Never Seen It Podcast

NSIP is rolling back in to watch the cult classic RUBBER (2010) directed by Quentin Dupieux with our very special guest; actor & writer Henry Alexander Kelly! Arnold talks about his second breakfast and his trip to a tire fire called Mordor. Alex touches on French film culture and filmmaking and their stereotypes and as well as Quentin's musical career as a music producer known by his moniker Mr. Oizo (wazo), while the guys reminisce finding hobo porn by the dumpster.

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Every stoner's favorite holiday is upon us again, 4/20! This year, we are sparking up with an ACTUAL stoner flick, the 2001 comedy, How High. Starring Method Man, Redman, Fred Willard, and Essence Atkins, this movie explores the unbreakable bonds of friendship and marijuana.

The famiglia gathers at the request of our resident Italian, to pay homage to the quintessential Italian-American crime drama. Yes, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Francis Ford Coppola directed adaptation of Mario Puzo's 1969 crime novel - The Godfather. The Godfather tells the story of the Corleone family, one of the five major New York Italian mafia families over the course of a decade, from 1945 to 1955, as they navigate the world of organized crime. This film is stacked with a powerhouse cast, featuring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton, and Robert Duvall. The Godfather is jam-packed with Italian music, language, food, and culture, intermixed with scenes of graphic violence that plagued these criminal families over the decades. While much of the story development centers around this life of violent crime, the one theme ever-present throughout the film, is that of family. So, fire up a pot of marinara while you dip your bread into this installment of the Never Seen It Podcast.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and your friends at Never Seen It Podcast have whipped up a special treat as part of our 12 Days of Christmas celebration! We are joined by special guest @Nerdrey from @scraping_the_vault podcast, as we watch the third entry in the #HomeAlone series. We take the time to discuss our favorite Rube Goldberg machines, the acting prowess of Macaulay Culkin, and the notable absence of Donald Trump. Is Home Alone 3 a holiday classic, or a VHS-bin bust? Tune in!

Back from the dead, just in time for Halloween, the group reunites to watch the 1987 horror classic - Hellraiser.Written and directed by Clive Barker based on his novella series The Hellbound HeartThis film introduces one of the horror genre's most iconic villains, Pinhead or "Lead Cenobite" as the character is credited.The group discusses fashion in the S&M scene, why the dubbing is so bad, and the missed opportunity of Butterball being the horror icon rather than Pinhead. 

It's our FINAL EPISODE - listen to us yak about Ghost Dog.

Starring Natalie Portman, Oscar Isaac, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tuva Novotny, and Tessa Thompson, Annihilation is about a biologist who signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply. Directed by Alex Garland, who also directed Ex-Machina, Dredd, and Sunshine, more good sci-fi action movies, it was clear from the start that this story was well within his wheelhouse.

This week we review Grave of the Fireflies.

This week, the NSIP crew watches a foodie-favorite film, the 2014 movie ‘Chef' starring Jon Favreau, Emjay Anthony, Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo, Scarlett Johansson, Oliver Platt, Dustin Hoffman, and Robert Downey Jr. The movie was written, co-produced, and directed by Jon Favreau. This is more than just a movie that touches the heart by way of the stomach. It's an inspiring and feel-good story that will also make you really hungry. Like a well-made wine, this movie has some tannic-like obstacles in an over-controlling restaurant owner and difficult situations to be in, while being a single dad doing his best to raise his son. But you know what smooths out those tannins (the thing that leaves your mouth dry) from a wine? Some fat. And there's a lot of deliciousness throughout that might make you drool a bit. It's also nuanced with a lot of sweet and sour to counter the bitter rivalry of a chef vs. food critic. The added touch of spice and romance from ScarJo and Vergara is enough to put this over the top, and one of Arnold's all-time favorites

This week we explore the 1991, Bruce Willis action-comedy "Hudson Hawk". From IMDb: A cat burglar is forced to steal Da Vinci's works of art for a world domination plot.

Rember when 9/11 was a firefighter in Steve Buscemi? How about the black widow in Iron Man: Lord of Thunder? How about the girl from that Kevin Spacey movie and he falls in love with her best friend? I just drank a fifth of vodka, dare me to drive? We talk about Ghost World and how funny it is that Steve Buscemi is not Hollywood-ugly, check it out and leave us a review on iTunes/Spotify/Joe Rogan's anus or wherever you listen to pdocasts.

