Live Breathe Film

2020 was a year spent in our living rooms watching films from both past and present. As is customary when a year ends we look back at the films that we enjoyed the most from the year that was. Some picks are not very surprising as anyone who listened to Live Breathe Film during our inaugural year knew how excited we were about Christopher Nolan’s latest, while other picks were somewhat shocking ev...

As we close out 2020, we’re using this valuable time to take down some of the films that our hosts love. Whether they are cult classics, fan favorites, or divisive entries in major franchises, they are going to get skewered. This is our airing of grievances. Other topics this week include Eddie Murphy’s return to America, Denzel teaming up with Rami Malek to take down Jared Leto, and our reviews o...

Best TV Shows Of 2020 Including The Mandalorian, Better Call Saul, The Boys, And More! (12/21/2020) Most of the world made it through 2020 watching television so it’s time we look back at the television shows that graced our living room TVs and determine the best of the best. Dramas, sitcoms, and limited series are all represented in what was another damn good year during Peak TV. Other topics thi...

What makes a Christmas classic? Does it have to cover all the bases such as Santa Claus, waking up on Christmas morning, a soundtrack full of holiday spirit, etc.? Or does it just have to take place around the holiday season and sprinkle some of the things we associate with December 25th? This week we try to determine that answer while looking at the films we associate with the holiday, along with...

There have been tons of critically acclaimed superhero portrayals going back to Christopher Reeve as Superman in the ‘70s all the way to current performers such as Tom Holland as Spider-Man and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman. This week we’ll go through some of the performances that blew us away over the years before flipping the coin in January and going over our favorite villainous performances.  Othe...

It’s a very special episode as the boys get together for the holidays! This week we cover some of the pop culture touchstones in our lives that we’re most grateful for.  Other topics this week include a slew of superhero news including the return of Deadpool, Wonder Woman debuting on streaming, and the Asgardians of the Galaxy starring in Thor: Love and Thunder.  Finally, we close things out as us...

It feels like only yesterday that we were introduced to Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the toys in Andy’s room, but somehow it’s already been 25 years. Pixar's debut feature length film Toy Story set off a historic run of critical and financial success that delighted people of all ages.  Other topics this week include Johnny Depp being forced to resign from JK Rowling’s Harry Potter spin-off se...

There is no secret agent more famous than Bond..James Bond. We take a look back this week at the men who played the part, the films that we hold most dear, and the video game that took basements and dorm rooms by storm in the late ‘90s.  Other topics this week include the season two premiere of The Mandalorian, Michael Bay’s insane decision to release a COVID-23 film during COVID-19, and some more...

Hollywood has quite the sordid history and with that a number of urban legends over the years. With All Hallows’ Eve right around the corner we wanted to run through some of the more spooky ones that got people’s attention.  Other topics this week include our thoughts on everyone’s least favorite Joker returning for more controversial acting choices in Justice League and our review of Sacha Baron...

During a contentious election year, what better time than now is there to look at some of film and television’s greatest presidents and determine who we’d like to see run the United States of America. We may not know where they stand on policy, but we know how they handle high stakes situations such as alien invasions, terrorists hijacking Air Force One, and asteroids descending upon Earth.  Other...

Spooky Season is upon us so it’s only appropriate that we recommend our favorite horror films during this time of year.  Other topics this week include a lively discussion on Adam Sandler’s Hubie Halloween and overall thoughts on season two of The Boys.  Plus we discuss our favorite films of 1991, which includes a heated debate on the merits of Hook! Cold Open: First Reactions (Tenet) - After mont...

For a franchise that has been as utterly successful as the MCU the concept of failure seems impossible, but when looking back at everything that is continuing to go wrong with Kevin Feige’s baby before it officially kicks off Phase 4, you have to wonder if the shine is ready to come off.  Other topics this week include the fallout of Black Widow delaying its release again, which lead to multiple b...

If you’ve been tuning in for the past 10 weeks you’re very familiar with our favorite films throughout the 1980s via our Weekly Film Series. However, since only covering four films per year left out a ton of classics, we’re taking one last big picture look at the comedies, franchises, and offbeat films of the ‘80s.  Other topics this week include a breakdown of the 2020 Emmy Awards and a heated di...

