Open Mic Night at the Movies

From misguided men to chaotic criminals, noir shadows to screwball shenanigans—the Coens have done it all.  In this episode, we're drafting our ultimate lineup of Coen Brothers films, one pick at a time.  Is The Dude abiding early, or are we out of our element?  Will Fargo get picked faster than you can say "Yah, you betcha" or will we succumb to that Barton Fink feeling?  Would that it were so Blood Simple.  Expect passionate picks, surprising snubs and a whole lotta y'know... Coen-isms.email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms  

In this special DOUBLE FEATURE episode we talk weirdos, friendships, and low budget cult classics .  First up Mike and Matt join to give their thoughts on the film that gave us Jon Heder's breakout lead role.  It's the 2004 coming of age comedy, 'Napoleon Dynamite'  (04:00)  Then after a quick trip to the lobby (32:50) we head back into the theater to take it down a notch and look at Emily Skeggs and Kyle Gallner in 2020's unabashedly punk-rock, dark comedy 'Dinner In America' (35:35).email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms  

How long does edge last? What won't you watch Jack Nicholson do? Does realism help or hurt?  And how big should a hotel room be?  In this episode Sean is joined by Timm and Jeremy to talk about 1973's The Last Detail, an adaptation of the Darryl Ponicsan book about 2 sailors assigned to escort a kleptomaniac, junior sailor to naval prison.  Considered at the time to be Jack Nicholson's greatest performance, The Last Detail delivers warmth and humor alongside utter hopelessness in a 104 minute package. email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms  

In this episode Sean and Mike continue their look at the best Tom Cruise movies ever made, this time checking in on some of his more dramatic roles.Charlie Babbitt (Rain Man, 1988) -- 05:50Frank T.J. Mackey (Magnolia, 1999) -- 20:20Ron Kovic (Born on the Fourth of July, 1989) -- 36:10They discuss where these movies shine and where they need work, and try to figure out if any other actor could have pulled off these roles.email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms  

Who killed this podcast? Where? And with what?  That's what Sean, Mike & Jakob are trying to find out in this episode.  We're talking Clue, the 1985 comedy/mystery that took a wildly big swing at the box office and fell dead on arrival.  But to make a long story short (too late!) it became a massive cult hit via VHS rental and cable TV.  We discuss cast ranks, stage versions, multiple endings, sexual awakenings, who's lines were dubbed and much, much more!Director's commentaryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqxr8rENPcEhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/adambvary/something-terrible-has-happened-here-the-crazy-story-of-howemail: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms  

If Samuel L. Jackson offered you an easy out that included free booze would you take it? No? We prefer the hard way too.  In this episode Sean and Dan talk about 2007's 1408, an adaptation of a Stephen King story that finds a skeptical writer trapped inside a sinister hotel room.   With a powerful performance from John Cusak, this thriller explores grief, hubris, and will make you question your safety whenever you come across a generic, knock off painting. email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms  

Brian, Matt, Mike, Mike & Sean have a bargument about their favorite sci-fi films from childhood that became cult hits.  It's a battle for the ages with The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension vs. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure vs. Real Genius vs. Tremors.  Beers are drank and mud is slung as they pour over the important questions.  Who are the real threats in Bill and Ted?  Can a house really be destroyed by popcorn? Which one of the Hong Kong Cavliers can “get it”?  And what exactly is coming out of that Graboid's mouth?  4 movies enter, but only 1 will leave with any shreds of dignity.email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms  

Not living up to your parent's expectations?  Always looking for love in the complete wrong places?  We can identify.  This episode we're talking about 2005's Sky High, a film that explores the unique challenges of finding your super powers in your teenage years.  Full of budding stars, sharp writing, and a healthy helping of the Kids in the Hall, this flick is fun for all ages.email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms  

In this episode Sean and Mike walk through the 6 current Mission Impossible movies in hopes to pick one to represent them all at a hypothetical Tom Cruise film festival.

