The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan

After five years and two hundred episodes, the time has come to say goodbye to The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan. Friends of the show, Bryan, Michael and Rob are along to help look back, see it on its way, and even talk over some of the hot topics of the day before signing off for good. A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who helped make The Movie Show such an amazing experience.

In this episode, The Movie Show examines the first seven films of French Writer/Director/Producer Luc Besson, The Last Battle, Subway, The Big Blue, Le Femme Nikita, Leon: The Professional, The Fifth Element, and The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc. Each representing an evolution of scope and storytelling ambition as they progress.

On a very special episode of The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan, your hosts explore multiple schools and types of acting from the early days of film until the present day. Filled with stories from Hollywood and personal anecdotes, they try to answer the question: Acting! Method or Madness? (Spoiled alert: It's a little bit of both.)

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan deliver one of their most requested episode topics in a broadcast entirely dedicated to Aspect Ratios and different Cinematographic Processes throughout the years, including their subsequent effect on storytelling. It's somewhat technical, but perhaps not quite as technical as it sounds.

With Joel on a secret mission, it is up to friend of the show and resident horror expert, Michael Klug to join Ryan and save the day with his analysis of Ridley Scott's Alien prequels Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. Though a bit a drift without their MC, the fellas dial in on some compelling aspects of a pair of interesting movies.

Joel and Ryan are back to kick the summer off with an episode entirely dedicated to the booming Hollywood trend of Legacy Sequels. They evaluate the history of such films, the whys and wherefores, and then benefits and common pitfalls.

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan present the final in a three part series on the original Mad Max Trilogy. In this episode, they are again joined by filmmaker and critic Michael Klug to discuss the series conclusion and one of the most iconic action films of the 80s, Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome.

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan present the second in a three part series on the original Mad Max Trilogy. In this episode, they are again joined by filmmaker and critic Michael Klug to discuss the series best and the post-apocalypse genre's zenith: Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior.

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan present the first in a three part series on the original Mad Max Trilogy. In this episode, they are joined by filmmaker and critic Michael Klug to discuss the character's debut and origin story in 1979's Mad Max. One of the most successful independent film of all time.

The Movie Show hit the airwaves without much of a pre-set plan for Episode 13 of season 6, and came away looking deeper into a couple of the of the most personal cinema projects of 2022, took an overdue trip to Video Corner, and even got a visit from Dr. Clock's Timegorious Mindscambula! All that and an essay on the movie theater experience are waiting inside.

In this episode, Joel & Ryan revisit some of the ideas they had left behind. And in an honest effort to spark some recurring conversations going forward. The topics are: Literature to film adaptations, movie studio logos, opening credit sequences, celebrity cameo appearances, and most controversial of all, films whose titles begin with the letter "X".

This episode Joel & Ryan are joined by their buddy Bryan to pay tribute to one of the great "Oh! That guy!" actors of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, William Hootkins, whose career includes memorable appearances Star Wars, Flash Gordon, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Batman, among many others. Joel also takes time to break some egos and the show with his Star Wars character name game. You've never heard anything like it here before.

Joel and Ryan are joined once again by friend and super-fan, Rob who gives us a walk through the early Hollywood movies of Alfred Hitchcock. In this second of their ongoing series, they explore the the Academy Award winning Rebecca, Foreign Correspondent, Suspicion, Saboteur, Shadow of a Doubt, and Lifeboat.

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan bring you the ninth and final part of their Year in Review series. In this episode, they evaluate the revival of the comedic whodunnit, and explore many of the year's sequels, prequels, remakes and reboots, including a couple of legacy sequels that did pretty well for themselves.

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan bring you the eighth part of their Year in Review series. In this episode, they review the absurd amount of bio-pics and super hero films that came out in the last year or so. Oh! And Walter Hill made a western. The more things change...

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan bring you the seventh part of their Year in Review series. In this episode, a Movie Show first, they come as close to giving you an Academy Award show preview as they ever have by discussing a pair of animated features and a host of films baiting the 2023 Oscars with still a week to go until the big night.

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan bring you the sixth part of their Year in Review series. In this episode, they examine several films 'based on the incredible true story.' and also check on a handful of historical epics and dramas that came out in the past year or so.

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan bring you the fifth part of their Year in Review series. In this episode, they take a look larger than typical amount of Brittish Feel-Good "True" Stories and a variety of Action movies, including a couple from Mr. Neeson himself. They also take time out at the start to say goodbye to Cindy Williams, Melinda Dillon and Annie Wersching.

