Show Me The Movies

SMTM is hitting pause for a few weeks and will return on August 3. In this brief announcement episode, Justin and Nic invite you to reach out and share the movies you'd like to hear discussed on the show! Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram ! Music Track: City Lights by Aylex Source: freetouse.com/music Copyright Free Background Music

This week Braden Ochs joins Justin and Nic to discuss Robert Zemeckis’s 'Contact!' Together they get into the sci-fi trilogy Braden penned as a child, the differences between the book and the film, and the stupid (and probably realistic) way humanity responds to alien life in this movie. Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram ! Music Track: City Lights by Aylex Source: freeto...

This week on SMTM, friend of the pod (and spouse of Nic) Hannah Bostick returns to school Justin and Nic on her all-time favorite movie, 'Jojo Rabbit!' Together they cover Hannah’s use of Jojo Rabbit as a tool to teach history, Justin and Nic being mama's boys, and whether or not Jojo’s father met up with Lt. Aldo Raine’s Basterd’s in Italy. Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Insta...

This week Jari Johnson returns to SMTM to dig into the blaxploitation classic, 'Super Fly!' The trio discuss Jari sneaking into the movie as a teen, the film’s incredible soundtrack, and the lethality of getting tossed headfirst into a trash can. Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram ! Music Track: City Lights by Aylex Source: freetouse.com/music Copyright Free Background Mu...

To celebrate a year of Show Me The Movies, Justin and Nic decided to break open a memory solidified in amber and talk about 'Sonic The Hedgehog: The Movie' (not to be confused with 2020’s Sonic The Hedgehog). Throughout their conversation, they estimate just how many times they watched the library’s VHS copy as kids, discuss the very strange biology of echidnas, and explore a few of the deep dark...

Set the reactor to 110%, engage the caterpillar, and join Justin, Nic, and guest Matt Moseng as they deep dive John McTiernan’s dad-movie classic, 'The Hunt for Red October!' Along the way, they discuss the technical accuracy of the film, Matt’s time as a metal radio station DJ, and the presidential administration of Jack Ryan. Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram ! Music T...

This week, Tyler and Amelia return to remind our hosts that pain don’t hurt as they dive into 'Road House'! They discuss throat-ripping, the crime of going commando in denim, unconventional methods for starting a motorcycle, and much more. Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram ! Music Track: City Lights by Aylex Source: freetouse.com/music Copyright Free Background Music

Sophie Olson is back to usher in SMTM’s inaugural DCOM, 'Lemonade Mouth!' While discussing the movie, they get into Adam Hick’s parallel universe relationship to Lucas Hedges, the acts that would tour with Lemonade Mouth, and the laundry list of prestigious movies that Sophie has rated lower than this one. Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram ! Music Track: City Lights by A...

This week on Show Me The Movies, Justin, Nic, Isaac Adams, and Tyler May-Gruthusen team up to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's masterpiece, 'There Will Be Blood.' In breaking this film down, Isaac shares what an actual milkshake in the early 1900s would consist of, Justin digs deep into oil blowouts, and Tyler gives a philosophical angle. Plus, Nic has his arm twisted to give a rare but unofficial s...

This week on SMTM our hosts are joined by fellow schnooks Aaron Crump and Tyler May-Gruthusen for a chat on Scorsesee’s 1990 mob masterpiece, 'Goodfellas.' Along with discussions of iconic characters and scenes, the good fellas examine Nic’s role in Tyler’s dreams, the importance of garlic-slicing techniques, and why Justin is the Henry Hill of the Chapman household. Email us at themoviesshowme@gm...

This week on Show Me The Movies, the hosts get into a Justin-classic – 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall!' Between discussions on Jason Segel’s anatomy, Justin and Nic cover early Blu-ray features, the joy of peeing on the rocks, and the memory-holing of Skype. Links: I Hate Sarah Marshall blog Miranda Hobbes cameo Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram ! Music Track: City Lights by...

Grab a slice of chocolate cake and tune in as Bailey Hunt returns to talk Ari Aster’s stellar and bone-chilling debut, 'Hereditary.' They discuss the hosts’ respective sleepwalking stories, Bailey’s thoughts on method acting, and the eerie relationship between the film and Nic’s actual nightmares. Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram ! Music Track: City Lights by Aylex Sour...

This week on Show Me The Movies, superhero-obsessive Tyler May-Gruthusen is back to talk an all-time favorite of his, 'The Dark Knight.' Together they discuss Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker, the nostalgia this movie holds, and what to make of the Batman voice. Reddit post with photos taken in Chicago lined up with 'The Dark Knight' shots. Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on...

Join Justin and Nic as they host power couple Madison and Tyler May-Gruthusen on the pod to discuss 'The Irishman!' They get into the limits of grace, what Madison has in common with Joe Pesci, and Nic’s favorite pseudo Dunkin’ Donuts commercial. Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram ! Music Track: City Lights by Aylex Source: freetouse.com/music Copyright Free Background Mu...

This week Justin and Nic invite Jessica Myers (sibling of the show) to dig into their favorite cozy heist movie, 'Fantastic Mr. Fox!' They cover the place the film holds in Jessica and Nic’s family history, the plight of having a cousin cooler than you, and how long a human could live on a liquid diet of alcoholic cider. Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram ! Music Track: C...

This week, Justin, Nic, and Thom Parrish pledge allegiance to the band as they dig into the childhood classic, 'School of Rock!' Along the way, they talk about the power of music education, Thom’s rock band experiences, and the havoc wrecked by experimental Sour Patch Kids Popcorn. Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram ! Music Track: City Lights by Aylex Source: freetouse.co...

Welcome to another episode of Show Me The Movies! Tyler May-Gruthusen is back to talk about this year's epic crime thriller 'Crime 101.' The three of them discuss the villainy of wealth insurance companies, the beauty of a suit and ski mask combo, and the joy of a haggard Mark Ruffalo. Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram ! Music Track: City Lights by Aylex Source: freetous...

On this episode of Show Me The Movies, our true-blue hosts are joined once again by straight arrow Amelia Bostick to discuss Michael Mann’s theatrical debut, 'Thief.' During the conversation, Amelia explains why she thinks Michael Mann is a master of comedy, Justin recalls the time someone thieved Nic’s copy of 'Thief,' and the crew celebrates that special feeling of pulling off a successful job w...

Join your favorite spawn of the devil’s own strumpet Justin and Nic as they get religious and dig into SMTM’s first X-rated movie, “The Night of The Hunter.” The conversation spans their respective church experiences, which director wanted to rip his arms off in response to the film, and what exactly constitutes a ‘Soul Movie.’ Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram ! Music T...

This week on Show Me The Movies, Justin and Nic are joined by Paul Ashley to discuss an all-time classic, ‘The Graduate.’ The three of them dig into why this movie feels so timeless, some truly terrible sequel ideas, what exactly a Kewpie doll is (you’ll never guess). Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram ! Music Track: City Lights by Aylex Source: freetouse.com/music Copyri...

This week Justin and Nic welcome Isaac Adams on the pod to discuss not one, but TWO movies - 'The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her' and 'The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him.' Their conversation includes the story of Isaac getting a nail in his head, the insanity of ordering an espresso with three Splendas, and the staying power of 'The Brave Little Toaster.' Email us at themoviesshowme@gmai...

Sometimes you have to say “What the f—,” hop on a real train, and make a lot of money while your parents are out of town. Join Justin and Nic this week as they discuss the 1983 classic, 'Risky Business,' featuring a young Tom Cruise dancing in tighty whities and having the time of his life. Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram ! Music Track: City Lights by Aylex Source: fre...

This week, Justin and Nic lace up their skates with history teacher (and spouse of Nic) Hannah Bostick as they explore Gavin O’Connor’s 'Miracle.' Together, they dig into the film’s portrayal of history, the Pavlovian response triggered by a coach’s whistle, and the lingering mystery of why Ripley the Pug finds this movie so deeply disturbing. Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Ins...

It's a family affair! This week, Justin and Nic invite two very special guests to pull the heist of the century. Audrey Chapman (Justin’s mom) and Lori Myers (Nic’s mom) join the hosts to dive into Steven Soderbergh’s iconic 'Ocean’s Eleven.' Along the way they discuss Lori’s short-lived stint as deputy coroner, the time Audrey was present for a robbery, and the power of a sister pact. Plus, Justi...

Charlene Fletcher is back to join Justin and Nic on a mission from God as they talk the ultimate musical comedy epic, 'The Blues Brothers!' From Bob’s Country Bunker to the Cook County Assessor’s Office, the trio cover the film’s insanely stacked cast, radioactive hotdog relish, the necessity of a partner in crime, and much more. Email us at themoviesshowme@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram ! Music...