The Bluff Council Podcast

We're hitting the reset button (sort of). In this episode, we reintroduce ourselves — your two favorite overthinkers of cinema — and talk about why we love movies, how The Bluff Council came to be, and what keeps us coming back to the big screen (and yelling at it). Whether you've been with us from the start or just wandered in looking for hot takes, this is the perfect jumping-on point.

This week, we dive deep into the Russo Brothers' Marvel reign — from Winter Soldier to Endgame — and ask the hard-hitting question: were they cinematic masterminds or just riding the Infinity Gauntlet wave? We talk hits, misses (ahem Cherry), and debate whether the MCU made them… or they made the MCU. Spoiler: It's complicated.

The luxury's still high, the stakes are higher, and someone's floating face-down again — it must be The White Lotus finale. This week on The Bluff Council Podcast, we're sipping Aperol spritzes and serving hot takes. Did the ending stick the landing or just trip over its designer loafers? We're talking the highs (tension, performances, gorgeous vibes) and the lows (iffy payoffs, head-scratching choices, and the feeling that maybe we were expecting... more?). Join us for a salty but fair farewell to another season of "The White Lotus".

"Forrest Gump" came out in 1994 and took over the world. Kids were shouting "Run Forrest, run!" and "Seat's taken!" and talking about boxes of chocolate with voice affectations that would surely get them cancelled today! Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, and Sally Field, the film was almost universally adored, and won all of the awards. It's one of the most beloved films of all time, right? No? People hate it now!? Oh man, let's get into it. 00:00 - Intro / Wait people hate Forrest Gump?? 01:35 - What exactly was Forrest's... condition AKA LET'S MOVE ON 03:30 - Keith thinks this is one of the most emotionally effecting films of all time 05:53 - This movie was such a big deal, and largely a product of its time 09:21 - Looking at who was going to be cast as Forrest and Bubba, did the filmmakers originally plan for this to be more comedic AKA thank God they picked Tom Hanks 16:03 - Tom Hanks gives an incredible performance, masterfully balancing the "goofiness" of the character with true heart and subtlety 20:35 - Gary Sinise as Lt. Dan is fantastic 21:45 - Keith's take on the theme of the film: Chance vs. Destiny 25:13 - Writing, editing, pacing... all excellent, and the film excellently balances the shifting tones 28:00 - The film allows you to relate to its emotional moments, and see yourself in the situations Forrest finds himself in 31:37 - Keith is brought to tears by one scene in particular 35:56 - Funny moments and quotability 38:30 - Jenny is just awful, and you're sexist for thinking so 45:20 - Keith doesn't love the degree to which Forrest fits into American history 51:38 - Cut the whole running sequence and that terrible "happy face" t-shirt scene 57:57 - Forrest is covertly trying to turn you into a conservative 01:04:49 - Wait so how did Jenny die? For more film reviews, movie reviews, film discussions, film analysis, Forrest Gump reviews, Forrest Gump reactions, answers to questions like "is forrest gump good" and "is forrest gump bad," and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching. #ForrestGump #TomHanks #90sFilms

2024 was a strange year for movies, but in the midst of what was in many ways a "down year," there were some really awesome, enjoyable films that found their audiences and made their marks. Come for the "Dune: Part Two," stay for the "Unfrosted." Join the boys of The Bluff Council as they remember their five favorite films of 2024. 00:00 - Intro / WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR 01:09 - "Civil War" 01:19 - "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" 02:31 - "Lisa Frankenstein" (yes, REALLY, shut up) 04:16 - "A Real Pain" 06:10 - "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" (Part 2) 09:13 - "Unfrosted" 13:25 - "Sing Sing" 17:50 - "A Real Pain" (Part 2) 20:08 - How much longer are people going to love Kieran Culkin? 21:33 - "Hit Man" 22:55 - "Deadpool & Wolverine" 25:45 - "Dune: Part Two" 29:34 - "Nickel Boys" 29:50 - "I'm Still Here" 30:24 - Keith misses Saquan Barkley 31:25 - "Conclave" 37:19 - "Anora" 41:20 - "Saturday Night" For more film reviews, movie reviews, movie reactions, best movies of 2024, list of best movies, film analysis, film discussions, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching. #BestMovies2024 #BestMovies

The Bluff Council is back with our official picks for Best Picture at the Oscars! We break down the nominees, debate our favorites, and make our final predictions—will we get it right, or will the Academy throw us a curveball? Tune in for hot takes, wild guesses, and the cinematic wisdom (or lack thereof) you've come to expect from us.

Join the boys of The Bluff Council as they share each of their five least favorite films of 2024. Bingo! 00:00 - Intro / This is going to be so hot 03:36 - "Mother of the Bride" 03:51 - "Jackpot!" 04:38 - "Borderlands" 04:55 - "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" 05:24 - "French Girl" 06:28 - "Wolfs" 09:46 - "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1" 10:44 - "The Bikeriders" 11:05 - "Blink Twice" 11:53 - "The Last Showgirl" 12:52 - "Road House" 13:20 - "Carry-On" 14:44 - "Lift" 19:16 - "The Substance" 21:38 - "Madame Web" 25:53 - "Megalopolis" 28:56 - "Red One" 31:52 - "Trap" 37:20 - "Argylle" 41:25 - "Emelia Pérez" For more film reviews, movie reviews, film reactions, movie reactions, film discussions, film analysis, worthless subjective lists, and so much more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching. #WorstMovies #EmeliaPerez #BadMovie

In this episode of the Bluff Council Podcast, we delve into the dynamic landscape of the 97th Academy Awards. Leading the pack is "Anora," a film that has garnered significant acclaim and is currently the frontrunner for Best Picture. We explore its journey, the factors contributing to its success, and its competition, including notable films like "The Brutalist" and "Conclave." Additionally, we discuss the impact of recent controversies, such as the social media backlash surrounding "Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón, and how these events are influencing the awards race. Join us for an in-depth analysis of the contenders, predictions for the major categories, and insights into how current events are shaping the Oscars narrative this year.

In this episode of The Bluff Council, we delve into the recent controversy surrounding Brady Corbet's film The Brutalist and its use of AI technology. The film employed AI tools to refine the Hungarian accents of stars Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, aiming for flawless pronunciation. Director Brady Corbet clarified that the actors' performances remained authentic, with AI used solely to adjust specific vowels and letters in the Hungarian dialogue. Join us as we discuss the implications of AI in filmmaking, the balance between technological assistance and artistic integrity, and how this controversy might influence The Brutalist's standing in the upcoming awards season. We'll also explore the broader conversation about AI's role in Hollywood and its potential impact on the future of the industry.

