Just Like The Movies: A Nostalgic Movie Podcast

In between Van Wilder and Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds did things, and one of those things was Waiting. We talk about the restaurant comedy that holds up in some areas, but not so much in others, including the 2000s Ryan Reynolds Jim Carrey adjacent schtick. There are redeeming comedy elements though, and we also discuss whether either of us were brave enough to work the restaurant life. A good chat ov...

Jim Carrey's first dramatic role since Ace Ventura 2 takes us into a discussion exploring the more relevant than ever themes of The Truman Show. Existentialism, surveillance-state, and psychological trauma coated in a perfectly set cookie-cutter 1950s Americana. Mike is not a big fan of the movie and its one of Johnny's top-10 of all time, which made for a really interesting episode. Thank...

A podcast about movies, REAL ORIGINAL! Let's talk Forgetting Sarah Marshall. We all know what its like to be dumped by a hot movie star, then going to Hawaii and picking up the 10/10 hotel concierge in one week. We had a good time talking about this fun movie, why it works, and why it holds up 18 years later. Thanks for listening to the show and as always be kind, rewind, relax, and we'll...

The Nice Guys has grown in popularity as a cult favorite since its disappointing release 10 years ago! We have a good time talking about the chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe, and why the comedy of this Shane Black movie works. Sometimes its all about high-pitched man screams and breaking buddy-cop movie stereotypes. Thanks for listening to our podcast, please tell a friend and as a...

The movie that put Russell Crowe on the map and ultimately landed him the role of Maximus in Gladiator, L.A. Confidential is a throwback detective-noir drama that holds up 30 years later. Did Dudley kill Exley's Father? Probably not, but maybe? We go on a ton of tangents on this one, that somehow directly or indirectly relate. Thanks for listening to what many are calling the greatest nostagli...

Kevin Smith's lovable supporting characters Jay and Silent Bob take the lead on this 2001 roadtrip/stoner comedy. Mike thinks Mewes overdid the schtick, but Johnny loved it. Overall still a fun movie that does a good job of taking us back to a simpler time. Thanks for listening to the show and as always, be kind, rewind, relax, and enjoy the podcast! And if you leave us a bad review or negativ...

The beginning of Vince Vaughn's comedy-lead run, Dodgeball is a cameo-loaded simple and silly sports comedy that has aged pretty well. We had a fun time talking about this 2004 classic and even reflected on our own Dodgeball playing memories of years past. And not for nothing, but it has to be asked. Did Mike kill Chuck Norris? Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please consider leaving us a rati...

Steven Spielberg delivers one of, if not the greatest, war movie of all time. A movie that probably should have won Best Picture at the Oscars, we talk all about its legacy, its importance, and what makes it stand out as one of the best of its genre. From Omaha Beach to the battle of Ramelle, we share a lot of relatively unknown stories and facts about the movie, as well as what makes it work most...

Spike Lee's bank robbery crime drama is packed with talent: Denzel, Clive Owen, Jodi Foster, Christopher Plummer, among others, but we get into what made this movie work, with heavy leaning on its clever twist ending. Movies with big third act twists often live or die by them, and Inside Man lives. We had a good time talking about this movie that is, shockingly, 20 years old this year. And our...

Drop your "R"s kids, it's time to head back to Boston and remind ourselves of that overplayed Dropkick Murphy's song as we revisit Martin Scorsese's, The Departed. Our opinions differ a bunch on this Oscar winner but we both left it feeling like it was one of our best discussions, so we hope you agree. Thank you for listening to the greatest nostalgic movie podcast in the wor...

This 1991 Action/Comedy gave us this non-Die Hard Die Hard movie, with Bruce Willis playing close to John McClane alongside Damon Wayans, with plenty of familiar face cameos and of course, a brief but wonderful time with Halle Berry. We get into the production drama, whether this was intended to be the next buddy cop franchise, and where it stands in the pantheon of Bruce Willis and action comedie...

An overlooked Tom Hanks comedy that represents the end of his pre-Oscar 1980s comedy run. This is one of Johnny's favorite Hanks comedies, though Mike doesn't feel the same. We still had a great chat about how 80's this movie is, including wondering if it would have been considered more of an iconic 80's comedy had it cast Gary Busey and Rick Moranis alongside Hanks? Either way, ya got Carrie Fish...

