Movie Schmovie

*Episode originally published 6/15/18*

As a departure from their boring habit of talking about movies that "exist," Ronald, Steve, and John pretend …

Ron, Steve, and John are looking for nice vacation spots and have narrowed it down to three choices: A remote quarry in the English countryside, New York City, or Barbieland. As research, they watched UK “hoodie horror” …

Ron, Steve, and John are on a bit of a summer break but had time to squeeze in a quick one. DC's latest superhero origin story, Blue Beetle, is …

This week’s Required Viewing selection is Sidney Lumet’s intense, dialogue-driven police thriller, The Offence, in which Sean Connery portrays a …

This week, the heroes of the half-pod you know as Ron, Steve, and John are here to discuss movies new and old, as well as pay homage to the great …

Ron, Steve, and John discuss Dead Reckoning Part One, the latest pulse-pounding entry in the Mission Impossible franchise, as well as Oppenheimer, …

Ron, Steve, and John bring it home this week for an expanded chat about the TV shows they’ve been watching. The Bear, Silo, Jury Duty, Secret Invasion, and more are all covered, as well as the finale of Ted Lasso and a …

Are you more in the mood for action or adventure? Thrills or spills? Explosions or the methodical deciphering of an ancient code in order to solve a …

Ron, Steve, and John make comforting little clicking noises as they message you their feelings about Blackberry, the latest example of the recent cinematic trend of exploring the origin of a product or brand. Then they …

Ron, Steve, and John do a quick catchup round, sharing thoughts on a few recent releases: The Boogeyman, Beau is Afraid, Flamin’ Hot, Asteroid City, and The Blackening. 

As the DCEU winds down with the release of the new universe-hopping adventure The Flash, directed by Andy Muschietti, Ron, Steve, and John take a …

Ron, Steve, and John dissect the slimy biotech dystopia of Vesper to see what lurks under its skin, and then Ron gives some (mostly) spoiler-free thoughts on Sony's eye-popping new Spider-Verse movie. Also: OTHER THINGS …

Ron and this guy Steve and this other guy John talk about really interesting things every week on this so-called "podcast" (kind of like a broadcast …

Ron, Steve and John are back to test the strength of the Schmovie family by sitting through Fast X, the latest Fast & Furious movie. They also …

Get ready for this week's Movie Schmovie as we dive into Evil Dead Rise and compare it to the rest of the series! We also discuss recent PVOD releases The Artifice Girl and The Covenant, as well as Ronald's Required …

The guys take on two different eras of writer/director James Gunn's career by discussing his tone-shifting, low budget superhero satire from 2010, Super, and then Ron and John completely avoid spoilers for Steve's sake …

On this week's Movie Schmovie, we're gonna get our nerd on and talk about The Mandalorian Season 3 finale! We'll be chatting about what this means for the future of Star Wars, and sharing all the latest franchise …

Ron, Steve, and John talk about new trailers, modern box office expectations, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and this week's Required Viewing selection, the Indian action flick Pathaan. Also: Other things!

Ron, Steve, and John name ferns, plan murders, and mock the rich as they look back at Elaine May's wry 1971 comedy, A New Leaf. Then it's time for the new cinematic trend of movies about brands/products, with …

Ron, Steve, and John fall in love with inventive rom-com Rye Lane, get heavy with disturbing drama Palm Trees and Power Lines, and shout their mystical catchphrases to access all their analytical superpowers for a …

Ron, Steve, and John talk about a bevy of recent releases, including the latest John Wick fightfest and this week's Required Viewing selection, Operation Fortune.

Ron, Steve, and John look back to 2004 to diagnose a British TV show with a cult following, Garth Merenghi's Darkplace. Then Ron and John offer some …

Ron, Steve, and John get back in the ring to defend their Niftiest Podcast title with an unbeatable combo of recent-ish dramas: Australian thriller The Dry (2020), Michael B. Jordan's directorial debut, Creed III, and …

Join us in The Podcast Realm! Ron, Steve, and John all generally enjoyed the latest MCU entry, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, even as it's seen by many as another step in the franchise's creative decline. What's up? …

Ron picked Ghostwatch, a British mockumentary/found footage/genre experiment from 1992, as this week's Required Viewing. After discussing that, the guys movie on to socially conscious rom-com You People on Netflix, and …

For this week's Required Viewing, John picked Francis Ford Coppola's paranoid thriller from 1974, The Conversation, featuring a riveting Gene Hackman …

This week's Required Viewing segment is devoted to a violent and propulsive French political thriller from last year, Athena. Ron, Steve, and John …

Ron, Steve, and John unearth an obscure little movie called The Godfather for this week's Required Viewing selection, and they recommend you check out this hidden gem! HBO's brand-new video game adaptation, The Last of …

For the first time since January 2020, Ron, Steve, and John are looking at the last year's films in review, with each providing a list of their personal top ten. It's an exciting time because lists, as we all know, are …

What exactly are rich assholes doing behind closed doors, when we don't see them out on their yachts or racing hot air balloons? Ron, Steve, and John …

In anticipation of the brand-new sequel, Ron, Steve, and John beam their personalities into tall, skinny, hairless cat-people to see what James Cameron's Avatar looks like 13 years later. They also chat about a few …

Ron, Steve, and John watch Isaac Hayes's star turn in Truck Turner, from 1974, in hopes of finding out who's a poot butt and who's not. Then they look back on 2022's glut of quality streaming television and pick their …

Ron, Steve, and John rent a room in Mrs. Wilberforce's house so they can keep an eye on Alec Guinness's band of luckless dimwit crooks in the 1955 Ealing Studio black comedy The Ladykillers, and then everyone opens up …

Ron, Steve, and John give thanks for one of the most iconic road movies of all time, which also happens to be one of the funniest buddy comedies, which is also the leading case for why the world is poorer without John …

Ron, Steve, and John did it again! They set up their microphones and talked about movies and television and everything. Topics include the first Terrifier, from 2016; A look back at Donald Glover's important and …

Ron, Steve, and John are back to talk about the 1997 Dave Foley comedy vehicle, The Wrong Guy; satirical biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,; the …

Ron, Steve and John are back to discuss Steve's Required Viewing pick, the bloody genre-bent western known as Ravenous. They've also all seen hot-button horror film Barbarian, and compare notes on its creative structure …

The guys snort a little voodoo powder and discuss Wes Craven's 1988 thriller, The Serpent and the Rainbow. Then it's time to look back on the first season of HBO's hit House of the Dragon in a spoiler-filled chat.

