We are finally completely done with Saw (mostly) and we have a bit of catching up to do! This week we experiment with a new fast-paced format for Buzzed on Movies, and give you our brief impressions of some of the films we’ve been watching while we worked on our Saw series. We discuss Avengers: Endgame, Brightburn, and Booksmart, as well as giving our thoughts on Disney’s live-action remakes. Give us a listen, and try to drink along! P.S.: Jigsaw always has a way of coming back! Follow us on Twi...
Jun 07, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 23
Just like Jigsaw himself, is the Saw series ever truly finished? In this episode we discuss the unusual reboot of the series, 2017’s Jigsaw. Are those laser cutters a real thing? Someone please let us know. We also briefly discuss the impact of the series as a whole, as well as some strange Saw fanfic we found online. That very strange moment in history when Jigsaw rang the NYSE opening bell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGiMEp9X61c A small sample of the unusual world of Saw fanfic: https://w...
May 24, 2019•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 22
At long last, it’s come to this - Saw 3D: The Final Chapter (?). Here we find out what happens to you if you pretend to be a former Jigsaw victim to sell self-help books, or if you and your friends are all racists. There’s campy clapping, cheesy 3D effects, and one final glorious key drop to beat them all! All this and more on this final (?) installment of Buzzsaw Movies! Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) We are running a Shots for Retweets promotion wherein we'll dedicate a shot to you ...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 21
It’s the one we’ve all been waiting for: the HEALTHCARE SAW! This installment is truly a product of its time, perfectly encapsulating the late 2000s healthcare debate. It is also the best of the later installments of Saw, and it poses the difficult question: can we truly have empathy for healthcare executives? Find out in the latest installment of Buzzsaw Movies! Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) We are running a Shots for Retweets promotion wherein we'll dedicate a shot to you on a futu...
Apr 29, 2019•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 20
Saw V has fewer of the twists and turns we’ve come to associate with the series, but in their place we’re given a wealth of illuminating backstory and some gut wrenching traps. We’re halfway through the Saw franchise, and still going strong! We even talk about some current movies in this episode! I’m still not sure why we had to record two episodes this week, Matt was really weird about it… Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) We are running a Shots for Retweets promotion wherein we'll dedi...
Apr 23, 2019•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 19
The Saw franchise marches on, and so do we in this fourth installment of Buzzsaw Movies. This week we’re discussing Saw IV, which may have the most convoluted plot of the whole series, but which also has quite a few interesting twists and turns. Do you have what it takes to survive? Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) We are running a Shots for Retweets promotion wherein we'll dedicate a shot to you on a future episode if you retweet this one! You can also email us at buzzedonmovies@gmail....
Apr 19, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 18
After dealing with quite a few setbacks, we are here once again to give you our thoughts on Saw 3! This film established a bold, graphic new style that would continue throughout the franchise, as well as several key plot points that would be crucial to future installments. All this, and one of the most disgusting traps of the whole series, makes Saw 3 quite the ride! Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) We are running a Shots for Retweets promotion wherein we'll dedicate a shot to you on a ...
Apr 04, 2019•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 17
We’re delving deeper into the Saw franchise, this time discussing the film that best defined the direction the series would take: Saw 2. We discuss favorite moments, spin fan conspiracy theories, and do many, many impressions of Jigsaw. We also briefly discuss a shared weekend full of movie events, including a preview screening of Hamony Korine’s latest film, The Beach Bum! Trailer for The Beach Bum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSALRP1mZNQ Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) We are sta...
Mar 15, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 16
WELCOME TO BUZZSAW MOVIES! We will be breaking down each installment in the Saw franchise, starting this week with the original Saw (2004). We are both huge Saw fans, so we are very excited to bring you our thoughts and insights on this series that has both touched and disturbed us so deeply! The original Saw short film that started it all! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vWAGzlq110 Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) We are starting a Shots for Retweets promotion wherein we'll dedicate a...
Mar 08, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 15
The Oscars ceremony finally happened, and we're not exactly pleased with the results! We talk about our favorite and least favorite moments from this year's ceremony, finishing the Oscars Death Race, and our plans now that the Oscars are over. Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) We are starting a Shots for Retweets promotion wherein we'll dedicate a shot to you on the next episode if you retweet this one! You can also email us at buzzedonmovies@gmail.com Music: "Captain Scurvy" Kevin MacLe...
Mar 01, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 14
Our last episode before the Oscars ceremony! We've seen almost all the nominees at this point, and we have a lot of opinions. We start off by breaking down the nominees in each of the short film categories, and end by giving our predictions for the winners in all categories, as well as our own personal favorites. See what the Oscars Death Race has taught us! The very excellent theme from Mirai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTfxHh6NM48 Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) We are starting ...
