Prime Cut Movie Podcast

Joe & Paul look at Christopher Nolan's 2006 forgotten masterpiece The Prestige starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale. We go through a Christopher Nolan Top 5, talk about his pro's and con's, explore the Victoria-era London magic con-man game, and debate Hugh Jackman's greatest performances. There's so much to love about The Prestige and Christopher Nolan (when he st...

Paul and Joe break down the films covered in Prime Cut's upcoming S3.   Prime Cut Podcast Season 3 Lineup: The Prestige - 2006. Christopher Nolan directs, starring Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman. Die Hard With A Vengeance - 1995. John McTiernan directs, starring Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson and Jeremy Irons. Foreign Rec. Swap Series: 1988’s Dutch thriller The Vanishing, and 2002’s Japanes...

In this Short Cut, Paul and Joe discuss the 2023 dramedy "The Holdovers," directed by Alexander Payne and starring Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. E-mail Prime Cut Podcast at theprimecutpodcast@gmail.com Prime Cut is on TikTok @PrimeCutPodcast Follow and Subscribe to the Prime Cut Podcast on YouTube at - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrimeCutPodcast Follow us o...

Joe and Paul peruse Netflix and grab 10 titles from the "Classics" category that most fit the Prime Cut Podcast's taste and preferences. They talk through each film, as well as give it a modern comparison: "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,"  paired with "Fight Club" "The Conversation," paired with "Enemy of the State" "Silverado,&quo...

In the season 2 finale, Paul and Joe discuss the 1997 suspense/thriller "Kiss the Girls," starring Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd.  Along with this film, the guys discuss some recent watches, from "Defending Your Life," an Albert Brooks comedy to "The Texas Killing Fields," and "The Night Stalker," two Netflix true crime serial killer documentaries.  E-mail...

Prime Cut analyzes Sean Durkin's recently released hit biopic 'The Iron Claw' based on the true story of the Von Erich family, a pro wrestling dynasty. Joe & Paul discuss how Zac Efron's biceps have biceps, Holt McCallany should get an Oscar nomination, and the big swings Durkin took (and connected on) to make a powerful and self-contained mainstream adult drama - something...

Joe and Paul discuss the iconic 90's crime action flick True Romance directed by Tony Scott from an A+ script by Quentin Tarantino. From a white pimp that thinks he's black to bad drug deals, cut-throat cops, and Sicilian mobsters this movie packs a punch and a deep cast - we go through all the details of this classic. E-mail Prime Cut Podcast at theprimecutpodcast@gmail.com Prime Cut is...

Joe & Paul discuss one of their favorite all-time directors and TRY to define the top 5 films for Tony Scott. Tony tragically left us too soon in 2012 but only after leaving an indelible mark on the action genre. Tony knew what the audience wanted and is one of the best ever at visualizing and capturing emotion by combining unique filming techniques, score, needle drops, and impeccable casting...

Joe and Paul go back and forth on two movies as they swap first time watches 8 Million Ways to Die (1986) and Reversal of Fortune (1990). 8 Million Ways to Die, directed by Hal Ashby, is a tried & true gritty neo noir from the 80's that had a troubled production and some flaws but also an outstanding performance from lead Jeff Bridges. Reversal of Fortune, directed by Barbet Schroeder, is...

Prime Cut dives into 1982's "First Blood," starring Sylvester Stallone, Brian Dennehy and Richard Crenna. Paul and Joe discuss the roots of the action genre, Stallone's surprisingly strong acting, an incredible film score, and more. You can follow Prime Cut Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prime_cut_podcast/ You can e-mail Prime Cut Podcast: primecutpodcast@gmail...

Joe & Paul spend 20 minutes discussing the new Netflix documentary "Sly" and their love of Sylvester Stallone in Short Cuts #2. E-mail Prime Cut Podcast at theprimecutpodcast@gmail.com Prime Cut is on TikTok @PrimeCutPodcast Follow and Subscribe to the Prime Cut Podcast on YouTube at - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrimeCutPodcast Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pri...

Prime Cut takes a look at the 1991 cult flick "Point Break," directed by Kathryn Bigelow, and starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. Joe and Paul have some divergent opinions on the film overall, and discuss Keanu's line delivery, Swayze's charisma, the film's truly awful soundtrack, and more. E-mail Prime Cut Podcast at theprimecutpodcast@gmail.com Prime Cut is on TikT...

Joe & Paul are joined by special guest Bill Watts in discussing the 2011 sports drama Warrior starring Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton, & Nick Nolte. Bill's background as a expert columnist on grappling specific to MMA at opennotegrappling.com helped us break down what holds up in Warrior . . . and what doesn't. Aside from the fighting Warrior is a solid drama with great performances fr...