"Carry-On” is a new Netflix original film starring Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman, and according to Netflix, it's pretty damn popular. But is it any good? Keith says yes. Ev says no. LET'S RUMBLE.

Yes. 2024 was not a great year for movies. Keith and Ev talk about why that is and offer some hope for the future.

The Golden Globes came and went and awards season is officially underway! Is anyone excited? Has anyone seen these movies? What is happening? Join Keith and Ev as they respond and react to the results of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards. YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluffCouncil SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A?si=c8f20fd0d7344e28

KEY TOPICS  - Beautiful cinematography Great performances from Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga Will this film's award prospects be hurt by the negative buzz? Film is too beholden to the music, which grows repetitive There is no real story here The ending; we... loved it? Was this always the plan? How much of this is real? Was Harley Quinn the villain or do dummies just blame women for everything? HEATH LEDGER IS ROLLING IN HIS GRAVE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE For more film reviews, Joker 2 reviews, Joker 2 reactions, Joker folie a deux reviews, film discussions, movie reviews, joker 2 good, is joker 2 bad, and more, please consider subscribing! Thank you so much for watching. #jokerfolieàdeux #Joker #ladygaga Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYL66KUri9pos_E9LmvTuYA

"Joker: Folie à Deux" is one of the most divisive mainstream films since the LAST "Joker," so you know we need to discuss it. It's slow and often boring, but we can't help but respect the audacity. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga and directed by Todd Phillips. LET'S GET CRAZY. Intro / Keith loves the turmoil What Ev thought 02:28 - What Keith thought This movie might reward repeat viewings The balls this took AKA does Todd Phillips hate all of you for liking the first "Joker?" Ev didn't like "Joker," feels this movie is telling him he's right Thank you Todd Phillips for making something different, even if it's not great Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYL66KUri9pos_E9LmvTuYA

Movie theaters have been struggling to pack them in for years. Why? There is enough blame to go ‘round. Ev and Keith get into a heated debate about how to fix the problems.

The line between documentary filmmaking, reality television, and PR/marketing videos has perhaps never been blurrier. Ev and Keith discuss the pros and cons of athletes and other public figures being able to hire production teams to control their narrative and publish it under the guise of “documentary film.” YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluffCouncil SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A?si=c8f20fd0d7344e28

The DC Cinematic Universe continues to serve up the drama, with announced delays to the releases of multiple Batman films. Rumors abound. Will Matt Reeves' Batman be folded into the DCU with James Gunn's Superman? Is that what people want? Speaking of Superman, we got our first glimpse at a trailer. And Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans are coming back to the MCU – wouldn't that have been more exciting to find out while actually WATCHING the movie? YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluffCouncil SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A?si=c8f20fd0d7344e28

KEY TOPICS - Keith's biggest complaint: The script The character of Dorothy doesn't need to learn the primary lesson of the film Toto is screwed Why does water kill the witch, and why didn't we know that beforehand Glinda the sociopath The behind-the-scenes horrors: toxic makeup, hot lights, and poor Judy Garland 35:28 - The munchkin hanging Margaret Hamilton as the Witch is great, timeless stuff We don't love the Tin Man. Or the Lion. Or the Scarecrow... Intentionally and unintentionally funny moments The music, there's sure a lot of it The production design and effects are amazing, and what makes movies special For more film reviews, movie reviews, Wizard of Oz review, Wizard of Oz reaction, film analysis, film discussions, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching. #WizardOfOz #Dorothy #ClassicFilm Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYL66KUri9pos_E9LmvTuYA

1939's "The Wizard of Oz" is so iconic it has transcended being "just" a film. It is as much a part of our shared social fabric as just about anything else. It's perhaps the most viewed film of all time. How did that happen? How does it hold up today? Why was it so impactful? LET'S GET INTO IT. KEY TOPICS  - Intro / Is this the most important film of all time? 01:45 - Wait Keith has seen this movie before right Dark Side of the Rainbow Is it even possible to judge this movie on its merits with how iconic it has become? Keith thinks its beloved because it has been passed down by generations The history of home media consumption Did you think this was the first movie that was in color? Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYL66KUri9pos_E9LmvTuYA

KEY TOPICS  - The "poorly aged" Wendy Peffercorn scene AKA ya'll hate true love The poignant relatability of the ending Ev's major criticism: Why do the moral and climax of the story not more directly include the primary protagonist of the film? The movie definitely takes a hard right into Kid Town in that third act The visual representation of the mythic Beast Smalls hung out with these kids all summer and never learned who Babe Ruth was? Come on... Keith has either a continuity issue or a directing issue with Benny's slide into home Ev hates grownup Benny the Jet, the Dodgers, and maybe Keith For more movie reviews, film reviews, The Sandlot reviews, The Sandlot reactions, film discussions, film analysis, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching. #TheSandlot #Baseball #ClassicMovies Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYL66KUri9pos_E9LmvTuYA

For folks of a certain age, "The Sandlot" is about as good as kids movies get. The 1993 classic was a staple of endless rewatchability and quotability for an entire generation. But what makes it so great? Why was it so timeless? And what, gulp were the... flaws? Join the aged and overweight boys of The Bluff Council as they dive head first into the deep end, even though they can't swim, and fake their own death so the lifeguard has to come give them CPR, which sure gets a little sketchy, but hey they all got married after so LEAVE IT ALONE OK, IT WAS TRUE LOVE. Er... sorry. Join us as we discuss... "The Sandlot." KEY TOPICS  - Intro / Is this a Top 5 Kids Movie? Ugh Ev is going to try to ruin this isn't he The solid performances by this young cast and some of our favorite characters, including Squints, Ham, Benny, Yeah Yeah, and Smalls This movie is filled with memorable lines and memorable sequences Awesome use of music throughout Setting the story in the 1960s gives the film a timeless appeal This movie makes us love baseball and miss our childhoods The beautiful 4th of July sequence Keith loves the beginning of the film and all the groundwork it lays

KEY TOPICS  - These is no story to be found here, very little makes sense, character motivations are... meh, the heroes can't die, etc. This movie is fun, the story doesn't matter OK but if the story doesn't matter NOW, Marvel/Disney is gonna just keep not trying to make it matter in the future The big question: Does "Deadpool & Wolverine" save the MCU? Probably not, because it's not even really an MCU movie There is clearly a market for adult-focused comic book films. Will they ever learn? Robert Downey Jr. is Doctor Doom. Yay...? Put Glen Powell in it For more film reviews, movie reviews, Deadpool reviews, Deadpool reaction, Deadpool & Wolverine reaction, Deadpool and Wolverine review, film discussions, film analysis, comic book movie reviews, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching. #DeadpoolAndWolverine #Deadpool #Wolverine Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYL66KUri9pos_E9LmvTuYA

