Red String Movie Podcast

Jacob and Perk review AKIRA, an anime film about a biker gang in Neo-Tokyo that gets wrapped up in a government plot. Also discussed: Planet of Lana, Ori and the Blind Forest, Shoresy Next week's movie: REDLINE (available on Tubi, Freevee, rent)

Jacob and Perk review PERFECT BLUE, a psychological thriller about a pop idol turned actress that starts to notice that someone is stalking her. Also discussed: 7 Days in Hell, Tour de Pharmacy Next week's movie: AKIRA (available on Hulu, Crunchyroll)

Jacob and Perk review PAPRIKA, an anime psychological thriller about a device that allows its user to invade other people's dreams. Also discussed: One Piece Live Action Next week's movie: PERFECT BLUE (available in theaters, AMC, rent)

Jacob and Perk review GHOST IN THE SHELL, a sci-fi film about a cyborg trying to stop a rogue hacker. Also discussed: Psycho-Pass, Wet Hot American Summer, Tommy Boy Next week's movie: PAPRIKA (available on Tubi, rent)

Jacob and Perk review YOUR NAME., an anime film about two high school students that randomly swap bodies. Also discussed: Run with the Wind, Oldboy Next week's movie: GHOST IN THE SHELL (available on Prime Video, Tubi, Freevee)

Jacob and Perk review HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE, a film about a girl that meets a mysterious wizard while trying to break a curse set upon her. Also discussed: Oppenheimer Next week's movie: YOUR NAME (available on Crunchyroll, rent)

Jacob and Perk review PRINCESS MONONOKE, a film about a young prince that travels to a forest of gods to heal his curse. Also discussed: A Place Farther Than The Universe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Invincible, One Piece Next week's movie: HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (available on Max)

Jacob and Perk review ANNIHILATION, a sci-fi film about a group of scientists that enter a mysterious area. Also discussed: Barbie, Past Lives, Ping Pong The Animation Next week's movie: PRINCESS MONONOKE (available on Max and in theaters)

Jacob and Perk review LEON: THE PROFESSIONAL, a film about a hitman that takes a child into his care. Also discussed: Viewfinder, Dr. Stone, Zom 100, Oppenheimer, Barbie Next week's movie: ANNIHILATION (available on Netflix)

Jacob and Perk review MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE and MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE as an action packed double feature! Next week's movie: LEON: THE PROFESSIONAL (available on Netflix)

Jacob and Perk review HEAT, a crime thriller about a dedicated cop trying to hunt down a skilled criminal Also discussed: Ted Lasso, Final Fantasy 16, Outer Wilds, Arrival, Suits  Next week's movie: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE (available on Paramount+) and MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE (in theaters now)

Jacob and Perk review Dog Day Afternoon, a film about a bank robbery gone wrong. Also discussed: The French Dispatch, Asteroid City, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Bear, Legendborn Next week's movie: HEAT (available on Netflix)

Jacob and Perk review SHOLAY, an Indian western about two thieves that are recruited to save a town. Also discussed: The Departed, Anchorman, Demon Slayer S3, One Piece live action, Kraven the Hunter Next week's movie: DOG DAY AFTERNOON (available on Max, Prime Video)

Jacob and Perk review LIKE STARS ON EARTH, a film about the relationship between a child with dyslexia and the teacher that finally understands him. Also discussed: Upcoming summer releases Next week's movie: SHOLAY (available to rent)

Jacob and Perk review 3 IDIOTS, a film about a group of friends trying to survive engineering school. Also discussed: Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse, I Think You Should Leave S3, Letterkenny, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, Polite Society, You Hurt My Feelings Next week's movie: LIKE STARS ON EARTH (available on Netflix)

Jacob and Perk review BAAHUBALI 1 & 2, a story about the lost prince of an ancient kingdom trying to regain his throne. Also discussed: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Baby J, Star Wars Visions Volume 2 Next week's movie: 3 IDIOTS (available to rent)

Jacob and Perk review THE SKY IS PINK, an Indian film based on a true story about couple trying to save their daughter after a fatal diagnosis. Also discussed: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Next week's movie: BAAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING (available on Netflix)

Jacob and Perk review ROAD HOUSE, a 90's flick about Patrick Swayze cleaning up a bar in Missouri Also discussed: Rye Lane, The Super Mario Bros Movie, Jujustu Kaisen  Next week's movie: THE SKY IS PINK (available on Netflix)

Jacob and Perk review POINT BREAK, a classic 90's action movie about a group of bank robbers/surfers. Also discussed: Rye Lane, Dr. Stone Next week's movie: ROAD HOUSE (available on Netflix)

The guys review CHAIN REACTION, a movie about a pair of scientists that have to go on the run after solving hydrogen fusion. Also discussed: Shrinking, Ted Lasso, Hell's Paradise Next week's movie: POINT BREAK (available on HBO Max)

Jacob and Perk review THE FAREWELL, a film about a family that decides not to tell the matriarch that she has a fatal diagnosis. Also discussed: Murder Mystery 2, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Samurai Cop, Star Wars Visions, Grow Home 2 Next week's movie: CHAIN REACTION (available on Tubi, rent)

Jacob and Perk review Shang-Chi, a movie about a martial arts master that must confront his family's history. Also discussed: The Menu, Nobody, Tetris, Sonny Boy, Given Next week's movie: The Farewell (available to rent)

Jacob and Perk discuss IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE, a film about two neighbors that form a bond over their cheating spouses. Also discussed: John Wick 1, 2, 3, and 4, Ted Lasso, Shrinking, The Fire Hunter, Revenger, Sonny Boy, Flower, Journey, and Abzu Next week's movie: SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS (available on Disney+)

Jacob and Perk review CHUNGKING EXPRESS, a film about two Hong Kong policemen that have bad luck in love. Next week's movie: IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (available on HBO Max)

Jacob and Perk review POLICE STORY, a Jackie Chan martial arts film about a cop that gets framed for murder. Also, Perk gives his predictions for who will win big at the Oscars! Next week's movie: CHUNGKING EXPRESS (available on HBO Max)