Z & Keith Watched A Movie
244 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe live together, we watch a lot of movies together, we curse a fair amount.
Join us goofs talking about films from the 80's & 90's. Some we saw as younguns, some we missed.
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Ep 2.11 -- Final Destination [Holler-ween ep 1.01!]
October 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBBoo! And welcome to the inaugural episode of Z & Keith's Annual DocOctShockRocktober Holler-ween Scream-along Spook-a-thon! In this, our first entry in a month of spooky-scary films, we're talking 2000's Final Destination! Along the way we visit Ricky Gervais' teeth, "pretty lady kiss time", Ali Larter's racism and the ghost of Rube Goldberg. Here is Leonard Roberts' essay from 2020 reflecting on his time on Heroes. +++++++ Intro: by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp Ou...
Ep 2.10 — Poison Ivy (How Teen Girls Are Inherently More Eviler Than Men)
September 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBDarlene Conner makes friends with the new sl*t at school, brings her home to meet her conservative shitbag pa, Viper, and her malingering Charlie's Angel ma. The rest is... too bad. It's 1992's Poison Ivy! A near neo-noir kookoo bananas gem that blames a afab teen for, well, lots of shit. +++++ Intro: by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp Outro: Young and Restless performing Poison Ivy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 2.10 -- Poison Ivy (How Teen Girls Are Inherently More Eviler Than Men)
September 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBDarlene Conner makes friends with the new sl*t at school, brings her home to meet her conservative shitbag pa, Viper, and her malingering Charlie's Angel ma. The rest is... too bad. It's 1992's Poison Ivy! A near neo-noir kookoo bananas gem that blames a afab teen for, well, lots of shit. Intro: by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp Outro: Young and Restless -- Poison Ivy H/T to Kelly --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 2.09 — Real Genius (an anti-military, less sexist celebration of nerdism) [A K Bday Selection]
September 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBVal Kilmer co-stars in this zany nerds v. the military industrial complex college comedy. We talk about the genre tropes this film manages to side-step compared to similar movies of the time, Star Trek, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise, and how Z is confounded by Kilmer's haircut. +++++ Intro: by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp Outro: Everybody Wants to Rule the World performed by Ted Yoder --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zan...
Ep 2.08 — Trust [Part of Hot Donovan Summer]
September 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBMaria Coughlin is having a bad day... Or at least she thought she was that is until she met Matthew: Matthew Slaughter. The cherry atop the Hot Donovan Summer sundae, this week we are talking about Trust! Written & directed by Hal Hartley, this indie darling from 1990 has been a long time favorite for us each, but this was the first time watching together. Along the way we bemoan fight scenes in the digital age, ponder what is possible in independent film currently and Keith drones on abou...
Ep 2.07 — Electric Dreams [A K. Bday Selection]
September 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBYou know how some times home computers used to become sentient if they downloaded too much information and overheated and then someone poured champagne on them? Well, wouldn't you know that's just what happened to ol' Miles Harding one fateful night in 1984. Yep, it's Electric Dreams! A Cyrano de Bergerac for the personal computing age mixed with music videos. Also, this movie helped establish the trope of the quirky female love interest being a cellist. And we wonder what is independent fil...
Ep 2.07 -- Electric Dreams [A K. Bday Selection]
September 02, 2021 13:43 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBYou know some times home computers used to become sentient if they downloaded too much information and overheated and then someone poured champagne on them? Well, wouldn't you know that's just what happened to ol' Miles Harding one fateful night in 1984. Yep, it's Electric Dreams. A Cyrano de Bergerac for the personal computing age mixed with music videos. Also, this movie helped establish the trope of the creative female love interest being a cellist. And we wonder what is independent filmm...
Ep 2.06 -- Dragnet (legacy comedic copaganda)
August 28, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBDragnet began as a radio series in 1949, created, produced and starring Jack Webb in direct collaboration with the Los Angeles Police Department. It was the great grandpapa of all police procedurals and laid the foundation for decades of copaganda to come. In 1987 the world was graced with this wacky comedy version starring Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks and in 2021, we talked about it. Also Z confesses their unproblematic interest in lisps and Keith goes on a tangent about Yugos. Skip Intro's...
Ep 2.05 -- Captain Ron (when white Americans refuses they are the outsiders)
August 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBMartin Short, Mary Kay Place and Kurt Russel Clouseau their way through the Caribbean in this maritime misadventure. It's Captain Ron from 1992! Z talks about their propensity for Spoonerisms, Keith comes out as not a comics nerd, and we talk about everyone's tan lines in this film. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 2.05 — Captain Ron (when white Americans refuse to acknowledge they are the outsiders)
August 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBMartin Short, Mary Kay Place and Kurt Russel Clouseau their way through the Caribbean in this maritime misadventure. It's Captain Ron from 1992! Z talks about their propensity for Spoonerisms, Keith comes out as not a comics nerd, and we talk about everyone's tan lines in this film. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 2.04 — The Opposite of Sex (the opposite of tragi-gay) [Part of Hot Donovan Summer!]
