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Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast

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17 episodes

1 week ago

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A comic-strip orphan, a Broadway juggernaut, and an 80s movie that went bigger than big—Annie gives us plenty to love and plenty to question. We dive straight into the film’s strange alchemy: John Huston’s gritty instincts guiding a glossy musical, an orchestra that shakes the walls, and a story that dares to make radical optimism its engine. From the grimy rhythm of It’s The Hard Knock Life to the unabashed uplift of Tomorrow, we unpack why these songs still pu...

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SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A comic-strip orphan, a Broadway juggernaut, and an 80s movie that went bigger than big—Annie gives us plenty to love and plenty to question. We dive straight into the film’s strange alchemy: John Huston’s gritty instincts guiding a glossy musical, an orchestra that shakes the walls, and a story that dares to make radical optimism its engine. From the grimy rhythm of It’s The Hard Knock Life to the unabashed uplift of Tomorrow, we unpack why these songs still pu...

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Episodes (17/17)

Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast

Annie; Hard Knock Takes On A Soft-Hearted Classic

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A comic-strip orphan, a Broadway juggernaut, and an 80s movie that went bigger than big—Annie gives us plenty to love and plenty to question. We dive straight into the film’s strange alchemy: John Huston’s gritty instincts guiding a glossy musical, an orchestra that shakes the walls, and a story that dares to make radical optimism its engine. From the grimy rhythm of It’s The Hard Knock Life to the unabashed uplift of Tomorrow, we unpack why these songs still pu...

1 week ago

1 hour

Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast

A Voice on Christmas Eve

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! This Christmas Eve, we’re sharing something truly special, a family treasure, brought back to life for one more holiday night. Growing up, our Christmas Eve wasn’t complete without one familiar tradition: gathering together to hear a beloved voice read “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” It was simple, it was small, but it meant everything. Somehow, when he read it, the world felt warmer. Safer. More magical. Tonight, that tradition returns. In the first half of...

2 weeks ago

6 minutes

Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast

We Revisit Charlie Brown To Find Out What The Holidays Are Really About

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! The holidays get loud, but one small special still quiets a room. We’re taking a heartfelt tour through A Charlie Brown Christmas—how a tiny budget, a six‑month deadline, and a few bold choices created a tradition that still feels honest. Our conversation starts with those living-room memories lit by tree lights and the TV glow, then moves into the craft: real kids’ voices, hand-drawn animation by Bill Melendez, and Vince Guaraldi’s jazz that somehow sounds like...

2 weeks ago

25 minutes

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Home Alone: The Ultimate Holiday Battle Plan

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A kid’s Die Hard with more Christmas and zero blood? We finally put Home Alone under the microscope to see why Kevin’s traps, the Wet Bandits’ pratfalls, and that church scene still hit so hard. One of us watched it for the first time; the other grew up building booby traps waiting for imaginary burglars. The result is equal parts nostalgia and fresh eyes. We dig into the 90s texture that made this movie iconic: the lavish house that became a playground for cha...

3 weeks ago

52 minutes

Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast

Die Hard, Office Parties, And The Making Of A Holiday Classic

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! What makes an action movie timeless—and a holiday movie, too? We dive headfirst into Die Hard to unpack how a Christmas Eve office party turns into a masterclass in suspense, character, and practical effects. From the first “yippee-ki-yay” to the last drift of paper snow, we track the choices that built a tradition: a weary cop with something to prove, a mastermind in a tailored suit, and a skyscraper that moves like a maze. We start with first impressions and ...

4 weeks ago

43 minutes

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Dreaming of a White Christmas

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A classic can feel brand-new when you know where to look. We sat down with White Christmas and unpacked why this mid-century musical still wraps the room in warmth: the crooner intimacy of Bing Crosby, the elastic comedy of Danny Kaye, and a score by Irving Berlin that turns story beats into melodies you hum for days. We also trace the lineage to Holiday Inn, where the title song first landed, and how that shared DNA deepens the sense of tradition that keeps aud...

1 month ago

47 minutes

Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast

I Came For Butterbeer And Left With Ten Thousand Steps And A Churro Debt

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A bonus detour to Universal Orlando turned into the perfect stress test for smarter park days. We started by moving from Dockside to Aventura to cut down those end-of-day slogs, then leaned on the water taxi to clear security early and land near the Studios gate. That single shift—optimizing hotels and transit—changed our pace, our energy, and how much fun we could fit into each window. Inside the parks, the skyline felt strange without Rip Ride Rockit, a visib...

1 month ago

37 minutes

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Planes, Trains & Holiday Chaos

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A burned car on the shoulder, a vibrating motel bed, and a rental counter conversation that could strip paint—sometimes the road to Thanksgiving dinner looks nothing like the postcard. We break down why Planes, Trains and Automobiles still hits so hard: the slapstick lands, the script never coasts, and the final reveal reframes every laugh that came before it. We start with the craft behind the chaos. John Hughes trades teen angst for adult anxiety, building a ...

