But Is It Good?

This week we're joined by guest Jordan Petty, as we discuss Alex Garland's latest entry - Men. Good LORD. This film is heavy with the symbolism and has an ending you are likely to never forget. It follows the solo holiday of Harper Marlowe (Jessie Buckley) to a scenic little country village. What could go wrong, right? Well, let us tell you, A LOT can go wrong. But... Is Men Good? If you'd like to...

This week we're revisiting and discussing 2011's hyper-stylized action drama "Drive." Starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Bryan Cranston, and more. Gosling stars as a nameless driver in LA who moonlights as a getaway driver, and get's involved in a heist that goes wrong. Slow burning and intense, "Drive" is a meticulously crafted film. But....is Drive good?? If you'd like to sugges...

Put your hands up (!) and celebrate the return of our very first guest: Ethan Williams! This week we discuss Michael Mann's masterful crime drama, Heat. Featuring an all-star cast of Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Tom Sizemore, Jon Voight, Val Kilmer, Ashley Judd, and Natalie Portman, this film follows the conflict between a master thief (played by De Niro) and an LAPD detective (played by Pacino). Bo...

Say hello to our little friend* - Al Pacino as Tony Montana! (*Please note, Al Pacino is not little. This is a quote from the movie. You will get it once you watch the movie, we promise.)  This week we discuss Brian De Palma's cult classic film, Scarface (1983). Set in 1980s Miami, this film follows Tony Montana's rise from penniless immigrant to Drug Lord. Co-starring Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeif...

Take a friendly stroll through scenic 1970s New York City with us as we discuss Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver. Starring Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, and Cybill Shepherd, Taxi Driver follows the descent of Travis Bickle, a detached war veteran trying to make his way as a late night taxi driver in New York City. Travis experiences troubling thoughts about the world around him and the people he meet...

Join us this week as we discuss Jordan Peele's new thriller - Nope! Starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Brandon Perea, Michael Wincott, Wrenn Schmidt, and Keith David, this film follows two rancher siblings (Kaluuya and Palmer) trying to figure out what in the flying friggin frick is going on at Haywood Hollywood Horse Ranch. As unsettling as it is visually stunning, this film will...

Join us as we discuss Elvis! Widely regarded as the king of Rock and Roll and the greatest show on earth, Elvis lived life at a hectic pace. Elvis, directed by Baz Luhrmann, explores the rise, fall, and rebirth of Elvis (Austin Butler) through the lens of his long-time manager, Colonel Tod Parker (Tom Hanks). One of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century, Elvis' performance styl...

This week we are discussing Thor: Love and Thunder! Directed by Taika Waititi, the 29th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe does not lack for over-the-top humor or fast-paced fun. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is back to save the day from another bad person (Christian Bale) who does bad things, and his ex-girlfriend (Natalie Portman) is also back for possibly spoiler-related reasons! But... Is Thor: Lo...

Who ya gonna call?? This week we're joined by special guest Robert Clough; as we dive into "Ghostbusters Afterlife." A long awaited sequel to the original Ghostbusters films, "Afterlife" stars Paul Rudd, McKenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, and Carrie Coon; as well as Dan Aykroyd, Bill Muray, Ernie Hudson, and Harold Ramis returning from the original films. Does this film rely too much on nostalgia and c...

Join us this week as we discuss S. S. Rajamouli's RRR! Set in 1920 in pre-independent India, RRR is a fictional movie based on two real life Indian revolutionaries - Komaram Bheem (N. T. Rama Rao Jr.) and Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan). The story follows these two characters as they become close friends and realize their respective destinies. An action-packed, visually stunning film that will o...

This week we discuss Robert Egger's The Lighthouse. A re-envisioned version of Edgar Allen Poe's unfinished short story of the same name, The Lighthouse casts us into 1890s New England. We follow Ephraim Winslow/Thomas Howard (Robert Pattinson) and Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe), who have just arrived for a 4-week Vickie assignment. Full of symbolism, mythology, and psychoanalytic themes, this film wi...

This week we discuss the final installment of the Jurassic World trilogy: Jurassic World Dominion. With an ensemble cast, including the trio of Sam Niell, Laura Darn, and Jeff Goldblum reprising their roles from the original Jurassic Park trilogy, along with an intellectual property as beloved as any other in this day and age, this movie is sure to be a hit! Right? But Is Jurassic World Dominion G...

