CRWN CINEMA Podcast
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- 9 Nov 2026
À propos du podcast
Just dudes that make movies, breaking down movies, live on a podcast. Hosted by Kade Harvey and Gray Pittman, they analyze and discuss the movies we all know and love to give the everyday viewer a deeper understanding of the artistry behind what makes them top tier. We tell behind the scenes stories you probably haven't heard. And we're two best friends making an excuse to hangout talking about movies. It's like inside baseball for movies. Thank you to Lane Hunt for "Working Like a Dog" as our show's theme song.
Épisodes 188
"Talladega Nights" - Will Ferrell’s Best Work
Talladega Nights is one of the most quotable comedies ever made… We discuss our favorite moments that never get old. We tell the story of how a six word pitch got this movie made. And we breakdown behind the …
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Talladega Nights is one of the most quotable comedies ever made… We discuss our favorite moments that never get old. We tell the story of how a six word pitch got this movie made. And we breakdown behind the stories and moments you may have never heard or missed.
Chapters:
00:00 INTRO: Timeless classic
4:51 Will Ferrell's incredible prime & hot takes
15:20 Genuinely as badass movie
18:25 Almost breaking character
20:53 The greatest French accent of all time...
24:46 Favorite scene from this movie
30:00 Can comedic actors stay funny as old men?
39:19 NASCAR thought this was the greatest movie of all time
43:44 Top tier side characters
47:34 All the brands got free advertising
55:30 More of the greatest lines
1:01:43 Greatest sports comedy of all time?
1:09:09 Official ranking and final thoughts
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"Psycho" - The Wild Stories Behind Cinema’s Most Influential Film
Psycho was Hitchcock’s biggest gamble of his career… and the behind the scenes stories are even crazier than the shower scene. We tell the story of how Hitchcock bet his own money on this movie after the studio …
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Psycho was Hitchcock’s biggest gamble of his career… and the behind the scenes stories are even crazier than the shower scene. We tell the story of how Hitchcock bet his own money on this movie after the studio wanted nothing to do with it. We get into how he pranked Janet Leigh on set and why this movie stuck with her for the rest of her life. We break down the filmmaking tricks that made Hitchcock the master of suspense. And we give our honest reaction to a 1960 classic that one of us loves and the other… not so much.
Chapters:
00:00 Old movies are funny man
13:14 Hitchcock gambled BIG on this movie
18:13 What doesn't hold up anymore?
20:37 Hitchcock almost ruined his most iconic scene
23:51 Norman was so close to just being a player
27:29 Hitchcock doing things no one has ever seen before
29:35 The worst part of this movie
35:23 Men are evil
38:19 Hitchcock surprisingly is just a dude
40:55 The most insane story from this movie
45:00 The deeper symbolism in Psycho
53:32 Gray Hour
1:04:56 Our official ranking & final thoughts
"The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" - The Film Set from HELL
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has one of the worst behind the stories of all time… We break down how Tobe Hooper forced his cast to film in 115 degree Texas heat surrounded by real rotting cattle carcasses for …
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has one of the worst behind the stories of all time… We break down how Tobe Hooper forced his cast to film in 115 degree Texas heat surrounded by real rotting cattle carcasses for weeks on end, told them not to bathe, and filmed the infamous dinner scene in one 26 hour session straight while cast members were vomiting between takes. We discuss how this movie claims to be based on a true story right in the opening title card… and how that is completely made up. And we give our honest reaction to a film that Quentin Tarantino calls perfect and we have some thoughts on that.
Chapters:
00:00 The most overhyped horror movie?
5:53 The absolute TRAP they put you in
12:59 Just completely lying to the audience
15:29 The film set from HELL
45:32 A massive success but no one got paid
51:05 Was True Detective inspired by this movie?
53:53 CRWN Awards & final thoughts
57:26 Our official ranking
"Predator" - The Most Chaotic Movie Set in 80s Hollywood
Predator is the movie made for the boys… and the behind the scenes stories are even more insane than the film itself. We tell the story of how Arnold secretly rigged the wardrobe measurements to make Jesse …
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Predator is the movie made for the boys… and the behind the scenes stories are even more insane than the film itself. We tell the story of how Arnold secretly rigged the wardrobe measurements to make Jesse Ventura think his arms were bigger. We get into how Carl Weathers was sneaking to the gym at 4am before anyone else woke up just to get a pump and pretend he was naturally that jacked. And we talk about how Shane Black got tricked into flying to Mexico with the promise of an acting role just so the studio could trap him there and force him to rewrite the script — which they then threw out and never used anyway.
Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
0:25 It sounds like it sucked filming this
4:55 The most dude behind the scenes story ever
9:48 Gray's first time reaction
17:46 The Predator is kinda soft
19:30 Arnold has an insane career
20:57 Jean-Claude Van Damme got fired as Predator
24:15 Did they just copy The Thing?
