This week we zap back into the DC Universe to discuss Black Adam! Starring Dwayne Johnson as the titular character, this movie centers around Black Adam's return to the never before even mentioned city of Kahndaq. Seen as a threat by the world because of his past, Black Adam is pursued by The Justice Society. Featuring Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Quintessa Swindell, Mo Amer, Bodhi Sabongui, and Pierce Brosnan, this film holds plenty of the usual super hero movie aspe...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 19 min
This week we discuss the final installment (please let this be the last one) in the canon Halloween quadrilogy - Halloween Ends! This movie has been a little disappointing for many, being a departure from the normal mold that has propelled the Halloween franchise since 1978. That does not, however, mean that this film cannot stand on its own merits. So, does Halloween set itself up for failure by diverging from the mold, or does it add a refreshing mint leaf to the closure cocktail that is being...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 14 min
This week we discuss Zach Cregger’s Barbarian! Tess Marshall (Georgina Campbell) books a rental home in Detroit, only to find that it is already inhabited by a stranger. Initially wary of her new housemate Keith Toshko (Bill Skarsgård), she warms up to him and they live happily for the rest of their days. We have fooled you. This is a horror movie and things go absolutely bonkers. It has trauma, gore, and jump scares galore. Will you want more, or is watching a chore? But Is It Good, or is it a ...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 9 min
This week we're joined once again by one of our favorite guests, Ethan Williams, as we do a deep dive into John Carpenter's "The Thing." A classic horror film that pushed the boundaries of practical effects and suspenseful storytelling, "The Thing" stars Kurt Russel, Keith David, Wilford Brimley, TK Carter, and more. As time as past, this film has become more and more of classic, but we're here to ask...But Is It Good? If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise, or if you'd just like to s...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 28 min
This week we're joined by Cam from Jacked Up Review Podcast, aswe discuss a movie that is widely regarded as one of the scariest psychological horror films of all time - Hereditary. Directed by Ari Aster, Hereditary follows a family that is haunted by strange happenings after the death of their grandmother. Throughout the film, it becomes clear that something truly sinister is in the works. Starring Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Mily Shapiro, Ann Dowd, and Gabriel Byrne, this film is sure to give y...
Oct 10, 2022•57 min
This week we discuss the power of positivity and the benefits of always keeping a smile on your face. After all, nothing bad ever comes from a smile. Unless you are in this movie we are reviewing this week, in which case everything that is horrifying and unsettling comes from a smile. Directed by Parker Finn, Smile follows Rose Cotter and all of the crazy messed up stuff she goes through. It has trauma, gore, and jump scares galore. Will you want more, or is watching a chore? But Is It Good, or ...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 18 min
This week we discuss a film that has been surrounded by drama and controversy: Don't Worry Darling. Directed by Olivia Wilde, this film follows Alice (Florence Pugh) and her fun little stay in a place called Victory. An idyllic little city where everyone has everything they have ever needed and no one knows what is going on. But (and this is obvious) things aren't as they seem. But... Is Don't Worry Darling Good? If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise, or if you'd just like to say hel...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 13 min
This week we're jumping into the $200 million Netflix Blockbuster, "The Gray Man." Loaded with a star-studded cast including Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, & Ana De Armas; as well as directed by the MCU's favorite Russo Brothers, this film has all the ingredients for a classic spy-leaning action film. But can it pull it off, or does it land in the "generic action thriller" territory? And, of course, is it good? If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise, or if you'd just like to say hello...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 12 min
This week we're joined by special guest Matt Scruggs to discuss the classic 1987 science fiction action film - Predator! The first installment of the Predator film franchise, this film follows a paramilitary unit led by Alan "Dutch" Schaefer (Arnold Schwarzenegger) as it embarks on a rescue mission in Central America. But along the way, it becomes clear that something is amiss and the predators become the prey. Stick around as we ask the question: But... Is Predator Good? If you'd like to sugges...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 30 min
This week we're traveling back to 1719 in this under-the-radar Predator prequel - Dan Trachtenberg's "Prey." Amber Midthunder stars in this sci-fi thriller that brings the Predator franchise back to it's basics, while injecting some much needed life into the franchise as well. It has all the things anyone could want in a Predator film...but is it good? If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise, or if you'd just like to say hello, you can reach us at biigpodcast@gmail.com, @biigpodcast on...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 12 min
