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Movie Bounce with Mike and Harry. One movie enthusiast, one movie unenthus...iast. Join us for some fun and insightful conversations about movies that resonate. We'll bounce from movie to movie via actor, director, writer... any which way. Bounce with us! Who knows which movie we'll bounce to next?

Movie Bounce


    • Aug 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    88: 500 Days of Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 45:16


    We're BOUNCING from Christopher Nolan's "Inception" to "500 Days of Summer"! Thank you for the BOUNCE this week, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. (0:15 - 45:15) Mike and Harry discuss this 2009 romantic comedy hit!  Where will we BOUNCE to next week?  Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    87: Inception

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 38:29


    We're BOUNCING from Christopher Nolan's "Insomnia" to Christopher Nolan's "Inception"! Thank you for the BOUNCE this week, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. (0:15 - 38:29) Mike and Harry discuss this 2010 smash hit! But has it stood the test of time. Are people even still talking about it? Was Leonardo DiCaprio's character an a**hole in this movie? Where will we BOUNCE to next week?  Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    86: The Black Phone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 15:19


    It's another quick special episode this week as Mike talks about Black Phone and Jurassic World: Dominion! The Black Phone (0:05 - 10:05) Jurassic World: Dominion (10:05 - 15:20) We'll be back to our regularly scheduled BOUNCE next week!

    85: Insomnia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 36:59


    We're BOUNCING from Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman" to "Christopher Nolan's "Insomnia"! Thank you for the BOUNCE this week, Al Pacino. (0:15 - 37:00) Mike and Harry discuss the 20th Anniversary of this flick! Why isn't anyone celebrating? Is this movie not good? Anyone?... Can someone bring out the balloons? Where will we BOUNCE to next week?  Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    84: Top Gun: Maverick

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 20:26


    It's another special episode this week as Mike talks about Top Gun: Maverick! Is it another bland sequel? Is it overhyped by critics? or ... is it one of the best sequels of all time? No Spoilers (0:05 - 17:37) SPOILERS (17:43 - 20:30) We'll be back to our regularly scheduled BOUNCE next week!

    83: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 49:33


    It's another special episode this week as we sit down and discuss Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness . And why Dr Strange is the worst wedding guest ...  Join us as we process this latest MCU flick!  We'll be back to our regularly scheduled BOUNCE next week!

    82: The Irishman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 48:23


    We're BOUNCING from Martin Scorsese's "Taxi Driver" to Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman"! Thank you for the BOUNCE this week, Marty. (0:15 - 48:00) Mike and Harry discuss this 2019 flick that is hard not to compare to the 1990's classic Goodfellas. Is that fair? Years after its release, do people even reference this film often? Will this film stand the test of time? Could this become a classic? Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to Joe Pesci in "Home Alone 2"? Al Pacino in "Insomnia"? Or Anna Paquin in "X2: United"? Or Ray Romano in "Ice Age 2"? Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    81: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent ...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 27:37


    Special Spring Episode to discuss The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, as well as Everything Everywhere All at Once, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Ambulance, The Lost City, Uncharted, and Death on the Nile (No Spoilers). Back to our regularly scheduled BOUNCE next week!

    80: Taxi Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 48:52


    We're BOUNCING from "Little Nicky" to Martin Scorsese's "Taxi Driver"! The first time ever, that these two movies were mentioned in the same sentence! Thank you for the BOUNCE this week, Harvey Keitel. (0:15 - 48:50) Mike and Harry discuss this classic, as well as what Martin Scorsese would do to protect his vision. Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman"? Albert Brooks in "Finding Nemo"? Or Jodie Foster in "Silence of the Lambs"? Or  Peter Boyle in "Young Frankenstein"? Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    79: The Batman (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 57:15


    It's a special episode this week as we sit down and discuss Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, and Jeffrey Wright in Matt Reeves' The Batman.  Join us as we process this 3 hour epic!  What does this movie have to say? Batman's not good at his job? We'll be back to our regularly scheduled BOUNCE next week!

    78: Little Nicky

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 28:58


    We're BOUNCING from David Lynch's "Lost Highway" to Steven Brill's "Little Nicky"! Thank you for the BOUNCE this week, Patricia Arquette. (0:15 - 29:00) Mike and Harry are sharing a moment to discuss "Little Nicky." We talk about Adam Sandler's career leading up to one of the biggest flops of 2000. A masterpiece by Sandler? Or did the laughs not work due to Sandler's performance? Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to Adam Sandler in "Jack and Jill"? Tom Lister Jr. in "Friday"? Or Harvey Keitel in "The Irishman"? Or  Rhys Ifans in "Notting Hill"? Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    76: Lost Highway

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 44:02


    We're BOUNCING from Penny Marshall's "Big" to David Lynch's "Lost Highway"! Thank you for the BOUNCE this week, Robert Loggia. (0:15 - 44:01) Mike and Harry are sharing a mic to discuss "Lost Highway". We dive right in to this puzzle. A masterpiece by David Lynch? Or just an exercise?  Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to Bill Pullman in "Independence Day"? Patricia Arquette in "Little Nicky"? Or David Lynch's in "Inland Empire"?  Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    75: Big

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 34:53


    We're BOUNCING from Robert Zemeckis' "Forrest Gump" to Penny Marshall's "Big"! Thank you for the BOUNCE this week, Tommy H (Tom Hanks). (0:15 - 34:50) Mike and Harry discuss "Big". Of all Tom Hanks movies to BOUNCE to, we're diving into this one. One of us has seen it as a kid, the other has seen it for the first time as an adult. How does it play for both? Are body switching movies dead? Did Rob Schneider kill them?  Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to Elizabeth Perkins in "Moonlight & Valentino"? Robert Loggia in "Lost Highway"? John Heard in "Home Alone 2"? Or Penny Marshall's in "A League of Their Own"? Or Mercedes Ruehl in "Lost in Yonkers"?  Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    74: Forrest Gump

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 54:02


    We're BOUNCING from Robert Zemeckis' "Back to the Future Part III" to Robert Zemeckis' "Forrest Gump"! Thank you for the BOUNCE this week, Bobby Z. (0:15 - 22:25) Mike asks Harry the question ... are you a "Spielberg" or a "Zemeckis" kinda guy? Let the DEBATE begin! (22:25 - 54:00) Mike and Harry discuss "Forrest Gump". The drama! It's all here in this episode! Does this 1994 Best Picture winner hold up? Or is it basically just a film about a character "Trick r' Treating throughout history."  Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to Tom Hanks in "Big"? Robin Wright in "She's So Lovely"? Mykelti Williamson in "Fences"? Gary Sinise in "Ransom"? Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    73: Back to the Future: Part III

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 42:39


    We're BOUNCING from Adam McKay's "Step Brothers" to Robert Zemeckis' "Back to the Future Part III"! Thank you for the BOUNCE this week, Mary Steenburgen. (0:15 - 42:39) Mike and Harry discuss "Back to the Future Part III". Doc and Marty are stuck in the past. Possibly still to this day... Their hearts are in the right place, but did we really need this movie? Join us as we tackle the (arguably) worst entry in this trilogy. We also hate manure! Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to Michael J. Fox in "The Frighteners"? Christopher Lloyd in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" Or "Forrest Gump" by Robert Zemeckis? Or ... "Back to the Future Part II"? Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    72: Step Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 37:54


    We're BOUNCING from Lasse Hallström's "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" to Adam McKay's "Step Brothers"! Thank you for the BOUNCE this week, John C. Reilly. (0:15 - 37:55) Mike and Harry discuss "Step Brothers". We're falling in love with it. Join us for the fighting, the love, and the Catalina Wine Mixer! Is it time for a sequel? Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to Will Ferrell in "EuroVision"? Mary Steenburgen in "Back to the Future Part III"? Richard Jenkins in "The Visitor"? Or Adam McKay's "Don't Look Up"? Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    71: What's Eating Gilbert Grape

