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Ep. 480-Hollywood Shuffle (1987), The BAFTA Disaster, and Most Anticipated Films of 2026

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:53:25 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John discuss Robert Townsend’s trailblazing indie classic, Hollywood Shuffle, break down the incident at the BAFTAs, and do an old-fashioned Schmovie round robin with some upcoming 2026 movie picks.

Ep. 479-Twinless (2025), Trailer Roundup, Robert Duvall Tribute, and More!

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:27:29 -0500

Before discussing Steve’s Required Viewing pick, the dark indie dramedy Twinless, the guys check out a batch of recent trailers and pay respects to a few freshly departed icons. Then it’s a round of everyone’s favorite game, “What Else Did You Watch?”, including quick thoughts on some great stuff in theaters now, like Crime 101, Marty Supreme, and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.

Ep. 478-The Dutchman (2025), Recent News, and More!

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:27:43 -0500

It’s a freeform episode, meaning the guys had Ron’s Required Viewing pick—last year’s psychological thriller The Dutchman—and not much else planned. So it’s time to cover a bit of industry news and whatever other topics come to mind, including a tribute to some of the folks who influenced your humble hosts to become the people they are today.

Ep. 477-Wonder Boys (2000), The Rip, Send Help, and More!

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:18:42 -0500

The guys drive around all night in a stolen car trying to unravel the picaresque adventures of Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, and Robert Downy Junior (before they became superheroes) in journeyman director Curtis Hanson’s Wonder Boys. Then they discuss some recent releases, including Netflix crime thriller The Rip, and Sam Raimi’s return to madcap gore, Send Help.

Ep. 476-Sovereign (2025), 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Wonder Man, and More!

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:08:47 -0500

Steve’s Required Viewing pick, the heartbreaking father-son crime drama Sovereign, puts the guys in a morbid mood, so maybe the rage zombies and psychopathic cults of director Nia DaCosta’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple will perk things up! Also: other things!

Ep. 475-Top Films of 2025

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:06:34 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John indulge in a little obsessive list-making in order to share their respective top ten favorite films from last year. What a night for the movies!

Ep. 474-Sly Lives! (2025), Documentary Roundup, and More!

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:12:22 -0500

In this episode Ron, Steve, and John dance to the music of Sly and the Family Stone by digging into the star-studded, Questlove-directed documentary about the band (and the tumultuous arc of the genius behind it), Sly Lives! Then they chat about some other non-fiction films and series they’ve been watching.

Ep. 473-Return to Oz (1985), Pluribus Season One, the Stranger Things Finale, and More!

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:06:29 -0500

The guys get the new year started off with a heavy dose of dark fantasy/sci-fi, tackling 1985’s creepy and magical Return to Oz, the first season of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus, and the epic conclusion of Stranger Things.

Ep. 472-Ick (2025), Wake Up Dead Man, A Rob Reiner Tribute, and More!

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:41:27 -0500

Steve’s Required Viewing pick is the small-town horror/comedy Ick, which concerns a bunch of people whose quaint, sheltered world is infested with malevolent forces that have slowly grown in power over countless years (gee I wonder what that’s like), and the guys discuss that before moving on to Wake Up Dead Man, the latest Benoit Blanc murder mystery from Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig, with another all-star cast and a lot to say about the nature of belief, centered on a small, hyper-religious cult of personality that threatens to corrupt everyone it touches (gee I wonder what that’s like). The guys also take a moment to admire the amazing career of the irreplaceable Rob Reiner.

Ep. 471-Hard Boiled (1992), Zootopia 2, Movie News, and More!

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:11:55 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John gracefully dive in slow motion with their guns blazing in the direction of John Woo’s 1992 bullet festival, Hard Boiled. Do the Schmovie guys have what it takes… to be a cop? Then they kick around a couple recent news items and dig in to other stuff they’ve seen. Kind of the usual format.

Ep. 470-Sneakers (1992), Wicked: For Good, and More!

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:44:55 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John put on their tennis shoes and tiptoe around to live up to the title of this week’s Required Viewing pick, the cozy tech heist caper Sneakers. Then Ron and Steve make a quick trip to OZ for their thoughts on the hotly-anticipated (and oddly divisive) Wicked: For Good.

Ep. 469.5-Edgar Wright’s The Running Man

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:24:53 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John got to see an advance screening of Edgar Wright’s re-adaptation of Stephen King’s 1982 novella, The Running Man! And in this special .5 episode, they meet up in John’s car for a post-movie conversation that touches on the strengths and weaknesses of the film, Glenn Powell’s star power, and how this take differs from the 1987 Schwarzenegger-led version.

Ep. 469-Code 3 (2025), Recent News, Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein, and More!

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:30:43 -0500

After snacking on a couple recent news tidbits, the guys ride along with the beleaguered paramedic protagonists of Steve’s Required Viewing pick, Code 3. Then it’s an update on the third episode of Welcome to Derry and a few thoughts from John regarding Guillermo Del Toro’s passion project out on Netflix today—a very personal take on Frankenstein.

Ep. 468-Good Boy (2025), IT: Welcome to Derry, The Perfect Neighbor, and More!

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Ron’s Required Viewing pick is Good Boy, a new horror film that focuses on a dog’s point of view, starring a lovable canine actor who deserves all the treats. After that topic, it’s time to check back in on the supremely messed-up happenings in Stephen King’s Derry, Maine, followed by a brief rundown of other stuff the guys have watched.

Ep. 467-Nightbreed: Director’s Cut (1990), Tron: Ares, It: Welcome to Derry, and More!

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:22:12 -0400

The guys tunnel down to the underground city of Midian to check in on Clive Barker’s Director’s Cut of his dark fantasy epic from 1990, Nightbreed, and then follow the usual format of rattling off thoughts on whatever else they’ve watched, including Ron’s take on Tron: Ares and John’s spoiler-free look at the debut episode of HBO Max’s IT prequel series, Welcome to Derry.

Ep. 466-Bring Her Back (2025), Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, One Battle After Another, and More!

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:29:34 -0400

In addition to Steve’s disturbing Required Viewing pick—the bleak and gory Bring Her Back—the guys run through a few recent things they’ve seen, and Ron gets physical with another 4K purchase.

Ep. 465-The Case Against Adnan Syed Update (2025), In Whose Name, The Baltimorons, and Eddington

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:05:18 -0400

This is a classic instance of the title of the episode saying it all. So we can use this space for other topics. How are you?

Ep. 464-Paprika (2006), Him, Gen V Season 2 Premiere, and The Long Walk

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:04:24 -0400

Director Satoshi Kon’s last film was the mind-bending, beautifully animated Paprika, and it gets a lot of love from the guys in this week’s Required Viewing segment, which is sadly not the way it goes for another film: Him (in theaters now), directed by Justin Tipping. Rounding out the show, John shares thoughts on the season two opener of Gen V, and Steve takes us on a stroll with The Long Walk.

Ep. 463-She Rides Shotgun (2025), The Conjuring: Last Rites, Oh, Hi!, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, and More!

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:52:17 -0400

It’s time for another Corn Beef Hash! Aka Ron’s perfectly logical term for an episode where the guys do Required Viewing and then a round of whatever else they watched, without a real plan. Find out in real time who saw what! But don’t expect a full explanation of the hash thing.

Ep. 462-High and Low (1963), Highest 2 Lowest, Alien: Earth Catchup, HBO’s Task, and more!

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 20:24:02 -0400

The guys discuss Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic, High and Low, which is Ron’s Required Viewing choice, and then gab about other things they’ve watched recently, like Alien: Earth and the new HBO crime drama, Task, starring Mark Ruffalo in scruffy mode.

Ep. 461-Vacancy (2007), Caught Stealing, Weapons, Peacemaker: Season 2

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:37:52 -0400

After a few weeks of radio silence, Ron, Steve, and John are back! Join them as they check into a hotel room nightmare with 2007's Vacancy, find out what's going on with Austin Butler's new crime thriller, Caught Stealing, and get ready for the next level of horror from the mind behind Barbarian with Weapons. And as a special treat, they’ll get caught up on the first two episodes of Peacemaker: Season 2.

Special Schmovie Announcement!

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:08:48 -0400

There will be no regular show this week, but Ron, Steve, and John will appear as guests on THE MCU’S BLEEDING EDGE’s Youtube channel, to discuss the two-episode premiere of FX’s much-anticipated series Alien: Earth. The live stream starts at 9:35 EST on Wednesday, August 13th, and will be archived later.

Ep. 460-Eephus (2024), The Naked Gun, Together, and more!

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:59:10 -0400

Steve’s low-key Required Viewing pick, a naturalistic baseball movie called Eephus, is discussed, as are a couple of new releases in theaters now, Together and The Naked Gun. John also enthuses about the latest books to arrive on his stack, and Steve catches up with recent movies after a few “down weeks.”

Ep. 459-Days of Thunder (1990), KPop Demon Hunters, Fantastic Four: First Steps, and more!

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:43:34 -0400

There’s nothing Ron, Steve, and John can’t do with a podcast. This week, though, they do precisely three things: talk about Tony Scott’s 1990 racing drama Days of Thunder, talk about the new Fantastic Four movie and what it means for the MCU, and talk about something known as “other stuff.” It’s conversation time!

Ep. 458-Devil in a Blue Dress (1995), Stranger Things Season 5 trailer discussion, Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary, and More!

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:02:05 -0400

John’s Required Viewing pick is director Carl Franklin’s 1995 noir thriller Devil in a Blue Dress. The guys discuss the film’s star-making turn from Don Cheadle, the screen presence of Denzel Washington, and why we never got any sequels. Then it’s time to assess the first full trailer for Stranger Things’s anticipated fifth season, as well as other recent news. Finally, Ronald talks about a unique screening of Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary that he just attended.

Ep. 457-Deep Cover (2025), Superman, and More!

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400

The guys finally get around to Steve’s Required Viewing pick, Deep Cover, a light British spy spoof not to be confused with the 1992 thriller of the same name starring Lawrence Fishburne (which was covered back in episode 385). Then they all discuss recent things they’ve watched, and the show wraps up with Ron and John enthusing about James Gunn’s new take on Superman.

Ep. 456-F1, Elio, Ironheart finale, further thoughts about 28 Years Later, and more!

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:54:59 -0400

This is what we used to call a catchup eppy! I guess we still call it that. Anyway, no Required Viewing this week (patience), but the guys scrounge up enough recent stuff to cover, even so. Enjoy!

Ep. 455-Clown in a Cornfield, Jurassic World: Rebirth, 28 Years Later, and more!

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:38:34 -0400

Is there anything scarier than a clown... in a cornfield? We’re about to find out! This week, Ronald's Required Viewing puts 2025’s Clown in a Cornfield front and center. Is it a new slasher classic or just a really bad dream? We’ll tell you! Then the guys dive into some franchise resurrections, like the much-anticipated Jurassic World: Rebirth and Danny Boyle's return to the zombie apocalypse with 28 Years Later. Tune in for all the movie madness!

Ep. 454-Superman III (1983), Lilo & Stitch (2025), The Materialists, and more!

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:22:00 -0400

John’s Required Viewing pick this week is Superman III, the campy 1983 entry in Christopher Reeve’s classic film series, featuring Richard Pryor as a morally dubious computer programmer. Then the guys run down a few other things they’ve seen, like Celine Song’s The Materialists and the live-action re-do of Lilo & Stitch.

Ep. 453-The Assessment (2024), Ballerina, The Phoenician Scheme, How to Train Your Dragon (2025), and more!

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:05:34 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John assess The Assessment—a new-ish sci-fi/psychological thriller picked by Steve for this week’s Required Viewing—before moving on to a few other recent movies and shows, including Ballerina (the action-packed John Wick spinoff) and Wes Anderson’s latest deadpan character study, The Phoenician Scheme.

Ep. 452-The War of the Roses (1989), Alien: Earth trailer, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning spoilers and more!

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 22:50:04 -0400

Join in as we discuss 1990’s The War of the Roses, the new trailer for Noah Hawley‘s Alien: Earth series, and a spoiler-filled conversation around Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

Ep. 451-Magnolia (1999), Friendship, ‘The Studio’ Season Wrap-up

Fri, 30 May 2025 14:57:09 -0400

This week on the show, the guys head out to California (where the emotions are BIG) by watching John’s Required Viewing pick, the sprawling and melodramatic Magnolia; then Ron and John check in on Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd’s toxic bromance, Friendship; and finally Steve and John chat in a non-spoiler-y way about how season one of The Studio wrapped up.

Ep. 450-Fight or Flight; Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning; Final Destination: Bloodlines

Fri, 23 May 2025 15:05:17 -0400

Steve’s Required Viewing pick, the brand-new over-the-top action thriller Fight or Flight, asks the question: is this Josh Hartnett’s “John Wick on a plane,” or just another movie where a disgraced federal agent ingests toad venom and kills contract killers with a chainsaw? Then Ron and John try to explain the adrenaline rush of watching Tom Cruise climb around on a biplane in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. And lastly, if you like your Reckonings final, how about your Destinations? Final Destination: Bloodlines resuscitates that durable franchise with a new entry focusing on a family who comes down with a bad case of death. John has a few thoughts.

Ep. 449-Summer of 69, Thunderbolts*, New Superman Trailer, and More!

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:43:30 -0400

Ron’s Required Viewing pick, Summer of 69, tries to hide a sweet coming-of-age story in a raunchy teen sex comedy, or maybe it’s the other way around. Listen in to find out how first-time director Jillian Bell did! Then Ron and John get into the emotional highs and lows of Thunderbolts*, the MCU’s surprisingly moody new entry that breathes life into the beleaguered franchise. Also: OTHER THINGS! Just how you like it.

Ep. 448-The Hunt for Red October (1990), Weapons trailer, Sinners

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:38:34 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John discuss 1990’s The Hunt for Red October, the new trailer for Zach Cregger‘s Weapons, and Sinners (yes, again)!

Ep. 447-The Remarkable Life of Ibelin (2024), The Legend of Ochi, Sinners, and More!

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:36:38 -0400

Steve’s Required Viewing pick leaves no tears unshed as the guys are emotionally destroyed by The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, a unique Norwegian documentary about online life, coping with illness, and the need for friendship. Then they regroup to share thoughts on other recent things they’ve watched—including more enthusing about Sinners, which John finally caught.

Ep. 446-The Day the Earth Blew Up, Sinners, and Warfare

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:54:39 -0400

It’s an episode bursting with positive vibes for new movies! What more could you want? Maybe if we said “John reveals something potentially embarrassing from his past,” that would hook you in. The choice is yours.

Ep. 445-Top Secret! (1984), Drop, The White Lotus Finale, Movie Trailer Roundup, and More!

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:42:07 -0400

John’s Required Viewing pick for this episode is Zucker-Abrams-Zucker’s 1984 spy/Elvis/war spoof, Top Secret!, starring the late, great Val Kilmer in an early, loose-limbed comedic role. After that, Ron gives us the low-down on Drop, the brand-new Blumhouse thriller in theaters now; there’s a survey of some recent trailers for films that the guys are excited about; and finally it’s time to share a few thoughts on the White Lotus season finale.

Ep. 444-They Look Like People (2015), Flight Risk Giveaway, Other Stuff

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:32:31 -0400

Steve’s Required Viewing pick is an indie film that straddles a few genres, including horror, sci-fi, and psychological drama. Find out what the guys think! Also get Ron’s take on Flight Risk, a new thriller from Ambassador to Hollywood Mel Gibson in which Mark Wahlberg rocks his most interesting hairline yet!

Ep. 443-Howard the Duck (1986), Walton Goggins Appreciation, Magazine Dreams, The Electric State

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:26:06 -0400

Ron’s Required Viewing pick this week is 1986’s Howard the Duck, a silly sci-fi adventure torn from the pages of Marvel Comics. After discussing that, the guys dig into a few other things they’ve seen and spend a segment extolling the virtues of Walton Goggins, who is having a moment.

Ep. 442-The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), Daredevil: Born Again, Mickey 17, and The Studio

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:10:46 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John hop in the car with Samuel L Jackson and Geena Davis to keep tabs on 1996’s The Long Kiss Goodnight, a violent and bombastic neonoir/action/comedy thriller directed by Renny Harlin. Then they break down the other things they’ve watched recently, including Daredevil: Born Again (the latest Disney+ MCU series), and Bong Joon-Ho’s wild and funny sci-fi epic, Mickey 17. And more!

Ep. 441-One of Them Days, Captain America: Brave New World, Companion, Recent News, and More!

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:07:34 -0500

Just look at that episode title! What a bunch of stuff to talk about, and that’s without the implications of the word “more.” Are Ron, Steve, and John up to the task? Only those who listen will know.

Ep. 440-Emilia Pérez, The State of Comic Book Movies, and More!

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:43:36 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John talk-sing their way through the minefield of topics that is this week’s Required Viewing pick, Emilia Pérez. Then they blast through internet issues to take on the real enemy: Mediocre superhero films. Who wins that battle? Listen in to find out the answer to that, as well as some recent TV shows the guys have been watching.

Ep. 439-John's 400th!

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:34:58 -0500

In a special installment celebrating 400 episodes since John joined the podcast, the Schmovie Boyz chat about streaming series’ whose names start with S (more or less); play a government-ordered round of The Schmovie Studios Movie Game; and reassess some old topic-based episodes of the show in a new segment called “Forever Ever?”

Ep. 438-Tales from the Crypt (1972), Severance Season 2 Premiere, and Remembering David Lynch

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John get lost in the catacombs with a very chilled-out Crypt Keeper, who guides us through this week’s Required Viewing selection, 1972’s UK anthology film, Tales from the Crypt. Then it’s back to the office as the long-awaited season two premiere of Severance finally arrives. Worth the wait? Join us and find out!

Ep. 437-Asphalt City, Wolf Man, and Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:25:19 -0500

We dive into Steve’s Required Viewing pick, Asphalt City, and its storytelling impact, then review 2025’s Wolfman starring Christopher Abbott, exploring its place in the werewolf genre. Plus, more movie and pop culture discussions!

Ep. 436-Looking Ahead to 2025

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:27:22 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John are here to give you something to look forward to as they list their most anticipated movies and TV shows of the upcoming year. Because in 2025, escapism is where it’s at!

Ep. 435-Top Films of 2024

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:57:43 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John are going live for the first time ever! Join the guys as they count down their favorite films of 2024 in this special year-end episode. From jaw-dropping blockbusters to hidden indie gems, they share their top picks and reflect on the year in cinema. Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and maybe a few surprises as they wrap up 2024 with a celebration of the movies that made an impact. Don’t miss this epic live stream event—grab your popcorn and let’s talk film!

Ep. 434-Conclave, Carry-On, and Nosferatu

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:06:50 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John search their souls and discuss the relatable predicament of having to pick a new pope by digging in to Conclave, a recent, dialogue-driven Vatican drama packed with terrific actors. Ronald and Steve share in the fun they had with Netflix’s holiday action thriller Carry-On, and then the guys hop into John’s car to break down Robert Eggers’s dread-infused remake of classic vampire film Nosferatu.

Ep. 433-The Hidden Fortress (1958), Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, and More!

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:57:29 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John travel back to feudal Japan to sneak into The Hidden Fortress, and then it’s off to a galaxy far, far away for the latest Disney+ Star Wars show, Skeleton Crew, which beats the odds by being pure fun.

Ep. 432-It’s What’s Inside (2024), Schmanksgiving

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:22:46 -0500

The guys attach the customary electrodes and flip a few switches so they can chat up Netflix’s bizarre, darkly funny body-swap thriller It’s What’s Inside. Then they dive headlong into a round-robin discussion of things they’re thankful for this year—mostly related to entertainment but some related to life-stuff! Whether you’re getting ready for a big family feast or hiding somewhere with a quiet snack, do Turkey day right: with us in your ear.