We're taking a trip 65 millions year into the past as we head to Jurassic Park. A very special episode joined by new guest Trey Callahan, and returning guest Jamie *BEEP*; we're discussing the dinosaur movie that start it all and changed everything. Spielberg's "Jurassic Park". A box office smash and global phenomenon...but is Jurassic Park good?? If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise,...

Arkansas to Firecracker, do you read? You are cleared for takeoff, Firecracker. Specifically, you are cleared to discuss Top Gun: Maverick. A sequel to the original 1986 Top Gun film, this film once again stars Tom Cruise as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, who is called upon by his old friend Iceman (Val Kilmer) to train and lead a younger generation of the nations top Naval Aviators in an impossible mi...

This week we're driving down the highway to the danger zone! We're going back to 1986 to discuss the original "Top Gun." Tom Cruise stars as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, a hot-shot fighter pilot at the Navy's most elite pilot school. Joined by Anthony Edwards, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, and more; "Top Gun" has become a cult classic. But...is it good?? If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchis...

Join us this week as we dive head first into Robert Eggers newest film, "The Northman" - A Viking revenge story that is epic in scale, brutal, and mystical at the same time; "The Northman" is based of the legend of Amleth in his quest to avenge his father. Loaded with an ensemble cast led by Alexander Skarsgard & Anya Taylor-Joy; how does "The Northman" stand up against Eggers' previously accl...

At long last, it's finally here!! We're Joined by a very special guest to discuss "Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness." A wild ride that sees Benedict Cumbebatch's Stephen Strange go up against a grieving and desperate Wanda Maximoff. Filled with returning characters, new faces, and surprise cameos; the MCU multiverse is in full effect. But is Stephen Strange’s second silver screen showin...

Join us this week as we discuss Everything Everywhere All at Once. This film is a sensory masterpiece, embracing genre anarchy to bring a truly unique experience that NEEDS to be experienced. Seriously. This movie is the litmus test, and if you show this to a friend and they say "I thought it was stupid," you have our support to shoot them out of a cannon into the sun.* From sausage finger musical...

This week we discuss The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Nicholas Cage stars as himself in this self-aware comedy. It is funny and you will think so if you were to watch it as well. So, watch it and then come back and listen to us talk about how funny and ridiculous it is. hahaha But Is The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Good? (yes it is, oops we spoiled it, darn it, shoot) If you'd like...

Join us this week as we delve into Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore! You may be wondering "But Zach and Hunter, how could these magical creatures possibly still be connected to this Harry Potter prequel series centered around the conflict between Albus Dumbeldore (Jude Law) and Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen)?" Excellent question, astute podcast listener! This week we discuss preci...

This week we apparate into New York City in the 1920s. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them follows the journey of Newt Scamander as he attempts to recapture his escaped magical beasts. Along the way, he becomes entangled with a No-Maj (a muggle but in America, because reasons) and two witches of the MACUSA (totally not a transnational crime syndicate). This film has something for everyone. Per...

Join us this week as we discuss Morbius. The newest Marvel Comics addition to the big screen, Morbius follows the transformation of Dr. Michael Morbius into a living vampire while trying to cure a rare disease. Does this film bring a newfound vitality to the Sony Spider-Man Universe, or does it suck the life right out of its' viewers? Find out as we ask the question: But Is Morbius Good? If you'd...

Please take your seat and fasten your seatbelt. This week we take a flight to Chicago as we discuss the critically acclaimed parody film, Airplane! Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, Airplane! is widely regarded as one of the funniest movies of all time. This film brings no-nonsense actors together with a deadpan script to create a truly unique comedy film. But... Is Airplan...

The 2022 Oscars are here! In this special bonus episode of "But Is It Good?" we wrap up our thoughts on the 2022 Oscars Best Picture Nominees, and give the BIIG definitive ranking of the films. Also we give our thoughts on who who we think will win, and who we think should win "Best Picture" & "Best Director." If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise, or if you'd just like to say hell...

We finish off our Oscars nominations series with Guillermo del Toro's Neo-noir psychological thriller - Nightmare Alley! Based on the 1946 William Lindsay Gresham novel of the same name, Nightmare Alley focuses on the career of Stanton "Stan" Carlisle (Bradley Cooper), who is as charismatic as he is ambitious. Stan leaves the local carnival for the big city with Mary Margaret "Molly" Cahill (Roone...