It's Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool! It's Hugh Jackman as Wolverine! It's profanity and violence and innuendos galore IN THE MCU!! We did it! We're back! Wait... are we back? It's "Deadpool & Wolverine," the last great hope for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It's smashing records and is a certifiable hit. It is mainlining nostalgia and action and hilarity directly into your veins. But is it... good? LFG! KEY TOPICS 00:00 - Intro / People are still invested in the MCU, we're told 01:03 - What Keith thought 02:16 - What Ev thought 04:04 - This movie is wildly enjoyable 05:05 - Ev loved the opening credits 06:22 - Finally, a movie where the targeted demographic is 40-year-old guys 09:46 - This film has a lot of great comedy writing 11:45 - Ryan Reynolds' comedic stylings, and why Keith thinks Jim Carrey deserves a gift basket 14:46 - Hugh Jackman is excellent, and brings emotional gravitas to a film that sorely needs it 17:56 - Some of our favorite sequences and cameos

"Hit Man" hit Netflix this past weekend. Directed by Richard Linklater and starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona, the movie has earned rave reviews almost across the board. But does it REALLY deserve them!? Yes. It's very good. Join Ev on a solo mission as he discusses "Hit Man." KEY TOPICS 00:00 - Intro / This movie surprised Ev 00:44 - Ok FINE YES GLEN POWELL IS A STAR 03:06 - Adria Arjona is also excellent 04:05 - Richard Linklater does great, not that Ev would know 06:25 - A minor plot complaint(?) 08:07 - All the greatness and one criticism of the ending of this film 10:50 - Closing AKA this movie is pretty awesome For more film reviews, movie reviews, film discussions, movie reactions, Hit Man reactions, film analysis, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching. #HitMan #GlenPowell #AdriaArjona

KEY TOPICS  - The "poorly aged" Wendy Peffercorn scene AKA ya'll hate true love The poignant relatability of the ending Ev's major criticism: Why do the moral and climax of the story not more directly include the primary protagonist of the film? The movie definitely takes a hard right into Kid Town in that third act The visual representation of the mythic Beast Smalls hung out with these kids all summer and never learned who Babe Ruth was? Come on... Keith has either a continuity issue or a directing issue with Benny's slide into home Ev hates grownup Benny the Jet, the Dodgers, and maybe Keith For more movie reviews, film reviews, The Sandlot reviews, The Sandlot reactions, film discussions, film analysis, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching.   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYL66KUri9pos_E9LmvTuYA

For folks of a certain age, "The Sandlot" is about as good as kids movies get. The 1993 classic was a staple of endless rewatchability and quotability for an entire generation. But what makes it so great? Why was it so timeless? And what, gulp were the... flaws? Join the aged and overweight boys of The Bluff Council as they dive head first into the deep end, even though they can't swim, and fake their own death so the lifeguard has to come give them CPR, which sure gets a little sketchy, but hey they all got married after so LEAVE IT ALONE OK, IT WAS TRUE LOVE. Er... sorry. Join us as we discuss... "The Sandlot." KEY TOPICS  - Intro / Is this a Top 5 Kids Movie? Ugh Ev is going to try to ruin this isn't he The solid performances by this young cast and some of our favorite characters, including Squints, Ham, Benny, Yeah Yeah, and Smalls This movie is filled with memorable lines and memorable sequences 11:00 - Awesome use of music throughout Setting the story in the 1960s gives the film a timeless appeal This movie makes us love baseball and miss our childhoods The beautiful 4th of July sequence Keith loves the beginning of the film and all the groundwork it lays Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYL66KUri9pos_E9LmvTuYA

KEY TOPICS  - The terrible audio mixing/mastering... did this film use AI to fill in actor's voices? Wait so one guy yells "bar fight" and the bar erupts into a full blown riot? - Fight scenes don't need CGI! Especially bad CGI All the drama: This film's streaming release, Doug Liman's beef, and his open letter - Was it all just a marketing gimmick? Are the streaming companies intentionally trying to kill the movie industry? For more film reviews, movie reviews, Road House reviews, Road House reactions, film discussions, film analysis, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching.   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYL66KUri9pos_E9LmvTuYA

The original "Road House," released in 1989 and starring Patrick Swayze and Sam Elliott, was loud, dumb, and incredibly fun. This new "reimagining" of "Road House," released in 2024 and starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor, is loud and dumb. Two outta three ain't bad! Right? Right!? Let's talk about the script, the performances, the effects, and also maybe a few good things about this new Amazon product. Oh boy... KEY TOPICS  - Intro / TESTOSTERONE 00:48 - What Ev thought What Keith thought Jake Gyllenhaal is good! This movie is all FUN and ENERGY and sometimes that's OK Comparisons to the original "Road House" This film would have been better experienced in a theater Worst script ever? With examples Conor McGregor's performance is... a choice, and Jessica Williams' performance is... bad There is absolutely ZERO character development in this film Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYL66KUri9pos_E9LmvTuYA

"Barbie" may be the biggest film story of the year. 1.5 BILLION dollars raked in. Immeasurable cultural impact. So when the director of the film, Greta Gerwig, was not one of the five directors nominated for Best Director at the upcoming 2024 Academy Awards, the streets of the internet were filled with rage. Was Greta Gerwig snubbed? Or were there simply five directors that Academy voters found to be more deserving? Should a film's box office and cultural impact play a larger role in the voting for these nominations? At the end of our recent Oscars Predictions Spectacular episode, we argued about this very subject. Keith thinks Greta should be there. Ev thinks that the Academy got it right. It gets heated. What do YOU think?   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYL66KUri9pos_E9LmvTuYA

KEY TOPICS - Bill Hader is Keith's favorite part Tom Cruise as Les Grossman, hilarious and a bit overplayed Ev isn't a fan of Jack Black 30:30 - Kevin Hart was almost in this film The amazing trailers at the beginning of the film aren't just hilarious, they serve a much more important purpose This movie loses its way in the third act - the child warmonger, the final battle, the missile-stopping Tivo OK we'll put ONE woman in this movie but she has to be Maria Menounos For more film reviews, movie reviews, Tropic Thunder reviews, Tropic Thunder reactions, film discussions, film analysis, Robert Downey Jr. Tropic Thunder, and more very real things that can be listed in a YouTube description, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYL66KUri9pos_E9LmvTuYA

