Smokey and the Snobby: Funny Movie Reviews & Hot Takes

Is John Woo's Action Classic Still One of the Greatest Action Movies Ever Made? In this explosive episode of Smokey and the Snobby , we dive headfirst into Face/Off (1997) , the legendary action thriller directed by John Woo and starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage in two of the most unforgettable performances of their careers. Can a movie built around one of Hollywood's wildest premise...

Get ready to venture into the wild world of martial arts, ancient sorcery, and over-the-top action as Smokey and the Snobby take on the cult classic Big Trouble in Little China. Directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell as the unforgettable Jack Burton, this 1986 action-comedy has become one of the most beloved cult films of all time. In this episode, we break down everything that makes...

Looking for the ultimate 80s buddy cop movie that isn’t Lethal Weapon ? In this episode, we’re breaking down the 1986 action-comedy classic Running Scared , starring Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal as two hilarious, fast-talking Chicago detectives planning their retirement to sunny Florida. We dive deep into why the undeniable, improvised chemistry between Crystal and Hines sets a benchmark for th...

Is Annie Wilkes the ultimate toxic fan, or just a deeply misunderstood critic? This week on Smokey and the Snobby, we are breaking down Rob Reiner’s iconic 1990 psychological horror thriller, Misery . Based on the legendary Stephen King novel, this masterclass in isolation and tension features an Oscar-winning performance by Kathy Bates alongside James Caan as the tormented author Paul Sheldon. Wh...

Lets take it back to the 90s! Join as we talk about the great Encino Man, known as California Man because no one knew what the heck Encino was outside of the U.S. Join us as we review the ultimate fish-out-of-water movie that launched Brendan Fraser’s career, co-starring pop culture icons Pauly Shore and Sean Astin. We break down the hilarious plot, from digging up a frozen caveman in a California...

Step into the neon-lit world of Las Vegas with Smokey and the Snobby as we break down the legendary mob epic Casino. In this episode, we dive deep into the unforgettable performances by Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Sharon Stone and Don Rickles while exploring how Martin Scorsese created one of the greatest crime dramas ever made. Joining us for this special episode is guest Christ Mironescu , bringi...

Dive deep into our The Devil Wears Prada movie review on the Smokey and the Snobby Podcast . We analyze Miranda Priestly’s fashion legacy, Andy’s career transformation, and 2000s style trends. Is it the ultimate fashion film? Listen for our one expert film analysis and another Dingus with ears take. What better guest to have on this episode than our boss lady herself! We made this entire episode a...

In the last movie for Armenian Heritage Month we discuss "The Promise". tune in as Smokey and the Snobby review the historical drama starring Oscar Isaac, Christian Bale, and Charlotte Le Bon set during the Armenian Genocide and the fall of the Ottoman Empire in World War I . We discuss the film’s story, performances, and how cinema can help raise awareness about the Armenian Genocide of...

Armenian Heritage Month continues! Join us as we discuss over-the-top characters, comedic moments , and Armenian cultural themes, while debating whether Uncle Rafael is a hidden indie gem or a movie that should’ve stayed at the family dinner table. A movie about an Armenian Uncle to everyone, especially a classic American family he helps bring back together. a wholesome watch. As always, Smokey ma...

Join as we celebrate Cher for Armenian Heritage Month in the movie Witches of Eastwick. Cher has been a staunch advocate of Armenian causes for over 5 decades amongst other advocacy from LGBTQ+ to Animal rights. Step into the humid, gossip-drenched streets of Connecticut with our deep dive into The Witches of Eastwick . Forget your average supernatural thriller ; this is a high-brow masterclass in...

In this powerful installment of Smokey and the Snobby , we celebrate Armenian Heritage Month by diving deep into the Academy Award-shortlisted masterpiece, Amerikatsi . Join us as we explore the poignant journey of Charlie, an Armenian-American who repatriates to the Soviet Union after WWII, only to find himself imprisoned. We break down the film’s unique blend of "Rear Window" style voy...

Our first episode in our Armenians in Entertainment Series for April as we celebrate Andy Serkis, who's father was Armenian and has revolutionized motion capture acting with his portrayal of Golum in Lord of the Rings to this episode as Cesar the revolutionary chimpanzee! Will Caesar lead a revolution, or just a very organized pet store breakout? In this episode of Smokey and the Snobby , we’r...

