Eat Pray Judge - A Movie Podcast
165 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsGabe Pacheco and Sami Hamarneh dive deep into the world of cinema, reviewing movies from various genres and break down what was going down when these movies came out.
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New Podcast Alert from EPJ Host Gabe Pacheco: Welcome to Halal Cartels
June 30, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBHalal Cartels is hosted by Gabe Pacheco, a Chicano comedian with a background in education and Sameer Naseem, an Indian American comedian and marketing maven Two products of the Global South talking trash and centering ourselves at the heart of culture and empire here in lovely Brooklyn. And just like the Wu, we do for the children Today we talk about affluent people waiting in lines, Exterminate All the Brutes, Andrew Jackson, Vaccine Public Relations, and the Irish IG: @gabepac1 IG...
Eat Pray Judge Ep: 95 Cop Land with Jordan Rider
December 09, 2020 02:26 - 1 hour - 101 MBToday on Eat Pray Judge we sit down to discuss Copland (1997). Sylvester Stallone takes a turn from action star to do some serious character work in this star-studded cast of acclaimed gangster cinema stars and Michael Rappaport. But does the movie hold up? Find out what we conclude today with guest and friend of the pod Jordan Rider. We spend a lot of the episode talking about this film in the wake of the 2020 unrest surrounding nationwide protests against police brutality. It's a wild rid...
Eat Pray Judge Ep 94: The Karate Kid (1984) with Zilla Vodnas
October 10, 2020 15:27 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBIn the wake of Cobra Kai's popularity, we decided to investigate the original text today and review The Karate Kid. On this episode Gabe and Sami invite friend of the pod, and fellow 80's baby Zilla Vodnas to help us break down the movie. IG: @eatprayjudgepod @Gabepac1 @funhousecomedy Guest: Twitch @zilla_vodnas Twitter @ZillaVodnas
Eat Pray Judge Ep 93 Parent Trap with Remy Kassimir
October 02, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBParent Trap 1998 This week we cover the 1998 remake of Parent Trap, the film that introduced Lindsay Lohan to the world. Our guest is the delightful comedian and host of the How Cum Podcast, Remy Kassimir.
Eat Pray Judge Ep 92 Mad Max: Fury Road with Alex Shannon
September 09, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis week we talk about the revolutionary classic Mad Max: Fury Road with our good friend from the Ridiculous People's Podcast Alex Shannon.
Eat Pray Judge Ep 91 Amadeus with Matt Marango
September 02, 2020 22:18 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBAmadeus 1984 We have finally gotten around to covering Milos Forman’s classic Amadeus. Join us for this enchanting story of envy, jealousy, and artistic genius in the Hapsburg court of Vienna. This week our guest is the New York City based comedian and actor Matt Maragno
Eat Pray Judge Ep 90 Total Recall: Fast Food on Mars with Andrew Harriss
August 10, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBToday we tackle Paul Verhoeven's classic Total Recall with returning guest Andrew Harriss.
Total Recall: Fast Food on Mars with Andrew Harriss
August 10, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBToday we tackle Paul Verhoeven's classic Total Recall with returning guest Andrew Harriss.
Eat Pray Judge Episode 90 Scream was my first horror movie with Joan Glackin
August 03, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 98 MBIn 1996 Wes Craven does it again. The 3 time genre trailblazer re-animates horror cinema with the meta teen-slasher flick Scream. Craven is able to wink, nod, critique, and reference the canon and his past work while seamlessly delivering a genuinely thrilling midnight murder mystery. Joining us this week is comedian and scream queen Joan Glackin. #wescraven
Eat Pray Judge Episode 89 Scream was my first horror movie with Joan Glackin
August 03, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 98 MBIn 1996 Wes Craven does it again. The 3 time genre trailblazer re-animates horror cinema with the meta teen-slasher flick Scream. Craven is able to wink, nod, critique, and reference the canon and his past work while seamlessly delivering a genuinely thrilling midnight murder mystery. Joining us this week is comedian and scream queen Joan Glackin. #wescraven
Eat Pray Judge Ep 88 Broadcast News with Guest Dan Wilbur
July 28, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 99 MBBroadcast News Ready for a tale about the ongoing erosion of standards in journalism and the rise of sensationalized media coverage? This week we tackle Broadcast News, a film about over achieving yuppies, love triangles, and flop sweat. Sami and Gabe dive deep with the help of very special guest Dan Wilbur. Enjoy!