Ep. 431.5-Get Glicked: Gladiator II and Wicked: Part 1

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:29:54 -0500

In this relatively brief episode that’s not really an episode, the guys huddle in John’s car for a field recording of their Gladiator II thoughts, minutes after viewing the film. ALSO, hear about Ron’s emotional experience seeing Wicked: Part 1.

Ep. 431-Thomasine and Bushrod (1974), Tony Todd’s Legacy, Silo, The Penguin, and Heretic!

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:01:47 -0500

In a wide-ranging episode, the guys tackle Max Julien’s 1974 blaxploitation western, Thomasine and Bushrod; pay their respects to the late Tony Todd; and dig into the premiere of Silo’s second season on Apple TV Plus. Then Ron and John deliver a spoiler section on the first season of The Penguin and Steve shares a few thoughts about creepy Hugh Grant in Heretic.

Ep. 430-The Blob (1988) and More!

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:33:11 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John get together to talk about a horror remake from 1988, because there isn’t anything else going on. It’s Chuck Russell’s version of The Blob, a film with scary practical effects and an even scarier mullet.

Ep. 429-Memories of Murder (2003) and The Substance

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:05:20 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John ruminate on the nature of crime and justice as they discuss Bong Joon-Ho’s moody and absorbing 2003 serial killer drama, Memories of Murder. Then younger versions of the guys emerge from their bloody torn bodies for a run-down of Coralie Fargeat’s visceral, upsetting, and darkly funny new body horror film, The Substance. Happy Halloween!

Ep. 428-Doctor Sleep (2019), Smile 2, and the Terrifier 3 Phenomenon

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:28:49 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John are back with a horror-centric episode, from Ron’s Required Viewing pick, Doctor Sleep, to this week’s brand-new Smile 2, with a little side serving of Art the Clown, whose latest, the bludgeoning Terrifier 3, is already a huge success, especially for an unrated, independently-produced film.

Ep. 427-Watch-em-all: Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021), and Halloween Ends (2022)

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:22:53 -0400

Steve, Ron, and John take a trip back to Haddonfield, Illinois for the last time—three more times! It’s all in the name of wrapping up their Halloween Watch-em-all mini-series with coverage of the trilogy of (as of now) final installments in this curiously durable but certainly tired franchise, all directed by David Gordon Green: Halloween, Halloween Kills, and Halloween Ends.

Ep. 426-Fierce Creatures (1997), Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Rebel Ridge, Sing Sing

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 15:40:49 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John try to keep their zoo open by watching Fierce Creatures, the 1997 comedy that attempted to repeat the success of A Fish Called Wanda. They also enthuse about Jeremy Saulnier’s new Netflix thriller, Rebel Ridge, and Ronald and John share some thoughts on that hit Beetlejuice sequel.

Ep. 425-The Speedway Murders (2023), Cuckoo, Strange Darling

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:53:56 -0400

The guys check out experimental true crime semi-doc The Speedway Murders, which combines dramatic reenactments, talking head interviews, and speculative footage, and then dig into a couple of equally experimental recent horror films: Cuckoo and Strange Darling.

Ep. 424-Watchmen: Chapter 1, Alien: Romulus, and More!

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Steve, Ron, and John take a look at two new releases: an animated adaptation of the first half of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’s seminal graphic novel, Watchmen, and the latest entry in a franchise that keeps on kicking (and hugging faces and dripping acid blood), Alien: Romulus.

Ep. 423-Watch-em-all: Halloween H20 (1998); Halloween: Resurrection (2002); Halloween (2007) and Halloween II (2009)

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 13:30:15 -0400

As often happens, the title of the eppy says it all. This time Ron, Steve, and John endure and /or enjoy the next four Halloween sequels in their summer-long Watch-em-all commitment: 1998’s Halloween H20, aka the return of franchise heroine Jamie Lee Curtis as prototypical final girl Laurie Strode—and then three other movies, one of which features Busta Rhymes using kung fu on Michael Myers. Welcome to DangerTainment!

Ep. 422-The Plague Dogs (1982), House of the Dragon Season 2 Finale, Trap

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 08:25:47 -0400

The guys discuss perhaps the bleakest animated talking animal movie ever made, Martin Rosen’s The Plague Dogs (1982), before moving on to the much cheerier subject of incestuous royals engaged in bloody civil war, aka the second season finale of House of the Dragon. Then Steve and John try to escape their ambivalence about M Night Shyamalan’s latest mid-budget thriller, Trap.

Ep. 421-Kill (2024), Deadpool & Wolverine, and the MCU Comic-Con News Dump!

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:29:17 -0400

John mislabels a boy band, Ron is suspicious of Robert Downey, Jr’s intentions, and Steve is all in on Hugh Jackman. Come for the Required Viewing pick (the intensely violent hostage/revenge thriller known as Kill) and stay for three grown men having a (gasp!) reasonable conversation about the MCU. It can be done!

Ep. 420-Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (2024), The Boys, The Acolyte, Maxxxine, and More!

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:11:37 -0400

Saddle up and join in as Ronald, Steve and John hit the trail for a week’s worth of television and film offerings. We’ve got Westerns and Comics and Galaxies far, far away… OH MY!

Ep. 419-Watch-em-all: Halloween 4-6

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:34:06 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John return to the ongoing Watch-em-all series with the next three installments in the Halloween franchise, 1988’s Halloween 4: The Curse of Michael Myers, 1989’s Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, and, from 1995, Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers. It would be simplistic to say that the quality declines as this trilogy of films proceeds, and it would also be correct.

Ep. 418-The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022), “Here” Trailer, Ronald Gets Physical, and More!

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400

The guys talk about 2022’s “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” the Nicolas Cage action buddy comedy John chose as this week’s Required Viewing. Then the trailer for Robert Zemeckis’s upcoming effects-driven, time-spanning drama, Here, is discussed. Ronald also digs into his recent physical media purchases, and somewhere in there we call it a show.

Ep. 417-Here for Blood (2022), Hit Man, The Boys Season 4 Premiere, and More!

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:57:31 -0400

This week your Required Viewing assignment is Here for Blood, a gleefully schlocky slasher movie chosen by Steve. Then Ron details some physical media purchases, and the guys discuss recent releases like the charming Glen Powell/Richard Linklater collaboration Hit Man and the fourth season premiere of Amazon's wild and graphic superhero saga, The Boys.

Ep. 416-Exhuma (2024), In A Violent Nature, Furiosa, Love Lies Bleeding, and more!

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 11:15:10 -0400

Join in as Ronald, Steve, and John discuss Exhuma (2024), In A Violent Nature, Furiosa, Love Lies Bleeding, and more!

Ep. 415-Watch-em-all: Halloween, Halloween II, and Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 14:55:29 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John get their asses away from the Myers house and dig deep in their candy buckets to see what’s up with the boogeyman. My guess is Halloween (1978), Halloween II (1981), and Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) are all in there, and that they get devoured/discussed thoroughly.

Ep. 414-The Swimmer (1968), Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, The Last Stop in Yuma County, and more!

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:23:02 -0400

Dive in as Ronald, Steve and John navigate a river of topics including 1968's The Swimmer, and two new releases, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and The Last Stop in Yuma County!

Ep. 413-Infested (2023), The Fall Guy, Ronald Gets Physical and More!

Fri, 10 May 2024 12:09:30 -0400

Ronald adds a fresh piece of office furniture to the Schmovie family and then the guys get tangled up in the spider's den of Infested, a creepy-crawly French creature feature selected by Steve. Later on, John talks about The Fall Guy, and Ronald shares some physical media picks for the week. Also, MORE!

Ep. 412-Challengers, Required Viewing Change-Up, and More!

Fri, 03 May 2024 08:46:54 -0400

Everybody fall in for a loosey-goosey episode of the show! Steve saw Challengers, John watched Baby Reindeer, and Ronald has a few things to say about physical media. The Mufasa trailer is also discussed.

Ep. 411-Get the Info! The Wave (2015), ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ trailer, Abigail, Monkey Man, and more!

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:14:29 -0400

The guys are back to give you the 411 on Norwegian disaster flick The Wave, vampire ballerina bloodbath Abigail, the first 40 minutes of Alex Garland’s Civil War, and the just-released trailer for the MCU’s impending ‘hail Mary’ movie, Deadpool and Wolverine.

Ep. 410.5-Hundreds of Beavers

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John discuss the newly-released slapstick comedy, Hundreds of Beavers.

Ep. 410-Baltimore Schmaltimore, Hon!

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:49:15 -0400

On a very special episode, Ronald, Steve, and John celebrate the 4-1-0 with a massive rundown of some of the biggest titles in television and film to make their way through Baltimore. From 12 Monkeys to The Wire to John Waters, and that’s only halfway through the episode. Jump in Hon! Charm City’s-a-callin’!

Ep. 409-Chowchilla (2023), Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Late Night With The Devil, and more!

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 10:45:44 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John discuss Chowchilla (2023), Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Late Night With The Devil, and more!

Ep. 408-The Abyss (1989), Roadhouse (2024), and more!

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 10:33:41 -0400

Join in as Ronald, Steve and John dive in to one of James Cameron’s game-changing classics, 1989’s The Abyss. And be sure to stick around as they run down new trailer releases and check in with one good thing they each watched in the last 7 days.

Ep. 407-A Face in the Crowd (1957), Trailer Roundup, Snack Shack, Quiet on the Set, and More!

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:49:53 -0400

In a stunning return to podcasting after a full week away, Ron and Steve and John talk about Elia Kazan and Bud Schulberg’s social satire/black comedy from 1957, A Face in the Crowd. Then they move on to discussing a few recent trailers, before wrapping things up with a round of “What Else Did You Guys Watch,” America’s favorite pastime.

Ep. 406-Oscars Recap, God is a Bullet (2023), Manhunt (2024)

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:01:49 -0400

The red carpet has been rolled up, but Ronald, Steve and John hang back and recap the 96th Academy Awards. From there, join in as they discuss 2023’s God is a Bullet and Apple TV+’s new historical drama series, Manhunt.

Ep. 405-TeeVee SchmeeVee: Winter 2024 Catchup (Shogun, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and more!)

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:32:34 -0500

Some say it’s the end of Peak Television, but there’s a lot of TeeVee out there making a claim otherwise. Join Ronald, Steve, and John as they share what they’ve been watching lately on the small screen, including Shogun, The Curse, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and more!

Ep. 404-Red Eye (2005), Dune, Dune: Part Two

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:59:05 -0500

Shai-Hulud beckoned Ronald, Steve, and John to the sands of Arrakis, and the call has been answered. Join in for a Dune (2021) rewatch and a discussion around Denis Villeneuve’s newest sci-fi epic, Dune: Part Two. All that kicks off after this week’s Required Viewing chit chat around Wes Craven’s 2005 thriller, Red Eye.

Ep. 403-Nine Days (2021), Orion and the Dark, Land of Bad, Drive-Away Dolls & More!

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:26:55 -0500

On this week's pod Ronald, Steve, and John contemplate this week's Required Viewing pick, 2021's Nine Days, and then move on to a grab bag of reviews, including the new Liam Hemsworth actioner, Land of Bad, a Coen brother film, Drive-Away Dolls, and a new animated Netflix film written by Charlie Kaufman called Orion and the Dark.

Ep. 402-Top Films of 2023

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:07:51 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John spend way too much time obsessing over their year-end lists of the best new movies they saw, so it’s only fair that you spend a fraction of that time listening to this episode where they excitedly share the results. Find out which of 2023’s crop made the cut and which ones didn’t! See if your faves get a mention! Disagree loudly by arguing into the void! Anything can happen in List Town.

Ep. 401-Mayhem! (2023), Argylle, The Iron Claw, Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024), The Greatest Night in Pop, and More!

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:18:59 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John run through 2023's Mayhem!, and then dig into lots of newness - including Argylle, The Iron Claw, Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024), The Greatest Night in Pop, and more!

Ep. 400-The Schmovie Studios Movie Game 2.0

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:59:29 -0500

To celebrate their 400th episode, Ron, Steve, and John once again report for duty at Schmovie Studios, aka The House That Thrice Built (if you know you know) for an all-new edition of The Schmovie Studios Movie Game.

Ep. 399-Phantom of the Paradise (1974), True Detective: Night Country, and More!

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:56:44 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John kick off 2024 with a look at Brian De Palma’s 1974 horror-comedy-musical Phantom of the Paradise and then dig into the mysteries of True Detective’s triumphant return with an eerie and atmospheric fourth season called Night Country.

Schmovie Replay: Ep. 096-Bah Humbug! 2013

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 13:50:04 -0500

*Episode originally published 12/20/13*

It’s that time of year again; the time we get to sit down and complain about anything, and everything, we deem necessary. Join us for our biggest “Bah Humbug!” moments of 2013.

Ep. 398-The Long Good Friday (1980), a Conversation About the Jonathan Majors Situation, and More!

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:30:46 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John are back for another round of Required Viewing, and this time the selection is a British crime thriller from 1980 called The Long Good Friday. After that, the guys discuss the fallout from the verdict in the Jonathan Majors assault/harassment trial, and then they do a quick rundown of recent things they’ve seen.

Ep. 397-Shogun Assassin (1980), Leave the World Behind, Wonka, and More!

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:28:10 -0500

The guys take a quick trip to feudal Japan to check out 1980’s seminal Shogun Assassin, and then escape to a rental house in the country to see what Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali are up to in Netflix’s new apocalyptic thriller, Leave the World Behind. Also, John saw Wonka and shares a few thoughts.

Ep. 396-Dead of Night (1945), Godzilla Minus One, Blue Eye Samurai

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:43:25 -0500

Jump on in, and come along for the ride! Ronald, Steve, and John break down 1945’s Dead of Night, Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One, and Netflix’s Blue Eye Samurai, among others.

Ep. 395-I’ll Take Your Dead (2018), Thanksgiving, Wish, Napoleon, Fargo: Season 5

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:10:43 -0500

Back from the Thanksgiving Table and full of Chocolate Pie, Ronald, Steve, and John burn off those holiday carbs by running down quite the list of recent releases. After quickly discussing 2018's I'll Take Your Dead, the guys review Disney's Wish, Eli Roth's Thanksgiving, Ridley Scott's Napoleon, and Season 5 of Fargo, among others.

Schmovie Replay: Ep. 092-Schmanksgiving

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:01:24 -0500

*Episode originally published 11/22/13*

This time it’s personal. On a very special Thanksgiving episode, Movie Schmovie shows a little gratitude.

Ep. 394-The Tunnel (2011), Loki: Season 2, The Marvels, and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:34:47 -0500

From a $135k-budgeted found footage horror film to $200 million blockbuster spectacles, come along as we discuss 2011's The Tunnel, Loki: Season 2, The Marvels, and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.

Ep. 393-Event Horizon (1997), The Killer, Next Goal Wins, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, The Persian Version

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:59:42 -0500

So much, in so little time! If you can believe it, in less than 60 minutes the guys run through 1997's dark and disturbing Event Horizon, David Fincher's The Killer, Taika Waititi's Next Goal Wins, Apple TV+'s new MonsterVerse series, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Sundance Audience Award Winner, The Persian Version. It's a nice mix of titles you can watch at home and in theaters, so take a listen and plan your time accordingly.

Ep. 392-When Evil Lurks, Five Nights at Freddy’s, The Fall of the House of Usher

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:15:53 -0400

The guys take on a trio of new horror releases in this post-Halloween episode: Steve’s Required Viewing pick, the masterful and extreme Argentinian possession thriller When Evil Lurks; Blumhouse’s smash hit adaptation of the beloved video game, Five Nights at Freddy’s; and Mike Flanagan’s final Netflix mini-series, The Fall of the House of Usher. Join the “Keep It Creepy In November” movement by listening TODAY.

Schmovie Replay: Ep. 120-Horror Movie Pet Peeves

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400

*Episode originally published 10/31/14*

It’s Halloween, so listen to us Hallo-whine about the most annoying aspects of horror films. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 391-Franchise Report: Everything is Broken, Audition (1999), Killers of the Flower Moon, and more!

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:15:08 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John delve into the health of the modern mega-franchise and chat about the engrossing new book MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios. Also in this episode: Ron’s Required Viewing pick, Audition (1999); a quick look at Scorsese’s latest epic crime drama Killers of the Flower Moon; and some other things the guys have seen.

Ep. 390-Three O’Clock High (1987), Totally Killer, The Creator, Saw X, The Exorcist: Believer

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:55:25 -0400

The pod is back, and there’s a lot to discuss! The guys start off by reviewing this week’s Required Viewing, 1987‘s Three O’Clock High, and then jump into a smorgasbord of recent releases, including Blumhouse’s Totally Killer and The Exorcist: Believer, Lionsgate’s Saw X, and 20th Century’s The Creator, among others.

Schmovie Replay: Ep. 200-Movies Without A Schmovie

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:10:42 -0400

*Episode originally published 10/13/17*

The little podcast that could, just did! Ronald, Steve, and John celebrate the show's 200th episode with a trip down memory lane, followed by a time-bending journey beyond your wildest dreams. Bring snacks.

Ep. 389-Theater Camp, Winning Time, A Haunting in Venice and More!

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:47:33 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John are back with a brand new episode jam-packed with recent movies and shows they’ve seen, including Theater Camp, Winning Time, A Haunting in Venice, Blue Beetle, Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose, The Unbinding, and probably more—who can keep up? Do your best!

Schmovie Replay: Ep. 217-The Schmovie Studios Movie Game

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400

*Episode originally published 6/15/18*

As a departure from their boring habit of talking about movies that "exist," Ronald, Steve, and John pretend to be studio heads trying to devise a successful slate of imaginary works. Creative collaborators are chosen at random and then the guys pitch their ideas to each other. Dreams will be forged. Some will fail. Aka just another day at Schmovie Studios.

Ep. 388-Eden Lake (2008), The Changeling, Barbie

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John are looking for nice vacation spots and have narrowed it down to three choices: A remote quarry in the English countryside, New York City, or Barbieland. As research, they watched UK “hoodie horror” nail-biter Eden Lake (2008), Apple TV+’s adaptation of Victor LaValle’s wild, scary, and emotional novel The Changeling, and an obscure little movie you probably haven’t heard of called “Barbie.” Listen in to find out where the guys end up.

Ep. 387-Steve Saw Blue Beetle and The Last Voyage of the Demeter

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:36:05 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John are on a bit of a summer break but had time to squeeze in a quick one. DC's latest superhero origin story, Blue Beetle, is discussed, as is Dracula prequel The Last Voyage of the Demeter, both of which only Steve has seen. (Literally, Steve is the ONLY person in the world who saw these films.)

Ep. 386-The Offence (1973), William Friedkin Remembered, and More!

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:16:55 -0400

This week’s Required Viewing selection is Sidney Lumet’s intense, dialogue-driven police thriller, The Offence, in which Sean Connery portrays a dangerous, broken version of the usual hero detective. Then the guys take a look at the long, diverse career of the late, great William Friedkin before running down a smattering of recent things they’ve seen, including Apple TV+’s The Beanie Bubble.

Ep. 385-Remembering Paul Ruebens, Deep Cover (1992), TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Talk to Me, and More!

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:39:48 -0400

This week, the heroes of the half-pod you know as Ron, Steve, and John are here to discuss movies new and old, as well as pay homage to the great Paul Ruebens, who died this past week at the age of 70.

