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YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE SUCKS

Raanan Hershberg•sites.libsyn.com
Comedy
TV & Film
Film Reviews
Every Wednesday, stand up comedian Raanan Hershberg (The Tonight Show, Comedy Central) rewatches a comedian's Favorite Movie, and then has them on to discuss why the movie sucks (or why it's great!), plus what their favorite movie says about them.
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Episodes

Episode 42 - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre with Andrew Schiavone

For Thanksgiving we talk about a movie that makes you lose your appetite immediately: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Join me and the hilarious Andrew Schiavone as we break down what makes this one of the greatest- if not the greatest- horror movie of all time.

Nov 26, 2025•1 hr 42 min

Episode 40: Goodfellas with Sean Patton

This week we have the hilarious Sean Patton (FX's English Teacher) coming on to talk his favorite movie Goodfellas. I love Goodfellas- it's got to be one of the funniest and most watchable movie of all time- but I'm always left a little detached by the end. Is that the point? Is there something inherently a little shallow about the movie? This is a great ep that really delves into what Goodfellas is trying to say, something I don't think people talk about enough.

Nov 12, 2025•1 hr 14 min

Episode 33: Defending Your Life with Mike Vecchione

The great Mike Vecchione joins us today to talk about his favorite movie (and one of mine) Defending Your Life. It's a great episode where examine the perfectly subtle and nuanced humor of Albert Brooks, and why this movie is so profound and resonating. Enjoy!

Sep 04, 2025•1 hr 2 min

Episode 32- Sideways with Christopher Shinn

This week we're mixing stuff up! My good pal the Pulitzer-prize nominated playwright Christopher Shinn comes back on to tell me why my favorite movie sucks. We have an in depth, argumentative, but civil convo about one of my all time favorite movies, and how and why we can feel so differently about it. One of the best eps yet! Enjoy!!! Get tix to see me on the road- Boston this weekend! punchup.live/tickets/raanan

Aug 27, 2025•1 hr 24 min

Episode 31: Weapons and Eddington with Shaun Murphy

This week I talk with comedian Shaun Murphy about two of the most discussed movies this Summer- Weapons and Eddington. Enjoy! Give us a like, a comment, a watch, a share! And get tix to my upcoming shows at punchup.live/raanan/tickets Baltimore- This Friday and Saturday Boston- Aug. 22-23 Grand Rapids- Aug. 29-30

Aug 20, 2025•1 hr 10 min

Episode 30: The Films of Roman Polanski with Steve Schioppo

This week I talk with long time friend and film location manager Steve Schioppo about the work of the very problematic Roman Polanski. A very thoughtful, enjoyable conversation about a great, troubled, morally despicable artist whose work resonates deeply with us.

Aug 17, 2025•1 hr 26 min

Episode 29: Black Swan with Gianmarco Soresi

Today we have comedian and actor Gianmarco Soresi on to talk his favorite movie Black Swan. We delve into it's themes of art and obsession and solipsism, and argue about the execution. Enjoy!

Aug 06, 2025•1 hr 3 min

Episode 26 - Avengers: Infinity War with Mike Lawrence

Today we have the great comedian and writer Mike Lawrence (Inside Amy Schumer, The Golden Globe Awards) talking about his favorite movie Avengers: Infinity War. I'm not the biggest Marvels fan- in fact I hate it- but I try hard to see what he loves so much about Marvel and specifically this movie. It's a fun time had by all. Enjoy!

Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min

Episode 25: The Big Lebowski with Sam Evans

Today I have one of my favorite comedians Sam Evans on to talk about his- and my- favorite comedy. No negativity today, this is one big jerk off fest for the greatest comedy ever made (Naked Gun is a close second). But we try to break down why it's so great, a real challenge in the case of this cryptic movie. Enjoy!

Jul 02, 2025•45 min

Episode 24 - Scream with Jacob Williams

This week we have one of my oldest friends in comedy Jacob Williams (Colbert, Wild 'n Out) defending one of his favorite movies SCREAM. I love SCREAM but I also like poking holes in it. Really fun ep. Enjoy!