27:27 How this movie beat all odds to get made
28:46 The worst hostage rescue of all time
35:27 Some of the coolest shots in this movie
37:08 Arnold's high level pranks on set
38:53 The greatest one liners in Predator
46:51 The best scenes in the movie
53:48 Anna never plays her cards right
59:10 The original Predator suit would've ruined the movie
1:05:32 CRWN Awards
1:11:31 Sonny Landham was a WILD boy
1:18:24 Our official ranking
"Pulp Fiction" - The $8 Million Movie That Changed the Entire Film Industry
Pulp Fiction is the movie of movies… We break down how this movie revived John Travolta career from literal death because Tarantino couldn't get Michael Madsen, turned down Daniel Day-Lewis, and finally banked …
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Pulp Fiction is the movie of movies… We break down how this movie revived John Travolta career from literal death because Tarantino couldn't get Michael Madsen, turned down Daniel Day-Lewis, and finally banked everything on the washed up Travolta. We discuss the entire hidden Tarantino universe threaded through his films, including this one. And we talk about all of our favorite moments, rarely discussed behind the stories, and much more. Enjoy!
Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
0:22 Why does Tarantino's style work?
4:31 HOT TAKE on The Gold Watch chapter
11:24 The extremely brutal scenes
21:06 John Travolta reviving his career in this movie
37:23 Michael Madsen dropped the ball on this movie
45:13 Uma Thurman almost unrecognizable
47:15 Jack Rabbit Slims sounds like a terrible restaurant
48:58 Samuel L. Jackson almost lost this role
52:02 What's in the case?
53:33 The best of Vincent
56:04 Forget About It Cuh Award
56:43 The best moments of Jules and Vincent
1:01:04 Tarantino's WILD signatures
1:06:00 CRWN Awards
1:10:32 Ezekiel 25:17 & The Gold Watch Monologue
1:16:30 Our ranking of Pulp Fiction
"The Hangover" - The Hangover is Actually a Horror Movie
The Hangover had no business being this good… and the studio knew it. We break down how Bradley Cooper was on the verge of quitting Hollywood entirely before this movie came along and saved his entire career …
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The Hangover had no business being this good… and the studio knew it. We break down how Bradley Cooper was on the verge of quitting Hollywood entirely before this movie came along and saved his entire career. We discuss our favorite moments that make us roll every time we watch. And we tell the story of Mike Tyson completely forgetting he agreed to be in the movie, finding out the night before at a Vegas club, showing up to set high on cocaine, and somehow delivering one of the most iconic cameos in comedy history.
Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
46:01 The older you get the more scary this becomes
5:44 It makes no sense how this movie was successful
16:12 RIP to the old beloved Vegas
21:05 Breaking wedding movie tropes
26:02 Do you want Phil on your team in a situation like this?
30:38 Mike Tyson just being a wild boy
41:21 Some of the funniest lines in this movie
43:53 Funny behind the scenes stories
49:19 Our favorite moments
1:04:10 Our ranking
"Mud" - The Most Underrated McConaughey Movie of All Time
Mud might be the most underrated movie of the McConaughey’s career… We break down how Jeff Nichols wrote this film specifically for McConaughey when nobody in Hollywood believed in him anymore and the lengths …
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Mud might be the most underrated movie of the McConaughey’s career… We break down how Jeff Nichols wrote this film specifically for McConaughey when nobody in Hollywood believed in him anymore and the lengths he had to go to just to get him cast. We tell the story of Jacob Lofland, a homeschooled kid from Briggsville, Arkansas who had never acted a day in his life, answered a casting call looking for a kid who could drive a boat and ride a motorcycle, beat out 2,000 other kids, and ended up on the red carpet at Cannes for his very first acting role. And we talk about how this is the most underrated love story of all time.
Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
1:21 A love story for the boys
4:03 Crazy story of casting Neckbone
8:51 Fun McConaughey stories around this movie
17:13 Crazy Reese Witherspoons stories
20:34 McConaughey's found arrest footage
24:19 The extremely difficult shoot
28:56 The greatest character in the movie
34:27 Breaking down the symbolism in Mud
49:23 Michael Shannon is a G for doing this movie
57:35 The most unintentionally funny scene in this movie
1:05:33 CRWN Awards for Mud
1:13:19 Our ranking
"Catch Me If You Can' - DiCaprio’s Most Underrated Movie
Catch Me If You Can is one of Spielberg's most slept on movies… and deep down it's actually a sad story disguises as the coolest story you've ever seen. We break down why Frank Jr. isn't really running from the …
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Catch Me If You Can is one of Spielberg's most slept on movies… and deep down it's actually a sad story disguises as the coolest story you've ever seen. We break down why Frank Jr. isn't really running from the FBI. We discuss Christopher Walken's Oscar nominated performance as the dad and why he doesn't get nearly enough credit for being the emotional backbone of this entire movie. We get into the wild real life story of Frank Abagnale and how the guy pulled off one final con nobody saw coming… convincing the entire world his story was true.
Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
1:22 Spielberg insane career & back to back shoots
8:59 Limited series are peak "cinema"
12:29 This was not the movie they planned
19:18 Just straight up the coolest guy ever
22:26 The actually sad story of Frank Abagnale
41:02 Leo's range in this movie alone
41:51 Incredible filmmaking examples
52:37 The truth behind the not so true story
1:01:19 Spielberg's con to get into Hollywood
1:03:54 Every crime movie comes back to Heat
1:08:56 CRWN Awards
1:13:57 Rankings and Outro
"Ocean's Eleven" - The Coolest Movie of All Time
Ocean's Eleven is the coolest movie ever made… We break down why this movie only works because Soderbergh filled every single role with actors you already love, solving the impossible problem of making you care …
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Ocean's Eleven is the coolest movie ever made… We break down why this movie only works because Soderbergh filled every single role with actors you already love, solving the impossible problem of making you care about 11 characters in two hours. We tell the story of how George Clooney convinced Julia Roberts to be in this movie. We get into how nobody on this entire cast would go back to their trailer between scenes because they were all having too much fun just hanging out on set. And we discuss the behind the scenes drama of Don Cheadle getting so upset about his billing that he had his name removed from the credits entirely.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
1:29 Just the coolest movie ever
4:35 How they afforded all that star power
13:37 Defending Oceans 12
17:05 Actually filming in the Bellagio
20:01 What makes these scenes so good
24:01 The other great characters
28:58 Don Cheadle drama behind the scenes
36:45 9/11 caused a reshoot
39:54 RIP Bernie Mac
42:35 The plot holes
48:27 Lennox Lewis lost because of this movie
52:11 What new stars could replace this cast?
1:04:25 Why Brad Pitt eats so much in this movie
1:06:18 Under appreciated lines
1:09:22 Benedict is WAY overhyped
1:13:44 Our ranking & final thoughts
"Gangs of New York" - The Story About a Man vs The Devil
Gangs of New York is one of Scorsese's most underrated films. We breakdown the Biblical allegory running through the entire story and how Daniel Day-Lewis is essentially the devil on earth. We tell the story of …
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Gangs of New York is one of Scorsese's most underrated films. We breakdown the Biblical allegory running through the entire story and how Daniel Day-Lewis is essentially the devil on earth. We tell the story of how this movie almost made Scorsese quit Hollywood as he went to war with Harvey Weinstein during production. And we reveal all the insane method acting tactics Daniel Day-Lewis did in preparation for this role that almost got him killed.
Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
3:06 An allegory of The Bible: A Man vs The Devil
15:58 The corrupt nature of nations & government
21:05 A subversion of Scorsese gangster movies
23:21 Stories about the cast
30:09 The "Forget About it Cuh" Line in This Movie
34:47 Who's the real GOAT of acting?
36:22 The insane method acting of Daniel Day Lewis
40:30 Rough movie to release right after 9/11
42:05 This movie almost made Scorsese quit Hollywood
51:37 Spiderman brought Daniel Day Lewis out of retirement
56:33 Is this Scorsese's most brutal opening?
1:03:06 Truly exceptionally written scenes
1:09:33 More CRWN Awards for this movie
1:18:24 Our official ranking & final thoughts
"Kickass" - The Movie No Studio Wanted to Touch
Kick-Ass might be the most fun superhero movie ever made… and it's not even close. We break down why the premise of this movie is so genius that it makes every Marvel and DC film look like they're missing the …
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Kick-Ass might be the most fun superhero movie ever made… and it's not even close. We break down why the premise of this movie is so genius that it makes every Marvel and DC film look like they're missing the point. We get into how Chloe Moretz trained with Jackie Chan's stunt crew for three months at 11 years old and became the most terrifying character in comic book movie history. And we tell the story of how Hit-Girl's most iconic line almost didn't make it into the movie… until her mom stepped in.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro: Real superheroes
15:43 The stories of the cast
31:40 Roger Ebert loves movie violence
36:46 The studios hated this movie
44:49 The original comic book
56:19 The super hero callbacks
58:33 McLovin coulda been Kick Ass
1:04:23 Gray discovered who Nick Cage really is
1:10:46 Our ranking & final thoughts
"Oldboy" - The Most Disturbing Plot Twist in Cinema History
We thought Oldboy was a South Korean action film… and then the plot twist happened. We break down why this movie has the most evil villain either of us has ever seen in our entire lives and how he dedicated his …
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We thought Oldboy was a South Korean action film… and then the plot twist happened. We break down why this movie has the most evil villain either of us has ever seen in our entire lives and how he dedicated his entire existence to the darkest revenge possible over something any teenager could have done. We get into the hallway fight scene, one of the most iconic in cinema history, filmed in a single unbroken shot that took three full days and seventeen attempts to get right. And we give our honest reaction to a film so heavy that one of us had to go stand in the backyard in the sun just to feel something normal again afterwards.
