Stole My Line - A Fireside Film Podcast

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Stole My Line is a film podcast unlike any other: yes, your hosts Grant and Drew talk about movies, but they do so with smoke in their eyes, cicadas in the background, and rain on the horizon. Join in as they discuss new releases and debate the greatest films of all time in their "weekly watch" series!

A Complete Unknown Proves Chalamet’s Greatness - Fireside Discussion
#35
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On this episode of Stole My Line, Grant and Drew review A Complete Unknown, the Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet. Thanks to Jack Sommersby for suggesting this film!


Is Dead Poets Society Gay? - Fireside Discussion
#34
10/16/2025

On this episode of Stole My Line, Grant and Drew discuss Dead Poets Society and whether there are underlying romantic themes in the film or not.


The Wild Robot Is What Pixar Used to Be - Fireside Discussion
#33
10/09/2025

This week on their weekly watch series, Grant and Drew discuss The Wild Robot, the 2024 film by DreamWorks Animation.


One Battle After Another: Movie of the Year? - Fireside Review
#32
10/07/2025

Grant and Drew dive into the much-discussed One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.


Will the Rock Win an Oscar? The Smashing Machine - Fireside Review
#31
10/05/2025

Grant and Drew review A24's The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, and directed by Benny Safdie.


Oppenheimer: More Hype Than Substance? - Fireside Nolan Marathon
#30
10/03/2025

Grant and Drew bring their "Fireside Nolan Marathon" to a close by reviewing Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.


Tenet: the Masterpiece Everyone Misunderstood - Fireside Nolan Marathon
#29
10/02/2025

Tonight on Stole My Line, Grant and Drew review Christopher Nolan's Tenet. You could say they go back and forth over it...


Dunkirk: Style Over Substance? - Fireside Nolan Marathon
#28
10/01/2025

Tonight on Stole My Line, Grant and Drew discuss Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk, its technical prowess, and whether or not it actually has character development.


Interstellar Changed Space Movies Forever - Fireside Nolan Marathon
#27
09/30/2025

Grant and Drew review Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, perhaps his most emotional and beautiful film.


The Dark Knight Rises Didn’t Deserve The Hate - Fireside Nolan Marathon
#26
09/29/2025

We have now adopted the dark... Grant and Drew discuss the conclusion to Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy by reviewing The Dark Knight Rises.


The Spinning Top Doesn't Matter: Inception - A Fireside Nolan Marathon
#25
09/28/2025

Grant and Drew review Christopher Nolan's Inception, and yes, it is as mind-bending as ever.


The Dark Knight Is NOT About Batman - Fireside Nolan Marathon
#24
09/27/2025

We’ve finally arrived: Heath Ledger’s Joker, Harvey Dent’s downfall, and Batman’s sacrifice. Grant and Drew discuss The Dark Knight on this episode of Stole My Line.


The Prestige Is Nolan’s Most Underrated Film - Nolan Fireside Marathon
#23
09/26/2025

Are you watching closely? No matter how many times Grant and Drew watch The Prestige, one of Nolan's most intricate films, they always seem to discover something new. Tune in for this week's magical episode of Stole My Line.


The Most Important Batman Movie Ever Made - Fireside Nolan Marathon
#22
09/25/2025

Today in their SUPER NOLAN FIRESIDE MARATHON, Grant and Drew discuss Batman Begins, the first installment of Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy.


Christopher Nolan’s Forgotten Film: Insomnia - Fireside Nolan Marathon
#21
09/24/2025

What movie stars Al Pacino, Robin Williams, and Hilary Swank, and is directed by Christopher Nolan? Most people likely haven't heard of Insomnia, so Grant and Drew are going to talk about why!


Memento: Christopher Nolan's First Masterpiece - Fireside Nolan Marathon
#20
09/23/2025

Episode 2 of the boys' fireside Nolan marathon focuses on Memento, the mind-bending, non-linear film starring Guy Pearce.


Christopher Nolan’s First Film You've Never Seen - Fireside Nolan Marathon
#19
09/22/2025

And here we go... Grant and Drew begin their SUPER NOLAN MARATHON with his indie debut: Following. The two discuss it's structure, style, and influence on the rest of Christopher Nolan's filmography.


Schindler's List: Humanity in its Darkest Hour - Fireside Discussion
#18
09/18/2025

3 hours and 15 minutes later... Grant and Drew discuss Schindler's List, perhaps one of the most impactful movies ever written.


