CINEMISSES!

In this conversation, Tug and Matt  delve into the film 'Dredd', exploring its themes of crime and punishment, and the moral dilemmas faced by the protagonists. They breakdown the intense action sequences, the portrayal of violence, and the character arcs of Dredd and Anderson, highlighting how Anderson (and even Dredd) evolves throughout the film. They delve into the film's brutal...

Today's episode has Matt and Tug delving into the film Crazy, Stupid, Love , exploring its themes of divorce, love, growing up and, of course, picking up women. They discuss the film's direction, writing, and the performances of the ensemble cast, highlighting the balance of humor with emotional depth. The discussion highlights the unexpected connections between characters and the existe...

In this episode of CINEMISSES!, Matt and Tug dive into the complexities of The Godfather Part II, exploring its themes of family, loyalty, and betrayal. They discuss the film's unique structure that intertwines the stories of Vito and Michael Corleone, the challenges faced by writer-director Francis Ford Coppola, and the amazing performances of Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton to na...

In this episode, Matt and Tug delve into the neo-noir film Kiss Kiss Bang Bang , written and directed by Shane Black. They explore the film's stylistic blend of humor, action, and character dynamics, particularly focusing on the performances of Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer and the deep homage the movie pays to pulp fiction classics of the 40s and 50's. They also reflect on the film&a...

In today's episode, Tug and Matt discuss the film The Martian , exploring its themes of survival, ingenuity, and the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity. They delve into the film's production, it's all killer, no filler cast, and Ridley Scott's amazing career and directorial style. They also analyze the dynamics between the characters and the political implicatio...

In this episode, Matt and Tug delve into the blood and goo-soaked details of John Carpenter's  1982 gorefest,  The Thing , focusing on the film's practical effects, the influences behind its creation, and the themes of paranoia and transformation that shine through this shapeshifting tale. They discuss the artistry of practical effects versus CGI, the film's unique approach to horro...

On today's show, Tug and Matt indoctrinate themselves into the film Jojo Rabbit , exploring its themes of friendship, conflict, and the horrors and absurdities of war. They discuss the character development of Jojo as he navigates his indoctrination as a Nazi youth and his growing feeelings towards Elsa, a Jewish girl hiding in his home. The conversation highlights key scenes, including famil...

In this episode, with sirens blaring and tires screeching, Matt and Tug take on  Hot Fuzz, an arresting action-comedy directed by Edgar Wright and starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. They explore how it both celebrates and takes the piss out of 80s and 90s action movies and dissect the unique style of Edgar Wright. They also  absolutely fawn over the film's cast, which includes not only Pegg...

This week, Tug and Matt delve into the 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , exploring its origins, cultural impact, and the evolution of the characters from comics to TV to silver screen. They examine the blend of humor, action, and nostalgia that defines the film, while also critiquing some of its dated references that seemed less 1990 and more 1970. They also accidentally zag into an examina...

In this episode, Tug and Matt delve into the 2024 movie The Fall Guy , starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. They discuss how the film is love letter to Hollywood's unsung heroes – the stunt people. They fawn over Gosling's portrayal of a stuntman navigating personal and professional challenges as well as themes of love, regret, and blowing shit up. There's also discussion of the c...

Matt and Tug speed into the film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, exploring the plot (such as it is) as well as its comedic and not-so-comedic moments. They talk about the film's development, Will Ferrell's rise to fame, and the fact that John C. Reilly is a bona fide national treasure. They also poke at some of the improv moments, and ponder some of its dated jokes and theme...

In this episode of CINEMISSES! Tug and Matt explore the widely missed film 'Dark City' wondering why it didn't enjoy more (or really any) success when it was released in 1998. Their conversation highlights the film's exploration of memory, identity, and the nature of reality, as well as the significance of its visual style and special effects. Tug, sounding even worse than the...

In the inaugural episode of CINEMISSES! Tug and Matt explore the iconic film 'The Godfather' through a unique lens, focusing on Matt's catastrophic miss of this movie which is 50 years old. They discuss the cultural significance of the film, its memorable characters, and the complex family dynamics that drive the narrative. And as always, Tug clears his throat a lot. :) Check us at...