Good Day for a Movie Podcast

After a month-long hiatus — and just before we take another — Jacob, Sage, and Tate are back at it with a review of the 1975 classic Dog Day Afternoon, starring Al Pacino and John Cazale. This gripping, unconventional heist film sparks a wide-ranging conversation about the real-life events that inspired it, including the Attica Prison Riots and the Life magazine article that formed the basis for the script. We dive into Pacino's powerhouse performance, the film's bold storytelling choices, and why Dog Day Afternoon still resonates nearly 50 years later.This movie was directed by Sydney Lumet.GD4AM: 85/100IMDb: 8.0/10Metacritic: 86/100Letterboxd: 4.3/5RT: 96%Three amateur robbers plan to hold up a Brooklyn bank. A nice, simple robbery: Walk in, take the money, and run. Unfortunately, the supposedly uncomplicated heist suddenly becomes a bizarre nightmare as everything that could go wrong does.This movie is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.

In this timely episode, Jacob, Tate, and Sage dive into 2011's In Time, a sci-fi thriller where time is literally money. While the concept intrigued them, the execution left much to be desired. With a premise full of potential, the trio discusses how the movie's ideas are overshadowed by its flawed storytelling and missed opportunities. Jacob feels the film had a solid foundation but couldn't quite get it right, Tate thinks it could've been much more engaging, and Sage feels it ultimately falls short. Tune in for a conversation filled with disappointment, yet a healthy dose of appreciation for the film's bold vision.This movie was directed by Andrew Niccol.GD4AM: 51/100IMDb: 6.7/10Metacritic: 53/100Letterboxd: 2.9/5.0RT: 36%In a future where people stop aging at 25, but are engineered to live only one more year, having the means to buy your way out of the situation is a shot at immortal youth. Will Salas is accused of murder and on the run with a hostage.This movie is currently only available for rent on most VOD platforms.NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Dog Day Afternoon (1975), which is currently only available for rent on most VOD platforms.

Jacob, Tate, and Sage are back to review 2014's Edge of Tomorrow, which starred Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton, and Brendan Gleeson. This movie was directed by Doug Liman.GD4AM: 84/100IMDb: 7.3/10Metacritic: 71/100Letterboxd: 3.8/5RT: 91%A man fighting in a war against aliens must relive the same day every time he dies until he can find a way to stop their power source with the help of an elite soldier.This movie is currently streaming on Paramount+.NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: In Time (2011), which is currently availble for rent on most VOD platforms.

It's time for GD4AM's Oscar Prediction show! Jacob is joined for the fifth year in a row by Michael Nipp from The Deucecast Movie Show, for the third year in a row, by Garrison Ryfun, and in his Oscar Prediction debut, Dr. Earl! Tate was unable to make it and Sage once again is boycotting due to Oscar hate. If you would like to join us in our Oscar Predictions, fill out the form below, please click here.If you would like to also watch this episode, go to our YouTube Channel or click here.NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Edge of Tomorrow (2014), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.

To round out our Oscar movie reviews, Tate's pick, The Substance, sets the podcast mini-ablaze with hot to lukewarm takes. Tate, Sage, and Jacob discuss the horror elements, Oscar nominations, acting, direction, and more!This movie was directed by Coralie Fargeat.GD4AM: 37/100IMDb: 7.3/10Metacritic: 78/100Letterboxd: 3.8/5RT: 89%A fading celebrity takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.This movie is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms or available to stream on Mubi.NEXT PODCAST: Live Oscar Prediction Show with The Deucecast's Michael Nipp, Dr. Earl, and Garrison Ryfun! We will be live on our YouTube channel on February 25th at 7 pm Mountain Time.Compete in our Oscar Contest!

Our second Oscar movie of the season, we review Sean Baker's Anora starring Mikey Madison and Yuriy Borisov. Opinions are mixed, as with our previous review of Sean Baker's Red Rocket. Lots of accent talk and some amazement from the nominations this movie got.This movie was directed by Sean Baker.GD4AM: 76/100IMDb: 7.7/10Metacritic: 91/100Letterboxd: 4.0/5RT: 94%A young escort from Brooklyn meets and impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairy tale is threatened as his parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.This movie is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Substance (2024), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms or available to stream on Mubi. Compete in our Oscar Contest!Watch our Oscar Prediction show live on our YouTube Channel on February 25th at 7 pm Mountain Time!

