It‘s This Meets That

This week, ITMT listeners worldwide have been stunned by Russ and Jared actually enjoying one of these awful movies they have been fated to watch until the end of time. Will it continue? How will it all end? That's right, the guys are finishing The Out-Laws (2023), starring Adam Devine, Nina Dobrev, Pierce Brosnan, Ellen Barkin, Michael Rooker, Poorna Jagannathan, Richard Kind, Julie Hagerty, Blak...

It happened, listeners, it finally happened. Russ and Jared... liked this movie. And it couldn't have happened on a more fun episode! The guys recorded live, in-person together for the first time in years and had a blast while doing it. The guys are talking about The Out-Laws (2023), starring Adam Devine, Nina Dobrev, Pierce Brosnan, Ellen Barkin, Michael Rooker, Poorna Jagannathan, Richard Kind,...

Russ and Jared are maybe flying too close to the sun on this one, meaning, it might actually be an enjoyable movie despite the terrible reviews. The guys are talking about the trailer for The Out-Laws (2023), starring Adam Devine, Nina Dobrev, best-friend-of-the-pod Pierce Brosnan, Ellen Barkin, Michael Rooker, Poorna Jagannathan, and lots of small roles for actors we love like Richard Kind, Julie...

When we last left Russ and Jared, they were talking about the bear hunt scene and how the mis-trusting brother is starting to come around on our hero. And with that, the guys are ready to wrap up Siberia (2018), starring Keanu Reeves, Ana Ularu, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Molly Ringwald, Rafael Petardi, Aleks Paunovic, James Gracie, Dmitry Chepovetsky, and Ashley St. George. You won't want to miss how K...

What's the one place you never thought you'd visit? Is it Siberia? It's gotta be Siberia. You're in luck, you can virtually visit Siberia by listening to this episode about Siberia (2018), starring Keanu Reeves, Ana Ularu, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Molly Ringwald, Rafael Petardi, Aleks Paunovic, James Gracie, Dmitry Chepovetsky, and Ashley St. George. Is it a rom com? Is it an erotic thriller? Yes! Tun...

Is it cold in here, or is it just this movie trailer? Russ and Jared are gearing up for winter with Siberia (2018), starring Keanu Reeves, Ana Ularu, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Molly Ringwald, Rafael Petardi, Aleks Paunovic, James Gracie, Dmitry Chepovetsky, and Ashley St. George. You won't want to miss this one if you like diamonds, or laughing, or Keanu Reeves. And stay tuned for the full, scene-by-sc...

The guys are back and Russ is still cursed! He and Jared are here to stand and deliver the thrilling conclusion to The Stand In (2020), starring Drew Barrymore (x2), Michael Zegen, Holland Taylor, Michelle Buteau, Charlie Barnett, Ellie Kemper, and T.J. Miller. We last left the guys talking about how the titular stand in was getting released from rehab early. Tune in for more ITMT safety tips and...

Russ and Jared (or did they hire soundalikes?) are here with the full, scene-by-scene breakdown of The Stand In (2020), starring Drew Barrymore (x2), Michael Zegen, Holland Taylor, Michelle Buteau, Charlie Barnett, Ellie Kemper, and T.J. Miller. The guys are talking noisy movie theater candy, Fatal Attraction meets Toy Story, and the usual Fast Facts and Hollywood Pitches. Enjoy and stay tuned for...

Russ and Jared haven't just been standing around like a couple gibronis, they've been watching the trailer for The Stand In (2020), starring Drew Barrymore (x2), Michael Zegen, Holland Taylor, Michelle Buteau, Charlie Barnett, Ellie Kemper, and T.J. Miller. The Fan Service drought is over with a new email from Elizabeth/Chat GPT! Not only that, but the guys are doing some legendary prognosticating...

When we last left Russ and Jared, they were about to start exploring some of the more interesting vampire mind control techniques our soon-to-be vampire queen can do. The guys are here to drive a stake into the heart of Vampire Academy (2014), starring Zoey Deutch, Lucy Fry, Dominic Sherwood, Danila Kozlovsky, Cameron Monaghan, Sarah Hyland, Gabriel Byrne, and Sami Gayle. You won't have to stand i...

Bat! If only the titular vampires in this flick could turn into bats, lots of problems could have been solved. You got it, Russ and Jared are swooping into Vampire Academy (2014), starring Zoey Deutch, Lucy Fry, Dominic Sherwood, Danila Kozlovsky, Cameron Monaghan, Sarah Hyland, Gabriel Byrne, and Sami Gayle. The guys have plenty of Fast Facts and some on-point Hollywood Pitches! As always, stay t...

Nothing screams "happy 4th of July" like vampires! So from the ITMT family to yours, have a blood-sucking good holiday if you're in the US! Russ and Jared are biting off more than they can chew with the trailer for Vampire Academy (2014), starring Zoey Deutch, Lucy Fry, Dominic Sherwood, Danila Kozlovsky, Cameron Monaghan, Sarah Hyland, Gabriel Byrne, and Sami Gayle. Tune in for the full, scene-by...

