Certified Gervais Podcast

On this episode of the Certified Gervais Podcast, we're watching Vanishing Point (1971), Richard C. Sarafian's road movie about Kowalski, a car delivery driver racing a white Dodge Challenger from Denver to San Francisco with the police on his tail. Is it a forgotten masterpiece or an overrated cult classic? We share our first reactions and talk about the film's reputation, Kowalski's defiance and...

On this episode of the Certified Gervais Podcast, we go behind the scenes of indie horror with a filmmaker who worked on the Friday the 13th fan films. We start with how the tense tent kill that opens Friday the 13th Vengeance came together. Then we get into the morgue scene and its oversized prop, how Jason Brooks ended up playing Louis, and Steve Dash's final time filming and the legacy he left....

On this episode of the Certified Gervais Podcast, we go back to Haddonfield to break down John Carpenter's Halloween. We look at the film's slow-build suspense and Michael Myers's patient style as The Shape. We also cover Dr. Loomis's warnings that nobody listened to, Sheriff Brackett's grief, and the town's blind spots. Then we walk through Laurie's escape and the mysteries the film never answers...

Our pick of horror movies that deserve more love. We start with Black Christmas, an early model for the slasher film, then move on to My Bloody Valentine and other forgotten slashers, and talk about why some groundbreaking horror films ended up overlooked. We also recommend Slumber Party Massacre, The Hills Have Eyes and more cult favorites. Alyssa shares her own picks, and we get into killer-vehi...

Is Friday the 13th still a horror classic, or has it lost its edge? This episode looks back at the 1980 original: why its mystery and misdirection still work, and how the Pamela Voorhees reveal pays off. We also cover the grief that drives her, the film's slasher themes and the Camp Crystal Lake setting. Then we look at what hasn't aged well, including slow stretches, weak scenes and pacing proble...

Is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie, a Christmas movie, or both? In this episode of Certified Gervais, we rewatch Tim Burton's stop-motion classic and settle the debate for good. We look at how the film blends two holidays into one world, and why it feels timeless enough that people come back to it year after year. We also get into Jack Skellington's loneliness and identity crisis,...

On this episode of Certified Gervais, we run through the animated films that shaped us — the classics we grew up on, the modern picks that still hit, and the ones we'll defend to anyone who'll listen. Expect strong opinions, a few surprises, and probably an argument or two about what really belongs in the top tier.

We rewatch the movies that shaped us — American Pie, Ace Ventura, Blazing Saddles, Animal House, The Breakfast Club, Scarface, Jaws — and ask which ones would still land with today's audiences, which need updating, and which simply couldn't be made now. Along the way: what satire like Blazing Saddles actually does, why audiences idolize flawed antiheroes, the trouble with politicized remakes, and...

On this episode of Certified or Denied, we swap the songs we can't stop playing — even when we probably should. We trade favorite artists (Chuck Berry, Toby Keith, the Beach Boys), confess our guiltiest pleasures, and cue up the tracks that hit us right in the feels. Then it's windows-down road-trip anthems, work-frustration bangers, and throwback songs that instantly return us to childhood. We cl...

We revisit The Rocky Horror Picture Show and ask why it still lands after all these years. From the first time it shocked us, through the plot — Brad and Janet's fateful detour to Frank-N-Furter's castle — to Tim Curry's magnetic, career-defining performance, we unpack what makes the film work. We also get into the ending and its core message, why most remakes fail, and whether Rocky Horror is one...

A deep-dive celebration of action cinema. We break down buddy-cop favorites (Lethal Weapon, 48 Hrs. and their sequels), sci-fi vigilantes RoboCop and The Punisher, and pay tribute to Brandon Lee via The Crow, Rapid Fire, and Showdown in Little Tokyo. Then it's a martial arts roll call — Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Van Damme, Jackie Chan, and Seagal — before we close with late-round takes on Rocky and...

🔪🎃 In this episode of the Certified Gervais Podcast , we’re diving deep into horror sequels and deciding which follow-ups are Certified … and which ones are absolutely Denied . From Halloween II and Halloween 4 to Friday the 13th , Texas Chainsaw Massacre , Scream 2 , Evil Dead 2 , and Phantasm II , we break down the sequels that kept the franchise alive—and the ones that completely lost the plo...

🎙️ Our FIRST-Ever Guest! Kazan Gamin Joins the Certified Gervais Podcast! 🎉 It's a huge milestone for Certified Gervais as we welcome our first-ever podcast guest , Kazan Gamin ! Join us for an entertaining conversation covering gaming, content creation, streaming, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you're a longtime fan of Kazan Gamin or discovering them for t...

Friendships have ended, families have argued, and controllers have nearly been thrown! 🏎️🍌 In this episode of the Certified Gervais Podcast , we dive into the biggest Mario Kart debates of all time. Is the Blue Shell actually fair? Which item is the most annoying? Is Rainbow Road a fun challenge or pure punishment? Who is the best Mario Kart character, and does Mario Kart reveal your true persona...

Is *Dumb and Dumber* still one of the funniest comedies ever made? Join the Certified Gervais Podcast as we review the 1994 Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels classic, breaking down the funniest scenes, unforgettable quotes, behind-the-scenes trivia, and whether the film still holds up today. If you're a fan of comedy movies, movie reviews, and hilarious podcast discussions, this episode is for you. &nbs...

🎬🍿 The Ultimate Movie Duo Showdown is HERE! 🍿🎬  From legendary partners to unforgettable friendships, we're settling the debate: Who is the greatest movie duo of all time? 🤔🔥  Will it be Shrek & Donkey, Riggs & Murtaugh, Han Solo & Chewbacca, Woody & Buzz, or another iconic pair? We break down the chemistry, the laughs, the action, and the moments that made these du...

**Is *Super Troopers* still one of the funniest comedy movies ever made?** 🚔😂 In this episode of the **Certified Gervais Podcast**, we're reviewing the 2001 cult comedy **Super Troopers**, starring **Broken Lizard**, and discussing why it remains a fan favorite more than 20 years later.  We break down the movie's funniest scenes, unforgettable quotes, memorable characters, and outrageous mo...

Think you'd make it to the end credits? 👀 From haunted houses and masked killers to zombies and supernatural nightmares, we're diving into horror movies we actually think we could survive. Join us as we break down the smartest escape plans, the biggest mistakes, and whether we'd outsmart the villains—or become the opening scene. Which horror movie do you think you'd survive? Let us know in the co...