Movies on the Side

Sandwiched between Frozen and Inside Out, Big Hero 6 may be an overlooked gem in the Disney pantheon. We discuss the action, the music, feel all the feelings, and then argue about Mufasa. Don’t forget, you can watch this episode on YouTube! Watch on YouTube! •  Big Hero 6 (2014) - IMDb •  Big Hero 6 (2014) - Rotten tomatoes •  Story Behind Baymax Fist Bump •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreo...

Is watching a movie in 3-minutes clips on TikTok…fine? Plus, Nate and Stephen do their best to impersonate congressman at the TikTok hearing. Follow Us On: MOTS on TikTok https://tiktok.com/@moviesontheside MOTS Instagram https://instagram.com/moviesontheside MOTS Twitter https://twitter.com/moviesontheside

What kind of movie gives people hot dogs for fingers, includes an evil everything bagel, and includes a multi-dimensional plot?? One that makes you cry at googly eyes by the end! Join us as we review the Best Picture Oscar Winner: Everything Everywhere All at Once. Watch this episode on YouTube! Links from the show Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) - IMDb Everything Everywhere All at Once (...

If you listen to an audiobook, is it the same as reading that book? Nostalgia for Steve Irwin, and Stephen is back from Vegas!

Can Marvel film an entire movie on blue screen and get away with it? Is Ant-Man 3 just a two hour trailer for Kang? How many times will we say orifice in one episode?? Find out this week as we review Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania! Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) - IMDb Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) - Rotten Tomatoes The Marvel Machine is Broken Listen to our bonus episodes...

Nate isn’t sure how old his biscotti is, sleeping in and college Taco Bell memories, we discuss shower scheduling, how to go viral, and Stephen is basically Leonardo DiCaprio.

Can Tom Cruise make the Kessel run in under 2 minutes? Who exactly are we fighting in this movie? What happens if you eject at Mach 10 speeds? Find out as we review the action-packed, 35 year sequel-in-the-making: Top Gun: Maverick! Top Gun: Maverick (2022) - IMDb Top Gun: Maverick (2022) - Rotten Tomatoes Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Sub...

You know that passive-aggressive "good morning" you hear from managers, preachers, and other people typically on a power-trip? Then when people don't say it loud enough back, they reply, "I SAID, GOOD MORNINGGG." It's truly a harrowing experience, and Nate witnessed it first-hand.

Is it possible to love the vibe of a movie but not the movie itself? We search our feelings about the incredible trio of protagonists in this 2022 film and attempt to answer that question as we review: Amsterdam! Watch this episode on YouTube! Amsterdam (2022) - IMDb Amsterdam (2022) - Rotten Tomatoes Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscrib...

Nate visited Stephen in real life, we sang karaoke, Nate has thoughts on drive-thru etiquette, Stephen was robbed Chick-fil-a breakfast, and we pontificate on Subway's demise.   Follow Us On:   MOTS on TikTok MOTS Instagram MOTS Twitter

We peel back the layers of this literal onion and do our best to impersonate Daniel Craig’s southern detective accent as we review this Knives Out mystery: Glass Onion! Listen to our review of Knives Out (2019) here. Don’t forget you can now WATCH our full episodes going forward on YouTube. Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside   And when you support the show on Patreon , you can listen to or...

Stephen's going to Vegas and gets a gambling crash course from Nate. Also, you can WATCH this bonus episode and all future episodes on Patreon! You can also find our full episodes on video at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside  

Can the incredible vocal ability of Amy Adams and Idina Menzel save this direct-to-streaming sequel to the hit movie, Enchanted? Turns out, maybe not. But we hit the ground running as we review Disenchanted and then go for a bonus round of Avatar, Henry Cavill, National Treasure, and more! •  Disenchanted (2022) - IMDb •  Disenchanted (2022) - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Pat...

Nate went to an office Christmas party, Stephen schools him on wrapping gifts, and we actually talk about movies too!

Good afternoon! Ryan Reynolds makes his singing debut alongside the eternal Elf, Will Ferrel, in this Apple TV+ original: Spirited! We sing and dance our way through morality corner and more on this week’s episode of MOTS! Spirited (2022) - IMDb Spirited (2022) - Rotten Tomatoes Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@movi...

Nate and Stephen share their marital gift-giving practices, and discuss how much is reasonable to spend on wall art. Jim Carrey TikTok Wall Art

With the largest budget ever for a TV show, can The Rings of Power live up to the hype?? Find out as we review the Amazon Prime original series with Nate, Stephen, Cecily, and Jacob on our BIG 200th episode of MOTS! The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (TV Series 2022– ) - Rotten Tomatoes Listen to our bonus episodes on Patre...

Two special guests, Cecily and Jacob join us for a 200th episode extravaganza! On our bonus episode, we discuss Thanksgiving and what exactly is a glizzy?

Returning guest Jordan Robles stands in for Nate as we review the 2013 sci-fi movie starring Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman: Oblivion! Are we an effective team? •  Oblivion (2013) - IMDb •  Oblivion (2013) - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on Instagram MOTS on...

Special guest Jordan Robles joins us this week to discuss sticky jar lids, peanut butter, and how often you’re supposed to clean your fridge.

Nate and Stephen take a moment before the big 200th episode to reflect on their past and what made them love movies. We visit Blockbuster video, early Disney classics, and discover what elements of a movie get us misty. Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on Instagram MOTS on TikTok MOTS on Facebook MOTS on Twitter Support...

Stephen tries to wax poetically about the Pillars of Creation and the majesty of the Universe, but Nate is not impressed.

How does a Tony Award-wining broadway musical translate into a movie? We wade through an inordinate amount of makeup and awkward musical numbers to review Dear Evan Hansen!  Plus, we decide if this is the saddest musical ever. •  The Uncanny Valley of Ben Platt’s Makeup •  Dear Evan Hansen (2021) - IMDb •  Dear Evan Hansen (2021) - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Suppor...

Nate isn’t sure how much screen time is ok, so Stephen offers some alternatives.

How many action movies will Liam Neeson make before they lose their luster? How many times do you have to eat cheesecake before you get tired of that ?  Exactly.  We go back in time and review the 2014 Liam Neeson CLASSIC, Non-Stop!   Non-Stop (2014) - IMDb   Non-Stop (2014) - Rotten Tomatoes   Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: y...