Get ready for a ghostly good time as The Men Who Watch Movies take on the 1995 classic Casper! Alec and DJ revisit this spooky family favorite, breaking down the story, cast, behind-the-scenes trivia, and all the nostalgic charm that made it a ’90s staple. From heartfelt moments to haunting laughs, this episode is packed with fun and film talk for the Halloween season.
In our first spooky episode of the Halloween season, we’re sinking our teeth into Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)! Directed by comedy legend Mel Brooks and starring Leslie Nielsen, Amy Yasbeck, Steven Weber, Peter MacNicol, and Lysette Anthony, this horror parody brings classic Dracula vibes with a hilarious twist.
Join DJ and Alec as they break down every eerie, goofy, and blood-sucking scene — from the over-the-top gothic atmosphere to the slapstick gags that make this Mel Brooks gem a cult classic. We’ll talk about behind-the-scenes stories, reception, and of course, our favorite moments. Then, we’ll wrap it all up with a vampire-themed rating system and Alec’s reflective Final Thought on what the movie says about laughter, fear, and embracing the absurd.
🩸 So grab your garlic, pour yourself a goblet of something red, and join us for a fang-tastic time with Dracula: Dead and Loving It!
🎉 It’s a Bat-tastic celebration! Welcome to The Men Who Watch Movies: Bativersary Special! 🦇
This week, we’re diving deep into TWO huge milestones in the Batman franchise:
Batman Forever – celebrating its 30th anniversary, we revisit Val Kilmer’s turn under the cowl, Jim Carrey’s manic Riddler, Tommy Lee Jones’ neon Two-Face, and Chris O’Donnell’s Robin debut.
Batman Begins – celebrating its 20th anniversary, we explore how Christopher Nolan redefined the Dark Knight for a new generation with Christian Bale, Cillian Murphy’s Scarecrow, Liam Neeson’s Ra’s al Ghul, and the gritty realism that paved the way for The Dark Knight.
We’ll break down both films scene by scene, share fun facts, behind-the-scenes stories, and debate their lasting impact on Gotham’s greatest hero.
Grab your popcorn, polish up the Batmobile, and join us as we celebrate all things Batman in this ultimate Bativersary special!
🍀 Welcome to another Men Who Watch Movies Classic! This time, we’re rolling back to our second-ever episode, originally aired on March 16th, 2022. In this St. Patrick’s Day Special, we dive into the cult classic The Boondock Saints and the horror favorite Leprechaun. Expect plenty of laughs, tangents, and movie love as Alec and DJ celebrate the luck of the Irish with some cinematic chaos.
Welcome to The Men Who Watch Movies Classic! 🎬 This is not new content — this is a special reupload of our very first episode! We’re bringing back our Batman Review, where we dive deep into Robert Pattinson’s take on the Dark Knight in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Relive where it all began with us, and don’t miss next week when we return with an all-new episode: Bativersary! 🦇 We’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Batman Forever and the 20th anniversary of Batman Begins in one massive Batman discussion you won’t want to miss.
This week, The Men Who Watch Movies take on the epic of epic epicness—Scott Pilgrim vs. The World! 🎸💥
Join Alec and DJ as we celebrate the film’s 15th anniversary, breaking down its unforgettable cast, insane video game–inspired visuals, and the love story at its core. From Michael Cera’s awkward yet heroic Scott, to Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s iconic Ramona Flowers, to Chris Evans showing off pre-Captain America smugness, we’re digging into what makes this cult classic still resonate today.
We’ll talk production stories, behind-the-scenes fun facts, the legacy of Edgar Wright’s hyper-stylized filmmaking, and how the themes of love, growth, and self-discovery still hit hard years later. Plus, stay tuned until the end for Alec’s Final Thought—a Jerry Springer–style wrap-up that ties Scott Pilgrim’s wild world back to real life.
So grab your bass, level up your life, and get ready—because we’re going to have a party, and guess what? You’re invited.
👉 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
In this episode, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Toy Story! We dive into the origins of Pixar, explore the making of the iconic film, break down our favorite scenes, and share some hilarious commentary along the way.
In this episode, we dive into Box Office Numbers, The New Knight Rider Movie, Super Troopers 3, Superman, Fantastic Four First Steps, Thunderbolts, and a whole lot more. That’s right—we’re back from a brief hiatus, and you can catch brand-new episodes every single Wednesday. Buckle up, because the movies aren’t slowing down and neither are we.
Great Scott! Back to the Future is turning 40, and we’re celebrating in style! In this special anniversary episode, we fire up the flux capacitor and head back to 1985 to revisit the movie that redefined time travel on the big screen. Join us as we break down the unforgettable characters, iconic moments, behind-the-scenes trivia, and the legacy this film continues to have four decades later. From Marty McFly’s skateboard chase to Doc Brown’s wild-eyed genius, we’ll talk about what made this film a cultural touchstone—and why it still holds up today. Whether you're a longtime fan or watching it for the first time, hop in the DeLorean with us for an hour of laughs, memories, and a few surprises along the way. Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.
This episode I am checking in to do some movie news and explain my screw up with what should have been our Back to the Future 40th anniversary special. I also talk about my plans for the 4th! America, baby!!!
This episode, we dive into what we've been watching lately and talk about the films we absolutely cannot wait to see hit the big screen this summer.
This week on Men Who Watch Movies, we take a deep dive (or maybe just a blind leap) into Daredevil (2003), the superhero movie that made Ben Affleck swear off capes—at least until Batman called. We’re talking wire-fu, Evanescence-fueled fight scenes, and Colin Farrell’s Bullseye, who may or may not be the most unhinged villain to ever grace a Marvel movie (yes, including Nicolas Cage’s Ghost Rider).
Was this film ahead of its time, or should it have stayed in the shadows like its brooding hero? Join us as we navigate the Hell’s Kitchen of early 2000s superhero cinema, dissect Jennifer Garner’s Elektra audition tape (which somehow got its own movie), and ponder why Michael Clarke Duncan’s Kingpin was the only one who seemed to understand the assignment.
So grab your red leather suit, crank up the nu-metal, and prepare for some early 200s nostalgia!
We’re back! After a long hiatus, The Men Who Watch Movies returns with a brand-new episode, and what better way to make our comeback than by diving into Leprechaun 3 (1995)? This time, our favorite gold-obsessed trickster heads to Las Vegas for some mischievous mayhem, terrible luck, and one-liners that hit harder than a rigged slot machine. Join us as we break down the absurdity, the kills, the camp, and the glorious 90s cheese that makes this entry one of the most entertaining in the series (or at least one of the weirdest). Is this the best Leprechaun sequel? Or is it just another unlucky roll of the dice?
The Men Who Watch Movies are back, and it's our 50th episode! This week we talk about all of the movies that we have seen since we've been out of the studio. (Recorded 04/10/2024)
This episode we discuss an absurd movie about a wise-cracking canine who loses his lavish life in Las Vegas and ends up on a farm in the 1991 forgotten flick Rover Dangerfield starring the iconic Rodney Dangerfield! (Recorded on 08/27/23)
This episode we pay tribute to the great Paul Reubens by discussing the 1985 hit Pee-Wee's Big Adventure! (Recorded on 08/16/2023)
This episode we discuss the current state of the film industry and talk about our opinions on current and upcoming movies.
This episode we enter a world of pure imagination (and conniving old geezers) as we discuss the 1971 classic film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory!
This week we skipped this summer's slew of forgettable blockbusters, and opted to watch one of our favorite flicks, The Big Lebowski.
