The Movie Connection

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What does a quartet of mutated turtles with ninja skills, and, a group of sexy male strippers on a raunchy road to glory, have in common?  Digging in to the archives of previous episodesThis week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION , we ask: Jacob watched "Magic Mike XXL" (4:08) (Directed by, Gregory Jacobs. Starring, Channing Tatum, Joe Manganiello, Jada Pinkett Smith...) KC watched "Teenage M...

What do, a lawyer who conducts business from the comfort of a Lincoln town car, and a new defense attorney who goes against a big insurance company, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "THE LINCOLN LAWYER" (6:41) (Directed by, Brad Furman. Starring, Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Phillippe, Shea Whigham...) KC Watched: "THE RAINMAKER" (33:09) (Directed...

What do, a jukebox-musical retelling of the fairy-tale Cinderella , and a fresh spin on the story of a lady who is bestowed the "gift" of obedience, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "CINDERELLA (2021)" (6:05) (Directed by, Kay Cannon. Starring, Camila Cabello, Nicholas Galitzine, Idina Menzel...) Jacob Watched: "ELLA ENCHANTED" (28:43) (D...

What do, a sport scout who finds a player with raw talent, and a troubled basketball coach who finds new purpose, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "HUSTLE" (5:24) (Directed by, Jeremiah Zagar. Starring, Adam Sandler, Juancho Hernangomez, Queen Latifah..) KC Watched: "THE WAY BACK" (31:55) (Directed by, Gavin O'Connor. Starring, Ben Affleck,...

What do, an infamous mobster who seeks therapy to deal with his anxiety, and a criminal informant who is relocated to the suburbs, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "ANALYZE THIS" (4:54) (Directed by, Harold Ramis. Starring, Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow...) Jacob Watched: "MY BLUE HEAVEN" (31:40) (Directed by, Herbert Ross. Starring, R...

What do, a talented female vocalist who attends an art school, and a young man who befriends a cynical author, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "RAISE YOUR VOICE" (4:42) (Directed by, Sean McNamara. Starring, Hilary Duff, John Corbett, Jason Ritter...) KC Watched: "FINDING FORRESTER" (31:44) (Directed by, Gus Van Sant. Starring, Rob Brown, Sean...

What do, a snarky but streetwise undercover cop who is taking down a lethal cartel, and a unsuspecting corporate middleman who reconnects with a high school buddy-turned super agent, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "FATAL BEAUTY" (6:35) (Directed by, Tom Holland. Starring, Whoopi Goldberg, Sam Elliott, Brad Dourif...) Jacob Watched: "CENTRAL INTELLIGEN...

What do, an epic romance set in the Civil War-era South, and a historical crime perspective of New York City, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "GONE WITH THE WIND" (8:04) (Directed by, Victor Fleming. Starring, Vivien Leigh, Clark Gabel, Hattie McDaniel...) KC Watched: "GANGS OF NEW YORK" (45:17) (Directed by, Martin Scorsese. Starring, Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Da...

Welcome to PODCASTING IN THE DARK , hosted by Jacob and Colleen. This podcast is dedicated to exploring various media of the dark and unusual variety. This includes Stories, TV Shows and Movies that shock and excite. Season One is dedicated to revisiting episode of "Are You Afraid of the Dark." Go ahead, turn off the lights -- light a candle if you're feeling timid, and prepare to pu...

What do, a discontent department store employee who has an affair with an intense young man, and a wholesome girl who has her baby at a Wal-Mart, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "THE GOOD GIRL" (6:30) (Directed by, Miguel Arteta. Starring, Jennifer Aniston, Jake Gyllenhaal, John C. Reily...) Jacob Watched: "WHERE THE HEART IS" (34:45) (Directed by...

What do, two sisters who befriend a cuddly and unusual forest creature, and a little boy who experiences the adventure and wonder of dreams, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO" *(11:23) (Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Starring, Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, Frank Welker...) KC Watched: "LITTLE NEMO: ADVENTURES IN SLUMBERLAND" (41:...

What do a seasoned con-man who competes with a younger adversary, and an aging man whose daughter and wife are both expecting, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS" (5:18) (Directed by, Frank Oz. Starring, Michael Caine, Steve Martin, Glenne Headly...) Jacob Watched: "FATHER OF THE BRIDE: PART 2" (29:35) (Directed by, Charles S...