A big-budget, R-rated, studio comedy, filled with megastars and graphic violence and dirty jokes... and an OSCAR NOMINATED blackface performance!? Y'all, 2008 WASN'T EVEN THAT LONG AGO. What a time... To many, it's a comedy masterpiece, a tremendous swing from director and star Ben Stiller. To others, it's an overrated aberration, unfunny and offensive. Per usual, the Bluff Council guys have a lot of thoughts, and will share them ad nauseam, until no one thinks ANYTHING is particularly funny, ever again. You people better come watch.   KEY TOPICS - Intro / Top 5 Funniest Movie Ever? This film is very unique and was very successful Has "Tropic Thunder" become under-appreciated? Ev has always kept this movie at arm's length... Robert Downey, Jr., blackface, and taking a major risk Simple Jack is the more problematic inclusion Robert Downey, Jr. may have won an Oscar for this role if Heath Ledger was still alive   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYL66KUri9pos_E9LmvTuYA

KEY TOPICS - Ev loves the cinematography, San Francisco, and how weird things get Keith loves the experience of watching this film and its surprising structure Let's talk about the ending The "Madeleine Writes Her Letter" scene/exposition ruins EVERYTHING Falling in love too fast and the wild age gap between James Stewart and Kim Novak We weep for Midge... sweet, crazy Midge The challenge of interpreting a film this complex by a master like Hitchcock Keith solves the entire movie, THE VERTIGO RIDDLE IS SOLVED KEITH DID IT The highs and lows of Jimmy Stewart, Actor Keith likes the murder plot and wishes there was more of it, Ev hates the murder plot and is getting surly

There are those who will tell you that Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo" is the single greatest film ever made, and there are those you will tell you it is an overrated, convoluted mess. Who better to take a deep dive off the top of a bell tower into this 1958 legendary movie than the boys of The Bluff Council!? Steady yourself... this is our "Vertigo" episode. KEY TOPICS Intro / General Housekeeping Is "Vertigo" the best movie of all time? Many would say yes What Ev thinks What are the most popular and beloved Hitchcock films and why AKA people like to sound smart What Keith thinks The questionable execution of a very interesting story 09:40 - The story is secondary to the themes and atmosphere Keith loves the emotional rollercoaster this film takes you on Is all of this a dream? Some of the larger plot holes and why they might support the dream theory Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UluPXcyOXnBgEKDt3mt8A Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYL66KUri9pos_E9LmvTuYA

The title kind of says it all, doesn't it? While 2023 will likely be remembered as a particularly strong year for cinema, they all can't be winners. In this episode, Keith and Ev each pick their five least favorite films of the year, which include a number of major box office successes. We're sure everyone's responses to our insulting the films they love will be measured and thoughtful, though. GET IN LOSERS WE'RE GOING FILM BASHING. 00:00 - Intro / Ban them all 03:00 - "Saltburn" 03:16 - "65" 03:38 - "Sound of Freedom" 07:28 - "Renfield" 07:45 - "You People" 08:23 - "Best Christmas Ever" 11:36 - "Five Nights at Freddy's" 12:57 - "Ghosted" 17:17 - "Wonka" 21:38 - "Old Dads" 23:44 - "The Flash" 25:18 - "Fast X" 27:01 - "White Men Can't Jump" 29:10 - "House Party" For more film reviews, movie reviews, worst films of 2023, worst movies 2023, film discussions, film analysis, bad movies, bad movie reviews, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching. Check out our Patreon, where we have exclusive episodes: http://www.patreon.com/thebluffcouncil #WorstFilms2023 #WorstMovies #Top5WorstMovies --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

It's that time of the year again! Actually, we're a little behind. But that's what makes us COOL, ok, guys? We march to the beat of our own drummer. And he's always a little behind. But it's COOL. Anyways... you're wondering: "What are the best films of 2023? What movies were the best in 2023? Best movies list 2023?" Because you always wonder things in ideal SEO phrases, and thank you for that. We each picked five! And there were surprises... Let's go. 00:00 - Intro / Good Housekeeping 03:43 - "Anatomy of a Fall" 03:55 - "Priscilla" 04:04 - "Theater Camp" 04:23 - "Guy Ritchie's The Covenant" 04:37 - "Asteroid City" 05:35 - "No Hard Feelings" 05:52 - "They Cloned Tyrone" 06:37 - "Ferrari" 10:30 - "Somewhere in Queens" 12:30 - "Poor Things" 16:20 - "Blackberry" 18:37 - "The Holdovers" 20:38 - Da'Vine Joy Randolph's Boston accent... 23:37 - "Leave the World Behind" 26:38 - The Obamas and why you all need to start prepping like YESTERDAY 28:26 - "The Zone of Interest" 31:47 - "Past Lives" 37:10 - "Killers of the Flower Moon" 39:35 - "Saltburn" 47:28 - "Oppenheimer" For more movie reviews, new movie reviews, film reviews, best of 2023 movies, film discussions, film analysis, best movies 2023, Saltburn reaction, and more... please consider subscribing to our channel and finding us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/thebluffcouncil Thank you so much for watching. #BestMovies2023 #BestFilms #Top5BestMovies --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

The Bluff Council is turning 100 and just as you would expect, we are confused, cranky, and constantly screaming our thoughts into the void. In celebration of this momentous event, we are doing something special: two films in one episode! And what a natural pairing: "On Golden Pond," the 1981 classic starring Henry Fonda, Katherine Hepburn, and Jane Fonda, and that focuses on the challenges of aging, complex family dynamics, and a genuine fear of mortality, and "There's Something About Mary," the 1998 movie where Cameron Diaz smears c** in her hair. Oh, but it is so much more than just that, isn't it...? Join us as we take a joyous romp into these two famous films and what makes them so memorable and so fun. If you've ever watched even just a snippet of one of our episodes, thank you. We genuinely appreciate you. We regret to inform you, we'll be here for at least a hundred more. THANK YOU ALL. 00:00 - Intro / It's our 100th episode!! 03:20 - Ev insults your harlot grandmother 03:55 - Ev loves "On Golden Pond" 05:21 - The troubled relationship between Jane and Henry Fonda 08:11 - Why did Ev love this movie as a child? Because he was a weird child. 10:40 - Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn give two all-time great performances 11:41 - What Keith thought of "On Golden Pond" 13:26 - Bill (played by Dabney Coleman) is the man 16:14 - This movie makes you FEEL all the FEELINGS and Katherine Hepburn's performance is just flawless 20:00 - Ev's unpopular opinion: Jane Fonda doesn't do GREAT 23:18 - Lots of fun cussing in this movie 24:35 - Norman Thayer, Jr. is simply a fantastic character 30:12 - Shoutout to Doug McKeon, who more than held his own 30:58 - More Katherine Hepburn appreciation 34:02 - The countless iconic scenes in "There's Something About Mary" and why Keith thinks it's one of the best comedies of all time 38:50 - This movie was a big deal 43:55 - Sensitivities over jokes, and W. Earl Brown's portrayal of Warren 49:00 - This movie is great because everything is purposeful. The writing sets things up and pays them off. 50:22 - Favorite characters, including Keith David and Lin Shaye 53:31 - The greatness of Matt Dillon as Pat Healy 57:33 - The highs and lows of the dog fight 58:54 - But seriously how did he get the zipper all the way to the top? 01:02:13 - The Harland Williams conspiracy theory 01:03:05 - Hard Justice 2: Justice Harder 01:04:43 - Some other funny quotes 01:06:43 - THANK YOU ALL WE LOVE YOU For more movie reviews, film reviews, film discussions, film analysis, and so much more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching. #TheresSomethingAboutMary #OnGoldenPond #MovieReview --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