This week the guys have watched Magic, the psychological thriller from 1978 starring Anthony Hopkins, Ann Margret, Burgess Meredith and a dummy named …

Giggle fits! False starts! False news items! Real feelings! The Schmovie Kids are back and they're ready to spill thoughts about fantasy classic The …

Join us as Ronald, Steve, and John band together for an adventure across the media landscape. On their journey, they stop briefly to discuss Hugh …

Ron, Steve, and John are back with a fantasy-stuffed episode as they discuss sleepy animated classic The Last Unicorn; HBO's brand new Game of …

Ron, Steve, and John are back at it, this time scaling the heights of Fall, the new thriller about two annoying people stuck at the top of a cell tower. They also make time for Steve's Required Viewing selection, 2010's …

Ron, Steve, and John dig into the recent pivot at HBO Max, including the shelving of the near-finished, 90 million dollar tax write-off known as …

Ron, Steve, and John rally their powers to make sense of the MCU news coming out of San Diego ComicCon, take a long shower with wacky horror sequel Psycho II, and look into the sky very cautiously at NOPE, the latest …

Ron, Steve, and John give gut reactions to some newly-released trailers for some highly-anticipated genre projects, look back at one of James Caan's …

Ronald, Steve, and John settle in to chew on some big topics, namely all the stuff in the title of this episode. Pull up a chair, it's gonna be a …

Ronald, Steve, and John discuss their viewing choices from this year's Tribeca Film Festival and then chat about Obi-Wan Kenobi's recent finale episode, as well as a few other things they've seen.

Did Ronald finally catch up on the current season of Stranger Things? Maybe. Did Steve see some stinkers on the big screen? Possibly. And does John’s …

This week it's a whole lot of episodic storytelling, as Ronald, Steve, and John look in on Amazon's The Boys, as well as the latest Obi-Wan Kenobi …

Holy crap, just look at that title. That's a lot of big stuff. Somehow Ronald, Steve, and John manage to cover it all.

Ron, Steve, and John chat about recent stuff they've seen, from an MCU trailer to several movies and streaming shows.

It's time for more Marvel Schmarvel! This episode the guys dig into the Moon Knight finale on Disney+ before an in-depth chat about Doctor Strange in …

Ron, Steve, and John check in on their old buddy Netflix to see what's going on. They also cover a little recent news and talk about The Batman, …

The whole gang has seen Ti West's sexually-charged slasher film, X, so further discussion is in order. Also, John watched the mind-bending and …

In the wake of Bruce Willis's retirement, the guys chat about some of their favorites amongst his many roles. Then they check in on episode two of …

Ron, Steve, and John do a recap of the least eventful awards ceremony ever and then share their thoughts about the latest MCU series to hit Disney+, …

The guys look back on another diverse SXSW Film Festival lineup and single out some personal favorites. Then they round up a few recent movies and shows they've enjoyed.

Ronald, Steve, and John each pick a few selections from this year's SXSW Film Festival, running in real life and online from March 11-20.

Ron, Steve, and John discuss the finale episode of Peacemaker's well-received first season. They also give brief thoughts on new streaming series Bel-Air and Severance, as well as Steven Soderbergh’s new feature film, …

Ron, Steve, and John chat about two rom-coms and a space opera. It's all in the title!

Ron, Steve, and John finally broach the topic that is on everyone's mind: Streaming service user interfaces. Then they use whatever energy they have left on discussions of Guillermo Del Toro's lavish noir thriller, …

Ron, Steve, and John have checked out a lot of new television and streaming series lately, and needed to vent! Included are discussions of The Afterparty (Apple TV+), Euphoria (HBO), We Need to Talk About Cosby …

BFF of the show Lauren Warehime returns to discuss the latest entry in the Scream franchise, but before that, Ronald and Steve catch up with John on The Eternals (and why it was such a miss with audiences overall), and …

It's a top-of-the-year catchup from the guys, as they compare notes on a handful of recent releases, such as Adam McKay's divisive satire Don't Look …

Ron, Steve, and John have to check a few more items off of their holiday discussion lists, namely Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Matrix: Resurrections, …

The guys dig into Wes Anderson’s latest, The French Dispatch, and catch up on a strong episode of Hawkeye. Then they share a few thoughts on other recent releases like thought-provoking sci-fi drama Swan Song; Sandra …

After a brief unplanned break, Ron, Steve, and John are back with so many subjects of conversation that they had to just jumble them together in a …

What if Wonder Woman, Deadpool and The Tooth Fairy got involved in a globe-hopping, double-crossing artifact heist? It’s a question that Ron, Steve, …

It's hard not to overuse the term "jam-packed" about these recent episodes, but oh well! Maybe "wide-ranging" is a good substitute? Anyway, this week Ron, Steve, and John turn their attention to all the IMAX  content …

Ron, Steve, and John talk about the mixed-to-negative buzz around Marvel's newest effort, The Eternals, before moving on to a few recent releases they've actually seen, including the new emotional sci-fi road movie, …

The guys celebrate the season by digging into a round robin discussion of (mostly) worthwhile horror movies that could be obscure to, or just …

After comparing notes on recent online hype event DC FanDome, Ronald, Steve, and John take a long look at the divisive new entry in the Michael Myers series, Halloween Kills, and discuss why the The Shape endures. …

After 6 films in 7 years, the Elm Street franchise slowed down. Since 1991, only three entries have been released, each one a different attempt to jumpstart or reinvent the series: 1994’s Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, …

Ron, Steve, and John review the movies they saw via the virtual version of this year's Fantastic Fest, including the latest doc from friend of the show Scott Barber, This is GWAR. Then they discuss the avalanche of …

Ronald, Steve, and John talk about Marcia Lucas’s recent disparaging comments about the Star Wars prequels and sequels (aka any Star Wars film she didn’t work on); Michael Showalter’s emotional and funny new biopic The …

Movie news! Ronald talks about a few recent purchases of physical media (whatever that is)! Ronald and John report on the new season of The Morning Show! And, finally, earning all these exclamation points, the new James …

After its successful opening weekend, the guys discuss Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings's box office numbers, and John shares his thoughts …

Ron, Steve, and John check back in on a bunch of TV shows they've been watching and then discuss Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed, a new Netflix documentary about the beloved painter, and the Lil Rel …

It’s another multi-topic catchup episode as Ronald, Steve, and John share thoughts on the first trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home and then discuss …

The onslaught of television and movie viewing options continues this week, but Ronald, Steve, and John volunteer as tribute to suggest where your …

Steve, Ron, and John let you know what to expect when Nine Perfect Strangers, a mysterious drama series with a killer cast, premieres on Hulu on …

Ron, Steve, and John catch up on the state of the film industry as it tries to lurch back into life after lockdown. Then they move on to some thoughts about recent films such as Jungle Cruise, Old, and The Green Knight. …

It’s a boy! A boy named Freddy Krueger who just wants to possess your unborn child, in hopes of returning to the world and… what exactly? Oh, more killing? Very surprising, Fred, very surprising indeed. Good thing Ron, …

Ron, Steve, and John are back with a regular, non-Marvel Schmarvel episode of the show. And first, they have to work through some (wait for it) MCU …

The Marvel Schmarvel YouTube show has crossed over into the main Movie Schmovie podcast feed! That means you get to hear Ronald, Steve, and John (or their evil variants, it’s unclear) as they discuss the end of Loki …

Just read the title! That's what the guys talk about.

