One is a cult classic, one is a streamer remake. While they have similar backbones, the original Road House (1989) delivers more than the new version, Road House (2024), even with Jake Gyllenhaal in the lead role. The nostalgia play is strong with Patrick Swayze, but would anyone under the age of 30 enjoy this movie? Come and discuss with us.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

From less than scale druid monuments to overpowered amplifiers, This is Spinal Tap (1984), has all of the elements of an excellent satire. The rise and fall of a successful fake rock band, was so on point that some had trouble telling truth from fiction. Lets us know what you think of this cult classic. Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

We made it. 200th episode of Our Film Fathers and once again we delve into the Tarantino universe. This time for arguably his most popular film, Pulp Fiction (1994). An all-star cast, unique story telling and supremely calm fixer known as The Wolf, lead this movie to greatness. With your continued support, we may too, achieve greatness. Here's to another 200 episodes.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

Its Opening Day in Major League Baseball, and what better way to celebrate than watching arguably the best baseball movie ever made, Major League (1989). The tried and true, rags-to-riches formula works great, because you have amazing characters and excellent writing. Listening to this episode is a home run that is not too high!Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

A sweeping epic that combines anime, western, kung-fu, and revenge genres, with a score and soundtrack as diverse, are some of the many unique aspects of Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003) and Vol. 2 (2004). Both movies are similar yet different, and distinctly Quentin Tarantino. Let us know if you think you should've been the Black Mamba.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

Movies about toys are designed to draw on the nostalgia of fans. The Lego Movie (2014) and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2017) takes that model to the next level. By layering a story with elements that appeal to all ages, a movie about the world's best building toys, becomes a pretty good film experience. Let us know what you think.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

Genius. Destroyer of Worlds. Father of the Atom Bomb. A man conflicted about his life's work is the focus of Christopher Nolan's latest, Oppenheimer (2023). The director's unique style and expertise is required to deliver the intense and complex story. Find out where this ranks among our favorite of his 12 films.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

If you achieve success by not being your authentic self, is it still success? American Fiction (2023) strives to answer this question with the excellent Jeffery Wright leading the charge, supported by a strong cast. An earlier film starring LaKeith Stanfield, Sorry To Bother You (2018), posed a similar query. Does either film reach a definite conclusion? Listen to find out.  Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

While excelling as the nagging, self-loathing, pontificate, Paul Giamatti has embodied some of the more unique characters in film. And his latest, The Holdovers (2023) is no different. He re-teamed with writer-director Alexander Payne to attempt to recapture some of the magic they delivered with Sideways (1994). Did they succeed? Come and listen to find out. Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

Is dreaming of a better life, a problem? If you lie, steal, blackmail, and commit murder, do the ends justify the means? These are the questions asked in Saltburn (2024), the latest from emerging writer/director Emerald Fennell. Its a different rags-to-riches story, that has many a "that scene". Follow us as we discuss, so you don't get lost at Saltburn.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

Lies, murder, and robotic dogs...One of the most villainous characters of all time, Amy Dunne lays her trap in Gone Girl (2014). This Fincher masterpiece draws from good sources and is supremely acted. This is the thriller that you are looking for. And if you haven't seen it, stop listening and go watch it. Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

Sometimes comedy can be a gateway to deeper emotions. We explore those depths with our guest dad, Leighton Smith, and his selection of Groundhog Day (1993). Bill Murray's quest to be better, is something very relatable. We also watched a Movie You Can't Wait To Show Your Kids in What About Bob? (1991). An early "dive" into mental health and how a different perspective can yield tremendous results.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

Dead birds, orange and blue tuxedos, and a suitcase full of IOU lead the way to one of the funniest movies of our adolescence. Dumb and Dumber (1998) continued shine light on the rising star,of Jim Carrey, while Jeff Daniels plays the reasonable partner with his own humor. Come and listen so that we don't have to send out SeaBass.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

Marty is back, and so is Leo. This time, they head west to invade the land of the Osage people in Killers of the Flower Moon (2023). Their latest epic deals with corruption, theft, and the rise of the FBI. While there are some good performances, is this film worth the time investment? We watched it, so join our discussion.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

The lone assassin, tasked with one job. Trained and prepared, until something goes wrong. Now they must find out why, and make those responsible pay the consequences. We all know story, but this time, David Fincher put his hand in the pot to deliver The Killer (2023). Some of us loved it, others not so much, but we can all agree on his work as a filmmaker and how he drew inspiration from The Mechanic (1972). Come and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

What if the world ended tomorrow? What you do? How would you handle it? Would you welcome your neighbors? We watched Leave the World Behind (2023) and try to answer those questions. With excellent acting from the cast, we examine an interesting story from an interesting director. Come and survive the apocalypse with us. Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

We close out Denzember and the year with two interesting Denzel films, both from 2012. Safe House (2012) and Flight (2012), are polar opposites, yet Denzel is able to be "Denzel" in each film. Whether he is a rogue spy trying to expose the system or an alcoholic pilot, questioning his actions, Denzel guides these movies to fulfillment. With  help from some notable friends. Let us know what you think in the comments.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

Its been 20 years since Love Actually (2003) and Elf (2003) were originally released. One has become a holiday classic, while the other has begun to fade away. So we thought we would discuss the lives of these films with two friends of the pod, Matthew Klara and Max Wastler. A friendship that was generated by a love for these films. These season is all around us, so listen and push us to the Holiday #1 spot.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

1998 was a big year for some of us, including Denzel Washington. He had 3 films released this year: The Siege (1998), He Got Game (1998) and Fallen (1998). We watched all of them and ranked them in order of enjoyment. Come and listen and see if your rankings match up.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

Off the finale of Noir-vember, we head right into Denzember, with the Robert McCall saga: The Equalizer (2014), The Equalizer 2 (2018) and The Equalizer 3 (2023). Denzel is firmly into his old man action phase and does something he has never done before. Come listen to us discuss Old Man Action, Shows from the 80s and Denzel-ishness.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com