Send us a text In this episode, Joe and Jared meet up with Jared's niece, Hannah Fowles, to discuss the hugely successful 2016 film, La La Land. Hannah was 13 when this came out and it instantly became her favorite movie, which she has now watched over 20 times. Why did this seemingly fluffy singing and dancing film become so important to her? Listen to find out what it means to this now 19-year-old young lady and what our two crusty old hosts think about it! Thank you for listening! You can fin...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Send us a text Joe and Jared go deep and personal on the heavy themes found in The Banshees of Inisherin and dig up some nuggets of wisdom we can all profit from. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleason's characters both inspire and confuse in this quietly turbulent film. It is a must-see movie and this discussion is a must-listen episode. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instag...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Send us a text Joe and Jared discuss their favorite 5 TV shows of 2022. Some are obvious hits that everyone has heard of, while others, maybe not so much. From Andor to The Bear to The White Lotus, with many stops in between, these guys cover a lot of genres and have fun talking about the shows they most connected with in 2022. What shows did they miss? Listen in and let them know! Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://l...
Jan 10, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Send us a text Joe and Jared discuss Adam Driver's White noise and James Cameron's massive hit, Avatar: The Way of Water. Are they worth the time? Maybe, maybe not. Both are a little baffling in different, head-shaking ways. Are confusing movies made for regular consumers or for the judges who give out awards? Listen in and decide for yourself. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow u...
Jan 06, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Send us a text Joe and Jared welcome back film analyst extraordinaire, DiAnte Jenkins, for a deep dive into two classics, There Will Be Blood and No Country For Old Men. They discuss the overarching themes of money, power, greed, jealousy, and delusion, which are often found in both American business and religious circles. They also note what these films say about the chaos of life, despite our best efforts to control it. This is a good one that you won't want to miss! Thank you for listening! Y...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Send us a text Among the hundreds of movies released in 2022, Joe and Jared each picked their five favorite films of 2022. Listen in and see if you agree or think they missed the boat on choosing something better. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=ms Follow us on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbi...
Dec 20, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Send us a text In this special listener-requested episode, Joe and Jared are joined by lifelong friend and long-time listener, first-time guest, Matt Sherry. They discuss the ridiculousness and politically incorrect hilarity that are Arrested Development and The Office. Which characters do you most identify with? Are you a Pam? Are you a George Michael? Listen in and let us know! Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://let...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Send us a text In this short but sweet episode, Joe reveals his experience of being in a movie with Chuck Norris, then moves into a brief discussion about the difficulties of breaking into Hollywood. Stick around for a few minutes of goofy outtakes at the end. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=ms Follow us on...
Dec 07, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Send us a text There's some great stuff out right now and Joe and Jared have a chat about the shows they've been watching lately. They discuss Tehran, Derry Girls, The Peripheral, and a couple of others. Listen in to get help deciding what's worth your time. And now that Thanksgiving is over and we're all about to be bombarded by ads for a million Christmas movies, Joe and Jared review Spirited, Lindsey Lohan's Falling For Christmas, and A Christmas Story Christmas to get you started this Christ...
Nov 29, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Send us a text This episode brings together the new and the old. Joe and Jared share their beefs and praise for the new Marvel film, Wakanda Forever. Then settle in for a fun discussion of the classic film, Planes, Trains And Automobiles, with some personal holiday travel horror stories, including that one time Jared got kidnapped in Manilla. Sit back, grab a snack, and enjoy! Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letter...
Nov 22, 2022•51 min•Ep. 35
Send us a text Joe and Jared reach across the country to talk with director, filmmaker, and film analyst Tiktoker extraordinaire, DiAnte Jenkins. The three wax poetic about the classic movie, The Big Lebowski, and discuss some of the nuances of this exceptional film. DiAnte talks about his start in filmmaking, what he's up to now, and his thoughts on this iconic film and the art form in general. You do not want to miss this episode! Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the li...
Nov 15, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a text Have you ever wondered how movies are made and sold? Joe and Jared interview Chris Cowden, the writer, director, and producer of the recent film, Moments in Spacetime, starring John Rhys-Davies, Patty Srisuwan, and Sam Gittins. Get an under-the-hood look at the creative process and a peek at the business side of show biz in this episode. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ ...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text With so many options out there, here are a few solid picks for you. Joe and Jared sit down to discuss a few really excellent shows they've been watching in October. There's something for everyone - sci-fi, fantasy, psychological thriller, and a British cop show. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?h...
Nov 01, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a text The arts are often condemned for pushing the boundaries of social norms. But how much change in the minds of average citizens do films and television actually affect? How much power do the makers of film and TV wield when it comes to changing the hearts and minds of a population? Joe and Jared discuss this topic and cite several examples of films and shows that have made noticeable impacts on their worldviews. What do you think? Can you think of any pivotal films that changed your...
Oct 25, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Send us a text Joe offers a list of solid Halloween favorites to round out the rest of your October, then the guys discuss what kind of horror films they think are not worthy of the hype. Join Joe and Jared to hear a few wholesome memories of Halloween days gone by, as well as an honest discussion to figure out why religion is the center theme of so many horror movies. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com...
