Movie Buffs

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we dove into Christopher Nolan's 2026 interpretation of the classic Greek epic, The Odyssey. We discussed how Nolan reimagines this timeless tale through a modern lens, celebrated the grounded performances, immersive filmmaking, remarkable ensemble cast, and unpacked why the themes of war, trauma, and redemption feel incredibly relevant today. We also named Nolan’s ability to balance blockbuster spectacle with emotional authenticity, that always puts his films into the Best Picture race.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we dove into the indie horror sensation that has everyone talking, Curry Barker’s 2026 film, Obsession. We discussed why the film has become such a cultural phenomenon, examined the precise and thoughtful writing and directing, and celebrated the breakout performances that make its central premise so emotionally effective. We also unpacked the film's themes of infatuation, consent, and vulnerability, and talked about why its success is a promising sign for the future of original filmmaking.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we revisited Dreamworks animation’s tentpole film, Shrek. We unpacked why this unlikely fairy tale became one of the defining animated films of its generation. We highlighted its layered writing, endlessly quotable humor, and unforgettable voice performances, and examined how its meta storytelling, emotional sincerity, and willingness to speak to both kids and adults forever changed the landscape of family films.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we revisited the 2016 modern western film, Hell or High Water. We celebrated the understated performances, grounded filmmaking, and rich sense of place that elevate its story of family, poverty, and survival, while unpacking how its social commentary and emotional depth make it much more than just another bank robbery movie.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, following the success of the newly released sequel we revisited the 2006 film, The Devil Wears Prada. We broke down what makes it such an enduring entry in the rom-com canon, we celebrated the film’s high powered cast and iconic performances, and unpacked why its sharp writing and grounded emotional core still resonates today. We discussed what made this era of romantic comedies work and how we’re still chasing that same authenticity in modern films.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we revisited the 1976 film, All the President’s Men, based on the true story of the Watergate scandal. We reflected on a time when journalism felt like a true instrument of accountability, dove into the raw performances, and the film’s intensely controlled filmmaking, unpacking how it builds paranoia, rising stakes, and the very real sense of danger the journalists must have faced while chasing the story.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we revisit Primal Fear and dive into all the ‘90s-isms that define the era from its courtroom drama style to its sharp, character-driven storytelling. We celebrated the astonishing performances and stacked cast, reflected on why this kind of mid-budget, adult thriller is basically nonexistent today, and celebrated what made these films work then and why we miss them so much now.

On this, better late than never, bonus episode of Movie Buffs, we reacted to the new trailers for Spiderman: Brand New Day and Dune Part Three and recapped and review the Oscars telecast and break down the night’s biggest winners and standout moments. We talked through the presenter bits, what worked and what didn’t, and celebrated Conan for nailing the show with humor and ease for another year. 

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we dove into Sinners and Marty Supreme, two strong contenders in the Best Picture conversation. We talked about the originality of their stories, celebrated the expert and deliberate filmmaking choices driving Sinners, unpacked the visceral, compounding intensity that powers Marty Supreme, and identified why these films are serious awards-season players.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we covered the last best picture nominee of 2025, One Battle After Another. We dove into Paul Thomas Anderson's prolific career as a filmmaker, unpacked the film’s visceral and timely themes, highlighted how the film’s precision and ambition make it resonate right now, and identified why it may have the strongest chance of winning Best Picture.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we covered Sentimental Value and The Secret Agent, two of this year’s International Best Picture contenders. We discussed the shared themes of complicated parent-child dynamics, where those emotional threads resonated for us and where they fell short, and reflected on how our expectations going in may have shaped our experience. 

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we reviewed Hamnet and Train Dreams. We compared the two films and unpacking where their shared sensibilities diverge. We talk about what worked beautifully in Hamnet but didn’t quite land in Train Dreams, celebrate the performances and confident directing in Hamnet, and dig into why both films find themselves in the Best Picture conversation.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we’ll break down F1: The Movie. We talked about how Joseph Kosinski brings a sleek, modern precision to blockbuster filmmaking that echoes the kinetic, visceral style pioneered by Tony Scott, making the film feel like a contemporary companion piece to Days of Thunder. We also unpacked Brad Pitt’s questionable costume design, and explored why a globally appealing, crowd-pleasing movie like this has found its way into the Best Picture conversation.

On this episode of Movie Buffs, we sunk our teeth into Robert Rodriguez’s 1996 supernatural thriller, From Dusk Till Dawn. We broke down the directorial choices that worked for us and the ones that didn’t, unpacked how the film’s casting is both a strength and a liability, and placed the film within the horror canon, discussing how its genre-bending chaos helped shape and inspire horror movies that followed – even decades later.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we covered Yorgos Lanthimos’ 2025 conspiracy thriller, Bugonia. We talked about the masterful the story unfolded, how the performances kept us guessing right up until the end, and the cultural significance of the film at this time in history.

For the Movie Buff’s final episode of the year we finally “got around to it” and reviewed Michael Mann’s 1995, high-stakes heist drama, Heat. We explored what sets this movie apart from so many others in the genre, highlighted the pristine and purposeful filmmaking choices, and celebrated the stacked cast’s authentic, grounded and relatable performances.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we got to cover the life and career of another icon, Eddie Murphy in the new Netflix documentary, Being Eddie. We talked about his evolution as an entertainer, what we wanted more of, and the lasting impact his films have had on us.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we reviewed the new Appletv+ docuseries, Mr. Scorsese. Spanning his whole life and career the 5 part series gave us a lot to talk about. We identified the ways his personal life impacted his work as an artist, celebrated the long term visual consistency within his directing, and shared our favorite moments from his thick filmography.

On this episode of Movie Buffs we return after a long hiatus with a brand new format. We’re not just covering action anymore, we’ll be talking about movies across genres. We returned from the dead to review the newest Frankenstein adaptation. We talked about the cultural significance of the source material, examined Del Toro’s execution of a story so close to his heart, and wondered where Elordi’s earnest performance might take him in his career.

Movie Buffs is back with a brand-new format. We'll be diving into every genre to celebrate ALL the movies we love!