Film Lover's Guide to the Galaxy

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Every week, we discuss collectively our top five film list in different categories as objectively as we can...knowing it's a very subjective medium!

Film Lover's Guide to the Galaxy


    • Apr 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 58 EPISODES


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    Reality Rewind - Below Deck S1 Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 48:09


    Dani and Jared are back to Below Deck's S1 episode titled Naughty Yachties.  We get a lot of Captain Lee in this episode and also see the crew fail a surprise safety drill.  Jared discusses how mean spirited the episode felt and Dani shares her thoughts on Paramore.

    Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 53:52


    On this episode, the guys talked about Ben Affleck's new movie Air.  We also get their thoughts on the season 3 of Ted Lasso so far.  Johnny shares his thoughts on the new Super Mario Bros movie.  Jared talks about the latest TikTok controversey around that movie.  And Joe rants on steaming hot food.

    Reality Rewind - Below Deck S1 Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 53:47


    Jared and Dani are back to talk about the first season of Below Deck!  Check out their recap of episode six and hear their thoughts on what else they've been watching! Follow the hosts on the following platforms! Jared on Twitter - @jluthy Dani on Twitter - @dailydaniblog

    Scream VI

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 60:57


    We welcome Dani to the main show to discuss the latest in the Scream franchise, Scream VI.  Jared talks about his love for what the franchise has done over the past few entries.  Dani talks about her adoration for the Core Four.  Johnny shocks Dani and Jared with his ranking of the latest entry.  And Joe has a PSA on using email addresses for sign ups. You can find the following hosts on the following platforms Jared on Twitter - @jluthy Dani on Twitter - @dailydaniblog Johnny on Letterboxd - @jngo11

    Reality Rewind with Jared and Dani - Below Deck S1 Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 26:31


    Jared and Dani continue their way through Below Deck with the fifth episode.  They gush over the love they have with Captain Lee, their disgust at CJ, and the sympathy they felt for rocket scientist CJ.  Dani also admits that she loves Keanu Reeves yet haven't seen any of the John Wick movies! If you love the show, please check out the hosts at: Jared - @jluthy Dani - @dailydaniblog

    Classic Movie Matinee - Citizen Kane w/ Gregory Meeh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 55:03


    On this episode of Classic Movie Matinee, special guest Greg joins the matinee to talk about Orson Welles' directorial debut, the classic 1941 film Citizen Kane.  Greg shares his admiration for the character Gettys discusses how his power-hungry nature adds depth to the story.  Meanwhile, Johnny reflects on his admiration for past jokes on The Simpsons even more after re-watching Citizen Kane. You can also find Greg on the following podcasts and social media platforms: Friday is Game Night - @gamefriday Movie Date Night - Apple Podcast Moral Combat - @moralcombatpod

    FLGTTG - Knock at the Cabin and The Last of Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 68:57


    The guys are back and they discuss HBO's newest series The Last of Us and M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin.  Johnny thinks Eric Bana could've been a young Solid Snake back in the day.  Jared has a word for Netflix.  Joe rants on cold toliet seats. If you like our content, follow the hosts at their prespective platforms. Film Lovers Guide to the Galaxy - @filmloversgttg Jared on Twitter - @jluthy Johnny on Letterboxd - @jngo11

    Reality Rewind with Jared and Dani - Below Deck S1 Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 34:35


    In this episode of Reality Rewind, Jared and Dani talk about the chaos that ensues in S1E4 titled "Luggage, Luggage Everywhere."  They discuss whether they would let a member of staff touch their belongings from their suitcase, what the approrpiate response should be after someone divulges a heartbreaking moment and what would happen if you were waken up by an airhorn.  Dani talks about Are You The One returning and Jared talks about how unimpressed he is with the new Bachelor. You can find both hosts on Twitter Jared - @jluthy Dani - @dailydaniblog

    Reality Rewind with Jared and Dani - Below Deck S1 Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 33:11


    Jared and Dani start their rewatch of season one of Below Deck, episode titled "Cool Your Jets."  Dani gives some facts about Maritime Law and they both discuss what their initial reactions of the crew. You can both these hosts on Twitter Jared - @jluthy Dani - @dailydaniblog

    Classic Movie Matinee - Singin' in the Rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 52:19


