Do You Even Binge?

Paul Blart: Mall Cop vs Observe and Report - Do You Even Binge? Ep 48 This week, we’re diving into one of the most lopsided "Twin Film" showdowns in cinema history. In 2009, two movies about delusional mall security guards hit theaters just months apart, but while one became a family-friendly global smash, the other became a dark, cult-favorite descent into madness. The Lineup: Paul Blart: Mall Co...

CB4 vs Fear Of A Black Hat - Do You Even Binge? Ep 47 This week, we’re breaking down the two parodies that defined the rap mockumentary genre before Straight Outta Compton ever hit the big screen. From Sundance sleepers to big budget studio hits, we’re looking at how these films mirrored the real life controversy, beefs, and cliches of the 90s hip hop scene. The Lineup: Fear of a Black Hat: Rusty...

Weed Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 46 Up In Smoke, Half Baked, Grandma's Boy & Pineapple Express This week, we’re bingeing weed comedies, there's so many to list but if you got a favorite make sure to mention it in the comments. From self funded gambles to movies so popular they were "stolen" from Blockbuster, we’re looking at some of our favorites in the genre. The Lineup: Up In Smoke:  How...

Farrelly Brothers Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 45 Dumb & Dumber, Kingpin, There’s Something About Mary, and The Heartbreak Kid. This week, we are breaking down the production history and on-set facts behind the Farrelly Brothers' biggest hits. We’re looking at the massive salary jumps, the casting battles, and the ad libs that defined an era of comedy. Dumb & Dumber We look at the one we...

Tough Guy Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 44 The Cinema of the One-Man Army. This week, we’re loading up on the heavy hitters of the 70s, 80s, and 90s—the guys who didn't just solve problems, they kicked them through plate glass windows. We’re breaking down the legends of the "tough guy" genre, from the meme-worthy martial arts of Chuck Norris to the grim vigilante justice of Charles Bronson and th...

Better Off Dead & One Crazy Summer - Do You Even Binge? Ep 43 The "Cinema of Steve Holland. This week, we’re diving into the mid-80s cult classics that defined a generation of weirdos. We’re breaking down the two "most famous" films from director Savage Steve Holland: the surrealist high school heartbreak of Better Off Dead (1985) and the Nantucket maritime madness of One Crazy Summer (1986)....

Do The Right Thing & Reservoir Dogs - Do You Even Binge? Ep 42 Week 8 of our Indie Movie Explosion series takes us to the 1990s and the streets of Brooklyn. This week, we’re breaking down two films that redefined "cool" and "confrontational" in cinema: The sweltering, social tinderbox of Do the Right Thing (1989) and the blood soaked heist gone wrong of Reservoir Dogs (1992). Do the Right Thin...

Clerks & Hollywood Shuffle - Do You Even Binge? Ep 41 Week 7 of our Indie Movie Explosion series goes "guerrilla" as we break down the films that proved you don't need a budget, just a stack of credit cards and a lot of nerve. We’re diving into the convenience store philosophy of Clerks (1994) and the razor sharp satire of Hollywood Shuffle (1987). Clerks (1994) The $27,000 miracle that launch...

New Jack City, King of New York & Requiem for a Dream - Do You Even Binge? Episode 40 Week 6 of our Indie Movie Explosion series tracks the rise of the "New Jack" era and the ultimate cinematic comedown. We’re breaking down the high stakes hustle of New Jack City (1991), the cold-blooded neon-noir of King of New York (1990), and the stylistic masterpiece Requiem for a Dream (2000). New Jack Ci...

Indie Movie Explosion #5 - Do You Even Binge? Episode 39 This week, we are diving into the masterfully woven "ensemble" films of the 90s, where random encounters, natural disasters, and a lot of cigarettes define the era. From the sprawling streets of Los Angeles to the neon-lit corners of Hong Kong, we explore how directors like Robert Altman and Wong Kar-wai redefined how stories are told. In th...

Episode 38: No Budget, No Problem This week, we’re diving back into the Indie Film Explosion of the 80s and 90s, focusing on the scrappy, low-budget masterpieces that defined a generation. From guerrilla filmmaking on the streets of L.A. to the Sundance hits that launched superstars, we’re looking at the movies that proved you didn't need a massive studio budget to make a "real" movie. In this epi...

Episode 37: The Indie Film Explosion of the 80s & 90s We’re changing things up. This week, we ditched the "director of the week" format because it started feeling like bad homework. Instead, we’re picking our favorite standalone indie hits from the 80s and 90s—including the movies that launched the careers of David Lynch, Robert Rodriguez, and Richard Linklater. From selling your body to medic...