It's Oscar Season! The first movie on the list is The Brutalist, starring Adrian Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, and Joe Alwyn. Jacob, Tate, and Sage discuss the gloriousness of the intermission, good performances, and a lackluster story.This movie was directed by Brady Corbet.GD4AM: 74/100IMDb: 8.0/10Metacritic: 90/100Leterboxd: 4.1/5RT: 93%When a visionary architect and his wife flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of the modern United States, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious, wealthy client.This movie is currently only available in theaters.NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Anora (2024), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.Compete in ourOscar Contest!

Before we get into our Oscar coverage next week, we review the late great David Lynch's Mulholland Drive, starring Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, and Justin Theroux. Jacob, Tate, and Sage start by breaking down and making sense of the story, then get into David Lynch's filmmaking, the performances, and more! This movie was directed by David Lynch. GD4AM: 89/100 IMDb: 7.9/10 Metacritic: 87/100 Letterboxd: 4.3/5 RT: 84% After a car wreck on Mulholland Drive renders a woman amnesiac, she and a Hollywood hopeful search for clues and answers across Los Angeles in a twisting venture beyond dreams and reality. This movie is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Brutalist (2024), which is currently only in theaters. Compete in our Oscar Contest!

Hello, 2025! The podcast is back as Jacob, Tate, and Sage reunite to review 2009's Hamlet starring David Tennant and Patrick Stewart. They talk about Shakespeare's importance to literature and society, what worked and didn't work in this production, and more! This movie was directed by Gregory Doran. GD4AM: 64/100 IMDb: 8.1/10 Letterboxd: 3.7/5 RT: 100% The RSC puts a modern spin on Shakespeare's Hamlet in this filmed-for-television version of their stage production. The Prince of Denmark seeks vengeance after his father is murdered and his mother marries the murderer. This movie is currently streaming on the Roku Channel or available for rent on Amazon Prime. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Mulholland Drive (2001), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.

All three hosts are back as Sage's nomination, 2006's Elf, starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Zooey Deschanel, is picked by the wheel. One cohost is not a fan, while the other two (Jacob and Tate) enjoy their (probably) 1,000th rewatch of the movie. This movie was directed by Jon Favreau GD4AM: 80/100 IMDb: 7.1/10 Metacritic: 66/100 Letterboxd: 3.5/5 RT: 86% Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit. This movie is currently streaming on Max, Disney+, and Hulu. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Hamlet (2009), which is currently streaming on The Roku Channel.

After a month-long hiatus, we are back! Jacob and Tate sit down to review 1991's Father of the Bride starring Steve Jobs, or, wait, was it Martin, well one of them, as well as Diane Keaton, Martin Short, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and Kieran Culkin. This movie was directed by Charles Shyer. GD4AM: 69/100 IMDb: 6.6/10 Metacritic: 51/100 Letterboxd: 3.3/5 RT: 70% With his oldest daughter's wedding approaching, a father finds himself reluctant to let go. This movie is currently streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Elf (2003), which is currently streaming on Hulu, Max, and Disney+.

Tate brings us to the pretentious corner of cinema this week, with his pick of The Sacrifice from 1986. This movie was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. GD4AM: 46/100 IMDb: 7.9/10 Metacritic: 85/100 Letterboxd: 4.3/5 RT: 88% At the dawn of World War III, a man searches for a way to restore peace to the world and finds he must give something in return. This movie is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: We Live in Time (2024), which is currently in theaters.

From the clouds, Sage picks 1973's French-language film Fantastic Planet for our next movie to review. All three hosts' viewing experiences differed: one fell asleep, one watched it high, and one stayed awake and sober. This movie was directed by René Laloux. GD4AM: 77/100 IMDb: 7.7/10 Metacritic: 73/100 Letterboxd: 4.0/5 RT: 91% On a faraway planet where blue giants rule, oppressed humanoids rebel against their machine-like leaders. This movie is currently streaming on Max. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Sacrifice (1986), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.

