Myopia Movies

This week on Myopia, we cover our first Fincher flick! We watched Alien 3, in an insane world, a sane man must appear insane.Now, I know Daniel loves this one, but man, I was confused.... How will Alien 3 hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Jeremy, Daniel, and Matthew Directed by David Fincher Written by Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett, Vincent Ward Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Charles S. Dutton, Charles Dance, Paul McGann, Brian Glover, Lance Henriksen, Pete Postlethwaite

This week, we learned that Paul Reiser can play a real shit-heel. We watched the James Cameron sequel, Aliens! In space, corporations still don't care about their workers.... How will Aliens hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Jeremy, Daniel, Matthew. Directed by James Cameron Written by James Cameron, David Giler, Walter Hill Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Carrie Henn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, William Hope, Jenette Goldstein, Al Matthews, Mark Rolston, Cynthia Dale Scott, John C. McGinley

This week we learn about space and screaming. We start our summer movie fest with Alien! How will Alien hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Daniel, Jeremy Directed by Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, Ian Holm, Yaphet Kotto

This week on Myopia Movies, John Woo BRINGS THE DOVES! We watched the ageless Tom Cruise save the day again in honor of his newest Mission Impossible movie, 23 years after this one came out. How will Mission Impossible 2 hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Charlie, Matt, Daniel Directed by John Woo Starring: Tom Cruise, Dougray Scott, Thandiwe Newton, Ving Rhames John Polson, Brendan Gleeson

This week, we will gladly pay you Tuesday for a podcast today! We watched a musical about Popeye from a world class director, because creativity died long ago. How will Popeye hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matt, Daniel Directed by Robert Altman Starring: Starring: Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall, Ray Walston, Paul Dooley, Paul L. Smith, Richard Libertini, Donald Moffat, MacIntyre Dixon, Roberta Maxwell, Bill Irwin

This week we watched the CGI nightmare that is Garfield (2004). It raises important questions: was Bill Murray really tricked into this because he thought it was by Joel Coen instead of Joel Cohen? Why are all the animals real except for Garfield? Can Breckin Meyer play someone who is not a loser? How will Garfield hold up? Host: Nic Co-host: Matthew Directed by Peter Hewitt Written by Jim Davis ,Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow Starring: Breckin Meyer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Stephen Tobolowsky, Bill Murray, Evan Arnold, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Vanessa Campbell, Daamen J. Krall

This week on Myopia Movies, we learn the dangers of reality TV and Jesse Ventura. We watched The Running Man, the greatest end to the Kardashians. How will the Running Man hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Daniel, Lauren Directed by Paul Michael Glaser Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jim Brown, Jesse Ventura, Erland van Lidth, Marvin J. McIntyre, Gus Rethwisch, Mick Fleetwood, Dweezil Zappa, Richard Dawson, Karen Leigh Hopkins, Sven-Ole Thorsen

This week on Myopia Movies, we are accidentally in love. We watched Shrek 2, the film that introduced the spin-off and makes Shrek, once again, into a sex symbol. How will Shrek 2 Hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matt and Nur Directed by: Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, and Conrad Vernon Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese, Rupert Everett

This week we learn that sometimes, dead is better. We watched Pet Sematary, why would you live on the Talladega Raceway? How does Pet Sematary hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew, Daniel, Nur

Is it more ironic that no one remembered this film, or that I did, but only barely. We watched Paycheck, the movie named for the reason that Ben Affleck showed up! Want to follow me? Try out: Letterboxd, Twitter, Facebook, email. Also rate and review where ever you get it! If you have any season 10 suggestions, DM or Email me! How will Paycheck hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Nic, Nur Directed by John Woo Starring: Ben Affleck, Aaron Eckhart, Uma Thurman, Michael C. Hall, Paul Giamatti, Colm Feore, Joe Morton

This week on Myopia Movies, we get wet! We watch as Tom Hanks tries to bang a fish with John Candy's help, just to punish Eugene Levy. We watched Splash, the origin of the women's name Madison; no really. How will Splash hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew, Daniel, Nur

