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WE BOUGHT A MIC is a pop culture podcast hosted by Ernest Calderon, Hunter Mobley, and Drew Dietzen. Their weekly conversations revolve around all things film, TV, music, etc. Subscribe for some fun and quality #content.

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    The Rehearsal S2, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Survivor 50 Cast Announcement, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 123:53


    We are back with a deep dive review of Nathan Fielder's bizarre and confounding masterpiece, The Rehearsal Season 2, now streaming on HBO.Plus, we react to the Survivor 50 cast announcement, and share some quick thoughts on Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, the latest A24 horror flick Bring Her Back, and Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme. 0:00 - Intro, Chess.com, NBA6:20 - Survivor 50 cast announcement 21:45 - The Phoenician Scheme 28:30 - Bring Her Back35:23 - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning54:00 - The Rehearsal Season 2

    Sinners

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 101:32


    We get our blues and reds ready for one bloody night and discuss Ryan Coogler's SINNERS, a vampire blockbuster full of ambition and soul. Blending horror, music, and myth, it is something truly special. We explore how Coogler broke free from the Marvel machine with his creativity intact, delivering a genre-bending, unforgettable masterpiece. We get into Michael B. Jordan's dual performance and why it may be the best work of his career.

    Interview with Yun Xie, Director of 'Under the Burning Sun'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 32:30


    In this episode, we sit down with Yun Xie, writer and director of the gripping dystopian drama Under the Burning Sun, fresh off its screening at the 2025 Florida Film Festival. Set in a sun-scorched future where abortion is outlawed, the film follows Mowanza, a survivor of sexual violence, as she embarks on a desperate road journey in search of bodily autonomy. With echoes of Mad Max and rooted in Xie's own reflections on her upbringing in China, Under the Burning Sun explores the cost of choice, survival, and freedom. We talk to Yun about the personal inspirations behind the film, the urgency of telling stories about reproductive rights in today's world, and more.Under the Burning Sun won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at Slamdance 2025, and is screening April 18 at 4:45 PM @ Regal Winter Park Village (Theater B).Learn more at https://floridafilmfestival.com/films/

    Florida Film Festival 2025 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 70:56


    We're back with a recap of the 2025 Florida Film Festival! Documentaries, thrillers, comedies, and much more. Whether you're a festival regular or just looking for the next great indie watch, we've got you covered. Here are reviews of ten films from this year's lineup.Learn more: https://floridafilmfestival.com/films/Timecodes:0:00 Intro2:34 Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere 8:40 No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story14:17 Stolen Kingdom 24:22 Apostasy Blues 26:26 Somnium33:47 The Shrouds42:26 ⁠www.rachelormont.com52:41 Mr. K 58:37 Something Better Change1:03:04 Under the Burning Sun (Note: this is a re-upload of a previously uploaded version of this episode, which)

    Interview with Maura Smith, Director of 'Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 26:21


    In this exclusive conversation, we sit down with director Maura Smith to talk about her new documentary, Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere, a tribute to the legendary photographer who captured some of the most iconic images of both Hollywood and the Civil Rights Movement.Maura shares her deep admiration for Steve's life and work and some personal reflections from their decades-long marriage. As Steve's wife, Maura offers rare insight into the man behind the lens.And stick around to the very end for a fun Tom Cruise story!Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere is screening onFri, Apr 18th, 4:45 PM @ Enzian TheaterGet tickets: https://floridafilmfestival.com/films/About the film: https://www.steveschapirobeingeverywhere.com/aboutschapiroAbout Steve: https://www.steveschapiro.com/index(Note: this is a re-upload of a previously uploaded version of this interview that was missing the first minute or two)

    Interview with Pat Taggart, Director of 'No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 27:27


    We sit down with director Pat Taggart to talk about his new documentary, No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story. Go behind the madness of one of Philadelphia's wildest traditions: an infamous competitive eating event that ran for over two decades.No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story is part of the Documentary Features Competition at the 2025 Florida Film Festival. It is screening: Thu, Apr 17th, 9:30 PM @ Regal Winter Park VillageLearn more: https://floridafilmfestival.com/films/

    Minecraft, Warfare, and a Florida Film Festival Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 65:35


    This week, we discuss the first major box office hit of the year, A Minecraft Movie. We also review Warfare, the new A24 Iraq War drama from Alex Garland and Navy SEAL vet Ray Mendoza. Plus, a preview of the 2025 Florida Film Festival, which kicks off today with over 160 films, 27 world premieres, and a special tribute to Christina Ricci.Timecodes:Intro - 0:00A Minecraft Movie - 2:13Summer Movie Wager Prep - 21:45Warfare - 29:332025 Florida Film Festival Preview - 53:70

    Severance - Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 102:04


    We're back at Lumon for the long-awaited return to Severance. How does Season 2 stack up to the first? Do the vibes still hit, and was it worth the wait? We break down the finale, and share what did and didn't work for us. Plus, theories for season 3. Severance is now streaming on Apple TV+.

