Movie Review Episodes

Dec. 7, 2022

Pacific Rim (2013)

Sometimes you just want to shut your brain off and watch giant robots beat the crap out of monsters. You kinda get that in 2013's American science fiction monster film, Pacific Rim

Sept. 28, 2022

When the Screaming Starts (2021)

Now available across North America and the UK, take a stab at 2021's British black comedy horror mockumentary, When the Screaming Starts

Aug. 31, 2022

Hook (1991)

It's time to get Bangerang and rewatch 1991's American adventure film, Hook Movie Review, MadLibs, and Trivia

Aug. 29, 2022

Ratatouille (2007) - Mini Review

We were commissioned by Ko-fi to review the Pixar masterpiece, 2007's American computer-animated comedy-drama film, Ratatouille

Aug. 3, 2022

Back to the Future (1985)

An appropriate movie to review as we release episode 100 of our show. One of the all-time classics, we explore our rewatch of 1985's American science fiction film, Back to the Future

July 14, 2022

The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

Nothing says horror movie like a good old fashioned legal drama! *Dun Dun* Join us as we review 2005's American supernatural horror legal drama film, The Exorcism of Emily Rose. This film won our "Spin the Wheel" event for Based on a True Story, in which this film barely counts as a true story...

June 30, 2022

The Core (2003) - "It's whales! It's whales!"

There are disaster movies, and then there is a disaster of a disaster movie. 2003's American science fiction disaster film, The Core. Join us for some trivia, Plot Summary MadLibs, and our pitch for a remake that involves Michael Bay and The Rock

May 10, 2022

The Big Lebowski (1998) - "That rug really tied the room together"

We're back! Finally the crew returns with our review of the 1998 crime black comedy film and cult classic, "The Big Lebowski". Is it true that you need to watch this movie a few times before you can really appreciate its brilliance?

March 24, 2022

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) - "He bit me with his butt!"

The winning G-rated film from our Spin-the-Wheel event was 1993's American adventure comedy film, "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey". All of us were convinced there was no way this movie could hold up to our nostalgia. Let's find out...

Feb. 28, 2022

The Help (2011) - "Eat... My... $#!&"

We're assessing a somewhat controversial film with a central theme around racism. It is clear that this film was created to entertain and not inform. This film generated a lot of discussion that we did not record and led each of us to do more research on racism in America in the 1960s

Feb. 3, 2022

The Sixth Sense (1999) - "I see dead people"

We're back! and this time, we're checking out the twist that started all twists, 1999's American supernatural psychological thriller, "The Sixth Sense"

Nov. 17, 2021

Batteries Not Included (1987) - "It's old and depressing!"

This movie has all the key ingredients for a wholesome family film: Gentrification, Elder Abuse, Arson, Attempted Murder, Robot Voyeurism...

Oct. 27, 2021

Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010) - "You guys uhh... goin' camping?"

Join us in our final Halloween film of the season, as we laugh our hillbilly asses off with 2010's comedy horror film, "Tucker & Dale vs. Evil". Our Plot Summary MadLibs introduces us to a Moist Butterfinger, a Hangry Stud Muffin, and a Sexy Turkey....

Oct. 20, 2021

Dog Soldiers (2002) - "My guts are out Coop!"

[Commissioned by Selina] Chris gives us a great breakdown of this movie, including some history, background stories, and behind the scenes. Spaz gives us a brief review of "Grease 2" per Selina's request, and we get filthy in our Plot Summary MadLibs

Oct. 6, 2021

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - "Life's no fun without a good scare"

For Tim and Spaz, nothing says "Halloween" like a singing and dancing skeleton dressed as Santa Claus. That's right, we're jumping straight down the tree to Halloween Town to visit 1993's stop-motion musical Halloween-Christmas themed film, The Nightmare Before Christmas. Last movie review, you …

Sept. 22, 2021

The Wedding Singer (1998) - "Somebody Kill Me Please"

Join us as we play some Plot Summary MadLibs and Tim serenades the world with his cover of "Somebody Kill Me"

Sept. 1, 2021

The Sand (2015) - "Nothing leaves this beach"

Why did we do this to ourselves? Join us as we break all the rules and watch this film for the first time (and the last time). We're talking about 2015's American monster movie, "The Sand".

July 21, 2021

Batman and Robin (1997) - "Let's kick some ice!"

This 2 hour long commercial has more one-liners and puns than we could even count. We knew what we were getting ourselves into with 1997's American superhero film, "Batman and Robin". We joked about this film since before we started our podcast and finally take the polar plunge into the icy water. …

July 14, 2021

Amelie (2001) - "We pass the time of day to forget how time passes"

The power of imagination and love is on full display in 2001's French romantic comedy film, "Amelie". This is one of Dana's all-time favorite movies and we're excited to finally get a chance to see how this film hits us as adults.

June 9, 2021

Meet the Parents (2000) - "I have nipples, Greg. Could you milk me?"

Ben Stiller is the king of cringey, anxiety-inducing, awkward moments, and he is on full display in 2000's American romantic comedy film, "Meet the Parents". Join us as we re-write one of the most memorable scenes MadLibs-style, reflect on our Nostalgia, and see if this movie holds up over time.

May 19, 2021

Batman (1989) - "You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?"

Nothing says billionaire, masked vigilante like dad jeans and a turtleneck. Join us as we talk about all the wonders and absurdity as we review 1989's Superhero film Batman, with special guest, Nikki!

Guest: Nikki

April 28, 2021

Return of the Jedi (1983) - "It's a trap!"

We put our fandom and nostalgia to the test as we jump right to the conclusion of the original trilogy and review 1983 American epic space opera film Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

April 1, 2021

[PODCAST TAKEOVER] Over the Top (1987) | Good Times, Great Movies

April Fools! On Second Watch has been taken over by Doug and Jamie from the podcast Good Times, Great Movies. Enjoy their hilarious take on this 1987 film featuring arm wrestling, truckin', and fatherhood. This movie is so '80s...

Guest: Good Times, Great Movies

March 10, 2021

Super Mario Bros. (1993) - "Improbable, Unlikely, but never impossible"

The idea of taking one of the best video games and video game characters from 16-bit to the big screen sounds like an easy way to make a lot of money. Obtain an incredible intellectual property with full creative control, assemble an incredible cast, toss in $48mil, what could go wrong? Let us coun…