We Review: The Naked Gun (2025), Taken, Love Actually, Schindler's List, Kinsey, Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace, Darkman
Are comedies finally back? Liam Neeson takes on the role of Frank Drebin Jr to continue the legacy of Leslie Nielsen in the new Naked Gun legacy sequel. We review that film and then dive into our top 3s of Liam Neeson and his "very particular set of skills".
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:10 Liam Neeson Thoughts
00:07:30 The Naked Gun (2025)
00:30:40 Love Actually
00:49:16 Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace
00:57:57 Schindler's List
01:14:40 Taken
01:31:54 Kinsey
01:43:28 Darkman
01:52:00What Should He Do Next?
01:53:55 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We Review: Superman (2025), Superman (1978), Superman II, Superman III, Superman Returns, Superman and the Mole Men, Superman: Red Son
The man of steel is back on the big screen with James Gunn's take on Superman. We review the film that kicks off the new DC film universe, before delving into our favorite depictions of Superman on the big screen.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:08 Superman Thoughts
00:21:52 Superman (2025)
00:52:40 Superman III
01:04:00 Superman and the Mole Men
01:15:42 Superman (1978)
01:31:50 Superman II: Richard Donner Cut
01:45:04 Superman Returns
01:55:54 Superman: Red Son
02:04:08 What Should Superman Do Next?
02:06:48 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We Review: Jurassic World Rebirth, Her, Ghost World, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Asteroid City, Under the Skin, Lost in Translation
The world is "Jurassic" again in this latest entry in the Jurassic Park franchise. After reviewing "Jurassic World Rebirth" we go deeper into the star of the film (no not the T. Rex): Scarlett Johansson.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:31 Scarlett Johansson Thoughts
00:11:09 Jurassic World Rebirth
00:29:48 Vicky Cristina Barcelona
00:50:14 Ghost World
01:03:49 Asteroid City
01:18:58 Lost in Translation
01:32:32 Her
01:48:20 Under the Skin
02:03:32 What Should She Do Next?
02:06:12 Next Episode Preview & Outro
Go behind the scenes of our visit to The Criterion Mobile Closet in Los Angeles on June 7th, 2025. We also rank our top 3 Criterion releases and go over what they mean to us!
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We Review: The Phoenician Scheme, Bottle Rocket, Darjeeling Limited, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, Isle of Dogs, Grand Budapest Hotel
Wes Anderson is one of the most unique American auteurs working today, and also one of our favorite filmmakers. We review his new film The Phoenician Scheme, and then discuss our top 3's from Wes.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:57 Wes Anderson Thoughts
00:10:31 The Phoenician Scheme
00:34:59 Rushmore
00:45:46 Bottle Rocket
00:56:13 The Royal Tenenbaums
01:12:01 The Grand Budapest Hotel
01:24:50 Isle of Dogs
01:36:33 The Darjeeling Limited
01:52:00 What Should He Do Next?
01:54:56 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We Review: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Collateral, Jerry Maguire, Mission: Impossible, Magnolia, Top Gun: Maverick, Eyes Wide Shut
Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to listen to us discuss the new Mission: Impossible film and then delve into our top 3's from Ethan Hunt himself: Mr. Tom Cruise.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:09 Tom Cruise Thoughts
00:14:41 Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
00:37:25 Jerry Maguire
00:54:20 Mission: Impossible
01:03:38 Magnolia
01:20:35 Top Gun: Maverick
01:36:00 Collateral
01:49:11 Eyes Wide Shut
02:08:11 What Should He Do Next?