We get spooky this week with 1982's The Thing, starring Kurt Russell and Keith David! Happy Halloween! This movie was directed by John Carpenter. GD4AM: 86/100 IMDb: 8.2/10 Metacritic: 57/100 Letterboxd: 4./5 RT: 85% A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims. This movie is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Fantastic Planet (1973), which is currently streaming on Max.

Jacob, Tate, and Sage are joined by friend of the show, Kaden for Jacob's most recent pick, High Noon from 1952, starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. This movie was directed by Fred Zinnemann. GD4AM: 71/100 IMDb: 7.9/10 Metacritic: 89/100 Letterboxd: 4.0/5 RT: 95% A town Marshal, despite the disagreements of his newlywed bride and the townspeople around him, must face a gang of deadly killers alone at "high noon" when the gang leader, an outlaw he "sent up" years ago, arrives on the noon train. This movie is currently streaming on Amazon Prime and MGM+. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Thing (1982), which is currently streaming on Peacock, AMC+, and Amazon Prime.

Back in the swing of this, Tate picks IMDb's number one rated movie, 1994's The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. This movie was directed by Frank Darabont. GD4AM: 94/100 IMDb: 9.3/10 Metacritic: 82/100 Letterboxd: 4.6/5 RT: 89% A banker convicted of uxoricide forms a friendship over a quarter century with a hardened convict, while maintaining his innocence and trying to remain hopeful through simple compassion. This movie is currently streaming on Tubi with commercials or available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: High Noon (1952), which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime and MGM+.

Connections is dead. We are now back to your regularly scheduled programming as Sage picks 2018's Green Book starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali. Tate is also back from Oktoberfest. This movie was directed by Peter Farrelly. GD4AM: 94/100 IMDb: 8.2/10 Metacritic: 69/100 Letterboxd: 3.7/5 RT: 77% A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. This movie is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Shawshank Redemption (1994), which is currently streaming on Tubi or available for rent on most VOD platforms.

It's still the Jacob and Sage show because Tate is off in Germany celebrating Oktoberfest. In our final game of Connections, Jacob picks the 1985 Brat Pack movie, St. Elmo's Fire, starring Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, and Andie MacDowell. This movie was directed by Joel Schumacher. GD4AM: 39/100 IMDb: 6.4/10 Metacritic: 35/100 Letterboxd: 3.0/5 RT: 42% A group of friends, just out of college, struggle with adulthood. This movie is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Green Book (2018), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.

Tate is out, Sage is in, and he makes his first pick for our game of Connections, picking Forsaken from 2015, starring Keifer Sutherland, Donald Sutherland, Brian Cox, and Demi Moore. This movie was directed by Jon Cassar. GD4AM: 54/100 IMDb: 6.4/10 Metacritic: 55/100 Letterboxd: 3.0/5 RT: 40% In 1872, an embittered gunslinger named John Henry Clayton attempts to make amends with his estranged father Reverend Samuel Clayton while their community is besieged by ruthless land-grabbers. This movie is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: St. Elmo's Fire (1985), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.

For our next game of Connections, Jacob picks 1992's A Few Good Men, starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, and Demi Moore, written by Aaron Sorkin. Sage is still along for the ride and Tate joins in eventually from the road. This movie was directed by Aaron Sorkin. GD4AM: 93/100 IMDb: 7.7/10 Metacritic: 62/100 Letterboxd: 4.0/5 RT: 84% A military lawyer is tasked with defending two US Marines charged with murdering a fellow Marine and intends to prove they were only following their base commander's orders. This movie is currently streaming on AMC+ or available for purchase on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Forsaken (2015), which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Football season, what most people would call autumn, is here, and Tate serendipitously picked 1994's Interview with the Vampire starring Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Kirsten Dunst, and Antonio Banderas. This episode also features a surprise, tune in to find out what it is! This movie was directed by Neil Jordan. GD4AM: 66/100 IMDb: 7.5/10 Metacritic: 62/100 Letterboxd: 3.6/5 RT: 63% A vampire tells his epic life story: love, betrayal, loneliness, and hunger. This movie is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: A Few Good Men (1992), which is currently streaming on AMC+ or available for purchase on most VOD platforms.

