The Firm Review
The Double 0 Kid Review
Blast from the Past Review
Walking Tall Review
Little Big League Review
Serendipity Review
A League of Their Own Review
Torque Review
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy Review
We break down the 1993 legal thriller directed by Sidney Pollack, starring Tom Cruise and Gene Hackman. We compare the film to John Grisham's 1991 source novel, highlighting major differences in the ending, character motivations, and plot developments. We also discuss the film's cast, the production issues regarding Gene Hackman's billing, and why we think this is one of the better book-to-film adaptations.
A look back at the 1992 direct-to-video film The Double 0 Kid, starring Corey Haim. The discussion covers the plot involving a CIA summer recruitment program, the villainous antics of Wallace Shawn, and the movie's status as a 90s spy spoof. The hosts also touch upon the bare-bones DVD release and share their thoughts on how the film compares to other youth-led spy movies of the era.
We discuss the 1999 romantic comedy featuring a man who emerges from a nuclear fallout shelter after 35 years. We break down the premise of a family living in 1962 isolation, Brendan Fraser's naive performance, and the culture shock he encounters in the 90s. We also cover the supporting cast, including Alicia Silverstone and Christopher Walken, and share our thoughts on the film's soundtrack and overall tone.
An analysis of the 2004 action remake starring Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Johnny Knoxville. The discussion covers the film's departure from the real-life story of sheriff Buford Pusser, the production design, and the actors' performances. The hosts also touch on the direct-to-video sequels starring Kevin Sorbo and the career trajectory of Dwayne Johnson.
The hosts discuss the 1994 baseball film Little Big League, a movie about a 12-year-old boy who inherits the Minnesota Twins and appoints himself manager. They explore the film's cast, its use of real-life MLB players, and its place alongside other 90s kid-centric sports movies. The conversation also covers behind-the-scenes trivia regarding the Metrodome and the accuracy of baseball plays depicted on screen.
We break down the 2001 romantic comedy Serendipity. We discuss the performances of John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale, the chemistry between the leads, and the supporting roles featuring Jeremy Piven and Eugene Levy. We also explore the film's premise regarding fate versus practicality and analyze the director's track record.
We discuss the 1992 sports comedy-drama directed by Penny Marshall. The conversation covers the film's plot, the fictionalized history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, the production, and the notable cast including Tom Hanks and Geena Davis. We also look at the film's critical reception, its iconic lines, and the real-world baseball history behind the story.
This episode features a scene-by-scene audio commentary for the 2004 action film Torque. The host discusses similarities to The Fast and the Furious, production facts, and the film's negative critical reception, while highlighting favorite scenes and musical cues. The commentary also covers the motorcycle stunts, product placement, and notable performances by Martin Henderson and Ice Cube.
The team discusses the three original live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films. This session focuses exclusively on the legacy live-action entries, with plans to revisit the CGI feature in a future episode.
A look at the 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan. The discussion covers the cast performances, including Christian Bale as Batman and Heath Ledger as the Joker, the film's gritty tone, and how it compares to previous Batman entries. The hosts also examine the narrative continuity between Batman Begins and this sequel.