Not In a Creepy Way

Brothers J and Drew watched 2026's Apex starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, which made Drew long for 1988's Sidney Poitier / Kirstie Alley film "Shoot to Kill."   Housekeeping starts at 49:45 during which they talk 2026 Fourth of July celebrations, food-grade lye, Supergirl, Heat 2 (the book and prospective upcoming movie), the upcoming The Dog Stars movie, and Siskel and Eber   File lengt...

The Brothers discuss the 2025 Yorgos Lanthimos film "Bugonia." One of them liked it quite a bit; the other two found it uncomfortable to watch. If you haven't seen it, go into it with as little info as possible and then come back to us.   Housekeeping starts at 53:00 during which J gives us a post-surgery update and we give a shout-out to the fifth anniversary of Mother Anderson's resurrection and...

Drew and Eric discuss the 2013 David Cronenberg movie "A History of Violence," which is a great Fathers Day movie. Along the way they discuss the whole concept of Cape Fear, the movies and the upcoming series; and the fact that Viggo Mortensen is a polymath.   Housekeeping starts at 57:15 during which Eric discusses taking his daughter to a record store and Drew talks about taking his family to Lo...

Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2016 film Criminal, selected 100% for the pun. The movie includes Gal Gadot and Brother J just had GALL BLADDER removal surgery. Details of both are discussed. Oh and Criminal is fine, a resounding "meh," which doesn't hurt anyone.   Housekeeping starts at 31:38 during which Jason tells of his unexpected surgery last week.   File length 1:01:18 File Size 43.8 MB The...

Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2021 direct to Netflix film "Hypnotic," which doesn't break any new ground but delivers 88 minutes of reliable pablum. Along they way they mention Death Stranding, elevators, Schweddy Balls, and Room 237.    Housekeeping starts at 1:07:30 during which J recommends the HBO MAX documentary series "The Yogurt Shop Murders," while recommending against having unauthorize...

Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2017 film "The Vanishing of Sidney Hall," which shouldn't work as well as it does but the acting and the music make it absolutely worthwhile. Along they way J shares a memory of the R.M. Palmer candy company and Philip Glass' "Mishima."   Housekeeping starts at 1:14:25 during which J tells of his travel plans and of his love for the limited series "Bodkin," while Er...

Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2026 Korean action thriller spy movie "Humint." Yes yes yes yes, this film has everything… It's really good but it's "a lot." Along the way they mention Far East geography and "The Long Way…" documentary series with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman.   Housekeeping starts at 1:15:00 wherein Drew discusses his upcoming trip to England and his eldest's upcoming fir...

The Brothers discuss Alex Garland's "Ex Machina," which held up surprisingly well. Everyone enjoyed it. Along the way they discussed Oscar Isaac's "Moon Knight," non-disclosure and no-compete agreements, the Marvel Unlimited App, new software user experiences, the Last Podcast on the Left's series on Count Dante, and data centers.   Housekeeping starts at 1:07:30 during which they ponder the propo...

Life got in the way so we present to you and encore of 2021's "I Am Mother," for your listening pleasure    Brothers J and Eric discuss the Sci-Fi film 'I Am Mother,' a nice little story. Watch the movie before we spoil it for you. Housekeeping starts at about 51:00 and involves salad shooting, vaccines, a J grief story at 1:00:30, and snowpocalypse.   File length 1:06:49 File Size 51.2 MB   Theme...

Brothers Drew and Eric discuss one of the best movies to have ever appeared on the podcast: Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse. Along the way they mention the concept of "crashing out" and Funky Winkerbean.   Housekeeping starts at 1:05:21 during which they discuss "Crime 101," "Drive," "Thief," Eric's work project aftermath, Drew's kids navigating their futures, and watching baby police officers gr...

The Brothers discuss 2018's Backstabbing for Beginners which is about political corruption within the UN Oil for Food program of the later 1990's and early 2000's.  It seems quaint by today's political corruption standards but the performances are good.     Housekeeping starts at 19:35 (ouch!) during which they discuss J's back pain, Andy Rooney, work roommates, Twin Peaks and other David Lynch pr...

Brother J and Drew discuss the 2018 British spy drama "Red Joan," which they enjoyed but agree isn't ground-breaking and it brought up bad cold-war memories.   Housekeeping starts at 35:45 during which the discuss cold war fears, Salt, Atomic Blonde, the series Jury Duty, and Drew's trip to Washington D.C. (with a frustrating Alaska Airlines experience).   File length 1:18:55 File Size 63.3 MB The...

