The Movie Review Crew

Our Score - 6.92/10 (C+)     Rotten Tomatoes - 60%     IMDB - 7.7/10 Chosen By: Nobody, this is our 300th episode celebration!! We made it to 300 episodes! As always, thank you for listening and being a part of our journey. Join us as we celebrate our milestone with a fitting review of Zack Snyder's 300 (2006), starring Gerard Butler and a bunch of other almost naked, buff, manly dudes.

Our Score - 7.34/10 (B-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 74%     IMDB - 6.6/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal Our Halloween episode of Horror Movie Month is a discussion of a '90s classic, 'Candyman' (1992). This adaptation of a Clive Barker story stand out by being just a bit deeper and a bit smarter than its peers. For our full thoughts, press play.

Our Score 7.32/10 (B-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 79%     IMDB - 7.2/10 Chosen By: Brent Fruge Horror Movie Month rolls on with this review of one of the most iconic and innovative horror movies of the '90s. Press play to hear our full thoughts!

Our Score - 4.25/10 (D-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 36%     IMDB - 5.5/10 Listener Request From: Travis Healy This adaptation of the horror novella from Stephen King and his son, Joe Hill, has an interesting premise but ultimately fails to deliver. For our full thoughts, press play!

Our Score - 4.92/10 (D)     Rotten Tomatoes - 78%     IMDB - 6/10 Chosen By: Michael Lucas Ok, so 'Anna and the Apocalypse' (2017) isn't really a horror movie, but it has zombies so it counts for Horror Month! This Christmas themed zombie musical is a unique concept, but ultimately failed to hit the mark for our reviewers. Press play to hear our full thoughts!

Our Score - 7.34/10 (B-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 87%     IMDB - 7.4/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican This Spanish horror film from director J.A. Bayona (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) and writer Sergio G. Sanchez (Marrowbone) is an atmospheric tale with an ending that will stick with you long after viewing. Press play to hear our full thoughts!

Our Score - 6.25/10 (C)     Rotten Tomatoes - 92%     IMDB - 6.6/10 Chosen By: Heather Cronican Star Kate Siegel and her husband, director Mike Flanigan, co wrote this thriller/horror and filmed it for a meager 1 million dollars. Fans of the genre will love this fast paced thriller that squeezes every bit of tension it can muster out of its premise. Press play to hear our full thoughts!

Our Score - 6.88/10 (C+)     Rotten Tomatoes - 63%     IMDB - 7/10 Chosen By: Brent Fruge The Losers Club must return to Derry to once again face off against Pennywise (or Nickelwise as Mike calls him). We're officially starting Horror Movie Month with this discussion of It: Chapter Two (2019). Press play to hear our thoughts!

Our Score - 5.5/10 (C-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 88%     IMDB - 7.5/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal We've got a smooth transition into Horror Movie Month for you in this episode, as our last review for Pre 1980 Month happens to be an iconic horror classic, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974).  Though it spawned many sequels and remakes, and influenced the genre for years to come, is it any good? Press play...

Our Score - 7/10 (B-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 95%     IMDB - 7.6/10 Chosen By: Michael Lucas Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) is a beloved science fiction drama directed by Steven Spielberg, once again teaming up with his Sugarland Express cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond, both of whom were nominated for an Academy Award (along with 6 other nominations). Only Zsigmond won, for Best Cinematog...

Our Score - 8.75/10 (A-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 90%     IMDB - 7.7/10 Chosen By: Steve Rushlau We couldn't do Pre 1980 Month without discussing an Al Pacino movie, so here you go! In 'Serpico' (1973), Pacino gives a flawless performance as the real life cop who fought police corruption within the NYPD. In addition to Pacino, great directing from Sidney Lumet and a fantastic story make this a must w...

Our Score - 7.25/10 (B-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 86%     IMDB - 7.5/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican This Academy Award nominated (Best Film Editing) and Golden Globe nominated (Best Actress - Faye Dunaway) movie stars Robert Redford as a CIA researcher who gets wrapped up in some thrilling spy business. Press play to hear our thoughts!

Our Score - 5.75/10 (C-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 91%     IMDB - 6.8/10 Chosen By: James (listener request) Pre 1980 month continues with this discussion of the listener requested The Sugarland Express (1974). This crime/drama/comedy was director Steven Spielberg's feature debut, and it starred Oscar winners Goldie Hawn (Cactus Flower) and Ben Johnson (The Last Picture Show) alongside William Atherto...

