Movies That Were Surprisingly Good Discussion

In this episode, the crew has a conversation about The Ringer’s 101 Best Movie Performances list. We debate which films they got right and which films they got wrong. We also include some of our favorite movie performances and explain why we think they should have made the list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we review the 2025 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Spike Lee, starring Denzel Washington, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, ASAP Rocky, and Ice Spice (in her film debut). We discuss whether this English-language reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 Japanese film High and Low was a successful attempt by Spike Lee, and we debate if Lee and Washington are the best director/actor combination of the last 35 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew discusses films that were either better than the reception they received at the time of their release or have aged well over time upon rewatching. We list the top films that stand out to us the most and debate each other on our selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew discusses the gigantic streaming platform Netflix and whether it is still considered the premier platform for television and film. We debate which other streaming apps and channels might be taking over the top spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew discusses the career of legendary actor and entertainer Jamie Foxx and debates his best performance. We share our takes on which films and TV shows showcase Jamie's skills at their peak and offer both praise and criticism of his filmography overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew discusses great TV shows that were ruined by a bad season or a series of poor episodes that changed our opinions of the series overall. Each of us picks a show and explains why we felt the series could not recover after those missteps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew discusses scenes from our favorite TV shows that we still think about today. These scenes are either iconic moments in TV history or memorable moments that meant a lot to us as kids and young adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we review the latest sports documentary from Netflix about the rise and success of the Dallas Cowboys from 1950 to the present day, titled America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys. We discuss why this documentary was released now instead of earlier, and we debate whether Jerry Jones is using it as a way to give himself credit for his success with the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew has a conversation about some of the best and worst sequels to classic films or well-known blockbusters. In this discussion, we will give our reasons why these sequels were great or disappointing, and also talk about upcoming sequels that may end up facing a similar fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2005 classic American romantic comedy film directed by Andy Tennant and starring Will Smith, along with Eva Mendes and Kevin James, titled Hitch. We discuss whether this film still holds up as an all-time romantic comedy and debate whether this is a top 3 lead role by Will Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices