Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another riveting cinematic discussion! Today, we're diving into the wild world of "John Henry," the 2020 movie that will leave you questioning your gym routine and your knowledge of folklore. Strap in, folks, because this ain't your grandma's bedtime story. With an unlikely hero and a sledgehammer that would make Thor blush, "John Henry" is a tale of muscle, mayhem, and one man's quest to prove that sometimes, the biggest weapon you need is a heart of...

Nightmare Alley follows Stanton Carlisle, played by Bradley Cooper, as he travels from a mysterious past into an uncertain future. Surrounded on all sides by characters with their own motivations and ambitions, follow the development of a wandering carnival performer on his ascent of the social ladder by exploiting the skills he has learned over years. The film explores themes of ambition, morality, and the dark side of the American Dream, all set against the backdrop of the seedy world of...

Mute is a lesser known thriller following a mute Amish man in a future version of Berlin as he tries to find out what happened to his girlfriend who suddenly and mysteriously vanishes.  How can you resist a hook like that? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

Welcome to the "Lazy Lists" podcast, where Joe and Ryan share their top picks of previous episodes and topics with minimal effort! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

A creaky plane flown by a creaky Jimmy Stewart crashes in the desert and the survivors are left to find their own method of survival and escape. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

The totally true story of the best... well perhaps not technically the best but arguably the most famous accordion player in an extremely specific genre of music! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

Mistaken identity, sabotage, resentment, and desperation.  All of these are factors in this film and turn it into an incredible adventure of love and extraordinary comedy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

The Mummy is a remake/reboot/new entry point to a cinematic universe based around the silver screen monster movies of Universal.  Unlike some flops that just went wrong from the outset, there is genuinely a decent amount to like about this movie and there are glimmers of potential throughout.  Listen in to hear where we think it failed and where it leaves us sad that there will be no follow up! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

Stalker is a very artistic and masterfully crafted film from the Soviet Union in 1979.  In it, three men travel into a mysterious exclusion zone seeking a wish granter and explore the mysteries of what happened to this suddenly abandoned region. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

We have decided to combine our reviews of the new Thor movie with that of Morbius.  It only makes sense to combine these two as they both seem to hint at similar issues in Hollywood.  Quantity over quality and repetition of cliche's that worked before without a great understanding of why. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

What does honesty get you?  What does doing the right thing mean for those around you?  Mr. Rogers would encourage it but he never met Archibald Cunningham!  Join us as we discuss this story of an honorable family pitted against a pathologically criminal nobleman! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

It is difficult to describe this movie without giving it all away.  This is a tragic and comedic story of simple people with everyday goals mixed up in things way above their heads but way below anyone else's radar. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

An honestly inspiring story about two men striving to reach and remain at the peak of their field. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

The Gray Man is a Netflix made spy thriller type movie.  Just like all the other movies like this, right?  Well.  This one has Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans.  What else do you need?? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

The 2nd Dr. Strange adventure has a lot of twists and turns but closes  up a few other story lines.  Does it do that well?  Does it make any  sense?  Is it terrible?!!  We have some thoughts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

Justice League Dark Apokolips War, despite its long and ridiculous name is a decent movie in a LONG series of DC animated features.  Join us and find out what makes it so special and where it missed the mark! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

We are talking about the movie adaptation of the high school sensation that was Twilight!  Is it everything we ever hoped it could be?  No.  Sorry for the spoiler. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

Tombstone is a classic western with more characters and development than most modern TV series! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

Two of the most anticipated superhero movies of that last two years.  'Nuff said. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

Darkman is a mostly forgotten would-be superhero franchise starter.  See what changed between seeing it as a kid on VHS to seeing it in all it's HD glory in 2022. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

Whiplash follows a talented, possibly obsessive, student of a prestigious music school as he tries to please an exacting mentor.  We also talk about Will Smith slapping a comedian on live TV over a joke - what a world! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

The King's Man lays out the origins of the Kingsman intelligence organization.  Does it live up to the original?  Does it surpass the sequel?  Well... yes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

This movie follows Elvis and JFK living in an obscure nursing home with some monstrous prowling the premises and feeding on the residents! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support

Another excellent 80s movie - or painfully 80s depending on who you ask - The Lost Boys follows the adventures of some goofy kids trying to grapple with living in a mysterious new town with a secret. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviehowl/support