"Crash" (2004) is famously one of the most polarizing films of all time. It was released to wide acclaim and went on to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards, defeating "Brokeback Mountain" in one of the great upsets in Oscars history. Is it as bad as everyone says it is? Does it deserve all the hate? In this segment of our larger episode on the film, we discuss some of our complaints. Most of our episodes can be found right here on YouTube, but ONCE IN A GREAT WHILE we will be releasing some of our episodes only on our Patreon channel. This is one of those episodes. To watch the full conversation, hop over to Patreon and check it out! http://patreon.com/thebluffcouncil #Crash #CrashMovieReview #Oscars --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

Merry Christmas? Bah, humbug! "Elf" is widely beloved, and considered by many to be a modern Christmas classic, but Ev doesn't get the hype, and thinks that it's actually... *gulp* a BAD movie. Scoop yourself up a large serving of figgy pudding and let's get into Jon Favreau's "Elf," the 2003 Christmas comedy starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Ed Asner, Mary Steenburgen, and Zooey Deschanel. 00:00 - Intro / Ev is Scrooge 02:43 - Keith has fond memories of this film 03:39 - This film is pretty universally beloved, not by Ev though 06:17 - Just because you love something, that doesn't make it good 07:17 - Will Ferrell's performance and the film's quotability are two reasons people love it 08:46 - The premise is great and the first act is solid 09:47 - Some of Ev's major beefs 11:54 - Why is Buddy so developmentally immature? 14:40 - And why is Zooey's character into that? 17:57 - James Caan's rapid change of heart 21:55 - So is Buddy... a superhuman...? 25:32 - This movie is just a dry run for "Stepbrothers" 26:00 - Is Will Ferrell committed to the bit or just not doing a great job? 29:47 - Bob Newhart RULES 30:38 - The messy ending and the pointless antagonism of the Central Park Rangers 35:00 - Santa: "People can't see me or Christmas will be ruined!!" Also Santa: *flies over a huge crowd in Downtown Manhattan* 39:05 - The missing pages from the children's book is a great metaphor for studio interference 41:52 - Will Ferrell vs. Jon Favreau (and Faizon Love... and James Caan... and...) 43:44 - Matt Walsh has a great mouth 45:24 - Faizon Love appreciation 46:28 - Where does this film fall on the list of Christmas movies?? For more film reviews, movie reviews, Elf review, Elf movie review, film discussions, joyless men hating on things your children love, film analysis, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching. #Elf #WillFerrell #BuddyTheElf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

"Casablanca" is at or near the top of most "Best Films of All Time" Lists, but is it REALLY that good!? Yes. Yes it is. Made in 1942 and starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, the film sets a high bar with a timeless script, excellent performances, and beautiful black and white cinematography. It's not all "butterflies and gumdrops," though; join us as we discuss all the greatness and a few minor complaints about "Casablanca." 00:00 - Intro / The Bluffers have spoken and they wanted "Classic Cinema" 01:14 - Keith had never seen "Casablanca" before 02:13 - What Ev thought 03:55 - What Keith thought 05:20 - This movie just holds up 06:30 - Storytelling is everything, and this movie does it all perfectly 07:32 - Why aren't there any movies like this anymore? 10:36 - Ev's favorite part: the writing 11:50 - Some of the many amazing lines of dialogue 16:16 - The performances 16:54 - We are Team Laszlo 18:28 - The awesome final scene 20:05 - Ilsa needs to relax 22:00 - Keith's two complaints 27:28 - Crazy this film about WW2 was made during WW2 29:43 - Wonderful cinematography and learning to love the black and white 36:09 - How has Netflix not remade this film yet?? Thank you so much for watching. #Casablanca #HumphreyBogart #IngridBergman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

It was a resounding commercial success when it was released in 1994, and it launched Jim Carrey to superstardom. It sparked a sequel, a cartoon series, a spinoff TV movie, and COUNTLESS teenage boys saying "Allllllllll righty then". But now, almost thirty years later, has any 90's comedy aged as poorly as "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective?" There is a LOT to unpack here. Join the Bluff Boyz as they dive into all things Ace. 00:00 - Intro / Keith has been waiting for this for his entire life 03:00 - How is this movie not rated R? 04:00 - Ev's memories of watching "Ace Ventura" as a child 06:05 - Most of Ace's shtick is still pretty funny today 07:18 - This movie isn't great. Jim Carrey is great. 11:08 - The massive cultural impact of this film and some of our favorite funny lines 13:53 - Hans the dolphin vet 15:10 - The film's... considerably problematic aspects 22:50 - Sean Young's wild Hollywood ride... 26:50 - ...ends here. 29:19 - Dan Marino and an all-time great QB acting performance 30:39 - "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls" 33:06 - Wait there was an "Ace Ventura Jr.!?" 34:13 - This movie was a tremendous financial success, the likes of which we'll probably never see again 35:41 - This movie works because Ace is the smartest guy in the room 39:28 - Hilarious that the NFL signed off on this 40:17 - RIP Mark Margolis 41:40 - Laces Out and Ray Finkle's great mom 42:15 - "Let's see that again, super slo-mo!" 43:51 - Ace Ventura was a cool guy, and kids wanted to be like him 44:56 - Jim Carrey is a wonderful talent, and Keith loves him very much. For more movie reviews, film reviews, film analysis, film discussions, film reactions, movie reactions, Ace Ventura reactions, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching. #AceVentura #PetDetective #JimCarrey --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

