In honor of their 75th episode (and the 25th anniversary re-release of the extended edition Lord of the Rings trilogy, your favorite podsmiths talk longer than ever before(!) about Bowfinger, podcast awards and award show formats, Armageddon and real life rocket launches, RVs, and stumbling into better production value than you actually deserve before your regularly scheduled programming of Movies We’ve Seen since last time (32:00), TV Talk (1:56:40), and Entertainment News/Upcoming Trailers and Stuff (2:27:53).  Then Patrick shares his gift by absolutely nailing another edition of What Year Did That Come Out Again? (2:59:35), before a special Cooper/Safdie themed Tomato Talk (3:01:08).  Finally, a pair of Hidden Gem recommendations (3:03:36) before we say goodbye until next time.  Episode highlights include Oscar talk, discussions about stand-up comedy, the importance of movie titles, Avatar OR great storytellers losing their magic, artists obsessed with their craft, world building, the importance of film score, Jessie Buckley, the brilliant insanity of the 28 Days Later franchise, Skarsgards, overcharging your customers, the latest version of the Die Hard formula, Trek talk and all the things we don’t like about the post-burn time period, movies with the most Oscar nominations, Dunesday, new Star Wars leadership, a disappointing Bond update, and the importance of keeping movies and movie going relevant and desirable. Strap in and enjoy! 

Movies N Sh*t Returns with the latest commentary episode from your favorite podsmiths.  Just in time for the holiday season, it's the Christmastime commentary special of 1992’s Batman Returns!  Join us in revisiting the Tim Burton-iest Batman movie Tim Burton could ever have gotten away with making.  It’s all there - death, resurrection, real penguins, fake penguins, Danny Devito’s disgusting man-penguin, that vacuum sealed Catwoman suit (👀), circus clown baddies totally unrelated to the Joker, a bomb carrying dog, a note delivering monkey, Michelle Pfeifer eating a bird, Christopher Walken, stunning miniatures, giant rubber duckies, plenty of sexual innuendo, cold soup, and Christmas… Christmas everywhere!  A movie that’ll thrill you with its vision, and have you asking, “This was for kids?”  Merry Christmas to all, and to all, a dark knight! 

Movies N Sh*t Returns with the latest commentary episode from your favorite podsmiths.  Just in time for the holiday season, it's the Christmastime commentary special of 1992’s Batman Returns!  Join us in revisiting the Tim Burton-iest Batman movie Tim Burton could ever have gotten away with making.  It’s all there - death, resurrection, real penguins, fake penguins, Danny Devito’s disgusting man-penguin, that vacuum sealed Catwoman suit (👀), circus clown baddies totally unrelated to the Joker, a bomb carrying dog, a note delivering monkey, Michelle Pfeifer eating a bird, Christopher Walken, stunning miniatures, giant rubber duckies, plenty of sexual innuendo, cold soup, and Christmas… Christmas everywhere!  A movie that’ll thrill you with its vision, and have you asking, “This was for kids?”  Merry Christmas to all, and to all, a dark knight! 

In today’s conversation, we pay loving tribute to Rob Reiner and acknowledge a remarkable achievement by Patrick before your regularly scheduled programming of Movies We’ve Seen since last time (20:46), TV Talk (1:04:29), and Entertainment News/Upcoming Trailers and Stuff (1:22:22).  Then it’s time for an exciting Lethal Weapon 2 installment of “Not Like This, Christopher Nolan” (1:36:54) before Patrick grinds out another What Year Did That Come Out Again? (1:52:41), a special Rob Reiner themed Tomato Talk (1:55:49), and nails a quick installment of the Action Movie Trivia Card game (2:00:49).  Finally, a Christmas Hidden Gem recommendation (2:02:35) before we say goodbye until next year.  Episode highlights include discussions about paranormal theater, sponges, anacondas, the 1974 men’s basketball national champion NC State Wolfpack, run-ins with Jeff Goldblum, great steaks, revisiting the Iron Man movies, the length of time between television seasons, the brilliance of Vince Gilligan, Star Trek and Star Wars, 24, Netflix purchases and intentions, the future of the Oscars, leaf blowers, new Spielberg, Gates McFadden’s NOT sister, and Jack Nicholson’s love of acting.

Our latest conversation begins with a short clip from the incomparable Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid as part of a quick tribute to the incomparable Robert Redford, and a whole helluva lot of tidbits that we find interesting before your regularly scheduled programming of Movies We’ve Seen since last time (29:40), TV Talk (1:29:09), and Entertainment News/Upcoming Trailers and Stuff (2:07:28).  Then it’s time for an exciting Rocky IV installment of “Not Like This, Christopher Nolan” (2:23:00) before Patrick wows during another What Year Did That Come Out Again? (2:32:07), does an okay job at a PTA themed Tomato Talk (2:34:57), and provides a 2025 Hidden Gem recommendation (2:38:38) before we say goodbye until next time.  Episode highlights include podcast recommendations, book recommendations, a discussion about Waterworld, 1998’s Armageddon, Halloween movie and costume choices, the Sphere in Las Vegas, feelings and fears about AI, Guillermo Del Toro’s love of monsters, Peter Weir’s cinematic exploration of communities, what makes good Star Trek, a defense of Kathryn Bigelow and her latest film - A House of Dynamite, that warm and cozy feeling you get when you decide to stop watching a show you no longer enjoy, movies and shows that are decidedly “of their time”, fan frustration when storytellers ignore previously established rules and timelines in beloved franchises, Amazon’s continued Bond buffoonery, and a new hope that Disney will give fans the original, unaltered films they loved (maybe even in theaters?!).  