Chapters:
00:00 Reaction & recap
20:35 The messages relevance today
27:15 Did he forget at the end?
38:13 The most iconic fight scene ever filmed
49:53 True dedication to the character
54:08 How Tarantino made this movie internationally famous
56:31 The kinds of movies Park Chan Wook wants to make
1:00:29 A perfectly made movie
1:04:44 Our official ranking & final thoughts
"Hot Rod" - The Classic That Was Never Supposed to Happen
Hot Rod is a childhood staple that bombed so hard at the box office that nobody saw it coming… but it somehow became one of the most rewatchable comedies ever made. We break down how this movie was originally …
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Hot Rod is a childhood staple that bombed so hard at the box office that nobody saw it coming… but it somehow became one of the most rewatchable comedies ever made. We break down how this movie was originally written for Will Ferrell and how the Lonely Island completely took it over and made it into something nobody had ever seen before. We discuss why the whole movie is basically just a series of sketches and why that's exactly what makes it impossible to stop watching. And we get into all the wild behind the scenes stories that prove this movie was just as chaotic to make as it looks on screen.
Chapters:
00:00 Flop city to beloved classic
15:57 The rise of internet humor
19:20 The beauty of Danny McBride
21:41 The stunts gone wrong
28:51 The most quotable movie of all time
35:41 "Cool beans" was almost cut
39:53 New comedies that flop
45:55 Bill Hader: The Man
51:35 Talkin' Tony Romo for some reason
54:55 Danny McBride: The Man
59:08 What Andy Samberg is up to now
1:02:35 Arrested Development, Sopranos, & Friends
1:08:03 Our ranking & final thoughts
"The Odyssey" - So We Watched The Odyssey… (3 times)
Three watches deep, and we’re ready to talk about The Odyssey… We break down the themes and character decisions that most people are completely missing on their first watch. We discuss the casting choices that …
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Three watches deep, and we’re ready to talk about The Odyssey… We break down the themes and character decisions that most people are completely missing on their first watch. We discuss the casting choices that the internet got wrong and exactly why Nolan made them. We get into the details hidden throughout the film that you will only catch if you know what to look for. And we talk about why this is exactly the kind of Nolan movie that gets better every single time you watch it.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro & B.S.
11:36 The themes and meaning
29:07 Our favorite moments
33:03 Nolan's intention with casting
51:08 Nolan's deeper meaning
56:03 Defending Nolan dialogue
58:27 Theories and wishes
1:07:39 The secrets of Odysseus' bow
1:09:37 When Odysseus returns
1:11:47 The limitations of complete IMAX
1:22:28 A taste of Nolan horror
1:24:15 The scenes that showcase Odysseus' cleverness
1:27:17 Our ranking & final thoughts
"Nightcrawler" - The Darkest Success Story Ever Created
Nightcrawler is the darkest success story ever put on film. We break down why Jake Gyllenhaal is one of the greatest actors alive and how this might be the performance that proves it. We get into how Jake …
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Nightcrawler is the darkest success story ever put on film. We break down why Jake Gyllenhaal is one of the greatest actors alive and how this might be the performance that proves it. We get into how Jake created his entire character from scratch including the hair bun, the weight loss, and the physicality without a single note from the director. We discuss the wild detail that Rene Russo never kisses Lou on screen because she is actually the director's wife in real life. And we talk about why that last line of the movie is one of the greatest final lines in cinema history and exactly why it works so well.
Chapters:
00:00 What a beautifully dark movie
5:47 Jake is too good at being scary
16:03 The complicated nature of Lou Bloom
22:53 The craziest story from on set
25:04 One of the best written psychopaths
28:03 The real villain in this movie
31:05 A horribly perfect success story
33:50 Revealing the dark side of the news
45:56 Top notch filmmaking examples
55:49 The power of negotiation
57:41 A great movie recommendation
1:02:02 Lou Bloom will always find the best deal
1:09:12 Movie ranking & final thoughts
"Limitless" - F**k B**ches, Get Money… basically
Limitless is the ultimate guy movie… and we are not taking questions on that. We break down how Shia LaBeouf was originally cast as Eddie Morra before a car accident handed the role to Bradley Cooper, and why …
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Limitless is the ultimate guy movie… and we are not taking questions on that. We break down how Shia LaBeouf was originally cast as Eddie Morra before a car accident handed the role to Bradley Cooper, and why that accident might have saved this movie entirely. We discuss how Bradley Cooper realized mid-shoot that his performance wasn't working and completely overhauled how he played a genius on the drug. And we get into the ending that everyone thinks is a happy ending… and why it actually proves Eddie never got off the pill and never will.
