Movies on the Side

A harrowing story about Chipotle Queso, and Rebecca Ferguson makes a great AI judge.

Could Ryan Gosling and Rocky be the best buddy pair in cinema? And more importantly, when to use the microwave vs toaster oven. Air fried burger song [Reel]Rocky Plush Toy

Love is a many splendid thing, love lifts us up where we belong, all you need is love! Or maybe love is a list of checkboxes and the highest compatibility between two people wins.

We spiral our contemplating eternity, love, and working on a cruise ship forever. Eternity on Apple TV+Every eternity mentioned (Reddit)

Can't wait for the sequel: F1: Part Deux: Tokyo Drift VFX Artists React to 2026 Oscar-Nominated CGILewis Hamilton Just Confirmed an ‘F1’ Sequel Is Happening

Can a musical with so many first-act hits...end with a bang?

The etymology of "brekkie," Nate handles a theater talker, and we all need more pneumatic tubes.

Sometimes it’s ok to be corny. Also, Nate and Stephen try to remember how to review movies. 

We catch up on recent movie experiences, but more importantly, Stephen is putting cottage cheese in everything.

Can Denzel Washington carry an entire sequel 20+ years in the making? Nate delivers what is possibly the best dissertation on why a movie is bad, and CG monkeys are bad.

Stephen doesn’t understand how to attend a live sports event.

We gush a lot about Wicked, there's singing, and we list out top 5 songs from the movie! Follow Us On: MOTS Instagram 

Are you more of a Taylor Swift, or Keenu Reeves level of fame? Follow Us On: MOTS Instagram 

Returning guest Jason Aten joins us to rank our top 5 favorite Christmas movies, and call out what’s clearly the worst in history! The audacity! The unmitigated gall! Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS Instagram 

Friend of the show Jason Aten joins us to review our favorite and new holiday traditions! He loves Christmas, even though he admittedly does absolutely NOTHING to facilitate it.

After 52 years, it turns out, this movie stands the test of time. It's Nate's first viewing, and we get treated to Marlon Brando impressions, infinitely quotable lines, and we dissect why The Godfather really is that good. Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS Instagram 

Yes, at 38-years-old it may be the first time Stephen has actually cut an onion. After Nate shames Stephen about his onion naiveté, they both vastly underestimate how long it takes to become an expert at: chess, figure skating, pottery, and other wildly inaccurate estimates.

We wax poetically how Inside Out 2 is both a great movie, and an important movie. After, Nate utterly fails a ranking a top 5 Pixar movie list.  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS Instagram

Turns out, live orchestral music is pretty great, and Stephen tries to explain how it all went wrong.

We review a movie about movie making, Emily Blunt is married to John Krasinski in every movie in our minds, we discover all the titles on a movie set, and Nate has the most incredible knock-off AirPods Max. Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS Instagram

Rejection is tough, but Stephen advises Nate on a strategy to help cope.

Physics don’t exist, John Cena drives a gadget mobile, and somehow, Vin Diesel may morph into a car before this franchise is over. Enjoy our review of Fast X! Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS Instagram

Stephen may have bought too many pre-sliced cheeses, and Nate attempts to persuade that bespoke deli cheese ordering is superior.

Tom Cruise is currently 62 years old, how many more Mission Impossibles you think he has left? Also, “The Entity” is basically AI, let’s be real. Bonus Episodes Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS Twitter

Despite not caring about sportsball, Stephen is oddly moved by the Olympics. Plus, musicals.

Is The Terminator just one long chase scene with bad makeup and a weak love story? Appears so, but more importantly, we judge the qualities of various trilogies, like Jurassic Park, X-Men, Indiana Jones, and do the important work of recasting a Terminator reboot! See the Trilogy MeterBonus Episodes Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS Twitter (00:41) - The Terminator Review (19:49) - The Trilogy Meter

Stephen was forced to use valet parking, Nate believes in reusable bags, and most horrific ending concerning nail clippings.

Is the charisma of Timothée Chalamet enough to recede Gene Wilder? What about Pure Imagination variations? And what exactly is a hall pass? We review the 2023 musical movie: Wonka! Pure Imagination Variations Josh GrobanFiona AppleTimothée ChalametGene Wilder Bonus Episodes Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS Twitter

What do you do with mischievous acquaintances at a birthday party, we might get arrested for drinking raw milk, and the top 5 cereals we would bring to a desert island.

Thankfully, I do all the publishing for this podcast and can definitely say that Nate has the worst take on Dune: Part Two that one can have. Videos on Dune: Part Two Music How Hans Zimmerman Created the Score for Dune: Part TwoThe Sounds of Dune: Part Two

One false step and Stephen could have been knee-deep in a vicious fitness ring, Nate talks some sense in to him, plus the Chipotle portion fiasco, and we basically solve capitalism.

The vibes are great in this movie, even though Stephen only saw half of it. We review the 2023 Christopher Nolan movie: Oppenheimer! Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS Twitter

Apparently, Melvil Dewey wasn't a great dude, we diverge into more AI talk, but both agree that watermelon are terrible. Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS Twitter

A star-studded cast, $200 million budget from Apple, how could this movie possibly fail? Turns out, Argylle beats all odds, and does in fact, fail miserably.  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS Twitter

Stephen literally hates dropping things, we brainstorm better pithy sayings than the usual tropes, but fail, Nate is wondering in which pocket he should keep his phone, and turns out, Ai gadgets are useless.