Ep. 384-Oppenheimer, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Black Rain (1989)

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 07:37:00 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John discuss Dead Reckoning Part One, the latest pulse-pounding entry in the Mission Impossible franchise, as well as Oppenheimer, the latest pulse-pounding entry in the Christopher Nolan franchise. They also look back on Ridley Scott’s stylish and blunt 1989 police thriller, Black Rain.

Ep. 383-TeeVee SchmeeVee: Summer 2023 Catchup (Silo, The Bear, and More!)

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 08:19:42 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John bring it home this week for an expanded chat about the TV shows they’ve been watching. The Bear, Silo, Jury Duty, Secret Invasion, and more are all covered, as well as the finale of Ted Lasso and a few “trashy” lowbrow picks. It’s a very special episode. Take a pee break, grab some snacks, and settle in.

Ep. 382-Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny/Last Action Hero (1993)

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:20:53 -0400

Are you more in the mood for action or adventure? Thrills or spills? Explosions or the methodical deciphering of an ancient code in order to solve a puzzle and find a rare and possibly powerful thing? This week, Ron, Steve, and John have covered all those bases, as they’re discussing 1993’s meta-comedic Schwarzenegger flick Last Action Hero, and the brand-new entry in the (mostly) esteemed Indiana Jones series, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. This podcast belongs in a museum!

Ep. 381-Blackberry, Extraction 2, No Hard Feelings, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and more!

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 09:08:53 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John make comforting little clicking noises as they message you their feelings about Blackberry, the latest example of the recent cinematic trend of exploring the origin of a product or brand. Then they also talk about all the other things mentioned in the title. Keeping this short because texts cost 10 cents! ttyl

Ep. 380.5-The Boogeyman, Beau is Afraid, Flamin’ Hot, Asteroid City, The Blackening

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:27:24 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John do a quick catchup round, sharing thoughts on a few recent releases: The Boogeyman, Beau is Afraid, Flamin’ Hot, Asteroid City, and The Blackening.

Ep. 380-DC Extended Universe Tier List, The Flash

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:32:24 -0400

As the DCEU winds down with the release of the new universe-hopping adventure The Flash, directed by Andy Muschietti, Ron, Steve, and John take a comprehensive look at the whole 14-film franchise by ranking away on their first-ever Tier List.

Ep. 379-Vesper (2022), Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the Succession Finale, and More!

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:35:32 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John dissect the slimy biotech dystopia of Vesper to see what lurks under its skin, and then Ron gives some (mostly) spoiler-free thoughts on Sony's eye-popping new Spider-Verse movie. Also: OTHER THINGS ARE DISCUSSED. It's your lucky day.

Ep. 378-Ganja and Hess (1973), Sisu, and More!

Fri, 26 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Ron and this guy Steve and this other guy John talk about really interesting things every week on this so-called "podcast" (kind of like a broadcast but in a pod). This week is no different! They cover the artful and dreamlike 1973 film Ganja and Hess, and the ultraviolent Finnish historical fable, Sisu, as well as a lot of other stuff.

Ep. 377-Fast X, Riders of Justice (2020), and More!

Fri, 19 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Ron, Steve and John are back to test the strength of the Schmovie family by sitting through Fast X, the latest Fast & Furious movie. They also explore the potential pitfalls of taking violent revenge with this week's Required Viewing selection, Mads Mikkelsen's darkly funny and strangely sweet action drama from 2020, Riders of Justice.

Ep. 376-Dragonslayer (1981), Evil Dead Rise

Fri, 12 May 2023 11:34:15 -0400

Get ready for this week's Movie Schmovie as we dive into Evil Dead Rise and compare it to the rest of the series! We also discuss recent PVOD releases The Artifice Girl and The Covenant, as well as Ronald's Required Viewing pick, the timeless 1981 film, Dragonslayer.

Ep. 375-Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Super (2010)

Fri, 05 May 2023 09:34:13 -0400

The guys take on two different eras of writer/director James Gunn's career by discussing his tone-shifting, low budget superhero satire from 2010, Super, and then Ron and John completely avoid spoilers for Steve's sake and yours, as they chat about Gunn's last hurrah as an MCU employee, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Steve then takes a run down the newest VOD releases, including reviews of Sweethurt, Renfield, The Pope's Exorcist, and How to Blow Up a Pipeline.

Ep.374-I See You (2019), The Mandalorian: Season 3, the state of Star Wars, and Netflix’s Beef

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:49:38 -0400

On this week's Movie Schmovie, we're gonna get our nerd on and talk about The Mandalorian Season 3 finale! We'll be chatting about what this means for the future of Star Wars, and sharing all the latest franchise updates. Plus, we'll be giving our thoughts on the new Netflix show Beef. Oh, and don’t forget about this week’s Required Viewing, 2019’s I See You. It's gonna be a blast, so don't miss it!

Ep. 373-The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Pathaan, and More!

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 07:44:13 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John talk about new trailers, modern box office expectations, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and this week's Required Viewing selection, the Indian action flick Pathaan. Also: Other things!

Ep. 372-Air, Tetris, and A New Leaf (1971)

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:01:28 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John name ferns, plan murders, and mock the rich as they look back at Elaine May's wry 1971 comedy, A New Leaf. Then it's time for the new cinematic trend of movies about brands/products, with discussions about Ben Affleck's shoe biopic, Air, and Tetris, about the tangled rights issues surrounding the launch of the famous (and famously addicting) game.

Ep. 371-Rye Lane, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, Palm Trees and Power Lines (2022), and more!

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:11:50 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John fall in love with inventive rom-com Rye Lane, get heavy with disturbing drama Palm Trees and Power Lines, and shout their mystical catchphrases to access all their analytical superpowers for a discussion of Shazam: Fury of the Gods.

Ep. 370-John Wick: Chapter 4, Operation Fortune, Cocaine Bear, Women Talking

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:29:34 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John talk about a bevy of recent releases, including the latest John Wick fightfest and this week's Required Viewing selection, Operation Fortune.

Ep. 369-Scream VI, Garth Merenghi’s Darkplace (2004)

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:32:36 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John look back to 2004 to diagnose a British TV show with a cult following, Garth Merenghi's Darkplace. Then Ron and John offer some totally spoiler-free thoughts about much anticipated horror sequel Scream VI, which is in theaters now!

Ep. 368-The Dry (2020), Creed III, Return to Seoul

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:26:19 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John get back in the ring to defend their Niftiest Podcast title with an unbeatable combo of recent-ish dramas: Australian thriller The Dry (2020), Michael B. Jordan's directorial debut, Creed III, and the emotionally immersive film Return to Seoul.

Ep. 367.5-Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:45:15 -0500

Join us in The Podcast Realm! Ron, Steve, and John all generally enjoyed the latest MCU entry, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, even as it's seen by many as another step in the franchise's creative decline. What's up? Why is this movie so divisive? Quality control, longterm stakes, Jonathan Majors and more is discussed, all in this ant-sized episode.

Ep. 367-Ghostwatch (1992), You People, and More!

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:25:00 -0500

Ron picked Ghostwatch, a British mockumentary/found footage/genre experiment from 1992, as this week's Required Viewing. After discussing that, the guys movie on to socially conscious rom-com You People on Netflix, and then a few other things that have been catching their eyes.

Ep. 366-The Conversation (1974), Knock at the Cabin, Babylon, and More!

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 07:39:35 -0500

For this week's Required Viewing, John picked Francis Ford Coppola's paranoid thriller from 1974, The Conversation, featuring a riveting Gene Hackman performance. Then the guys move on to a movie that's in theaters today: M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin (adapted from the disturbing and engrossing novel, The Cabin at the End of the World, by Paul Tremblay).

Ep. 365-Athena (2022), Oscar Picks, and More!

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 10:41:18 -0500

This week's Required Viewing segment is devoted to a violent and propulsive French political thriller from last year, Athena. Ron, Steve, and John also chat about Oscar noms and a few other films and streaming series that have crossed their paths recently.

Ep. 364-The Godfather (1972), The Last of Us, and More!

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 07:29:26 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John unearth an obscure little movie called The Godfather for this week's Required Viewing selection, and they recommend you check out this hidden gem! HBO's brand-new video game adaptation, The Last of Us, is also discussed. It's a podcast you can't refuse.

Ep. 363-Top Films of 2022

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 06:32:55 -0500

For the first time since January 2020, Ron, Steve, and John are looking at the last year's films in review, with each providing a list of their personal top ten. It's an exciting time because lists, as we all know, are inherently important, and also because 2022 was a great year for movies. But mostly the list thing.

Ep. 362-Society (1989), The Menu, Glass Onion

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 09:00:28 -0500

What exactly are rich assholes doing behind closed doors, when we don't see them out on their yachts or racing hot air balloons? Ron, Steve, and John take a look at a trio of movies that offer possible answers: Brian Yuzna's wild 1989 body horror social satire, Society; Mark Mylod's delectable black comedy with a message, The Menu; and the latest star-studded Benoit Blanc mystery from Rian Johnson, Glass Onion.

Ep. 361-Avatar (2009), The Fabelmans, and more!

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:34:02 -0500

In anticipation of the brand-new sequel, Ron, Steve, and John beam their personalities into tall, skinny, hairless cat-people to see what James Cameron's Avatar looks like 13 years later. They also chat about a few other things, like Steven Spielberg's highly personal new film, The Fabelmans, as well as the latest news from the chaos that is the DCU.

Ep. 360-Truck Turner (1974), Top Streaming Shows of 2022

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 09:52:04 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John watch Isaac Hayes's star turn in Truck Turner, from 1974, in hopes of finding out who's a poot butt and who's not. Then they look back on 2022's glut of quality streaming television and pick their favorite from each major platform. This is a great episode for new listeners and a nice reminder for longtimers.

Ep. 359-The Ladykillers (1955) and/or Andor

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:23:15 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John rent a room in Mrs. Wilberforce's house so they can keep an eye on Alec Guinness's band of luckless dimwit crooks in the 1955 Ealing Studio black comedy The Ladykillers, and then everyone opens up their Rebel Manifesto to the same page to discuss the implications and qualities of bold new Star Wars series Andor. Podcasts don't panic.

Ep. 358-Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987), The Menu, Welcome to Chippendales

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 01:11:41 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John give thanks for one of the most iconic road movies of all time, which also happens to be one of the funniest buddy comedies, which is also the leading case for why the world is poorer without John Candy in it: John Hughes's Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Are you a Neal or a Del? The answer isn't in this podcast, but it is in your heart.

Ep. 357-Terrifier (2016), ’Atlanta’ Series Finale, and... MORE?!?

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:11:27 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John did it again! They set up their microphones and talked about movies and television and everything. Topics include the first Terrifier, from 2016; A look back at Donald Glover's important and excellent 'Atlanta'; and other recent watches and bits of industry news. This might be the most impactful listen of your life.

Ep. 356-The Wrong Guy (1997), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Spirited, and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:28:46 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John are back to talk about the 1997 Dave Foley comedy vehicle, The Wrong Guy; satirical biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,; the new Ryan Reynolds/Will Ferrell holiday flick, Spirited; and the MCU's latest and greatest attempt to bring weight to Phase 4, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! Wow, how do they do it?

Ep. 355-Ravenous (1999), Barbarian, and More!

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:00:50 -0400

Ron, Steve and John are back to discuss Steve's Required Viewing pick, the bloody genre-bent western known as Ravenous. They've also all seen hot-button horror film Barbarian, and compare notes on its creative structure and terrific cast.

Ep. 354-The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) / House of the Dragon Season One Wrap-up

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400

The guys snort a little voodoo powder and discuss Wes Craven's 1988 thriller, The Serpent and the Rainbow. Then it's time to look back on the first season of HBO's hit House of the Dragon in a spoiler-filled chat.

Ep.353-Magic (1978), Bros, Halloween Ends

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:56:59 -0400

This week the guys have watched Magic, the psychological thriller from 1978 starring Anthony Hopkins, Ann Margret, Burgess Meredith and a dummy named Fats; Billy Eichner's new starring vehicle/rom-com, Bros; and the divisive capper to David Gordon Green's horror reboot trilogy, Halloween Ends. Listen in to hear their thoughts!

Ep. 352-The Neverending Story, Werewolf by Night, Hellraiser

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:27:59 -0400

Giggle fits! False starts! False news items! Real feelings! The Schmovie Kids are back and they're ready to spill thoughts about fantasy classic The Neverending Story, The Disney+ MCU special Werewolf by Night, and a few other recently-viewed films and shows. You know the drill—but in October the drill goes right in your eye! Watch out, seriously.

Ep. 351-A Brave Little Toast(er) with a side of Ketchup

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:38:35 -0400

Join us as Ronald, Steve, and John band together for an adventure across the media landscape. On their journey, they stop briefly to discuss Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine officially joining the MCU in Deadpool 3, share their feelings about the 80’s family classic The Brave Little Toaster, and recommend the best of the rest of what they’ve been watching lately - including Apple TV+’s Bad Sisters, Ti West‘s Pearl, Hulu’s Reboot, and HBO Max’s Industry.

Ep. 350-Unicorns and Dragons and Rings

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:45:20 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John are back with a fantasy-stuffed episode as they discuss sleepy animated classic The Last Unicorn; HBO's brand new Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon; and Amazon's expensive Tolkien gamble, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Only for the stout of heart.

Ep. 349-Fall, Bodies Bodies Bodies, Animal Kingdom, and More!

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:55:03 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John are back at it, this time scaling the heights of Fall, the new thriller about two annoying people stuck at the top of a cell tower. They also make time for Steve's Required Viewing selection, 2010's star-studded Animal Kingdom. Plus other stuff!

Ep. 348-HBO Max Shakeup, Benny Chan’s Raging Fire, and Prey

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:46:57 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John dig into the recent pivot at HBO Max, including the shelving of the near-finished, 90 million dollar tax write-off known as Batgirl. Then they chat about Ron's Required Viewing selection, Raging Fire (starring Donnie Yen). Lastly they disappear into the forest to hide from the genre thrills of Prey.

Ep. 347-Marvel Schmarvel: Slate Update, Psycho II (1983), Jordan Peele’s NOPE, and More!

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:22:20 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John rally their powers to make sense of the MCU news coming out of San Diego ComicCon, take a long shower with wacky horror sequel Psycho II, and look into the sky very cautiously at NOPE, the latest conversation piece from writer/director Jordan Peele. Yep!

Ep. 346-New Trailers, Michael Mann’s Thief (1981), and General Catchup

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:43:53 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John give gut reactions to some newly-released trailers for some highly-anticipated genre projects, look back at one of James Caan's most iconic roles in Michael Mann's 1981 crime movie Thief, and catch up on other stuff they've watched recently. Bring your drill.

Ep. 345-Thor: Love and Thunder, The Responder, The Boys, Stranger Things

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:30:23 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John settle in to chew on some big topics, namely all the stuff in the title of this episode. Pull up a chair, it's gonna be a long night.

Ep. 344-Tribeca Film Festival Recap, Obi-Wan Kenobi Finale, The Bear, The Black Phone, and more!

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:35:29 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John discuss their viewing choices from this year's Tribeca Film Festival and then chat about Obi-Wan Kenobi's recent finale episode, as well as a few other things they've seen.

Ep. 343-Elvis, Jurassic World: Dominion, Hustle, The DOC, Stranger Things, and more!

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:14:34 -0400

Did Ronald finally catch up on the current season of Stranger Things? Maybe. Did Steve see some stinkers on the big screen? Possibly. And does John’s hair look as glorious as ever? Absolutely! You’ll need to subscribe to the YouTube feed to witness that last nugget. Join us for this week’s messy Catchup episode, as we cover everything under the Sun!

Ep. 342-Weekly Checkin: The Boys, Ms. Marvel, and Obi-Wan Kenobi

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:11:05 -0400

This week it's a whole lot of episodic storytelling, as Ronald, Steve, and John look in on Amazon's The Boys, as well as the latest Obi-Wan Kenobi installment and the debut of Ms. Marvel (both on Disney+).

Ep. 341-Top Gun: Maverick, The Boys, Stranger Things, Obi-Wan Kenobi

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:43:59 -0400

Holy crap, just look at that title. That's a lot of big stuff. Somehow Ronald, Steve, and John manage to cover it all.

Ep. 340-Catchup Episode, May 2022 (She-Hulk Trailer, The Lost City, The Bad Guys, Kids in the Hall, and More!)

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:10:37 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John chat about recent stuff they've seen, from an MCU trailer to several movies and streaming shows.

Ep. 339-Doctor Strange and Moon Knight in the Marvelverse of Schmarvel

Fri, 13 May 2022 08:13:37 -0400

It's time for more Marvel Schmarvel! This episode the guys dig into the Moon Knight finale on Disney+ before an in-depth chat about Doctor Strange in the Multiverses of Madness, now in theaters.

Ep. 338-What’s Up with Netflix? (Plus: The Batman on HBOMax)

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John check in on their old buddy Netflix to see what's going on. They also cover a little recent news and talk about The Batman, which is now streaming for home use.

Ep. 337-Ti West’s X, Everything Everywhere All at Once

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 07:25:09 -0400

The whole gang has seen Ti West's sexually-charged slasher film, X, so further discussion is in order. Also, John watched the mind-bending and emotional Everything Everywhere All at Once. Just how bent is his mind? Find out in this lean and mean episode.

Ep. 336-Favorite Bruce Willis Performances, Moon Knight, and Severance

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400

In the wake of Bruce Willis's retirement, the guys chat about some of their favorites amongst his many roles. Then they check in on episode two of Moon Knight, and finally they discuss the whole first season of Severance, with a little spoiler space for all the big reveals near the end.

Ep. 335-All About Oscar (Academy Awards and Moon Knight)

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:12:58 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John do a recap of the least eventful awards ceremony ever and then share their thoughts about the latest MCU series to hit Disney+, Moon Knight.

Ep. 334-SXSW Recap and More!

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400

The guys look back on another diverse SXSW Film Festival lineup and single out some personal favorites. Then they round up a few recent movies and shows they've enjoyed.

Ep. 333-2022 SXSW Film Festival Preview

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:27:33 -0500

Ronald, Steve, and John each pick a few selections from this year's SXSW Film Festival, running in real life and online from March 11-20.

Ep. 332-Peacemaker Finale, Recent News, and More!

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:57:48 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John discuss the finale episode of Peacemaker's well-received first season. They also give brief thoughts on new streaming series Bel-Air and Severance, as well as Steven Soderbergh’s new feature film, Kimi.

Ep. 331-Marry Me, I Want You Back, and The Book of Boba Fett

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:49:53 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John chat about two rom-coms and a space opera. It's all in the title!

Ep. 330-Nightmare Alley, House of Gucci, and More!

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John finally broach the topic that is on everyone's mind: Streaming service user interfaces. Then they use whatever energy they have left on discussions of Guillermo Del Toro's lavish noir thriller, Nightmare Alley, and Ridley Scott's proudly excessive House of Gucci.

Ep. 329-TeeVee SchmeeVee XII: We Need To Talk About Cosby, Pam & Tommy, Euphoria, and The Afterparty

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:32:09 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John have checked out a lot of new television and streaming series lately, and needed to vent! Included are discussions of The Afterparty (Apple TV+), Euphoria (HBO), We Need to Talk About Cosby (Showtime), and Pam & Tommy (Hulu). Content warning: The Cosby victims and their stories are referenced heavily during that segment.

