Movie Schmovie

In what may be our most crass episode, based purely on F-word usage, we do a few rounds of F/M/K, except instead of objectifying people, we objectify their careers. The premise is, we draw the names of actors and directors from a woolen Mongolian shepherd's hat, and pick their high and low points.

Standup comic Brandon Lescure drops in to chat about all things horror, including his his short film The Back Page, James Wan's hit sequel The Conjuring 2, and the general state of the genre as it stands today.

After a brief rundown of Spring favorites like The Nice Guys and Green Room, Ronald, Steve and John turn their attention to their most anticipated Summer films.

After five years (FIVE YEARS!!!) in the movie podcast mines, Steve, John, and Ronald take a break from all the film chat to discuss any and everything else, from the show's origins to road rage to Daffy Duck.

Looking back on this year's Maryland Film Festival, Ronald, Steve and John discuss a plethora of films, namely: Under The Shadow; Always Shine; High Rise; The Master Cleanse; The Greasy Strangler; Morris From America; Life, Animated; Do Not Resist; Lamb; The Love Witch; and Donald Cried.

Your Movie Schmovie Captain America: Civil ͏Wa͏r review is here! In addition we pick the movies that we hope to catch this weekend at the 2016 Maryland Film Festival! Is this one of Marvel’s best? Or just another superhero soap opera? Find out now!

It’s always a good time when we get a guest into the Schmovie basement! This time the guys sit down to talk with filmmaker/comedian Mike Finazzo about his seriocomic big screen effort, Wits End, as well as the general subject of movies about creative or artistic people.

Everyone is back in the basement for a catchup episode that touches on political thriller Eye in the Sky, Netflix horror flick Hush, Disney’s live-action The Jungle Book reboot, and Jeff Nichol’s mysterious supernatural drama, Midnight Special. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Once again, the guys speak to each other remotely via the wonders of cellular telephone technology as they take questions from listeners and friends. Batman v Superman, The Witch, and The Invitation are discussed. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

For the fourth time, Ronald, Steve and John dole out recognition to deserving films and filmmakers, in what has become, without a trace of doubt, the most prestigious awards ceremony ever in the history of the world. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Driven by necessity to find a way to record remotely, Ronald, Steve and John give you their thoughts on the would-be universe-starter that is Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

In this free-form episode, the guys answer movie-related questions from listeners and friends, which leads to a discussion about racism in Hollywood, the invention of a new genre (Wrestling + Western = Wrestlern), and speculation about male sex organs in Star Wars. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

As they do every season or so, Steve, Ronald and John scan the horizon for upcoming films that have promise. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Neither cold weather, nor stomach distress, nor violent coughing fits will stay these podcasters from the swift completion of their appointed duties, which in this case means discussing recently released movies like Deadpool, Zoolander 2, or the Coen Brothers’ latest, Hail, Caesar! Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Looking back, 2015 was a normal-sized year, but it had so many great films in it, we had to make a giant-sized episode in order to adequately cover them all. Spend some quantity time with us as we celebrate our faves. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

2015 was a surprisingly strong year for movies, but as always a few stinkers snuck through. In this episode, Ronald, Steve and John name names and give reasons why. It’s time for a little tough love. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ronald, Steve and John take a long look at Star Wars: The Force Awakens and talk about the pros and cons of our franchise-filled cinematic future. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

It’s that magical season when the whole world takes a step back, looks at the year gone by, and says, “Well, that sucked.” Ronald, Steve and John are here to help. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

It’s an episode 20 years in the making as Steve, Ronald and John rank all sixteen of Pixar’s feature films. This is the definitive word on the beloved animation studio’s output, so LISTEN UP. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

The guys stick to seasonal tradition and give thanks for a few things, movie-related and otherwise, that helped them get through 2015 (so far). Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Set your VCR so you won’t miss Ronald, Steve, and John reminiscing about the recently departed NBC show ‘Hannibal’, and chatting about other current televised favorites. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Since our last recording, Ronald has seen a ridiculous amount of movies, John has seen a bunch, and Steve has seen a handful. We try to make sense out of it in this overstuffed catchup episode. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ronald, Steve and John pick their favorite characters from horror films whose gruesome deaths were anticipated and possibly even cheered by the audience. Plus a last-minute walk down memory lane that settles a little Schmovie trivia. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

In honor of Steve’s nuptials, the guys open up their hearts and speak of their favorite onscreen romances. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

M. Night Shyamalan is one of the most divisive ‘name’ directors working today. Track the ups and downs of his career with Ronald, Steve and John, and hear what we think of his latest, The Visit. (Hint: We liked it.) Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.