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Two best friends review classics, flops, bombs, and movies you've never heard of. 

James Gordon & Nick Justice


    • May 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Menace II Society (1993)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 132:15


    Nick and James wandered into a store just looking for some Old E, instead they found themselves as accomplices to movie snackin' and a car jackin'. We give Menace II Society a first watch, review, and what we took away from the ending. Get ready, it's going to be a ruthless ride, you strapped? Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 114:20


    Happy Star Wars week, part III! Just Play It goes Rogue and watches the best Star Wars Story LucasFilm has to offer. We discuss if it can go head-to-head against Empire and what makes this movie stand out. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Ronin (1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 100:44


    Ronin De Niro has got one more score to settle before he hits his angry dad phase in his career. Just Play It discovers this little known action movie with a killer cast, excellent stunt driving, and good ole fashioned twists. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Mac and Me (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 98:03


    Baby Mac, Big Mac, Mac Daddy, Mickey Deez, don't matter, this movie DELIVERS not quality, but content. What started as an idea to bring the late 80s its "own version" of a classic Steven Spielberg story, ends in a fiery explosion caused by tasteless misfires, bad effects, and a priceless 'so bad that it's good' experience. James, Nick, and Ronald McDonald invite you to the McParty as we review the epic movie, Mac and Me (1988). Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Poetic Justice (1993)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 55:14


    What do you get when you combine Tupac, Janet Jackson, and the United States Postal Service? You get road trip featuring romance, fighting, and a very confusing route from Los Angeles to Oakland. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Fantastic Four (2005) & Silver Surfer (2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 128:18


    Surfs up! It's CLOBBERIN' time as Nick and James got some serious double duty this episode. We take a look at Tim Story's two Fantastic Four movies from the 2000s to highlight their triumphs and study their missteps. We also reveal the results from the blind Oscar's predictions and check in with our multiversal-selves. Another pair of textbook "NCU" movies to add to the collection for JPI. This is gonna be FANTASTIC.......say that again. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Crash (2004)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 141:45


    Oscars Week is here! As we prepare for the 97th Academy Awards this weekend, we do our annual tradition of a Best Picture review. Our Wheel-o-Best-Pictures landed on the 78th Academy Awards, which means we watched, reviewed, and totally broke down Crash. We were not ready for this kind of content. Get ready for a crash-course on a car-crash of a movie trying(?) to tackle a topic for some not-so-good reasons. Time to smack into an airbag as Nick and James are here to question the Academy's choices and draggg Paul Haggis. All that and our blind Oscar picks for who we think is taking home what prestigious award without ever watching any of this year's nominated movies. We're also wearing suits to this party. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 77:26


    You'll never guess that there's a huge problem in the small Chinese area of San Francisco. Good thing ole Jack Burton is here to do absolutely nothing, and ask 'what the hell?'. James, Nick, Wang, and Egg Shen are here to actually do something about it. A fresh look, a deep dive, and a full review that's all in the reflexes is here! Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Back to the Future (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 108:07


    We are so BACK for 2025 as we jump in Doc Brown's DeLorean to head back in time 40 YEARS to look at the wildly successful, impossibly produced, and absolute masterpiece, Back to the Future. This is our franchise of year for twenty-twenty five so squeeze in as we hit the road. But ya know, eventually we won't need roads, amirite? Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Wrap Party II: The Finale '24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 166:29


    We've primed ourselves for this moment. Corndogs have been dipped, the kernels have been popped, the game has been preee'd. The epic stage is set for Just Play It to announce the winners for the 2nd annual Poppys & Cornys, to crown the biggest piece of crap fictional character via a divisional bracket, and to decide who is coming out on top of the first ever cinematic crossover of characters combat tournament - the CINEDOME. We cap off the night with the wheel of franchises to unlock our fate for what is the northern star franchise to follow in the year 2025. Let's go. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Wrap Party II: The Pregame '24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 202:46


    Merry Christmas you filthy corndogs. You get one more present to unWRAP. Our end of the year, end of the season bash is here and lucky all of us, we get it in two parts. We welcome you to pregame with us where we do the ultimate quiz gauntlet with high prize stakes, the logline AI image generator is back, we jump into the Bargain Bin to finalize a few questionable movies review scores, and we do not one, but TWO tier lists. Get ready for the ultimate party as we rank the best weapon and the best fighter from all the movies we watched in the year 2024. A good old fashioned pregame is the only way to get ready for what comes next... Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Jack Frost (1997)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 90:27