Stephen thinks this movie is one, long, video game cutscene, while Nate tries to dissect the spiritual worldview of the Na’vi. Also, what is happening? Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS Twitter

Nate was in the path of totality, but it didn’t change his life. Stephen brought MOTS to Hollywood, and talks to a stranger.Follow Us On: MOTS Instagram MOTS Twitter

A unique and compelling dystopian world, all filmed on a camera you can get at Best Buy. We review our third John David Washington film, with music by Hans Zimmer and the same DOP as Dune, The Creator! Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS Twitter

Stephen’s first beach trip and inevitable sunburn, we make a hard pivot to discuss military philosophers like Sun Tzu and Machiavelli, and Nate compares parenthood to being at war. Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS Twitter

Nate and Stephen recorded this episode LIVE and in-person, after consuming paralyzing amounts of cheesecake. We review the terrible 2023 movie, The Flash, and Stephen still stands by Man of Steel. Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS Twitter

Nate has concerns about a rather old Lindsay Lohan movie, and we ponder out own mortality as we discuss getting older.

We’re a little rusty, but we managed to review the next installment in the demise of the MCU, The Marvels! Tune in to our bonus episode for thoughts on AI generated video, hoarding, and those storage wars videos.  Watch this on YouTube!Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS Twitter

We discuss the existential crisis of AI generated video, and what we would do with all the storage bins in the garage.

MOTS returns with a Top 5 songs, questionable mustache performances, and review of the 2017 musical movie: Newsies! Watch this on YouTube!Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS Twitter

Chicken, steak or fish? What’s your dancing etiquette? And how many pieces of untouched cake do you claim by the end of the night?

Stephen has an existential crisis about his hair, Nate is trying his best to hold it together, and we return to TV on the Side as we review the Apple TV+ original series: Lessons in Chemistry! Watch this on YouTube!Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS Twitter

Yes, we recorded this episode after 10pm — welcome to MOTS After Dark! Nate is bribing his child with cheesecake and popcorn, and we share our “themes” for the New Year!Follow Us On: MOTS Instagram MOTS on TikTok MOTS Twitter

We take issue with CGI young Indiana Jones, this movie has one too many MacGuffins, and we touch on the time travel sphincter as we review The Dial of Destiny! Hollywood Reporter Interview about VFXWatch this on YouTube!Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS Twitter

Stephen debates doing a video that may tempt flat Earther comments, Nate makes lazy sandwiches, and the Baranowski family goes to the movies!Watch this bonus episode on YouTube

Greta Gerwig reminds us what good writing is all about, Stephen fights Nate on Ryan Gosling vs. the other Ryan, and we review the 2023 Mattel-inspired movie: Barbie! Oh, and Stephen bought a snake, but you have to hear our bonus episode for that story! Get it in Apple Podcasts or Patreon: Bonus episodes on PatreonListen to Greta Gerwig on SmartLessWatch this episode on YouTubeFollow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS Twitter

Nate grills Stephen on snake ownership, we discuss how to shoplift at self-checkout, and a failed Old Navy interview. 

Stephen is finally on the same page when it comes to CG-infused fight scenes, Nate searches for a moral to this disaster of a story, we’re still bitter about Henry Cavill’s Superman, and the Rock is never not the hero.  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS Twitter

Nate decides what to do with a line drive to the face, and Stephen hates stickers.

Stephen’s upset that Nate has forced him to watch even more body horror (albeit claymation style), the Oogie Boogie man may have stolen the show, and Kevin’s Mom from Home Alone tries to warn the Pumpkin King of impending Christmas doom! See, that last part barely even makes sense. Watch this on YouTubeListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS Twitter

What’s the difference between a Harvest Party, Fall Festival, and Halloween? One doesn’t allow ghost costumes, one has the disgusting practice of bobbing for apples, and the other may include sharp objects in your Snickers bar!Watch this on YouTube! Follow Us On: MOTS Instagram MOTS on TikTok MOTS Twitter

Nate is moved by an anthropomorphized otter, Stephen is done with body horror bebop and rocksteady, and will we ever have another golden age of the MCU? Watch this episode on YouTube! Support the show and listen to hundreds of bonus episodes at: patreon.com/moviesontheside Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS Twitter

The viability of hotel eggs, the safest meat choices, and Stephen goes on a wild hike.Follow Us On: MOTS on TikTok https://tiktok.com/@moviesontheside MOTS Instagram https://instagram.com/moviesontheside MOTS Twitter https://twitter.com/moviesontheside

Nate and Stephen recall moments of musical epiphany, Elvis was actually a great musician, and we wouldn’t want to be trapped in Vegas. Watch this episode on YouTube! Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS Twitter

Stephen goes on a quest to find the Holy Grail of water tumblers, Nate wonders about the appropriate amount of times to use the restroom in a day, and is shocked at how much water one needs to “stay hydrated.”