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 42:22


    We're BOUNCING from Martin Scorcese's "Wolf of Wall Street" to Lasse Hallström's "What's Eating Gilbert Grape"! We're going from Wall Street in 2013 to Gilbert Grape in 1993. Thank you for the BOUNCE this week, Leonardo DiCaprio. (0:15 - 42:23) Mike and Harry discuss "What's Eating Gilbert Grape". Do you know? Should we still be concerned about this? We're going to figure it all out! And we'll talk about watching "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" on the Oculus. How do you like to watch whatever's eating Mr. Grape? Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to Johnny Depp in "Pirates of the Caribbean"? Juliette Lewis in "Kalifornia"? John C. Reilly in "Stepbrothers"? Or Lasse Hallström's "Hachi: A Dog's Tale"? Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    70: Wolf of Wall Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 40:11


    We're BOUNCING from Jay Roach's "Bombshell" to Martin Scorcese's "Wolf of Wall Street"! Thank you for the BOUNCE this week, Margot Robbie. (0:15 - 40:12) Mike and Harry discuss 2013's "Wolf of Wall Street". Is it a classic? Should it have won Best Picture in 2013? Or does it no longer hold up? We'll discuss it all!  Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to Leonardo DiCaprio in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape"? Kyle Chandler in "Super 8"? Jonah Hill in "Superbad"? Or Martin Scorcese's "The Irishman"? Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    69: Bombshell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 28:34


    We're BOUNCING from Sam Mendes' "American Beauty" to Jay Roach's "Bombshell"! Thank you for the BOUNCE, Allison Janney. (0:15 - 28:34) Mike and Harry discuss 2019's "Bombshell". Charlize Theron. Nicole Kidman. Margot Robbie. Can three incredible actresses make a memorable film from a competent director? Join us as we discuss a solid script, great performances, and ... Jay Roach. Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to Charlize Theron in "Monster"? Margot Robbie in "Wolf of Wall Street"? Nicole Kidman in "Moulin Rouge"? Or Kate KcKinnon in "Ghostbusters (2016)"? ... or Jay Roach's "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me"? Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    67: American Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 52:18


    We're BOUNCING from "Ghost World" to "American Beauty"! Thank you for the BOUNCE, Thora Birch. (0:15 - 32:19) Mike and Harry discuss Sam Mendez's "American Beauty". If there's something strange in your neighborhood....Kevin Spacey's Lester Burnum. Does this film age well? Should it be remade? We're asking the tough questions ... and YOU get to listen! Join us for some American Beauty. Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be "1917" via director Sam Mendez? Annette Benning in "21st Century Women"? Scott Cooper in "Adaptation"? Or Allison Janney in "Bombshell"? Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    68: Spider-Man: No Way Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 60:26


    Join us as we review Spider-man: No Way Home (MAJOR SPOILERS)!!! It's a SPECIAL HOLIDAY EPISODE, and we'll be back to our regularly scheduled BOUNCE next week!  Join us for the fun! Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    66: Ghost World

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 34:02


    We're BOUNCING from "The Avengers" to "Ghost World"!!!! Thank you for the BOUNCE, Scarlett Johansson. (0:15 - 34:02) Mike and Harry discuss Terry Zwigoff's "Ghost World". If there's something strange in your neighborhood..... it's every single person around you. Join us as we spend time with the main characters of this movie to judge everyone in Ghost World! It's an adaptation! Does it hold up? Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be "Bad Santa" via director Terry Zwigoff? Thora Birch in "American Beauty"? Steve Buscemi in "Living in Oblivion"? Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    64: The Avengers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 47:39


    We're BOUNCING from "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" to "The Avengers"! Thank you for the BOUNCE, Mark Ruffalo. (0:15 - 47:35) Mike and Harry discuss Joss Whedon's "The Avengers". Has it aged well? What problems does Harry have with the movie? Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to "Justice League" via director Joss Whedon? Scarlett Johansson in "Ghost World"? Robert Downey Jr in "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang"? Samuel L Jackson in "Shaft"? or Jeremy Renner in "The Hurt Locker"? Find out next week!  Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    65: Special Thanksgiving Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 45:22


    With all this BOUNCING going on, we take a quick break and discuss holiday flicks. Join us for the conversation where Thanksgiving meets Spiderman. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled BOUNCING next week!

