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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147. Arachnophobia (1990)
January 15, 2021 19:03 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBThis week is a repost of an old episode. The gang talks about the movie Arachnophobia. Enjoy!
146. Better Off Dead (1985)
January 11, 2021 06:41 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBHappy New Years!! 2021 is here and we start it out with the holiday teen classic Better Off Dead. Enjoy!!
145. Die Hard (1988)
January 02, 2021 03:15 - 2 hours - 167 MBPenny and Darren close out the holiday season with the Christmas classic Die Hard. Penny kinda shits on the movie while Darren sits back and laughs most of the time. WW 84 and The Mandalorian Spoilers in this podcast. Happy Holidays everyone!!
Bonus: It's A Wonderful Life (1946)
December 30, 2020 19:21 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBEnjoy this bonus episode of our old podcast talking about It's a Wonderful Life circa 2013.
144. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
December 26, 2020 06:38 - 2 hours - 198 MBMerry Christmas!! Penny and Darren sit down and chat about the Frank Capra classic It's a Wonderful Life, starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, and Gloria Grahame. Need we say more. Join us for your Christmas 2020!!
143. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
December 19, 2020 03:55 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBFour years ago, in theaters everywhere played a movie that was so awesome we decided to do a podcast on it. Penny and Darren are joined by Jack this week to discuss Rogue One. They talk about how it brought them back to a time when Star Wars was good. Jyn Erso rules!! Enjoy!
142. Love Actually (2003)
December 12, 2020 07:39 - 1 hour - 140 MBThis week Penny and Darren talk about the Richard Curtis romantic holiday film, Love Actually. Along the way, they touch on The Mank, Republicans in Hollywood, and Tony Blair. Penny also answers the burning question for the ladies, Hugh Grant or Colin Firth? Enjoy!!
141. Knives Out (2019)
December 05, 2020 06:29 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBThis week Darren and Daniel discuss what they thought about Knives Out. This podcast was recored in late 2019. Enjoy.
140. Amélie (2001)
November 26, 2020 20:18 - 1 hour - 142 MBThis week we delve into Penny's top ten, starting with number 1 for her. It is Amélie circa 2001. Penny explains just what makes this movie so special. Amélie is a character like George Bailey and Polyanna; pure and good hearted and she changes the people around her. A great movie to view during the holidays. Happy Thanksgiving to all!!
139. The Mist (2007)
November 22, 2020 02:48 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBThis week the gang talks about the Stephen King film adaptation The Mist. Enjoy!!
138. Mandy (2018)
November 19, 2020 04:32 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBThis week Kevin, Darren, and Zach sit down to talk about the visual striking film; Mandy, featuring an unhinged performance by Nicolas Cage. Join the guys talk about this masterpiece.
137. Friday the 13th Part 3 in 3D (1982)
November 14, 2020 02:22 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MBIt is Friday the 13th again and we are talking the movie that gave Jason the iconic hockey mask. We also touch on the baffling choice to put the movie in 3D. Enjoy!!
136. From Russia with Love (1963) Tribute to Sean Connery
November 10, 2020 18:33 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBThis week Penny and Darren decide to do a tribute to Sean Connery's passing. Their choice is his most iconic character in one of his best movies, From Russia with Love. Based on the Ian Fleming book, does it hold up? Join the conversion to hear what the crew thinks.
135. Salem's Lot (1979) Part Two
November 05, 2020 05:09 - 55 minutes - 76 MBDarren returns with more thoughts on Salem's Lot. He is joined by Sean and Kevin. Enjoy!!
134. Salem's Lot (1979) Part One
October 30, 2020 01:45 - 1 hour - 137 MBHalloween weekend and we are going with a classic. The Golden Age of made-for-tv horror films was in the 70s. And far and away one of the best is Salem's Lot, directed by Tobe Hooper from the Stephen King novel and starring David Soul and James Mason. Penny and Darren look at one of the scariest movies they saw in their early years. They talk Barlow's design, Stephen King's chance to do Dracula, the lighter vampire films that came after and is Ben Mears the coolest vampire hunter.? This is p...
133. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
October 23, 2020 19:50 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week Penny and Klara join Darren to talk about the fantastical horror-musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Penny and Klara profess their love for Tim Burton films and Sweeney Todd might be their favorite, while Darren gives his impressions of watching it for the first time. Join us for a razor slashing good time!!!
132 .The Lost Boys (1987)
October 16, 2020 18:49 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBThis week the guys talk about the 80s vampire teen horror movie The Lost Boys, starring the two Corys. Nuff said. Enjoy!!
131. Frankenstein (1931)
October 09, 2020 23:09 - 1 hour - 162 MBPenny, Darren, and Zack talk about one of the greatest horror monster movies of all-time, Frankenstein. They chat about the visual atheistic, Mary Shelley's book, being influenced by German Expressionist films, James Whales' direction and is Mae Clarke the original scream queen.? All that and much more. Note that the podcast took 2 nights to record. Enjoy!!
130. The Predator (2018)
October 03, 2020 03:50 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBTo kick off our October Horror fest this year is an action movie that takes place over Halloween. We are talking about Shane Black's The Predator, circa 2018. Enjoy!!
