Belated Box Office
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -Jeff Young and Patrick Fitzgerald have no business reviewing movies, but they're not going to let that stop them. They may be two regular guys with no experience in the film industry, but they're on a quest to become certified film buffs as they cover gaps in their movie-watching resumes. Each bi-weekly episode they'll discuss and review the latest film they crossed off their list - old classics, celebrated blockbusters, and everything in between.
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Episodes
After Hours - Gran Tomato
June 06, 2023 03:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBJeff and Pat demonstrate a wealth of knowledge on a wider range of topics, including: movies, video games, and movies based on video games. Also, lawn care tips to avoid running afoul of leprechaun curses!
Episode 60 - Seven Samurai
May 30, 2023 03:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBPat and Jeff are getting into a beast of a film this week, with the longest entry into their review list to date: the beloved classic Japanese picture, Seven Samurai. They try using their newfound film expertise to figure out how to make it shorter. They fail.
After Hours - Complaints, Grievances, and more Tish
May 25, 2023 12:45 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBTish sticks around for a discussion about bad Marvel movies, good Star Trek, and what little they know about the writers' strike. Also, Tish gives Pat a crash course in the world of General Hospital.
Episode 59 - Dead Poets Society
May 16, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBWhile Jeff is off on another totally real adventure, Pat sits down with returning guest Tish MacWebber to talk about the craft of writing a novel in a month, and the at of creating the perfect book cover. They also review that movie your annoying English teacher made you watch during class that one time, Dead Poets Society. You can find Tish's books and other endeavors at https://tishmacwebber.com/
Episode 59 - Dead Poets Society with Tish MacWebber
May 16, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBWhile Jeff is off on another totally real adventure, Pat sits down with returning guest Tish MacWebber to talk about the craft of writing a novel in a month, and the at of creating the perfect book cover. They also review that movie your annoying English teacher made you watch during class that one time, Dead Poets Society. You can find Tish's books and other endeavors at https://tishmacwebber.com/
After Hours - A Podcast Too Long
May 11, 2023 13:09 - 28 minutes - 26 MBJosh sticks around to chat about nothing in particular, including the Kenny vs Spenny live show, the Super Mario Bros. movie, and Jeff's spooky adventures.
Episode 58 - A Bridge Too Far with Josh Michel
May 02, 2023 17:56 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBJeff and Pat are welcoming back Josh, the war movie expert, to talk about the ambitious war film about an ambitious battle operation, A Bridge Too Far! They rave about the star-studded cast and complain about the lack of English subtitles - were we supposed to understand what those Nazi officers were saying?? - While Josh balances out his expertise in military history by being mostly oblivious about Star Wars.
After Hours - The Unbearable Weight of Subpar Talent
April 25, 2023 10:20 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThis episode is essentially a Nick Cage PSA about all that is Nick Cage. But wait, there is more! Pat and Jeff have recollections of a hazy period that seemed like it happened a long long time ago... And Pat is a Vampire. Cheers! (but only 2 times a week)
Episode 57 - Rebel Without a Cause
April 18, 2023 15:49 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBJeff and Pat are back in th 50s this week to check out some high school vehicular homicide in Rebel Without a Cause. They discover that when your grandparents reminisce about a "simpler time", they're apparently talking about a time when it wasn't considered bullying unless there was a knife fight? It was a weird decade and your grandparents are weird people.
After Hours - Be a Hero, See a Movie
April 11, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBPat and Jeff slowly begin to accept the fact that people just do not go to the movies like they used to.
Episode 56 - The Graduate
April 05, 2023 15:38 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThis week Jeff and Pat are going back to get seduced by an all-time classic film: the 1967 coming-of-age comedy, The Graduate! Also they practice some cancelled impressions, play a new game called "Spot the Parody", and this movie turns one of the BBO team into a boomer apologist.
Episode 55 - Invasion of the Body Snatchers
March 21, 2023 16:31 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBPat and Jeff discuss the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers. It's the oldest film they have done so far on the podcast. Enjoy.
The Second Annual Belated Box Oscars Spectacular
March 14, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBWelcome to the second annual Belated Box Oscars! Awards season is upon us once again, and Jeff and Pat are celebrating by doing what they do best - sharing their uninformed opinions that nobody asked for. In keeping with tradition, the boys will judge a bunch of films they haven't seen while filling in an Oscars prediction ballot for the 2023 Academy Awards. Also, a wager is made that threatens to affect the entire future of the podcast... Just kidding, that was last year. We settled on bee...
After Hours - Netflix and the Streaming Dilemma
March 07, 2023 21:53 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBJeff and Pat go on a good old-fashioned rant about the changes to Netflix's sharing policy, which devolves into a good old-fashioned rant about the impact of mass media accessibility on the public's moviegoing habits. It's much less intellectual than it sounds. Also, a deal is struck that has implications about an upcoming special episode. Listen in to find out more!
Episode 53 - Excalibur
February 14, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThe boys are taking a trip into Arthurian legend this week with a review of John Boorman's 1981 epic, Excalibur. Jeff continues to mispronounce the name of the Cannes Film Festival, while Pat stays true to character and won't shut up about Dungeons & Dragons.
After Hours - Does Whatever a Spider-Man
February 07, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBYou know there was nothing planned for the After Hours when Jeff and Pat just talk about video games. Also smoking, drinking, fast food and poutine! We're all about fitness around here.
Episode 52 - Serpico
January 31, 2023 20:41 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MBJeff and Pat are knocking out another classic crime film with the 1973 true story hit, Serpico. They discuss police corruption, the obstacles of biopics trying to create a story structure out of true events, and Al Pacino's many, many ponchos.
After Hours - Limited Series vs Movies
January 25, 2023 16:54 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBJeff and Pat ruminate on the phenomenon known as the limited series, and whether it has any advantages over movies.
Episode 51 - Once Upon a Time in the West
January 17, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBFor the first episode of 2023, Jeff and Pat are back in the world of Sergio Leone's spaghetti westerns to talk about Once Upon a Time in the West. It's a timeless genre-defining masterpiece from a legendary filmmaker, and its brilliance is totally lost on our hosts, who - let's not forget - are total amateurs who don't know what they're talking about.
Episode 50 - A Christmas Story
December 21, 2022 04:50 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBWelcome to a very festive Belated Box Office, where they boys are reviewing a Christmas classic. the 1983 family Christmas comedy, A Christmas Story!
Episode 49 - Predator with Karen Fitzgerald
December 07, 2022 05:14 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBJeff and Pat are joined by Karen to continue what is apparently a tradition of Schwarzenegger films in December. They rate and review the 1987 action-packed coke fest, Predator! And also try to guess how many squirrels they could beat in a fight.
Episode 48 - Shutter Island with Colton Kalynuik
November 29, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBDuring another one of Jeff's adventures away from the podcast, Pat brings in a new guest to cover for him. Together, they get very judgemental and condescending toward one of the greatest filmmakers of our time. It's a review of Martin Scorcese's 2010 thriller, Shutter Island!
Episode 47 - Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
November 08, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week Jeff and Pat are talking about Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves! It's a gritty reboot that predates the golden age of gritty reboots, starring the incredibly miscast, not-a-cartoon-fox, Kevin Costner.
After Hours - Jeopardy! Hosts and 90s TV
November 01, 2022 03:15 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBJeff and Pat ramble about television. That's it. That's what this episode is. What else do you want me to say?
Episode 46 - A Nightmare on Elm Street
October 25, 2022 04:19 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBOn this episode of the spookily named Behead Boo Office, Jeff and Pat are widening their very limited horror knowledge by checking out one of the founding fathers of cheesy 80s slasher flicks: A Nightmare on Elm Street! Keep listening to hear which of our hosts may be a new horror movie convert, and experience the biggest ratings discrepancy in the podcast's history.
After Hours - Starring Ryan Reynolds?
October 25, 2022 02:40 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBFollowing the ParaNorman review, Jeff and Pat recorded the first After Hours episode of season three, where they got into a recap of what they've been doing over the break. Aside from a few exceptions, the answer is "not watching movies".
