Our Score - 9.3/10 (A) Rotten Tomatoes - 97% IMDB - 8.3/10 Chosen By: Michael Lucas Aliens (1986) has it all. The writing, directing, acting, sound effects, and the production design are all exceptional. This is a must see classic that is still just as effective and thrilling 35 years later.Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 5/10 (D+) Rotten Tomatoes - 79% IMDB - 7.2/10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican Though there are many great aspects of Southern Comfort (1981), such as the atmosphere, music, and lead acting, the narrative is continuously propelled by poor decision making from the characters, making it difficult for us to get invested.…

Our Score - 7/10 (B-) Rotten Tomatoes - 84% IMDB - 6.7/10 Chosen By: Steve Rushlau Let Him Go (2020) looks beautiful and Diane Lane and Kevin Costner give subtle, Oscar worthy performances, but questionable character decisions and and a script too afraid to delve into grey areas hold this movie back from being great.…

Ours Score - 5.92/10 (C-) Rotten Tomatoes - 73% IMDB - 7/10 Chosen By: Brent Fruge Though the characters are iconic, this first of the trilogy seems a bit dated now, and the jokes don't hit as hard as they did when we were younger. Maybe skip this one and go straight to the second installment?Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 8.09/10 (B+) Rotten Tomatoes - 88% IMDB - 7.7/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican Though modern moviegoers may find the pacing a bit slow, The Verdict will have plenty of things for anybody to enjoy. Director Sidney Lumet, writer David Mamet, and star Paul Newman are all at the top of their games. The cast of amazing supporting actors are just…

Our Score - 7.34/10 (B-) Rotten Tomatoes - 52% IMDB - 6.8/10 Listener Request From: A Fan of Musicals Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny is a hilariously good time if you are the right audience. Fans of Tenacious D the band, old-school rock, or low-brow stoner comedy will love every minute of it. Others might find it to be an unfunny chore to sit t…

Our Score - 7.1/10 (B-) Rotten Tomatoes - 57% IMDB - 6.9/10 Listener Request From: MotherGOOSEEE Top Gun has lots of issues, there's no denying it, but the '80s aesthetic, the iconic dialogue, and the fantastic soundtrack more than make up for its faults. This is essential viewing for any fan of Tom Cruise, Tony Scott, or '80s action movies.…

Our Score - 7.75/10 (B) Rotten Tomatoes - 61% IMDB - 7/10 Listener Request From: Bat Fastard Although The Mummy (1999) is far different from it's classic movie monster origins, it carves its own path by being a thrilling action adventure movie. The actors are all superb, the sets and locations are intriguing, and the CG remains impressive and effec…

Our Score - 8.5/10 (A-) Rotten Tomatoes - 38% IMDB - 6.7/10 Listener Request From: Greg Grosse We can't deny it, Armageddon (1998) is a loud, stupid, silly, AWFUL movie. That being said, the actors play their parts well, a lot of the humor works, the non-stop action makes the time fly by, and you're lying if you claim you didn't cry at least once d…

Our Score - 7/10 (B-) Rotten Tomatoes - 63% IMDB - 6.5/10 Chosen By: Brent Fruge Sonic the Hedgehog is a well made movie that seamlessly blends the actors with the CGI and features the most fun Jim Carrey performance in years. Its light, charming tone should please child and adult audiences alike.Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 5/10 (D+) Rotten Tomatoes - 56% IMDB - 6.4/10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican While it does have it's moments of fun and gore, Mortal Kombat's story is weak and it takes itself entirely too seriously, making it feel lifeless and dull. If this is to become the franchise the producers clearly want it to be, there's a lot of work in store for th…

Our Score - 6.66/10 (C+) Rotten Tomatoes - 86% IMDB - 7.2/10 Listener Request From: A Fan of Musicals Our listener wanted to prove the great art direction and great performances in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street make it the best Burton/Depp collaboration since Edward Scissorhands. Press play to hear if we agree!…

Our Score - 7.75/10 (B) Rotten Tomatoes - 92% IMDB - 8.1/10 Listener Request From: Amber Cronican The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) is a showcase for Wes Anderson's unique style, humor and vision. The ensemble cast are all fantastic and, in our opinion, this remains one of Anderson's best stories and films.…

Our Score - 7.42/10 (B-) Rotten Tomatoes - 100% IMDB - 8.1/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican Cool Hand Luke (1967) might feel a bit dated now, but the incredible story, characters, and acting are timeless. This is an iconic performance from an all-time great, Paul Newman, and a must see classic movie.Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 9.5/10 (A+) Rotten Tomatoes - 98% IMDB - 8.4/10 Listener Request From: Max Alien is a nearly flawless film, that everybody needs to see at least once in their lifetime. It's a prime example of how to create an incredible science fiction atmosphere and aesthetic, and how to generate fear an unease through pacing, camerawork, and incredib…

Our Score - 8.59/10 (A-) Rotten Tomatoes - 89% IMDB - 7.8/10 Chosen By: Steve Rushlau The Trail of the Chicago 7 is incredibly well written, expertly filmed, and brought to life with amazing performances. It is an interesting and entertaining story that deals with issues our nation is unfortunately still struggling with to this day.…

Our Score - 6.75/10 (C+) Rotten Tomatoes - 73% IMDB - 7.7/10 Chosen By: Brent Fruge Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke are at the top of their game in Training Day, but the lackluster script and the been-there-seen-that feeling the whole thing prevent it from being a great movie.Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 8.59/10 (A-) Rotten Tomatoes - 92% IMDB - 8.9/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal 'Pulp Fiction' is an undeniably iconic movie, and there's a reason for that; It's a damn good film! Some of Tarantino's best dialogue and some amazing performances from a huge, talented cast make this one of Tarantino's finest films.…

Our Score - 8.42/10 (B+) Rotten Tomatoes - 74% IMDB - 7.7/10 Chosen By: Michael Lucas 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' (2014) is an absolute blast to watch. With its phenomenal action scenes, witty humor, and fantastic acting, there's something in it for everyone.Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 5.84/10 (C-) Rotten Tomatoes - 48% IMDB - 6/10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican Though the story and action scenes are pretty run-of-the-mill, the incredible cast, practical stunts, and the fun tone make this a blast to watch, especially for anybody feeling nostalgic about early 2000s blockbusters.…

Our Score - 7.17/10 (B-) Rotten Tomatoes - 70% IMDB - 7.5/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican 'Tenet' provides provides the great acting, complex storytelling, intense thrills, and innovative camerawork that Christopher Nolan's fanbase adores. It also has the expository dialogue, vague answers, and details that might not hold up under close inspection tha…

Our Score - 2/10 (F) Rotten Tomatoes - 28% IMDB - 5.6/10 Chosen By: Steve Rushlau The directors provide some striking imagery, but that's the only positive thing about this movie. Awful writing, poor performances, stupid twists, and a general tone of self-importance, despite not really having anything to say, make this an unbearable viewing experie…

