Wong is Right With Mike on Movies

Wong and Mike dive into one of their all-time favorite horror movies: the 1982 cult classic The Thing, directed by the master of horror, John Carpenter, and featuring the legendary Kurt Russell. Join them as they discuss their favorite scenes and explore why this film is a horror masterpiece that deserves a spot on everyone’s Halloween watch list.

Join Wong and Mike in this episode as they dive into the cult classic Tucker and Dale vs Evil! Released in 2010 and directed by Eli Craig, this horror-comedy gem flips the script on traditional horror tropes, delivering a different blend of laughs and thrills. Discover why this film is perfect for your Halloween watchlist, especially with friends. Tune-in and get ready for a laugh-filled discussio...

Wong and Mike reunite with Kenny and John to dive into a deep debate about the 2021 Netflix film Army of the Dead, directed by Zack Snyder. As the conversation unfolds, the discussion gets heated as they explore whether this action-horror flick is a fun popcorn movie or a misguided attempt at entertainment that ultimately derails in spectacular fashion.

Hello fellow Wongers! This week, Wong and Mike dive deep into 2024’s unexpected thriller sensation Longlegs—starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, and directed by Osgood Perkins. Get ready for their honest review as they unravel the twists, themes, and eerie psychological layers of this sleeper hit. Whether you're a thriller junkie or fan of crime thrillers, tune in for a captivating discussion t...

Wong and Mike dive into the 2003 heartwarming and enchanting drama Big Fish, directed by Tim Burton. If you haven't seen this cinematic gem, prepare to be hit in the feels and have you heart grow a few sizes bigger. Join the duo as they explore the film's themes of relationships, family, connection, and love, highlighting why Big Fish resonates so deeply.

We're taking it back to the '80s with this 1986 cult-classic, starring Kurt Russell, and directed by the Master of Horror, John Carpenter. Wong and Mike discuss what makes this action fantasy a must-see film for all movie buffs, from its far-out storyline and hilarious comedy to its sheer campiness.

Mike and I will be discussing the 2014 crime drama The Drop, starring Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, and James Gandolfini, and directed by Michaël R. Roskam. Although it is not a well-known movie, it is an absolute hidden gem and deserves to be seen by a much larger audience. Check out this episode to find out why!

In this special episode, Mike and I will be debating a film that we feel is underrated and underappreciated, with two special guests and friends of ours, Kenny and John, who believe the movie sucks (they're wrong, by the way). We'll be discussing the 2005 sci-fi horror film Doom, based on the hit video game of the same name. Listen to us go head-to-head as we prove once again why Wong is right wit...

Mike and I will be reviewing the newest movie in the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Alvarez. Despite the film's highs and lows, we recommend giving it a watch to see why we believe it is the third-best film in this long-running franchise.

Time for some light-hearted fun! We will be talking about the hit romantic comedy The Wedding Singer (1998), starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, and directed by Frank Coraci. It’s one of the best movies to ever pay homage to the '80s, with a feel-good romantic story and loads of belly laughs.

In this episode, Mike recommended the movie The Green Knight, starring Dev Patel and Alicia Vikander, and directed by David Lowery, for Wong to watch. Find out what Wong thought about this arthouse fantasy film, and listen to Wong and Mike debate which movies they consider a 10 out of 10. It’s not as cut and dry as you might think.

Mike and I talk about the sci-fi horror cult classic Event Horizon, starring Laurence Fishburne and Sam Neill, and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. This is one of my favorite horror movies of all time and scared the hell out of me when I first saw it. It’s Mike's first time watching it (I am slightly disappointed in him), and he gives us his fresh take, thoughts, and review of this '90s horror clas...

Welcome to Episode 5, where Mike and I go scorched earth on a movie that we do not recommend: the sci-fi fantasy film Sucker Punch. Listen as we explain the huge plot holes and poor character development in this unfortunate bomb of a movie, which had great potential but failed to craft a cohesive storyline. We had the unfortunate opportunity to watch this movie again after many years just so we co...

Welcome to Game Night! We discuss this hilarious hit comedy starring Jason Bateman, and Rachel McAdams., directed by John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein. Mike and I talk about board games, sibling rivalries, and board flippers. Most importantly, find out why Mike, and me recommend Game Night as the next movie on your Wong watch list!

In this episode, Wong and Mike will be talking about the mind-bending sci-fi thriller Predestination, starring Ethan Hawke and Sarah Snook. Mike explains time loops and time paradoxes, while Wong tries to keep up without frying his brain. Discover why Predestination is an amazing time-traveling film that every sci-fi movie buff should watch!

In this episode, Mike and I will be discussing the 2004 action-thriller Collateral, starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx, directed by Michael Mann. What would you do if a professional killer was in the backseat of your car, forcing you to drive him around while he kills his targets? If it were Mike and me, we would probably cry or not last very long.

Welcome to our first trainwreck of an episode. Mike, and I will be discussing the British action-comedy Hot Fuzz (2007). Starring Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost. Written by Edgar Wright, and Simon Pegg, and directed by Edgar Wright. In this episode, Mike and I try to navigate our way through our first ever podcast recording by talking about one of our favorite movies of all time, Hot Fuzz. Essentially...

Welcome to Wong Is Right With Mike on Movies Podcast. We release an episode weekly and our friends will join us on some episodes to discuss our favorites, argue about the movie in question, or go scorched earth on movies to stay away from. We believe that there is a movie for everyone. That is why we will be covering as many genres as possible… action, drama, horror, classics, comedy, independent,...