CINEMISSES!

This week, Tug and Matt delve into the 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , exploring its origins, cultural impact, and the evolution of the characters from comics to TV to silver screen. They examine the blend of humor, action, and nostalgia that defines the film, while also critiquing some of its dated references that seemed less 1990 and more 1970. They also accidentally zag into an examina...

In this episode, Tug and Matt delve into the 2024 movie The Fall Guy , starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. They discuss how the film is love letter to Hollywood's unsung heroes – the stunt people. They fawn over Gosling's portrayal of a stuntman navigating personal and professional challenges as well as themes of love, regret, and blowing shit up. There's also discussion of the c...

Matt and Tug speed into the film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, exploring the plot (such as it is) as well as its comedic and not-so-comedic moments. They talk about the film's development, Will Ferrell's rise to fame, and the fact that John C. Reilly is a bona fide national treasure. They also poke at some of the improv moments, and ponder some of its dated jokes and theme...

In this episode of CINEMISSES! Tug and Matt explore the widely missed film 'Dark City' wondering why it didn't enjoy more (or really any) success when it was released in 1998. Their conversation highlights the film's exploration of memory, identity, and the nature of reality, as well as the significance of its visual style and special effects. Tug, sounding even worse than the...

In the inaugural episode of CINEMISSES! Tug and Matt explore the iconic film 'The Godfather' through a unique lens, focusing on Matt's catastrophic miss of this movie which is 50 years old. They discuss the cultural significance of the film, its memorable characters, and the complex family dynamics that drive the narrative. And as always, Tug clears his throat a lot. :) Check us at...