Movie Buffs

On this episode of Movie Buffs, following the success of the newly released sequel we revisited the 2006 film, The Devil Wears Prada. We broke down what makes it such an enduring entry in the rom-com canon, we celebrated the film’s high powered cast and iconic performances, and unpacked why its sharp writing and grounded emotional core still resonates today. We discussed what made this era of roma...

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we revisited the 1976 film, All the President’s Men, based on the true story of the Watergate scandal. We reflected on a time when journalism felt like a true instrument of accountability, dove into the raw performances, and the film’s intensely controlled filmmaking, unpacking how it builds paranoia, rising stakes, and the very real sense of danger the journalists...

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we revisit Primal Fear and dive into all the ‘90s-isms that define the era from its courtroom drama style to its sharp, character-driven storytelling. We celebrated the astonishing performances and stacked cast, reflected on why this kind of mid-budget, adult thriller is basically nonexistent today, and celebrated what made these films work then and why we miss them...

On this, better late than never, bonus episode of Movie Buffs, we reacted to the new trailers for Spiderman: Brand New Day and Dune Part Three and recapped and review the Oscars telecast and break down the night’s biggest winners and standout moments. We talked through the presenter bits, what worked and what didn’t, and celebrated Conan for nailing the show with humor and ease for another year.&n...

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we dove into Sinners and Marty Supreme, two strong contenders in the Best Picture conversation. We talked about the originality of their stories, celebrated the expert and deliberate filmmaking choices driving Sinners, unpacked the visceral, compounding intensity that powers Marty Supreme, and identified why these films are serious awards-season players.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we covered the last best picture nominee of 2025, One Battle After Another. We dove into Paul Thomas Anderson's prolific career as a filmmaker, unpacked the film’s visceral and timely themes, highlighted how the film’s precision and ambition make it resonate right now, and identified why it may have the strongest chance of winning Best Picture.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we covered Sentimental Value and The Secret Agent, two of this year’s International Best Picture contenders. We discussed the shared themes of complicated parent-child dynamics, where those emotional threads resonated for us and where they fell short, and reflected on how our expectations going in may have shaped our experience. 

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we reviewed Hamnet and Train Dreams. We compared the two films and unpacking where their shared sensibilities diverge. We talk about what worked beautifully in Hamnet but didn’t quite land in Train Dreams, celebrate the performances and confident directing in Hamnet, and dig into why both films find themselves in the Best Picture conversation.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we’ll break down F1: The Movie. We talked about how Joseph Kosinski brings a sleek, modern precision to blockbuster filmmaking that echoes the kinetic, visceral style pioneered by Tony Scott, making the film feel like a contemporary companion piece to Days of Thunder. We also unpacked Brad Pitt’s questionable costume design, and explored why a globally appealing, cr...

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we sunk our teeth into Robert Rodriguez’s 1996 supernatural thriller, From Dusk Till Dawn. We broke down the directorial choices that worked for us and the ones that didn’t, unpacked how the film’s casting is both a strength and a liability, and placed the film within the horror canon, discussing how its genre-bending chaos helped shape and inspire horror movies tha...

On this episode of Movie Buffs we covered Yorgos Lanthimos’ 2025 conspiracy thriller, Bugonia. We talked about the masterful the story unfolded, how the performances kept us guessing right up until the end, and the cultural significance of the film at this time in history.

For the Movie Buff’s final episode of the year we finally “got around to it” and reviewed Michael Mann’s 1995, high-stakes heist drama, Heat. We explored what sets this movie apart from so many others in the genre, highlighted the pristine and purposeful filmmaking choices, and celebrated the stacked cast’s authentic, grounded and relatable performances.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we got to cover the life and career of another icon, Eddie Murphy in the new Netflix documentary, Being Eddie. We talked about his evolution as an entertainer, what we wanted more of, and the lasting impact his films have had on us.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we reviewed the new Appletv+ docuseries, Mr. Scorsese. Spanning his whole life and career the 5 part series gave us a lot to talk about. We identified the ways his personal life impacted his work as an artist, celebrated the long term visual consistency within his directing, and shared our favorite moments from his thick filmography.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we return after a long hiatus with a brand new format. We’re not just covering action anymore, we’ll be talking about movies across genres. We returned from the dead to review the newest Frankenstein adaptation. We talked about the cultural significance of the source material, examined Del Toro’s execution of a story so close to his heart, and wondered where Elordi’s...

Movie Buffs is back with a brand-new format. We'll be diving into every genre to celebrate ALL the movies we love!

On this Movie Buffs: Quick Pump mini-sode I got in the spring break spirit and rewatched the 2010 reboot, Piranha 3D. I talked about the campy over-the-top filmmaking and celebrated the satire and unforgettable absurdity.

On this Movie Buffs: Quick Pump mini-sode I revisited the classic Scorsese film, Goodfellas. I praised Scorsese’s style of filmmaking, identified what makes the performances work so well, and dissected the action structure within this genre.

On this Movie Buffs: Quick Pump mini-sode I rewatched the 2005 romantic action film, Mr. & Mrs. Smith. I highlighted the fun and flirty action sequences and rehashed the details of the scandalous romance between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

On this Movie Buffs: Quick Pump mini-sode I broke down the 2015 film,  Kingsman: The Secret Service. I celebrated the creative filmmaking, exciting fight sequences, and the extraordinary career of Colin Firth.

On this Movie Buffs: Quick Pump mini-sode I covered Ang Lee’s 2000 film, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon for its 25th anniversary. I geeked out over the pristine filmmaking, mind blowing wire work, and next level performances.

For our final episode of Movie Buffs in 2024 we revisited Quentin Tarantino’s revisionist history masterpiece, Inglorious Bastards. We geeked out over how perfect we feel this movie is, celebrated the unforgettable performances, pristine filmmaking and execution, and what we feel is some of QT’s greatest writing.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we checked out the new Netflix original film, The Union, starring Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg. We discussed the limitations of streaming when it comes to storytelling and shared our desire for better quality producing and more thoughtful filmmaking.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the middle of one of the most popular magical franchises of all time, the 2004 film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. We discussed the film’s success in transitioning into the darker elements of the franchise and marveled at the lasting quality of the directing, acting, and special FX.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we returned to the beginning of one of the most iconic action franchises of all time, James Cameron’s 1984 film, The Terminator. We talked about the thoughtfulness of the story and filmmaking, the groundbreaking special FX, and identified that success of this franchise is built on the strength of the actors’ performances