"Legend has it, when the Santa Anas blow, anything can happen." Happy Holidays Burners! Join us as we close out the year talking about one of our favorite holiday movies, The Holiday. We tackle everything from how great Kate Winslet is, to how highly regarded Ed Burns is in the Williams household. We've also got a few hot takes including what Graham is holding in his back pocket other than self tanner. Grab your hot chocolate and get close to the fire because this episode is straight up rom com ...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Today we’re trying something a little different. For a long time, we’ve been talking about the Hollywood stock we’ve bought, how it turned out, and whose future we’d invest in today. Our inescapable hubris made us believe you’d like to hear that conversation, so HERE IT IS! You’re gonna hear names like Skeet Ulrich and James Purefoy (busts), Rosario Dawson and Anna Kendrick (stocks we’ll never sell), and Anya Taylor-Joy and Jonathan Majors (blue chip, first round picks). This episode is essentia...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 62
"I will speak for you, father. I speak for all mediocrities in the world. I am their champion. I am the patron's saint." Join us as we discuss the pitch perfect masterpiece Amadeus. This film has everything one would want and more. We can't do the film justice but we certainly try. Listen for Jedd coming in with an extremely hot take right out of the gate and listen closely for when Cole compares himself to Elizabeth Berridge. Grab your marzipan and sit back and enjoy this fun filled episode. Re...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 61
We’re back baby!! And we knock the rust off while breaking down 1994’s "The Scout". Yeah, we talk about this flawed beauty, but most importantly we can’t stop talking about two of our favorites, Brendan Fraser and Albert Brooks. Thanks for the patience and we’re pumped to get started again! Recommendations: Jedd: Airheads (cheater), Encino Man, Bedazzled, Broadcast News, Modern Romance, Mother, Lost in America, Drive, Defending Your Life Cole: Airheads, Now and Then, The Mummy, The Mummy Returns...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 60
"My Man" We don't throw around masterpiece lightly but when we say this is a forgotten masterpiece, we ain't kidding. Denzel, RC and a supporting cast that will make you say "Hey, I can't believe they are in this too!" We go over everything from the hottest of takes to the mass cultivation that has become Russell Crowe's career. Get your kung pao chicken and enjoy this very special episode. Recommendations Jedd King of New York The Killing The French Connection Eastern Promises Flight Fallen The...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 59
“Wax on, wax off”.....We bring you the quintessential film about karate in the Valley, "The Karate Kid". This is one of our all-time favorites and we get into the entire Karate Kid universe and answer questions like “Should Aly have been with either of them?”, “Was the crane kick legal?”, “Did Mr. Miyagi secretly hate Daniel?” and so much more. Jedd gives us his thoughts on the many Karate Kid pretenders, Cole argues about how blonde hair kept William Zabka from being the biggest movie star in t...
Mar 20, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 58
"Tonight we're not thinking -- just doing." Let's travel back to the 80's to celebrate this film that was made in 2007 but released in 2011! We feel this gem went under the radar and judging by the box office we're not wrong. Join us as we cover all things Fogler, Grace, Faris and Pratt. We love an homage when it's done right and this film gets it right. All the way down to the "boyeeee" dance battle. The soundtrack is also rad. If you're a fan of '80s movies or a fan of laughing or just looking...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 57
All’s fair in Love and Baskeball, baby! Dump 2020 and charge into 2021 with our breakdown of Love and Basketball. Everything you want to know and Monica and Q as we go the full 4 quarters to tell you why Q is no prize, why Monica is a star, and why Gina Prince-Bythewood is responsible for one of the best pieces of sports/romance we’ve ever seen. We also give you our Top 5s of 2020. And because we love you, we gave you 6. Jedd: 1. Mank 2. Palm Springs 3. The Trial of the Chicago 7 4. The Devil Al...
Dec 31, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 56
This week was the much-anticipated release of David Fincher’s new film “Mank”. Jedd gave it a 9.4/10 and Cole gave it a 9/10, so it’s safe to say we loved it. We get into our first impressions of this remarkable love letter to old Hollywood and the masterpiece “Citizen Kane”. It’s gorgeous, poignant, funny, and unveils the true origin of the Cigarette Burns name. We also reviewed “The Devil All the Time” (7.2/10), “Time Trap” (5.8/10), “Ninja Assassin” (6.3/10), “Sound of Metal” (8/10), “South P...