This catchup episode covers a lot of ground, so take this one a quarter mile at a time! The guys talk about the Tribeca Film Festival, F9: The Fast Saga, and two new sci-fi action flicks: Mark Wahlberg's Infinite, and …

Ron, Steve, and John try to keep their voices down as they discuss John Krasinski and Emily Blunt’s A Quiet Place sequel, then take to the streets to sing about such worthy topics as tradition, flavored ice, and the …

Ron, Steve, and John crack open another case from the Conjuring-verse, in which Ed and Lorraine Warren ditch the haunted houses for a demonic murder mystery. This is also the first Conjuring film without originating …

The guys chat about some newsy odds and ends before releasing the dogs on Disney's Cruella, getting coffee at Central Perk for the HBO Max's Friends: The Reunion, and getting more coffee (this time at Wawa) with HBO's …

Ron, Steve, and John oil up their muscles and grit their teeth and get down to the highly masculine business of talking about a couple of big sweaty …

Ron, Steve, and John celebrate 300 episodes (!!!) and 10 years (!!!) of Movie Schmovie by inviting a parade of past guests to pick their favorite …

Ron, Steve and John cover some film industry news and then chat about Profile, the new “Screenlife” thriller from Focus Features, about a British journalist who attempts to infiltrate ISIS online.

Ron, Steve, and John try to parse all the MCU news dropped this week, including a packed slate of release dates and some intriguing title announcements. Then, they reveal whether they have any regrets about watching …

Get over here! Ron, Steve, and John are here to cover the ups and downs of this year’s weirdly anti-climactic Oscar ceremony. And if you listen NOW, to counter-balance the discussion of films that get awards, a chat …

Ron, Steve, and John talk about Nobody, the new, insanely violent action flick starring Bob Odenkirk, as well as a sampling of recent movie news.

Pop a few Hypnocil tablets and get ready for some b-words, because Fred Krueger is back, and he’s up to his usual hijinks! Namely appearing in the dreams of teenagers to torment and murder them. Luckily Ronald, Steve, …

Now that the whole gang has seen Godzilla vs. Kong, they discuss the MonsterVerse saga so far, including Godzilla (2014), Kong: Skull Island (2017), …

Ron, Steve, and John enter this episode with no plan but along the way they cover some exciting Knives Out news; share some quick non-spoiler-y thoughts on this week’s big franchise release, Godzilla vs Kong; and dig …

Ronald, Steve, and John bookend their SXSW coverage with a discussion of more films they've seen at the fest, as well as thoughts on the overall online attendance experience. Then they turn their attention to a …

It’s another jam-packed episode as the guys tackle the recently announced Oscar nominations, run down their experiences thus far with the SXSW Online Film Festival, and finally get to settle the matter of the fabled …

Ron, Steve, and John are back with another chat about some brand new films. For starters, they look at Tom Holland and the Russo Brothers’s first …

This time Ron, Steve, and John barge in the door ready to discuss a long-awaited comedy sequel, a Netflix crime doc series, a coming-of-age sports tale, and a video game-inspired action flick. No time for small-talk! …

Ron, Steve, and John begin their long-promised rewatch of the A Nightmare on Elm Street film series, starting with the first two installments, 1984’s A Nightmare on Elm Street and 1985’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: …

Ron, Steve, and John are back with a couple movies that are brand new today: dark web drama Silk Road, and Nomadland, the meditative collaboration …

Ron, Steve, and John are here with thoughts on two brand new movies you can watch today! They couldn’t be more different: the propulsive and …

Ron, Steve, and John talk about recent movie news before taking a look at this year's streaming version of the Sundance Film Festival and, finally, discussing what the heck is happening over there on WandaVision.

Ron, Steve, and John pick some anticipated WB movies scheduled to premiere both in theaters and on HBO Max this year. One such film, a Denzel …

Ron, Steve, and John kick off a new year of episodes with this conversation about a slew of recent streaming releases: Wonder Woman 1984, Soul, …

Ronald, Steve, and John give a little time to Christopher Nolan’s reality-bending spy thriller, Tenet, out now on home video. They also cover some …

Ronald, Steve, and John talk about a few recent and upcoming movies, while also running down the massive Disney slate that was just announced.

Ronald, Steve, and John compare notes on season 4 of Fargo, which was equal parts gangland epic, family saga, and racial commentary, with some juicy performances throughout. (If you haven’t watched it yet, look out for …

Ron, Steve, and John share their takes on a few things they’ve seen lately—like Ron Howard’s new Netflix film, Hillbilly Elegy—as well as some recent news.

Writer/Director Aneesh Chaganty and producer Natalie Qasabian are part of the team behind Searching, an inventive nail-biter of a film from 2018. …

Directors Scott Barber and Adam Sweeney are on the show to talk about The Orange Years, their comprehensive and heartfelt new documentary about the early days of Nickelodeon, the youth-centric cable channel that changed …

Ronald, Steve, and John know there are 270 reasons to be nervous right now, but in this episode they’re aiming for joy, by pointing you in the …

Ronald, Steve, and John take a gander at Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm before moving on to a fun batch of Halloween/Horror-themed questions.

Ronald, Steve, and John run down a little movie news, check in on Sofia Coppola’s latest film, On The Rocks, and discuss all the stuff they’ve been …

Ronald, Steve and John share their takes on Justin Simien’s new movie Bad Hair, Alex Gibney’s harrowing COVID doc Totally Under Control, and …

Ronald is in the honeymoon phase with a new streaming device; how long will it last? Plus, the guys talk about recent streaming shows and movies they’ve seen, with a focus on the recently-finished first season of Jason …

The guys talk about the first two episodes of Fargo’s long-awaited fourth season, the latest developments on Lovecraft Country, and Hulu’s …

The guys welcome one of their favorite character actors, Jonathan Tucker (of Hulu’s upcoming anthology series Monsterland), to chat about his …

The guys run down a slew of recent releases, like Charlie Kaufman’s befuddling and disturbing Netflix movie, I’m Thinking of Ending Things; HBO Max’s wild new doc, Class Action Park; and the socially-conscious comedy …

Pen15, one of the most unusual coming-of-age shows ever, has its second season coming out soon on Hulu, and Ronald, Steve, and John have seen the …

Ronald, Steve, and John discuss the upcoming Lionsgate release, Antebellum. Topics include Janelle Monáe’s performance, the depiction of slavery in movies, and how some film genres don’t always mix easily.