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"Land of the Lost" - The Most Hated Comedy of All Time
Land of the Lost is a disaster on almost every level… but is still one of Kade’s favorite movies. We break down how Universal bought the rights to this movie with the sole purpose of putting Will Ferrell in it …
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Land of the Lost is a disaster on almost every level… but is still one of Kade’s favorite movies. We break down how Universal bought the rights to this movie with the sole purpose of putting Will Ferrell in it at the peak of his career, and how it still managed to flop harder than almost any movie in Hollywood history. We talk about why this is the only movie Will Ferrell and Danny McBride ever made together and why that alone makes it worth watching. We get into how the original creators of the TV show publicly apologized at Comic-Con and called it one of the worst films ever made. And we discuss why despite all of that, this movie gets exponentially funnier every single time you rewatch it.
Chapters:
00:00 Announcements & Intro
0:52 Why are we watching this movie?
9:03 Horrible plot
16:08 Massive flop
24:57 Jorma Taccone out of nowhere
32:16 A universally hated movie
42:02 The lines that made it's way into Kade's vocabulary
54:22 Adam McKay almost graced us with directing
59:26 Has Will Ferrell lost his touch?
1:05:29 Final thoughts
"Hell or High Water" - A Perfectly Written Movie Nobody Talks About
Hell or High Water is one of the most perfectly written movies ever made… and somehow nobody talks about it. We break down how Taylor Sheridan built the dying cowboy way of life directly into the DNA of this …
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Hell or High Water is one of the most perfectly written movies ever made… and somehow nobody talks about it. We break down how Taylor Sheridan built the dying cowboy way of life directly into the DNA of this film and why every single character, even the smallest ones, feels like somebody you actually know. We talk about Jeff Bridges delivering one of the best performances of his entire career as a retiring ranger who can't quite let go. We get into Ben Foster's insane method acting and the wild lengths he goes to for every role he takes. And we discuss how this movie got four Oscar nominations and walked away with nothing, which honestly just makes us more pissed off about it.
Chapters:
00:00 Announcements & intro
0:54 Some of the most real characters on screen
11:41 The theme effects every part of this movie
17:33 The coolest side character there is
19:45 Chris Pine stepping out of the usual
22:39 Breaking down the opening scene
26:17 The beautifully bad brotherly love
30:47 Ben Foster's insane method acting practices
42:47 No Country vibes
45:28 The perfectly written dialogue
47:57 In praise of Jeff Bridges
53:23 2016 tough year to win an award
56:00 How Taylor Sheridan wrote this movie
59:09 A complete rushed production
1:02:39 Smart editing choices in this movie
1:06:11 Townsfolk have never been more ready
1:15:09 Our final thoughts
"The Big Short" - Why The Big Short Gets Better Every Single Time You Watch It
Adam McKay’s passion project that changed the direction of his career. We break down how The Other Guys was his first attempt at calling out the 2008 financial crisis through comedy… and when nobody took it …
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Adam McKay’s passion project that changed the direction of his career. We break down how The Other Guys was his first attempt at calling out the 2008 financial crisis through comedy… and when nobody took it seriously, he made this. We get into why cutting away to Margot Robbie in a bathtub to explain mortgage backed securities is actually Adam McKay making fun of the audience. We discuss how Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment quietly made this movie possible after already producing Moneyball from the same author. And we break down why Ryan Gosling's performance as Jared Vennett might be the most underrated thing in the entire film.
Chapters:
00:00 ANNOUCEMENTS & Intro
2:02 Adam McKay finally being fr this time
9:25 What the hell is even going on in this movie
17:17 Michael Burry's next big prediction
21:26 Why Adam McKay wanted to make this movie
26:25 Josh Safdie needs to take some notes
31:47 What happened in the Morgan Stanley scene?
35:12 Brad Pitt making money moves
38:14 How the cast came to be & stories from their prep
52:21 Why the style is perfect for the movie
59:04 Our final thoughts
"The Other Guys" - The Dumbest Serious Movie Ever Made
The Other Guys is one of those comedy staples that will live forever in the comedy movie hall of fame. We break down why Will Ferrell playing the put together guy in the room, instead of the usual idiot, is one …
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The Other Guys is one of those comedy staples that will live forever in the comedy movie hall of fame. We break down why Will Ferrell playing the put together guy in the room, instead of the usual idiot, is one of the best running jokes he's ever done. We get into how Adam McKay hid real commentary on the 2008 financial crisis inside one of his dumbest, funniest comedies, and how that satire ended up being the first step toward him making The Big Short. We also talk about the deleted ending featuring Derek Jeter that hinted at a sequel that never happened. And we discuss why this movie never gets brought up in comedy conversations despite being one of the most quotable films Will Ferrell has ever made.
