Manly Movies

After a brief hiatus due to some life events, we are back with an episode an episode on a fairly obscure and unsung film. 2006's Alpha Dog is a gritty crime biopic featuring Justin Timberlake in his breakout performance, and John-Robert Thompson Phillips joins the show to talk about our favorite manly moments of the film, as well as some other similar movies that might interest anyone who enjoys this film. Join us for a fun discussion!

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TJ Tamer joins the show to talk about the 1990s Fourth of July classic - Independence Day. Join us as we celebrate the holiday and break down all of our favorite manly moments that this heart-pumping Roland Emmerich sci-fi thriller has to offer.

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Byron Lafayette returns to the show to talk about our top ten favorite Movie Dads. Join us for part two of this Father’s Day special as we discuss so many loving male onscreen role models that adore and what makes them so special.

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Byron Lafayette returns to the show to talk about our top ten favorite TV Dads. Join us for part one of this Father’s Day special as we discuss so many loving male onscreen role models that we’ve adored over the years and what makes them so special.

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My daughter and I checked out the latest hit from Sony Animations, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and I just wanted to share some of my initial thoughts with another episode of my SPOILER FREE segment "First Takes." I do have a surprise guest on this episode that I promise you is worth listening to. Give it a listen if you are interested at all in seeing the movie.

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On this Father's Day themed episode, Josh Littler comes on the show to talk about the 1994 Academy Award nominated Robert Redford film - Quiz Show. Listen as we dive into some of our favorite manly moments of the movie, the go over the stacked Oscar lineup from that year, and even discuss a little trivia here and there. Take your Geritol, fire up your devices, and listen to two nerds gush over this forgotten 90s classic.

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For our 25th episode we celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the most iconic 90s movies and quite possibly the gold standard for modern war films, the 1998 Steven Spielberg World War II epic - Saving Private Ryan. Tim Williams from the 80s Flick Flashback podcast joins the show to celebrate Memorial Day in the best way possible, by discussing all the great manly moments of this classic story of a group of men risking their lives against all odds to try to bring one man home to his grieving mother. This is a powerful action drama filled with all kinds of lessons that every man can learn from. Join us as we try to unpack just a few of them.

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Kieran B from Best Picture Cast joins the show to talk about the 1971 Don Siegel and Clint Eastwood classic - Dirty Harry. We hope you "feel lucky" to listen to us as we unpack all the great manly moments that ole Harry Callahan has to offer in this first entry into his legacy.

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This week I am joined by Josh Lindsey to discuss Studio Ghibli's 1988 World War II anime drama GRAVE OF FIREFLIES, which celebrated its 35th anniversary. This movie has a lot of heavy manly moments that we try to unpack and explore.

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Nine months ago, Patrick Hicks joined J.B. to talk about the greatest underdog story of all time.  It has been saved until such a time as this.  Now that Creed III has finally been released, it's time we put out our thoughts on the 1976 Academy Award winner for Best Picture - John Avildsen's ROCKY.  We had a lot to say about this film, and we really just cracked the surface.  We hope you enjoy all the golden nuggets of manliness discussed about this film, because it might be the manliest movie of them all.

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Short, spoiler free review of the upcoming Erwin brothers faith-based biopic JESUS REVOLUTION.  Lionsgate was kind enough to let me watch this one at home a few days early, so why not talk about it on the pod?  I'll just say I kinda dig the film, but listen to find out why.

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Curry Morris joins the show to talk about two of his all-time favorite action movies - The Raid & The Raid 2.  These Indonesian crime thrillers (both directed by Gareth Evans) feature some of the most visceral action in film we have seen in decades, but they also offer some tender heartfelt moments for men to relate to.  As always, we are here to talk about them.  Listen as we break down our favorite manly moments in these action-packed martial arts bangers.

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One of the most underrated sci-fi action films of all time just celebrated its 20-year anniversary, and we are here to talk about it.  Byron Lafayette joins the show to relive all the glorious manly moments in this Kurt Wimmer dystopian phenomenon.  Listen to why we think this film speaks to the heart of men and dig out all the golden nuggets of manliness that this shoot 'em up thriller has to offer.

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Film critic Don Shanahan from Every Movie Has a Lesson, the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast, and 25YL's new "Film Obsessive" brand comes back on the show to celebrate the 80 year anniversary of the Michael Curtiz masterpiece - Casablanca.  We lay out all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world that make this film such a poster child of manliness.  If you love the golden age of Hollywood, Hays Code and all, this is the episode for you.  Listen as J.B. & Don gush over one of their favorite movies from probably their favorite movie decade - the 1940s.  You don't want to miss this one.

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Turkey Day is here, and we are ready to eat!  But before we do, we wanted to sit down and reminisce about our favorite holiday traditions and what movies we like to curl up with every year at this time.  Byron Lafayette joins J.B. to give their top ten (plus a few more).  Hopefully we can point you to your next favorite Thanksgiving movie!

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Paul Keelan from Cinematic Underdogs joins the show to talk about the 1993 family comedy directed by Chris Columbus - Mrs. Doubtfire.  It takes a real man to dress like a woman just so he can see his children, and that's why we chose this iconic Robin Williams classic.  Get your body suits and false teeth ready, and join us as we break down all the manly moments of this beautiful dad movie.

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To celebrate the end of spooky season and the beginning of the holiday season, we take a look at a post-apocalyptic thriller that is all about family and survival.  Radio host Rick Barrett joins the show to discuss John Krasinski's 2018 sci-fi horror blockbuster - A QUIET PLACE.  Listen as we unpack all the quiet nuggets of manliness that this emotional family drama has to offer.

