Two Boys in a Balcony
223 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsTwo Boys in a Balcony is the New England Movies Podcast hosted by Sean Sullivan and Bill McMorrow. Each week, they watch and discuss a different movie set in New England, about New England, featuring somebody from New England, featuring somebody who says the words New England, and Good Will Hunting.
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Pet Sematary (1989)
October 09, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 105 MB****Today's episode is brought to you proudly by Fences! Since the beginning of time, Fences! have been used to keep people from going places they shouldn't go. Fences! When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, singing words of wisdom, "Get a fence!" Go to your local fencing supply store and use offer code Balcony for one confused look. Fences!**** Today in the balcony, we celebrate week two of Booooooooo England, our celebration of the spookier side of New England film...
The Conjuring (2013)
October 02, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBClap, clap! Turn on the lights and get out of the basement! It's the Conjuring on the first week of Booooooooo Englund, the Two Boys in a Balcony October celebration of the New England films for the more spooky hearted. A rare case of a New England film crossing state lines, join famed CT paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren for an exploration of the true(?) story of the Perron family haunting of Harrisville, RI. Look, I'll be honest with you... this movie creeped me out (Hi. It's ...
The Conjuring (2013)
October 02, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBClap, clap! Turn on the lights and get out of the basement! It's the Conjuring on the first week of Booooooooo Englund, the Two Boys in a Balcony October celebration of the New England films for the more spooky hearted. A rare case of a New England film crossing state lines, join famed CT paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren for an exploration of the true(?) story of the Perron family haunting of Harrisville, RI. Look, I'll be honest with you... this movie creeped me out (Hi. It's...
I Am The Cheese (1983)
September 25, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 43.6 MBDearly beloved, we are gathered hear today to mourn the death of the career of Penis Breath, the young man who played the older brother in E.T. who was doomed to play the lead of today's balcony feature, the 1983 I Am The Cheese, a movie so unenjoyable it's only available on youtube or at your sadder public libraries. But fret not, friendly listener, because the Balcony Boys do all the heavy lifting as they implore you with a heart full of love to never watch this movie on your own. Listen, ...
I Am The Cheese (1983)
September 25, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 43.6 MBDearly beloved, we are gathered hear today to mourn the death of the career of Penis Breath, the young man who played the older brother in E.T. who was doomed to play the lead of today's balcony feature, the 1983 I Am The Cheese, a movie so unenjoyable it's only available on youtube or at your sadder public libraries. But fret not, friendly listener, because the Balcony Boys do all the heavy lifting as they implore you with a heart full of love to never watch this movie on your own. Listen, t...
IT Chapter Two (2019)
September 18, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 161 MBWelp nothing floats forever. This week in the balcony, the boys bid a fond farewell to Derry, ME with their most recent movie yet, 2019's IT Chapter Two. The boys gathered the balconeers and headed to the cinema on opening night and will recount you with their tale of surviving a two hour and fifty minute sequel. How much popcorn is too much? Where should you deposit the excess? Would you believe that the key to defeating an ancient cosmic evil is to study with the Roastmaster General Jeff Ro...
IT Chapter Two (2019)
September 18, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 161 MBWelp nothing floats forever. This week in the balcony, the boys bid a fond farewell to Derry, ME with their most recent movie yet, 2019's IT Chapter Two. The boys gathered the balconeers and headed to the cinema on opening night and will recount you with their tale of surviving a two hour and fifty minute sequel. How much popcorn is too much? Where should you deposit the excess? Would you believe that the key to defeating an ancient cosmic evil is to study with the Roastmaster General Jeff R...
IT (2017)
September 11, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 186 MBEverything floats in the balcony... because we put root beer and ice cream on it! Hey! It's the longest goddamn episode of this very fun and popular podcast and CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BALCONY BOYS! It only took 13 episodes till we finally made one that was longer than the movie we watched! It's a spooky one today because we're talking about the 2017 re-adaptation of Stephen King's IT directed Andy Muschietti, just in time for the sequeal IT Chapter Two to hit theaters. We tackle all the big ...
IT (2017)
September 11, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 186 MBEverything floats in the balcony... because we put root beer and ice cream on it! Hey! It's the longest goddamn episode of this very fun and popular podcast and CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BALCONY BOYS! It only took 13 episodes till we finally made one that was longer than the movie we watched! It's a spooky one today because we're talking about the 2017 re-adaptation of Stephen King's IT directed Andy Muschietti, just in time for the sequeal IT Chapter Two to hit theaters. We tackle all the big i...
To Die For
September 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBRipped from the tabloids, it's Two Boys in a Balcony and we're talking the steamy, black comedy To Die For directed by Gus van Sant. Have you ever wondered what teachers the balcony boys are still pining for? Have you ever wanted to somehow know less about Pamela Smart than you did before? Well you're in luck cause class is in session and Professors Sullivan and McMorrow are here to teach you the Golden Rule: rate, review, and subscribe. To Die For stars Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, Joasfkasdg...
What About Bob
August 28, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBToday on a somber episode of Two Boys in a Balcony, the boys are taking a look at the harrowing expose on mental illness from the early 90s, What about Bob? A very serious study of the decline of the modern man, this... just kidding this thing is silly as shit and we're here for it! Can a movie starring two of Hollywood's most reliable leading men who absolutely hate each other on sight succeed? We think so. It's a fun one and most importantly, it's a good one. What About Bob stars Bill Murra...