Tate's next pick of Connections brings Jacob and Tate to review 1995's 12 Monkeys starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, and Brad Pitt. This movie was directed by Terry Gilliam. GD4AM: 87/100 IMDb: 8.0/10 Metacritic: 75/100 Letterboxd: 3.9/5 RT: 88% In a future world devastated by disease, a convict is sent back in time to gather information about the man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population on the planet. This movie is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.

In our next game of Connections, Tate and Jacob review 1992's The Last of the Mohicans starring Daniel Day-Lewis. Before we get into the review, Jacob teaches a bit of a history lesson, then we talk about what makes this such a good movie and an enjoyable watch. This movie was directed by Michael Mann. GD4AM: 86/100 IMDb: 7.6/10 Metacritic: 76/100 Letterboxd: 3.7/5 RT: 88% Three trappers protect the daughters of a British Colonel in the midst of the French and Indian War. This movie is currently only available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: 12 Monkeys (1995), which is currently streaming on most VOD platforms.

Tate and Jacob take a trip to Bahston this week as they review The Town directed by and starring Ben Affleck alongside Rebecca Hall, Jeremy Renner, Jon Hamm, and Blake Lively. This movie was directed by Ben Affleck. GD4AM: 70/100 IMDb: 7.5/10 Metacritic: 74/100 Letterboxd: 3.7/5 RT: 92% A proficient group of thieves rob a bank and hold an assistant manager hostage. Things begin to get complicated when one of the crew members falls in love with her. This movie is currently only available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Last of the Mohicans (1992), which is currently streaming on TubiTV with commercials.

Tate and Jacob return to kick off their end-of-summer series; Connections! The following movies will have some connection to the previous film, it can be an actor, actress, director, or writer. Jacob and Tate review 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman to kick things off. This movie was directed by Shawn Levy. GD4AM: 58/100 IMDb: 8.1/10 Metacritic: 56/100 Letterboxd: 3.7/5 RT: 78% Deadpool is offered a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by the Time Variance Authority, but instead recruits a variant of Wolverine to save his universe from extinction. This movie is currently only available in theaters. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Town (2010), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.

This week on GD4AM, Tate and Jacob review one of Tate's mom's favorite movies, Sense and Sensibility (1995), starring Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, and Alan Rickman. Tate also invites his mom on for a brief appearance. This movie was directed by Ang Lee. GD4AM: 79/100 IMDb: 7.7/10 Metacritic: 84/100 Letterboxd: 3.8/5 RT: 97% Rich Mr. Dashwood dies, leaving his second wife and her three daughters poor by the rules of inheritance. The two eldest daughters are the title opposites. This movie is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), which releases in theaters July 26th.

A week late, Jacob and Tate review 1989's Glory starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, and Morgan Freeman. This movie was directed by Edward Zwick. GD4AM: 82/100 IMDb: 7./10 Metacritic: 78/100 Letterboxd: 3.7/5 RT: 95% Robert Gould Shaw leads the U.S. Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices from both his own Union Army, and the Confederates. This movie is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Sense and Sensibility (1995), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.

Today, Jacob and Tate invite long-time friend, Marissa Spicer to help us review Disney Pixar's newest release, Inside Out 2. This movie was directed by Kelsey Mann. GD4AM: 84/100 IMDb: 8.0/10 Metacritic: 73/100 Letterboxd: 3.8/5 RT: 91% Follows Riley, in her teenage years, encountering new emotions. This movie is currently only in theaters. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Glory (1989), which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

In today's episode of GD4AM, Tate and Jacob travel down to Argentina, not Italy, to review 2014's Wild Tales. This movie was directed by Damián Szifron. GD4AM: 89/100 IMDb: 8.1/10 Metacritic: 77/100 Letterboxd: 4.1/5 RT: 94% Six short stories that explore the extremities of human behavior involving people in distress. This movie is currently streaming on Hulu. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Inside Out 2 (2024), which is currently only in theaters.

