You talking to me? Jimmy certainly needs a talking to when comedian guest Ryan Sim visits to discuss 1976’s Taxi Driver. All of a sudden Uber doesn’t look so bad.
1966’s Django is one of the most influential movie ideas of all time. Comedian guest Bret Measor explains why while Jimmy comes to grips with some of the biggest plot holes ever.
We put the pedal to the metal for Smokey and the Bandit with Mario Bernardi and special guest Al Peti. Among other things there’s a spirited debate with Jimmy over Jackie Gleason’s southern-fried accent.
Is 1963’s Summer Holiday the perfect summer movie or a clumsy attempt to knock off Elvis? Len Perdic says take it for what it is. Jimmy says just take it.
Mario Bernardi introduces Jimmy to the movie Sleuth. Jimmy introduces Mario to the concept of a plot making sense. NOTE: If you haven’t seen it, watch it first because we’re going to spoil a big surprise ending.
Splendor In The Grass with guest Chris Wuergler. No, wait, that can’t be right. It’s about the movie not what you’re thinking. Chris loves it, Jimmy sees a movie about the perils of celibacy.
Thank God It’s Friday with guest Barry 3D Carter. Could a movie this bad have some redeeming value? Barry finds redeeming value Jimmy finds a cure for insomnia.
Gidget Goes Hawaiian with guest Chris Wuergler. She explains why it’s just a bit of fluff while Jimmy thinks it’s the offspring of the most influential movie of the 1950’s.
1973’s Papillon a story of man’s indomitable spirit or a sloppy movie from a hackneyed script? Len Perdic tries to raise Jimmy’s appreciation level – Jimmy just wants to escape.
Comedian Kristian Reimer joins Jimmy to sing the virtues of 1963’s The Nutty Professor and star Jerry Lewis. Jimmy thinks he’s off tune on both counts.
Len Perdic helps Jimmy England to understand the finer points of 1971’s A Clockwork Orange. Jimmy remains mystified at how one would taste.
Ah to be young and a juvenile delinquent. No it’s not It’s A Wonderful Life, it’s the Lords of Flatbush. Will Jimmy and guest Mario Bernardi find it a cautionary tale or will they be considering a career change? It’s worth listening to find out.
Jimmy and Barry 3D Carter go undercover to figure out why On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is such a pivotal James Bond movie. Actually Barry explains while Jimmy can’t get past some of the most ridiculous chase scenes on record. Who’s right? You decide.
A judge accused of rape, like that could really happen in real life! And yet that’s the premise of 1979’s …And Justice For All. Jimmy and guest Mario Bernardi consider the implications and the improbability (obviously they don’t follow the news much).
Jimmy England brings a heaping bag of humbug to Scrooge the Musical while guest Christine Wuergler finds it a charming Christmas classic. Together can they solve the mystery of exactly what’s wrong with Tiny Tim?
Jimmy England and Christine Wuergler take on Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable in 1961’s The Misfits, a movie about cowboys, drinking and divorce - basically a country song come to life without the cheery chorus about the dog dying and pick-up truck breaking down.
Comedian Barry Carter gets down with The Blues Brothers. Jimmy gets down with Metamucil. Together they justify why a movie from 1980 should be included on a podcast about movies from he 60’s and 70’s. Warning: Serious Rationalizing Ahead.
If you’ve been working in the lab it’s time to take a break as Jimmy and guest Len Perdic dissect The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Does it hold up or does it need a jolt of electricity?
The Dirty Dozen, mayhem in the military or a calculated risk? Jim is joined by guest Len Perdic to discuss the viability of arming hardened criminals for commando missions. And as if that’s not enough they also argue over the difference between a premise and a synopsis. Yes, it’s a laugh riot.
“Manhattan” one of the greatest love stories of all time or another Woody Allen euro-drama? Jim’s reaction you can predict but guest Mario Bernardi just might surprise you. Warning: Real life makes an appearance at the tend.
“Nashville” has been called Robert Altman’s masterpiece. Jim thinks it might be something else entirely. Guest Mario Bernardi tries to supply a more balanced interpretation.
Jimmy England talks about 1968’s Funny Girl with 2018’s funny girl, Chris Wuergler. Nobody’s quite sure if this is the biography of Fanny Brice or a Barbra Streisand concert movie.
Comedian Pete Van Dyke coaches Jimmy England on the finer points of 1977’s Slap Shot. Jimmy explains why he’s out of his mind. Surprisingly, the gloves never come off.
Go back to the summer of love when Jim and guest Len Perdic talk about 1970’s Woodstock. Peace, love and rock and roll or a fantastic con job? Don’t miss the quiz at the end to determine how groovy you are.
Perpetually perky Doris Day comes under fire when Jimmy England and Chris Wuergler talk about her 1963 film Move Over, Darling. Surrealist romp or precursor to Sex In The City?