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"Stuntman Will" Johnson from 25YL & the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast joins the show to talk about the 2007 high-voltage Quentin Tarantino hangout slasher-thriller - Death Proof.  Listen in as we discuss all the macho takeaways from this highly unsung film that even QT himself says is his worst film.  Spoiler alert: we beg to differ.

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Aaron White from the Feelin' Film podcast joins the show to discuss one of his all-time favorite movies, the 1992 Michael Mann / Daniel Day-Lewis classic - The Last of the Mohicans.  Bring your own gunstock war club and listen in as we sing the praises of this beloved frontier war masterpiece and unpack all the buffalo nuggets of manliness this film has to offer.

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On this episode, Patrick Hicks from Feelin' Film joins the show to talk about one of his favorite war films, the 1987 Stanly Kubrick classic - Full Metal Jacket.  Join us in celebration of the 35 year anniversary of this visceral cinematic glimpse at what American soldiers had to endure during the Vietnam War and the nuggets of manly wisdom we can take from the film.

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J.B.'s longtime co-host of SEC Tavern Talk, Rob McNew, joins the show to discuss his all time favorite movie - Remember the Titans.  This Disney classic starring Denzel Washington and Will Patton has captured the hearts of football fans for more than two decades, and it's messaging of brotherhood, teamwork, and anti-racism still needs to be heard today.  Join us as we discuss our favorite manly moments from this timeless American treasure.

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A sneak preview of a future episode coming later this fall with our original guest, Don Shanahan, who is a HUGE fan of this movie.  So much so that he uses it as part of his Twitter handle.  Today is his birthday, so I put this little clip together for him.  If you want to flood his Twitter account with birthday wishes, you have my permission.

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In this episode we take a look at M. Night Shyamalan's 2002 sci-fi thriller on faith, family, and the unknown - Signs.  Coming off the heels of the 20th anniversary of what has become somewhat of a classic for many movie-goers, J.B. brings in a guest from his current home state of Alabama - Jeremy Holly - to discuss why this film speaks so strongly to us as men.  So, put on your tinfoil hats, set down your water glasses, and get ready as we "swing away" on this beautifully written family alien story.

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It's about time to do a Clint Eastwood movie!  This 1992 western won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and received a total of nine nominations.  But most importantly, this film really speaks to the heart of what it means to be a man.  Join J.B. and special guest Ashton Clark as they unpack all the lessons that Unforgiven has to offer.

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As promised, former Feelin’ Film co-host Caless Davis returned to the show to discuss our favorite Manly Moments from the 5th and final installment of Daniel Craig's James Bond run - No Time To Die.  Join us again for one last hurrah with the franchise's manliest 007 yet.

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Recorded a few months before the release of No Time to Die, former Feelin’ Film co-host Caless Davis joined the show to discuss our favorite Manly Moments from Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, and Spectre.  Let's celebrate America's Independence from Great Britain by talking about Britain's greatest super spy.  And don't worry, the episode on No Time to Die is to come in the near future.

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Happy Father's Day!  This week Michael Bela Visy joins the show to talk about his favorite father-son movie, About Time, directed by Richard Curtis and starring Domhnall Gleeson, Bill Nighy, and the lovely Rachel McAdams.  This may seem like a rom-com on the surface, but in many ways it can be more enjoyable for men because of the time travel element and the special relationship between a father and his son.  If you haven't seen it yet, this Father's Day do yourself a favor and seek this out.  You won't be sorry.

Short, spoiler free review of the upcoming Netflix - Happy Madison film “Hustle,” starring Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah, and a boat load of NBA players. Worth a watch for any basketball fan, Adam Sandler fan, or just any Dad out there. You have to check this one out!

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Byron Lafayette joins the show to discuss Ridley Scott's 5-time Oscar-winning epic - Gladiator - starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, and Connie Nielsen.  Over 2 decades later, this film still speaks to the heart of what it means to be a man.  Listen as we unpack all the powerful manly moments this ruggedly emotional and compelling action-drama has to offer.  ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!

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Lamont English joins J.B. to talk about his history with the 2018 MCU smash hit Black Panther and what the film means to him.  There are a lot of lessons to be learned in this deeply significant and massively important comic book movie, so join us as we unpack all the nuggets of manliness this film has to offer.  WAKANDA FOREVER!

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United we stand; divided we fall. Whose side are you on? Team Cap or Team Tony? Adam Frlekin goes toe-to-toe with J.B. about which side is the right side. This is one of the deepest, most meaningful, and most impactful films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it is chocked full of little life lessons. Join us as we unpack and "assemble" it.

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Tyler Cox joins the show to talk about the Mendes/Deakins/Newman World War I masterpiece - 1917.  This film was one of our favorites from 2019, one of the best movie years in recent history.  Join us as we unpack this thrilling ride of a film and discuss why it speaks to us as men.

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Film critic Don Shanahan from 25YL, Every Movie Has a Lesson, and the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast joins the show for our "Opening Day" episode.  Since today was supposed to be MLB's Opening Day, we thought it would be nice to drop this little appetizer in for your listening pleasure.  Field of Dreams is one of the most iconic baseball movies ever made, and it's one that is very special in the hearts of Don & J.B.  In this episode, we unpack exactly why it's so special and why it's such a powerful sentiment for husbands, fathers, and sons.

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