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Ryan and Nathan hit the skies, rails and road in this week's look at Planes, Trains & Automobiles , perhaps the crowning achievement in the brief but beautiful career of Canadian Icon John Candy. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to send us a query for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca, or you can reach out on Instagram, Co-Host and Hive, okvideopodcast. -N Planes, T...

Ryan and Nathan are back with a late addition to the John Candy line-up, Only the Lonely . It was written and directed by Chris Columbus and straddles the line between drama and comedy in a way that gives Candy a lot to work with.  If you'd like to send in some questions for future shows, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca, or okvideopodcast@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Co-Host...

The John Candy train continues with Delirious , an oft-overlooked high concept comedy from 1991 that features a writer trapped in the soap opera world he created. But perhaps there is a reason people don't bring this one up very often. If you'd like to send in a question for a future show, email okvideopodcast@gmail.com, or you can reach us on Hive, Instagram and Co-Host, okvideopodcast. -N Deliri...

The Calgary movie podcast takes a look at the Calgary-set and shot film Cool Runnings in our ongoing look at the career of John Candy. This one may well be the biggest financial hit of his career. Apologies for Nathan's audio on this one, t'is a bit crackly. Will try to address that for next episode.  If you'd like to email us some question, ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca are the forwar...

Only one of us wishes they could go on a sailboat ride with Rip Torn. Can you guess which one? Nathan and Ryan take a look at John Candy's first major starring role in Summer Rental , a movie about the importance of family, with a subtle dig at the Reagan administration and how they crushed the air traffic controller strike in the 80s. Thanks for joining us! If you'd like to email us a question, r...

Who's Harry Crumb? He's a hilariously inept detective played by John Candy in this hidden gem of a late 80s caper. Ryan and Nathan gush about the movie for 90 minutes before chatting about franchises that deserved some more entries and ones that are getting more whether we like it or not. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to send in a question, email okvideopodcast@gmail.com We are also on Co-H...

Chet Ripley just wants to relax and spend some quality time with his family on Lake Potomotominimac. But family includes his yuppie brother-in-law Roman Craig, who crashes the vacation in order to pitch Chet on a dicey investment. Bears, Raccoons and a shotgun lamp all feature in The Great Outdoors , the latest in our look at the career of John Candy. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to send i...

Well, it was fun while it lasted. Unfortunately, this week Nathan and Ryan watched what has to be the worst film John Candy was a part of, Wagons East . On top of bringing about the tragic end of a winsome talent, it is also just a terrible movie. Thanks for joining us. Surely, sunnier shores are ahead. If you'd like to email in a question, ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca are the addresses. W...

Visionary filmmaker Mel Brooks brings us to the furthest reaches of outer space in Spaceballs , O.K. Video's latest in their series focusing on comedy king John Candy. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to send in a question for a future episode, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca. You can also reach us on Hive, Co-Host and Instagram, okvideopodcast. -N Spaceballs

Ryan and Nathan take a look at one of John Candy's lesser known 80s comedies, Armed and Dangerous , a crime caper that pairs him with fellow SCTV alumni Eugene Levy. Could it be a forgotten gem? If you'd like to email in a question, ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca are the addresses. We are also on Co-Host, Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast. Send us a message, won't you?  -N Armed and Da...

Ryan and Nathan kick off their spotlight on John Candy with one of his most iconic characters, Uncle Buck . There are some differences of opinion on this one, but it provides an in-depth look at what works and what maybe kinda sorta doesn't in this late 80s family comedy from John Hughes. Then we discuss some of our favourite toys and games from our formative years.  If you'd like to email in...

Ryan and Nathan conclude their look at their Choice Ladies choices of films with not one but two lists each, counting up from fourth to first. We also get into a discussion about the future of the Indiana Jones franchise before revealing the subject of our next batch of shows. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to provide a question for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca....