    On the premiere episode of Classic Movie Matinee, a new side series from host Johnny, he is joined by Steven to discuss the classic movie musical, Singin' In the Rain.  We get to learn about Steven and his thoughts on the movie, why it took him this long to see it, what are some of his favorite dance numbers and whether the public would pay good money to see Crank the Musical.  Please join us! You can follow Steven at the following social media sites. Instagram - @stevenscorner.art Letterbox'd - stevenscorner

    Wakanda Forever and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 58:48


    On this week's episode, the guys talk about the MCU's 30th entry with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.  They also discuss the new "biopic" of Weird Al Yankovic.  Joe rants on movie trailers and Jared shares his secret on the snacks he brings into the theater.

    Wendell & Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 49:38


    Jared is back with the guys as they discuss the new stop motion feature Wendell & Wild, directed by Henry Selick.  The guys discuss their like/dislike for stop motion.  Joe rants about the prices at the Dollar Store.

    Jared's Horror Corner - Scream 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 30:18


    Continuing with the Scream franchise, guest Dani comes back with Jared to discuss Scream 3.  Dani also shares her thoughts on The Watcher miniseries and some new additions to the Real Housewives crew.

    Black Adam

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 46:07


    On this week's episode, Joe and Johnny talk about Black Adam, the newest DCEU entry starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.  Joe rants about showers and Johnny's reviews and ratings system seem at odds with each other.

    Halloween Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 40:43


    This week the guys talk about Halloween Ends, the final (hopefully) entry to the new trilogy from David Gordon Green.  Joe and Johnny also talk about poker and the cheating scandal that happened in the poker community.

    Expanding the Universe - Scream

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 28:52


    In a special series, Jared is joined with Dani to talk about the horror classic Scream.  They discuss what makes the movie special, how young they were when they watched it and what are some of the most memorable moments of the movie.

    Smile and Vengenace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 47:33


    On this week's episode, Joe and Johnny discuss the new horror film Smile and indie flick Vengenace.  Joe rants about why house squatters are the worst and Johnny introduces some new episodes coming out to help expand our film galaxy!

    Don't Worry Darling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 55:27


    On this week's episode, the guys talk about Don't Worry Darling, from their thoughts to the movie and chaos around it before it's release.  Johnny thinks Olivia Wilde deserves another chance behind the director's chair.  Joe rants about serving sizes.

    Pinocchio and Disney Characters Fantasy Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 62:51


    We discuss Disney's newest live action remake, Pinocchio, starring Tom Hanks.  We also draft our favorite Disney characters from their animated movies (sans Pixar).  Joe rants about the hoopla surrounding The Little Mermaid and Jared gives us his update on his recent visit to Sizzler.

    The Rehearsal and 90's Action Movie Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 80:53


    The guys talk about Nathan Fielder's newest docuseries The Rehearsal.  They proceed to draft their favorite 90's action movies, fantasy football style.  And Joe laments on having too much food given to him.

    Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 53:35


    On this week's episode, the guys talk about Disney+ Original movie, Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers.  Jared talks about who Michael Jordan could possibly be if it wasn't for basketball.  Johnny thinks Star Trek Beyond is underrated.  And Joe rants about couch prices being too damn high!

    Season 2 Begins Now!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 55:21


    We finally get the band back together and start our second season of Film Lover's Guide to the Galaxy!  Joe rants about tipping, Johnny defends Chris Paul and Jared raves about his last outing to Sizzlers.  Also, we talk about some of the movies we've watched since we were away.

    We Are Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 47:44


    Welcome to the start of 2022!  Johnny and Joe are shooting the shit with Jared away for the week.  Joe tries to guess what movies are on the top 25 on a user's Letterboxd list.  And Kota interrupts the podcast to defend her love for Candy Corn!

    Top Ten Movies of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 84:44


    We count down OUR top ten movies of 2021, with the help with some other indie movie podcasters!  We also talk about some of our favorite performances, what movies were overlooked and explain how we collectively came up with our top ten list.

    Movie of the Week - Finch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 34:46


    This week, we talk about Apple TV Plus new original feature film Finch, which stars Tom Hanks.  We also got sidetracked and discuss what makes a good burger.