Ep. 328-Scream (2022), Peacemaker, Eternals, and Lauren Warehime

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:21:40 -0500

BFF of the show Lauren Warehime returns to discuss the latest entry in the Scream franchise, but before that, Ronald and Steve catch up with John on The Eternals (and why it was such a miss with audiences overall), and the guys decide if they really want to taste James Gunn's new HBOMAX series, Peacemaker.

Ep. 327-Dexter: New Blood! Don’t Look Up! Macbeth! More!

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 07:38:26 -0500

It's a top-of-the-year catchup from the guys, as they compare notes on a handful of recent releases, such as Adam McKay's divisive satire Don't Look Up, the finale of Dexter: New Blood, a Coen Brother's take on Macbeth (the famous play written by whatshisname), and other stuff!!!

Ep. 326-Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Matrix: Resurrections, and More!

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 10:03:01 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John have to check a few more items off of their holiday discussion lists, namely Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Matrix: Resurrections, HBO's Station Eleven, and the finale of Hawkeye's debut season. Were these projects naughty or nice? Let Schmovie sort it out!

Ep. 325-The French Dispatch, Hawkeye, and More

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500

The guys dig into Wes Anderson’s latest, The French Dispatch, and catch up on a strong episode of Hawkeye. Then they share a few thoughts on other recent releases like thought-provoking sci-fi drama Swan Song; Sandra Bullock’s Netflix drama, The Unforgivable; And Just Like That… (The Sex and the City revival); and HBO’s surprisingly heartwarming tale of pandemic survival, Station Eleven.

Ep. 324-Topic Pile-Up

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 07:39:48 -0500

After a brief unplanned break, Ron, Steve, and John are back with so many subjects of conversation that they had to just jumble them together in a big ol' conversation stir-fry: New Dexter! New Pen15! New Ghostbusters! Hawkeye's TV show! The latest Edgar Wright movie, Last Night In Soho! It's a lot. And we've used up our allowance of exclamation points.

Ep. 323-Red Notice, The Shrink Next Door, Curb Your Enthusiasm

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:35:58 -0500

What if Wonder Woman, Deadpool and The Tooth Fairy got involved in a globe-hopping, double-crossing artifact heist? It’s a question that Ron, Steve, and John can now answer, because they’ve seen Red Notice, a comedy adventure starring Gal Gadot, Ryan Reynolds, and The Rock. The guys also catch up on the eleventh season of Curb Your Enthusiasm and talk things out about The Shrink Next Door, Paul Rudd and Will Ferrell’s new anti-buddy dramedy/thriller, which is based on a true story.

Ep. 322-No Time to Die, The Eternals, Shang-Chi, and more!

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:05:06 -0500

It's hard not to overuse the term "jam-packed" about these recent episodes, but oh well! Maybe "wide-ranging" is a good substitute? Anyway, this week Ron, Steve, and John turn their attention to all the IMAX content coming to Disney +, The Eternals (which John has seen), What We Do in the Shadows's bold third season, Shang-Chi (which Ron and Steve have finally seen), and Daniel Craig's final turn as James Bond, No Time to Die! Wow!

Ep. 321-Finch, The Beta Test, and More!

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John talk about the mixed-to-negative buzz around Marvel's newest effort, The Eternals, before moving on to a few recent releases they've actually seen, including the new emotional sci-fi road movie, Finch; Jim Cummings's latest dark comedy/thriller, The Beta Test; and the 7th Paranormal Activity flick, Next of Kin.

Ep. 320-Watchlist: Horror Movies You Might Have Missed

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 07:28:00 -0400

The guys celebrate the season by digging into a round robin discussion of (mostly) worthwhile horror movies that could be obscure to, or just under-appreciated by, modern audiences.

Ep. 319-Halloween Kills, Dune, DC FanDome

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:10:08 -0400

After comparing notes on recent online hype event DC FanDome, Ronald, Steve, and John take a long look at the divisive new entry in the Michael Myers series, Halloween Kills, and discuss why the The Shape endures. Ronald and John also have a few things to say about Dune, which is streaming on HBO Max as of today.

Ep. 318-Watch-em-all: Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, Freddy vs. Jason, and A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

After 6 films in 7 years, the Elm Street franchise slowed down. Since 1991, only three entries have been released, each one a different attempt to jumpstart or reinvent the series: 1994’s Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, 2003’s Freddy vs Jason, and 2010’s widely detested remake. The films are as diverse in tone as they are qualitatively uneven. Ron, Steve, and John pop a few Sta Up tablets and lock in for a long night, because this Watch-em-all isn’t gonna finish itself.

Ep. 317-Fantastic Fest Recap

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John review the movies they saw via the virtual version of this year's Fantastic Fest, including the latest doc from friend of the show Scott Barber, This is GWAR. Then they discuss the avalanche of stuff they've seen recently, from The Many Saints of Newark to the full season of Midnight Mass and the finale of What If...?

Ep. 316-The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Midnight Mass

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:41:08 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John talk about Marcia Lucas’s recent disparaging comments about the Star Wars prequels and sequels (aka any Star Wars film she didn’t work on); Michael Showalter’s emotional and funny new biopic The Eyes of Tammy Faye; and the latest Netflix horror mini-series from director Mike Flanagan, Midnight Mass.

Ep. 315-Malignant, The Morning Show

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:25:19 -0400

Movie news! Ronald talks about a few recent purchases of physical media (whatever that is)! Ronald and John report on the new season of The Morning Show! And, finally, earning all these exclamation points, the new James Wan film, Malignant, has hit theaters and HBO Max. WTF? The guys sort through their shattered brains to cut the answers out, including a spoiler section at the end of the episode.

Ep. 314-Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Queenpins

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400

After its successful opening weekend, the guys discuss Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings's box office numbers, and John shares his thoughts on the movie itself. Then Ron and Steve compare notes on Queenpins, the new true crime comedy starring Kristen Bell, Vince Vaughn, Paul Walter Hauser, and Kirby Howell-Baptiste.

Ep. 313-Vacation Friends and Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:35:19 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John check back in on a bunch of TV shows they've been watching and then discuss Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed, a new Netflix documentary about the beloved painter, and the Lil Rel Howery/Jon Cena bromantic comedy, Vacation Friends. Let's just put a happy little podcast right here.

Ep. 312-Candyman, Reminiscence, Coda and Stillwater

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:00:23 -0400

It’s another multi-topic catchup episode as Ronald, Steve, and John share thoughts on the first trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home and then discuss the new Candyman movie, Hugh Jackman’s noirish Reminiscence, the uplifting drama of Coda, and Matt Damon and Tom McCarthy’s unusual ripped-from-the-headlines thriller, Stillwater.

Ep. 311-Reservation Dogs, Heels, The White Lotus, Snake Eyes, and The Night House

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:23:08 -0400

The onslaught of television and movie viewing options continues this week, but Ronald, Steve, and John volunteer as tribute to suggest where your time is best spent. We start off by diving in to some TV newness, including Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi’s new coming-of-age dramedy Reservation Dogs, Starz’s wrestling drama Heels, and the conclusion of Mike White’s The White Lotus, before breaking down the newest G.I. Joe big-screen effort, Snake Eyes, and the atmospheric thriller The Night House.

Ep. 310-The Suicide Squad and Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Steve, Ron, and John let you know what to expect when Nine Perfect Strangers, a mysterious drama series with a killer cast, premieres on Hulu on August 18. Then they have an open-ended and somewhat worrying discussion about James Gunn’s wildly entertaining new film, The Suicide Squad, and what its box office performance might say about the future of big-budget movies.

Ep. 309-Jungle Cruise, Old, The Green Knight, and the State of the Film Industry

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John catch up on the state of the film industry as it tries to lurch back into life after lockdown. Then they move on to some thoughts about recent films such as Jungle Cruise, Old, and The Green Knight. A pretty good slate of topics, but will it play in Peoria? Find out within!

Ep. 308-Watch-em-all: A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child & Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

It’s a boy! A boy named Freddy Krueger who just wants to possess your unborn child, in hopes of returning to the world and… what exactly? Oh, more killing? Very surprising, Fred, very surprising indeed. Good thing Ron, Steve and John are here to compare notes on the fifth and sixth entries in the increasingly elaborate Elm Street saga, so maybe we can find out how to vanquish this guy once and for all! Also, that new Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer is discussed.

Ep. 307-Fear Street, Zola, Never Have I Ever, Space Jam: A New Legacy, and More!

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 18:20:36 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John are back with a regular, non-Marvel Schmarvel episode of the show. And first, they have to work through some (wait for it) MCU news! But then it’s smooth sailing with no superheroes in sight! Netflix’s Fear Street trilogy! Janicza Bravo’s bold new comedy, Zola! Returning sitcom Never Have I Ever! All this gets a moment in the sun, as well as some basketball movie with Bugs Bunny.

Marvel Schmarvel Nexus Event: Loki and Black Widow

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:31:05 -0400

The Marvel Schmarvel YouTube show has crossed over into the main Movie Schmovie podcast feed! That means you get to hear Ronald, Steve, and John (or their evil variants, it’s unclear) as they discuss the end of Loki Season One and the latest, much delayed MCU feature film, Black Widow. Have they found their glorious purpose? Or are they destined for the void? The answer awaits you.

Ep. 306-Loki, Summer of Soul, Fear Street Part One: 1994, Werewolves Within

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:21:50 -0400

Just read the title! That's what the guys talk about.

Ep. 305-The Tomorrow War, F9: The Fast Saga, Infinite, Tribeca Film Festival

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This catchup episode covers a lot of ground, so take this one a quarter mile at a time! The guys talk about the Tribeca Film Festival, F9: The Fast Saga, and two new sci-fi action flicks: Mark Wahlberg's Infinite, and Chris Pratt's The Tomorrow War.

Ep. 304-A Quiet Place Part II, In The Heights

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John try to keep their voices down as they discuss John Krasinski and Emily Blunt’s A Quiet Place sequel, then take to the streets to sing about such worthy topics as tradition, flavored ice, and the film adaptation of hit musical In The Heights, currently on HBO Max. Also: Steve and John describe their first theatrical experiences in over a year!

Ep. 303-The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John crack open another case from the Conjuring-verse, in which Ed and Lorraine Warren ditch the haunted houses for a demonic murder mystery. This is also the first Conjuring film without originating director James Wan. Does this sturdy franchise weather the changes with its scary style intact?

Ep. 302-Cruella, Friends: The Reunion, Mare of Easttown

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400

The guys chat about some newsy odds and ends before releasing the dogs on Disney's Cruella, getting coffee at Central Perk for the HBO Max's Friends: The Reunion, and getting more coffee (this time at Wawa) with HBO's Mare of Easttown. This episode will be there for you.

Ep. 301-Army of the Dead, Wrath of Man

Fri, 28 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John oil up their muscles and grit their teeth and get down to the highly masculine business of talking about a couple of big sweaty action movies, Zack Snyder's return to zombie madness, Army of the Dead, and Guy Ritchie's Wrath of Man, an elegantly shot movie all about how dumb it is to piss off Jason Statham.

Ep. 300-300th Episode Friend-Tacular

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John celebrate 300 episodes (!!!) and 10 years (!!!) of Movie Schmovie by inviting a parade of past guests to pick their favorite movie of the last decade, referred to by scholars as The Schmovie Era. This is the only friends reunion that matters.

Ep. 299-News Roundup, Profile

Fri, 14 May 2021 08:09:21 -0400

Ron, Steve and John cover some film industry news and then chat about Profile, the new “Screenlife” thriller from Focus Features, about a British journalist who attempts to infiltrate ISIS online.

Ep. 298-Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse, The Mitchells vs the Machines

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John try to parse all the MCU news dropped this week, including a packed slate of release dates and some intriguing title announcements. Then, they reveal whether they have any regrets about watching Michael B. Jordan's play for action hero status, Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse (available on Amazon Prime Video), before wrapping up the episode with a look at the new animated feature, The Mitchells vs the Machines (available on Netflix), a funny and poignant family adventure.

Ep. 297-Mortal Kombat (2021), Oscars Recap

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Get over here! Ron, Steve, and John are here to cover the ups and downs of this year’s weirdly anti-climactic Oscar ceremony. And if you listen NOW, to counter-balance the discussion of films that get awards, a chat about the new Mortal Kombat reboot is included FOR FREE. Finish it!

Ep. 296-Nobody Schmobody

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:00:59 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John talk about Nobody, the new, insanely violent action flick starring Bob Odenkirk, as well as a sampling of recent movie news.

Ep. 295-Watch-em-all: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 & 4

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:06:08 -0400

Pop a few Hypnocil tablets and get ready for some b-words, because Fred Krueger is back, and he’s up to his usual hijinks! Namely appearing in the dreams of teenagers to torment and murder them. Luckily Ronald, Steve, and John, aka the Podcast Warriors, are here to balance the scales with a long look at two of Fred’s best movies, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, and A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master.

Ep. 294-Godzilla vs. Kong and the MonsterVerse

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Now that the whole gang has seen Godzilla vs. Kong, they discuss the MonsterVerse saga so far, including Godzilla (2014), Kong: Skull Island (2017), Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), and the new hit film. It’s a flawed but fun bunch of movies, with some arresting visuals and a sense of scope. But where are the characters? Listen in and see if we found any.

Ep. 293-April 2021 Grab Bag

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Ron, Steve, and John enter this episode with no plan but along the way they cover some exciting Knives Out news; share some quick non-spoiler-y thoughts on this week’s big franchise release, Godzilla vs Kong; and dig into Operation Varsity Blues, the new doc about the college admissions scandal.

Ep. 292-Happily, SXSW Wrap-up

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John bookend their SXSW coverage with a discussion of more films they've seen at the fest, as well as thoughts on the overall online attendance experience. Then they turn their attention to a brand-new genre-hopping movie, Happily, about a seemingly perfect couple and their circle of friends.

Ep. 291-Oscar Noms, SXSW, Zack Snyder’s Justice League

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0400

It’s another jam-packed episode as the guys tackle the recently announced Oscar nominations, run down their experiences thus far with the SXSW Online Film Festival, and finally get to settle the matter of the fabled "Snyder Cut” of Justice League.

Ep.290-Cherry, Kid 90, The Father

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 07:38:01 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John are back with another chat about some brand new films. For starters, they look at Tom Holland and the Russo Brothers’s first collaboration outside the MCU, Cherry; then they take on Soleil Moon Frye’s documentary about growing up famous (constructed from her personal home videos); and finally they’re all knocked flat by the searing new psychological drama The Father, starring Anthony Hopkins in one of his most emotionally affecting performances. It’s a lot! So let’s get started.

Ep. 289-Coming 2 America, Murder Among the Mormons, Boogie, Boss Level

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 07:28:05 -0500

This time Ron, Steve, and John barge in the door ready to discuss a long-awaited comedy sequel, a Netflix crime doc series, a coming-of-age sports tale, and a video game-inspired action flick. No time for small-talk! Except, uh, for all the small-talk.

Ep. 288-Watch-em-all: A Nightmare on Elm Street 1 & 2

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John begin their long-promised rewatch of the A Nightmare on Elm Street film series, starting with the first two installments, 1984’s A Nightmare on Elm Street and 1985’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge. One of these films is a classic; the other has the word “revenge” in the title. Listen to find out which is which!

Ep. 287-Taking the Silk Road to Nomadland

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:09:23 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John are back with a couple movies that are brand new today: dark web drama Silk Road, and Nomadland, the meditative collaboration between Frances McDormand and director Chloé Zhao.

Ep. 286-Judas and the Black Messiah, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John are here with thoughts on two brand new movies you can watch today! They couldn’t be more different: the propulsive and engrossing tale of Black Panther Fred Hampton’s final days, Judas and the Black Messiah; and the silly, lumpy, and lighter-than-air buddy comedy, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. Listen in to find out which one features Kristen Wiig with helmet hair.

Ep. 285-Sundance 2021, WandaVision

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:54:15 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John talk about recent movie news before taking a look at this year's streaming version of the Sundance Film Festival and, finally, discussing what the heck is happening over there on WandaVision.

Ep. 284-The Little Things (and Other HBO Max Stuff)

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John pick some anticipated WB movies scheduled to premiere both in theaters and on HBO Max this year. One such film, a Denzel Washington-starring thriller called The Little Things, is reviewed.

Ep. 283-January 2021 Catchup

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John kick off a new year of episodes with this conversation about a slew of recent streaming releases: Wonder Woman 1984, Soul, Servant, and WandaVision.

Ep. 282-Tenet, Promising Young Woman

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:02:22 -0500

Ronald, Steve, and John give a little time to Christopher Nolan’s reality-bending spy thriller, Tenet, out now on home video. They also cover some industry news, and Steve recommends festival hit Promising Young Woman, coming your way December 25th.

Ep. 281-News of the World, Freaky, Unhinged

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 21:24:00 -0500

Ronald, Steve, and John talk about a few recent and upcoming movies, while also running down the massive Disney slate that was just announced.

Ep. 280-Fargo Season 4

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 09:52:38 -0500

Ronald, Steve, and John compare notes on season 4 of Fargo, which was equal parts gangland epic, family saga, and racial commentary, with some juicy performances throughout. (If you haven’t watched it yet, look out for the spoiler warning, about an hour in.) Recent movie news is also discussed, as is the custom.

Ep. 279-November 2020 Catch Up

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:07:07 -0500

Ron, Steve, and John share their takes on a few things they’ve seen lately—like Ron Howard’s new Netflix film, Hillbilly Elegy—as well as some recent news.

Ep. 278-Run with Aneesh Chaganty and Natalie Qasabian

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 12:38:32 -0500

Writer/Director Aneesh Chaganty and producer Natalie Qasabian are part of the team behind Searching, an inventive nail-biter of a film from 2018. They’re back with Run, another intense thriller available now on Hulu and, amazingly, they made time to chat with Ronald, Steve, and John about this exciting new film. Stick around after the interview for more thoughts on Run and some recent movie news.

Ep. 277-The Orange Years with directors Scott Barber and Adam Sweeney

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:48:55 -0500

Directors Scott Barber and Adam Sweeney are on the show to talk about The Orange Years, their comprehensive and heartfelt new documentary about the early days of Nickelodeon, the youth-centric cable channel that changed a generation of kids (at least). Ronald, Steve, and John had a blast and double dare you to join the fun by listening in.

Ep. 276-Post-Election Good Vibes Special

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:05:32 -0500

Ronald, Steve, and John know there are 270 reasons to be nervous right now, but in this episode they’re aiming for joy, by pointing you in the direction of some picks from the COVID era that just might soothe your soul.

Ep. 275-A Verrry Nahce Halloween Grab-Bag

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 20:54:11 -0500

Ronald, Steve, and John take a gander at Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm before moving on to a fun batch of Halloween/Horror-themed questions.

Ep. 274-On The Rocks And Then Some

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:48:49 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John run down a little movie news, check in on Sofia Coppola’s latest film, On The Rocks, and discuss all the stuff they’ve been spending their viewing time on lately, from a Hannibal Re-Watch to a cool new adventure flick called Love and Monsters.

Ep. 273-Bad Hair / Totally Under Control / Bly Manor

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 10:27:35 -0400

Ronald, Steve and John share their takes on Justin Simien’s new movie Bad Hair, Alex Gibney’s harrowing COVID doc Totally Under Control, and Netflix’s brand new mini-series The Haunting of Bly Manor. Then they need a nap.

Ep. 272-Ted Lasso ‘Preciates Ya!

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 09:52:08 -0400

Ronald is in the honeymoon phase with a new streaming device; how long will it last? Plus, the guys talk about recent streaming shows and movies they’ve seen, with a focus on the recently-finished first season of Jason Sudeikis’s heartwarming and funny Apple TV+ series, Ted Lasso.