August 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBThis week we're talking about Don Roos' raucous dramedy The Opposite of Sex and how it avoids the trope of tragic gay character arcs. Also: VHS vs DVD, the time Z broke Keith's ribs, Keith reminisces about the Academy theater in Pasadena. +++++ Intro: by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp Outro: Smelly Cat performed by Melo Moreno García --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 2.03 — Silent Fall (the fetishization of neurodivergence in crime dramas)
August 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBDISCLAIMER: We are not mental health/health care professionals. Not even close. Any and all descriptions, assessments, etc. are pure speculation based on our personal research & experiences. Take anything we say with a tremendous grain of salt. Welp, you've probably guessed: This week we are talking about Silent Fall from 1994. It stars Richard Dreyfuss as a bad shrink and generally lousey guy and J.T. Walsh as a cop, plus introduces Liv Tyler to movie audiences! Ben Faulkner--in their one a...
Ep 2.03 -- Silent Fall (the fetishization of neurodivergence in crime dramas)
August 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBDISCLAIMER: We are not mental health/health care professionals. Not even close. Any and all descriptions, assessments, etc. are pure speculation based on our personal research & experiences. Take anything we say with a tremendous grain of salt. Welp, you've probably guessed: This week we are talking about Silent Fall from 1994. It stars Richard Dreyfuss as a bad shrink and generally lousey guy and J.T. Walsh as a cop, plus introduces Liv Tyler to movie audiences! Ben Faulkner--in their one ...
Ep 2.02 — Z's Bday Special! [Star Trek: Generations]
July 31, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBThis episode we're talking about: The InnerSpace soundtrack lemonade "Guinan hanging out in Picard's nexsus" Z's first words so you know it's got to be a Star Trek movie! That's right--for Z's birthday we watched 1994's Star Trek: Generations. +++++ Intro: by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp Outro: The Firm performing Star Trekkin' (Dub Version) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 2.01 — KeatOn Keepin' On (Multiplicity and the myth of scarcity)
July 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBMichael Keaton, and Michael Keaton, with Michael Keaton, and special appearances by Michael Keaton in Multiplicity (1996) Z critiques the banking scene in Magic Mike, ineffective management, and Andie MacDowell's post-coital snack preferences. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 1.24 — Exit to Eden (or The Banality of Kink-ville)
July 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBWe finally did it, y'all. Exit to Eden, 1994. Rosie O'Donnell, Dan Akroyd, Dana Delany, Garry Marshall, Anne Rice: what could go wrong? Outro: Venus in Furs performed by Paz Lenchantin live at McCabe's 11-9-2014 Opening theme by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 24 — Exit to Eden (or The Banality of Kink-ville)
July 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBWe finally did it, y'all. Exit to Eden, 1994. Rosie O'Donnell, Dan Akroyd, Dana Delany, Garry Marshall, Anne Rice: what could go wrong? Outro: Venus in Furs performed by Paz Lenchantin live at McCabe's 11-9-2014 Opening theme by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 1.23 — Single White Female (or How the lack of boundaries can lead to a loss of life)
July 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBThis week we're talking another earlier '90's "thriller" that is maybe anti-feminism backlash and demonizing folks with mental health issues. ++++++ Intro: by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp Outro: Spiritual Independence (State of Independence) performed by Moodswings feat Chrissie Hynde --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 23 — Single White Female (or How the lack of boundaries can lead to a loss of life)
July 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBThis week we're talking another earlier '90's "thriller" that is maybe anti-feminism backlash and demonizing folks with mental health issues. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Dishonorable Unmentionables #9 - King's Wings
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBThis time we're talking two made-for-TV mini-series based on Stephen King works starring the leads from the 90's workplace comedy Wings : 1997's The Shining starring Steven Weber & Storm of the Century from 1999 with Tim Daly in the lead. Three of Z's favorite things in one place! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 22 — Club Paradise (or The Unbearable Lightness of Cultural Imperialism)
July 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBIn this week's episode we learn the name of Bill Murray's brother, talk shit on a local café that used to employ Z, reflect on the blight of the small business owner in the U.S., plus a bonus mini review of Venus (2006). ------------------------------------------- Outro: "D'yer Mak'er" performed by Dread Zepplin Opening theme by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 1.22 — Club Paradise (or The Unbearable Lightness of Cultural Imperialism)
July 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBIn this week's episode we learn the name of Bill Murray's brother, talk shit on a local café that used to employ Z, reflect on the blight of the small business owner in the U.S., plus a bonus mini review of Venus (2006). +++++ Intro: by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp Outro: Dread Zeppelin performing D'yer Mak'er --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 21 - Primal Fear (or How bad is Ed Norton at faking faking)
June 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBThis episode we are talking about Primal Fear (1996), kinda. We also discuss how our families made us like this, our love of Maria Bamford, the political economics of the Hollywood industrial complex and the heartbreak of leaving doggy bags behind. ___________________________ National Hotline for Mental Health Crises and Suicide Prevention: 800-273-TALK (8255) The referenced Bamford bit Outro music: "Solidão" performed by Amália Rodrigues Opening theme by Professor Ping available on Sp...
