Jake breaks down the feel-good One Life and the feel-gross Love Lies Bleeding. A heartfelt look at a man who saved hundreds of lives in WWII; a visceral take on steroid-fueled love. Best of both worlds.
Jake talks about two visually stunning films with vastly different budgets: Dune Part II and The Ballad of Davy Crockett.
The Oscars are here! Here are Jake's official predictions for the 2024 Oscars, plus a few new awards. Introducing the Travolta Award for "Wait... where WERE you?!"
Jake recaps Drive Away Dolls and Madame Web. Watch Drive Away Dolls back-to-back with Denzel's Macbeth - that's everything you need to know about the Coen roles.
Jake talks about the follow-up to a cultural phenomenon - two years after its start tragically died. Does Angela Bassett automatically get our Oscar, or is that cheap? Did you like the Namor characterization?
Jake talks about ISS and Argylle, two movies that a) feature Ariana DeBose, b) deal with the "who can I trust?" trope, and c) are unfairly bashed by people who went into it with the wrong expecations.
Jake recaps three movies: Book of Clarence - was it blasphemous or just funny? Iron Claw - less interesting than the real story? And Aquaman - Jake's return to the DCEU, right before it dies off.
Jake ranks the top movies of 2023 - purely based on how much he enjoyed them in theaters. Can anything topple Oppenheimer? How high can a movie like Poor Things rank? Is Killers of the Flower Moon too much of a bummer?
Jake talks about the biggest disappointment in the MCU since ... wait, this IS THE MOST DISAPPOINTING MOVIE IN THE MCU. What went wrong here, and why did we suddenly rename the Taika Waititi Award?
Jake talks about Multiverse of Madness, an ode/satire of horror movies created by a master horror storyteller. Who deserves the Oscar for this one: Lizzie Olsen or Sam Raimi?
Jake talks about the 2nd craziest theater experience of all time, one he experienced the same day he graduated college after 6 1/2 years. Who stands out among all of these one-off characters? And are they REALLY one-off?
Jake talks about the Eternals, a movie that's, like, really freakin' good. Who stole the movie in a massive, well-cast ensemble?
Jake apologizes for his original opinion on Shang Chi, a movie teeming with killer action sequences. Who won the movie and why did you say Awkwafina?
Jake talks about the first movie to kick off the Multiverse Saga - a movie that has nothing to do with the multiverse and doesn't take place during the saga. There is a LOT of terrible CGI - which scene was worst? PLUS new questions and renamed awards!
Jake talks about the Infinity Saga's epilogue, Tony Stark's send-off. Between those two comic-accurate, dizzying, mystifying Mysterio fight scenes, which scene stole the movie?
Jake talks about what was essentially Part 2 of the Infinity Saga's finale. What ages the worst in a movie that peaked in theaters? And is it terrible to say this movie doesn't age all that well?
Jake talks about the prequel (yuck) that preceded the biggest movie in cinematic history: Captain Marvel. What are a few nits to pick in a movie that that, other than the inherent flaws of a prequel, is fairly perfect?
Jake talks about the movie that had to follow the magnificence of Infinity War. Where did this movie go wrong?
Jake talks about the EPIC that is Infinity War and the vindication comic nerds like us felt after decades of our fandom. Who steals the show in the epitome of an ensemble film?
Jake talks about the culturally beloved Black Panther and the technical brilliance that lifted it. Does anyone actually peak, despite it being on of the MCU's finest?
Jake talks about the most FUN movie in the MCU and the welcome changes it made to key characters. Who peaks the most in a movie where EVERYBODY peaks?
Jake talks about the low-stakes Homecoming and the importance of a compelling bad guy. What ages well & poorly in a teen-centered action comedy?
Jake talks about the highly-anticipated follow-up about the group know one knew anything about four years prior. What went wrong in one of the funniest, brightest, most entertaining movies o Phase 3?
Jake talks about the first magical movie of the MCU, the one that laid the groundwork for the MCU we see today. What's the best fight scene in a movie full of wizards?
Jake talks about the movie that changed the trajectory of the MCU - maybe a little too soon. Who wins the Ragnarok Award for Character's Cinematic Peak - and are we allowed to give it to a director?
Jake talks about the first true comedy of the MCU, the one that ran with what Iron Man and GOTG started. Who can you say peaked in such a low-stakes movie?
Jake talks about Age of Ultron and the prequel vibes that made it get better with age. Among the regular questions, he answers the most important one: If the Avengers had a band, what instrument would Hawkeye play?
Jake talks about one of the highest-rated MCU movies and the important steps it took for the Infinity Saga. What was the best fight scene in a movie that featured some pretty outstanding action?
Jake talks about the first space epic of the MCU, one that most people weren't all that hyped about. What ages well in the first movie to describe the power of the INFINITY STONES?
Jake talks about the worst MCU movie of Phase 2 and the universe expansion it set out to accomplish. What ages well in a pretty universally despised movie?