    Movie of the Week - King Richard

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 59:12


    On this week's episode, the guys talk about King Richard, the newest film streaming in theaters and HBO Max.  They also review season 2 of Ted Lasso.  And Joe has some choice words for See's Candies.

    The Bottom Five Movies of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 55:35


    To celebrate Thanksgiving, we decided to rate the worst movies we've seen in 2021.  We also talk about The Harder They Fall, a new Western from Netflix starring Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Regina King and LaKeith Stanfield.

    Pig...Is Definitely Not John Wick

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 52:00


    On this week's episode, the guys talk about Nicolas Cage's latest movie Pig.  They talk about where they rank Cage among their acting echelon and discuss what meal would get them "ratatouilled."  Joe also gives his us his rant of the week.

    Dune...It's Finally Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 64:01


    We finally get to talk about Denis Villeneuve's Dune.  Jared gets to share his thoughts versus what his expectations were coming into the movie.  Johnny insists that the sound mixing is purposefully done.  And Joe does research...while watching the movie! Also Joe rants on how we need to get rid of and/or update old time sayings.

    Top Five Horror Films of the 2010s

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 78:16


    This week, the guys have special guest Amanda from The Sip List Podcast to talk about their top five horror films of the 2010s.  They also get to test their movie knowledge against Amanda with the Cinephile game. Check out The Sip List Podcast - https://www.thesiplistpodcast.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/list_sip Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thesiplistpod/

    Horror Movie of the Week - You're Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 41:26


    Getting into high gear for October, the guys talk about You're Next, a 2011 horror film.  We also discuss what type of horror films we like as a whole, Jared's dead on impression of when your partner is set on watching a particular movie but then end up sleeping five minutes in.  We also get to see how confused Joe was when he realized Shelley Duvall wasn't acting in those scenes.

    Malignant...Bonkers or Bonkers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 39:29


    This week, the guys talk about James Wan's newest horror feature, Malignant.  They discuss if horror films like these can succeed without a big name director behind it and whether or not the trailer is the biggest misdirect since Drive.  Jared and Johnny play a little horror movie trivia and Joe brings wrath upon excess paperwork.

    Interview With Sergio Lopez

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 38:37


    On this week's episode, Johnny interviews indie filmmaker Sergio Lopez.  They talk about his new short, Eulogy, which has been selected in several film festivals, including the San Diego Film Festival.  Sergio talks about his process on movie making and what drove him to make a short during the pandemic.  They also discuss the difference between LA and San Diego and go over movies Sergio has seen this past year. Give Sergio a follow! Twitter - @yessergio IG - @ohsosergio / @sergiolopezfilms Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SergioLopezFilms/videos

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    Top Five - 007 James Bond Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 61:39


    With the release of Daniel Craig's final outing as James Bond weeks away, the hosts decide to list their top five 007 movies.  They discuss if the older Bond movies are too dated to be enjoyed as entertainment, what their first memory of James Bond was and what main theme songs stuck out to them. Also, Joe gets his own audio imaging now before he unleashes with what's really grinding his gears. 

    Double Feature - Hero and The Grandmaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 50:04


    This week's episode, we cover two of Tony Leung's movies because he finally arrived in Hollywood co-starring in Shang-Chi.  We talk about our love of color in Hero and our preference to who played Ip Man better. Jared and Johnny got side tracked when discussing AEW's All Out PPV.  Joe rants about corporations and introduces a trivia game for the other hosts to play.

    Double Feature - Reminiscene and Vacation Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 46:42


    On this episode, we delve into Reminiscene (HBO Max/Theaters) and Vacation Friends (Hulu).  We talk about our love for film noir and if John Cena is more suited for an action flick or a comedy.  Joe has another grinding his gears moment and we try to see if we connect two actors in six movies or less. This week's episode features a promo spot from Health Talks with JD Podcast.

    Movie Club of the Month - Map of Tiny Perfect Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 41:05


    For the month of September, Joe kicks off with Map of Tiny Perfect Things.  We discuss what we like and don't like about the new YA romantic comedy.  We also continue testing our trivia with the Cinephile game.

    Untold: Malice at the Palace

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 52:56


    This week, we are joined by Jon from Couchin Courtside podcast to talk about the Malice at the Palace with Joe and Johnny.  They share their insights on that infamous day. Also, Joe and Jon struggled to name a couple of movie franchises Morgan Freeman was involved in. This week's podcast is sponsored by For the Culture Draft podcast.  Check them out!