Take Chinatown, fold in some 10 Things I Hate About You, and garnish with a sprig of Rushmore.  What you get is Rian Johnson 2005 directorial debut film, Brick.  Transporting all the tropes of a neo-noir detective story to a contemporary high school setting, this movie pays homage while always feeling like its own unique thing.  Topics in this episode include ways to film on a shoe-string budget, growing to love Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 3rd string footballers that captivate an audience, and much more.Article referenced in show: https://www.avclub.com/the-mastery-of-brick-s-opening-annotated-by-writer-dir-1798236802email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms  

In this episode we argue over the greatest baseball movies ever made... and possibly some of the worst.  Jakob, Brian, Mike, & Lightweight Mike have a rollicking bar fight across 5 sub-genres of baseball flicks.  Who will strike out?  Who will knock one out of the park?  Is a movie even about baseball if Kevin Costner isn't in it?KIDS PLAYING BALL (03:05)Little Big LeagueBad News BearsThe SandlotEddie's Million Dollar Cook-OffBASED ON REAL EVENTS (17:20)MoneyballThe RookieThe Babe42MINOR LEAGUES & AMATEUR LEVEL (34:30)Bull DurhamSummer CatchEverybody Wants SomeBrewster's MillionsBASEBALL DRAMA (48:55)Angels in the OutfieldFor Love of the GameThe NaturalField of DreamsBASEBALL COMEDY (1:06:15)Major LeagueBaseketballA League of Their OwnAirbud: 7th Inning Fetch

In 1989 director Rowdy Herrington made a modern western about bar bouncers.  It had mediocre success at the box office, but titillated audiences for years to come via home video and cable television.  Road House is an unrivaled blend of lust, romance, and explosions that grips viewers by the throat and doesn't let go 'til it's ripped from their bodies.   Matt and Kate join the show to talk about a long seated love for Patrick Swayze, Sam Elliott's musk, and a movie that turned a ridiculous premise into a strength by standing on the unrelenting charisma of its leading men.email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms  

The first Disney film to feature a cuss word, and the first film to feature Robin Williams (and Linda Hunt if we're keeping score).It's Popeye, the 1980 musical comedy by Robert Altman.  In this episode we visit the island of Malta to delve into what movie Altman was trying to make, where Swee'Pea's psychic powers came from, and whether or not you should ship Popeye and Olive Oyl.  Plus, we build a monument to Robin Williams!  So open up a can of spinach and join us for a movie conversation that's odd, informative, and somehow involves legos and tattoos.email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms  

The first Disney film to boldly go where no Disney film had ever gone before, from G… to PG.On the island of sci-fi garbage floating in space, this film stands above all, as the junkiest of junk sci-fi encased in a trash compactor robot! In this episode, our host and guest are reminded of books on vinyl, badass robots, smartass robots, busted ass robots, Daft Punk robots and… The Kids in the Hall? This conversation will suck you in like a black hole, and once you're inside, you may never be the same.email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms

The 2022 NBA Draft is days away, but we couldn't wait to draft our own group of basketball's best from the wonderful world of cinema.  Our GMs break down what makes a great basketball movie star and go way back to select blue chippers and coaches from Hoosiers to Hustle.  Which team will win this Fictional Final Four?email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms

Hang up your suit pants and break out some Italian dressing, it's time for some movie talk.  In this episode Sean is joined by Matt, Luke and Mike to discuss the 1990 crime comedy 'My Blue Heaven', starring Rick Moranis, Steve Martin and Joan Cusack.  Topics include overacting, Joan Cusack's wardrobe, Steve Martin vs. Ray Liotta, life lessons learned and Nora Ephron's turn toward directing.email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms

On today's podcast Sean starts it off by getting something off his chest about the Oscars.  Then Jakob joins the show so they can talk about their favorite films of the 2010s (09:45).  You remember the 2010s right?  The decade of movies that happened before we were confined to our homes?   The movies we went to see in a theater and didn't stream to our TVs?  Sean and Jakob run through their personal top 10's and learn a little bit about what kind of movie goers they are.email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms

In honor of March Madness we saddle up for another drunken brawl between 2 greats in the pantheon of sports movies.  Matt, Brian, and the 2 Mikes join the podcast for a few too many drinks and several dumb arguments about basketball movie supremacy. It's the 1996 Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny vehicle 'Space Jam' vs. the 1992 ode to streetball 'White Men Can't Jump' starring Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson.  email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.com_______________________________________________Round 1: Who Would Win? (5:00)Topics include - 2 on 2, 5 on 5, Raymond's gunRound 2: Watchability (12:50)Topics include - What a parent wants in a kids movies, relationship stories, getting on Jeopardy, what not to watch with your kidsMovie Trivia (22:10)Round 3: Villains (26:00)Topics include - What lengths an amusement park owner will go to,  90s economy, losing your talent, making terrible decisionsRound 4: Heroes (34:05)Topics include - Rooting for hustlers, icons vs. actors, yo mama jokesFace Off Mini Game (45:30)Round 5: Supporting Characters (48:50)Topics include - Gloria's independence, Bill Murray's acting chops, Lola's internet presenceRound 6: Movie Legacy (1:07:05)Topics include - R Kelly, LeBron James, basketball culture, what Brian doesn't appreciate

