Friends to Watch With

Episode 11: Pearl Harbor

Host: Bryan Tunick

Guest: Michael Trapani

We go back to our roots with Michael Bay and tear down this epic failure of a film - having a lot of fun in the process! 

Episode 10: The Shining

Host: Bryan Tunick

Guest: Amal Jacobson

We dive into the terrifying world of the overlook hotel and the even more terrifying mind of Stanley Kubrick.

Episode 9: The Karate Kid
Host: Bryan Tunick
Guest: TJ Duncan

Bryan and Mike spend 2 HOURS AND 15 MINUTES talking about The Karate Kid. Bryan manages to use the word "miagi-esque." Revisit this classic with us or see it for the first time!

Episode 8: Taken
Host: Bryan Tunick
Guest: Steph Trapani

Steph loves revenge movies - so, what better place to start than 2008's taken? The film captured audiences when it came out and has led to everything from memes to threatening needlepoint art.

Apologies for some issues with the audio - we're still learning.

Note: This film contains depictions of sexual assault. If you'd rather not hear references to this, please feel free to skip this episode. To support survivors of sexual violence (or get legal help) please visit Take Back the Night:
https://takebackthenight.org/

Episode 7: Face/Off
Host: Bryan Tunick
Guest: Dan Asulin & Amal Jacobson

What happens when a top cop and the world's most infamous terrorist for hire go head to head? (No pun intended)

Bryan, Dan, and Amal break down this so-bad-it's-good classic to the bones.

Episode 6: Mrs. Doubtfire
Host: Bryan Tunick
Guest: Dan Asulin

Is Daniel Hillard a hero or just as much a psychopath as Patrick Bateman from our last pod? Why does this movie have staying power? How much of the success of this film is owed to Robin Williams? Can any family, healthy or not, survive a "Pierce Brosnan Swoop" (absolutely not)?

Bryan and Dan answer all this and more on this exploration of Mrs. Doubtfire.

Episode 5: American Psycho
Host: Bryan Tunick
Guest: Michael Trapani

Bryan and Mike compare business cards and try to get a rez at Dorsia in this week's episode on American Psycho.

Happy Birthday, Loren!

Note: This film contains depictions of sexual assault. If you'd rather not hear references to this, please feel free to skip this episode. To support survivors of sexual violence (or get legal help) please visit Take Back the Night:
https://takebackthenight.org/

Episode 4: Back to the Future
Host: Bryan Tunick
Guests: Michael Trapani and Corey Tunick

Michael Trapani is the rarest thing on Earth - a human who hates Back to the Future. Bryan and Corey, his brother, try and change is mind. Come back in time and check out this classic with us!

Note: This film contains depictions of sexual assault. If you'd rather not hear references to this, please feel free to skip this episode. To support survivors of sexual violence (or get legal help) please visit Take Back the Night:
https://takebackthenight.org/

Episode 3: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Host: Bryan Tunick
Guests: Michael Trapani and Amal Jacobson

Don't worry - you've gotten on the right plane. This is the two hour flight where we relive the sequel to a true classic. This time, Kevin is loose in New York with a couple of sticky bandits after him. Order a gigantic room service sundae and listen to us talk about Home Alone 2... ya filthy animal.

Episode 2: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 
Host: Bryan Tunick
Guest: Michael Trapani

If you want to view paradise, simply rewatch this 1971 classic. If you want to talk and joke about it after the fact, check out this episode. Apologies for issue with Mike's vocal and Bryan's mic quality. Audio improvements coming in next episodes.

Episode 1: The Rock
Host: Bryan Tunick
Guest: Michael Trapani

Bryan and Mike take a deep and humorous trip to Alcatraz with Nic Cage and Sean Connery. 1996 in all it's glory, directed by a younger Michael Bay. Watch the movie and then come hang out with us.