The Parent Trap
August 21, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBLet's get together yeah yeah yeah and talk about this movie in the Balcony! Hey! It's the Balcony Boys here with what we hoped would be our most wholesome episode yet but almost certainly is not. It's the 1961 classic Disney picture The Parent Trap! What's the legality of separating identical twins in a divorce custody battle? Is this a fun children's romp or an indictment of the American judicial system and the breakdown of traditional family norms? Who gives a fig? It's the Parent Trap. The...
The Parent Trap
August 21, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBLet's get together yeah yeah yeah and talk about this movie in the Balcony! Hey! It's the Balcony Boys here with what we hoped would be our most wholesome episode yet but almost certainly is not. It's the 1961 classic Disney picture The Parent Trap! What's the legality of separating identical twins in a divorce custody battle? Is this a fun children's romp or an indictment of the American judicial system and the breakdown of traditional family norms? Who gives a fig? It's the Parent Trap. Th...
On Golden Pond
August 14, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBUnswamp that canoe cause the Balcony boys packed a picnic and they're headed to the richest body a water this side of the Mississippi that is also in New Hampshire, On Golden Pond or maybe Golden Pond. Is the "On" part of the name of the pond or just the movie? These and other questions won't be answered within the confines of this particular podcast but Sean will sing a "very funny" parody of Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" and Bill will not know who Lil Nas X is.... and you know what? Maybe nei...
Hot Summer Nights
August 07, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBIt's the dang dog days of summer and instead of using the balcony to shield us from the heat, America's dumbest film critics Bill McMorrow and Sean Sullivan are up in the balcony, baking in the heat of the 2018 AT&T/DirectTV joint production Hot Summer Nights, a movie that deserves a bigger audience than surely it has ever had. Buckle up, there's a lot going on in this one. Would you ride your motorcycle in the rain? What would you do if they put jimmie's on your ice cream? Does anyone outsi...
Hot Summer Nights
August 07, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBIt's the dang dog days of summer and instead of using the balcony to shield us from the heat, America's dumbest film critics Bill McMorrow and Sean Sullivan are up in the balcony, baking in the heat of the 2018 AT&T/DirectTV joint production Hot Summer Nights, a movie that deserves a bigger audience than surely it has ever had. Buckle up, there's a lot going on in this one. Would you ride your motorcycle in the rain? What would you do if they put jimmie's on your ice cream? Does anyone outsid...
Mermaids
July 31, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIf you wanna be happy for the rest of your life, listen to this podcast like its your wife. From my personal point of view, this is a podcast to listen to. MERMAIDS! This week in the balcony, we're splashing around with Cher, Winona, Bobby, and the gang and we're talking MERMAIDS, a movie so nice they had three directors. Did you know that? Well you will in the next 90 minutes. We get into this charming little picture and sing a whole bunch. I can't remember what else happens but who cares? L...
The Stranger
July 24, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBGrab a bucket of scrap paper and head to the woods. Today in the Balcony, we're talking the 1946 forgotten classic the Stranger, directed and starring Orson flipping Welles. Hey who reupholstered all the chairs up here? It's looking classy as shit in the balcony. Have you ever suspected that your teacher at your prestigious prep academy might be a Nazi? Well have we got a film for you. The Stranger stars Orson Welles, Edward G Robinson, Loretta Young, an annoying pharmacist, a dog of indeterm...
Outside Providence
July 17, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week in the balcony, the boys finally make good on their promise to cover the films of New England and step outside the comforts of their beloved Massachusetts and land in Pawtucket, RI, a city that is very much Outside Providence. That's right! It's the 1999 stoner comedy about a boy named Dildo, his buddy named drugs, and a three legged dog named dog? I don't really remember. But he was three legs. Does this film hold up 20 years later? Did it hold up 20 years ago? Outside Providence ...
Spotlight
July 10, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBIt's the episode the Vatican doesn't want you to hear... though... in fairness... I'm sure they don't want you to hear any of the episodes or any other episodes of any podcasts for that matter. Serial? No thanks. WTF? I don't think so. This American Life? How bout this American Hell is where you'll be if you listen to that. Well anyway, the boys are talking about Spotlight, the 2015 Academy Award winning film that is NOT FUNNY AT ALL. Can the boys do it? Can they make their comedy film podca...
The Friends of Eddie Coyle
July 03, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBToday in the balcony, the boys are talking the Friends of Eddie Coyle, a movie so Boston, baby, they stop to watch the Bruins play hockey for 10 minutes. An absolute masterpiece, the boys are going to have to insist that you watch this movie asap. The Friends of Eddie Coyle was directed by Peter Yates and stars Robert Mitchum, Peter Boyle, cool cars, grocery bags, and that thing up in New Hampshire
Legally Blonde
June 26, 2019 05:00 - 57 minutes - 64.7 MBThe Balcony is open so watch your step because if you twist your ankle on your way up here, good luck suing us! We've got the world's greatest legal mind, Elle Woods, on retainer and we'll sue you for messing up our stairs. As quintessential a New England film as Good Will Hunting and Jaws, the Balcony Boys are breaking down the 2001 smash hit, Legally Blonde! That's right! So what if not one second of the production took place on the East Coast, let alone New England. This is the New Englan...
Episode 1 - The Perfect Storm
June 13, 2019 18:41 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBLadies and gentlemen, the balcony is open for business. Join the balcony boys as they kick off their exploration of the films of New England with the 2000 classic The Perfect Storm. Directed by the great Wolfgang Petersen and starring George Clooney, Diane Lane, and the patron saint of New England cinema, Mark Wahlberg, comedians Sean Sullivan and Bill McMorrow take you through this harrowing true story. Does Diane Lane have the worst Boston accent in the history of film? Who should get prio...