Pour out some liquor for Baby Diego, we're going to 2027.  After some suggestions for romantic Valentines Day movies (2:00) Sean and Jakob unpack a dystopic thriller from 2006.  It's Alfonso Cuarón's 'Children of Men' starring Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Michael Caine, Chiwetel Ejiofor & Charlie Hunnam.  Topics include world building, strong females, death pills, fake babies, religious jokes and much more. (5:27)email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.com

Parody of movie scene with half baked podcast humor, followed by marginally insightful group discussion on hyper niche film (0:00).  Desperate appeal to audience through game featuring mainstream movie (1:06:20).email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.com

Billy Wilder has a bunch of great movies.  We're talking about maybe his greatest.  First Sean gives some quick thoughts on Home Alone 2, then Wade and Jakob join the show to discuss 'The Apartment'.  The 1960 film starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, and Fred MacMurray (5:40).  After that we jump deep into the yuletide spirit and knock out several holiday matchups with Rent, Own, Destroy: Christmas Edition (1:08:00).email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.com

Sports!!!!  Or more specifically, movies about sports.  This episode opens with Sean and Jakob giving some quick recommendations for Thanksgiving films and then moves right into a movie about America's favorite past time...  scandals.  We talk director John Sayles' 1988 sports drama 'Eight Men Out' which follows the 1919 Chicago White Sox as they lose the World Series on purpose to make some extra cash... aka The Black Sox Scandal (5:45).  Then Sean is joined by Mike as they continue their journey to find the best Tom Cruise movies.  This week takes a sports focus when they talk 'Jerry Maguire', 'The Color of Money', and 'All the Right Moves' on part 3 of The Cruise (50:00).

For anyone who likes to be scared this is the episode for you.  It's a movie draft of all horror films for you to watch at Halloween.  After we talk a little bit about the genre and go over the draft rules, Sean, Jakob, Terri, and Jeremy draft 24 movies across 6 horror categories (14:20).  Then it's a horror movie maze round up followed by some honorable mentions that didn't make the draft board (1:13:00).email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.com

You're traveling through another dimension, one not only of sound but of mind.  A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries push through and beyond the Sandlerverse.  We start this episode off with a look at several films that may want to consider rerouting themselves through the Twilight Zone (2:10).  Then Sean and Dan sit down to have an intimate, long overdue talk about a very serious and not so serious movie.  The 2006 film ‘Click' starring Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, and Christopher Walken.  Topics range from universal remotes to Walken supporting roles, the source of male tears, and much much more (9:50). email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.com

It's a sci-fi-centric episode!  Jakob and Sean attempt to climb the genetic ladder when they take a look at 'Gattaca', the 1997 dystopian near future film by Andrew Niccol starring Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman and Jude Law (3:00).  Then it's the exciting, continued adventure into a world of Tom Cruise.   Mike and Sean strap on a flux capacitor and go cruisin' through 3 of Tom's best science fiction films (53:33).

In a salute to the end of summer we're talking summer camp movies in this special DOUBLE FEATURE episode.  First up Mike and Luke join us to give their insights into Bill Murray's film debut in 'Meatballs', Ivan Reitman's 1979 comedy (7:25).  Then after a quick trip to the lobby (37:45) we head back into the theater to toast marshmellows with David Wain and Michael Showalter's  absurdly funny 2001 film 'Wet Hot American Summer' (44:20).

It's another music focused episode!  First we take a look at the new documentary film 'Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage' and what you can expect and not expect from it (03:18).  Then Sean is joined by Leanne and Wade to talk about a much lighter subject, Gene Kelley and Stanley Donen's classic musical 'Singing in the Rain' (10:30).

