Movie Bonerz

This episode is dedicated to the two heaviest hitters of all time when it comes to movie stardom.  It's Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson versus Arnold "The Terminator" Schwarzenegger.  Old school versus the next generation.  Conan versus Hercules.  Kindergarten Cop versus The Tooth Fairy.  Black Adam versus Mr. Freeze! Who is the bigger action star?  Who is the more well rou...

This week the guys tackle the list of movies they've wanted to see for awhile by each picking ten new ones to try.  Some are classics, some are obscure, and some got lost in the churn of time.  We also weirdly spend more than normal talking about other new movies and shows we've been watching, and Dustin gets feisty after having watched some very bad new movies.  Let us know what yo...

This week the guys imagine their ideal western film, from casting, writing, directing, and musical score. Dustin steals a key component of Jake's picture, and we both fully enjoy each other's production. Shout out to Christy, Jake's wife, for inspiring the majority of his imaginary movie. Some might call that cheating, but whatever. We also spend a good bit of time at the top finally sharing our t...

This episode, the guys summon all their stamina to dissect the Lord of the Rings, and touch on the expanded universe with The Hobbit and Rings of Power.  It's a miracle these movies even got made, let alone come out at a very specific time in world history (much like the books).  We're excited to share the history, the depth and meaning, and our own personal connection to these films. &n...

This week we watch ten random movies we've never seen, AGAIN!  There's some adult content in the video version as the movies (and trailers on YouTube) had some nudity, so be advised.  Still remembering stuff we meant to bring up from the break, we share a discovery which led to the patron saint of our little podcast!  Jake discovers he can do an Australian accent, apparently. We als...

In this episode the guys recap a few topics they missed from the Dad episode last time, and Dustin gives a spoiler-free review of "Nope."  Then we struggle to understand and concisely explain anything about the decline of the Wachowskis, which is illustrated by "Jupiter Ascending."  Hopefully this episode is a little more coherent than the actual film itself. What are your thoughts on "J...

The Movie Bonerz are back, and now that we're both dads found it fitting to highlight the best dads ever represented in movies.  We have a few special guest dads call in to talk about their favorites as well.  It's a very dad-centric, dad-positive, masculine episode full of fatherly advice, lots of a laughs, and a couple misty moments.   The first 30 minutes have some technical diff...

This week we talk about all four movies in the Mad Max franchise, including the inspirational pre-apocalypse around us in our daily lives.  They are such unique and specifically designed movies, made with love by George Miller.  We talk about the fascinating origins of the series, and how it rose from a tiny, independent Australian picture, to a massive masterpiece with global appreciati...

Stunt performers and crews have gone unappreciated for way too long!  We spend this entire episode focused on the history, daring, and action that really is the best part of going to the movies.  Jake has a big announcement at the top, and Dustin forgets to tell you that he actually finally did see The Adam Project, and really liked it.   Call in, leave a voicemail, and let us know...

This week the guys dissect a classic survival film about man versus nature, including the jealous nature of other men!  They experience technical difficulties in the opening, so you miss the beer segment, but unfortunately for Jake you don't miss Dustin's continued gloating. Be sure to watch "The Edge" before listening, because we dissect and spoil the entire thing. We celebrate famous animal...

Before the episode starts, Dustin does some gloating over last week's victory and his overwhelming support from the listeners.  After a review of the fallout, the guys battle through some technical issues to bring you our top ten hidden gem movies that you probably have missed but should definitely check out.  We change our lists on the fly, tease a couple future episode topics, and Dust...

The guys test their friendship in their first heated debate episode. Each has to argue why their preferred Judge Dredd comic film adaptation is better than the other. Things get spicy as Jake controls the soundboard, and Dustin stoops to flagrant trickery. They also talk about the merits of gritty realism versus 90's action movies, and which surprise third picture might actually be the best Judge...