The guys chat about DC Fandome (including that new trailer for The Batman), plus a few other things, like the new Apple TV+ documentary Boys State, a Last Man on Earth re-watch, and the Netflix action flick Project …

Ronald, Steve, and John take a look at HBO’s bracing and exciting new horror/adventure series, Lovecraft Country, a period piece that deals head-on with the abject racism of America’s Jim Crow era while also delivering …

Ronald, Steve, and John worry about the world a little before falling into the brine barrel with Seth Rogen’s latest, a lighthearted comedy newly available on HBO Max called An American Pickle. Is this thing kosher, or …

Three hosts take on one Host as Ronald, Steve, and John dig in to the latest horror sensation, a clever, low-budget experiment called, well, HOST. Also discussed: Disney’s decision to premiere the much-anticipated …

Ronald, Steve, and John enjoy a short stay with Dave Franco’s directorial debut, The Rental. See if they would plan on visiting again! Also, John and …

The guys talk about quarantine hair maintenance, Hamilton’s small-screen debut, the new Andy Samberg/Cristin Milioti rom-com Palm Springs, and the drawback of all these great new streaming services. Plus John runs down …

In another grab-bag episode, Ronald, Steve, and John chat about whether Joss Whedon is better than booyah, how Ben Affleck is doing, the …

Ronald, Steve, and John talk about Michael Keaton’s possible return to the role of Batman, why the heck we should care about Boba Fett, the shameful …

Ronald, John, and Steve dig into two big online releases, this time from two successful auteurs: Judd Apatow and Spike Lee. One of them made a shaggy …

Ronald, Steve and John catch up on recent movie news and discuss the latest incarnation of Scooby-Doo, Warner Animation’s Scoob! Then they take a look at Netflix’s The Lovebirds before moving on to a breakdown of the …

There are certain rules that one must abide by in order to successfully survive a movie recap podcast. One, pick an important and influential …

Ronald, Steve, and John get together for a packed installment wherein they discuss Hamilton coming to Disney Plus, make a correction to a recent episode, suggest a NYT article for your reading pleasure, and sort through …

Ronald, Steve, and John have all watched the whole first season of FXX/Hulu’s Dave. You should too! Listen in to find out why, and to hear what makes …

Ronald, Steve, and John go back to school to discuss HBO’s latest original movie, Bad Education. Then they give quick thoughts on a number of other …

Ronald, Steve and John picked a random year and then selected their top songs from soundtrack albums released during that time. 2004 was the year that came up. As expected, memory lane leads to some amazing music!

Ronald, Steve, and John are back with more thoughts on the future of movies and other events in 2020, some hype for The Last Dance, the upcoming ESPN …

Ronald, Steve, and John talk about the brand-new animated release Trolls World Tour and then offer a few viewing options they’ve enjoyed in recent …

The guys break down the appeal of Netflix’s latest true crime sensation, Tiger King. Then Steve and John discuss a few recent theatrical movies that you can now screen at home: The Invisible Man, The Hunt, and The Way …

The guys practice social distancing like responsible adults and record a phone episode of the show, featuring a discussion of how Covid-19 has …

Musical performances of various quality! Heartfelt speeches! Parasite’s big win! Ronald, Steve, and John are here to discuss this year’s Oscar telecast before we all agree to never talk about it again.

Ronald, Steve, and John discuss their favorite films from last year. This is them. This is how they win.

It’s been a great year for television, or serialized storytelling, or streaming content, or whatever you want to call the stuff you watch on your …

The guys take a look at the current state of Star Wars in light of the recent release of Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, a sprawling film that caps the sequel trilogy and marks the end of the first phase of the …

Steve, Ronald, and John look back at the show's weirdest year, taking time to celebrate the high points—and complain about the low points—of being a …

With the arrival of potential Netflix-killers Disney+ and Apple TV+, and with HBO Max just around the corner, the streaming wars are about to get ugly, so thank goodness Ronald, Steve, and John are around to sort …

Steve, Ronald, and John take on a good old-fashioned episode topic: Their favorite robots from cinema history. John also catches up on a classic …

It's a triumphant return to your earholes! In this Halloween episode, the guys tackle a gaggle of horror-themed questions, from their favorite …

Ronald, Steve, and John react to some recent movie news before hunkering down to discuss the films they've seen recently, including the latest from Quentin Tarantino.

It's been a minute but Ronald, Steve, and John haven't forsaken you. In this episode the guys reconvene in John's still-unfinished basement to engage in face-to-face conversation about the recently released trailers for …

Now that the ashes have settled on the series finale, it's time for Ronald, Steve, and John to offer some parting thoughts on HBO's "Game of …

After years of hype and preparation, and with the help of the many A-list creatives hired by the MCU, we've finally arrived at the pivotal moment of discovery, when the world will find out... who won the Movie Schmovie …

This weekend, Avengers: Endgame hits theaters and Game of Thrones will air its much touted Battle of Winterfell episode. The possibility for heroic carnage is high. On the eve of finding out what happens in both epic …

For his follow-up to 2017's surprise hit Get Out, writer/director/producer Jordan Peele broadened the scope, complicated the tone, and amped up the …

Ronald, Steve and John have seen Captain Marvel, the latest installment in the unstoppable MCU saga. This is an origin story that doubles as a space opera (while also serving as a prequel to the existing films in the …

In a year when the shenanigans surrounding the ceremony were making as much news as the movies, Ronald, Steve, and John had to sit down and dissect the 91st Academy Awards. And the podcast goes to... YOU.

Ronald, Steve, and John take a good, long gander at the movie calendar for February, March, and April, and begin plotting their course. What upcoming releases have us excited? Save the date to listen and find out!

Deciding which movies are the best is a tough job, especially after a year with as many great ones as 2018 had. It's a brutal enterprise and it takes people of unique focus and vision to see it through. Sadly, you're …

The year-end wrap-up continues as Ronald, Steve and John call out a bunch of exemplary television shows from 2018, including new discoveries and returning favorites.

The guys get stuck in a time loop, chat about home renovations, and ponder the Netflix programming ethos. And that's before diving into their look back at the things that bugged them or pleased them during 2018, mostly …

Ronald, Steve, and John work on their Spider-Nouns as they delve into the latest Sony/Marvel collaboration, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, an …

The stars have aligned and Ronald, Steve, and John are back to update you on some new-ish movies—Widows, If Beale Street Could Talk, and Creed 2, to …

Scary films are known for their inventive kill scenes. Ronald, Steve, and John are picking some favorites. It's such a dangerous topic that they had …

Ronald, Steve, and John step into the bathroom together and take turns facing the mirror, supposedly saying "Candyman" but actually mumbling things like "Cangymang" and "Canbyman" and hoping nobody else will notice. …

Ronald, Steve, and John return when you least expect with a look at the trailers for a handful of big movies coming soon (The Mule, Vice, Rocketman, …

Thoughts on James Cameron! Complaining about MoviePass! Danny McBride's psycho turn in Arizona! Find out which up-and-coming actor we call BK Broiler! Is BlackkKlansman a triumph for Spike Lee? What about The Happytime …

