That's the idea, Jim. First one side feeds you and the other side tries to get you killed, then it's turned around; it's all timing.This episode, we return to 1987 and revisit one of Spielberg's early historical films, The Empire Of The Sun. Then it's the last of our Miyazaki festival, The Wind Rises. Finally, our top five picks for streaming movies. Thanks for listening!
The world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air. Much that once was, is lost. For none now live, who remember it. Holy moly you guys. It is time to review The Fellowship of The Ring. This was really fun. Plus the fourth installment of the Miyazaki festival with Princess Mononoke. Finally, listener feedback!
Back where I come from there are men who do nothing all day but good deeds. They are called phila... er, phila... er, yes, er, Good Deed Doers. Well, it took ten years, but we are finally reviewing The Wizard Of Oz. How about that? Along with it is the third installment of our Miyazaki festival, Howl's Moving Castle. Finally, top 5 Urban Legend Worthy films. Click your heels together three times and start Dark Side Of The Moon after the 3rd MGM lion roar. Ready?
"Punish you? What possible good would that do?" This week we examine that age old concept. That being a kid can sometimes suck. This is very true in J.A. Bayona's A Monster Calls. A little less true in our second installment of the Miyazaki fest, the magical My Neighbor Totoro. Then we remember the genius of Bill Paxton. Finally, Palcher reads from the wrong envelope.
She wants something to love, I think. Something that isn't her. Or, maybe she'd just love something to eat. This week we take a look at Henry Selick's stop motion instant classic, Coraline. Then we begin our new festival, the films of Hayao Miyazaki with his 2001 film Spirited Away. Finally, Palcher gives Sherlock the old IN OR OUT. Gross!
Who is ready for another cheesy theme song? That's right everybody! It's time for our Tops and Flops of 2016, where Palcher gives great compelling insight into his favorites from both Sundance as well as from the last year. Then, Sherlock complains about how he is old and doesn't understand the world anymore. Enjoy!
If you can't see the angles no more, you're in trouble. Well, this has been a long time coming. We are finally paying much due respect to a real legend. This is 100 percent Pacino worship. Let's get to it. Bring The Pain!!!!
First off, you see gum on the street, leave it there. It isn't free candy. Merry Christmas or whatever other religious or non-denominational holiday festivities you may be celebrating or not this year! This year, we do the Will Ferrell movie Elf. Palcher thought we had already reviewed it, but after checking, we hadn't. It's a Christmas miracle!!
Oh my God, Karen, you can't just ask people why they're white. This week we take a look at a classic genre, high school clique movies. First we start with Tina Fey's 2006 comedy, Mean Girls. Then, we see if the 80's homicidal Heathers still holds up. Finally, top 5 memorable movie schools. Thanks for listening!
Don't worry, scrote. There are plenty of 'tards out there living really kick-ass lives. My first wife was 'tarded. She's a pilot now. This week, for no reason at all, not for a statement or anything, we decide to review Mike Judge's 2005 film Idiocracy. Then, Sherlock gives Palcher a little bit of the old In or Out. Damn. There has to be a better way of saying that.
This episode is packed full of guest spots galore as Sherlock is joined by Levi & Andy to review not one, but TWO Creepshows! Also, the lovely Abby is joined by her friend Steph and Sherlock's sister Carrie to review the 1976 haunted house classic Burn Offerings. Also, some DIY haunted house decoration tips from none other than your good old Uncle Darr. This bugger is three hours long, people! Enjoy!!!
Today will not be known as Taco Tuesday. It will be known as freedom Friday, but still on a Tuesday! This week it's finally time to review the Lego movie! Along with that is the third installment of the Does It Hold Up festival, the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Then, our top 5 Voice Acting. Sorry, the sound quality on Sherlock's mic was really weird. Thanks for downloading!
Have you ever been alone on this train? When was the last time you were alone? You can't remember, can you? So please do. Take your time. This week we hop on board Bong-Joon Ho's futuristic parable, Snowpiercer. Then, it's the second installment of the Does It Hold Up festival with Speed. Finally, a new segment called In or Out! Thanks to the REAL J.C. for the theme song!!!
I was talking to Bianca, and she was saying that in her culture they have these rites of passages and rituals and ceremonies, and, just all kinds of things that, when you do them, go through them, let you know that you're an adult? Doesn't that sound great? This week we look at men falling in love with dolls. No, really. First is the 2007 film Lars and The Real Girl, then our first installment of the 'Does It Still Hold Up' festival with the 80's comedy and one of Palchers favorite films (next t...
Do you think we choose the times into which we are born? Or do we fit the times we are born into? A Presidential episode this time around, folks. Men who tried to change the civil rights issues of their day and paid for it with their lives. First off is Speilberg's 2012 biopic, Lincoln. Then our last installment of the Oliver Stone Festival, JFK. Finally, listener feedback. Thanks for listening! Send more feedback!
