What Is A Movie?

Hail to the king, baby; it's Godzilla time! Tune in as we talk about that big lizard, his progeny, and the planes trains and automobiles that he kicks around. There's also a quick detour into the Godzilla '98 soundtrack because nothing says "Godzilla" quite like Jamiroquai. You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

CW: This episode discusses sexual assault, violence, rape, and stalking. Spooky season continues! Just in time for Halloween, we're watching It Follows (2014). We discuss the stunning visuals/music, gripping tension, interesting themes, and where it might fall a bit short (unlike the spooky tall man; he's very tall, very spooky, and wonderful). You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepo...

Aw heck, it's October so that means we're back in sequel season! Here comes: What Is A Movie: Season Three And what better way to ring in spooky season with the reason for the season himself, Michael "Halloween" Myers. Dan recounts the true Halloween horror - having to sit through every other sequel in this franchise. Listen in and get back up to speed just in time for Hallowee...

Bonjour! Grab a baguette or a fresh slice, we're taking a look at The French Connection in a back-to-back Hack(man) attack. We also connect the dots between this, The Exorcist, Blade Runner, and (of course) the Ferris Bueller TV Show.  You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

Come along as we hop into The Birdcage. We've got beautiful images, fantastic performances, terrible politicians, and deeply unsatisfying narrative payoffs. And, as always, Jeb! How 'bout those dolphins, huh? You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

Finally, a film that asks the question on the tip of our tongues: "how rad would a skateboarding vampire be?" and answers with an emphatic "Very. Obviously." Tune in as we chat about vampires, love stories, and Elijah Wood while ogling at the beauty of black and white cinematography. You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

It's time for Predator; big arms, big guns, big sweaty men... it's all here. Join us as we redesign Splash Mountain, compare alien-fighting squads, and reminisce about Kevin McAllister. Also, Dan declares "you cannot fathom how jacked I am." You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

Today we're diving into Whiplash, aka Two Dudes Bein' Terrible, aka Dumb Jerks the Worst: The Movie. D'ya like jazz ? CW: discussions of self harm, suicide, physical and emotional abuse, and slurs. You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

Happy birthday America, it's time to slam some raw eggs, punch meat, and triumphantly climb some big, big stairs. Join us as we celebrate by watching Rocky, the story of a big himbo who likes turtles and do a damn decent punch. You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

Pack your bags and put your samba shoes on, we're goin to Brazil! Today we take a look at Terry Gilliam's not-so-distant dystopia and all the lovely bureaucracy it comes with.  You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

We found a guy named Max. He's pretty mad but we brought him with us. Get on your bikes and ride as we chat about about Mad Max ('79)! You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

The weather's getting nice - let's head to summer camp! We somehow find our way into Jumanji, Magic Johnson, and a large amount of Davids in this one. Grab your can of mixed vegetables and come on down! You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

'The dust and the screaming The yuppies networking' Today we venture into the world of Patrick Bateman - business cards, pop music, thousands of crunches, and oh so much blood. It's American Psycho time! You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

We're *kicking* it into high gear today with Enter The Dragon. This was a new one for both of us, tune in and see how it went! You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

We're looking at a real gem of cinema here as we ride a true roller coaster of emotions thanks to the ill-fated, Hanna-Barbera produced, KISS vehicle: Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park. '... and how about the time we were the hard-rocking quartet of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and the bat ?'  #CriterionCollectionWhen You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.c...

Hi all, In light of allegations of abuse recently made public about Richard Stanley, director of Color Out Of Space, we don’t feel it’s appropriate to put any more of a spotlight on that film and are wrapping up this season of Cage Match as is. We unequivocally believe and support Scarlett Amaris and survivors of domestic abuse everywhere. We urge you to look into the groups and organizations figh...

Cage Match 2 continues as we finalize the first round of our bracket. This week: The Family Division. We've got a caveman, colons, a horrifying make-out session, and 2021's Great Hunk Debate. 1 Moonstruck  v.  4 National Treasure: Book of Secrets 2 The Croods v.  3 The Family Man Featuring Jon Waugh (@jonwahizzle) and Gerry D'Apollo (@d_apollo) You can shoot us an email at whatisamo...

A year has passed and a siren song is whispered on the wind. Four friends have gathered to answer this call and determine which Nicolas Cage film reigns supreme. This is a test of their will, of their might, and the very bonds of friendship itself.  Eight films enter, but only one can survive. This is Cage Match 2. First up, the Batshit Division: 1 Mandy  v.  4 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 2 C...

This week we're taking a trip to Chicago's 14th Best Hospital! Listen along as we dive into The Big Sick and crown Ray Romano as the Ur-Dad. It's a whole thing. Check it out! You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

Pop the champagne, it's time for Dumb and Dumber! We're checking out yet another '94 Jim Carrey comedy to see how it has held up. Buckle into your dog-car or moped, we're going on a road trip! You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

There can be only one, but today we are three! Special guest Jon Waugh is here to share the hard-rocking Queen anthems of his adolescence with Highlander (1986). This also the starts  our campaign to get Matt Berry into any (all?) roles of a Highlander remake. Accents, katanas, and lightning - oh my! You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

Surprise! It's a new year and we've got a new bonus episode for y'all. We took a look back at what we watched in the dumpster fire that was 2020. Kevin somehow managed to eke out a few extracurricular films! Meanwhile, Dan's horror watch-list is truly terrifying. Please let Dan know if you've seen Verotika, he desperately needs to know he wasn't the only one. You can...

We're back and hoping to get rocked by Amadeus ('84)! We list a lot of musicals in this one for some reason. Also, we make a pact to start ramping the drama in our lives up to 11 every so often #JustSalieriThings You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

Merry Gremlins Eve!  Today we're learning how many hamfisted christmas song references Kevin can make and judging the great "is Baby Yoda a Gremlin?" debate. Visits from friends both new and old, cheerful music, and gremlins being murdered by kitchen implements - it's what the holiday season is all about! You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

Let's take a trip down Mulholland Drive (2001)! If you look to your left you'll see sweeping vistas of unnamed emotions. To your right, the face of someone you know but can't name or remember. It's lovely even if we can't answer our titular question this time around. #SlugsForStreams You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com