Stuff We’ve Seen

Buzzard (2015): And Other Movies From The Streaming Underground.

Jim and Teal are back this week with an episode filled with recent streaming action. First: Jim mentions a couple of quick hits, Operation Finaleand Northern Soul. Then Teal presents his hidden gem of the week, Buzzard (2015.) This low-budget indie from director Joel Potrykus scratches Teal where he itches.

Jim feels the pressure to match Teal with an Amazon Prime streaming oddity of his own. His pick? Another bizarre low-budget indie called Los Angeles Overnight. Is this bizarre caper flick worth your time? Jim provides answers.

Somewhere in the midst of all this excitement, Jim reveals a viewing that is so bad, he considers it the worst film he's made it all the way to the end of. If that doesn't get your curiosity going, nothing will.

Wrapping things up, Jim and Teal discuss Widows and John Wick 3. Jim finally caught up with Widows and Teal got his Wick on. Find out what each one thinks.

There's a lot of film stuff discussion in one super-sized episode. Set your podcast phasers on stun.

Hobbs and Shaw: The Ultimate Summer Doritos Movie

Jim and Teal review Hobbs and Shaw. Who believes this film is the most fun movie of the summer, and who thinks it is the ultimate Doritos flick? You're going to have to listen to the episode to find out. First up: Jim and Teal are not done talking about Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Jim recounts his second viewing of the film, but this time in 70mm. Does rapid texting of a cinema patron spoil Jim's good time? Where does this film now rank on Jim's list of favorite Tarantino movies? All of this excitement, plus a couple of movie warnings from Jim and Teal, are revealed in this exciting catch-up episode.

*Warning!* Some mild spoilers of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood occur during this episode.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: What's It All About, Quentin?

Jim and Teal are back with their self-proclaimed 35th episode of Stuff We've Seen. And coincidentally, Quentin Tarantino is also back with his self-proclaimed 9th film, Once Upon a Time In Hollywood. And not to be left out of the fun, The Willennial is back for another guest appearance. Did he get his mic situation fixed this time?

This episode is all about director Quentin Tarantino, and focuses on Jim, Teal, and Will's experiences seeing Tarantino's films, especially his latest. Jim got to check it out in 35mm, while Teal and Will had to settle for local theater digital projection. Who loved the film? Who had some issues with it? Does Tarantino have anything to say with his latest offering?

Jim and Teal dive head-first into some of the controversies: The Bruce Lee scene, the lack of dialogue for Margot Robbie's, Sharon Tate, and all those bare feet shots. It's a long episode, but so are Tarantino films. Jump into your Karmann Ghia, take a drive down the canyon, and turn out your podcast listener, and get set for the ultimate movie hangout episode.

WARNING!! THIS EPISODE CONTAINS PLOT SPOILERS FOR THE FILM ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD. IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE FILM YET, PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THE EPISODE.

Under The Silver Lake: Jim and Teal Unravel the Mystery.

It's been a while since a film's come around steeped in so much mystery. Many people are discovering this odd gem from A24 films, yet few have been able to decode all of the clues and answer definitively what director, David Robert Mitchell, is up to. Jim and Teal take a whack with this deep-dive episode of Under The Silver Lake. They discuss many of the theories people have about this loopy Los Angeles Neon Noir, and pose a daring theory of their own. Stuff We've Seen invites you to take a trip down the rabbit hole, and immerse yourself in an unreliable world of conspiracies, puzzles, cults, and hidden pop-culture meanings. Brace yourself for Under The Silver Lake.

**Warning!** Under The Silver Lake is a film with many mysteries to uncover and puzzles to solve. This episode is filled with spoilers and is recommended for those who have seen the movie, and are looking for a deep dive. UTSL is now streaming on Amazon Prime. We suggest watching the film, and then get set to have your mind blown by our far-out assessment. You may just want to go back and watch the film a second, or third time!