    Double Feature - Magnolia and Inherent Vice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 62:35


    On this episode, the hosts get to show Joe two Paul Thomas Anderson movies he hasn't seen.  Jared compares Inherent Vice to The Big Lebowski, Johnny believes long haired Tom Cruise is top-tier, and insurance is what really grinding Joe's gears this time around. Magnolia (1999) - starring Tom Cruise, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, Phillip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, William H. Macy and Jason Robards Inherent Vice (2014) - starring Joaquin Phoenix, Katherine Waterson, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Benicio Del Toro, Martin Short and Reese Witherspoon

    Movie Club of the Month - Knives Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 67:58


    This month's movie club pick by Jared is Rian Johnson's Knives Out.  The hosts discuss the murder mystery genre, how the feel about the movie and what were some of their favorite characters.  They also talk about Ridley Scott's two new movies coming out and inflation is what really grinding Joe's gears this week!

    Space Jam 2 and Top Five Live Action/Animated Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 76:19


    On this episode, the crew talk about Space Jam: A New Legacy (HBO Max / in theaters), their thoughts on the movies having a blend of live action and animation, and reveal their top five movies from that genre.

    Black Widow, Loki and Top Five OG Solo Avenger Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 87:00


    The whole crew is back, talking all things Marvel this week.  Johnny gives a review on Black Widow, the guys talk about the Loki season and then rank their top five solo movies from the original Avengers.  Spoiler alert, Joe misread the assignment.

    It's All About Family - F9 and the Fast and Furious franchise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 73:11


    On this week's episode, Joe and Johnny go in-depth on the Fast and Furious franchise, what action sequences they love and whether or not Vin Diesel is a good actor.  

    In The Heights + Top Five Movie Musicals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 82:08


    On this latest episode, the guys share their thoughts on Lin-Manuel Miranda's movie adaptation of In The Heights, starring Anthony Ramos.  They talk about their love for musicals and share their top five of that genre.

    Conjuring 3, Army of the Dead and Our Top Five Zombie Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 86:37


    On this week's episode, the guys talk about two new horror films, the third Conjuring movie and Zack Synder's Army of the Dead.  They discuss what makes a good zombie flick and then rank their personal top five list.

    Cruella and Our Top Five Disney Live Action Remakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 90:32


    On this episode of Film Lover's Guide to the Galaxy, the guys give their thoughts on the newest live action Disney film, Cruella.  They also rank their personal top five Disney live action remakes. Johnny's wife also makes a surprise appearance, talking about her thoughts on Bo Burnham's new special Inside, and explain to the guys why the fellas weren't good in Goodfellas.

    Top Five Korean Films

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 80:24


    In celebrating AAPI month, the guys talk about their top five Korean films that they have seen.  Joe discusses why variety shows in Korea are very popular and Jared goes on to discuss why Dune might fail to get a sequel from the get-go.

    Movie Club of the Month - I Care A Lot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 69:58


    On this episode, the guys host their first ever Movie Club of the Month.  Joe's pick was Netflix's I Care A Lot, starring Rosemund Pike and Peter Dinklage.  They talk about their thoughts of the movie, what their expectations of a Russian mob should be and consider who is worst, Marla or Lou Bloom? Also Jared takes a swipe at the nostalgia people have for Blockbuster and VHS tapes!

    May the 4th Be With You!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 91:46


    On this episode of FLGTTG, we celebrate the 4th with all things Star Wars!  The guys discuss their first memories of the franchise, the games associated with the movies and finish off the episode with their top personal top five list! We also start the episode with a guest promo spot from our friends at Moral Combat!  You can check them out at www.moralcombatpod.com  

    And The Top Five Oscar Movies Are...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 83:18


    On this week's episode, the guys react to the Oscars, what worked and didn't work, and reveal their personal top five Oscar nominated movies from the 2020 year.

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    Here's Your Hosts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 68:22


    On this episode of FLGTTG, we get to know the hosts a little better and why movies are important to them.  We get to hear why Traffic is cinematic awakening for Johnny.  We listen to how Jared's grandmother shaped the movies he enjoys.  We also get to hear what really bothers Joe the most on screen. 

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