Guys on Movies podcast
270 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThree guys from Southern Cal sit down watch a film and discuss. The films are a wide range that includes most genres.
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195. Batman v. Superman Dawn of Justice (2016)
November 24, 2021 07:16 - 1 hour - 134 MBThis week Darren and Jack talk about what they have been watching lately, along with talking some Superman and Batman. Also this episode features Darren, Sean, and David's first impressions when they saw the movie back in 2016.
194.Suicide Squad (2016) & The Suicide Squad (2021)
November 17, 2021 19:59 - 55 minutes - 76 MBThis week GOM talks about the new James Gunn Suicide Squad movie, The Suicide Squad. They briefly talk about the 2016 movie that was so bad they include it in this episode so GOM never has to review the 2016 cluster fu**. GOM skips to the good movie released in 2021. The Suicide Squad has a great cast. Spoiler alert: the 2016 movie sucks and the 2021 movie rules!! Enjoy!!
193. The Night Stalker (1972)
October 31, 2021 07:55 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBHappy Halloween Everyone!! Enjoy this bonus episode from our old podcast on the great tv movie The Night Stalker. Horror tv at its finest.
192. More on The Fog (1980)
October 31, 2021 06:49 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBPenny and Darren talk about a true ghost story classic, The Fog. This spooky super natural horror film is directed by the legendary John Carpenter. Penny and Darren talk about the greatness of this genre classic, like Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, and the physical presence of ghosts. Finally, is this story an allegory to the founding of the United States? The two ponder this and more so lock your doors, bolt your windows and turn out the lights for a scary time. Enjoy!
191. The Keep (1983)
October 27, 2021 05:32 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBThis week Darren is joined by Klara to discuss Michael Mann's second film, The Keep. Based on the excellent novel by F. Paul Wilson, this visually striking yet incomplete film has a very interesting legacy to it. Michael Mann's original film was supposed to be 2.30 hours but was hacked down to Just over 1.30 hour runtime and it shows. Yet there still is a fascinating film here. Klara and Darren discuss the creatures interesting way of dispatching Nazis, the secret weapon being changed from a...
190. Halloween II
October 17, 2021 00:15 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBWith Halloween Kills hitting theaters this week the gang has an honest conversation about the original sequel to Halloween... Halloween II circa 1981 (so not to be confused about the Rob Zombie awful 2009 take). It is a very underrated sequel despite some of its short comings. The cast is great and the directing has its moments to make a worthy entry. Have fun!!
189. Nosferatu (1922)
October 03, 2021 04:32 - 1 hour - 131 MBThis week GOM kicks off its horror Octoberfest with the original 1922 silent vampire classic, Nosferatu. Penny and Darren sit down and chat about one of the first adaptations on Bram Stoker's Dracula.. Penny explains how one German filmmaker made Dracula without obtaining the rights to the book. Spoiler Alert: he just stole the story and changed the names and places of everything. The two talk about the book's xenophobia themes and how that is a scary prelude to Germany heading ipast 1922. ...
188. Friday Night Lights (2004)
September 21, 2021 05:39 - 1 hour - 109 MBTime for a football movie!! Friday Night Lights, the movie that is based on a Buzz Bissinger book, takes place in the 80s, directed by Peter Berg and ultimately spawned a great series, is the topic this week.. The guys talk about all of this plus what they have been watching lately. Darren explains his take away of the Lizabeth Salender books and what he thought of the movies. Kevin explains what makes Lucas Black a great actor and how they ruined his character in the new Fast and Furious mo...
187. Batman Begins (2005)
August 31, 2021 05:48 - 1 hour - 111 MBHey everyone!! Remember when Warner Bros. used to make good movies about Batman? You don't?? Well this week's episode is for you Adrienne and Darren explain what the appeal of the Nolan Batman films is by talking about the one that reset the franchise and helped ride that early 2000s wave of super hero movies. Enjoy!!
186. Excalibur (1981)
August 25, 2021 04:31 - 1 hour - 115 MBThis week Kevin and Darren talk about a truly classic movie, Excalibur. John Boorman struck out on Lord of the Rings after making the disaster Zardoz. Instead of a bonkers Hobbit movie, Boorman makes a come back with the definitive Arthurian legend on film. The guys talk about the fantasy film wave Excalibur helped kick off, Nicol Williamson's brilliant performance, and Patrick Stewart never aging. So join us as we put on our armor delve into the Dark Ages.
