Life Lessons

Who says you can't pick a short? This go-round, Duncan chooses LIFE LESSONS, directed by Martin Scorsese, from NEW YORK STORIES (1989). The duo discusses how this mid-career Marty might just be major Marty. While Lex admits that '80s Scorsese is his favorite era of the director's work, will this forgotten entry (and first collab with Nolte) surpass its runtime and blow his mind?

The DIBYMTT boys get literary with Cormac McCarthy's THE COUNSELOR (2013), directed by Ridley Scott. This time, it's Lex's pick, and the pod gets steamy with career analysis of Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, and Michael Fassbender. But can Duncan handle all that sexiness, plus cheetahs and killer bolo ties?! Find out if he thinks this is an underappreciated gem or a bloated excuse for a fashion shoot.

How fitting that Season 3 kicks off in these coldest of months with ... WINTER KILLS (1979). This time, Duncan dances with danger, hitting Lex with yet another Jeff Bridges cult flick from the '70s. STAY HUNGRY didn't blow Lex's mind; it blew up in Duncan's face. But can this thinly veiled JFK conspiracy thriller with a super-stacked cast bring redemption? Hold onto your sideburns for the return of DIBYMTT.

Duncan and Lex tease Season 3 with a frightening face-off for Halloween. SPLICE (2009) vs. THE DEVIL'S CANDY (2015). Two movies in one ep? Who's gonna clean up all those splattered braaaaaains?

Duncan hits Lex with another road movie, but this one isn't out of the blue — it's one he's been pushing for 20 years. Art Carney takes an Oscar-winning dramedy turn, playing opposite a cat named Tonto. Lex loves the films he's seen by Paul Mazursky (BOB & CAROL & TED & ALICE, DOWN AND OUT IN BEVERLY HILLS), but is this his kind of Mazursky? The hosts go head-to-head once again to see if they can end Season 2 with a ... BLOW.

Them boys can't shake the south, cuz they ended up in 1992's DIGGSTOWN! Lex's pick, directed by Michael Ritchie (DOWNHILL RACER, THE BAD NEWS BEARS, FLETCH) pairs sweaty, tie-adjusting James Woods with lean, mean Louis Gossett Jr. in a '90s version of THE STING that has more bobo-honkin' than Steven Tyler in a harmonica factory. It's a Lex favorite, but does it hold up? Duncan decides if it's worthy of a standing O, or if this is just Tubi filler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duncan navigates us to the south once again to hit us with his Texas twang. He shows Lex 1985's FANDANGO, directed by Kevin Reynolds (of WATERWORLD infamy). Judd Nelson plays a straight-laced college grad, headed for the Army, the same year he plays a rebellious high school senior, headed nowhere, in THE BREAKFAST CLUB. But while Judd shows his range, Kevin Costner pioneers his lackadaisical brand of complicated cool here as Gardner Barnes. It's the beginning of an iconic movie star career, but is it enough to impress Lex? Strap on your cowboy boots and hop in this big ol' Caddy of an episode. We're hitting the road with the Groovers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Lex confronts Duncan with an animal movie...for adults. It's Mike Nichols' DAY OF THE DOLPHIN (1973), starring George C. Scott. And with Buck Henry as writer (and featured voice acting), that should be a perfect storm for Duncan's '70s sensibilities. But does this seriocomic potboiler have enough sexy beach romping, Scott-level rage, and tight khakis to push Duncan into mind-blowing approval? This episode is swimming with surprises, including Duncan's intimate history with frisky dolphins. Put on your wetsuit. It's gonna get splashy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, Duncan takes us back to a film that harnessed serious star power... before they were stars. Jeff Bridges, Sally Field, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Robert England make the screen sweat in this balmy, Southern story based on Charles Gaines' 1972 novel. It's STAY HUNGRY (1976) directed by '70s verite hero, Bob Rafelson. While Duncan believes the film's bona fides earn it the top trophy, Lex doesn't sway easy. In the end, it's a match of muscle, but we leave it to you to decide who's right. Does this one pump so hard it blows? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023 was the year of the strike, so what better way to bid it adieu than with one of the definitive labor flicks: Paul Schrader's Blue Collar. This time the pick belongs to the first-ever DIBYMTT guest, Allan McLeod, and before the guys even get the chance to talk Schrader, Duncan comes clean with a big confession. It paves the way for deep discussion about betrayal, compromise, on-set rivalries, and silly disguises. Zip up your overalls, strap on your safety glasses, and prepare for controversial takes on Harvey Keitel's weirdness, Richard Pryor's temper, and the pronunciation of "Kotto". If you haven't seen this classic, do yourself a favor and queue up a dramedy-heist unlike any other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.