This week, we were going to make a podcast about a Chuck Norris movie, but he roundhouse kicked the podcast into submission. We watched Missing in Action! The only movie more misguided than a Ross Perot Campaign. How will Missing In Action hold up? Host: Nic Hoffmann Panel: Matthew Quinn Directed by Joseph Zito Starring: Chuck Norris, M. Emmet Walsh, David Tress, Lenore Kasdorf, James Hong, Ernie Ortega

This week we get fit, but not tanned....We watched Killer Workout! Just release podcast and stop showing off your tits and your tight little ass! How will Killer Workout hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew Directed by David A. Prior Starring: Marcia Karr, David Campbell, Fritz Matthews, Ted Prior, Teresa Van der Woude, Richard Bravo

This week watch a movie with the great Michael Keaton, the excellent Michael Keaton, the awesome Michael Keaton, and the mediocre Michael Keaton. We watched Multiplicity, how does he afford any of this? How does Multiplicity hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew and Nur Directed by Harold Ramis Starring: Michael Keaton, Andie MacDowell, Harris Yulin, Richard Masur, Eugene Levy, Ann Cusack, John de Lancie, Brian Doyle-Murray

This week on Myopia Movies, we watch a documentary about what may or may not be a knife. We watched Crocodile Dundee, betcha you don't think "Academy Award Nominated" when you watched this, but you, my friend would be wrong. How does Crocodile Dundee hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Nur Directed by Peter Faiman Starring: Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon, David Gulpilil

This week on Myopia, Daniel Stern turns on the sexual harassment, we finally get to Leviathan, and wow, what a picture! How will Leviathan hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew Panel: Candace Directed by George P. Cosmatos Starring Peter Weller, Richard Crenna, Amanda Pays, Daniel Stern, Ernie Hudson, Michael Carmine, Lisa Eilbacher, Hector Elizondo, Meg Foster

As this celebration train continues, we make a stop over in Wiseau World. We watched The Room, we're the experts, Mark! How will the Room hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Candace, Lauren, Nur, Daniel. Read the Disaster Artist Directed by Tommy Wiseau Starring: Tommy Wiseau, Juliette Danielle, Greg Sestero, Philip Haldiman

This week on Myopia Movies, we get a might soggy. For episode #400 we watched Waterworld, Mad Max for people who like it wet. We want to thank you for listening and subscribing. We have a global audience that encourages us to continue this project. We do it for you happily because you are out there. Please rate and review us wherever you listen and let's keep this going for 400 more! How will Waterworld hold up? Host: Nic Co-host: Matthew and Daniel Director by Kevin Reynolds Starring: Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Dennis Hopper, Tina Majorino, Chaim Jeraffi, Rick Aviles

This week on Myopia Movies, we watch a movie that watched Gremlins, we watched Critters, M. Emmett Walsh at his most blustery! How will Critters hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Charlie Directed by Stephen Herek Starring: Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy Green Bush, Scott Grimes, Nadine Van der Velde, Billy Zane

This week we watched Dragonslayer (1981), despite being scheduled months ago and requested by Matt years ago, it happens to corespond with the 4k release! So, in honor of a good timing, let's talk Dragonslayer (1981)! How will Dragonslayer hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matt

This week we watch the miracle of life as Billy Crystal gives birth to a calf. We watched Academy Award Winning Picture City Slickers, the movie where Daniel Stern knocks up Lisa Simpson. How does City Slickers hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew Directed by Ron Underwood Starring: Billy Crystal, Jack Palance, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby, Helen Slater, Noble Willingham, Josh Mostel, Jeffrey Tambor

This week on Myopia, we fake an orgasm at a diner. We watched When Harry Met Sally and learn a valuable lesson; sex would ruin the podcast. How does When Harry Met Sally hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew Panel: Nur Directed by Rob Reiner Written by Nora Ephron Starring: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby, Steven Ford, Lisa Jane Persky

This week we learn that archangels just want to get laid. We watched Michael, at least Travolta gets to dance. How will Michael hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew, Daniel Panel: Lauren Written and Directed by Nora Ephron Starring: John Travolta, Andie MacDowell, William Hurt, Bob Hoskins, Robert Pastorelli, Jean Stapleton, Teri Garr, Joey Lauren Adams, Carla Gugino, Richard Schiff

