We're just two film and television enthusiasts making recommendations from our respective Netflix queues, with a little banter thrown in between.
During this brief hiatus, we're pulling out pre-recorded “rainy day” episodes. While visiting Georgia, Stephen and Tim were able to meet up and record a couple episodes in person. In this episode, we revisit a show that Stephen recommended to Tim back in 2011 - but it took nearly 10 years for him to finally get around to watching it!
Back after an unexpected summer hiatus, the gang is back - with all of the original cast! We can't say the same for The Suicide Squad, a reboot(?), revival(?), variant(?), with James Gunn at its helm.
Stephen, Jared, and Tim discuss another summer streaming release, The Tomorrow War. How does Chris Pratt handle the lead in an action role? Where does it rank in terms of action silliness/forgettability? What movie are we talking about again?
Stephen, Tim and Jared discuss yet another new film - this time a suspense/murder mystery from Netflix. Does The Woman in the Window live up to all the hype?
Remember all that praise we were heaping on Zach Snyder for his Justice League cut? After suffering the zombie bite that is Army of the Dead, Stephen, Jared, and Tim, turn on him in this episode.
Can something so violent give such value to life? The guys continue to explore new film/television releases, and this time with Amazon Prime’s “Invincible”, a brutal and yet heartfelt superhero story.
Stephen, Tim and Jared discuss a new film that is neither flawless nor a victory: the reboot of Mortal Kombat.
Stephen, Tim, and Jared dive into the first season of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and examine how well the show was able to juggle all of the ideas and plots in its brief six episode run.
This week Stephen, Tim, and Jared share films that they have a nostalgic affection for, even if critics weren’t fans.
ONE HUNDRED EPISODES. It only took nearly ten years, but we’re here!To celebrate, Tim and Stephen invited Michial Farmer and Josh Altmanshofer from the fantastic podcast Before They Were Live, to talk about a film that still impresses both from a visual and story perspective after over thirty years - Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Today the guys discuss the intricacies of conspiracy theory podcasts, secret maniacal corporations, and hollow earth theories. Nah, just kidding. We just talk about what you came for - silly, larger than life fireworks.
Don’t change that channel! Stephen, Jared, and Tim heat up some TV dinners, relax back in their recliners, and tune in to the meta/fourth wall breaking Marvel series Wandavision.
Stephen, Tim and Jared are as surprised as you are. They expected the audacious 4-hour epic Zach Snyder’s Justice League to be everything that had come to define Snyder: moody, ambitious, overwhelming, gratuitous. But GOOD?
In the sinking plane crash of the DC films, Stephen, Tim, and Jared are rescued by an unexpected but welcome hero - Wonder Woman! Listen as we briefly come up for air to discuss a refreshing superhero film that not only met but exceeded expectations, and reminded us about what we loved about superheroes to begin with.
Stephen, Tim, and Jared take one for the team and revisit the disaster that is Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice. While it’s hard to make a comprehensive list of all that went wrong with the film, it’s clear that no matter who wins the fight, the audience loses either way.
Stephen, Tim, and Jared decide to tackle the mixed-bag that is the DC Extended Universe! Man of Steel may shoot for the stars, but does it make the landing?
Finishing out Black History Month, the guys tackle the recent release on HBOMax, Judas and the Black Messiah.
Continuing with their series during Black History Month, the guys discuss another recent release - this time on Netflix, as well as a relatively recent Best Picture Oscar winner.
Recognizing February as Black History Month, Stephen, Tim, and Jared begin a series discuss with one foot in fact and one foot in fiction. First up is the recent addition to Amazon Prime, One Night in Miami.
Stephen, Tim, and Jared take an overnight joyride and reminisce on one of their favorite films, Collateral. Come for the crazy shootout, stay for the existential crisis.
Stephen, Tim and Jared try their hardest not to let the recent calamities in the U.S. put a damper on this week's episode. The coup at the nation's capitol not only revealed to them that stealing the Declaration of Independence may actually not be as hard as they thought, but that Nicolas Cage might actually be the hero this country has needed this whole time.
Stephen, Tim, and Jared start 2021 out on a positive note - the potential end of human civilization! In keeping with the general vibe of 2020 they discuss an early ‘00s film that reinvigorated the zombie film franchise, for better or worse.
Stephen, Tim, and Jared sift through the dumpster fire that was 2020 to try to find any embers of hope or lessons learned along the way. We reminisce on some our favorite episodes of the year, as well as shows and films that stood out to us during 2020.Thank you, listener, for joining us during this year! We hope it was as restorative for you as it was for us.
Stephen and Tim's Christmas party is once again interrupted by criminal mastermind Jared, in an attempt to steal their rather lucrative podcast profits. The only person who can thwart his unfaltering efforts? A befuddled and incredulous John McClane.
Stephen, Tim , and Jared reminisce on a couple favorite childhood films - one that seems to stand the test of time, and one that was leveled by falling bricks.
Rounding out their Indiana Jones series, Stephen, Tim, and Jared talk about the third (and their favorite) Indy film.
Stephen, Tim, and Jared return to continue discussing the series of Indiana Jones films.
For the month of November, Stephen and Tim (joined by Jared) reminisce on a favorite film trilogy.
Stephen and Tim - joined once again by Jared - begin a November series reminiscing on films we have a great appreciation for.
On the eve of Election Day, Stephen and Tim are joined by Jared once again to discuss an early 2000s film that’s become a cult classic - Idiocracy. They unpack the predictions of the low-budget satire, and compare it to where we find ourselves now in the U.S.
In our final episode of our October horror series, Stephen and Tim discuss the significance of two similar yet very different films directed by Jordan Peele.
Continuing their spooky series during the month of October, Stephe and Tim discuss two mid-century films that have a variety of connections.
Stephen and Tim post an episode recorded early in the pandemic, but fitting for the season, and another entry into our horror film recommendations during the month of October.
Since it’s the first week of October, Stephe and Tim (joined once again by Jared) decide to kick off a month or horror film discussions, starting with 1997’s Event Horizon.
Stephen and Tim are joined once again by Jared to discuss one of the best shows of the 2010s - The Leftovers.
Wrapping up their stroll through the Christopher Nolan filmography, Stephen and Tim discuss his 2017 film Dunkirk, and end the series by ranking some of their favorite Nolan films.
Stephen and Tim continue their series looking back through Christopher Nolan’s filmography - this time launching themselves into the wormhole that is Interstellar.
Steph and Tim, along with the return of Jared, pause their Christopher Nolan retrospective to reflect on the life and inspiration of Wakanda’s king, Chadwick Boseman.
Stephen and Tim, joined by friend and fellow film fan Jared, don their cowls for their longest episode yet - their exploration of Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy.
Stephen and Tim slip on some silky pajamas and a face mask to discuss one of Nolan’s first major blockbusters (outside of the Dark Knight trilogy).
Stephen and Tim continue their look at Nolan's filmography - this time his first (and only so far) adapted screenplay.
Stephen and Tim endeavor to start a new series chronicling the films of Christopher Nolan. Although in this episode we tackle his first two, from here on out we will discuss them in chronological order with the hopes of leading up to his newest film, Tenet.
Taking an unexpected role as curmudgeon, Tim starts off a potentially recurring series discussing films where reacted differently to them than most viewers. ..... he is NOT a fan of The Greatest Showman.
this episode, we talk about one of the most talked-about musicals in a long time, now available for all to see on Disney Plus. What once was nearly impossible to see live, can now be watched from your living room.
In what sounds like nearly a different universe altogether, Stephen and Tim share an episode that was recorded back in April, discussing a newer film that has recently been made available on Netflix.
For Father’s Day, Steph and Tim wax nostalgic about their relationship with film their fathers, as well as speak from the perspective of fathers themselves.
Stephen and Tim continue their discussion surrounding current events with film as the springboard. Many thanks to Sean Robinson for joining us for this conversation!
Stephen and Tim discuss current events and recommend a film to encourage awareness and understanding.
Stephen and Tim recognize recent Memorial Day holidays with a discussion of a couple of their favorite military dramas.
Stephen and Tim embark on occasionally sharing films they would consider to be “perfect.” The recurring series begins with The Princess Bride.
Originally meant to directly follow their Onward episode Stephen and Tim rank the 22 Pixar films.