This week we're joined by guest Jordan Petty, as we discuss Alex Garland's latest entry - Men. Good LORD. This film is heavy with the symbolism and has an ending you are likely to never forget. It follows the solo holiday of Harper Marlowe (Jessie Buckley) to a scenic little country village. What could go wrong, right? Well, let us tell you, A LOT can go wrong. But... Is Men Good? If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise, or if you'd just like to say hello, you can reach us at biigpodca...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 20 min
This week we're revisiting and discussing 2011's hyper-stylized action drama "Drive." Starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Bryan Cranston, and more. Gosling stars as a nameless driver in LA who moonlights as a getaway driver, and get's involved in a heist that goes wrong. Slow burning and intense, "Drive" is a meticulously crafted film. But....is Drive good?? If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise, or if you'd just like to say hello, you can reach us at biigpodcast@gmai...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Put your hands up (!) and celebrate the return of our very first guest: Ethan Williams! This week we discuss Michael Mann's masterful crime drama, Heat. Featuring an all-star cast of Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Tom Sizemore, Jon Voight, Val Kilmer, Ashley Judd, and Natalie Portman, this film follows the conflict between a master thief (played by De Niro) and an LAPD detective (played by Pacino). Both the best-of-the-best in their respective professions, the two come to have mutual respect for one...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Say hello to our little friend* - Al Pacino as Tony Montana! (*Please note, Al Pacino is not little. This is a quote from the movie. You will get it once you watch the movie, we promise.) This week we discuss Brian De Palma's cult classic film, Scarface (1983). Set in 1980s Miami, this film follows Tony Montana's rise from penniless immigrant to Drug Lord. Co-starring Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Robert Loggia, Scarface has gained timeless status in pop cultu...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Take a friendly stroll through scenic 1970s New York City with us as we discuss Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver. Starring Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, and Cybill Shepherd, Taxi Driver follows the descent of Travis Bickle, a detached war veteran trying to make his way as a late night taxi driver in New York City. Travis experiences troubling thoughts about the world around him and the people he meets, and his attempts to get help seem to fall on deaf ears. Surely he will be OK, right? Wizard sure ...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Join us this week as we discuss Jordan Peele's new thriller - Nope! Starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Brandon Perea, Michael Wincott, Wrenn Schmidt, and Keith David, this film follows two rancher siblings (Kaluuya and Palmer) trying to figure out what in the flying friggin frick is going on at Haywood Hollywood Horse Ranch. As unsettling as it is visually stunning, this film will certainly have you saying "Nope" multiple times as you watch it. But... Is Nope Good? If you'd like ...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Join us as we discuss Elvis! Widely regarded as the king of Rock and Roll and the greatest show on earth, Elvis lived life at a hectic pace. Elvis, directed by Baz Luhrmann, explores the rise, fall, and rebirth of Elvis (Austin Butler) through the lens of his long-time manager, Colonel Tod Parker (Tom Hanks). One of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century, Elvis' performance style and musical interpretations led him to both great success and controversy. This film does not lack...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 11 min
This week we are discussing Thor: Love and Thunder! Directed by Taika Waititi, the 29th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe does not lack for over-the-top humor or fast-paced fun. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is back to save the day from another bad person (Christian Bale) who does bad things, and his ex-girlfriend (Natalie Portman) is also back for possibly spoiler-related reasons! But... Is Thor: Love and Thunder Good? If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise, or if you'd just like to say...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Who ya gonna call?? This week we're joined by special guest Robert Clough; as we dive into "Ghostbusters Afterlife." A long awaited sequel to the original Ghostbusters films, "Afterlife" stars Paul Rudd, McKenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, and Carrie Coon; as well as Dan Aykroyd, Bill Muray, Ernie Hudson, and Harold Ramis returning from the original films. Does this film rely too much on nostalgia and callbacks? Or does it successfully find it's own path? And ultimately...is it good? If you'd like to ...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Join us this week as we discuss S. S. Rajamouli's RRR! Set in 1920 in pre-independent India, RRR is a fictional movie based on two real life Indian revolutionaries - Komaram Bheem (N. T. Rama Rao Jr.) and Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan). The story follows these two characters as they become close friends and realize their respective destinies. An action-packed, visually stunning film that will occupy the viewer for its' full 3 hour runtime... But Is RRR Good? If you'd like to suggest a film or...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 14 min