As we continue our Nora Ephron month, we return to Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks in Sleepless in Seattle, the film where a child hacks the airline industry to pull a pervy Kevin McCallister and hook his dad up with a stranger. How will Sleepless in Seattle hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew, Daniel Written and Directed by Nora Ephron Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Rita Wilson, Victor Garber, Bill Pullman, David Hyde Pierce, Frances Conroy

This week, we fall in love with Tom Hanks as he becomes the world's biggest catfisher. We watched You've Got Mail, TimeWarner couldn't keep AOL together, what hope did HBOMax have.... How will You've Got Mail hold up? Host: Nic Hoffmann Co-Host: Daniel, Matthew Panel: Nur Written and Directed by Nora Epron Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey, Jean Stapleton, Steve Zahn, Dave Chappelle, Dabney Coleman, John Randolph

This week we talk the Karate Kid (1984)! In honor of the renewal of Cobra Kai and the announcement of the Academy Award Nominees, we talk about the Academy Award Nominated film, Karate Kid! Nominated, of course, for Pat Morita's masterful performance as Mr. Miyagi! How will Karate Kid (1984) hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew Directed by John G. Avildsen Starring: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove, Randee Heller, William Zabka

Wilfred Brimley? In Star Wars? It happened in Ewoks: The Battle for Endor! After the bloodbath beginning, join us for magic, talking Ewoks, and Brimley calling kids beggars. How will Ewoks: The Battle for Endor hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew and Daniel Panel: Charlie Rose Directors Jim Wheat and Ken Wheat Starring: Wilford Brimley, Warwick Davis, Aubree Miller, Siân Phillips, Carel Struycken, Niki Botelho, Paul Gleason, Eric Walker

This week we ruin a beloved franchise and ask the question, can pedophiles be heroes? We watched X-Files: I Want to Believe, or alternate title, X-Files: Where are the !@#$@#$!@ Aliens? How will X-Files: I Want to Believe hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew Panel: Candace Directed by Chris Carter Starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Billy Connolly, Amanda Peet, Xzibit, Mitch Pileggi, Callum Keith Rennie, Adam Godley

This week on Myopia Movies, we open the vault to release the movie that makes you love the X-Files, so that next week we can cover the movie that made you hate the X-Files. X-Files: Fight the Future is tight, fast, entertaining and exciting. Someone who didn't watch the show could understand it, but the sequel? Oof. Anyway, enjoy the first movie, because next week may have some rage. How will X-Files: Fight the Future hold up? Host: Nic Directed by Rob Bowman Starring David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, John Neville, William B. Davis, Martin Landau, Mitch Pileggi, Blythe Danner, Terry O'Quinn, Dean Haglund, Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood

This week we end the year suffering for your pleasure. We watched The Star Wars Holiday Special where we learn that Chewbacca just kind of bails on his family for the entirety of the Skywalker Saga. How does The Star Wars Holiday Special hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Daniel Panel: Candace, Nur, and Lauren https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hH8rxarVG8 Directed by Steve Binder and David Acomba Written by Rod Warren, Bruce Vilanch, Pat Proft, Leonard Ripps, Mitzie Welch Actors: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, James Earl Jones, Bea Arthur, Art Carney, Diahann Carroll, Harvey Korman

This week on Myopia Movies, we learn that there was no need to make The Mean One, there had been a horror version of the Grinch since the year 2000. We watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Jim Carrey went through torture training for this role, but what could the audience do? How will How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Charlie, Matt, and Daniel Director: Ron Howard Starring: Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Kelley (the dog), Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Bill Irwin, Molly Shannon, Clint Howard

This week on Myopia Movies, we get heavier. We watched Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, comin' in glory at the turn of the tide! How will Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers hold up for its 20th Anniversary? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Daniel, Candace, and Lauren Directed by Peter Jackson Actors - Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, Billy Boyd, Brad Dourif, Christopher Lee, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, David Wenham