Our final Ladies Choice film has arrived. She's All That , the iconic rom-com from 1999 that may be responsible for a major boost in Fatboy Slim record sales. But how does it hold up in 2023? We get into that and somehow talk about James Bond yet again.  If you'd like to email us some questions, ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca are the addresses. We are also on Instagram, Co-Host and Hive...

Be he ghost or demon, Beetlejuice is here for Ladies Choice night at O.K. Video. Ryan and Nathan discuss the film that cemented Tim Burton as a major force in Hollywood for decades to come, as well as the amazing transformation Michael Keaton pulls off to become one of cinema's zaniest characters. Thank you for joining us. If you'd like to send a question for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca o...

Ryan's wife Ashley provides our latest pick in We Were Soldiers . A Vietnam war film from 2002 that managed to differentiate itself from the tone and character of the films that came before it that focused on that controversial conflict. We also reflect on some of our favourite films of 2022. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to send in a question, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca, or...

Ryan and Nathan take a look at one of Brian De Palma's very first films in Phantom of the Paradise , a musical horror comedy that had a profound impact on two French boys who would grow up to become an iconic music duo, as well as the people of Winnipeg who would grow up to become...legends. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to email us a query or some feedback, ryan@okvideo.ca and nathan@okvid...

An unassuming movie that weaseled its way into Ashley's heart is the focus of this week's episode, courtesy of Pure Luck , featuring Martin Short and Danny Glover. It didn't quite land home for either Ryan or Nathan, but they discuss movies that meant a lot to them despite generally low verdicts by most. And, to cap it off, Ryan drops his review of The Princess Bride as part of our question conver...

Nathan and Ryan continue their investigation of the movies that made their wives who they are today with Death Becomes Her , a quirky, dark comedy from 1992 starring three big-time movie stars in Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis and the always-nominated Meryl Streep. Directed by Robert Zemeckis back when he was still really cool, this one was chosen by Brittanny Faust. If you'd like to email in a questio...

James Bond, the father of Indiana Jones, teams up with his son to fight the armies of darkness in the late 80s hit, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade . Thanks for joining us.  If you'd like to email us a question for a future episode, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca, or you can instagram, Hive or Co-Host us, okvideopodcast.  -N Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

For the first time in O.K. Video's history, Ryan and Nathan are taking a look at one of the most successful movies of all time. E.T. The Extra Terrestrial was the box office king of the 1980s. It was also a childhood favourite to many, including Nathan's wife Brittanny. Does it remain timeless?  If you'd like to send in a question for the show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca, or i...

It is time for the wildest ranking O.K. Video has yet embarked on. Nine films and two very different assessments of quality await in our wrap-up for this batch. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to email us some questions, ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca are the addresses. We are also on Hive, Co-Host and Instagram, okvideopodcast. -N Westerns Ranking

No batch of westerns would be complete without the 1986 TV adaptation of Stagecoach , starring 80s outlaw country supergroup, The Highwaymen. This landmark film changed the modern western and paved the way for Unforgiven and its historic best picture win in 1992 (well, in '93 but for '92). Tip your hat to the great Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson.  If you'd...

Just in time for the end of 2022, O.K. Video brings you their discussion of the indisputable classic, The Searchers . Who would even dispute its classic qualities? Vera Miles has a million dollar smile. This is our penultimate western in the batch, so it is coming down to it. We'll see you in 2023 for the final film and our ranking. Thanks for joining us! If you'd like to send in some questions fo...

Contrary to his advice last week, Gene Hackman insists there is only one thing that separates The Quick and the Dead . Speed. If you can unholster your weapon and point it at another person quicker, you are likely to walk away with the Redemption Quick Draw Jackpot, equivalent to over 3 Million dollars in modern money. Pat Hingle is the man with the key and he is but a bit player in this star-stud...

30 years ago, a Western won Best Picture at the Academy Awards. How does Unforgiven hold up now? Nathan and Ryan delve into it before taking a look at movies they watched in school for one reason or another. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to email us a question for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca, or instagram us, okvideopodcast. We are also on Hive Social and Co-Ho...