Ep 1.21 — Primal Fear (or How bad is Ed Norton at faking faking)
June 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBThis episode we are talking about Primal Fear (1996), kinda. We also discuss how our families made us like this, our love of Maria Bamford, the political economics of the Hollywood industrial complex and the heartbreak of leaving doggy bags behind. +++++ National Hotline for Mental Health Crises and Suicide Prevention: 800-273-TALK (8255) Some Maria Bamford Intro: by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp Outro: Solidão performed by Amália Rodrigues --- Support this podca...
Ep 21 — Primal Fear (or How bad is Ed Norton at faking faking)
June 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBThis episode we are talking about Primal Fear (1996), kinda. We also discuss how our families made us like this, our love of Maria Bamford, the political economics of the Hollywood industrial complex and the heartbreak of leaving doggy bags behind. ___________________________ National Hotline for Mental Health Crises and Suicide Prevention: 800-273-TALK (8255) Some Maria Bamford Outro music: "Solidão" performed by Amália Rodrigues Opening theme by Professor Ping available on Spotify and...
Dishonorable Unmentionables #8 — Spring Cleaning
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOn this short stack, we catch you up on what we've watched that you maybe don't need to. Pardon the abrupt ending on this one. Movies discussed : Replicas (2018) Underwater (2020) The Green Mile (1999) The Sapphires (2012) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Dishonorable Unmentionables #8 -- Spring Cleaning
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOn this short stack, we catch you up on what we've watched that you maybe don't need to. Pardon the abrupt ending on this one. Movies discussed : Replicas (2018) Underwater (2020) The Green Mile (1999) The Sapphires (2012) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 20 — Zilch Method
June 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBThis week we're talking 1998's Zero Effect with Bill Pullman and Ben Stiller. We also talk about what we've lost in couches and Z talks about the worst NYE ever. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Opening theme by Professor Ping Available on Spotify Outro: The Skidmore Bandersnatchers performing Dave Mason's "We Just Disagree". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 1.20 — Zilch Method
June 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBThis week we're talking 1998's Zero Effect with Bill Pullman and Ben Stiller. We also talk about what we've lost in couches and Z talks about the worst NYE ever. +++++ Intro: by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp Outro: The Skidmore Bandersnatchers performing We Just Disagree --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 1.19 — Jr.
June 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThe third in the Reitman/Schwarzenegger trilogy and the second Arnold/Pamela Reed team-up: it's Junior! +++++ Intro: by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp Outro: How is Babby Formed performed by taylargabrielle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 19 — Jr.
