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This week, the lads take aim at Lethal Weapon, the buddy cop classic that made Christmas dangerous and saxophones emotionally manipulative. We break down Mel Gibson and Danny Glover’s iconic dynamic, rooftop negotiations, and just how many explosions it takes to build a friendship.  Sorry bad guys, nobody here but us podcasters and we’re too old for this episode!

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“I’m an oil man, you see…” And we’re podcast men, you see. So naturally, this week the lads strike it rich with Paul Thomas Anderson’s epic tale of ambition, greed, and milkshake-drinking misanthropy. We dive deep into the psychological oil well that is Daniel Day-Lewis’s powerhouse performance, and discuss everything from PTA’s bold direction to Jonny Greenwood’s haunting score.  Daniel Plainview drinks your milkshake. We drink… lukewarm coffee and talk too much.

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The Lads return to Tarantino-land for our second QT film on We Interrupt This Movie — this time diving into Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, a dreamy love letter to a bygone era of Tinseltown.  We talk DiCaprio’s breakdowns, Brad Pitt’s breezy charm, and why flamethrowers should really come standard in every garage.  Anybody order fried sauerkraut?

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This week, the lads take a giant leap into Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey—a film that redefined cinema, confounded audiences, and made classical music terrifying. Tage , Steve and  Derek explore apes, space stations, and one very passive-aggressive computer. Strap in—things are about to get monolithic.

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It's been a while but we're back! We've been fairly busy in the last few months but we haven't stopped watching movies.  In this episode of We Interrupt This Movie, well. . .we interrupt this movie podcast - with a special announcement!  Join us for a talk about the future of the podcast with a special guest who is no stranger to the show but is excited to be joining us. . .permanently!  We'll be back again soon with another movie review but in the meantime, here's some banter to enjoy.

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The lads sink their teeth into Nosferatu (2024), dissecting Robert Eggers’ dark and brooding reimagining of the iconic vampire tale. From shadowy castles to unsettling performances, they cover it all—except, of course, that mustache. We get it, Nosferatu, you’re undead, but did your barber have to be too? Tune in for sharp takes, witty banter, and a few laughs about facial hair that didn’t quite make the cut.  

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The lads head back into the colosseum to talk about Ridley Scott’s long awaited sequel, Gladiator II. Maximus may be dead, but his legacy lives on with a new generation of gladiators, lead by Paul Mescal. With great supporting roles like Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and the scene stealing Denzel Washington, we had fun discussing this epic sequel to a beloved Oscar winning classic!  Hail Dundus!

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The Lads dive into the epic world of Gladiator—from Maximus’s quest for vengeance to the political intrigue of ancient Rome. We break down the legendary performances, Hans Zimmer’s unforgettable score, and wonder if Ridley Scott will ever get his Rhino battle.  We hope you will be entertained!

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Join the Lads as they embark on an epic journey through the galaxy, revisiting George Lucas’ 1977 masterpiece, Star Wars (as it was originally titled before the Episode IV subtitle was added in 1981).  We talk about how it all started and how we don’t believe Lucas had the entire saga mapped out as he claims now. We are joined later on by a special guest: genuine Star Wars mega fan (and Steve’s son) Sean!  So grab your lightsaber, and May the Force be with you!

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Happy Halloween!  Today, in part 2 of our John Carpenter double feature,  the lads dive into his iconic horror masterpiece, "The Thing," released in 1982. We dissect the chilling narrative of an Antarctic research team that encounters a shape-shifting alien life form, leading to paranoia and distrust among its members.  

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It’s a week early but Happy Halloween!  Today the lads discuss John Carpenter’s 1978 breakout success, Halloween. The town of Haddonfield is stalked by a deranged escaped mental patient named Michael Myers. Jamie Lee Curtis makes her film debut and a franchise that would inspire countless slasher films of the 1980’s is born. Join us as we talk about our favorite parts (The imagery!  The music!) our not so favorite parts (The acting, the plot) and remember don’t hide in a closet with flimsy doors when you’re hiding from a psychotic (a...

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It’s Arnold!  It’s the 80’s!  There’s lots of nonsensical yet exciting action!  There are one liners galore!  The Lads delve into 1985’s Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle, Commando.  Join us as we talk about our love of Arnold, how much joy this movie brings us (despite its ridiculousness) and whether or not a steel drum is the right instrument to be Arnold’s theme. 

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We know it’s been a while but the lads are back with a new episode!  Today we’re talking about Ridley Scott’s second feature film, 1979’s Alien with our guest, James!  In the year 2122, a group of deep space workers are awakened from stasis to investigate a strange signal coming from a seemingly uninhabited planet. But what they bring back on board their ship may kill them all. The beginning of a franchise, the launch of an amazing director and one of the best tag lines in movie history make Alien one of our...

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The lads discuss the film that started a billion dollar franchise, 2001’s The Fast and the Furious. Joined once again by Derek, we talk all about cars, girls, more cars, cops, terrible dialogue, crazy stunts and even more cars. So throw on your favorite outdated nu metal songs, jump in your Mazda RX-7 and floor it because winning is winning!