Life is very complicated for producer Eric so this is an encore episode from 12 years ago -  Maybe the darkest movie Brother J and I will ever discuss, Twin Peaks Fire Walk With Me is this weeks deep deep subject. Join us, will you? But not in a creepy way    File length 1:20:10 File Size 73.4 MB    Visit the show website at www.notinacreepyway.com Send your comments to  show@notinacreepyway.com V...

Brothers Drew and Eric discuss 2022's extremely silly horror-comedy "Deadstream." Beforehand they discuss the films that didn't make this week's cuts: 'Homunculus,' and 'The 8th Night.'   Housekeeping starts at 33:55 during which they discuss a new trailer for 1963's '13 Assassins,' our inability to remember all 650+ movies we've featured on our own podcast, the cringe of leadership training, tear...

The Brothers discuss the most anticipated movie of the year, Project Hail Mary. And for anyone new around here, we're going to spoil it. But it lived up to the hype. Along the way they discuss the book series 'Red Rising,' health drama, and the usual real-life complications from which we use the cinema to briefly escape.   File length 1:21:27 File Size 64.8 MB   Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinc...

Brothers J and Drew discuss the 1980 film "The Long Good Friday" with Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, and Pierce Brosnan. Drew describes this as a movie lost in time, a kind of which they don't make any more. He loved the 70's feel but J thought it just felt cheap. Then Drew reveals that this was not the movie he intended to choose. Good fun!   Housekeeping starts approximately 50:00 during which they...

The Brothers discuss the 2018 sci-fi film Annihilation, a weird wild movie which Eric and Drew mentioned last week when discussing Caddo Lake. First there is a long and far-ranging digression about no Star Trek properties being currently in production, the entire Alex Garland catalog, and the United Nations of Horror. Plot talk starts about 28:00 during which they discuss the movie Erin Brockovich...

Brothers Drew and Eric talk about the 2024 movie "Caddo Lake," which is better watched with very little information known ahead of time. They liked it quite a bit. Conversation drifts from "Annihilation" to "24" to "Lost" to "Six Feet Under" to James Elroy. Eric found it helpful that he had watched "The Deer Hunter" earlier in the day for the first time and he found that it was exceedingly boring....

Brothers J and Eric talk about the 2025 film "Relay," starring Riz Ahmed, Lily James, and Sam Worthington. It's a great little thriller, reminiscent of the Hitchcock films of old. Eric liked it more than J but both recommend it.   Housekeeping starts at 37:08 during they talk about a new dishwasher, a new mesh WiFi router system, the movie "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die," AI attached to one's Bli...

Brothers J and Drew deconstruct 2016's "Our Kind of Traitor," based on a John le Carré novel. It's got a great cast but is ultimately forgettable.   Housekeeping starts at 46:40 during which the discuss the documentary "Wild Wild Country," Super Bowl LX, "Killing Eve," and the Winter Olympics.   File length 1:07:53 File Size 55.8 MB   Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple P...

The Brothers discuss the Matt Damon and Ben Affleck film "The Rip," which is pretty great for a "set it and forget it movie."   Housekeeping starts at 44:20 during which they discuss Iron Lung, an independent movie that takes a big swing, intra-company surveys, and iPads. Also: shout-out to ESR screen protectors with their proprietary applicator. They are really slick!!   File length 1:23:31 File...

Brothers Drew and Eric discuss Zach Cregger's 2025 film "Weapons," which is great.   Housekeeping starts at 1:15:50 during Eric eulogizes his departed bird, Rainbow, and they both talk about health clubs in Anchorage   File length 1:35:39 File Size 75.3 MB   Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send...

Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2022 docudrama "The Good Nurse." Is it uplifting? Not exactly; but the acting by Jessica Chastain, Eddie Redmayne, Nnamdi Asomugha, Kim Dickens, and Noah Emmerich is outstanding.   Housekeeping starts at 37:50 during which the discuss health, computer projects, Coke Freestyle machines, grocery delivery, and GLP-1 meds.   File length 1:03:52 File Size 45.5 MB   Theme...

Brothers J and Drew discuss 2025's Materialists. Sight unseen Drew thought this was going to be a light-hearted romantic comedy: a nice antidote to our recent string of good but "downer" movies. He was mistaken about the tone but he loved the movie.   Housekeeping starts at 57:55 during which they discuss car problems and bidets.   File length 1:24:25 File Size 67.3 MB   Theme by Jul Big Green via...

The Brothers discuss Jeremy Saulnier's 2015 film "Green Room," which is another feel-bad movie. Along the way they discuss Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Dead Kennedys, and the magic of Patrick Stewart.   Housekeeping starts at 48:30 during which they discuss the parents' new shower, Mr Rogers' sweater, and The Lazarus Project television series.   File length 1:06:15 File Size 52.8 MB   Theme b...