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Mass Moviecide

600 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago -

The epic journey of a couple of film junkies and the movies they watch! Each week we watch/review 2 films. When will it all end? It ends when we've seen all the movies. That's right...all of them.

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Ep. 283 - THE PATRIOT

July 04, 2016 01:01 - 55 minutes - 22.4 MB

This week we’re celebrating Independence Day with Revolutionary War movie THE PATRIOT.  Directed by Roland Emmerich, THE PATRIOT stars Mel Gibson, Jason Isaacs, Heath Ledger, Tom Wilkinson, Lisa Brenner, and Chris Cooper. Freeeeedoooooooom!   Oh…wait…. PREPARE TO COMMIT MASS MOVIECIDE!

Pregame to THE PATRIOT - The One About GAME OF THRONES S6 and MAGIC THE GATHERING

July 04, 2016 01:00 - 57 minutes - 23 MB

This week we warm up for our regular episode by discussing GAME OF THRONES while we attempt to play Magic The Gathering on a podcast.  Spoiler alert: We give up on Magic The Gathering after about 10 minutes of it.  ;-) JOIN US for another PREGAME!

Ep. 282 - KINGPIN

June 28, 2016 00:22 - 38 minutes - 15.5 MB

This week we’re putting on our nasty, smelly, used bowling shoes and watching KINGPIN. Directed by the Farrelly Bros., KINGPIN stars Woody Harrelson, Bill Murray, Randy Quaid, Vanessa Angel, and Lin Shaye.  Oh, and Chris Elliot shows up too, because 90’s. Shine 'dem balls, Movieciders!  It’s time to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

PREGAME to KINGPIN - The One About BUYER's REMORSE and GAME OF DRONES

June 28, 2016 00:20 - 56 minutes - 22.7 MB

This week we’re gonna listen to Jay’s Car-Buyer’s remorse, and try to help him out.  We’ll discuss Game of Thrones and the upcoming (now past) season finale.  We’ll talk about how cool drones are and we’ll even take some NyQuil! Join us for another PREGAME!

Ep. 281 - HITCHCOCK

June 20, 2016 02:07 - 48 minutes - 19.3 MB

Good Evening.   This week we’re the guys talking about a movie thats about the making of another movie. HITCHCOCK is directed by Sacha Gervasi and stars Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Biel, Toni Collette, and James D’Arcy. Sharpen those kitchen knives and grab some Bosco chocolate syrup.  It’s time to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

PREGAME to HITCHCOCK - The One About OCULUS RIFT, PITTY PARADES, and DISNEY

June 20, 2016 02:05 - 45 minutes - 18.1 MB

This week we’re warming up for our Hitchcock episode by discussing 360 videos and Oculus Rift.  We’ll talk about the Facebook Pity Party Parade, Disney movies, and Father’s Day.   Join us for the PREGAME!

Ep. 280 - KILL BILL

June 13, 2016 02:45 - 49 minutes - 20 MB

This week we’re watching KILL BILL directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Uma Thurman, Vivica A. Fox, David Carradine, Lucy Lui, Sonny Chiba, and Daryl Hannah. Wiggle your big toe!  It’s time to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

PREGAME to KILL BILL - The One About Grief, Game of Thrones, Singing, and John Williams

June 13, 2016 02:44 - 1 hour - 31.4 MB

This week we’re discussing Game of Thrones (so SPOILER ALERT)!  We talk about grief and loss.  We ponder singing pizza and ice cream parlors.  We pay tribute to composer John Williams, and we read a handful of Facebook/Email messages. Join us for another PREGAME!

Ep. 279 - TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS

June 06, 2016 02:17 - 49 minutes - 19.6 MB

Cowabunga, dudes! TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS is directed by Dave Green and stars Megan Fox, Laura Linney, Stephen Amell, Will Arnett, Tyler Perry, Brian Tee, Alan Ritchson, Noel Fisher, Sheamus, Gary Anthony Williams, Jeremy Howard, Johnny Knoxville, and Brad Garrett. Prepare to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!  Turtle Power!

Pregame to TMNT: OUT OF THE SHADOWS - The One About TESLA CARS, GORILLA's, and WEDDINGS!