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, the group celebrates Star Wars Day with Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back; making sure that our friend and fellow host @arniecallego sticks his promise of watching the original @starwars trilogy. Joining us on in this episode is David Glanzer, Chief Strategist of @comic_con. Listen as we geek out on David’s many stories about his experiences in possibly his biggest fandom, we talk about why it took Arnold over one whole year to finally get around to watching #TESB, wax nostalgic over the bygone days of video rental stores, and David rights a massive faux pas that many people, including hardcore long time fans, make when they leave out the “THE” in “The Empire Strikes Back”. May the Fourth be with you.

Season 3 starts off with a bang (or should we say bong), as the gang watch the 1993 stoner classic - Dazed and Confused. We discuss Ben Affleck's homicidal rage, Arnold professes his love for marijuana, and Justin keeps waiting for Dave Chappelle to show up. Sit back, spark a blunt, and enjoy The Never Seen It Podcast - Season 3.

On this week’s release, our season two finale, episode 12, we are watching the Quentin Tarantino written/Tony Scott directed 1993 classic, True Romance starring Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette. On this episode we geek out on our love of Tarantino’s work, we gush about Arnold’s Google like memory, and we discuss how Gary Oldman’s character proves why pimpin’ ain’t easy.

This week, the gang watches the 1999 cult classic 'The Boondock Saints' starring Willem Dafoe, Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, and Billy Connolly. Written and Directed by Troy Duffy, 'The Boondock Saints' tells the story of two Irish Catholic brothers (Flanery & Reedus) commanded by God to wipe out the crime lords of Boston. A film made long before comedy was politically correct, and even longer before Harvey Weinstein and Ron Jeremy were known rapists. 'The Boondock Saints' is a film about family, specifically a family that kills, together. This film is a contest between bullets and curse words, and is carried by Willem Dafoe in drag.Be sure to also read our reviews on letterboxd and follow us on twitter, instagram and facebook.Adrian on letterboxd.Arnold on letterboxd.Alex on letterboxd.Anthony on letterboxd.Justin on letterboxd. 

Check out the trailer for Steve Jobs, and just for kicks check out the bizarro-Jobs trailer starring that kid from "That 70's Show".  The clip used in the show. Be sure to also read our reviews on letterboxd and follow us on twitter, instagram and facebook.Adrian on letterboxd.Arnold on letterboxd.Alex on letterboxd.Anthony on letterboxd.Justin on letterboxd. 

Dick Tracy came out the year after Tim Burton's 'Batman', and it shows. Warren Beatty, a former Hollywood "power-house", felt inspired to make a vanity project inspired by Batman, taking a lesser-known comic book character with a rogues gallery of aptly-named villains and bringing it to the big screen. But is it a good movie? Between Madonna's horrible, off-key singing (no wonder she was paid so little) and the seemingly endless sequence of montages, who's to say if this movie is any good? Critics at the time didn't think so, and what had the potential to be a cult-hit, ala Batman, has quickly become nothing more than a footnote in movie history, much like Beatty's career. When he's not making mediocre projects or forgetting how to read, Beatty enjoys spending time with his cat Sparkles and catching up on tv shows like My Three Sons and Say Yes to the Dress. You can watch more of Beatty's films on late-night paid programming channels, and you can catch more of Madonna's music in the discount bin at your local thrift store. Follow us on twitter and check out our website for more movie reviews.

On the show we watch Bloodsport, the film that launched the career of @jcvd into the stratosphere. This episode we discuss how long Jean-Claude Van Damme was actually standing in his teacher’s living room staring at the sword, Bolo Yeung’s iconic pec flexing, and whether or not torture is the best method to teach martial arts.Follow us on Spotify and  iTunes to be notified when our latest episodes become available. 

A little preview of the kind of gags, quips and other funny adjectives you should expect from the boys at The Never Seen It Podcast.

This week we watch the low key cult classic with ties to the canon of the Fast and the Furious franchise, Better Luck Tomorrow. Hardcore fans of the series should love the deep dive as we discuss how this origin story influences the Fast and the Furious fan favorite character - Han.Also joining us for this episode is special guest Aaron Nabus of podcast @hallhdotcom.Subscribe to us on Spotify or iTunes to make sure you’re notified whenever the latest episode is released.

