Episodes
Only Jordan Peele could find a way to use the floppy tube men things you find at car dealerships in an alien movie. Tune in as Jewelle, Matt, and Omeed talk about Peele's latest film "Nope" and where it fits into his filmography thus far. 0:00 - Intro 6:30 - Review: "Nope" 51:22 - Next Episode/Outro
Published 08/17/22
Published 08/17/22
Omeed and Jewelle have finally cashed in their victories, so tune in and listen to the gang discuss the 90s basketball comedy "White Men Can't Jump" and the horror classic "Rosemary's Baby". 0:00 - Intro 8:15 - Review: "White Men Can't Jump" 33:24 - Review: "Rosemary's Baby" 1:03:51 - Next Episode
Published 07/28/22
Good things come to those who wait. It's the movie dads have been talking about for weeks, join Omeed "Spice" Ansari, Jewelle "Butter" Saunders, and Matt "Ghost" Nussbaum as they tackle the highly anticipated "Top Gun" sequel "Top Gun: Maverick". Ghost really lives up to his name in this one.
Published 06/23/22
Nothing matters until you decide that it does. This week, Omeed and Jewelle decide that what matters the most is a deep dive into new releases “Everything Everywhere All At Once” and “Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood.” Tune in for meandering understandings of the multiverse and to catch our upcoming episode lineups.  0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Oscars Recap 9:36 - Review: "Everything Everywhere All at Once" 40:24 - Review: "Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood" 54:06 - Outro
Published 05/26/22
Give me the worms. How many awards will Denis Villeneuve and collaborator's worm filled "Dune" snag at this year's Academy Awards? Tune in to find out what Jewelle, Matt, and Omeed think about all twenty-three awards. Plus, several beautiful renditions of movie songs courtesy of our very own Omeed. 0:00 - Intro 54:09 - Start of discussion on Acting categories, Best Director, and Best Picture 1::19:41 - Outro
Published 03/25/22
sad emo boi robert pattinson saves the world. Does the latest Batman movie live up to the hype? Did Omeed make it through a three hour superhero movie without falling asleep? Tune in and find out the answers to these deeply important questions and more. Then, a discussion of some more of the most hyped films of 2022.  0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Review: "The Batman" 40:10 - Most Anticipated Movies of 2022  1:15:50 - Next Week / Outro
Published 03/10/22
While I'm pretty sure none of us will ever actually grow up, that doesn't stop us from loving to watch fictional characters do just that. This week, Matt, Omeed, and newly minted host Jewelle draft their lineups of coming of age movies in yet another Drive Home draft. Whose team will reign supreme and who will be forced to watch some out of pocket movie next? Tune in and choose your fighter. 0:00 - Intro 3:25 - Oscar Nominations Discussion 16:00 - Coming of Age Movie Draft 1:27:05 - Team...
Published 02/16/22
I know that I can't take no more, it ain't no lie. I wanna hear the rest of our favorite movies of 2021, baby bye bye bye. Tune in for the conclusion of Matt, Omeed, and Jewelle's conversation about their top films of last year.  0:00 - Top ten discussion continues 1:29:30 - Outro
Published 01/24/22
It's that wonderful time of the year where we spend way too long talking about a ton of movies that we thought were good for one reason or another. Join Matt, Omeed, and special guest host Jewelle for the first part of their discussion of their favorite movies of 2021.  0:00 - Intro 17:30 - Top 10 of 2021 discussion begins
Published 01/24/22
Woke up this morning, got yourself a brand new episode of The Drive Home. We know you missed us. Tune in as the dynamic duo of Matt and Omeed break down the latest addition to the Sopranos universe, "The Many Saints of Newark". Then, a discussion about Sian Heder's Sundance darling CODA.  0:00 - Intro 2:53 - Review: "The Many Saints of Newark" 27:33 - Review: "CODA" 47:25 - Outro
Published 10/31/21
Omeed finally makes good on his punishment from nearly four months ago, and Omar gets to watch a movie in which he can truly connect with the main character. A true blessing, which is par for the course when Robin Williams is involved. 0:00 - Intro 5:03 - Review: "One Hour Photo" 31:42 - Review: "The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson" 49:20 - Next Week 52:24 - Outro
Published 08/27/21
One hour of us wasn't enough for you? Perfect, here's a second. Tune in for the conclusion to our discussion about our top ten A24 movies, as well as an attempt to make the definitive list of A24 releases on this extra special, two for the price of one episode. 0:00 - The Lists Resume 53:30 - Honorable Mentions 58:30 - Collective Drive Home A24 List 1:05:25 - Next Week 1:09:30 - Outro
Published 08/17/21
