Unqualified Observers

In this episode the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss the most recent film in the Predator franchise, "Predator Badlands." How does this movie stack up compared to the previous installments and was removing the humans a smart move for this film? These and other questions can only be answered by tuning into this discussion and finding out. But don't worry,...

In the latest episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas sit down to discuss the Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, and Martin Short classic film, "Father of the Bride." What makes this family friendly comedy still work so many years later, and why is this story so good it gets remade often? The moments and feelings of this film feel timeless and it is about time for us to tackle it. B...

Not quite ready to let the holiday spirit go? Come join the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, as they are joined by frequent guest Collin Miller. In the latest episode we sit down to discuss the Millennial holiday classic, "I'll Be Home For Christmas". Does this Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Jessica Biel film hold up all these years later, and how old are these "college&quo...

In this episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss a fan favorite from 2011, "You're Next." What happens when the rich all get together for a good time at their vacation home? Who knows, but in this film a bunch of killers show up and crash the party. Join us in this fun discussion of a unique film and see if it holds up over a decade after it's rele...

This week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss Wes Anderson's, "Rushmore." We have done a few Wes Anderson films, but this time we focused on one of his first films. With noteworthy performances from Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, and a host of other people, this film makes for a fun discussion and another interesting episode. But don't worry, there...

Back from a hiatus and ready to hit the ground running, the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, are back. This time we are diving into the Kurosawa classic, "High and Low." What choices would you make in this high strung drama about kidnappings and class structure in society. I know it seems like a serious episode, but there is still plenty of time for the tangents we are known for...

The Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, are back after a little hiatus and that means it's time to sit down and discuss another movie. This time it is a recent Australian horror movie, "Talk to Me." Have you ever wondered what a casual possession game and stupid teenagers would create if given enough time together? Well there is no need to wonder, 2022's Talk to Me gives us...

In the latest episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, discuss one of the movies of the year in Ryan Coogler's "Sinners." This movie is loaded with so much to discuss from the themes on class and racism, to music and family. Come join in this entertaining and fun conversation, but do not worry, there is still more than enough time for the tangents we all know you love. As...

On this weeks episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, are joined by Chris and Reg from "Stimpson Ain't Easy" to discuss DJ Pooh's hood classic, The Wash. Are Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg the best actors? No, they aren't even good ones, but that doesn't matter in this cameo filled comedy. From numerous skits, to often quoted lines, this movie has somehow lasted decad...

In this weeks episode, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss whatever comes up. No movie this week, while we wait on scheduling to free up. So instead, you are treated to a simple conversation about a plethora of topics. From the music of our youth that holds up, to the upcoming summer blockbuster season, there are plenty of things worth discussing and you won't want to miss this conversation...

In this weeks episode the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss the first true "Jason Statham movie," "The Transporter." Does the first in a long line of films that deliver on exactly what you expect hold up, or is it better off left in the early 2000's? There is only one way to find out and that is by tuning it to this podcast. This one lead to a fu...

What does true love look like, is all human love fleeting since death will arrive at some point? If that is true, then the only real lovers left in the world are the ones who never die. This and many other themes are touched on in the latest episode of Unqualified Observers. Come join Kelham and Thomas in this fun look at the vampire romance from 2013, "Only Lovers Left Alive." See what...

In honor of the great Gene Hackman, this week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss the classic Wes Anderson film, "The Royal Tenenbaums." Come join in the fun as we discuss a gem from the early 2000's. From Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Owen and Luke Wilson, Gene Hackman, and many more, this film is one of the most stacked casts in film history. The main...

In the latest episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas are joined by frequent guest Collin Miller to discuss the second movie in the ongoing Pokémon franchise, "Pokémon the Movie 2000." Does this childhood favorite from the late 90's hold up, or is it better left in the past with our childhoods? There is only one way to find out, and that is to tune into this conversation. There are so...

In this week's episode the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss the Jim Jarmusch meta-zombie film, "The Dead Don't Die." What happens when Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton, Danny Glover, and a whole host of other characters find themselves in a zombie uprising in a small town? Is this a hidden gem that people need to see, or does this film somehow...

This week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, finally get to discuss the second half of season 3 of Invincible. We apologize for the delay, had some bad luck with illness and scheduling, but this episode will be worth the wait. Come join in the conversation as we discuss the far reaching consequences that these last few episodes deal with and what might be coming next in the future. This...

In this week's episode the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, head to the baseball field to discuss one of the all time sports movies, Major League. With a star studded cast including Charlie Sheen, Wesley Snipes, and Tom Berenger, this movie is able to balance the teamwork and comradery just like the team they are portraying. So come join in the fun and find out what we thought of this...

This week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss the first half of "Invincible" Season 3. Come join in the fun and find out what Mark Grayson and everyone else is up to in their world of superpowered heroes and villains. It is a break from the usual episodes, but still a very fun conversation and don't worry, there is still plenty of time for the tangents w...

In this week's episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas sit down to discuss the often overlooked 2009 film, "Moon" starring Sam Rockwell and Sam Rockwell. Does this film deserve to be reappraised and given more love in the sci-fi community or was this a movie better off in the past? That is one of the questions we are trying to answer in this podcast, but to find out the a...

This week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas take a look at one of David Lynch's most notable films, "Blue Velvet." To pay homage to the visionary director, we decided to see what would happen when innocent people take a look at the darker side of life. Find out what we thought of this controversial film and how relevant the themes still are 40 years later. Don't worry...

With the new year just starting, the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, felt it was only right to ring in 2025 with the best New Year's movie of all time, "When Harry Met Sally". Not only is this the best New Year's movie, but it is also one of the best romantic comedies and movies of the 1980's. Come join in the fun as we discuss the iconic scenes that are still being...

In this week's episode of Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss the original Lord of the Rings film from the 1970's. Does squeezing Fellowship and Two Towers into one film lessen the story, does the animation and rotoscoping hold up, does Gandalf hate Samwise more than the Dark Lord? These are just some of the important questions discussed in this fun conversation about Mid...

If you could clone a younger, better version of yourself, would you? If you did, what kind of person would both of you become. This and much more are discussed in the latest episode of Unqualified Observers. Come join in the conversation as Kelham and Thomas breakdown Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid's performances and choices in one of the most intriguing films of 2024. Don't worry,...

If you could talk to your father 30 years in the past, what would you say to them? Thats the question presented in the film, "Frequency," starring Dennis Quaid and Jim Caviezal. Does the movie believably explain the premise and deliver on its concept? The Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, will answer that and much more in the latest episode of Unqualified Observers. But don't worry, there...

This week the Unqualified Observers, Kelham and Thomas, sit down to discuss one of the latest films to come out on Netflix, "Don't Move." If you were given a paralytic agent by a serial killer and only had 20 minutes to hide before your body shuts down, what would you do? This is the question posed by "Don't Move", but does this film bring more than that simple premise? Tune in to find out what we...