Movie Tales

The boys recorded this before the Oscars last weekend. How many of their favorite films matched up with Hollywood's choices? Did any of them love Anora? Did Wicked make the cut? Hopefully they found some love to shine on your favorite films from last year as well. Dive in and listen to Movie Tales Best of 2024!

With the somber passing of Gene Hackman this week, the boys thought they'd pay tribute to the legend. We discussed this film a while back, but thought we should share it now. Jeff, Mark, and Jesse unpack a lot about the greatness of Hoosiers, and specifically Gene Hackman. "Don't get caught watching the paint dry!"

The boys are back with Nico pulling punches for his birthday movie, The Fighter. Listen to the boys debate which knockout performance lands the best punch. Enjoy all the fun that The Fighter brings. Even Jesse shows up late in the fight for some insight!

The boys are summoning ghosts just in time for the sequel. They must have had a premonition that when they recorded this a couple of summers ago, the Beetlejuice sequel would be arriving in theaters today. Enjoy the trip down memory lane with Michael Keaton, Tim Burton and the boys talking all thing Beetlejuice. Try not to say his name three times!

The boys are back with a small film that most people missed from 2019. Who knew a movie about wrestling could have so much heart to it? Who knew one of the boys wrestled in high school and never won a match? Give a listen to the boys chat about Florence Pugh, Vince Vaughn, and the Rock and enjoy the fun that is Fighting with My Family!

The boys dusted off a vintage podcast from the early days of Movie Tales. They love their coming of age films, and Almost Famous is as good as any to have ever done it. Jump on the tour bus with Stillwater, Penny Lane, and ""the enemy", as the boys discuss this Cameron Crowe semiautobiographical film.

You take a blender and you put in some Goodfellas, a little bit of Tarantino, set it in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, base it off of a book, and put the film in the hands of a young, passionate director...and you get the instant classic, City of God. Sit down and listen to the boys while they have a lively discussion about this amazing film.

The boys found this older recording of a summer classic from the early 90's. Who knew three guys could have such a wonderful discussion about a girl coming of age film? This film might make you cry just thinking about it. Enjoy a visit down memory lane with Vada and Thomas J in My Girl.

All the boys are around to talk about the little blue pill...but more importantly the love two very special people share together. Enjoy a rather LARGE discussion on the beautiful and powerful performances from Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal in Love and Other Drugs!

The boys took on the T-1000 this go around, with a little help from the T-800. Enjoy the trip back to when they were ten years old, pretending to be John Connor, and saving the world with Arnold by their side. Enjoy Terminator 2 nostalgia!!

It has been 40 years since James Cameron brought his original story to life in the 1984 classic...is it science fiction, is it horror, is it Jim's best film? The boys unpack all that and more before diving in to Judgement Day next! Enjoy a trip back to the 80's with the original Terminator film.

The boys all went to see the new action thriller from A24. They thought they were going to a war movie, they actually saw a lot more than that. Dive in to the chaos that unfolded in Civil War. Nico, Jeff, and Mark discuss Alex Garland's new film.

It is Oscar time and the boys are each ready with their top five films of the year. Do you agree or disagree with any of their choices? See where last year's best films ranked with the Sundance Kids!

Football season is winding down and the boys wanted to end the season talking about one of the most inspirational stories of all time. Most will agree that Rudy is a timeless classic that still gives you "all the feels" over thirty years after it was originally released.

The boys dug into the archives for the Hunger Games. Now that the prequel is out, Jeff, Mark, and Nico thought it would be a good time to hear them chat about "the games". Enjoy going back to Panem with the boys.

It is spooky season and the guys over at Movie Tales want to know what your favorite scary movie is. To celebrate this time of year Jeff and Mark cooked up a special treat by rewatching the 90's classic horror film, Scream. Sit back, grab some candy, and enjoy going down memory lane with Ghostface and friends.

Over 40 years after he made his original appearance, the new Indiana Jones film is out in theaters. The boys wanted to pay homage to the original classic that started all the fun. Grab your whip and fedora and sit down for some Indiana Jones folklore.

Jesse, Nick, and Mark talk about the greatest athlete and greatest shoe story of all time. Venture back to the 80's with the boys as they talk about what might be the best movie of 2023 so far. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are back in the saddle again where we first fell in love with them over 25 years ago. Air is the incredible true story of how the "Air Jordan" shoe came to be.

Hit the sidelines with Jeff, Nico, and Mark as they get berated by Coach Kilmer. Listen as they go down memory lane to the days of Dawson's Creek, flawless Texas accents, and one legendary bikini!

The whole gang is here for Jesse's birthday movie. Enjoy listening all about "The Dude", the Coen brothers, and whether or not Larry actually stole the money. The Big Lebowski celebrates its 25th birthday this year and we are here to party with him. Enjoy!

