Best Alltime Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS EPISODE - Heretic 43:55

12h ago43:55

43:55

This week, we may be in November, but thats not stopping hollywood from giving us a late to the party horror movie with everyones favorite romantic comedy actor, Huge Grant. This extremely effective bottle episode of a movie has a trio of great performances, and the horror aspects are slowly and expertly introduced to make it one of the most tense …

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Episode 13 - Forrest Gump 49:27

3d ago49:27

49:27

This week, we watch the movie that famously and with controversy beat out Pulp Fiction and The Shawshank Redemption for best picture at the 1995 Oscars. This film also landed Tom Hanks a second best actor Oscar a year after his first, an achievement that only 4 other people have ever accomplished. Forrest Gump (1994), directed by Robert Zemeckis.…

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BONUS EPISODE - A Nightmare on Elm Street 1:00:53

14d ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Happy Halloween! This week, we watch the low budget miracle of a horror film thats concept started one of the longest running film franchises in history. With just $57,000 budgeted for effects, this film showcases scene after scene of ingenuity, and images from the film stand among the best the genre has to offer. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), …

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BONUS EPISODE - Army Of Darkness 35:36

22d ago35:36

35:36

Our halloween season movie selection moves into the 1990s with the 3rd entry in the Evil Dead series: Army Of Darkness. Leaning more on comedy and action than the previous two entries, it's still fun to see all the different ways Sam Raimi tries to get Bruce Campbell injured -- well, maybe that final action sequence goes on a bit too long. Army Of …

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BONUS EPISODE - The Wicker Man 50:56

30d ago50:56

50:56

This week, we kick off the halloween season by watching the cult classic that nearly got buried during its initial release. Midsommar takes obvious influences from this movie, which plays more like a mystery / detective drama, although there is at least one moment that will make your stomach drop. The Wicker Man (1973), directed by Robin Hardy…

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Episode 14 - Inception 1:08:21

1M ago1:08:21

1:08:21

This week, we watch a huge cast of A-listers dive into peoples dreams. For business purposes. And you can jump between peoples minds. But limbo is always in Leo’s head. Don’t ask questions, just watch the cool action. Inception (2010), directed by Christopher Nolan.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - The Substance 1:07:48

1M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

This week, we experience the most intense ride of the year. Nothing will prepare you for what this movie shoves in your face. Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid all deserve award season consideration for their insane and brilliant performances. The Substance (2024), directed by Coralie Fargeat.…

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Episode 16 - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 56:22

2M ago56:22

56:22

This week, we watch one of the three films to ever win the five top oscars in a given year (Picture, Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay). The craft in this film is undeniable, but the impact of the film through its popularity is potentially not as great. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), directed by the Milos Forman.…

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REPOST - Episode 182 - Network 1:00:36

2M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

This week, we’re reposting an episode from a while back due to its continued relevance and prophetic messages. Network (1976), directed by Sidney Lumet.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - Alien: Romulus 1:03:31

2M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

This week, we watch the 7th film in the Alien franchise (not counting the AvP series) that aims to take it back to the feeling of the original by putting a horror movie director at the helm and by allowing the production to have mostly practical effects. The result is the scariest Alien film since the original. Alien: Romulus (2024), directed by Fe…

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Episode 17 - Goodfellas 1:14:12

2M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

This week, we watch the highest rated Scorsese movie on the list, as well as arguably the most influential gangster movie of all time. This film could define “good movies about bad people”, which is the acclaimed directors bread and butter. Goodfellas (1990), directed by the Martin Scorsese.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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Episode 18 - The Matrix (Part 2) 1:42:27

3M ago1:42:27

1:42:27

This week, we watch the heady sci-fi action fantasy (insert any genre here) film that took the 90’s by storm. This film spawned countless imitators, including three inferior sequels, and everything about it still holds up today. The Matrix (1999), directed by the Wachowski’s.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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Episode 18 - The Matrix (Part 1) 43:48

3M ago43:48

43:48

This week, we watch the heady sci-fi action fantasy (insert any genre here) film that took the 90’s by storm. This film spawned countless imitators, including three inferior sequels, and everything about it still holds up today. The Matrix (1999), directed by the Wachowski’s.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - Deadpool & Wolverine 54:51