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The Lads finally talk about one of their favorite directors’ best films, 1994’s Pulp Fiction written and directed by Quentin Tarantino.  We’re joined by Steve’s brother from another mother, Ian!  Three interconnected, interweaving stories, add up to a modern cinematic masterpiece starring John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames, Tim Roth and a small but memorable role by Harvey Keitel.  This movie is such an important part of our film education and we had a great time discussing all the thrills, amazing dialogue and genre bending storytelling that makes...

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The Lads dive into 2024's A Quiet Place:  Day One.  A prequel to the first two films in the franchise, directed by Michael Sarnoski.  Lupita Nyong'o stars as a terminally ill woman trying to make her way through New York City to get a slice of pizza with her cat, Frodo.  No, really.  Along the way she meets a young law student played by Joseph Quinn and together they attempt to evade blind aliens who have an acute sense of hearing and a thirst to eradicate life on earth.  
 
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The Lads unpack the epic conclusion to Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel , 2024’s Dune: Part Two.  After the Harkonnens take back control of Arrakis, Paul Atreides and his Bene Gesserit mother live with the Fremen. They will both be called on to contribute to the fight to rid Arakkis of its invaders, each in different ways.  Our friend, Derek, makes his third appearance on the show to discuss everything we love about this incredible film.

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The Lads discuss 2021’s Dune (Part One), directed by Denis Villeneuve. In the year 10,191, House Atreides are given the charge of taking over mining the planet Arrakis (also known as Dune) for spice, the most valuable commodity in the universe. But the previous fief holders, House Harkonnen, are not letting it go without a fight. With an all star cast including Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgaard, Zendaya, Javier Bardem and Jason Momoa, and a incredible score by Hans Zimmerman, Dune is a visually stunning masterpiece from one of ou...

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The Lads talk about Christopher Nolan's 2023 Best Picture Oscar winning Magnum Opus, Oppenheimer.  Cillian Murphy (in an Oscar winning performance) leads an ensemble cast including Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr,  Matt Damon,  Florence Pugh and Josh Hartnett, to name just a few.  The film tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, theoretical physicist, who is commonly referred to as the "father of the atomic bomb".  Join us as we discuss the brilliance of every aspect of this amazing film.

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The Lads talk about Christopher Nolan’s 2010 mind bending film, Inception.  Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) leads a group of thieves who steal information from their targets subconscious by infiltrating their dreams.  But when he’s tasked with planting an idea in someone’s mind, his past may spell disaster for his team and their mission. 
This episode was recorded summer 2023 with our friend Derek. 

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The Lads discuss the 96th Annual Academy Awards Ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.  We talk about the winners and whether or not our predictions came true.  After a surprise call in from one of the hosts family, we talk about upcoming movies that we're excited to see and announce our new listener poll for possible movies we will discuss as our next full length episode.  Please send your questions, comments and movie suggestions to weinterruptthismovie@gmail.com

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Hail to the King, Baby!  The Lads finally discuss the final film in Peter Jackson's adaptation of JRR Tolkiens' Lord of the Rings Trilogy, 2003's The Return of the King.  Frodo and Sam must battle a giant spider, escape Orc legions and cross the barren, inhospitable landscape of Mordor in order to finally reach Mount Doom and destroy the One Ring.  Meanwhile Gandalf must defend Minus Tirith, the stronghold of Gondor in order to clear the way for Aragorn, who is coming to claim his throne.  It's an amazing achievement in cinema that we s...

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The Lads talk about their predictions for the Oscars, which air Sunday March 10th.
We talk about which movies are our favorites from 2023 and what we hope will happen during the ceremony.  We will post another episode after the Oscars, where we talk about the winners and what we liked and disliked about the show.  It was a really great year for movies and we are excited to watch and see what happens this coming Sunday!

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It's our first Listener Request episode!  Today the Lads talk about Babylon, Damien Chazelle's 2022 epic dramedy about Hollywood's transition from silent films to sound films in the late 1920's to early 1930's.  Featuring a large cast headlined by Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, this film is an exercise in excess in almost every aspect.  Combining breathtaking cinematography, superb acting and a wonderful score, Babylon is a visually stunning, albeit flawed, spectacle that we really enjoyed watching and discussing.  Thanks to Alex for suggesting it!  We would love to get more requests.  For anyone that's...

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The Lads continue their journey into Middle Earth with the second part of The Lord of the Rings trilogy: 2002’s The Two Towers with a guest; our buddy Cameron. 
The Fellowship have split up.  Frodo and Sam continue toward Mordor, followed by Gollum (whose real name is revealed to be Sméagol). He leads them to the Black Gate but can they trust him to not stab them in the back?  Meanwhile, Merry and Pippin are able to escape from the Orcs, only to meet an ancient being who brings them to an Ent...

