Episodes

Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
The guys take on a trio of new horror releases in this post-Halloween episode: Steve’s Required Viewing pick, the masterful and extreme Argentinian possession thriller When Evil Lurks; Blumhouse’s smash hit adaptation of the beloved video game, Five Nights at Freddy’s; and Mike Flanagan’s final Netflix mini-series, The Fall of the House of Usher. Join the “Keep It Creepy In November” movement by listening TODAY.

Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Schmovie Replay: Ep. 120-Horror Movie Pet Peeves
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
*Episode originally published 10/31/14*
It’s Halloween, so listen to us Hallo-whine about the most annoying aspects of horror films. Visit http://www.movieschmovie.com for more movie news and reviews.

Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Ron, Steve, and John delve into the health of the modern mega-franchise and chat about the engrossing new book MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios. Also in this episode: Ron’s Required Viewing pick, Audition (1999); a quick look at Scorsese’s latest epic crime drama Killers of the Flower Moon; and some other things the guys have seen.

Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
The pod is back, and there’s a lot to discuss! The guys start off by reviewing this week’s Required Viewing, 1987‘s Three O’Clock High, and then jump into a smorgasbord of recent releases, including Blumhouse’s Totally Killer and The Exorcist: Believer, Lionsgate’s Saw X, and 20th Century’s The Creator, among others.

Friday Sep 29, 2023
Schmovie Replay: Ep. 200-Movies Without A Schmovie
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
*Episode originally published 10/13/17*
The little podcast that could, just did! Ronald, Steve, and John celebrate the show's 200th episode with a trip down memory lane, followed by a time-bending journey beyond your wildest dreams. Bring snacks.

Friday Sep 22, 2023
Ep. 389-Theater Camp, Winning Time, A Haunting in Venice and More!
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Ron, Steve, and John are back with a brand new episode jam-packed with recent movies and shows they’ve seen, including Theater Camp, Winning Time, A Haunting in Venice, Blue Beetle, Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose, The Unbinding, and probably more—who can keep up? Do your best!

Friday Sep 15, 2023
Schmovie Replay: Ep. 217-The Schmovie Studios Movie Game
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
*Episode originally published 6/15/18*
As a departure from their boring habit of talking about movies that "exist," Ronald, Steve, and John pretend to be studio heads trying to devise a successful slate of imaginary works. Creative collaborators are chosen at random and then the guys pitch their ideas to each other. Dreams will be forged. Some will fail. Aka just another day at Schmovie Studios.

Friday Sep 08, 2023
Ep. 388-Eden Lake (2008), The Changeling, Barbie
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Ron, Steve, and John are looking for nice vacation spots and have narrowed it down to three choices: A remote quarry in the English countryside, New York City, or Barbieland. As research, they watched UK “hoodie horror” nail-biter Eden Lake (2008), Apple TV+’s adaptation of Victor LaValle’s wild, scary, and emotional novel The Changeling, and an obscure little movie you probably haven’t heard of called “Barbie.” Listen in to find out where the guys end up.

Monday Aug 21, 2023
Ep. 387-Steve Saw Blue Beetle and The Last Voyage of the Demeter
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Ron, Steve, and John are on a bit of a summer break but had time to squeeze in a quick one. DC's latest superhero origin story, Blue Beetle, is discussed, as is Dracula prequel The Last Voyage of the Demeter, both of which only Steve has seen. (Literally, Steve is the ONLY person in the world who saw these films.)

Friday Aug 11, 2023
Ep. 386-The Offence (1973), William Friedkin Remembered, and More!
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
This week’s Required Viewing selection is Sidney Lumet’s intense, dialogue-driven police thriller, The Offence, in which Sean Connery portrays a dangerous, broken version of the usual hero detective. Then the guys take a look at the long, diverse career of the late, great William Friedkin before running down a smattering of recent things they’ve seen, including Apple TV+’s The Beanie Bubble.