Martin Scorsese gets the gang back together for another mafia classic CASINO, which we argue represents the back end of the primes for Robert Deniro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone. A great movie that unfairly gets compared to his Mona Lisa, Goodfellas, but deserves its own place in movie history. Thanks for listening to the greatest nostalgic movie podcast in the world, according to our Moms. Make s...

Eastwood...Clint, Eastwood? Our oldest movie to date, let's revisit the one that launched Clint Eastwood as a mainstay Western legend. Sergio Leone's inexpensive but very successful first Spaghetti Western. You better get three coffins ready. Thanks for listening to the podcast, which many consider to be the greatest nostalgic movie podcast in history. Who the many are? Don't worry abo...

Oliver Stone's love for football leads to a bit of a misfire as we go 1st and goal from our own five yard line to tackle the chaos and very cast-crowded Any Given Sunday. A good chat with some sports and other tangents along the way, as is tradition. Thanks for listening to the greatest nostaglic movie podcast on Earth, please tell your friends, and be kind, rewind, relax, and we'll see yo...

It is really hard to make a good comedy sequel, and the Ghostbusters team did their best. While it is not even close to the original, Ghostbusters II has to be considered one of the better comedy sequels. We pinpoint what prevented it from being as good as the first, which has a lot to do with its shift to a more family-friendly script off the success of The REAL Ghostbusters cartoon. Thanks for l...

The only Steven Seagal movie we'll probably do, so let's have some fun with his most successful movie, UNDER SIEGE. Seagal is the Tommy Wiseau of 90s action, for the ironically good, and bad. But say what you will, the movie made its mark, and it features the OG Baywatch babe, Erika Eleniak. Next up we battle VIGO as we talk Ghostbusters II. Thanks for listening to our nostalgic movie podc...

Nothing is over! We just wanted to get something to eat! Let's dive into First Blood, the kickoff to Sylvester Stallone's second successful movie franchise behind Rocky. We discuss the movie's earnest approach and social commentary while also leaning into the hilarity of how alternate, and very real, casting options would have played John Rambo, including Al Pacino and Mr. Slave from S...

Let's talk about one of the most underrated Steven Spielberg movies, while also putting more respect on Christopher Walken's name. He's not just a low-hanging internet impression fruit, he is a legend. We had a good time with this one, from the serious to the silly, as is tradition. Thanks for hanging out with us, and as always, be kind, rewind, relax, and enjoy the podcast.

Kurt Russell auditioned for Han Solo but lost out to Harrison Ford. Well, if you ever wanted to get a glimpse of Kurt Russell's Han Solo, watch Big Trouble In Little China. We talk all about John Carpenter's cult-classic Western/Martial Arts fantasy, comedy, hell it has its own genre. Also, Kim Cattrall. Come on. Thanks for listening to our highly acclaimed movie podcast and please share a...

Yo Adrian, we did it! And by that we mean podcast about Rocky II. A very formidable sequel to an Oscar winning film, we delve into what sets Rocky II apart while keeping it close to the original movie. We also ask, and attempt to, answer the question who had more pressure on them to win, Rocky or Apollo? Thanks for listening to the podcast and please share a link with a friend, family member, or c...

Sarah Connor? Yes! We're talking about James Cameron's original Terminator! Human heroes, no John Connor, and a simple man versus machine sci-fi movie that leans heavily into horror. The movie that launched Arnold Schwarzenegger into super-stardom but also gives us a very underrated performance by Michael Biehn. Thanks for listening to our highly acclaimed movie podcast. Please spread the...

Let's talk flops, turns, and rivers, but more than that a story of a guy trapped between his past and future, and the decisions he has to make to shape the rest of his life. Rounders arrived in 1999, right after Matt Damon's Oscar win for Good Will Hunting. Did Rounders launch the Texas Hold Em revolution, perhaps ahead of its time. A stellar cast and strong themes of friendship, for bette...

Join us as we discuss Francis Ford Coppola's legendary sequel to The Godfather. We discuss the juxtaposition of the rise of young Vito and the fall of Michael, and what ultimately makes this a slow tragedy for the Corleone family. One of the best chats we've ever had, we hope you enjoy this episode as much as our podcast on the original Godfather. Subscribe free to the show on Apple Podcas...

Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx brought it in this 2004 Michael Mann classic which might even be underrated. We had a good time revisiting Collateral with plenty tangents along the way. Thanks for listening to Just Like The Movies, where we're all about transporting you back to a simpler time in life revisiting the old movies we love. Please follow us free on your favorite podcast platform! Be Kind,...