Ep. 271-Fargo and, Y'know, Other Stuff

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 08:44:22 -0400

The guys talk about the first two episodes of Fargo’s long-awaited fourth season, the latest developments on Lovecraft Country, and Hulu’s Monsterland.

Ep. 270-Jonathan Tucker, Mulan, and Bill & Ted

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:26:19 -0400

The guys welcome one of their favorite character actors, Jonathan Tucker (of Hulu’s upcoming anthology series Monsterland), to chat about his philosophy of acting and of life in general. Then they discuss Mulan, both the movie and the stories surrounding it, and, finally, they share thoughts on the recent trilogy-capping release of Bill & Ted Face the Music. This one is what we in the copywriting industry call “jam-packed.”

Ep. 269-September 2020 Grab-Bag

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:27:45 -0400

The guys run down a slew of recent releases, like Charlie Kaufman’s befuddling and disturbing Netflix movie, I’m Thinking of Ending Things; HBO Max’s wild new doc, Class Action Park; and the socially-conscious comedy series Woke, on Hulu. And that’s not all! You deserve this.

Ep. 268-Pen15

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Pen15, one of the most unusual coming-of-age shows ever, has its second season coming out soon on Hulu, and Ronald, Steve, and John have seen the first seven episodes. Find out what's up! Is it loaded or not?

Ep. 267-Antebellum

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John discuss the upcoming Lionsgate release, Antebellum. Topics include Janelle Monáe’s performance, the depiction of slavery in movies, and how some film genres don’t always mix easily.

Ep. 266-August 2020 Grab-Bag

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:34:05 -0400

The guys chat about DC Fandome (including that new trailer for The Batman), plus a few other things, like the new Apple TV+ documentary Boys State, a Last Man on Earth re-watch, and the Netflix action flick Project Power.

Ep. 265-Lovecraft Country

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 08:58:04 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John take a look at HBO’s bracing and exciting new horror/adventure series, Lovecraft Country, a period piece that deals head-on with the abject racism of America’s Jim Crow era while also delivering genre thrills.

Ep. 264-An American Picklecast

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 14:23:39 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John worry about the world a little before falling into the brine barrel with Seth Rogen’s latest, a lighthearted comedy newly available on HBO Max called An American Pickle. Is this thing kosher, or are the moviemakers a bunch of dillweeds? Listen and learn.

Ep. 263-Host Schmost

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 10:51:48 -0400

Three hosts take on one Host as Ronald, Steve, and John dig in to the latest horror sensation, a clever, low-budget experiment called, well, HOST. Also discussed: Disney’s decision to premiere the much-anticipated live-action Mulan as a premium selection on Disney+ and what this move may mean for films and viewers going forward.

Ep. 262-Rental, Schmental

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 11:37:03 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John enjoy a short stay with Dave Franco’s directorial debut, The Rental. See if they would plan on visiting again! Also, John and Steve saw Tom Hank’s WWII action flick Greyhound, and Ronald loved Lucky Grandma. This is what we call an episode.

Ep. 261-Hamilton, Horror, and Hhwhat?!

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 10:28:55 -0400

The guys talk about quarantine hair maintenance, Hamilton’s small-screen debut, the new Andy Samberg/Cristin Milioti rom-com Palm Springs, and the drawback of all these great new streaming services. Plus John runs down a few recent entries in a favorite genre with a new feature, “Horror You Doing?”

Ep. 260-More News and Views

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:23:55 -0400

In another grab-bag episode, Ronald, Steve, and John chat about whether Joss Whedon is better than booyah, how Ben Affleck is doing, the ever-evolving movie release slate in the COVID era, and some stuff they've watched lately.

Ep. 259-Recent News Roundup

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 12:02:18 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John talk about Michael Keaton’s possible return to the role of Batman, why the heck we should care about Boba Fett, the shameful presence of blackface in modern comedy, and a few things they’ve been watching lately.

Ep. 258-The King of Staten Island/Da 5 Bloods

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:54:18 -0400

Ronald, John, and Steve dig into two big online releases, this time from two successful auteurs: Judd Apatow and Spike Lee. One of them made a shaggy comic character study and the other, a searing, socially-conscious epic. You have to listen to find out who's who.

Ep. 257-Movie-Schmovie-Doo, Where Are You?

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 22:33:32 -0400

Ronald, Steve and John catch up on recent movie news and discuss the latest incarnation of Scooby-Doo, Warner Animation’s Scoob! Then they take a look at Netflix’s The Lovebirds before moving on to a breakdown of the filmmaking—and the unbearable whiteness—of oddball indie darling The Vast of Night.

Ep. 256-Scream, Schmream with Lauren Warehime

Tue, 26 May 2020 12:10:25 -0400

There are certain rules that one must abide by in order to successfully survive a movie recap podcast. One, pick an important and influential franchise to discuss. Two, find an important and influential guest. And never, ever, EVER, under any circumstances, hold back any pointless pop cultural opinions. That said, longtime official friend of the show Lauren Warehime is here to help Ronald, Steve, and John discuss all four Scream films, so we ought to be fine.

Ep. 255-Capone Again, Naturally

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:37:47 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John get together for a packed installment wherein they discuss Hamilton coming to Disney Plus, make a correction to a recent episode, suggest a NYT article for your reading pleasure, and sort through the rubble of their minds after seeing Josh Trank’s new film, Capone. Plus some TV recommendations AND your new favorite song. Thank us later.

Ep. 254-Dave/The Lodge

Fri, 08 May 2020 13:39:50 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John have all watched the whole first season of FXX/Hulu’s Dave. You should too! Listen in to find out why, and to hear what makes new VOD horror film The Lodge special. It’s a full episode of G’aheads!

Ep. 253-Quarantine Catchup III (feat. Bad Education)

Fri, 01 May 2020 21:04:34 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John go back to school to discuss HBO’s latest original movie, Bad Education. Then they give quick thoughts on a number of other things they’ve seen lately, including a breathtaking masterpiece that blew John’s mind and just might change your life.

Ep. 252-Soundtrack Schmoundtrack: 2004

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:58:34 -0400

Ronald, Steve and John picked a random year and then selected their top songs from soundtrack albums released during that time. 2004 was the year that came up. As expected, memory lane leads to some amazing music!

Ep. 251-Quarantine Catchup II: The Countdown Begins

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 08:03:44 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John are back with more thoughts on the future of movies and other events in 2020, some hype for The Last Dance, the upcoming ESPN Chicago Bulls docu-series, and quick thoughts on a slew of new-ish digital releases, including the darkly comic We Summon The Darkness.

Ep. 250-Trolls World Tour & Other Distractions

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:58:34 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John talk about the brand-new animated release Trolls World Tour and then offer a few viewing options they’ve enjoyed in recent weeks.

Ep. 249-“Carole F#@%in Baskin” Edition

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:37:56 -0400

The guys break down the appeal of Netflix’s latest true crime sensation, Tiger King. Then Steve and John discuss a few recent theatrical movies that you can now screen at home: The Invisible Man, The Hunt, and The Way Back. It’s a VOD film festival!

Ep. 248-Quarantine Catchup

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:30:31 -0400

The guys practice social distancing like responsible adults and record a phone episode of the show, featuring a discussion of how Covid-19 has affected the movie landscape as well as a look at the latest Pixar film, Onward, which is now available via VOD.

Ep. 247-Looking Back at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 21:18:26 -0500

Musical performances of various quality! Heartfelt speeches! Parasite’s big win! Ronald, Steve, and John are here to discuss this year’s Oscar telecast before we all agree to never talk about it again.

Ep. 246-Top Films of 2019

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:04:18 -0500

Ronald, Steve, and John discuss their favorite films from last year. This is them. This is how they win.

Ep. 245-TeeVee SchmeeVee XI: Best Shows of 2019

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 07:12:47 -0500

It’s been a great year for television, or serialized storytelling, or streaming content, or whatever you want to call the stuff you watch on your screens at home. The delivery systems have multiplied and the shows are often amazing. It’s a LOT. Ronald, Steve, and John take a closer look at some favorites from 2019.

Ep. 244-Skywalker, Schmywalker

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 10:39:13 -0500

The guys take a look at the current state of Star Wars in light of the recent release of Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, a sprawling film that caps the sequel trilogy and marks the end of the first phase of the saga’s existence under the Disney banner. It’s frankly a lot to parse, so we’re sending out a distress signal to all neighboring planetary systems. If you could find it in your heart to arrive at the last second with reinforcements, saying “yahoo” in a joyous manner, that would be great. (Bonus: The first half hour is remarkably spoiler-free.)

Ep. 243-Holiday, Schmoliday 2019

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Steve, Ronald, and John look back at the show's weirdest year, taking time to celebrate the high points—and complain about the low points—of being a pop culture addict in 2019. (Warning: Contains spoilers for the first ten minutes of Terminator: Dark Fate.)

Ep. 242-The Streaming Gold Rush

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 08:39:03 -0500

With the arrival of potential Netflix-killers Disney+ and Apple TV+, and with HBO Max just around the corner, the streaming wars are about to get ugly, so thank goodness Ronald, Steve, and John are around to sort through it on your behalf. Who has the best content? The best delivery system? The best price point? And most urgently, what’s that New Kids on the Block song that John likes? Questions are answered.

Ep. 241-Robots, Schmobots

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500

Steve, Ronald, and John take on a good old-fashioned episode topic: Their favorite robots from cinema history. John also catches up on a classic genre film that has eluded his grasp until now. You’ve been programmed to listen to this podcast and also NOT to kill any humans. Please don’t get those instructions mixed up!

Ep. 240-Halloween Grab Bag

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 17:09:02 -0400

It's a triumphant return to your earholes! In this Halloween episode, the guys tackle a gaggle of horror-themed questions, from their favorite slasher to the best and worst seasonal candy.

Ep. 239-Once Upon A Time... In August 2019

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:34:48 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John react to some recent movie news before hunkering down to discuss the films they've seen recently, including the latest from Quentin Tarantino.

Ep. 238-Trailer Roundup Reunion Show

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 11:44:04 -0400

It's been a minute but Ronald, Steve, and John haven't forsaken you. In this episode the guys reconvene in John's still-unfinished basement to engage in face-to-face conversation about the recently released trailers for some big upcoming movies. The whole thing is speculative af. Try it! You'll like it.

Ep. 237-Closing the Book on "Game of Thrones"

Fri, 24 May 2019 14:35:49 -0400

Now that the ashes have settled on the series finale, it's time for Ronald, Steve, and John to offer some parting thoughts on HBO's "Game of Thrones," including some favorite character arcs, the difficulty of tying up such a giant story, and the cultural impact of this landmark show.

Ep. 236-Avengers: Endgame (and Game of Thrones Recap)

Sun, 05 May 2019 15:04:50 -0400

After years of hype and preparation, and with the help of the many A-list creatives hired by the MCU, we've finally arrived at the pivotal moment of discovery, when the world will find out... who won the Movie Schmovie Avengers Ice Cream Wager? Ronald, Steve and John reveal all as they discuss Avengers: Endgame. As a bonus, we also follow-up on last week's intense episode of Game of Thrones.

Ep. 235-Pre-Endgaming the Throne

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:21:45 -0400

This weekend, Avengers: Endgame hits theaters and Game of Thrones will air its much touted Battle of Winterfell episode. The possibility for heroic carnage is high. On the eve of finding out what happens in both epic tales, Ronald, Steve, and John gathered by the fire to eat some shwarma and trade thoughts, theories and predictions.

Ep. 234-Us

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 08:13:15 -0400

For his follow-up to 2017's surprise hit Get Out, writer/director/producer Jordan Peele broadened the scope, complicated the tone, and amped up the scares. Throw in a career-first lead turn from Lupita Nyong'o, and anticipation was off the charts at Schmovie HQ. Does Us seal the deal?

Ep. 233-Captain Marvel

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 08:41:55 -0500

Ronald, Steve and John have seen Captain Marvel, the latest installment in the unstoppable MCU saga. This is an origin story that doubles as a space opera (while also serving as a prequel to the existing films in the franchise) and it's the first of 21 films to indisputably star a woman in the lead role. How does it stand up on its own terms, as just, you know, a movie? We've got thoughts...

Ep. 232-Oscars Schmoscars 2019

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:07:49 -0500

In a year when the shenanigans surrounding the ceremony were making as much news as the movies, Ronald, Steve, and John had to sit down and dissect the 91st Academy Awards. And the podcast goes to... YOU.

Ep. 231-Looking Ahead at 2019

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:51:02 -0500

Ronald, Steve, and John take a good, long gander at the movie calendar for February, March, and April, and begin plotting their course. What upcoming releases have us excited? Save the date to listen and find out!

Ep. 230-Top Films of 2018

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 13:50:43 -0500

Deciding which movies are the best is a tough job, especially after a year with as many great ones as 2018 had. It's a brutal enterprise and it takes people of unique focus and vision to see it through. Sadly, you're stuck with Ronald, Steve, and John. Listen in and find out how they did.

Ep. 229-TeeVee SchmeeVee Part Ten: Best Shows of 2018

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:42:12 -0500

The year-end wrap-up continues as Ronald, Steve and John call out a bunch of exemplary television shows from 2018, including new discoveries and returning favorites.

Ep. 228-Two Thousand Late-Teen: A Look at the Year That Was

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 16:27:54 -0500

The guys get stuck in a time loop, chat about home renovations, and ponder the Netflix programming ethos. And that's before diving into their look back at the things that bugged them or pleased them during 2018, mostly but not always concerned with pop culture.

Ep. 227-Spider-Verse, Schmider-Verse

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:15:19 -0500

Ronald, Steve, and John work on their Spider-Nouns as they delve into the latest Sony/Marvel collaboration, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, an exciting and eye-popping addition to the web-slinger canon. We liked it! Listen to find out how much.

Ep. 226-Catching Up Is Hard To Do

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:43:01 -0500

The stars have aligned and Ronald, Steve, and John are back to update you on some new-ish movies—Widows, If Beale Street Could Talk, and Creed 2, to name a few—and to chat about the latest shenanigans in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Ep. 225-Horror Movie Kills That Killed

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 08:18:46 -0400

Scary films are known for their inventive kill scenes. Ronald, Steve, and John are picking some favorites. It's such a dangerous topic that they had to bring in adult supervision: Returning Guest Champion Lauren Warehime, who has thoughts. This special episode is the sonic equivalent of a full-sized candy bar and you must enjoy it now.

Ep. 224-Candyman, Schmandyman

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 08:10:07 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John step into the bathroom together and take turns facing the mirror, supposedly saying "Candyman" but actually mumbling things like "Cangymang" and "Canbyman" and hoping nobody else will notice. While they're in there, they discuss the whole trilogy: 1992's Candyman, 1995's Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, and 1999's Candyman: Day of the Dead. More fun than a ribcage full of bees!

Ep. 223-We're Still Here: Into the Trailer-Verse

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 21:40:35 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John return when you least expect with a look at the trailers for a handful of big movies coming soon (The Mule, Vice, Rocketman, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), as well as thoughts on trailers in general and whether teasers should even be a thing. Also discussed: The latest director hired to helm James Bond 25, the new season of Serial, and a few podcast recommendations.

Ep. 222-Big Ol' Ketchup

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 08:46:53 -0400

Thoughts on James Cameron! Complaining about MoviePass! Danny McBride's psycho turn in Arizona! Find out which up-and-coming actor we call BK Broiler! Is BlackkKlansman a triumph for Spike Lee? What about The Happytime Murders? Also: Hereditary! Then, time for a nap.

Ep. 221-Fall Preview 2018

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:44:28 -0400

Ronald is sleepy, John's had a little bourbon, and Steve declares one anticipated film "Family as F@#%." It's a mess but if you sift through the giggles there are some solid picks for the upcoming season of cinema. And if thats not enough, look out for some lovable new characters, The Country Cousins. What will those Schmovie Boys do next?

Ep. 220-This Podcast Will Self-Destruct In 81 Minutes

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:33:42 -0400

We need to talk about Kevin. (Feige, that is.) Also, we try to sort out our feelings about the James Gunn situation. Then it's on to a couple of noteworthy recent movies: Ghost Stories, a funny, spooky and very British new anthology; and Mission: Impossible - Fallout, the latest stunt-filled action ballet from Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie.

Ep. 219-Epic Ketchup, Summer 2018: Part 2

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 10:20:07 -0400

This is one of those free-range episodes where the description is just a list of topics that Ronald, Steve and John touch on, like the Fred Rogers doc, Won't You Be My Neighbor?; Netflix Originals such as Set It Up, Ibiza and Cargo; Ricky Gervais's standup career; Miles Teller; and the bloody Benicio-fest that is Sicario: Day of the Soldado. There's probably even more! We lost track.

Ep. 218-Epic Ketchup, Summer 2018: Part 1

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 15:51:31 -0400

Ronald, Steve and John had a lot to talk about so they recorded a double-wide episode and then broke it down into two digestible parts. In this week's installment, find discussions of how the AMC theater chain plans to one-up MoviePass, what's up with Star Wars's toxic fanbase, and the latest Jurassic sequel.

Ep. 217-The Schmovie Studios Movie Game

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:39:09 -0400

Ep. 216-"Slice of Life" Films with Mike Finazzo

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 10:11:48 -0400

Baltimore-based filmmaker Mike Finazzo retuns to the show for a candid chat about his new movie, Bored in the USA, and a discussion about naturalistic, dialogue-driven movies that focus on relatable human interaction. Everyone brings a few recommendations to the table.

Ep. 215-Solo Schmolo

Fri, 25 May 2018 12:05:27 -0400

Didn't we just do this? I'd swear we did. Anyway, in this episode we talk about ...a new Star Wars movie! (It really feels like we just did this.) Of course we're referring to Solo: A Star Wars Story, an enjoyable film with a bumpy history that finds its franchise at an interesting juncture. We've got thoughts!

Ep. 214-Avengers: Infinity War, Recent News

Fri, 18 May 2018 19:44:58 -0400

A nervous nation finally exhales as Ronald, Steve, and John break their silence on Marvel's latest record-breaking hit, Fox's latest round of premature cancellations, and Donald Glover's latest video.

Ep. 213-Summer Preview 2018

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0400

Steve, Ronald, and John look at the slate of films coming your way this summer and pick a likely contender from each month.

Ep. 212-6th Annual Schmovie Awards

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 21:03:09 -0400

It's here! The movie awards show that puts all the others to shame. And with a mix of categories new and legendary, a bunch of fun tangents, and just the right amount of pomp, this has a shot at being your favorite episode of anything ever.

Ep. 211-Top MCU Moments

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 15:49:48 -0400

Find out which Hulk we like best, which fights are the coolest, which jokes convey the most character, and how John is just like Baron Zemo as the guys each name their five favorite moments from all the MCU films so far, in anticipation of Avengers: Infinity War.

Ep. 210-Friends of the Show 2018

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:13:18 -0400

Desperate for content because there just aren't that many movies anymore, Ronald, Steve, and John asked listeners and friends for questions. In this episode, they tackle a bunch of them. It's a fun grab-bag of topics. Dig in!

Ep. 209-The Catch'emup Paradox

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 09:36:38 -0500

Ronald, Steve and John catch up on some movie news as well as the films they've been seeing lately. Annihilation, The Greatest Showman, Game Night, Jumanji, The Cloverfield Paradox, Paddington 2, and more!

Ep. 208-Black Panther

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 15:29:24 -0500

Long live the king! Ronald, Steve and John bow before the MCU’s highly-anticipated Black Panther and discuss the many things they enjoyed, and the few things they didn’t, about this cinematic milestone.

