breaking down all of the chaos and mystery of the new Disney+ original series "Loki". The three variant podcast hosts talk about the highs and lows of the epic 6-episode first season and predict where the series may go. Then they talk about "Black Widow" and dream about the future of the MCU. WARNING: episode contains heavy spoilers!Let us know what your favorite MCU series has been:instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rep your district, choose a faction, and stay alive! In this episode, we take two popular young adult novel adaptations and make them fight to the death. We faced the 2012 Jennifer Lawrence-led blockbuster "The Hunger Games" off against the similar 2014 Shailene Woodley-led movie "Divergent". As we pick our best weapons and hallucinate on career-deciding drugs, we decide which journey to the big screen was better. Are you Team Gale or Team Peeta? Woodley or Lawrence? Let us know!instagram.com/facingoffpod twitter.com/facingoffpod facingoffpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy