Join siblings KC and Jacob as they sit down to discuss, review and make connections between two different movies.
What does a quartet of mutated turtles with ninja skills, and, a group of sexy male strippers on a raunchy road to glory, have in common? Digging in to the archives of previous episodesThis week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION, we ask:Jacob watched "Magic Mike XXL"(4:08) (Directed by, Gregory Jacobs. Starring, Channing Tatum, Joe Manganiello, Jada Pinkett Smith...)KC watched "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze"(35:23) (Directed by, Michael Pressman. Starring, Paige Turco, Ernie Reyes, Jr., David Warner...)Talking Points include:"La Bare" DocumentarySequelsDigital vs Analog movie magicAnd more!!Send us an e-mail to say hello: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramCheck out more movie reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdSubscribe at Apple PodcastsCover image by Austin Hillebrecht and KC SchwartzOpening and closing themes courtesy of TelevisionTunes.com
What do, a lawyer who conducts business from the comfort of a Lincoln town car, and a new defense attorney who goes against a big insurance company, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:Jacob Watched: "THE LINCOLN LAWYER" (6:41) (Directed by, Brad Furman. Starring, Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Phillippe, Shea Whigham...)KC Watched: "THE RAINMAKER" (33:09) (Directed by, Francis Ford Coppola. Starring, Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Claire Danes...)Talking points include:Companies we wouldn't lose sleep over goin bankruptWhen getting away with murder is appropriate Favorite McConaughey movie?and more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramRate and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out more reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdCover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a jukebox-musical retelling of the fairy-tale Cinderella, and a fresh spin on the story of a lady who is bestowed the "gift" of obedience, have in common?This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:KC Watched: "CINDERELLA (2021)" (6:05) (Directed by, Kay Cannon. Starring, Camila Cabello, Nicholas Galitzine, Idina Menzel...)Jacob Watched: "ELLA ENCHANTED" (28:43) (Directed by, Tommy O'Haver. Starring, Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes...)Talking points include:Turning other stories into jukebox musicalsThe "choices" of Cinderella (2021) Ideal Fairy Godmother giftand more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramRate and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out more reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdCover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a sport scout who finds a player with raw talent, and a troubled basketball coach who finds new purpose, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:Jacob Watched: "HUSTLE" (5:24) (Directed by, Jeremiah Zagar. Starring, Adam Sandler, Juancho Hernangomez, Queen Latifah..)KC Watched: "THE WAY BACK" (31:55) (Directed by, Gavin O'Connor. Starring, Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Janina Gavankar...)Talking points include:Dream Team castingSandler serious phaseWhen Ben Affleck brings his A-gameand more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramRate and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out more reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdCover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, an infamous mobster who seeks therapy to deal with his anxiety, and a criminal informant who is relocated to the suburbs, have in common?This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:KC Watched: "ANALYZE THIS" (4:54) (Directed by, Harold Ramis. Starring, Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow...)Jacob Watched: "MY BLUE HEAVEN" (31:40) (Directed by, Herbert Ross. Starring, Rick Moranis, Steve Martin, Joan Cusack...)Talking points include:Mobsters, but make it funnyHits and misses of Steve MartinRecast it...but with dogsand more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramRate and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out more reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdCover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a talented female vocalist who attends an art school, and a young man who befriends a cynical author, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:Jacob Watched: "RAISE YOUR VOICE" (4:42) (Directed by, Sean McNamara. Starring, Hilary Duff, John Corbett, Jason Ritter...)KC Watched: "FINDING FORRESTER" (31:44) (Directed by, Gus Van Sant. Starring, Rob Brown, Sean Connery, f. Murray Abraham...)Talking points include:Vocal dubbing gone wrongThe Hilary Duff brandGreat "American" novelsand more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramRate and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out more reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdCover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a snarky but streetwise undercover cop who is taking down a lethal cartel, and a unsuspecting corporate middleman who reconnects with a high school buddy-turned super agent, have in common?This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:KC Watched: "FATAL BEAUTY" (6:35) (Directed by, Tom Holland. Starring, Whoopi Goldberg, Sam Elliott, Brad Dourif...)Jacob Watched: "CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE" (28:27) (Directed by, Rawson Marshall Thurber. Starring, Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Aaron Paul...)Talking points include:Fave Whoopi CharactersSwapping out The RockThe Whoopi Brand of humorand more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramRate and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out more reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdCover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, an epic romance set in the Civil War-era South, and a historical crime perspective of New York City, have in common?This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:Jacob Watched: "GONE WITH THE WIND" (8:04) (Directed by, Victor Fleming. Starring, Vivien Leigh, Clark Gabel, Hattie McDaniel...)KC Watched: "GANGS OF NEW YORK" (45:17) (Directed by, Martin Scorsese. Starring, Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz...)Talking points include:Could've been a Mini-seriesGangs names from New York HistoryCharacters we struggle to like...and whyand more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramRate and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out more reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdCover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
Welcome to PODCASTING IN THE DARK, hosted by Jacob and Colleen. This podcast is dedicated to exploring various media of the dark and unusual variety. This includes Stories, TV Shows and Movies that shock and excite. Season One is dedicated to revisiting episode of "Are You Afraid of the Dark." Go ahead, turn off the lights -- light a candle if you're feeling timid, and prepare to put your nerves on edge. You'll get thrills, chills and amusing remarks, when you listen to PODCASTING IN THE DARK! Music Courtesy of: –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Darkest Child by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/kevin... Music promoted by Audio Library • Darkest Child – Kevin MacLeod (No Cop... ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
What do, a discontent department store employee who has an affair with an intense young man, and a wholesome girl who has her baby at a Wal-Mart, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "THE GOOD GIRL" (6:30) (Directed by, Miguel Arteta. Starring, Jennifer Aniston, Jake Gyllenhaal, John C. Reily...) Jacob Watched: "WHERE THE HEART IS" (34:45) (Directed by, Matt Williams. Starring, Natalie Portman, Ashley Judd, James Frain...) Talking points include: When the tone is uneven What store would you want to live in? Characters who could use some therapy and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, two sisters who befriend a cuddly and unusual forest creature, and a little boy who experiences the adventure and wonder of dreams, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO" *(11:23) (Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Starring, Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, Frank Welker...) KC Watched: "LITTLE NEMO: ADVENTURES IN SLUMBERLAND" (41:40) (Directed by, Masami Hata, Masanori Hata, William Hurtz. Starring, Gabriel Damon, Laura Mooney, Mickey Rooney...) * 2005 Disney English Dubbed version. Talking points include: How is "Ghibli" pronounced anyway? Top 3 Studio Ghibli movies Sleep and dreams and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do a seasoned con-man who competes with a younger adversary, and an aging man whose daughter and wife are both expecting, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS" (5:18) (Directed by, Frank Oz. Starring, Michael Caine, Steve Martin, Glenne Headly...) Jacob Watched: "FATHER OF THE BRIDE: PART 2" (29:35) (Directed by, Charles Shyer. Starring, Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short...) Talking Points include: Recasting Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Did these movies need a sequel? When you know you shouldn't be laughing... and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a rich debutante who is recovering from a case of amnesia, and a devious femme fatale scamming her husband out of a fortune, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "OVERBOARD" (1987) (4:32) (Directed by, Garry Marshall. Starring, Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Hermann...) KC Watched: "THE LAST SEDUCTION" (32:37) (Directed by, John Dahl. Starring, Linda Fiorentino, Peter Berg, Bill Pullman...) Talking points include: Kidnapping for comedy Femme Fatale's that we love and/or love to hate Goldie Hawn movies and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, the daughter of a famous comedian who is getting over her fears of public speaking, and a care-free teenager who will confront his problem with substance abuse, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "HEDGEHOG" (11:14) (Directed by, Lindsey Copeland. Starring, Madeline Brewer, Ann Dowd, Danny Defarrari...) Jacob Watched: "THE SPECTACULAR NOW" (30:18) (Directed by, James Ponsoldt. Starring, Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Kyle Chandler...) Talking points include: Fave stand-up comedians "That Scene" from The Spectacular Now Depictions of substance abuse and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a spoiled postman who befriends a mysterious yet generous woodsman, and a mythical retelling of the origin of Santa Claus, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "KLAUS" (6:17) (Directed by, Sergio Pablos. Starring, Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones...) KC Watched: "THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS" (41: 31) (Directed by, Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass. Starring, Earl Hammond, Alfred Drake, Earle Hyman...) Talking points include: Favorite lore tied to Santa Claus Favorite mythological creature Rankin-Bass Ranked! and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a good-natured elderly man who may prove to be the real Santa Claus, and a disruptive little girl determined to spread Christmas cheer, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "MIRACLE ON 34th STREET" (7:01) (Directed by, Les Mayfield. Starring, Mara Wilson, Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins..." Jacob Watched: "ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME" (44:35) (Directed by, Kevin Lima. Starring, Sofia Vassilieva, Julie Andrews, Gavin Creel...) Talking points include: Comparing the '47 and '94 versions of Miracle on 34th Street Is Eloise a monster or an icon? Which movies are more Christmassy and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a woman's crazy kidnapping scheme to avoid her parents judgment, and a savvy business woman's attempt to save her reputation by revitalizing a struggling Christmas village, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS" (5:45) (Directed by, Ron Underwood. Starring, Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lopez, Gabrielle Miller...) KC Watched: "A CHRISTMAS VILLAGE" (29:50) (Directed by, Justin G. Dyck. Starring, Madeline Leon, Neil Paterson, Jennifer Ferris...) Talking points include: The most unhinged Christmas Rom-Com Christmas Bazaar's 12 tracks to add to your Christmas Playlist and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a confounding love triangle that occurs around the holiday season, and a meet-cute that turns into a test of fate, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "HOLIDAY AFFAIR" (6:41) (Directed by, Don Hartman. Starring, Janet Leigh, Robert Mitchum, Carl Davis...) Jacob Watched: "SERENDIPITY" (31:37) (Directed by, Peter Chelsom. Starring, John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven...) Talking points include: Favorite Movie Christmas gifts Thoughts on fate Best Almost Christmas Movies and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a secret organization protecting Earth from a sinister alien threat, and a group of TV actors who become involved in a real space adventure, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "MEN IN BLACK" (4:35) (Directed by, Barry Sonnenfeld. Starring, Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Fiorentino...) KC Watched: "GALAXY QUEST" (33:04) (Directed by, Dean Parisot. Starring, Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman...) Talking points include: Are there aliens out there? Was J really the best guy for the job? What Starfleet Division would you want to be in? and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, an estranged son who tries to sort out the fact and the fiction of his storytelling father's life, and the life-long romance of two southern star-crossed lovers, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "BIG FISH" (7:45) (Directed by, Tim Burton. Starring, Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Alison Lohman...) Jacob Watched: "THE NOTEBOOK" (28:05) (Directed by, Nick Cassavetes. Starring, Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, James Garner...) Talking points include: Best Tim Burton Movies What bird would you be? The alternate The Notebook ending and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a talk show host struggling to keep her job, and a voice actor competing to narrate an epic movie trailer, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "LATE NIGHT" (7:25) (Directed by, Nisha Ganatra. Starring, Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, John Lithgow...) KC Watched: "IN A WORLD..." (36:05) (Directed by, Lake Bell. Starring, Lake Bell, Demetri Martin, Fred Melamed...) Talking points include: Bad boss experiences Memorable women voice actors Late-night talk shows and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a trio of drag queen's who improve a small town with their fabulousness, and a dancing duo who have the time of their lives at an uppity summer resort, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched "TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR" (6:28) (Directed by, Beeban Kidron. Starring, Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo...) Jacob Watched: "DIRTY DANCING" (29:05) (Directed by, Emile Ardolino. Starring, Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Cynthia Rhodes...) Talking points include: The serious subject matter of Dirty Dancing Fave Drag Divas Who's the best Catwoman? and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, an evil hotel room that tests the sanity of a skeptical tenant, and a group of strangers who become connected by a series of bizarre accidents, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "1408" (7:48) (Directed by, Mikael Håfström. Starring, John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack...) KC Watched: "IDENTITY" (38:07) (Directed by, James Mangold. Starring, John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Ray Liotta...) Talking points include: Superstitions Favorite hotels/motels The different endings of 1408 and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a chainsaw-wielding psychopath from a messed up family, and a winged demon who feasts on his victims every 23 years, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE" (7:14) (Directed by, Marcus Nispel. Starring, Jessica Biel, Eric Balfour, R. Lee Ermey...) Jacob Watched: "JEEPERS CREEPERS" (31:51) (Directed by, Victor Salva. Starring, Justin Long, Gina Philips, Jonathan Breck...) Talking points include: Did Jason ever wield a chainsaw? Best Scream Queens/Final Girls The REAL monster of Jeepers Creepers and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a zombie who falls in love with a girl, and a goth girl who falls in love with a young man's reanimated corpse, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "WARM BODIES" (7:14) (Directed by, Jonathan Levine. Starring, Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Ron Corddry...) KC Watched: "LISA FRANKENSTEIN" (27:58) (Directed By, Zelda Williams. Starring, Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano...) Talking points include: Hangin' out in cemeteries Whose brains would you eat? Horror Rom-Com's and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a neighborhood community that is force into hiding by monsters cloaked in a mysterious fog, and a family that must survive in silence from a bunch of sightless creatures, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "THE MIST" (9:15) (Directed by, Frank Darabont. Starring, Thomas Jane, Laurie Holden, Marcia Gay Harden...) Jacob Watched: "A QUIET PLACE" (46:55) (Directed by, John Krasinski. Starring, Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds...) Talking points include: How would you handle an apocalypse? Stephen King stories Could you handle the quiet? and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a hotel run by Count Dracula, who is protective of his daughter, and the origin of two friends who meet at a college for monsters, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA" (8:15) (Directed by, Genndy Tartakovsky. Starring, Adam Sandler, Andy Sandberg, Selena Gomez...) KC Watched: "MONSTERS UNIVERSITY" (35:54) (Directed by, Dan Scanlon. Starring, Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi...) Talking points include: What's the best Dracula movie? What kind of monster scared you as a kid? Favorite College class and more! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, an anxious screenplay writer trying to make a movie about flowers, and a reclusive truffle-hunter who lost his pig, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "ADAPTATION" (7:00) (Directed by, Spike Jonze. Starring, Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper...) Jacob Watched: "PIG" (37:13) (Directed by, Michael Sarnoski. Starring, Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, Adam Arkin...) Talking points include: A foodie kind of movie Favorite flowers What do you do when it comes to "the big one?" and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a toy-collecting guy who has yet to have sex, and a girl-crazy dude who gives up intercourse for lent, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN" (4:15) (Directed by, Judd Apatow. Starring, Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Seth Rogen...) KC Watched: "40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS" (30:04) (Directed by, Michael Lehman. Starring, Josh Hartnett, Shannyn Sossamon, Vinessa Shaw...) Talking points include: What's Apatow's best comedy? Is 2 Hourse too long for a comedy? What would you give up for lent? and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do a rockabilly hustler on the run with his lover, and a couple of mismatched Olympic figure skating partners, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "BREATHLESS" (6:57) (Directed by, Jim McBride. Starring, Richard Gere, Valėrie Kaprisky, Art Metrano...) Jacob Watched: "THE CUTTING EDGE" (31:51) (Directed by, Paul Michael Glaser. Starring, Moira Kelly, D.B. Sweeney, Roy Dotrice...) Talking points include: The Other Breathless movie Romantic gifts that mean something Do you actually watch the Olympics? and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, an immensely likable host of a children's TV program, and a controversial pioneer of silent film comedy, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD" (6:07 ) (Directed by, Marielle Heller. Starring, Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Chris Cooper...) KC Watched: "CHAPLIN" (31:47) (Directed by, Richard Attenborough. Starring, Robert Downey Jr., Moira Kelly, Anthony Hopkins...) Talking points include: Did Tom Hanks play a convincing Mr. Rogers? The Chaplin Controversy Is Charlie Chaplin still relevant? and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a cartoonist who finds himself possessed by his horny monkey alter ego, and a pair of twins who find their relationship put to the test, have in common? KC Watched: "MONKEYBONE" (5:00) (Directed by, Henry Selick. Starring, Brendan Fraser, Bridget Fonda, Chris Kattan...) Jacob Watched: "JACK AND JILL" (44:20) (Directed by, Dennis Dugan. Starring, Adam Sandler, Al Pacino, Katie Holmes...) Talking points include: Adam Sandler's worst movie Recurring nightmares Peak Brendan Fraser era and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a strangely dysfunctional family trying to survive the robot apocalypse, and a superspy who gets turned into a pigeon, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES" (4:44) (Directed by, Michael Rianda. Starring, Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph...) KC Watched: "SPIES IN DISGUISE" (39:42) (Directed by, Nick Bruno. Starring, Will Smith, Tom Holland, Ben Mendelsohn...) Talking points include: Favorite Animation Stuido's Is AI inevitable or indecent? 24 Hrs. as your animal of choice and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a story of the struggle to reclaim a magic sword in ancient China, and the origin of a master of Martial Arts who must battle his Father, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON" (5:02) (Directed by, Ang Lee. Starring, Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi...) Jacob Watched: "SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS" (36:02) (Directed by, Destin Daniel Cretton. Starring, Simu Liu, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Awkwafina...) Talking points include: Who's The Crouching Tiger? Who's the Hidden Dragon? Do the special effects hold up? The real star of Shang-Chi and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a father's anxiety-ridden preparation for his daughters wedding, and a trio of singing movie stars who must defend a Mexican village, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "FATHER OF THE BRIDE" (8:24) (Directed by, Charles Shyer. Starring, Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams...) KC Watched: "¡THREE AMIGOS!" (43:51) (Directed by, John Landis. Starring, Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Martin Short...) Talking points include: Is Father of the Bride more of a Rom-Com or a coming-of-age story? Recasting Three Amigos. Family-friendly Steve Martin vs. jerk-ass Steve Martin and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a Scottish warrior who leads a rebellion against the English, and a legendary Norseman who seeks revenge for his fallen father, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "BRAVEHEART" (4:12) (Directed by, Mel Gibson. Starring, Mel Gibson, Sophia Marceau, Patrick McGoohan...) Jacob Watched: "THE NORTHMAN" (36:34) (Directed by, Robert Eggers. Starring, Alexander Skarsgård, Anya Taylor-Joy, Claes Bang...) Talking points include: Is the accent really that bad? Braveheart vs. Outlander When Hamlet was epic and filthy and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a gigantic ape who rules over a secluded island, and a legendary creature who devastates a haunted kamikaze pilot's life, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "KONG: SKULL ISLAND" (4:47) (Directed by, Jordan Vogt-Roberts. Starring, John Goodman, Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson...) KC Watched: "GODZILLA MINUS ONE" (41:06) (Directed by, Takashi Yamazaki. Starring, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Hidetaka Yoshioka...) Talking points include: Our histories with Kong and Godzilla Rooting for Monsters or Humans Scariest monsters this side of Skull Island and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a power-play for the royal queen's affections, and a enemies-to-lovers story between two high profile men, have in common? KC Watched: "THE FAVOURITE" (7:03) (Directed by, Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring, Olivia Coleman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz...) Jacob Watched: "RED, WHITE AND ROYAL BLUE" (35:56) (Directed by, Matthew Lopez. Starring, Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Uma Thurman...) Talking Points include: Escapist fiction at it's best A quirky costume comedy Two newcomer actors and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a teenage girl with unique fashion sense, and a unkempt but fun-loving Uncle, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "PRETTY IN PINK" (7:23) (Directed by, Howard Deutch. Starring, Molly Ringwald, John Cryer, Annie Potts...) KC Watched: "UNCLE BUCK" (43:02) (Directed by, John Hughes. Starring, John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Macaulay Culkin...) Talking points include: The John Hughes connection The Duckie Factor With Uncle's like Buck who needs enemies and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, an ambitious Irishman climbing his way to high society, and a beautiful courtesan with a mind to match wits with anyone, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNNECTION: KC Watched: "BARRY LYNDON" (3:50) (Directed by, Stanley Kubrick. Starring, Ryan O'Neal, Marissa Berenson, Leon Vitali...) Jacob Watched: "DANGEROUS BEAUTY" (30:10) (Directed by, Marshall Herskovitz. Starring, Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell, Oliver Platt...) Talking points include: 90's Period pieces The best and worst of the Kubrick mystique A brief bit of boob talk and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a stand-up comedienne who is having an abortion, and a bunch of privileged kids breaking into famous people's houses, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "OBVIOUS CHILD" (5:45) (Directed by, Gillian Robespierre. Starring, Jenny Slate, Gaby Hoffman, Jake Lacy...) KC Watched: "THE BLING RING" (34:04) (Starring, Israel Broussard, Emma Watson, Katie Chang...) Talking points include: The Big A Celebrities you could just rob When privileged kids get a dose of justice and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a time-traveling Duke of Albany who drops into modern New York City, and a revenge-seeking low-born man who was falsely imprisoned, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO"(5:56) (Directed by, Kevin Reynolds. Starring, Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce, Dagma Dominczyk...) Jacob Watched: "KATE & LEOPOLD" (36:54) (Directed by, James Mangold. Starring, Hugh Jackman, Meg Ryan, Liev Schreibner...) Talking points include: Can Meg Ryan pull of cynnical? Comedy Actors in Period Films Wonky time-travel conventions and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a shy kid who makes friends with a baseball team with boys his age, and a quartet of young men who set out to find a dead body, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "THE SANDLOT" (3:15) (Directed by, David Mickey Evans. Starring, Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, James Earl Jones...) KC Watched: "STAND BY ME" (34:00) (Directed by, Rob Reiner. Starring, Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Kiefer Sutherland...) Talking points include: Is Rob Reiner the best director? 