I Can't Believe You Made Me Watch That

ah friends, whomst among us has not tormented themselves wondering if they're destined for mediocrity, plagued their hearts with envy when they see someone more talented than themselves seem to achieve transcence effortlessly, saw one pair of boobs and decided to swear off women forever? yes, friends, we've all been there, and those feelings were never more artfully observedd than in 1984's AMADEU...

We've returned from our mini-hiatus to reconnect with family and discover love with TERMS OF ENDEARMENT (1983)! Well, we've returned anyways, and while our mother may be a bit overbearing and our daughter refuses to listen to anything we say, and dont even get me started on these spineless men, at least amy and her friend can count on each other, and of course their guests, Hillary & Josh! welcome...

say WHAAAAAAAAAT?! It's GANDHI (1982), the famous pacifist who was anti-violence, not anti-comedy! And so we brought back special guest Jess to talk about the fight for independence in India, about the merits of Kevin Costner, and to help us decide who would win in a fight, Mohandas K. Gandhi or E.T. If you'd like to pitch in for the Hawaiians affected by the wildfires in Maui, head here for a lis...

get ready to have the theme from CHARIOTS OF FIRE (1981) stuck in your head for the rest of the day, cause you're gonna hear it a lot this episode! plus we sass religion and shit on how boring this movie is compared to a jean-claude van damme movie. with twin sister of the pod, Katie! herre's a funny video our friend Liz made, rip homie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxwfCDbZToA keep up to date...

it's the go-go 80's baby, and we're chuggin right along with all the best movies they put out! we'll start here with ORDINARY PEOPLE (1980), a movie about families, mental health, and how you aren't gonna make it after all, MARY. and to show us why, we brought back special guest and brother-of-the-pod, Kevin (Bubs)! To help out in the fight against juvenile diabetes, head here: https://www.jdrf.or...

ah, the lighthearted world of divorce and custody battles! full of whimsical hijinx and twee baroque music for the young and young-at-heart alike. you guessed it, we're wrapping up the 70's with KRAMER VS. KRAMER (1979), talking legal drama, the luminescent meryl, the problematic dustin, and more with returning guest Beth Scorzato! to see the shows Beth is putting on at The Pack, head here: https:...

Ah, the end of the seventies is near, and it's time to look back on the ways we was. specifically, the ways we was during the vietnam war, and how forever fucked up we are because of it! that's right, it's THE DEER HUNTER (1978) with special brother guests, Josh and David! If you wanna see Josh's (and Sissy's) new series on Youtube, head here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9u_5oJL4p7vykR...

men vs. women! new yorkers vs. angelenos! christopher walken vs. everybody! it can be none other than ANNIE HALL (1977) the woody allen film that probes the late-70s boomer psyche and dares us to ask: how do i make everyone else's problems about me (wood allen)? we're not very well equipped to answer that, but our guest is, so welcome back mikey! to read sissy's new story, go here: https://www.red...

getting strong now, won't be long now! that's right, we've been in the meat freezer beating our meat, getting fast and mean, all so we could talk about the best movie of 1976, ROCKY!! joining us to talk all things boxing and the city of love, our Philadelphia expert Kevin is here! PLUS: Joe Spinell Chat! if you'd like to buy a movie, here's some good places: https://www.arrowvideo.com/ https://vin...

Hey hey, welcome back, we're halfway through the 70's, enjoying fresh new movie star faces and singular new cinematic voices, with ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST (1975)! And joining us to welcome them are some of our most familiar friends, Anna and Amy K! Let's get nuts! If you'd like to help make sure kids are eating even when they're out of school this summer, head this way: https://www.2harves...

hey look whos back it's our old friends the Corleones, up to their old hijinx and more hilarious than ever! It's THE GODFATHER PART II (1974), and we're keeping our friends (you) close and our enemies (returning guest, Will!) closer! so come on, here's an offer you can't refuse: a two and a half hours long podcast! mama mia! If you'd like to help out people in North Dakota struggling under right w...

Well folks we've returned to the mean streets of chicago to pulls scams and flams on crime bosses and cops alike! it's THE STING (1973), and we're all holding our breath waiting to see if paul newman and robert redford can pull off this con, and then maybe if they'll kiss after? with first-time guest Karen! to learn more about the ongoing canine influenza outbreak, head here: https://www.cdc.gov/f...

