Butter With That

Hey there, Butter-brigade! This week we’ve prepared a special buffet of movies and shows we’ve been enjoying over the past few weeks while preparing next week’s big spectacular! Tune in as we cover movies/shows such as Pig, Fear Street, Comedy Central’s Detroiters, Escape From New York, the tangled web of industry/celebrity nonsense that is forbidden-film Don’s Plum, and more! Plus, see whether we...

Hey Butter-buddies (These are getting weird)! Concluding our grab-bag of wildcard movies, Chrystine brings us 2018's Mission Impossible: Fallout! Buckle up as we explore this movie's jaw-dropping action sequences, lightning pace, and Tom Cruise's insane devotion to stunt spectacles! Tune in and be sure to let us know what you think of the Mission Impossible series.

Welcome back, Butter-connoisseurs! This week Sam's long-awaited grab bag selection is 1999's The Mummy! We finally wrap ourselves up in this movie's hilarious and dynamic characters, its pulse-pounding balance of action/adventure/comedy/horror, and our loving, lifelong connections to this rollercoaster ride of a picture!

Hey there, Butter-devotees! Welcome back to our grab-bag of tough-to-pin down movies where, this week, Dave brings us the ’09 Coen Brothers picture A Serious Man! Join us as we dissect the film’s complex questions and themes surrounding interpreting life’s turbulent mysteries, ‘60s American Judaism, and our endless love of Richard Kind!

Hey there, Butter-scholars! This week we're kicking off a new theme, a grab-bag of films we couldn't find a place for within our other themes! Connor leads the pack with his selection, 2018's Can You Ever Forgive Me?! Tune in as we discuss the dizzying world of 1990s literary forgeries, Melissa McCarthy's poignant performance, and how well the film presents its gay/queer characters! Plus, Sam prov...

Hey Butter-fanatics! Join in as we continue discussing robot movies as Chrystine selects 1999's The Matrix! "See how deep the rabbit hole goes" as we chat about its groundbreaking CGI, stunning action set pieces, and hear Connor share his thoughts on Morpheus's tiny, rimless sunglasses! This one's been a long time coming, so don't miss out!

Hey there, Butter-maniacs! As we continue our selection of robot movies, Dave brings 1987’s RoboCop to the table! Join in as we cover this prescient action touchstone featuring Peter Weller’s fantastic robot acting, Kurtwood Smith’s riveting villainy, and ED 209’s adorable difficulty with stairs!

Hey there, Butter-holics! Tune in this week as we continue discussing robot movies as Sam brings us 2013’s Pacific Rim! How badass are these mech-suits? How crazy are del Toro’s Kaiju designs? Who do we think would we be drift-compatable with? These answers and more on this week’s episode!

BEEP BOOP; Join the Butter Crew as they take on their new theme: Robots! We blast off with Connor’s selection, 1999’s The Iron Giant. Listen in as we discuss this film’s unique and stylistic animation, its atomic-era themes, and its heartwarming titular Giant voiced by a pre-Fast and Furious Vin Diesel!

The romance rolls on as the Butter Crew take on Connor’s pick, 2019’s Portrait Of A Lady On Fire! Tune in as we tackle the film’s stunning cinematography, scenic locales, and stand-out portrayals of love, longing, and intimacy. Don’t miss our discussion about the movie, as well as our tangential thoughts on actor Patrick Wilson!

Welcome back Butter People! Romance is still in the air at Butter With That, and this week we are discussing Dave's romantic (and demonic?) film My Demon Lover . This OUTRAGEOUS film is truly a sight to behold with twists and turns the Butter Crew did not see coming. Be sure to check this (hopefully one day) cult classic! 

The sound of romance continues this month on Butter With That! This week, Chrystine is bringing The Wedding Planner to the ButterCrew for discussion, and we got some thoughts on this classic(?) rom-com from the early oughts. Starring Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey, does The Wedding Planner age like a wine fine? Is the dancing scene the best scene in the movie? Does this feel like a believa...

Do you hear that?? It's wedding bells ringing! Our very own Connor is getting married, and in celebration the ButterCrew are picking romantic movies to discuss! How cute, right? We are kicking off our new theme with one of Sam's favorites Legends of the Fall , a 1994 Western melodrama about the trials of the Ludlow family as they navigate the death of the West, a world at war, and a family being t...