Did this film save the movie theaters? The anticipation for this sequel had been building for years before the pandemic...five release dates later and this movie had huge expectations. Were they exceeded? Of course they were!!! Have fun listening to the boys discussing one of their favorite movies of the year.

It is awards season, and the full crew is here to unveil the first annual Movie Tales Top 5 episode. We've crunched the numbers, analyzed the data, and the results are in. Take a listen to find out what films the boys liked most last year.

With Oscar season rolling around, Jeff and Mark reminisce about the incredible psychological thriller that surprised everyone over three decades ago. Sit back and relax while you take a trip down memory lane with "Hannibal the Cannibal" and Clarice.

All four guys are in the house tonight for some Roy Munson vs. Big Ern. Where does Kingpin rank in the Farrelly brother filmography? Is Bill Murray one of the greatest sports movie villains ever? Enjoy listening to some friendly banter on this classic from the 90's.

Jesse, Jeff, and Mark try to help Dr. Kimble find the one armed man to free his name for the framing of his wife's murder. Enjoy reminiscing about the 1993 thriller. The boys ponder if this movie still delivers, or is simply a pleasant memory from their childhood.

Jesse, Mark, and Jeff spend some time with the ghost story that paved the way for so many that followed in it's path. See if Tangina can save the boys from getting sucked into the light with Carol Anne.

The boys have all seen the new Avatar and wanted to have a quick discussion about the James Cameron epic. DO NOT LISTEN if you have NOT SEEN the new film yet.

Before you run to the theater multiple times over the next month to see the Avatar sequel, give this new episode a listen. Get in the right mindset with Nick, Jeff, and Mark as they reminisce and discuss the greatness that the original Avatar film was.

Jeff, Mark, and Nick are on a scary movie kick. Don't get this confused with the Netflix show, The Watcher....the film, Watcher, is a can't miss! Enjoy, and don't forget to look over your shoulder while watching.

The boys dust off an old episode for Halloween weekend and enjoy talking about the frightening, underrated film, It Follows. Give this a listen if you feel like reminiscing about any nightmarish visions you remember having after watching this movie.

With Halloween around the corner, Jeff and Mark relive their childhood fears of Freddy Kreuger. Sit back, and reminisce over your own nightmares of Freddy...who knows, maybe this will be therapeutic?

The boys tackle what is arguably considered the greatest film of all time....do they do the Corleone family justice? Listen, and find out!

Nick, Mark, and Jeff spend an hour talking about the film that took everyone by surprise at the Oscars this past year. Did they all appreciate the humor though? Dive in and find out.

Jesse, Mark, and Jeff discuss the Stanley Kubrick classic. Find out how much Stephen King loved the film. Is this the best film Stanley Kubrick made?

The boys go down memory lane of lovers past with a discussion on the classic film, 500 Days of Summer. Is Summer as bad as she seemed over a decade ago? Listen, and find out.

Jeff and Mark are joined by Jesse as the three of them discuss the timeless classic from their youth. Take a trip down memory lane with the Stephen King and Rob Reiner classic.

Excited would be an understatement for the boys on this episode. Take off on an F15 with Mark, Jeff, and Nico as they reminisce over the 80's classic, Top Gun.

Do the boys go crazy like Jeff Bridges does in Arlington Road in this episode? Listen to them talk about Tim Robbins winning the head to head match,

Listen to the boys debate if this movie gets enough credit or not. Enjoy listening to a lot more words from us than the characters from A Quiet Place!

Listen to the boys talk about how prior to seeing this, their main knowledge of The Black Panther Party came from Forrest Gump.

Things are a little backwards in this episode if you know what we mean.

Pop Quiz Hot Shot! Listen to Jeff, Nick, and Mark discuss the "bomb on a bus" movie.

Is American Pie cancelled nowadays? Listen to the boys debate about Nadia and Jim.

All three of us never knew about Frank White until this podcast. Have a chat with Jimmy Jump and the boys, about the greatness bestowed upon them in King of New York.

A love story hiding in a political movie, or a political movie hiding in a love story? Nico, Jeff, and Mark discuss Rob Reiner's, The American President.

The boys love watching a great revenge thriller, especially one as well crafted as Promising Young Woman.

As if...three dudes really discussed Clueless for an hour, listen and find out.

Nick, Mark, and Jeff discuss the classic road trip, and enjoy those crazy gals driving into the Grand Canyon in Thelma and Louise.

Listen to the boys debate where this movie ranks in the "Sports Movie Hall of Fame".

The boys debate if Riggs and Murtaugh are the best buddy cops ever.

The boys wish you a Good morning, and in case they don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!