Ronald is sleepy, John's had a little bourbon, and Steve declares one anticipated film "Family as F@#%." It's a mess but if you sift through the …

We need to talk about Kevin. (Feige, that is.) Also, we try to sort out our feelings about the James Gunn situation. Then it's on to a couple of noteworthy recent movies: Ghost Stories, a funny, spooky and very British …

This is one of those free-range episodes where the description is just a list of topics that Ronald, Steve and John touch on, like the Fred Rogers doc, Won't You Be My Neighbor?; Netflix Originals such as Set It Up, …

Ronald, Steve and John had a lot to talk about so they recorded a double-wide episode and then broke it down into two digestible parts. In this week's installment, find discussions of how the AMC theater chain plans to …

As a departure from their boring habit of talking about movies that "exist," Ronald, Steve, and John pretend to be studio heads trying to devise a …

Baltimore-based filmmaker Mike Finazzo retuns to the show for a candid chat about his new movie, Bored in the USA, and a discussion about naturalistic, dialogue-driven movies that focus on relatable human interaction. …

Didn't we just do this? I'd swear we did. Anyway, in this episode we talk about ...a new Star Wars movie! (It really feels like we just did this.) Of …

A nervous nation finally exhales as Ronald, Steve, and John break their silence on Marvel's latest record-breaking hit, Fox's latest round of premature cancellations, and Donald Glover's latest video.

Steve, Ronald, and John look at the slate of films coming your way this summer and pick a likely contender from each month.

It's here! The movie awards show that puts all the others to shame. And with a mix of categories new and legendary, a bunch of fun tangents, and just the right amount of pomp, this has a shot at being your favorite …

Find out which Hulk we like best, which fights are the coolest, which jokes convey the most character, and how John is just like Baron Zemo as the …

Desperate for content because there just aren't that many movies anymore, Ronald, Steve, and John asked listeners and friends for questions. In this episode, they tackle a bunch of them. It's a fun grab-bag of topics. …

Ronald, Steve and John catch up on some movie news as well as the films they've been seeing lately. Annihilation, The Greatest Showman, Game Night, Jumanji, The Cloverfield Paradox, Paddington 2, and more!

Long live the king! Ronald, Steve and John bow before the MCU’s highly-anticipated Black Panther and discuss the many things they enjoyed, and the few things they didn’t, about this cinematic milestone.

This is the big one, the episode into which Ronald, Steve and John put waaaay too much thought. So cancel any immediate plans. The guys want to tell …

Movies are hard to make. Podcasts, not so much. So it's with all due respect for the cinematic craft that Ronald, Steve and John name the films they saw last year which fell short, misfired, or boasted more than the …

Ronald, Steve and John are back from an unplanned break to share their top five TV programs of the year that was.

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It's a festive mashup as Ronald, Steve and John combine their annual "Schmanksgiving" and "Bah Humbug" conversations into a single epic installment …

The fellas hop on the ol' telephone to flap their dang gums about some newfangled picture shows and a bit of that Hollywood gossip.

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After four films that are all over the map in terms of critical and audience reception, The DCEU tries to tie it all together with the new long-awaited franken-movie, Justice League. How do earth's greatest heroes fare …

Once again we pull names from the Mongolian shepherd's hat and assess their associated careers. We used to call it FMK, now we call it GWH. Or do we? …

Podcast favorite Taika Waititi has stepped up to the franchise big leagues with the latest entry in the Thor series. Does he survive the studio system with his low-key humor intact? Ronald, Steve, and John are here to …

Happy Halloween! Close friend of the show Lauren Warehime returns to help the guys figure out which horror films released since 2012 are likely to …

The little podcast that could, just did! Ronald, Steve, and John celebrate the show's 200th episode with a trip down memory lane, followed by a …

The fellas take a look at Better Watch Out, a brand new, and very dark, holiday comedy thriller. Steve also got a chance to chat with Ed Oxenbould, …

The guys run down a few recent bits of movie news and then settle in to geek out about the brand new big screen adaptation of Stephen King's IT. Or, …

As HBO's unavoidable smash hit Game of Thrones wraps up an eventful penultimate season, Ronald, Steve and John share their thoughts on the finale, …

Ronald and Steve saw Annabelle: Creation. John saw Wind River and Logan Lucky. Everyone saw Game of Thrones. Find out how it all stacks up.

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Steve, Ronald and John discuss Detroit, Kathryn Bigelow's latest mix of fact and fiction, ponder Netflix's financial model, and catch up on this …

Ronald, Steve and John hop on a call to discuss recent business, lavishing special attention on the Game of Thrones season premiere and the social …

The guys take a look at the recent surge in true crime documentaries, including films, television shows, and podcasts, wondering all the while what it is that makes us crave such grim stories. Or avoid them, as the case …

Ronald, Steve and John catch up on Daniel Day-Lewis's retirement announcement, the director shakeup on the Han Solo spinoff film, and recent …

Aside from the occasional musical (usually animated), the 90s were a big decade for "Various Artists" soundtrack albums chock-full of would-be radio …

Ronald, Steve and John get tangled up in the lasso of truth and are forced to share their sincere feelings about DC's latest cinematic endeavor, marking the first time everyone's favorite Amazonian princess has toplined …

Ronald, Steve, and John couldn't decide whether to post-op this year's Maryland Film Festival or focus instead on a discussion of Alien: Covenant, so …

Ronald, Steve and John wrap up their extensive look at the Fast & Furious series with discussions of Fast Five (2011), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Furious 7 (2015), and The Fate of the Furious (2017).

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The time has come for John to catch up on the Fast and Furious phenomenon. In this episode the guys discuss the first four films in the series: The Fast and the Furious (2001), 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), The Fast and the …

The much-anticipated sequel to James Gunn's 2014 triumph, Guardians of the Galaxy, is discussed, with a spoiler section at the end for those who've …

Enjoy some bonus audio! This segment is an out-take from 188, wherein we discuss what the summer movie season means in 2017 and whether the Netflix …

As they do every year around this time, Ronald, Steve, and John take the long view to name a few anticipated films due in May, June, July and August. …

Once again, the guys reach into the Mongolian shepherd's hat full of names. It's a second exciting round of FMK, Schmovie-style!

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It's no easy task to produce the world's most respected film awards ceremony, but somehow Ronald, Steve, and John have managed it for half a decade now. New categories! Fresh snack mix! A paper shredder! This year's …

As follow-up to a recent discussion about remakes, and as part of an ongoing conversation concerning Disney's status as pop culture overlord, the …

Steve, Ronald and John look at a couple of big summer action movies that for some reason came out in the winter: The excellent Logan and the …

Ronald, Steve and John reignite an ongoing debate about the value of remakes as they each choose a few movies from the past that might deserve another go.

