Open Mic Night at the Movies

How long does edge last? What won't you watch Jack Nicholson do? Does realism help or hurt? And how big should a hotel room be? In this episode Sean is joined by Timm and Jeremy to talk about 1973's The Last Detail, an adaptation of the Darryl Ponicsan book about 2 sailors assigned to escort a kleptomaniac, junior sailor to naval prison. Considered at the time to be Jack Nicholson'

In this episode Sean and Mike continue their look at the best Tom Cruise movies ever made, this time checking in on some of his more dramatic roles. Charlie Babbitt (Rain Man, 1988) -- 05:50 Frank T.J. Mackey (Magnolia, 1999) -- 20:20 Ron Kovic (Born on the Fourth of July, 1989) -- 36:10 They discuss where these movies shine and where they need work, and try to figure out if any ot

Who killed this podcast? Where? And with what? That's what Sean, Mike & Jakob are trying to find out in this episode. We're talking Clue, the 1985 comedy/mystery that took a wildly big swing at the box office and fell dead on arrival. But to make a long story short (too late!) it became a massive cult hit via VHS rental and cable TV. We discuss cast ranks, stage versions, multi

If Samuel L. Jackson offered you an easy out that included free booze would you take it? No? We prefer the hard way too. In this episode Sean and Dan talk about 2007's 1408, an adaptation of a Stephen King story that finds a skeptical writer trapped inside a sinister hotel room. With a powerful performance from John Cusak, this thriller explores grief, hubris, and will make you que

Brian, Matt, Mike, Mike & Sean have a bargument about their favorite sci-fi films from childhood that became cult hits. It’s a battle for the ages with The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension vs. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure vs. Real Genius vs. Tremors. Beers are drank and mud is slung as they pour over the important questions. Who are the real th

Not living up to your parent's expectations? Always looking for love in the complete wrong places? We can identify. This episode we're talking about 2005's Sky High, a film that explores the unique challenges of finding your super powers in your teenage years. Full of budding stars, sharp writing, and a healthy helping of the Kids in the Hall, this flick is fun for all ages. email:

In this episode Sean and Mike walk through the 6 current Mission Impossible movies in hopes to pick one to represent them all at a hypothetical Tom Cruise film festival.

Take Chinatown, fold in some 10 Things I Hate About You, and garnish with a sprig of Rushmore. What you get is Rian Johnson 2005 directorial debut film, Brick. Transporting all the tropes of a neo-noir detective story to a contemporary high school setting, this movie pays homage while always feeling like its own unique thing. Topics in this episode include ways to film on a shoe-st

In this episode we argue over the greatest baseball movies ever made... and possibly some of the worst. Jakob, Brian, Mike, & Lightweight Mike have a rollicking bar fight across 5 sub-genres of baseball flicks. Who will strike out? Who will knock one out of the park? Is a movie even about baseball if Kevin Costner isn't in it? KIDS PLAYING BALL (03:05) Little Big League Bad New

In 1989 director Rowdy Herrington made a modern western about bar bouncers. It had mediocre success at the box office, but titillated audiences for years to come via home video and cable television. Road House is an unrivaled blend of lust, romance, and explosions that grips viewers by the throat and doesn't let go 'til it's ripped from their bodies. Matt and Kate join the show to