For millennials of a certain age, "Hook" is a beloved favorite. It's got stars (Robin Williams! Dustin Hoffman! Julia Roberts!), it's got production value, it's got the beloved Peter Pan IP, and it's got the most famous film director of all time. Only problem is... Spielberg hates it! Most of the stars didn't enjoy it! It was largely savaged by critics and was considered a commercial flop upon its release! How on God's green earth did this film miss!? Join us in Neverland (the imaginary one, not the real-life horror show one (OK but we do spend a second there, too...)) as we dive into all the good and all the bad of "Hook," Steven Spielberg's 1991 Peter Pan extravaganza. 00:00 - Intro / This movie is bonkers 01:40 - Does every millennial love this movie? 02:42 - What Keith loved about it as a child AKA Bob Hoskins! 04:54 - What Ev thought about it as a child AKA he's just the WORST 07:48 - The tonal inconsistency is this film's biggest problem, look no further than the mermaid or*y 10:10 - The editing is weirdly bad throughout 12:00 - Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook is so much fun 13:04 - Why is this movie called "Hook?" 15:10 - Look it was only a matter of time before Michael Jackson came up 16:20 - Ev says Robin Williams is miscast, Keith loses his mind, they scream at each other for 16 minutes. Seriously. 33:12 - Did the characters in the film need to be self-aware of the Pan/Neverland legend? 35:40 - The Lost Boys are too happy-go-lucky and it removes a necessary sense of stakes 37:58 - Ev has always hated Rufio, and according to Keith, the movie does, too 42:44 - What in the @#$% is going on with Tinkerbell in this movie 43:39 - Does Peter Pan possess some sort of power of attraction? Historically? AKA HARRY STYLES SHIRTLESS EVERYONE COME QUICK 46:00 - Let's just be honest: There is a weird sexual undercurrent to a lot of this movie 48:30 - A few nitpicks, including Tinkerbell is a child trafficker 49:40 - Some pirates get egg on their faces, others get murdered by sword: The 3rd act has a menagerie of tones, all right! 50:35 - A couple of The Lost Boys do a great job 51:50 - Shoutout to Charlie Korsmo and "Can't Hardly Wait." "Can't Hardly Wait" RULES. For more movie reviews, film reviews, film discussions, film analysis, movie talks, Hook reviews, Hook reactions, and hooked er... members, please consider liking this video and subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching. #Hook #PeterPan #Spielberg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

In 2009, we were introduced to Zack Snyder's vision of "Watchmen," the heralded graphic novel from the 1980s. It was immediately an incredibly polarizing film, with some deeming it a brilliant, ahead-of-its-time adaptation, and others infuriated by what they viewed as a bastardization of the beloved source material. After this decade-plus of superhero films... we look back and talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of "Watchmen." 00:00 - Intro / Highway to the Danger Zone 01:00 - Of course, Keith had never seen this movie. What did he think? 05:00 - Ev's thoughts on the film, and the necessity of multiple viewings 08:00 - Zack Snyder has a brilliant eye for visuals, and despite his flaws, it's clear he CARES 09:55 - The graphic nature of this film had to be a challenge for wider audiences 12:48 - This movie is better than most other superhero films 14:14 - The dark themes and conflicting philosophies of "Watchmen" and its characters 17:59 - Ev loves Dr. Manhattan and Ozymandias and violent sociopaths in general, apparently 21:22 - The interesting cast with shoutouts to Matthew Goode and Jackie Earle Haley 23:19 - The sometimes heavy-handedness of Rorschach's journal entries 24:45 - Carla Gugino, putting the "fine" in "Paradise's finest" 25:31 - Happy for the love scene, happier still for the ever-present blue dong 28:07 - Are these people actual superheroes? 32:10 - Keith admits his father is Jeffrey Dahmer (or something) 34:38 - The dark, romantic beauty of Manhattan's revelations and conversation with Silk Spectre II 36:55 - We disagree about what Carla Gugino/Ms. Jupiter means as she reflects on her troubled past 40:08 - Keith gets a bit mixed up about Dr. Manhattan's ability to see time 43:24 - The HBO "Watchmen" series 45:05 - The primary difference between the comic and the film, and why Zack Snyder was right to make the change 49:05 - Not a feel-good movie, but the excellent craft of the film might make you feel good 50:36 - The excellent opening sequence and world-building of "Watchmen" 51:55 - Speed ramps and looking forward to big life moments For more film reviews, movie reviews, film discussions, film analysis, Watchmen reviews, Watchmen reactions, film reactions, Watchmen 2009 reactions, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel and sending us several hundred thousand dollars. Thank you so much for watching. #Watchmen #Watchmen2009 #ZackSnyder --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

Come on Barbie, let's go party! You know that movie that EVERYONE is talking about!? The "Barbie" movie written and directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling!? The one where you either love it or you hate it or you're a rotten bigot or a crazed leftist!? Yeah, THAT one! We sit and try to have a normal, nuanced conversation about the film and its pros and cons (there are a lot of both!). Ready for everyone to hate us, universally and equally... LET'S DO IT. 00:00 - Intro / I'M A BARBIE GIRL 00:37 - What Ev thought 02:15 - What Keith thought 04:08 - Who is the target audience for this movie? 06:15 - It's not kids, that's for sure, but that's actually one of the film's strengths 09:33 - By being so thoroughly goofy, this film tries to shield itself from valid criticism 12:42 - The Real World should be actually real; Will Ferrell's scenes rob this movie of any sense of stakes 14:41 - This movie is all telling and no showing. Instead of using a cohesive story and developed characters to introduce its themes, it just yells them at you 21:17 - Does Barbie have a character arch? Does anyone? 22:32 - What's the theme of this movie? 23:46 - Ev loves how weird this movie is 25:00 - Ryan Gosling steals the show and is the only interesting character 26:20 - Wait, Margot Robbie is ugly now...? 27:30 - Casting was good, performances were good, wish we got more of some of the supporting characters 28:52 - Production and set design obviously amazing 30:09 - How exactly does the child/Barbie emotional connection work? 31:19 - Why wouldn't the Mattel CEO want to make money? 32:25 - The writing is quite bad and often quite dated 37:41 - Why do all of the Barbies submit to and fall in love with the patriarchy so quickly? 39:43 - It's hard to discuss this movie because it's more of a message than an actual movie 41:20 - There is no real resolution 44:18 - Ev and Keith weep openly about the loss of romance For more film reviews, movie reviews, Barbie reviews, Barbie reactions, Barbie movie reactions, film discussions, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching. #Barbie #BarbieMovie #BarbieMovieReview --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