    63: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 47:03


    We're BOUNCING from "Batman Begins" to "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"! Thank you for the BOUNCE, Tom Wilkinson. (0:15 - 47:00) Mike and Harry discuss "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind". Was Jim Carrey miscast? Is it worthy of being one of the best films of the 2000's? Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to "The Green Hornet" via director Michel Gondry? Jim Carrey in "The Truman Show"? Kate Winslet in "The Reader"? Mark Ruffalo in "The Avengers"? or Elijah Wood in "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring"? Find out next week!  Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    61: Batman Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 58:07


    We're BOUNCING from "The Prestige" starring Michael Caine to another film with Michael Caine ... "Batman Begins"! Thank you for the BOUNCE, Michael. (0:15 - 54:45) Mike and Harry  jump back on their Batman journey and discuss Batman Begins (MAJOR Spoilers), as well as the cinematic history of Batman. Would we revere Batman Begins as much if we didn't get a The Dark Knight? What would this movie look like if he tackled the franchise in 2015? (5:55 - 58:00) BONUS: Mike gives his quick take on Last Night in SoHo. Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to "Dunkirk" via director Christopher Nolan? Christian Bale in "Little Women"? Katie Holmes in "The Good Girl"? Tom Wilkinson in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"? or Morgan Freeman in "Kiss the Girls"? Find out next week!  Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    62: Bonus Ep: Fall Movie Preview (An evening with Harry & Mike)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 81:53


    An evening with Harry & Mike! After nearly a year of podcasting, Mike and Harry spend an evening talking about the fall theatrical movie tentpoles (as well as reflect on previous podcast episodes).  Grab your favorite drink and join in on the fun!

    60: The Prestige

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 71:03


    We're BOUNCING from James Mangold's "Logan" to Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige"! Thanks to Hugh Jackman for the BOUNCE! (0:15 - 1:11:00) Mike and Harry continue their "Jackman Journey" and discuss The Prestige (MAJOR Spoilers), as well as discuss if filmmakers should be given BIG budgets.  Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to "Inception" via director Christopher Nolan? Christian Bale in "Batman Begins"? Rebecca Hall in "The Night House"? or Michael Caine in "Jaws: The Revenge"? Find out next week!  Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    59: Logan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 66:36


    We're BOUNCING from "Blade Runner 2049" to "Logan"! Thanks to screenwriter, Michael Green! (0:30 - 53:20) Mike and Harry discuss Logan (MAJOR Spoilers). Join us on this Jackman Journey! Is it too derivative? How much better would this film be if it had a villain as good / memorable as Tommy Lee Jones' character in Under Siege? (53:50 - 1:06:35) Mike discusses Dune, The Last Duel, and The French Dispatch (NO SPOILERS). Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to "Copland" via director James Mangold? Hugh Jackman in "The Prestige"? or Patrick Stewart in "Conspiracy Theory"? Find out next week!  Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    57: Blade Runner 2049

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 54:35


    We're BOUNCING from "No Country For Old Men" to "Blade Runner 2049"! Thanks to Roger Deakins!!! Finally!! (0:30 - 54:30) Mike and Harry discuss Blade Runner 2049 (Minor Spoilers). Why didn't this film succeed at the box office? Was the fanbase big enough?  (54:30 - 1:06:30) BONUS: Mike and Kayla grab coffee and give their quick take on 007's No Time to Die (MAJOR Spoilers). Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to "Logan" via writer Michael Green? Ryan Gosling in "Drive"? or Ana De Armas in "No Time To Die"? or Harrison Ford in "Extraordinary Measures"? Find out next week!  Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    58: BONUS: Halloween Kills (SPOILER REVIEW)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 45:35


    JUST A BONUS! This is NOT a BOUNCE. I repeat... this is NOT a BOUNCE. More of an experiment... What would it be like to be introduced to the Halloween series...by watching Halloween (2018) FIRST, and then Halloween (1978), followed by Halloween Kills (2021)? It's a weird marathon, but we'll find out in this episode... (0:15 - 9:30) Halloween (2018) SPOILERS (9:30 - 21:15) Halloween (1978) SPOILERS (21:15 - 45:35) Halloween Kills (2021) SPOILERS Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    56: No Country For Old Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 51:56