3M ago54:51

54:51

This week, we watch the R rated comic book movie that just passed $1 billions dollars worldwide box office. The motor mouthed Ryan Reynolds teams up with the straight man Hugh Jackman, revisiting his popular character in yellow this time. Stupid and funny is what it strives for, and very much achieves it. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), directed by Sh…

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REPOST - BONUS EPISODE - Deadpool 2 50:07

3M ago50:07

50:07

This week, we are revisiting the second Deadpool movie episode back from 2018. Leading into the new Deadpool and Wolverine movie, we look back to see how the second one compared. Deadpool 2 (2018), directed by David Leitch.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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REPOST - Episode 210 - Deadpool 1:08:51

4M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

This week, to recognize the massive amounts of money Deadpool & Wolverine made this past weekend (and because TC is away at the Olympics), we are reposting our Deadpool episode recorded back in 2018. Deadpool (2016), directed by Tim Miller.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - Longlegs 50:52

4M ago50:52

50:52

This week, we watch the new horror film that is taking critics by storm and audiences by mild breeze. The marketing for this film promised a terrifying new classic in horror, but what we end up with is a decently creepy arthouse offering with some very silly Nic Cage moments. Longlegs (2024), directed by Oz Perkins.…

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Episode 19 - Seven Samurai 1:23:37

4M ago1:23:37

1:23:37

This week, we oldest/highest movie on the list. Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, this film is a rare example of age, language, or length of a film not inhibiting its ability to feel modern, fast paced, funny, dramatic, action packed…it has it all. It is easy to see how all films have taken influence from this absolute classic. Seven Samu…

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BONUS EPISODE - Drive 1:04:05

4M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

This week, we watch a masterpiece of style. This slow-burn thriller bleeds cool from all sides, as each actor delivers a perfect performance and the soundtrack blares synths over LA at night. Drive (2011), directed by Nicholas Winding Refn.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - Love Lies Bleeding 30:13

5M ago30:13

30:13

This week, we watch a thriller that takes place in the 80s with a vagrant body builder and the daughter of a gun runner mob boss. Plus there are mullets and rat tails galore. Love Lies Bleeding (2024), directed by Rose Glass.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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Episode 21 - City of God 44:05

5M ago44:05

44:05

This week, we watch a brutally realistic film that depicts the actual events of a person growing up in a favala in Rio. Violence, drugs, and crime dominate life in the poorest parts of the city, and the movie energetically and relentlessly re-tells the story. City of God (2002), directed by Fernando Meirelles and Katia Lund.…

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BONUS EPISODE - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 54:41

5M ago54:41

54:41

This week, we watch the fifth Mad Max film. George Miller is nearly 80 years old, and has been developing this post-apocalyptic world for 45 years at this point. This film shifts focus from Max to Furiosa, and while the director is in his twilight years, he is not lacking imagination or energy. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024), directed by George Mil…

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REPOST - BONUS EPISODE - All The President's Men 52:53

5M ago52:53

52:53

This week, we revisit an episode that seems more relevant today than back when we released it in 2019. This film about the Watergate investigations has aged finer still over the past 5 years.. All The President’s Men (1976), directed by Alan Pakula.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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Episode 23 - Seven 45:57

6M ago45:57

45:57

This week, we we find out whats in the box. David Fincher’s second film contains one of the most iconic endings in films. John Doe has the upper-hand. Seven (1995), directed by David Fincher.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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REPOST - BONUS EPISODE - The Rock 1:19:06

6M ago1:19:06

1:19:06

This week, we revisit the episode that was not only the first Bonus Episode, but also contains the birth of Timmy. The Rock (1991), directed by Michael Bay. We will be back with new episodes next week!By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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REPOST - Episode 184 - Mad Max: Fury Road 1:17:52

6M ago1:17:52

1:17:52

This week, in preparation for Furiosa, we are reposting the Mad Max episode we did back in 2018. We make some eerily accurate predictions to Furiosa’s title and release timeline in the episode, so check it out! Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), directed by George Miller.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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Episode 24 - The Silence of the Lambs 1:10:09

