By now, the idea of a comic book or super hero movie is old news. Over the past 20 years, the genre has exploded into major franchises worth billions of dollars. And yet, one little, mostly forgotten movie from 2000 tops them all. At least, according to Fr. Casey and Fr. Tito.
You've seen movies where a child is separated from his/her parents and spends the whole moving lost, looking for home and finding themselves. You've probably never seen one so politically charged, and for kids.
Big Fish is a fantastic movie in every sense of the word. It's whimsical, imaginative, and deeply touching in the way that it portrays a father and son learning to understand each other late in life.
V for Vendetta is one of the most riveting, well-written movies I've ever seen. For a number of reasons, it received very mixed review and won no awards.
There might not be crying in baseball, but tears might be shed watching this movie about baseball. In some ways a classic for its comedy, we want to argue that it is tragically underrated for its cinematic power. One of our favorite movies of all time.
You've probably seen Jackie Chan in American movies later in life, but have you ever seen him in his prime? Police Story is his directorial debut and it was an incredible hit in China. Too bad few have ever seen it in the West.
Last season we looked at the most iconic, well-known films. This season we're going the opposite direction.
There are many films considered "classics." But which one is the most iconic of all?
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Could there be a more iconic comedy than Monty Python and the Holy Grail ? Chances are, even if you've never seen the movie, you've heard the jokes.
You may remember E.T. as a movie about an alien. In reality, it's about a boy dealing with his parents divorce and finding someone to connect with. At least, that's what director Steven Spielberg says.
Snow White is without a doubt one of the most significant works in cinematic history. Like it or not, you have to appreciate what it's done for the industry even 80 years later.
Philosophical thriller. Action-packed martial arts sequences. Innovative camera work and CGI. The Matrix is one of the most iconic, original works to hit the big screen in the past 30 years.
Everyone's seen the classic scene of the woman getting stabbed in the shower; everyone knows the high pitched screeching strings. Alfred Hitchcock was a master as suspense and horror, paving the way for generations to come.
Back to the Future is not only one of the most iconic 80s movies, it's one of the most iconic science fiction movies of all time. It's a classic that everyone should see... even if it has some major flaws and creepy plot points.
You may not like the Star Wars franchise, but you do know about it. There is hardly a person in the world who can't identify the characters and say something about it. That's worth discussing.
Forrest Gump is arguably the most beloved movie of the 90s. It's nostalgic and wholesome, funny and heartbreaking. There's a reason it won best picture. And yet, not everyone is on board. Is there a problematic agenda to this movie?
In 1955, Rebel Without a Cause began a new genre of movies: the teenage angst movie. In this episode, Fr. Tito and Fr. Casey discuss its significance in the history of cinema.
Few movies have been quite so influential—and bizarre—than Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey . To say that it's a bit different than other movies is an understatement.
There are a lot of problems with 1995 film Braveheart . That said, we still think it's a classic everyone should see.
The Dark Knight is one of the most iconic movies of the new millennium. We take a look at what makes it so memorable.
Field of Dreams is arguably the greatest sports movie of all time. But it's about much more than just sports.
Few movies have had quite the impact on cinema goers than The Godfather. And yet, one of the hosts just doesn't like it.
Everyone talks about how good of a movie Casablanca is... and they're right. Fr. Tito and Fr. Casey discuss what makes this such a timeless work of art.
This season, we're sticking to a theme: classic movies. Each week, Tito and I will select one all-time must-see movie, never more than one each per decade.
Some of the largest blockbusters, greatest dramas, and whackiest comedies took place in the 90s. But which one is best?
For those born in the late 80s or early 90s, it doesn't get much better than The Sandlot . It's got it all!
Kung Fu movies are often deeply serious, detailing an epic journey of a hero to protect a people or avenge lost honor. Kung Fu Hustle is not that. Seemingly influenced by Loonie Tunes, there is very little serious about it... and we appreciate that.
In 1953, Arthur Miller released The Crucible , a play dramatizing the events of the Salem witch trials. In 2018, Aaron Sorkin used it as a framework to tell the story of Molly Bloom, a woman known for running poker games, falsely accused of laws she didn't break but unwilling to tarnish her name to avoid punishment.
Aaron Sorkin's first movie set the tone for an incredible career. A Few Good Men has everything you love from his other words including quick banter, long monologues, baseball, honor, and respect for the military. Not only that, it offers a catalyst for an interesting discussion about obedience and conscience. Definitely worth a rewatch!
