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Grab your sunscreen and your remote—this week, we’re diving into our favorite summer movies! No rankings, no hot takes—just two friends chatting about the family films that scream summer vacation. From camp classics to beachy adventures and backyard magic, we’re sharing the movies that make us feel like school’s out forever. Whether you’re looking for nostalgia or a new favorite, this episode’s go...

Grab your hula skirts and intergalactic translators—this week we’re diving into the live action Lilo & Stitch! Join us as we compare Disney’s new take on the beloved 2002 classic. Does the live-action version capture the chaotic charm of Stitch, the heart of Lilo, and the soul of ʻohana? Or is it more alien than endearing? From visuals to vibes, we break it all down and share what worked, what...

This week, Jordan and Annie dive pickaxe-first into the world of pixelated storytelling with our review of the long-awaited  Minecraft movie. Does it craft a compelling tale or crumble like gravel under pressure? Grab your diamond sword, hit play, and find out! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GMWKS Leave us a voice message by going to  https://anchor.fm/moonstreet Questions or Comments?...

We made it to 200! Join us as we take a look back at some of our favorite and least-favorite films through the years. It's an episode full of surprises and we wouldn't have made it this far without YOU! Thank you for hanging out with us for this long. Here's to 200 more! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GMWKS Leave us a voice message by going to  https://anchor.fm/moonstreet Q...

Who let the dogs out? In this episode, we dig up Don Bluth's 1989 animated adventure, All Dogs Go to Heaven, to see if it still works today. We discuss the animation, story, and (un)forgettable soundtrack to find out if this film deserves a spot on your next movie night. Is it a howling good time or is it better left in nostalgia's doghouse? Hit play, find out, and let's make music tog...

Inconceivable! Or is it? This week, we're joined by Toby as we take a deep dive into the beloved classic The Princess Bride to see if it still enchants modern audiences. From epic sword fights to timeless one-liners, does this fairy tale adventure stand the test of time, or is it stuck in the Fire Swamp of nostalgia? Grab your six-fingered gloves, journey through ROUS-infested waters, and hit...

This week, Jordan and Annie hop into the animated adaptation of Watership Down (1978) to see if it still holds up for modern audiences. Is it a heartfelt tale of survival and friendship, or just a traumatizing fever dream disguised as a family film? Hit play and find out! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GMWKS Leave us a voice message by going to  https://anchor.fm/moonstreet Questions or...

This week, TJ and Yasmin dive deep into the world of goblins, glam rock, and questionable babysitting decisions as they follow Sarah’s journey to rescue her brother from Jareth the Goblin King in Labyrinth (1986). Does Jim Henson’s fantasy classic still weave its magic, or are there cracks in the crystal ball?  “It’s only forever, not long at all,” so hit play and let’s get lost in the Labyrinth!...

Why did two dogs and a cat cross the river? This week's episode is all about the great unwashed in the great outdoors as we talk about Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. Does it rule or does it drool? Hit play and find out! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GMWKS Leave us a voice message by going to  https://anchor.fm/moonstreet Questions or Comments? Email us at grownmenwks@gmail...

ROLL OUT! This weeks is more than meets the eye as we talk about Transformers One. This movie takes us through Optimus Prime and Megatron's humble beginnings to their bitter rivalry. Is it worthy of the Matrix of Leadership or does it belong in the scrap heap with Mudflap and Skids? Hit play and find out! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GMWKS Leave us a voice message by going to  htt...

Our friend Annie swoops on by to talk about Disney/Pixar's 2004 flick, The Incredibles. Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter star in a superhero adventure that reminds us of the power of family. Does this movie truly take flight or does its cape get caught in a jet engine? Hit play and find out! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GMWKS Leave us a voice message by going to  https://anchor.fm...

We sat down with the adaptation of an adaptation, Matilda the Musical! Released on Netflix in 2022, it tells the story of Matilda Wormwood and her journey to find love and acceptance in a world full of horrible parents and evil headmistresses. Is it one heck of a telekinetic toe-tapping good time or should it be sent to the chokey? Hit play and find out! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/G...

New Year, same us! We kick off season 5 of GMWKS with 2024's critically acclaimed The Wild Robot. Based off a book trilogy, it tells the story of a robot in the wild (shocker). Does this family movie live up to the hype, or should it be recalled? Hit play and find out! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GMWKS Leave us a voice message by going to  https://anchor.fm/moonstreet Questions o...