What do, a rich debutante who is recovering from a case of amnesia, and a devious femme fatale scamming her husband out of a fortune, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "OVERBOARD" (1987) (4:32) (Directed by, Garry Marshall. Starring, Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Hermann...) KC Watched: "THE LAST SEDUCTION" (32:37) (Directed by, John Dahl. Starring, Linda Fioren...

What do, the daughter of a famous comedian who is getting over her fears of public speaking, and a care-free teenager who will confront his problem with substance abuse, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "HEDGEHOG" (11:14) (Directed by, Lindsey Copeland. Starring, Madeline Brewer, Ann Dowd, Danny Defarrari...) Jacob Watched: "THE SPECTACULAR NOW" (30:18) (Directed by,...

What do, a spoiled postman who befriends a mysterious yet generous woodsman, and a mythical retelling of the origin of Santa Claus, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "KLAUS" (6:17) (Directed by, Sergio Pablos. Starring, Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones...) KC Watched: "THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS" (41: 31) (Directed by, Arthur Rankin Jr., Ju...

What do, a good-natured elderly man who may prove to be the real Santa Claus, and a disruptive little girl determined to spread Christmas cheer, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "MIRACLE ON 34th STREET" (7:01) (Directed by, Les Mayfield. Starring, Mara Wilson, Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins..." Jacob Watched: "ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME" (44:35) (Directed by, Ke...

What do, a woman's crazy kidnapping scheme to avoid her parents judgment, and a savvy business woman's attempt to save her reputation by revitalizing a struggling Christmas village, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS" ( 5:45) (Directed by, Ron Underwood. Starring, Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lopez, Gabrielle Miller...) KC Watched: "A CHRISTMAS VILL...

What do, a confounding love triangle that occurs around the holiday season, and a meet-cute that turns into a test of fate, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "HOLIDAY AFFAIR" (6:41) (Directed by, Don Hartman. Starring, Janet Leigh, Robert Mitchum, Carl Davis...) Jacob Watched: "SERENDIPITY" (31:37) (Directed by, Peter Chelsom. Starring, John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Je...

What do, a secret organization protecting Earth from a sinister alien threat, and a group of TV actors who become involved in a real space adventure, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "MEN IN BLACK" (4:35) (Directed by, Barry Sonnenfeld. Starring, Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Fiorentino...) KC Watched: "GALAXY QUEST" (33:04) (Directed by, Dean Parisot. Starrin...

What do, an estranged son who tries to sort out the fact and the fiction of his storytelling father's life, and the life-long romance of two southern star-crossed lovers, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "BIG FISH" (7:45) (Directed by, Tim Burton. Starring, Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Alison Lohman...) Jacob Watched: "THE NOTEBOOK" (28:05) (Directed by, Nick Cassave...

What do, a talk show host struggling to keep her job, and a voice actor competing to narrate an epic movie trailer, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "LATE NIGHT" (7:25) (Directed by, Nisha Ganatra. Starring, Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, John Lithgow...) KC Watched: "IN A WORLD..." (36:05) (Directed by, Lake Bell. Starring, Lake Bell, Demetri Martin, Fred Melamed......

What do, a trio of drag queen's who improve a small town with their fabulousness, and a dancing duo who have the time of their lives at an uppity summer resort, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched "TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR" (6:28) (Directed by, Beeban Kidron. Starring, Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo...) Jacob Watched: "DIRTY DANCING"...

What do, an evil hotel room that tests the sanity of a skeptical tenant, and a group of strangers who become connected by a series of bizarre accidents, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "1408" (7:48) (Directed by, Mikael Håfström. Starring, John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack...) KC Watched: "IDENTITY" (38:07) (Directed by, James Mangold. Starring, John...

What do, a chainsaw-wielding psychopath from a messed up family, and a winged demon who feasts on his victims every 23 years, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE" (7:14) (Directed by, Marcus Nispel. Starring, Jessica Biel, Eric Balfour, R. Lee Ermey...) Jacob Watched: "JEEPERS CREEPERS" (31:51) (Directed by, Victor Salva. Starring, Justin Lon...