Movies in the Buff

Brett Bolton joins the Movies in the Buff team as we kick off our new theme of Sports!! with an opening day double-header of Field of Dreams and Bull Durham.  The guys have a new whiskey for the month as we get to know Brett through his whiskey tastes.  They talk the love of baseball, movies, and of course Kevin Costner.  And they touch upon the importance of baseball and the feeling it invokes of...

Actor, Writer and Improvisor Josh Tobin goes in the Buff to close out our March theme with Miyazaki's Spirited Away.  John and Josh get deep with how this movie affected them.  They talk the Japanese religious and cultural traditions that inspired this movie and take a trip down memory lane, exploring friendship and their own spiritual journey.   You can follow Josh at www.joshtobin.com and f...

Our own Anabell Martinez joins us this week with her choice, Frida. John and Annie talk cultural norms, the power of art in society and the real life of activist and artist Frida Kahlo.  We push the limits and find Annie's breaking point....armpit hair....   Let us know what you think on Facebook and Instagram @MoviesintheBuff and Twitter @BuffMovies.  And if you like what you hear, rate and...

Novelist Janet Griffin goes in the Buff with Closer. John and Janet get real when they discuss how the movie presents the complexities of sex and relationships, and how they relate in their own lives. John helps elucidate the characters by letting us know how they end up, according the play that the movie was based on.   Check out her website www.iambookminded.com; and follow her on Facebook and T...

Comedian John O'Connor goes in the Buff with Stand By Me. The two Johns relive their childhood and discuss superheroes, girls and what it's like to be a boy now versus when the movie takes place. Oh yeah...and WHAT THE HECK IS GOOFY!?!   Follow John O'Connor @NotJohnConnor, watch his documentary "Be A Man" on Hulu, and be on the lookout for his own podcast, "The Bit R...

The guys get MAD talking about Mad Max! TJ thinks this is the greatest action film EVER. John agree's and see's the deeper meaning within the film - beyond the incredible action. Time to get MAD! Acting by John, Music by TJ, Cover Art by Melanie Durand.

The guys are BACK after being MIA for a few weeks! What happened!?! TJ explains in our special edition intro. This week, the guys discuss "ATOMIC BLONDE" (Blonde ROAST style)! TJ isn't the biggest fan, but does appreciate the film very much, John loves it and enjoys every moment of it. Listen to the guys go "ATOMIC" over their views. Acting by John, Music by TJ, Cover Art...

Anabell, the amazing, nah, most talented, nah, greatest curator of all time!, gives you your weekly update, while discussing her thoughts on the upcoming film, Monster.

Happy New Year (2018)! This month the guys are back with a new theme...selections from the filmography of Charlize Theron! In the first episode of the new theme, John and TJ discuss "Mighty Joe Young"! The film brings out child hood nostalgia for John, and the score moves TJ in which he discovers a new track (Dedication and Windsong) that he can NOT stop listening to. Hosted by John Dreh...

Anabell, our INCREDIBLE Movies in the Buff curator gives you the lowdown on our next theme!

The guys wrap up horror month with "The Grudge". They discuss the Japanese horror genre and its influences on American horror. They talk about cultural differences and how that affects what scares us and debrief on a thrilling month of....HORROR!!!!!   Hosted by John Dreher and TJ Kross; Music composed by TJ Kross; Cover Art by Melanie Durand.

Anabell, our AMAZING Movies in the Buff curator gives you the lowdown on the final HORROR episode! She updates you on our holiday break, and is so relieved to not have to discuss HORROR!!! [Anymore.]

John and TJ delve deep into The Exorcism of Emily Rose. The guys discuss the real exorcism and trial of Anneliese Michel of whom the movie was based on. They examine religion and exorcisms in the modern day. John does his best to freak out TJ by playing a clip of a real exorcism. Hosted by John Dreher and TJ Kross; Music composed by TJ Kross; Cover Art by Melanie Durand.

Anabell, our AMAZING Movies in the Buff curator gives you the lowdown on the next film the guys are going to discuss. She discusses the fear the guys felt listening to the REAL exorcism of Emily Rose (Anneliese Michel), while also continuing her take on her fear of HORROR!

All work and no play makes John and TJ dull boys in The Shining. The guys go head to head and discuss if this movie is scary or slow and dull and why they feel the way they do. Kubrick’s divisive film was panned by Steven King himself, yet loved by millions. Come and play with us...forever and ever...Hosted by John Dreher and TJ Kross; Music composed by TJ Kross; Cover Art by Mélanie Durand.

Anabell, our AMAZING Movies in the Buff curator gives you the lowdown on the next film the guys are going to discuss. She continues her fear of "HORROR", yet she bravely listened to last week's podcast and discusses a few highlights.

The guys are back with this month's theme, HORROR! They freak out (and hide under the sheets) while discussing the (terrifying) 2013 film, "The Conjuring". They discuss the amazing cinematography, perfect chemistry between cast members, and how a film takes old ideas and presents them in unique and interesting ways. They also share a few personal ghost stories of their own...HORROR!

Anabell, our AMAZING Movies in the Buff curator gives you the lowdown on next month's theme! She talks about how she felt about "HER", along with the rundown on the next four movies we will be discussing.

In this week's episode, the guys talk about the incredible film, Her. John and TJ connect the film to their own lives and experiences, while discussing how the "best film in the last 20 odd years" pulls it all together. Relationships aren't just about physical manifestations of form, but the intellectual connection one can create when lacking a physical presence. "Her&quot...

Anabell remarks on last week's episode and discusses the season of romance in general. She also gives you her thoughts and also expresses her undying love for Jim Braddock. Finally, she gives you a sneak peek of the next episode, HER!

In our "3rd round", John and TJ step into the ring to discuss the 2005 sports - romance/drama, Cinderella Man! They discuss the times, how it directly relates to today, as well as what it means to be a man then and now. The guys discuss how this "sports" film can be viewed as a romance about being a man, fighting against all odds, in the hopes of supporting his family and frien...

Anabell remarks on last week's episode and asks our audience a few questions, while also giving you a sneak peek into this upcoming week's episode (Cinderella Man)!

In our second scintillating episode, John and TJ get down and dirty discussing the 2013 film Don Jon. They take a trip to Jersey and explore how their individual backgrounds as children affect them today. They also touch on the problems with a society that thrives on exploiting sex and how that affects expectations in relationships. How does porn addiction affect men? How about women? And how can...

Anabell remarks on last week's episode (Serendipity) and asks our audience a few questions, while also giving you a sneak peek into this upcoming week's episode!

In this action packed, drama filled, romance induced episode, the guys discuss the fantasy vs reality of the 2001 film, Serendipity. They discuss how they feel about "cheating", and how that impacts the love story. They also touch on the nostalgia of a pre 9/11 NYC vs post 9/11 and the loss of a false innocence of a city that may never truly be able to regain the "Serendipity"...