Film Vs Film

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By: Leonard Smith Jr, Quinn Boyes

Leonard and Quinn -- sometimes with the help of a guest -- submit a key movie from their childhood to answer a specific prompt (“Best road trip movie?,” “First R-rated movie?,” “Funniest movie when you were in middle school?,” etc.) and determine which is the better answer (if not the better film) through rigorous debate.

S7E9 Movies Where Martin Lawrence Plays a Cop: "Blue Streak" Vs "National Security"
#9
11/15/2024

Writer/producer/comedian/multi-hyphenate Courtney Theophin wants to talk Martin Lawrence movies. Specifically, Martin Lawrence movies in which he portrays an officer of the law. And who are we to deny him this request? So we picked two, and for some reason nobody picked "Bad Boys."


S7E8 Best Netflix Original: "They Cloned Tyrone" Vs "The Babysitter"
#8
11/09/2024

Stand-up and improviser Elyza Halpern shares her Netflix password with us as we debate two of the best films on the streaming giant. And to be clear: by "best," we mean "most Netflix-y."


S7E7 Funniest Horror: "The Cabin in the Woods" Vs "Shaun of the Dead"
#7
11/01/2024

It's the day after Halloween and we could all use a laugh, so we're discussing the funniest horror movies of all time with stand-up comedian Mike Glazer!


S7E6 Too Weird to Watch with Friends: "Dogtooth" Vs "A Ghost Story"
#6
10/25/2024

Writer and improviser Brandon Gardner ("In the Know" on Peacock) gets friendly with us as we discuss two disturbed movies that would make us uncomfortable to watch with friends.


S7E5 Romantic Comedy: "You've Got Mail" Vs "Boomerang"
#5
10/18/2024

Stand-up Natasha Collier shows her romantic side as we pit two rom-coms against one another! Can Quinn get his first win of the season? Anything is possible if you have love in your heart.


S7E4 Let's Throw a Party: "Superbad" Vs "House Party"
#4
10/11/2024

Writer & comedian Toni Adeyemi is #1 on our guest list for this week's episode as we debate which movies are best equipped to get the party started.


S7E3 Doesn't Hold Up: "Love Actually" Vs "The Blair Witch Project"
#3
10/04/2024

Comedian Max Castillo challenges us to come up with two generally beloved films that we think have aged like shit. We had some thoughts.


S7E2 Political Thriller: "Enemy of the State" Vs "Blow Out"
#2
09/27/2024

Comedian James Mannion joins from an undisclosed location to discuss the Political Thriller genre: "Enemy of the State" or "Blow Out"?


S7E1 Edgelord: "Fight Club" Vs "Deadpool"
#1
09/20/2024

We're kicking off the new season with comedian Lisa Wallen, who joins us to discuss all things ~EdGeLoRd~! Also! Quinn says in the intro that it's Season 6 when actually it's Season 7. It's very embarrassing for him.


S6E11 Season 6 Awards Show
#11
09/01/2023

It's the Season 6 Film Vs Film Awards, hosted once again by Quinn & Leonard -- coming to you live on Ja Morant's Instagram!


S6E10 Basketball: "White Men Can't Jump" Vs "Above the Rim"
#10
06/02/2023

Comedian & b-ball legend Janine Hogan joins us for the FINAL battle episode of Season 6! We discuss ironic nicknames, the acting ability of Tupac Shakur and whether any of us could successfully run a hustle on the basketball court (spoiler alert: no).


S6E9 Tom Cruise: "Top Gun: Maverick" Vs "Minority Report"
#9
05/26/2023

The great Lehr Beidelschies (Everything Is Terrible!) joins us to talk all things Tom Cruise. Lehr also discusses the proper pronunciation of his very German name and why he owns 40 thousand VHS tapes of "Jerry Maguire."


S6E8 '90s: "Independence Day" Vs "Jerry Maguire"
#8
05/19/2023

Actress & comedian Cristal Bubblin joins the show to help us tackle a big prompt: which movie best represents the decade of the 1990s?


S6E7 Stoke Movies: "Wayne's World" Vs "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure"
#7
05/12/2023

The one and only Stoney McBlaze joins the show and tries to stay on topic as we discuss the greatest "stoke" movies of all time, the benefits of selling out, and what it's like to smoke weed with Cheech & Chong!


S6E6 Summer Camp Movies: "Wet Hot American Summer" Vs "Addams Family Values"
#6
05/05/2023

Writer & stand-up Ellory Smith joins the show as we debate the best summer camp movies: "Wet Hot American Summer" or "Addams Family Values"?


S6E5 "Draft Day" with Carl Tart!
#5
04/27/2023

In this special bonus episode timed for NFL Draft Day, comedian & star of NBC's "Grand Crew" Carl Tart returns to the program to force Leonard & Quinn to finally watch his favorite movie of all time.


