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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62. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
April 25, 2019 18:46 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBEndgame is finally here. Join Kevin and Darren for a look back and look ahead to the MCU's biggest event. Nuff said.
61. Blue Thunder (1983)
April 20, 2019 03:43 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBThe writing team of Dan O'Bannon and Don Jakoby produced this action movie about an intrusive helicopter and the paranoid pilot that flies in it. Enjoy the commentary!!
60. Soylent Green (1973)
April 15, 2019 04:11 - 1 hour - 96 MBWhat is the secret of Soylent Green? One of the greatest questions in movie cinematic pop culture history. GOM critiques one of the great sci-fi visionary films directed by Richard Fleischer and stars Charlton Heston in his greatest performance and has probably his best hit at the end of the film. Dude should of won best actor in 1973. Join us to help unlock this 70s sci-fi film.
59. Planet of the Apes (1968)
April 07, 2019 07:59 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBTake your stinking paws off me!! The movie of the week is Planet of the Apes. One of the true classic sci-fi tour de force that stars one of the great actors in film. This work of art has vintage Charlton Heston giving us all his best hits. Join us for the conversation.
58. Night Nurse (1931)
March 30, 2019 17:55 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBTime to do a movie for the ladies. So we go all the way back to a film that is almost 90 years old. It is Night Nurse circa 1931 and stars Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Blondell, and a mustacheless Clark Gable. One of Darren's favorite films from the Pre-Code Era. Enjoy!
57. Perfume: The Story of a Murder (2006)
March 27, 2019 18:54 - 53 minutes - 74 MBOne of the great French stories of all time. Perfume is a deep dive into Paris and the French culture, so much that it was written by a German author, directed by a German filmmaker and stars mostly English actors with a special appearance by American-Jewish actor Dustin Hoffman. Join us.
56. Executive Decision (1996)
March 26, 2019 02:08 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBHere is a gem from the 90s. The pre 9/11 9/11 movies that were fun and entertaining to watch. Enjoy the discussion between Darren, Kevin, and David.
55. Iron Man 3 (2013)
March 07, 2019 19:24 - 1 hour - 109 MBBring on Captain Marvel! GOM talks about the divisive and underrated Iron Man 3. This is Shane Black's brilliant take on Iron Man; mixing the super hero and the talk political thriller genres together. This podcast was recorded in the summer of 2015 and features Kevin, John, and Darren. Enjoy!!
54. Iron Man 2 (2010)
February 27, 2019 08:32 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBCaptain Marvel is almost here and with that Darren and Zach take a quick look at the second movie in the MCU. Enjoy the talk on Iron Man 2.
53. 2018 Films in Review
February 26, 2019 08:09 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBNow that the Oscars are over, sit down with Darren and Daniel as they discuss their favorite films of 2018. SPOILERS for Black Panther, Annihilation, Avengers Infinity War, Ready Player One, Solo, The Predator, Halloween, Ant Man & The Wasp, Sicario, and The First Purge. Basically any movie of 2018 is fair game in this episode so you have been warned. Enjoy!!
52. Clash of the Titans (1981)
February 23, 2019 00:40 - 1 hour - 103 MBAfter Hollywood remade, not one, but two bad Clash of the Titans movies, GOM takes a close look at the original film. This movie features an all star cast of both fresh new faces and older Hollywood actors. But the main stars are the Ray Harryhausen special effects characters. Join us.
51. Christine (1983)
February 02, 2019 22:16 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBYes another John Carpenter film because we can't help our selves. This is a Carpenter & Stephen King collaboration which is a natural fit.The premise, simple, a haunted car, not an easy sell though. Did they pull it off? Well strap in and give a listen.
50. The Thing (1982)
January 29, 2019 20:49 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBFor our 50th episode we decided on one of the very best films, John Carpenter's The Thing. What else needs to be said? Thanks for listening and hope you listen for many more.
49. Escape From New York (1981)
January 27, 2019 20:38 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBThis is our fifth episode on a John Carpenter movie. This movie needs no introduction. 70s gritty style sci-fi done in the 80s. Written by Carpenter and The Shape himself Nick Castle, this action adventure is one of the best. Enjoy!!