June 06, 2016 02:15 - 54 minutes - 22 MB

This week, we’re warming up for our TMNT episode by discussing the self-driving car!  We’re gonna take a quick look at the Cincinnati Zoo gorilla story, America’s Got Talent, surveys, relationships and the legal binding of them. Join us for another PREGAME!

Ep. 278 - THE MASS MOVIECIDE LISTS

June 02, 2016 12:10 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

THIS WEEK Brendan and Jay reminisce over some of their most beloved and most despised movies from the past 5 years.  Listen in suspense as they pore over their weekly movie lists and bring you their top and bottom 25!  Where will movies like E.T., PULP FICTION, and BRICK end up?  Only one way to find out. Prepare to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

Ep. 277 - PEE WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE

May 27, 2016 03:06 - 1 hour - 25.6 MB

This week, we’re watching PEE WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE, directed by Tim Burton, and starring Paul Reubens, Elizabeth Daily, Mark Holton, Diane Salinger, and Jan Hooks! I know you are but what am I?  Prepare to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

PREGAME to PEE WEE's BIG ADVENTURE - The One About HODOR, GOOD DEEDS, and RELIGION RUINS WEDDINGS

May 27, 2016 02:37 - 1 hour - 28.4 MB

This week we warm up for our regular episode by restoring our faith in humanity!  We consider the possibility of a Bernie/Trump debate.  We wonder "Where can we hook up a Nintendo in this room?"  We talk GAME OF THRONES (to skip it, jump to 13min15sec), and once again we note how religion likes to spoil the fun. Join us for another PREGAME!

Ep. 267 - STRIPES

May 19, 2016 10:26 - 52 minutes - 21 MB

THIS WEEK, in what would appear to be an experiment in attention deficit disorder, we’re discussing STRIPES.  Directed by Ivan Reitman, STRIPES stars Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, PJ Soles, Sean Young, John Candy, Warren Oates, and John Larroquette. And if you touch my stuff…i’ll kill ya.   Prepare to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

PREGAME to STRIPES - The One About JAY'S BIRTHDAY, and MIND ALTERING DRUGS

May 19, 2016 10:25 - 52 minutes - 21.2 MB

This week we prep for our STRIPES episode by talking about Jay’s Birthday, Banks, Alpha Brain, Ginko Baloba, and the ever ominous “More”! And you never know, there may be a leprechaun fight or two. Join us for another PREGAME!

Ep. 275 - CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

May 10, 2016 03:52 - 1 hour - 26.9 MB

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR exploded into theaters this past weekend!  Directed by brothers Joe and Anthony Russo, Marvel’s latest mashup stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olson, Paul Rudd, Emily VanCamp, Marissa Tomei, tom Holland, Frank Grillo, Martin Freeman, and William Hurt. And it’s NUTS. Choose a side!  Team Cap or Team Iron Man?  It’s time to commit MASS MOVIE...

PREGAME to CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR - The One About TRUMP, CYBORGS, and CAKE CAKE CAKE

May 10, 2016 03:50 - 56 minutes - 22.7 MB

This week we warm up for our regular episode by becoming cyborgs with useless superpowers!  We talk about Donald Trump and the Cake Cake Cake.  We have a near death experience, we spoil Game of Thrones, and ponder Mother’s Day. Join us for another PREGAME!

Ep. 274 - THE BIRDCAGE!

May 02, 2016 04:05 - 45 minutes - 18.1 MB

THE BIRDCAGE is directed by Mike Nichols and stars Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest, and Hank Azaria. We are family!  Prepare to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

PREGAME to THE BIRDCAGE - The One About PUNISHMENT, APPLE WATCH, and BUMPERS

May 02, 2016 04:00 - 51 minutes - 20.6 MB

This week we warm up for our usual fare by discussing old scars and whether or not its our place to deal punishment.  We try to curb a bad habit.  We talk about Jay’s new Apple Watch, and we compliment Brendan’s parallel parking abilities and we decide to put old school chrome bumpers on our cars. Join us for the PREGAME!

