The Max and Jason Watch a Movie Podcast

Max and Jason Watch a Movie: The Outlaw Josey Wales

Hoooo boy. On this week's episode we tackle the sometimes entertaining, often problematic western movie classic, The Outlaw Josey Wales. 

What we did not when picked this, and we don't think any of the filmmakers knew when they made it was the following.

This curious movie was based on a book by a former member of the KKK, a man who wrote speeches for George McGovern, and was an ardent segregationist. The speeches and Klan activity he performed under the name Asa Carter. He called himself Forrest Carter, and took on the persona of a Cherokee when he penned his books about Josey Wales and later his false autobiography, The Education of Little Tree- a book that was selected to be featured in Oprah Winfrey's Book Club.

It is unclear how much Eastwood and his writers knew about this sad history, but for us the movie's origin in Forrest Carter's racist pseudo-history was never far from our mind. We spend a lot of time talking about the strange popularity of Lost Cause Narrative in American cinema as we wonder at this strange film. 

Max and Jason Watch a Movie: Examining Richard Donner

Hey folks. This week we are doing something a bit different. As many of you may know, Richard Donner died this month and Jason and I wanted to discuss the many contributions Donner has made to film, as well as discuss what those contributions have meant to us over the years. I would be hard to overstate how much we adore  Donner's work. 

Anyway, if you have not, we hope this episode will encourage you to watch some of his movies. If you haven't seen a Donner film in a while, we also encourage you to watch another one. And let us know what your favorite Donner film is.

In addition to this podcast, I'd encourage folks to watch this conversation with Richard Donner and Christopher Nolan.  

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3gkirp

Max And Jason Watch a Movie: "Conan the Destroyer."

This week we tackle the only sequel Arnold Schwarzenegger ever gave Conan. That can mean only one thing. We watched Conan the Destroyer. What or who does he destroy? Is it a worthy outing for Conan? Should you watch it?  Have a listen and find out. 

 

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See you next week. 

Max And Jason Watch a Movie: Conan the Barbarian

HUUUUGE apologies for the lateness of this episode. I can only plead "life happens," while pledging to try to do better in the future. 

Apologies out of the way, today's episode is all barbarians all the time. That can only mean, Conan the Barbarian.  I think Jason and I have a good discussion in store for you here. There are surprisingly deep ways to examine this "sword and sorcery" epic that go beyond the mere appreciation of actions beats, and the gouts of blood. Listen to our discussion then watch the film, or watch the film and then listen to our discussion. As ever spoilers abound. 

Max and Jason Watch a Movie: G.I. Joe: Retaliation.

On this week's episode (sorry for being a day late!) we discuss, review and react to G.I. Joe: Retaliation. Mysteries abound listeners. Is this a reboot? Is it a sequel? Is it a reboosequel? Does the film lean into the Joe mythology more or less effectively than the previous film? 

Listen and find out!

Max and Jason Watch a Movie:G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

On this episode of M&JWAM, we discuss G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. What more is there to say? Does this film get a "YO JOE," a "COBRAAA," or the dreaded, "COBRA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA?"

Listen and find out what we thought. And let us know what you thought of this film and what you thought of what we thought by email at our gmail account, Lordmovies39.  

For a deeper dive on how the G.I. Joe toy line came to be the powerhouse that it was, watch Netflix's The Toys That Made Us episode on it. You will be glad you did. 

Enjoy!

 

Max and Jason Watch a Movie: Misery

On this episode of M&JWAM we discuss Rob Reiner's second Stephen King adaptation. That can only mean 1990's Misery, starring Kathy Bates and James Caan who are both supported by a small cast of excellent character actors. 

There is a lot to discuss so hit the play button and dive in. Don't forget to subscribe to us on your favorite podcast catcher and give us a many many starred review. 

 

Max and Jason Watch a Movie: "Enter the Dragon"

Folks sorry this one is a bit late. The holiday weekend and poor planning on my part conspired against me. But here it is. On this episode of M&JWAM, we take a pretty deep dive into Bruce Lee's groundbreaking 1973 masterpiece, Enter the Dragon. This one is a bit longer than usual but for the way the film shook up the industry as well as inspired generations to take up the martial arts it most certainly warrants an unapologetically thorough discussion. Enjoy and let us know why you think! 

Enjoy.

Max and Jason Watch a Movie: Godzilla vs Kong

On this episode of M&JWAM we discuss the latest, but probably not the final, installment of Legendary Pictures Monsterverse, Godzilla vs Kong. Not since 1963 have these two leading monsters shared the big screen together. Is the combo peanut butter and chocolate, or orange juice and toothpaste?

Listen and find out what we think, and please let us know what you think in the comments here, or at my twitter account thesuppertest.

Max and Jason Watch a Movie: Godzilla King of the Monsters.

On this episode, the Legendary Mosterverse examination continues as we discuss, react to, review and head scratch over Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

This discussion is a bit longer, but there really is a lot to say. Also, there was a lot of tequila and gin involved. Enjoy the show and let us know what you think. 

What series do you want us to tackle next?