Eat Pray Judge Ep 89 Broadcast News with Guest Dan Wilbur
July 28, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 99 MBBroadcast News Ready for a tale about the ongoing erosion of standards in journalism and the rise of sensationalized media coverage? This week we tackle Broadcast News, a film about over achieving yuppies, love triangles, and flop sweat. Sami and Gabe dive deep with the help of very special guest Dan Wilbur. Enjoy!
EPJ Ep 88 L.A. Story: Cheerful Nihilism and True Love
July 14, 2020 18:07 - 1 hour - 107 MBUhhhhh, like, run, dont, like, walk to join us as we review Steve Martin's Love/Hate letter to Los Angeles, L.A. Story. Enter Los Angeles in the early 90's, filled with spandex halter tops, roller skate Air Jordan's, and MC Shan as a rapping waiter. Thanks to LA Story we've also been listening to Enya all week. Sami and Gabe are joined by very special guest, Jordan Rider. We promise that you will not be "Bored beyond belief" https://votefwd.org/
EPJ Ep 87 L.A. Story: Cheerful Nihilism and True Love with Jordan Rider
July 14, 2020 18:07 - 1 hour - 107 MBUhhhhh, like, run, dont, like, walk to join us as we review Steve Martin's Love/Hate letter to Los Angeles, L.A. Story. Enter Los Angeles in the early 90's, filled with spandex halter tops, roller skate Air Jordan's, and MC Shan as a rapping waiter. Thanks to LA Story we've also been listening to Enya all week. Sami and Gabe are joined by very special guest, Jordan Rider. We promise that you will not be "Bored beyond belief" https://votefwd.org/
Eat Pray Judge Ep 87 Heat: the Most Bougie Bank Robbers
July 08, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBMichael Mann’s world building is exquisite. His casting is phenomenal. Pacino and De Niro in the diner is a once-in-a-lifetime meeting of two of cinema's giants in their prime. As two opposing forces, their coffee break is like the World War 1 Christmas ceasefire between the French and German troops playing soccer in no mans land. Gabe and Sami take a break from the pandemic to cover the best bank robber film of the 1990’s.
Eat Pray Judge Ep 86 Heat: the Most Bougie Bank Robbers
July 08, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBMichael Mann’s world building is exquisite. His casting is phenomenal. Pacino and De Niro in the diner is a once-in-a-lifetime meeting of two of cinema's giants in their prime. As two opposing forces, their coffee break is like the World War 1 Christmas ceasefire between the French and German troops playing soccer in no mans land. Gabe and Sami take a break from the pandemic to cover the best bank robber film of the 1990’s.
