The Movie Club

Send a text Some movies age out. Dirty Dancing somehow ages up. It’s part romance, part rebellion, part time capsule of a summer that changed everything. This episode digs into why a scrappy, low-budget 80s movie about dance, class, and chemistry still hits decades later. Whether you came for the soundtrack, the lift, or Patrick Swayze doing Patrick Swayze things, this one still knows exactly what...

Send a text Christmas movies don’t stick because they’re perfect. They stick because they’re familiar. The noise, the tension, the traditions that somehow survived generations, and the moments that are funny now but felt chaotic in real time. These films work because they mirror real family dynamics more than holiday fantasy. In this episode, the conversation centers on why movies like National La...

Send a text Christmas movies aren’t about the story. Nobody’s here for tight plots. They’re about the place. The street you swear you’d move to tomorrow if it existed. Houses packed close together, lights borderline obnoxious, and neighbors who know your business whether you like it or not. It feels loud, messy, and alive in a way real life usually isn’t. That’s why people get so attached to these...

Send a text Because some holiday icons feel like old friends and others feel like a bad idea after one drink This one’s simple. Christmas movies are full of characters. Some are fun to watch. Some feel like people we’d actually want to sit next to and have a beer with. That’s the whole conversation. We run through Christmas movie characters and call it straight. Who would be a good hang. Who would...

Send a text This is the final day. Day 12. Trivia.  Beer.  Wine.  Shots. More trivia. Chess and Crack-Whores go Christmas. Note much else to say here.  #Listen LISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christma...

Send a text Animated Christmas movies, creepy eyes, and the moment we learned Ryan has limits We sat down and recorded 12 episodes all about Christmas. Our favorite Christmas movies, our favorite Santa, our worst Santa, the soundtracks we love. A little insight into who we are and what we actually care about this time of year. Animated Christmas movies = Christmas's version of Pennywise. Clay...

Send a text Claymation showed up again, nostalgia did the heavy lifting, and nobody agrees on anything We sat down and recorded 12 episodes all about Christmas. Our favorite Christmas movies, our favorite Santa, our worst Santa, the soundtracks we love. A little insight into who we are and what we actually care about this time of year. Best Christmas soundtrack sounds like an easy category.  It wa...

Send a text Die Hard again, hurt feelings, and one snowman that emotionally wrecked the room We sat down and recorded 12 episodes all about Christmas. Our favorite Christmas movies, our favorite Santa, our worst Santa, the soundtracks we love. A little insight into who we are and what we actually care about this time of year. Lethal Weapon gets thrown into the mix with full confidence, backed by a...

Send a text We sat down and recorded 12 episodes all about Christmas. Our favorite Christmas movies, our favorite Santa, our worst Santa, the soundtracks we love. A little insight into who we are and what we actually care about this time of year. Coming off the funniest movies episode, this one had no chance of staying calm. We thought we were picking the most romantic Santa. What we actually did...

Send a text We sat down and recorded 12 episodes all about Christmas. Our favorite Christmas movies, our favorite Santa, our worst Santa, the soundtracks we love. A little insight into who we are and what we actually care about this time of year. You learn a lot about people when you ask them what the funniest Christmas movie is. It’s the same energy as meeting your favorite radio DJ in person and...

Send a text We sat down and recorded 12 episodes all about Christmas. Our favorite Christmas movies, our favorite Santa, our worst Santa, the soundtracks we love. A little insight into who we are and what we actually care about this time of year. You’d think picking the best Santa would be easy. It’s not. Turns out everyone has wildly different Santa baggage. Some want wholesome. Some want gritty....

Send a text We sat down and recorded 12 episodes all about Christmas. Our favorite Christmas movies, our favorite Santa, our worst Santa, the soundtracks we love. A little insight into who we are and what we actually care about this time of year. Every year we pretend we’re film critics. Then December hits and suddenly we’re defending movies we’d never admit to liking in public. Day 2 is all about...

Send a text We sat down and recorded 12 episodes all about Christmas. Our favorite Christmas movies, our favorite Santa, our worst Santa, the soundtracks we love. A little insight into who we are and what we actually care about this time of year. Every family has that one movie that flips the switch from normal life into full holiday mode. It isn’t always logical. It isn’t always classy. But once...

