#202 – Midnight Special, High-Rise (w/ Jim Laczkowski)

James and Zach discuss two movies today with the help of special guest Jim Laczkowski, host of The Director’s Club Podcast. First we praise the 2016 Sci-Fi drama Midnight Special, then we gripe about the surrealist thriller High-Rise. Don’t worry if you haven’t seen the films yet. We have split off any spoilers into sections of the show with clear warnings beforehand. You can hear more of Jim on his podcast The Director’s Club Podcast. You can also hear him on his spin-off podcast called The Pop Culture Club Podcast. And he’s the creator of the Now Playing Podcast Network….

#201 – Games: Memento, Unknown

James and Zach flip the script with a game of Memento, the test their knowledge of IMDB’s “known-for” algorithym with the new game Unknown. Also, have you seen our awesome Patreon pitch video? No?! WTH.

#200 – Our 200 Favorite Films of All Time – (Part 2)

We have finally reached our #200th episode, and it’s another doozy. James and Zach have added 100 more to their list of Favorite Films of All Time (hear them discuss the first 100 here and here). This episode covers #101-150. If you enjoy the show and want to support us (or just want a mug or t-shirt), here’s our Patreon page.

#199 – Our 200 Favorite Films of All Time – (Part 1)

In celebration of the upcoming episode #200, James and Zach have added 100 more to their list of Favorite Films of All Time (hear them discuss the first 100 here and here). This episode covers #151-200 and episode #200 will cover #101-150. Also, Patreon supporters have had access to this episode for weeks now! Weeks!

#198 – Games: I Have a Film Festival, Unknown

At listener request, Zach annoys James with another swipe at the frustrating movie-association riddler I Have a Film Festival, then the guys take a stab at a new IMDB-based game that puts the “Know For” section of the site to the test. Also, Patreon supporters heard this ep days ago, just sayin!

#197 – Sing Street, Listener Email

James and Zach discuss the new coming-of-age music-centric feel-good flick Sing Street by the director of Once, Zach’s 4th favorite film of all time. Also, Patreon supporters are already listening to the next two episodes, are you? 🙂

#196 – Games: Blankman, My Kid Could Paint That

Zach and James try out a new game called Blankman, in which they read the IMDB plots of films using only the 1,000 most commonly used words of the English language – then describe movie posters for your amusement in a round of My Kid Could Paint That. Also, don’t forget to check out our Patreon pitch video!

#195 – Hardcore Henry, Top 10 Action Sequences

James and Zach review the new first-person perpective action flick Hardcore Henry, then run down their favorite action sequences of all-time. Also, don’t forget to check out our Patreon pitch video!

#194 – Listener Email

Zach and James read and discuss various listener emails they’ve received. Topics include the Rushmore poster, making list of other list’s #1 films, awesome movie tracking spreadsheets and much more. Also, don’t forget to check out our very new Patreon page to help support the show, starting at only $1 a month!

#193 – Patreon, Last 10 Top 10

James and Zach rank and discuss the last ten movies each of them have seen ranging from westerns to horror, threats of nuclear holocaust to horse-racing. Also, we’d love if you’ll visit our new Patreon page to help support the show!

#192 – Games: DC Universe Personality Test (w/ Mohsen)

James gives Mohsen and Zach the DC Universe Personality Test, then quizzes them on their Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice trivia knowledge.

#191 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (w/ Mohsen)

Batman expert aficionado Mohsen join Zach and James as they battle over the new Zack Snyder joint Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The first few minutes are spoiler-free with ratings and the back 2/3 are heavy spoiler chat – you are warned!

#190 – Games: Jacob’s Ladder, Last Man Standing (w/ William Dickerson)

We’re joined again by writer/director William Dickerson and play some rounds of Jacob’s Ladder and the classic Last Man Standing!

#189 – Top 10 Forgotten Films of 1994 (w/ Director William Dickerson)

Director William Dickerson stops by to talk his new film No Alternative, then join Zach and James in a time-warp to 1994 as they continue their countdown of the most forgotten films of the 90s.

#188 – Zootopia, Top 10 Movies with A Subtle Message

Zach and James try to resist going savage on Zootopia, then ponder the subtle messages of 10 of their favorite films.

#187 – Oscar Aftermath, The Moviewed Game (w/ Amanda & Emily)

James and Zach are joined by improv-comedy duo Amanda Wirtz and Emily Fontano of the Amanda and Emily: WE’RE HAVING A SHOW! show to deep dive into the night that was the 2016 Oscars, then see how well they know each others movie taste in The Moviewed Game.

#186 – Games: Me Myself iRate, Movie Bluff (w/ Superfan Mindy)

Superfan Mindy joins James and Zach to play the movie games of her choice, including the letterboxd rating memory game Me Myself & iRate and the classic Movie Bluff!

#185 – Eddie the Eagle, Last 10 Top 10 (w/ Superfan Mindy)

Zach and James discuss the upcoming inspirational-sports film Eddie the Eagle (starring the kid from Kingsman and Wolverine), then Superfan Mindy joins the guys to rundown her personal Last 10 Top 10!

#184 – Games: Deadpool Trivia, Memento, LMS, Movie Charades (w/ Luke)

Special-guest Luke returns to join James for a solid 90 minutes of movie games madness, including two never before played. We apologize in advance.

#183 – Zoolander No. 2, Deadpool (w/ Luke)

James and special-guest Luke discuss the biggest two comedies of 2016 (so far) – Zoolander No. 2 and Deadpool.

#182 – Games: 100 Movie Trivia Questions

The guys challenge each other to 100 Movie Trivia Questions, of which they do not know the difficulty in advance.

#181 – Hail Caesar!, Top 10 Coen Bros Movies

James and Zach review the Coen Bros film Hail, Caesar!, then run down their top 10 favorite films from the eccentric duo. Also, James puts on the hard sell for Zach to re-watch Fargo.

#180 – Games: 28 Words Later, My Kid Could Paint That

It’s Friday, so Zach and James challenge each other to the grand-daddy of CRL movie games 28 Words Later, then re-attempt the movie poster description game My Kid Could Paint That.

#179 – Last 10 Top 10

James and Zach rank and discuss the last 10 movies they’ve seen regardless of relation, including the requisit handful of documentaries, 2015 films they’ve finally gotten to, and a high-ranking new release Micheal Bay film, amongst other surprises.

#178 – Listener Email, Games: Outta Time

Zach and James return with a rare Friday show to read and discuss the latest and greatest in listener email, and then challenge each other to a quick game of Outta Time!