June 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThe third in the Reitman/Schwarzenegger trilogy and the second Arnold/Pamela Reed team-up: it's Junior! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Opening theme by Professor Ping Available on Spotify Outro: How Is Babby Formed by taylargabrielle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Dishonorable Unmentionables #7 — On The QT
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this shorty, we talk about Tarantino and why we don't talk about Tarantino. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Dishonorable Unmentionables #7 -- On The QT
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this shorty, we talk about Tarantino and why we don't talk about Tarantino. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 18 — Jackie Mnemonwick
June 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBTrivia for this episode: Keanu Charles Reeves was born 2 September 1964. _______________________________ Opening theme by Professor Ping Available on Spotify Outro: "Who's Johnny?" by El DeBarge cover by Ken Pond --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 1.18 — Jackie Mnemonwick
June 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBTrivia for this episode: Keanu Charles Reeves was born 2 September 1964. +++++ Intro: by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp Outro: Who's Johnny? performed by Ken Pond --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 17 — Gamed
May 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBWanna see Michael Douglas get effed with for 120mins? Then 1997's The Game may be for you! This week we talk about Criterion Collection -- what even is it? And Z relays more scenes of white nonsense from their time working at a movie theater. _______________________________ Opening theme and outro by Professor Ping Available on Spotify --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 1.17 — Gamed
May 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBWanna see Michael Douglas get effed with for 120mins? Then 1997's The Game may be for you! This week we talk about Criterion Collection -- what even is it? And Z relays more scenes of white nonsense from their time working at a movie theater. _______________________________ Opening theme and outro by Professor Ping Available on Spotify --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Dishonorable Unmentionables #6 -- King Mercedes
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOn this DU we talk about inhaling three seasons of Mr Mercedes and also the numerous other adaptations of Stephen King's work that we've consumed since the beginning of 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Dishonorable Unmentionables #6 — King Mercedes
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOn this DU we talk about inhaling three seasons of Mr Mercedes and also the numerous other adaptations of Stephen King's work that we've consumed since the beginning of 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 16 — M'alice
May 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIt's episode 16 and we are jammin' on 1993's Malice. Directed by Harold Becker and written by Aaron "walk with me" Sorkin, this movie is a series of boring surprises surrounding an amazing one act play starring Anne Bancroft and Bill Pullman. Along the way Z describes saying "deuces" to Boston and Keith has trouble staying awake. You can support us by following the pod on IG or sign up for a monthly contribution here. xo, Z&K --------------------------------------------------- Opening theme...
Ep 1.16 — M'alice
May 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIt's episode 16 and we are jammin' on 1993's Malice. Directed by Harold Becker and written by Aaron "walk with me" Sorkin, this movie is a series of boring surprises surrounding an amazing one act play starring Anne Bancroft and Bill Pullman. Along the way Z describes saying "deuces" to Boston and Keith has trouble staying awake. You can support us by following the pod on IG or sign up for a monthly contribution here. xo, Z&K +++++ Intro: by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcam...
Ep - 16 M'alice
May 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIt's episode 16 and we are jammin' on 1993's Malice. Directed by Harold Becker and written by Aaron "walk with me" Sorkin, this movie is a series of boring surprises surrounding an amazing one act play starring Anne Bancroft and Bill Pullman. Along the way Z describes saying "deuces" to Boston and Keith has trouble staying awake. You can support us by following the pod on IG or sign up for a monthly contribution here. xo, Z&K --------------------------------------------------- Openin...
Ep 15 — Internal Affairs (how police policing police ain't it)
May 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBOh boy, it's 1990's Internal Affairs The film that really sells ACAB, but Laurie Metcalf is in it, so... ---------------------------------------------------- Opening theme by Professor Ping Available on Spotify Outro: Thank U performed in 2013 by Invincible --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 1.15 — Internal Affairs (how police policing police ain't it)
May 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBOh boy, it's 1990's Internal Affairs The film that really sells ACAB, but Laurie Metcalf is in it, so... +++++ Intro: by Professor Ping available on Spotify and Bandcamp Outro: Thank U performed by Invincible --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 15 -- Internal Affairs (how police policing police ain't it)
May 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBOh boy, it's 1990's Internal Affairs The film that really sells ACAB, but Laurie Metcalf is in it, so... ---------------------------------------------------- Opening theme by Professor Ping Available on Spotify Outro: Thank U performed in 2013 by Invincible --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Dishonorable Unmentionables #5 -- Pride and Reevesability
May 13, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this not-so-mini 'sode, we chat about two lesser Keanu roles: Sweet November (2001) and The Gift (2000). Also we touch on moss, tarot cards, November Rain. Y'know, typical film theory stuff. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Dishonorable Unmentionables #5 — Pride and Reevesability
May 13, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this not-so-mini 'sode, we chat about two lesser Keanu roles: Sweet November (2001) and The Gift (2000). Also we touch on moss, tarot cards, November Rain. Y'know, typical film theory stuff. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 13 -- Throw Momma from the Train
May 08, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBPart 1 of our Mother's Day 2021 Special! Danny DeVito directs himself, the late great Anne Ramsey, and Ol' Mr Fabulous himself, Billy Crystal in this reimagining of Strangers on a Train. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 13 — Throw Momma from the Train
May 08, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBPart 1 of our Mother's Day 2021 Special! Danny DeVito directs himself, the late great Anne Ramsey, and Ol' Mr Fabulous himself, Billy Crystal in this reimagining of Strangers on a Train. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support
Ep 14 -- Stop or My Mom Will Shoot!
May 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBPart 2 of our Mother's Day 2021 double feature! Both the leads participated in this film due to some kind of deception! Everyone else was just tryna get a paycheck. Who can blame'm. The Economy, y'know? ------------- Outro: Wrecking Ball cover by Quadraxis --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zandkmoviepod/support