Send a text  Amy Schumer stars in Kinda Pregnant , a movie that feels like it was written during a baby shower and edited during a nap. Netflix tossed $15M at it and somehow still ended up with a punchline that overstayed its welcome. We walked in expecting garbage—and left with hot takes, real talk about pregnancy, and more than a few “yeah, that tracks” moments.  By the Numbers  Release Year: 20...

Send a text DiCaprio kills it. Nicholson looks like the Dollar Store version of Beetlejuice. Baldwin's accent sounds like you just went into debt from your $0.10, 10-for-1 Columbia House CD deal. Wahlberg is sexy AF. And Damon? He disappoints one of us. In this episode, we talk "The Departed" By the Numbers Release Year: 2006 Budget: $90 million Box Office: $291.5 million worldwide...

Send a text In this episode, we do something different. We break down Adolescence, Netflix’s four‑part series that tears the crap out of every parent’s stomach. It’s a crime drama following 13‑year‑old Jamie Miller after his arrest for murdering classmate Katie Leonard, and it digs into how his family unravels, Jamie’s own demons, and the darker corners of online radicalization and toxic masculini...

Send a text You ever wake up missing a tooth, sharing a suite with a tiger, and somehow spark a $469M global phenomenon? That’s The Hangover . It wasn’t just a comedy—it was a cultural reset. No A-listers (at the time), no big expectations, just chaos, chemistry, and a story that slapped. We break down the casting near-misses, Vegas madness, and why this film still outpunches most comedies today (...

Send a text Love stories in movies are either timeless classics, guilty pleasures, or complete disasters—sometimes all at once. In this episode, we break down four films that have defined (or divided) the romance genre. A Walk to Remember made an entire generation sob, Casablanca set the gold standard for on-screen love, Sweet Home Alabama turned small-town romance into a legal mess, and Crazy Stu...

Send a text What makes Remember the Titans such a standout? It’s not just the football—it’s the heart, the teamwork, and the lessons that go beyond the gridiron. From Denzel Washington’s tough-love Coach Boone to the unforgettable team dynamics, this film blends humor, raw emotion, and redemption into every play. Whether it’s "left side, strong side" or Cheryl Yost’s spirited banter, eve...

Send a text Die Hard’s cult status sparks debates over its place as a Christmas movie or just a badass action flick. From Bruce Willis redefining action heroes to Alan Rickman’s legendary Hans Gruber, this episode unpacks the humor, explosions, and glass-shattering moments that made Nakatomi Plaza immortal. In this episode, we look at Die Hard through the lenses of humor, 80s action tropes, and ho...

Send a text The Throwdown is a Christmas clash of epic proportions! We’re diving into National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation , Home Alone , It’s a Wonderful Life , and more. Packed with laughs, trivia, and fiery debates, we explore the best scenes, characters, and unforgettable moments of these holiday classics. In this episode, we look at National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation , Home Alone , It’s a...

Send a text David Fincher's 1995 thriller 'Seven,' detectives Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and Mills (Brad Pitt) pursue a serial killer whose murders are inspired by the seven deadly sins, leading to a harrowing and unforgettable climax.  In this episode, we delve into the intricate layers of 'Seven,' exploring David Fincher's directorial brilliance, the compelling perfo...

Send a text Neil Page, a high-strung executive, teams up with the quirky Del Griffith in a desperate journey to get home for Thanksgiving. Along the way, misadventures and personality clashes lead to hilarity, unexpected friendship, and a touching realization about human connection. In this episode, we look at Planes, Trains, and Automobiles , John Hughes’ iconic comedy featuring Steve Martin, Joh...

Send a text Ben Stiller’s Tropic Thunder is one of the boldest and funniest films of the 2000s. We’re diving into its massive $195 million success, breaking down hilarious scenes, exploring why Robert Downey Jr.'s performance still captivates, and debating why it remains a comedic classic. By the Numbers: Tropic Thunder (2008) Total Budget Spent on the Movie : $92 million Gross Revenue : $195...

Send a text Summary: We take a hilarious walk down memory lane with 10 Things I Hate About You , from Heath Ledger’s magnetic charm to the iconic scenes that made this film an essential 90s classic. Whether you’re into teen drama, Shakespearean adaptations, or 90s nostalgia, this episode’s a must-listen. By the Numbers: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) Total budget spent : $13 million Gross reven...