The Midnight Watch Podcast

Combining two different beloved genres sounds like gold right? Unfortunately 2011's sci-fi western big budget film missed the mark causing it to be the summer's box office bomb. Adapted from a comic book Director Jon Favreau and stars Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford did not have enough draw to bring in the movie fans. Is this movie worth watching again? Or is it rightly so to disappear into the past. Join Jeremy and guest TJ Tooley as they dive into 2011's misfire, Cowboys & Aliens.

The one that started them all. Superman flew into theaters December of 1978 delivering one of the most instant classic smash hit movies of the century. Bringing one of America's most beloved heroes to the silver screen was no small feat in itself. After many setbacks and personal drama behind the scenes Superman successfully started a whole new genre of films which rule the box office of today, The superhero movie. Getting bigger, better and more diverse every year this genre owes it all to Richard Donner's triumph of the seventies. Join Jeremy and guest Dash Hooper as they look back to the golden age of comics to discuss the film, Superman: The Movie.

Wes Anderson's biggest adventure yet and possibly his most colorful film as well hit the screens in 2004 to mixed reviews. Failing at the box office initially, as time passed it became a classic. Bill Murray brought his star power to an eccentric cast in a story about life, jealousy, love and revenge. Its weirder than it sounds. Join Jeremy and Josh along with guest indy filmmaker Alden Olmsted as they go deep into The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

This was director Clint Eastwood's most successful movie at the time of release. Firing on all cylinders the movie (which was about racism and redemption) had a bit of controversy about it being racist itself. Did it stick the landing? Or is it destined to be left in the dust. Join hosts Jeremy and Josh as they go back in time to revisit 2008's Gran Torino.

Now viewed as an 80's classic, this throwback to the 1960's romantic drama danced its way into the hearts of millions of people. It was a smash hit at the box office and it's soundtrack went platinum 11 times. Join Jeremy and Josh as they choreograph their opinions with guest Jake Colvin and figure out why this movie is still having the time of its life.

Coming hot off the heels of Pee Wee's Big Adventure, newcomer Tim Burton quickly became Hollywood's most sought after director. After turning down several scripts he became interested in one that flipped the story about haunted houses. Combining the efforts of intentional oldschool effects, a zany score by Danny Elfman and scene stealing charismatic actor Michael Keaton the film quickly became a box office hit. Join Jeremy and Josh as they discuss the good, the bad, and the quirky. Is it worth watching again after 30 years? Find out now!

Aiming to be the Star Wars of horror with a big budget and bigger monster effects this movie should have redefined horror movies to come. Unfortunately due to studio interference and other missteps Nightbreed was doomed from the start. Director Clive Barker's monsterfest was re-edited and released again 25 years later when long lost footage was discovered restoring the original vision. Or at least a closer step to it. Is it any good? Join our hosts Jeremy and Josh as they dive deep into the depths of Median.

Directed by Joel Schumacher and starring budding stars Jason Patrick, Kifer Sutherland, Corey Feldman and Corey Haim, this film caught the attention of moviegoers by surprise as it updated vampire lore to modern day standards. Capturing the feeling of a generation The Lost Boys became a stable of the 80s and has influenced dozens of films since. Join Jeremy and Josh as they sink their teeth in this once in a lifetime lightning in a bottle film.

Taking one of Japan's most beloved characters and reimagining him in America with a completely different design and no respect to the source seemed like a good idea in 1998. But they were wrong. Having nothing to do with the original movies this film is Godzilla in name only. But looking at it as a stand alone cheesy American kaiju movie is actually pretty fun. Join our hosts Jeremy and Josh as they dive deep into this monster of a movie. Is it as bad as they remember? Or does it transcend its own reputation... Find out now!

Another cult classic Stephen King adaptation hit theaters in march of '84 kicking off a string of sequels and remakes. Shot on a budget of $800,000 and making well over 14 million this film continued to establish King as a leading name in movies as well as books. Join Jeremy and Josh as they pick apart what worked and what failed in the psycho children cult film, Children of the Corn. 

