Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! What makes an action movie timeless—and a holiday movie, too? We dive headfirst into Die Hard to unpack how a Christmas Eve office party turns into a masterclass in suspense, character, and practical effects. From the first “yippee-ki-yay” to the last drift of paper snow, we track the choices that built a tradition: a weary cop with something to prove, a mastermind i...

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A classic can feel brand-new when you know where to look. We sat down with White Christmas and unpacked why this mid-century musical still wraps the room in warmth: the crooner intimacy of Bing Crosby, the elastic comedy of Danny Kaye, and a score by Irving Berlin that turns story beats into melodies you hum for days. We also trace the lineage to Holiday Inn, where t...

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A bonus detour to Universal Orlando turned into the perfect stress test for smarter park days. We started by moving from Dockside to Aventura to cut down those end-of-day slogs, then leaned on the water taxi to clear security early and land near the Studios gate. That single shift—optimizing hotels and transit—changed our pace, our energy, and how much fun we could f...

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A burned car on the shoulder, a vibrating motel bed, and a rental counter conversation that could strip paint—sometimes the road to Thanksgiving dinner looks nothing like the postcard. We break down why Planes, Trains and Automobiles still hits so hard: the slapstick lands, the script never coasts, and the final reveal reframes every laugh that came before it. We sta...

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A single lightning strike, one hard-won kiss, and a letter taped back together—few finales deliver like Back to the Future’s sprint from the Enchantment Under the Sea dance to the clock tower. We pick up where we left Marty and Doc, zeroing in on how jokes, character turns, and razor-clean setups pay off in a way that still defines time travel storytelling. We start...

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! Great Scott—Dylan finally watched Back to the Future, and we go deep on why this story still feels fresh. We start with the seed that sparked it all—Bob Gale wondering if he’d be friends with his dad in high school—and follow how that simple question becomes a tight, propulsive script packed with setups, payoffs, and character stakes you can feel. From the opening wa...

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A treasure map, a fragile neighborhood, and a pirate ship that still makes your jaw drop. We dive deep into The Goonies with a clear-eyed look at what makes this 80s classic endure: the scrappy heart of kids trying to save their homes, the handmade magic of practical effects, and the messy, joyous tone that Spielberg, Richard Donner, and Chris Columbus stitched toget...

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A black flame candle, a July release, and a bedtime story that almost stayed too dark for Disney—this conversation unpacks how Hocus Pocus stumbled into theaters and soared into cult legend. We dig into the real craft behind the charm: practical sets built from the ground up, wire-flying and boom-arm “swoops,” eight-inch broom puppets for long shots, and a wall of tr...

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! What happens when a horror host who fakes it on TV has to face the real thing? We dive into Fright Night with fresh eyes and fond memories, pulling apart the clever ways Tom Holland honors classic monsters while delivering real tension, sly humor, and unforgettable practical effects. From the quick-hit premise—a teen discovers his neighbor is a vampire and no one bel...

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A haunted library, a deadpan pitch to City Hall, and a marshmallow titan stomping through New York—our rewatch of Ghostbusters digs into why this blend of scares and snickers still hits. We open on the film’s tonal swerve: real chills in the stacks that quickly give way to chaotic hotel hijinks, a smart pivot that reframes fear as fuel for character and comedy. From...

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A galaxy on a cat collar, a roach in a skin suit, and two agents who turn deadpan into an art form—our take on Men in Black digs into why this 90s sci‑fi comedy still lives rent‑free in pop culture even as its plot wobbles under scrutiny. We trade first impressions—one of us is a first-time viewer—and unpack that friction between unforgettable chemistry and a story t...

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! "You're gonna need a bigger boat." That improvised line perfectly captures the unexpected enormity of Jaws' impact on cinema history. Steven Spielberg's 1975 masterpiece didn't just terrify audiences it fundamentally transformed how movies are made and marketed. What strikes first-time viewers most powerfully is how little we actually se...

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! "Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast" is rolling out the red carpet! In this special teaser, Dylan and Joe introduce a brand-new show where timeless classics meet fresh eyes. From Jaws to Back to the Future , join us as Dylan (watching these for the first time) and Joe (the seasoned guide) dive into the movies that shaped generations. Expect laughs, hot takes...