    We're BOUNCING from "The Big Lebowski" to ANOTHER Coen Brothers flick ... "No Country For Old Men"! Thanks, Rog-- Carter Burwell!  (0:30 - 10:20) Harry turns the podcast into a BOOK BOUNCE. Join us as Harry discusses the "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" novelization.  (10:30 - 14:40) Mike vents about movie critics. (14:45 - 51:50) Mike and Harry discuss No Country for Old Men! (EPIC Spoilers). Is the film as close to flawless as possible? Are the Coen Brothers better at adapting material?  Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to "Blade Runner 2049" via Roger Deakins? Tommy Lee Jones in "In the Valley of Elah" (and via Roger Deakins)? or Josh Brolin in "True Grit" (and via Roger Deakins)? or Kelly Macdonald in "Gosford Park" (NOT via Roger Deakins)? Find out next week!  Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    55: The Big Lebowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 46:05


    We're BOUNCING from "The Ladies Man" with Tim Meadows to "The Big Lebowski" from the Coen Brothers! How could we NOT BOUNCE to this?! Thank you, Julianne Moore! (0:25 - 6:00) Harry speaks about The Act of Killing -- the Documentary.  (6:15 - 15:25) Mike discusses "Wrath of Man", "Spiral" (NOT Jigsaw), and if he ever saw Jerry Seinfeld being eaten by a shark. (13:20 - 42:00) Mike and Harry discuss The Big Lebowski! (Minor Spoilers). Is it the perfect "hangout flick"? Did the Coen Brothers know that their followup to Fargo would be such a classic? Can you blame those who don't like the film? (42:15 - END) BONUS!!! Mike gives his quick take on VENOM 2! Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to "No Country For Old Men"? Jeff Bridges in "Iron Man"? or John Goodman in "Fallen"? or Phillip Seymour Hoffman in "Boogie Nights"? Find out next week!  Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    54: The Ladies Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 42:03


    We're BOUNCING from Tim Burton's "Batman" to "The Ladies Man" with Tim Meadows! Thank you for the BOUNCE, Harvey Dent a.k.a. Billy Dee Williams! (0:25 - 5:25) Mike and Harry discuss the career of Billy Dee Williams. (5:25 - 15:25) SNL Adaptations. Why some adaptations succeed and why many fail? (15:20 - 42:00) Mike and Harry discuss The Ladies Man! (Minor Spoilers) and the magic of Tim Meadows. Why wasn't this a colossal hit following Austin Powers? Does this film contain big laughs without a solid story? This film could've been the perfect "hangout film." Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to Reginald Hudlin's "Boomerang"? Tim Meadows in "Mean Girls"? or John Witherspoon in "Friday"? or Julianne Moore in "The Big Lebowski"? Find out next week! Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    53: Batman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 73:26


    We're BOUNCING from Alejandro González Iñárritu's "Birdman" to Tim Burton's "Batman"! We're BOUNCING to BATMAN -- thanks to Michael Keaton for the BOUNCE! (1:25 - 7:15) Mike talks about "Boyz in the Hood" and "Superman II: The Donner Cut." (7:15 - 1:13:20) Mike and Harry discuss (and disagree) about Batman! (MAJOR SPOILERS). Is it boring? Exciting? Who has a problem with Jack Nicholson's performance? Should The Joker be scarier? Who grabs whose b*lls? Too many questions ... Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to Tim Burton's "Dumbo"? Kim Basinger in "L.A. Confidential"? or Jack Nicholson in "Chinatown"? Find out next week! Same BAT time, same BAT bounce, same BAT podcast! Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    52: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 58:40


    We're back from vacation and BOUNCING from David Lynch's "Mulholland Drive" to Alejandro González Iñárritu's "Birdman"! Thanks to Emma Watts for the BOUNCE! (1:25 - 4:00) Harry talks about "The Sound of Metal." (4:15 - 10:25) Mike talks about "Devil in a Blue Dress" and puts the SPOTLIGHT on Don Cheadle! (Note: Mike had not discovered the magic of "No Sudden Move" at the time of this episode) (10:35 - 58:40) Mike and Harry discuss Birdman! (MAJOR SPOILERS). How much does this film tackle? ... Does it tackle everything well? Do people still talk about this Best Picture Winner today? Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to Alejandro González Iñárritu's "Biutiful"? Michael Keaton in "Batman"? or  Andrea Riseborough in "Possessor"? Find out next week! Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    51: Mulholland Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 68:57