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan bring you the fourth part of their Year in Review series. In this episode, they review small independent Science Fiction films and follow that up with huge studio Science Fiction films. It a most favored genre of The Movie Show and there a really good movies included, regardless of scale.

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan bring you the third part of their Year in Review series. In this episode, they review Crime Dramas, Espionage Thrillers and old fashioned Suspense Movies. They also start this week's show by reviewing a film recommended by a viewer, and it's a good one!

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan bring you the second part of their Year in Review series. In this episode, they take a look at a generous list of varied types of interpersonal dramas, a handful of films based on best-selling novels, and a group of movies that take place during World War II (the best of which were also based on best-selling novels).

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan bring you the first part of their Year in Review series. In this episode, they look back a handful of films that also won some awards or got a fair amount of award attention early in 2022. We also review a handful of varied period dramas released throughout the year.

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan kicks off the new year and their 6th season with their Alternative Oscars Ceremony where they look back at the best films of 2021 and try and put them in proper perspective a year or so later. They also take a moment at the top to marvel at the success of Avatar: The Way of Water.

The Movie Club with Joel and Ryan and Shauna makes its return after an extended absence, and just in time for the holidays! In this episode the club discusses power of nostalgia in how we interact with the holidays and discuss the Christmas-related films A Christmas Story (1983), While You Were Sleeping (1994) and Carol (2015). They then finish things off with some Ho-Ho-Hottakes!

Something different for the start of the Holiday Season. Joel and Ryan review 120 Billy Joel songs in 120 minutes. The Piano Man was a major musical and pop culture influence to both of them growing up, and though they can be tough on the him at times, you can feel love and respect throughout. Share your favorites in the comments!

Along with a few Thanksgiving goodies thrown in, in this episode, The Move Show examines the small handful of distinct films by director Carroll Ballard. In a 30 year career in film making, he only ever made 6. Joel and Ryan review The Black Stallion, Never Cry Wolf, Wind, Fly Away Home, and Duma. Let them know if you have a favorite!

Joel and Ryan are joined by friends and contributors Rob and Mazz to celebrate the works of filmmaker and stop motion special effects master Ray Harryhausen. From 1953's The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms to 1981's Clash of the Titans and all movies in between, this episode serves as a definitive guide to the magical worlds and scary monsters of one of cinema's great creators.

The Movie Show with Joel and Ryan, along with fellow nerd Bryan take a look at the parallel works and careers of Screenwriter/Producer Walter F. Parkes and Screenwriter/Director Phil Alden Robinson, they even through a bit of Lawrence Lasker in there for good measure! The films? War Games, Field of Dreams, Sneakers, and The Sum of All Fears, among a few others. It should make sense as you listen. Thanks!

It's Halloween and The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan bring you the second part of their 2022 List of Terror! Like episode 3.34 this is packed to rafters with horror films from the recent past, reviewed and categorized to help you pick just right scary movie for you this Halloween season!

It's Halloween and The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan bring you the first part of their 2022 List of Terror! This episode is packed to rafters with horror films from the recent past, reviewed and categorized to help you pick just right scary movie for you this Halloween season!

The Movie Show with Joel and Ryan are joined by their buddy Mazz to revisit some of the 70s disaster movies that got left behind in their Disaster Trilogy back in 2020. Together they discuss: Krakatoa, East of Java, The Neptune Factor, The Cassandra Crossing, Gray Lady Down, Avalanche, City on Fire, Meteor, The Swarm, Beyond the Poseidon Adventure, and When Time Ran Out.

Joel and Ryan are joined once again by friend and super-fan, Rob who gives us a walk through the early British Period movies of Alfred Hitchcock, a filmmaker they were heretofore shamefully unversed in. In this first of what will become a recurring series, they explore the films The Lodger, The Man Who Knew Too Much ('34), The 39 Steps, Sabotage, Young and Innocent, and The Lady Vanishes. Get wrongfully accused along with them @askjoelandryan

The Movie Show with Joel and Ryan deliver the second and final part of their deep dive into 1982's landmark sci-fi thriller Blade Runner. From the story by Philip K. Dick, starring Harrison Ford and directed by Ridley Scott, they examine how the film has grown from a box office disappointment to one of the most influential pieces of speculative fiction ever created. You can manage your blush response with us @askjoelandryan

The Movie Show with Joel and Ryan deliver part one of a two part deep dive into 1982's landmark sci-fi thriller Blade Runner. From the story by Philip K. Dick, starring Harrison Ford and directed by Ridley Scott, they examine how the film has grown from a box office disappointment to one of the most influential pieces of speculative fiction ever created. You can take the empathy test with us @askjoelandryan

For something a little different, The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan (Original Recipe) go through the many different film production departments and share whatever insights and personal anecdotes they have that are related to them. They also touch on the Discovery/WB merger, the Academy's apology to Sacheen Littlefeather, and answer a difficult question in @askjoelandryan

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan are honored to have our co-conspirators Michael and Rob back on the show to discuss four new double features we've assigned ourselves. Night Train to Munich + Went the Day Well?, Birth + Killing of a Sacred Deer,  The Verdict + The Absence of Malice, and Hi Fidelity + Blinded by the Light. Get yourself involved  @askjoelandryan

It is the 40th Anniversary of the Summer of 1982, and The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan are celebrating by combing through the year in release order in an attempt to tell its extraordinary story. This final episode covers the films released from September thru December. Thanks to everyone for their participation @askjoelandryan

It is the 40th Anniversary of the Summer of 1982, and The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan are celebrating by combing through the year in release order in an attempt to tell its extraordinary story. This first episode covers the films released from June thru August. It is an extraordinary list. You can still share your favorites @askjoelandryan

It is the 40th Anniversary of the Summer of 1982, and The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan are celebrating by combing through the year in release order in an attempt to tell its extraordinary story. This first episode covers the fill release from January thru May. Have a favorite in-calendar release from 1982? It's not too late to let us know @askjoelandryan

Between the years of 1976 and 1981, the big Hollywood studios and their degraded facsimiles from across the world attempted to cash in on the runaway success of Steven Spielberg's Jaws, with wildly varying results. Resident Horror expert, Michael Klug joins The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan to talk over some of the best, and at least one of the worst. Comments welcome @askjoelandryan

Joel and Ryan divert from their usual celebration of film history to take on a list of current day topics both huge and small and everything in between. It's a good bet you'll understand better why they refrain from going negative as a general rule after listening, but perhaps there is something resembling hope and wisdom hiding in there too. You can join in @askjoelandryan

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan are thrilled to have our pals Michael and Rob back on the air to discuss four new double features we've assigned ourselves. Savageland + Lake Mungo, Clueless + Roxanne,  The Seven-Per-Cent Soution + Murder by Decree, and Green for Danger + An Inspector Calls. Feel free to suggest one for our next show @askjoelandryan

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan take on The Terminator franchise in this second episode covering Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Time, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Terminator: Salvation, Terminator: Genisys, and Terminator: Dark Fate. Send another message back @askjoelandryan

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan take on The Terminator franchise in this first episode entirely dedicated to the 1984 James Cameron original: A film to kick off the big hardware 80s action movement, a time travel adventure without a single plot hole to poke through, and a love story strong enough to save humanity itself. Send a message back @askjoelandryan

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan help to commemorate this Memorial Day 2022 with list of movies that deal with aftermath military service and honor soldiers who fell while fighting under the U.S. flag. We also take some time out to memorialize actor Ray Liotta and the impressive legacy he leaves behind. Please check in with us @askjoelandryan

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan take look at a handful of films that deal with mortality and the afterlife. They examine three categories: returning ghosts, reincarnation and time spent in heaven or hell, and examine some of what these narrative fantasies say about us. They also take some time out to memorialize film composer Vangelis. Reach out to them from the other side @askjoelandryan

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan take a guess at the Future of Cinema and the untold horrors it will surely bring. They start by looking into a few massive coming attractions, then move on to examine the cresting of the streaming model and the corporate and public obsession with intellectual property. The show wraps up with the Trend Tracker and a question from a fake listener. Although you can get real with them anytime @askjoelandryan

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan are thrilled to have our pals Michael and Rob back in the fold to discuss four new double features we've assigned ourselves. The Woman in the Window + Scarlet Street, Capricorn One + Outland, Escape to Victory + Annie, and 9 to 5 + Big Business. Let us know what you think @askjoelandryan

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan could not be more proud to have as our special guest Actor, Dancer and Recording Artist Ana Isabelle. Ana and Joel talk about their shared experiences working on the stage together and Ana brings a fascinating and personal behind the scenes look at the making of Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, where she played the role of Rosalia. Reactions are welcome as always @askjoelandryan

As promised, The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan travel back to 1995 to question whether a five year cycle of films might have been unfairly rated by critics and audiences alike. This time they concentrate on the Science Fiction and Fantasy side things with some mixed and interesting results. Remember, you can always state you case at @askjoelandryan

The Movie Show with Joel & Ryan explore some of the worst critically reviewed mainstream films from around 1995 to 2005 in this episode where they try and better define the words underrated and overrated as used in present day pop culture discourse. Got an underrated movie you want to champion? Hit us up @askjoelandryan