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The Legend of La Llorona Aug 31, 2023

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There are five Thursdays this month and that means that it's time for a "Small-Screen Shameful." This time, the victim is the Danny Trejo vehicle, The Legend of La Llorona. After the guys figure out which La Llorona movie they are supposed to watch (there are so, so many, you guys!), they discuss the stereotypical accents that are heightened beyond believability, the ridiculous cartel subplot, Andrew being an emotionally abusive husband, ghosts that you can shoot and stab and much more.

Next week: time to hand out some awards!

What We've Been Watching:

Harakiri

Fled (1996)

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The Legend of La Llorona stars Autumn Reeser, Josh Zaharia, Antonio Cupo, Edgar Wuotto, Angelica Lara and Danny Trejo; directed by Patricia Harris Seeley.

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The Circle Aug 24, 2023

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This week, the guys talk about The Circle, a super-dumb critique of social media and Big Tech and starring... Tom Hanks as the villain? WHAT!? Yes, this is a real movie. They also discuss Nathan's interesting viewing experience of the film, Mae's changing personality in every scene, the fascist "happy ending," all the kayaking scenes, Bill Paxton and much more.

Next week: Small-Screen Shameful!

What We've Been Watching:

Talk to Me

"The Freak Brothers"

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The Circle stars Emma Watson, Karen Gillan, John Boyega, Patton Oswalt, Bill Paxton, Glenne Headly, Nate Corddry, Mamadou Athie and Tom Hanks; directed by James Ponsoldt.

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Gladiator Aug 17, 2023

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Wait - they're talking about the Best Picture-winning Russell Crowe film? Huh!? ... nope. This week, the guys discuss the 1992 underground boxing film Gladiator. They discuss Brian Dennehy playing a character that can beat up jacked-up fighters half his age, Tommy getting amazed by hats and babies, the hilarious dummy stunt during the climax and much more.

Next week: the Internet - what's up with that, huh?

What We've Been Watching:

Barbie

Oppenheimer

Mystery Men

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Gladiator stars James Marshall, Cuba Gooding Jr., Robert Loggia, Ossie Davis, Cara Buono, Jon Seda and Brian Dennehy; directed by Rowdy Herrington.

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Indecent Proposal (w/Everything I Learned from Movies) Aug 10, 2023

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This week, the guys tackle the 1993 erotic drama/thriller Indecent Proposal starring a bunch of sexy, young actors and the maestro of masculinity himself, Robert Redford. As the discussion intensifies, they are joined by Steve and Izzy of Everything I Learned from Movies to figure out if sleeping with someone for a million dollars is as much of a conundrum as this movie theorizes to the audience. They also talk about the wild cameos from Rip Taylor and Billy Connolly, butt cheek-biting, the hippo finale and much more.

Next week: Gladiator? Wait... the Best Picture winner? HUH!?

What We've Been Watching:

Thunder Road

"Will Trent"

"Highlander: The Series"

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Indecent Proposal stars Woody Harrelson, Demi Moore, Robert Redford, Oliver Platt, Seymour Cassel, Billy Bob Thornton, Billy Connolly and Rip Taylor; directed by Adrian Lyne.

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GI Joe: Retaliation (w/Matthew Pettifer) Aug 03, 2023

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The guys FINALLY get to the sequel GI Joe: Retaliation years after covering the first film. And much like the first adventure with the Joes, they have brought back Matthew Pettifer to help break it all down! After Matt schools the movie on all the inaccuracies, they also discuss Duke's (and many other characters) early exit from the film, Jonathan Pryce's campy performance and much more.

Next week: a sexy offer!

What We've Been Watching:

The Night House

"Mayans MC"

"Diablo" (videogame)

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G.I. Joe Retaliation stars Dwayne Johnson, Adrianne Palicki, Lee Byung-hun, Jonathan Pryce, Elodie Young, Ray Stevenson, D.J. Cotrona, Ray Park, Luke Bracey, Walton Goggins, Arnold Vosloo, RZA and Channing Tatum; directed by Jon M. Chu.