First, there was Night of the Living Dead. Now the night is over. Dawn has just begun...   George Romero's masterpiece is considered to be the guide book for all zombie movies. This movie has been copied, stolen from, spoofed and remade in all sorts of ways since it's release. Releasing in theaters without a rating to avoid an X for graphic violence, this film instantly became a classic and is still going strong today. Join Jeremy and Josh along with zombie expert David Matthews as they reanimate the ongoing conversation on Dawn of the Dead... Check out these links for more Dawn of the Dead goodness... Dawn of the Dead 1978 Youtube full movie https://youtu.be/T3hRMzYGygI  Document of the Dead 1981 Youtube https://youtu.be/4lqSYXGpXjc Document of the Dead on Wikipedia  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_of_the_Dead Doc of the Dead on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doc_of_the_Dead Playlist of the Dead on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7yJFgVdGkECdkkjhpKiCiH?si=8MUr8kXeR_2PC6HgZioYVw  Zombies: A Living History Trailer https://youtu.be/OnCbOs5alYA  Show notes provided by David Matthews

Breaking out onto the movie scene in 2005, Rian Johnson's debut film instantly brought attention to his smooth capability as a writer/director. While garnering high praise in the indy film community not only was the director a standout but also the lead actor as well. Joseph Gordon Levitt smoothly transitioned from child actor to leading man with ease. This neo noir mystery film quickly became a cult classic leading the way for other indy films to be released widely to the general public.

"Quack, Quack, Quack!!!" No its not quack attack from Ducktales but it was a hit family film with lovable misfits fighting for the peewee trophy with coach Emilio Estevez leading the pack. Beloved by many fans this movie started a successful movie franchise and official NHL hockey team of the same name in the early 90s. So join Josh and guest Dustin "Bones" Smith as they go back to childhood and relive the glorious film, "The Mighty Ducks".

What is the meaning of life? Can you relive your genetic code memories? Is tripping on shrooms still scientifically relevant? On this episode Jeremy and Josh ponder these questions while reviewing the sci-fi horror headtrip of a flick, Altered States. 

Roaring into theaters in 1968, This movie had three winning ingredients which won over fans and critics alike. Steve McQueen the king of cool, it was filmed entirely on location in San Francisco and had the first great car chase ever to grace American cinema. Setting a new standard for realistic dialogue and police/hospital procedures, this powerhouse of a film became a legend in its own right still talked about today. Join Jeremy and Josh as they discuss one of cinema's greats, "Bullitt". 

What was supposed to be the first of many exciting films directed by Stephen King became the only film directed by him. This misfire of a movie stumbled into theaters and quickly was shunned by critics and movie lovers alike. Over time it has gained a beloved cult following in the circles of B movie lovers. Join Jeremy and Josh as they discuss this film based off a terrifying short story about machines becoming murderously sentient. Is it as bad as originally thought? or in its own way is it quirky and clever. Find out now!

In the 1990s comedian Jim Carrey could do no wrong. With a string of hits over several years he decided to push his comedy into new areas. The black comedy The Cable Guy was released in 1996 to mixed feelings due to it being ahead of its time. Join hosts Jeremy and Josh along with guest comedian Joe Paris as they discuss the bold direction this movie takes and how it still holds up today.

Hot on the heels of their breakout directoral debut, the Coen brothers quickly changed gears from their hard hitting crime drama Blood Simple to the bizarro crime caper Raising Arizona. This was the first of many odd and delightful comedies they would put out over their continuing careers. Join Jeremy and Josh along with guest indy filmmaker Alden Olmstead as they discuss why Alden was inspired by this movie and if it still is amazing to this day.

Based off the 1930s comic strips and movie serials, Flash Gordon flamboyantly landed in theaters hoping to be the next Star Wars. Initially a box office bomb the movie became a cult favorite among movie fans finding a home amongst other cult classics. Join brothers Jeremy and Josh as they discuss the all american hero who will save all of us, Flash Gordon.

