• Zombies In The Movie Theater
    Jun 28 2023

    Wayne and Shane discuss and rate five zombie movies, previously unseen by them until this podcast. They also share their top favorite zombie movies of all time. "They're coming to get you, Barbra!"

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    38 mins
  • Oscars '22 Recap/Quentin's Got Something To Say
    Sep 30 2022

    Wayne and Shane recap the 2022 Academy Award nominees and winners and share their favorites. In the same podcast, they also rediscover the films of Quentin Tarantino and the trademarks of his filmmaking style that have captivated movie enthusiasts for the last 30 years. The films highlighted are "Pulp Fiction" (1994) and "Inglourious Basterds" (2009). "Zed's dead, baby. Zed's Dead".

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    54 mins
  • Finding Relevance and Normalcy in a World of Chaos: Amores Perros and Birdman
    Jan 29 2022

    Wayne and Shane discuss two movies from the director Alejandro Inarritu whose characters are struggling to change their status in society. Seeking to find an identity can be a challenge that may necessitate bizarre behavior, The movies “Amores Perros” (2000), and “Birdman (or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance” (2014) are highlighted.  “Get that smile off your face, you’re freaking me out.”

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    53 mins
  • Brilliant And Quirky: Movies Of The Coen Brothers
    Sep 13 2021

    Wayne and Shane discuss the themes of identity, miscommunication, and morality that are explored in four movies by Joel and Ethan Coen. The films highlighted are "Blood Simple" (1984), "Fargo" (1996), "The Big Lebowski" (1998), and "Inside Llewyn Davis" (2013).
    "Strikes and gutters, ups and downs."

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Music Comes Alive On Film: Music Documentaries
    May 30 2021

    Wayne and Shane discuss four important and entertaining music documentary movies: "Buena Vista Social Club" (1999), "Runnin' Down A Dream" (2007), "20 Feet From Stardom" (2013), and "Sonic Highways" (2014). "Don't bore us, get to the chorus."

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • How Do You Rate On The Empathy Test?: District 9 and Blade Runner
    Apr 4 2021

    Wayne and Shane discuss the movies in which our empathy for others is put to the test. Explored are the questions regarding our own humanity. "District 9" (2009), directed by Neill Blomkamp, and "Blade Runner" (1982), directed by Ridley Scott, are highlighted. "'More human than human' is our motto".

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Oscar Contenders from 2019: Cold War and Roma
    Jan 19 2021

    Wayne and Shane discuss the movies that were nominated for the Academy Awards in 2019. The films we have selected explore the sometimes tumultuous but long-lasting relationships that can develop because of, or in spite of, our love for others. Cold War, directed by Pawel Pawlikowski, and Roma, directed by Alfonso Cuaron, are highlighted. "Let's go to the other side. The view will be better there."

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    56 mins
  • The Wonderful Power Of Movies: Amarcord and Cinema Paradiso
    Dec 20 2020

    Wayne and Shane discuss the movies that show us the many ways in which the cinema can affect our lives. The universal qualities of film make us aware of our commonalities and help us to empathize with others. "Amarcord" (1973), directed by Federico Fellini, and "Cinema Paradiso" (1988), directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, are highlighted. "Whatever you end up doing, love it."

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    57 mins