Our Score - 6.67/10 (C+) Rotten Tomatoes - 49% IMDB - 6.2/10 Chosen By: Brent Fruge Though some odd camera choices give an odd feeling to the movie, Jim Carrey gives a perfect performance, that only he could pull off, making this an immensely fascinating and enjoyable Christmas classic.Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 6.67/10 (C+) Rotten Tomatoes - 96% IMDB - 7.8/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal Riz Ahmed gives a great performance, and the sound design is flawless, but we never cared about the characters, so the story is ultimately a let-down.Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 8.5/10 (A-) Rotten Tomatoes - 92% IMDB - 7.5/10 Chosen By: Michael Lucas The is a top notch crime-thriller, that showcases Ben Affleck's talent as an actor and as a director. Two great performances, from Affleck and Jeremy Renner, and a tense atmosphere make this a must watch.Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 9.17/10 (A) Rotten Tomatoes - 100% IMDB - 6.4/10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican His House (2020) is a genuinely terrifying movie that blends true-life horrors with disturbing supernatural scares. Amazing acting, fantastic visuals, and an emotionally gripping story make this a must-see.Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 7.75/10 (B) Rotten Tomatoes - 89% IMDB - 6.2/10 Chosen By: Steve Rushlau The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020) is a quirky, sometimes laugh-out-loud funny, horror hybrid that might not be for everyone. It is a bit uneven at times with its tone, but it's very well made and thoroughly enjoyable.Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 6.42/10 (C) Rotten Tomatoes - 93% IMDB - 6.4/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican Possessor (2020) is a unique vision from director Brandon Cronenberg, and is worth a viewing because of that. That being said, this a a weird movie that definitely won't be for everyone. It is more of a science fiction movie, so those expecting a heavier leaning t…

Our Score - 7.13/10 (B-) Rotten Tomatoes - 81% IMDb - 6.1/10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican VFW feels like a love letter to John Carpenter and the violent, tough guy B-movies of the past. If that sounds like your type of movie, you will love this one!Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 7.84/10 (B) Rotten Tomatoes - 86% IMDB - 7.1/10 Chosen By: Michael Lucas Tremors combines horror, comedy, and action elements to become one of the best and most entertaining creature-features ever made. Though not without faults, it's so fun and thrilling it makes it easy to see past those.…

Our Score - 8.42/10 (B+) RT - 82% IMDB - 7.2/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal While its disturbing content might push some viewers away, 'Audition' remains one of acclaimed director Takashi Miike's best movies, and a must-watch for horror movie fans.Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 8.7/10 Rotten Tomatoes - 91% IMDB - 7.9/10 Chosen By - Michael Lucas 'Shaun of the Dead' remains one of the finest examples of the horror-comedy genre. Brilliant writing, perfect directing, and great acting make this a hilarious spoof of, as well as a prime addition to, the over-saturated zombie subgenre.…

Our Score - 4.92/10 (D) Rotten Tomatoes - 63% IMDB - 6.1/10 Chosen By: Steve Rushlau Horror Month kicks off with our discussion and review of Frozen. No, not the Disney animated film, but the 2010 horror film from the director of the Hatchet franchise.Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 5.94/10 (C-) Rotten Tomatoes - 64% IMDB - 7.1/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican 'The Devil All the Time' has a lot to offer. The acting is fantastic, it is directed very well, and the production value is exceptional. Unfortunately, the story went nowhere and it failed to engage.Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 7.07/10 (B-) Rotten Tomatoes - 39% IMDB - 6.6/10 Chosen By: Brent Fruge On the surface, 'To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar' (1995) might seem like a gimmick; cast three manly men (Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo) and have them act outrageous as a trio of drag queens on a road trip. This movie becomes so …

Our Score-9.42/10(A) Rotten Tomatoes-97% IMDB-8.4/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse boasts a stellar cast, a fantastic story, and top-notch animation, making this one of the best, if not the best, Marvel movie to date. For comic fans, this is a must-see! Press play to hear our full thoughts!…

Our Score - 7.67/10 (B) Rotten Tomatoes - 94% IMDB - 7.5/10 Listener Request From: Kimberly Gau Palm Springs provides a unique spin on the 'Groundhog Day' time-loop formula. Andy Siara provides one of the best screenplays of the year, and Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti provide fantastic performances, making Palm Springs a joyful, heartfelt, and s…

Our Score - 5.69/10 (C-) Rotten Tomatoes - 71% IMDB - 5./10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican Director Jeremy Saulnier is incredibly talented and his skills are on full display in Hold the Dark, but despite the fantastic visuals, camerawork, cinematography, and acting, this movie somehow failed to engage us. Press play to hear our full thoughts!…