The guys are so excited about Get Out—a racially-charged new horror film written and directed by comedian Jordan Peele—that they had to wedge in a bonus episode about it. See the film and join the discussion! (Note: The …

Ronald is under self-quarantine due to a nasty cold, so the guys phone it in as they discuss the upcoming Academy Awards broadcast, including some …

Things always get nervy around Schmovie HQ when it's time to make our annual 'best of' lists, but for some reason, this year we were especially agitated. Our eternal optimism says this is because there were many great …

It's time to break out your M. Night Shyamalan spreadsheets and add a new row for the increasingly resourceful director's latest, a tricky thriller …

As our nation inaugurates a new Commander-in-Chief, and we all sort through our feelings about that, Ronald, Steve and John swear in a notable new …

Gorge yourself on a generous helping of television talk as Ronald, Steve, and John each name their top five shows of the year.

2016 got a lot of hype as being a terrible year for just about everyone, and in this episode the guys do their part to support that idea, with a conversation about stuff that got stuck in their respective craws between …

It's that special time of year again: Star Wars season! Ronald, Steve, and John discuss ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY, the latest entry in the iconic franchise. Note: The first chunk of the conversation is spoiler-free …

The guys get caught up on an array of recent topics, including Gaspar Noé's LOVE, THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN, THE ACCOUNTANT, MOANA vs TROLLS, THE ARRIVAL, HBO's WESTWORLD, LOVING, THE HANDMAIDEN, Ronald's thoughts about …

The tradition continues! Ronald, Steve and John gather together to talk about the things, both movie-related and otherwise, that they're thankful for …

You didn't know you needed it but you did: A rundown of some recent documentaries that have caught our attention, including discussions of 13TH, …

Ronald, Steve and John trudge through the entirety of the Sleepaway Camp franchise, starting with the original 1983 film and concluding with 2008’s Return to Sleepaway Camp Movie. It’s a journey of tedium, hilarity and …

Ronald, Steve and John try to sort out some complicated feelings regarding actor/director Nate Parker, both in terms of his new film THE BIRTH OF A NATION and his 1999 rape scandal.

On the eve of Steve's vacation, the guys convene for a brief phone call to announce which horror franchise they'll be suffering through—in it's entirety—for this year's Halloween eppy.

In this episode—the first installment in a potential trilogy—Ronald, Steve and John look at movies about animals, naming some of their favorite creatures from the silver screen. Most of them are furry; all of them are …

The guys discuss recent efforts like DON'T BREATHE and HELL OR HIGH WATER as they bring the curtain down on the summer movie season of 2016, before moving on to pick some anticipated fall films.

Friend of the show Jason Conti joins Ronald, John, and Steve for a few minutes of juvenille NSFW banter (sorry, Jason's mom!) followed by a thorough …

Make way for an uncharacteristically somber discussion of Suicide Squad, as Ronald, Steve and John air their collective disappointment with this …

Finally, Steven Spielberg homage meets Stephen King pastiche in Stranger Things, Netflix's new 1980s-set horror/sci-fi/drama series. Ronald, Steve and John discuss what lies beneath the heavy nostalgia.

It's our loopiest episode in a long time, with Ronald showing up late, a chat about the waning relevance of Steven Spielberg's name, an appreciation of the surprisingly emotional indie flick Swiss Army Man, and a …

Paul Feig's remake of Ghostbusters, starring a murderer's row of funny women, is out now, and it provides a nice opportunity for Ronald, John and …

In what may be our most crass episode, based purely on F-word usage, we do a few rounds of F/M/K, except instead of objectifying people, we objectify their careers. The premise is, we draw the names of actors and …

Standup comic Brandon Lescure drops in to chat about all things horror, including his his short film The Back Page, James Wan's hit sequel The Conjuring 2, and the general state of the genre as it stands today.

After a brief rundown of Spring favorites like The Nice Guys and Green Room, Ronald, Steve and John turn their attention to their most anticipated Summer films.

After five years (FIVE YEARS!!!) in the movie podcast mines, Steve, John, and Ronald take a break from all the film chat to discuss any and everything else, from the show's origins to road rage to Daffy Duck.

Looking back on this year's Maryland Film Festival, Ronald, Steve and John discuss a plethora of films, namely: Under The Shadow; Always Shine; High Rise; The Master Cleanse; The Greasy Strangler; Morris From America; …

Your Movie Schmovie Captain America: Civil ͏Wa͏r review is here! In addition we pick the movies that we hope to catch this weekend at the 2016 Maryland Film Festival! Is this one of Marvel’s best? Or just another …

It’s always a good time when we get a guest into the Schmovie basement! This time the guys sit down to talk with filmmaker/comedian Mike Finazzo about his seriocomic big screen effort, Wits End, as well as the general …

Everyone is back in the basement for a catchup episode that touches on political thriller Eye in the Sky, Netflix horror flick Hush, Disney’s …

Once again, the guys speak to each other remotely via the wonders of cellular telephone technology as they take questions from listeners and friends. …

For the fourth time, Ronald, Steve and John dole out recognition to deserving films and filmmakers, in what has become, without a trace of doubt, the …

Driven by necessity to find a way to record remotely, Ronald, Steve and John give you their thoughts on the would-be universe-starter that is Batman …

In this free-form episode, the guys answer movie-related questions from listeners and friends, which leads to a discussion about racism in Hollywood, …

As they do every season or so, Steve, Ronald and John scan the horizon for upcoming films that have promise. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Neither cold weather, nor stomach distress, nor violent coughing fits will stay these podcasters from the swift completion of their appointed duties, …

Looking back, 2015 was a normal-sized year, but it had so many great films in it, we had to make a giant-sized episode in order to adequately cover them all. Spend some quantity time with us as we celebrate our faves. …

2015 was a surprisingly strong year for movies, but as always a few stinkers snuck through. In this episode, Ronald, Steve and John name names and give reasons why. It’s time for a little tough love. Visit Movie …

Ronald, Steve and John take a long look at Star Wars: The Force Awakens and talk about the pros and cons of our franchise-filled cinematic future. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

It’s that magical season when the whole world takes a step back, looks at the year gone by, and says, “Well, that sucked.” Ronald, Steve and John are …

It’s an episode 20 years in the making as Steve, Ronald and John rank all sixteen of Pixar’s feature films. This is the definitive word on the beloved animation studio’s output, so LISTEN UP. Visit Movie Schmovie for …

The guys stick to seasonal tradition and give thanks for a few things, movie-related and otherwise, that helped them get through 2015 (so far). Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Set your VCR so you won’t miss Ronald, Steve, and John reminiscing about the recently departed NBC show ‘Hannibal’, and chatting about other current televised favorites. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

Since our last recording, Ronald has seen a ridiculous amount of movies, John has seen a bunch, and Steve has seen a handful. We try to make sense …

Ronald, Steve and John pick their favorite characters from horror films whose gruesome deaths were anticipated and possibly even cheered by the audience. Plus a last-minute walk down memory lane that settles a little …

In honor of Steve’s nuptials, the guys open up their hearts and speak of their favorite onscreen romances. Visit Movie Schmovie for past episodes and more.