    The Studio, A Working Man, The White Lotus S3, The Assessment, Black Bag, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 65:45


    We're back with a ketchup rundown of the latest movies and TV shows we've been watching, including The Studio, A Working Man, The White Lotus S3, The Assessment, and a Black Bag spoiler chat. Plus, quick thoughts on Daredevil: Born Again and Invincible S3.TimecodesIntro - 00:00The Studio - 02:05The Assessment - 13:30Invincible S3, Daredevil Born Again - 26:03The White Lotus S3 - 29:55A Working Man - 35:00Black Bag (Spoilers) - 44:09

    Terminator 2: Judgement Day (with Collin Goode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 129:29


    I know now why you cry. James Cameron's iconic masterpiece, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, is one of the greatest sequels of all time and a defining moment in sci-fi and action cinema. We're joined by our good friend Collin Goode to discuss the groundbreaking visual effects, the themes of humanity vs. technology, Schwarzenegger and Hamilton's unforgettable performances, and how the film's legacy has endured over the decades.

    'Mickey 17' and 'Black Bag'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 17:59


    We give you quick reviews of Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho's sci-fi adaptation starring Robert Pattinson, and Black Bag, Steven Soderbergh's latest thriller with Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett.

    The 'Saturday Night Live' 50th Anniversary Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 177:11


    In honor of Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary, we're drafting the ultimate SNL cast from all eras. Will your favorites make the cut? We also discuss all the SNL50 goodies: The Anniversary Special, The Homecoming Concert, Questlove's 'Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music' and the Beyond Saturday Night docu-series on Peacock. Timecodes:0:00:00 - Intro and 50th season overall thoughts 0:04:08 - The Homecoming Concert0:15:40 - The SNL 50 Anniversary Special 0:40:55 - 'Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music'0:49:25 - Beyond Saturday Night1:15:50 - 'Saturday Night' Movie1:21:40 - THE SNL 50 DRAFT

    97th Academy Awards Predictions + CACF Award Winners (with Dalton Burdette and Adam Sirdoreus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 179:07


    It's an annual tradition to fill out our Oscar ballots together live on the podcast. This Sunday night marks the 97th Academy Awards, and we are joined by special guests Dalton Burdette and Adam Sirdoreus to predict the winner in every category and share our personal picks. Plus, we share the results of our Critics Association of Central Florida award winners.Follow Dalton and Movie Knightshttps://www.youtube.com/@MovieKnightsFollow Adam and Films for Breakfasthttps://filmsforbreakfast.comCACF Special Award Categories:Best Stunt CoordinationBest Hybrid PerformanceBest First FeatureBest Central Florida FilmBest Achievement in DiversityOutstanding Youth PerformanceSocial Impact Award2024 Critics Association of Central Florida (CACF) Award Winnershttps://weboughtamic.net/2025/01/02/2024-critics-association-of-central-florida-cacf-award-winners/Sam Speedy Oscar Ballothttps://samspeedy.com/portfolio/ballotsTimecodes Intro, our Oscars memories - 0:00 This year's Oscar race - 19:19 CACF Special Categories - 31:32 The Shorts - 54:40VFX - 01:03:44 Best Sound - 01:06:52 Production Design - 01:12:30 Makeup and Hairstyling - 01:20:11 Editing - 01:24:42Costume Design - 01:34:13 Cinematography - 01:36:31 Original Song - 01:40:39 Original Score - 01:55:30 Documentary Feature - 02:00:16 Animated Feature - 02:06:51 International Feature - 02:09:55 Adapted and Original Screenplays - 02:14:54 Supporting Actor - 02:21:15 Supporting Actress - 02:24:17 Best Actor - 02:27:40 Best Actress - 02:34:30 Best Director and Best Picture - 2:40:30

    Tom Cruise & Tom Hanks Series Wrap-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 108:10


    Tom v Tom. A Tale of Two Toms. Cruisemas with the Hanks. Tom and Tom Again. We watched 26 movies as part of our series on the films of Hanks and Cruise. From Top Gun and Big, to Minority Report and Cast Away. We put a final button on this series by sharing overall thoughts and takeaways, as well as our Top 5 Movies and Performances. Plus, a dissection of the Oprah couch incident and a look at what happened to our Toms in the 2000s and the 2010s.

