This Better Be Good

Surprise! Mike and Gerrit were able to see "Knives Out" at a sneak preview so you're getting this episode the week it comes out! Rian Johnson directs a star-studded cast in a new whodunit, meticulously pieced together to thrill you every step of the way. Daniel Craig plays the intelligent detective that is trying to figure out who killed the patriarch of the Thrombey family. But the biggest questi...

Vroom vroom! The guys saw the new Christian Bale / Matt Damon vehicle (heh heh...) directed by James Mangold! A true story about the car designer Carroll Shelby and incredible race-car driver Ken Miles attempting to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1966, this film is hailed as exhilarating and heart-pumping - but is it? Take a listen to find out what Mike Logan and Gerrit Elzinga thought in thi...

39 years after what is commonly hailed as one of the greatest films of all time, Ewan McGregor stars as Danny Torrence in "Doctor Sleep," following where "The Shining" left off. Based on the sequel Stephen King wrote, this movie is filled with easter eggs, familiar characters, and new adventures. But the question stands - is it any good? Take a listen to find out what Mike Logan and Gerrit Elzinga...

The 6th entry (and technically 3rd 2nd sequel) in the Terminator franchise has arrived. And let's face it - it bombed at the box office. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton star alongside series newcomers Mackenzie Davis and Natalia Reyes but it wasn't enough to generate people's interest. But here's the biggest question - is it actually bad like the numbers show? Or is it secretly a good mov...

What can be said about the new Robert Pattinson/Willem Dafoe film that hasn't been said already? Probably a lot. This movie will be discussed, debated and dissected for years to come and this episode of This Better Be Good is no different. Directed by Robert Eggers, whose previous film was "The Witch," a positively received horror film, follows up with this incredibly unnerving, atmospheric black...

Coming in hot off the success of "Venom," Ruben Fleischer brings us back to the world of Zombieland - an apocalyptic society that began in 2009, and now we visit 10 years later. The star-studded cast of Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone & Abigail Breslin return (one of them with an Academy Award in tow), to make us laugh. But... do Mike Logan, Gerrit Elzinga, and special guest Josh...

"Gemini Man" is directed by Ang Lee and the film is essentially Will Smith vs. Will Smith. It's a movie with the shortest plot synopsis in recent memory starring the Hollywood A-lister and YouTube sensation. The true standout is said to be the incredible use of CGI and special effects but the true question is - is the movie any good? You can fill your hosts Mike & Gerrit in on what YOU thought...

SOOOOO much has been said about the new Todd Phillips/Joaquin Phoenix film about the iconic Batman villain, The Joker. Here to pile on that mess and hopefully sort through some of it is your favorite podcast duo - Gerrit Elzinga and Mike Logan. You can fill them in on what YOU thought of the movie with any questions, concerns, or comments by subscribing, liking, commenting and just by reaching out...

This week, it's an IMAX movie! Gerrit and Mike saw the Brad Pitt helmed "Ad Astra" in some comfy chairs in front of a giant screen. In what is hailed as one of the most accurate space films to date, Brad Pitt plays Roy McBride, an astronaut that sets out on a dangerous space mission that reveals dark truths about his lineage. But the question stands - is it any good? Take a listen to find out! You...

In his fifth outing as John Rambo, Sylvester Stallone exhibits all of the classic Rambo tropes - quips, brutal violence, and... revenge? The plot of this film differs from previous entries in the series, but the biggest question stands - will Mike Logan and Gerrit Elzinga think it’s any good? Take a listen to find out! You can fill the TBBG team in on what YOU thought of the movie with any questio...

Described as not a sequel, but genuinely a continuation of the first chapter, "It Chapter Two" brings us right back to Derry, Maine for one final showdown with Pennywise, the clown. We join the Losers Club 27 years after the events of the first chapter, where the children are now played by adults such as James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain and Bill Hader. The big question on everyone's minds however -...

Shia LaBeouf is being hailed as a tour-de-force in this film and his upcoming "Honey Boy." But this episode is about "The Peanut Butter Falcon," which sees Shia play Tyler alongside Dakota Johnson as Eleanor and Zack Gottsagan as Zak. All of their paths collide when Zak runs away from his care home to become a wrestler. This is the quintessential indie movie plot, but is it the quintessential indi...