Just when you thought we couldn't get any more pretentious, BAM! This week, a discussion about our ten favorite movies in the A24 family. A special thanks to Casey Affleck's ghost from "A Ghost Story" for making a guest appearance! 0:00 - Intro 14:15 - The Ranking Begins
Published 08/17/21
This week time is of the essence, as we travel back for the 80s nostalgia of J.J. Abrams' "Super 8". Then, a discussion about M. Night Shyamalan's new film "Old" in which time could not be moving faster.  0:00 - Intro 2:50 - Review: "Super 8" 31:40 - Review : "Old" 1:19:10 - Next Week 1:21:15 - Outro
Published 07/30/21
Move aside MLB, Seattle Kraken, and fantasy football leagues. The real, important drafts are happening here. Join us for another installment in our TDH Draft series, this time as we discuss movies from the glorious year of 2012. Go back to a time of #Kony2012, the second dawn of Putin, and the literal end of the world with us on this week's Drive Home. 0:00 - Intro 12:17 - The Draft Begins 45:45 - The Draft Ends/Recap 54:18 - Notable Snubs 1:03:37 - Outro
Published 07/23/21
So you wanna hear about how me and the guys watched "Zola"? It's kinda long but it's full of average level commentary. This week, the guys discuss Janicza Bravo's new twitter-inspired film "Zola". Also, a discussion about Amy Adams and "The Woman in the Window".  0:00 - Intro 1:57 - Review: "The Woman in the Window" 25:15 - Review: "Zola" 51:04 - Next Week 56:48 - Outro
Published 07/16/21
No sheep were hurt in the making of this podcast. This week, a discussion of the black comedy "Four Lions" starring Riz Ahmed. Then, as we reach the halfway point in the year the guys talk about some of the best films they've seen so far in 2021. 0:00 - Intro 7:43 - Review: "Four Lions" 38:20 - Mid-year Recap 1:03:58 - Next Week 1:09:53 - Outro
Published 07/02/21
If the events of "A Quiet Place" were to actually happen I think its safe to say all of the guys would quickly be dead because none of them know how to stay quiet. This week, Matt and Omar discuss John Krasinski's second installment in the "Quiet Place" franchise. Then, they argue over what the definition of a sequel is as they give their top three follow-ups.  0:00 - Intro 9:30 - Discussion: "A Quiet Place" 24:00 - Review: "A Quiet Place Part II" 43:14 - Top 3 Sequels 1:06:27 - Next...
Published 06/11/21
This week the guys are playing a man down, as Omeed and Matt talk about evolution and the circle of life during their review of Stanley Kubrick's 1968 sci-fi epic "2001: A Space Odyssey". Then, make your next movie night decision a breeze as the guys give a couple of recommendations of what to watch the next time you are mindlessly scrolling through Netflix. 0:00 - Intro 4:34 - Review: "2001: A Space Odyssey" 38:06 - Matt Recommends: "The Guest" 48:51 - Omeed Recommends: "The Second...
Published 05/28/21
The resolution to our 2013 Draft competition, the guys fulfill their rewards and punishments. First, a true Omeed pick centered around a dinner party,  the guys discuss the 1996 Stanley Tucci film "Big Night". Then, Matt takes his punishment and gives a review of Spike Lee's "Oldboy" remake. 0:00 - Intro 4:03 - Review: "Big Night" 29:50 - Review: "Oldboy" 1:01:21 - Next Week 1:11:38 - Outro
Published 05/17/21
In the wise words of another legendary trio, we like sports and we don't care who knows. This week, the guys take a trip back to 1994 and review Steve James' "Hoop Dreams", a documentary on two Chicago teens navigating the world of high school basketball while dealing with the realities of their inner-city lives. Then, a Drive Home top three where the guys rank their favorite sports films of all time. 0:00 - Intro 9:03 - Review: "Hoop Dreams" 51:07 - TDH Top 3: Sports Movies 1:35:22 -...
Published 05/07/21
This year's Academy Awards ended with a big shock, so of course the guys had to spend some time talking about it. A discussion about the 93rd Oscars, followed by a review of Agnes Varda's "Vagabond", on this week's The Drive Home. 0:00 - Intro 5:25 - Oscars Recap 46:47 - Review: "Vagabond" 1:06:43 - Next Week 1:19:42 - Outro
Published 04/30/21
This week we're rolling out the red carpet, it's Oscars season! On this episode the guys make their picks for the 93rd Academy Awards, talk about the biggest snubs, and everything else relating to the biggest night in Hollywood. Will "Nomadland" sweep the major categories? Will "Trial of the Chicago 7" win anything and cause Omar to lose his mind? Tune in to find out our predictions, and more! 0:00 - Intro 5:50 - Oscars Preview 2:11:03 - Outro
Published 04/22/21
It's a double feature this week, with the guys reviewing Bong Joon-ho's 2006 monster film "The Host" as well as Antoine Fuqua's 2015 boxing drama "Southpaw". We also are joined by a special guest, a distant cousin of Remy from "Ratatouille". 0:00 - Intro 7:20 - Review: "Southpaw" 28:32 - Review: "The Host" 57:20 - Next Week 1:06:16 - Outro
Published 04/16/21