A Midsommar Night with Jim and Teal

If it's mid-July, that can only mean one thing: it's time for a fun round of 'Skin the Fool!" Grab your May pole, kettle of mushroom tea, and get set for an hour of midnight sun hilarity as Jim and Teal tackle Ari Aster's mind-bending psychological, horror, thrill-ride, Midsommar. Hear Jim lose his cool when Teal goads him about the latest entry from the gang at Marvel, Spider Man: Far From Home. Take sides in the Teal-sponsored, Kill List challenge. Love Midsommar? Can't get enough of this messy-relationship pagan folk cult mostly daylight horror revenge flick? Get the 411 on many of Hollywood's other cult-movie offerings in this week's episode.

A warning to the devoted: Jim and Teal can not tell the tale of Midsommar without a heaping amount of spoilers, so if you haven't seen the film, you may want to skip this episode after the first ten minutes, because once they get into it, they really get into it.

And don't worry about that bear in a cage; we promise, it is just a bear in a cage.

Summer Movies: Duke Caboom and the Drive-In Experience

Tis the season of summer movies, and what better way to catch up on a kid's film than to see it at the Drive-In? Teal tells Jim all about his experience seeing Toy Story 4 at his local Ozoner. Hear Jim and Teal's take on Pixar's latest film with their reviews of the latest installment of Buzz, Woody, and...Forky?

Next up: Jim takes us back in time to the summer of 1985, and recalls a memorable film experience catching a sneak preview of Pee Wee's Big Adventure. What are some of your favorite summer movie experiences, and movies that remind you of the summer? Jim and Teal have some titles for you. Grab your beach towel, and get ready to download and listen to a bunch of seasonal memories.

Great Film Endings: Movies That Stick The Landing

Good movies don't have to have a solid ending, but great film endings can make a film a classic. In this episode, Jim and Teal recall some of their favorite great film endings, and why they think these films stick the landing.

But first: Ever wonder why so many people feel compelled to write a user review on IMDB or Rotten Tomatoes? Jim and Teal did. In the first of what may become a regular segment, Jim and Teal check in on some IMDB user reviews of films and shows such as Game of Thrones and Risky Business, and find out just how far the art of film reviewing has fallen.

This episode is jammed-packed with titles. So get ready to take the boys on a holiday road trip, and enjoy the nostalgia. Got a favorite film ending that we didn't cover on this week's episode? Send us a comment.

When Harry Met...Blue Valentine? Inappropriate Double Features

Jim and Teal kick off this episode with the time-honored tradition of seeing two movies, back-to-back. Jim worshiped drive-in double features. For Teal, watching two movie rentals at the video store was his passion. What is your favorite way to view a double bill?

What if a double feature is thematically linked, but one is so clearly an inappropriate match, it's a challenge to watch them one after the other? Need some help thinking of pairs? Don't worry: Jim and Teal have you covered.

Spend an hour with Jim and Teal, laughing along at their cringe-worthy pairings. These couplings may make you laugh, but you will be hard pressed to disagree; these are inappropriate double features all the way.

Listen to the episode and then send us your comments as to what you think makes a great inappropriate double-feature.

Suspiria or: Bad Times at the Markos Tanz Dance Company Royale

This week Jim and Teal take on the re-imagining of a horror film classic, Suspiria. Is Dakota Johnson up to the task of filling Jessica Harper's dance shoes? But before that, our two intrepid podcasting heroes discuss the second highest-grossing film in China, The Wandering Earth. How does it compare with Hollywood big-budget sci-fi disaster flicks?

Speaking of disaster, Jim rants about the new Godzilla movie, and wonders how they could mess up the formula so bad. In between, Jim and Teal squeeze in some other recommendations, and dis-recommendations, before finally stopping over at the El Royale for some Bad Times. Or maybe there are some good times. Take a listen and find out for yourself.

Rocky Horror Picture Show and Rock & Roll Movie Memories

Jim and Teal's discussion of Rock & Roll-themed movies and musical biopics continues with Jim's recollections of seeing The Rocky Horror Picture Show as a teenager. In typical fashion, Jim and Teal veer off course with discussions of working at the video store and movie theater as impressionable youths, but they still have time to talk about This is Spinal Tap and A Hard Days night. Enjoy this second part of Rock & Roll movie fun. Go back and listen to the beginning of their discussion with the previous episode if you have not already done so.