Crucial Podcast

Tubes has done it again with this romantic-story-plot-movie brought to us by Michael Douglas and Robert Zemeckis. Kathleen Turner (who is just wonderful) plays "Joan Wilder" a romance novelist who gets involved in a hunt to find "El Corazon" a gemstone the size of a baseball. Unfortunately she meets a guy named "Jack" played by Douglas and things go downhill from there. Kathleen tries her best, bu...

Hey there folks, it's your old pal Tubes here with some production notes... As a result of my own neurotic desire for the holiday episode lineup, this episode is posting out of recording order. Attentive fans may have already noticed that we mentioned our "Matrix Resurrections" review during our previous episode when we discussed "The Shawshank Redemtion". You may also notice that this episode kic...

Hey everybody! This is a big one. A top contender. Top 3, Best, Favorite, Desert Island, Bucket List, Greatest Of All Time, absolutely Crucial. That being said on a personal note... Bob Gunton's best role outside of Shawshank is "Junction Jack" on "Greg The Bunny" Go watch "Greg The Bunny" its great, and "Junction Jack" is my favorite part of it. I can't believe I had an excuse to bring up "Greg T...

It's 2022 and it's time to purge! The Matt and Tubes arm their home defense systems and hunker down to find out if "The Purge" is Crucial.

The Matt and Tubes come together to lay down a bonus Xmas conversation to bury in your ear while you sip your sherry or hog your nog or however you get your Xmas kicks. We cover it all folks. What gifts to give, what holidays to avoid, and how to survive all the togetherness of the season! See you all in 2022! Peace and Love, 2bs

HO! HO! HO! MERRY EVERYONE! I pulled a little swap in the episode order for the holidays. We recently revisited "Tommy Boy" and we both really enjoyed it! I felt it was a much better fit for this week than "The Last Boyscout". So from Crucial Podcast have a safe holiday and we will check in with you on the 25th.   Love, Tubes

This one was an absolute touchdown folks. A miracle movie pick, extravagant gesture trees, stupid gift ideas, Damon Wayans, infidelity, football, more action than you can drown in, and a healthy dose of NOIRE!!!   "The Last Boyscout" 1991 The film stars, Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, Danielle Harris, Chelsea Field, Halle Berry.    

The Matt and Tubes go straight off the rails with "Prometheus".   What created us? Who or what are we? What is our purpose? Why are the accents so bad? Why does the cgi look like that? Where is the ALIEN? We tackle all the most important questions in this in depth analysis of a mediocre "Alien" prequel.

Hey folks Tubes here, what a crazy few episodes right? Well you haven't seen anything yet. We got so far in the weeds on "Friday" I can't believe we found our way back! I have often judged films by the quality of conversation they create, and this one was a lot of fun. So grab your crackers and your brandy barrel and walk down the street in your tighty whities with us in this feature length discus...

The Matt and Tubes are dead before dawn!   "Evil Dead 2" is widely considered a horror classic most reviewers would count it "Crucial!" and move on, but Matt and Tubes, we go through it point by point until we find out whether or not "Evil Dead 2" and Sam Raimi are Crucial. 

The Matt and Tubes grab their slickers and try not to get hooked on the totally redeemed 1997 slasher "I Know What You Did Last Summer"! You remember it being a lame "Scream" knock-off. With a murder mystery, bodies piling up, and Jennifer Love Hewitt on the case you'll say "Damn that is Crucial!". Also starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, who kicks ass in this movie. Buffy rules.  

The Matt and Tubes get corrupted by "Risky Business"! They chat about the burning issues that the movie sheds light on. Like how to handle a prostitute you didn't order and how to properly administer dog insulin. "Risky Business" stars Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay.

The Matt and Tubes feel the roughness! It's pretty rough! In fact the movie wasn't very good. We dug deep and found a few Crucial points. Best cough drops, college campuses, and Kathy Ireland is granted sainthood by The Matt.  

The latest chapter in Tubes quest to find a decent adventure flick ends in disaster with "Ready Player One". Endless references and product placement cloud the message in this 2018 venture into excess.    

This Classic Crucial has it all! The Matt gives the long awaited update on his car search, and Tubes talks about his vacation. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you will wish we had stopped at the hour mark...

It's "Independence Day", what do you live under a rock? Will Smith is in it... It's Crucial... ok? I'm on vacation, look it up yourself...   Love Tubes

The Matt and Tubes briefly review the 1971 post apocalyptic classic "The Omega Man". Then they get to the real content you know and love. The Matt has to make a Crucial car decision and you don't want to miss that!   "The Omega Man" has Charlton Heston in it... it is a movie

The Matt and Tubes go Classic Crucial! On this very special episode we talk Grocery stores, Instacart, Hello Fresh, Best Buy, and the slow death of mall shopping. We even throw in a story about car service! Happy 5th of July!

The Matt and Tubes repress their emotions during the 2003 Comedy "Anger Management".   Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson costar in this zany take on anger therapy!

The Matt and Tubes pull out the tape and limp away from John Carpenter's 1981 semi-dystopian action adventure "Escape From New York!   Kurt Russell stars as Snake Plisskin, a mercenary coerced into leading a solo rescue mission in a future Manhattan that has been converted into an island wide prison. With a unique cast, an unusual pace, and a shoe string budget, can John Carpenter provide another...

The Matt and Tubes put on their trench coats and head out in the rain to find out if "Unbreakable" is Crucial.   This reserved comic book inspired thriller began the trilogy that would come to include "Split" and "Glass". The film stars Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, and Robin Wright.

The Matt and Tubes dive into an action comedy classic.   Eddie Murphy stars as Axel Foley, a Chicago cop who travels to Beverly Hills to investigate the murder of a friend. A great cast, clever dialogue, and an unforgettable soundtrack make this one Crucial.

The Matt and Tubes don't have to go into the inner earth to watch "Godzilla vs. Kong". With HBO Max they can tear it apart from the comfort of their own homes.   

The Matt and Tubes forget to consider the weight while they try to make off with "American Animals". Evan Peters, Blake Jenner, Barry Keoghan, and Jared Abrahamson play college students who make a plan to steal valuable books from the collection at Transylvania University in Kentucky.  

The Matt and Tubes cross the railroad tracks to have a dance with "Footloose" the 1984 "Romantic, Music-Drama" (IMDb). The film features Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest, and Chris Penn.  As The Matt and Tubes dive into this story about a town that has made it illegal to dance within the city limits, they find so much more. Drugs, domestic violence, rampant sex, and tractor chi...