Catching Up On Cinema

In anticipation of the theatrical release of John Wick Chapter 3 - Parabellum, we've declared May 2019 to be "Catching Up On Keanu" month! Each week in May, Kyle and Trevor will take turns selecting a Keanu Reeves film that they'd like to review for the show. In this first episode of "Catching Up On Keanu" month, Trevor selects the grotesque lovechild of Ren, Stimpy, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja T...

*WARNING* Total spoilers for Avengers: Endgame! *WARNING* In this special Theatrical Edition of the podcast, Kyle and Trevor sit down to talk about the cinematic event of the decade, Avengers: Endgame (2019)! The culmination of 22 movies worth of storyline, the film a relentlessly entertaining 3 hour plus spectacle of fanservice and comic book absurdity. In more ways than one, it is the Back to th...

In this episode, Kyle introduces Trevor to James Merendino's punk rock drama, SLC Punk! (1998) Starring the largely underappreciated Matthew Lillard, the film explores the journey into adulthood of a young wannabe punk rocker in mid-80's Salt Lake City, Utah. Michael A. Goorjian as "Heroin" Bob, who at no point in the film ever uses heroin! Christopher McDonald stealing the show as the most sensib...

In this episode, Trevor has Kyle watch Neil Marshall's lighthearted action-horror romp, Dog Soldiers (2002)! Featuring a who's who of British/UK character actors, the film is modestly budgeted, but cleverly written entry in the long tradition of werewolf films. Soldiers vs. Werewolves AKA Aliens meet Evil Dead! Trevor and Kyle count the possible Jurassic Park references! An entire 5 minute tangent...

In this episode, Kyle introduces Trevor to Danny Boyle's contemporary zombie movie classic, 28 Days Later (2002)! Starring Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris and Brendan Gleeson, the film is an exceptional entry in a very crowded sub-genre of horror and is especially noteworthy for kicking off the (brief) trend of "fast zombies." Cillian Murphy, shouting "HELLO!" and turning into Rambo in the last act!...

It's time for this month's Catching Up On Blu-Ray! For those that might be unaware, this is a special monthly feature wherein Kyle and Trevor review the month's upcoming physical media releases and review the films that catch their eye. Worth noting among this month's upcoming releases: Bumblebee (4k, 2018) The Mule (4k, 2018) Vice (2018) The Man Who Killed Hitler and then The Bigfoot (2018) A Sil...

In this episode, Trevor and Kyle Catch Up On the world of Clive Barker via the horror-noir classic, Lord of Illusions (1995)! Starring Scott Bakula, Famke Janssen, and everyone's favorite weasel, Kevin J. O'Connor, the film is an exceptional product of a rich era of high-concept, high-budget mainstream horror films. Scott Bakula, jacked and shirtless throughout! Famke Janssen, wearing some of the...

In this episode, Trevor introduces Kyle to the Hong Kong filmography of John Woo by having him watch the Chow Yun Fat bullet ballet classic, The Killer (1989)! With a bodycount in the triple digits, and squibs and stunts galore, the film is a melodramatic spectacle for the ages that ranks among Trevor's favorite films of his youth. Chow Yun Fat and Danny Lee as Mickey Mouse and Dumbo: Blood Brothe...

"An Evening with Troy Duffy" comes to a close as Kyle and Trevor review the 2nd (and potentially final) movie in bartender/bouncer/musician/screenwriter/director Troy Duffy's filmography, The Boondock Saints 2: All Saint's Day (2009)! Starring most of the same folks from the first film, the film is largely devoid of redeeming value, and often feels painfully immature and dated. Troy Duffy has seen...

*WARNING! Full spoilers for Triple Threat! WARNING!* We interrupt our month of Irish films for a very special, impromptu, Theatrical Edition of the show! In this very special episode of the podcast, Trevor takes his brother to go see the one-night-only, martial arts action extravaganza, Triple Threat (2019)! Directed by Jesse V. Johnson, choreographed by Tim Man, and featuring a who's who of marti...

Kyle and Trevor’s Irish themed month of Catching Up On Cinema continues with Troy Duffy’s The Boondock Saints (1999)! The first out of only 2 films in the filmography of bartender/bouncer/musician/screenwriter/director Troy Duffy, the film is regarded as somewhat of a cult hit, as well as mini-miracle given the character and (limited) capabilities of it's director. Rampant glorification of violenc...

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Catching Up On Cinema! In keeping with the Irish-ish theme we've had for all the episodes posted this month, Kyle and Trevor invite you, the listener to join them in a special 3-part event we've taken to calling "An Evening with Troy Duffy". For the uninitiated, Troy Duffy is of course the borderline talented Irish-American bartender/bouncer/screenwriter who is best kn...