1 month ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Back to the Future: Lightning Strikes Twice

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A single lightning strike, one hard-won kiss, and a letter taped back together—few finales deliver like Back to the Future’s sprint from the Enchantment Under the Sea dance to the clock tower. We pick up where we left Marty and Doc, zeroing in on how jokes, character turns, and razor-clean setups pay off in a way that still defines time travel storytelling. We start with the 1955 culture shocks that double as plot tools: Tab and Pepsi Free, Ronald Reagan the ac...

1 month ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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Back to the Future: When This Baby Hits 88 MPH...

SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! Great Scott—Dylan finally watched Back to the Future, and we go deep on why this story still feels fresh. We start with the seed that sparked it all—Bob Gale wondering if he’d be friends with his dad in high school—and follow how that simple question becomes a tight, propulsive script packed with setups, payoffs, and character stakes you can feel. From the opening wall of clocks to the icy DeLorean and the “spaceman from Mars” gag, every beat earns its place. W...

1 month ago

52 minutes

Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast

The Goonies: A Hidden Treasure?

Send us a text A treasure map, a fragile neighborhood, and a pirate ship that still makes your jaw drop. We dive deep into The Goonies with a clear-eyed look at what makes this 80s classic endure: the scrappy heart of kids trying to save their homes, the handmade magic of practical effects, and the messy, joyous tone that Spielberg, Richard Donner, and Chris Columbus stitched together at the height of their powers. We unpack the film’s world-building through details that feel lived in: the R...

2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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We Lit The Black Flame Candle So You Don’t Have To

Send us a text A black flame candle, a July release, and a bedtime story that almost stayed too dark for Disney—this conversation unpacks how Hocus Pocus stumbled into theaters and soared into cult legend. We dig into the real craft behind the charm: practical sets built from the ground up, wire-flying and boom-arm “swoops,” eight-inch broom puppets for long shots, and a wall of trained cats to bring Thackeray Binks to life. With Bette Midler at full power, Sarah Jessica Parker haunting melod...

2 months ago

47 minutes

Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast

40 Years of Fright Night... For Real!

Send us a text What happens when a horror host who fakes it on TV has to face the real thing? We dive into Fright Night with fresh eyes and fond memories, pulling apart the clever ways Tom Holland honors classic monsters while delivering real tension, sly humor, and unforgettable practical effects. From the quick-hit premise—a teen discovers his neighbor is a vampire and no one believes him—to the character arcs that give the story heart, we unpack why this 1985 cult favorite still plays as a...

2 months ago

59 minutes

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From Slime to Stay Puft: Why Ghostbusters Still Works

Send us a text A haunted library, a deadpan pitch to City Hall, and a marshmallow titan stomping through New York—our rewatch of Ghostbusters digs into why this blend of scares and snickers still hits. We open on the film’s tonal swerve: real chills in the stacks that quickly give way to chaotic hotel hijinks, a smart pivot that reframes fear as fuel for character and comedy. From there, we trace the heartbeat of the movie—the scrappy startup story hiding in plain sight—where three displaced ...

2 months ago

50 minutes

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Bug Spray and Blockbusters

Send us a text A galaxy on a cat collar, a roach in a skin suit, and two agents who turn deadpan into an art form—our take on Men in Black digs into why this 90s sci‑fi comedy still lives rent‑free in pop culture even as its plot wobbles under scrutiny. We trade first impressions—one of us is a first-time viewer—and unpack that friction between unforgettable chemistry and a story that leaves key beats off-screen. Will Smith’s looseness sparring with Tommy Lee Jones’ dry precision lights up th...

2 months ago

57 minutes

Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast

The Art of Terror: How Jaws Created the Summer Blockbuster

Send us a text "You're gonna need a bigger boat." That improvised line perfectly captures the unexpected enormity of Jaws' impact on cinema history. Steven Spielberg's 1975 masterpiece didn't just terrify audiences it fundamentally transformed how movies are made and marketed. What strikes first-time viewers most powerfully is how little we actually see the shark. Technical limitations with the mechanical model (nicknamed "Bruce") forced Spielberg to imply the shark's presence through John W...

4 months ago

1 hour 20 minutes

Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast

Roll Film (Teaser Trailer)

Send us a text "Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast" is rolling out the red carpet! In this special teaser, Dylan and Joe introduce a brand-new show where timeless classics meet fresh eyes. From Jaws to Back to the Future, join us as Dylan (watching these for the first time) and Joe (the seasoned guide) dive into the movies that shaped generations. Expect laughs, hot takes, behind-the-scenes trivia, and plenty of popcorn. Whether you’re a lifelong film buff or just discovering the classics, th...

4 months ago

1 minute