Movie Reviews—1950s-1990s Episodes
96: Malcolm X (1992)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MALCOLM X! Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” is one of the best, most influential films Alex has ever seen. Nick finally watched the film and was in awe. In this episode, the guys discuss good vs. bad biopics, the beauty...
94: Back to the Future Trilogy (1985-1990)
Special guest, Dan Bracey, is back to discuss his favorite film of all time, “Back to the Future.” As Alex, Nick, and Dan dive into each film in the “Back to the Future” trilogy, topics include Dan’s obsession with Crispin Gl...
86: A Place in the Sun (1951) with Alex's Dad
Alex’s dad, Mark, joins Alex and Nick to talk about George Stevens’ American classic, "A Place in the Sun." They discuss risqué subject material in classic films, the full-body acting of Montgomery Clift, the inner and outer ...
70: Three Colors Trilogy: Blue, White, Red
"Three Colors: Blue" (starring Juliette Binoche), "Three Colors: White" (starring Julie Delpy), and "Three Colors: Red" (starring Irène Jacob) are three of the best films released in the 1990s. Polish filmmaker, Krzysztof Kieślowski, made this groundbreaking trilogy that should be seen by any fan o…
65: Goodfellas (1990)
Henry Hill was Ray Liotta’s best performance, and to honor that great actor, Alex and Nick dive deep into Martin Scorsese’s classic picture, “Goodfellas.” The guys discuss the film’s iconic use of voiceover, its shocking open...
57: Heat (1995)
Nick and Alex spend 100 minutes talking about the definitive crime thriller of their lifetimes, Michael Mann’s masterpiece, “Heat.” Pacino vs. De Niro, shoot-outs, bank heists, curious LA timelines, the plight of Dennis Haysb...
47: Scream & Scream 2 (1996/1997)
In honor of “Scream 5,” Alex and Nick break down their lifelong obsession to Wes Craven’s “Scream” and its very worthy follow-up, “Scream 2.” The guys discuss the massive influence of “Scream”, great horror sequels, meta narr...
36: The Exorcist (1973)
After four devious years of lying to Alex’s face, the power of Christ compelled Nick to finally watch William Friedkin’s masterpiece, “The Exorcist.” The guys catch listeners up with a few archive clips that explain their “Ex...
19: Mikey and Nicky (1976)
Rounding out their Cassavetes binge, Alex and Nick do a deep dive into Elaine May's masterwork, "Mikey and Nicky," starring John Cassavetes and Peter Falk. The guys talk about Elaine May's iconic career, improvisation, fragile friendships, Sanford Meisner as an actor, Ned Beatty as an all-timer, an…