It's "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One," a title that just flows perfectly off of your tongue. Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt in this seventh installation of the action movie series. The reviews are in, and people seem to be loving it! And there is a lot to really like... but why did we leave the theater feeling so empty inside...? Oh, that is because of our own personal issues? Issues that we should really look to resolve with the help of a trained professional? Fair, that's fair. Let's discuss this movie though, anyway. 00:00 - Intro / One word to describe this movie ALSO is Pom Klementieff OK...? 01:57 - What Keith thought 03:47 - What Ev thought 04:45 - The amazing sequences should pack a more emotionally impactful punch 06:23 - A three-hour movie shouldn't feel so bloated; there are fourteen characters to keep track of 11:39 - High-brow mindless entertainment? 15:27 - This film didn't have a script... and the actors are clearly all very uncomfortable talking about it 18:21 - Should this film get a pass because of the practical effects and technical achievements? 20:04 - Ev's still not impressed AKA It's no Jackie Chan movie 21:45 - Hey Tom Cruise, maybe try saving theaters by making films that AREN'T in the giant action IP genre 24:02 - Tom doesn't like when other stars burn TOO bright AKA let's get a few more movie stars in this one 28:33 - Tom Cruise fights A.I.? Yes, we're IN 29:39 - Why does Ethan Hunt care so much for Hayley Atwell/Grace? Oh I see 31:57 - Who brings a sword to a gunfight? 33:07 - Other really stupid parts 36:11 - A certain type of action suspense that this film does so well 38:51 - How does Gabriel communicate with The Entity? 40:57 - This movie is confusing. Ev is confused. 43:54 - The shoehorned backstory between Ethan and Gabriel 45:52 - Keith Macri: Comedy God For more movie reviews, film reviews, film discussions, film analysis, movie talk shows, Mission Impossible move reviews, new mission impossible movie reviews, new mission impossible movie reactions, Tom Cruise health and diet secrets (Scientology, duh), etc., please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching. #MissionImpossible7 #DeadReckoning #MissionImpossibleReview --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

"The Flash" has been through every imaginable sort of developmental hell, but it's finally here. Was it worth the wait? Directed by Andy Muschietti and starring Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton, and the worst CGI cameos you have ever seen. This film was... a lot. SPOILERS BELOW AND THROUGHOUT 00:00 - Intro / One word to describe this movie 01:02 - What Keith thought 02:24 - What Ev thought 03:04 - We have to start with the fact this film has the worst CGI of all time 07:13 - "The CGI was SUPPOSED to be bad, you idiots." - The Director 08:26 - The expectations for this film were unfairly high, but Warner Bros. did that to themselves 12:00 - James Gunn lied to us, and so did Tom Cruise and Stephen King 14:26 - Wasn't this movie supposed to like, wrap things up? Why are there more questions than answers at the end!? 19:07 - The climax of this film had so much potential 23:05 - Why are we still trying to make the Joss Whedon "Justice League" style humor still happen 24:09 - Ben Affleck did great for his half-day on set 24:53 - The opening sequence was totally irrelevant to the story 28:20 - Michael Keaton was great! The gal who played Supergirl was very good! Most performances are pretty solid! And a few other good things... 32:36 - Keith likes the small, personal story at the core of this movie 34:17 - Barry Allen literally learns nothing, immediately messes with time again 39:34 - Be different, DC! Abandon the shared cinematic universe and just focus on making great films! You can do it! 40:25 - What we thought of the multiple CGI cameos at the end of this film 45:05 - WHAT UP LYNDA CARTER 45:38 - A fifteen-minute-long, passionate argument about the future of movie theaters | Will they finally die once superhero films can no longer bring in a crowd? For more film discussions, movie reviews, film reviews, new movie reviews, The Flash review, The Flash movie reviews, The Flash movie reaction, film analysis, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching. #TheFlash #TheFlashMovie #TheFlashReview --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are together again and boy are they enjoying themselves... so is everyone else! It's just a fun, casual time. Making movies, what a dream! Everything is just so fun and casual. Just buddies making films, can you believe it?? Wow. Great times. That's how this movie feels. Let's discuss. 00:00 - Intro / Ev doesn't really get told he looks like Ben Affleck anymore 01:06 - What Keith thought 02:48 - What Ev thought 04:13 - What's the "why" of this movie? 05:26 - WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON HERE 06:30 - Is this film looking for the path of least resistance AKA "this movie doesn't reek of a TON of effort..." 11:02 - This is the Affleck/Damon version of an Adam Sandler movie 11:38 - Affleck's very safe direction of this film 15:38 - The performances are great 17:25 - Damon hamming it up would have been fine if his character had better development 18:25 - This movie assumes you already really love the Jordan brand 21:07 - The major story details they altered from real life 22:42 - Michael Jordan should have been in this movie 25:47 - The moment Keith found to be genuinely distasteful 28:50 - The writing is great except when it's clearly written from today's perspective 29:51 - The heavy-handed climax 33:13 - This never really felt like a MOVIE AKA Ev is a hypocrite For more movie reviews, film reviews, Air film reviews, Air movie reviews, film discussions, film analysis, Michael Jordan movie reviews, Air Jordan movie reviews, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching. #AirMovie #MichaelJordan #AirJordanMovie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

Gary Oldman thinks "The Fifth Element" sucks. Is he right? In this episode the boys look back at Luc Besson's 1997 genre-bending sci-fi action flick "The Fifth Element," which stars Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Chris Tucker, Ian Holm, and Tiny Lister. It's colorful and it's fun and it's a bit campy here and there... but is it good? Keith, watching it for the first time, is less than convinced. LET'S RUMBLE. 00:00 - Intro / President Deebo 01:40 - So what did Keith think? 03:23 - The "childish" tone of this movie 05:10 - The incredible originality and creativity of the design in this film 06:54 - Some of the aliens don't look great 09:50 - This movie doesn't take itself too seriously 12:39 - Amazing costume and production design and the stellar attention to detail AKA YES Jean-Paul Gaultier 14:15 - Keith's cake metaphor 15:00 - Luc Besson's overly(?) stylized direction 18:05 - Do most sci-fi films have a corny streak? 20:00 - Bruce Willis gonna Bruce Willis, and God bless him for it 21:35 - Milla Jovovich gives an underrated performance 22:50 - Gary Oldman is a bit much, just like his interview with Playboy 24:48 - CHRIS TUCKER APPRECIATION 30:49 - Airlines need to take notes from this film 32:45 - "Leon: The Professional" and Luc Besson's personal life AKA we're TMZ now 36:03 - The French, the old creep from "Gigi," and oh my God this episode has gone off the rails 37:23 - ANYWAY funny lines! Like when she says "multipass!" That was funny! 38:02 - How were the costumes and production design not nominated for Oscars!? AKA we hate "Oscar and Lucinda" and "The Wings of the Dove" 40:33 - Keith thinks the story is pretty "meh" For more film reviews, movie reviews, classic movie reviews, film discussions, film analysis, Bruce Willis movies, sci-fi films, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching. #TheFifthElement #BruceWillis #LucBesson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