Nate and Stephen analyze each other’s moral alignment, we develop a comprehensive MOTS personality test, and Stephen makes a startling admission about his shorts. Links from the Show D&D Alignment ChartMOTS Personality TestWatch this episode on YouTube! Movie Links: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) - IMDbDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) - Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS Twitter

After multiple weeks of travel, Stephen shares several travel stories, including his first experience of…First Class flying! Further discussion on room service options, salads, and Nate’s thoughts on fish.

Dwayne Johnson tries to sing, a grandmother undermines Moana’s parents, and an insufferable crab literally sings a song called “Shiny,” but it’s written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, so there’s that. Join the after party (our bonus episode) to hear about Stephen’s road trip to Washington D.C., our hosts thoughts on chili, and the best soups! Watch this episode on YouTube! Links Mentioned Moana (2016) on Rotten TomatoesLive Action MoanaEpic Disney Song Bracket Part 1 - MOTSEpic Disney Song Bracket Part 1 - MOTSFollow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS Twitter

Stephen went on a road trip and face planted, visited Cincinnati and get zero chili, and Nate picks a fight with French Onion soup.

Stephen mispronounces Mario in the first five seconds, Nate gets worked up over the PLOT of this movie 🙄 and the Brooklyn theme carries across to our bonus episode this week! Watch this episode on YouTube! The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) - IMDbThe Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) - Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Follow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS Twitter

Stephen wants to know how much cream cheese on a bagel is acceptable, Nate doesn’t know the brand bread he buys, bagel blasphemy, cookout menu etiquette, brats over dogs, and we find another mayo hot dog aficionado.

After a bonus episode of what maketh a fitness bro, we review the 1981 classic: Raiders of the Lost Ark! How young is too young to see face-melting, what makes Indiana Jones so fun, and what did he do in this plot anyway? •  Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) - IMDb •  Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Follow Us On: •  MOTS Instagram •  MOTS on TikTok •  MOTS Twitter

How can one discern a bro? Fitness bros, productivity bros, and most importantly, is Dwayne Johnson a BRO? And we discuss the new social app: Threads!

It is a universal truth that everyone has their Spider-Man. But is it Tobey, Andrew, Tom, or maybe you’re more of a Miles? Tune in as we rank our favorite Peters Parker, Spiders-Man, and try to decide if we would reveal our secret identity 🤔 Watch this episode on YouTube! •  Spider-Man (2002) - IMDb •  Spider-Man (2002) - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Follow Us On: •  MOTS Instagram •  MOTS on TikTok •  MOTS Twitter

Stephen just returned from traveling to Tel Aviv and was almost forced to check a bag. Nate always checks his bag, like a crazy person.

We discuss eight hours of movies in 25 minutes in our comprehensive Dark Knight Trilogy review! Stick around past the ending theme for a literally terrifying Joker impression by one of our hosts. Watch this episode on YouTube Bonus episodes on Patreon!Batman Begins - Rotten TomatoesThe Dark Knight - Rotten TomatoesThe Dark Knight Rises - Rotten TomatoesFollow Us On: MOTS InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS Twitter

Stephen persuades Nate he had the best TV network channel numbers as a kid, we’re a little grumpy, and Nate devises a genius AI-movie recommendation tool.

Welcome to our 5th Anniversary Special of Movies on the Side! Your hosts Stephen Robles and Nate Baranowski discuss the newly released Apple TV+ original movie, Tetris, along with a nostalgic trip down memory lane. We reminisce about our earliest video game experiences, from NES to Game Boy, and share our thoughts on the evolution of gaming. Plus, we're making some exciting changes to the podcast format for our upcoming sixth season! Watch this episode on YouTube! Tetris (2023) on IMDbTetris (2023) on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!

Is Maria Menounos taking over the world, how bad is the Holiday Inn breakfast, would you rather fly or never sleep, and the ethics of winking.

John Wick is Keanu Reeves is John Wick. Got it? Tune in as we dissect the mysterious oeuvre of both Keanu the actor and the character, plus stay til the end to take a quiz and find out which Keanu you are! Watch on YouTube! Links of Interest For Your Consideration: Keanu ReevesKeanu on What Happens When We DieJohn Wick (2014) - IMDbJohn Wick (2014) - Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Subscribe on YouTube    Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside      Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on Twitter

Nate shows up in a suit, Stephen's failed attempt at flipping eggs, and we discuss our favorite Easter candies!

Sandwiched between Frozen and Inside Out, Big Hero 6 may be an overlooked gem in the Disney pantheon. We discuss the action, the music, feel all the feelings, and then argue about Mufasa. Don’t forget, you can watch this episode on YouTube! Watch on YouTube! •  Big Hero 6 (2014) - IMDb •  Big Hero 6 (2014) - Rotten tomatoes •  Story Behind Baymax Fist Bump •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!

