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Some Jerks Who Talk About Movies

103 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

Hello there! We're just some jerks who talk about movies! Come join the jerks: Doug, Ben, Tristen, Michael, and Elijah as they take a look at some very bad movies!

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Episode 100: The End of the Jerks

May 05, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Well, here it is: the end of Some Jerks Who Talk About Movies...for now! We hope you have enjoyed our last two years of content, and stay tuned for our future projects! Now let's go out in style!

Episode 99: Battle Of The Jerks

April 28, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

Today, we revisited some of the greatest arguments the Jerks have ever had! Is Alden Ehrenreich actually a good Han Solo? Does falling asleep during a movie mean you can't give it a critical score? Was it really true love? All that and more! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 98: Star Wars - The Sequel Trilogy

April 21, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 129 MB

Well, we made it to the end of the Skywalker Saga: Episodes 7 and 8! Yep, it's definitely just those two; there's definitely not another one. You can't change my mind on that. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 97: Star Wars - The Prequel Trilogy

April 14, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

From the late 90s to the early 2000s, George Lucas continued telling the story of the Skywalker saga through the prequel trilogy. These didn't do quite as well as the originals, but they are loved for an entirely different reason. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 96: Star Wars - The Original Trilogy

April 07, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MB

Well boys and girls, it's time to start breaking the rules! Join us as we tackle the films that kicked off the whole Star Wars franchise! It's going to be a time! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 95: Back To The Future Part III

April 01, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

GREAT SCOTT! We decided to talk about a franchise that has a place on at least three of the Jerks' Top 10 films list, but we aren't talking about the good one. It's Back to the Future Part III! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 94: Lawrence Of Arabia

March 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

We tackled an epic this week! Come join us as we talk about what is considered one of the greatest films of all time: Lawrence of Arabia. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 93: The Graduate

March 17, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

It's time to take a trip back to the 1960s as the Jerks talk about Dustin Hoffman's breakout performance: The Graduate. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 92: Kangaroo Jack

March 10, 2020 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

Wait a second...did this movie actually happen? Not even the Jerks are sure. But be sure to listen to them discuss this fever dream of a movie. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 91: Cats

March 03, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

It took the Jerks three months to get to this, but we finally tackled one of the most absurd movies to come out in the last few years: Cats. It proved to be a pretty fun time for all involved. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 90: Clueless

February 25, 2020 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

With Emma. having just come out, we decided to tackle a different adaptation of the Jane Austen classic. We watched Clueless! Special thanks to Hayley for being our guest and telling us that it was based on Emma! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 89: Tron

February 18, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

Back in the 80s, Disney released a pretty revolutionary sci-fi movie called Tron that, for some reason people still talk about, so we decided to do an episode about it. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 88: Arrival

February 11, 2020 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB

What would it be like to learn how to communicate with Aliens if they ever came to Earth? Better question: what would it be like to talk about the folks talking to Aliens who came to Earth? Listen to this week's episode to find out the answer to the second question. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 87: Fight Club

February 04, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Well this is gonna be an awkward podcast, isn't it? Yeah, so we watched a movie, but we can't really talk about it. Hope you enjoy it anyway! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 86: The Road To El Dorado

January 28, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Join the Jerks this week as they go on an adventure to talk about Dreamworks' The Road to El Dorado, a movie that Doug claims to have seen, but has he? We'll find out! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 85: It's Such A Beautiful Day

January 21, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

We watched Mike's favorite move of all time this week, and Doug was absolutely speechless. It's Don Hertzfeldt's "It's Such a Beautiful Day"! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 84: North By Northwest

January 14, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

This week, we went back and watched an absolute classic by one of the masters of film! It's Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 83: Watchmen

January 07, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

This week, we watched a movie that really gets into the moral gray areas of superheroes: Zack Snyder's Watchmen! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 82: Frozen and Frozen 2

December 31, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

It's almost the new year, so we decided to talk about one of the most popular films of the year: Frozen 2! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 81: Holiday In Handcuffs

December 24, 2019 13:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

Merry Christmas from the Jerks! We celebrated this year by watching a movie straight out of 2007 that features the wonderful Mario Lopez! Hope you enjoy If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 80: Eight Crazy Nights

December 17, 2019 13:00 - 55 minutes - 50.3 MB

Well it's the officially the holiday season, so we decided to watch something that some folks consider it a holiday movie. It's Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 79: Direct To DVD-Cember

December 10, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

Following the success of our D-cember episode from last year, we decided to do exactly what the Mouse did: make a completely pointless and unnecessary sequel! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 78: Super 8

December 03, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

This week, we talked about Lens Flare: The Movie, I mean Super 8. Tune in for discussions of great music and aliens! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 77: Planes, Trains, And Automobiles

November 26, 2019 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

Happy Thanksgiving week!! To celebrate, we watched one of the only movies ever to be considered a "Thanksgiving movie." And plus, we get to watch the comedic stylings of Steve Martin and John Candy! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 76: Treasure Planet