S6E4 Netflix & Chill: "Out of Sight" Vs "Ex Machina"
#4
04/21/2023

Actor & comedian Kyle Lehner joins the show as we try and set the mood while discussing these two sexy picks worthy of a Netflix & Chill session... or are they?


S6E3 Live-Action Adaptation: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)" Vs "Scooby-Doo (2002)"
#3
04/14/2023

Turtles or dogs? Comedian Nick Costanza (host of "Reactivaders") joins us in discussing two animated series brought to life in live action on the big screen.


S6E2 Good For Her: "Kill Bill: Volume 1" Vs "Gone Girl"
#2
04/07/2023

What makes a "good for her" movie? Ask Lucille Bluth. Or this week's guest, musician Maxine Garcia (Fime band & "This Song Reminds Me") who joins us in debating these two great films about revenge.


S6E1 '70s Comedy: 'Willy Wonka" Vs "Blazing Saddles"
#1
03/31/2023

Actor & comedian Acquah Dansoh joins the show to kick off Season 6 with a discussion of these two very different 1970s comedies... which both happen to star the great Gene Wilder.


S5E12 Punishment: Boneless Wings
#12
08/26/2022

Leonard is forced to atone for his Season 5 sins by eating (and referring to them as) boneless wings before giving a positive review of the experience on Yelp. What does this have to do with film? Shut up, is what it has to with it.


S5E11 The Number 5: "Fifth Element" Vs "Top Five"
#11
08/19/2022

The fifth season has come and gone. So were doing a FIVE themed bonus episode. Like Andre in that Houston hotel room, Leonard wishes Season 5 never happened. "Top Five" will face off with "The Fifth Element." Quinn chooses his top 5 rappers, and Leonard finally hears his punishment. Weird scores, janky promoters, and blue alien opera singers. This for sure is an all time top 5 bonus episode.


S5E10 Season 5 Awards Show
#10
08/12/2022

Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr host the fifth Film Vs Film Awards Show. Live from the concrete foundation of the Intuit Dome, the future home of the Los Angeles Clippers located in Inglewood in Burbank, California. They've taken many precautions this time around. Hoping to present this seasons winners and losers with no interruptions, the fellas may be a little on edge. So take a listen and see who came out on top! It's all cannon now.


S5E9 Tom Hanks: "Big" Vs "A League of Their Own"
#9
07/08/2022

After a month off, the boys are back for Season 5's last match-up... and they're talkin' Tom Hanks! Guest Courtney Nunes joins to discuss the Tom Hanks movies she hasn't seen, the romance at the heart of "Big" & whether or not Tom is married to Rita Wilson or Reba McEntire.


S5E8 Regina Hall: "About Last Night" Vs "Scary Movie"
#8
05/27/2022

The 3 time reigning champ has been dethroned! Now we're playing for pride. The fellas got tired of asking if Regina Hall was in their movie, so they gave her an entire episode. Writer, improviser, and now two time guest Chris Eddins joins the podcast. Just like Regina Hall this episode is filled with all kinds of emotions. One things for certain, someone is gets angry. Listen and find out who!


S5E7 Woman On The Edge: "Aliens" Vs "Misery"
#7
05/20/2022

Leonard is already doing bad enough. Why do we need someone else to be on the edge? Writer Jason Hellerman weighs in on which woman is more distressed. What the world needs now is men discussing movies about a "Woman On The Edge." The guys discuss which scenario they rather be in, "Aliens" or "Misery." The real question is, would you rather be the reigning champ on the brink of a loss or the underdog on the precipice of a championship?


S5E6 Dystopian Future: "Children of Men" Vs "V for Vendetta"
#6
05/13/2022

How come every movie about the future is depressing? Actress & comedian Cassie Hoge joins us to discuss, and to choose between our picks for Best Dystopic Future film: "Children of Men" or "V for Vendetta"? Also, Leonard mispronounces names and Quinn choose which future London hellscape he'd rather live in.


S5E5 Animal Star: "Cujo" Vs "Free Willy"
#5
05/06/2022

Uh oh, it's one of those hard to explain prompts. The fellas discuss movies starring a real animal. Helped by actor/improviser Rachel Marsh, the guys decide which animal is the better star. From truthful sad tales to happy endings, get ready for a wild ride!


S5E4 Heist: "Dead Presidents" Vs "Heat"
#4
04/29/2022

You've heard Leonard speak about it, and now its finally happening. It's a hesist! Actor/improviser and member of Lemon Pepper Wet, Sean Will tells the fellas why he could never pull one off. Between lost legs and heads, Quinn is pulling off all the stops to win this season. Will it be enough? Listen and find out!


