It‘s This Meets That

Russ and Jared promise you that this episode won't be nearly as boring as A Little Bit of Heaven (2011)! This one stars the queen of romantic comedies, Kate Hudson, alongside Gael García Bernal and Kathy Bates, with guest appearances from Whoopi Goldberg and Peter Dinklage. In this flick, Kate Hudson goes to the doctor a lot, meets God, then falls in love with said doctor and pulls pranks with Pet...

Huge thank you to all you ITMT listeners out there; this is the 50th episode! Russ and Jared are infinitely grateful for all of you who continue to listen every week. Getting into this week's trailer, the guys are watching A Little Bit of Heaven (2011)! A welcome addition to the ITMT canon for all you romantic comedy fans, this one stars Kate Hudson, Gael García Bernal, and Kathy Bates. Can the pr...

When we last left Russ and Jared, the movie had reached the halfway climax with Holly (Lara McDonnell) getting captured by Dom (Nonso Anozie) and taken to Fowl Manor, and Judi Dench and the fairies are trying to get her back. Artemis Fowl (2020) also stars Ferdia Shaw, Josh Gad, Colin Farrell, and has no redeeming qualities. Want to find out how prejudiced the Fowl family is against fairies and dw...

If you're making a movie based on a book, how far can you reasonably stray from the source material and expect fans to enjoy it? Disney's Artemis Fowl (2020) attempts to answer that question for Russ and Jared in this week's episode. Spoilers: this movie starring Ferdia Shaw, Josh Gad, Dame Judi Dench, and Lara McDonnell has nothing to do with the book series of Jared's childhood. Join the guys on...

Russ and Jared are back again, watching the trailer for Disney's Artemis Fowl (2020). One of Jared's favorite childhood book series finally got turned into a movie, but it seems like the folks who worked on the movie never read the books... Definitely not the worst thing that happened in 2020, this fiasco stars Ferdia Shaw, Josh Gad, Dame Judi Dench, and Lara McDonnell. Find out what disappointmen...

Russ and Jared are back with a very special episode of It's This Meets That! It's Russ' 40th birthday and the guys are celebrating with a little bit of the podcast origin story and a Hollywood Pitch speed round. Then unfortunately they're finishing the travesty called Conan the Barbarian (2011). Jason Momoa, Rose McGowan, and Stephen Lang can't save the end of this one. Listen in to find out what...

This week, Russ and Jared are talking about a vengeful barbarian warrior who sets off to get his revenge on the evil warlord who attacked his village and murdered his father when he was a boy. And besides Jared's backstory, they're also talking about Conan the Barbarian (2011), starring Jason Momoa, Ron Perlman, Stephen Lang, and Rose McGowan. Stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!

It's time for a reboot! This week, Russ and Jared are getting into the trailer for Conan the Barbarian (2011). What was promised to be a new story and retelling actually seems like the same story with some minor tweaks. But at least we can all enjoy the handsome Jason Momoa, the dynamic Rose McGowan, and the terminally evil Stephen Lang. Will expectations be set appropriately by the trailer? Or ar...

When we last left Russ and Jared, the heroes of Hungerford (2014) had just thrown a person away in the trash. Some heroes they are! Will there be consequences for Drew Casson, Georgia Bradley, or Tom Scarlett? Will the alien brain slugs get their own justice? Will Russ and Jared do British accents? Hopefully not that one, but you'll find out in part 2!

Just like in the movie, Russ and Jared's lives have been turned upside down after their homes were taken over by the sinister forces responsible for this cinematic catastrophe. Join the guys as they cover Hungerford (2014) with bottom-of-the-billing, but top-of-our-hearts Sam Carter, and also the actual stars, Drew Casson, Georgia Bradley, and Tom Scarlett. Listen to this found footage fun fest! A...

Another week, another entry into the film canon that we didn't know we didn't need! Russ and Jared are diving into the trailer for Hungerford (2014). Starring Drew Casson, Georgia Bradley, and Sam Carter, this found footage horror film is bound to be a fun ride. Watch the trailer along with the guys!

When we last left Russ and Jared, it was starting to hit the fan in Lavalantula (2015). Poor Steve Guttenberg dealing with crazed fan, Patrick Renna, and our teenage afterthought characters were about to discover that lavalantulas can lay eggs inside you that will explode from your body. Listen to part 2 to hear about Russ' worst nightmare coming true and find out what happens to the true hero, Pi...