Chapters:
00:00 Announcements
0:41 The ultimate comedy duo
7:00 The Adam McKay Will Ferrell breakup
11:50 Will Ferrell leveling up Mark Wahlberg’s comedy
18:20 How The Other Guys creates funny scenes
21:38 Greatest opening to a comedy movie
25:12 Adam McKay covering real topics disguised as a comedy
30:24 The finances of The Other Guys
34:41 Donald Trump almost made it in the movie
37:01 Our favorite moments from this movie
51:03 Dirty Mike and Boys outtakes
54:54 Our final thoughts
"Obsession" - Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Obsession
Obsession completely lives up to the hype, and the game has changed. We break down how Curry Barker turned a YouTube sketch comedy career into one of the best horror movies of the year on a budget of just …
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Obsession completely lives up to the hype, and the game has changed. We break down how Curry Barker turned a YouTube sketch comedy career into one of the best horror movies of the year on a budget of just $750,000. We talk about Inde Navarrette's star making performance as Nikki and why her descent into obsession is somehow funny, heartbreaking, and horrifying all at once. We get into why this film might change how Hollywood looks for new directing talent, especially creators already building audiences on YouTube. And we give our honest reaction to a movie that had us on the edge of our seat the entire time, wondering what she was going to do next.
Chapters:
00:00 ANNOUCEMENTS
0:29 Our first reaction
6:18 Hollywood is probably gonna change
9:49 What makes this movie so scary
12:06 Bear is a f***** p****
15:52 The scariest part of this movie
21:47 More on why Bear sucks
24:57 The freedom now unlocked with the One Wish Willow
26:17 A new breakout star
31:28 The comedy sketches sneak their way into the movie
34:18 The party scene...
36:14 Music is banging in this movie
38:00 The cat sandwich scene...
39:45 The ending of this movie was changed
42:48 The angry art director
54:24 Our final thoughts
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" - Tarantino at His Most Meta
Tarantino spent seven years writing this movie… and you can feel every single one of them on screen. We break down why Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is the greatest hangout movie ever showing exactly what the …
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Tarantino spent seven years writing this movie… and you can feel every single one of them on screen. We break down why Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is the greatest hangout movie ever showing exactly what the golden age of Hollywood felt like. We discuss why this is Tarantino's most meta film and how he hid his entire career inside it — from Leo playing a bad actor playing a villain that mirrors his own Django role, to Rick Dalton's comeback story being a direct reflection of how Tarantino has always resurrected faded Hollywood careers. We get into the full Charles Manson backstory and how Tarantino kept him lurking in the background the entire film to build tension. And we talk about how Tarantino turned one of history's darkest moments into the most satisfying ending he's ever put on screen.
Chapters:
00:00 Announcements
0:29 The greatest hangout movie ever told
8:51 Aging like fine wine
14:45 Tarantino at his most meta
29:08 Tarantino adding real details about Spahn Ranch
37:26 Proving the Bruce Lee fanboys are WRONG
43:07 Tarantino is an interesting cat
50:10 Tarantino broke his no improv rule
52:04 Tarantino writing himself in this movie
57:34 The book & Cliff Booth movie
1:03:47 Our final thoughts
"Leon: The Professional" - Nobody Warned Us About Leon the Professional
Well… this movie is something, isn't it? Leon: In this episode we break down Leon: The Professional. We talk about Gary Oldman's insane performance and how he created one of the best villians improvising the …
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Well… this movie is something, isn't it? Leon: In this episode we break down Leon: The Professional. We talk about Gary Oldman's insane performance and how he created one of the best villians improvising the entire time. We tell the story of how the production smuggled illegal weapons into France and got hit with massive fines when authorities shut it down. We get into why Natalie Portman's parents ever allowed her to be in this movie. And we give our honest reaction to a cult classic that caught us WAY off guard in ways we were not ready for.
Chapters:
00:00 Announcements
0:29 Not what we were expecting...
12:43 How Jean Reno helped the problematic story
14:49 The sketchy backstory of the director
19:06 How Natalie Portman's parents kept her safe
25:26 Why is this a cult classic
28:07 Gary Oldman here to save the day
36:12 Keanu Reeves and John Wick
41:10 Jean Reno's method acting & the music
44:14 The most accurate DEA raid in movie history
45:09 Setting up major scenes
49:35 Could've been Man on Fire
53:02 Our final thoughts
"The Town" - Ben Affleck Wrote, Directed, and Acted His Way Back to Relevance
Ben Affleck wrote, directed, and starred in The Town coming off one of the worst career stretches in Hollywood… and somehow made one of the best heist movies ever made. We break down the wild fan theory that …
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Ben Affleck wrote, directed, and starred in The Town coming off one of the worst career stretches in Hollywood… and somehow made one of the best heist movies ever made. We break down the wild fan theory that his character Doug MacRay is actually his Good Will Hunting character who stayed in Boston after Will left. We discuss why this is basically a Batman audition tape. We also break down the most iconic scene in the movie, the deleted ending where Doug doesn't make it to Florida, and how Ben Affleck directed his own performance.