Is watching a movie in 3-minutes clips on TikTok…fine? Plus, Nate and Stephen do their best to impersonate congressman at the TikTok hearing. Follow Us On: MOTS on TikTok https://tiktok.com/@moviesontheside MOTS Instagram https://instagram.com/moviesontheside MOTS Twitter https://twitter.com/moviesontheside

What kind of movie gives people hot dogs for fingers, includes an evil everything bagel, and includes a multi-dimensional plot?? One that makes you cry at googly eyes by the end! Join us as we review the Best Picture Oscar Winner: Everything Everywhere All at Once. Watch this episode on YouTube! Links from the show Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) - IMDbEverything Everywhere All at Once (2022) - Rotten TomatoesBrendan Fraser on The Tonight ShowBrendan Fraser Accepts His First OscarBrendan Fraser GQ InterviewListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Watch on YouTube    Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside      Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterChapters (00:00) - Cold Open (00:56) - Academy Awards (09:48) - Movie Review

If you listen to an audiobook, is it the same as reading that book? Nostalgia for Steve Irwin, and Stephen is back from Vegas!

Can Marvel film an entire movie on blue screen and get away with it? Is Ant-Man 3 just a two hour trailer for Kang? How many times will we say orifice in one episode?? Find out this week as we review Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania! Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) - IMDbAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) - Rotten TomatoesThe Marvel Machine is BrokenListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! Out Supporters

Nate isn’t sure how old his biscotti is, sleeping in and college Taco Bell memories, we discuss shower scheduling, how to go viral, and Stephen is basically Leonardo DiCaprio.

Can Tom Cruise make the Kessel run in under 2 minutes? Who exactly are we fighting in this movie? What happens if you eject at Mach 10 speeds? Find out as we review the action-packed, 35 year sequel-in-the-making: Top Gun: Maverick! Top Gun: Maverick (2022) - IMDbTop Gun: Maverick (2022) - Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

You know that passive-aggressive "good morning" you hear from managers, preachers, and other people typically on a power-trip? Then when people don't say it loud enough back, they reply, "I SAID, GOOD MORNINGGG." It's truly a harrowing experience, and Nate witnessed it first-hand.

Is it possible to love the vibe of a movie but not the movie itself? We search our feelings about the incredible trio of protagonists in this 2022 film and attempt to answer that question as we review: Amsterdam! Watch this episode on YouTube! Amsterdam (2022) - IMDbAmsterdam (2022) - Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

Nate visited Stephen in real life, we sang karaoke, Nate has thoughts on drive-thru etiquette, Stephen was robbed Chick-fil-a breakfast, and we pontificate on Subway's demise.  Follow Us On:   MOTS on TikTok MOTS Instagram MOTS Twitter

We peel back the layers of this literal onion and do our best to impersonate Daniel Craig’s southern detective accent as we review this Knives Out mystery: Glass Onion! Listen to our review of Knives Out (2019) here. Don’t forget you can now WATCH our full episodes going forward on YouTube. Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside  And when you support the show on Patreon, you can listen to or watch our full bonus episodes too! Support the show with any monthly amount at: patreon.com/moviesontheside Links to the Movie: •  Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) - IMDb •  Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

Stephen's going to Vegas and gets a gambling crash course from Nate. Also, you can WATCH this bonus episode and all future episodes on Patreon! You can also find our full episodes on video at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside 

Can the incredible vocal ability of Amy Adams and Idina Menzel save this direct-to-streaming sequel to the hit movie, Enchanted? Turns out, maybe not. But we hit the ground running as we review Disenchanted and then go for a bonus round of Avatar, Henry Cavill, National Treasure, and more! •  Disenchanted (2022) - IMDb •  Disenchanted (2022) - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

Nate went to an office Christmas party, Stephen schools him on wrapping gifts, and we actually talk about movies too!

Good afternoon! Ryan Reynolds makes his singing debut alongside the eternal Elf, Will Ferrel, in this Apple TV+ original: Spirited! We sing and dance our way through morality corner and more on this week’s episode of MOTS! Spirited (2022) - IMDbSpirited (2022) - Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

Nate and Stephen share their marital gift-giving practices, and discuss how much is reasonable to spend on wall art.Jim Carrey TikTok Wall Art

With the largest budget ever for a TV show, can The Rings of Power live up to the hype?? Find out as we review the Amazon Prime original series with Nate, Stephen, Cecily, and Jacob on our BIG 200th episode of MOTS! The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDbThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (TV Series 2022– ) - Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

Two special guests, Cecily and Jacob join us for a 200th episode extravaganza! On our bonus episode, we discuss Thanksgiving and what exactly is a glizzy?

Returning guest Jordan Robles stands in for Nate as we review the 2013 sci-fi movie starring Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman: Oblivion! Are we an effective team? •  Oblivion (2013) - IMDb •  Oblivion (2013) - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

Special guest Jordan Robles joins us this week to discuss sticky jar lids, peanut butter, and how often you’re supposed to clean your fridge.

Nate and Stephen take a moment before the big 200th episode to reflect on their past and what made them love movies. We visit Blockbuster video, early Disney classics, and discover what elements of a movie get us misty. Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

Stephen tries to wax poetically about the Pillars of Creation and the majesty of the Universe, but Nate is not impressed.