    The 2025 Hype Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 135:04


    A new year means a fresh slate of movies, shows, albums, and games to get excited about! It's our annual Hype Draft, where we draft our 25 most anticipated releases of 2025. Which picks will pay off? Which will crash and burn? And what does our draft board say about the year ahead in pop culture? Tune to find out.

    The 6th Annual WBAMMY Awards (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 99:14


    The celebration continues with Part Two of the 6th Annual WBAMMY Awards! Who delivered the best lead performance? What was the most baffling “Who Asked for This?” release of the year? Plus, the RunPee Moment of the Year, and of course, our Winner of the Year. Tune in for the grand finale of the 6th annual WBAMMYs!

    The 6th Annual WBAMMY Awards (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 77:56


    It's awards season, WBAM style! The 6th Annual WBAMMYs are here, and in Part One, we celebrate the year by handing out little golden Scoot McNairy's. We start things off with the special category of the Lee Pace is 6ft 5 Lifetime Achievement Award for the Discovery of the Year. Main categories include best theatrical experience, most egregious cameo, achievement in dad cinema, best realm, and the Limitless Award for the one that wasn't great but stole our hearts. Plus, much more. Stay tuned for part two!

    The Best TV Shows of 2024 (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 159:28


    It's time to reveal our top 5 TV shows of the year in Part Two of our Best TV Shows of 2024 countdown. From the prestige drama of Ripley and Shōgun to the pop culture juggernauts Fallout and X-Men '97. Plus, more great picks such as 3 Body Problem, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Survivor 47, The Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, Doctor Odyssey, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:23 - Monsters The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story 00:13:23 - Doctor Odyssey 00:27:44 - Survivor 47 00:36:17 - Invincible S2 00:43:42 - Mr and Mrs Smith 00:53:40 - Disclaimer* 00:59:49 - 3 Body Problem 01:09:49 - Delicious in Dungeon 01:18:09 - Saturday Night Live 01:32:37 - Shogun 01:41:44 - The Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show 01:49:19 - Nobody Wants This 01:54:55 - X-Men 97 02:03:02 - Fallout 02:14:36 - Ripley 02:20:17 - English Teacher 02:34:01 - Honorable mentions

    The Best TV Shows of 2024 (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 123:35


    Our TV friend Dane joins us for our Listomania: Best TV Shows of 2024 countdown. This is part one, discussing our picks for numbers 10 through 6. We cover everything from Slow Horses  and Hacks to Smiling Friends and The Golden Bachelorette. Plus, we dive into House of the Dragon Season 2, The Bear Season 3, and even Love Island UK! Stick around for Part Two, where we'll reveal our top 5 picks and crown the best show of the year. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro and thoughts on the year in TV 00:09:38 - 'Hell' - Chris Fleming 00:11:53 - 'For the Boys' - Dan Licata 00:15:21 - Bad Monkey (Apple) 00:20:04 - True Detective: Night Country (HBO) 00:25:29 - Love is Blind UK 00:33:10 - Dandedan 00:36:50 - The Bear S3 (FX) 00:44:37 - The Bachelorette 00:50:01 - Smiling Friends (Adult Swim) 00:54:20 - House of the Dragon S2 (HBO) 01:01:12 - Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV 01:13:23 - John Mulaney's Everybody's in LA 01:22:49 - Hacks (Max) 01:28:58 - The Golden Bachelorette 01:33:58 - Love Island UK 01:39:43 - Silo S2 (Apple) 01:45:04 - 2024 Summer Olympics 01:58:09 - Slow Horses

    The Best Films of 2024 (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 137:34