Kung Fu Hustle (2004): Martial Arts, Comedy, and Chaos We are taking the podcast international! This episode explores the genius of Kung Fu Hustle (2004) , a film that redefined the action-comedy genre. We discuss its unique identity as a: Martial Arts powerhouse Slapstick Comedy Fantasy epic Historical Period Piece Discover why this Stephen Chow classic is considered one of the best foreign langu...

Thats a wrap on Award Season! join us this week as talk about the 2026 Academy Awards . the highs, the lows, our picks and disappointments? One of us thinks the Oscars are completely rigged. The other believes the Academy Awards are still one of the last true celebrations of artistic excellence and the hard work of filmmakers. Enjoy the episode and drop a comment!

The last of our Oscars episodes and its about ping-pong? Inspired by the wild true story of legendary table-tennis hustler Marty Reisman , the film follows a cocky New York ping-pong prodigy chasing international fame, money, and glory in the competitive world of professional table tennis, but he's also a big jerk. Smokey dives into the film’s gritty Safdie-style chaos, the strange history of...

The hits keep coming! in this episode we clash on one of this years Oscar nominees...Sentimental Value. A Norwegian file steeped in heartache and redemption with a poignant yet darkly comedic family legacy and the creative ego. The story follows Nora ( Renate Reinsve ) and her sister as their lives are upended by the return of their estranged father, a once-renowned filmmaker, forcing a confrontat...

In this episode of Smokey and the Snobby – Funny Movie Reviews and Film Debates , we review another 2025 oscar nominee... One Battle After Another (2025) starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Is One Battle After Another worth watching? We break down the plot, performances, themes, and the ending explained in this deep dive movie review. One Battle After Another follows f...

The Oscars episode continue! Join on this weeks episode where we talk about the latest vampire movie with prohibition flare! Sinners is a genre-defying 2025 Southern Gothic supernatural thriller written and directed by Ryan Coogler , starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as twin brothers Smoke and Stack. Set in 1932 Mississippi during the Jim Crow era, the film follows the brothers as they retu...

Tune for the 461st adaptation of a horror classic...FRANKENSTEIN. both of us loved this version but still prefer Young Frankenstein...Mel Brooks' magnum opus. Snobby: "A beautifully crafted, emotionally devastating gothic masterpiece. Smokey: "Get over yourself Victor Frankenstein, the creature is awesome"

In this episode of Smokey and the Snobby , we review Bugonia , the second of the Oscar Nominated film we review. The strange, ambitious, and slightly unhinged sci-fi film that left audiences debating whether it’s genius, nonsense, or both. Snobby was fully on board, praising the film’s ambition, themes, and artistic swing, giving Bugonia 8 stars and confidently calling it important cinema . Smokey...

Hop on the train as we review Train Dreams, one of the movies that has been nominated for this years Oscars. You like sad movies? yes? then boy have we got a movie for you! Listen as we break down why one of us "Lovvvvved" this movie and the other had to increase his dosage of Zoloft.

Set in a dystopian future America (2017) where the government controls the population through fear and mass media, The Running Man centers on a brutal, state-run television game show in which convicted criminals are forced to fight for their lives for public entertainment. Ben Richards (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a former police officer who was framed for a massacre he refused to carry out, escapes f...

It’s the late 90s. Leo-Mania is at its absolute peak. What do you do? You put him in a wig, give him a twin, and surround him with the heaviest hitters in acting history. in this episode we discuss The Man in the Iron Mask, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Gerard Depardieu, Peter Sarsgaard and funny enough House's very own Hugh Laurey. A star studded cast set in the th...

That's a wrap on 2025! This weeks episode is a bit different, we reflect back on the year of our personal cinematic experience. listen in as we go through each of our Top 5 movies of 2025. You'll be surprised to hear some overlap between our movies! hopefully one of our top 5 makes it to award season! bring it on 2026!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! That's a wrap on Season 1 of Smokey and the Snobby! Thanks for listening! Who wears a 3 piece wool suit in L.A.? you will find who and why in our final episode of the season! La La Land is a modern musical about two ambitious dreamers in Los Angeles: Mia(Emma Stone) , an aspiring actress, and Sebastian(Ryan Gosling) , a passionate jazz pianist. They meet by chance and fall in l...