The Thin Red Vine

In this episode: The “Ant” comparison everyone saw coming, a sidebar on Dave’s relationship with animated movies, and a lingering question: What makes a good voice actor? Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: The list prompt gets lost in translation, Dave gets pop quizzed on the Seven Dwarves, and Mark can’t shake Catherine Zeta-Jones. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Mark and Dave don’t quite see eye to eye on Wild Wild West (1999), critics dogpiled on the movie in ’99—were they right?, and Dave brings perhaps too much context to the table! Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: TTRV kicks off Wheel Summer, the guys spin into another franchise midstream, and is this all a reference to The Slap or not? Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Can the guys keep their Ponyboys and Monroes straight?, Dave retitles Side Out (1990), and Rad (1986) looms large. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: TTRV takes up toe dancing, Dave tries to keep up with all of Mark’s “tests,” and both hosts stretch the definition of a rom-com. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Mark calls Papa John’s—or so he thinks, Dave unveils Hugh Grant’s strange and many run-ins with mayonnaise, and if not Alec then who? Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: TTRV rings in Memorial Day weekend with a look at holiday releases past, the guys get lost in a sea of low-risk sequels, and Dave has a little too much fun with Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985). Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: The guys can’t quite resuscitate their Bloomin’ Onion, Dustin Hoffman is a little all over the place, and there’s no doubt Outbreak (1995) would be different in 2024. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: TTRV grants monkeys temporary “ape” status, Dave lodges another titling complaint—this time against Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024), and a certain Nazi accomplice makes both lists! Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: TTRV gets fresh, Billy Zane menaces phantomly three years before George Lucas, and which is worse: grape Mentos or The Phantom’s grape getup? Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Mark swings big on Twisters (2024), Dave leaks how he really feels about Glen Powell, and the guys break down several possible trajectories of big money sequels. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Dave fancies himself a game show host, box office numbers fly fast and furious, and Mark gets caught in a time loop. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Dave revisits a missed connection from TTRV ’s past, Mark’s going into his coat, and final horror-meter readings diverge wildly! Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Boats get rocked, Dave clocks a certain Wes-ness, and the guys break down Zone ’s (2023) final scene. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Dave peaks early with the “Mattel-verse,” TTRV gets into the weeds of dinosaur-shark logistics, and both hosts double down on a leading man! Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Mark honks his first Buster Bar, Dave likes those high pants and big shirts, and is it possible Ghost (1990) is greater than the sum of its very questionable parts? Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Dave just keeps comparing The Sting (1973) to Ocean’s Eleven (2001), hatches are battened down for the tid storm, and relax—they’re just pals! Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: The guys offer their quick distillation of the year’s Oscars races and pick some winners, Mark cavalierly predicts one of Dave’s picks, and is there any stopping the Op? Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Mark and Dave interpreted this episode’s prompt . . . differently, Popeye (1980) strikes back, and the guys reminisce about the (good?) old days of ubiquitous movie soundtracks. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Sports movies come to TTRV —with a vengeance, the guys trade shocking Rad (1986) tids, and Mark gives a sneak preview of his Oscar ballot! Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Dave momentarily mixes up 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), Jim Carrey is a shared pick and source of dissension, and Mark happily assigns everyone Singin’ in the Rain (1952). Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Mark operates on Cavity Sam, Anatomy of a Fall (2023) earns its Oscar noms, and Dave gets all worked up about cinematography. Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Two actors shave their heads, Mark dances through the details of a particular scene from There’s Something About Mary (1998), and the guys go in very different directions with their last picks! Music by Thomas Furr.

In this episode: Dave leaves no potato behind, the guys love that Hae Sung, and TTRV reflects on food encounters past. Music by Thomas Furr.