02:10:55 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We Review: The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, Paths of Glory, Barry Lyndon, Spartacus
"Here's Johnny!" The seminal horror film The Shining is celebrating its 45th anniversary this month. We honor it by discussing that film and then delving into our favorites from one of (if not the) best film director of all time: Stanley Kubrick.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 Stanley Kubrick Thoughts
00:15:19 The Shining
00:31:45 A Clockwork Orange
00:44:33 2001: A Space Odyssey
01:02:40 Paths of Glory
01:20:29 Spartacus
01:36:59 Barry Lyndon
01:58:00 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: The Accountant 2, Chasing Amy, Gone Girl, Dogma, Armageddon, The Last Duel, Daredevil
It's about time we got around to discussing Boston's favorite son, Ben Affleck (sorry Matt!). We review Ben Affleck's latest film The Accountant 2 before getting into the 3 Affleck performances that mean the most to us.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:50 Ben Affleck Thoughts
00:14:50 The Accountant 2
00:33:52 Armageddon
00:53:03 Dogma
01:08:38 Chasing Amy
01:27:18 Gone Girl
01:41:26 Daredevil
01:55:17 The Last Duel
02:10:03 What Should He Do Next?
02:12:32 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: The Friend, Ghostbusters, Rushmore, Groundhog Day, The Man Who Knew Too Little, Broken Flowers
Bill Murray is back in theaters in The Friend. We discuss that film, our thoughts on Murray's filmography from comedies to dramas, and then get into the top 3 performances of his that resonate with us the most.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:38 Bill Murray Thoughts
00:10:00 The Friend
00:25:17 Ghostbusters
00:43:00 Groundhog Day
00:55:42 Rushmore
01:13:30 Broken Flowers
01:27:20 The Man Who Knew Too Little
01:36:03 What Should He Do Next?
01:39:30 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: The Alto Knights, Raging Bull, The King of Comedy, The Intern, Cape Fear, Heat, Analyze This
Are you talkin' to me? Yes we are! In this episode we discuss the legend Robert De Niro, his new film The Alto Knights and the 3 De Niro movies that mean the most to us.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:40 Robert De Niro Thoughts
00:11:41 The Alto Knights
00:28:43 Cape Fear
00:41:55 Heat
00:57:09 Raging Bull
01:13:50 The King of Comedy
01:30:40 The Intern
01:49:32 Analyze This
01:55:40 What Should He Do Next?
01:58:06 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: Black Bag, The Aviator, Elizabeth, I'm Not There, Tár, Notes on a Scandal, Blue Jasmine
Two-time Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett is back with a new film, the spy thriller Black Bag. We share our thoughts on that new Steven Soderbergh movie, before delving into each of our top 3 performances from Cate.
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Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:00:45 Cate Blanchett Thoughts00:11:02 Black Bag00:27:00 The Aviator00:40:07 Elizabeth00:52:23 Blue Jasmine01:08:40 Tár01:26:27 Notes on a Scandal01:38:52 I'm Not There01:51:53 What Should She Do Next?01:55:31 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: The Brutalist, Conclave, Deadpool & Wolverine, Nickel Boys, A Complete Unknown
The Academy just chose the Best Picture of 2024, and we share our thoughts on the winners and the ceremony. In this episode we discuss the 97th Academy Awards and our top 3 favorite films released in 2024.
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Chapters:
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:52 2025 Oscars Thoughts
00:49:48 "A Complete Unknown"
01:01:36 "Deadpool & Wolverine"
01:08:13 "Nickel Boys"
01:18:00 "Conclave"
01:28:10 "The Brutalist"
01:48:20 Next Episode Preview & Outro
It's our last episode of 2024 and we spend it looking back at the top 3 films that best captured the last 12 months in our lives. This is not a list of our favorite movies released this year, but a list of the films we watched (new and old) that we will always associate with 2024.
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Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:36 Sunset Boulevard 00:20:17 Miami Vice 00:38:54 Perfect Days 00:57:28 Bulworth 01:14:21 The Taste of Things 01:27:55 Children of Men 01:44:00 Outro
We review: Juror #2, The Bridges of Madison County, Unforgiven, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Richard Jewell, Hereafter
We're impressed that at 94 years old, Clint Eastwood continues to direct movies. We review his latest directorial effort Juror #2, and then discuss the top 3 Clint Eastwood directed films that left the biggest impression on us. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod
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Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:22 Clint Eastwood Thoughts 00:17:20 Juror #2 00:33:55 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil 00:44:29 Hereafter 00:55:43 Unforgiven 01:03:19 Richard Jewell 01:16:05 The Bridges of Madison County 01:31:10 What Should He Do Next? 01:34:10 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: Gladiator II, Alien, Gladiator, The Martian, The Counselor, House of Gucci
Strength and Honor! Master director Ridley Scott delivers a sequel to his Roman epic Gladiator. We review that film and then share our thoughts on our top 3 films in Ridley's six decade career.