Eat Pray Judge Ep 85 Teen Witch: Top that with Marcy Currier
July 02, 2020 20:10 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBTeen Witch 1989 Today we get witchy with it and cover the 1989 cult classic Teen Witch. Does this movie have the best battle rap scene in cinema? Probably you’d be hard-pressed to top “top that”. Joining us today is friend of the podcast, psychic medium spiritual advisor and tarot card reader Marcy Currier. https://www.metamarcy.com/ #teenmovies #1980steenmovies #witchcraft #witchmovies #magickmovies #cultclassics
Eat Pray Judge Ep 86 Top That Teen Witch
July 02, 2020 20:10 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBTeen Witch 1989 Today we get witchy with it and cover the 1989 cult classic Teen Witch. Does this movie have the best battle rap scene in cinema? Probably you’d be hard-pressed to top “top that”. Joining us today is friend of the podcast, psychic medium spiritual advisor and tarot card reader Marcy Currier. https://www.metamarcy.com/ #teenmovies #1980steenmovies #witchcraft #witchmovies #magickmovies #cultclassics
Eat Pray Judge Ep 84 - Back to the Future II : Hoverboards, Chickens, and Biff Tannen for President
June 24, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBBack to the Future Part 2 We are still in the Quar and now in the middle of a series of global police brutality protests. It’s like we are live in the timeline where Biff Tannen still has the almanac. Join us as we get political and talk about Back to the Future Part 2. #Fluxcapacitor #hoverboard #bifftannen #80ssequels #1989films #delorean #timetravel #backtothefuture #hueynewtonandthenews #80smovies #80snostalgia #1950snostalgia #zemeckismovies #hillvalleyhighschool #encha...
Eat Pray Judge - Hoverboards, Chickens, and Biff Tannen for President
June 24, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBBack to the Future Part 2 We are still in the Quar and now in the middle of a series of global police brutality protests. It’s like we are live in the timeline where Biff Tannen still has the almanac. Join us as we get political and talk about Back to the Future Part 2. #Fluxcapacitor #hoverboard #bifftannen #80ssequels #1989films #delorean #timetravel #backtothefuture #hueynewtonandthenews #80smovies #80snostalgia #1950snostalgia #zemeckismovies #hillvalleyhighschool #encha...
Eat Pray Judge - Back to the Future II : Hoverboards, Chickens, and Biff Tannen for President
June 24, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBBack to the Future Part 2 We are still in the Quar and now in the middle of a series of global police brutality protests. It’s like we are live in the timeline where Biff Tannen still has the almanac. Join us as we get political and talk about Back to the Future Part 2. #Fluxcapacitor #hoverboard #bifftannen #80ssequels #1989films #delorean #timetravel #backtothefuture #hueynewtonandthenews #80smovies #80snostalgia #1950snostalgia #zemeckismovies #hillvalleyhighschool #encha...
Eat Pray Judge Ep 83 - Serpico 1973
June 23, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBSerpico 1973 This week in honor of the nationwide protest against police brutality we decided to explore Sidney Lumet’s classic tale of one man’s fight against police corruption in New York City. Go back in time with us to the hot sweaty gritty dirty world of 1970s New York City, and to the cynical radical counterculture aesthetics of 1970s New Hollywood. #NewHollywood #AlPacino #PoliceMovies #1970sNewYork #SydneyLumet #Dogdayafternoon #BlackLivesMatter #BlueWallOfSilence #Pol...
Eat Pray Judge - Serpico 1973
June 23, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBSerpico 1973 This week in honor of the nationwide protest against police brutality we decided to explore Sidney Lumet’s classic tale of one man’s fight against police corruption in New York City. Go back in time with us to the hot sweaty gritty dirty world of 1970s New York City, and to the cynical radical counterculture aesthetics of 1970s New Hollywood. #NewHollywood #AlPacino #PoliceMovies #1970sNewYork #SydneyLumet #Dogdayafternoon #BlackLivesMatter #BlueWallOfSilence #Pol...
Eat Pray Judge - Back to the Future 1985
June 12, 2020 21:23 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBTime travel, TAB soda, 80’s nostalgia engaged in 1950’s nostalgia, and Michael J. Fox at the top of his game. Join us as we explore the timeless and relatable story of when an old scientist befriends you, sends you to the past, your mom wants to sleep with you, and you teach Chuck Berry’s brother how to play rock n’ roll. Sami and Gabe discuss a classic during the Quar.