6M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

This week, we watch the highest rated horror movie on the IMDB top 250. Hannibal Lecter and Buffalo Bill share the screen as two of the best villains in movie history, while Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling plays the role of a lifetime as a determined FBI agent with a storied past. The Silence of the Lambs (1991), directed by Jonathan Demme.…

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BONUS EPISODE - Late Night with the Devil 30:59

6M ago30:59

30:59

This week, we watch a new low budget horror movie that is taking critics by storm. Utilizing a minimal cast and a single set, this film showcases a halloween late night TV special that takes a turn that can be predicted from the movie title. Late Night with the Devil (2023), directed by Cameron and Colin Cairnes.…

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Episode 25 - The Usual Suspects 1:10:31

7M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

This week, we watch a film that has what might be considered the best plot twist in movie history. Kevin Spacey leads an ensemble cast where everyone seems to be trying to chew up the scenery harder than the others. The Usual Suspects (1995), directed by Brian Singer.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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Episode 26 - Life is Beautiful 38:29

7M ago38:29

38:29

This week, we watch a movie that takes a uniquely positive spin on the atrocities of the holocaust. Aiming to and arguably achieving the goal of telling a story of unfazed positive outlook on life, this film is somewhat divisive in its decision to potentially lighten the historical events. Life is Beautiful (1996), directed by Roberto Benigni.…

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Episode 27 - Leon: The Professional 45:06

7M ago45:06

45:06

This week, we watch Natalie Portman's first film, where she plays the daughter of a slaughtered family who is taken in by a professional hitman who lives next door. This film elevates its B-movie potential with iconic performances by all of the leads. Leon: The Professional (1994), directed by Luc Besson.…

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Episode 28 - Once Upon a Time in the West 49:39

7M ago49:39

49:39

This week, we watch Sergio Leones final western film. This film's cinematography and set pieces are among the best we've seen, and its easy to see why so many directors have been influenced by its style. Once Upon a Time in the West (1968).By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE -Point Break 40:31

8M ago40:31

40:31

"Point Break" from 1991, directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Denny won the oscars contest, so Denny could pick any film he wanted for us to watch. He picked this one. There's some great action sequences here, and also some of the most laughably bad acting we've seen in the history of this podcast.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - The Zone Of Interest 38:03

8M ago38:03

38:03

This week, we watch a slow burn historical drama, that could also be classified as an art-house horror movie. Based on much researched real events and people, this film is broken into two - the one you see, and the one you hear. The results are astounding and hard to watch. The Zone Of Interest (2023), directed by Jonathan Glazer.…

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BONUS EPISODE - Killers of the Flower Moon 52:47

8M ago52:47

52:47

This week, we watch the film that makes Scorsese the oldest director to be nominated for best director at the oscars. This epic (read: long) film takes on the story of the murders of members of the Osage nation a century ago, and the birth of the FBI. Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), directed by Martin Scorsese.…

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BONUS EPISODE - The 2024 Oscars 1:21:27

8M ago1:21:27

1:21:27

We’ve watched all of the Academy Awards best picture nominated movies from 2023! This week, we have a special episode where we three give our top 10 lists of these mostly great films, and also attempt to predict the winners of the other Oscar categories (which we now know).By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - Dune: Part 2 1:22:09

9M ago1:22:09

1:22:09

This week, we watch the film that has just released and is currently sitting at the #10 best movie of all time. See it on the biggest screen and loudest speakers you can find. Dune: Part 2 (2024), directed by Denis Villeneuve.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - Anatomy Of A Fall 55:09

9M ago55:09

55:09

This week, we watch a multi-oscar nominated drama about a deadly fall and the trial that ensues. This film stands out as one of the most starkly realistic dramas we have had the pleasure of watching on our mission, and we’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys an unrelentingly heavy story. Anatomy of a Fall (2023), directed by Justine Triet.…

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BONUS EPISODE - American Fiction 34:13