Our Score - 7.67/10 (B)     Rotten Tomatoes - 92%     IMDB - 8.5/10 Chosen By: Brent Fruge In this episode, we discuss a film from one of the most iconic and important actors in cinema history, Charlie Chaplin. The Great Dictator (1940) is a great blend of comedy and drama that is surprisingly relevant today. For our full thoughts, press play!

Our Score - 4.33/10 (D-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 88%     IMDB - 6.5/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal In this episode, we review and discuss director David Cronenberg's first movie, Shivers (1975). Filmed in 15 days, with a micro budget, Cronenberg's talent still shines through. Is the film any good though? Press play to find out.

Our Score - 3.25/10 (F)     Rotten Tomatoes - 42%     IMDB - 3.8/10 Chosen By: Michael Lucas Join us for our discussion of Reefer Madness, a 1936 cautionary tale of the evils of marijuana! This short propaganda piece was chosen in the hopes of providing us a few chuckles as we watch it through our 2019 lens. Was it able to do that? Is there more to this movie than a silly, outdated warning? Press...

Our Score - 8/10 (B)     Rotten Tomatoes - 98%     IMDB - 8.3/10 Chosen By: Steve Rushlau Pre 1980 month continues with our discussion of Taxi Driver (1976). This classic Martin Scorsese movie feature one of Robert De Niro's greatest performances as Travis Bickle, one of cinema's most iconic characters ever. Press play to hear our thoughts!

Our Score - 9.5/10 (A+)     Rotten Tomatoes - 97%     IMDB - 8.4/10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece, Apocalypse Now (1979), is a nearly flawless movie that works on so many levels. Whether you're looking for a great Vietnam War movie, a brilliant adaptation of the novel Heart of Darkness, or a surreal descent into madness, this movie checks all the boxes. For our full...

Our Score - 4.67/10 (D)     Rotten Tomatoes - 93%     IMDB - 7.4/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican Hombre (1967) is a western starring Paul Newman, adapted from an Elmore Leonard novel, with cinematography from the legend James Wong Howe (2 Academy Award wins out of 9 total nominations). Basically, there's no way you couldn't like this movie. . . unless you're Matt McNeal. Press play to hear our though...

Our Score - 6.25/10 (C)     Rotten Tomatoes - 98%     IMDB - 8.4/10 Chosen By: Brent Fruge Our Pre-1980 Month continues with this review of Stanley Kubrik's classic comedy, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to stop Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb (1964). Press play to hear our thoughts and don't forget to leave your thoughts in the comments!

Our Score - 5.84/10 (C-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 99%     IMDB - 8/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal Rosemary's Baby (1968) is an iconic (and two time Academy Award nominated) horror movie from director Roman Polanski, but has it aged well? Click play to hear our thoughts!  

Our Score - 8.75/10 (A-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 88%     IMDB - 8.1/10 Chosen By: Michael Lucas Platoon (1986), an Oliver Stone movie that won four Academy Awards out of eight total nominations, might be the best Vietnam War movie ever made. In fact, it might be one of the best war movies period. Hit play to hear our full discussion!

Our Score - 7.38/10 (B-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 96%     IMDB - 7.8/10 Chosen By: Steve Rushlau There's no argument; Manchester by the Sea (2016) is a wonderfully made and masterfully acted film. There is, however, a difference of opinion between us when it comes to its entertainment value. Does it have pacing issues that make it boring, or does the slow burn style make the drama even more effective...

Our Score - 5/10     Rotten Tomatoes - 94%     IMDB - 7.2/10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican Never having seen 'Winter's Bone' before, Shane chose this hoping it would change his mind about Jennifer Lawrence. Even if it couldn't, there is the always great John Hawkes in an Academy Award nominated supporting role to enjoy. Press play to hear our full thoughts!

Our Score - 3.42     Rotten Tomatoes - 89%     IMDB - 6.2/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican Aaron chose this one blindly based on its high scores from critics and an interesting premise (or so he claims, we all know it was because of his man-crush on Robert Pattinson). Trust us, you'll want to avoid this movie. For our full thoughts, press play!