It‘s This Meets That

Do you love when the lines are blurred between video games and movies? So do Russ and Jared, especially when they star friend-of-the-pod, Gerry Butts! The guys are digging into the trailer for another listener suggestion, Gamer (2009), starring Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, Terry Crews, Ludacris, Amber Valletta, Logan Lerman, Kyra Sedgwick, and Alison Lohman. A new form of entertainment will be...

When we last left Russ and Jared, the guys were discussing how you should always lie to men and have wildly dysfunctional relationships. Join the fellas to finish Can You Keep a Secret? (2019), starring Alexandra Daddario, Tyler Hoechlin, Sunita Mani, David Ebert, Kate Easton, Robert King, and Kimiko Glenn. Stay tuned for a new movie next Tuesday!

Turns out this movie didn't turn into something from the Final Destination franchise... which is a shame. That's right, the guys are spilling all their secrets as they start breaking down Can You Keep a Secret? (2019), starring Alexandra Daddario, Tyler Hoechlin, Sunita Mani, David Ebert, Kate Easton, Robert King, and Kimiko Glenn. Tune in for Hollywood Pitches, Fast Facts, and more! And stay tune...

Can you keep a secret? Russ and Jared can't! That's why ITMT spoils the movie in the episode title. That's right, the guys are jumping into the trailer for Can You Keep a Secret? (2019), starring Alexandra Daddario, Tyler Hoechlin, Sunita Mani, David Ebert, Kate Easton, Robert King, and Kimiko Glenn. Y'all love rom coms, so we're going to keep watching them! Watch along with the guys and head over...

When we last left Russ and Jared, they were talking about how it's time to harvest the inside-wheat from the weird field and wildly elaborate cave system the humans were somehow able to build... You guessed it! The guys are here to finish the Stephenie Meyer-inspired film, The Host (2013), starring Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger, William Hurt, Frances Fisher, and Chandler Canter...

Russ and Jared are back for this week's deep dive into The Host (2013), starring Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger, William Hurt, Frances Fisher, and Chandler Canterbury. This Stephenie Meyer novel-turned-film debacle does not disappoint when it comes to the amount of disappointments! Tune in for some excellent (if we do say so ourselves) Hollywood Pitches, Fast Facts, and the scen...

What's this?! A sneaky ITMT promo for Russ' upcoming novel, HOST? Not quite, but kinda! Look for Russ' book wherever you buy books soon (you won't miss it, we'll tell you)! And in the meantime, Russ and Jared will tell you all about this awful movie based on a Stephenie Meyer novel. It's time for The Host (2013), starring Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger, William Hurt, Frances Fis...

When we last left Russ and Jared, they were talking about the hack job happening on our heroes' fingers and what it takes to join the yakuza. The guys are finishing Netlfix's noir "thriller," The Outsider (2018), starring Jared Leto, Tadanobu Asano, Kippei Shîna, Shioli Kutsuna, Emile Hirsch, Nao Ômori, Min Tanaka, and Rory Cochrane. Tune in to learn the meaning of brotherhood and other sundry fac...

Critics panned it, but the people mostly liked it! That's right, Russ and Jared are going full noir for The Outsider (2018), starring Jared Leto, Tadanobu Asano, Kippei Shîna, Shioli Kutsuna, Emile Hirsch, Nao Ômori, Min Tanaka, and Rory Cochrane. Hollywood Pitches, Fast Facts, and scene breakdowns abound in this episode. And stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!

Can you ever have too much Jared? Russ and Jared are about to find out! The guys are diving back tattoo first into the neo-noir trailer for The Outsider (2018), starring friend-of-the-pod, Jared Leto, as well as Tadanobu Asano, Kippei Shîna, Shioli Kutsuna, Emile Hirsch, Nao Ômori, Min Tanaka, and Rory Cochrane. Stay tuned for the full, scene-by-scene breakdown of this gritty gangster flick next w...

Russ and Jared are back from the bottom of the ocean to bring you part 2! The guys are sinking the remains of Fool's Gold (2008), starring Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland, Alexis Dziena, Ewen Bremner, Ray Winstone, Kevin Hart, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Brian Hooks. When we last left off, nearly halfway through the movie, our "heroes" finally decide to go on a yacht adventure an...

If fools are what you're after, look no further, we've got fools galore! That's right, Russ and Jared are kicking off the scene-by-scene breakdown of Fool's Gold (2008), starring Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland, Alexis Dziena, Ewen Bremner, Ray Winstone, Kevin Hart, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Brian Hooks. Tune in for your favorite segments like Hollywood Pitches and Fast Facts a...

Alright, alright, alright! Russ and Jared are back with another Trailer Trash, this time from just before the start of the McConaissance, one of the last great crappy rom-coms of the pre-2010s. That's right, the guys are talking about Fool's Gold (2008), starring Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland, Alexis Dziena, Ewen Bremner, Ray Winstone, Kevin Hart, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Br...

