Jon and Greg have seen a lot of movies. But can they really call themselves "snobs"? Despite their film bona fides and their pop culture prowess, there are many obvious blind spots that need to be filled. So follow along with Jon and Greg as they reexamine the supposed "classics" and expose themselves to more arthouse fare.
Episodes
Thursday Mar 15, 2018
74 - Hoop Dreams
Thursday Mar 15, 2018
Thursday Mar 15, 2018
In honor of March Madness, Jon and Greg watch a movie about the love of the game and institutionalized racism. It's time to start living those Hoop Dreams!
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Wednesday Mar 07, 2018
73 - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Wednesday Mar 07, 2018
Wednesday Mar 07, 2018
Snap goes the dragon! Instead of Heathers, as was originally promised, Jon and Greg got drunk and watched Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf instead. Listen to see who wins at Hump the Hostess!
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Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
72 - Cinema Paradiso (and Oscar Predictions)
Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
You know what Jon and Greg like? Movies! So join them, won't you, as they watch the 1988 Italian film, Cinema Paradiso, and predict who is going to win this year's Academy Awards.
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Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
71 - The Ruling Class (plus Black Panther and Phantom Thread)
Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
Onward Christian soldiers, as we spread a message of peace and love this episode. Jon and Greg revisit the Peter O'Toole starting film, The Ruling Class. They also found the time to talk Black Panther and Phantom Thread. Tune in to how all these movies relate! (Hint: they don't)
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Thursday Feb 15, 2018
70 - In the Mood for Love
Thursday Feb 15, 2018
Thursday Feb 15, 2018
Oh my, you are in for an extra sensual episode, as Jon and Greg are In the Mood for Love...and while they are at it, they might as well watch a Kar-Wai Wong film.
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Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
69 - Bicycle Thieves (and The Post)
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
The training wheels are off for this episode, because Jon and Greg are revisiting the Italian classic, Bicycle Thieves (or Bicycle Thief. Bicycle Theft? Translations are hard).
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Wednesday Jan 31, 2018
68 - Requiem for a Dream
Wednesday Jan 31, 2018
Wednesday Jan 31, 2018
You might hear the griding of teeth this episode, as Jon and Greg are feeling the ups and downs of this week's episode, as they revisit the Darren Aronofsky film, Requiem for a Dream.
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Wednesday Jan 24, 2018
67 - Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Wednesday Jan 24, 2018
Wednesday Jan 24, 2018
Jon and Greg will not yield the floor for this episode, as they fight for this lost cause; Frank Capra's 1936 film, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
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Wednesday Jan 17, 2018
66 - Z
Wednesday Jan 17, 2018
Wednesday Jan 17, 2018
Celebrate free speech by listening to this government-sanctioned episode, as Jon and Greg rewatch the 1969 political thriller, Z.
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Wednesday Jan 10, 2018
65 - Selma
Wednesday Jan 10, 2018
Wednesday Jan 10, 2018
Jon and Greg are singing "Glory" this week, as they revisit the directorial debut of Ava DuVerney, Selma.
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