The Thin Red Vine

In this episode: Mark and Dave get honest about their recent output, Carnation Instant Breakfast gets crickets, and Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) gets shot down . . . again. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: World War Z ’s (2013) opening minutes aren’t weak tea, Dave goes off on Gerry’s “superpower,” and Mark can’t help but spoil the movie. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Dave eliminates key picks early, Meet Joe Black (1998) is still too long, and are you a member of the Pitt crew? Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: The Loma is cursed, Pedro Pascal stoops to a new low, and The Return of the King (2003) wants its endings back. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Did BK out-“viking meal” Mark? Does Enter the Dragon ’s (1973) janky sound even matter? And—is it possible—will Bruce dethrone Ming in the TTRV Batcave? Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Mark’s brother’s DVD collection pulls through, Kevin Smith is not the devil, and is Dogma (1999) “doodling in church” or a “thrill sermon for the mind”? Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: A fan favorite episode idea is back, Mark steals a Wendy’s menu item for Burger King, and Dave has a little something for the fry freaks. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Keaton’s one-liners are crunchier than McDonald’s McCripsy lineup, Doug gets a little too “nuts” for Dave’s sense of narrative justice, and, at the end of the day, is Multiplicity (1996) a “Vista de Nada”? Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Mark Mission s himself into a new episode format, matching box office data proves elusive, and—awards aside—what are the real best movies of 1996? Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Mark is stuck in Cruise control, Dave throws shade at Obi Wan, and the week’s lists “lose a lot of good people to Liam Neeson.” Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Does Tom Cruise play other characters? Which movie overcomes its middle slump? And how does Bolt (2008) fit in to the MCU? Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Dave is high on Superman (or something), debates spark over Wicked: For Good and A Minecraft Movie , and the guys apparently didn’t learn their lesson about the power of animated movies. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Dave tries to explain the connection between Easter, rabbits, and eggs; Mark reunites with Joey Slotnick; and which kind of chocolate bunny is Hollow Man (2000)—hollow or solid? Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Mark crosses his fingers for more Statham, Dave tries a new adjective for overlong movies, and can the guys talk their way out of any of Mickey 17 ’s (2025) clunkier moments? Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Baby Face ’s (1933) New York City is populated by dopes, Dave—unsurprisingly—fumes at Babygirl ’s (2024) empty business-speak, and Mark will be your father figure. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Dave debuts a new game show concept, the guys have an honest discussion about prizing, and Match Point Break reveals its true form in Round 3. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Dave forces a Chalamet sidebar, Terrence Malick directs Pocahontas , and Mark breaks an unspoken rule with his #1. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: The guys finally share their Oscars performances, Dave circles back for more chicken, and Mike’s magic doesn’t work on Mark. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Did Mark reach his goal of 50 movies from 2024? Can Quentin Tarantino convince us that Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) is secretly brilliant? And one more time—is there a popcorn bucket?! Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Dave goes (nearly) all in on Anora (2024), the oddsmakers help cut through the shorts category fog, and the most divergent ballots Mark and Dave have ever had! Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: A double match right out of the gate, it’s an “all-fer,” and the guys save their biggest swings for last. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: A sidebar on cereal, Titanic (1997) is just Booty Call (1997) with a boat, and open Pluto TV at your own risk. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: TTRV brings home dump month with The Wheel, this man also directed The Passion of the Christ (2004), and for the love of God turn around! Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Mark stays under the Grey (2011) umbrella, crows are scarier than The Crow, and Austin Powers (1997) cannot be sidelined. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Mark knows how men and women take their shirts off, TTRV gets to the bottom of “renting” vs. “streaming,” and bleakness may be a turnoff. Music by Thomas Furr.