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The lads talk about one of the worst films ever made, The Room, starring, produced, written, and directed by Tommy Wiseau. The description of this movie deserves as much effort as went into making it. Tommy has a fiancé, but, his fiancé does not like him anymore and cheats on Tommy. Tommy finds out and Tommy is sad. Please join us as we, tear this movie apart!

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 The lads finally dig into arguably the greatest trilogy of all time, Peter Jackson's (originally written by J.R.R. Tolkien) The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. A hobbit named Frodo (Elijah Wood) is made aware of the existence of the One Ring. A council convenes and trusts the One Ring's fate to Frodo. After this, he and eight others set out on a quest to destroy the Ring and prevent the evil Sauron's return to power. We couldn't be more excited to start this series, which is a f...

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The lads talk about Joseph Kosinski's 2022 summer blockbuster, Top Gun: Maverick. Even after 30 years Maverick (Tom Cruise), is still pushing the limits and fighting his demons as a Navy pilot. He may still face his toughest battle yet after being called back to the Top Gun academy. After 36 years, audiences were finally bestowed a sequel to Top Gun, and what a sequel it was. Grossing almost 1.5 billion dollars and the number one movie in the world in 2022, Top Gun: Maverick lived up to its hype and potential. 

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The lads talk about John McTiernan's 1989 holiday action classic, Die Hard. NYPD officer John McClane (Bruce Willis) is visiting his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) in Los Angeles for the holidays when a group of terrorists seize control of her work Christmas party at Nakatomi Plaza.  McClane manages to escape and play hell on the terrorist's plans to steal millions of dollars in bear bonds. While there has been debate as to whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie; it is. Most everyone agrees that it did set the standard for action movies moving f...

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The lads talk about Jon Favreau's Christmas classic, Elf. A human named Buddy (Will Ferrell) accidentally ends up in the North Pole. After being raised as a large elf by Papa Elf (Bob Newhart), Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs (James Caan),  who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit. We couldn't wait to take on this all-time favorite and soak up some of that Christmas spirit ourselves.

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 The lads talk about Robert Zemeckis's all-time classic, Back to the Future. Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is just your average high school slacker—that is, until, with the help of his scientist and inventor friend Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd), he is sent 30 years into the past. When this movie first hit theaters, it was an instant hit. With the help of our guest, our buddy Derek, we hope this episode is also an instant classic.

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 The lads talk about David Lowery's The Green Knight. retelling a classical medieval tale of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel) and the Green Knight (Ralph Ineson). There is plenty to enjoy about this film; it did leave some wanting more and some needing more. With our first guest, Steve's brother James, we hope to illuminate this film enough for you to make your decision.

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The Lads talk about Kathryn Bigelow's 2008 war thriller, The Hurt Locker. Set during the ongoing Iraq war, a sergeant (Jeremy Renner) is recently assigned to an army EOD squad. His squad mates (Anthony Mackie and Brian Geraghty) quickly learn that the Sergeant's unorthodox and maverick tendencies may just get them killed. The film will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish, as if there was no other place you'd rather be.

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The lads talk about Denis Villeneuve's Arrival. A linguist (Amy Adams) and a physicist (Jeremy Renner) work with the military to communicate with alien lifeforms after twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the world. A personal favorite of the podcast and hopefully to many, we could not have been more excited to talk about this amazing film. With awe-inspiring cinematography and incredible script, Arrival stands to be a genre-defining epic that seemed to only receive later praise.

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In a special Halloween episode of We Interrupt This Movie, we talk about the classic horror film The Exorcist. When a young girl (Linda Blair) becomes possessed by an evil entity, her mother (Ellen Burstyn) seeks the help of two Catholic priests (Max Von Sydow and Jason Miller) to try to save her life and soul. With the help of first-class directing from William Friedkin, The Exorcist sets the standard for what horror movies would try to recreate.

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The lads talk about Steven Spielberg's 1998 war film, Saving Private Ryan. Following the Normandy Landings, a squad of US soldiers, led by Tom Hanks, goes behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper, Matt Damon, whose brothers have all been killed in combat. With spellbinding performances and intensely realistic depictions of some of the most intense combat the world has ever seen, Saving Private Ryan will strike almost every emotional chord you can muster. Sit back and enjoy as we try not to leave this episode too FUBAR.

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The lads talk about David Fincher's 1999 rowdy tale, Fight Club. An unhappy insomniac office worker (Edward Norton) and a rebellious soap maker (Brad Pitt) form an underground fight club that evolves into more than previously imagined. This piece of cinema grew to define an era of angst and social disobedience. So join us for our first Fincher film, but, the first rule about the podcast is you don't talk about the podcast. 

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 The lads finish up Steven Spielberg's Jaws. With arguably the most exciting part of the movie being the time spent on the now-infamous fictional ship, The Orca, there was plenty left to talk about in this all-time classic. Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen to the podcast. If you have any questions or movie suggestions, please reach out at (weinterruptthismovie@gmail.com).