Episode 36: The 90's Era of Jim Jarmusch This week, we’re continuing our indie movie discussion with a look at Jim Jarmusch. We already covered his first film, Stranger Than Paradise, but today we’re moving into the late 80s and the 90s as he started getting more well-known. To be honest, most of his films aren’t made for the mainstream. They’re art-house to the core, and I’m still not entirely su...

Episode 35: Gus Van Sant & The Portland Trilogy This episode is a total deep dive into the "Portland Trilogy" and the rise of one of indie cinema’s greatest legends. From the drug-fueled superstitions of Drugstore Cowboy to the Shakespearean street hustlers of My Own Private Idaho, we’re breaking down how Gus Van Sant put the Pacific Northwest on the cinematic map. We also get into the wild re...

Episode 34: Raw Indie Filmmaking From the red carpet of Burt Kreischer’s Free Burt premiere to the zero-budget hustle of American Movie , we’re breaking down the grit of independent cinema. Whether it’s writing a script in eight days on a legal pad or maxing out credit cards to finish a horror flick, we’re looking at the filmmakers who refused to quit. The Breakdown: The "Free Burt" Premiere: We r...

Episode 33: The Golden Globes are a Scam The 83rd Golden Globe winners are in, and we’re officially calling it: the "Musical or Comedy" category is a total setup. While a certain "counterculture epic" swept the night, we’re breaking down why the only thing funny about the ceremony was the category list itself. The Breakdown: One Battle After Another: We dive into the "French 75" plot and why this...

Episode 32: 2026 Golden Globes Drama The 83rd Golden Globe Awards are this Sunday, and we’re getting you ready for "Hollywood’s Party of the Year." From Ryan Coogler’s vampire blues to the most stressful road trip in Iranian cinema, we’re breaking down the Best Drama nominees actually worth your time. The Breakdown: Sinners: Is Michael B. Jordan playing twins, or just one guy in two different hats...

Do You Even Bing? Episode 31: The "Not-Technically" Christmas Movies Does a movie count as a "Christmas Movie" just because there's a tree in the background while someone gets shot? This week, we’re settling the internet's favorite argument. We’re moving past the carols and looking at the high-stakes action and dark comedies that redefined the holiday season for the skeptics. The Breakdown: Die Ha...

Do You Even Bing? Episode 30: The Christmas Movies You Need To Watch This week, we ditch the Hallmark vibes for the heavy hitters of the 80s and 90s. We’re breaking down the "Old Classics" that actually hold up and the movies that redefined the holidays for our generation and the wild behind-the-scenes stories you haven't heard. This Week’s Movie Lineup: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: The...

Do You Even Binge? Episode 29 This week, we move away from the "milk and cookies" vibes and dive into the edgy, the weird, and the flat-out dangerous movies that claim to be Christmas films. We start with the German holiday demon in Krampus , where a blizzard-trapped family faces off against evil gingerbread men and a 9-foot beast. We break down the "cozy horror" of the film and share our personal...

Do You Even Binge? Episode 28 This week, we dive into a lineup of our new favorite Christmas movies, from chaotic holiday parties to heartwarming (and hilarious) elf adventures. We break down The Night Before, where Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anthony Mackie, and Seth Rogen spend a wild Christmas Eve in New York City hunting for the ultimate holiday party. Expect awkward encounters, outrageous antics, a...

Do You Even Binge? Episode 27 This week, we go all in on classic holiday consumerism and dive deep into the most iconic Christmas movie ever made:  A Christmas Story (1983). We review awesome toy commercials and reminisce about the jingles and advertising that defined the holidays. Get ready to debate: The science behind the "Muncha Buncha Fritos" jingle. Our crazy theory that ranch dressing (and...

Do You Even Binge? Episode 26 Felipe and Lesa celebrate the post Thanksgiving weekend with a feast of films all tied to the holiday spirit. From animated classics to family dramas, we’re diving into everything from A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving to indie hits like Pieces of April .  In This Episode: Charlie Brown and Family Holiday Chaos: We unpack Peppermint Patty’s self-invited Thanksgiving, Snoop...

Do You Even Binge? Episode 25 Felipe and Lesa dive deep into the legacy of one of comedy's most beloved and vulnerable figures: John Candy . With the holiday season beginning, we focus on the Thanksgiving classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles and the HBO documentary John Candy: I Like Me .🎙️ In This Episode: The I Like Me Documentary Review: We break down the Colin Hanks -directed tribute, discus...

Do You Even Binge? Episode 24 Only Murders In The Building. We Deep Dive: The Trio, The Chaos, and The Clues!  Dive into the glamorous, dangerous world of the Arconia as we break down Only Murders In The Building. We’re celebrating the improbable trio and the mounting chaos they inevitably stir. Meet the Iconic Trio: Steve Martin as Charles: The awkward, Brazzos-obsessed former star always stumbli...