Ep. 207-Top Films of 2017

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 07:59:35 -0500

This is the big one, the episode into which Ronald, Steve and John put waaaay too much thought. So cancel any immediate plans. The guys want to tell you their favorite movies of 2017.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/movieschmovie). Subscribe in iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow Ronald (@whoisronjames), Steve (@milaka99), and John (@giannidubya) on Twitter. We'd love your feedback, as well. If you have a moment, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or email us your feedback: movieschmovie@gmail.com.

Ep. 206-Worst Films of 2017

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:06:59 -0500

Movies are hard to make. Podcasts, not so much. So it's with all due respect for the cinematic craft that Ronald, Steve and John name the films they saw last year which fell short, misfired, or boasted more than the recommended daily amount of WTF. Listen and learn from our mistakes

Ep. 205-TeeVee SchmeeVee Episode IX: Best Shows of 2017

Sat, 13 Jan 2018 09:48:50 -0500

Ronald, Steve and John are back from an unplanned break to share their top five TV programs of the year that was.

Ep. 204-Holiday Schmoliday

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 17:49:41 -0500

It's a festive mashup as Ronald, Steve and John combine their annual "Schmanksgiving" and "Bah Humbug" conversations into a single epic installment of the show. We're thankful! We're grumpy! We're all over the place! Consider us a gift.

Ep. 203-Infinity Catchup

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 04:00:00 -0500

The fellas hop on the ol' telephone to flap their dang gums about some newfangled picture shows and a bit of that Hollywood gossip.

Ep. 202.5-Justice League

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:54:23 -0500

After four films that are all over the map in terms of critical and audience reception, The DCEU tries to tie it all together with the new long-awaited franken-movie, Justice League. How do earth's greatest heroes fare against a tortured development process and troubled production? Ronald, Steve and John are here to save your world. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/movieschmovie). Subscribe in iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow Ronald (@whoisronjames), Steve (@milaka99), and John (@giannidubya) on Twitter. We'd love your feedback, as well. If you have a moment, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or email us your feedback: movieschmovie@gmail.com.

Ep. 202-FMK / GWH

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 08:58:00 -0500

Once again we pull names from the Mongolian shepherd's hat and assess their associated careers. We used to call it FMK, now we call it GWH. Or do we? Listen and it will probably make sense.

Ep. 201.5-Thor: Ragnarok

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:13:40 -0400

Podcast favorite Taika Waititi has stepped up to the franchise big leagues with the latest entry in the Thor series. Does he survive the studio system with his low-key humor intact? Ronald, Steve, and John are here to decide. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/movieschmovie). Subscribe in iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow Ronald (@whoisronjames), Steve (@milaka99), and John (@giannidubya) on Twitter. We'd love your feedback, as well. If you have a moment, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or email us your feedback: movieschmovie@gmail.com.

Ep. 201-Best Horror Movies Since 2012

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 08:26:07 -0400

Happy Halloween! Close friend of the show Lauren Warehime returns to help the guys figure out which horror films released since 2012 are likely to stand the test of time.

Ep. 200-Movies Without A Schmovie

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 10:55:28 -0400

Ep. 199.5-Better Watch Out

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 06:00:00 -0400

The fellas take a look at Better Watch Out, a brand new, and very dark, holiday comedy thriller. Steve also got a chance to chat with Ed Oxenbould, one of the film's stars. Stick around after the interview for our spoiler section.

Ep.199-IT for Brains

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:59:57 -0400

The guys run down a few recent bits of movie news and then settle in to geek out about the brand new big screen adaptation of Stephen King's IT. Or, rather, Steve and John geek out while Ronald tolerates them in his usual generous fashion. The takeaway is: We all liked the movie. It's an episode!

Ep.198.5-TeeVee SchmeeVee: Bend the KneeVee

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 16:44:37 -0400

As HBO's unavoidable smash hit Game of Thrones wraps up an eventful penultimate season, Ronald, Steve and John share their thoughts on the finale, some favorite characters, and what lies ahead.

Ep. 198-Schmovie with a Side of SchmeeVee

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 16:26:51 -0400

Ronald and Steve saw Annabelle: Creation. John saw Wind River and Logan Lucky. Everyone saw Game of Thrones. Find out how it all stacks up.

Ep. 197-Detroit, Debtflix, and Dragonstone

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 23:06:58 -0400

Steve, Ronald and John discuss Detroit, Kathryn Bigelow's latest mix of fact and fiction, ponder Netflix's financial model, and catch up on this season of Game of Thrones.

Ep. 196-Game of Phones

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 21:34:31 -0400

Ronald, Steve and John hop on a call to discuss recent business, lavishing special attention on the Game of Thrones season premiere and the social politics of Planet of the Apes. Also: Steve's a dad! Ronald and John make a bet! It's a summertime grab-bag.

Ep. 195-True Crime Files: Special Podcast Unit

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 07:40:46 -0400

The guys take a look at the recent surge in true crime documentaries, including films, television shows, and podcasts, wondering all the while what it is that makes us crave such grim stories. Or avoid them, as the case may be. (Stick around until the end for some big news from Steve.)

Ep. 194-Salty Ketchup

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 16:29:15 -0400

Ronald, Steve and John catch up on Daniel Day-Lewis's retirement announcement, the director shakeup on the Han Solo spinoff film, and recent theatrical releases such as It Comes at Night, All Eyez on Me, The Mummy, and The Book of Henry.

Ep. 193-Soundtrack Schmoundtrack: 1993

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 10:31:12 -0400

Aside from the occasional musical (usually animated), the 90s were a big decade for "Various Artists" soundtrack albums chock-full of would-be radio hits from bands all over the fame spectrum, as well as oldies getting a second chance in the spotlight. Ronald, Steve and John each pick a few favorites from 1993.

Ep. 192.5-Wonder Woman

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 07:17:26 -0400

Ronald, Steve and John get tangled up in the lasso of truth and are forced to share their sincere feelings about DC's latest cinematic endeavor, marking the first time everyone's favorite Amazonian princess has toplined a feature film. Was it worth the 76 year wait?

Ep. 192-2017 Maryland Film Festival Recap & Alien: Covenant

Mon, 22 May 2017 07:02:40 -0400

Ronald, Steve, and John couldn't decide whether to post-op this year's Maryland Film Festival or focus instead on a discussion of Alien: Covenant, so they jammed it all into one episode. Your chest will burst from pure listening enjoyment.

Ep. 191-Fast & Furious Overview, Part Two: Fast 2B Furious

Fri, 19 May 2017 07:00:00 -0400

Ronald, Steve and John wrap up their extensive look at the Fast & Furious series with discussions of Fast Five (2011), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Furious 7 (2015), and The Fate of the Furious (2017).

Ep. 190-Fast & Furious Overview, Part One: The Chronicles of Wild Speed

Fri, 12 May 2017 18:29:16 -0400

The time has come for John to catch up on the Fast and Furious phenomenon. In this episode the guys discuss the first four films in the series: The Fast and the Furious (2001), 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), and Fast & Furious (2009).

Ep. 189-Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Fri, 05 May 2017 10:58:45 -0400

The much-anticipated sequel to James Gunn's 2014 triumph, Guardians of the Galaxy, is discussed, with a spoiler section at the end for those who've already seen it.

Ep. 188.5-Tangent Schmangent: Summer Movies & The Netflix Model

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 07:10:24 -0400

Enjoy some bonus audio! This segment is an out-take from 188, wherein we discuss what the summer movie season means in 2017 and whether the Netflix release model hurts movies or helps them.

Ep. 188-Safest Bets of Summer 2017

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:33:24 -0400

As they do every year around this time, Ronald, Steve, and John take the long view to name a few anticipated films due in May, June, July and August. Listen in, plan your summer, and beat the heat, Schmovie-style!

Ep. 187-FMK: NSFW Vol. 2

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 07:23:06 -0400

Once again, the guys reach into the Mongolian shepherd's hat full of names. It's a second exciting round of FMK, Schmovie-style!

Ep. 186-5th Annual Schmovie Awards

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 08:00:00 -0400

It's no easy task to produce the world's most respected film awards ceremony, but somehow Ronald, Steve, and John have managed it for half a decade now. New categories! Fresh snack mix! A paper shredder! This year's show has it all.

Ep. 185.5-Remake Report: Beauty and the Beast

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 10:11:41 -0400

As follow-up to a recent discussion about remakes, and as part of an ongoing conversation concerning Disney's status as pop culture overlord, the guys dig in to the latest of the Mouse House's efforts, a digitally spruced-up recreation of their 1991 classic, Beauty and the Beast. Did this tale as old as time need retelling?

Ep. 185-Logan/Kong: Skull Island

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 12:02:35 -0500

Steve, Ronald and John look at a couple of big summer action movies that for some reason came out in the winter: The excellent Logan and the pulse-pounding Kong: Skull Island. Spoiler: They're both good!

Ep. 184-Remake This Now!

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:44:51 -0500

Ronald, Steve and John reignite an ongoing debate about the value of remakes as they each choose a few movies from the past that might deserve another go.

Ep. 183-Special Report: Jordan Peele's Get Out

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 11:51:52 -0500

The guys are so excited about Get Out—a racially-charged new horror film written and directed by comedian Jordan Peele—that they had to wedge in a bonus episode about it. See the film and join the discussion! (Note: The first half is spoiler free, with ample warning.)

Ep. 182-Oscar, Schmoscar

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 09:12:22 -0500

Ronald is under self-quarantine due to a nasty cold, so the guys phone it in as they discuss the upcoming Academy Awards broadcast, including some category picks and a breakdown of how the current political climate could affect the ceremony.

Ep. 181-Top Films of 2016

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 07:00:00 -0500

Things always get nervy around Schmovie HQ when it's time to make our annual 'best of' lists, but for some reason, this year we were especially agitated. Our eternal optimism says this is because there were many great films to sift through in 2016. We buckled down and made some difficult choices. See if you agree!

Ep. 180.5-Shyamalan Update: Split

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 09:04:41 -0500

It's time to break out your M. Night Shyamalan spreadsheets and add a new row for the increasingly resourceful director's latest, a tricky thriller called Split. Is this a comeback? Or did that already happen with The Visit? Who knows? We won't really understand it until we get to the end. The first 16 minutes are spoiler-free.

Ep. 180-The Worst Films of 2016

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:05:31 -0500

As our nation inaugurates a new Commander-in-Chief, and we all sort through our feelings about that, Ronald, Steve and John swear in a notable new batch of dreadful, dull or disappointing films that saw release in 2016. It's more fun than it sounds.

Ep. 179-TeeVee SchmeeVee Episode VII: Best Shows of 2016

Fri, 06 Jan 2017 07:00:00 -0500

Gorge yourself on a generous helping of television talk as Ronald, Steve, and John each name their top five shows of the year.

Ep. 178-Bah Humbug, 2016!

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 07:00:00 -0500

2016 got a lot of hype as being a terrible year for just about everyone, and in this episode the guys do their part to support that idea, with a conversation about stuff that got stuck in their respective craws between January and December, as both film-lovers and human beings.

Ep. 177-Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 22:10:49 -0500

It's that special time of year again: Star Wars season! Ronald, Steve, and John discuss ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY, the latest entry in the iconic franchise. Note: The first chunk of the conversation is spoiler-free for your convenience.

Ep. 176-The Edge of '17: Fall Movie Wrap-Up

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 07:00:00 -0500

The guys get caught up on an array of recent topics, including Gaspar Noé's LOVE, THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN, THE ACCOUNTANT, MOANA vs TROLLS, THE ARRIVAL, HBO's WESTWORLD, LOVING, THE HANDMAIDEN, Ronald's thoughts about HELL OR HIGH WATER, and FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM.

Ep. 175-Schmanksgiving IV: Make America Schmank Again

Thu, 24 Nov 2016 07:00:00 -0500

The tradition continues! Ronald, Steve and John gather together to talk about the things, both movie-related and otherwise, that they're thankful for this year. It's a lot like what your family is doing, but without the casseroles.

Ep. 174-Emptying the Doc Tank

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 07:00:00 -0500

You didn't know you needed it but you did: A rundown of some recent documentaries that have caught our attention, including discussions of 13TH, TICKLED, and WEINER. (Place your bets now whether that last one devolves into dick jokes.)

Ep. 173-Sleepaway Camp, Schmeepaway Schwamp

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 21:32:00 -0400

Ronald, Steve and John trudge through the entirety of the Sleepaway Camp franchise, starting with the original 1983 film and concluding with 2008’s Return to Sleepaway Camp Movie. It’s a journey of tedium, hilarity and near-madness and we beckon you to follow our trail.

Ep. 172-Nate Parker’s The Birth of a Nation

Sat, 15 Oct 2016 21:31:00 -0400

Ronald, Steve and John try to sort out some complicated feelings regarding actor/director Nate Parker, both in terms of his new film THE BIRTH OF A NATION and his 1999 rape scandal.

Ep. 171.5-A Little Business to Take Care Of

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 21:30:00 -0400

On the eve of Steve's vacation, the guys convene for a brief phone call to announce which horror franchise they'll be suffering through—in it's entirety—for this year's Halloween eppy.

Ep. 171-Animals, Schmanimals, Part 1: Real Life Critters

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 21:28:00 -0400

In this episode—the first installment in a potential trilogy—Ronald, Steve and John look at movies about animals, naming some of their favorite creatures from the silver screen. Most of them are furry; all of them are memorable. They also talk about THE LOBSTER, a movie that is not really an animal flick, despite the title.

Ep. 170-Summer Wrap-Up/Fall Preview 2016

Fri, 02 Sep 2016 21:26:00 -0400

The guys discuss recent efforts like DON'T BREATHE and HELL OR HIGH WATER as they bring the curtain down on the summer movie season of 2016, before moving on to pick some anticipated fall films.

Ep. 169-Marvel Schmarvel w/ Jason Conti

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:24:00 -0400

Friend of the show Jason Conti joins Ronald, John, and Steve for a few minutes of juvenille NSFW banter (sorry, Jason's mom!) followed by a thorough rundown of the thirteen films released thus far in the big budget soap opera that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Ep. 168.5-Suicide Squad

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 19:14:00 -0400

Make way for an uncharacteristically somber discussion of Suicide Squad, as Ronald, Steve and John air their collective disappointment with this summer's latest franchise tentpole (which you may love, who knows?), and assess the possible damage to DC's "Expanded Universe" intentions.

Ep. 168-TeeVee SchmeeVee Part Six: Stranger Things

Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:05:00 -0400

Finally, Steven Spielberg homage meets Stephen King pastiche in Stranger Things, Netflix's new 1980s-set horror/sci-fi/drama series. Ronald, Steve and John discuss what lies beneath the heavy nostalgia.

Ep. 167-Catch Up, Ronald!

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 19:02:00 -0400

It's our loopiest episode in a long time, with Ronald showing up late, a chat about the waning relevance of Steven Spielberg's name, an appreciation of the surprisingly emotional indie flick Swiss Army Man, and a mystery guest popping in for the last segment.

Ep. 166.6-Ghostbusters

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 19:00:00 -0400

Paul Feig's remake of Ghostbusters, starring a murderer's row of funny women, is out now, and it provides a nice opportunity for Ronald, John and Steve to discuss the film's pre-release controversy, the illogical whining of angry nerds, and the way some silver screen stereotypes persist. Oh, also, we really liked the movie.

Ep. 166-FMK: NSFW

Fri, 08 Jul 2016 18:58:00 -0400

In what may be our most crass episode, based purely on F-word usage, we do a few rounds of F/M/K, except instead of objectifying people, we objectify their careers. The premise is, we draw the names of actors and directors from a woolen Mongolian shepherd's hat, and pick their high and low points.

Ep. 165-Conjuring 2 and the State of Modern Horror w/ Brandon Lescure

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 18:56:00 -0400

Standup comic Brandon Lescure drops in to chat about all things horror, including his his short film The Back Page, James Wan's hit sequel The Conjuring 2, and the general state of the genre as it stands today.

Ep. 164-Spring Catchup

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:54:00 -0400

After a brief rundown of Spring favorites like The Nice Guys and Green Room, Ronald, Steve and John turn their attention to their most anticipated Summer films.

Ep. 163-Anything But Movies

Fri, 27 May 2016 18:53:00 -0400

After five years (FIVE YEARS!!!) in the movie podcast mines, Steve, John, and Ronald take a break from all the film chat to discuss any and everything else, from the show's origins to road rage to Daffy Duck.

Ep. 162-2016 Maryland Film Festival Recap

Thu, 19 May 2016 18:52:00 -0400

Looking back on this year's Maryland Film Festival, Ronald, Steve and John discuss a plethora of films, namely: Under The Shadow; Always Shine; High Rise; The Master Cleanse; The Greasy Strangler; Morris From America; Life, Animated; Do Not Resist; Lamb; The Love Witch; and Donald Cried.

Ep. 161-Civil War

Thu, 05 May 2016 23:09:00 -0400

Your Movie Schmovie Captain America: Civil ͏Wa͏r review is here! In addition we pick the movies that we hope to catch this weekend at the 2016 Maryland Film Festival! Is this one of Marvel’s best? Or just another superhero soap opera? Find out now!

Ep. 160-Films about Artists

Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:40:00 -0400

It’s always a good time when we get a guest into the Schmovie basement! This time the guys sit down to talk with filmmaker/comedian Mike Finazzo about his seriocomic big screen effort, Wits End, as well as the general subject of movies about creative or artistic people.

Ep. 159-Mancub Reunion Special

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 12:00:00 -0400

Everyone is back in the basement for a catchup episode that touches on political thriller Eye in the Sky, Netflix horror flick Hush, Disney’s live-action The Jungle Book reboot, and Jeff Nichol’s mysterious supernatural drama, Midnight Special. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 158-Another Phoner

Sun, 17 Apr 2016 15:16:00 -0400

Once again, the guys speak to each other remotely via the wonders of cellular telephone technology as they take questions from listeners and friends. Batman v Superman, The Witch, and The Invitation are discussed. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 157-4th Annual Schmovie Awards

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 15:58:00 -0400

For the fourth time, Ronald, Steve and John dole out recognition to deserving films and filmmakers, in what has become, without a trace of doubt, the most prestigious awards ceremony ever in the history of the world. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 156.5-Emergency Episode: Batman v Superman

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 22:06:00 -0400

Driven by necessity to find a way to record remotely, Ronald, Steve and John give you their thoughts on the would-be universe-starter that is Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 156-Friends of the Show

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 13:49:00 -0500

In this free-form episode, the guys answer movie-related questions from listeners and friends, which leads to a discussion about racism in Hollywood, the invention of a new genre (Wrestling + Western = Wrestlern), and speculation about male sex organs in Star Wars. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 155-Looking at the Forward: Spring 2016 Preview

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:00:00 -0500

As they do every season or so, Steve, Ronald and John scan the horizon for upcoming films that have promise. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 154-Tune In, Catch Up, Poop Out

Sat, 13 Feb 2016 13:24:00 -0500

Neither cold weather, nor stomach distress, nor violent coughing fits will stay these podcasters from the swift completion of their appointed duties, which in this case means discussing recently released movies like Deadpool, Zoolander 2, or the Coen Brothers’ latest, Hail, Caesar! Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 153-Top Films of 2015

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 11:00:00 -0500

Looking back, 2015 was a normal-sized year, but it had so many great films in it, we had to make a giant-sized episode in order to adequately cover them all. Spend some quantity time with us as we celebrate our faves. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 152-The Worst Films of 2015

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:00:00 -0500

2015 was a surprisingly strong year for movies, but as always a few stinkers snuck through. In this episode, Ronald, Steve and John name names and give reasons why. It’s time for a little tough love. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 151-May The Franchises Be With You

Sat, 09 Jan 2016 18:51:00 -0500

Ronald, Steve and John take a long look at Star Wars: The Force Awakens and talk about the pros and cons of our franchise-filled cinematic future. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 150-Bah Humbug, 2015!

