This week we conclude (for now) our Christopher Nolan miniseries with his most recent film - Tenet! Starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Kenneth Branagh, and Michael Caine, Tenet is a science fiction thriller action film that will bend your mind like a pretzel and dip it in butter. Following a man known only as The Protagonist as he plays the game to try and uncover a plot to end the world. Time moves forwards and backwards in this absolute masterp...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 125
This week we continue our mini-series covering some of Christopher Nolan's films with his 2014 space epic - Interstellar! Starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burstyn, and Michael Caine among others, Nolan takes us on an adventure across space and time. Set in a dystopian future where all the food appears to be corn-based and the last remnants of humanity are struggling to survive, we follow a group of astronauts led by Joseph Cooper (Matthew McConaugh...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 124
This week we continue our mini-series covering a few of Christopher Nolan's films with his 2006 masterpiece - The Prestige! Starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis, David Bowie, and Piper Perabo, Christopher Nolan takes us on a psychological thriller joyride, based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Christopher Priest. This film follows rival magicians Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale), who have a long a...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 123
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 Twitter, or @butisitgoodpodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube! But... Is Memento Good? Filled with twists and turns, this film is sure to keep you guessing until its' conclusion. Presented in a non-linear fashion, this film plays with your ability to reason and figure out the truth. He utilizes an elaborate system of photographs and notes (includin...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 122
This week we tackle James Gunn's newest (and last) entry in the MCU - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! A highly emotional character-based film, this movie picks up where *checks notes* the Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special left off. Featuring a star-studded -- almost to the point of feeling bloated -- cast, GOTG3 delivers on all the goofs, gags, and guffaws one comes to expect from a James Gunn entry. A refreshing (wink) if not unpolished film, this does feel like a return to form for the...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 121
This week we discuss Ari Aster's Midsommar! Starring Florence Pugh, this is a fun, light-hearted tale about realizing your self-worth, dropping the emotional baggage you bear, and wearing fun new accessories. Just kidding HAHA this film is spooky, a folk horror film about a dysfunctional couple who travels to Sweden and accidentally gets caught up in some sort of weird sexy death cult. Along the way, bad things happen and we get to watch them. But... Is Midsommar Good? LET THE RECORD REFLECT THI...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 120
This week, we discuss Ari Aster's new film - Beau is Afraid! This film stars Joaquin Phoenix as Beau Wassermann, a soft-spoken man overwhelmed by anxiety and fear who takes a surreal journey to get home to his overbearing mother. Along the way, he confronts some of his greatest fears and learns more about the world, for better or worse. This film can at times feel over-the-top, but it is clear that its message is powerful - If you can catch it. But... Is Beau Is Afraid Good? If you'd like to sug...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 119
This week, we discuss Mary Harron's American Psycho! Based on the 1991 novel by Bret Easton Ellis and starring Christian Bale accompanied by Willem Dafoe, Jared Leto, Josh Lucas, Samantha Mathis, and Reese Witherspoon among others, American Psycho follows Patrick Bateman (Bale), a New York Investment banker by day who is a serial killer by night. There is an idea of American Psycho. Some kind of abstraction. But there is no real movie. Only an entity. Something illusory. And though it can hide i...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 118
Hey guys, welcome back to the But Is It Good Podcast. Be sure to smash that like and subscribe button. This week, Hunter and Zach actually went and saw Air in theaters, and now they are going to review it no cap. On God, this movie was straight bussin from start to finish. You probably don’t know, but we did some research and found out that Michael Jordan was actually a real athlete. This movie was no doubt our vibe… But Is Air Good? Stay tuned for Part 2. Note: this is satire, our impersonation...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 117
This week we discuss the latest film in the DC Universe - Shazam! Fury of the Gods - directed by David F. Sandberg and starring Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Grace Caroline Currey, Jack Dylan Grazer, Rachel Zegler, Adam Brody, Ross Butler, Meagan Good, Lucy Liu, Djimon Hounsou, and Helen Mirren. Continuing where the first film left off, this film follows Billy Batson and his family of superheroes (Shazamily) empowered by the magic of the ancient wizard, Shazam. This film has drawn the discontent of...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 116
This week we discuss the newest entry into the Wickeverse - John Wick: Chapter 4! Starring Keanu Reeves alongside Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, and Ian McShane, we follow John Wick as he seeks revenge on the High Table. Originally slated for release in the summer of 2021, this film faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in this week to find out whether it was worth the wait and to get the an...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 115