    We're BOUNCING from Mary Harron's "American Psycho" to David Lynch's "Mulholland Drive"! Thanks to Justin Theroux for the BOUNCE! ("Yeah, thanks a lot" - Mike) (0:30 - 17:30) Ready or not, we're diving deep into Lynch. Nothing makes sense! What are our expectations before watching a David Lynch film?  (17:35 - 1:08:50) Mike and Harry discuss Mulholland Drive! (MAJOR SPOILERS). Where does the reality begin? When does the fantasy end? Join us for the confusion! Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to David Lynch's "Blue Velvet"? Naomi Watts in "Birdman"? or Laura Harring in "Nancy Drew"? Find out the week after Labor Day! Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    50: American Psycho

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 48:35


    We're BOUNCING from David O Russell's "American Hustle" to Mary Harron's "American Psycho" for EPISODE 50! Thank you, "honorary American" Christian Bale! (And special thanks to DiCaprio for NOT taking the opportunity to star in this film) (0:30 - 10:50) Harry asks the tough questions about DVD's. What's the first DVD you ever bought? (10:50 - 48:35) Mike and Harry discuss American Psycho! (MAJOR SPOILERS). Humor, Horror, Willem Dafoe, and even Fight Club (SPOILERS)! We're talking about it all! Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to Mary Harron's "I Shot Andy Warhol"? Reese Witherspoon in "Walk the Line"? Justin Theroux in "Mulholland Drive"? ... or Chloë Sevigny "Boys Don't Cry"?  Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    49: American Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 33:54


    We're BOUNCING from Darren Aronofsky's "Mother!" to David O Russell's "American Hustle"! We're hustling with this BOUNCE! Thank you, Jennifer Lawrence! (0:50 - 5:30) Mike gives his quick take on Free Guy (NO SPOILERS). (5:30 - 33:50) Mike and Harry discuss American Hustle! (light SPOILERS). Is the plot memorable or instantly forgettable? Would the film play better as a video game? Join us for the discussion. Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be to Amy Adams in "Enchanted"? Christian Bale in "American Psycho"? Bradley Cooper in "American Sniper"? ... or David O Russell's "Three Kings"?  Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    48: Mother!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 54:20


    We're BOUNCING from Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan to Darren Aronofsky's Mother! What a BOUNCE, Thanks Darren! (0:45 - 5:50) Mike gives his quick take on James Gunn's The Suicide Squad (2021). (6:00 - 54:00) Mike and Harry discuss Mother! (modest SPOILERS). Would this be a good movie to watch on date night or would it have been better to watch as a music video instead of a movie? We'll also discuss the films critical response ... and who will criticize the critics? Join us for the discussion. Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be Jennifer Lawrence in "American Hustle"? Javier Bardem in "No Country For Old Men"? Pfeiffer in "The Fabulous Baker Boys"? ... or Ed Harris in "Milk Money"?    Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    47: Black Swan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 54:36


    We're BOUNCING from Ben Stiller's Reality Bites to Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan! Thank you for the BOUNCE, Winona Ryder.  (2:05 - 9:35) Mike discusses Wild at Heart, Jerry Maguire, and The Fugitive. (9:40 - 50:40) Mike and Harry discuss Black Swan (SPOILERS peppered throughout). Does Darren Aronofsky's style sink the ship? Join us for the discussion. (51:00+) STILL BOUNCING -- Mike and Harry discuss the latest movies being released in theaters (as of June 2021) Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be Mila Kunis in "Ted"? Vincent Cassel in "Oceans Twelve"? ... or Darren Aronofsky's "Mother?   Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    46: Reality Bites

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 38:57


    We're BOUNCING from Ben Stiller's Zoolander 2 to Ben Stiller's Reality Bites! Yes, thank you for the BOUNCE, Ben Stiller. We're BOUNCING back into the 90's. (0:45 -9:25) Mike and Harry discuss the current state of movie theaters (current, as of May 2021). (9:30 - 38:40) Mike and Harry discuss Reality Bites (Mild-to-severe SPOILERS). Would Cameron Crowe have been a better director behind this film? Which resonates more today? ... the movie or the song "Stay" by Lisa Loeb? Join us for the discussion. Where will we BOUNCE to next week? Will it be Ethan Hawke in "Training Day"? Wynona Ryder in "Black Swan"? ... or "The Truth About Cats & Dogs" with Janeane Garafolo?   Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    45: Zoolander 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 45:59