How does a Tony Award-wining broadway musical translate into a movie? We wade through an inordinate amount of makeup and awkward musical numbers to review Dear Evan Hansen!  Plus, we decide if this is the saddest musical ever. •  The Uncanny Valley of Ben Platt’s Makeup •  Dear Evan Hansen (2021) - IMDb •  Dear Evan Hansen (2021) - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

Nate isn’t sure how much screen time is ok, so Stephen offers some alternatives.

How many action movies will Liam Neeson make before they lose their luster? How many times do you have to eat cheesecake before you get tired of that?  Exactly.  We go back in time and review the 2014 Liam Neeson CLASSIC, Non-Stop!  Non-Stop (2014) - IMDb Non-Stop (2014) - Rotten Tomatoes Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

Nate and Stephen discuss The Little Mermaid trailer, then go on to categorize Pinocchio as one of the scariest movies ever made.

Is Tom Holland the next big action star? Does Mark Wahlberg have a Boston accent in this movie? And what would Nate and Stephen do with buried treasure? Find out as we review the 2022 movie: Uncharted! •  Uncharted (2022) - IMDb •  Uncharted (2022) - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

The Problem: Stephen doesn't dance.

What if the algorithm could make a movie? You know, the kind of thing we don’t want others to know we watch, but since we can’t hide our viewing habits from the algorithm it just knows? It might turn out something like the Netflix original: The Gray Man. The Gray Man (2022) - IMDbThe Gray Man (2022) - Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

Stephen is doing something today he's a little nervous about.

Almost 20 years later, we return to the Matrix with Neo, Trinity, and King George! Wait, that’s Agent Smith. Can a movie live up to two decades of hype?? Find out as we review the fourth in the Matrix saga!   •  The Matrix Resurrections (2021) - IMDb •  The Matrix Resurrections (2021) - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

Sometimes a topic is just too important and needs to be shared with the world. So this week, we’re giving everyone access to a very special bonus episode where Nate and Stephen finally decide: Is a hot dog a sandwich?!

If two screaming goats steal the show, was the rest of the movie all that great? Find out as returning guest Jordan Robles stands in for Nate as we review Thor: Love and Thunder! •  Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) - IMDb •  Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

Returning guest Jordan Robles reviews A Quiet Place, and a little Edge of Tomorrow. 

After some tech talk, Nate and Stephen ruminate on what they would do if money was no issue.

We’re not sure which is more off the rails, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, or this podcast episode. Nate finally watched Doctor Strange 2 and we go all the way down the infinite rabbit whole of the multiverse. You’ve been warned. Our Spoiler-Free Review of Doctor Strange 2Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) - IMDbDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

Stephen and Nate discuss their big life changes.

🌖 Let’s be honest, this movie is bonkers. We have a high tolerance for disaster movies on MOTS, and will accept wild premises barely linked to reality. But THIS movie…may have gone too far. Join us for a wild ride as we review Moonfall! •  Moonfall (2022) - IMDb •  Moonfall (2022) - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

Nate and Stephen discuss their manual-reading preferences, and learn about power tools for their new homes.

How scary is this movie anyway? Stephen tries to prepare Nate for all the jump scares, and we get down to what really matters: how much is Rachel McAdams in this movie? •  Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) - IMDb •  Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Intro (00:42) - Spoiler-Free Review (26:03) - Spoilers!!

Stephen and Nate BOTH have moving stories, and we discuss what to do when you’ve borrowed a book for too long.

Can the incredible cast of this movie save the predictable plot and terrible script? Is saying the word “cyber” in a 2022 movie even acceptable? Find out as review, The 355! •  The 355 (2022) - IMDb •  The 355 (2022) - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

Nate takes issue with the ABC’s, Stephen knows French, and we cover the Lorax.

Will this 2021 remake of the beloved classic, West Side Story hold up? We sing, we dance, we make a startling discovery about Nate’s childhood basement, and our Top 5 returns on this episode of MOTS! West Side Story: Biggest Changes From The 1961 MovieInside West Side Story’s New York City SetsWest Side Story (2021) - IMDbWest Side Story (2021) - Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Intro (00:32) - Movie Review (30:18) - Top 5 Songs

Do you cut your sandwich in half? And if so, which way? We also discuss our go-to sandwiches. Releasing this one a little early for our Patreon supporters 😉 

Winner of the Best Picture Oscar, CODA is a heartwarming story with incredible representation! Nate and Stephen highlight all the things they love about this movie, except that one character...  CODA (2021) - IMDbCODA (2021) - Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Intro (01:23) - Movie Review

What's more useless, knowing how to play marbles, hula-hooping, or gleeking? Nate and Stephen get to the bottom of this.

Special guest Merlin Mann joins the show to review the 2004 Howard Hughes biopic: The Aviator! We look at all the blueprints, hit romance corner, and try to understand what we really need. Thanks Merlin, for making us a small part of the MPU. Merlin Mann's WebsiteReconcilable Differences PodcastThe Aviator True Story: Everything The Movie Changes15 Facts About Howard Hughes's Many ObsessionsThe Aviator (2004) - IMDbThe Aviator (2004) - Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes!