November 19, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

Happy Week After the Release of Disney Plus! To celebrate, we talked about a Disney film that was a long time coming: Treasure Planet! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 75: Birdman

November 12, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

This week, we took a look into 2015's Best Picture: Birdman, starring Michael Keaton and a whole ton of other talented folks! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 74: Easy A

November 05, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

THE TOOCH IS BACK!!!! This week, the Jerks got the opportunity to gush over Stanley Tucci once again and also welcome another first-time guest. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 73: Casper

October 29, 2019 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

Can a ghost be too friendly? Well, the Jerks sure think so. We wrapped up October by talking about something a little less spooky: Casper, the friendly ghost. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 72: Scooby Doo

October 22, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Like, zoinks! We're back this week to talk about Scooby Doo and the gang as they travel to Spooky Island to see if Shaggy can tap into more than just six percent of his power! Yes, we beat the dead meme to death. You knew it was going to happen. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 71: Halloween III

October 15, 2019 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Alright, we're talking about a movie from the famous Halloween series that features Mike Myers and Jamie Lee...wait what? This movie doesn't have anything to do with them? Then why the heck are we talking about it? Oh.... If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 70: It Chapter/Part 2

October 08, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

We get to talk about Tim Curry and Bill Hader? Heck yeah, sign me up to talk about It and It! We begin our Horror Movie month of October with a sequel to a podcast from last year: It Chapter/Part 2! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 69: Cats Don't Dance

October 01, 2019 12:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

Welcome back as we talk about another one of Tristen's favorites: Cats Don't Dance, which features an incredible cast and a great message! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 68: Howard The Duck

September 24, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

George Lucas, why? Why did you do this to us? This week, we watched Howard the Duck. We're sorry. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 67: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

September 17, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

What happens when Tim Burton directs a movie about a madman and his chocolate factory? Well, if nothing else, it gives the Jerks something to talk about! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 66: Memento

September 10, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Welcome back this week as the Jerks venture into the Christopher Nolan filmography! We start with Memento! We also played around with some helium which was pretty fun! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 65: The Good Dinosaur

September 03, 2019 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

Welcome back this week as we talk about another Disney Pixar film! Only this one isn't quite as good as the last one we did. It's The Good Dinosaur! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 64: Blast From The Past

August 27, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

What would happen if a family stayed in a fallout shelter for 35 years? Apparently the answer is Blast from the Past, so that's uhhh something. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 63: Power Rangers

August 20, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

Go go Some Jerks Podcast! Doug is finally back with the rest of the Jerks in time to talk about a movie that came from a show that influenced him as a young lad. That's right, we watched Power Rangers! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

What did you have for breakfast? 3: Revenge of the Jerks

August 13, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

One more week until the highly anticipated return of Doug! In the meantime, we decided to give y'all a bit of a break on the movies and show y'all some more mic checks instead! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 62: The Breakfast Club

August 06, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

Welcome back for Episode 62! This week, we talked about a classic movie from the 80s: The Breakfast Club! We also say goodbye to the podcast's home as we'll be recording from a new location in the future! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 61: Gulliver's Travels

July 30, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

Welcome back for another episode where Mike rants about James Corden! Oh yeah, we also answered the age-old question: War, huh, what is it good for? And you'll never believe the answer! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 60: Galaxy Quest

July 23, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Welcome back! This week, we talked about Star Tr..wait what? Ohhhhh, nevermind. We watched a spoof of Star Trek featuring an incredible cast. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 59: Sharknado (and some other stuff)

July 16, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

We tackled another big bad movie this week with Sharknado! And then, we promptly didn't talk about it for very long. But, this episode also digs into some behind the scenes stuff which is also a lot of fun! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 58: The Fifth Element

July 09, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 77 MB

Welcome back! This week, we talked about the late-90s sci-fi classic The Fifth Element. And, well, things got weird. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 57: Legally Blonde

July 02, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Welcome back! This week, we're packing up and going to Harvard Law School to talk about Legally Blonde! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 56: How The Grinch Stole Christmas

June 25, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

Merry Christmas!!! (Well, in six months anyway) This week, we talked about a Christmas classic! Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey...and some other people too! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 55: Trolls

June 18, 2019 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Welcome back! This week, we watched the hit kids movie Trolls! And for once, Doug didn't completely trash a kids movie. I know, it's crazy! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 54: Wild Wild West (and some other stuff)

June 11, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

Welcome back! This week, we went to the old west to talk about Will Smith and the steampunk era. All of those things go together...right? Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 53: The Matrix

June 04, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

Welcome back! This week, we talked about a very influential movie that, yet again, examines a gloom view of the future. It's The Matrix! Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]

Episode 52: Idiocracy

May 28, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

In our first movie of the summer, we talked about a movie that takes a look at the world in 500 years. Is it glorious and prosperous? Far from it. Instead, Owen Wilson's brother becomes the smartest man on earth. And well, it's a time. Hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions for movies you would like to see us review, please email your suggestions to [email protected]