Our Score - 7.92/10 (B) Rotten Tomatoes - 92% IMDB - 6.7/10 Chosen By: Steve Rushlau Despite the low budget (and possibly because of it), The Outpost forgoes blockbuster action to focus on a more intimate war story. Incredible directing and fantastic acting all around make this a surprisingly moving film that deserves to be seen.…

Our Score - 7.82/10 (B) Rotten Tomatoes - 90% IMDB - 7.6/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican We consider Robert Eggers' directorial debut, The VVitch, a modern horror classic. His follow-up, The Lighthouse, was just as well-received by critics. Do we feel the same way? Press play to hear our thoughts!Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 8.57/10 (A-) Rotten Tomatoes - 98% IMDB - 8.8/10 Chosen By: Brent Fruge If you have been listening to us for a while, you know we aren't the biggest fans of musicals. Hamilton, however, is not like other musicals. Will its fresh style and energy be enough to win us over. Press play to find out!…

Our Score - 6.34/10 (C) Rotten Tomatoes - 71% IMDB - 6.5/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal The Crazies is one of the better horror movies of 2010, and one of the rare horror remake that manages to be pretty good, but how does it stack up to George Romero's original. Press play to find out!Av Michael Lucas

Our Score - 6.67/10 (C+) Rotten Tomatoes - 87% IMDB - 7.2/10 Chosen By: Michael Lucas There's no denying that director Yorgos Lanthimos's style is an acquired taste. Even 'The Lobster', probably his best and most accessible movie, will only appeal to a specific audience. That being said, even those that don't enjoy his style would be hard-pressed t…

Our Score - 7.25/10 (B-) Rotten Tomatoes - 35% IMDB - 6.6/10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican Streamer or Steamer Month continues with a discussion of Hostage, an action/crime/drama from 2005 starring Bruce Willis. This is currently available on Netflix, and Shane believes it is absolutely worth streaming due to an incredible acting performance from Bruce…

Our Score - 8.57/10 (A-) Rotten Tomatoes - 91% IMDB - 7.1/10 Chosen By: Steve Rushlau The Invisible Man is carried by a powerhouse performance from Elisabeth Moss, and is fueled by nearly flawless directing from Leigh Whannell (Upgrade), leading many of us to consider this one of the best movies of 2020 so far. Do you agree?…

Our Score - 3.38/10 (F) Rotten Tomatoes - 35% IMDB - 5.7/10 Chosen By: Brent Fruge Unfortunately, our "Streamer or Steamer" month kicks off with a steaming pile of blah. The Wrong Missy is a mostly unfunny, cliche movie that feels like something we've all seen a million times before. Even the usually likable David Spade can't help this one. Let us …

Our Score - 5.32/10 (D+) Rotten Tomatoes - 83% IMDB - 7.1/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican Aaron agreed with most critics that Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) is a nuanced spy thriller that is brought to life perfectly by its incredible cast and great directing from Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In). The rest of us, however, felt like this was a …

Our Score - 8.27/10 (B+) Rotten Tomatoes - 96% IMDB - 8.5/10 Chosen By: Michael Lucas We're traveling back to 1985 to watch one of the quintessential summer blockbusters of the 80's, Back to the Future. This movie filled with iconic images, characters, and music (not to mention that sweet DeLorean!) was the most popular movie of 1985 but, now that …

Our Score - 5.91/10 (C-) Rotten Tomatoes - 75% IMDB - 6.5/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal We're back. . . kind of. Our audio quality isn't up to our usual standard, but we hope you still enjoy our discussion of the 2014 martial arts thriller, Kung Fu Killer, starring Donnie Yen. Yen is always a blast to watch, but does that mean the movie is enjoyable? P…

We've been gone for a while since we are unable to meet up due to Covid-19, but we are back. We got together via Zoom to catch up on what we've been watching these last few weeks. Like everybody else, we hope to back to business as usual soon but, in the meantime, enjoy this impromptu Zoom episode!Av Michael Lucas