Ryan Reynolds in a heist movie? Done. Ryan Reynolds in a video game movie? Done. Ryan Reynolds in a time travel movie? That’s exactly what you get in today’s episode as we review The Adam Project! Side note: Mark Ruffalo, please do another romance drama with Jennifer Garner. •  The Adam Project (2022) - IMDb •  The Adam Project (2022) - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Intro (00:47) - Spoiler-Free Review (05:17) - Time Travel (09:13) - The Premise (11:31) - Romance Corner I (14:02) - Mark Ruffalo (16:37) - Special FX Fail (19:32) - Ratings (23:37) - Spoilers! (26:45) - The Best Scene (30:49) - Father & Son Activities (35:25) - Romance Corner II (39:55) - Final Question

How much supervision does a teenager pool party really need?

This isn't your 1960's shark repellant Batman, this is THE Batman. We get into the nitty gritty of Gotham City, Batman as detective, romance corner, and more! Where The Batman was FilmedThe Batman (2022) - IMDbThe Batman (2022) - Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Intro (00:31) - Spoiler-Free Review (43:32) - Spoilers!

On a scale of 1-10, how mad do you get when something is "misplaced"? Just look in the last place you left it.

Celebrity henley showdown, how to pronounce “sentient,” and Stephen wheeze-laughs for a full minute on this episode as we review the 2021 movie: Free Guy! •  Metaverse TikTok •  Free Guy (2021) - IMDb •  Free Guy (2021) - Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Spoiler-Free Review (03:24) - Spoiler-Free Review (22:30) - Spoilers!

Nate has a better hair management system, and Stephen has seen Encanto 1,000 times.

What happens when three charismatic actors make a heist movie for Netflix? Is it sacrilege to call Dwayne Johnson “DJ”? Find out as we review the 2021 Netflix original: Red Notice! Red Notice (2021) - IMDbRed Notice on Rotten TomatoesRed Notice - People Interview on YouTubeRed Notice - Vanity Fair Interview on YouTubeListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Intro (01:18) - Spoiler-Free Review (19:26) - Spoilers!

We dive into the dark world of the Brave web browser, and Stephen explains the podcast industry to Nate.Stephen's Videos on Podcasting: Spotify Is Killing Podcasts  5 Ways Apple Can Save Podcasts 

What if Apple launched a new subscription service where a healthy clone could take the place of your terminally ill relative but you would never know the difference? Would you do it?? Find out as we discuss the deep moral implications of this Apple TV+ original movie: Swan Song! Swan Song (2021) - IMDbSwan Song on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Intro (00:35) - Spoiler-Free Review (25:46) - Spoilers!

Nate and Stephen pair their favorite pasta and sauce, we discuss Olive Garden appetizers, and Wordle.

For 15 years Daniel Craig has carried the mantle of James Bond, but did he stick the landing? This week, we review No Time to Die, not to be confused with Die Another Day, Live and Let Die, or Tomorrow Never Dies! •  Our Top 5 Bond Songs! •  No Time to Die (2021) - IMDb •  No Time to Die on Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Intro (00:56) - Spoiler-Free Review (25:46) - Spoilers!

One of our hosts has a GREAT opportunity to speak at a conference! But is it worth it??

Special guest Adam Lisagor joins us this episode as we review the ambitious and fascinating film, Cloud Atlas! Listen to Adam on the All Consuming podcastFollow Adam on TwitterCloud Atlas (2012) - IMDbCloud Atlas on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Intro (00:56) - Movie Review

Special guest Adam Lisagor shares his thoughts on this mediocre burger chain.

Can the magical songwriting of Lin-Manuel Miranda carry this film to greatness? Which one of our hosts is literally Luisa? And does this Disney plot stick the landing? Find out as we review the 2021 movie: Encanto! •  Encanto (2021) - IMDb •  Encanto on Rotten Tomatoes •  Listen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Intro (00:51) - Spoiler-Free Review (25:51) - Spoilery Review

Given the choice of either appetizers at a restaurant or dessert, which would you choose? Plus our hosts discuss take-out that travels well. 

If a comet threatened all life on Earth as we know it, would anyone care? Would it become an issue of politics? Would influencers keep influencing? On this episode we review the fascinating Netflix original movie: Don’t Look Up   Watch us on YouTube!Don't Look Up (2021) - IMDbDon't Look Up on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:56) - Spoiler-Free Review (32:24) - Spoilers!!!

Nate and Stephen brainstorm the ideal at-home testing facility, including looping Pixar movies.

A special Christmas Eve episode as we dive into the multiverse and review Spider-Man: No Way Home! We even did a VIDEO version so you can see all the side eye and smirks, watch it on YouTube here. Watch this Episode on YouTube!Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) - IMDbSpider-Man: No Way Home on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Spoiler-Free Review (09:06) - Full Review

Nate goes from an iPhone 7 Plus to iPhone 13 Pro. 

Does this Will Ferrell classic stand the test of time? Is Katy Perry in this movie? And what exactly is "Christmas Spirit"? Special guest Jason Aten joins the MOTS crew to discuss: Elf! Jason on TwitterElf (2003) - IMDbElf on Rotten TomatoesThe Movies That Made US - NetflixListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie! Special Guest: Jason Aten.Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:54) - Full Review

Special guest Jason Aten joins us for a special bonus episode and schools us on, THE METAVERSE. And we get his thoughts on candy canes.