All right folks! Stand back, clear the area, this is a crime scene now. Secure the parameter, dust for prints, check for fibers, scan for DNA, I want a urine sample from everyone and get me a latte. Don't mix up the two. This week, we head out into the deadly desert to solve mysteries, discover romance, and maybe die! First is the Gore Verbinski animated film Rango, then our fourth installment of the Oliver Stone festival, U Turn. Finally, our top 5 (no Breakdown) Middle Of Nowhere movies....
There is an idea of a Patrick Bateman, some kind of abstraction. But there is no real me: only an entity, something illusory. This week we jump into the chilling, fun world of the serial killer, everybody! First we start with Mary Harron's American Psycho. Then it is the third installment of our Oliver Stone Festival with Natural Born Killers. Finally, our top 5 horrible protagonists. Send in some feedback for us, or give Sherlock a Punishment Review! Thanks for listening.
He is the armless, legless wonder of the twentieth century. And yet, by God, he's just as alive as you and me. Sorry about the long delay everybody! Ask Palcher about it. He has me working like a dog these days! This episode we look at the horrors of war. We start with Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun, then our second installment of the Oliver Stone Festival, Born On The Fourth Of July. Finally, our top 5 PTSD films. Enjoy!
I know you're not standing on your front porch with a bag of money waiting for me to call you. But I'm not some 18-year-old selling a cure for AIDS. I'm 46 years old, I have 22 years market experience, I know this business. So pick up your skirt, grab your balls, and lets go make some money. This week, lets talk about greed! First, 2000's Boiler Room. Then, our first installment of the Oliver Stone festival, Wall Street. Finally, our top 5 greedy characters. Thanks for listening!
It'll be just like in the movies. Pretending to be somebody else. This week we go on a serious mind bending trip trying to find the meaning in one of David Lynch's stranger films, Mulholland Drive. Then we finish up our Powell and Pressburger festival with A Canturbury Tale. Finally, top 5 scenes from the fest. Thanks!
This box is full of stuff that almost killed me. This week, we try again to review The Hurt Locker, and it doesn't blow up in our faces! Get it?! *sigh* Anyways, we then review our fourth installment of the Powell and Pressburger festival, The Small Back Room, and then for some reason Palcher gets all punny and wants to do our top 5 favorite movie 'bombs'. Cause jokes. Enjoy!!!
Do you have sinful thoughts sometimes? That's a shame. You should try, otherwise what sort of sacrifice are these vows of yours? This week Sherlock tries his best with some jokes about nuns, but Palcher isn't having any of it. First we have the 2013 polish film Ida, then the third installment of the Powell and Pressburger festival, Black Narcissus. Finally, our top 5 movie nuns! Thanks for listening.
You have to break in half to love somebody.....This week it is all about the afterlife, and love, and, well just listen to the episode! First, the Robin Williams fantasy drama What Dreams May Come. Then our second installment of the Powell & Pressburger festival, A Matter Of Life and Death. Finally, Palcher's picks for best of Sundance. Thanks for downloading!
Here it is, folks. Over two years worth of dick jokes, guests, beer cracking, all of the crap you love!
He's fleeing the interview! Thats right folks! Welcome to this super sized edition of A Damn Movie Podcast. Two and a half hours of us yammering on about the Coens as only we can do. Not to mention a new tops and flops song and a lot of Sherlock complaining! Enjoy!
I am the most renowned killer of fish in the whole United States Army Air Force. Happy New Year everybody! We are taking a look at two great WW2 films this week. First, Mike Nichols Catch 22, then the first installment of our Powell and Pressburger festival, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp. Then, our top 5 fragmented storylines. Enjoy!
The Force, it's calling to you. Just let it in. Happy Holidays folks! We decided to review a little film that most of you haven't even heard about. I sure hope it does ok in the theaters. Enjoy!
This play is kinda starting to feel like a major deformed version of myself that just keeps following me around, hitting me in the balls with a tiny little hammer. I'm sorry, what was the question? Happy Thanksgiving everybody! Here is an extra treat for all of you. The Alejandro Innaritu dramedy Birdman. Get it? BIRDman. Cause it's Thanksgiving? Eh, they can't all be winners....
Alright everybody. Time to purify yourself in Lake Minnetonka. Andy Patterson joins us for the glory that is Prince's Purple Rain! Then we close out our music docs festival with Jonathan Demme's Stop Making Sense. Finally, we almost reach the two hour mark with our top 5 Vanity Projects. Enjoy!!!
Do You Like Scary Movies? This week we pay homage to the late great master of horror, Wes Craven with his 1996 hit, Scream. Happy Halloween everybody!