    It's time for part 2 of our top 10 favorite movies of 2024, aka "Best Films." This episode covers our number 5 through 10, including absolute heaters such as Anora, A Real Pain, The Wild Robot, The Brutalist, Nickel Boys, and more. Timecodes: The Wild Robot - 00:01:27 A Real Pain - 00:19:38 The Brutalist - 00:41:04 Challengers - 00:55:10 The Beast - 01:09:24 Nickel Boys - 01:18:23 Dune Part Two - 01:28:59 The Substance - 01:37:14 Anora - 01:43:02 Honorable mentions - 02:05:44

    The Best Films of 2024 (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 132:29


    Rejoice! It's that time of the year. Our annual Listomania celebration continues with part one of our Top 10 Movies of 2024. This episode covers numbers 10 through 6, with picks that include I Saw The TV Glow, Furiosa, A Different Man, Nosferatu and more. Tune in for part two! Timecodes 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:10 - Remembering David Lynch 00:12:44 - thoughts on the year in film 00:26:39 - Furiosa 00:34:22 - Longlegs 00:44:54 - Civil War 00:53:56 - No Other Land 01:00:24 - I Saw the TV Glow 01:14:26 - A Different Man 01:33:10 - Sing Sing 01:40:31 - Red Rooms 01:49:57 - Nosferatu

    The Best Albums of 2024 (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 143:33


    Listomania continues with the second half of our top 10 favorite albums of 2024, covering numbers 5 through 1. Danny Seoane joins us once again to discuss albums by Charli XCX, The Smile, Vampire Weekend, Magdalena Bay, Kendrick Lamar, and more. Timecodes: Intro - 0:00 'Ill Times' by GUM and Ambrose Kenny Smith - 3:44 'Triple Seven' by Wishy - 13:19 'Only God Was Above Us' by Vampire Weekend - 21:40 'Wall of Eyes' and 'Cutouts' by The Smile - 35:35 'Feeling Not Found' by Origami Angel - 46:45 'Chromakopia' by Tyler, The Creator - 1:00:11 'Big Ideas' by Remi Wolf - 1:11:29 'Brat' by Charli XCX - 1:16:05 'Imaginal Disk' by Magdalena Bay - 1:31:05 'Foxing' by Foxing - 1:42:13 'GNX' by Kendrick Lamar - 1:53:37 Honorable mentions - 2:09:40

    The Best Albums of 2024 (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 110:55


    Listomania begins with Part 1 of 2 of our top albums of 2024, a phenomenal year for music. We welcome back Danny Seoane to share the first half our lists, covering numbers 10 through 6. Albums discussed include No Name by Jack White, Romance by Fontaines D.C., Prelude to Ecstasy by The Last Dinner Part, What Now by Brittany Howard, and more! Stay tuned for part 2. Timecodes: Intro, thoughts on the year in music - 0:00 'No Name' by Jack White - 10:31 'Loss of Life' by MGMT - 15:28 'What Now' by Brittany Howard - 19:43 'This Could Be Texas' by English Teacher - 25:03 'Love Heart Cheat Code' by Hiatus Kaiyote - 28:35 'This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway' by Lola Young - 34:07 'Final Summer' by Cloud Nothings - 38:07 'Ultra 85' by Logic - 44:31 'Flight b741' by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - 53:22 'To Dream Of Something Wicked' by Mat Kerekes - 1:00:56 'Prelude to Ecstasy' by The Last Dinner Party - 1:07:41 'Clancy' by Twenty One Pilots - 1:13:36 'Blue Lips' by Schoolboy Q - 1:22:03 'Dark Times' by Vince Staples - 1:28:51 'Romance' by Fontaines D.C. - 1:37:46

    Minority Report (with Brett Nemeroff)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 143:57


    Brett Nemeroff returns to help us stop some crimes of the future. It's the final episode of our Tom v Tom series. Steven Spielberg's MINORITY REPORT, released in 2002 and starring Tom Cruise as John Anderton, a pre-crime cop in Washington D.C. 2054. Based on a Phillip K. Dick novella, the film is a prescient vision of the future, and remains one of the strongest entries of both Spielberg and Cruise's 21st century filmographies.