    Jack is BACK for Just Play It. Upon Nick's confusion from last year of which late 90s Jack Frost movie we were watching, it's official - the chiller killer's time has come. We discuss Michael Cooney's wacky, campy Christmas killer snowman movie after a first watch. It flopped with critics, went straight to video, and is giving us the holiday fear almost 30 years later. The only question is, you like your carrots shaved or raw? Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 89:10


    Nick & James be hoppin' trains, planes, and switchin' lanes as we head towards the end of the year at 78 miles per hour in a burnt Chrysler. #HOBOlife. It's a first watch for Jimmy Crack Corn & a first watch (in about 15 years) for ole Nickers. Come along and join the trip, we got a seat saved for ya in Doobby's Taxiola. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 115:23


    Nick and James reach their destiny this week. It's the end of the franchise of the year as it is also the end for Indy, or is it? No it probably is. We dive into Dial on a first watch, discuss its place in the franchise and determine if this movie is really as bad as they say. Hop in an old airplane with us and take a plunge back in time as we take a look back at the entire franchise we enjoyed this past year. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    The Evil Dead (1981) & Evil Dead II (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 88:51


    James & Nick drive Uncle Ben's Oldsmobile Delta 88 into the creepy woods to find themselves at the end of the road for spooky szn. What lies ahead is evil, it is dead, and it is downright hilariously messed up. Slap a chainsaw to your arm & call me George of the Jungle, because we gotta watch out for that tree!Music by these extremely talented artists:"Spooky Swing (Electro Swing Mix)" - Captain Matt & Electro Swing Thing"Halloween Theme (Electro Swing Mix)" - Betty Booom"Danger" - Odd Chap"Nightmare Cure" - DanyloM & Electro Swing ThingCheck them out at:https://electroswingthing.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@OddChap/featured Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 88:41


    Killer Klowns attacked us where it hurt, at the concession stand. We won't stand for weaponizing popcorn around these parts. And by these parts we mean NOT Capitola. James & Nick get cotton-candied by Killer Klowns during a first watch and a first REWATCH of the late 80s cult classic movie. Strap in, it's gonna be a sticky ride.Music by these extremely talented artists:"Spooky Swing (Electro Swing Mix)" - Captain Matt & Electro Swing Thing"Halloween Theme (Electro Swing Mix)" - Betty Booom"Danger" - Odd Chap"Nightmare Cure" - DanyloM & Electro Swing ThingCheck them out at:https://electroswingthing.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@OddChap/featured Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    It Follows (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 91:59


    Just Play It hits a climax of scary season in the middle of October as the the spooky times ramp up with a real freakish thinker. We go all in! Answer all questions. Explore all avenues of theories and deep dive the instant classic movie, It Follows. Come along and follow us as James & Nick get followed this week by a freaky ahh monster. The bad part is that we didn't even get to smash anyone in the process.Music by these extremely talented artists:"Spooky Swing (Electro Swing Mix)" - Captain Matt & Electro Swing Thing"Halloween Theme (Electro Swing Mix)" - Betty Booom"Danger" - Odd Chap"Nightmare Cure" - DanyloM & Electro Swing ThingCheck them out at:https://electroswingthing.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@OddChap/featured Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Duel (1971)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 77:32


    Spooky season rolls on with scares on wheels this week. James and Nick take Steven Spielberg's first ever feature film of 'Duel' for a joy ride to see if he's truly been the goat of filmmaking from the jump. Tune in to be frightened and enlighten. Check out our YouTube channel for the FULL VIDEO PODCAST of this episode for even more.Music by these extremely talented artists:"Spooky Swing (Electro Swing Mix)" - Captain Matt & Electro Swing Thing"Halloween Theme (Electro Swing Mix)" - Betty Booom"Danger" - Odd Chap"Nightmare Cure" - DanyloM & Electro Swing ThingCheck them out at:https://electroswingthing.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@OddChap/featured Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Fatal Attraction (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 90:31