Mama mia! We're all gathered here to make you a podast episode you can't refuse (its okay if you refuse, we actually understand, this is a pretty long episode). it's THE GODFATHER (1972), one of the greateest films of all time, with an insane cast, tons of blood, and of course our special guest Brittney! We talk all the themes, the flaws, the behind-the-scenes drama, but most importantly, the FAMI...

bonjour mes amis, nous sommes de retour! cette semaine on parle du grand classique du gene hackman, LA CONNEXION FRANÇAISE (1971)! I l y a des poursuites en voiture, du racisme, et beaucoup d'héroïne ! Avec un invité spécial, Haley ! Vérifiez-le! if you wanna check out some cool union news this May Day, head here: https://www.fightbacknews.org/2023/4/29/grad-student-workers-university-minnesota-wi...

Audience you magnificent bastard i read your book! lol jk you know we're illiterate, that's why we make podcast about movies. anyways this week we enter a whole new decade with PATTON (1970), a reactionary look back at just how great the greatest generation was, why sly allusions to just how sissified these hippies have gotten nowadays. what they need is a good slap, and here to help us give it to...

everybody's talkin at me, i dont hear a word they're sayin... ope, sorry, had ya muted in the zoom chat, friend. Say, speakin of, it's time to talk MIDNIGHT COWBOY (1969), with dear old pal Brandon! we discuss the ins and outs of hustlin in the 60s, folk singers and their various "deals," and of course Jon Voigt's butt. Keep an eye out for Brandon's upcoming show at: https://www.packtheater.com/sh...

aaaaand we're back to long-ass musicals! that's right, hollywood couldnt resist, so we've got big elaborate dances, intermissions, chilc abuse, the works! we're not letting the golden age go without a fight, babey, it's the best picture of 1968, OLIVER! with special guest, Pete! If you'd like to contribute to a Jewish organization fighting for racial and economic justice for all, here's a good one...

We've arrived, finally, at one of the most stacked Best Picture categories of all time, and the winner is: IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT (1967)! take THAT, dustin hoffman! We've got racists, cops, racist cops, and everything in between! And joining us to help sort the clues from the red herrings are Kirsten and Mikey, back again!  If you wanna see Sissy's (and Josh's) new series on Youtube, head here: ...

hear ye hear ye, we reconvene this podcast to talk about getting super divorced and killing all your friends! That's right, we're going back in time to the days of Henry VIII, and we brought with us a man who still has no male heir: Chris! together we all get drunk and denounce the pope! And if you'd like to learn more about how you can help prevent heart disease, especially in women, go here:  ht...

Hello babies we are back, and we are spinning through the goddamn ALPS and feeling ALIVE! Alive with THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1965), the so-called "best" movie of 1965! Joining Amy and her friend is most special guest, Meredith! Together we sort out young love, widower love, and love of the third reich, plus we rank our top 3 songs from the movie! Damn what an episode! here's a short video about nazi p...

Hello ello, blokes and birds, this week some geezer abuses a yorng girl until she loses all sense o' 'er former self, right, and in fact sublimates 'er independence and personality entirely ter 'is will! Honest, guv! it's the best film of 1964, MY FAIR LADY, innit? cheerio! Joining us to take gross shots and talk brainwashing, it's first time guest Emily!  if you'd like to help restore health and...

ah the rich, they're just like us! sleeping with every lowborn girl that crosses their path, getting into duels of honor, maybe joining the army for a minute or two til you get bored. so relatable! which must be why the best movie of 1963 is TOM JONES, starring alber finney and a lot of alcohol! with returning guest Diana! if you want to help  youth program for young girls, here ya go: https://www...

This ones a little late, but it's worth it! Our friend Scott returns to talk about LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962), the epic story of a gay british man struggling to conquer the exotic people he fetishises without going mad! Starring Peter O'Toole! To get involved with the fine folks at The Hawk's Nest in Fargo, head here: https://www.facebook.com/hawksnestfargo/ RAINN has been helping victims of sexual...

this week we're rumble-dancing our way to hell, as we put on our tap shoes and racist socks to decide who runs these streets once and for all! It's the musical classic, WEST SIDE STORY (1961), and to help us figure out how to be more tolerant, our friend Amanda is back!  tovote out lori lightfoot's wild ass, register to vote here: https://ova.elections.il.gov/   to get tested for sti's, heres a go...

It's the 60's, baby, yeah, groovy, do i make you horny? And nothing makes people hornier than jack Lemmon! That's why we call orgies "Lemon Parties!" Folks we're watching THE APARTMENT (1960) with our oldest nd dearest patreon subscribers, Amy K and Anna!!! Libraries rule! If you'd like to see what yours can do for you, find and explore it here:  https://librarytechnology.org/libraries/   y'all, i...