Football is miraculously back so what better time to talk football on film than right now. This week we look back at some of the greatest football teams, players, and coaches to grace the silver screen such as the Little Giants, Bobby Boucher, and Coach Boone.  Other topics this week include another round of release date shuffle and a lot of talk about Adam Sandler’s latest Netflix vehicle, Hubie...

Live action remakes of animated properties are nothing new, but the frequency is increasing and it’s time we debate the quality and necessity of these films.  Other topics this week include the return of Borat and our thoughts on a deluge of new releases such as The New Mutants, Mulan, and Season Two of The Boys.  Plus we look back at our favorite films of 1988! Cold Open: Trailer Talk - This past...

Some weeks frankly suck more than others. This was one of those weeks as we lost one of film’s most promising figures of the past decade: Chadwick Boseman. This was a story no one was expecting or wanting to hear, yet one filled with more grace, dignity, and strength than King T’Challa possesses. Rest in Power, Mr. Boseman.  Other topics this week include our thoughts on two new films: Bill &...

The Internet can officially put their fears to rest because Robert Pattinson is Vengeance (more commonly known as Batman) and the results so far are glorious. After consuming the first trailer for Matt Reeves’ The Batman an unhealthy amount of times over the past few days we sure do have a lot to say about all things Caped Crusader.  Other topics this week in a superhero heavy episode is a complet...

It’s a bold move whenever a film takes place far off into an unknown future because once the future becomes the present that film is once again  ripe for analysis and in many cases a takedown. We’re here today to talk about some films that we think have done a strong job in predicting future technology, a mixed job in predicting future (now-past) cultural events, and a flat out bad job (so far) in...

It was a twenty year period filled with ups and downs, but you can’t say Fox’s X-Men films weren’t at least memorable. After kicking off the superhero boom of the new millennium, it would eventually become an also-ran to the MCU and DCEU. Now as 20th Century Fox is no more and The New Mutants is finally set to be released this month, we look back at the film franchise that made comic book fans bot...

While we do believe we know quality when we see it, we’ve changed over the years and so has our opinion on certain films for one reason or another. Please don’t judge us too harshly when we say that stone cold classics such as The Matrix and Pineapple Express weren’t our cup of tea upon initial release.  Other topics this week include the pleasant surprises and shocking nomination snubs for the 72...

“Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.” No words could spark more interest in a young film fan when looking at posters at a movie theater or roaming Blockbuster Video back in the ‘90s. This week we discuss the films we probably shouldn’t have been watching as children, but did anyway, whether with or without adult supervision.  Other topics this week include another...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on throughout the world, our four heroes debate whether movie theater experience is necessary or whether its time has passed.  Other topics this week include Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’s 10th Anniversary, Comic-Con@Home, and the films of 1981. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Cold Open: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World - Discussing Edgar Wright’s icon...

And we’re back! After a delay due to relocating and a holiday break, we’re ready to talk about Hamilton. The film about Alexander Hamilton. And there’s a million things we haven’t yet said about it, but just you wait, just you wait.  Also, we begin our weekly Yearly Film Series with a look back at some of the most memorable films of 1980. We hope you enjoy it! Opening Credits: This week on Live Br...

With the world starved for new content, it’s a miracle to finally see a new trailer for a new film! As Trailer 3 for The King’s Man is released, it’s as good a reason as any to discuss Matthew Vaughn’s career thus far.  Also, with Batman Begins having recently hit its 15th anniversary, our diehard Batfans use this milestone for a friendly takedown of The Dark Knight Trilogy. Opening Credits: This...

One man has had more of an influence on comedy over the past 20 years than anyone else and his name is Judd Apatow. With his latest film,The King of Staten Island, having just debuted we’re here to talk about our favorite films of his.  Other topics this week include a Ghostbusters reunion and major release date changes from Warner Bros. Guess we were unrealistically optimistic doing that summer m...