The Unrestricted Movie Podcast

Spooky season has creeped upon us faster than the Pale Man can pop his eyeballs into his palm-sockets. If you don't get that reference, listen to this episode; we examine Guillermo del Toro's 2006 masterpiece, “Pan's Labyrinth.”We talk all about fawns, fairies and Franco era fascism. What more could you ask for? Oh, there's more.Tune in and make sure you bring your chalk for a quick escape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Along with Reagan era conservatism and a consumerist culture that dominated the landscape, the 80's also brought us a slew of teen-focused comedies. On this episode, we review John Hughes' 1985 classic, "The Breakfast Club." Who is the brat pack? What pressures did teenagers of the 80's face that we can relate to?Listen, as we analyze the film and share our thoughts about The Brat Pack, education and the cliques toward which circumstance gravitates us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahoy! Join the crew this week for a deep-dive into Wes Anderson's "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou," released in 2004. This movie is chock full of fantastic performances that elevate an already great script. Plus, the magic-realism that the director always brings to the table makes this a must-see. If you've missed out on seeing this movie, because god told you not to...or for any other reason, then find out why we recommend it. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marriage is a civil bond endorsed by the government to cohere two individuals together legally, financially, and corporally. As long as there's love and hard work, what could go wrong? Turns out, compatibility is a big factor, and people can change, and should be allowed to change. Heidy and Marissa join Ryan and Josh for a roundtable discussion about the institution of marriage, with its benefits and shortcomings. They discuss the 2019 comedic drama "Marriage Story", which delivers a touching, intimate glimpse into a fractured relationship with new beginnings. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The year 2015 brought us a gem of a feminist text in the ultra-violent, ultra-bad-ass form of Mad Max: Fury Road. Join Marissa and the boys as they traverse the post-apocalyptic wasteland in this special Takeover episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are we human or are we dancer?Check in with the boys this week as they take a deep dive into many existential questions and review 2014's “Ex Machina.” Robotics sure are fun…until they turn deadly.What's up with Mormon Transhumanists?Boston Dynamics bots Allegory of the Cave See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the pod: Adam McKay's 2008 comedy “Step Brothers” starring Will Ferrel and John C. Reilly.Donate to Planned Parenthood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Remember the comic strip Hägar the Horrible? This movie is like that, except with more gore and bare asses. Ryan and Josh discuss their movie theatre going experience, the bizarre imagery in the movie, the great action sequences, and why Nordic imagery in entertainment is co-opted by hate groups. Join us on our crazy trip to Valhalla. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Forget me not? Isn't that what the chalky candy heart said? Relationships can be rough. Sometimes the memories of someone can be hard to deal with if it didn't work out. Come with us on this sometimes poignant, sometimes bonkers journey as we share our thoughts about 2004's “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comin' out the gate with another loose one! This week, the boys ask the age old question: Is this movie “bloring?” Also, bare witness to our vocal talents as we sing along to this 1973 musical folk-horror classic while pondering what the hell even is folk-horror. We had fun recording this and hope you all enjoy listening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is it possible for a podcast episode to go off the rails if it never starts on the rails?Think about that and listen as we become a bit unhinged and only slightly incoherent, while having an awesome conversation about 2012's “Django Unchained.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ceremonial robes? Confidential passwords? Chanting oaths of secrecy? Large, immaculate building where people pay to engage in cult behavior? That's right folks…we're talking about Stanley Kubrick's “Eyes Wide Shut.” Good thing the nightmarish depictions of the film bare absolutely no resemblance to any real-world organizations. That would be awkward. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get your fake IDs ready and bring your own beers to our graduation rager. What's that? Can the DJ play KC and the Sunshine Band? We'll, of course friendo. On this episode of the Unrestricted Movie Podcast, it's 2007's “Superbad.”How to support those affected by the war in Ukraine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Ryan tackle the enormous task of dissecting every sequel, videogame and anime in the series, including the recently released Matrix Resurrections. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Free your mind…or at least an hour of your time to listen to the boys talk about one of the most influential action sci-fi movies to hit the silver screen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Ryan are back from a brief hiatus and discussing another Verhoeven action classic, 1990's Total Recall. Strap in and access your memory palace with us as we discuss the Governor, extra mammaries and life on Mars. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Super-producer Marissa is back with another Takeover episode. This time, she and her friend Stephanie discuss the 2002 biographical drama Frida about the late great Frida Kahlo, and starring Salma Hayek. It's a great discussion, and we hope you'll enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Saddle up partners, the posse is rollin into town and they're armed to the teeth (at least what's left of them). Today we're having quite a hootenanny down at the old saloon, and, uh...Jesus, I think I'm out of wild west vernacular. Today we talk about a really good movie called 3:10 to Yuma. Hope you enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We continue our examination of the cultural and cinematic milestone that is the Godfather saga. With Part II, we're jumping back and forth in time and we're also introduced to plenty of new locale, including Vegas baby!What do mobsters, Vegas and Mormon history have in common? Turns out quite a bit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do we dare tackle a classic brought to the screen by the impeccable Francis Ford Coppola? Are we that brazenly wreckless that we will get our hands dirty by criticizing a masterpiece?You bet we are. Well sort of. Tune into this episode to find out what we have to say about the film and our personal experiences with patriarchal systems. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our thoughts on the year that was, the movies we watched, the drinks that we drank and all the memories we've shared along the way.Happy new year from the Unrestricted team! Cheers! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You could just be nice and a bit naughty this Christmas and listen to our conversation about Bad Santa, the pagan origins of Christmas, and a quick rundown of some of our favorite holiday movies. Merry Christmas and Happy holidays! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Start the 12 days of Christmas off right by listening to your favorite podcast.When you're done with that, listen to the twelfth episode of The Unrestricted Movie Podcast with Josh and Ryan. This week, the boys bring you a stocking stuffer of a discussion on perhaps the greatest Christmas movie ever, 1988's Die Hard.Enjoy a rundown of the holiday flick along with musings of church Christmas parties and Temple Square traditions.And remember to ask yourself this Christmas season...what would John McClain do? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

podcast /'päd,kast/ nounA soft, moist, shapeless mass of banterAn audio recording containing lurid subject matter and being characteristically recorded by rough, intoxicated individualsJosh and Ryan freed themselves from being handcuffed to the radiator and escaped on Zed's chopper to record their hot takes on a modern day classic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a special Takeover episode, Marissa pulls a Kanye and takes over the mic while Josh and Ryan are handcuffed to the radiator.She sits down with her friend Alex to discuss the 2013 female buddy cop comedy The Heat.Enjoy the episode and join Josh and Ryan next week (if we can find a key ...or a hacksaw) where Josh will wrestle the mic back and we'll revisit Marissa's terms.Jesus Sports Paintings See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deception, intrigue, covert operations...stilettos. In this episode, Josh and Ryan discuss the 2017 spy action-thriller Atomic Blonde while trying not to blow their cover. This message will self-destruct in 5...4...3...2...1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What the hell happened last night? Josh and I invite a friend, Jesse, onto this week's episode to help recap the 2009 bro-comedy "The Hangover."We recorded this on the roof with a bottle of Jaegermeister at the ready, and somehow managed to keep our wits intact.Listen to us discuss bachelor parties, gambling and male nudity on this week's debaucherous episode.Also we'd like to officially welcome Josh's wife Marissa to the team as our sound engineer/producer and offer her our thanks for her hard work on the podcast.Enjoy the episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy Halloween to all of listeners!As a special treat, our wives join us to talk about both the original 1978 Halloween and the new 2021 Halloween Kills.Put the kiddies to bed and bring your flashlights. It's about to get spooky!Utah Trick or Treat on Sabbath DebateHalloween Franchise Timeline See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spooktober month continues as a special guest joins us to talk about all things Freddy.We dip in and out of lucidity as we discuss our dreams and nightmares and our opinions on religious premonitions.Sit back, relax and whatever you do...don't fall asleep. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Flanagan gives us a much more in your-face supernatural tale in his 2019 film adaptation of Stephen King's "Doctor Sleep."Josh and Ryan weigh the paranormal scenes of the film with their own lived religious experiences...all from a newfound secular perspective.Join them as they continue their spooktacular month of October with a dive into some of the horror films they were told never to watch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spooky season is upon us, and on this episode we delve into the deep dark abyss of Stanley Kubrick's and Stephen King's masterpiece "The Shining."We load up our pallets with some bourbon and discuss the film while trying not to become dull boys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Ryan discuss a movie about a white man who falls in love with a white woman in the midst of a war between two imperial nations. Then, they try to discuss Native American genocide and the treatment of indigenous people by the LDS church. This one is a downer folks. Grab some whiskey if you've got some.Russell Means “Columbus Must Die” SpeechMadeline Sayet articleHow the US stole thousands of Native American childrenHalluci Nation “Burn Your Village to the Ground” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode we discuss Paul Verhoeven's 1987 satirical action movie "Robocop."Josh and Ryan wax nostalgic about 90s action figures before moving into probably more important subjects such as police brutality and corruption, capitalist greed and what makes us human. Enjoy the conversation!Robot Police DogsThe problem with police unionsDefunding the policeConnection of police violence and capitalismPaul Verhoeven's messages to us See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gonna have to break the first rule of Fight Club as we talk about David Fincher's iconic 1999 film.Josh's mind gets blown and Ryan tries to stay coherent as he becomes less and less sober.Theories and trivia abound in this episode and who knows, maybe a special guest might drop by.Tyler Durden inspires incels and alt-rightReligious Fight Club? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our first episodeLet's get the intros out of the way first.Josh and Ryan grew up in the Mormon religion, which discourages members from watching rated-r movies.Josh was a rule follower and Ryan...not so much. Now, both are free of the shackles of religion and living by their own standards.Josh has still only seen a handful of rated-r films, so Ryan created this podcast to explore all the good cinema his friend has missed out on.For the Strength of Youth pamphlet 1990 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.