    Spooky, scary, scandalous! Welcome to spooky season '24 and round these parts, we absolutely love it. We ease into the murderous month with a classic. Come along with Nick & James to "just have some dinner because we're all adults here" and unpack the Oscar nominated 1980s thriller - Fatal Attraction.In this episode we discuss the difficulty in getting this movie made, the weird reason producers never wanted Glenn Close, and what we think on a first (and second) watch. All of that, the weekly movie quiz, and MORE. We will not be IGNORED, listen to this episode, or else.Music by these extremely talented artists:"Spooky Swing (Electro Swing Mix)" - Captain Matt & Electro Swing Thing"Halloween Theme (Electro Swing Mix)" - Betty Booom"Danger" - Odd Chap"Nightmare Cure" - DanyloM & Electro Swing ThingCheck them out at:https://electroswingthing.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@OddChap/featured Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Minutemen (2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 85:00


    Wait a minute man, is this is rom-com? Heck no, it's a time traveling DCOM and it's MINUTEMEN. Our annual stop on the Disney channel lands on a 2008 joint with Emmy nominated Nicholaus Braun of Succession, Jason Dolley from Simi Valley, and Ariel Winter's boyfriend. Don't forget Fake Dean from Community. James & Nick leap off a diving board into a CGI vortex to see if Disney Channel Original Movies post-childhood have still got it. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 116:59


    19 years after his last adventure, James & Nick find themselves knocking on Indy's door for one more ride (for now), no matter how ridiculous the sci-fi shenanigans may be. Just Play It continues it's journey with the franchise of the year to give Crystal Skull a fair shot and lend a crystal clear definition on the reputation of the 4th one. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Return to Oz (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 113:42


    Welcome back(?) to the marvelous land of Oz! We peer behind the curtain on Walter Murch's faithfully book-adapted and terrifyingly good/bad forbidden sequel to Victor Fleming's 'The Wizard of Oz'. All the info, back story, movie trivia, and more along this broken yellow brick road in Just Play It's review of 'Return to Oz'.And if you had any doubt if this was a sequel to the MGM classic, well then just take a look down at your ruby slippers, Dorothy, because that's the key, THE KEY. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    The Wizard of Oz (1939)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 104:48


    The yellow brick road awaits. Celebrating its 85th anniversary this month Just Play It rewatches, reviews, and breaks down all the behind the scenes blood, sweat, burns, tears, fears, recklessness, and groundbreaking ingenuity it took to create one of Hollywood's greatest films. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    BMX Bandits (1983)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 89:39


    PJ? Goose? Powderpuff? Capn' Pop? The Corndog? That's BMX talk! Which is exactly what we're talking about this week in our latest movie review. Grab your obvious stunt double and bust out some sick tricks with us as we watch an early Nicole Kidman film - BMX Bandits - for the very first time. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Elektra (2005)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 96:04


    Cap'n Pop & The Corndog jump through a sling ring portal into Marvel's cinematic past with Elektra. The latest entry in our NCU (non-cinematic universe) series where we check out the pre-golden era of comic book movies. This 2005 joint was a critical flop which means this is a job for the Flopbusters. Will Just Play It bust the flop myth or will Elektra's story stab us in the face. Tune in to find out. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Bullet (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 101:30


    Bang Bang! A guy named Butch needs the D.A.R.E. program so Nick and James try to see if they can get him some help only to learn that getting in a pink caddy blasting Right Said Fred was a bad idea. They would have been better off in Tupac's limo with the charcuterie spread. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 137:12


    Saddle up! Whether it's on a horse, a camel, circus train, or a tank. It doesn't matter because Indy can get you where you need to be. James & Nick take a leap of faith with Indiana Jones into the third installment of not only this classic series, but also our franchise of the year. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Leonard Part 6 (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 90:55


    Nick almost gave up on this movie, but then he doubled down and watched it twice to see if he missed the point the first time, but no. What turned out to be a miserable viewing experience at least turned into one of the most hilarious breakdowns this season. Our "40-40-Offender" of the year is Bill Cosby's Leonard Part 6. It disappointed audiences in 1987 and is still going strong disappointing us at Just Play It. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 99:45


    Four girls, two guys, and one pair of pants. These jeans aint big enough for the six of us. Nick and James try this 2005 teen movie on for size to see if one size fits all or if this denim darling can't quite please this pair. Hop in the dressing room for a movie quiz, our review and mini-pop awards for the Ann Brashares adapted novel turned movie. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Furiosa (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 134:46