Eat Pray Judge Ep 82 - Back to the Future 1985
June 12, 2020 21:23 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBTime travel, TAB soda, 80’s nostalgia engaged in 1950’s nostalgia, and Michael J. Fox at the top of his game. Join us as we explore the timeless and relatable story of when an old scientist befriends you, sends you to the past, your mom wants to sleep with you, and you teach Chuck Berry’s brother how to play rock n’ roll. Sami and Gabe discuss a classic during the Quar.
Eat Pray Judge Special - As if!
March 25, 2020 22:48 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBA sympathetic tale of a rich blonde alpha girl, Cher, discovering that she is not the center of the universe. This film offers gentle rude awakenings to Cher as she learns even though she’s rich she needs to work finding love and become a good driver. Oh yeah, also doing charity makes you a better person. Get ready for peak 1995 nostalgia with hacky-sacks, 3rd wave ska high school dances, and Luke Perry haircuts.
Eat Pray Judge -The Big Lebowski: Blame is on the White Russians
March 19, 2020 00:58 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThere is a man for every time and place. And in 1998 that was Jeff Bridges playing his most iconic role as the Dude. This is a slacker neo-noir set in a quirky Los Angeles inhabited by characters only the Coen Brothers could bring to life. Lebowski was a dorm room staple, highly quotable, and the inspiration for a religion, Dudism. This week we invite comedian Joe Alfano to discuss all things Lebowski.
Eat Pray Judge -Blame is on the White Russians
March 19, 2020 00:58 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThere is a man for every time and place. And in 1998 that was Jeff Bridges playing his most iconic role as the Dude. This is a slacker neo-noir set in a quirky Los Angeles inhabited by characters only the Coen Brothers could bring to life. Lebowski was a dorm room staple, highly quotable, and the inspiration for a religion, Dudism. This week we invite comedian Joe Alfano to discuss all things Lebowski.
Eat Pray Judge Ep 81-The Big Lebowski: Blame is on the White Russians with Joe Alfano
March 19, 2020 00:58 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThere is a man for every time and place. And in 1998 that was Jeff Bridges playing his most iconic role as the Dude. This is a slacker neo-noir set in a quirky Los Angeles inhabited by characters only the Coen Brothers could bring to life. Lebowski was a dorm room staple, highly quotable, and the inspiration for a religion, Dudism. This week we invite comedian Joe Alfano to discuss all things Lebowski.
Eat Pray Judge Episode 80 - Mamma Mia
March 11, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week, we sit down with Bay Ridge bred Greek-American comedy dynamo Gus Constantellis to discuss the 2008 ABBA music vehicle Mamma Mia! It’s a feel good musical with cringe singing performances by an all-star cast set on a idyllic Greek isle.
Eat Pray Judge Episode 80 - Mamma Mia with Gus Constantellis
March 11, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week, we sit down with Bay Ridge bred Greek-American comedy dynamo Gus Constantellis to discuss the 2008 ABBA music vehicle Mamma Mia! It’s a feel good musical with cringe singing performances by an all-star cast set on a idyllic Greek isle.
Eat Pray Judge Special Replay 4 - Judgement Night
March 05, 2020 04:21 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBJudgement Night: so many things going in this perfectly mid-90’s urban thriller. JN is a star vehicle for Dennis Leary at the height of his Gen X “edgy” comedy bad boy powers. It has a stellar ensemble cast including Cuba Gooding Jr, Jeremy Piven, Peter Green, Stephen Dorff, and Everlast, all propping up Emilio Estevez’ wooden performance. It got a soundtrack that launched the rap/rock genre into the mainstream. This week we chop it up with Comedian Herbie Gill.
Eat Pray Judge Special - Judgement Night
March 05, 2020 04:21 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBJudgement Night: so many things going in this perfectly mid-90’s urban thriller. JN is a star vehicle for Dennis Leary at the height of his Gen X “edgy” comedy bad boy powers. It has a stellar ensemble cast including Cuba Gooding Jr, Jeremy Piven, Peter Green, Stephen Dorff, and Everlast, all propping up Emilio Estevez’ wooden performance. It got a soundtrack that launched the rap/rock genre into the mainstream. This week we chop it up with Comedian Herbie Gill.
