No-Shave November continues as we discuss 300 (2006) and all its bearded glory. It's about a relatively tiny group of Spartans who battle the entire Persian army. Visually styled after the graphic novel it was adapted from, 300 was well-received by audiences. Our bearded friend Ron from Barrel Aged Flicks joins us. Ron is always a good hang, but it was Chris' great joy that he actually stumped him! Spoil My Movie has a phone number! Call us at (646) 926-0529‬. It goes right to voicemail, so...

We discuss Escape From New York (1981), as it's No-Shave November and Kurt Russell forgot to shave for a few days. It's the story of a convicted bank robber who tries to earn his freedom by rescuing the President, who recently crash landed into the prison. Also the prison is the entire island of Manhattan. Also there's no law enforcement presence in the prison. Also his neck will explode if he fails. It's a cult classic film, and we're trying to figure out why. Spoil My Movie has a phone...

It's "No Shave November" so we're looking at films with bearded characters. This week we discus True Grit (2010). It's a period drama/western film, a remake of the 1969 movie of the same name, and an adaptation of the novel of the same name, by author Charles Portis. True Grit tells the story of a stubborn teenager who enlists the help of a tough US Marshal to track down her father’s murderer. It also includes the most brutal on-screen horse death we've ever seen. Spoil My Movie has a phone...

For the final week of Creepy Juncture 2024 we discuss Carrie (1976). It's about a shy, friendless teenage girl with a domineering, religious mother. After being humiliated by a cruel prank at prom, she goes on a killing spree using her telekinetic powers. All month we’ve been talking movies adapted from Stephen King stories, from Gerald’s Game (2017) to IT(1990) to last week's episode on The Shining (1980). TRIGGER WARNING: sexual trauma, menstruation, religious trauma, domestic abuse. Spoil...

For week 3 of Creepy Juncture 2024 we discuss The Shining. This 1980 horror/drama film tells the story of a family isolated in a hotel for the winter where the father is employed as the off-season caretaker. The son sees foreboding visions of past and future, and a sinister presence influences the father into madness and violence. We discuss pacing, audio, missing topiaries, children who are cunning under pressure, and a line so bafflingly out of place it became the title of the...

For week 2 of Creepy Juncture 2024, we’re discussing the 1990 adaptation of Stephen King's "IT." IT tells the story of seven kids banding together to battle an ancient evil manifesting as a psychologically terrifying clown, continuing into their adulthood, when they kick a stupid spider to death. Though made for TV and originally released as 2 episodes, we’re looking at IT as 1 movie. Topics discussed include psychological deconstruction, the incomparable performance by Tim Curry, connections...

At this Creepy Juncture (we explain in the episode), we discuss Gerald’s Game (2017). It's an adaptation of a Steven King novel of the same name, and tells the story of a couple spicing up their marriage with bondage and a remote location. When the husband suddenly dies, leaving his wife handcuffed to the bed frame, it's up to her and the ghosts in her mind to find her way out. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of sexual abuse and sexual assault. Spoil My Movie has a phone...

We kick off our October episodes with a bonus discussion of Severance Mountain (2024)! This is an indie horror movie from up-and-coming filmmaker Ethan D Henry. On only a shoestring budget, he managed to produce a film that is better than you'd expect. Be sure to check out our interview with Ethan. He goes into some detail about being a co-writer, producer, director, actor, and more! Fascinating guy, and a good dude. You can rent or buy Severance Mountain on Prime, YouTube, Apple, and...

We discuss, and kinda tear apart, The Goonies (1985). It's an adventure/family/comedy about a group of young misfits who discover ancient pirate treasure and save their homes from foreclosure. Though a classic among geriatric millennials, the plot has more holes than a dish sponge. Will our childhood memories ever be the same? Spoil My Movie has a phone number! Call us at (646) 926-0529‬. It goes right to voicemail, so we're calling it Spoil My Voicemail. Leave us a message and we might...

We discuss the infinitely quotable film, My Cousin Vinny (1992). When two New Yorker college students are accused of murder in rural Alabama, they call in Joe Pesci to defend the "yutes." This is one of the law movies most-adored by actual lawyers, though not quite "i-[CLAP]-dentical" to real legal process. So grab yourself some "cool, clear watuh," because we recorded this "fuh you." Spoil My Movie has a phone number! Call us at (646) 926-0529‬. It goes right to voicemail, so we're calling...

We discuss the legendary Terminator 2 (1991), an action/sci-fi film with revolutionary special effects that almost without exception hold up over 30 years later. It also stars Elle's daddy. Terminator 2's success cemented it into American cultural memory, being referenced innumerably by subsequent film and TV. Joe Morton's on-screen death is perhaps the greatest death acting ever. Spoil My Movie has a phone number! Call us at (646) 926-0529‬. It goes right to voicemail, so we're calling it...

We interview Ethan D Henry! He's the filmmaker behind Severance Mountain (2024), the drummer for the band Freya, and an all-around great hang! Spoil My Movie has a phone number! Call us at (646) 926-0529‬. It goes right to voicemail, so we're calling it Spoil My Voicemail. Leave us a message and we might throw the audio into a future episode! Spoil My Movie is part of the Mayday Media Network. For more information, and to check out the other great pods on the network, visit...