Episode 45 - ParaNorman
October 04, 2022 04:02 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBWelcome to the Beheaded Boo Office! Jeff and Pat are back for the start of season three, and they're kicking things off in a spooky way for October. This week's movie is Paranorman, a 2012 animated zombie comedy. Jeff and Pat talk about the enjoyment they got from the movie's lighthearted approach to lampooning B horror movies, and Jeff's son gets mad at them for talking trash about Frozen.
Bonus Episode - Trailer Reactions
August 02, 2022 03:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MBJeff and Pat are still on summer break after season two, but they got the urge to get back behind the microphone and shake off the cobwebs, so get ready for nothing but trailer reactions in a special summer bonus episode! Topics of discussion include their mutual lack of enthusiasm for the future of the MCU, and their theories on Elvish reproduction. Links to episode trailers on YouTube below: Wakanda Forever teaser trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlOB3UALvrQ&t=2s She-Hulk: Attor...
After Hours - Summer Watchlists
June 14, 2022 03:10 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIt's the final After Hours episode of season 2, so Jeff and Pat talk about what they plan on watching during their summer break. Then, Pat stumps Jeff with a question about the best "movie within a movie".
Episode 44 - Outlaw King
June 07, 2022 03:01 - 47 minutes - 44 MBFor the final movie review of season 2, Jeff and Pat are talking about Outlaw King, a war/drama period piece surrounding Scotland's First War of Independence. It's a film that might be considered a sort of unofficial "spiritual sequel" to Braveheart. That, or a pale imitation, depending on which BBO host you ask.
After Hours - A Beautiful Wine
May 31, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBThis week, Jeff and Pat joined Tish MacWebber to stream a live wine review. They test how the Grinder Pinotage holds up to the BBO 3.5 star review system. They also discuss creative alternatives to corkscrews, Bryce Dallas Howard's poor choice of running shoes, and complain about their emotionally unavailable pets.
Episode 43 - A Beautiful Mind with Tish MacWebber
May 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBThis week, Jeff is out supporting Big Pollution's plan to destroy childrens' dreams, so Pat has brought in a guest to help him with a review of the 2001 biopic, A Beatiful Mind. Author/designer/Tishspiration expert Tish MacWebber joins the pod to talk about what she looks for in a book-to-movie adapation, and to make fun of Jennifer Connelly's old lady makeup. Visit Tish's website to learn more about her books and other writing endeavors here: www.tishmacwebber.com
Episode 43 - A Beautiful Mind
May 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBThis week, Jeff is out supporting Big Pollution's plan to destroy childrens' dreams, so Pat has brought in a guest to help him with a review of the 2001 biopic, A Beatiful Mind. Author/designer/Tishspiration expert Tish MacWebber joins the pod to talk about what she looks for in a book-to-movie adapation, and to make fun of Jennifer Connelly's old lady makeup. Visit Tish's website to learn more about her books and other writing endeavors here: www.tishmacwebber.com
After Hours - Star Wars Video Games
May 10, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBAfter the Rogue One episode, Jeff and Pat still had some gas left in the Star Wars tank, so they dove into a look at some of the franchise's many video games. They discuss everything from Rogue Squadron, to Jedi: Fallen Order - and, of course, what conversation about Star Wars games would be complete without a reading of the most downvoted comment in Reddit history?
Episode 42 - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
May 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBMay the Fourth be with you! It's the first week of May, and Star Wars Day is upon us. This week, Jeff and Pat are getting in the spirit with a review of Rogue One. This movie has it all: a great story full of compelling characters, a bunch of X-wings and TIE fighters getting wasted, and Alan Tudyk being a sarcastic jerk.
After Hours - Dystopian Zombie Wizards
April 27, 2022 00:06 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBThe boys didn't have anything special carved out for this week's After Hours episode, so they just shoot the breeze about some of their favorite franchises - Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and The Walking Dead.
Episode 41 - Lethal Weapon
April 19, 2022 03:36 - 51 minutes - 48 MBJeff and Pat are crossing off a long overdue entry on their list this week, as they finally get around to talking about the buddy cop movie to top them all: 1987's Lethal Weapon. Why isn't this movie hotly debated as a Christmas movie as much as Die Hard? Does going on a murder spree really cure you of suicidal thoughts? And who the hell takes a bath in the morning to get ready for work? That's what showers are for, Danny.