48. The Salton Sea
January 24, 2019 21:01 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBKevin, Darren, & the mysterious brother Ted sit down to talk about The Salton Sea, an underground classic from the early 2000s. This gritty drama stars Val Kilmer in one of his best roles. Now sit back and hear about the story of the tweaker.
47. Willow (1988)
January 13, 2019 21:06 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MB30 years old and this under appreciated fantasy epic still holds up but at the time it was a moderate hit that ended the golden era of fantasy genre for about 12 years. This film survives much of George Lucas' terrible tropes and is one of the better Sword and Sorcery movies that is spearheaded by Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley's great chemistry, Ron Howard's direction and one of the best movie scores done by the late James Horner. So sit back and enjoy Darren and Zach's commentary on the film.
46, Aquaman (2018)
December 29, 2018 06:03 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBWelcome to the Spoilers Zone!! Aquaman, need we say more. Darren, Daniel, and Rob break down the latest movie from the DCEU, which is actually a stand alone flick. A rare DC gem. Enjoy!!
45. The Impossible Mission Series (1996-2018) & Probably Beyond
December 22, 2018 05:24 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBThe 45th episode was suppose to be a debate between Darren and Rob about what movie is the best in the Impossible Mission Series; is turned into a retrospective of Tommyboy's Impossible Mission Series. Daniel joins them and they mostly debate which one is the most memorable because none of them have seen all of the movies in the series.
44. John Carpenter's Vampires (1998)
December 14, 2018 19:13 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBThis week Darren and Zach talk John Carpenter's Vampires based on the John Steakley book Vampire$. They talk about John Carpenter's career leading up to this movie, the film itself, and Darren being a fan of both the book and the film despite the movie being a loosely adapted work to the novel. Enjoy!!
43. Robin Hood Prince of Thieves (1991)
December 07, 2018 19:46 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBNow that Robin Hood has bombed its way out of the box office it is time to go all the way back to 1991 and talk about the best version of Robin Hood (not to feature a fox as the deadly marksman). This version is so good the main character did not even feel the need to portray Robin Hood with an English dialect. Say what you want about Kevin Costner but at least he was never accused of being a Nazi agent. He heads an all star cast in this blockbuster classic. Join us to hear the tale.
42. Rocky IV
November 24, 2018 03:20 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBCreed II is in theaters and GOM talks the direct movie connection to it, Rocky IV. Rob of Riff Citty Comedy makes his debut on the podcast. He joins Darren and fellow comedian Daniel to discuss this Cold War propaganda classic. So lace up your gloves, put your 80s montage music on, and enter the ring with GOM. Enjoy!!
42. Rocky IV (1985)
November 24, 2018 03:20 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBCreed II is in theaters and GOM talks the direct movie connection to it, Rocky IV. Rob of Riff Citty Comedy makes his debut on the podcast. He joins Darren and fellow comedian Daniel to discuss this Cold War propaganda classic. So lace up your gloves, put your 80s montage music on, and enter the ring with GOM. Enjoy!!
41. JFK (1991)
November 23, 2018 02:37 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn this turkey day 55 years ago JFK was blown away. Take a trip down the rabbit hole with GOM as we pay tribute to this moment in history by talking about the 1991 Oliver Stone film JFK. And we examine the assassination as a whole, as well as, talk some of the more out there theories.
40. Iron Man (2008)
November 14, 2018 18:15 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBWith the passing of one of Marvel's godfathers, Stan Lee, GOM talks the first movie that kicked off the MCU, Iron Man. Recorded before Stan Lee passed away, Zack and Darren talk about how Iron Man was more of a grounded effort that was very influential and started the movie empire of the MCU.
40. Iron Man
November 14, 2018 18:15 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBWith the passing of one of Marvel's godfathers, Stan Lee, GOM talks the first movie that kicked off the MCU, Iron Man. Recorded before Stan Lee passed away, Zack and Darren talk about how Iron Man was more of a grounded effort that was very influential and started the movie empire of the MCU.