    Catch Me If You Can (with Erin O'Brien)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 144:46


    Merry Christmas! It's the final Hanks entry of our Tom v Tom series, and we're going in style with Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the real-life check fraud con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. and Hanks as the FBI agent chasing him down. Very special first-time guest Erin O'Brien joins us to discuss Spielberg's big child of divorce energy, the historical accuracy of the story, Hanks' questionable Boston (?) accent, Amy Adams' braces, a Catch Me If You Can musical, Hunter's homemade Christmas cookies, and much more. GUEST: @er0b on socials and er0b.substack.com

    Vanilla Sky (with Drew Biggs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 121:51


    It's the final stretch of our Tom v Tom Series with a review of Vanilla Sky, Tom Cruise's reunion with Jerry Maguire director Cameron Crowe. Cruise plays David Aames, wealthy playboy whose face is horribly disfigured in an accident. The film, released in Christmas of 2001, is weird, surreal, and dreamlike, but is it good? We're joined by first-time guest Drew Biggs to discuss.

    JeoPoddy! Plus: A Live Concert Rant (with Danny Seoane)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 121:54


    Danny Seoane returns to host another round of pop culture trivia madness, two years after his first unforgettable go as Alex Trebek's successor. This time, the stakes are higher, with brand-new categories like Letterboxd, TV Slop, Plot Twists, Girl Pop, Music Videos, Breakout Albums, One Hit Wonders, and special bonus round built to see which WBAM host knows their respective significant other the best under pressure. Who will reign supreme, and who will crumble? Tune in for a JeoPoddy trivia showdown!Trivia game starts - 28:18

    Cast Away (with Danny Seoane)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 118:27


    We crash land somewhere in the South Pacific with our volleyball friend Danny Seoane to discuss the classic Tom Hanks film, CAST AWAY, directed by Robert Zemeckis, and released in December 2000. Hanks delivers one of his most iconic performances, earning him an Oscar nomination. We discuss the real-life challenges of production—from Hanks nearly dying on set to gaining and losing 50 pounds for the role—and explore the lasting impact of Wilson.Did Cast Away influence Survivor's popularity? How did it impact FedEx's global brand recognition? Does it feature one of cinema's greatest plane crash scenes? Would anyone but Hanks could carry this movie—and would we want to see them try? NOTE: our main audio failed around the 12:45 mark for about 3 minutes, and then is restored.

    Wicked, Anora, A Real Pain, The Brutalist, Conclave, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 158:21


    It's that time of year again. We're talking all the big fall and holiday 2024 releases—Wicked, The Brutalist, Anora, and even Hot Frosty. Timecodes: Wicked  - 00:01:58 Rebel Ridge- 00:19:18 Piece by Piece - 00:24:00 Anora - 00:34:05 Nickel Boys - 00:46:41 Venom the Last Dance - 00:56:55 Hot Frosty - 01:06:33 The Brutalist - 01:15:26 Maria - 01:29:48 Conclave - 01:40:17 Juror #2 - 01:48:46 Blitz - 01:59:23 Joker Folie A Deux - 02:07:57 A Real Pain - 02:16:07

    Mission: Impossible 2 (with Adam Sirdoreus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 138:30


    We air kick into the year 2000 with flames, doves, leather, and exploding sunglasses to discuss John Woo's action sequel MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 2, featuring Ethan Hunt's biggest fan, Adam Sirdoreus. Is this really the worst movie in the series? Was that really Tom Cruise rock climbing? Are there too many mask gags? We get into all of it and more as we reach the final stretch of our Tom v Tom series. Check out Adam's movie reviews at cinesoup.com Timecodes: ​The election - 1:00 ​Jay leno's face - 9:00 ​Conan hosting the Oscars - 11:05 ​New Nolan and Spielberg movie casting - 18:07 ​MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2 - 28:42

    Eyes Wide Shut (with Javi Navarro)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 172:53


    Our old pal Javi Navarro invites us to a very exclusive and secret club to discuss the final film by legendary director Stanley Kubrick: EYES WIDE SHUT, starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. We put on our masks and cloaks to dive deep into the dreamlike world of this enigmatic story of a married couple struggling to communicate their desires. Released in the summer of 1999, just a few months after Kubrick's death, the film remains a source of mystery, intrigue, and conspiracy, with countless interpretations and shadowy theories surrounding it until today.

