The Midnight Watch Podcast

#44 - Cowboys & Aliens - PG-13 (2011) With Guest TJ Tooley

Combining two different beloved genres sounds like gold right? Unfortunately 2011's sci-fi western big budget film missed the mark causing it to be the summer's box office bomb. Adapted from a comic book Director Jon Favreau and stars Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford did not have enough draw to bring in the movie fans. Is this movie worth watching again? Or is it rightly so to disappear into the past. Join Jeremy and guest TJ Tooley as they dive into 2011's misfire, Cowboys & Aliens.

#43 - Superman: The Movie - PG (1978) With Guest Dash Hooper

The one that started them all. Superman flew into theaters December of 1978 delivering one of the most instant classic smash hit movies of the century. Bringing one of America's most beloved heroes to the silver screen was no small feat in itself. After many setbacks and personal drama behind the scenes Superman successfully started a whole new genre of films which rule the box office of today, The superhero movie. Getting bigger, better and more diverse every year this genre owes it all to Richard Donner's triumph of the seventies. Join Jeremy and guest Dash Hooper as they look back to the golden age of comics to discuss the film, Superman: The Movie.

#42 - The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou - R- (2004) With Guest Alden Olmsted

Wes Anderson's biggest adventure yet and possibly his most colorful film as well hit the screens in 2004 to mixed reviews. Failing at the box office initially, as time passed it became a classic. Bill Murray brought his star power to an eccentric cast in a story about life, jealousy, love and revenge. Its weirder than it sounds. Join Jeremy and Josh along with guest indy filmmaker Alden Olmsted as they go deep into The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

#41 - Gran Torino - R - (2008)

This was director Clint Eastwood's most successful movie at the time of release. Firing on all cylinders the movie (which was about racism and redemption) had a bit of controversy about it being racist itself. Did it stick the landing? Or is it destined to be left in the dust. Join hosts Jeremy and Josh as they go back in time to revisit 2008's Gran Torino.

#40 - Dirty Dancing - PG-13 (1987) Guest - Jake Colvin

Now viewed as an 80's classic, this throwback to the 1960's romantic drama danced its way into the hearts of millions of people. It was a smash hit at the box office and it's soundtrack went platinum 11 times. Join Jeremy and Josh as they choreograph their opinions with guest Jake Colvin and figure out why this movie is still having the time of its life.

#39 - Beetlejuice - PG (1988)

Coming hot off the heels of Pee Wee's Big Adventure, newcomer Tim Burton quickly became Hollywood's most sought after director. After turning down several scripts he became interested in one that flipped the story about haunted houses. Combining the efforts of intentional oldschool effects, a zany score by Danny Elfman and scene stealing charismatic actor Michael Keaton the film quickly became a box office hit. Join Jeremy and Josh as they discuss the good, the bad, and the quirky. Is it worth watching again after 30 years? Find out now!

#38 - Nightbreed - R (1990)

Aiming to be the Star Wars of horror with a big budget and bigger monster effects this movie should have redefined horror movies to come. Unfortunately due to studio interference and other missteps Nightbreed was doomed from the start. Director Clive Barker's monsterfest was re-edited and released again 25 years later when long lost footage was discovered restoring the original vision. Or at least a closer step to it. Is it any good? Join our hosts Jeremy and Josh as they dive deep into the depths of Median.

#37 - The Lost Boys - R (1987)

Directed by Joel Schumacher and starring budding stars Jason Patrick, Kifer Sutherland, Corey Feldman and Corey Haim, this film caught the attention of moviegoers by surprise as it updated vampire lore to modern day standards. Capturing the feeling of a generation The Lost Boys became a stable of the 80s and has influenced dozens of films since. Join Jeremy and Josh as they sink their teeth in this once in a lifetime lightning in a bottle film.

#36 - Godzilla - PG-13 (1998)

Taking one of Japan's most beloved characters and reimagining him in America with a completely different design and no respect to the source seemed like a good idea in 1998. But they were wrong. Having nothing to do with the original movies this film is Godzilla in name only. But looking at it as a stand alone cheesy American kaiju movie is actually pretty fun. Join our hosts Jeremy and Josh as they dive deep into this monster of a movie. Is it as bad as they remember? Or does it transcend its own reputation... Find out now!

#35 - Children Of The Corn - R (1984)

Another cult classic Stephen King adaptation hit theaters in march of '84 kicking off a string of sequels and remakes. Shot on a budget of $800,000 and making well over 14 million this film continued to establish King as a leading name in movies as well as books. Join Jeremy and Josh as they pick apart what worked and what failed in the psycho children cult film, Children of the Corn.