Episode 40 - Willow
April 06, 2022 05:36 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBThis episode, Jeff puts on his nostalgia glasses and Pat dusts off his terrible George Lucas impression, as they talk about the 1988 fantasy adventure, Willow. An unsurprising amount of Dungeons and Dragons references ensue.
Episode 39 - The First Annual Belated Box Oscars Spectacular
March 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBWelcome to the first annual Belated Box Oscars! Awards season is upon us, and Jeff and Pat are celebrating by doing what they do best - sharing their uninformed opinions that nobody asked for. Listen in as the boys judge a bunch of films they haven't seen while filling in an Oscars prediction ballot for the 2022 Academy Awards. Also, a wager is made that threatens to affect the entire future of the podcast.
After Hours - Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers Movie Trailer Reaction
March 09, 2022 03:56 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBPat regresses to childhood (absolutely), only to end up undergoing personal growth (but not really) as the boys react to the trailer for the upcoming Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers movie.
Episode 38 - Nobody
March 01, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MBThe creator of John Wick somehow took every boring, middle class dad's daydream and turned it into a movie, and that movie's name is Nobody. Jeff and Pat discuss this recent entry into the ever-expanding genre of "normal guy is actually retired badass" films, mainly to chastize it for its unrealistic portrayal of garbage collection services.
After Hours - Awesome Extras
February 22, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBJeff and Pat discuss some of their favorite Bruce Willis roles, and shamelessly steal segments from more successful podcasts.
Episode 37 - 12 Monkeys
February 15, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBJeff and Pat are reunited this week, and getting back into the swing of things by talking about Terry Gilliam's mind-bending time travel thriller, 12 Monkeys. Jeff has a good time with the film's many twists and turns, while Pat - as usual - just gets confused at how time travel works.
After Hours - Tier Lists with the War Movie Guru
February 08, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBPat and Josh rank Saving Private Ryan characters, and war films in general. Dont forget to check out Josh's channel: www.twitch.tv/jayeffkay_
Episode 36 - Saving Private Ryan with Josh Michel
February 01, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBJeff is out this week getting to the bottom of a spooky murder mystery, so Pat takes charge of the podcast and brings on Josh, self-proclaimed "war movie guru", to talk about Steven Spielberg's World War II film, Saving Private Ryan. You can find Josh's gaming channel at: www.twitch.tv/jayeffkay_
After Hours - Magic Tricks with Pat and Leith
January 25, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBA little magic, a lot of laughs. Enjoy the After Hours podcast that followed the Belated Box Office review of the 2006 film: The Prestige. If you want to see the tricks Pat and Leith performed, you can find the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/9B9cssaZmtc
Episode 35 - The Prestige with Leith Fortin
January 18, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBit's 2022 and Jeff and Pat are back to bring you an episode filled with magic, murder, and mayhem! They sit down with return guest Leith to talk about the 2006 film, The Prestige. Leith is of course the writer of the Belated Box Office theme song, and you can check out his other musical works at https://www.reverbnation.com/leith
Episode 34 - Jingle All the Way with Karen Fitzgerald
December 21, 2021 22:51 - 56 minutes - 52 MBMerry Christmas from the Belated Box Office! For the last podcast episode of 2021, Jeff and Pat welcome back Karen as a guest to talk about the holiday... classic? ... Jingle All the Way. Karen is not impressed. This will be the last episode before we go on break for the holiday season. New episodes will return January 18th. Thanks for listening to the Belated Box Office, and have a Happy New Year!
After Hours - Merry Christmas, Ridley Scott!
December 19, 2021 18:13 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBJeff and Pat are at it again with another After Hours show, discussing all things movies. They talk about the Christmas movies that get played in their households every year, and talk about Ridley Scott's recent shots fired at millennials and their darn phones.
Episode 33 - Knives Out
December 15, 2021 22:53 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MBJeff and Pat are taking on a whodunnit with a southern twist: Rian Johnson's 2017 murder mystery, Knives Out! After unraveling all the twists and turns of the movie's exciting plot, only one mystery remains: What are the eleven herbs and spices in Daniel Craig's fried chicken recipe?