Still a bit too covid-weary to go see a live concert?  Sit back and listen to the soothing sounds of 5 middle-aged men day dreaming about building a festival that can never be.  We love movies and we love bands, so we're mashing them together like a KFC snack bowl.  It's our fake band movie draft!  We're picking some of your favorite movie bands along with some you've never heard of, all in an effort to create the ultimate cinema concert experience.email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.com

What's up home skillet?  Let's drag a few barcaloungers out to the lawn and talk movies!  Sean kicks off this episode with a Top 5 list built for the housing market.  Then he's joined by Jakob to reminisce about a simpler time, when teen pregnancy was all the rage.  It's their discussion on the 2007 Indie Romance 'Juno' (7:00).  After that Mike stops by for part 1 of a new multi-part series dedicated to the enduring watchability of Tom Cruise (51:40).

Nothing deserves repeated viewing and reviewing like the Coen Brothers’ filmography. In this episode, our guest joins us to talk recidivism, Nic Cage’s finest performance, and failed relationships on account of something wrong with his… aw, you know what, you’ll just have to listen to Jakob and Brian discuss Jakob’s favorite film, featuring three Academy Award winning actors… Raising Arizona.

We're keeping the fun of March Madness rolling with our own movie tournament dedicated to the work of John Hughes.  8 movie watchers go head to head arguing over which John Hughes movie is the best of the bunch.  Get ready for some nostalgia and half baked arguments as we cover The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Home Alone, Uncle Buck, Vacation, Weird Science, 16 Candles and Pretty in Pink. email: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.com 

Boy, is this a tale for The Babysitter’s Club! In this episode, our guest pops us in the wayback machine (hint: it’s a station wagon) for an exploration of sibling nostalgia, creepy laughter, racial coding, early MCU, but above all… Elisabeth Shue’s career taking flight. The second episode in our “Keith Coogan has a babysitter” series, Adventures in Babysitting is up for review.

This week Sean and Jakob start the show off with thoughts on Zack Snyder and new movies you can stream in March (2:07). Then Shaun joins the discussion and baptizes the podcast in blood, water and oil. We dig deep into the earth to find an ocean of topics beneath our feet when we talk about Paul Thomas Anderson's 2007 epic 'There Will Be Blood' (11:38).

This podcast is so fetch. Join Sean, Ben and Kate as they talk about teaching Mean Girls to high schoolers, the psychology of female teens and why Sean put Janice Ian in his personal burn book. Now put on your headphones loser we're going podding.Email:openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comWebsite:openmicmovies.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mean_girls

Why doesn’t Hollywood make more movies with kissin’, like Natural Born Killers?Once upon a time in Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino sold his ultra-violent screenplays to the highest bidder. Hand it over to Oliver Stone and what do you get? A head trip satire of televised news media, American culture and our obsession with murder. Juliette Lewis and the bartender from Cheers go on a national tour to express their love for one another with bloodshed, and Aussie Iron Man and Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face (minus the makeup) are there to see s**t go down.Email:openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comWebsite:openmicmovies.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/natural_born_killers

Hey there sports fans, put on your whipped cream bikinis and get ready to Paaaar-tay!!! Sean is joined by Brian, Matt, Mike and Mike for another edition of the Power Hour. It's an all out sloppy mess as the contestants battle over this week's football movie focus. Brian/Mike argue for the 1999 comedy drama 'Varsity Blues' and Matt/Mike battle back with the 1991 comedy 'Necessary Roughness'. Press play to find out who guest judges Bill Belichick, Taproom Tommy and Dom decide is the drunken master.Email:openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comWebsite:openmicmovies.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/necessary_roughnesshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/varsity_blues

2020 was The Phantom Menace. Does that mean 2021 is Attack of the Clones?In this podcast, two cross-generational brothers find common ground in a galaxy far, far away and a movie they saw a long time ago… maybe at the Fox Run Mall. They explore a (sky) walking red flag named Anakin and the Republic senator who just can’t resist that bad boy. Plus, middle-aged Yoda, the Lucasfilm/Nickelodeon crossover and taking a Count Dooku.

As we all try to start fresh in the new year, Sean is joined by Jakob and Dan to take a look at the past. Together they unearth the movies that will help soothe the scars of 2020, so we might have a mentally stable 2021.

Shut up. Listen. Learn… all about this movie.In 1994, Kevin Spacey’s career was set to take off. Our reviewers take a look back at this film, now that he’s crash landed. Protect your interests and serve your needs by grabbing a packet of Sweet n’ Low (or is it Equal?) and listen in to this meeting of the Michelle Forbes Appreciation Society. Because in this business of pod, punching below the belt is not only expected, it’s rewarded.