39. Fright Night (1985)
November 01, 2018 00:32 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBThe great vampire and hammer film satire is the subject of this GOM episode. Fright Night is a great horror movie directed by Tom Holland. Have a happy and safe halloween listening to this episode.
39. Fright Night
November 01, 2018 00:32 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBThe great vampire and hammer film satire is the subject of this GOM episode. Fright Night is a great horror movie directed by Tom Holland. Have a happy and safe halloween listening to this episode.
38. The Fog (1980)
October 31, 2018 23:32 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBGOM takes a look at the very under rated horror movie The Fog. John Carpenter picks right up where he left off after making the Halloween and makes another horror classic. Dave watched it when it was first released and explain what he liked about it. This is one of the best ghost stories ever put on film and we would like to share our thoughts on Halloween day.
37. Halloween (2018)
October 29, 2018 19:24 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBSpoiler Alert!! This episode contains spoilers for the new Halloween. You have been warned. For Halloween Darren and Kevin went to check out the second direct sequel to the original 1978 Halloween film. Here is what they came away with. Here at GOM, we would also like to wish a Happy Halloween to all of our listeners. Enjoy!!
36. Halloween (1978)
October 29, 2018 03:18 - 49 minutes - 68 MBHalloween is one of the best and most influential horror movies of all time. First time on the podcast, Penny and her kids helps Darren brake down all the treats in this masterfully shot film. John Carpenter came out of nowhere and made one of the greatest slasher flicks and it helped cement his legacy as the master of horror. Join us during the spooky season and let us celebrate the 40th anniversary of Halloween before you go see the new Halloween 2018.
35. The Exorcist (1973)
October 06, 2018 02:52 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBThis week GOM talks one of the scariest movies ever put to film, The Exorcist. The guys talk William Friedkin's insane filming antics to put the cast through hell, the Catholic Church, and the unique way each member came across the film, among other things. Join us and enjoy.
34. Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
September 30, 2018 23:48 - 1 hour - 87 MBWe delve into one of our favorite director's films, John Carpenter. We start with his first film (not named Dark Star) Assault on Precinct 13. This urban action movie is a cult classic and an homage to the awesome western Rio Bravo. Great movie!!
33. The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)
September 29, 2018 01:11 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBVal Kilmer stars in the Stephen Hopkins' underrated sleeper hit The Ghost in the Darkness, which is also loosely based on true events. Join us as we dissect this man vs nature classic and offend possible everybody in the process. Even the most disturbing parts of this podcast are true.
32. Predators (2010)
September 28, 2018 01:25 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBKevin is back to join Darren in talking about the under appreciated entry in the Predator series, Predators (2010). This is pre text for the now released Shane Black entry, The Predator. Hope you like our ongoing series of this beloved and iconic film franchise.
31. Predator 2 (1990)
September 14, 2018 02:34 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBWith Shane Black's The Predator coming out this week, Guys on Movies takes a look at the overlooked sequel that is a very strong entry in the franchise. This week Kevin, Darren, and Davy are joined by John who was a great contributor to the show. Enjoy!!
30. Predator (1987)
September 06, 2018 03:04 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBFor our 30th show we take a look back on the original 1987 Predator film, with Shane Black's version coming out later this month. We talk about Shane Black's choice of dialogue in the original, America's most elite force is a bunch of steroid juiced bodybuilders and the perfect testosterone movie. In short, the most flawless action movie ever made. Join us on revisiting the original classic before you go out to see the new one.
29- Blade (1998)
August 29, 2018 01:37 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBCould we let August 2018 go without doing the totally bad ass movie that came out on this month 20 years ago.Stephen Dorff is the power hunger vampire Decan Frost, who wants to play god. The only person standing in his way is Blade, played by Wesley Snipes. He is a half human half vampire crossbreed and he is looking for the vampire who bit his mom. Kevin, Darren, and Davy dissect this great Marvel comic book movie (before there was ever such a thing). Enjoy!!
28. Commando (1985)
August 26, 2018 01:41 - 53 minutes - 74 MBIn this episode we discuss the Arnold B-movie classic Commando. Meet Arnold's answer to Stallone's Rambo, John Matrix. The film is literally Arnold vs an army of white guys pretending to be Latin American and Fat Freddie Mercury. Enjoy!
