Why Do We Own This DVD?
297 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsHusband and wife team discuss, evaluate, and justify their DVD collection. From no-brainers, to "someone's got some 'splaining to do" Diane and Sean will go through over 300 DVDs over the course of this podcast.
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44. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
November 06, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBDiane and Sean continue the Harry Potter saga with book 2, The Chamber of Secrets. They also have difficulty with words and Sean wants to speed things along. Episode music "Prologue: Book II/Escape From the Dursleys" and "Harry's Wondrous World" by John Williams from the OST Support the Show.
43. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
November 03, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBDiane and Sean kick off "Harry Potter Month" with the first book/movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Episode music is "Hedwig's Theme" and "Leaving Hogwarts" by John Williams from the OST. Support the Show.
42. Sleepy Hollow (1999)
October 30, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBIs it a headless horseman, or a horseless headsman? Diane and Sean discuss that issue and more in this 42nd episode, Tim Burton's "Sleepy Hollow". Episode music is Danny Elfman's "Main Titles" and "A New Day!" from the Sleepy Hollow OST. Support the Show.
41. Return to Oz
October 27, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBDiane and Sean take a Disney fueled journey to the Emerald City, and it's a weird wonderful trip. Fairuza Balk, a talking chicken, and a Wilford Brimley-esque robot make for good talking points in episode 41. Music this episode: "Opening Sequence with Sweeteners", "Just a Reflection/End Credits" composed by David Shire and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Also featuring, "The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead" by XTC, "Boom" by Flight of the Conchords, and "Heads Will Roll" by The Yeah ...
41. Return to Oz (1985)
October 27, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBDiane and Sean take a Disney fueled journey to the Emerald City, and it's a weird wonderful trip. Fairuza Balk, a talking chicken, and a Wilford Brimley-esque robot make for good talking points in episode 41. Music this episode: "Opening Sequence with Sweeteners", "Just a Reflection/End Credits" composed by David Shire and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Also featuring, "The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead" by XTC, "Boom" by Flight of the Conchords, and "Heads Will Roll" by The Yeah ...
40. Beetlejuice (1988)
October 23, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBDiane and Sean break down arguably Tim Burton's best film, Beetlejuice. From Danny Elfman's fun score, Michael Keaton at his Michael-Keatonest, to Harry Belafonte's unforgettable songs, our hosts don't miss a beat. Episode music is "Main Titles", Danny Elfman (from the Beetlejuice OST), and Harry Belafonte's, "Day-O (The Banana Boat song)", and "Jump in Line (Shake, Shake, Señora)". Support the Show.
39. The Ring (2002)
October 20, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBDiane and Sean discuss the American remake of the Japanese horror-thriller, The Ring. They also try to define what makes a horror movie a horror movie and give up after about 30 seconds. Episode music is Hans Zimmer's "Main Theme" and "End Theme" from The Ring OST. Support the Show.
38. The Blair Witch Project (1999)
October 16, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThis episode starts out in a dark place. After having a battery/recorder malfunction 30 minutes into the recording, our hosts have to re-record the episode much to the dismay of Sean. It gets worse from there. Actually it gets a little better, and then the episode ends with a few ghost stories. Episode music is "Gloomy Sunday", by Lydia Lunch and "The Cellar" by Antonio Cora, both from The Blair Witch Project soundtrack. Like, subscribe, follow the podcast on Twitter @WhyDoWeOwnThis1 Suppo...
37. The Sixth Sense (1999)
October 13, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBDiane and Sean delve into M. Night Shyamalan's, The Sixth Sense. They have nothing but love and admiration for Haley Joel Osment and Toni Collette...and then the podcast devolves into a discussion of American Beauty. One of our hosts isn't a fan. Music this episode is James Newton Howard's "Run to the Church" and "Malcolm is Dead", from The Sixth Sense OST. Support the Show.
36. Psycho (1960)
October 09, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBDiane and Sean discuss Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic, Psycho. NOT the weird 1998 remake. Episode music is Bernard Herrmann's "Prelude/The Murder" theme from Psycho. Support the Show.
35. From Hell (2001)
October 06, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBDiane and Sean talk about the dark and brutal Hughes Brothers', From Hell. Hagrid and Bilbo, and Jack Sparrow, plus multiple appearances by one of the resident cats can be found in this episode. Episode music is, "The Nobodies (Wormwood Remix)" by Marilyn Manson from the From Hell OST. Support the Show.
