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Sep 29, 2024

 

We're back with another discussion of the week in movies. We review "The Substance," one of the most mind-blowing films of the year. Plus, we talk about the challenges of Francis Ford Coppola's passion project "Megalopolis" and the controversy behind Emerald Fennell's planned adaptation of Wuthering Heights

Sep 15, 2024

In the first episode of FaveFilm Weekly we discuss remakes, reboots, and sequels on the heels of the release of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," and we catch up on the movies and TV shows we've been watching lately.

Jun 23, 2023

We're back, movie lovers! For this episode, we revisit the cult classic 90s ultra-violent love story, True Romance. We'll discuss the whirlwind relationship of Clarence and Alabama, the "Sicilian" showdown between Dennis Hopper and Christopher Walken, the lunacy of Drexel, the roller coaster drama, the advice from Elvis, and more. This is a genre-bending, wild ride not for the faint of heart!

**LANGUAGE WARNING: Some clips are played in their original form with strong language/racial slurs.

All clips are copyright Warner Bros Pictures.

 

Aug 7, 2022

Hey, movie lovers! Get ready for adventure in the world of Fantasia (or is it Fantastica?). In this episode of our "He's / She's Never Seen It" series, Richard views the 80s fantasy kids classic, "The Neverending Story." He'll discuss his feelings about the movie as we discuss Atreyu's screaming, the urban legend surrounding Artax, Falkor's creepiness, the evil wolf Gmork, and the mystery surrounding Bastian's mother's name. Who knows...maybe you too will become part of the story.

All movie clips copyright Warner Brothers.

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Jun 18, 2022

It's time to take a trip to deep space, movie lovers! In this episode, we take a look at the mid-90s sci-fi schlock-fest, Stargate. Richard thinks this movie is too good for our "Summer Camp" series (Leasha disagrees), but we both agree it's a good guilty pleasure time travel adventure. Take a walk with us through the Stargate as we discuss Jackson's passion for ancient cultures, O'Neil's no-nonsense leadership, the military goons, the language barriers, Ra's fierceness, and the problems with Jackson's future on a rudimentary planet. Grab a 5th Avenue bar and tuck in!

Jun 6, 2021

EVERYONE!!! We are back with a new episode, and this time, we dive into the 90s action arthouse film "Leon: The Professional" (or whatever your territory decided to call it). We follow along with the dynamic, yet complicated, duo of cleaner Leon and vengeful, young Matilda as they hunt down crooked cop Stansfield (an exquisite Gary Oldman). We'll discuss Leon's childlike sensibility, Matilda's many traumas, Oldman's ad libs, the sweeping score, the controversies, the French style, and more. So join us as we open the door on this bloody, but still brilliant film. 

All clips are copyright Gaumont Buena Vista International, 1994.

Feb 16, 2021

Buh-hee-hee-hee! Feb-HUGHES-rary returns! We're celebrating John Hughes' birthday once again by talking about one of our favorite comedies, "Uncle Buck." We'll take a deep-dive into this 80s classic and talk about John Candy's loveable lug performance, Tia's teen angst, the big debut of Macaulay Culkin, Maizy's silly heart (and blasphemy), Moley Russell's wart, Chanice, Marcy, the drunk clown, the giant pancakes, and much more. We're movie lovers - that's our job!

 

Jan 31, 2021
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, movie lovers united to experience a franchise that would change the world forever. We're talking about Star Wars, and this week's episode covers the mack daddy of the series: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Join us on a journey through the second film in the original trilogy as we discussed Luke's inner conflicts, Leia's fierce leadership and love for Han, Han's heroism and bad boy attitude, snowy Chewie, Lando's business deals, Darth Vader's workplace motivation, Yoda's role as the most loveable Jedi master, and more! Come on, all you scruffy-looking nerf herders. DO OR DO NOT -- THERE IS NO TRY!

