Gremlins (1984) | Ep. 614

In the season 6 finale, brothers Phil & Warren journey to Mount Doom for a deep dive into the epic fantasy adventure sequel masterpiece “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King". Topics include: the novel v. the film & the historic production (6:05), the stars of the picture (14:55), stats & accolades (19:35), best scenes & lines (27:50), Judge Bob’s recasting court (43:30), and the film’s legacy & lore (1:11:25), plus much more.

Brothers Phil & Warren head to Silicon Valley for a deep dive into the biographical drama masterwork “The Social Network.” Topics include: Sorkin’s unusual adaptation & Fincher’s meticulous approach (3:40), the stars of the picture (15:35), stats & accolades (26:55), best scenes & lines (36:15), Judge Bob's recasting court (51:05), and the film’s legacy & lore (1:08:35), plus much more.

Merry Christmas! Topio Gigio! Brothers Phil & Warren put on 45 pounds in a week before Cory Cooper drops in our chimney for a deep dive into the Christmas comedy classic “The Santa Clause”. Topics include: making the movie (7:55), the stars of the picture (18:15), stats & accolades (24:10), best scenes & lines (31:20), Judge Bob's recasting court (56:40), and the film’s legacy & lore (1:21:10), plus much more.

Brothers Phil & Warren pack their Talkboys and book a trip to the Plaza Hotel with Emmy nominated writer Brandon Goins for a deep dive into Christmas comedy sequel blockbuster “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” Topics include: making the movie & replaying the hits (7:50), the stars of the picture (18:40), stats & accolades (27:00), best scenes & lines (37:05), Judge Bob's recasting court (1:01:50), and the film’s legacy & lore (1:35:50), plus much more.

Brothers Phil & Warren leap into the multiverse with the pod’s very own comic book expert, actor & comedian Nick Mayer, as they take a deep dive into the groundbreaking animated superhero blockbuster “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”. Topics include: Lord & Miller’s approach with their comic book inspirations (6:25), the stars of the picture (26:10), stats & accolades (35:45), best scenes & lines (41:50), Judge Warren's recasting court (1:01:15), and the film’s legacy & lore (1:15:45), plus much more.

Brothers Phil & Warren are joined once again by the pod’s honorary guest, their Mom, for a deep dive into the all-time Thanksgiving family comedy classic “Planes, Trains & Automobiles”. Topics include: making the movie (5:05), stars of the pictures (14:00), stats & accolades (22:30), best scenes & lines (27:55), Judge Bob’s recasting court (1:02:00), and the film's legacy & lore (1:14:15), plus much more.

Happy Halloween! Brothers Phil & Warren were warned they were doomed when deep diving into the slasher horror cult classic “Friday the 13th”. Topics include: making the movie (5:10), stars of the pictures (13:05), stats & accolades (18:15), best scenes & lines (26:55), Judge Bob’s recasting court (35:00), and the film's legacy & lore (1:00:35), plus much more.

Happy Halloween! Brothers Phil & Warren do not fall asleep while deep diving into the iconic slasher classic “A Nightmare on Elm Street”. Topics include: making the movie (5:10), stars of the pictures (16:30), stats & accolades (29:45), best scenes & lines, Judge Bob’s recasting court (38:45), and the film's legacy & lore (58:10), plus much more.

Brothers Phil & Warren float too after deep diving into the supernatural horror blockbuster “It”. Topics include: behind the scenes (4:50), stars of the pictures (18:15), stats & accolades (23:40), best scenes & lines (30:40), Judge Bob’s recasting court (43:15), and the film's legacy & lore (1:02:35), plus much more.

Brothers Phil & Warren stay out of bright light, don't get wet, and don’t eat past midnight while deep diving into the horror comedy blockbuster “Gremlins”. Topics include: Spielberg discovering the script & finding the right director (4:15), stars of the pictures (13:30), stats and accolades (19:25), best scenes and lines (24:50), Judge Bob's recasting court (39:10), and the film's legacy and lore (59:15), plus much more.