A movie about a Saint! Today, Jacob and Tate review 1966's A Man for All Seasons starring Paul Scofield, Robert Shaw, and Orson Welles, a movie about England and King Henry VIII's divorce from the Catholic Church and Saint Thomas More. This movie was directed by Fred Zinnemann. GD4AM: 85/100 IMDb: 7.7/10 Metacritic: 72/100 Letterboxd: 3.8/5 RT: 89% The story of Sir Thomas More, who stood up to King Henry VIII when the King rejected the Roman Catholic Church to obtain a divorce and remarry. This movie is available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Wild Tales (2014), which is currently streaming on Hulu.

Jacob and Tate are back to review 2004's Closer starring Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, and Clive Owen. Before they get into the movie, a quick recap of the LA trip, and then during the review, they talk about the performances, the current dating scene, and much more! This movie was directed by Mike Nichols. GD4AM: 89/100 IMDb: 7.2/10 Metacritic: 65/100 Letterboxd: 3.4/5 RT: 68% The relationships of two couples become complicated and deceitful when the man from one couple meets the woman of the other. This movie is currently streaming on Pluto TV and is available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: A Man for All Seasons (1966), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.

Jacob and Tate review 1963's classic, The Great Escape, starring an all-star cast including the likes of Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson, James Donald, and Donald Pleasence. This movie was directed by John Sturges. GD4AM: 82/100 IMDb: 8.2/10 Metacritic: 86/100 Letterboxd: 4.1/5 RT: 94% Allied prisoners of war plan for several hundred of their number to escape from a German camp during World War II. This movie is currently streaming on Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, and Freevee. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Closer (2004), which is currently available to rent on most VOD platforms.

Jacob and Tate invite a long-time friend onto the podcast, Kayle, to review 2024's The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. This movie was directed by David Leitch. GD4AM: 84/100 IMDb: 7.3/10 Metacritic: 73/100 Letterboxd: 3.6/5 RT: 82% A down-and-out stuntman must find the missing star of his ex-girlfriend's blockbuster film. This movie is currently only available in theaters. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Great Escape (1963), which is currently streaming on Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, and Freevee.

Jacob and Tate are back to review a movie from the crazy (and twisted) mind of Yorgos Lanthimos, the 2009 Greek film, Dogtooth. This movie was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. GD4AM: 61/100 IMDb: 7.2/10 Metacritic: 73/100 Letterboxd: 3.8/5 RT: 93% A controlling, manipulative father locks his three adult offspring in a state of perpetual childhood by keeping them prisoner within the sprawling family compound. This movie is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Fall Guy (2024), which is currently only in theaters.

In an absolute doozy of an episode, Jacob and Tate review 2011's The Sunset Limited starring Samuel L. Jackson and Tommy Lee Jones. Before they get into the movie, they address the plans for the summer amidst Sage's absence and Cormac McCarthy, the writer of this movie and play. This movie was directed by Tommy Lee Jones. GD4AM: 96/100 IMDb: 7.3/10 Metacritic: 67/100 Letterboxd: 3.7/5 RT: 80% Through a chance encounter, two men of opposing ideologies deliberate spiritual, philosophical, and profound matters in a New York City apartment. This movie is currently streaming on Max. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Dogtooth (2009), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.

Jacob and his team of Protestants are back at the movies for this faith-based spinoff! GD4AM welcomes back Dr. Earl from The Deuceast Movie Show and The Deucecast Extra and Matt Mink from The Soundtrack of Life, to review episodes seven and eight of the fourth season of the groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus Christ, The Chosen. The Chosen was created by Dallas Jenkins. The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Palestine, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings. You can stream the first three seasons of The Chosen on Netflix, Peacock, Amazon Prime, or The Chosen or Angel Studios app for free. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Sunset Limited (2011), which is currently streaming on Max.

Jacob and Tate welcome Rhett onto the show to review A24's Civil War starring Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeney, Wagner Moura, Jesse Plemons, Nick Offerman, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. They touch on everything from sound design to how the story was laid out, and more! This movie was directed by Alex Garland. GD4AM: 84/100 IMDb: 7.6/10 Metacritic: 75/100 Letterboxd: 3.7/5 RT: 74% A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House. This movie is currently only in theaters. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Sunset Limited (2011), which is currently streaming on Max. This episode will be released on May 6th. The third episode of A Catholic and Two Protestants Go to the Movies will be released next week, covering the final two episodes of The Chosen Season 4.

