The Movie Loot

They say it isn't Christmas until you've seen Hans Gruber fall off Nakatomi Plaza, so if you already saw him fall, then join us for this special episode where I break down a specific scene from the best Christmas film and the best action film, Die Hard. Although I will focus on one scene, Hans Gruber meeting with Takagi, I'll also ramble on about why I consider Die Hard a Christmas...

We welcome the holidays with our first loot of December. Lots of new and unexpected surprises and some old favorites as well... Christmas bells are ringing! So grab your stocking and some hot cocoa, and sit with us for Episode 27 of Thief's Monthly Movie Loot. Music: Nat King Cole - Caroling Caroling It's a Wonderful Life clip (c) RKO Radio Pictures

In Episode 26 of Thief's Monthly Movie Loot we cover it all. From the intentional crap of ThanksKilling to the unintentional crap of Battlefield Earth; from the great practical effects of The Masque of the Red Death to the impressive animation of A Christmas Carol; from Puerto Rico's Maruja to Palestine's Wajib. Check it out! Music: Joseph McDade - Sundown Home Alone clip (c) 20th C...

In Episode 25 of Thief's Monthly Movie Loot I share my thoughts on films like Terminator: Dark Fate and Scorsese's Bringing Out the Dead. I also dive into some obscure or little known sci-fi and horror films, as well as one Pixar film with the kids. Finally, I talk about 2019's Luce, which was recommended by Jen Johans @FilmIntuition. Check it out! Music: Joseph McDade - Sundown Pul...

We close out the Halloween month with our final films for October! Everything from serial killers to murderers to baseball! Plus we also set the stage for November's challenge, and remember Sir Sean Connery. Listen, follow, and share Terminator 2 clip (c) TriStar Pictures 3w76golIz2Lyg4s34w2L

My second special episode is a Halloween treat, as I break down a specific scene from my favorite horror film, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. I talk about several things about the film, but focus on Leatherface's first two kills. Listen to my thoughts, analysis, and trivia about it. All movie clips (c) Kim Henkel & Legendary Pictures

October is upon us, so it's time for Thief's Monthly Movie Loot, HALLOWEEN EDITION! So in this episode, watch out for horrible creatures of all kinds. From demons and ghosts, to zombies and teenagers! Check it out, IF YOU DARE! *evil laughter* Scream clip (c) Dimension Films

In Episode 22 of Thief's Monthly Movie Loot we talk about the movie loot I gathered for the second half of September. Six (6) feature films and one short film, from Mexico to France, from docu-dramas to melo-dramas, from sci-fi to lo-fi... it's all in here. Check it out! Music: US Army Blues - Buga Blue (courtesy of Pixabay) Big Daddy clip (c) Sony Pictures

What does a young swineherd, a wooden puppet, a superhero, and a Founding Father have in common? Obvious, isn't it? They're all owned by Disney! That, and the fact that they were in some of the films I saw during the first weeks of September. Check out Episode 21 to hear my thoughts on them, as well as some thoughts on the new Oscar elegibility standards. Enjoy! Music: US Army Blues - Bu...

It's Episode 20 on 2020! and we continue with another Special Birthday Episode where I talk about your film recommendations, or "gifts". Once again, you delivered. From rewatches of old favorites like Hard Eight and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, to ones I had never heard of like Sennentuntschi and The Ballad of Lefty Brown. Check out my thoughts on all of them, as well as...

In this special episode, the "loot" becomes a specific scene in a specific film that I love. I start with the scene where John Doe surrenders in David Fincher's Seven. Listen to my thoughts, analysis, and trivia about it. All movie clips (c) New Line Cinema Opening song "Closer" (c) Nine Inch Nails Closing song "Heart's Filthy Lesson" (c) David Bowie & N...

Special Birthday Episode! My Birthday was a couple of weeks ago, so I asked you for film recommendations as "gifts" and you delivered with some fun and quality films. From ones I knew of and was looking forward to, like The Straight Story and Barking Dogs Never Bite, to the ones I had never heard of like Fat City and Odd Thomas. Check out my thoughts on all of them, as well as some thoug...

