Clear Tinted Classics

It's a reverse episode today, Jake is joined once again by fan favorite Justin to talk about this somewhat forgotten western movie that Sam Raimi and Sharon Stone put together in the mid-90's. Jake really likes this movie, a tournament style quickdraw movie, but how will Justin feel as a first time viewer? Is Raimi's over the top style too much? Are the gunfighters compelling? Should t...

Djosh makes his triumphant return to the show to talk with Jake about pretty much all things Batman. They talk about the other live action movies, who wore the cowl the best, rank their favorite Nolan films, discuss Batman's no kill policy, and yeah, they talk about the movie too. You don't want to miss this one, or Batman might swoop in and punch you in the face, cuz that's kind of hi...

We are kicking it way old school today with this actual classic. Based on a novel of the same name that came out just a year before the movie, a film Tyrone Power used all of his (pun intended) power to get made, this twisty, psychological noir that might have been too hot for audiences of the time. But has it stood the test of time today? Stephon is back on the show with another classic, and he&#...

Amazing guests Kurt and Victoria are back on the show to talk about this sometimes forgotten Paul Thomas Anderson film. Is it a stoner noir? Surf noir? It's something at least. It's a wild ride of a film and there couldn't be two people better to help Jake on this trip through this crazy trip. Come check it out!

Justin is back on the show to talk about this somewhat forgotten film from the 90's, Sleepers! Why is it not remembered as an all time classic? Well... They talk about it. It's a star studded affair, with Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Brad Pitt, and quite a few more, but ultimately, is this movie worth remembering? Also, slight trigger warning, the subject matter of this film deals very...

Whew boi, it's time to finally tackle The Big Lebowski, and The Big Fan himself is here to help Jake do it. Andrew is back on the show for a super-sized episode, and it's a doozy. They talk about, well everything. Definitely stay tuned to the end for Andrew's amazing rant about Donny's purpose in the film, it's amazing. Check it out!

Is The Strangers a classic movie? Well, it did come out over fifteen years ago. Feel old? But seriously, it's a film that's widely talked about in the horror community, and a story that has sunk under many people's skin and left them restless at night, wondering if it could happen to them. Jake welcomes esteemed guest Shelby back to the show to talk about how this movie holds up today,...

It's a lonesome old podcast. Jake is alone, and he's talking about this movie about a drunk alcoholic screenwriter who befriends a beautiful sex worker and things get super sad, much like Jake's life! But for real, it was fun to finally tackle this movie, Cage and Shue are great, and it was... an interesting movie. Come check out Jake trying to parse through it!

Guys, it's all in the title. I watched (and listened) to some stuff and I talked about it. Hope you enjoy.

Robert is back on the show, and it's a freaking treat this week! They shoot the shit about the filmmakers who came up in the 70's, the era De Palma came up in, and then they dive into a movie that is technically considered an erotic thriller enough by Criterion to be on its erotic thrillers of the month list. Is it though? Or is it an elaborate exercise in trolling an audience and Hollywoo...

It's time to mock the mentary with one of the first and greatest to do it, This Is Spinal Tap! First time guest on the show, Kevin Isaacson from I Like Ike Films and the Cinematic Heartland podcast joins Jake to talk about a film that has influence film, documentary, rock and roll, and everything in between. How does it hold up after all these years? Is it still as funny as it was back then? D...

First time guest on the show, Stephanie, joins Jake to talk about this beloved French film. Is it the equivalent of a warm hug, or is it just too fast paced and wild for its own good? They talk about Stephanie's experience as an actor and writer, her new move to L.A., dive into her taste in film and TV (Atlanta is discussed quite a bit, it's a great show btw), and then they talk about the...

We are back in the Cage with this absolutely classic 90's action flick, Con Air. Tony Walters returns to the show to talk about how they just don't make them like this anymore. We dive into classic action movies, talk briefly about the most recent Matrix movie, then jump into Con Air. Who is number one on Tony's top eight bad guys in the movie list? You'll have to listen to find ou...

Justin is back to talk about this Guy Ritchie... classic? Yeah it's the most recent movie that has ever gotten a full episode on the podcast, but hey, it is what it is. And it's a trip back to a time when Ritchie made fun British gangster movies, so it kind of counts, right? Is Matthew McConaughey acting his ass off? What is the puff game? Why is there a full UK drill rap music video in the middle...

We needed two guests to cover this movie, the sprawling, melancholy neo-western film that is: Paris, Texas. Jancy and Robert are back on the show, together! They and Jake discuss how they are all friends (hint, a D&D campaign) and then they dive into this slow-burn drama about a broken man trying to figure out how to do right by the family he left behind. Do yourselves a favor and watch the mo...

Is Cool World an unsung masterpiece, or is it a hot mess, kind of like, well, the titular Cool World? Jake mostly thinks so, but return guest, Andrew, has a lot to say in favor of this divisive film from one of the great cartoonists, Ralph Bakshi. Was this a good film to start Jake's dive into Bakshi? Probably not, but here we are, so you might as well check it out!

Justin is back on the show to call Jake out for saying the second Crow movie is good. Is Jake gonna die on this hill and defend it? Or will they just wallow in the misery that is this failed sequel thing? Mostly the latter, but Mia Kirshner still rules dammit!

Robert is back on the show to introduce Jake to Robert Altman, and Philip Marlowe. What do they know about noir? What do they know about hardboiled detectives? What do they know about a sexy Elliot Gould who can light a match on any surface? Well, they are about to know a lot more. Check it out!

Brittnie is back on the show to talk about this horror classic about a ghost that can move stuff haunting a very likable family. Is is scary? Is it funny? Is it charming? Probably, yes, but you'll have to listen to find out!

Matt Vella joins Jake for the first time from all the way on the other side of the globe in Australia. They talk about Matt's journey into filmmaking, with a brief detour into fast food joints and Power Rangers before diving into one of the most famous noir films of all time. Does it live up to the hype? You'll have to listen to find out. Please go check out Matt Vella on all things social media a...

Jake is joined by first time guest Hunter Nino from Horror Dadz Productions to talk about this gritty sort of found footage cop movie. Why sort of found footage? Well, that's a whole thing. Come listen as they dive into Hunter's journey into producing and acting, and how his time on the force gives him insight into the film. Check it out! 

It's time to finally tackle one of the biggest films Jake has never seen. First time guest, and someone who has been in the play of the same name before, Luke, is here to hold his hand through this surprisingly subtle study on power dynamics and your place in this world. Uhm, dive on in!

Jake usually likes the Coen brothers. But he's not sure about this one. If you want to hear him try to parse through those thoughts, boy is this the show for you.

Shane Black is back, this classic 90's action flick with two fun leads that Jake has never see all the way through is the topic in this week's episode. Third time guest Justin is here to help him go through this one. It's a blast.

The quest to see every supposedly good Adam Sandler movie continues, this time with The Wedding Singer. Is it good? Or will Jake be singing "Somebody Kill Me Please" by the end unironically?