In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the release of the The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, we are covering The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings and the Two Towers back to back. Will we make it? CAN WE SURVIVE? WILL IT MAKE ME WANT TO WATCH THE HOBBIT TRILOGY FINALLY? WILL IT BE THE FARTHEST FROM HOME I HAVE EVER BEEN? Host: Nic Panel: Daniel, Charlie, Kellie Directed by Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Andy Serkis, Viggo Mortensen, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee

This week on Myopia Movies, in honor of the new TV show, we celebrate the Warwick Davis and Val Kilmer in a LucasFilm and Ron Howard classic. We watched Willow and the last thing we are going to want is a hairy chest! How will Willow hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Daniel and Matthew Guest: Charlie, Nur, and Candace Directed by Ron Howard Written by George Lucas (story by) and Bob Dolman(screenplay by) Starring: Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Warwick Davis, Jean Marsh, Billy Barty, Gavan O'Herlihy, Kevin Pollak

This week on Myopia Movies, in honor of Tim Burton's Addams Family reboot, we watched the classic sequel to the classic 1990s movie, the Addams Family Values! Join us as we talk about the hilarious cast and a trip to summer camp! How will Addams Family Values hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Jon and Daniel Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld Starring: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Joan Cusack, Christina Ricci, Carol Kane, Jimmy Workman, David Krumholtz, Peter MacNicol, Peter MacNicol, Christine Baranski

This week, in honor of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, we revisit Marvel Town. Now, the original Black Panther is too good for what we do here, so instead we visit the Ray Stevenson bloodbath that is Punisher: War Zone. Does this have torture? People bleeding out from axe wounds? Hell yea! Take that Disney! How will Punisher War Zone hold up? Host: Nic Guests: Dan and Evan Directed by Lexi Alexander Starring Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Julie Benz, Doug Hutchison, Wayne Knight

This week on Myopia Movies, we visit merry old English with Englishman Robert Downey Jr.! Witness the raw sexual tension between Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr., sexual tension between Rachel McAdams, and Jude Law, the camera and Jude Law, and the audience and Jude Law! How will Sherlock Holmes hold up? Hosted by: Nic Co-Host: Daniel Guest: Nur, Charlie, and Candace Directed by Guy Ritchie Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan, Robert Maillet

This week on Myopia Movies, we release a classic episode from the archives, The Great Mouse Detective. Disney in the dark years tackling Sherlock Holmes, with a musical number by Vincent Price. Yup. Also, some interesting early CGI and mice in lingerie in a kickline. How will The Great Mouse Detective hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Daniel Directored by Ron Clements, Burny Mattinson, David Michener Starring: Vincent Price, Barrie Ingham, Val Bettin, Susanne Pollatschek, Candy Candido, Diana Chesney

This week on Myopia Movies, we get seduced by a werewolf while helping our wife recover from emotional stress after nearly being killed by a serial killer. Yup. We watched the Howling, the Werewolf movie where werewolves don't show up for almost 45 minutes. How will The Howling hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew, Daniel, and Nur Directed by Joe Dante Actors: Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, Belinda Balaski, Kevin McCarthy, John Carradine, Slim Pickens, Elisabeth Brooks

This week we watch Ryan Reynolds fight CGI nonsense! Which of course is different from the fact that his suite here is CGI or X-Men Origins Wolverine where he becomes CGI nonsense. We watched Green Lantern: In Brightest Day and Darkest Night, yada yada yada, I HAVE THE POWER!!!!! Or something like that.... We wanted to visit the DC Cinematic Universe in time for Black Adam! So we turn to Goldeneye, Mask of Zorro and Casino Royale's own Martin Campbell. How will Green Lantern hold up? Host: Nic Hoffmann Panel: Candace, Daniel, Nur, and Charlie Directed by Martin Campbell Actors: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Tim Robbins, Jay O. Sanders, Taika Waititi, Angela Bassett

This week we watch some damn incredible Rick Baker effects. We watched An American Werewolf in London, who doesn't love a horror comedy that is actually funny? How does An American Werewolf in London hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Nur, Matthew and Daniel Written and Directed by John Landis Starring: David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Joe Belcher, Griffin Dunne, David Schofield, Frank Oz