Fri, 25 Dec 2015 11:00:00 -0500

It’s that magical season when the whole world takes a step back, looks at the year gone by, and says, “Well, that sucked.” Ronald, Steve and John are here to help. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 149-Pixar Schmixar

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 17:21:00 -0500

It’s an episode 20 years in the making as Steve, Ronald and John rank all sixteen of Pixar’s feature films. This is the definitive word on the beloved animation studio’s output, so LISTEN UP. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 148-Schmanksgiving III: The Schmank Awankens

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 15:02:00 -0500

The guys stick to seasonal tradition and give thanks for a few things, movie-related and otherwise, that helped them get through 2015 (so far). Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 147-TeeVee SchmeeVee V

Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:36:00 -0500

Set your VCR so you won’t miss Ronald, Steve, and John reminiscing about the recently departed NBC show ‘Hannibal’, and chatting about other current televised favorites. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 146-Autumnal Catchup

Sat, 31 Oct 2015 16:52:00 -0400

Since our last recording, Ronald has seen a ridiculous amount of movies, John has seen a bunch, and Steve has seen a handful. We try to make sense out of it in this overstuffed catchup episode. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 145-Horror Movie Assholes: They Had It Coming

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 02:29:00 -0400

Ronald, Steve and John pick their favorite characters from horror films whose gruesome deaths were anticipated and possibly even cheered by the audience. Plus a last-minute walk down memory lane that settles a little Schmovie trivia. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 144-Love, Schmovie Style

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 13:19:00 -0400

In honor of Steve’s nuptials, the guys open up their hearts and speak of their favorite onscreen romances. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 143-M. Night Schmovielan

Sat, 19 Sep 2015 03:46:00 -0400

M. Night Shyamalan is one of the most divisive ‘name’ directors working today. Track the ups and downs of his career with Ronald, Steve and John, and hear what we think of his latest, The Visit. (Hint: We liked it.) Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 142-Lord, I Was Born An Amblin Man: Spielberg in the 80's

Sat, 05 Sep 2015 05:31:00 -0400

Steven Spielberg has had a long and storied career, but in the 1980s his name was seemingly plastered on every other movie that came out. Ronald, Steve and John pick through the glut of work associated with the man during that decade, naming favorites and giving the occasional stinkeye. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and […]

Ep. 141-Summer Wrapup/Fall Preview 2015

Sun, 23 Aug 2015 04:35:00 -0400

This is one of those double-wide episodes where there’s a lot of ground to cover. The guys catch up on recent films, put the cap on summer, and look forward to the big releases coming between now and the end of the year. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Ep. 140-Oh, Go Direct Yourself!

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 18:42:00 -0400

Steve, Ronald and John talk about the best and worst examples of actors directing themselves (and/or directors stepping in front of their own cameras). It’s a multi-talented sandwich with an extra side of narcissism. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes.

Ep. 139-Trainwreck

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 03:48:00 -0400

In this episode, which marks a milestone for one of your hosts, Ronald and Steve chat about Trainwreck, Amy Schumer’s big screen collaboration with Judd Apatow. The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?, Creep, and Minions are also discussed. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes.

Ep. 138-Critics, Schmitics

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:06:00 -0400

Bob Rose from Bonus Disc pops in to help Ronald, Steve and John name some favorites amongst the films rated 30% and under by Metacritic. Tangents ensue, including more fart talk than usual. Consider it a gift. Visit Movie Schmovie for more.

Ep. 137-The Great Summer Swapout of 2015

Sat, 27 Jun 2015 02:09:00 -0400

Oh, me man! These summer movies, with the hype and the carrying on and the pushing and the shoving. Sometimes you need three friends to suggest some alternatives, and in this soon to be legendary episode that’s just what we do. Visit http://www.moviesc…

Ep. 136-Movies of Now-Time

Sat, 20 Jun 2015 16:45:00 -0400

From the then-times to the not-yet-times, humankind’s rich cinematic history is the stuff of legend. In this episode, Ronald, Steve, and John come together to discuss film’s most exciting chapter. The Now-Time. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for mo…

Ep. 135-Schmad Schmax

Fri, 29 May 2015 23:10:00 -0400

We remember a time of chaos. Ruined dreams. This wasted land. But most of all, we remember The Road Warrior. The man we called “Max.” And we recorded a podcast about it. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 134-You Were Warned: The Counselor

Fri, 22 May 2015 12:35:00 -0400

Directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay by acclaimed novelist Cormac McCarthy, The Counselor is a strange and sweaty movie with an unbelievable cast. Watch it for yourself and then listen to our spoiler-filled breakdown. But remember, you were warned!

Ep. 133-2015 Maryland Film Festival Recap

Sun, 17 May 2015 14:48:00 -0400

The Schmovie gang convenes to discuss highlights of this year’s Maryland Film Festival, from docs like BLACK PANTHERS: VANGUARD OF THE REVOLUTION and DEEP WEB, to features like DIGGING FOR FIRE and UNCLE KENT 2! Spoiler: Joe Swanberg gets a lot of love.

Ep. 132-A Ramekin of Ketchup

Fri, 08 May 2015 05:07:00 -0400

We’ve seen a lot recently, and want you to know about it. It’s been a few weeks since we’ve just talked shop, so it’s good to get it all on the table. Take notes. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 131-Safest Bets of Summer 2015

Fri, 01 May 2015 13:35:00 -0400

“Summer, Summer, Summertime. Time to sit back and unwind.” Will Smith said it, so do it! And you might as well unwind with our flick picks for the Summer of 2015 while you’re at it. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 130-Cinematic Idiots

Fri, 10 Apr 2015 05:05:00 -0400

We laugh at them. We cringe at times. If we’re being honest, we even relate to them a little bit. They’re the dumbasses, cretins and morons of film, and in this episode, the Schmovie guys pick out some favorites. You’re welcome. Visit http://www.movies…

Ep. 129-3rd Annual Schmovie Awards

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 22:59:00 -0400

The Golden Whats? The Os-who-cares? Movie award shows are for dorks. Movie award podcasts, on the other hand… those are a special and necessary part of your pop culture diet. This one is the best. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 128-TeeVee SchmeeVee 4: Best Characters of the 21st Century

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 23:37:00 -0500

Once again, the guys turn their attention from the silver screen to those beloved smaller screens they keep at home for a conversation about the best television characters of the 21st century (thus far). Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movi…

Ep. 127-What We Do In John’s Basement

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 23:09:00 -0500

Welcome to the only movie podcast that’s 10% juice and 90% kick. You know the trio. This time we talk about John Wick, 50 Shades, Kingsman, What We Do in the Shadows, and more. Plus some advice for Johnny Depp. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more.

Ep. 126-The Worst Films of 2014

Sat, 31 Jan 2015 14:34:00 -0500

With the good comes the bad. Join us as we try to warn, or remind, you of the worst films that saw the silver screen in 2014. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 125-Top 10 Films of 2014

Sun, 18 Jan 2015 22:37:00 -0500

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! You know, the time when we get to look back on the year and pick our favorite flicks. Join us as we count down from 10 to 1! Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 124-Bah Humbug, 2014!

Thu, 25 Dec 2014 22:26:00 -0500

The guys give their annual stink eye to some negative aspects of being a movie fan in 2014, finding time along the way for a passionate defense of perennial underdog Tom Croobs. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 123-A Lot of Phooey

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 22:29:00 -0500

1, 2, 3, GO! In a topsy-turvy catchup eppy, Ronald compares Chris Rock to Keanu Reeves, John makes a walrus face, and Steve joins in on the gossip about Cameron Crowe. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 122-Schmanksgiving II: Still Schmankin'

Thu, 27 Nov 2014 17:28:00 -0500

In what is becoming a yearly tradition, the Schmovie gang celebrates Turkey Day by giving air to the entertainments, snacks, and abstract concepts that they’re grateful for this year. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 121-Catch-up-a-dook-Dook-DOOK!

Sat, 15 Nov 2014 14:11:00 -0500

Nightcrawler. Bad Turn Worse. The Babadook. Dear White People. Blue Ruin. Big Hero 6. Interstellar. Birdman. Yeah, it’s like that. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 120-Horror Movie Pet Peeves

Fri, 31 Oct 2014 22:48:00 -0400

It’s Halloween, so listen to us Hallo-whine about the most annoying aspects of horror films. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 119-The Steve Reter Mancrush Special

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 16:53:00 -0400

It’s Catchup-toberfest! Steve, Ronald and John chat about recent films, with a focus on the latest from Steve’s semi-platonic pals, Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 118 Part Two-Fall Preview

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 16:02:00 -0400

Movie-wise, the last months of the year offer prestigious Oscar bait. They also offer things like Dumb and Dumber To and V/H/S Viral. Find out which projects seem most promising to us. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 118 Part One-Another Catch-Em-Up

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 13:40:00 -0400

Roger, Stanley and Josh have a lot to talk about, so they decided to record an epic eppy. Part one of two covers an array of small-ish recent films. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 117.5-Summer Recap III: The Return of Henry

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 03:28:00 -0400

With Steve and Ronald otherwise engaged, only one man can help John wrap up this year’s slate of Summer flicks. One very small, 6-year-old man. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 117-All the Feels

Fri, 22 Aug 2014 16:27:00 -0400

At some point or another, we’ve all felt like a character in a movie. On this episode, Steve, Ronald and John dig deep to explore which onscreen entities they relate to most. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 116-Movies of the Schmovie

Fri, 08 Aug 2014 15:56:00 -0400

It’s not a mustard episode. It’s a catch-up. The fellas run down a ton of late-summer films, giving a little special attention to their new jam, GUARDIANS OF THE MOTHER-LOVIN’ GALAXY.

Ep. 115-Underperformers: More Than Meets The Eye

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 16:52:00 -0400

Steve, Ronald and John pick some favorite films that slipped through the box office cracks (insert: Transformer sound effect). Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 114-Schmorgasbord

Mon, 14 Jul 2014 15:03:00 -0400

Technical difficulties. Han Solo’s Broken leg. Sausage Party by a French lake. A wealth of flicks. It’s all here, in a jam-packed episode. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 113-TeeVee SchmeeVee, Part ThreeVee

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 16:01:00 -0400

Circumstances force John to do a little parenting in the middle of a spirited discussion of our current favorite TV shows. Steve and Ronald witness greatness. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 112-Tentpoles, Schmentpoles

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 16:06:00 -0400

In an episode focused on big summer films like HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 and X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, Steve and John show love to Tom Cruise’s great, but underperforming, EDGE OF TOMORROW, and Ronald introduces H2O to his laptop.

Ep. 111-Catch Up with a Chance of Schmovies

Sun, 01 Jun 2014 06:05:00 -0400

Well, it’s a Catch-Up episode. Have we used all the Ketchup references? Organic Ketchup? Fancy Ketchup? That Green Ketchup? You know the deal; we talk about movies we’ve seen. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 110.5-Chris LaMartina & Melissa O’Brien

Fri, 23 May 2014 16:56:00 -0400

Director Chris LaMartina and actress Melissa O’Brien stop by to talk about their new midnight movie, Call Girl of Cthulhu, and how they found love amongst the gore. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 110-2014 Maryland Film Festival Recap

Fri, 16 May 2014 19:12:00 -0400

Recap of the 2014 Maryland FIlm Festival. Reviews of CALL GIRL OF CTHULHU, BALTIMORE IN BLACK AND WHITE, WHO TOOK JOHNNY, HAPPY CHRISTMAS, and PING PONG SUMMER. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 109-Safest Bets of Summer 2014

Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:00:00 -0400

Save yourself the guesswork and just take our suggestions for the go-to flicks of Summer 2014. We’re talking Apes, Mutants, the Wild West, Dragons, C-Tates, ScarJo and more. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 108-Plethora Schmethora

Sat, 12 Apr 2014 02:07:00 -0400

It’s been a few weeks, and there’s a plethora of movies to catch up on. We’re talking Captain America: The Winter Solder, Bad Words, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and much more. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 107-Schmi-Fi

Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:01:00 -0400

Steve, Ronald and John each try to pick just three favorite Sci-Fi films, a task deemed impossible unless you bend space-time to fit more films within the podcast itself. It can theoretically be done, but DARE WE?!?!

Ep. 106-Sex, Thrills, and Muppets

Fri, 21 Mar 2014 19:03:00 -0400

Finally some new films! We give the Schmovie treatment to Nymphomaniac: Vol. 1, Veronica Mars, Cheap Thrills, and Muppets Most Wanted.

Ep. 105-2nd Annual Schmovie Awards

Fri, 14 Mar 2014 19:10:00 -0400

It’s official! You now have a new favorite annual awards show – The Schmovie Awards. Join us the for 2nd Annual Schmovie Awards, and know what it is to appreciate the many films of 2013.

Ep. 104-2014 Oscars Recap

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 22:33:00 -0500

After chatting up a few recently-viewed films, Steve, Ronald and John bat cleanup on Hollywood’s big night.

Ep. 103-Hold Up/Wait for It/G’ahead

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:08:00 -0500

Scales? Grades? Stars? Child’s Play! This is the real deal, and you now have a surefire way to gauge your choice in film. Join us as we catch up on a lot of newness.

Ep. 102-Cinematic Crushes

Sat, 15 Feb 2014 03:42:00 -0500

Friend-of-the-show Lauren joins the guys once again, this time for a special Valentine’s Day episode where we choo-choo-choose our early on-screen sweethearts.

Ep. 101-Worst of 2013

Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:22:00 -0500

Air is cleared and hearts are unburdened as Ronald, Steve, and John give the stink eye to some of 2013’s lowlights.

Ep. 100.5-Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 21:50:00 -0500

The Schmovie guys share their thoughts on the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman, and remember his greatest moments on the screen.

Ep. 100-Suckers Schmuckers

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:16:00 -0500

As the little podcast that could hits the century mark, the Schmovie gang takes a moment to ponder some films, genres and clichés that get us every time.

Ep. 099-Here’s Looking at You, 2014

Sat, 25 Jan 2014 02:11:00 -0500

After that end-of-year amazingness, we find ourselves looking cautiously forward to the first few months of a New Year. Listen in to hear the films we’re betting on in the first quarter.

Ep. 098-Top 10 Films of 2013

Sat, 18 Jan 2014 04:35:00 -0500

You see that runtime? That can mean only one thing …the best films of the year! Join us as we count down our favorites, and take a listen to what our listeners had to say as well.

Ep. 097.5-Henry Looks Back on 2013

Fri, 10 Jan 2014 13:44:00 -0500

We Schmovie Boys maintain a childlike fascination with cinema, but we’ve got nothing on this guy. Henry picks his favorite flicks of 2013.

Ep. 097-American Hustle/The Wolf of Wall Street

Fri, 27 Dec 2013 17:11:00 -0500

Reviews of David O. Russell’s AMERICAN HUSTLE and Martin Scorsese’s THE WOLF OF WALL STREET.

Ep. 096-Bah Humbug! 2013

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:41:00 -0500

It’s that time of year again; the time we get to sit down and complain about anything, and everything, we deem necessary. Join us for our biggest “Bah Humbug!” moments of 2013.

Ep. 095-The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Sat, 14 Dec 2013 13:24:00 -0500

A review of Francis Lawrence’s THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE. Discussions on Paul Greengrass’ CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, Alexander Payne’s NEBRASKA and J.C. Chandor’s ALL IS LOST.

Ep. 094-Soundtrack Schmoundtrack: 1994

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 00:21:00 -0500

Take a listen as we count down our favorite songs from the soundtracks of 1994.

Ep. 093-Frozen/Inside Llewyn Davis

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 20:55:00 -0500

Reviews of Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee’s FROZEN and Joel & Ethan Coen’s INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS.

Ep. 092-Schmanksgiving

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 23:51:00 -0500

This time it’s personal. On a very special Thanksgiving episode, Movie Schmovie shows a little gratitude.

Ep. 091-Thor: The Dark World

Fri, 15 Nov 2013 16:15:00 -0500

Join us as we discuss Blockbuster’s closing moments, Netflix’s current headlines, and a review of Alan Taylor’s THOR: THE DARK WORLD.

Ep. 090-We Are What We Are (2013)/12 Years A Slave

Fri, 01 Nov 2013 18:44:00 -0400

Reviews of Jim Mickle’s WE ARE WHAT WE ARE (2013) and Steve McQueen’s 12 YEARS A SLAVE.

Ep. 089-Horror Movie Heroes

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 13:36:00 -0400

Horror films are a strange place to look for role models, but we found a few. Here’s to the characters who go through hell for our entertainment.

Ep. 088-One-Character Films/Quick Ritz

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:49:00 -0400

This week we single out our favorite movies with one character and then finish up with some snack-sized reviews.

Ep. 087-Prisoners/Gravity

Fri, 11 Oct 2013 19:34:00 -0400

Reviews of Denis Villeneuve’s PRISONERS and Alfonso Cuarón’s GRAVITY.

Ep. 086-TeeVee SchmeeVee 2.0: Breaking Bad

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 23:01:00 -0400

We sift through the ashes of the superlab to choose our favorite moments from Breaking Bad. Surprising no one, chaos ensues.

Ep. 085-Actor Jail

Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:37:00 -0400

An actor’s freedom to choose roles is a privilege, not a right. This week, Movie Schmovie rounds up some career offenders and tries to save them from themselves.

Ep. 084-Safest Bets of Fall 2013

Fri, 13 Sep 2013 22:33:00 -0400

You smell that? No, not the Pumpkin Spice. I’m talking about the sweet smell of quality, and hope. Good movies are in our future. Join us as we discuss the Safest Bets of Fall 2013.

Ep. 083-Summer Schmummer: 2013 Recap

Fri, 06 Sep 2013 17:31:00 -0400

Was the summer movie season of 2013 a bonanza or a bust? The answer is complicated. Let us help.

Ep. 082-The Spectacular Now/Teen Films

Sat, 31 Aug 2013 10:49:00 -0400

Review of James Ponsoldt’s THE SPECTACULAR NOW. Discussion on our picks for the Top Teen Films of All Time.

Ep. 081-Score Schmore

Sat, 24 Aug 2013 18:13:00 -0400

In a very tuneful episode, the Schmovie Boyz train their ears on the best music composed for movies since the turn of the century (2000-2013).

Ep. 080-Kick-Ass 2/Lovelace/The Iceman/The Act of Killing

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 17:31:00 -0400

Reviews of Jeff Wadlow’s KICK-ASS 2, Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman’s LOVELACE, Ariel Vromen’s THE ICEMAN and Joshua Oppenheimer’s THE ACT OF KILLING.

Ep. 079-Topic Thunder

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 23:28:00 -0400

Mud. Blackfish. Fruitvale Station. Only God Forgives. Superman vs. Batman. International Box Office. So many topics, so little time.

Ep. 078.5-Memo Schmemo

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 13:47:00 -0400

Quick bits on James Mangold’s THE WOLVERINE and Nicolas Winding Refn’s ONLY GOD FORGIVES. From three parts of the world, this is … Memo Schmemo.

Ep. 078-Feelgood Schmeelgood

Sun, 28 Jul 2013 16:57:00 -0400

In this very special episode of Movie Schmovie, we chat about the films and scenes that make us feel a little squishy inside, but in the best way. This is … Feelgood Schmeelgood.