Is "Starship Troopers" brilliant or stupid? Or both? Paul Verhoeven's "Starship Troopers" was released in 1997, and was immediately torn apart by critics. It was called "brainless" and "overly violent" and even was accused of being overtly pro-fascist. They didn't seem to get the joke. But how much of the film IS a joke? How much is meant to be satire, and how much is meant to be taken at face value as a sci-fi space adventure? The Bluff Council is here to ask all these questions. Not answer, but ask. We need you guys to answer!! Someone help us out here! Let's get into it. 00:00 - Intro / This movie scarred Ev for life, apparently 03:44 - Rewatching "Starship Troopers" today, knowing it is satire 04:50 - Paul Verhoeven and his anti-fascism messaging 07:40 - Why didn't critics in the 90s get the satire memo? 08:49 - Keith loves the propaganda videos 10:05 - The struggle to deduce the balance between satire and seriousness in this movie 12:29 - The special effects are still pretty solid 13:33 - Keith loves the comedy in this film 14:29 - Did the actors know this was a comedy? Were they in on the joke? 17:50 - The film tries to have its cake and eat it too, and that makes for some tonal challenges 19:49 - A movie can start to drag when it's based around one big "joke" 22:00 - The humans lose every fight, which is fine since they're the villains of the story 25:09 - The brilliance of the co-ed group shower scene 29:00 - Dizzy's death and the lack of genuine emotion in the film 31:40 - What's today's version of this film? "Don't Look Up?" 33:26 - Verhoeven deserves more credit 35:05 "The Perils of War" starring The Bluff Council 35:48 - Background actors thirsting over Dina Meyer "Starship Troopers" starred Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer, Neil Patrick Harris, Jake Busey, Michael Ironside, and Clancy Brown. For more movie reviews, film reviews, film discussions, film analysis, movie talk pretty one day, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching. #StarshipTroopers #PaulVerhoeven #ActionMovies --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

It's finally here! In this episode, we go underground to dissect "Tremors," the 1990 monster movie cult classic directed by Ron Underwood and starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross, and Reba McEntire. It has long been one of Ev's favorite films, but Keith... you guessed it, Keith had never seen it. Opinions are had, and no one is safe (including "Jurassic Park"). LET'S GET INTO IT. 00:00 - Intro / This film narrowly misses Ev's Top 10 Favorites list 01:27 - Keith gives his thoughts after watching it for the first time 03:40 - Ev was scarred for life by "Tremors" when he was six 04:45 - This film is ALMOST a "family movie," and that's one of the things that makes it special 09:07 - This movie is in the Fun Profanity Hall of Fame (especially the all-time great F-bomb) 10:48 - The world feels "lived in," and that's because of the great characters and all the effort of the production team 13:13 - The expert way this film introduces Val and Earl during the opening credits 15:00 - How this film would begin today 15:45 - This movie is character-focused and not monster-focused; that's what makes it great 17:45 - The fantastic engineering and practicality of the Graboids 18:45 - The visual effects in "Tremors" aren't always perfect, but at least they're better than "The Gray Man" AKA here we go again 21:17 - Kevin Bacon does amazing, for a guy who wasn't stoked to be there 22:11 - FRED WARD IS KING AND SMELLS LIKE MY CHILDHOOD 23:16 - The awesome casting of and performances by Michael Gross and Reba(!) McEntire 24:38 - Ev is Team Miguel, predictably 25:32 - Keith's major beef: What the Graboids can and can't do 27:32 - Minor quibbles with the pole-vaulting scene 28:56 - "Tremors" vs. "Jurassic Park" 32:47 - Why does no one in this movie know how to celebrate/cheer? 35:17 - "Tremors 2: Aftershocks," all of the other "Tremors" sequels, and the failed 2018 "Tremors" pilot episode 39:26 - The fantastic basement shootout AKA the Greatest Camera Reveal of All Time 42:09 - Horror elements are solid, and there is some great cinematography For more film reviews, movie reviews, film discussions, film analysis, "Tremors" reviews, "Tremors" (1990) review, "Tremors" reaction, movie talk pretty one day, etc., please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching. #Tremors #TremorsReview #Tremors1990 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

This movie might be what breaks us. Starring Jack Harlow and Sinqua Walls. Directed by Calmatic. 00:00 - Intro / Hanging on by a thread 00:50 - What Ev thought 02:16 - What Keith thought 04:00 - Should this movie get some slack since most mainstream movies aren't great now? 06:14 - Why is this even called a "remake?" 07:24 - The original "White Men Can't Jump" (1992) is incredible 08:45 - 22-year-old kids with bad taste who aren't really paying attention probably think this movie is great, and that's good enough 09:16 - Jack Harlow is put in a position to succeed. Does he? 13:57 - The shameless backgrounding of two great female characters 15:24 - Had no one ever seen the original or do they just hate it? 18:08 - The one part that was funny 19:06 - Jack Harlow's "acting" 22:12 - The entire heart and soul of the original has been torn out 24:37 - Does anyone in this movie actually love basketball? 25:36 - The basketball sequences are not great and edited terribly 28:17 - The low point of low points: Harlow's sucker punch is... character development...? 34:00 - More really stupid moments 37:04 - What is Harlow's injury exactly 37:50 - The comedy is not funny For more movie reviews, film reviews, film analysis, film discussions, White Men Can't Jump reactions, White Men Can't Jump reviews, White Men Can't Jump 2023 reactions, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching. #WhiteMenCantJump #JackHarlow #WhiteMenCantJump2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message

In this first-of-its-kind Special Episode, Keith and Ev take a good look at the fantastic career of Bruce Willis. It spanned decades and genres, and defied even the loftiest of expectations. Though recently retired, Bruce Willis had a prolific moviemaking run for the ages, and the boys spend this episode trying to pin down each of their Top Five Favorite Bruce Willis films. YIPPIE KI YAY... you know the rest. 00:00 - Intro / We love Bruce Willis 02:42 - A Brief History of Bruce Willis' career 02:50 - "Moonlighting" 04:11 - Gen Z loves us so much 05:30 - The peaks and valleys of Bruce Willis' career 08:15 - Bruce's prolific production compared to his contemporaries: Harrison Ford, Tom Hanks, and Denzel Washington 10:25 - "Blind Date" 11:20 - "Hostage" 12:12 - "Bandits" 12:25 - "Tears of the Sun" 12:53 - "Color of Night" 14:27 - "Look Who's Talking" 16:05 - "12 Monkeys" 16:44 - "Armageddon" 18:38 - "Die Hard with a Vengeance" 23:29 - "Looper" 25:44 - "The Fifth Element" 27:00 - "The Sixth Sense" 30:34 - "Pulp Fiction" 35:27 - "The Last Boy Scout" 41:27 - "Die Hard" For more movie reviews, film reviews, film discussions, film analysis, Bruce Willis movies, Bruce Willis films, best Bruce Willis movies, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching. #BruceWillis #BruceWillisMovies #BestBruceWillisMovies --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluffcouncil/message