Episodes
July 3, 2024
Why Independence Day is the Ultimate Junk Food Movie | A Review
Our Summer Series kicks into high gear with one of the biggest hits of the 90s: Independence Day ! From a drunken Randy Quaid to a feisty Bill Pullman, from a young Will Smith to a mumbling Jeff Goldblum...this one has it a…
June 26, 2024
Stand by Me is Ultimate Coming of Age Movie
Our Summer Series continues with an all-time 80s classic, Stand by Me ! Rob Reiner directs, from a novella by Stephen King. An cast of future stars appears, including Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Conn…
June 19, 2024
The Way Way Back is an Underrated Classic | A Review
Our Summer Series continues with a refreshing indie dramedy, The Way Way Back ! This flick has a top-notch cast (Oscar-winners and nominees are everywhere), moments of real cleverness, and a good message underneath it all. …
June 12, 2024
Dazed and Confused is the Greatest High School Movie Ever | A Review
We're back! Our Summer Series kicks off with an all-time 90s classic: Dazed and Confused . Richard Linklater's second film takes place over the last day (and night) of the school year, circa 1976. It's a funny, freewheeli…
June 6, 2024
Why Bill and Ted is Peak Keanu | A Review
We'll be on a break for one more week, while my family moves into a new house! In the meantime, enjoy this look back at one of our favorite movies, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure!
May 29, 2024
Another Round is a Great Movie You May Have Missed | A Review
Over the next two weeks, my family will be moving into a new house. In the meantime, enjoy these flashbacks to earlier episodes you may have missed. This week, we'll go back to 2021, and take a look at Another Round . It's…
May 22, 2024
Dr. Stangelove is a Comedy for the Ages | A Review
Our Back in Time series concludes with one of the most important comedies ever made: Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove . This bold, brilliant satire sends up the Cold War with a bravery that's rare in movie history. It's …
May 15, 2024
Why Blazing Saddles is Still Completely Relevant | A Review
For this episode, we take a look at one of the raunchiest and non-PC comedies ever made: Mel Brooks' magnum opus, Blazing Saddles . As with all the movies in our Back in Time series, we tackle the most important question: …
May 8, 2024
Ghostbusters is the Most Quotable Movie Ever Made | A Review
For this episode, we cover one of the iconic movies of the 80s, and a defining piece of my own childhood: Ghostbusters . We'll geek out over this sci-fi comedy classic, and share a few pieces of trivia you may have missed. …
May 1, 2024
Why Pulp Fiction is the Best Movie of the 90s | A Review
In this episode, we cover one of the iconic films of the 90s, and of cinema at large: Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece, Pulp Fiction. This is episode two of our Back in Time Series, and it's crazy to think this enduring clas…
April 24, 2024
Yes It Came Out 20 Years Ago | Napoleon Dynamite Review
Our Back in Time Series begins twenty years ago with a cult classic, Napoleon Dynamite! I know 2004 seems like yesterday to most of us, but several Olympics, presidents, and a pandemic have passed since then. As such, we can…
April 17, 2024
The Beginning of a Legend | Godzilla King of the Monsters! Review
For this episode, we go back to the original story of a legend: Godzilla, King of the Monsters! I was today years old when I learned that this film was actually two productions spliced into one! The original Toho movie, G…
April 10, 2024
The Month of Monsters: Young Frankenstein (1974)
Elegant and refined aren’t words you’d normally bandy about Mel Brooks’ filmography, but with Young Frankenstein , they just seem to fit. This horror homage is really a delicate soufflé, crafted with care and dedicated to th…
April 3, 2024
A Look Back: Fright Night (1984)
Well, our Month of Monsters hit a bit of a snag. Turns out, Young Frankenstein is MIA from the entire internet. Never before have I seen a movie--especially a big hit, a classic-- impossible to find. So, that delayed our …
March 27, 2024
The Month of Monsters: Bram Stoker's Dracula
Our Month of Monsters continues with a 90s classic: Bram Stoker's Dracula ! Naturally, we enjoy some of Francis Coppola's finest red wine to pair with his masterful horror flick. As with last week's episode, check our home …
March 20, 2024
The Month of Monsters: King Kong (2005)
A note: I'll fill this space with show notes once my review goes live tomorrow. Or you can go to Cinemavino.net to read it there. In the meantime, enjoy the first installment of our Month of Monsters with Peter Jackson's tak…
March 13, 2024
A Look Back: Hellboy II
We hope you enjoyed our Best Picture Series! It was certainly a blast to make. That goes even more for our upcoming schedule, the Month of Monsters. If you're into Dracula, Kong, Godzilla, or Frankenstein, this will be your …
March 6, 2024
Review: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
It may have all the aesthetics of a big, burly action epic, but don't get it twisted: The Bridge on the River Kwai is a nuanced, character-based drama, and a philosophical rumination on the absurdities of human nature. In th…
Feb. 28, 2024
Review: No Country for Old Men
Our Best Picture series continues with a Coen Brothers classic, No Country for Old Men! It's a lean, eccentric thriller, loaded with colorful performances and quirky dialogue. The film won multiple Oscars and is now conside…
Feb. 21, 2024
Birdman: A Modern Movie Classic
Our Best Picture series continues with instant classic, Birdman , starring Michael Keaton. We'd all seen this one before, and we all have strong opinions!
Feb. 14, 2024
Movie Review: The English Patient
Our Best Picture Series continues with a 90s classic, The English Patient! Sean and I have strong opinions.
Feb. 7, 2024
Gladiator: A New Classic
Our Best Picture Series continues with Gladiator ! Sean and I have very different opinions about this 2000 classic. To read my full review, click here!
Jan. 24, 2024
A Look Back: Con Air
This is final week of my paternity leave! We're adjusting to life with twin newborns. It's been both hectic and awesome. Stressful and amazing. We could be happier. Or sleepier. Thank you all so much for sticking with u…