Birdman: Genius or Pretentious? - Fireside Discussion
#17
09/11/2025

Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)... What makes this film impressive? What do these characters want? What is the movie about? What does Emma Stone looking up even mean?? Grant and Drew dive into all these questions and more!


We Finally Reviewed WEAPONS - Fireside Review
#16
09/09/2025

Alright, everyone is talking about it. Now we're talking about it too.


The Movie That Makes You Call Your Dad: ABOUT TIME - Fireside Discussion
#15
09/04/2025

Is this the greatest romcom of all time? Is this the most underrated romcom of all time? Is this even a romcom, or is it a science fiction film? All of these questions will be answered on this episode of Stole My Line, where Grant and Drew discuss About Time, the film by Richard Curtis that stars Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, and Bill Nighy.


Caught Stealing: Gritty and Chaotic, But Is It good? - Fireside Review
#14
09/01/2025

Austin Butler stars in Caught Stealing, the latest film from director Darren Aronofsky. Grant and Drew discuss the ins and outs of Hank's journey, the film's story, and the role of one very cute cat.


Why Gangs of New York Doesn't Work - Fireside Discussion
#13
08/28/2025

Join Grant and Drew as they discuss Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York, the 2002 historical drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Cameron Diaz. And yes, they are very critical of Leo's "Irish" accent.


Spielberg’s 5 Million Dollar Gamble: JAWS - Fireside Discussion
#12
08/21/2025

We may need a bigger boat, or at least a bigger podcast episode, for this week's installment of Stole My Line. Grant and Drew bite into the film that put Spielberg on the map, and dissect how Jaws achieved a timelessness attained by only a number of films.


Whiplash: A Movie That Bleeds Obsession - Fireside Discussion
#11
08/14/2025

Has jazz ever been more important? Grant and Drew answer this question on this episode of Stole My Line, where the duo covers Whiplash, Damien Chazelle's 2014 film starring Miles Teller and J. K. Simmons.


Sketch: Inside Out Meets Jurassic Park - Fireside Review
#10
08/08/2025

Have you ever wondered what would happen if your childhood drawings came to life? Probably nothing bad, unless you're a character in Sketch, the brand new film from Angel Studios starring Tony Hale. All we'll say is... go check it out!


Catch Me If You Can: Spielberg’s Most Underrated Film? - Fireside Discussion
#9
08/07/2025

Beginning the August weekly watch series, Grant and Drew discuss Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can, the 2002 film starting Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, and Christopher Walken. Is this a top five Spielberg film? Is this a good film or a great film? All of these questions will be answered on this week's episode of Stole My Line!


Spider-Man (2002) Is Still the Blueprint - Fireside Discussion
#8
07/31/2025

On the last Weekly Watch of July, Grant and Drew discuss Sam Raimi's Spider-Man starring Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, and James Franco. Is Tobey Maguire the best Spider-Man...?


Our Thoughts on Fantastic Four - Fireside Review
#7
07/30/2025

On this episode of Stole My Line, Grant and Drew review The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and here's the thing...


Why The Social Network Is Still Relevant - Fireside Review
#6
07/24/2025

"I'm 6'5", 220 and there's two of me," among other quotable lines are discussed on this week's episode. Grant and Drew break down The Social Network, David Fincher's direction, Aaron Sorkin's script, and Facebook's dominance.


Our Thoughts on Eddington - Fireside Review
#5
07/23/2025

Eddington is new to a theater near you. Listen to Grant and Drew break down the movie for you, available on all platforms!


Eternal Sunshine & the Pain of Forgetting - Fireside Discussion
#4
07/17/2025

An unfortunately long title to this installment of Stole My Line... This week, Grant and Drew discuss Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, directed by Michel Gondry and starring Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey. Tune in as the boys ponder memory's deepest questions...


Our Thoughts on Superman - Fireside Review
#3
07/16/2025

Grant and Drew answer the question: Is Superman woke? The two review the new DCU film directed by James Gunn!


Good Will Hunting & Maturing to Adulthood - Fireside Discussion
#2
07/10/2025

This week, Grant and Drew discuss Good Will Hunting, the 1997 film written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Tune in for an interesting discussion and an unhealthy amount of smoke in Drew's eyes!


Our Thoughts on A24's Bring Her Back - Fireside Review
#1
07/03/2025

On the FIRST EVER episode of Stole My Line, Grant and Drew discuss "Bring Her Back," the (relatively) new A24 film by Danny and Michael Philippou.