It's time for Kable's last stand, and he just got drunk! You got it, Russ and Jared a finishing Gamer (2009), starring Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, Terry Crews, Ludacris, Amber Valletta, Logan Lerman, Kyra Sedgwick, and Alison Lohman. Believe it or not, the movie only gets more ridiculous from this point forward. And Jared gets his wish of a Michael C. Hall musical number! Tune in to hear all a...

Ever wonder what a bad videogame movie would be like? Just kidding, we know it's most of them (except 1993's Super Mario Bros.). Even though this one's not based on a real game, it's still a real stinker. That's right, Russ and Jared are breaking down Gamer (2009), starring Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, Terry Crews, Ludacris, Amber Valletta, Logan Lerman, Kyra Sedgwick, and Alison Lohman. Stay t...

Do you love when the lines are blurred between video games and movies? So do Russ and Jared, especially when they star friend-of-the-pod, Gerry Butts! The guys are digging into the trailer for another listener suggestion, Gamer (2009), starring Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, Terry Crews, Ludacris, Amber Valletta, Logan Lerman, Kyra Sedgwick, and Alison Lohman. A new form of entertainment will be...

When we last left Russ and Jared, the guys were discussing how you should always lie to men and have wildly dysfunctional relationships. Join the fellas to finish Can You Keep a Secret? (2019), starring Alexandra Daddario, Tyler Hoechlin, Sunita Mani, David Ebert, Kate Easton, Robert King, and Kimiko Glenn. Stay tuned for a new movie next Tuesday!

Turns out this movie didn't turn into something from the Final Destination franchise... which is a shame. That's right, the guys are spilling all their secrets as they start breaking down Can You Keep a Secret? (2019), starring Alexandra Daddario, Tyler Hoechlin, Sunita Mani, David Ebert, Kate Easton, Robert King, and Kimiko Glenn. Tune in for Hollywood Pitches, Fast Facts, and more! And stay tune...

Can you keep a secret? Russ and Jared can't! That's why ITMT spoils the movie in the episode title. That's right, the guys are jumping into the trailer for Can You Keep a Secret? (2019), starring Alexandra Daddario, Tyler Hoechlin, Sunita Mani, David Ebert, Kate Easton, Robert King, and Kimiko Glenn. Y'all love rom coms, so we're going to keep watching them! Watch along with the guys and head over...

When we last left Russ and Jared, they were talking about how it's time to harvest the inside-wheat from the weird field and wildly elaborate cave system the humans were somehow able to build... You guessed it! The guys are here to finish the Stephenie Meyer-inspired film, The Host (2013), starring Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger, William Hurt, Frances Fisher, and Chandler Canter...

Russ and Jared are back for this week's deep dive into The Host (2013), starring Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger, William Hurt, Frances Fisher, and Chandler Canterbury. This Stephenie Meyer novel-turned-film debacle does not disappoint when it comes to the amount of disappointments! Tune in for some excellent (if we do say so ourselves) Hollywood Pitches, Fast Facts, and the scen...

What's this?! A sneaky ITMT promo for Russ' upcoming novel, HOST? Not quite, but kinda! Look for Russ' book wherever you buy books soon (you won't miss it, we'll tell you)! And in the meantime, Russ and Jared will tell you all about this awful movie based on a Stephenie Meyer novel. It's time for The Host (2013), starring Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger, William Hurt, Frances Fis...

When we last left Russ and Jared, they were talking about the hack job happening on our heroes' fingers and what it takes to join the yakuza. The guys are finishing Netlfix's noir "thriller," The Outsider (2018), starring Jared Leto, Tadanobu Asano, Kippei Shîna, Shioli Kutsuna, Emile Hirsch, Nao Ômori, Min Tanaka, and Rory Cochrane. Tune in to learn the meaning of brotherhood and other sundry fac...

Critics panned it, but the people mostly liked it! That's right, Russ and Jared are going full noir for The Outsider (2018), starring Jared Leto, Tadanobu Asano, Kippei Shîna, Shioli Kutsuna, Emile Hirsch, Nao Ômori, Min Tanaka, and Rory Cochrane. Hollywood Pitches, Fast Facts, and scene breakdowns abound in this episode. And stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!

Can you ever have too much Jared? Russ and Jared are about to find out! The guys are diving back tattoo first into the neo-noir trailer for The Outsider (2018), starring friend-of-the-pod, Jared Leto, as well as Tadanobu Asano, Kippei Shîna, Shioli Kutsuna, Emile Hirsch, Nao Ômori, Min Tanaka, and Rory Cochrane. Stay tuned for the full, scene-by-scene breakdown of this gritty gangster flick next w...

Russ and Jared are back from the bottom of the ocean to bring you part 2! The guys are sinking the remains of Fool's Gold (2008), starring Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland, Alexis Dziena, Ewen Bremner, Ray Winstone, Kevin Hart, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Brian Hooks. When we last left off, nearly halfway through the movie, our "heroes" finally decide to go on a yacht adventure an...