154. Mission to Mars (2000)

The game is afoot... again! Nearly six years after our first Sherlock Holmes episode, we're back with Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law for Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.   This movie takes us back to 2011, when Jeremy was a Boy Scout patrol leader with a big idea: organize a movie outing for the patrol. Somehow, that outing ended up being A Game of Shadows, and the rest is history.   We're putting the movie through the Inside Quotes test, looking at everything from Hans Zimmer's memorable score and Guy Ritchie's signature slow-motion action to the cast of iconic characters and the film's impressive production design. We also discuss whether these movies are really about the mystery or if they're just fun adventures with great characters.   Does the sequel live up to the original? Is Robert Downey Jr. the definitive Sherlock Holmes? And does A Game of Shadows still earn its place as a childhood staple?   IQ Test 2.0 Criteria:   0-6 Points = A Quack 7-9 Points = A Staple 10+ Points = Stapliest   ————————   Merch: Inside Quotes T-shirts, Hoodies, Stickers, and MUGS! https://www.teepublic.com/user/inside-quotes     Follow us on Instagram: @insidequotescast https://www.instagram.com/insidequotescast?utm_medium=copy_link     Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insidequotescast?_t=zp-8veehloiroa&_r=1   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@insidequotescast     Artwork by Bryce Bridgeman:   @Groovybridge: https://www.instagram.com/groovybridge/     Questions, Comments or Feedback? You can reach us at [email protected]

This week, we're diving into Chapter 6 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, “The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters.” Harry is finally on his way to Hogwarts, and along the journey he meets some familiar faces, makes a few new friends, and gets his first real taste of life in the wizarding world. We're talking about the Weasley family, Ron and Harry's first meeting, Hermione's introduction, and Draco Malfoy's first appearance on the train. Along the way, we question the security of Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, wonder why Ron is using a hand-me-down wand, and consider whether the wizarding world has a proper way to watch Quidditch. Plus, we debate the chapter artwork, revisit some classic wizarding snacks, and put the new Target chocolate frogs to the taste test. Are they worth the hype? You'll have to listen to find out. Join us as we make our way to Hogwarts and get ready for the Sorting Hat in Chapter 7! Join the conversation on Discord! Email us for the link or Message us on instagram! We're reading The Sorcerer's Stone one chapter at a time, so grab your book, join the discussion, and come hang out with the Staple Crew.   ————————   Merch: Inside Quotes T-shirts, Hoodies, Stickers, and MUGS! https://www.teepublic.com/user/inside-quotes   Follow us on Instagram: @insidequotescast https://www.instagram.com/insidequotescast?utm_medium=copy_link   Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insidequotescast?_t=zp-8veehloiroa&_r=1   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@insidequotescast   Artwork by Bryce Bridgeman: @Groovybridge: https://www.instagram.com/groovybridge/   Questions, Comments or Feedback? You can reach us at [email protected]  

This week, we're reading Chapter 5 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, “Diagon Alley.” Harry finally gets a glimpse of the world he's been missing, and we've got plenty to talk about along the way. We're breaking down the chapter art, investigating Hagrid's questionable travel methods, calculating the cost of dragon liver in Muggle money, and wondering how Harry's trip to Gringotts would translate into a theme park ride. Plus, we discuss the details we hope the upcoming HBO series gets right, from the colorful shops of Diagon Alley to the wild ride through the Gringotts vaults. And of course, we have a few important questions: Why is Hagrid carrying moldy dog biscuits? How did the Dursleys get back to shore? And is leftover birthday cake an acceptable breakfast? Grab your wand and join us for another chapter of Inside Quotes Book Club! ⚡   Join the conversation on Discord! Email us for the link or Message us on instagram! We're reading The Sorcerer's Stone one chapter at a time, so grab your book, join the discussion, and come hang out with the Staple Crew.   ————————   Merch: Inside Quotes T-shirts, Hoodies, Stickers, and MUGS! https://www.teepublic.com/user/inside-quotes     Follow us on Instagram: @insidequotescast https://www.instagram.com/insidequotescast?utm_medium=copy_link     Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insidequotescast?_t=zp-8veehloiroa&_r=1   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@insidequotescast   Artwork by Bryce Bridgeman: @Groovybridge: https://www.instagram.com/groovybridge/   Questions, Comments or Feedback? You can reach us at [email protected]