This episode is not suitable for children as we drop our first F-bomb immediately after starting.  In a rather educational topic, we go over the origins and full history of the MPAA Film Rating system.  We discover who is making these decisions, and discuss how it impacts filmmakers and audiences.  We also talk about the many inconsistencies in past decisions, landmark films in evol...

This week we rip into video game movies and try to figure out why they almost never work. There's a lot of reasons, but we still manage to share some good ideas that could help Hollywood in the future.    Which video game movies do you still love, even if they're a guilty pleasure?  Call in, leave a voicemail, and let us know! https://anchor.fm/moviebonerz/message Find us on social...

This week the guys want you to all watch a great movie no one saw because we need people to talk about it with. "Under the Silver Lake" is a unique film because it transcends the screen, bringing the mysteries into the real world. This is definitely one of the most bizarre but great movies we've seen in a long time. There are a lot of codes to crack, meanings to infer, and conspiracies to solve. W...

This week the guys try to determine if and when movies should be set in a specific year and date.  They do that by watching ten movies about 2022 made in the 70's, 90's, 2000's, and very recently to see how accurately they predicted this year.  The guys also rant about the weather and call out Texans for being wimps, and with the first movie of the draft being released, announce who is i...

This week the boys fully dissect and spoil Zack Snyder's first original film: "Sucker Punch." Before we get into it, Dustin rants about an a new movie he hated, Jake shows off his new hoodie, and both guys go off on their love for Snyder's bold style and hate for Warner Brothers' interference. The rest of the episode is an unfolding of the many meanings and realities in this powerful and awesome f...

The guys finally get around to one of their most anticipated topics as we share our top 10 favorite martial arts films.  There is a lot of gushing about the great ones, Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Jet Li, and several next generation big ones as well.  We go in depth, not just on some awesome and fun films, but also what makes a great fight scene, from directing, performing, cinematography, e...

This week we talk a lot of trash and try to pick the biggest movie releases of the year to outdo each other.  Dustin gets in Jake's head, forcing him to pick a movie they both hate.  Jake retaliates by trolling Dustin with a movie quote soundboard.  It's another long one, but one of the most fun ever.  By the end, my face hurt from laughing the whole time.  Hope you enjoy!...

We're back with a massive deep dive into the Matrix franchise, praising, complaining, and spoiling it all along the way.  We of course get super deep into the ideas and philosophy of the films, their impact on film-making, how fascinating the behind-the-scenes are, and even the impact on society and culture as thought processes changed after 1999.  As always, we share a healthy dose of u...

Things get silly this week as we list our top 10 movies that make fun of other things.  We cover satire, parody, farce, and spoof films, and surprisingly have two lists that barely overlap with each other.  There is also a very healthy mix of some of the greats and several underappreciated movies.  Jake even manages to surprise Dustin with a movie he's never even heard of!  Alt...

We get extra cozy this week as we come up with our top ten most comfortable movies.  While some are wholesome, romantic, and heartfelt, others are pretty dark, gory, or just downright weird.  Grab some cocoa, your favorite snack, curl up in bed and let's talk about more of our favorite movies that get us through this crazy thing called "life." Check out the video version of the podcast o...

This week we get into the fantasy spirit, and play Hollywood by drafting the most perfect holiday movie ever.  We compete against each other to fill our rosters with the perfect cinematic dream team, including directors, writers, composers, and of course a slew of actors.  Jake finds at least one jacked dude, and Dustin accomplishes the assignment a little too thoroughly.   Check ou...

The guys keep testing the limits of getting cancelled, but it's with good intentions as they've put together a sack full of movies you need to see.  They range from movies you've never heard of, to ones you've probably skipped because they're not the most popular, to ones that are incredibly quotable classics but they're also old so the younger generation needs to revisit them. What is your r...

We've talked about reboots and remakes, we've talked about movies that should have a sequel, but we've never really discussed sequels specifically, UNTIL NOW!  The guys talk about what makes a sequel work or fail, as they share their favorite second movies of all time, and there are a couple surprises (as always) along the way. What is your favorite sequel?  Let us know by commenting or...