Chapters:
00:00 Announcements
0:39 So good it saved a career
3:47 This was just Ben Affleck Batman audition
7:48 Bad movies bring out the best actors
9:54 Ben Affleck has the sad boy look down
14:10 Heat in Boston
23:42 The FBI kinda dumb in this movie
26:34 How the most iconic moment was born
28:08 Just missing Matt Damon
36:35 Blake Lively good at being annoying
40:37 A childhood staple
43:14 The scariest dude in this movie
47:08 Doug almost immediately blew his cover
56:40 Doug character arc shown through woman
1:02:08 The alternate ending
1:04:58 Our final thoughts
"The Last Samurai" - The Incredibly Badass War Movie Nobody Talks About
In this episode, we break down THE LAST SAMURAI: the epic historical drama starring Tom Cruise that blends brutal war scenes, emotional storytelling, and themes of honor, redemption, and cultural identity into …
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In this episode, we break down THE LAST SAMURAI: the epic historical drama starring Tom Cruise that blends brutal war scenes, emotional storytelling, and themes of honor, redemption, and cultural identity into one of the most unforgettable films of the 2000s.
We dive deep into Tom Cruise’s performance as Nathan Algren, discussing why this role feels different from many of his other action characters and how the movie balances Hollywood spectacle with genuine emotional depth. We also debate some of the film’s controversial choices, including the ending, the romance with Taka, and whether Nathan surviving the final battle actually weakens the story’s themes of sacrifice and redemption.
The episode also explores the philosophy of the samurai, Katsumoto’s symbolism throughout the film, and how the movie portrays the death of an entire way of life as modernization takes over Japan. We break down the incredible battle scenes, the fog ambush sequence, and the insane amount of practical stunt work that went into making the combat feel grounded and visceral.We also discuss behind-the-scenes details about how Tom Cruise trained throughout production so his swordsmanship would naturally improve alongside his character’s journey, as well as why his commitment to physical performance continues to separate him from almost every other modern movie star.
Chapters:
00:00 Announcements
0:29 Intro: We love this movie
5:34 The few flaws in this movie
23:43 How the stunt coordinator trained Tom Cruise
29:57 The historical inaccuracies
38:30 Trying to avoid the "white savior" cliche
41:21 Now trying to defend the corny ending
45:04 The story of how Tom Cruise almost got his head chopped off
48:51 The behind the scenes footage is so funny
52:42 Subtly showing Tom Cruise is one with the Samurai
54:45 Our final thoughts
"Tropic Thunder" - The Insane Commitment Behind Tropic Thunder
In this episode, we break down TROPIC THUNDER — the absolutely insane Hollywood satire from Ben Stiller that somehow blends outrageous comedy with a surprisingly smart parody of war movies, method acting, and …
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In this episode, we break down TROPIC THUNDER — the absolutely insane Hollywood satire from Ben Stiller that somehow blends outrageous comedy with a surprisingly smart parody of war movies, method acting, and the movie industry itself. We dive into why this film still feels so bold, how it perfectly roasts Hollywood egos, and why every performance commits so hard to the bit.
We analyze the legendary performances from Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, and especially Tom Cruise as Les Grossman one of the funniest surprise characters ever put in a comedy. We break down the behind-the-scenes story of how Tom Cruise actually helped create the Les Grossman character himself, adding the dancing, oversized hands, and intense studio-executive energy to give the movie a stronger antagonist presence.
We also reveal some of the craziest production stories from the making of the film, including Jack Black nearly getting seriously injured during the water buffalo scene, the insane detail put into the Vietnam style sets in Hawaii, and how much effort went into even the fake movie trailers at the start of the film.
Beyond the comedy, we talk about how Tropic Thunder cleverly parodies iconic war films like APOCALYPSE NOW, RAMBO, and SAVING PRIVATE RYAN while still feeling like a genuinely well-made war movie underneath all the insanity. This movie is ridiculous, controversial, chaotic, and somehow still brilliantly crafted and we break down exactly why it works so well.
"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" - Why The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Hits So Deep
In this episode, we break down THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY starring Ben Stiller — the visually stunning adventure drama that quietly became one of the most inspiring movies of the 2010s. We dive into how …
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In this episode, we break down THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY starring Ben Stiller — the visually stunning adventure drama that quietly became one of the most inspiring movies of the 2010s. We dive into how the film balances fantasy and reality, using Walter’s daydreams to explore fear, purpose, loneliness, and the desire to truly live life instead of just watching it pass by.