Can the charisma of Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson carry a wild plot and CG bad guys to movie success? Find out as we review the 2021 Disney-ride-made-movie, Jungle Cruise! Movies on the Side Merch StoreDwayne Johnson Surprises Disneyland GuestsJungle Cruise (2021) - IMDbJungle Cruise on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:50) - Spoiler-Free Review (26:40) - Full Review

What exactly is ambrosia anyway?

Who would you choose, the Phantom or Raoul? Are the sets and costumes enough to cover up its vocal flaws? Is this even a good musical? Find out as we review the 2004 adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera! Music of the Night Supercut - YouTubeGerard Butler in Studio - YouTubeThe Phantom of the Opera (2004) - IMDbThe Phantom of the Opera on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:45) - Full Review

Your hosts nots only went to the theater to watch this together, but then recorded in a random hotel room trying to figure out exactly how those ten rings work! Here’s our review of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) - IMDbShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:48) - Spoiler-Free Review (19:06) - Full Review

Stephen does his first escape room with the help of guru Nate Baranowski. Plus some water and hotel room talk.

Nate is back and we couldn’t help but dive even deeper into the Dune universe! From the incredible soundtrack and sand worms, to Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, join us for part two of our Dune review. Dune (2021) - IMDbDune on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (01:00) - Review Redux

What would you do if you walked into your hotel room and saw a tiger on the bed? We discuss.

From 1965 novel to TV mini-series, and now a 2021 epic movie, this week we review Dune! You’ll hear not only one, but TWO Robles’s on this special episode… Dune (2021) - IMDbDune on Rotten TomatoesRabbit Trails - Jordan’s PodcastGritspike - Jordan’s YouTube ChannelJordan’s Music - Apple MusicJordan’s Music - SpotifyListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:53) - Spoiler-Free Review (22:13) - Spoilers

Father and son discuss the minefield of group texts.

Fake Russian accents, pheromone defenses, and is there a Starbucks on that floating fortress? On this episode we review the 2021 Marvel movie: Black Widow!  Black Widow (2021) - IMDbBlack Widow on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (01:11) - Full Review

Back in our day, good superhero movies were diamonds in the rough.

Times used to be tough when trying to find a good superhero movie. Selection was small, characters lackluster, but every once in a while, there was a diamond in the rough. The 2003 Daredevil is not that diamond, but we think you’ll enjoy this episode anyway.  Daredevil (2003) - IMDbDaredevil on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:55) - Full Review

Morning people think they’re better than everyone else. Don’t @ me. 

First off, please do not watch the 2021 movie: Reminiscence. Second, do not listen to our episode talking about this terrible movie. We submit a formal apology to everyone who inadvertently has any exposure to this movie or our episode reviewing it. Thank you. Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:39) - Full Review

Stephen sees Dude Perfect live, and Nate travels back in time.

Take an incredible journey through the musical biopic of Elton John as we review the 2019 movie: Rocketman. Also, experience the triumphant return of our Top 5 as we list our favorite Elton John songs! Rocketman (2019) - IMDbRocketman on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:56) - Full Review (22:47) - Top 5 Elton John Songs

Stephen attends a bad funeral, Nate claims to be a quiet crier, and we discuss wiping your nose on clothes.

As we review the Pixar masterpiece, Inside Out, Nate plays the Stephen role and is a total downer. While Stephen, for once, plays the optimist! Inside Out (2015) - IMDbInside Out (2015) - Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:58) - Full Review

We learn about the Inverted Jenny, soaking stamps of envelopes, and Mr. Foley.

How does the Carvana final fight scene in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol stand up against others in the series? Is Jeremy Renner a bootleg Ethan Hunt? And what about those sticky gloves? All this and more on today's episode of MOTS! Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) - IMDbMission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:50) - Full Review

Stephen is building a house, and Nate had a crush on one of his teachers.

Quick sand, giant rats, Miracle Max…inconceivable! This week we review the 1987 classic, The Princess Bride! The Princess Bride (1987) - IMDbThe Princess Bride on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:45) - Full Review

Stephen has tried many pillows, and is aghast at Nate’s hotel room practices.

Does our 2002 vision of the future still hold up? Should we be concerned about these three kids floating in milk? What if Precrime called every time you were about to commit a felony? We answer these questions and more as we review Minority Report! Minority Report (2002) - IMDbMinority Report (2002) on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:43) - Full Review

When an anonymous relative signs you up for a 120 year old database of famous people. 

Never before have we been so worked up about a movie. Yes, Chaos Walking with Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley may have finally broken Stephen as he rants about how terrible this movie is for 30 whole minutes. Enjoy! Chaos Walking (2021) - IMDbChaos Walking (2021) on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (01:05) - Full Review

Stephen witness toe shoes in the wild for the first time.