34. Donnie Darko (2001)
October 02, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBDiane and Sean try to decipher and decode Richard Kelly's psychological thriller(is it, though?), Donnie Darko. Spoiler alert, they don't figure anything out. Episode music is "Head Over Heels" by Tears For Fears, and "Mad World" by Gary Jules and Michael Andrews, written by Tears For Fears. Support the Show.
33. Field of Dreams (1989)
September 29, 2019 09:00 - 2 hours - 89.3 MBDiane and Sean take a swing at the 1989 tear-jerker, Field of Dreams. They explain why everyone should go to Iowa. Hotdogs, finger guns, and Gaby Hoffman are just a few kernels on this episode's ear of corn...or something. Episode music is "The Place Where Dreams Come True", by James Horner. Support the Show.
32. Spaceballs (1987)
September 25, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBIt's a clip-a-palooza, cliptastic, clipadocious, clip-heavy episode that Diane and Sean find themselves in with Mel Brooks' sci-fi extravaganza, Spaceballs. Diane's got a bit of a cold in this episode, oh and also, Kristen Schaal is a horse. Enjoy. Episode music is "Spaceballs", by Jeff Pescetto, Clyde Lieberman, and Mel Brooks, performed by The Spinners; and "Kristen Schaal is a Horse", written and performed by Kurt Braunohler and Kristen Schaal. Support the Show.
31. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
September 22, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBHappy Hobbit Day! In this episode, Diane and Sean discuss the first film of Peter Jackson's other epic trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. We also find out that Sean apparently hates dwarf musicals...or really, really loves them. Episode Music is "Misty Mountains", composed by Plan 9 and David Long; "Blunt the Knives", composed by Stephen Gallaghar and performed by the Dwarf cast and Plan 9; "Song of the Lonely Mountain", composed by Stephen Gallaghar and Neil Finn. Support the Show.
30. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
September 18, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBDiane and Sean discuss the only "classic" era Star Trek movie they've seen, the "whale one", of course. They talk about 80's style, Paul Hogan, and a personal encounter with the Captain (Admiral) himself. Music this episode is Leonard Rosenman's, "Main Title" and "Home Again/End Credits", and Dave Fleischer's, "Let's All Go To The Lobby". Support the Show.
30. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
September 18, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBDiane and Sean discuss the only "classic" era Star Trek movie they've seen, the "whale one", of course. They talk about 80's style, Paul Hogan, and a personal encounter with the Captain (Admiral) himself. Music this episode is Leonard Rosenman's, "Main Title" and "Home Again/End Credits", and Dave Fleischer's, "Let's All Go To The Lobby". Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dvdpod)
29. Zodiac (2007)
September 15, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBIn this episode, Diane and Sean talk about David Fincher's true-crime film, Zodiac. Who was the Zodiac killer? Our hosts let the theories and speculations fly. Episode Music is "Hurdy Gurdy Man" by Donovan. Follow the podcast on Twitter @whydoweownthis1 Support the Show.
28. Superman: The Movie (1978)
September 11, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBIn this episode, Diane and Sean discuss Richard Donner's superhero classic, Superman: The Movie. Diane is fully onboard and ready to fangirl out over a handsome and bulked up Christopher Reeve, while Sean is crushed to find his childhood memories are better than the reality of modern eyes. Also, Marlon Brando is in it, and neither host is a fan. Episode music is "The Superman Theme" and "End Theme" by John Williams. Also, "Let's All Go To the Lobby" by Dave Fleischer. Support the Show.
27. Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)
September 08, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn this episode, we talk about the "original" trilogy's finale, Return of the Jedi, aka Star Wars Episode VI. Unfortunately, it's also the "Special Edition" Blu-Ray, so we have THAT to deal with as well. Episode music is "Star Wars Main Title" and "Ewok Celebration and Finale" by John Williams and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra as well as "Let's All Go to the Lobby" by Dave Fleischer. Support the Show.
26. The Godfather (1972)
September 04, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBDiane and I talk about Francis Ford Coppola's classic, The Godfather. We discuss favorite characters, dreamy Al Pacino, and crazy Marlon Brando. Episode music is "The Godfather Waltz" and "The Godfather Finale", also featuring "I'm Shakin" by Rooney. Support the Show.