Ep. 077-Pacific Rim/The Conjuring

Sat, 20 Jul 2013 03:42:00 -0400

Reviews of Guillermo del Toro’s PACIFIC RIM and James Wan’s THE CONJURING.

Ep. 076-Villain Schmillain

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 23:36:00 -0400

What’s a great hero without a worthy opponent? We asked ourselves the same question, and then came up with our favorite movie villains of all time. This is … Villain Schmillain.

Ep. 075.5-Schmoviefone

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 00:43:00 -0400

It’s been a bit since we checked in, so we thought we’d phone in some Mighty Minute Breakdowns of today’s newest film releases. This is … Schmoviefone.

Ep. 075-So Badd, It’s Goodd!

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 14:56:00 -0400

Movies so badd, that they not only earn the extra “d,” but are also kind of good … in the worst possible way of course.

Ep. 074-This Is The End

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:11:00 -0400

Review of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s THIS IS THE END, and a discussion on our picks for the best “celebrities as themselves” on film.

Ep. 073-TeeVee SchmeeVee

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:53:00 -0400

This week the Schmovie Boys are back in town and staying on the couch. Join us as we flip around the dial and discuss our current favorite TV shows. We also look back on Southland and The Office and sort out the Netflix/Arrested Development experiment.

Ep. 072-Frances Ha/Star Trek Into Darkness/The Great Gatsby/Fast & Furious 6

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 03:37:00 -0400

Reviews of Noah Baumbach’s FRANCES HA, J.J. Abrams’ STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS, Baz Luhrmann’s THE GREAT GATSBY, and Justin Lin’s FAST & FURIOUS 6.

Ep. 071-2013 Maryland Film Festival Recap

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:22:00 -0400

Recap of the 2013 Maryland FIlm Festival. Reviews of DRINKING BUDDIES, DOWNLOADED, HIT & STAY, V/H/S/2, PRINCE AVALANCHE, and WILLOW CREEK.

Ep. 070-Upstream Color/The Place Beyond the Pines/Iron Man 3

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:53:00 -0400

Reviews of Shane Carruth’s UPSTREAM COLOR, Derek Cianfrance’s THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, and Shane Black’s IRON MAN 3.

Ep. 069-Safest Bets of Summer 2013

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:41:00 -0400

Have you looked at the list of amazing-ness coming out this summer? Crazy, right? Overwhelmed? Us too! Join us as we discuss the Safest Bets of Summer 2013.

Ep. 068-Pain & Gain

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:08:00 -0400

A review of Michael Bay’s PAIN & GAIN. Discussions on Zach Braff’s WISH I WAS HERE Kickstarter campaign, Todd Berger’s IT’S A DISASTER, Ben Wheatley’s SIGHTSEERS, and Joseph Kosinski’s OBLIVION.

Ep. 067-Movies We Should Love, But Don’t

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:55:00 -0400

A discussion on those sacred titles we really should love, but don’t. From cinematic classics to modern box office hits, these are the ones that simply didn’t tickle our fancy.

Ep. 066-Room 237/Evil Dead (2013)

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:51:00 -0400

Reviews of Rodney Ascher’s ROOM 237 and Fede Alvarez’s EVIL DEAD (2013).

Ep. 065-BOOM! Roasted.

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:11:00 -0400

Discussions on Chan-wook Park’s STOKER, Seth Gordon’s IDENTITY THIEF, and Sam Raimi’s OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL.

Ep. 064-1st Annual Schmovie Awards

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 01:23:00 -0500

With the Academy Awards in our rearview, the time has come to separate the best from the rest. Join us for the 1st Annual Schmovie Awards … the ones that really matter.

Ep. 063-Oscar Recap

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 05:13:00 -0500

The Oscars have come and gone, and now we get to tell you what we thought of the night’s festivities.

Ep. 062-Epic Reunion

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:42:00 -0500

Coming off a brief hiatus, we joined forces to get caught up on what we’ve seen since last episode – some good, some bad, some just exist. Discussions include SAFE HAVEN, THE AMERICAN SCREAM, THE PACT, THE IMPOSTER, WEST OF MEMPHIS, SILVER LININGS PLAY…

Ep. 061-Warm Bodies

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:59:00 -0500

A review of Jonathan Levine’s WARM BODIES. Discussions on Tim Burton’s FRANKENWEENIE (2102), Judd Apatow’s THIS IS 40, and Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady’s DETROPIA.

Ep. 060-Mama/A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III/John Dies at the End

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:51:00 -0500

Reviews of Andres Muschietti’s MAMA, Roman Coppola’s A GLIMPSE INSIDE THE MIND OF CHARLES SWAN III, and Don Coscarelli’s JOHN DIES AT THE END.

Ep. 059-Top 10 Films of 2012

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 04:34:00 -0500

Don’t let the runtime scare you away. Like the films discussed in the episode, this list is worth is every minute. It’s an epic Schmovie, even featuring listener call-in favorites!

Ep. 058-Gangster Squad/Zero Dark Thirty

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:56:00 -0500

Reviews of Ruben Fleischer’s GANGSTER SQUAD and Kathryn Bigelow’s ZERO DARK THIRTY. Discussion on the Surprises and Snubs of the 85th Academy Award Nominations.

Ep. 057-Here’s Looking at You, 2013

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:19:00 -0500

2012 may have been the biggest year at the Box Office ever, but we’re betting 2013 has its own greatness in store. Join as we take a look at the first quarter releases of 2013.

Ep. 056-Les Miserables/Jack Reacher/Django Unchained – Movie Schmovie

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:51:00 -0500

Reviews of Tom Hooper’s LES MISERABLES, Christopher McQuarrie’s JACK REACHER, and Quentin Tarantino’s DJANGO UNCHAINED.

Ep. 055-12.21.12/Bah Humbug! – Movie Schmovie

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

With the world ending and all, we found it time to share our top “End of the World” movies. And since we can complain all we want, we through in our biggest “Bah Humbug!” moments of 2012.

Ep. 054-The Hobbit/The Great Remake Debate

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:04:00 -0500

A review of Peter Jackson’s THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY and Episode 1 of “The Great Remake Debate.” Additional discussions on THE IMPOSTER, AFTER PORN ENDS and LET THE BULLETS FLY.

Ep. 053-Lincoln/Killing Them Softly

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 20:39:00 -0500

Reviews of Steven Spielberg’s LINCOLN and Andrew Dominik’s KILLING THEM SOFTLY. Additional discussions on RISE OF THE GUARDIANS, HITCHCOCK, END OF WATCH, and more. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Ep. 052-52 Pickup

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:44:00 -0500

Coming off the holiday, we got together to discuss what we’ve seen since the last time you heard our voices. We call it 52 Pickup, which is episode 52, which is 52 minutes. Weird, right? Includes reviews of TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2, and CLOUD ATLAS.

Ep. 051-Home for the Holidays

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:08:00 -0500

Join us as we discuss the titles we find ourselves watching every Holiday season with the family. Did ours make your list? Happy Thanksgiving!

Ep. 050-Skyfall

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:02:00 -0500

A review of Sam Mendes’s SKYFALL (Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem).

Ep. 049-Wreck-It Ralph

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:41:00 -0500

A review of Rich Moore’s WRECK-IT RALPH (John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jane Lynch).

Ep. 048.5-(Ssssshhhhh!)movie Tidbits

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:45:00 -0400

A little bit of this and that. QUIET, PLEASE!

Ep. 048-Scariest Horror Movie Moments

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:00:00 -0400

Join us as we discuss our top picks for the scariest horror movie moments of all the time there ever was.

Ep. 047-Argo/Paranormal Activity 4

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:13:00 -0400

Reviews of Ben Affleck’s ARGO and Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman’s PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4.

Ep. 046-Sinister

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:08:00 -0400

A review of Scott Derrickson’s SINISTER (Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, James Ransone).

Ep. 045-The Master/Looper

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:12:00 -0400

Reviews of Paul Thomas Anderson’s THE MASTER (Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams) and Rian Johnson’s LOOPER (Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt).

Ep. 044.5-A Packet of Ketchup

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:16:00 -0400

Join Steve and Ronald as they get John caught up on a few flicks, including V/H/S, THE RAID: REDEMPTION, and BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD.

Ep. 044-Pitch Perfect

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:54:00 -0400

A review of Jason Moore’s PITCH PERFECT (Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson).

Ep. 043-2012 Fall Film Preview

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:39:00 -0400

With so many films coming out this Fall, which should you see? Steve, Ronald, and John discuss your best bets for Fall 2012.

Ep. 042-2012 Summer Film Favorites

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:24:00 -0400

Steve, Ronald, and John discuss the best of the best from Summer 2012.

Ep. 041-Tony Scott/Bachelorette

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:29:00 -0400

Round table discussion: The Filmography of Tony Scott. Review of Leslye Headland’s BACHELORETTE (Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan).

Ep. 040-ParaNorman/Total Recall (2012)

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:40:00 -0400

Reviews of Chris Butler and Sam Fell’s PARANORMAN (Anna Kendrick, Casey Affleck, Kodi Smit-McPhee) and Len Wiseman’s TOTAL RECALL (Colin Farrell, Jessica Biel, Kate Beckinsale).

Ep. 039-The Dark Knight Rises

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:17:00 -0400

A review of Christopher Nolan’s THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman), with special guest John Walker.

Ep. 038-Safety Not Guaranteed, Brave, Ted

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 02:15:00 -0400

Reviews of Colin Trevorrow’s SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED, Pixar’s BRAVE, and Seth MacFarlane’s TED.

Ep. 037-Moonrise Kingdom/The Loved Ones

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 02:54:00 -0400

Reviews of Wes Anderson’s MOONRISE KINGDOM and Sean Byrne’s THE LOVED ONES. Trailer recaps of SINISTER, WRECK-IT RALPH and THE IMPOSTER. Announcement of the new and improved movieschmovie.net.

Ep. 036-The Dictator

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:12:00 -0400

A review of Larry Charles’s THE DICTATOR (Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Farris, Ben Kingsley). Mighty Minute Breakdown of SKYFALL, ANCHORMAN 2 and THE GREAT GATSBY trailers. Capsule reviews of HYSTERIA and DARK SHADOWS. Upcoming June release excitement.

Ep. 035-Maryland Film Festival 2012 Recap

Thu, 10 May 2012 02:59:00 -0400

A recap of the 2012 Maryland Film Festival. Reviews of V/H/S, Save the Date, and Jeff.

Ep. 034-The Avengers

Thu, 03 May 2012 03:57:00 -0400

A review of Joss Whedon’s THE AVENGERS (Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo). Mighty Minute Breakdown of the 2012 Maryland Film Festival.

Ep. 033-The Cabin in the Woods

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:02:00 -0400

A review of Drew Goddard’s THE CABIN IN THE WOODS (Chris Hemsworth, Fran Kranz, Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford). Mighty Minute Breakdown of BULLY. DVD Quick Pick reviews of CLOVERFIELD and THE BOX.

Ep. 032-American Reunion

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:03:00 -0400

A review of Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg’s AMERICAN REUNION (Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Eugene Levy). Mighty Minute Breakdown of 21 JUMP STREET. DVD Quick Pick reviews of BEING ELMO: A PUPPETEER’S JOURNEY and THE INTOUCHABLES.

Ep. 031-Boy – Movie Schmovie

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:48:00 -0400

A review of Taiki Waititi’s BOY (Taiki Waititi, James Rolleston). Mighty Minute Breakdown of Gowatchit.com and Apple’s Trailers App. DVD Quick Pick reviews of THE MUPPETS and THE SILENT HOUSE.

Ep. 030-Post Oscars, Rating Scales, Safe House, Chronicle, 21 Jump Street and more!

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:30:00 -0500

Come along as we catch up on film since the Academy Awards aired, Snooki had a baby in her, and there were only two generations of the iPad. We’re talking a post-Oscar chat, capsule reviews on films now showing, and how we feel about rating scales.

Ep. 029-Our 2012 Oscar Picks

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:21:00 -0500

We have reached the Superbowl of Cinema … the Oscars. Join Ron and Steve as they go category by category, picking who they think will be victorious. The ever insightful, ever witty tandem share their opinions on this special episode of Movie Schmovie!

Ep. 028-This Means War

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:36:00 -0500

A review of McG’s THIS MEANS WAR (Chris Pine, Tom Hardy, Reese Witherspoon). Mighty Minute Breakdown of Verizon/Redbox Streaming Service and Hulu Plus. DVD Quick Pick reviews of MALCOM X and PARADISE LOST 3: PURGATORY.

Ep. 027-Man On A Ledge

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:59:00 -0500

A review of Asge Leth’s MAN ON A LEDGE (Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell). Might Minute Breakdown of App suggestions. DVD Quick Pick reviews of ANGEL-A and ROGUE.

Ep. 026-The Best Films of 2011

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:46:00 -0500

2011 was an amazing year for film, both critically and commercially, and we’re walking you through the aces in the deck. These are our Top 10 films of 2011.

Ep. 025-2011 “Ketchup” Episode

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:40:00 -0500

Yes, that “Ketchup” – of the hot dog, french fries and (apparently) ramen variety. Steve and Ronald “Ketchup” on the films they saw towards the end of 2011. Films worthy enough to mention, but maybe not so worthy of making their best of 2011 lists.

Ep. 024-The Worst Films of 2011

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:10:00 -0500

Running out of TP? Drinking sour milk? Wearing socks in the bathroom and stepping in a puddle? All horrible things, but nothing compared to the worst films of 2011. Join us as we navigate this impressive pile of poo while trying to keep our shoes clean.

Ep. 023-Christmas Special Edition: Top Holiday Films

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:54:00 -0500

‘Twas the night before Christmas … and Steve and Ronald decided it was time to discuss their favorite Holiday films of all of their ever was. Will your favorites be on the top of their “Nice” list? Listen to find out. Happy Holidays!

Ep. 022-Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:13:00 -0500

A review of Brad Bird’s MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – GHOST PROTOCOL (Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton). Mighty Minute review of STRAW DOGS (2011). DVD Quick Pick reviews of THE DEVIL’S DOUBLE and THE IRON GIANT.

Ep. 021-Shame

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:32:00 -0500

A review of Steve McQueen’s SHAME (Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale). Mighty Minute review of ELIZABETHTOWN. DVD Quick Pick reviews of THE FUTURE and FISH TANK.

Ep. 020-Hugo

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:55:00 -0500

A review of Martin Scorsese’s HUGO (Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Asa Butterfield). Mighty Minute review of SUSPIRIA. DVD Quick Pick reviews of STARDUST and THIS IS ENGLAND.

Ep. 019-Like Crazy

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:04:00 -0500

A review of Drake Doremus’ LIKE CRAZY (Anton Yelchin and Felicity Jones). Mighty Minute review of CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE. DVD Quick Pick reviews of OUR IDIOT BROTHER and RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES.

Ep. 018-Martha Marcy May Marlene

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:55:00 -0400

A review of Sean Durkin’s MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE (Elizabeth Olsen, John Hawkes, and Sarah Paulson). Mighty Minute review of IN TIME. DVD Quick Pick reviews of IDENTITY and FUNNY GAMES (2007).

Ep. 017-Halloween Special Edition: Top Horror Films

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:10:00 -0400

Steve, Ronald and a very special guest discuss their collective, and individual, tops in the Horror genre. Will your favorites be mentioned? Listen to find out. Oh, and Happy Halloween!

Ep. 016-Paranormal Activity 3

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:05:00 -0400

A review of Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman’s PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 (Lauren Bittner and Christopher Nicholas Smith). DVD Quick Pick reviews of POLTERGEIST and REC 2.

Ep. 015-The Thing (2011)

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:12:00 -0400

A review of Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.’s THE THING (Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Eric Christian Olsen and Joel Edgerton). Mighty Minute review of REAL STEEL. DVD Quick Pick review of THE THING (1982).

Ep. 014-50/50

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:32:00 -0400

A review of Jonathan Levine’s 50/50 (Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick). Mighty Minute review of X-MEN: FIRST CLASS. DVD Quick Pick reviews of THE WACKNESS and A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT.

Ep. 013-Moneyball

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:36:00 -0400

A review of Bennett Miller’s MONEYBALL (Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman). Mighty Minute review of WARRIOR. DVD Quick Pick reviews of CYRUS and MISSION IMPOSSIBLE III.

Ep. 012-Drive

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:24:00 -0400

A review of Nicolas Winding Refn’s DRIVE (Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston). Mighty Minute review of HESHER. DVD Quick Pick reviews of HALF NELSON and MURDER BY NUMBERS.

Ep. 011-Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark (2011)

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:34:00 -0400

A review of Troy Nixey’s DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK (Guy Pearce, Katie Holmes, Bailee Madison). Mighty Minute review of SUBMARINE. DVD Quick Pick reviews of THE ORPHANAGE and MEEK’S CUTOFF.

Ep. 010-Fright Night (2011)

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:48:00 -0400

A review of Craig Gillespie’s FRIGHT NIGHT (Colin Farrell, Anton Yelchin, David Tennant). Mighty Minute review of THE LINCOLN LAWYER. DVD Quick Pick reviews of BATTLE ROYALE and SLITHER.

Ep. 009-30 Minutes or Less

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:38:00 -0400

A review of Ruben Fleischer’s 30 MINUTES OR LESS (Jesse Eisenberg, Aziz Ansari, Danny McBride). Mighty Minute review of ZOMBIELAND. DVD Quick Pick reviews of SUPER and ROGER DODGER.

Ep. 008-The Year So Far, 2011

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:39:00 -0400

A (partial) Year In Review of 2011. Steve and Ronald discuss the state of film thus far for 2011 – highlighting the best, the worst and what’s to come. A must listen.

Ep. 007-Friends With Benefits

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 03:22:00 -0400

A review of Will Gluck’s FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS (Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis). Mighty Minute review of CEDAR RAPIDS. DVD Quick Pick reviews of LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS and ALPHA DOG.

Ep. 006-Horrible Bosses

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:12:00 -0400

A review of Seth Gordon’s HORRIBLE BOSSES (Jason Batmen, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell, and Jennifer Aniston). Mighty Minute review of SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD. DVD reviews of GOING THE DISTANCE and THE SWEETEST THING.

Ep. 005-Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 03:36:00 -0400

A review of Michael Bay’s TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON (Shia LeBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson). Mighty Minute Review of BAD TEACHER (Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Jason Segel). DVD Quick Pick reviews of TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY and CUTIE HONEY

Ep. 004-TrollHunter

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:11:00 -0400

A review of André Øvredal’s TROLLHUNTER (Otto Jespersen, Hans Morten Hansen, and Tomas Alf Larsen). Mighty Minute Review of IP MAN. DVD Quick Pick reviews of MAN BITES DOG and INCIDENT AT LOCH NESS

Ep. 003-Super 8

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:58:00 -0400

A review of J.J. Abrams’ Super 8 (Kyle Chandler, Ron Eldard, Elle Fanning, Noah Emmerich, Joel Courtney). Mighty Minute Review of Back to the Future. DVD Quick Pick reviews of The Host and The Goonies.

Ep. 002-Hangover 2 and Bridesmaids

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:49:00 -0400

A movie review of HANGOVER 2 (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis,Ken Jeong,Paul Giamatti,Jeffrey Tambor) and BRIDEMAIDS (Kristen Wiig,Terry Crews, Maya Rudolph,Ellie Kemper,Rose Byrne,Chris O’Dowd, Melissa McCarthy).

Ep. 001-Insidious

Wed, 18 May 2011 19:43:00 -0400

A review of James Wan’s INSIDIOUS.