This week, the ButterCrew is wrapping our Director Spotlight picks with Sam's episode about Rian Johnson and his 2019 box office smash, KNIVES OUT! There is so much to love about this movie, and about Johnson as a director! Listen to us discuss Ana de Armas' powerful performance, the best qualities of "who done it???," the unjust hate and vitriol thrown Johnson's way, and just how insanely good th...

We are back with another Director Spotlight pick! This week, we are discussing an oft mentioned filmmaker (no not Zack Snyder) Kelly Reichardt, of Sam's favorite movie of all time Meek's Cuttoff ! This time around, Chrystine picked Reichardt's most recent release FIRST COW , and engrossing tale of two friends battling for survival in 1820's Oregon Country. Listen to the Butter Crew discuss the sub...

We're back with another fantastic film! We are continuing our Director's Spotlight theme by discussing the legendary Akira Kurosawa and his seminal work Throne of Blood ! Throne of Blood is Kurosawa's take on Shakespeare's Macbeth but set in feudal Japan and oh boy does he deliver in spades...from haunting forests, to intense action, and striking visuals, it's easy to see why Throne of Blood is co...

Hey Butter-fans! Welcome to our new Director’s Spotlight theme, where we’ll each present and discuss a selection from one of our favorite directors! This week, join us as Dave walks us through P.T. Anderson’s Boogie Nights (1997) and we discuss disco dancing, dazzling cinematography, and Mark Wahlberg’s hidden “talent”! Content Warning: This episode features discussions of sexual assault/violence

Tonight!!! We have the fight of the century!!! You aren't gonna believe that carnage that's about to unfold before your very ears! This week on Butter With That, we are pitting the 1995 mini series Pride and Prejudice against the 2005 film...Pride and Prejudice. This idea has been years in the making and if you like Jane Austen, English Lit, or the BBC, this one's for you! Come for the Darcy v. Da...

Cowabunga Butter Fam! It's time to close out our heist theme with an undeniable action classic - POINT BREAK! Who knew that surfing and bank robbing could go hand in hand so well?? Listen to us gush (once again) about Keanu Reeves and his chemistry with another Butter With That fave Patrick Swayze. In this episode we also discuss Kathryn Bigelow's incredible directorial prowess, the wild action sc...

Happy new episode day everyone! This week we are discussing Steven Soderbergh's underrated heist film...LOGAN LUCKY. Starring Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, and Farrah Mackenzie as the Logan siblings, they must team with JOE BANG (played by Daniel Craig with another hilarious accent) to rob the cash vault at a NASCAR race in North Carolina. LOGAN LUCKY has some interesting subversions of the heist g...

Let's get ready to heist...again! This week, we are talking about this underrated 2018 gem WIDOWS. Directed by Steve McQueen and starring Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, and Elizabeth Debicki as the widows of thieves who have to pick up the pieces of their husbands' botched heist that resulted in their fiery deaths (with Liam Neeson leading the husbands). Hot on their heels is Brian Tyree Henry a...

Wahoo! We are back with a brand new theme...Heists! This month we are going to be taking a look at 4 heist centric films, and we are kicking off our new theme with 2018's AMERICAN ANIMALS. Evan Peters leads the charge in this "based on a true story" thriller. Listen to us discuss how American Animals incorporates interviews with the real people responsible for one of the most audacious heists in A...

Hello Butterfam! Today we are wrapping up time travel month with one of Dave's favorite (and an undeniable cult classic) DONNIE DARKO! We are changing up the format a bit for this wild ride of a movie, and breaking the film down scene by scene as we try to unpack the good, the strange, and the Jake Gyllenhaal of it all. How do you feel about this divisive movie? Be sure to let us know on social me...

Here comes a classic!! This week, the Butter Crew discusses one of the greatest movies of all time - BACK TO THE FUTURE! Revisit one of the best time travel movies with us as we break down why Back to the Future is still so good all these years later. What Back to the Future is your favorite (and why is it never #3)?? Let us know!

It's time for the Buttercrew to discuss another KEANU REEVES and SANDRA BULLOCK classic...THE LAKE HOUSE! This trippy time travel movies paves the way for interesting thoughts on the use of a magical mailbox and dog, twist reveals, and cinematic vs theatrical tricks! Want us to talk about more Keanu and Sandra movies?? Let us know at butterwiththatpodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram, or Tw...