25. Chicago (2002)
September 01, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBDiane and I talk about the Broadway-turned-Hollywood smash, Chicago. Starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renee Zellweger, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, and Taye Diggs. We discuss our favorite musical numbers, actors, performances...of which there are many. And we also talk about Glee, a lot. Music this episode is "Overture/And All That Jazz" and "Nowadays", written by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Support the Show.
24. The Philadelphia Story (1940)
August 28, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBDiane and I talk about the classic 1940 romantic comedy, The Philadelphia Story. Starring Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, James Stewart, and Ruth Hussey, this dialogue-packed film stuns my ears, and I love it. We also draft modern day replacements in our fantasy remake. Episode music is the opening title sequence from The Philadelphia Story by Franz Waxman and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg, performed by James Stewart. Support the Show.
23. Shrek the Third (2007)
August 25, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBDiane and I talk about Shrek the Third after watching it for the first time...ever. We don't know why this movie exists or how we came to own it. We also don't know how monarchies work or the Legend of King Arthur. Episode music is "Royal Pain" by Eels, and "Thank You (Falletinme Be Mice Elf Again)" by Sly and the Family Stone, performed by Eddie Murphy and Antonio Banderas. Support the Show.
22. 9 (2009)
August 21, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBDiane and I talk about Shane Acker's dystopian film, 9. Produced by Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov, 9 features the voice talents of Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer, Fred Tatasciore, John C Reilly, and Martin Landau. Episode music is "Finding Answers" and "Release" by Danny Elfman from the original motion picture soundtrack (OST), 9. Support the Show.
21. V for Vendetta (2005)
August 18, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBDiane and I talk about the James McTeigue film based on Alan Moore's graphic novel and comic series, V for Vendetta. This dark, near-future movie is better than Diane remembers, but she claims isn't as enjoyable as The Company. Episode music is Pyotr Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture as featured in the film. Support the Show.
20. The Company (2003)
August 14, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBDiane and I talk about Robert Altman's penultimate film, The Company (2003). Featuring The Joffrey Ballet Company of Chicago, Neve Campbell, Malcolm McDowell, and James Franco, we slog through this movie and its non-story/plot. It is not good. Episode music is The World Spins, by Angelo Badalamenti, David Lynch (as David K. Lynch), performed by Julee Cruise. Support the Show.
19. Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
August 11, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBDiane and I talk about the Gurinder Chadha's incredibly fun movie, Bend It Like Beckham. This nearly 20 year-old British movie still holds up. Would "Move It Like Mia" have fared as well? Episode music is Putt Sardara Da, by B21. Support the Show.
18. Mulan (1998)
August 07, 2019 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBDiane and I talk about the Disney animated hit, Mulan. I get a lot of things wrong in this episode but I make up for it with a lot of Eddie Murphy sound bites. Episode music is, "l'll Make a Man Out of You", composed and written by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, performed by Donny Osmond. Support the Show.
17. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
August 04, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBIn this episode, Diane and I talk about the HP Universe's grand finale, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2. We also deal with a cat with a cold, deciding whether or not Daniel Radcliffe a good actor, and who is the best villain. All this and more inside this long episode. Episode music is Hedwig's Theme, and Leaving Hogwarts, by John Williams Support the Show.
16. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
July 31, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBDiane and I talk about Peter Jackson's Oscar-sweeping grand finale to his Middle Earth saga, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. We also debate best wizard and yell at Google. Episode Music: Howard Shore, The Lord of the Rings-The Lighting of the Beacons; The Datsun Violets, You Can't Beat Wellington on a Good Day. Support the Show.
15. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
July 28, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBWe're back! Did you miss us? After a couple weeks away to go to California, San Diego Comic-Con, and Universal Studios we've finally gotten around to recording a new episode...twice! The first recording didn't quite work out, but we got it right with take 2. In this episode we talk about Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. We also recap comic con, universal studios, southern california sans air conditioning and more. Episode music is He's a Pirate, the from the P...
15. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
July 28, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBWe're back! Did you miss us? After a couple weeks away to go to California, San Diego Comic-Con, and Universal Studios we've finally gotten around to recording a new episode...twice! The first recording didn't quite work out, but we got it right with take 2. In this episode we talk about Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. We also recap comic con, universal studios, southern california sans air conditioning and more. Episode music is He's a Pirate, the from the P...