M. Night Shyamalan is one of the most divisive ‘name’ directors working today. Track the ups and downs of his career with Ronald, Steve and John, and hear what we think of his latest, The Visit. (Hint: We liked …

Steven Spielberg has had a long and storied career, but in the 1980s his name was seemingly plastered on every other movie that came out. Ronald, Steve and John pick through the glut of work associated with the man …

This is one of those double-wide episodes where there’s a lot of ground to cover. The guys catch up on recent films, put the cap on summer, and look forward to the big releases coming between now and the end of the …

Steve, Ronald and John talk about the best and worst examples of actors directing themselves (and/or directors stepping in front of their own …

In this episode, which marks a milestone for one of your hosts, Ronald and Steve chat about Trainwreck, Amy Schumer’s big screen collaboration with …

Bob Rose from Bonus Disc pops in to help Ronald, Steve and John name some favorites amongst the films rated 30% and under by Metacritic. Tangents ensue, including more fart talk than usual. Consider it a gift. Visit …

Oh, me man! These summer movies, with the hype and the carrying on and the pushing and the shoving. Sometimes you need three friends to suggest some alternatives, and in this soon to be legendary episode that’s just …

From the then-times to the not-yet-times, humankind’s rich cinematic history is the stuff of legend. In this episode, Ronald, Steve, and John come together to discuss film’s most exciting chapter. The Now-Time. Visit …

We remember a time of chaos. Ruined dreams. This wasted land. But most of all, we remember The Road Warrior. The man we called “Max.” And we recorded a podcast about it. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie …

Directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay by acclaimed novelist Cormac McCarthy, The Counselor is a strange and sweaty movie with an unbelievable cast. Watch it for yourself and then listen to our spoiler-filled …

The Schmovie gang convenes to discuss highlights of this year’s Maryland Film Festival, from docs like BLACK PANTHERS: VANGUARD OF THE REVOLUTION and DEEP WEB, to features like DIGGING FOR FIRE and UNCLE KENT 2! …

We’ve seen a lot recently, and want you to know about it. It’s been a few weeks since we’ve just talked shop, so it’s good to get it all on the table. Take notes. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news …

“Summer, Summer, Summertime. Time to sit back and unwind.” Will Smith said it, so do it! And you might as well unwind with our flick picks for the Summer of 2015 while you’re at it. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com …

We laugh at them. We cringe at times. If we’re being honest, we even relate to them a little bit. They’re the dumbasses, cretins and morons of film, and in this episode, the Schmovie guys pick out some favorites. You’re …

The Golden Whats? The Os-who-cares? Movie award shows are for dorks. Movie award podcasts, on the other hand… those are a special and necessary part …

Once again, the guys turn their attention from the silver screen to those beloved smaller screens they keep at home for a conversation about the best television characters of the 21st century (thus far). Visit …

Welcome to the only movie podcast that’s 10% juice and 90% kick. You know the trio. This time we talk about John Wick, 50 Shades, Kingsman, What We Do in the Shadows, and more. Plus some advice for Johnny Depp. Visit …

With the good comes the bad. Join us as we try to warn, or remind, you of the worst films that saw the silver screen in 2014. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! You know, the time when we get to look back on the year and pick our favorite flicks. Join us as we count …

The guys give their annual stink eye to some negative aspects of being a movie fan in 2014, finding time along the way for a passionate defense of perennial underdog Tom Croobs. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for …

1, 2, 3, GO! In a topsy-turvy catchup eppy, Ronald compares Chris Rock to Keanu Reeves, John makes a walrus face, and Steve joins in on the gossip about Cameron Crowe. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie …

In what is becoming a yearly tradition, the Schmovie gang celebrates Turkey Day by giving air to the entertainments, snacks, and abstract concepts …

Nightcrawler. Bad Turn Worse. The Babadook. Dear White People. Blue Ruin. Big Hero 6. Interstellar. Birdman. Yeah, it’s like that. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

It’s Halloween, so listen to us Hallo-whine about the most annoying aspects of horror films. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

It’s Catchup-toberfest! Steve, Ronald and John chat about recent films, with a focus on the latest from Steve’s semi-platonic pals, Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and …

Movie-wise, the last months of the year offer prestigious Oscar bait. They also offer things like Dumb and Dumber To and V/H/S Viral. Find out which projects seem most promising to us. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com …

Roger, Stanley and Josh have a lot to talk about, so they decided to record an epic eppy. Part one of two covers an array of small-ish recent films. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

With Steve and Ronald otherwise engaged, only one man can help John wrap up this year’s slate of Summer flicks. One very small, 6-year-old man. Visit

At some point or another, we’ve all felt like a character in a movie. On this episode, Steve, Ronald and John dig deep to explore which onscreen entities they relate to most. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more …

It’s not a mustard episode. It’s a catch-up. The fellas run down a ton of late-summer films, giving a little special attention to their new jam, GUARDIANS OF THE MOTHER-LOVIN’ GALAXY.

Steve, Ronald and John pick some favorite films that slipped through the box office cracks (insert: Transformer sound effect). Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Technical difficulties. Han Solo’s Broken leg. Sausage Party by a French lake. A wealth of flicks. It’s all here, in a jam-packed episode. Visit …

Circumstances force John to do a little parenting in the middle of a spirited discussion of our current favorite TV shows. Steve and Ronald witness greatness. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and …

In an episode focused on big summer films like HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 and X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, Steve and John show love to Tom Cruise’s great, but underperforming, EDGE OF TOMORROW, and Ronald introduces H2O …

Well, it’s a Catch-Up episode. Have we used all the Ketchup references? Organic Ketchup? Fancy Ketchup? That Green Ketchup? You know the deal; we talk about movies we’ve seen. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more …

Director Chris LaMartina and actress Melissa O’Brien stop by to talk about their new midnight movie, Call Girl of Cthulhu, and how they found love …

Recap of the 2014 Maryland FIlm Festival. Reviews of CALL GIRL OF CTHULHU, BALTIMORE IN BLACK AND WHITE, WHO TOOK JOHNNY, HAPPY CHRISTMAS, and PING PONG SUMMER. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and …

Save yourself the guesswork and just take our suggestions for the go-to flicks of Summer 2014. We’re talking Apes, Mutants, the Wild West, Dragons, C-Tates, ScarJo and more. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more …

It’s been a few weeks, and there’s a plethora of movies to catch up on. We’re talking Captain America: The Winter Solder, Bad Words, The Grand …

Steve, Ronald and John each try to pick just three favorite Sci-Fi films, a task deemed impossible unless you bend space-time to fit more films within the podcast itself. It can theoretically be done, but DARE WE?!?! 