 

Aug 16, 2020

It's a hot one, movie lovers! That's right, we're back with our Summer Camp series, and this time we're highlighting the 1984 piece of cheese that is "Footloose." We'll explore Ren's angry gymnastic dancing, Ariel's risky behavior, Willard the sweet bumpkin, the gravity of John Lithgow and Dianne Wiest, tractor chicken, the iconic music, and more! And hey, we thought this was a party....LET'S DANNNNNNNNCE!!

 

Jul 27, 2020

This episode kicks off our special "Summer Camp" series - highlighting some of our favorite cheesy, guilty-pleasure films. Our first campy classic is the 2000 action remake "Gone in 60 Seconds." Ride along as we talk about Nic Cage's "unique" acting style, Angelina Jolie's wild child streak, the supporting cast of misfits, the fine-ass cars, the banging soundtrack, and of course, ELEANOR! <3

So LET'S RIDE, movie lovers! Slide on your leather jacket, put on "Lowrider," and join the fun! 

 

Jun 17, 2020

Hey movie lovers! Wait till you get a load of this episode! We're going back to the 80s to the movie that started the trend for "dark comic book movies" -- Tim Burton's Batman. In our deep dive of this dark, gothic, and maybe even steampunk (?) classic, we discuss the influence the film has had on movies today, Michael Keaton's surprising performance, Kim Basinger's scream, Jack Nicholson's command and demands, the banging Prince soundtrack, and a few other magic moments. 

"Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?"

Mar 15, 2020

Get ready to mambo, movie lovers! This episode will dive into the 80s romance classic, Dirty Dancing. We discuss the overall theme of class struggle, the fiery chemistry of the actors, the epic dance numbers, the iconic soundtrack, and other magic moments that make this a beloved film over 30 years later. Get ready to have the time of your life! (insert rim shot here)

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All sound clips copyright Lionsgate Entertainment. Music copyright RCA Records.

Jun 22, 2019

Snoochie boochies, movie lovers! On this episode, we dive into Kevin Smith's "Clerks" follow-up, the often underappreciated comedy "Mallrats." Join us as we discuss Jason Lee's star quality, Jay's bevy of catchphrases, Silent Bob's Jedi powers, the battle of T.S. vs. Mr. Svening, stink-palming, 90210 jokes, Magic Eye posters, dirt malls, Miss Ivana's pepperoni, and much more. We're going in wolvie-berserk style! 

All clips copyright Universal Pictures.

 

May 14, 2019

Calling all movie lovers and fools who dream! In this episode, we get to talk about one of our favorite movies in recent years: Damien Chazelle's stunning musical "La La Land." We'll stroll through the City of Stars and discuss all the color and music, Ryan Gosling's mad piano skills, the terrible auditions (RUDE!), the fabulous dance sequences, the Oscar controversy, Emma Stone making us cry, and loads of other pishy caca! We're honking the horn for you...come join us!

 

Jan 27, 2019

We're BACK, and it's a new year! That means awards season is in full gear, and we're reflecting on the best movies we saw in 2018. Join us as we count down our Top 10 Fave Films of last year. It was so hard to narrow down to ten that we even have a few honorable mentions to highlight. Plus, we run through the films coming out in 2019 that have us pumped. See you at the movies!

Sep 3, 2018

The end of summer is here, movie lovers! In this episode of Breakin' It Down, we'll recap the best and worst in cinema for summer 2018 and cover two of the biggest news stories.

We'll discuss the films we loved, like BlackkKlansman, Alpha, Deadpool 2 and more, and we'll take a dive into the garbage heap to talk about the worst films we saw.

In the news, we'll talk about the controversy and media backlash leading into Solo: A Star Wars Story and the fickle nature of Star Wars fans. We'll also discuss how MoviePass continued to "alter the deal," lose money, and alienate their customers.

Before the leaves begin to fall, take one last trip with us and remember the summer that was!


Aug 6, 2018

"You remind me of the babe.."

In this special episode, Leasha watches one of Richard's childhood favorites for the first time. We visit the magical and musical world of the 80s cult classic, Labyrinth. That's right - she's never seen it. Can you believe? 