In this mega-horror pod, Paul and Joe take a look at the spooky season, the horror genre, their own personal feelings on being scared, as well as a list of three (3) horror picks each:  1 Supernatural 1 Franchise Selection 1 Grab Bag You can follow Prime Cut Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prime_cut_podcast/ You can e-mail Prime Cut Podcast: primecutpodcast@gmail.com E-mail Prime C...

Prime Cut explores the pop culture phenomenon that was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by diving into the pinnacle of it's madness, the 1990 live action movie. Joe and Paul break down the cartoon, which turtle they were as kids, Splinter's amazing training flashback montages, and more. E-mail Prime Cut Podcast at theprimecutpodcast@gmail.com Prime Cut is on TikTok @PrimeCutPodcast Follow an...

Welcome to the bonus series Short Cuts from Prime Cut Podcast. Joe & Paul have open-ended movie conversations about recent watches and releases that we love - Prime Cut style. On this short Joe & I discuss Joe's love for the dark 2013 thriller Out of the Furnace starring Christian Bale & Casey Affleck. We comp it to another veteran movie The Deer Hunter (1978) and talk about how O...

Prime Cut kicks off Season 2 with the naval masterpiece, "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World." Paul & Joe dive into the practical effects, the bromance between Captain Jack and Stephen the Surgeon, as well as discussing how this movie has been forgotten and if it could be made in 2023. You can follow Prime Cut Podcast on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/prime_cut_po...

Prime Cut book ends season 1 with another Gene Hackman classic, Crimson Tide. Paul & Joe dive into Denzel, director Tony Scott, and of course pay the proper respects to Mr. Hackman. E-mail Prime Cut Podcast at theprimecutpodcast@gmail.com Prime Cut is on TikTok @PrimeCutPodcast Follow and Subscribe to the Prime Cut Podcast on YouTube at - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrimeCutPodcast Follow us o...

In this episode, the Prime Cut guys take a look at the seminal neo-noir "Deep Cover," directed by Bill Duke, and starring Laurence Fishburne and Jeff Goldblum. Paul and Joe talk about the film, as well as both the stars, their careers, and some impact and influences of the Black New Wave of the late 1980s and 90s. E-mail Prime Cut Podcast at theprimecutpodcast@gmail.com Prime Cut is on T...

In this episode, the Prime Cut guys each swap a movie with the other that they haven't seen, and then discuss. For Paul, Joe chose the 2014 submarine thriller "Black Sea," and Paul chose the 2010 thriller "The Next Three Days" for Joe.  Paul and Joe talk about each film, as well as both the stars, their careers, and some high points and critiques of both selections. E-mail...

In this episode, the Prime Cut guys take a look at the 2016 neo-noir buddy-action-comedy “The Nice Guys,” starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe, and written and directed by Shane Black. Paul and Joe talk about the film, as well as both the stars, their careers, and how Shane Black got to be where he landed for this movie. E-mail Prime Cut Podcast at theprimecutpodcast@gmail.com Prime Cut is on T...

In this episode, the Prime Cut guys reflect and memorialize on the life and work of legendary American director William Friedkin, who passed away on August 7, 2023 at the age of 87.  Responsible for directing such classics as "The French Connection," "The Exorcist," and "Sorcerer," Friedkin leaves an indelible mark on cinema with his passing.  The Prime Cut guys also...

Episode #6: Latino Pacino On this episode Prime Cut explores two Brian De Palma - Al Pacino collaborations - Scarface (1983) and Carlito's Way (1993): (0:00:00) Overview - De Palma & Pacino (0:20:15) Scarface (1:22:49) Carlito's Way Brian De Palma; Al Pacino; Scarface; Carlito's Way; Robert Loggia; Michelle Pfieffer; Steven Bauer; F Murray Abraham; Sean Penn E-mail Prime Cut Pod...

Prime Cut Podcast explores the 1985 neo-noir classic "To Live and Die in L.A.," from legendary director William Friedkin. This film stars William Petersen, Willem Dafoe, John Pankow, and John Turturro. E-mail Prime Cut Podcast at theprimecutpodcast@gmail.com Prime Cut is on TikTok @PrimeCutPodcast Follow and Subscribe to the Prime Cut Podcast on YouTube at - https://www.youtube.com/@TheP...

On this episode Prime Cut explores: (0:03:03) Mikey & Nicky (1976) (0:32:50) The Bounty (1984) (1:05:27) Old Henry (2021) (1:23:15) '71 (2015) (2:07:38) Up Next: To Live & Die in L.A. Mikey & Nickey; The Bounty; Old Henry; 71 Movie; Sean Harris; John Cassavetes; Peter Falk; Anthony Hopkins; Mel Gibson; Liam Neeson; Daniel Day-Lewis; Tim Blake Nelson; Stephen Dorff; Jack O'Con...