Kyle introduces Trevor to the world of Irish horror cinema by having him watch Corin Hardy's, The Hallow (2015)! A fairly quaint little indie creature feature, the movie was a welcome treat for the 2 to experience. Environmentalist messages in a monster flick! Wood imps/fae/hallow beasts! Eye trauma! Trevor rambling about monster movies and really basic filmmaking stuff that everyone already knows...

This March is Irish films month at Catching Up On Cinema! Trevor kicks things off our survey of the cinema of the Emerald Isle with a not-quite-Irish film (it's technically Scottish), The Big Man/Crossing the Line! Starring Liam Neeson, the film is perhaps most noteworthy for featuring a protracted and brutal bare knuckle boxing sequence at it's climax. Discussions regarding Liam Neeson's cock! A...

It's the start of a new month, which means it must be time for another Catching Up On Blu-Ray! Highlights of the physical media releases for March of 2019: Creed II (2018, 4k) The Favorite (2018, Olivia Colman earned a Best Actress Oscar for her performance) The Craft (1996) Hellboy (2004, 4k) Burning (Korean, 2018) Vox Lux (2018) The Standoff at Sparrow Creek (2018) Kid Brother (Criterion, 1927)...

CATCHING UP ON CAGE finally comes to it's conclusion as Trevor and Kyle catch up on Patrick Lussier's grindhouse crap fest, Drive Angry (2011)! Escaping from the bowels of Hell in a souped up muscle car, the plot follows Nic Cage and Amber Heard as they battle a cult and match wits with a scene-stealing William Fichtner. Bullshit cinematography meant to enhance the 3D experience! Slow-motion sex g...

Part 3 of Kyle and Trevor's extended rant regarding the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In this final portion of the discussion, Kyle and Trevor voice their opinions on the upcoming Captain Marvel film (note: this podcast was originally recording on 2/3/2019) as well as Avengers: Endgame and other MCU films currently in production. Stay tuned for the closing minutes of the discussion, wherein Kyl...

Part 2 of Kyle and Trevor's rant regarding the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In this (shorter) portion of the discussion, Kyle and Trevor discuss their least favorite of the MCU films. Hint: The Ant-Man films MIGHT be part of the discussion. Find us online at catchinguponcinema.com Follow us on Instagram @catchinguponcinema Follow us on Twitter @CatchingCinema Like, share, subscribe, and we'll...

Kyle and Trevor take a breather from CATCHING UP ON CAGE month to rant about about the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for a couple hours! Broken up into 3 portions, this first part gives a general overview of the MCU, as well as includes Kyle and Trevor's picks for their favorite films in the series thus far. Find us online at catchinguponcinema.com Follow us on Instagram @catchinguponcinema Foll...

CATCHING UP ON CAGE month continues as Kyle and Trevor plunge headlong into Dominic Sena's borderline straight-to-video sword and sorcery flick, Season of the Witch (2011)! Full disclosure: Kyle had originally selected the Coen Brother's Raising Arizona (1991) for this week's episode, however at the last minute he decided against it. Nic Cage looking like an older, cooler Chad Kroeger! Ron Perlman...

It's that time of the month again as Kyle and Trevor take a look a the upcoming DVD and Blu-Ray releases for February of 2019. Some highlights of this month's releases: Widows (4k, 2018) The Girl in the Spider's Web (2018) Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (4k, 2018) The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) The Sisters Brothers (2018) The Possessed (Arrow, 1965) Lu Over the Wall (2017) Shame (Criterion, Ingemar Bergman...

CATCHING UP ON CAGE month continues, as Trevor has Kyle sit down to watch Werner Herzog's brilliant sequel-in-name-only, Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009)! Featuring some of the finest examples of Cage-ian acting ever committed to film, it's STRONGLY recommended that you, the listener, go out and watch the film before listening to this review. Nic Cage threatening elderly women with...

CATCHING UP ON CAGE continues as Kyle makes his first selection of the month, Joel Schumacher's misguided comeback film, 8MM (1999)! Peter Stormare, James Gandolfini and Anthony Heald competing to see who can be the greasiest, sleaziest bad guy in a movie full of greasy sleazy bad guys! George Costanza as the gimp masked killer! Nic Cage failing to CAGE OUT more than twice in a film!? And Kyle and...

February is Catching Up On CAGE month at Catching Up On Cinema! Kicking off the month long exploration of Nicolas Cage's eclectic filmography, Kyle and Trevor mutually dive headlong into the beautifully brutal acid trip that is Panos Cosmatos' Mandy (2018)! A color palette that burns the eyes! A thrumming, electronic score that revs you up and freaks you out in equal measure! A chainsaw fight for...

In this episode, Kyle has Trevor Catch Up On Lexi Alexander's futbol hooligan epic, Green Street Hooligans (2005)! Elijah Wood sucking at fighting! Charlie Hunnam in a bath towel! Gobs of British slang and jargon! Shitty mullets and child death! A drunken brawl every half hour to keep you interested! Find us online at catchinguponcinema.com Follow us on Instagram @catchinguponcinema Follow us on T...