In an effort to fully break the mind of my co-host Daniel, we tackled the second Twilight Saga Movie: New Moon, the moon is for werewolf! In fact, I haven't listened to his edit yet, it may just be 90 minutes of screaming and sobbing, like a creepypasta or post hot wings night bathroom review. This week we learn that Edward is a liar: "This is the last time you'll ever see me. I won't come back, and you can go on with your life without any interference from me. It'll be like I never existed, I promise." BULLSHIT, there are like three more movies after this! We watched Twilight: New Moon, mouth breathing edition. Host: Nic Cohost: Daniel, Matthew Guest: Charlie Rose Directed by Chris Weitz Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Christina Jastrzembska, Billy Burke, Anna Kendrick

This week we visit Stephen King with Silver Bullet. This movie has it all, one of the Coreys, Gary Busey, and a werewolf. Enjoy! How will Silver Bullet hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Daniel Directed by Daniel Attias Starring: Gary Busey, Everett McGill, Corey Haim, Megan Follows, Robin Groves, Leon Russom, Terry O'Quinn, Bill Smitrovich

This week we have the power! We watched The Masters of the Universe, The universe is power - pure, unstoppable power! And I am that force, I am that power! KNEEL BEFORE YOUR MASTER! Will Masters of the Universe hold up? Host: Nic Co-host: Daniel Guests: Candace and Charlie Directed by Gary Goddard Actors: Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Meg Foster, Billy Barty, Courteney Cox, Robert Duncan McNeill, Jon Cypher, James Tolkan

In honor of the fact that it is taking place now, we watched 1973's Soylent Green! It's podcast, SOYLENT GREEN IS A PODCAST! How will Soylent Green hold up? Host: Nic Hoffmann Co-host: Daniel, Matt Guest: Charlie Directed by Richard Fleischer Starring: Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, Leigh Taylor-Young, Chuck Connors, Joseph Cotten, Brock Peters, Paula Kelly, Stephen Young, Lincoln Kilpatrick

This week on Myopia Movies, the Lorax gets his revenge! We finish our M. Night Shyamalan Month with the Mark Wahlberg vehicle, The Happening! All I want to know is if hot dog guy makes it! How will the Happening hold up? Host: Nic Co-hosts: Matthew and Daniel Written, Directed, and Produced by M. Night Shyamalan. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo, Spencer Breslin, Alan Ruck, and M. Night Shyamalan.

This week we tackle the movie that made me stop watching M. Night Shyamalan The Village! Enjoy monsters! Blindness! And whatever developmental issue that Adrian Brody is supposed to have! How will the Village hold up? Host: Nic Co-host: Matthew Written, Produced, and Directed by M. Night Shyamalan Starring Sigourney Weaver, William Hurt, Joaquin Phoenix, Bryce Dallas Howard, Adrien Brody, Brendan Gleeson, Cherry Jones, Judy Greer, Michael Pitt, Jesse Eisenberg and M. Night Shyamalan

Note: There are audio issues with this file. I have cleaned them up some, but, there is still some artifacting. Sorry about that. Nic This week we continue the M. Night-a-thon with the first M. Night movie to lose money, Lady in the Water! This movie has it all! A mostly naked Bryce Dallas Howard (who is mostly mute), a starring role for M. Night, and Paul Giamatti with a stutter because his family was slaughtered...look out for a scrunt! How will Lady in the Water hold up? Host: Nic Co-Hosts: Matthew and Daniel Written, Produced, and Directed by M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Paul Giamatti, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeffrey Wright, Bob Balaban, Sarita Choudhury, Cindy Cheung, M. Night Shyamalan, Freddy Rodríguez, Bill Irwin

This week on Myopia Movies, we start our M. Night Shyamamonth! The twist is that it will start halfway through the month and end halfway through the next! In honor of the 20th Anniversary, we are going to talk Signs, the reason I haven't gone to a birthday party in South America. As we have been doing, we will announce in advance the next film! In fact, in honor of the theme month, we will tell you the whole line up of this Shyamalan-ebration! Signs 18-Aug Lady in the Water 25-Aug The Village 1-Sep The Happening 8-Sep Host: Nic Hoffmann Cohost: Matthew Quinn Directed, Written, Produced by M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin, Abigail Breslin, Cherry Jones, M. Night Shyamalan