Join us on a harrowing journey through the maze where we discuss all the glitter, the allure of David Bowie's bulge, Jennifer Connelly's enduring cuteness, the stunning creature effects (WE LOVE LUDO), the magnificent soundtrack, and more.

DANCE MAGIC DANCE!

All audio clips Copyright © TriStar Pictures

Jun 25, 2018

I KNOW YOU ARE, BUT WHAT AM I? In this week's episode, we tried something a little different. Richard has never seen Pee Wee's Big Adventure, one of Leasha's favorite childhood films. Let's just say, he's generally confused. We dive into this cult classic and talk about Pee Wee's fun house and badass bike, the toothbrush and the tape, Francis' bath tub, creepy Mickey, Large Marge, the Alamo, scary clown dreams, and more! So grab your bike and come along on this crazy adventure with us.

All audio clips Copyright © Warner Bros. Pictures

May 5, 2018

Welcome to another edition of "Breakin' It Down," where we talk about movies we've seen recently, our latest streaming recommendations, and a couple of news items that caught our eye.

This week:

  • Quick takes on Avengers: Infinity War, Rampage, Blockers, and Chappaquiddick.
  • Recent home release and streaming recommendations, including the new 4K edition of Grease, the Movie Trivia Schmoedown, Jedi Council, an Andre the Giant documentary, and Goliath.
  • In the news, we talk about what MoviePass is up to and we discuss the summer movies on tap that we're excited about.

Enjoy, movie lovers!



Feb 18, 2018

Hey, movie lovers! Feb-HUGHES-rary is back! We are once again celebrating the genius of John Hughes by taking on what is undoubtedly one of his most famous and beloved films, "The Breakfast Club." Join us for Saturday detention as we discuss behind the scenes drama, the memorable lines, Bender's magnetism, the wisdom of Carl, the shattered glass, Alison's makeover, and how all we really want is to eat Andrew's lunch. You couldn't ignore it if you tried!

Sincerely yours, The Breakfast Club

All audio clips Copyright © Universal Pictures

 

Nov 26, 2017

AND WE'RE BACK! After a bit of a hiatus while we moved house, we have returned with an episode dedicated to our favorite holiday films. Join us for this "Conversation" as we walk-through our holiday movie calendar with must-sees from our childhoods and a few films we discovered together. Get ready to get festive! 

  

  

Jun 24, 2017

CAN YOU DIG IT? Come along with us to the gritty streets of 1970s New York as we revisit the cult classic, The Warriors. As the gang tries desperately to make it back to Coney, we follow along on their journey and talk about some of the obstacles and characters they encounter. We discuss the power of Cyrus, the lunacy of Luther, the "word," the ratched Orphans, and more! So grab your bottles and come out to PLAY-YAY!!!

All audio clips Copyright © Paramount Pictures

May 14, 2017

WE ARE FAM-I-LY! Join us for a closer look at the outrageously hilarious 90s classic, The Birdcage. We'll discuss the magic of Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, Lex Luthor in drag, Calista Flockhart's real age, and of course, Agador's "wattamaliness." Don't be late to dinner at the Coleman...ahem...Goldman house! Come on, Gloria.

All audio clips Copyright © MGM/UA

Feb 18, 2017

Hey, movie lovers! Get ready to go to lunch as we take a look at David Mamet's stage-to-screen classic, "Glengarry Glen Ross." This razor-sharp film features remarkable performances, memorable monologues, and tension for days. We'll discuss Alec Baldwin's brief yet iconic appearance, Al Pacino's sales techniques, Shelley's desperation, and of course, THE LEADS! We love this film and hope you do too. And remember...ABC - Always Be Closing.

All audio clips Copyright © New Line Cinema

 

Jul 24, 2016

"Get busy livin' or get busy dying."  Join us as we take a deep dive into the modern classic "The Shawshank Redemption." Despite winning NO Oscars, this film stands the test of time with its hopeful message and compelling characters. It's a beautiful story with a beautiful score, standout performances, and masterful direction. If you haven't seen it, watch before listening. Do not let this one get spoiled for you!

Some strong language.

All audio clips Copyright © Castle Rock Entertainment

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