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What Is A Movie?

Dan tries his darndest to help Kevin, a man who has somehow never seen a movie, understand what a movie is. Uploads biweekly on Thursdays.

Film Reviews Review Tv & Film Arts Film Movies
Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
55 minutes
Episodes
145
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Big Night

Big Night

Today is the big Big Night day! We discuss ill-fated accents, the taxonomy of soup, and lay the groundwork for the brilliant and necessary sequel: Bigger Night. Call us when you're ready, Hollywood.

E…

00:46:34  |   Thu 10 Feb 2022
Memento

Memento

!emite otnemem s'ti Listen along as we wade back into the pool of early 2000s emotionally-stunted detective men. Polaroids, Nolan, and bad suits, oh my; it's Memento time!

You can shoot us an email at…

00:57:27  |   Thu 20 Jan 2022
2021: A Year in Review

2021: A Year in Review

What do you know, it's still 2022! 

Here's a lil bonus episode for y'all. First, a quick walk down memory lane looking at last year's episodes. Then, Kevin and Dan discuss the films and shows they eac…

01:16:30  |   Thu 13 Jan 2022
Rear Window

Rear Window

The new year is a time to look back. A time to look out the rear window, if you will. 

See what we did there? eh? Look, we're watching some Hitchcock, alright? Time to get voyeuristic, friendos.



CW: di…

00:41:46  |   Thu 06 Jan 2022
A Christmastime Double Feature

A Christmastime Double Feature

Christmastime is here! We're bringing a very festive double feature of TV specials to your ears this year full of late 80s commercials, maligned title characters, and the unveiling of a brand new Seu…

00:35:58  |   Thu 23 Dec 2021
Blade

Blade

Get on your ice skates; it's wintertime and time for Blade! Come join our journey through this late-90's vampiric gem cause 'round here it's always open season on suckheads.

You can shoot us an email …

00:48:31  |   Thu 09 Dec 2021
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

Happy Thanksgiving! We're entering travel purgatory to investigate some of life's big questions: what are we thankful for? How John Hughes can one film be? Why is there a clip show in this movie? Wha…

00:41:46  |   Thu 25 Nov 2021
Godzilla ('54)

Godzilla ('54)

Hail to the king, baby; it's Godzilla time! Tune in as we talk about that big lizard, his progeny, and the planes trains and automobiles that he kicks around. There's also a quick detour into the God…

00:49:44  |   Thu 11 Nov 2021
It Follows

It Follows

CW: This episode discusses sexual assault, violence, rape, and stalking.

Spooky season continues! Just in time for Halloween, we're watching It Follows (2014). We discuss the stunning visuals/music, g…

00:56:03  |   Thu 28 Oct 2021
Halloween (2018)

Halloween (2018)

Aw heck, it's October so that means we're back in sequel season! Here comes:
What Is A Movie: Season Three

And what better way to ring in spooky season with the reason for the season himself, Michael …

01:13:16  |   Thu 14 Oct 2021
S2E25: The French Connection

S2E25: The French Connection

Bonjour! Grab a baguette or a fresh slice, we're taking a look at The French Connection in a back-to-back Hack(man) attack. We also connect the dots between this, The Exorcist, Blade Runner, and (of …

00:57:06  |   Thu 30 Sep 2021
S2E24: The Birdcage

S2E24: The Birdcage

Come along as we hop into The Birdcage. We've got beautiful images, fantastic performances, terrible politicians, and deeply unsatisfying narrative payoffs. And, as always, Jeb!

How 'bout those dolphi…

00:54:58  |   Thu 16 Sep 2021
S2E23: A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night

S2E23: A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night

Finally, a film that asks the question on the tip of our tongues: "how rad would a skateboarding vampire be?" and answers with an emphatic "Very. Obviously."

Tune in as we chat about vampires, love st…

00:56:06  |   Thu 02 Sep 2021
S2E22: Predator

S2E22: Predator

It's time for Predator; big arms, big guns, big sweaty men... it's all here. Join us as we redesign Splash Mountain, compare alien-fighting squads, and reminisce about Kevin McAllister. Also, Dan dec…

00:53:12  |   Thu 19 Aug 2021
S2E21: Whiplash

S2E21: Whiplash

Today we're diving into Whiplash, aka Two Dudes Bein' Terrible, aka Dumb Jerks the Worst: The Movie.

D'ya like jazz?

CW: discussions of self harm, suicide, physical and emotional abuse, and slurs.

You …

00:54:19  |   Thu 05 Aug 2021
S2E20: Rocky

S2E20: Rocky

Happy birthday America, it's time to slam some raw eggs, punch meat, and triumphantly climb some big, big stairs. Join us as we celebrate by watching Rocky, the story of a big himbo who likes turtles…

00:49:51  |   Thu 08 Jul 2021
S2E19: Brazil

S2E19: Brazil

Pack your bags and put your samba shoes on, we're goin to Brazil! Today we take a look at Terry Gilliam's not-so-distant dystopia and all the lovely bureaucracy it comes with. 

You can shoot us an ema…

00:55:52  |   Thu 24 Jun 2021
S2E18: Mad Max

S2E18: Mad Max

We found a guy named Max. He's pretty mad but we brought him with us. Get on your bikes and ride as we chat about about Mad Max ('79)!

You can shoot us an email at [email protected]

00:35:01  |   Thu 10 Jun 2021
S2E17: Wet Hot American Summer

S2E17: Wet Hot American Summer

The weather's getting nice - let's head to summer camp! We somehow find our way into Jumanji, Magic Johnson, and a large amount of Davids in this one. Grab your can of mixed vegetables and come on do…

00:39:39  |   Thu 13 May 2021
S2E16: American Psycho

S2E16: American Psycho

'The dust and the screaming
The yuppies networking'

Today we venture into the world of Patrick Bateman - business cards, pop music, thousands of crunches, and oh so much blood. It's American Psycho tim…

01:05:54  |   Thu 29 Apr 2021
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