    The Substance, Disclaimer*, SNL 50, The Apprentice, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 173:30


    It's a packed episode this week, featuring a grab bag of TV and movie recommendations, culminating with a deep-dive spoiler discussion of Coralie Fargeat's body horror masterpiece, THE SUBSTANCE, starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. Plus, thoughts on the new show from Alfonso Cuaron, DISCLAIMER*, the latest DreamWorks animated movie, THE WILD ROBOT, the 50th anniversary season of Saturday Night Live, The Apprentice, Will and Harper, Agatha All Along, and more. Timcodes: Intro - 0:00 The Franchise - 6:21 The Penguin - 12:46 Agatha All Along - 16:30 Survivor 47 - 24:08 Disclaimer* - 26:46 Slow Horses - 39:29 English Teacher - 41:46 Will and Harper - 48:43 SNL 50 - 59:03 The Apprentice - 01:09:09 The Wild Robot - 01:23:57 It's What's Inside - 01:32:07 The Substance - 01:35:39 The Substance Spoilers - 01:43:37

    You've Got Mail, Megalopolis, and The Substance (with Lee Perry)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 166:59


    We log on to the World Wide Web to check in with our anonymous pen pal Lee Perry and discuss the 1998 romantic comedy, You've Got Mail, directed by Nora Ephron and starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Plus, we share thoughts on The Substance and Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis: A Fable. Timecodes: Intro - 0:00 Megalopolis - 07:37 The Substance - 26:43 You've Got Mail - 53:46

    Saving Private Ryan (with Dane DeBrunner)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 150:19


    Is it hell on earth or is it military propaganda? We investigate and discuss one of the most monumental achievements of Steven Spielberg's career, Saving Private Ryan, starring Tom Hanks. Set during World War II, the film follows a group of soldiers on a mission to locate Private James Francis Ryan and bring him home safely after his three brothers have been killed in action. Winner of five Academy Awards including Best Director, the film was the highest-grossing movie of 1998. It is cemented as one of the most harrowing and influential depictions of war, particularly for its legendary opening sequence showing the storming of Omaha Beach in Normandy on D-Day 1944. GUEST: Dane DeBrunner

    Alien: Romulus, House of the Dragon, Trap, and a Fall Hype Meter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 167:47


    We're back with another ketchup episode to close out Summer 2024 and look forward to Fall. We bring you a review of House of the Dragon S2, along with some other shows like Presumed Innocent on Apple TV Plus. Then, we give you our movie and TV hype meters for upcoming Fall releases such as Wicked and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. It all culminates with reviews of Trap, Alien: Romulus, and quick thoughts on Sing Sing and The Bikeriders. Timecodes:​Intro, The Deadpool Killer - 0:00​House of the Dragon S2 - 7:00​The Boys and The Acolyte - 28:16​Shogun - 32:04​Dark Matter - 38:21​Presumed Innocent - 44:07​Slow Horses - 50:17​Fall TV hype meter - 57:53​Fall Movie hype meter - 1:13:24​Sing Sing - 1:39:48​The Bikeriders - 1:49:27​Trap - 1:54:27​Alien Romulus - 2:07:39​Alien Romulus SPOILERS - 2:22:04

    That Thing You Do! (with Steven Addington)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 125:03


    We are joined by returning guest Steven Addington to try and try to forget you girl but it's just so hard to do, every time you make a 1960s one hit wonder pop song, and discuss ‘That Thing You Do!' written and directed by Tom Hanks.

    Mission: Impossible (with Stephen Baker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 130:41


    Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to our thoughts on the 1996 Brian De Palma film Mission: Impossible, starring Tom Cruise. We're joined by returning guest Stephen Baker to break into the Langley CIA headquarters and review this action classic.

    Twisters, Deadpool & Wolverine, Longlegs, Kinds of Kindness, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 142:21


    It's a summer movie check-in as we bring you reviews of two major releases - 'Twisters' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' Plus, thoughts on some smaller movies like 'Kinds of Kindness' and 'Longlegs' and catch up on other releases from earlier in the summer. Timecodes: Intro - 0:00 Twisters - 3:07 Summer Movie Wager Check-In - 27:53 The Fall Guy - 29:58 Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes - 39:43 A Quiet Place Day One - 47:41 Kinds Of Kindness - 54:25 Longlegs - 1:07:02 Deadpool & Wolverine - 1:17:02 Deadpool & Wolverine *Spoilers* - 1:48:53

    The 2024 Mid-Year Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 176:30


    We check in on the first half of the year with a draft of our picks for our 24 favorite things of 2024 so far.

    Jerry Maguire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 117:52


    Show me the money!! We review one of Tom Cruise's most iconic roles in the 1996 classic JERRY MAGUIRE, written and directed by Cameron Crowe, and co-starring Renée Zellweger and (an Oscar-winning) Cuba Gooding Jr.