Thirteen - on IMDb (6.8/10). Cuties on IMDb (3.1/10).Be sure to leave us a rating and review on Apple iTunes. You can follow the show on twitter, instagram and Facebook.We'd love to hear your movie suggestions. Please reach out to us here. Adrian on letterboxd. Arnold on letterboxd. Alex on letterboxd. Anthony on letterboxd. Justin on letterboxd. Anti drug commercials here: 

The gang gather around the virtual fireplace for our Christmas Episode (sorry other holidays, you will get your turn). So grab your loved ones, and pop in the 1996 Christmas classic - Jingle All The Way. Yes, nothing says Christmas, like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, and Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd)... We share fond Christmas memories, like Arnold's brothers making him eat dog poop... We chat about our favorite Christmas toys, explain the Christmas bump, and discover the true meaning of Christmas: Capitalism! Die Hard-on!!!!!

While Justin launches his streaming career, the rest of the gang takes on Aaron Sorkin's dramatized biopic - The Social Network. We discuss whether Mark Zuckerberg is actually an android wearing human skin, reminisce on our first social media profiles, a few of us think we may be on the spectrum, and Arnold tells us about the time he almost wound up on To Catch a Predator.

This week, the group watches the 1992 sci-fi "classic" - Lawnmower Man. We chat about what it takes to get Stephen King to sue you, timeless special effects and their budgets, and Pierce Brosnan's chest hair.

This week, the group watches the 90 minute montage that is Rocky 4. We discuss what is necessary of a good montage, Arnold and Alex running a child Fight Club ring, and whether Rocky 4 should be considered a good boxing film.

Back and better than ever! Season 2 of The Never Seen It Podcast kicks off with our Halloween episode. This week, the gang watch the sleeper Horror film - Green Room. We chat about Patrick Stewart's amazing role as a villain, off brand liberal Nazis, our deserted island bands, and we honor the late Anton Yelchin's body of work.

We made it to the season finale! This week, the gang are joined by Brad from the Heyday, as we watch the Bruce Lee classic - Fist of Fury. Or is it Chinese Connection? We discuss the naming confusion, the influence of Western society on Kung Fu films, and identifying Asian men by their nipples. Join in on the laughs and film history this week on The Never Seen It Podcast!

This week the gang shifts tones, as we watch our first psychological thriller of the podcast, The Silence of the Lambs - arguably the pinnacle of Anthony Hopkins' acting. We rank iconic movie villains, discuss the influence music videos have had on movie trailers, and where the hell Anthony Hopkins is from.

This week the group takes a trip across the pond, as we dabble with the classic British Comedy: Monty Python and the Holy Grail. We compare and contrast troupe comedy with sketch comedy, Arnold makes everybody hungry, and we all butcher the British accent, in this week's episode of - Never Seen It Podcast.

This week the gang watches the 1981 Adventure film: Indian Jones and The Raiders of the Lost Ark. We discusses the lack of Nazi flags at Disneyland, the true value of a quality composer, and the creation of the MPAA rating system, along with its implications on widespread media consumption.

This week, the group sits down and watches the Sci-Fi action flick - Snowpiercer. We chat about the popularity of dystopian films as they relate to the current social fights in the world, Chris Evans' acting ability, and the value of having quality set design and practical effects.

This week we watch and review "Road to Perdition". The Tom Hanks led vehicle where Hanks plays against type as a mob enforcer who's son witnesses a murder, forcing them to take to the road down a path of redemption and revenge.

This week, while the world is stuck in quarantine, the group takes on a dangerous airborne virus threatening civilization in Outbreak. The first of our "quarantine episodes" explores what, if anything, we can learn from this film as it applies to our current viral outbreak, and if Morgan Freeman is truly all you need to have a good movie.

The group turns on the subtitles for episode three, as we watch the 2003 South Korean film - Oldboy. We discuss the Josh Brolin remake, Asian film-making nuances, and the group's apparent obsession with incest, this week, on the Never Seen It Podcast.

Strap in for this wild ride, as most of the group is exposed to 'Very Bad Things' (the 1998 dark comedy starring Christian Slater, Cameron Diaz, and John Favreau) for the first time. Hosted by Alex Callego, joined by Adrian DelaTorre, Arnold Callego, and Anthony Ghirardi.

May the Fourth be with you! Our debut episode takes place a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, as our friend and host Arnold pops his Star Wars cherry. Hosted by Justin, alongside Anthony, Alex, and Niki.