Tim and Andrew are going Back in (Summer)Time with this year’s Summer Series. For the first outing, they tackle the Back to the Future trilogy. A lot of time is devoted to overthinking, but in a fun way.
Episode 118 - 25 Years, 25 Minutes: High Fidelity
Tim and Andrew check out the Cusack classic, High Fidelity. They also list out their favorite side 1 track 1s. Stay tuned after the episode for a teaser for this year’s summer series.
Episode 117 - 25 Years, 25 Minutes: Almost Famous
It’s all happening. Tim and Andrew drop the needle for 25 minutes on Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous. They even take a moment to list their favorite albums from 1973. Listen to this podcast with a candle burning and you will see your future.
Episode 116 - 25 Years, 25 Minutes: O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Tim and Andrew weren’t hit by no train, they are back with another episode in their 2000 series, 25 Years, 25 Minutes. They take a quick bite out of the Coens’ O Brother, Where Art Thou? They talk about the tunes, the laughs, and pairing it with Sullivan’s Travels. Listen below.
Bonus Episode - Andrew's 2025 Oscar Ballot
Andrew goes through his Oscar ballot, discussing what he thinks will win, should win, and what he would vote for just in time before the ceremony.
Episode 115 – Best Picture Rundown 2025
The annual rundown of all the nominees for best picture.
Anora (00:01:24); The Brutalist (00:07:09); A Complete Unknown (00:14:59), Conclave (00:24:52); Dune Part II (00:30:16); Emilia Pérez (00:33:14); I'm Still Here (00:37:56); Nickel Boys (00:41:18); The Substance (00:45:34); Wicked (00:52:46); Additional thoughts (00:54:50)
Listen to full review podcasts: Click HERE for Dune II; Click HERE for Wicked.
Read Andrew’s reviews: Anora click HERE; The Brutalist click HERE.
Episode 114: 25 Years, 25 Minutes: Chicken Run
Tim and Andrew head back to 2000 with a 25 minute talk about the imprisoned poultry feature Chicken Run. Other Aardman works, cheese, and pre-Shrek family films get discussed as well.
Episode 113 - Sundance 2025
Tim and Andrew talk about a trio of titles from Sundance this year: Bubble & Squeak, By Design, and Didn’t Die. Cabbages, chairs, and zombies!
Episode 112 - 25 Years, 25 Minutes: Gladiator
New year, new thing! Tim and Andrew start a new monthly feature for the year- taking 25 minutes to talk about different films from 2000. They went big with the first flick: Ridley Scott’s Gladiator. Listen below.
Episode 111 - Wicked
Tim and Andrew discuss the bifurcated adaptation of the beloved stage musical.
Episode 110 - More October Skeletons
Once again, Tim and Andrew each pull out some more skeletons for October. They chat about werewolves, Italian crime thrillers, a famous non-sequel, and a “Science Fiction Double Feature” feature. SkeleTONS of fun!
Episode 109 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Tim and Andrew crossover with Tim Burton’s Count Chocula marshmallow of a movie sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Sandworms, demon babies, weaponized nostalgia, and legacy sequels all come up.
Bonus Episode - A Few More From '84
Tim and Andrew talk about a few more flicks from 1984.
Episode 108 - 40 Years, 40 Minutes: Dune (1984)
For the last entry in their summer series, 40 Years, 40 Minutes, Tim and Andrew head back into the sand with David Lynch’s Dune. They find a lot to appreciate, and a lot they don’t quite.
Episode 107 - 40 Years, 40 Minutes: Blood Simple
For the next entry in their 40 Years, 40 Minutes series, Tim and Andrew dive deep into the Coens’ Blood Simple. They analyze the “idiot plot,” talk noir, cast potential pre-makes and remakes, and learn about the word “chiaroscuro.”
For more information on the film’s two cuts, check out this site HERE.
Episode 106 - 40 Years, 40 Minutes: The Karate Kid
Tim and Andrew take a break from waxing cars to talk The Karate Kid. Balance is key.
Read Tim’s article about the movie HERE.
Episode 105 - 40 Years, 40 Minutes: Muppets Take Manhattan
The Muppets Take Manhattan and Tim and Andrew take 40 minutes to dive as deep as they can into that film. Hear them talk Muppet Babies, Frank Oz, and who Gonzo would play in Repo Man.
Episode 104 - 40 Years, 40 Minutes: This is Spinal Tap
This next entry in 40 Years, 40 Minutes goes to 11! Plus 29! That’s right, Tim and Andrew take a look at the cult classic mocku(and rocku)mentary This is Spinal Tap. No drummers died during the recording of this podcast.
Episode 103 - 40 Years, 40 Minutes: Top Secret
The summer series continues with Tim and Andrew getting their 40 minutes in on Top Secret! What if Elvis was in a WWII movie? But instead of Elvis, it was Val Kilmer?
Episode 102 - 40 Years, 40 Minutes: Repo Man
The 40 Years, 40 Minutes series continues with Alex Cox’s cult classic Repo Man. Come take a ride with us in our Chevy Malibu. Plates of shrimp appreciated.