9M ago34:13

34:13

This week, we watch a rare comedy that is also scooping up award nominations. Writer / Director / Producer Cord Jefferson nails directorial debut, which balances heavy themes with laugh out loud moments, while leaving the viewer with lots to think about once the credits roll. American Fiction (2023), directed by Cord Jefferson.…

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BONUS EPISODE - Poor Things 1:07:23

9M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

This week, we watch a film that is heaven for film geeks. Images pour off the screen like melting candy for the brain. The score is a soundtrack to a dizzying dream. The humor is at once bizarre and dark, yet accessible and upbeat. The actors utilize an amazing script to make something profound and hilarious. It is life affirming, blazingly satiric…

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BONUS EPISODE - Godzilla Minus One 24:05

10M ago24:05

24:05

This week, we watch the newest Japanese Godzilla film that is breaking box office records on top of being nominated for an Oscar for Visual Effects.. See this film on the biggest screen and the loudest speaker system you can. Godzilla Minus One (2023), directed by Takashi Yamazaki.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - The Boy and The Heron 1:14:29

11M ago1:14:29

1:14:29

This week, we watch the newest and likely final Hayao Miyazaki movie. This film was in production for seven years due to a combination of COVID and Miyazaki’s slower working pace due to age. It was well worth the effort in our opinions, as he has possibly created the most beautiful movie in his legendary filmography. The Boy and The Heron (2023), d…

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Episode 29 - Spirited Away 1:03:36

11M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

This week, we watch the highest rated Studio Ghibli movie on the top 250. This film broke records as well as opened the Western world to Japanese animation in a large way. This film hasn’t aged a day, with incredible animation and timeless fantasy storytelling. The amount of creativity that pours our of each frame has to be seen to be believed. Spi…

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BONUS EPISODE - Nightcrawler 1:09:54

11M ago1:09:54

1:09:54

This week, we’re diving into a series of bonus episodes, where we go through movies that Denny, John and TC think deserve to be on the top 250. We kick it off with a thiller / character study that possibly contains Jake Gyllenhaal’s best work. Add in commentary about the media industry, sociopathy, race, the police, capitalism, LA nightlight, etc.,…

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Episode 30 - Saving Private Ryan 1:18:12

12M ago1:18:12

1:18:12

This week, we watch what many consider to be the best war movie ever made. While the opening Omaha Beach scene might stick out as a highlight, this rest of this film also contains some of the most intense and upsetting portrayals of combat ever committed to film. Saving Private Ryan (1998), directed by Steven Spielberg.…

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REPOST - Tokyo Story 47:25

12M ago47:25

47:25

This week, we’re reposting an episode on a film that has come up a lot since we watched it over five years ago, including during our last episode on Past Lives. If a film has stayed in the conversation as long as this one has, it is worth a second look to those who might have missed it.. Tokyo Story (1953), directed by Yasujiro Ozu.…

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BONUS EPISODE - Past Lives 28:51

12M ago28:51

28:51

This week, we watch an A24 movie that has been getting very good reviews by Critics, to no ones surprise. This quiet and slow movie depicts a past relationship that never was. You can tell by the episode run time that we didn’t have much to say about it. Past Lives (2023), directed by Celine Song.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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Episode 31 - American History X 38:35

1y ago38:35

38:35

This week, we watch a film that tackles the subject of nazis in the US. Edward Norton’s Academy Award nominated performance leaves us with mixed opinions, as well as the undercooked characters of everyone around him. Still, this film has a few very important points to get across (which feel frighteningly more relevant today than at the films releas…

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BONUS EPISODE - Hereditary 58:08

1y ago58:08

58:08

This week, we watch what many consider one of the scariest movies of all time. Ari Aster’s first film was the highest grossing A24 movie at the time, only overtaken by last years Everything Everywhere All At Once. This film contains some of the best acting ever in a horror movie, and the scares will give you nightmares for years. Hereditary (2018),…

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BONUS EPISODE - The Lighthouse 1:06:07

1y ago1:06:07

1:06:07

This week, we watch the second film from the director of The Witch. This movie drips style and stinks of old seaweed. Dafoe and Pattinson give career best performances, as do a few seagulls. The Lighthouse (2019), directed by Robert Eggers.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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