Jacob and Tate welcome Dr. Earl onto the show to review 1987's Broadcast News starring Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks. They take a deep dive into the movie, breaking everything down from the camera work, the score, the acting, and more! This movie was directed by James L. Brooks. GD4AM: 89/100 IMDb: 7.3/10 Metacritic: 84/100 Letterboxd: 4.0/5 RT: 98% Take two rival television reporters: one handsome, one talented, both male. Add one producer, female. Mix well, and watch the sparks fly. This movie is currently streaming on Starz or is available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Civil War (2024), which is currently only in theaters.

For Sage's pick, we head to the northeast, to New England, and review the 1989 movie, Dead Poets Society starring Robin Williams and Ethan Hawke. This movie was directed by Peter Weir. GD4AM: 85/100 IMDb: 8.1/10 Metacritic: 79/100 Letterboxd: 4.2/5 RT: 84% Maverick teacher John Keating returns in 1959 to the prestigious New England boys' boarding school where he was once a star student, using poetry to embolden his pupils to new heights of self-expression. This movie is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Broadcast News (1987), which is currently streaming on Starz or available for rent on most VOD platforms.

The boys head up to Montana but really down to Austin, Texas for this episode as they review Red Headed Stranger starring Willie Nelson. Old country music is played in this episode. This movie was directed by William D. Witliff. GD4AM: 79/100 IMDb: 6.5/10 Metacritic: N/A Letterboxd: 3.4/5 RT: N/A Revisionist Western about fallen preacher Shay, who guns down his wife Raysha for running off with another man. Wandering, he meets single mom Laurie. However, helpless Sheriff Scoby wants Shay to help him fight the villainous Clavers. This movie is currently streaming on Peacock. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Dead Poets Society (1989), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.

The boys are back! After a week break, Jacob, Tate, and Sage are back to review 2017's Lady Bird, starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, Lucas Hedges, and Timothee Chalamet. Before we get into reviewing the movie, we wrap up and give the results of our Oscar contest, congratulations to Dr. Earl from The Deucecast Movie Show on winning, and we talk a little March Madness action. This movie was directed by Greta Gerwig. GD4AM: 73/100 IMDb: 7.4/10 Metacritic: 93/100 Letterboxd: 3.9/5 RT: 99% In 2002, an artistically inclined 17-year-old girl comes of age in Sacramento, California. This movie is currently streaming on Tubi, Pluto TV, and is available to rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Red Headed Stranger (2017), which is currently streaming on Peacock.

Jacob and his team of Protestants are back at the movies for this faith-based spinoff! GD4AM welcomes back Dr. Earl from The Deuceast Movie Show and The Deucecast Extra and welcomes Matt Mink from The Soundtrack of Life, to review episodes four through six of the fourth season of the groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus Christ, The Chosen. The Chosen was created by Dallas Jenkins. The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Palestine, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings. You can stream the first three seasons of The Chosen on Netflix, Peacock, Amazon Prime, or The Chosen or Angel Studios app for free.

It's not quite a three-hour episode like the review of Dune: Part One but our review of Dune: Part Two is here! Jacob, Tate, and Sage break it all down: from the all-star cast, the technical aspects of the movie, some book comparisons scattered throughout the movie, and we read bad reviews from Metacritic, we hope you enjoy it! This movie was directed by Denis Villenueve. GD4AM: 95/100 IMDb: 8.9 Metacritic: 79/100 Letterboxd: 4.5/5 RT: 93% Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. This movie is currently only available in theaters. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Lady Bird (2017), which is currently streaming on Tubi and PlutoTV.

We cap off our Oscar coverage with our 2024 Oscar Predictions! For the fourth year in a row, Michael Nipp from The Deucecast Movie Show, and for the second year, Garrison Ryfun from The Deucecast Extra joined to help us break everything down and make our final predictions! If you would like to join us in our Oscars Predictions, fill out the form below. https://form.jotform.com/240561638791059 If you would like to also watch this episode, go to our YouTube Channel or follow the link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bePf6w4BK3Y NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Dune: Part Two (2024), which is currently only available in theaters.