129. Stargate (1994)
September 30, 2020 16:23 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBAn old episode recorded in 2013 about the team discussing the 1994 surprise hit Stargate. Enjoy!!
128. They Live (1988)
September 28, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBDarren talks about John Carpenter's They Live for the third time with co-host Zack. Enjoy!!
127. Thirteen Days (2000)
September 27, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBOctober horror is around the corner and GOM is talking about the scariest moment in history, the Cuban Missile Crisis. Thirteen Days, the film made in the year 2000 depicting the Kennedy Administration's decisions for a peaceful outcome. Enjoy!!
126. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
September 18, 2020 16:25 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis week Penny and Darren sit down to talk about the best director actress couple since Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson, Céline Sciamma & Adèle Haenel. Their new film Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a period piece of tragic love. They discuss how good of a love story the film is, the chemistry between the two actresses, Adèle Haenel & Noémie Merlant and of course Céline Sciamma pants suits. Then the two hosts geek out over French cinema. Then they just geek out about movies in general. Enjo...
Joined at the Hip: Football-North Dallas Forty (1979) & Remember the Titans (2000)
September 12, 2020 00:22 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBWaiting for the football season to start? We got you covered. Join Darren and Daniel as they talk the pros and cons of football through the lens of two very different football movie; North Dallas Forty and Remember the Titans. Enjoy!!
125. Waterworld (1995) (Feat. Blissful Melancholy)
September 04, 2020 16:55 - 1 hour - 125 MBThis week Katie (aka Blissful Melancholy) joins Darren to talk about the under appreciated 90s movie Waterworld. They chat about the film and other movies that are not considered good but they enjoy. Join us!!
124. They Live (1988) Part 2 (Feat. Rachel Quirky Schenk)
August 23, 2020 03:11 - 1 hour - 117 MBThis second episode of They Live, Darren Is joined by Rachel Quirky Schenk of The Infinity Podcast to chat about the film of the 80s. Btw Darren is not stoned but he had a not so great wifi connection. Enjoy!!
123. They Live (1988) Part 1 of 3
August 15, 2020 04:24 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBEnjoy the first of three episodes devoted to discussing the 1988 sci-fi cult classic John Carpenter's They Live. This film is one of Carpenter's best films. This first episode was recorded in late 2012 from our old podcast The Movies that Weaned Us. Join us!!
122. Tribute to Olivia de Havilland (July 1, 1916- July 26, 2020)
August 08, 2020 03:43 - 1 hour - 114 MBOn Sunday July 26 Olivia de Havilland past away at the age of 104. Penny and Darren, among the things, discuss her uncomfortable relationship with Errol Flynn, why her looks were down played in Gone with the Wind, and her complicated feelings toward her sister Joan Fontaine. Join us for a conversation about a classy actress.
121. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
August 02, 2020 06:19 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBThe gang this week is tries to discuss Stanley Kubrick's epic space opera 2001: A Space Odyssey. Mental note; do not drink non stop while watching a two and half hour space adventure and then try and talk about it. Enjoy!!
120. Tango & Cash (1989)
July 25, 2020 01:32 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBThis episode starts out with a quick review of Stranger Things because it was recorded in the summer of 2016. The gang does talk Tango & Cash; a star studded 20 year old summer blockbuster that features Slyvester Stallone and Kurt Russell butting heads. The movie is fine. The one head scratching question the gang has is to Sly. Stallone if you are going to take creative control why can't you pretend that you at least care about the film turning out good? Enjoy!!
119. Character Studies Ep.1- Rey from the Resistance (feat. BlissfulMelancholy)
July 17, 2020 20:28 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBThis week Katie(aka Blissful Melancholy) joins Darren for a new segment. They talk Rey from Star Wars(aka Rey Skywalker, aka Rey Palpatine, aka Rey from Nowhere). They actually just refer to her as Rey from the Resistance. Katie and Darren mention how compelling of a character she is and why some people did not take to her. Join us for this chat. Here are some of the things to check out: Katie's book recommendation; https://www.amazon.com/Désirée-Paris-Priestess-Magdalene-Magdalenes/dp/...
118. Cinema Paradiso (1988)
July 10, 2020 19:12 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis week the gang talks about the 1988 Italian film Cinema Paradiso. They talk about how it is a celebration of film, the unlikely friendship between a boy and a projectionist, and why this movie resonates in the Delgado family? Join us for the talk.
117. World History Ep.1- Patton (1970)
July 03, 2020 22:53 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBDarren is joined by his history friend Klara to discuss the movie Patton, as well as the history of the time it takes place in. They study the man, the myth, and the extremely weird way he died. Happy 4th Everybody.
116. Midsommar (2019)
June 22, 2020 19:26 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBSummer is here and Darren and Kevin review Midsommar. They talk about the themes, music, and cinematography of the film and how it is used to make an unconventional horror film. And of course lay praise for the director Ari Aster for making a unique film. Enjoy!!
