Movie Buffs

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the 2014 sequel, The Raid 2. We discussed how the fantastic stunt choreography was perfectly captured via the filmmaking and celebrated the elevated and effective performances.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the 2004 film, Hellboy! We reflected on what makes Del Toro’s creature features unique and discussed the transition in cinema when practical and CG effects came together.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we broke down the newly released 2023 film, The Iron Claw. We discussed our admiration for the amazing hair and costume designs, Zac Efron’s beefed out transformation, and what left us wanting more.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the 2014 film, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes to gear up for the newest installment out today. We discussed the flawless performances and visual FX and celebrated the unique talent Matt Reeves has for capturing grounded emotional narratives in fantastical worlds.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we went back to the best year in movies to break down 1999’s The Mummy. We discussed the magic and levity of the film, saluted the charisma of the performances, and gushed over the unforgettable chemistry between Fraser and Weisz!

On this episode of Movie Buffs we discussed Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Vol.2. We talked about his unmistakable quality as a filmmaker, the power of this volume relative to part one, and lauded the unforgettable performances. 

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited Alex Garland’s 2014 film, Ex Machina. We reflected on what makes this film great, what has held up best  for its 10 year anniversary, and celebrated the grandeur of A24’s small films with big messages.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the mind-bending Wachowski’s film, The Matrix for its 25th anniversary. We discussed the thoughtful and deliberate filmmaking,  the pristine casting and how well the film has held up. 

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the 1979 film, Mad Max. We discussed the power of this origin story and the franchise it spawned and celebrated the ambition and unique vision of George Miller  as a filmmaker.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we reviewed the new remake of Road House! We talked about the updates to the story and lauded Conor McGregor’s debut performance.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we broke down Zack Snyder’s 2009 film, Watchmen. We discussed areas it was successful and things we could have done without as well as what made it such a controversial movie 15 years ago.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we stayed in 1979 to talk about the sequel to Night of the Living Dead, George A. Romero’s, Dawn of the Dead. We discussed the subversive social themes and cultural impact the film has had for almost 40 years.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we went all the way back in time to 1979 to break down the cult-classic film, The Warriors, for its 45 year anniversary. We discussed the cultural impact of the film and celebrated the nuanced detail in the filmmaking.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we hit a shared blindspot and covered a movie neither of us have seen. We returned to the best year in movies to break down Mel Gibson’s 1999 film, Payback. We talked about the strong directorial choices and the stellar cast of characters that appear in this film.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the best year in movies, 1999, and reflected on The Boondock Saints for its 25 year anniversary. We discussed what makes this movie both enjoyable and controversial and discovered some interesting behind the scenes action too.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the 2009 Liam Neeson film, Taken. We talked about what makes this movie unique within the genre and celebrated the special quality Liam Neeson brings to this type of character.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we chatted about another movie that turned 10 this year, 2014’s Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. We discussed our feelings about Ryan as a character and reflected on the different portrayals of him across the franchise.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we’re revisited and reflected on Peter Berg’s Lone Survivor for its 10th anniversary. We shared our differing opinions of the film overall and celebrated the undeniable success of the stunts and filmmaking.

We’re back! On this episode of Movie Buffs we processed the return of the Golden Globes and finally covered the Don, Jean Claude Van Damme. We broke down his iconic 1988 film, Bloodsport. We talked about the magic of the films’ earnest absurdity and its cultural reverence.

For our last Movie Buffs episode of 2023 we covered one of our favorite directors and one of our favorite movies! Brian DePalma’s 1983 film, Scarface! We discussed the flawless screenplay, the extraordinary performances and the genius filmmaking. Thanks for a great year of movies!

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited one our favorite Christmas movies and its franchise, the Die Hard films. We discussed the power of the original film, what makes John McClane such an iconic character, and how that was handled across the sequels.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we’ll revisit Sylvester Stallone’s Rambo III. Covering his doc left us wanting more! We reflected on the ebbs and flows of the franchise and discussed what makes the character of Rambo feel so authentic.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we learned more about the iconic Sylvester Stallone in his new documentary Sly. Now streaming on Netflix. We reflected on how his real life experiences relate to his characters and celebrated his undeniable artistry.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited Tony Scott and Quentin Tarantino’s 1993 film, True Romance. We shared our differing perspectives and zeroed in on the artistic notes of the collaboration between Scott’s directing and Tarantino’s writing.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited the 1993 medical action-thriller, The Fugitive. We reflected on its role in influencing the next generation of films to come in this genre and celebrated the unique and iconic performances both leading men delivered.