S5E3 Bond Vs MK 2: "No Time To Die" Vs "Mortal Kombat (2021)"
#3
04/22/2022

Conner McCabe is back! We're once again discussing James Bond and Mortal Kombat movies, as well as falling asleep in movie theaters and how to get the Guinness Book of World Records to respond to your emails.


S5E2 80's: "Ghostbusters" Vs "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
#2
04/15/2022

Comedian/singer/game show enthusiast Alyssa Sabo guests this week to talk "American Idol," holiday movies and whether "Ghostbusters" or "Ferris Bueller" is the ultimate '80s classic! Can Quinn keep his emotions in check? Will Leonard get too high to remember which film he selected? Listen to find out!


S5E1 Revenge: "Oldboy" Vs "John Wick"
#1
04/08/2022

It's the Season 5 premiere and Quinn has payback on the mind as the fellas talk to stand-up Brian Simpson about "Oldboy" and "John Wick." Also, how far would you go to get back at someone who wronged you? And how far is too far? Listen to find out.


S4E12 Punishment: Hot Wings
#12
04/01/2022

Leonard has prevailed once again. After winning three seasons in a row, it's time for a change. No more movies, now Quinn will truly have to face the HEAT. Thats right, the punishment episode is getting spicy! Quinn will have to eat some of the spiciest wings LA has to offer. While also giving 10 compliments to Leonard in the process. This is fun episode, well at least for one of us.


S4E11 Season 4 Awards Show
#11
01/28/2022

Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr host the fourth Film Vs Film Award Show. The guys are proud to be the first award show to represented at the newly minted Crypto.com Arena in Downton Los Angeles in Burbank, California. They present awards, do a recap of the season, and discuss Quinn's punishment. Despite a restraining order, someone makes an appearance. Uh oh!


S4E10 Favorite 2021 Bonus Episode "The Harder They Fall" Vs "House Of Gucci"
#10
01/21/2022

Its bonus episode time! The fellas discuss their favorite(not best) movies from 2021. Who's more ruthless? Rufus Buck or Patrizia Gucci. What's more believable? Jared Leto's Italian accent, or.... actually nothing can really compete with that. Which was more fun? "The Harder They Fall" or "House Of Gucci." You decide!


S4E9 Cannibalism: "American Psycho" Vs "Silence Of The Lambs"
#9
12/24/2021

It is here, the final episode of the season! It all comes down to this, or does it??? If you know, you know, and can probably guess who wrote this synopsis. This episodes guest needs no introduction because he'll do it himself, Michael Sturgis. He Joins Quinn and Leonard in discussions of cannibalism, Isabelle Huppert, and who would be a better date? Patrick Bateman or Hannibal Lecter. We're getting wacky in this one people, and isn't that the best way to celebrate the holidays.


S4E8 Denzel Washington: "He Got Game" Vs "Inside Man"
#8
12/17/2021

King Kong ain't got....oh wait we've already done that one. This week we're talking, Denzel Washington! Brought to us by actor, comedian, writer, and member of "Lemon Pepper Wet", Vince Peagler III. First thing Vince wanted Leonard Smith Jr. and Quinn Boyes to know was that he was black, and couldn't not choose Denzel as his guiding light. The guys discuss the best Denzel movies, the letter of the law, and wonder how horny do hostage negotiators get on the job. Take a listen, and put that bread back!


S4E7 Pixar: "The Incredibles" Vs "Monsters Inc."
#7
12/10/2021

Actor/comedian/writer/budding entrepreneur/musician Ronnie Adrian joins the podcast to decide once and for all -- what's the best Pixar movie? Probably "Toy Story," but neither of our hosts chose that movie so instead we'll hash it out over a free-wheeling conversation that covers the essence of creativity, the best X-Men characters & why Leonard has seen so few Pixar movies.


S4E6 A Lister's Worst Movie: "Breakin' All The Rules" Vs "Wild Wild West"
#6
12/03/2021

Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss and are confused by this weeks prompt. Actress and Model, Hannah Faust gave us an interesting, yet confusing prompt. Movie Star's worst movie. It feels like we have one of these once a season. Different interpretations of the prompt, does worst the movie win, or the better? Its all subjective here, baby! But what is certain, both these movies are awful. Take a listen, and hear us laugh to stop from crying.


S4E5 Main Character Dies: "Training Day" Vs "The Departed"
#5
11/27/2021

Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss movies where the main character dies. Joined by the very funny and Host of 'Too Effing High', James Mastraieni. Big spoiler alerts ahead, but if you don't know how our choices end. You gotta be living under a rock, and you for sure don't live in Boston. Boston Yardies and LA Narcs, who's better at dying?