185. Man of Steel (2013)
August 11, 2021 07:30 - 2 hours - 194 MBHere is an episode from our old podcast. Man of Steel is the focus of the conversation. Also Jack joins Darren to discuss their thoughts on the movie.
184. Superman (1978)
July 26, 2021 06:49 - 1 hour - 142 MBThis week Penny and Darren talk about the first major comic book movie of the modern film era, Superman circa 1978. They talk about John Williams amazing score, Marlon freaking Brando, and the unbelievable chemistry between Christopher Reeves and Margot Kidder. Nuff said!!
183. Young Catherine (1991)
July 23, 2021 06:35 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week Penny and Darren take the way back machine to a country called Prussia and a young girl who would rule over Russia. The film is a made for television Ted Turner classic, Young Catherine. The historical drama stars Vanessa Redgrave, Maximilian Schell, Christopher Plummer, and newcomer Julia Ormond as Catherine the Great. The crew talks about the great costumes, the strong start to the film, the budgetary issues towards the end of the film, and Ted Turner's weird obsession with Gone...
182. The I Am Legend Podcast
July 15, 2021 19:05 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBThis week GOM has a very special episode. We are talking everything that is I Am Legend. For those of you keeping score at home that is the original vampire classic Richard Matheson's book, the Vincent Price movie The Last Man on Earth, the Charlton Heston classic The Omega Man, and the Will Smith vehicle I Am Legend. Come join us as we cover everything I Am Legend.
181. Independence Day (1996)
July 05, 2021 16:21 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBHappy Independence Day!! Nuff said.
180. More Rocketeer Talk
June 26, 2021 04:26 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBThis podcast was recorded in late 2013. The whole gang assembles to talk about The Rocketeer's place in the pantheon of superhero and Disney movies. Enjoy!!
179. The Rocketeer (1991)
June 21, 2021 03:41 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBThis week Guys on Movies is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the classic movie The Rocketeer. Darren and Adrienne talk about why it is the perfect superhero story, from James Horner's epic score to 1930s and Nazi references. Joe Johnston knows how to make a superhero movie. Enjoy!!
178. Moj ata, socialisticni kulak (1987)
June 18, 2021 21:39 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBDarren is joined by Klara as they talk about a very personal movie to her. My father the socialist Kulak is a movie made in the former Yugoslavia circa 1987. They talk Tito, Stalin, socialism, farmers, Kulak farmers, the Soviet Union, and growing up on a farm. Klara explains the movie to Darren who watched it without English subtitles. Enjoy!!
177. Ghostbusters (1984)
June 12, 2021 03:19 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBThis is a repost of an earlier episode first recorded in 2013. Enjoy of our chat of the classic 80s movie Ghostbusters.
176. The Mortal Kombat Episode
June 08, 2021 07:45 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBThis week Adrienne and Darren discuss all things to do with the Mortal Kombat video game of the 90s. They touch on the Mortal Kombat movie circa 1995, Mortal Kombat Annihilation, and the new 2021 movie. They talk fatalities, their favorite characters to be in the game, as well as their favorite fight scenes in the movies. All this and much more on this episode. So challenge your might and enjoy as the two geek out on Mortal Kombat.
175. The Happening (2008)
May 31, 2021 06:52 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBFolks we hardly ever delve into negativity but how could we be a movie podcast and not talk about of the funniest worst movies ever. This movie earns its Plan 9 From Outer Space badness. From M.Night, it is totally Happening!!
174. Freaks (1932)
May 30, 2021 06:48 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBDarren chats with his friend Chip about the cult horror classic Freaks. This is a horror exploitation movie made during the pre-code era. However the film had a quarter of it removed because it was so disturbing. So you have been warned. Listen at your own risk.
173. More on Highlander
May 29, 2021 04:02 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBHere we go again!! We love this movie so much we had to do another episode. Enjoy!!