Russ and Jared are back with part 2 of The Last Thing He Wanted (2020), starring Anne Hathaway, Ben Affleck, Willem Dafoe, Rosie Perez, Edi Gathegi, and Toby Jones. Join the guys as they unpack the movie's "explosive" second half! They'll explore the characters' shifting allegiances, debate the film's semi-ambiguous ending, wonder why Rosie Perez isn't in more things, and attempt to fix this snooz...

Russ and Jared are back to tackle The Last Thing He Wanted (2020), starring Anne Hathaway, Ben Affleck, Willem Dafoe, Rosie Perez, Edi Gathegi, and Toby Jones. It's a political thriller loosely based on the Iran-Contra Affair that'll have you on the edge of your seat - or asleep in your recliner, depending on your caffeine intake. Join the guys as they try to untangle the movie's convoluted plot a...

Russ and Jared are back with a new trailer to trash, the guys are watching the under-the-radar Netflix mystery/drama, The Last Thing He Wanted (2020), starring Anne Hathaway, Ben Affleck, Willem Dafoe, Rosie Perez, Edi Gathegi, and Toby Jones. Tune in for some solid impression work, scene-by-scene commentary on the trailer, some fascinating prognosticating, and stay tuned for the full breakdown ne...

When we last left Russ and Jared, they were talking about how Adam Jones was going full Gordon Ramsay on his kitchen staff. The guys are back to serve you a heaping dessert course of Burnt (2015), starring Bradley Cooper, Daniel Brühl, Sienna Miller, Alicia Vikander, Uma Thurman, Matthew Rhys, Omar Sy, and Emma Thompson. Tune in to enjoy the usual banter and latest ITMT segment, Jared and Russ Ame...

Like when Russ and Jared talk about things they have some amount of real-world knowledge for? You're in luck! The guys like to cook, and Russ worked in a kitchen once for some years. Which means they're talking about Burnt (2015), starring Bradley Cooper, Daniel Brühl, Sienna Miller, Alicia Vikander, Uma Thurman, Matthew Rhys, Omar Sy, and Emma Thompson. Tune in and stay tuned for part 2 on Thursd...

Russ and Jared are back with a new trailer for a fan-submitted suggestion, Burnt (2015), starring Bradley Cooper, Daniel Brühl, Sienna Miller, Alicia Vikander, Uma Thurman, Matthew Rhys, Omar Sy, and Emma Thompson. The guys head to the kitchen with this movie about one chef's quest for a third Michelin star. Drama and exclamations of "yes, chef!" abound in this one, so stay tuned for the full, sce...

Russ and Jared are back because they love you and want you to be happy! And also to finish P.S. I Love You (2007), starring Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lisa Kudrow, Kathy Bates, Harry Connick Jr., and Gina Gershon. The guys have plenty more accent work, helpful criticism, and are even debuting a BRAND NEW SEGMENT! You won't want to miss this part 2.

Can't we all just be Bette Davis? No, we can't. And she's been dead for 30 years. Dead... just... like... our protagonist (antagonist?) as Russ and Jared are deep diving into P.S. I Love You (2007), starring Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lisa Kudrow, Kathy Bates, Harry Connick Jr., and Gina Gershon. We've got Hollywood Pitches and Fast Facts galore, tune in for this wild ride t...

Y'all have asked for more rom coms, and who are Russ and Jared to deny you the joy? Just in time for St. Patrick's Day for those who celebrate, the guys are doing a Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score favorite, P.S. I Love You (2007), starring Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lisa Kudrow, Kathy Bates, Harry Connick Jr., and Gina Gershon. Do you like bad Irish accents from people who sh...

When we last left Russ and Jared, BIG things were happening as AI Will escaped with Evelyn into the desert to set up AI shop in some forgotten small town. The guys are putting the digital nail in the radiation-poisoned coffin of Transcendence (2014), starring Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall, Morgan Freeman, Paul Bettany, Cillian Murphy, Kate Mara, and Cole Hauser. Tune in to find out how this techno-thr...

Craving another movie where love is the ultimate power in the universe? Russ and Jared are back with what you need! The guys are diving into Transcendence (2014), starring Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall, Morgan Freeman, Paul Bettany, Cillian Murphy, Kate Mara, and Cole Hauser. Tune in for some particularly creative Hollywood Pitches, a slew of Fast Facts, and hilarious banter from the guys. And stay tu...

Interested in transcending this mortal coil and experiencing true digital immortality? You're in luck! Russ and Jared are here to tear apart the trailer for Transcendence (2014), starring Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall, Morgan Freeman, Paul Bettany, Cillian Murphy, Kate Mara, and Cole Hauser. Artificial intelligence (including our friend, I.T.M. Tron) so hot right now! Tune in to find out more about ou...