We know what you are thinking. “Hold on Hintnar Calabash and Zouch Oligarchy. How could the legendary assassin John Wick, portrayed by the myth himself Keanu Reeves, possibly escape from a legion of assassins who are attempting to kill him until he is dead and no longer alive?” We are glad you asked, you beautiful, smart human person. And we are here, as we always are, to discuss that very question. That’s right - This week we are reviewing John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. Featuring 85 confirm...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 114
This week my dogs butthole is bleeding and I haven’t had a chance to create a write up. Oh, also we are reviewing John Wick: Chapter 2! It is a fun movie, maybe better than the first one, who really knows these things are subjective. But we both seemed to enjoy it and we are going to talk about it now in your earholes. Oh god, she’s pooping blood again. 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 o...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 113
The 2023 Oscars are here! In this special bonus episode of "But Is It Good?" we wrap up our thoughts on the 2023 Oscars Best Picture Nominees, and give the BIIG definitive ranking of the films. Also we give our thoughts on who who we think will win, and who we think should win "Best Picture" & "Best Director." 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 Twitter, or @butisitgoodpodcast on Ins...
Mar 12, 2023•20 min
This week we begin our John Wick series with the first film - John Wick! Starring Keanu Reeves and co-directed Chad Stahelski and David Leitch, who both also worked with Reeves on the Matrix films, this movie follows a legendary hit man who comes out of retirement to seek revenge for the killing of his puppy - a final gift from his departed wife. He gets pulled back into a world of assassins and unleashes the inner remorseless killing machine of his past. A return to action films for Reeves, he ...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 112
This week we discuss Sarah Polley’s Oscar nominated film - Women Talking! Based on a 2018 novel of the same name, which in turn is based on true events at the Manitoba Colony in Bolivia, Women Talking closely follows a group of women in an isolated Mennonite community who have been the victims of both physical and psychological abuse. While the men are away, they tell the women that they have 48 hours to either forgive their abusers, or leave the colony. This film is an act of female imagination...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 111
This week we dive into the newest MCU release - Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. After a 20 minute opening sequence of classic broken-family failures in communication, Scott Lang and company find themselves somehow stuck in the quantum realm. Oh no, how ever will they get out?! This film is messy from start to finish - an amalgamation of dialogue, characters, and set pieces that just don't seem to belong with one another. And yet, fans continue to line up in droves to be the first to see the n...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 27 min
This week we're continuing our Oscars series with Ruben Östlund's "Triangle Of Sadness." A black comedy it good? film that pulls no punches, exploring capitalism, class and social status, as well as control, power, and the abuse of that power. And don't forget the puke. And the poop. Lots and lots of it. "Triangle Of Sadness" is nothing short of a wild ride...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@gm...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 26 min
This week we discuss Todd Fields' latest film, Tár. This movie follows a fictional composer and conductor, Lydia Tár, the first female chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. A high achiever, Lydia seems to have complete control over every aspect of her life. But her brazen attitude and the ghosts of her past cause her life to spiral out of control. This film is both witty and haunting... But Is Tár Good? If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise, or if you'd just like to s...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 32 min
This week we review the German anti-war epic: All Quiet on the Western Front! Based on the 1929 book 'Im Western nights Neues,' this film follows Paul Bäumer as a German soldier on the western front during World War I. Paul is quickly faced with the harsh realities of war, destroying his preconceived notions of becoming a war hero. This is a film about survival and the atrocities of war. It has been hailed by critics in the U.S. for it's focus on the futility of war, and decried by critics in Ge...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 19 min
This week we're going back to the roaring '20s in Damien Chazelle's "Babylon." An all-star cast leads a 3 hour epic into the chaotic world of Hollywood, excess, drugs, parties, and dungeons(?) Oh and also for some reason we're going to the the hottest chip on the Earth, or one chip challenge or whatever it's called. But is "Babylon" (or maybe the chip?) 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, @biigpo...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 39 min
We are starting 2023 off with an absolute banger - Stephen Spielberg's newest film, The Fabelmans! Semi-autographical in nature, Spielberg builds off of real events from his childhood to create a touching and thought-provoking coming-of-age story. Sammy Fabelmans is an aspiring filmmaker who learns about himself, his dysfunctional family, and the world around him through the process of creating film. Starring Gabriel LaBelle as Sammy, alongside Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, and Judd ...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 27 min
In this episode, we take a walk down memory lane and reminisce on the best, worst, weirdest, and wildest films that we reviewed this year in our inaugural Golden Good Awards! Tune in to see how the fan vote panned out, and which movies we decide are the best of the best, the worst of the worst, and the middest of the mid! The Golden Good Nominees The Banshees of Inisherin Drive My Car RRR Everything Everywhere All At Once The Northman The Silver "Sure Why Not" Nominees Don't Worry Darling West S...