Welcome to another Pec-Off, and the first video Pec-Off! This is the Spoil My Movie series where we pit one movie character against another. Actual pecs are optional. Today we’re matching up the titular Babadook character from 2014’s The Babadook against the titular Slender Man character from 2018’s Slender Man. Spoil My Movie has a phone number! Call us at (646) 926-0529‬. It goes right to voicemail, so we're calling it Spoil My Voicemail. Leave us a message and we might throw the audio...

It's the Season 3 video premier! All our podcast episodes will now be available on video in Spotify and YouTube, and audio only on other outlets. We're discussing Office Space (1999). This satire/comedy film tells the story of three company workers who hate their jobs and decide to rebel against their greedy boss. It's a nigh-infinitely quotable movie and a modern comedy classic. Spoil My Movie has a phone number! Call us at (646) 926-0529‬. It goes right to voicemail, so we're calling it...

We discuss the 1988 anime classic, Grave of the Fireflies. It tells the story of a young boy and his little sister as they struggle to survive in Japan during World War II. Aside from some early levity regarding the name of the streaming service, "Crunchyroll," this is a heavy conversation and a bleak movie. Topics aside from war include malnutrition, pride and homelessness. The saddest movie Chris has ever seen concludes season 2. Spoil My Movie has a phone number! Call us at (646)...

We discuss Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024), a prequel centered on the origin of the character Furiosa from Mad Max: Fury Road (2015). Furiosa was a fan favorite, and news of Anya Taylor-Joy's casting as the title character intrigued us. Did the movie provide fan service or disappointment? Was it action-packed or action-lacked? Was it worth all the hype? Spoil My Movie has a phone number! Call us at (646) 926-0529‬. It goes right to voicemail, so we're calling it Spoil My Voicemail. Leave us a...

We discuss Spaceman (2024), a sci-fi/adventure/drama about a selfish astronaut, a solo mission into space, and an unexpected eight-legged therapist. But is any of it really happening at all, or is it just the hallucinations of a socially starved brain? Spoil My Movie has a phone number! Call us at (646) 926-0529‬. It goes right to voicemail, so we're calling it Spoil My Voicemail. Leave us a message and we might throw the audio into a future episode! Spoil My Movie is sponsored by Revival...

Welcome to another Pec-Off! Today we’re matching up Selene from 2003’s Underworld against Andy from 2020’s The Old Guard. Spoil My Movie has a phone number! Call us at (646) 926-0529‬. It goes right to voicemail, so we're calling it Spoil My Voicemail. Leave us a message and we might throw the audio into a future episode! Spoil My Movie is sponsored by Revival Candle Company. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠revivalcandlecompany.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use our promo code SPOILMYMOVIE20 for 20% off your order. We’ve been a...

Welcome to another Pec-Off! This is the Spoil My Movie series where we pit one movie character against another. Actual pecs are optional. Today we’re matching up the character Robocop from the 1987 movie Robocop against the character Terminator from the 1984 movie Terminator. We are not considering remakes, reboots, or other movies in each franchise. Spoil My Movie has a phone number! Call us at (646) 926-0529‬. It goes right to voicemail, so we're calling it Spoil My Voicemail. Leave us a...

We discuss Wayne’s World (1992), a comedy/music film about two slacker friends, their cable access TV show, and navigating the entertainment industry. It's the movie that brought Queen into popular consciousness for a second time. And with Rob Lowe, music videos, SNL characters, and Tia Carrere, it's just about the most 1990s thing ever. Party on! Excellent! Spoil My Movie has a phone number! Call us at (646) 926-0529‬. It goes right to voicemail, so we're calling it Spoil My Voicemail....

We discuss Kubo and the Two Strings (2016), an animated action/adventure film about a young boy with magical powers searching for the Deathly Hallows in order to defeat Ralph Feinnes. Yes, really. We talk about the conspicuous lack of actual Asians in the cast, the breathtaking stop motion animation, and a bunch of mental health issues. Spoil My Movie has a phone number! Call us at (646) 926-0529‬. It goes right to voicemail, so we're calling it Spoil My Voicemail. Leave us a message and we...

We discuss Collateral (2004), an action/crime/drama film about a cab driver who becomes the hostage chauffeur for a contract killer. We are joined by special guest and Pec-Off March Madness winner: Tom! He chose this movie, which we wouldn't have chosen ourselves, and were mostly pleasantly surprised by. Spoil My Movie has a phone number! Call us at (646) 926-0529‬. It goes right to voicemail, so we're calling it Spoil My Voicemail. Leave us a message and we might throw the audio into a...

We look at Pet Sematary (1989), the story of a a family in Stephen-King-Maine, who learns to use the power of an ancient burial ground where “the ground’s gone sour” and soon discovers that “sometimes dead is better.” We discuss intrusive neighbors, unexplained Shining skills, and living next to dangerous roads, among other things. This almost became a "lost episode," since we recorded it back in late 2023. So much has happened since then! We got married, had a honeymoon, and then moved to...

We discuss Nyad (2023), the true story of athlete Diana Nyad, who, assisted by her best friend and coach, attempts to complete a record-breaking swim from Cuba to Florida. Annette Bening and Jodie Foster scored Oscar nominations for best lead and supporting actress, respectively, for their performances. A bunch of things stand out about this film: enduring sunburns and sores, potentially fatal wildlife interactions, perseverance, ageism, abuse, leadership, friendship, and more. Spoil My...