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Episode 034: The Muppets Take Manhattan
March 04, 2016

In this episode, Ari and Dan explore magical land of Manhattan, as only Jim Henson could envision it.  They discuss The Muppets Take Manahattan (1984), as well as briefly hit on Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas (1977).  Also we find out why Ar[...]

Episode 033: Hocus Pocus
November 04, 2015

Ari and Dan explore the halloween classic, Hocus Pocus (1993).  They are joined once again by sister-wives Shannon Gomiller and Kimberley Gomiller.  Check your volume levels, as the fun had got a bit noisy. Kimberley and Ari also discuss the writing[...]

Episode 032: Frequency
October 22, 2015

Join Ari and and Dan as they discuss yet another time-fuckery movie.  This one is a Lakehouse-esque murder-mystery starring Dennis Quaid and Jim Cavievezel.  A discussion establishes the practicalities of the time-line changes. POD Question:  What[...]

Episode 031: Back To the Future
October 01, 2015

Ari and Dan travel through time to meet Jason Klamm (Comedy on Vinyl) and discuss the classic Back To the Future Trilogy (1985, 1989, 1990).  A deep discussion is had utterly SHREDDING Doc Brown’s theory of time.  Also we wish there were more [...]

Episode 030: It Follows
September 17, 2015

Ari and Dan begin their countdown to Halloween this week by discussing the indie horror file It Follows (2014).  Listen as they discuss STGs and ambiguous time periods.  Also tune in for a special promo for the Million McFly March, happening October[...]

Episode 029: Kung Fu Hustle
September 03, 2015

This week Ari and Dan beat people Looney Tunes style by reviewing the Stephen Chow film, Kung Fu Hustle (2004).  They discuss their favorite parts and Ari finds out Dan didn’t really even watch it the first time.  It’s a thrill ride thro[...]

Episode 028: The Mummy
August 06, 2015

Join Ari and Dan as they take Kimberley to ancient Egypt!  In this episode they discuss The Mummy (1999).  As “High Priestess of the First Church of Brendan Fraser“, listen as Kimberley sighs at the mention of his name and Ari swoons ove[...]

Episode 027: Hot Shots!
July 23, 2015

In this installment of Why Did I Buy This?, Dan and Ari discuss the classic Top Gun parody, Hot Shots! (1991).  Dan learns that all his favorite spoofs are a genre of one man, Jim Abrahams, and realizes he probably has to watch Scary Movie 4.  Mean[...]

Episode 026: The Princess Bride
July 09, 2015

In this episode, Dan and Ari are joined by their friends Kimberley and Shannon.  A raucous time is had discussing and dissecting the story and tropes of The Princess Bride (1987), and comparisons are made with the book. Pod Question:  What movie do [...]

Episode 025: Three to Tango
June 25, 2015

In this episode, Dan and Ari discuss the Matthew Perry vehicle, Three to Tango (1999). They discuss stereotypes and breaking through them. They also examine how Neve Campbell plays a savvy Pixie Dre