Movie Buffs

On this episode of Movie Buffs we reviewed Guy Ritchie's new film, The Covenant and revisited Jake Gyllenhaal's 2005 military role in Jarhead. We discussed Ritchie’s decision to make this film and Jake’s intensive character work.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we broke down the follow up films to the greatest boxing franchise of all time, the Creeds. We discussed the similarities and the differences that made these films so powerful.

On this episode of Movie Buffs: Quick-Pump I went back to 1988 for the cross-country action-comedy, Midnight Run. I shared my love for Charles Grodin and attempted to identify a key ingredient to Robert De Niro’s comedic instincts.

On this episode of Movie Buffs: Quick-Pump I revisited the 2014 Sci-fi action film, Edge of Tomorrow. I reflected on yet another fantastic Tom Cruise performance and expressed my passion for Emily Blunt the action star.

On this episode of Movie Buffs: Quick-Pump I rewatched the controversial Christmas movie, Die Hard. I reflected on the nuanced performances, ambitious action and what makes this one of my all-time-favs.

On this episode of Movie Buffs: Quick-Pump I broke down the 2019 gritty action noir, 21 Bridges. I paid respect to Chadwick Boseman’s performance + the all-star cast and ballyhooed the grounded drama and action sequences.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we talked about The John Wick franchise. We celebrated the creation of gun-fu and gushed over Keanu Reeve’s next level performance across the four films.

On this episode of Movie Buffs: Quick-Pump I revisited the original dystopian tale of vehicular homicide for entertainment, 1975’s Death Race 2000. I reflected on the eerily familiar future imagined by the filmmakers and celebrated David Carradine’s old school style against an emerging Sly Stallone.

On this episode of Movie Buffs: Quick-Pump I revisited Martin Campbell’s first bond film, Goldeneye. I shared my long time love for this movie and identified what made Bond in the 90’s so silly and sexy.

On this episode of Movie Buffs: Quick-Pump I revisited the 2011 mind-bending Liam Neeson film, Unknown. I reflected on Diane Kruger’s dynamic performance and lauded the success of phase two of Neeson’s career.

On this episode of Movie Buffs: Quick Pump I broke down Patrick Swayze’s infamous 1989 action film, Roadhouse. I celebrated a time with a different kind of bar scene and marveled at the hard edged special effects and fight choreography.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we celebrated the 35th anniversary of Paul Verhoeven’s ultra-violent, futuristic masterpiece, Robocop. We discussed the unrelenting action sequences and one of a kind performances from its loaded cast.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited David Leitch’s 2017 film, Atomic Blonde! We celebrated the next level fight sequences and Charlize Theron’s ultra-badass performance.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we revisited James Cameron’s 1986 masterpiece, Aliens. We marveled at the mastery Cameron brings to every sequel he touches and saluted Bill Paxton’s beloved, over-the-top performance.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we celebrated the 20 year anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi noir, Minority Report. We worshiped at the temple of Tom Cruise once more and highlighted Spielberg’s ability to create dystopian futures with a groundedness in hope.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we went back for seconds on Nick Cage and revisited John Woo’s Face Off. We discussed the genius of casting Travolta and Cage to play each other and celebrated Woo’s iconic style. #doves

On this RETRO episode of Movie Buffs, we dig into the backlog of our Live Show to re-release our debut episode in honor of the 35th anniversary of Predator! We geeked out over the big guns, big stars and even bigger biceps.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we celebrate Matt Damon’s titular character Jason Bourne in The Bourne Identity for its 20th Anniversary! We reflected on the filmmaking’s influence on the genre and how Damon’s performance gave Bourne the grounding to become the franchise it is today.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we revisited Nick Cage’s high-octane, high-flying, 1997 masterpiece, Con Air! We discussed the over the top action, stellar performances, and luscious locks of hair.

On this RETRO episode of Movie Buffs, we dig into the backlog of our Live Show to re-release our conversation about Brian DePalma’s 1996 espionage thriller, Mission: Impossible. Following last week’s chat about Top Gun, we discuss Tom Cruise’s ability to lead yet another massive action franchise stretching across four different decades.