We're wrapping up our series on Disney attractions turned movies with the 2003 Haunted Mansion, starring Eddie Murphy. And we're bringing back our resident Halloween expert and show artist, Bryce Bridgman, for the occasion! Does this movie deserve a spot among our childhood staples, or should it be left to haunt the Disney vault? We're talking singing busts, Grim Grinning Ghosts, hidden Mickeys, questionable CGI, and all the ways this movie brings the classic attraction to life. Plus, we dig into the history of the ride and put the movie through our official IQ Test. The critics weren't exactly impressed, but can this spooky Disney comedy win us over?   Join the conversation on our Discord and tell us: Is Haunted Mansion a childhood classic or a certified quack?   IQ Test 2.0 Criteria:   0-6 Points = A Quack 7-9 Points = A Staple 10+ Points = Stapliest   ————————   Merch: Inside Quotes T-shirts, Hoodies, Stickers, and MUGS! https://www.teepublic.com/user/inside-quotes     Follow us on Instagram: @insidequotescast https://www.instagram.com/insidequotescast?utm_medium=copy_link     Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insidequotescast?_t=zp-8veehloiroa&_r=1   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@insidequotescast   Artwork by Bryce Bridgeman: @Groovybridge: https://www.instagram.com/groovybridge/   Questions, Comments or Feedback? You can reach us at [email protected]

Hagrid has arrived, and Harry Potter's life is about to change forever. In Chapter 4 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, “The Keeper of the Keys,” Harry finally learns the truth about who he is, what happened to his parents, and why the name Voldemort means so much to the wizarding world. Jeremy and Jonathan break down Hagrid’s iconic entrance, Petunia’s long-awaited confession about Lily, and all the lore packed into this chapter.   We also debate the book versus movie versions of some iconic quotes, wonder what exactly a Keeper of Keys and Grounds does all day, ask how Hogwarts handles tuition, and pitch a few ideas for what the upcoming HBO series should keep from the book.   Join the conversation on Discord! Email us for the link or Message us on instagram! We're reading The Sorcerer's Stone one chapter at a time, so grab your book, join the discussion, and come hang out with the Staple Crew. ———————— Merch: Inside Quotes T-shirts, Hoodies, Stickers, and MUGS! https://www.teepublic.com/user/inside-quotes Follow us on Instagram: @insidequotescast https://www.instagram.com/insidequotescast?utm_medium=copy_link   Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insidequotescast?_t=zp-8veehloiroa&_r=1   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@insidequotescast   Artwork by Bryce Bridgeman: @Groovybridge: https://www.instagram.com/groovybridge/   Questions, Comments or Feedback? You can reach us at [email protected]

Harry Potter is getting mail, and Uncle Vernon is NOT having it.   In Chapter 3 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, “The Letters from No One,” mysterious letters addressed to Harry send the Dursley household into complete chaos. Jeremy and Jonathan break down Harry’s miserable summer, the first letter from Hogwarts, and Uncle Vernon’s increasingly desperate attempts to keep the truth hidden.   Along the way, we debate which Hogwarts house animal is the coolest, rank the chapter illustrations, discuss some book details the movies left out, and pitch our ideas for how the upcoming HBO series should handle one particularly unhinged Vernon Dursley. Plus, we spin the wizarding snack wheel and try some very interesting wizard candy!   Join the conversation on Discord! Email us for the link or Message us on instagram! We're reading The Sorcerer's Stone one chapter at a time, so grab your book, join the discussion, and come hang out with the Staple Crew.   ————————   Merch: Inside Quotes T-shirts, Hoodies, Stickers, and MUGS! https://www.teepublic.com/user/inside-quotes   Follow us on Instagram: @insidequotescast https://www.instagram.com/insidequotescast?utm_medium=copy_link   Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insidequotescast?_t=zp-8veehloiroa&_r=1 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@insidequotescast   Artwork by Bryce Bridgeman: @Groovybridge: https://www.instagram.com/groovybridge/   Questions, Comments or Feedback? You can reach us at [email protected]

We’re checking into the Hollywood Tower Hotel for our latest DARTM (Disney Attraction Ride Turned Movie) series entry: the 1997 ABC Wonderful World of Disney TV movie, Tower of Terror!   In this episode, Jeremy and Jonathan dive into the rare, hard-to-find television movie starring Steve Guttenberg and a young Kirsten Dunst. We break down the spooky 1939 backstory, discuss behind-the-scenes secrets from Disney's Behind the Attraction, and put this nostalgic relic through our official IQ (Inside Quotes) Test. Does this spooky made-for-TV movie hold up as a 100% staple, or is it destined for the bargain bin? Tune in to find out—and remember, we'll take the stairs   Book Club Reminder: Don't forget to follow along with our Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone book club episodes dropping every Thursday leading up to Christmas! Join the discussion over on our Discord.   IQ Test 2.0 Criteria: 0-6 Points = A Quack 7-9 Points = A Staple 10+ Points = Stapliest ———————— Merch: Inside Quotes T-shirts, Hoodies, Stickers, and MUGS! https://www.teepublic.com/user/inside-quotes   Follow us on Instagram: @insidequotescast https://www.instagram.com/insidequotescast?utm_medium=copy_link   Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insidequotescast?_t=zp-8veehloiroa&_r=1   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@insidequotescast   Artwork by Bryce Bridgeman: @Groovybridge: https://www.instagram.com/groovybridge/   Questions, Comments or Feedback? You can reach us at [email protected]

