The Adam Sandler Cinematic Universe Podcast

In this episode we explain why we are putting the show on hiatus until the SAG-AFTRA strike has been resolved, while also sharing the experiences that helped us to come to that decision Comments can be directed to AdamSandlerCinematicUniverse@gmail.com and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @TheASCU 

Season Six of the Adam Sandler Cinematic Universe kicks off its theme of Sandler Sequels with not only his latest film but also his latest sequel the follow up to 2019’s “Murder Mystery” the aptly titled “Murder Mystery 2” Examining sequels, their history in Hollywood, and their place in the modern cinematic environment may prove to be game changing in our expedition to explore a vast cinematic un...

Wrapping up our Season Five theme of Reboots, Remakes, and Re-dos we take the time to re-examine the seventh film we assessed on our journey to create our own shared cinematic universe of the film’s of Adam Sandler 2011’s “Just Go With It.” It being the first film to judged after our core six films that we knew composed the foundation of what we were setting out to build, Sejohn was fearful we may...

Concluding the double features of head themed titles and to help honor Brendan Fraser History Month, which we are celebrating over on our sister podcast “The Say Report,” this episode we support the season five theme of Reboots, Remakes, and Re-Dos by remaking our episode on the 1994 film “Airheads” that stars Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, and of course the reason we are all here… Adam Sandler. D...

We continue this season’s theme of Reboots, Remakes, and Re-Do’s with a film that just so happens to be all three 1993’s “Coneheads” starring Dan Akyroyd, Jane Curtin, and Laraine Newman while introducing Michelle Burke. Could the third film inspired by a Saturday Night Live sketch turn out to be one of the most important and influential films discussed during our journeys map our Cinematic Univer...

We continue our journey into the world of Adam Sandler Reboots, Remakes, and Re-Dos in this months episode  by looking at the film that would later be remade as an FX original series starring Charlie Sheen 2003’s “Anger Management” In a double whammy since both this film and last month’s were both directed by Peter Segal we decided to hold off on passing judgement on “The Longest Yards” until we w...

We continue season five’s theme of Reboots, Remakes, and Re-dos with the 2005 revival of “The Longest Yard.” In what may be one of the most faithful remakes ever released in the history of cinema, we watch Adam Sandler join with Burt Reynolds, the star of the original, to modernize the themes and stakes for a new generation of viewers.  It’s a herculean task determining if this remake is worthy of...

Welcome to the first episode of season five of the Adam Sandler Cinematic Universe podcast, where the theme is Reboots, Remakes, and Re-dos.  It’s a brand new frontier we are hoping to conquer this season and we;re learning on the fly. Strap yourselves in and come along for the ride as we not only debate whether or not these films have a place in our shared cinematic universe but also determine th...

In our season for the fans season finale because you the fans demanded it, we snuggle in for a lovely night of holiday viewing with Nora Ephron’s 1994 film “Mixed Nuts”  Will the delightful soupçon of Sandler on display in this ensemble piece be enough to convince your curators that it has a place in our shared cinematic universe or will he get lost in the shuffle of the amazing comedic and acting...

For our two year anniversary we continue Season Four a Season For the Fans by examining what could possibly be the most divisive film of those suggested by our listeners… 2015’s “The Cobbler” Join Devon and Sejohn as they walk a mile in the shoes of Max Simkin to see if this modern day bit of folklore has a place our shared cinematic universe of Adam Sandler films. Comments can be directed to Adam...

This month we continue Season Four, a season for the fans, by looking at Adam Sandler’s first and as of recording only collaboration with Walt Disney Pictures, the Adam Shankman directed “Bedtime Stories.” Will your curators be able to tell the difference between a organically grown Adam Sandler film and the genetically modified organism of a movie that Disney is so often accused of producing in t...

We examine Mike Binder's "Reign Over Me" and whether or not it has a place in our shared Adam Sandler Cinematic Universe as Season Four a season for the fans continues. Along the way we share our theories as to why this film came up so frequently in the fan requests for us to watch and discuss that while it will always be remembered as Adam Sandler's 9/11 movie how this film represents an antholog...