27. World War Z (2013)
August 19, 2018 04:58 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBThis week we go back all the way to 2013 to do the adaptation of Max Brooks zombie survival suspense yarn World War Z. Though not a traditional horror film, October is only a month and a half away. Brad Pitt stars in this action packed zombie thriller that takes him from the rough streets of Philadelphia all the way to, eh the rough streets of Israel. Only after mishap and chaos does he then come back to North America. Enjoy.
27. World War Z
August 19, 2018 04:58 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBThis week we go back all the way to 2013 to do the adaptation of Max Brooks zombie survival suspense yarn World War Z. Though not a traditional horror film, October is only a month and a half away. Brad Pitt stars in this action packed zombie thriller that takes him from the rough streets of Philadelphia all the way to, eh the rough streets of Israel. Only after mishap and chaos does he then come back to North America. Enjoy.
26. Bad Lieutenant: Port of New Orleans (2009)
August 11, 2018 02:59 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBDarren and Zach dissect this random movie from German great Werner Herzog and starring Nicholas Cage and Val Kilmer. Who knew this obscure film would be the first we would review from this great triumvirate. Join us.
26. Bad Lieutenant: Port of New Orleans
August 11, 2018 02:59 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBDarren and Zach dissect this random movie from German great Werner Herzog and starring Nicholas Cage and Val Kilmer. Who knew this obscure film would be the first we would review from this great triumvirate. Join us.
25. Westworld (1973)
August 01, 2018 20:53 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBFor our 25th episode we talk the original killer robot, technology runs amok classic, Westworld. We delve into why all the theme parks in Michael Creighton movies goes empty once the $hit hits the fan, as well as the new tv series and how it relates to the original Creighton classic. Join us.
24. Capricorn One (1977)
July 25, 2018 00:54 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBThis week we discuss the underrated and overlooked space conspiracy film Capricorn One. Not only do we discuss the film but also get into the various space conspiracies; among them, of course, we talk about the moon landing. Was it real, part of a secret space program, or a hoax? Great film with a great first rate cast. Enjoy!!
23. Cliffhanger (1993)
July 16, 2018 00:37 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBAfter Jurassic Park what else could you expect GOM to do but the other 1993 blockbuster starring Sylvester Stallone, Cliffhanger. We talk (sort of) about this movie and other extreme action movies of the 80s and 90s, as well as, Renny Harlin's strange directing choices. The rest of the show is pretty random. Hope you enjoy!! (Archive episode from our old podcast)
22. Jurassic Park (1993)
July 05, 2018 23:54 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBThis is an archived episode from our old podcast we decided to release because Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is out in theaters. We talk the classic Spielberg/Crichton major summer blockbuster of 1993, Jurassic Park.
21. Black Panther (2018)
June 09, 2018 20:05 - 1 hour - 107 MBHere is a long delayed discussion on Black Panther and yes we do get into Avengers; Infinity War with full spoilers. This episode had some recording issues so sorry if some of the conversion has points that are repeated. Otherwise enjoy!
20. Conan The Barbarian (1982)
June 01, 2018 01:47 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBJoin us this week as we have a whole discussion panel to talk about one of the best fantasy genre films ever made, Conan The Barbarian. Listen as we talk about Conan for 20 mins and then go off track to talk Comic-Con only to come back to the movie, bring up the crappy remake, talk Patrick Swayze, Will Smith, World of Warcraft, and anything else we can think it. Enjoy.
19. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
May 28, 2018 00:38 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBThe movie of the week, Close Encounters We discuss the story structure, if there are any likable characters, are the aliens assholes for kidnapping people, and of course when we talk aliens we can't avoid mentioning Fire in the Sky. Join us.
19. Close Encounters of the Third Kind
May 28, 2018 00:38 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBThe movie of the week, Close Encounters We discuss the story structure, if there are any likable characters, are the aliens assholes for kidnapping people, and of course when we talk aliens we can't avoid mentioning Fire in the Sky. Join us.