Finally some new films! We give the Schmovie treatment to Nymphomaniac: Vol. 1, Veronica Mars, Cheap Thrills, and Muppets Most Wanted.

It’s official! You now have a new favorite annual awards show – The Schmovie Awards. Join us the for 2nd Annual Schmovie Awards, and know what it is to appreciate the many films of 2013. 

After chatting up a few recently-viewed films, Steve, Ronald and John bat cleanup on Hollywood’s big night. 

Scales? Grades? Stars? Child’s Play! This is the real deal, and you now have a surefire way to gauge your choice in film. Join us as we catch up on a lot of newness. 

Friend-of-the-show Lauren joins the guys once again, this time for a special Valentine’s Day episode where we choo-choo-choose our early on-screen sweethearts.

Air is cleared and hearts are unburdened as Ronald, Steve, and John give the stink eye to some of 2013’s lowlights.

The Schmovie guys share their thoughts on the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman, and remember his greatest moments on the screen. 

As the little podcast that could hits the century mark, the Schmovie gang takes a moment to ponder some films, genres and clichés that get us every …

After that end-of-year amazingness, we find ourselves looking cautiously forward to the first few months of a New Year. Listen in to hear the films we’re betting on in the first quarter.

You see that runtime? That can mean only one thing …the best films of the year! Join us as we count down our favorites, and take a listen to what our listeners had to say as well. 

We Schmovie Boys maintain a childlike fascination with cinema, but we’ve got nothing on this guy. Henry picks his favorite flicks of 2013. 

Reviews of David O. Russell’s AMERICAN HUSTLE and Martin Scorsese’s THE WOLF OF WALL STREET.

It’s that time of year again; the time we get to sit down and complain about anything, and everything, we deem necessary. Join us for our biggest “Bah Humbug!” moments of 2013.

A review of Francis Lawrence’s THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE. Discussions on Paul Greengrass’ CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, Alexander Payne’s NEBRASKA and J.C. …

Take a listen as we count down our favorite songs from the soundtracks of 1994. 

Reviews of Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee’s FROZEN and Joel & Ethan Coen’s INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS. 

This time it’s personal. On a very special Thanksgiving episode, Movie Schmovie shows a little gratitude. 

Join us as we discuss Blockbuster’s closing moments, Netflix’s current headlines, and a review of Alan Taylor’s THOR: THE DARK WORLD. 

Reviews of Jim Mickle’s WE ARE WHAT WE ARE (2013) and Steve McQueen’s 12 YEARS A SLAVE. 

Horror films are a strange place to look for role models, but we found a few. Here’s to the characters who go through hell for our entertainment. 

This week we single out our favorite movies with one character and then finish up with some snack-sized reviews. 

Reviews of Denis Villeneuve’s PRISONERS and Alfonso Cuarón’s GRAVITY. 

We sift through the ashes of the superlab to choose our favorite moments from Breaking Bad. Surprising no one, chaos ensues.

An actor’s freedom to choose roles is a privilege, not a right. This week, Movie Schmovie rounds up some career offenders and tries to save them from …

You smell that? No, not the Pumpkin Spice. I’m talking about the sweet smell of quality, and hope. Good movies are in our future. Join us as we discuss the Safest Bets of Fall 2013.

Was the summer movie season of 2013 a bonanza or a bust? The answer is complicated. Let us help.

Review of James Ponsoldt’s THE SPECTACULAR NOW. Discussion on our picks for the Top Teen Films of All Time. 

In a very tuneful episode, the Schmovie Boyz train their ears on the best music composed for movies since the turn of the century (2000-2013). 

Reviews of Jeff Wadlow’s KICK-ASS 2, Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman’s LOVELACE, Ariel Vromen’s THE ICEMAN and Joshua Oppenheimer’s THE ACT OF KILLING.

Mud. Blackfish. Fruitvale Station. Only God Forgives. Superman vs. Batman. International Box Office. So many topics, so little time. 

Quick bits on James Mangold’s THE WOLVERINE and Nicolas Winding Refn’s ONLY GOD FORGIVES. From three parts of the world, this is … Memo Schmemo. 

In this very special episode of Movie Schmovie, we chat about the films and scenes that make us feel a little squishy inside, but in the best way. This is … Feelgood Schmeelgood.

Reviews of Guillermo del Toro’s PACIFIC RIM and James Wan’s THE CONJURING. 

What’s a great hero without a worthy opponent? We asked ourselves the same question, and then came up with our favorite movie villains of all time. This is … Villain Schmillain.

It’s been a bit since we checked in, so we thought we’d phone in some Mighty Minute Breakdowns of today’s newest film releases. This is … Schmoviefone.

Movies so badd, that they not only earn the extra “d,” but are also kind of good … in the worst possible way of course.

Review of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s THIS IS THE END, and a discussion on our picks for the best “celebrities as themselves” on film. 

This week the Schmovie Boys are back in town and staying on the couch. Join us as we flip around the dial and discuss our current favorite TV shows. We also look back on Southland and The Office and sort out the …

Reviews of Noah Baumbach’s FRANCES HA, J.J. Abrams’ STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS, Baz Luhrmann’s THE GREAT GATSBY, and Justin Lin’s FAST & FURIOUS 6.

Recap of the 2013 Maryland FIlm Festival. Reviews of DRINKING BUDDIES, DOWNLOADED, HIT & STAY, V/H/S/2, PRINCE AVALANCHE, and WILLOW CREEK.

Reviews of Shane Carruth’s UPSTREAM COLOR, Derek Cianfrance’s THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, and Shane Black’s IRON MAN 3. 

Have you looked at the list of amazing-ness coming out this summer? Crazy, right? Overwhelmed? Us too! Join us as we discuss the Safest Bets of Summer 2013.

A review of Michael Bay’s PAIN & GAIN. Discussions on Zach Braff’s WISH I WAS HERE Kickstarter campaign, Todd Berger’s IT’S A DISASTER, Ben Wheatley’s SIGHTSEERS, and Joseph Kosinski’s OBLIVION. 

A discussion on those sacred titles we really should love, but don’t. From cinematic classics to modern box office hits, these are the ones that …

Reviews of Rodney Ascher’s ROOM 237 and Fede Alvarez’s EVIL DEAD (2013).

Discussions on Chan-wook Park’s STOKER, Seth Gordon’s IDENTITY THIEF, and Sam Raimi’s OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL.

With the Academy Awards in our rearview, the time has come to separate the best from the rest. Join us for the 1st Annual Schmovie Awards … the ones that really matter.

The Oscars have come and gone, and now we get to tell you what we thought of the night’s festivities.

Coming off a brief hiatus, we joined forces to get caught up on what we’ve seen since last episode – some good, some bad, some just exist. Discussions include SAFE HAVEN, THE AMERICAN SCREAM, THE PACT, THE IMPOSTER, …