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Operation Dumbo Drop (w/guest co-host Jason MacLeod) Jul 27, 2023

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The summer hits conclude with a discussion of the Vietnam War film for kids... Operation Dumbo Drop. This week, Brendan is joined by guest co-host Jason MacLeod as they discuss the weird Vietnam setting in a Disney film and the sanitizing of that war for a PG audience, confusion over this and the Bill Murray elephant movie, Ray Liotta not having any trigger discipline, the "gunfights" that involve a lot of punches and slaps, the toilet humour and much more.

Next week: Nathan is back and it's time to talk Mattel!

What We've Been Watching:

The Company of Wolves

Asteroid City

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Operation Dumbo Drop stars Danny Glover, Ray Liotta, Dennis Leary, Doug E. Doug, Corin Nemec, Tcheky Karyo, Marshall Bell, Raymond Cruz and James Hong; directed by Simon Wincer.

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Mystery Date (w/guest co-host Britany Sparrow) Jul 20, 2023

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The summer hits keep on coming as Brendan discusses the 1991 Ethan Hawke vehicle Mystery Date with guest co-host Britany Sparrow! They talk about the confusing plot that makes zero logical sense, one of the creepiest stalkers in film history (and he's supposed to be bumbling and charming!), the inclusion of BD Wong, James Hong AND Victor Wong, crazy flower delivery guys and much more.

Next week: Brendan has a guest co-host for a fun romp of a Vietnam War film!

What We've Been Watching:

The Company of Wolves

Asteroid City

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Mystery Date stars Ethan Hawke, Teri Polo, Brian McNamara, Fisher Stevens, Tony Rosato, Don S. Davis, Victor Wong, James Hong and BD Wong; directed by Jonathan Wacks.

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Coneheads (w/Galen Howard) Jul 13, 2023

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Alien Invasion Summer continues and concludes with the notorious SNL flop Coneheads. Joining the guys is Galen Howard, who helps them break down an 86-minute movie that somehow just keeps repeating the same joke over and over again. They also talk about the all-star 90s comedian cast, Michael McKean as a Trump stand-in, using your parents' sex toys and much more.

Next week: Brendan has a guest co-host for next week's film starring Ethan Hawke!

What We've Been Watching:

Lady Snowblood

John Wick: Chapter 4

"Beef"

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Coneheads stars Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, Michelle Burke, Michael McKean, David Spade, Sinbad, Michael Richards, Eddie Griffin, Phil Hartman, Adam Sandler, Jason Alexander, Dave Thomas, Laraine Newman, Garrett Morris, Drew Carey, Kevin Nealon, Jan Hooks, Parker Posey, Joey Lauren Adams, Julia Sweeney, Ellen DeGeneres, Tim Meadows, Tom Davis, Peter Aykroyd, Jon Lovitz, Tom Arnold and Chris Farley; directed by Steve Barron.

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Mac and Me Jul 06, 2023

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Back to the usual as the guys tackle the first of two Alien Invasion Summer movies with the McDonald's/Coca-Cola-sponsored film Mac and Me. The guys dive into this blatant E.T. ripoff (right down to the same name for the older brother character) and talk about disastrous falls, the inconsistent location setting of the film, Christine Ebersole holding it all together, Coca-Cola literally saving an entire species' lives and much more. Plus: Brendan reveals the absolutely WILD Japanese ending of the movie to Nathan (you can check that out in the links below).

Next week: the alien double feature continues with an infamous SNL film!

What We've Been Watching:

Safe

"WWF All-American Wrestling" (April 1990)

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Mac and Me stars Jade Calegory, Lauren Stanley, Jonathan Ward, Tina Caspary and Christine Ebersole; directed by Stewart Raffill.

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The Gossip Columnist Jun 29, 2023

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Listeners Choice Month finishes off with The Gossip Columnist. I'm sorry... what? That's right, the 1980 TV pilot starring Canadian treasure Kim Cattrall and Robert Vaughan. The guys talk all about Cattrall's character getting name-dropped every 30 seconds, the egregious and pointless celebrity cameos, the Harvey Weinstein stand-in, The Littlest Hobo in Space and much more.

Next week: Back to the regular routine with Paul Rudd's favourite movie!

What We've Been Watching:

Safe

"WWF All-American Wrestling" (April 1990)

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The Gossip Columnist stars Kim Cattrall, Robert Vaughan, Bobby Vinton, Dick Sargent, Joe Penny, Bobby Sherman and Martha Raye; directed by James Sheldon.

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