After the oversaturation of unstoppable action heros in the 80's director John Mctiernan wanted to make his next action movie a little different. By casting Bruce Willis, a lesser known funnyman and making the hero very vulnerable the team behind this movie didn't know they were in the midst of making a legend of a movie. Releasing in july but quickly becoming a christmas classic in the minds of many this film brought a new trend of action movies to life. Join Jeremy, Josh and Jake as they break down Bruce Willis' breakout hit, Die Hard.

Coming out of nowhere and instantly becoming a horror benchmark in cinema, Tobe Hooper's second film smashed box office numbers earning well over two hundred times its budget. It's 2020 and the movie is still as tense and raw as when it first came out originally in 1974. Join Jeremy and Josh as they discuss "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre".

Following Star Wars this movie broke down more barriers helping the general moviegoer realize the Sci-Fi genre was more than campy pulp stories. Ridley Scott blasted into the limelight with his sophomore movie instantly cementing his place in Sci-Fi history. Not only was the movie a commercial success but also a breakthrough in creative storytelling and vivid imagery. With the series still continuing today we can definitely say Alien was and is one of the greats. Join Jeremy and Josh as they dissect this horror classic.

In memorial of Sean Connery passing away we decided to review one of his mid 90's action movies which introduced him to an all new upcoming generation of moviegoers. Some remember him as Bond, some remember him as Indy's dad. But we remember him as the only prisoner that ever escaped Alcatraz... Join Jeremy and Josh as they review the classic 90's action thrill ride,"The Rock".

Is it a Halloween movie or Christmas movie? Once again our hosts Jeremy and Josh are back to answer life's tough questions surrounding this classic holiday film. Sneaking into theaters in 1993 Tim Burton and Henry Selick's stop motion animated film started out a modest hit but has been gaining fans as each year passes. Join us this week to kick off the first holiday movie of the year, The Nightmare Before Christmas!

This week we are bringing something new to the table. Join Jeremy and Josh as they rapid review 6 movies with a time limit of 3 minutes for each movie! Next week we will be back with our regular episodes. Happy Halloween! 

This episode has a guest host and guests for the first time celebrating our 20th episode!!! Join Josh and our sound producer Jake along with Josh's daughters Rhian and Lily as they dive into Steven Spielberg's take on Peter Pan. Having some of the largest sets ever created on soundstage and a powerhouse cast, Hook was set to be the next big blockbuster of the 90s. Did it stick the landing? Would it be worth remembering? Find out now! 

Often compared to The Goonies this lesser known movie snuck into theaters in 1987 failing miserably. But, over time it has risen in ranks from box office disaster to cult classic. Paying homage to all the classic Hammer Films from the 30s and 40s this movie is packed full of monster movie tributes. Is it a generic ripoff of better movies or does it fully stand on its own... Join our hosts Jeremy and Josh as they discuss... The Monster Squad!

"One, two, Freddy's coming for you..." During the rise of horror slashers in the early 80s Wes Craven would bring a new iconic horror villain to the table. Cementing his place in horror history Freddy Krueger, the ultimate boogeyman would go on to scare generations of fans and put New Line Cinema on the map by making over fifty times its budget. Is it still as good as we remember it? or did it fade like a distant dream? Jeremy and Josh try to stay awake as they discuss this week's movie, A Nightmare on Elm Street.

Cinema took a flying kick forward when Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Hustle danced its way into theaters in 2004. Ranging from slapstick humor to highly choreographed fight sequences this movie redefines the term action comedy. Is it an action movie first? or comedy? Listen now!  

After the smash success of Pirates of the Caribbean, Johnny Depp stars as a disturbed writer being disturbed by a disturbing stranger in Secret Window. Is the ending the most important part of the story? Does Johnny's hair stand the test of time? Find out with our hosts today!