115. An Hour With/ Catherine Mary Stewart
June 13, 2020 01:52 - 1 hour - 96 MBThis week Darren is joined by actress Catherine Mary Stewart. She discusses her roles throughout the 80s including her classics, such as, The Last Starfighter, Night of the Comet, and Weekend at Bernie's. She also discusses how she is doing in New York and things on the horizon for her in this episode. Enjoy!!
114. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
June 06, 2020 23:20 - 1 hour - 101 MBDarren is joined by Penny to talk the 1998 War Film Saving Privater Ryan. They do a deep dive into the politics of the film, Spielberg's tribute to the war veterans, and the one note religious characters among other topics the film covers. Enjoy!!
114. Traveling through France- Normandy- Saving Private Ryan (1998)
June 06, 2020 23:20 - 1 hour - 101 MBDarren is joined by Penny to talk the 1998 War Film Saving Privater Ryan. They do a deep dive into the politics of the film, Spielberg's tribute to the war veterans, and the one note religious characters among other topics the film covers. Enjoy!!
113. Alien (1979)
June 01, 2020 20:08 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBThis week we do the Ridley Scott, Dan O'Bannon, David Giler, Walter Hill classic Alien. We also tackle the franchise as a whole. Enjoy!!
112. Kelly's Heroes (1970)
May 22, 2020 21:57 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBThis week we take a look at the World War II classic Kelly's Heroes. Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, Carroll O'Connor and Donald Sutherland headline a star-studded cast in this film. Look it is Memorial Day weekend, Nuff said.
110. Face/Off (1997) (feat Rachel Quirky Schenk)
May 16, 2020 05:25 - 1 hour - 131 MBThis week Rachel Quirky Schenk from Screen Snark and The Infinity Podcast joins Darren to discuss the 1997 action (maybe sci-fi) movie Face/Off. They talk Community, AbFab, and how the two stars, Nicolas Cage and John Travolta, are completely unrestraint in their acting choses to make Castor Troy a memorable villain. All this and much more on this week episode. Enjoy!!
111. Face/Off (1997) (feat Rachel Quirky Schenk)
May 16, 2020 05:25 - 1 hour - 131 MBThis week Rachel Quirky Schenk from Screen Snark and The Infinity Podcast joins Darren to discuss the 1997 action (maybe sci-fi) movie Face/Off. They talk Community, AbFab, and how the two stars, Nicolas Cage and John Travolta, are completely unrestraint in their acting choses to make Castor Troy a memorable villain. All this and much more on this week episode. Enjoy!!
110. Gladiator (2000)
May 08, 2020 20:26 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBDo you watch movies about gladiators? 20 years ago, to the month, a sports movie (posing as an action historical drama) came to a theater near you. And it won best picture and best actor!? We talk Gladiator. Enjoy!!
109. Forbidden Planet (1956)
May 02, 2020 00:44 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBAnother mad scientist movie. Great!! This week we go back to 50''s sci-fi classics with Forbidden Planet. The film stars Leslie Nielsen, Walter Pidgeon, Anne Frencis, and Robbie the Robot; and is a loose adaptation of William Shakespeare's The Tempest. What else could we want in our space operas. Enjoy!
108. The Black Hole (1979)
April 30, 2020 00:02 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBThis week Kevin and Darren talk about The Black Hole. The guys discuss Disney's attempt to cash in on the success of Star Wars, how their quarantines are going, and why Kevin believes Mary Shelley did not write Frankenstein. All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!!
107. The Last Starfighter (1984)
April 25, 2020 01:31 - 59 minutes - 81 MBKevin, Darren, and Ryan sit down to talk about the classic The Last Starfighter. They talk about the four people (Nick Castle, Lance Guest, Catherine Mary Stewart, and Craig Safan) that make this Star Wars knock off truly unforgettable. Enjoy!!
Dr. No (1962)
April 17, 2020 16:24 - 55 minutes - 76 MBSince No Time to Die is not coming out anytime soon the guys decide to go back to the beginning in the Bond franchise and review Dr. No. Enjoy!!
106. Dr. No (1962)
April 17, 2020 16:24 - 55 minutes - 76 MBSince No Time to Die is not coming out anytime soon the guys decide to go back to the beginning in the Bond franchise and review Dr. No. Enjoy!!
Joined at the Hip Ep.2- The Thing 1982 & 2011
April 13, 2020 04:17 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBIn the second episode of Joined at the Hip (where we take 2 or more works and compare and contrast them) the gang was going to break down the John Carpenter The Thing remake and the 20+ year prequel to it; but instead they just decide to talk about John Carpenter's film because it rules. Enjoy!!
Joined at the Hip Ep.1- The Thing 1982 & 2011
April 13, 2020 04:17 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBIn this very first episode of Joined at the Hip (where we take 2 or more works and compare and contrast them) the gang was going to break down the John Carpenter The Thing remake and the 20+ year prequel to it; but instead they just decide to talk about John Carpenter's film because it rules. Enjoy!!
2019 Movies in Review
April 10, 2020 23:07 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBWith everyone quarantined, Darren does a solo episode giving his thoughts on movies in 2019, the past decade and future movies to come.