Shout-out to long-time friend of the podcast, Kevin, for this episode’s listener feedback. 

Us: We want to tell you our secret now.

Doctor: Okay.

Us: We see movies. 

Doctor: Movies, like regular people do... in theaters and at home?

Us: No... More than regular people. 

Doctor: How often do you see them?

Us: All the time. (Temperature dropping rapidly) 

Us: They're everywhere. There are so many. With more coming out every day.  

Doctor: 

Us: And we also rewatch our old favorites over and over. 

Doctor: (exhales icy cold breath)Us: And provide one-of-a-kind commentary tracks with trivia, fun facts, and our own observations. Like this one, about 1999's horror smash hit, The Sixth Sense. So don't be afraid to listen as we revisit this classic flick from a time in film history when filmmakers and audiences could still keep a secret.

You: (pressing play on this commentary track)

Us: We're feeling much better now.     

Us: We want to tell you our secret now.

Doctor: Okay.

Us: We see movies. 

Doctor: Movies, like regular people do... in theaters and at home?

Us: No... More than regular people. 

Doctor: How often do you see them?

Us: All the time. (Temperature dropping rapidly) 

Us: They're everywhere. There are so many. With more coming out every day.  

Doctor: 

Us: And we also rewatch our old favorites over and over. 

Doctor: (exhales icy cold breath)Us: And provide one-of-a-kind commentary tracks with trivia, fun facts, and our own observations. Like this one, about 1999's horror smash hit, The Sixth Sense. So don't be afraid to listen as we revisit this classic flick from a time in film history when filmmakers and audiences could still keep a secret.

You: (pressing play on this commentary track)

Us: We're feeling much better now.     

Courage, listeners. No fear, just like Tom f—-in’ Cruise! What time is it? It’s time for another minisode. Just press play and from here on out, it’s one movie take after another from your favorite podsmiths. We didn’t choose this responsibility … that’s just how the cards were rolled out for us. 

Our latest offering opens with a favorite Graham Greene clip, GoldenEye information, Roddenberry information, and other fun tidbits before your regularly scheduled programming of Movies We’ve Seen since last time (14:48), TV Talk (1:15:10), and Entertainment News/Upcoming Trailers and Stuff (1:38:50).  Then it’s time for an 80s fantasy classic installment of “Not Like This, Christopher Nolan” (1:55:40), before Patrick absolutely crushes another What Year Did That Come Out Again? (2:00:34), takes a decent swing at Tomato Talk (2:01:56), and nails a quick installment of the Action Movie Trivia Card game (2:05:05).  All that, plus another Hidden Gem recommendation (2:06:36) before we say goodbye until next time.  Episode highlights include a discussion about superheroes, Jurassic sequels, what Star Wars and Star Trek and other franchises were and are and will become, mid-budget movies, fear-based Hollywood, strategies for answering your Letterboxd Top Four rankings, the downside of meta and self-parody, confusingly similar movie titles, soft boys, the magnificence of Jamie Lee Curtis, and a blink and you’ll miss it UPS delivery.

In possibly the longest and most epic Movies N Sh*t episode ever produced, your treasured podsmiths bond over Bond and other tidbits before your regularly scheduled programming of Movies We’ve Seen since last time (19:23), TV Talk (1:36:33), and Entertainment News/Upcoming Trailers and Stuff (1:53:52).  Then it’s time for brand new installments of “Not Like This, Christopher Nolan” (2:28:45), What Year of What Year Did That Come Out Again? (2:39:31) and Tomato Talk (2:41:52) before your Hidden Gem recommendation is provided (2:43:50) and we say bye til next time.  Episode highlights include a discussion about The Wizard of Oz, the Las Vegas Sphere, ever-looming AI, our lord and savior Robert Zemeckis, the Alabama Hills of California, missing the physical media era, Ryan Coogler’s mastery of multiple genres, the legacy of Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt, the strength of a good ensemble cast, containing multitudes, how Nathan Fielder is the greatest living artist, the legacy of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man, Patrick’s go-to Jersey Mike’s order, the best directors all delivering upcoming summer releases all at the same time, the most bizarre ending to any zombie movie ever, and more fun listener feedback from longtime friend of the podcast, Kevin and longtime friend of Kelly, Jason.  Shout-out to these two and all of our many fans.  

*Please note that Patrick only misses one movie year on today’s quiz and he’s only off by a single year.  Safe to say, he truly is a savant.* 

Hello, boys (and girls)! We're ba-aaaaaaaack!!

It's time to kick the tires and light the fires, big daddies (and mommies)!  If you're excited for the 4th of July, you want to feel great about America and humanity in general, or you just want to see mid-90s Will Smith whip E.T.'s ass, then this is the commentary for you, that's all.  So strap in for the greatest, most patriotic alien invasion movie of all time, with the greatest on-screen presidential speech of all time, just in time for Independence Day.  As you can imagine, they don't let us out much... so we've made the most of our time inside by re-visiting the hottest flick of 1996.  Press play and we can guarantee your next 2+ hours will be really exciting.  And yes, that's exactly the word we'd choose to describe it.

Happy listening!  Happy Independence Day!  And remember -- All you need is love.  John Lennon.  Smart man.  Shot in the back, very sad.  

Peace!