14. Edward Scissorhands (1990)
July 17, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBDiane and I talk about the bittersweet symphony from 1990 that is Edward Scissorhands. And there's still some confusion between Alan Arkin, Alan Alda, and Adam Arkin...Episode music is by Danny Elfman (Edward Scissorhands theme, Introduction) and Claude Debussy's Clair de Lune. Support the Show.
13. The Incredibles (2004)
July 14, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBDiane and I talk about the Pixar mega-hit, The Incredibles, from 2004. We touch on a wide range of topics from James Bond to right-wing conservatism...so buckle in. Episode music is The Incredibles Theme by Michael Giacchino, and Claude Debussy's, Clair de Lune. Support the Show.
12. The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
July 10, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThere's a storm brewing...and we talk about it in this episode! Diane and I break down Roland Emmerich's 2004 climate-change thriller, The Day After Tomorrow. We also might talk about Geostorm...a bit. Episode music is Claude Debussy's, Clair de Lune. Support the Show.
11. The Others (2001)
July 07, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBDiane and I talk about the creepy, suspenseful, horror film, The Others, directed by Alejandro Amenabar in 2001. We don't mention Minnie Driver in this one. Episode music is Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy. Support the Show.
10. Jurassic World (2015)
July 03, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBIn this episode, we talk about the 2015 blockbuster, Jurassic World, starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and some dinosaurs. Episode music is the Jurassic World Theme by Michael Giacchino, and Clair de Lune, by Claude Debussy. Support the Show.
9. Payback (1999)
June 30, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWe talk about...um...Payback. Brian Helgeland's directorial debut stars Mel Gibson, Lucy Liu, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, and others. One of us likes it...kinda; the other one hates it...totally. Episode music is Claude Debussy's, Clair de Lune. Support the Show.
8. Inside Out (2015)
June 26, 2019 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode we talk about the gut-wrenching, yet warmly heartfelt and funny Pixar film, Inside Out. Bring some tissues...or not, we won't judge. Episode music is Bundle of Joy by Michael Giacchino from the Inside Out OST, and Claude Debussy's, Clair de Lune. Support the Show.
7. About a Boy (2002)
June 23, 2019 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this episode, we talk about the Nick Hornby novel-turned film, About a Boy, starring Hugh Grant, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz, Natalia Tena, and Nicholas Hoult. Episode music is: Something to Talk About, by Badly Drawn Boy and Tick Tock, by Molotov Jukebox. Support the Show.
6. The Avengers (2012)
June 19, 2019 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBDiane and I talk about the Marvel Studios, Joss Whedon mega-hit, The Avengers (2012). And also close personal Joss encounters and Jeremy Renner man crush. Episode music is The Avengers Theme by Alan Silvestri, and Claude Debussy's, Clair de Lune. Support the Show.
5. The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
June 16, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBDiane and I talk about the socially problematic, mega-flop that is Robert Redford's, The Legend of Bagger Vance. Episode music features a sound clip from the film featuring Rachel Portman's score, and Claude Debussy's Clair de Lune. Support the Show.
4. Green Lantern (2011)
June 12, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBDiane and I talk about the 2011 DC Comics movie, Green Lantern. We don't know anything about Green Lantern going into it, and we know just about as much coming out of it. Music this episode; The Green Lantern Oath, by Ryan Reynolds, music by James Newton Howard and Claude Debussy's Clair de Lune. Support the Show.
3. American Graffiti (1973)
June 09, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBDiane and I talk about George Lucas' 1973 film, American Graffiti. The conversation covers everything from the Bechdel Test, to Comic-Con. Music featured in this episode: Rock Around the Clock, as performed by Bill Haley & His Comets; Claude Debussy's, Clair de Lune Support the Show.
2. Emma (1996)
June 06, 2019 03:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBDiane and I talk about Gwyneth Paltrow and the film, Emma, based on the Jane Austen novel. We also end up talking about Trainspotting and Minnie Driver...a lot. Episode music is Claude Debussy's, Clair de Lune. Support the Show.
1. Batman Returns (1992)
June 03, 2019 02:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this, our first episode, Diane and I talk about Tim Burton's, Batman Returns. Starring Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Danny DeVito. "Why Do We Own This DVD?" is part of The 5MinutePod Network. Support the Show.