    We're BOUNCING from Cameron Crowe's Vanilla Sky to Ben Stiller's Zoolander 2! Yes ... the sequel. We're bouncing to a bad, bad movie. Thanks to Penelope Cruz for this BOUNCE!   (0:50 - 16:35) Harry discusses "Rage" and "Villain." Mike goes on a rant about the BS in "Big Fish." CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE! Oh, he also gives his take on Mortal Kombat (2021). (16:40 - 20:25) We celebrate Harry's "25 years of NOT watching a Jack Nicholson movie." Grab a slice of cake and join us for the celebration! (20:25 - 46:00) Mike discusses Zoolander 2 (EXTREME SPOILERS), as Harry doesn't want to discuss Zoolander 2. We also dive into the challenges that comedy sequels have to confront.  We've got to BOUNCE out of this! Where will we bounce to next week? Will it be Ben Stiller's "Reality Bites"? ... or "Titanic" with Billy Zane? ... or "Bridesmaids" with Kristin Wiig? Find out next week!   Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    44: Black Widow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 33:36


    We're BOUNCING to the MCU's Black Widow! Surprise! We BOUNCED the ball OUT OF BOUNDS for this special "Return to the Cinemas" episode.  (0:15 - 8:10) Harry walks into a cinema, expecting an unremarkable film. THE DEBATE BEGINS! (9:00 - 33:30) Mike and Harry discuss Black Widow (MINOR SPOILERS). The ball will BOUNCE back on the court next week!   Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    43: Vanilla Sky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 68:25


    We're BOUNCING from McG's Charlie's Angels to Cameron Crowe's Vanilla Sky! We're celebrating another 20th Anniversary. You don't have to Abre los ojos for this episode, but you may want to abre los orejas and enjoy! Thanks to Cameron Diaz for this BOUNCE!   (1:45 - 8:10) Harry gushes over Ed Harris ... his forearms and his testosterone. (8:15 - 1:08:15) Mike and Harry discuss Vanilla Sky (EXTREME SPOILERS), as well as the deleted scenes. Love it? Hate it? Does the film stand the test of time? Mike will also reveal the ultimate SPOILER ... a SPOILER you may have missed even after watching the film several times.  Where will we bounce to next week? Will it be Cameron Crowe's "We Bought a Zoo"? ... or "Zoolander 2" with Penelope Cruz? ... or "Hateful Eight" with Russell Crowe? ... or "Suspiria" with Tilda Swinton? Find out next week!   Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    42: Charlie's Angels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 64:14


    We're BOUNCING from Tim Burton's Ed Wood to McG's Charlie's Angels! That's right! We're celebrating it's 20th Anniversary (Until its 21st Anniversary on Nov 1st) Thanks to Bill Murray for this BOUNCE!   (2:35 - 15:15) Harry discusses Falcon and the Winter Solder (Heavy-to-severe SPOILERS) and Mike takes a walk. (15:20 - 24:00) Mike speaks about Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar (No SPOILERS) and Speed 2 (Easily forgettable SPOILERS).  (24:00 - 28:40) Harry and Mike put the SPOTLIGHT on ... Willem Dafoe.  (28:40 - 1:05:05) Mike and Harry discuss Charlie's Angels (Light SPOILERS), as well as make comparisons to Mystery Men, Men In Black, and Ghostbusters. "Let's talk about the plot of this movie?" - Mike "No... Let's ... let's not get into it." - Harry Where will we bounce to next week? Will it be McG's  "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle"? ... or "Lucky Number Slevin" with Lucy Liu? ... or "Vanilla Sky" with Cameron Diaz? ... or "Virtuosity" with Kelly Lynch? The answer is here. Place your bets and find out next week!   Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    41: Ed Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 42:21