Ep. 273 - THE PRINCE OF EGYPT

April 25, 2016 01:23 - 1 hour - 31.6 MB

This week we’re keeping it Kosher with a Passover themed flick! THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, is directed by Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, and Simon Wells.  It stars Hollywood.  Yup.  Everyone.  Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Goldblum, Danny Glover, Patrick Stewart, Helen Mirren, Steve Martin, and Martin Short. Let my listener’s go!  To commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

Pregame to PRINCE OF EGYPT - The One About Offensive Immitations, Donald Trump, and Moviegoing

April 25, 2016 01:21 - 53 minutes - 21.5 MB

This week we warm up for our regular episode by discussing how offensive it is when Brendan puts on a bad Indian accent.  We talk about Donald Trump and Celebrity Apprentice. We hear about how Brendan loves going to the movies.  Jay talks about how refreshing it is to see the police pull someone over, and we completely forget to mention that pop icon PRINCE passed away this week.  No, seriously, we didn’t even mention it. Join us for the PREGAME!

Ep. 272 - BLADE

April 18, 2016 02:28 - 1 hour - 25.7 MB

This week we’re watching the original Marvel movie!  ;-)   BLADE is directed by Stephen Norrington and stars Wesley Snipes, N’Bushe Wright, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, and Donal Logue. Stakes and UV lights on the ready!  It’s time to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

PREGAME to BLADE - The One About TINY HOUSES, TEXT FRIENDLY MOVIES, and SHOUTING TO EACH OTHER

April 18, 2016 02:26 - 46 minutes - 18.5 MB

This week we warm up for our BLADE episode by talking about Google and Tiny Houses.  We  discuss racist celebrities, text-friendly theaters, and Brendan tries to get Jay to move in down the street. Join us for another PREGAME!

Ep. 271 - BREAKDOWN

April 11, 2016 03:13 - 1 hour - 27.5 MB

This week our request comes from long time listener/collaborator/WestCoastCorrespondent/All-Around-Great-Dude MATT DeLUNA! We’re watching BREAKDOWN, directed by Jonathan Mostow and starring Kurt Russel, J.T. Walsh, and Kathleen Quinlan! Don’t…trust…ANYONE.  It’s time to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

PREGAME to BREAKDOWN - The One About BAR MITZVAHS, FACEBOOK LIKES, and POLITICS

April 11, 2016 03:12 - 55 minutes - 22.4 MB

This week we have special guest Jonathan McBride in-studio, as we warm up for our BREAKDOWN episode!  We’re discussing Facebook jokes and why we crave “Likes” like heroin addicts.  We talk about Monopoly going digital.  We wonder how freeing Jay’s Bar Mitvah was, and we go deep into our opinions of the current U.S. Presidential race.    Join us for another crazy PREGAME!

Ep. 270 - CONGO

April 04, 2016 02:34 - 55 minutes - 22.1 MB

THIS WEEK we’re watching CONGO, directed by Frank Marshall, has an all star line up that includes Laura Linney, Dylan Walsh, Ernie Hudson, Tim Curry, Grant Heslov, Joe Don Baker, Bruce Campbell, Joe Pantoliano, and Delroy Lindo. Put on your ape-translator-glove!  It’s time to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

PREGAME to CONGO - The One About FINANCE, BOARD GAMES, and URINE SAMPLES

April 04, 2016 02:32 - 55 minutes - 22.3 MB

THIS WEEK we warm up for our CONGO episode by discussing financial responsibility.  We talk about Batman/Superman and whether or not Jay should be surprised when people want to talk to him about it.  We talk about board games and following your “passion”, and we’ll even discuss urine samples.   Get ready for another PREGAME!

Ep. 269 - BATMAN v SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

March 31, 2016 03:41 - 56 minutes - 22.4 MB

This week we’re watching the now-in-theaters BATMAN v SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE. Directed by Zack Snyder, BVS stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, Laurence Fishburne, and Holly Hunter. Get your Kryptonite spear ready.  It’s time to commit Mass Moviecide!  

Pregame to BATMAN v SUPERMAN - Root Canals, Disney, Flying, and NJ

March 31, 2016 03:38 - 52 minutes - 21.1 MB

This week we warm up for our regular episode by talking about root canals!  Yes!  Dentistry at it’s finest.  We discuss Disneyworld, Florida, Gatorland, fear of flying, and the differences between North and South Jersey.