Oct 18, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a text Want to get truly scared this Halloween? Start out by watching the new and excellent horror film, Smile, then pick out one of Joe and Jared's phobia film suggestions. Anyone can get startled by jump scares or grossed out by buckets of fake blood, but when you watch a film that targets your deepest fears...that's next-level horror that continues to haunt you long after the movie is over. Listen in while Joe and Jared discuss some of their personal phobias and several films that tou...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text Joe gushes over the brilliant film analyst on TikTok, DiAnte Jenkins, who argues that the use of blackface in Tropic Thunder was a good choice, with some stories about method acting antics. After a brief check-in discussion about The Rings of Power, our hosts move on to the third main topic of this episode. Look Both Ways, now streaming on Netflix, is an intriguing and original film about what might have been. Listen in to hear why you should definitely watch it! Link to the TikTo...
Oct 11, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a text Jared mentions a few more flight time movies he saw on his way to Paris, then Joe and Jared dive into The Greatest Beer Run Ever, on Apple TV. Zach Efron seems to be breaking away from lighter roles to take his career in a more dramatic direction and our hosts completely approve of that move. After a basic synopsis, they go into the reasons they liked it or not. There is a spoiler alert, then a deeper dive into the film. If you haven't seen it, go watch it and join us after the al...
Oct 04, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a text What do Cobra Kai, The God Father, and Montana have in common? Nothing much, but Joe and Jared talk about them in this episode anyway. Is Cobra Kai worth your time? It's a split decision - sort of - so you'll have to listen and decide for yourself. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=ms Follow us...
Sep 27, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a text By special listener request, Joe and Jared dive into the 1989 cult classic Tom Hanks film, The 'Burbs. This film is quirky, goofy, and hilarious, and is one of Jared's family's long-time favorites. If you've never seen it before, you owe it to yourself to listen to this episode and hear the many reasons why you should rent it this weekend! Not only do they talk about the movie, our hosts also inadvertently reveal the lengths they go to, to avoid contact with their neighbors. Could...
Sep 20, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text Rings of Power is now streaming on Prime. Joe lays down the smack down on anyone who says the series is woke and should go broke. Listen in to hear about the current controversy surrounding this series and why Joe and Jared are so excited to watch it. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=ms Follow...
Sep 13, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text If you love movies and television as we do, there has never been a better time to be alive. There are so many options! But with great options comes great confusability. Don't fall victim to indecision! We are here to help. Aside from all our other recommendations, here are a couple more shows and movies that have caught our attention you may like. Let us help you sift through all the stuff. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterbo...
Sep 06, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text Joe and Jared unveil their brand new, time and money-saving movie rating system, for all the world to benefit from. They discuss the new film by director George Miller, of Mad Max fame, 3000 Years of Longing. This fantasy romance is intriguing, but what rating will it get from our two self-appointed critics? With a review followed by a spoiler warning, then a deeper dive into the film, listen in to hear about the bigger themes of the movie and whether it's worth your time to watch...
Sep 01, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text Do you have a flight coming up soon? Watching movies in the air is a great way to try something new and relax, but which movies are worth your time? Which movies will match your mood? With strangers literally touching you on the right and the left, picking a good movie can make an uncomfortable flight actually enjoyable. Joe and Jared discuss a solid list of recommended movies available now on Southwest Airlines flights. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the...
Aug 30, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text Joe and Jared get violent in this episode! Our hosts philosophize and discuss the variables of the question; when is on-screen violence too much? Joe and Jared boil it down, discuss specific movies and scenes to illustrate their points, then, at the end of the episode, offer a reasonable judgment of what we should all do about violence in film and on television. Listen in and let them know what you think! Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Re...
Aug 23, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text Have you seen Bullet Train yet? How about Everything, Everywhere, All At Once? If you're still on the fence, let Joe and Jared convince you to go see them! It may be too late to see Everything at the cinema, but you can buy the Blu-ray or catch it streaming at home. There is absolutely still time to catch Bullet Train on the big screen and you owe yourself the treat of this action-packed spectacle! Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our ...
Aug 19, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text Predator was awesome back in the day. Does the present Predator prequel, Prey, perfectly precede its predecessor? Listen to find out what the hosts think! There is some excitement when Jared unveils a newly coined category name for an old genre of film and both hosts discuss the excellent work that is The Bear, streaming on Hulu. This episode does have some language that is PG, or maybe even PG-13, and may make some of you blush, but it's pretty funny, so just listen and have fun....
Aug 16, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text With so many options available in the streaming world today, Joe and Jared attempt to help their listeners skip the junk and hone in on truly great television. In this episode, you get a brief discussion about our hosts' favorite television shows of 2022 thus far. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/...
Aug 12, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text After being called out by his daughter-in-law, Jared wonders out loud about the sexism behind the well-used term, "Chick Flick." Is it sexist? Is it a derogatory term? Or, is it just a category? Listen in while Joe and Jared walk around in the dark trying to figure it out. Will the lights come on? Join them and find out! Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Inst...
Aug 09, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text Is British television really that different from popular T.V. in the U.S.? Does British T.V. accurately reflect life in England? Joe and Jared discuss these questions and Joe waxes emphatic about the many must-see British television shows he discovered while living in England and since returning home to the States. Below is a short list of Joe's recommendations. Listen in to get a quick description of these and more, as well as directions on where you can find them all! The IT Cro...
Aug 02, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 15