We continue season four, our season for the fans, with an examination of a film that neither of your co-curators had ever seen that is constantly brought to our attention as a film that must  be addressed in our efforts to chart a shared cinematic universe of the films of Adam Sandler: 2008’s “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan” Will this combination of the comedic sensibilities of Sandler, Smigel, and...

We kick off Season Four, A Season For the Fans, by finally examining the most requested film for us to cover since we started this endeavor… Big Daddy.  Does Adam’s most profitable live-action film earn its spot on our star charts or will the, often derided, sentimentality prove too large a hurdle for your co-curators to clear? Welcome to the fourth season premiere episode of our expedition to pro...

It has all been leading to this... Not just our third season of Adam Sandler's villain films but also our entire expedition into the Adam Sandler Cinematic Universe. Will Sejohn's original bet that Uncut Gems is not a part of a shared universe pay out? You'll have to listen and find out, that's how we all win! Comments can be directed to AdamSandlerCinematicUniverse@gmail.com and don't forget to f...

For the first time since we started the Adam Sandler Cinematic Universe a new film starring the man himself has been released and in this bonus episode we do our best to discuss and evaluate it’s status as a member our shared cinematic universe.  Did your co-curators on this journey enjoy  “Hustle” with its basketball heavy plot and cast? More importantly does this story of redemption find a place...

With a zero critic's rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it is no mystery how Adam Sandler's inaugural collaboration with Netflix wound up as the fifth entry in the third season of the ASCU with its theme of villains. Join us as we share our thoughts on The Ridiculous 6 in an effort to see if this controversial film still manages to find a place in our shared cinematic universe of Adam Sandler, or if this...

Our third season theme of villains continues with the collaboration between long time friends Judd Apatow and Adam Sandler: Funny People, a film that ends up being a lot more prophetic than people may have given it credit for when it first released in 2009. Can your curators find a place for this film in their personal star chart of a shared Adam Sandler Cinematic Universe or will switching in Jon...

For our third film in our Villains series we take a look at a film who's content and box office earnings would certainly classify it as such, but when your main character is so kind, accepting, and charismatic it becomes difficult to actually view it that way. That's right we are exploring the depths of the Andy Samberg / Adam Sandler two hander from 2012: That's My Boy. Will our research find tha...

Our latest excursion into the Adam Sandler Cinematic  Universe is the James L. Brooks written and directed film Spanglish, a film marketed as an Adam Sandler film despite it not being his story or featuring him as the main character. Will these hurdles prove too high to clear for this film to  find a place on the star charts of our personally cultivated shared cinematic universe? You’ll have to li...

Villains are the theme as we kick off Season Three of The Adam Sandler Cinematic Universe Podcast, not necessarily films where Adam portrays a villain, but more those films that have a certain infamy in the greater realm of popular culture, and there is no greater place to start such an exploration than "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry." Will this film find a place amongst those others daine...

In the season two finale we wrap up our exploration of the films of "Adam And" with Eight Crazy Nights the film where Adam Sandler plays no less than four different roles.  Will this holiday classic find its place among the other films that have been added to the star charts of our personally cultivated Adam Sandler Cinematic Universe or will it find itself destined to be alone as its main charact...

In the spirit of this journey into The Adam Sandler Cinematic Universe that continues the "Adam And" theme your faithful curators also play dual roles by not only acting as the presenters of their findings related to 2011's Jack and Jill and its relation to the ASCU but also as the host companions of The Say Report. As an additional bonus they were able to get their Quiz Master General and partial...

Join your co-curators of the Adam Sandler Cinematic Universe as they travel to Africa to complete the trilogy of films featuring Adam And Drew Barrymore. Will we find this current latest entry into their shared filmography blend into the greater cinematic universe we've established so far or find itself abandoned like a Bush Pig to be "taken care of" by the lions? Listen and find out! Comments can...

This month our "Adam Ands" series examines "The Empire Strikes Back" of the Drew Barrymore Trilogy "50 First Dates" so designated because its not only the second of the three films, but also the most successful film the two have done together.  Will their stellar chemistry be enough for them to not only find a place within our Adam Sandler Cinematic Universe but to rule it together as father and s...