This week we discuss Robert Egger's The Lighthouse. A re-envisioned version of Edgar Allen Poe's unfinished short story of the same name, The Lighthouse casts us into 1890s New England. We follow Ephraim Winslow/Thomas Howard (Robert Pattinson) and Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe), who have just arrived for a 4-week Vickie assignment. Full of symbolism, mythology, and psychoanalytic themes, this film will surely have you second-guessing what is real. But is The Lighthouse Good? If you'd like to sugges...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 7 min
This week we discuss the final installment of the Jurassic World trilogy: Jurassic World Dominion. With an ensemble cast, including the trio of Sam Niell, Laura Darn, and Jeff Goldblum reprising their roles from the original Jurassic Park trilogy, along with an intellectual property as beloved as any other in this day and age, this movie is sure to be a hit! Right? But Is Jurassic World Dominion Good? Or, just like the pied piper led rats through the streets, are we dancing like marionettes, swa...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 12 min
We're taking a trip 65 millions year into the past as we head to Jurassic Park. A very special episode joined by new guest Trey Callahan, and returning guest Jamie *BEEP*; we're discussing the dinosaur movie that start it all and changed everything. Spielberg's "Jurassic Park". A box office smash and global phenomenon...but is Jurassic Park good?? If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise, or if you'd just like to say hello, you can reach us at biigpodcast@gmail.com, @biigpodcast on twit...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Arkansas to Firecracker, do you read? You are cleared for takeoff, Firecracker. Specifically, you are cleared to discuss Top Gun: Maverick. A sequel to the original 1986 Top Gun film, this film once again stars Tom Cruise as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, who is called upon by his old friend Iceman (Val Kilmer) to train and lead a younger generation of the nations top Naval Aviators in an impossible mission to destroy ̶T̶h̶e̶ ̶D̶e̶a̶t̶h̶ ̶S̶t̶a̶r̶ a uranium enrichment facility. But... Is Top Gun: Mav...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 16 min
This week we're driving down the highway to the danger zone! We're going back to 1986 to discuss the original "Top Gun." Tom Cruise stars as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, a hot-shot fighter pilot at the Navy's most elite pilot school. Joined by Anthony Edwards, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, and more; "Top Gun" has become a cult classic. But...is it good?? If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise, or if you'd just like to say hello, you can reach us at biigpodcast@gmail.com, @biigpodcast on tw...
May 23, 2022•1 hr
Join us this week as we dive head first into Robert Eggers newest film, "The Northman" - A Viking revenge story that is epic in scale, brutal, and mystical at the same time; "The Northman" is based of the legend of Amleth in his quest to avenge his father. Loaded with an ensemble cast led by Alexander Skarsgard & Anya Taylor-Joy; how does "The Northman" stand up against Eggers' previously acclaimed films? And, ultimately...is it good? If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise, or if ...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 11 min
At long last, it's finally here!! We're Joined by a very special guest to discuss "Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness." A wild ride that sees Benedict Cumbebatch's Stephen Strange go up against a grieving and desperate Wanda Maximoff. Filled with returning characters, new faces, and surprise cameos; the MCU multiverse is in full effect. But is Stephen Strange’s second silver screen showing a success, or is the multiverse of madness a muddled mess? And ultimately...is it good?? If you'd ...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Join us this week as we discuss Everything Everywhere All at Once. This film is a sensory masterpiece, embracing genre anarchy to bring a truly unique experience that NEEDS to be experienced. Seriously. This movie is the litmus test, and if you show this to a friend and they say "I thought it was stupid," you have our support to shoot them out of a cannon into the sun.* From sausage finger musicals to butt plug kung fu, this movie will almost assuredly be drastically different than what you were...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 24 min
This week we discuss The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Nicholas Cage stars as himself in this self-aware comedy. It is funny and you will think so if you were to watch it as well. So, watch it and then come back and listen to us talk about how funny and ridiculous it is. hahaha But Is The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Good? (yes it is, oops we spoiled it, darn it, shoot) If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise, or if you'd just like to say hello, you can reach us at biigpo...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Join us this week as we delve into Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore! You may be wondering "But Zach and Hunter, how could these magical creatures possibly still be connected to this Harry Potter prequel series centered around the conflict between Albus Dumbeldore (Jude Law) and Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen)?" Excellent question, astute podcast listener! This week we discuss precisely that, and ultimately answer another question: But Is Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledor...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 6 min