172. Highlander (1986)
May 21, 2021 23:09 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBThis week the gang sits down to talk about the Russell Mulcahy, Christopher Lambert, Queen, classic Highlander. Fresh off his tour de force of directing Duran Duran videos Mulcahy hits a home run with this film. A critical and financial disaster at the time of its release. The gang gives their reasons why this movie rules. For god's sake Sean Connery shows up playing a Spanish-Egyptian. Also it has Clancy Brown as a goofy/ intimidating villain and Roxanne Hart playing the best Lois Lane not...
171. Star Trek TOS: The Naked Time (1966) TNG The Naked Now (1987)
May 15, 2021 02:35 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBThis week the gang finishes off their Naked Series and geek out to talk about Star Trek the original and Next Gen. series. Very different from the first two episodes that had themes of plantations, race, and hunting, the Star Trek naked episodes are more about pandemics and being drunk at the office. So get ready to engage and go warp speed ahead. Enjoy!! Email: [email protected] Website: https://guysonfilm.libsyn.com
170. The Naked Prey (1965)
May 09, 2021 01:50 - 1 hour - 104 MBReady to go on Safari with Guys on Movies. This is the second title with the word naked in it that the gang reviews. From 1965 it is The Naked Prey. This film is directed by the star of it, Cornel Wilde. It is another great movie that is in the sprit of The Most Dangerous Game. Also the gang reminisces their week leading up to the Covid 19 quarantine. Then Penny gives her thoughts on the British Monarchy. Enjoy!!
169. The Naked Jungle (1954)
May 01, 2021 05:06 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBFor episode 169 we are calling up a male order bride and talking about one of the best movies of the 50s, The Naked Jungle. How does it hold up? Penny and Darren explore the themes and interesting choices by the cast and crew. And what a crew it is with Eleanor Parker and Charlton Heston starring, Byron Haskin directing, and the legendary Edith Head doing the costumes; including quite a number she does on Eleanor Parker (all white dresses). So join us for this discussion on a classic film!!
168. Aliens (1986)
April 28, 2021 00:30 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBHere we go. Time for a talk about the sequel to Alien, Aliens. Plural. And this time it is war. Enjoy!! Recorded in 2014.
167. Back to the Future (1985)
April 26, 2021 02:38 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBHere is an old episode of the gang talking about Back to the Future and doing a lot of product placement in this episode. Enjoy!!
166. For Your Eyes Only (1981)
April 24, 2021 23:59 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBWhen is the new Daniel Craig James Bond movie coming out? Who cares, we are talking about Roger Moore's best Bond impression. Kevin, David, and Darren talk about small steaks spy adventures, Roger Moore's age,(of course) Sheena Easton, and is Roger Moore the boomer version of John Stamos.? All this and Moore on this episode that was recorded in early 2016. Enjoy!!
165. The Saint (1997)
April 19, 2021 06:04 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBThis week Darren is joined by Adrienne to discuss their thoughts on the 1997 Val Kilmer capper The Saint. They talk about another 60s show that was made into a movie in the 90s, old school noir, and clean fusion. Just a thought for the energy department to invest in. Join us for a conversion on everyones favorite smooth talking problem solver Simon Templar. Enjoy!!
Bonus: More on Apocalypto
April 10, 2021 03:52 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBLost civilizations deserve another podcast. This bonus episode comes via our old podcast originally recorded in the spring of 2014. Enjoy!!
164. Apocalypto (2006)
April 07, 2021 23:12 - 1 hour - 148 MBThis week Penny and Darren chat about the fantastic film Apocalypto. A modern day Most Dangerous Game with a Mayan twist to it. They also talk about Mel Gibson and his reasons for taking on a challenging project. Enjoy!!
163. Delta Force (1986)
March 31, 2021 05:04 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBFollowing Citizen Kane up with another Chuck Norris movie. That sounds wrong. It is another old episode recorded in 2013. The pre 911 911 movie that featured Chuck Norris taking Hezbollah down armed with a motorcycle that shoots missiles. Enjoy!!
162. Citizen Kane (1941)
March 30, 2021 06:52 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis episode Penny ladysplains to Darren what makes Citizen Kane so good and why it holds up. This film was made by the humble auteur filmmaker from Kenosha, Wisconsin Orson Welles. Nuff said!!