It's Christmas Eve! We end Holly Jolly Jingle Jangle with another very special GMWKS episode. We both brought our top five Christmas family films to rank and compare. It's a list with plenty of holiday cheer and more Christmas joy than you can shake a candy cane at! Did your favorites make our lists? Hit play and find out! Happy Holidays! Leave us a voice message by going to  https://anchor.fm/moo...

Holly Jolly Jingle Jangle Extravaganza merrily rolls along with the the latest in Christmas movie offerings: Red One. It's Yuletide meets superhero film as Santa Claus gets captured on Christmas Eve and it's up to The Rock (Black Adam) and Chris Evans (Captain America) to save him. Is it worthy of a spot on the coveted Christmas Movie list or should it stay trapped in a Glaskafig forever? Hit play...

TJ pushed for this one. An anime classic to some and a holiday unknown to most, this movie is for the older members of the family. It is a Christmas movie for those teens who don't believe in Santa but still need to be shown that miracles exist! Grab a hot toddy and listen to us talk about Tokyo Godfathers! Leave us a voice message by going to  https://anchor.fm/moonstreet Questions or Comments? E...

It's the holiday season, y'all, which means it's time for Holly Jolly Jingle Jangle Extravaganza! We kick things off with Dear Santa. It's about a boy who writes a letter to Santa except it's received by Satan, played by Jack Black. It's Aladdin meets It's a Wonderful Life meets Dr. Faustus wrapped with a Post Malone bow. Is it merry and bright or should it return from the hellish pits from whence...

Away, Away! TJ saw Moana 2. Jordan did not. TJ answers questions about Moana 2. Jordan asks them. Set sail on a spoiler free episode with Disney's latest wayfinding adventure! Leave us a voice message by going to  https://anchor.fm/moonstreet Questions or Comments? Email us at grownmenwks@gmail.com Instagram:  @grown-men-watch-kid-shit Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/GMWKS/

Happy Halloween! We end Spooktacular with a very special GMWKS episode. We both brought our top five Halloween family films to rank and compare. It's a list with some treats, a few tricks, and more Halloween fun than you can shake a skeleton arm at! Did your favorites make our lists? Hit play and find out! Leave us a voice message by going to  https://anchor.fm/moonstreet Questions or Comments? Em...

We do a bit of Holiday mixing with this classic 80s film! Most of us know that Gizmo is cute, and that we shouldn't get him wet or feed him after midnight. But, do we know if we should still be watching this movie? What season does it belong in? Is it too cute for its own good? Come find out! Leave us a voice message by going to  https://anchor.fm/moonstreet Questions or Comments? Email us at grow...

It's spooktacular season and that means another round of Halloween family movies. We kick things off with the Adam Sandler flick, Hubie Halloween. It's about a community volunteer trying to keep the folk of Salem safe during a werewolf crisis on All Hallow's Eve. Is it a worthy addition to the healthy lineup of tricks and treats or is it the unwanted popcorn ball? Hit play and find out! Leave us a...

Shrektember comes to a close with the fourth and (not) final chapter of the Shrek franchise: Shrek Forever After. It sees our green boy making a deal with the wickedly fun Rumpelstiltskin resulting in absolute chaos. Is it fourth time's the charming with this one or is it a day best left forgotten? Hit play and find out! Leave us a voice message by going to  https://anchor.fm/moonstreet Questions...

Shrektember's in full swing with the 2007 threequel, Shrek the Third! It's got famous princesses, donkey/cat body swapping, recycled villains, and Justin Timberlake. How does the third installment stack up against the previous two? Hit play and find out! Leave us a voice message by going to  https://anchor.fm/moonstreet Questions or Comments? Email us at grownmenwks@gmail.com Instagram:  @...

Shrektember continues with the sequel, Shrek 2! We both have fond memories of this movie, which takes our heroes to a new setting, introduces a new villain in Fairy Godmother, and of course the indelible Puss in Boots. Is it the noble steed of sequels or should it stay Far Far Away? Hit play and find out! Leave us a voice message by going to  ⁠ https://anchor.fm/moonstreet ⁠ Questions or Comments?...

It's Shrektember! All month long we're watching and ranking the main 4 Skrek movies. We kick off with Shrek 1, released in 2001. Does it hold still hold up? Should it be left alone in the swamp? Do you know the Muffin Man? Hit play and find out! Leave us a voice message by going to  https://anchor.fm/moonstreet Questions or Comments? Email us at grownmenwks@gmail.com Instagram:  @grown-men...