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Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:19 Ridley Scott Thoughts 00:18:50 Gladiator II 00:37:33 Gladiator 00:48:32 The Martian 00:56:50 Alien 01:07:55 House of Gucci 01:21:55The Counselor 01:34:06 What Should He Do Next? 01:36:38 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: Here, Forrest Gump, A League of Their Own, Sleepless in Seattle, Captain Phillips, Road to Perdition, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Tom Hanks is one of the biggest movies stars Hollywood has ever produced, and he's back with the new film Here. We share our thought on that new and unique drama, before delving into each of our top 3 performances from Mr. Hanks. T.Hanks for listening! Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod
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Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:48 Tom Hanks Thoughts 00:08:24 Here 00:24:40 Forrest Gump 00:42:02 A League of Their Own 00:51:25 Sleepless in Seattle 01:00:00 Captain Phillips 01:10:05 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood 01:25:17 Road to Perdition 01:33:58 What Should He Do Next? 01:36:01 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: Conclave, Maid in Manhattan, The Grand Budapest Hotel, A Bigger Splash, Quiz Show, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Join our conclave as we review the new thriller Conclave before debating and discussing our personal top 3 performances by star of the film - Ralph Fiennes. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod
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Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:44 Ralph Fiennes Thoughts 00:08:56 Conclave 00:31:00 Quiz Show 00:45:13 Maid in Manhattan 00:55:10 The Grand Budapest Hotel 01:08:40 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 01:18:50 A Bigger Splash 01:29:55 What Should He Do Next? 01:32:15 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: Joker: Folie a Deux, Her, Walk the Line, The Master, 8mm, Napoleon
The Joker is laughing again, but this time the audience didn't laugh along with him. We cover the recent critical and commercial flop Joker: Folie a Deux, before diving into our top 3 performances by the actor who two times played the Crown Prince of Crime.....Joaquin Phoenix.
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Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:27 Joaquin Phoenix Thoughts 00:09:17 Joker: Folie a Deux 00:25:27 Walk the Line 00:34:27 8mm 00:42:35 The Master 00:55:20 Her 01:10:48 Napoleon 01:22:35 What Should He Do Next? 01:24:40 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We Review: Megalopolis, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, The Rainmaker, One from the Heart
Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola is back after 13 years with his 23rd film Megalopolis. Is it his magnum opus? Is it a self-indulgent mess? We'll breakdown our thoughts on that film, and the 6 others movies in Coppola's groundbreaking filmography that mean the most to us.
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Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:45 Francis Ford Coppola Thoughts 00:12:14 Megalopolis 00:33:52 The Rainmaker 00:41:36 Apocalypse Now 00:54:28 The Godfather 01:08:21 The Godfather Part II 01:18:25 The Conversation 01:30:09 One from the Heart 01:50:00 What Should He Do Next? 01:53:22 Next Episode Preview & Outro
We review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Batman, Batman Returns, Edward Scissorhands, Dumbo (2019), Beetlejuice, Ed Wood
36 years later, the "ghost with the most" returns! We review Beetlejuice Beetlejuice before going in depth into the 6 Tim Burton movies that left the biggest impact on us. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpod
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Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:55 Tim Burton Thoughts 00:09:44 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 00:21:28 Batman 00:34:09 Batman Returns 00:45:29 Beetlejuice 00:54:08 Edward Scissorhands 01:08:05 Dumbo (2019) 01:20:44 Ed Wood 01:30:30 What Should He Do Next? 01:32:30 Next Episode Preview & Outro