    We're BOUNCING from Kathryn Bigelow's Strange Days to Tim Burton's Ed Wood! These two movies also couldn't be more  different! Both of these films have not done well financially, but today ... we're going to give Ed Wood his day in the sun!Thanks to Vincent D'Onofrio for this BOUNCE!  (0:30 - 17:35) Mike and Harry discuss biopics, as well as Tim Burton's filmography.(17:35 - 42:22) Mike and Harry discuss Tim Burton's Ed Wood, and we somehow ended up discussing Forrest Gump (and SPOILER...Harry is not happy about it).Where will we bounce to next week? Will it be Tim Burton's  "Dumbo"? ... or "Sex and the City" with Sarah Jessica Parker? ... or "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" with Johnny Depp? ... or "Charlie's Angels" with Bill Murray? Place your bets and find out next week! Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    40: Strange Days (Guest: KC from Podcast of Champions)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 93:30


    HOW?! HOW did we BOUNCE from Soul to Strange Days?! These two movies couldn't be more insanely different! One of theses films everyone has heard of, the other is Kathryn Bigelow's Strange Days. Thanks to Angela Bassett for this BOUNCE!  KC from Podcast of Champions, joins us as we tackle this 90's sci-fi / action flick.(0:15 - 21:00) Mike, Harry, and KC discuss Promising Young Woman, the Death Wish franchise, Internal Affairs, Sea of Love, Midnight Cowboy, Nomadland, What's Love Got to Do With it, and Blue Steel. We're also not going to talk about Big.(21:05 - 1:33:30) Mike and Harry are joined by KC to discuss Strange Days. James Cameron wrote a 90 page treatment for this movie. Does it deserve to be forgotten? Or is it a gem?  To hear more from KC, SUBSCRIBE to Podcast of Champions on Google Play, Apple Podcasts, and Sakaar.net. Where will we bounce to next week? Will it be Kathryn Bigelow's  "Detroit"? ... or "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" with Juliette Lewis? ... or "Ed Wood" with Vincent D'Onofrio? ... or James Cameron's "Avatar"? Place your bets and find out next week! Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    39: Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 36:45


    We brought you the Collateral before, now we're bringing you some SOUL. That's right, we're BOUNCING from Collateral to Soul, all thanks go to Jamie Foxx for this BOUNCE! (0:15 - 12:30) Mike and Harry discuss The Score and Sky High, as well as their introduction to PIXAR movies.(12:35 - 49:40) Mike and Harry discuss their Soul. Is it a PIXAR gem? Does the movie live up to its title? Does it have enough Jazz?Where will we bounce to next week? Will it be Pete Docter's "Up"? ... or "Creed" with Phylicia Rashad? ... or "Strange Days" with Angela Bassett? ... or "Baby Mama" with Tina Fey? Find out next week! Please leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    38: Collateral

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 49:53


    We brought you the HEAT before, now we're bringing some COLLATERAL. That's right, we're BOUNCING from Michael Mann's Heat to Michael Mann's Collateral! Thanks, Mr. Mann!(0:15 - 10:00) Mike and Harry discuss Coming to America, American Psycho, Big, and all those Bourne Identity flicks.(11:00 - 49:40) Mike and Harry discuss their journey with Collateral. Does the third act sink the film? Had the initial advertising of this film been effective? If you were to recommend a movie, like Collateral, to someone, how would you do it? Harry wants to hear your pitch!Where will we bounce to next week? Will it be "Soul" with Jamie Foxx? ... or "Magnolia" with Tom Cruise? ... or "Set It Off" with Jada Pinkett Smith? ... or "Before Night Falls" with Javier Bardem? Find out next week! Please leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

    37: Heat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 54:23


    We're BOUNCING from Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to Michael Mann's Heat! Thanks to Al Pacino!(0:15 - 5:30) Mike and Harry quickly chat about their introduction to crime. The crime genre.(5:30 - 55:00) Mike and Harry talk about Academy Award Winner Al Pacino and Academy Award Winner Robert De Niro in Heat. For the first time ever, America's two most electrifying actors...collide. (Don't see their 2nd collision, but check out that 3rd one!)Where will we bounce to next week? Will it be "Fences" with Mykelti Williamson? ... or "Closer" with Natalie Portman? ... or Val Kilmer in "The Island of Doctor Moreau"? Find out next week! Please leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to Movie Bounce.

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