Jun 18, 2025•56 min

Episode 23 - Forrest Gump with Derrick Stroup

This is a hot one! Hilarious comedian and new neighbor Derrick Stroup joins me to immediately jeopardize our nascent friendship by having me eviscerate his favorite movie Forrest Gump. Shit gets heated, scenes get broken down, themes get analyzed, and laughs abound. Enjoy! And subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content every week at https://www.patreon.com/yourfavoritemoviesucks

Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 17 min

Episode 22: The Return of Joe List

Joe List returns to Your Favorite Movie Sucks to talk a little Final Destination: Bloodlines, but mostly to vent about his own personal problems. We had a blast. Always great to get the band back together, if only briefly. Check out his new hilarious special Small Ball, premiering on YouTube this Friday!!!

Jun 04, 2025•49 min

Episode 21 - The Sopranos with Dan McCabe

Today I have on my long time screenwriting collaborator Dan McCabe to talk about The Sopranos, and why it has the best dialogue of any television show or movie. Dan is a Juliard-trained playwright whose play The Purists premiered at The Huntington Theater, directed by the legendary Billy Porter.

May 28, 2025•54 min

Episode 20 - Chinatown with Sam Morril

This week we have the great Sam Morril on talking one of his favorite movies CHINATOWN, and film noir in general. I don't know anyone more into film noir than Sam, so it was great to have him on dishing knowledge. Enjoy! Subscribe to our patreon here

May 21, 2025•1 hr 13 min

Episode 19: As Good as It Gets with Jameela Jamil

On this week's episode, we have the hilarious and insightful Jameela Jamil (The Good Place) to talk about her favorite movie As Good as It Gets, and also how Hollywood tropes, especially in rom coms, have destroyed all our brains. Tickets to my Special Taping Thursday, May 15th in NYC: https://punchup.live/raanan/tickets Subscribe to our Patreon for Bonus Content Every Week: patreon.com/yourfavoritemoviesucks...

May 14, 2025•1 hr 9 min

Episode 18 - Boogie Nights with Dan Soder

Get tix to my Special Taping in NYC on May 15th- 7:30 and 9pm: https://punchup.live/raanan/tickets This week we have one of my favorite comedians in the world Dan Soder talking about his favorite movie BOOGIE NIGHTS. I'm all awe and admiration for P.T. Anderson's second film, but I do have some issues with the second half that we get into. Still, what a magical movie by a true prodigy. Enjoy! #boogienights #movies #jokes #dansoder

May 07, 2025•49 min

Episode 17 - Reservoir Dogs with Micheal Zegen

Today, we have film and television star Michael Zegen ('Joel' from Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, 'Alberto Falcone' from The Penguin) talking his favorite movie Reservoir Dogs. Really fun episode. Enjoy! Get tix to my special taping in NYC on May 15th: 7:30 and 9 pm: https://www.showclix.com/event/raanan-hershberg- Check out Michael Zegen's movie Notice to Quit and his upcoming performance in Lena Dunham's new show Too Much. #reservoirdogs #quentintarantino #pulpfiction...

Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 12 min

Episode 16 - Ocean's 11 with Michael Rowland

Comedian and star of the hit show Animal Control Michael Rowland and I discuss his favorite movie Ocean's 11. I am not a heist man, and don't get how dudes go so crazy over such a shallow, predictable genre. This is a very effective heist movie and I still couldn't give a shit. I attack, he defends. Enjoy!

Apr 23, 2025•57 min

Episode 15 - Brawl in Cell Block 99 with Patrick Holbert

Today Filmmaker/Comedian Patrick Holbert and I dig into the very controversial, very riveting Brawl in Cell Block 99. Enjoy! Get tix to see me in Tacoma tonight April 16th, then Portland on April 24-26, Detroit May 1-3, Minneapolis May 7-10, and my Live Special Taping in NYC on May 15th: punchup.live/raanan/tickets

Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 13 min

Episode 14- No Country for Old Men with Sean Donnelly

This week I gush over 'No Country for Old Men' with my hilarious comedian pal Sean Donnelly. We do a deep dive into it's themes...Enjoy! Get tix to my LIVE SPECIAL TAPING on May 15th in NYC here: https://www.showclix.com/event/raanan-hershberg- Plus Tacoma April 16th, Portland April 25-26, Royal Oak May 1-3, and Minneapolis May 7-10. https://punchup.live/raanan/tickets...

Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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