I continue my test run of Disney+ with toys, genies, and bears, but also talk about grown up films. From video games to drug hazes, from Argentina to France, from Norway to the White House. That's some of what we get into in Episode 18 of Thief's Monthly Movie Loot. Check it out! Music: Kabbalistic Village - Island Chill Out Aladdin clip (c) Disney

Welcome to Episode 17 of Thief's Monthly Movie Loot. This episode features a good mixture of mature films along with several films for the kids. From westerns and gory horror to lost fishes and feuding toys. We finally took Disney+ for a spin so we decided to take advantage of that and show our kids some of the classics. Check it out! Music: Kabbalistic Village - Island Chill Out Back to the...

Episode 16 is out and full of surprises. Lots of films I didn't know about or expected to be bad, but ended up being quite good instead. From a Chinese drama about an aging mobster to a Korean drama about Buddhist monks, from the Philippines to the US, from an aspiring, black, lesbian filmmaker to a perspirating white hearthrob... it's all here. Check it out and let me know your thoughts...

Another episode in the bag. This time our movie loot includes Nazi zombies, Comet zombies, vigilante moms, space criminals, and Marilyn Monroe. So chill and listen, let me know what you think or if you have any rec for the end of the month. Thanks! Music: Kabbalistic Village - Los Angeles High Life clip (c) A24 Zombieland clip (c) Sony Pictures

Finally, Episode 14 is out. We have everything from weird African stones and dead seagulls to Satanic cults and funny hitmen. Just sit back, relax, and listen to my thoughts on 6 more films as I continue my monthly movie challenge. Enjoy! Music: Kabbalistic Village - Los Angeles Ant-Man clip (c) Marvel Studios

In Episode 13, I go back to 1967's In the Heat of the Night to try to process some of what is happening around the US and the world and analyze some of the things that the film teaches us about race and prejudices. I also talk about the last five films I saw in May, from a Norwegian disaster film to a rewatch of Life is Beautiful, and a bit of shade thrown at a 1940s favorite. Thanks for list...

Another week, another episode goes by as we head towards the end of May. Episode 12 of Thief's Monthly Movie Loot features my thoughts on great films like Mother, In the Heat of the Night, and Sweet Smell of Success, as well as films I shared with my kids like Yellowbird and A Trip to the Moon. Listen, share, and follow! Music: Joseph McDade - On the Verge Monsters Inc. clip (c) Pixar

Halfway through May and I'm about to call a May Day. Had a slow start, which is why this episode was delayed for a couple of days. But here it is! With everything from classics like Murder on the Orient Express, Escape from Alcatraz, and To Kill a Mockingbird, to modern animation like Song of the Sea, and a documentary. Will I get to my 15 film goal for the month? Stay tuned! Music: Joseph Mc...

April is gone, and so is one of the best streaks of good/great films I've had. From classics like The Invisible Man and The Graduate, to more modern, critically acclaimed films like Parasite and Hell or High Water, to more obscure foreign films like Aniara or Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts. Come listen to me talk about these and a few others! Music: Joseph McDade - Barkbot 2000 Gone with t...

Last episode we talked about what it feels like to have a brother to con people or rule a kingdom; this week we talk about what it feels like to have a brother to rob some banks or rub your testicles on a drum set. There's also submarines, foster homes, and zoo animals. Hope you like it! Music: Joseph McDade - Barkbot 2000 Before Sunrise clip (c) Columbia Pictures

Still on Lockdown, I revel on one of the best film loots I've had recently. From the nostalgia of rewatching a classic superhero film to the awe of watching a modern Korean director take on class struggles, or the joy of watching a simple animated film for kids. Hope you enjoy it! Music: Joseph McDade - Barkbot 2000 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade clip (c) Paramount Pictures

We close out the month of March IN LOCKDOWN! Even though we have to stay secluded at home, that doesn't mean we can't travel to other beautiful places, like the Paris Opera House, the streets of Greece, early 20th Century Moscow, the outskirts of Canada, or you know, Detroit. I also talk about the categories I have chosen for April so make sure you listen so you can give me some recommen...

The sixth episode of Thief's Monthly Movie Loot has horror, drama, and Shakespeare for the adults, and hairy creatures, con artists, and human sacrifices for the kids. I talk about my love/hate relationship with Jason Voorhees and my struggles with the Bard. Listen and enjoy! Music: Joseph McDade - Mirrors Furious 7 clip (c) Universal Pictures