Ep. 268 - COMING TO AMERICA

March 21, 2016 01:15 - 49 minutes - 20 MB

This week we're watching what is considered by some (Brendan and Brendan only) to be a cult classic comedy! COMING TO AMERICA is directed by John Landis and stars Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley, James Earl Jones, John Amos, Frankie Faison, Eriq La Salle, and Madge Sinclair. Just let your Soul Glo!  And prepare to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

Ep. 267 - PLANET OF THE APES

March 14, 2016 02:55 - 1 hour - 24.2 MB

THIS WEEK we’re watching the 1968 Rod Serling classic PLANET OF THE APES.  Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, PLANET OF THE APES stars Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, and Linda Harrison. Get your stinking ears on us, you damn dirty listeners!  It’s time to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

Pregame to PLANET OF THE APES - The One about BATMAN, FACEBOOK, and NANCY REAGAN

March 14, 2016 02:53 - 1 hour - 28 MB

This week we warm up for our regular episode by discussing the near strike of the NJ Transit.  We talk about BATMAN, THE SIMPSONS, NANCY REAGAN, FACEBOOK, and the new CAPTAIN AMERICA trailer! Avengers Assemble!  Join us for another Pregame! 

Ep. 266 - THE CRUCIBLE

March 07, 2016 04:08 - 50 minutes - 20.4 MB

This week we watch the film adaptation of an American classic! Arthur Miller’s THE CRUCIBLE is directed by Nicholas Hytner and stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Wynona Ryder, Joan Allen, Paul Scofield, Bruce Davison, and Rob Campbell. BECAUSE IT IS MY PODCAAAAAST! Prepare to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

Ep. 265 - BRIDGE OF SPIES

March 02, 2016 06:11 - 1 hour - 24.4 MB

This week, we’re watching Best Picture nominee BRIDGE OF SPIES.  Directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Matt Charman, Joel & Ethan Coen, and starring Tom Hanks, and Mark Rylance (Academy Award Best Supporting Actor 2016). Would it help?  Prepare to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

PREGAME to BRIDGE OF SPIES - Mel Brooks, PC Culture, The Oscars, and Fuller House!

March 02, 2016 06:10 - 1 hour - 25.4 MB

This week, we warm up for our regular episode by talking about gettin’ sick!  Once we heal, we move on to talking about Mel Brooks!  PC culture!  The Oscars, and Fuller House! It’s all right here, on a very weird PREGAME!

Ep. 264 - SPOTLIGHT

February 22, 2016 11:33 - 57 minutes - 23 MB

Oscars 2016 continues! SPOTLIGHT is directed by Tom McCarthy and stars Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Brian d’Arcy James, and Stanley Tucci (yes, the same Stanley Tucci that Brendan once saw in an airport.  You’re welcome, dear listener, you’ve brushed with he who hath brushed with greatness). Stop the presses! It’s time to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

PREGAME to SPOTLIGHT - DEADPOOL, POLITICS, and PHILLIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN

February 22, 2016 05:16 - 43 minutes - 17.5 MB

This week we warm up for our regular episode by discussing DEADPOOL and why Brendan hasn’t seen it yet (even though little kids have).  We talk about politics, the death of Supreme Court Justice Scalia, the Presidential circus and/or “race”, and we invoke the greatest impression of Phillip Seymour Hoffman ever. It’s all right here on the PREGAME! 

Ep. 263 - THE REVENANT

February 15, 2016 01:03 - 1 hour - 29.2 MB

Oscar Nominees 2016 continues! This week, we’re watching THE REVENANT, directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (BIRDMAN) and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, and Domhnall Gleeson. Gonna want to refill that anti-bear spray.  It’s time to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

Pregame to THE REVENANT - NINJA TURTLES, SUICIDE BRIDGES, JIM HENSON, and THUMB MONKEYS

February 15, 2016 01:00 - 45 minutes - 18.4 MB

We’re warming up for our regular episode by discussing the move into the new house/studio!  We talk about the new Ninja Turtles movie and the old Ninja Turtles toys.  We discuss whether or not to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge, and Jim Henson (oddly, all one conversation).   Join us for another PREGAME!