    On the road again, we couldn't wait to get back on Fury Road again. George Miller is back, the Wasteland is back, and we are back with old friends and new to review our first ever in-theaters released movie - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Buckle up (or don't) as we do a movie quiz, discuss the box office performance of Furiosa, and breakdown what this movie is all about. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Four Brothers (2005)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 112:30


    James & Nick are two brothers in a popcorn pod talking about John Singleton's Four Brothers. Hop in Bobby Mercer's Oldsmobile with us as we go on a snowy car chase through movie quizzes, fun facts, and violent retribution. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 112:00


    Boom! Bang! Bigboote (it's Boo-TAY!)! It's a bombastic Banzai bananza as the Just Play It duo joins Buckaroo & the Hong Kong Cavaliers in this 80s cult classic. We breakdown this pulp science-fiction flick in addition to the weekly movie quiz, our awards for this film, and more . Happy 40th to Buckaroo Banzai! Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 104:57


    Mayday Mayday! The Millennium Falcon is coming in HOT.  We hit the hyperdrive and nose dive into one of the anthology movies that the galaxy far, far away has to offer to celebrate our Star Wars week. You love it. You hate it. We know.  Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Black Moon Rising (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 100:30


    What do you get when a Mad Max type of guy meets the girl from Terminator who steals a Knight Rider looking car in an Escape from New York type of (love?)story? You get Black Moon Rising. Will this movie rise to the occasion or fall short of expectations? The Just Play It boys hit the turbo button and go full YEET to find out just that. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Memento (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 140:29


    Remember Sammy Jankis? Remember when he couldn't remember stuff? Remember when Lenny took a bunch of Polaroids and scribbled down notes? If you don't, you may be entitled to contraband compensation via a stolen Jaguar. We FULLY BREAKDOWN what actually happened in Christopher Nolan's Memento in a mind-bending full review. Strap in, tatt up, and take notes because this movie is not so black and white.  Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 117:48


    Indy, we love you! However, we'll see about that after a trip through the Temple of Doom. It's the sequel's (or prequel's?) time to shine as we crash land back into our featured franchise of the year. Our complete breakdown and review of Temple is  served along side of the introduction of the Cinematrix movie quiz, our own movie nominations for our end of year award show, and of course we finish it off with some delicious snake surprise. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Smoke Signals (1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 98:22


    Hey Victor, hey Victor, hey...,hey Victor, Victor HEY! Hey Victor. Hey Victor! Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 102:59


    Calling all cupboard fans, do we have the piece for you! Nick & James lock themselves into a '90s childhood favorite and review The Indian in the Cupboard. In addition we cover our Oscars guesses, discuss the how the visual effects of this movie were done, theorize how this magical cupboard actually works & its possible repercussions, and ultimately decide if this movie shines like plastic (PLAZ-TEK) or if the reality of it all is just a straight up tragedy. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Best Picture Roulette II: Cimarron (1931)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 115:53


    It's Oscars week round 2 for Just Play It and besides our 2024 Oscars predictions, boy howdy, do we have a not-so rootin'-tootin' time for ya. What is known as one of the worst Best Pictures of all time, it's only right our wheel of fate landed on the outdated, slightly too long, and not quite politically correct 1931 movie, Cimarron. A movie made in during the Great Depression with the subject matter of claiming native land in the late 1800's, what could go wrong?  Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Daredevil (2003)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 145:31


    Bet you didn't see this coming, but maybe you sensed it. Daredevil is our first Not-so Cinematic Universe entry of 2024. James and Nick parkour their way through playground scenes and dark alleys to bring this movie to justice. Will we rule this 2000s superhero film guilty for its bad rap? Or will it be vindicated by its underrated  surprises? We dive in, just play DD this week because we are the podcast without fear. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Romancing the Stone (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 83:23


    Nick & James vine swing into the soft rock wall that is the career saver of Robert Zemeckis. Is this 40 year old movie a hopeless romantic comedy or will this Michael Douglas joint romance the corn? Tune in to find out. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    New Jack City (1991)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 96:09


    It's time to CRACK some serious corn with this one. Put on your Kangol and grab your uzi because James & Nick take on New Jack City point blank. It's a 1st time watch for this movie review crew. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 91:17


    WE ARE BACK! For another year of movies and with another franchise of the year. Indiana Jones joins the Just Play It saga and we couldn't be happier. Spelunk the Hollywood caves with us as we dig up cinematic treasure and encounter booby-trapped blockbusters and bombs for what is set to be an epic 2024. Ben-ve-noodle back to the Just Play It Podcast. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Wrap Party '23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 212:30