Feb 22, 2019•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 13
We're nearing the finish line in our quest to see all of the Oscars nominees. This week we discuss Cold War, Of Fathers and Sons, and at long last, Border! We also discuss a midnight screening of one of our favorite non-nominated films from last year, Mandy! Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) We are starting a Shots for Retweets promotion wherein we'll dedicate a shot to you on the next episode if you retweet this one! Music: "Captain Scurvy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under...
Feb 15, 2019•52 min•Ep. 12
We're back on the Oscars train once again. This week we talk about First Reformed, First Man, Minding the Gap, Shoplifters, Green Book, Mirai, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, and ... A Dog's Way Home?! That can't be right... Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) We are starting a Shots for Retweets promotion wherein we'll dedicate a shot to you on the next episode if you retweet this one! Music: "Captain Scurvy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3....
Feb 08, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 11
We're talking Oscars again! We start with a recap of our progress with watching all the nominees, including our favorites and not-so-favorites. After rating our anger level at the various best picture nominees, we discuss a couple of the controversies of the year, including those surrounding Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody. Viggo Mortensen video: https://twitter.com/verafarmig/status/1087498718507606018 Here is a really great article that explains the controversy around Green Book, and also giv...
Feb 01, 2019•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 10
The Oscars nominations are out, and we're ready to get super mad about it! Hear us discuss the major nominees and snubs as we enter our favorite season of movie watching. Topics touched on include the value of awards ceremonies, the annual disregard for quality horror films, and the difficulty of watching foreign language animated movies. We also set into motion our annual Oscars Death Race, as we attempt to see all the nominees in every category. We hope some of you will join us in this endeavo...
Jan 25, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 9
We've got six people trying to escape a room, three backpackers trying to escape Slovakia, and two podcasters trying desperately to escape this episode! We review the recent film Escape Room, as well as one of several horror classics it has been compared to: Hostel. Also watch as our shots for retweets scheme backfires almost immediately! Escape Room review starts @ 00:20:15 Hostel review starts @ 01:25:00 Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) We are starting a Shots for Retweets promotion w...
Jan 18, 2019•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 8
We are back in 2019 with a vengeance! This week our main focus is discussing the films Vice and Aquaman, along with some tangential discussion of the Saw franchise and the development of the DC Comics cinematic universe. And we introduce the BLoW scale, which we intend to use to rate movies from now on. But first, we lead off with a discussion of several recent news developments. These include the Golden Globes, finally canceling MoviePass, and recent changes to Regal's employee benefits. We als...
Jan 11, 2019•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 7
On this special holiday edition, we discuss the original Black Christmas (1974) and the 2006 remake. Creepy phone calls, eye gougings, and candy cane stabbings galore! And for the first time ever, we're recording in person! WARNING: Extremely strong language used, including graphic descriptions of violence. Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) Music: "Captain Scurvy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licens...
Dec 28, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 6
We talk extensively about horror movies in this one, focusing on the best ones from 2018. We also run down several of the noteworthy stories of the day, including the Oscars hosting controversy, the Sonic the Hedgehog motion poster, and the new Avengers trailer. The article we discuss: https://www.vulture.com/2018/12/the-10-best-horror-movies-of-2018.html Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) Music: "Captain Scurvy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribut...
Dec 21, 2018•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 5
This week we enter the digital world with a double dose of movies about the internet. We break down Cam and Ralph Breaks the Internet, as well as taking time to diss Ready Player One. And stay tuned for possibly our last Aquaman trailer reference ever! Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) Please rate and subscribe if you like the podcast! Music: "Captain Scurvy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by...
Dec 12, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 4
The Golden Globe nominations are out! We give our first impressions of the nominees, as well as a discussion of awards shows' treatment of horror films. Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) Music: "Captain Scurvy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ With added vocal samples © 2018 Matt Cawthon and Teddy Elkins
Dec 07, 2018•44 min•Ep. 3
Following up on our quest to find the gayest movie we can, we discuss Boy Erased and King Cobra. We also play a new game called In Another World. Follow us on Twitter! ( @buzzedonmovies ) Music: "Captain Scurvy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ With added vocal samples. © 2018 Matt Cawthon and Teddy Elkins
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 3
We do a deep dive on Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and also discuss current Rotten Tomatoes darling Overlord. Movie news this week includes the fate of MoviePass, the quirkiness of the DC Universe, and the ongoing tribulations of Tom Cruise. Music: "Captain Scurvy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ © 2018 Matt Cawthon and Teddy Elkins
Nov 28, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 2
Our first episode! We discuss Bohemian Rhapsody and A Star is Born, as well as recent movie news and trailer drops. Come with us as we get excited about film and try to revive the lost art of cinema-going! Music: "Captain Scurvy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ With added vocal samples © 2018 Matt Cawthon and Teddy Elkins
Nov 20, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 1