Ep. 262 - THE MARTIAN

February 08, 2016 03:14 - 52 minutes - 21.1 MB

Oscar Nominees 2016 continues! THE MARTIAN is directed by Ridley Scott (Alien, Gladiator) and stars Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Kristen Wiig, Michael Pena, Kate Mara, Sean Bean, and Donald Glover! Bake a Mars potato.  It’s time to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

Ep. 261 - ROOM

February 01, 2016 05:42 - 1 hour - 29.9 MB

This week we continue Oscar season 2016 with ROOM, directed by Lenny Abrahamson and starring Jacob Tremblay, Brie Larson, Joan Allen, William H. Macy, Tom McCamus, and Sean Bridgers as “Old Nick”. Roll yourself up in the carpet and prepare to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

PREGAME! TAXES, BRENDAN MOVING, and ABE VIGODA

February 01, 2016 05:33 - 36 minutes - 14.7 MB

This week we warm up for our regular episode by discussing the eternal TAX struggle.  Brendan is moving and had a meltdown, and Abe Vigoda is dead.  It’s all right here on the PREGAME!

Ep. 260 - MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

January 25, 2016 05:26 - 1 hour - 27.3 MB

It’s Oscar season and so we begin our 8-movie-mini-quest to watch all the BEST PICTURE nominees! MAD MAX: FURY ROAD is directed by George Miller and stars Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, and Nicholas Hoult. Oh what a lovely day!  Prepare to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

Pregame! The One About 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, OSCAR SEASON, and PERISCOPE!

January 25, 2016 04:48 - 1 hour - 27.3 MB

This week we prepare for our regular episode by discussing RICKY GERVAIS, SNOW, 5 YEARS OF PODCASTING, OSCAR SEASON, EXTRA WAYS TO MAKE MONEY, and we experiment with PERISCOPE!  Join us for another PREGAME!

Ep. 259 - THE WRESTLER

January 20, 2016 05:20 - 1 hour - 26.6 MB

This week, we’re releasing a BANKED episode! We recorded this episode LONG in advance, to be released in the event we couldn’t record. So, here we are! THE WRESTLER is directed by Darren Aronofsky (The Fighter, Black Swan), and stars Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, and Evan Rachel Wood! Play that WWE entrance music! It’s time to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

Ep. 258 - TOMORROW NEVER DIES

January 13, 2016 04:38 - 1 hour - 26.9 MB

He’s back! It’s time to finish the 007 project!  TOMORROW NEVER DIES is directed by Roger Spottiswoode and stars Pierce Brosnan, Jonathan Pryce, Teri Hatcher, Michelle Yeoh, and Judi Dench. Shaken, not stirred.  Prepare to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!

Pregame! The One About POWERBALL, STAYCATION, CHRIS HANSEN, and MICHAEL JACKSON

January 13, 2016 04:37 - 59 minutes - 24 MB

THIS WEEK, we warm up for our regular episode by explaining math to Brendan and getting ourselves ready to win the Powerball.  We discuss Jay’s recent stay-cation, and how DEADWOOD is coming back from the dead!  We talk about Chris Hansen of To Catch A Predator and weep for humanity. We discuss the passing of David Bowie and compare his passing to that of Michael Jackson’s. It’s all right here on the PREGAME!

Ep. 257 - THE HATEFUL EIGHT

January 05, 2016 11:02 - 1 hour - 29.3 MB

The Eighth Film By Quentin Tarantino! THIS WEEK, we’re watching THE HATEFUL EIGHT, directed by Quentin Tarantino, and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, Demian Bichir, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Bruce Dern, James Parks, and even Channing Tatum shows up! Remember, always trust strangers, especially in the old west.  ;-)  Prepare to commit Mass Moviecide!

Pregame The One About ENGAGEMENTS, NEW YEAR, DAY TRIPS, and CRITICS

January 05, 2016 11:00 - 49 minutes - 20 MB

Big news this week from one of our hosts!  2015 comes to a close and 2016 hits the ground running! This week, we warm up for our regular episode by talking about engagements.  We discuss Cirque du Soleil’s new AVATAR show.  Jay ponders whether or not to see a Broadway show, Brendan gets weepy at New Years Eve, and we try to determine whether we’re movie critics or not. Join us for another PREGAME!

Ep. 256 - TRADING PLACES

December 28, 2015 02:43 - 1 hour - 27.8 MB

This week, we’re watching TRADING PLACES, directed by John Landis and starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Denholm Elliot, and Paul Gleason. The usual bet?  Prepare to commit MASS MOVIECIDE!