In what can be described as a horror/mystery/thriller/comedy, a new bride is welcomed to the family by way of initiation. A horrifying game is played at midnight. Comedians Mike Logan and Gerrit Elzinga (your wonderful hosts), partake in viewing the festivities. Did they like it? Did they love it? Did they hate it? Only one way to find out... ready or not, the reviews are coming at you! You can fi...

Mike and Gerrit are joined by TBBG Superfan & aspiring Grand Rapids comic Alex Plotkowski! Rated R for a lot of shit involving "tweens," this week's movie features Jacob Tremblay (a child actor) alongside an array of of other child actors that are relatively unknown, a crazy plot and Seth Rogen's production company. Three best friends play hooky in an attempt to redeem the reputation of one wh...

Produced by Guillermo del Toro, starring many unknown actors, and based on the book series from the 1980s, "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark" harkens back to the 60's horror movie feel. With a mixed bag of generally favorable reviews, Mike and Gerrit don't know what to expect. But one thing they do know - they will have an opinion by the end. Take a listen to find out what they thought! You can f...

Making over $60 million in its opening weekend, the latest entry (kinda) in the Fast & Furious franchise hit theaters and comedians Mike Logan and Gerrit Elzinga have seen it. Starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson & Jason Statham, this film is follows Hobbs & Shaw as they track down a rogue MI6 agent with a deadly virus. Twists, turns, and plenty of action abound. But the question stands...

Quentin Tarantino has unleashed his 9th film and it's a whopping 2 hours and 41 minutes. He himself referred to this film as his magnum opus - but is it? Starring Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio (finally together) alongside Margot Robbie, Dakota Fanning, Al Pacino, among many, many others - "Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood" is another incredibly ambitious project from the master of mash-up f...

This week on the pod, comedians Mike Logan and Gerrit Elzinga tackle another Disney remake of their own properties. 1994's "The Lion King" is hailed as one of the greatest achievements in animation and film alike. The 2019 version is seen as a mixed bag by critics. Boasting the singing and voice-talents of Donald Glover and Beyonce however, it seems this live-action reimagining cannot fail. Right....

Mike and Gerrit have a guest on this (fittingly) uber-creepy episode! Sara Jones of the Laughing In The Dark Podcast, sit down to discuss the sleeper-summer hit "Midsommar." Directed by Ari Aster (the director of "Hereditary") and starring Florence Pugh (from "Fighting With My Family" - which Gerrit and Mike previously reviewed on episode 46), this film tells the story of a couple that travel to r...

Pixar's fourth entry in the Toy Story franchise has been released to favorable reviews. Critics and audiences alike love it so that means it was time for comedians Gerrit Elzinga and Mike Logan to see it and chat about their thoughts. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen return as Woody and Buzz Lightyear, respectively. But this new film introduces Forky, voiced by Tony Hale. This cast is star-studded, with a...

Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has officially drawn to a close with their latest release, "Spider-Man: Far From Home." Starring Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Samuel L. Jackson, Zendaya, and a plethora of others, this film is the 23rd Marvel Studios release. What's next for the franchise is up in the air. But one thing is for sure - comedians Gerrit Elzinga and Mike Logan saw it and they...

Due to scheduling conflicts, Gerrit and Mike were unable to get together this week, so in honor of Marvel re-releasing "Avengers: Endgame" in the theatres to beat "Avatar" once and for all, this episode is a re-release of its own. Both episodes 54 & 55 are sandwiched together in this uber-long, epic episode. Take a listen and see if you can spot the little additions. You can fill Mike and Gerr...

On this episode of TBBG, comedians Mike Logan and Gerrit Elzinga watch the fourth installment in the Men In Black franchise - "International." Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson are electric as Thor and Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but can their chemistry shine through and elevate this movie? Critics have torn it to shreds, but what do Gerrit and Mike think? Take a listen to find out...

"Dark Phoenix" has been released, and in doing so, the swan-song of the entire FOX X-Men franchise has been realized. But how does it fare against the others in the series? Comedians Mike Logan and Gerrit Elzinga are here to find out! Starring franchise favorites like Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence and... Sophie Turner...?... the final X-Men outing has been eviscerated by fans...

Clocking in at 2 hours and 12 minutes, the sequel to 2014's "Godzilla" has arrived. It is a behemoth, overstuffed with monster fights and action. Directed by Michael Dougherty and starring Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Ken Watanabe (podcast favorite!), among many others, "Godzilla: King Of The Monsters" storms onscreen. But the question stands - is it good? Comedians Mike Logan...