    What's poppin' kernels and corn dogs? You're invited to the JPI wrap party as we reflect on the movies we watched and the moments that made us Cap'n Pop & the Corn Dog himself. Our end of the year bash features quizzes, awards, conspiracy theories, a competitive (and the most ridiculous) championship bracket, and much, much, much, much, much, MUCH more. Seriously - there's a lot as we recorded for 5.5 hours, precision cut it to 3.5 hours, served it in a popcorn podcast bucket, and delivered all for you. Here is your content dump to hold you over until 2024. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 81:18


    Santa Claus, Martians, freeze ray guns, killer robots and Christmas kidnaps. That's what's in Santa's sack in our last movie of the year. On top of all that, this obscure 60's sci-fi yuletide flick is a flop with the very little critics who watched it, and we're here to challenge that in our final Flopbuster of the year. Whether it's in Santa's sleigh or in a Martian UFO, let's see if we fly high-no lie or if this movie flies low-& too slow.Music by these extremely talented artists:"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Electro Swing Mix)" - Betty Booom & Captain Matt"Christmas Jingle Bells Rap" - TecNoTuneCheck them out at:https://electroswingthing.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@TecNoTune Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Jack Frost (1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 83:17


    It's snowy season! And what better way to kick it off than with another box office bomb. In this episode James shares a childhood film with his best friend, Nick questions the properties of living snowmen, and Just Play it makes a lot of snow puns. Time to sled into this Bombastic film and chill with the coolest iceman there is, Michael Keaton. Let's snow!Music by these extremely talented artists:"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Electro Swing Mix)" - Betty Booom & Captain Matt"Look Behind You" - Erik Margolin"Christmas Jingle Bells Rap" - TecNoTuneCheck them out at:https://electroswingthing.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@ErikMMusichttps://www.youtube.com/@TecNoTune Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Battlefield Earth (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 93:52


    Just Play It finds itself in a battle against tilted cameras, maniacal laughs, and alien bulge. James & Nick review this 2000 sci-fi John Travolta movie based on an L. Ron Hubbard novel that's fueled by Scientology and funded by embezzlement. It's a FLOP, it's a BOMB, it's a new low on the JPI podcast as we dive into this "40-40-Offender". Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 98:14


    Mad Max, Jimmy Crack Corn, & The Corndog himself are at the end of the road with this one. Just Play It caps off the franchise of the year reviewing the latest & greatest entry of George Miller's Mad Max series. If you've got a funny character name, you're invited to hop in the War Rig for this road trip.  This may be a road of fury, but we are here for a mad time, not a bad time. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Blade (1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 82:22


    Nick and James are thirsty for some 90s Marvel content and this techno-fueled martial-arts movie is just the thing to get our blood pumping. Grab your garlic spray and come along as Just Play It expands their Non-Cinematic-Universe. Time to see what this vampire hunting, one liner sayin', cool-guy bad-ass can add to the NCU saga. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    The Thing (1982)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 76:17


    Spooky szn is among us! We finish strong with an absolute classic, John Carpenter's The Thing. This is a monster of a task as James & Nick both watch this 40 year old movie for the first time to decide if this horror flick is outdated & overrated, or if it still got that dog in it - much like the Thing..Music by these extremely talented artists:"Spooky Swing (Electro Swing Mix)" - Captain Matt & Electro Swing Thing"Halloween Theme (Electro Swing Mix)" - Betty Booom"Danger" - Odd Chap"Nightmare Cure" - DanyloM & Electro Swing ThingCheck them out at:https://electroswingthing.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@OddChap/featured Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

    Scream (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 80:55


    James & Nick feel pretty safe being virgins - that is - virgins to the Scream franchise... Anyway they aren't dying today, but they're dying to watch this classic 90s slasher flick. It's a killer wave, that's all the rave, directed by the Crave(n)..Music by these extremely talented artists:"Spooky Swing (Electro Swing Mix)" - Captain Matt & Electro Swing Thing"Halloween Theme (Electro Swing Mix)" - Betty Booom"Danger" - Odd Chap"Nightmare Cure" - DanyloM & Electro Swing ThingCheck them out at:https://electroswingthing.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@OddChap/featured Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

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