    Toy Story (with Camila Calderon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 153:15


    To infinity and beyond! We welcome back Camila Calderon to dive deep into the 1995 Disney-Pixar classic, TOY STORY. The original, the one that started it all. Part of our series covering the films of Tom Hanks and Tom Cruise. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weboughtamic/message

    Hit Man, Inside Out 2, The Boys, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 92:46


    We bring you a review of Richard Linklater's new film 'Hit Man' starring Glen Powell, now streaming on Netflix. Plus, thoughts on Inside Out 2, House of the Dragon, The Boys, and more. Timecodes: Intro - 00:00 Pixar box office - 02:11 Inside Out 2 - 05:30 Eric Andre Live - 19:31 U.S. Open, NBA Finals - 22:14 House of the Dragon, The Boys, and The Acolyte - 26:00 Hit Man - 45:58 Hit Man Spoilers - 1:06:03 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weboughtamic/message

    Survivor 46, Furiosa, and How to Save the Box Office (w/ Mauricio Calderon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 149:28


    We are joined by a very special guest, Mauricio Calderon, for an in-depth discussion of Survivor 46, including some exclusive post-game insights. Plus, we talk about Furiosa, Challengers, and the current state of the summer movie box office. Timecodes: Intro - 0:00 State of the Summer Box Office - 2:34 Can Deadpool Save the Box Office? - 17:42 Furiosa - 34:18 Challengers - 53:22 Survivor 46 - 1:08:31 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weboughtamic/message

    Apollo 13 (with Mallory from Cinema 5000)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 107:34


    Houston, we have a podcast. Mallory from the Cinema 5000 podcast joins us on a troubled mission to the moon to discuss Ron Howard's historical drama Apollo 13, starring Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weboughtamic/message

    Forrest Gump (w/ Collin Goode)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 125:34


    Our shrimp boat captain pal Collin Goode returns to WBAM to help us run across America and discuss the 1994 motion picture Forrest Gump, directed by Robert Zemeckis. Winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor Tom Hanks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weboughtamic/message

    Fallout, Challengers, Civil War, Shogun, Florida Film Festival, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 111:35


    It's a chill ketchup episode this week as we discuss some movies and shows that we've been watching, including Fallout, Civil War, Challengers, Shogun, and more. Timecodes: Intro - 00:00 Fallout - 02:50 Invincible S2, X-Men 97, The Vince Staples Show - 22:27 3 Body Problem - 31:00 Shogun - 38:30 Ripley - 48:35 Riley, Booger (Florida Film Festival) - 51:17 Civil War - 58:46 Challengers - 01:20:12 Late Night With The Devil - 01:29:37 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weboughtamic/message

    Interview with the Vampire (w/ Ray Rodriguez)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 122:03


    We welcome back our immortal and eternal friend Ray to discuss the bloody and erotic 1994 Tom Cruise film 'Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles'. Co-starring Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, Antonio Banderas, and lots of beautiful flowing long hair. Follow Ray on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/swampduke/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weboughtamic/message

    Dune: Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 125:20


    We return to the sands of Arrakis to review the latest film from director Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part Two, a sequel to 2021's incredible Part One, and adapting the second half of Frank Herbert's 1965 classic sci-fi novel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weboughtamic/message

    Sleepless in Seattle (with Kyra Kaufer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 112:16


    Our Tom Hanks series continues with a review of Nora Ephron's 1993 classic romantic comedy, Sleepless in Seattle, starring Hanks and the great Meg Ryan. We're joined by returning guest Kyra Kaufer, from The Zillennial Canon podcast. Check out The Zillennial Canon: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zillennial-canon/id1476771292 Check out Super Yaki: https://superyaki.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weboughtamic/message

    96th Academy Awards Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 66:58


    Our final predictions for the 2024 Oscars! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weboughtamic/message

    Philadelphia

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 118:08


    Our Tom V Tom series continues with Jonathan Demme's 1993 drama about a lawyer (Tom Hanks in an Oscar-winning performance) who enlists a fellow lawyer (Denzel Washington) to represent him in a lawsuit against his former employer, who fired him after learning he was diagnosed with AIDS. We also share quick thoughts on Dune: Part Two, True Detective: Night Country, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weboughtamic/message

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