The "Michelle Pfeiffer in a bathtub" movie is all Barry needed to see in the trailer for this Halloween thriller. In this episode we laugh about the next door neighbors, all the ghost stuff, how this is basically a Lifetime movie and so much more. Julia tells a story about an Ouiji Board. Barry tells about a friend who experienced surgery paralysis and remembered everything. Our love for this movie is clear but there is a lot to make fun of. So we hope you enjoy our Halloween pick this year!
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Barry and Julia talk about this long awaited adaptation to one of Stephen Kings novelas, The Long Walk. What is this movie about - the draft or a dystopian future or both? What would we do if we won this contest? We get into the logistics of the walk and if we ever think this could be a thing. Let us know what you think in the comments!
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This listener request was so fun! Barry and Julia talk about science and quickly realize they should stick with the character development of the story. They cover the father/daughter theme of the movie (don't worry, Cooper also has a son but he doesn't care about him), what it would be like to lose decades of time in hours, the idea of populating a new planet and cannibalism. (Just listen, Barry found a way to include that.)
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It only took us 145 episodes to cover Barry's favorite film, so here we are. Barry and Julia discuss the themes behind Malick's movie, the beginning of the world, dinosaurs and marriage in the 1950s. The conversation takes a more personal turn so even if you've never see the Tree of Life, you will still enjoy the episode.
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Are you ready for an epic saga of love, heartbreak and mellow drama?! That's the story of "Legends of the Fall" - one of Julia's favorite movies. But is it all about Tristen and his long flowing blonde hair? Or is there more to this story than meets the eye? Barry and Julia get into it on this one!
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What do fungers, a harmonium and chocolate pudding cups have in common? Barry and Julia discuss this Adam Sandler drama about an unusual guy named Barry Egan who wants to find love, meaning and unlimited airline miles. Join us for this blast from the past...er, 2002.
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Calling Agent 69...er, um actually 007...actually...What did we just watch? Barry and Julia discuss the first movie they ever saw together back in college. Over 20 years later their thoughts have solidified over this raunchy James Bond rip off starring...James Bond! They talk about Borman's off the wall choices in this film, including a talking ghost character, unnecessary B plots, gratuitous nudity and how Pierce Brosnan's character gets away with everything.
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If you've ever been afraid of a random death, then let's talk about Final Destination: Bloodlines. Barry and Julia go into the lore of this franchise and how this was the first movie with characters worth caring for. (But their deaths are still hilarious!) They talk about all the gory jump scares, which ones are the funniest/scariest and someone end up talking about online dating. (Do you swipe right or left? They'll never know!) Would you rather online date or...it's a fun game!
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This movie is UNBELIEVABLE OOHHHH! Barry and Julia breakdown the ridiculous plot of Violet Sandford who moves from New Jersey to NYC to fulfill her dreams and then gets sucked into the unsanitary world of a Coyote Ugly bar. Conversation includes what type of Coyote Julia would be, the surprising movie Barry likes better and all the chaos. Barry thinks 2 things in this film are actually believable and they hope the true story will one day come to film.
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Barry and Julia keep asking "What is Happening?" In this episode they discuss how plants have declared their revenge on humanity, the ridiculous ways people die, the inept dialogue and what movies have done it better. If you've never seen this movie, you'll still enjoy the absurdity.
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Turn your laughter meter way up for our discussion on "Companion." Barry talks about his annoyance that Julia guessed the premise of this film months ahead of time, what type of companion they would like to have and how A.I. is getting a little bit creepy. Major spoilers ahead on this episode, so if you've been wanting to see it now is the time. Otherwise, let us know your thoughts, leave a 5 star review and please like/subscribe wherever you listen.
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Before you go return some video tapes, join Barry and Julia for their conversation on the horror film, American Psycho. Topics include the original 1991 banned book written by Bret Easton Ellis, how Julia found the comedy in the horror, their favorite scenes and the thing Julia wished she knew before they got married.
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Barry has Julia at, "Are you that film critic guy?" In this episode, your hosts talk about the eternally popular "Jerry Maguire" (1996). They discuss all things Cameron Crowe, debate the painfully earnest dialog, comment on how a great Springsteen tune became an unceasing 90's ear-worm, and question if the film's eternal optimism holds up in the 21st century. And yes, Barry and Julia reenact the moment they first met (cue the Springsteen tune!).
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Barry and Julia discuss this classic sci-fi film from 1978. They get into the mechanics of how the pod people arrive from space. Is it space sperm? They talk about the meaning of the film as a cult and fight against conformity. They wonder about public mud baths and how dog man was created. Barry also gets into his epic day walking around San Francisco on a self-guided Invasion of the Body Snatchers Tour. This episode was a listener request. Thank you Jason!
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A zany listener request, Barry and Julia talk about what it takes to be a Bounty Hunter, what this movie would be like if Cher was in it and who has the best mustache in Hollywood. Join us for a "Midnight Run" through this unexpected buddy comedy staring Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin, a 70's hottie.
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Barry and Julia grab a broom and fly to the wonderful land of Oz for an epic time at Shiz University. Listen in for Barry's take on musical theater, talking goats and hiring actors who can't sing. Julia does her best Ga-Linda impression and thinks this movie definitely defies gravity even if it is way too long. Scandalocious material ahead.
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Would you take a mystery substance to be younger? That's the question asked in the unhinged, gory and overly long film, "The Substance." Barry and Julia discuss whether they would take the Substance, what's missing from this film, why they found it hilarious and the "Julia Scale" of scary movies.
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Your hosts, Barry and Julia, jump into the gladiator ring and talk about everything from Russell Crowe's replacement, how nasty the twin emperors are, Dondus the Monkey and if the US has it's own version of Roman entertainment. Bread and circuses, anyone? Join us as we talk about the history and the heros of this wild tale that jumped the shark, literally.
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Barry and Julia delve into the 2024 body horror film "Night B*tch" starring Amy Adams as an exhausted mom turned...dog? Based on the critically acclaimed novel of the same name, this film got your hosts talking about parenthood, sleepless nights and whether "Mother" should have gotten back with her husband or murdered him. This discussion will resonate with anyone who has stayed up rocking a baby and then sleepily walked that child to the library the next day just for some social interaction. Did this film resonate? Listen in and hear their candid conversation but don't worry, Barry will bring it back to the absurd rather quickly.
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Barry and Julia are back with new episodes in 2025 and are starting with the controversial title, "It Ends with Us." What was once a surprise summer blockbuster has soured into a wave of bad press. Your hosts discuss the difference between a Meet Cute and a Meet Creepy Atop a Building, the likeliness of running a flower shop despite no visible customers, the bad flashbacks vs. the even worse present scenes, the awful names of the characters and how Blake Lively is stuck having two lousy hot dudes to choose from. While we understand the importance of a topic like domestic violence, this film is worthy of our snarky critique and we tell you why.
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