Dec 07, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 55
"I ain't got time to not do a podcast on Predator" Was that a double negative? You're damn right it was!! Join us this week as we take all the time we can to deconstruct all things Predator. We talk about the classic lines, classic greetings and also determine whose strategy would be better to take down the Predator. So sit back, relax and enjoy being taken back to the jungle in order to explore one ugly mfer of a popcorn action flick. Recommendations Cole Action Jackson Last Action Hero Eraser ...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 54
"THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING!!" - Jedd is back and we do a quick burn on one of the most anticipated movies of the year, Aaron Sorkin's Trial of the Chicago 7. This is a fascinating look at one of the most important moments in modern history as it moves back and forth between the events that led to the protest and riots of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago and the bizarre trial that followed. We loved it, but as with all things, we've got takes. Jedd - 7.8/10 Cole - 8/10
Oct 25, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 53
“I’m just a girl…” Come to London, head over to the Travel Book Co., and fall in love with Anna and Will all over again as Cole and your favorite guest host Erin break down Notting Hill. We take a long stroll down Portobello road and talk about who is the worst character, why Erin hates Anna and doesn’t want Hugh Grant looking directly into her eyes, and just how horrible Will’s flat smells. Get ready for hot takes, long clips, and deep dives into this classic romcom. Recommendations: Erin: The ...
Sep 29, 2020•2 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 52
“It’s not your fault” – Actually, it’s Cole’s fault. Thanks to some very unplanned work stuff, Cole took forever to get this edit done. However, our Good Will Hunting episode is worth a ticket to Game 6! Download now to hear if Skylar is actually funny, whether Robin Williams was overrated, and if Cole and Jedd would go see about a girl. Recommendations: Jedd: School Ties, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Legend of Bagger Vance Cole: 2 Fast 2 Furious, Chuck, Chernobyl, Mallrats, We Bought a Zoo...
Aug 22, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 51
"Well it's Groundhog Day...again". On this episode Cole and Jedd go round and round as they discuss and dissect all things Groudhog Day. This film may appear to be a simple comedy but there is so much more beyond the shadow. This film has it all, comedy, existential questions, philisophical pursuits and of course all the flapjacks you can eat. So sit back relax and sit back and relax and sit back and relax because this one will be listened to over and over and over again. Recommendations Jedd Me...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 50
“Cow….another cow. I think that was the same cow.” That’s right Burners, we start chasing tornadoes with the 1996 classic, “Twister”. Jan De Bont delivers an incredible disaster flick despite being a bit of a disaster himself behind the scenes. We get into all the meteorology and break down why this movie works, why the script is terrible, and why Cole thinks this is a fantastic “Mighty Ducks” remake. Strap down, get in the basement, and have some FOOOOOOD, because this is an F5 episode. Recomme...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Today’s episode is an experimental journey through “Happy Accidents”, the 2000 Marisa Tomei/Vincent D’Onofrio romance. We mixed it up a bit and tried to have some fun with this off-beat, often bad, always bizarre time-travel romantic comedy. Cole watched the first half; Jedd watched the second and we then recorded our guesses as to what happened. Spoiler alert – Cole had no idea. We had a blast trying to dissect where this script was going and what could have been changed to make it work. Recomm...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 48
"The Glove… I had no problem with The Glove." This week we go dancing and basically gush over the greatest sports documentary of all time. We're of course talking about The Last Dance . The ten part espn series on the six time nba champion Chicago Bulls featuring the greatest to ever lace them up, Michael Jordan. To say this is a review is a stretch, it's 20 minutes of us talking about how perfect this series is. So put on your warmup and lace up your Jordan's because this quick burn is 23 (perf...
May 27, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 47
“Sorry, I just took an upper decker” - That’s right, this week’s episode tackles the cult classic, MacGruber. We found a shoelace, ping pong ball, chewed gum, and a Bed Bath and Beyond coupon and turned it into a banger. We get into American Exceptionalism, car stereos, how many pumps the MPAA gives you, and why this movie lives on. Recommendations: Jedd: Bravetown, Spartan, Bridesmaids, Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar, The Lincoln Lawyer Cole: 7 Days in Hell, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stoppin...