Hey there sports fans, let's get ready to podcast!!! Sean is joined by Brian, Matt, Mike and Mike for the very first Power Hour. A drunken brawl between 2 movies for cinematic supremacy that slowly devolves as we drink throughout the show. This week's sports focus is hockey, as Brian/Matt argue for the 1977 classic 'Slapshot' and Mike/Mike battle back with the 2004 Disney film based on real events 'Miracle'. Press play to find out who gets checked into the boards and who ends up in the penalty box.

Break out the egg nog and get cozy by the fire, it's time for a holiday-style movie draft. Sean is joined by Jakob, Nicole, Andrew and Kate for a Christmas movie get together spread across 6 categories. Will your holiday favorites get drafted, or will they languish in obscurity on the Island of Misfit Movies? Press play and find out now.

On this episode we make a monkey out of 'Mank', David Fincher's newest film starring Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried. So pour yourself a drink and get ready to gamble on whether the way we talk is better than the way we write.email:openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.cominstagram:@latertaterfilms

Remove the fish from the back of your car and turn on the greatest podcast we've ever done about Wabasha. Longtime frenemies Dan and Matt join Sean to talk about the horniness of the twilight years and just how sexy women in their 50s can be. It's the 1993 comedy 'Grumpy Old Men' starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau and Ann-Margret (05:15). Then stick around and find out which classic holiday movie Sean can't stand (48:00).openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comhttps://openmicmovies.buzzsprout.com/

In this episode of Upon Further Review, guest Andrew Wollman straps in for a ferry ride into the Stephen King-dom, where we explore Maine accents (ayuh), repressed memories (was this film good?) and the bitter resolve of New England women. Put on your favorite codpiece, stare at your weathered hands and give a listen to our post-flashback musings on this Maine murder mystery.

Go ahead, skin it. Skin that sound wagon and hear what happens. You called down the podcast and now you got it. Sean sits down with Nick and Tom to discuss the 1993 Western, 'Tombstone' starring Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliot and Bill Paxton. Now run, and tell your friends the pod is coming. You tell 'em I'm coming and hell is coming with me!

We've got a Halloween hangover and the only cure is the hair of the satanic cult that bit us. Join us for a discussion on the 1968 psychological horror 'Rosemary's Baby' starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon and Sidney Blackmer. Topics include feminism, satanic rape, trinkets that smell like poop, a hot young Danny DeVito and so much more.Have a movie request? Email openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.com

Throw on a funny t-shirt and grab a thermos full of soup, we're headed to Salem, MA to talk about the candy corn of Adam Sandler flicks. After a quick shared universe theory Sean, Mike and Kate dig into the recent Netflix horror/comedy 'Hubie Halloween' starring Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen and basically anyone else that's ever been in a Happy Madison film (06:02). After that stick around for some tricks and treats as Mike and Kate go head to head in battle for movie trivia supremacy (53:26).

This is the tainted podcast of the Pale Night, straight from the Abyssal Lair. Seth is a special one. Timm too, is a special one. And they are so very special together as they join Sean to talk about the 2018 horror/thriller 'Mandy' directed by Panos Cosmatos and starring Nicolas Cage and Andrea Riseborough ( 01:45). After that stick around for a pop quiz that's all about the Nick Cage experience (53:50).

Don’t tell mom we recorded a podcast. In this episode, our host is joined by his good friend, Kate, for a nostalgia hit of embalming fluid as they revisit the 1991 comedy ‘Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead’, a Christina Applegate vehicle. So, sit back with your Moon Goddess, have a Clown Dog, and enjoy the fashion show cuz the dishes are done, man.

October is upon us, therefore we must discuss a movie about pumpkin spice or about death. Sean is joined by Mike and Jakob to talk about the 1991 cult classic 'Defending Your Life' starring Albert Brooks and Meryl Streep (02:03). Then once the journey to the afterlife concludes, some old favorites are headed for the trash heap. It's our "lesser movies that got watched too many times" edition of Rent, Own, Destroy (46:00).

Grab your lucky flask and strap on your cowboy boots, it's time to get small... like really, really, really... really small. On this episode Jakob and Sean look back at the 1987 Comedy/Sci-fi film 'Innerspace' starring Dennis Quaid, Martin Short and Meg Ryan.