Eat Pray Judge Special Replay 3- Indecent Proposal with Andrew Harriss
February 28, 2020 02:22 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBCan money buy love? How much money do you need to ruin a happy couple’s relationship. Let’s dive into this 1990’s adult-contemporary romantic melodrama about a bored billionaire Robert Redford who plays love games with a fresh faced couple played by Woody Harrelson and Demi Moore. Joining us on the Pod is Andrew Harriss.
Eat Pray Judge Special - Indecent Proposal
February 28, 2020 02:22 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBCan money buy love? How much money do you need to ruin a happy couple’s relationship. Let’s dive into this 1990’s adult-contemporary romantic melodrama about a bored billionaire Robert Redford who plays love games with a fresh faced couple played by Woody Harrelson and Demi Moore. Joining us on the Pod is Andrew Harriss.
Eat Pray Judge - Episode 79 - The Breakfast Club with Khalid Rahmaan
February 19, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBCannabis teen group therapy with the Breakfast Club. 1985 /with guest Khalid Rahmaan and Amber Rollo. John Hughes takes us on a nostalgic trip back to high school where the kids from different cliques learn that they all have a common enemy, their parents, while listening to Simple Minds. In studio today are NYC stand up comedians Khalid Rahmaan and Amber Rollo.
Eat Pray Judge - Episode 79 - The Breakfast Club
February 19, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBCannabis teen group therapy with the Breakfast Club. 1985 /with guest Khalid Rahmaan and Amber Rollo. John Hughes takes us on a nostalgic trip back to high school where the kids from different cliques learn that they all have a common enemy, their parents, while listening to Simple Minds. In studio today are NYC stand up comedians Khalid Rahmaan and Amber Rollo.
Eat Pray Judge - Episode 78 - Caddyshack
February 12, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBAnother hot one. We had Pranav Behari from Mango Bae drop by to convince us that Caddyshack is actually a pretty woke film about class struggle, neoliberal capitalism, and gopher that can be a cypher for any oppressed community looking to resist. Episode drops on Wednesday.
Eat Pray Judge - Episode 78 - Caddyshack with Pranav Behari
February 12, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBAnother hot one. We had Pranav Behari from Mango Bae drop by to convince us that Caddyshack is actually a pretty woke film about class struggle, neoliberal capitalism, and gopher that can be a cypher for any oppressed community looking to resist. Episode drops on Wednesday.
Eat Pray Judge - Episode 77 - Uncle Buck
February 05, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB1989 was a huge year for family friendly comedy classics with Parenthood, Ghostbusters 2, and Honey I Shrunk the Kids. George Bush, former CIA Spook, and son of a War Profiteer who made money working with the Nazis, became President. And Dana Carvey crushed it playing him on SNL. Today we cover a classic from this era, the John Hughes directed John Candy vehicle Uncle Buck. Special guest for the Narcisista Podcast Courtney Maginnis.
Eat Pray Judge - Episode 77 - Uncle Buck with Courtney Maginnis
February 05, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB1989 was a huge year for family friendly comedy classics with Parenthood, Ghostbusters 2, and Honey I Shrunk the Kids. George Bush, former CIA Spook, and son of a War Profiteer who made money working with the Nazis, became President. And Dana Carvey crushed it playing him on SNL. Today we cover a classic from this era, the John Hughes directed John Candy vehicle Uncle Buck. Special guest for the Narcisista Podcast Courtney Maginnis.
Eat Pray Judge - Episode 76 - The Talented Mr. Ripley
January 30, 2020 04:39 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIt’s 1999, the world is introduced to SpongeBob Squarepants, Vladimir Putin takes over Russia, and everyone is sharing music on Napster. Matt Damon, hot off his breakout performance in Good Will Hunting, is cast as The Talented Mr. Ripley. Join us as we examine this psychological crime thriller set on the sunny beaches of 1950’s Italy.