We’re back with Chapter 2 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! In The Vanishing Glass, we meet the ten-year-old Harry living with the Dursleys, celebrate Dudley’s birthday at the zoo, and get our first real glimpse of Harry’s magical abilities. In this episode, we talk about the Dursleys, Harry’s accidental magic, the differences between the book and the movie, and some of the details we hope the upcoming HBO series includes. We also make a few theories of our own, get distracted by British ice cream terminology, and try to figure out exactly who some of the mysterious people Harry encounters might be. And, of course, we spin the wheel for another round of Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans. Want to read along with us? Join the Inside Quotes Book Club on Discord! This is where we’re continuing the conversation between episodes, sharing theories, talking about our favorite moments, and hearing what you think as we make our way through the book. Whether you’re reading it for the first time or revisiting an old favorite, we’d love to have you in the club. Head to @InsideQuotesCast on Instagram and use the link in our bio to join the Discord and read along with us! Next week, we’ll be reading Chapter 3, The Letters from No One. Until then, read some books. ———————— Merch: Inside Quotes T-shirts, Hoodies, Stickers, and MUGS! https://www.teepublic.com/user/inside-quotes   Follow us on Instagram: @insidequotescast https://www.instagram.com/insidequotescast?utm_medium=copy_link     Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insidequotescast?_t=zp-8veehloiroa&_r=1   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@insidequotescast   Artwork by Bryce Bridgeman: @Groovybridge: https://www.instagram.com/groovybridge/   Questions, Comments or Feedback? You can reach us at [email protected]

Welcome to the very first episode of the Inside Quotes Book Club! We're starting where it all began with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, reading through the book chapter by chapter as we get ready for the upcoming TV series. In this episode, we're talking all about Chapter 1: The Boy Who Lived. We revisit the Dursleys, Dumbledore and McGonagall's late-night meeting, Hagrid's motorcycle delivery, and all the little details we forgot from the book. We also compare some of the moments to the movies and talk about what we're hoping the new series will finally bring to the screen. Plus, we kick off a brand-new tradition: Anything Off the Trolley Dears?, where we spin the wheel of wizarding candies and discover that some flavors are significantly worse than others. Whether you've read the books a dozen times, only know Harry Potter from the movies, or you're reading along with us for the first time, come hang out and join the conversation. Next up: Chapter 2, The Vanishing Glass. Follow @InsideQuotesCast on Instagram and join our Discord to talk about each chapter with us!

Avast, mateys! We're finally tackling Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, and this time we brought in someone who actually worked on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland. Kyle Forsyth joins us to take us behind the scenes of one of Disney's most iconic attractions, from how the ride actually operates to what it's like working backstage at Disneyland. He shares some seriously wild ride secrets, including how Cast Members can see you in the dark, how ride operators rotate through different positions, what it was like working on Galaxy's Edge, and why Pirates is one of the best places to work at Disneyland. We break down Jack Sparrow, Barbossa, Elizabeth Swann, the Black Pearl, the iconic score, the movie's incredible sets and locations, and why Curse of the Black Pearl somehow managed to turn a Disney theme park attraction into a genuinely great blockbuster. We also put it through the IQ Test to find out whether it earns its place as a Staple, Stapleist, or Quack. Plus: Gary Sinise's eyeliner, the world's most confusing Jack Sparrow impression, Kyle's ongoing war against Jar Jar Binks, and a whole lot of pirate nonsense. _________________________   IQ Test 2.0 Criteria:   0-6 Points = A Quack 7-9 Points = A Staple 10+ Points = Stapliest   ———————— Follow Kyle on substack: https://substack.com/@kyleforsyth    Merch: Inside Quotes T-shirts, Hoodies, Stickers, and MUGS! https://www.teepublic.com/user/inside-quotes   Follow us on Instagram: @insidequotescast https://www.instagram.com/insidequotescast?utm_medium=copy_link   Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insidequotescast?_t=zp-8veehloiroa&_r=1   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@insidequotescast   Artwork by Bryce Bridgeman: @Groovybridge: https://www.instagram.com/groovybridge/   Questions, Comments or Feedback? You can reach us at [email protected]