The Film is Okie Dokie
CJ and Tommy talk about movies and determine whether or not they are okie dokie. We sit down to talk about a movie (that typically only one of us has seen), before then taking a break to go watch the movie, then returning to talk about our thoughts and whether or not the movie meets our criteria for being "okie dokie". As for what that means, well, we're still figuring it out. Commentary tracks are recorded for every movie and released in each episode's description. Episodes release every other Friday.The Film is Okie Dokie Discord Server
The Big Lebowski (Episode 20)
CJ and Tommy are joined by their friend GaffeyTaffy (aka Critter) to watch The Big Lebowski! This episode has it all: movie theater snack discussion, a goose with a high KDR, the weirdest things we've done in a theater, and talking about CJ's recent trip to visit Tommy in Chicago.
1:16:57-1:39:51 A Minecraft Movie Spoilers (spoilers ended up being fairly light)
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<...Tropic Thunder (Episode 19)
In this episode, CJ and Tommy sit down to discuss a film that's already had its fair share of cultural discussions, Tropic Thunder. Plus, how will CJ fare with getting his wisdom teeth removed? CJ has an idea for a community event, and Severance Season 2 discussion!
1:16:57-1:39:51 Severance Spoilers
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Coming to America (Episode 18)
CJ and Tommy sit down to watch a quintessential piece of Eddie Murphy's catalogue, Coming to America. A blind spot of a movie for Tommy, how will it hold up in 2025 for someone who knows next to nothing about it? Also discussion around CJ putting Speed Docs to rest, CJ's new obsession, and a relentless weekend of CJ's.
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Midnight Run (Episode 17)
CJ and Tommy sit down to watch what Tommy claims to be a hidden gem to modern audiences. Will CJ agree or disagree with that statement? Also various discussion around our time at Awesome Games Done Quick 2025, an interesting encounter of CJ's, and of course, tipping.
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The Searchers (Episode 16)
This week we break down one of CJ's all time favorite films, The Searchers. Despite Westerns being one of Tommy's least favorite genres, how will this "seminal classic" fare? Also, be the judge about whether one of us is a bad tipper when it comes to restaurants.
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V for Vendetta (Episode 15)
CJ and Tommy are joined by their first ever official guest, Jade, the official test-listener of the podcast! The three of us sat down to watch Jade's choice, V for Vendetta, which leads to some surprising opinions, heated debate, and lots of mentions of feet. I bet you can guess who keeps bringing the feet up.
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Gladiator (Episode 14)
CJ and Tommy sit down to watch the first ever Best Picture winner covered on the show, Gladiator. One of us having never seen it, one of us having only seen it when he was 5, how does this hold up under a modern lens?
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The Batman (Episode 13)
If you're reading this and haven't seen how long the episode is, just check real quick to see how long it is. We just couldn't stop yapping.
Dune Part One & Part Two Spoiler Talk: 1:49:25-2:14:07
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Some Like It Hot (Episode 12)
Continuing CJ's rejection of Wild Wild West, CJ and Tommy sit down to watch Some Like It Hot (1959). By far the oldest film we've done an episode on to this point, the question of "how does it hold up" is of course asked. This also happens to be Tommy's first experience watching a Marilyn Monroe movie; what impressions does he take away from her performance?
Also if you're reading this before the 2025 Oscars, fill out the ballot!
Succession spoiler talk: 52:37-58:12
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The Birdcage (Episode 11)
As a rejection to the last movie we watched (Wild Wild West), CJ and Tommy sit down to watch The Birdcage (1996). Will CJ hold true to the feelings he spoiled at the end of the last episode? Will Tommy disappoint CJ by not enjoying a bastion for representation? Listen to find out! Also if you're reading this before the 2025 Oscars, fill out the ballot!
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Wild Wild West (Episode 10)
CJ and Tommy sit down to watch a film that certainly has... qualities. If you like nitpicking, this is the episode for you. If you like good movies, this might not be the episode for you. Also if you're reading this before the 2025 Oscars, fill out the ballot!
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Mean Girls (Episode 09)
CJ and Tommy sit down to talk about one of the most quoted films of the 21st century. But 20 years removed from its release, how does Mean Girls hold up? How does it fare on a first viewing for someone who's only experienced it through cultural osmosis? Also, an e-mail correspondence begins.
Owl House Poster 1 that CJ was referring to
Owl House Poster 2 that CJ was referring to
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Heathers (Episode 08)
CJ and Tommy sit down to watch one of the sneakiest influential movies of the 1980s. Seriously, this movie is quoted all the time in other media. Do the subject matter and its presentation hold up nowadays though?
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Renaissance Man (Episode 07)
In this episode, we watch 1994's Renaissance Man, starring Danny DeVito. This movie is a classic from CJ's childhood that he has fond memories of. But the key question when revisiting movies you loved as a kid is: does it hold up?
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Armageddon (Episode 06)
Oh yeah baby, we've finally arrived. CJ and Tommy sit down to talk about the 1998 classic Armageddon, which somehow was the highest grossing movie of that year. Fun fact. I don't think we mention that fact once in this episode. We should have.
22:42 - 37:46 Andor spoilers
39:37 - 47:19 Ahsoka spoilers
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Tombstone (Episode 05)
This episode we sit down and listen to CJ say maybe the most quotes from a movie anyone has ever said in a two hours span.
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Chicken Run (Episode 04)
Very important episode for podcast lore. Pivotal episode.
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Die Hard (Episode 03)
Everyone on the internet loves to make "Die Hard is a Christmas movie" a vital part of their personality. I mean, like, yeah, sure, it's a Christmas movie, and we talk about that a little bit. But what we're really here to talk about is feet.
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Jurassic Park (Episode 02)
CJ and Tommy sit down to watch one of Tommy's favorites, "Jurassic Park". By the way, it's me Tommy writing this. Taking this moment to editorialize and say if you haven't seen Jurassic Park, go watch it. It's very good. Maybe watch it with the commentary track if you're feeling spicy.
41:55 - 57:20 Killers of the Flower Moon Spoilers
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The Muppet Christmas Carol (Episode 01)
This episode, CJ and Tommy settle in and go over what "The Film is Okie Dokie" is, large bananas, and the film "The Muppet Christmas Carol".
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Welcome to The Film is Okie Dokie (Episode 00)
Welcome to The Film is Okie Dokie! This is a show where CJ and Tommy get together to watch a movie that typically one of us haven't seen. We chat a bit beforehand, then go and watch the movie while recording a commentary track. We then come back and finish the episode, talking about our thoughts and coming to the conclusion of whether or not the film is "okie dokie", a totally made up standard that even we have a hard time nailing down the meaning of at times!
Episodes release every other Friday, with...