We analyze Ben Stiller’s performance and direction, the breathtaking cinematography, and how the movie’s soundtrack and imagery create such an emotional atmosphere. From Iceland to the Himalayas, the film transforms a simple story into a journey about courage, self-discovery, and stepping outside your comfort zone.
We also break down why this movie resonates so deeply with people who feel stuck in routine, and how Walter Mitty slowly evolves from escapism into a story about embracing real life. This is one of those rare feel-good movies that genuinely leaves you wanting to live differently — and we explain exactly why it works so well.
"The Place Beyond the Pines" - How One Decision Changes Everything — Explained
In this episode, we break down THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES — the wild crime drama that tells a generational story about consequences, legacy, and the ripple effect of a single decision. We dive into how the film …
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In this episode, we break down THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES — the wild crime drama that tells a generational story about consequences, legacy, and the ripple effect of a single decision. We dive into how the film is structured in distinct chapters, each shifting perspective while staying connected through its characters and themes.
We analyze Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper’s performances, the emotional weight behind their choices, and how those decisions shape the lives of the next generation. The film explores fatherhood, identity, and the long-term impact of actions in a way that feels grounded and real.
From its unexpected narrative shifts to its heavy emotional payoff, The Place Beyond the Pines is a movie that stays with you long after it ends — and we break down exactly why it works so well.
Chapters:
00:00 Announcements
1:37 Kade's first impression
8:51 Ryan Gosling & the bank robbery scenes
17:54 That first watch is unforgiving
21:33 Bradley Cooper
25:28 The worst character in this movie
30:12 "I don't wanna pretend anymore"
32:27 The most intense horrible scene to watch
43:47 Crazy behind the scene stories
50:25 How's this ending feel?
58:11 More crazy stories from on set
59:59 A great detail in this movie & callbacks
1:12:36 Cue the music
"Remember the Titans" - The Most "Denzel" Denzel Washington Movie of All Time
In this episode, we break down REMEMBER THE TITANS — the sports drama that goes far beyond football to tell a powerful story about leadership, unity, and growth. We dive into how the film uses the game as a …
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In this episode, we break down REMEMBER THE TITANS — the sports drama that goes far beyond football to tell a powerful story about leadership, unity, and growth. We dive into how the film uses the game as a backdrop to explore real human struggles, showing how a divided group can come together through discipline, accountability, and shared purpose.
We analyze Denzel Washington’s commanding performance as Coach Boone, the transformation of the team throughout the season, and the emotional moments that make this movie so impactful. From intense practices to unforgettable speeches, Remember the Titans builds a story that resonates long after the final game.
This is a movie about trust, respect, and overcoming differences — and we break down exactly why it continues to inspire audiences today.
Chapters:
00:00 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
1:37 Gray first time watching this movie
21:06 What's up with the kissing scene?
24:03 A sports movie with GREAT sport scenes
30:37 Ryan Gosling sliding in as a side character
38:32 The origin story of Shane Gillis' funniest skit
43:07 Coach Boone has insane standards
46:31 Sit down Sheryl (but respect) + Coach Yoast divorce
54:46 The trickery they pull on you
56:39 The corny moments in the movie
59:59 Gerry's car wreck
1:09:41 Our official rating & final thoughts
"Saving Private Ryan" - The Most Insane War Movie They've Ever Made
Go to Shostak.tv to vote for our new comedy show CRWN and help us win full season funding for the show!In this episode, we break down SAVING PRIVATE RYAN: the war film that completely changed how combat is …
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In this episode, we break down SAVING PRIVATE RYAN: the war film that completely changed how combat is portrayed on screen. We dive into how Steven Spielberg creates an unrelenting sense of realism, especially in the opening D-Day sequence, which remains one of the most intense and immersive scenes ever put in a movie.
We analyze how the film captures the chaos, fear, and brotherhood of war, while still telling a deeply human story about sacrifice, duty, and the cost of survival. From Tom Hanks’ grounded performance to the moral weight behind the mission, every moment feels earned and emotionally heavy.
We also explore how the film’s realism impacted audiences and influenced an entire generation of war movies, setting a new standard for authenticity. This is more than just a war movie, it’s an experience that forces you to confront the reality of combat, and we break down exactly why it remains one of the most powerful films ever made.
Chapters:
00:00 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
1:37 The best WW2 movie ever?
8:35 Creating brutal perfection in the opening
21:27 Is the ending more brutal?
28:25 Why they focus on eyes
30:18 Matt Damon ruined Spielbergs plan for this movie
38:39 The real battle on set with Tom Sizemore
42:04 The surprising budget for this movie
43:26 Tom Hanks is the only man to play Cpt. Miller
49:42 An interesting way they could do a WW2 movie
54:08 The only cheesy part of this movie
57:22 Spielberg really had it out for Matt Damon on this movie
1:01:26 The big controversy with this movie
1:10:33 Our official rating & final thoughts
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