Eat Pray Judge - Episode 75 - Jaws
January 15, 2020 18:18 - 2 hours - 58 MBDo you know the muffin man? What if that was the score for when Jaws is coming? Spooky. Today we go fishing with Steven Spielberg and watch some seriously anti-shark propaganda and one of the best films of all time about starring 3 men in a boat. With guest Actor/Author Jordan Rider.
Eat Pray Judge - Episode 75 - Jaws with Jordan Rider
January 15, 2020 18:18 - 2 hours - 58 MBDo you know the muffin man? What if that was the score for when Jaws is coming? Spooky. Today we go fishing with Steven Spielberg and watch some seriously anti-shark propaganda and one of the best films of all time about starring 3 men in a boat. With guest Actor/Author Jordan Rider.
Eat Pray Judge - Episode 74 - Harlem Nights with Andre D Thompson
January 08, 2020 15:54 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBHarlem Nights written by Eddie Murphy, directed By Eddie Murphy, starring Eddie Murphy. The cast is full of peak 1980's black comedians and entertainers. RIP Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Robin Harris, Della Reese, Tommy Mikal Ford (and side note Danny Aiello). At least we still have Arsenio Hall. My question is where were Sinbad, Cosby, and Kadeem Harrison? On this week’s episode we are joined by Andre D Thompson.
Eat Pray Judge - Episode 74 - Harlem Nights
January 08, 2020 15:54 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBHarlem Nights written by Eddie Murphy, directed By Eddie Murphy, starring Eddie Murphy. The cast is full of peak 1980's black comedians and entertainers. RIP Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Robin Harris, Della Reese, Tommy Mikal Ford (and side note Danny Aiello). At least we still have Arsenio Hall. My question is where were Sinbad, Cosby, and Kadeem Harrison? On this week’s episode we are joined by Andre D Thompson.
Eat Pray Judge - Episode 73 - Naked Gun with Kendra Cunningham
January 02, 2020 17:52 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBFrom the files of Police Squad, we’re covering a cornerstone of the spoof genre and one of the greatest comedies of the 1980’s. This movie a joke every 30 seconds, and it’s chock full of visual gags, parodies, pratfalls, and pop-culture references and also has stellar performances from Leslie Nielsen, Richards Montalban, Priscilla Presley and OJ Simpson. Joining us this week is film maker/comedian Kendra Cunningham.
Eat Pray Judge - Episode 73 - Naked Gun
January 02, 2020 17:52 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBFrom the files of Police Squad, we’re covering a cornerstone of the spoof genre and one of the greatest comedies of the 1980’s. This movie a joke every 30 seconds, and it’s chock full of visual gags, parodies, pratfalls, and pop-culture references and also has stellar performances from Leslie Nielsen, Richards Montalban, Priscilla Presley and OJ Simpson. Joining us this week is film maker/comedian Kendra Cunningham.
Eat Pray Judge - Episode 72 - Thirteen with Amber Rollo
December 26, 2019 20:22 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBThirteen is the craziest movie about 7th grade ever made in the US and banned in multiple countries. Shot in an cinema verite hand held style, this movie is a secular possession horror story about going through puberty portrayed with a gritty realism in LA. Join us as we delve into Tracy and Evie’s depraved middle school world of sex, drugs, and petty crime. With guest comedian, musician, and writer Amber Rollo.
Eat Pray Judge - Episode 72 - Thirteen
December 26, 2019 20:22 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBThirteen is the craziest movie about 7th grade ever made in the US and banned in multiple countries. Shot in an cinema verite hand held style, this movie is a secular possession horror story about going through puberty portrayed with a gritty realism in LA. Join us as we delve into Tracy and Evie’s depraved middle school world of sex, drugs, and petty crime. With guest comedian, musician, and writer Amber Rollo.