This political satire is on many best movies lists and is Stanley Kubrick's only comedy out of his plethora of movies. Is Dr Strangelove a hero or a villain? Do they stop the end of the world in time? Are Jeremy and Josh bored out of their minds? Listen now to find out!

"I'll be Back." This line couldn't be more true as The Terminator kicked off a franchise influencing multitudes of movies and blasting Arnold Schwarzenegger into super stardom. From time travel to killer robots to big hair this movie has it all! Join us this week as our hosts Jeremy and Josh track down awesome factoids and discuss just how big this movie really was!

In 1977 a young Don Coscarelli set out to make a movie based off of a nightmare he had. Filmed only on weekends and on a shoestring budget this cult classic slowly became a hit by strong word of mouth. Join the discussion with our hosts Jeremy and Josh as the nightmare continues in the indy cult film Phantasm!

Blowing away expectations when it first released, Alfred Hitchcock's modern day classic changed cinema. Challenging censorship and expanding storytelling techniques, this movie became part of american lore. Also this film is still making movie fans afraid to take showers. Don't waste anymore time reading this. Join our hosts as they discuss the granddaddy of slashers, Psycho!!  

In the summer of 93' a movie about a group of boys playing baseball in a dirt lot was released. This movie would go on to become an instant classic standing out amongst the other kid friendly sport films of the 90s. In this episode Jeremy and Josh discuss their different experiences seeing this film and how it impacted their lives. Is it still a home run? Or has this movie outstayed its welcome. Find out now.

Werewolves, rockets, tricked out wheelchairs and horrible one liners come together in this week's episode! Jeremy and Josh look back at the 1985 cult classic exploring Stephen King's Werewolf lore to decide if it's the stuff of legends, or a legend best forgotten. Find out now!

George Clooney leads an all star cast of misfits and do gooders in the Coen brothers hit film set deep in Mississippi in the 1930s. Join Jeremy and Josh this week as they discuss whether this movie is or isn't the greatest hayseed movie of all time!  

We swing into this week's episode looking back at the hero's first big screen outing 18 years in the making. Is it a classic or just another bug on the window. Find out now. Nuff said...

The killer car episode is here! "Christine" the hot selling novel written by Stephen King was turned into a movie in the winter of 1983. Capitalizing on how fast his books were selling, movie producers couldn't turn them into movies fast enough. There was some classics and some classic duds. Which side of the debate does this movie fit into. Find out with our hosts today!

This week we review the story of Edward Bloom and his extraordinary life told in flashbacks as his son tries to find out the truth about his father. Is the movie as fantastical as it wants to be? Or did Tim Burton turn out a whopper of a missed opportunity. Find out with our hosts as we look back at Big Fish.

This week we see Mel Gibson in another revenge tale but this time, it's patriotic. The sprawling epic hit graced the screens in the year 2000 but the the real question is, did it also age gracefully? Jeremy and Josh don't hold back as they rediscover the emotionally explosive movie known as The Patriot!

Kurt Russell's breakout role as an action star takes center stage this week as we review the classic thrill ride. Is this one worth a rewatch? or is it best left on the shelf... Join our fearless hosts this week as they discuss "Escape From New York".

Some people love him, some people love to hate him. Ether way Tom Cruise stars in this tense action film noir directed by Steven Spielberg. There's lots of trivia in this one. Was the future what they predicted? Does the film still hold up 18 years later? Listen in with our hosts as they discuss all of this and more in this week's podcast.

This week we go back to 1989 to discuss Steven King's "Pet Sematary". Classic or Terrible? Is the remake better? Join us as we hash it out. Watch out! There are spoilers right from the get go. Not just for this flick but the 2019 remake as well.

We dive into the classic video game movie Mortal Kombat!!! Is it the flawless victory we remember? or does this movie deserve a fatality?

We review all kinds of movies from blockbusters to the lacklusters and dig up all kinds of trivia. If you are a big movie fan then this is the show for you!