Stephen breaks out all the stops to defend this movie against the dastardly Mr. Chalk (Nate). Listen as we debate the quality of this 2000-era classic: Unbreakable! Unbreakable (2000) - IMDbUnbreakable (2000) on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:42) - Full Review

Our hosts explore the world of aluminum-free deodorant and Stephen recounts his foot detox experience. 

Can one actor play a good Spider-Man, but a poor Peter Parker? Can Dennis Leary actually be more likable than the main character of this movie? Do we believe Gwen Stacy is into Peter Parker? Find out on today's episode of MOTS as we review The Amazing Spider-Man! The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) - IMDbThe Amazing Spider-Man (2012) on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:56) - Full Review

Stephen teaches Nate about Dave's Killer Bread, then we brainstorm killer closing lines for a wedding toast. See what we did there?

How much should we trust people anyway? Our hosts try to find the middle ground as we review the latest Disney hit movie, Raya and the Last Dragon! Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) - IMDbRaya and the Last Dragon (2021) - Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:45) - Spoiler-Free Review (25:54) - Final Review

Would you rather have a great room in a sketchy hotel, or a bad room in a beautiful hotel? Our hosts discuss.

You know when you try to follow a recipe and have all the right ingredients, but somewhere along the way you dump an entire cup of salt instead of sugar and everything is ruined? That’s a little like the movie we review this week, but sometimes the best reviews come from the worst movies. The Tomorrow War (2021) - IMDbThe Tomorrow War (2021) on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:50) - Full Review

Nate and Stephen review the many ways they have failed at their New Year's resolutions.

We continue our Ethan Hunt saga reviewing the Impossible Mission Force’s third installment, full of rabbits foot, 5G jokes, and more! Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) - MOTS EpisodeMission: Impossible II (2000) - MOTS EpisodeMission: Impossible III (2006) - IMDbMission: Impossible III (2006) on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:45) - Full Review

Nate takes a harrowing journey with a dead phone. 

The Commuter was “Taken on a Train”, Nonstop was “Taken on a Plane”, but The Marksman does NOT follow suit. We discuss Liam Neeson’s accent, burning bags of money, and how this movie’s title is grossly misleading. The Marksman (2021) - IMDbThe Marksman (2021) on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:41) - Spoiler-Free Review (28:10) - Full Review

Nate takes issue with s’mores, Stephen thinks there’s too many Oreo variants, and impressionable gym teachers. 

Nate has a new mic, we’re back from hiatus, and we reviewed the weirdest Mission: Impossible to date!  Mission: Impossible II (2000) - IMDbMission: Impossible 2 (2000) on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (01:21) - Full Review

Stephen‘s been moving, Nate’s traveling, but we’re back!

While the original Wonder Woman movie was a bright star in the DC universe, the sequel is…something else. We review WW84 on this unplugged and raw episode of MOTS! Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) - IMDbWonder Woman 1984 (2020) on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon!Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:51) - Full Review

Stephen is moving, and has realized storage units can be very different.

Today we crown the musical champion of Disney animated movies! Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie! Special Guests: Cecily Stieglitz and Jacob Baranowski.Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:52) - Disney Song Bracket

Our guests discuss their vaccine experiences.

A fight for the ages begins as we decide the best animated Disney movie by their three best songs! Two special guests join us as Disney movies across the years face off and we crown one the musical champion. Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie! Special Guests: Cecily Stieglitz and Jacob Baranowski.Support the showWatch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:40) - Disney Song Bracket

Our hosts and special guests discuss the one social media network they would keep.

How many months of your life would you give to drive a fancy car? Stay in a fancy suite? Can Justin Timberlake perform a believable cry? Find out in this episode as we review “In Time”! In Time (2011) - IMDbIn Time (2011) on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:44) - Full Review

This episode may not be listenable.

Can a TV show about an NBC commercial character really be that good? Yes, yes it can. Here’s our review of Ted Lasso on Apple TV+! Ted Lasso (TV Series 2020– ) - IMDbTed Lasso on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:58) - Spoiler-Free Review (16:44) - Full Review

Nate schools Stephen on “TOD’s” and on dealing with dread.

The journey comes to its conclusion, but it’s not the end. Some of us stay in the Shire, some ride a magical boat to the next life, but all of us can enjoy this review of The Return of the King! The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) - IMDbThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie!Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:42) - Full Review

Nate and Stephen interrogate each other on their home screens.

We gain a third in the fellowship of MOTS as special guest Cecily joins us for our review of The Two Towers! Listen to our bonus episode on Patreon to hear what we would do if shrimp tails were found in our Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) - IMDbThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) on Rotten TomatoesListen to our bonus episodes on Patreon! Social Links: MOTS InstagramMOTS TwitterMOTS FacebookSupport the show and access our weekly bonus episodes!Suggest a Bad Movie! Special Guest: Cecily Stieglitz.Support the show Watch our episodes on YouTube! Subscribe at: youtube.com/@moviesontheside Follow us here: MOTS on InstagramMOTS on TikTokMOTS on FacebookMOTS on TwitterSupport MOTS on Patreon or in Apple Podcasts to access exclusive bonus episodes! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:50) - Full Review

Special guest and MOTS Fam member Cecily joins us for a special bonus episode!