It's worse than they thought. Russ and Jared were excited for this week's Police Academy reunion--aka Lavalantula (2015), but unfortunately there was too much Patrick Renna and not enough Michael Winslow. Also starring Steve Guttenberg (the Gutes! the Goots?!), Marion Ramsey, Nia Peeples, and thousands of fire-spitting CGI lavalantulas, the fellas were at least entertained by TV-14 gore. Is this m...

Russ and Jared are excited for this week's trailer, they're watching Police Academy 8--aka Lavalantula (2015)! Starring Steve Guttenberg (the Gutes!), Michael Winslow, Marion Ramsey, Nia Peeples, and Patrick Renna, it won't be the cast that disappoints. Leave it to the script. Join the guys this week for Trailer Trash and a mysterious Fan Service segment!

Russ and Jared left off with maybe the best scene in this movie, the bar fight. But now they're back to pick up the pieces and finish Leap Year (2010)! Is John Lithgow really a bad father to Amy Adams? Does Matthew Goode make a habit of murdering chickens? You'll find out in this week's episode!

Didn't get enough poorly imitated Irish accents at St. Patrick's Day last week? You're in luck! Thankfully Russ and Jared spare us their own accent work, but Matthew Goode did not have that foresight in Leap Year (2010). Also starring Amy Adams and (sort of) Adam Scott, the best thing about this movie is the scenery. Find out if all romantic comedies have a lead character named Anna in this week's...

Happy St. Patrick's Day Eve from Russ and Jared! This week, the guys are going to Ireland, at least virtually, with romantic comedy, Leap Year (2010). How could a movie with Amy Adams, Adam Scott, John Lithgow, Kaitlin Olson, and Matthew Goode (I guess...) be this bad? Find out as Russ and Jared dive into the trailer in this week's episode! Stay tuned for the full episodes next week.

It's part 2 of Kill Chain (2019)! When we last left Russ and Jared, they were just getting back to the beginning of the movie, and finally Nic Cage comes back. Is this the podcast where the guys finally lose their marbles? Who is the lady in red? Do we ever get more information about the "very bad woman"? Find out in today's episode!

Join Russ and Jared this week as they dive into this Nicolas Cage needs-a-paycheck thriller, Kill Chain (2019)! "Three strangers' lives are inevitably entangled in a conflict none of them are prepared for." And it's not Harry Potter! This flick also features Enrico Colantoni, Annabelle Acosta, Ryan Kwanten, Angie Cepeda, and lots of other people. Find out what happens and how much Nic Cage screen...

This week, Trailer Trash returns with a movie that actually has a trailer! And also returning is ITMT favorite, Nicolas Cage, the star of Kill Chain (2019). Russ and Jared read some hate mail in Fan Service, share their concerns that this movie might be too good for them, and rip into the trailer for this star studded (?) action thriller. Stay tuned for the full episodes next week, and follow alon...

First and foremost, RIP to the goodest boy, Sammy, the true hero of Clowntergeist (2017) who was cruelly murdered in part 1. In part 2, Russ and Jared examine the origins of the clowntergeist and the many things about this movie that make no sense. Will Emma and her friends live to see another regular clown? Find out in the thrilling conclusion!

Embrace your biggest fears with this week's episode covering Clowntergeist (2017)! This movie has it all: clowns, 'geists, ice cream, and a heartwarming message about defeating your inner demons (and outer demons). Listen to find out what Russ and Jared thought about this one and how much more money this movie made than The Fanatic (2019). And as always, stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!

Do you love poltergeists? Do you hate clowns? Do you like listener mail? If you answered yes to all these questions, you'll love this week's episode of Trailer Trash, where Russ and Jared are talking about Clowntergeist (2017). The guys were excited to get their first emails (keep them coming!) and talk about a college student who battles her crippling fear of clowns when an evil spirit is terrori...

Russ and Jared are back with part 2 of Get the Girl (2009)! When we last left the guys, they were discussing what makes a date a "date" and whether or not our hero can actually learn to play guitar with the video game. Tune in to find out if Calvin (Adam Salandra) gets the girl he wants (Anya Benton) or the girl he definitely doesn't deserve but will probably end up with anyway (Danielle De Luca)!

This week, Russ and Jared get into Get the Girl (2009)! Just in time for Valentine's Day, snuggle up with your significant other (or eat a tray of cookies by yourself) and listen to this week's episode. Starring Adam Salandra as Calvin and Danielle De Luca as Diane, this movie has it all. Romance, conflict, existential contemplation, and a Guitar Hero knockoff. Will Calvin end up getting the girl?...