Dec 31, 2022•1 hr
Benoit Blanc is back for a new case in Rian Johnson's "Knives Out" follow up, "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery." This time, he is invited to a luxurious island owned by billionaire Miles Bron for a murder mystery themed weekend filled with puzzles - But things quickly take a dark turn. If you like the Mona Lisa and getting caught in the dark with a loaded gun somewhere in the room, you'll (probably) love this movie! But... Is Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Good? If you'd like to suggest a f...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 22 min
This week we discuss the highly anticipated sequel, 13 years in the making - Avatar: The Way of Water! After casually creating the highest-grossing film of all time, James Cameron said "Yeah, I think it would be fun to make 4 more of those." 13 years later (and 8 years after it was originally planned for release), the second film in the Avatar series has come out. It is just as beautiful as you might imagine, and if you don't care about the blue people now, you will by the time you leave the the...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 29 min
That's right, kids! This week we are reviewing the nightmare-inducing theatrical production of (not) everyone's favorite musical - Cats! So grab your nicest trashcan and a bottle of pepto bismol and strap in! Seriously, if you don't strap yourself to your couch, you may not make it through the film. This film features an entire civilization of creatures that will make you second guess precisely what your Aunt Ethel means when she says that she "loves cats." Disgusting, Aunt Ethel. Each little gr...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Thank you for joining us this evening. We will be dining on a lovely 10-course meal centered around a particular theme. The theme for this meal is The Menu, Mark Mylod's newest film. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, and others, The Menu follows one fateful night at a famed restaurant located on a private island. They must be adding a lot of flour, because as each course is served, the plot continues to thicken. While it may appear on the surface to be made up of the most ...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Come join us as we venture to the tiny little small island of Inisherin to congregate with the banshees which inhabit the aforementioned island which, as previously mentioned, is small, tiny, and little. Directed by Martin McDonagh, The Banshees of Inisherin follows Pádraic, who didn't think he was rowing with his best mate Colm, but Colm started ignoring him, so maybe they are rowing after all. Or maybe Colm just doesn't like him anymore. This film covers the full breadth of human emotion, begi...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 15 min
In January 1947, a boy named David was born. That boy would go on to become one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. This week we will be discussing Moonage Daydream, an art house documentary exploring the life and works of David Bowie. True to the legacy of Bowie, this film feels experimental at times, pushing the envelope of what it means to create a biography for an artist of Bowie's caliber. Critics have been raving about the film, whereas some fans of Bowie feel as if the fi...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min
This week we dive right into the newest MCU release - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Highly anticipated after the commercial and critical success of the first Black Panther movie, this movie largely deals with grief after the passing of Chadwick Boseman, who played King T'Challa. Wakanda is faced with threats from the outside world, as well as a new threat before unknown in the MCU. It has all of the usual action and comic relief we have come to expect from Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, but...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 14 min
