Cinema Laser Club: Movie Reviews

Welcome to a sneak preview of "Worst Songs Ever," the podcast where we dive into hits from any era, unearthing musical disasters that inexplicably topped the charts. Each episode, one host picks a song they believe is a true abomination, and we all endure a listen before tearing it apart. It's as much a celebration of musical train wrecks as it is a brutal takedown, where we mock, de...

In this episode, the Cinema Laser Club takes a deep dive into the 1984 comedy classic,  The Lonely Guy . Join us as we explore the delightful absurdity of one of Steve Martin's early films, a comedic gem that perfectly showcases his unique brand of humor. Inspired by the recent Steve Martin documentary on Apple+, Andrew was reminded of just how brilliant Steve Martin is. His appreciation for M...

In this episode, we dive into the 1992 film "Glengarry Glen Ross," where words cut deeper than knives and every character is teetering on the edge of desperation. We examine David Mamet's screenplay, known for its biting dialogue and brutal honesty, and the toxic male archetypes it lays bare—from the washed-up Shelly Levene to the ruthlessly slick Ricky Roma. We'll discuss the po...

Was Andy Kaufman a comedian, a performance artist or both. In this episode, we look at Andy through the documentary "Andy Kaufman: I'm From Hollywood" and try to break down Kaufman’s avant-garde comedy, his wild obsession with wrestling women, and the subversive brilliance behind his style of comedy. We'll rip apart the world of wrestling, questioning what's real, what's...

This week we grip it and rip it, finding ourselves at a rare crossroads, embarking on a heated yet playful debate over the 2018 documentary 'Free Solo.' This film, which captures Alex Honnold's breathtaking ascent of El Capitan without ropes, splits the room like never before. Join us as one host dismisses the film as a schlocky reality-show stunt, critiquing its approach as artless an...

Today we discuss "Cronos," Guillermo del Toro's debut film that kickstarted his remarkable career. Join us as we unpack the movie's intriguing themes and discuss whether it fits neatly into the vampire genre or not. Along the way, we'll also shine a spotlight on Ron Perlman's standout performance and its impact on his career trajectory. Expect a lively and entertaining di...

This week on Cinema Laser Club, "Evil Dead 2," Sam Raimi's cult classic that blends horror and comedy into a concoction as potent today as it was in the 80s. "Evil Dead 2" is more than just a movie; it's a revolutionary force that influenced visionaries from the Coen Brothers to Quentin Tarantino. A master class in tone, pacing, and sheer, unadulterated creativity, the...

Strap in for a wild ride as we dissect "The Dead Zone," where Christopher Walken turns the emo dial up to eleven with his portrayal of Johnny Smith, a man cursed with foresight after a coma. Directed by psychological horror master, David Cronenberg, and based on Stephen King's spine-tingling novel, this 1983 thriller gives us psychic drama with a side of political nightmares. We'...

Get ready to launch into the cosmic depths with "Interstellar," Christopher Nolan's epic sci-fi masterpiece that takes storytelling to a whole new dimension—literally. Join us as we navigate through wormholes, time dilation, and cornfields to uncover the heart of this intergalactic adventure. It's a tale of love, sacrifice, and the survival of humanity, all wrapped up in a mind-b...

For our inaugural episode, we ascended "The Holy Mountain," Alejandro Jodorowsky's mind-bending cinematic trip from 1973, where surrealism meets a spiritual quest on steroids. This cult classic takes you on a wild ride with a Christ-like protagonist and his eclectic band of planet-themed followers, all searching for enlightenment on the legendary Holy Mountain. It's a visual feas...