Our final 2023 Oscar Nominee review is here! Jacob, Tate, and Sage review Past Lives, which is nominated for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. The three hosts talk about who they identify with most, overall thoughts, which characters are in the right, and more! This movie was directed by Celine Song. GD4AM: 90/100 IMDb: 7.9/10 Metacritic: 94/100 Letterboxd: 4.2/5 RT: 96% Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny. This movie is currently streaming on Showtime. NEXT PODCAST: The 2024 Oscars Prediction Show recorded live on Monday, March 3rd at 8:30 pm Mountain Time.

In our penultimate Oscar Special, we review The Holdovers which racked up 5 nominations, including acting noms for Paul Giamatti and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Opinions are widely split on this one so some debate arises as to whether there were too many gut punches, how emotionally manipulative it was, and debate about the ending. This movie was directed by Alexander Payne. GD4AM: 76/100 IMDb: 8.0/10 Metacritic: 82/100 Letterboxd: 4.2/5 RT: 97% A cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go and a grieving cook. This movie is currently streaming on Peacock. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Past Lives (2023), which is currently streaming on Showtime.

Jacob has assembled a team of Protestants and heads to the movies for this faith-based spinoff! GD4AM welcomes back Dr. Earl from The Deuceast Movie Show and The Deucecast Extra and welcomes for the first time, Matt Mink from The Soundtrack of Life, to review the first three episodes of the fourth season of the groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus Christ, The Chosen. The Chosen was created by Dallas Jenkins. The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Palestine, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings. You can stream the first three seasons of The Chosen on Netflix, Peacock, Amazon Prime, or The Chosen or Angel Studios app for free.

We continue our Oscar coverage with Animated Feature Film nominee, Nimona, starring Chloë Grace Moretz and Riz Ahmed. We discuss what makes a great kid's movie, the animation style, and more! This movie was directed by Troy Quane and Nick Bruno. GD4AM: 78/100 IMDb: 7.5/10 Metacritic: 75/100 Letterboxd: 4.0/5 RT: 94% When a knight in a futuristic medieval world is framed for a crime he didn't commit, the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona -- a mischievous teen who happens to be a shapeshifting creature he's sworn to destroy. This movie is currently streaming on Netflix. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Holdovers (2023), which is currently streaming on Peacock.

The Oscars are right around the corner, so it is only Oscar nominations for February! First up, Jacob picks Netflix's May December starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and Charles Melton. We discuss the outstanding acting performances, the stomach-churning story, we discuss different literary terms, and either an owl or aliens derail the podcast at some point. This movie was directed by Todd Haynes. GD4AM: 71/100 IMDb: 6.9/10 Metacritic: 86/100 Letterboxd: 3.8/5 RT: 90% Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past. This movie is currently streaming on Netflix. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Nimona (2023), which is currently streaming on Netflix.

Jacob, Tate, and Sage welcome on friend of the program and friend in real life, Lindsey to review the Taika Waititi movie, Next Goal Wins. We talk about the funniest moments, heartwarming moments, and more! This movie was directed by Taika Waititi. GD4AM: 77/100 IMDb: 6.5/10 Metacritic: 44/100 Letterboxd: 3.1/5 RT: 44% The story of the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team, known for a brutal 2001 FIFA match they lost 31-0. This movie is available for purchase on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: May December (2023), which is currently streaming on Netflix.

Sage has finally picked a movie he has wanted to pick for months, 2007's Into the Wild starring Emile Hirsh, Vince Vaughn William Hurt, Kristen Stewart, and Hal Holbrook. We talk about the story's validity, the archetypal characters Chris comes across, the tragic nature of Alexander Supertramp, and more! This movie was directed by Sean Penn. GD4AM: 84/100 IMDb: 8.1/10 Metacritic: 73/100 Letterboxd: 3.8/5 RT: 83% After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity, and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life. This movie is currently streaming on Showtime. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Next Goal Wins (2023), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.