50's and 60's bops Childhood adventures and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a young French boy with a gift for fixing things, and a flying kid who refuses to grow up, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "HUGO" (5:42) (Directed by, Martin Scorsese. Starring, Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz, Ben Kingsley.) Jacob Watched: "PETER PAN" (39:12) (Directed by, P.J. Hogan. Starring, Jason Isaacs, Jeremy Sumpter, Rachel Hurd-Wood...) Talking points include: Best year for movies Scorsese directing kids Why is Peter Pan such a jerk? Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a trip to China that helps an Asian-American connect with her roots, and a drive-away arrangement that produces a lot of surprises, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "JOY RIDE" (4:51) (Directed by, Adele Lim. Starring, Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu...) KC Watched: "DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS" (42:29) (Directed by, Ethan Coen. Starring, Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein...) Talking points include: Fave KPOP Group(s)? Fave Miley Cyrus song(s) Pairing up two distinct movie directors and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a high stakes rescue mission set on Alcatraz Island, and a melodramatic interrogation over wine between two CIA operatives, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "THE ROCK" (4:34) (Directed by, Michael Bay. Starring, Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris...) Jacob Watched: "ALL THE OLD KNIVES" (29:23) (Directed by, Janus Metz Pedersen. Starring, Chris Pine, Thandiwe Newton, Jonathan Pryce...) Talking points include: Is The Rock a James Bond movie? Is Nic Cage a convincing chemical expert guy? A spy thriller for the stage? and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a mission to rescue a space princess from the evil Dark Helmet, and a microscopic adventure through a human body, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "SPACEBALLS" (4:27) (Directed by, Mel Brooks. Starring, Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis, Daphne Zaniga...) KC Watched: "INNERSPACE" (35:15) (Directed by, Joe Dante. Starring, Dennis Quaid, Martin Short, Meg Ryan...) Talking Points include: What you get when you mix sci-fi, comedy and spy thriller Can Spaceballs be enjoyed without any Star Wars context? The recasting of Innerspace and Spaceballs and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, the son of famous boxer looking to make a name for himself, and a critically injured fighter who hopes to overcome his condition, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "CREED" (3:14) (Directed by, Ryan Coogler. Starring, Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Sylverster Stallone...) Jacob Watched: "BLEED FOR THIS" (28:10) (Directed by, Ben Younger. Starring, Miles Teller, Aaron Eckhardt, Katey Sagal...) Talking points include: Who would you like to see against Creed? Stallone Appreciation Creed Vs. Pazienza, who would win? and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a delightfully awkward British girl who tries to improve on her shortcomings, and a rugged Australian grazier plopped into the big city, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY (7:25) (Directed by, Sharon Maguire. Starring Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant...) KC Watched: "CROCODILE DUNDEE" (41:03) (Directed by, Peter Faiman. Starring, Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, Mark Blum...) Talking points include: New Years Resolutions Dundee! A Cirque de Soleil experience! When food prep goes awry and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a band of gunfighters seeking justice for a town of farmers, and an average guy who volunteers for a crazy reality game show, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN" (5:03) (Directed by, Antoine Fuqua. Starring, Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Haley Bennett...) Jacob Watched: "SELF-RELIANCE" (34:11) (Directed by, Jake Johnson. Starring, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Biff Wiff...) Talking points include: Crazy reality game shows When the Cast was wild A little Biff Wiff appreciation and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a couple teenage friends in a race for the nearest Planned Parenthood, and a young woman forced to attend a funeral reception with her sugar daddy, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "PLAN B" (6:55) (Directed by, Natalie Morales. Starring, Kuhoo Verma, Victoria Moroles, Timothy Granaderos...) KC Watched: "SHIVA BABY" (47:41) (Directed by, Emma Seligman. Starring, Rachel Sennott, Molly Gordon, Danny Deferrari...) Talking points include: Impromptu road-trips Are teen comedies getting better? There's something about Maya and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
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