161. The Octagon (1980)
March 29, 2021 18:39 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBChuck Norris in The Octagon. Nuff said!!
160. Outlander (2008)
March 27, 2021 23:40 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBBefore there was straight to streaming there was straight to DVD. And before there was straight to DVD there was straight to video. This week the gang chats about a movie that was not released theatrically and went straight to DVD, Outlander. The movie is a loose adaptation of Beowulf and pits Jim Caviezel against an unknown monster. Very good sci-fi terror of a stranger in a strange land where he hunts an animal that is more like a demon to the local natives. Enjoy!!
159. Director's Cut
March 19, 2021 23:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBThis week the Zack Snyder Cut of Justice League drops on HBO Max. Kevin and Darren sit down to chat about the history of director's cuts and if it is actually an improvement of the theatrical version. Enjoy!
158. The 6TH Day (2000)
March 13, 2021 05:19 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBTwenty year old forgotten Arnold Schwarzenegger action flick is the topic this week. The 6TH Day is a sci-fi movie that pretends to be about big ideas but is ultimately a movie that goes from one action set piece to another with very dated 90s humor. It is a small movie about a guy and his clone. And which one ends up with the wife and the kid and which one ends up as the swinging bachelor heading to South America? No, really which one?? The movie does not answer the question.
157. Outland (1981)
March 06, 2021 05:33 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBThis week is a post of an older episode when the team sat down and watched Outland, the Sean Connery sci-fi classic. This podcast also features dueling Sean Connery impersonations. Plus, can shotguns be fired in space? Join the conversation on Jupiter's moon.
156. Paranormal Activity 4 (2012)
February 26, 2021 22:23 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBA quasi cinema verite movie in the Paranormal Activity series. This podcast was recorded in 2015. Enjoy found footage!!
155. Glory (1989)
February 26, 2021 06:13 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBThis week for Black History Month Penny and Darren sit down to have a chat on the film Glory. They talk about the great cast, Edward Zwick's directing, and why Cary Elwes was the reason why Penny decided to give it a view. Enjoy the history chat!!
154. Platoon (1986)
February 25, 2021 01:10 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBThis week the gang looks at the film Platoon. Oliver Stone's experience from The Vietnam War is conveyed in this movie creating one of the most realistic depressing war movies. Enjoy the downer episode!!
153. Cloverfield (2008)
February 20, 2021 05:34 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBThis week the gang talks about the cinema verite sleeper movie Cloverfield,, directed by Matt Reeves and Produced by JJ Abrams. Enjoy!!
152. Carrie (1976)
February 18, 2021 02:39 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBDarren and Daniel go to the beginning of Stephen King's career and review the movie Carrie. This is the first adapted work of Stephen King's first novel and is directed by Brian De Palma. Daniel mostly talks about his disdain of the novel and how the movie is really condensed and Darren laughs along the way. Enjoy!!
151. Dangerous Beauty (1998)
February 15, 2021 07:48 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBHappy Valentine's Day!! For this special day Penny and Darren discuss the real life romance of Veronica Franco and Marco Venier that was depicted in the 1998 sexy film Dangerous Beauty. Catherine McCormack absolutely knocks it out of the park in this movie. Stay safe and have a nice day.
150. The Treasure of Sierra Madre (1948)
February 13, 2021 04:19 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis week for the 150th episode, Darren and Penny sit down to talk about the classic The Treasure of Sierra Madre. One of the great classics depicting the depression era and possible one of the best westerns. Enjoy!!
Bonus: The Lighthouse (2019)
January 30, 2021 02:22 - 58 minutes - 80 MBThis month's bonus episode Zach and Darren try to talk about Robert Eggers latest film The Lighthouse. A interesting view but not an easy movie to talk about. This film stars Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson. The gang finally ends up talking about their thoughts on Robert Pattinson's new Batman movie. Enjoy!!
149. Tombstone (1993)
January 26, 2021 08:10 - 50 minutes - 69 MBLets follow Silverado up with Tombstone. Another western classic from our old podcast. Enjoy!!
148. Silverado (1985)
January 23, 2021 01:03 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBHere is another old episode of the team talking about Silverado. Enjoy!!