May 18, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 46
"Pain don't hurt" Or does it? No no, it definitely does not hurt. You know what else doesn't hurt? Doing a deep dive on the 1989 Patrick Swayze classic Road House . This film has so much subtley and layers and subtext and philosophical conundrums and...who are we kidding this film is all about kicking ass, monster trucks, explosions and hot women!! It has everything you would want in a film about a legendary cooler and the bouncers he manages and the sadistic ruler of pretty small town. We had a...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 45
“THERE’S NO CRYING IN BASEBALL!!” – or is there? In honor of what should be the very beginning of the baseball season, we talk about one of the greatest sports films of all time, “A League of Their Own”. Penny Marshall’s masterpiece is a perfect blend of sentimentality, action, and a sense of seeing something new. Take a trip back to the AAGPBL and look out for Cole’s emotional baseball monologue, Jedd’s revelation about Little League, and why Bitty Schram is the reason Tom Hanks gets credit! Re...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 44
"This isn't a hospital, it's an insane asylum!" It's the first edition of blind spot theater and what a great way to kick things off with the Altman classic MASH. This film is 50 years old and in some ways it shows and in others you can see how influential it was and continues to be. This is a great film to discuss and we get into all the details from the issues on set to the crazy theme song and the somewhat questionable content. So sit back, relax and enjoy this deep dive on MASH. Also, don't ...
Apr 15, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Trying to think of what to watch? We got ya covered. Here are some quick reviews: The Invisible Man – 7/10 Jay and Silent Bob Reboot – 2/10 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood – 8/10 The Way Back – 7.4/10 Spenser Confidential – 3.7/10 Tiger King – 6.5/10 Cruising – 7.5/10 JFK: Reckless Youth – 4/10
Apr 09, 2020•30 min
“YOU ARE NAHWT A CAHWP!!” This week we try to find the rat in our deep dive into Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed”. Many think it’s a masterpiece, we don’t. Listen as we try to figure out the hype, discuss why this film isn’t a Billy Bob, point out Jack’s physical limitations, and discover Cole’s true feelings for Mark Wahlberg. As a bonus, we have a Quick Burn to talk about Celine Sciamma’s incredible “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”. I hope Celine and the entire cast and crew are listening because ...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 41
"Deep Fuckin Shit!!!" On this episode Cole and Jedd manage to escape their self quarantine for a little bit and do a deep dive on the classic movie Outbreak. They considered doing an episode on Contagion but that shit is just too scary right now. Outbreak has everything you need at the moment. A ridiculous plot, the worst performance D-Hoff has ever done and of course, McDreamy eating a cookie. So join Cole and Jedd as they "Yank and Bank" through Outbreak and hopefully provide a much needed esc...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 40
“Then by God, we take it back” – It’s Cole’s dream come true as we’re talking about the 1991 Kevin Costner classic, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. The best part – Jedd hates it. Get ready for an epic discussion of the highs and lows of this masterpiece. We also give you our Top 5 Robin Hoods (Sorry, Taron Egerton), a Bold and the Beautiful analogy of plans that won’t work, and all the Kevin Costner adoration you can handle. Join us in Sherwood for a hell of a good time. Recommendations: Jedd: “D...
Mar 11, 2020•2 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 39
“And the Oscar goes to…..” – We’re here to recap everything interesting that happened at the Oscars. Parasite dominates, Eminem gets his shot, COWS – this show literally had it all (and by all we mean every music number possible). We get into all the WTF moments, the weirdest award, and what we would do to change the Oscars (hint: MORE AWARDS) Reviews: Five Easy Pieces (9/10) Nashville (9.3/10) Sorcerer (7.8/10) Uncut Gems (9.1/10) Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (8/10)...
Feb 12, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Get your ballots ready because it's award season, kid! We go over the globes, baftas, sags and our oscar predictions. We'll see how off we are with our predictions. So sit back, relax and enjoy this quick burn.
Feb 08, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 37
"I had to question the mermaids. What were you doing while I was working?" It's 1977 and we're gonna burn through the entire film canister that is The Nice Guys. New year means new intro so no more guessing what actor we're talking about. Now you get to figure out what movie we are acting out an imaginary scene for. Given our acting ability it should be a no brainer ;). So grab your yoo-hoo and your brass knuckles and get ready for a wild ride that only Shane Black can provide. Merry Christmas!!...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Saddle up for a definitive list of the best films of the decade. We go through all of our favorites from 2010-2019. There’s plenty you’ll expect and plenty you won’t. Yes, MacGruber is on the list. Get excited for our breakdown and how we even surprised ourselves. Happy New Year everyone and let’s get ready for awards season!! And if you guessed Merritt Wever in the last episode, you win good luck for all of 2020, so congrats! Recommendations of the Decade: 2010 The Social Network Inception Blac...
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 35
"No, No, No, No, No Bloody Holly!!" Merry Christmas Burners. On this week's episode we discover that love (and christmas) is definitely all around as we cover all things Love Actually. We go over everything from the most expensive porn film ever made to how shitty of a best friend Mark is. Cole even provides a hot take on Karl that will be sure to stir up some controversy. So be sure to find your fucking coat and get a chocolate biscuit because this episode is your new Christmas tradition. Recom...
Dec 21, 2019•2 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 34
