That 70s Movie Podcast

Send us Fan MailThis week on "That '70s Movie Podcast," Michael and Jonathan do a cranial 360 for the 1973 horror film "The Exorcist."So horror is not really our bag, but we gave this classic its due. Jonathan thought it worked well as a genre piece, while Michael had a bit more praise—noting that it was incredibly entertaining but also had some serious thematic depth. We discussed the crisis of faith that is the defining conflict of the movie (well, aside from the 12-year-old possessed by a demon) and asked: Is this film pro- or anti-religious, and is it truly a '70s film?So grab your Ouija board, tie yourself to the bed, and curl up with a nice bowl of pea soup for this week's episode.If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to give us a thumbs up, leave a review, subscribe, or even buy us a cup of coffee!Love Horror Movies? Meet Fright Night Flicks 🤘Twin brothers, horror movie deep dives, hilarious debates, and killer trivia. Listen now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis week on "That '70s Movie Podcast," Michael and Jonathan journey to Mars for the 1977 action/thriller "Capricorn One."After episodes where we talked about '70s masterpieces, we decided to go in a different direction with this cult favorite. While Jonathan liked elements of the production design and the action sequences and remembers this movie fondly from his youth, Michael was a tad more critical. We both had tough words for Peter Hyams' uninspired direction, the film's many plot contrivances, and the unforgivable sin of wasting Karen Black's prodigious acting talents!Nonetheless, we had a ton of fun discussing this movie -- so grab your binoculars, fire off your flares, and join us for this week's episode!Please also take a moment to leave a comment and review, subscribe to the podcast, or ⁠buy us a cup of coffee⁠.Love Horror Movies? Meet Fright Night Flicks 🤘Twin brothers, horror movie deep dives, hilarious debates, and killer trivia. Listen now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis week on That '70s Movie Podcast, Jonathan and Michael cock their pistols and fire at Stanley Kubrick's 1975 historical drama "Barry Lyndon."This was our first and long-overdue chance to talk about Stan the Man, a director we both revere. We discussed how this film fits into Kubrick's esteemed filmography; we talked about the extraordinary and gorgeous attention to detail in this film -- from the sets to the costumes -- and debated the existential question of whether Barry's path is fated to happen or if he creates his own fortune (both good and bad).So pull up your tankard, light the candles, hold on to those guineas, and come join us for the latest episode of That '70s Movie Podcast.If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to subscribe, leave a comment, or even ⁠buy us a cup of coffee⁠.Also, check out ⁠Jonathan's recent piece in Bright Lines magazine⁠ on another Kubrick masterpiece, "Eyes Wide Shut."Love Horror Movies? Meet Fright Night Flicks 🤘Twin brothers, horror movie deep dives, hilarious debates, and killer trivia. Listen now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis week on That '70s Movie Podcast, Jonathan and Michael head to the desert for the 1975 classic, "The Passenger."Although it stars Jack Nicholson and is directed by the legendary Italian filmmaker Michelangelo Antonioni, this film is not well known—partly because it was out of circulation for years. But make no mistake, this is a masterpiece of '70s cinema and one of the most beautifully shot films that you'll ever see. The production values are second to none, the desert vistas are awe-inspiring, Nicholson and Maria Schneider deliver some of the best performances of their careers, and the legendary final one-shot is, as Jonathon would say, cin-e-ma.So grab your guns, head to church, and check out this week's episode of "That '70s Movie Podcast."If you're enjoying the podcast, don't forget to hit that like button, leave a review, or ⁠buy us a cup of coffee⁠!Love Horror Movies? Meet Fright Night Flicks 🤘Twin brothers, horror movie deep dives, hilarious debates, and killer trivia. Listen now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailAPOLOGIES FOR THE PROBLEMS WITH THE EARLIER AUDIO. EVERYTHING IS FIXED NOW, AND THE ENTIRE EPISODE IS LIVE!!!This week on That '70s Movie Podcast, Jonathan and Michael go fishing for the 2001 neo-noir thriller, The Pledge.One of the podcast's founding credos is that not every '70s film was made in the 1970s—and few modern movies embody the ethos of '70s filmmaking quite like "The Pledge." Moral ambiguity, a flawed male protagonist, and a decidedly bleak ending ... The Pledge has it all!We were particularly impressed by Jack Nicholson's restrained, against-type performance, but disagreed on his motivation and the reasons for his descent into madness. However, we agreed on Sean Penn's deft direction and brilliant visual storytelling, and loved the film's wonderful cameo performances, from Helen Mirren and Vanessa Redgrave to Mickey Rourke and Harry Dean Stanton.So grab a bottle of Glenfiddich, keep your eyes out for porcupines, and join us for this week's episode of That '70s Movie Podcast.Don't forget to leave a comment, subscribe to the podcast, and buy us a cup of coffee.Love Horror Movies? Meet Fright Night Flicks 🤘Twin brothers, horror movie deep dives, hilarious debates, and killer trivia. Listen now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis week on "That '70s Movie Podcast," Jonathan and Michael prepare to atone for their sins with the 1973 Martin Scorsese classic, "Mean Streets."While we both enjoyed the feel and craft of this movie, we had slightly mixed feelings about it. Michael saw it more as a vibe than a movie and felt it was largely a collection of vignettes organized around a plot—and Jonathan thought that is precisely what makes the film so great! Both of us had enormous praise for Scorsese's legacy as a director, with Jonathan describing "Mean Streets" as the ur-text of his extraordinary career. And, of course, we loved Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro's breakout performances.So sidle up to the jukebox, put your hand in the fire, and don't forget to pay your debts as you join us for this week's episode.If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to give us a thumbs up, leave a comment, or even ⁠buy us a cup of coffee.⁠Love Horror Movies? Meet Fright Night Flicks 🤘Twin brothers, horror movie deep dives, hilarious debates, and killer trivia. Listen now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis week on "That '70s Movie Podcast," Jonathan and Michael hit the hustings for the 1972 political satire, "The Candidate."With ten weeks to go until the midterms, what better time to revisit this classic take on the inner workings of a political campaign? We both loved Robert Redford's performance as Bill McKay, though we slightly disagreed on whether he is a sympathetic character caught up in the dog-and-pony show of electoral politics or a willing participant. We also wondered whether the movie's satirical arrows were pointed at the politicians, the consultants, or perhaps the voters. Finally, any movie with Peter Boyle and Allen Garfield can't be all bad!So hold our hot dog, check the polls, and remember, vote early and vote often for this week's episode of "That 70s Movie Podcast."Please take a moment to follow us, rate the podcast, leave a comment, or ⁠⁠buy us a cup of coffee⁠.⁠Love Horror Movies? Meet Fright Night Flicks 🤘Twin brothers, horror movie deep dives, hilarious debates, and killer trivia. Listen now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis week on "That '70s Movie Podcast," Jonathan and Michael are on the prowl for the 1971 action-thriller "Dirty Harry."We had mixed feelings about this film, with Jonathan offering qualified praise for its first 71 minutes and Michael unequivocally labeling it a fascist movie.  In fairness, Jonathan called the third act a "catastrophic train wreck," but he liked the night-for-night shooting and thought the first two-thirds of the movie was an extremely effective police thriller. Michael praised Lalo Schifrin's evocative score and found elements of the movie attractive, but neither of us could get away from the fact that "Dirty Harry" is fundamentally reactionary and exploits fears about rising crime rates in the early 1970s.So grab your gun, don't lose count, and join us for this week's episode of "That 70s Movie Podcast."Please take a moment to follow us, rate the podcast, leave a comment, subscribe, or even ⁠buy us a cup of coffee.⁠Love Horror Movies? Meet Fright Night Flicks 🤘Twin brothers, horror movie deep dives, hilarious debates, and killer trivia. Listen now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis week on That '70s Movie Podcast, Michael and Jonathan play cat and mouse with the 1973 political thriller, "The Day of the Jackal."After several weeks of character-driven movies that led us to conclude plot-shmot, we both agreed that this movie leans into the plot and declares quite assuredly—character-schmaracter. We loved how the process in the film—both the assassination plan and the police investigation—is the payoff, and what a payoff it is! Even though we know what happens in the end (before the movie even begins), this film does a fantastic job of creating tension and suspense, even in the most mundane details.So grab your passport, check your watch, and come join us for the latest episode of That '70s Movie Podcast!Please take a moment to give us a thumbs up, leave a note, ⁠become a subscriber⁠, or ⁠buy us a cup of coffee⁠!Love Horror Movies? Meet Fright Night Flicks 🤘Twin brothers, horror movie deep dives, hilarious debates, and killer trivia. Listen now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis week on "That '70s Movie Podcast," Jonathan and Michael dive into the water for the 1975 neo-noir thriller, "Night Moves."This is one of Jonathan's favorite movies, and it shows! He talked with great passion about the enigma of Harry Moseby (played by Gene Hackman), his complicated relationship with Ellen, and Harry's consistent ability to connect the dots but miss the bigger picture. Michael enjoyed the movie as well, and while he particularly loved Alan Sharp's dialogue, he was a bit more critical of the film's plot holes, occasional contrivances, and somewhat bizarre ending (which we tried to unpack).But this was nothing if not a spirited conversation about a movie that contains multitudes!So pack up your chessboard, fix your engine, and join us for the latest episode of "That '70s Movie Podcast."Please take a moment to leave a review, become a ⁠subscriber,⁠ or ⁠buy us a cup of coffee⁠!Love Horror Movies? Meet Fright Night Flicks 🤘Twin brothers, horror movie deep dives, hilarious debates, and killer trivia. Listen now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show