Stuff We’ve Seen

Trouble in Mind: Neo Noir Part 3

Jimmy, Billy, and the rabbit are all back for this third installment of Stuff We've Seen's look at the Criterion Channel's Neo Noir Series. Picking up where they left off in part 2, Jimmy and Billy begin with 1978's Laura Mars. And next making their way into the 80s, it's anyone's guess how far they'll get, but one thing is for sure: there will be a part 4!

Neo Noir Part 2: Jim and Bill Detect Some More 70s Intrigue on the Criterion Channel

Jim, Bill, and Bill's poor suffering rabbit are all back for this second installment of Stuff We've Seen's look at The Criterion Channel's 26-film examination of Film Noir. The action picks up with 1975's Night Moves, and hilariously winds its way down with 1978's The Big Sleep.

Enjoy the laughs, along with some recommendations.

Neo Noir: Jim and Bill Break Down Criterion's Neo Noir Series Part 1

Neo Noir. This month the Criterion Channel offers up 26 films from the Neo Noir genre. Some of these movies are more Neo Noir than others, but all are interesting entrees into one of Jim's favorite film genres. With so many movies to explore and watch, it will take several episodes to take through them all.

In this first episode, Jim and his guest co-host, Bill Muir, begin their Neo Noir journey in the 1970's, and tackle Criterion's list, year by year.

Enjoy this walk down anti-hero lane, and stay tuned for future episodes of this exploration into the dark side of human instincts and behaviors.

F9 and Black Widow: Or How to Throw $100 Down the Toilet in One Afternoon

Jim and Teal are back, and this week they're bringing you movies--lots of movies. From Steven Soderbergh's latest, No Sudden Move, to the Summer Blockbusters, F9 and Black Widow this episode has it all.

We've got tangents and side avenues, and a whole bunch more. It's an action-packed episode so get down to it, friends and listeners!

The Return of the Somerville Theatre

The Somerville Theatre in Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts is one of Jim's all-time favorite cinema haunts. But since March of 2020 the pandemic's kept the theatre closed. But good news awaits those fans of cinema, and seeing films projected in formats such as 35MM and 70MM, the Somerville Theatre is set to reopen its doors later this summer, and with some exciting new changes.

Joining Jim and Teal to discuss those changes, and what the Somerville Theatre has in store for fans of all types of entertainment is Ian Judge, Creative Director of The Somerville Theatre. Ian's spent a good portion of his professional life managing cinemas, including the past 19 at the Somerville Theatre.

 

We don't want to spoil all of the goodies, so you'll have to take a listen and find out for yourself what Ian and the Somerville Theatre have in store for you.

In the Heights: Stuff We've Seen Gets Controversial

Things get controversial when Jim and his guest, Bill from Queens tackle the casting dustup from the new musical, In the Heights.

Not the same controversy, but perhaps a little controversial is Jim actually likes the new Marvel show, Loki. Hear his take.

The last part of this episode focuses on three early works from shockmaster, John Waters. Multiple Maniacs, Pink Flamingos, and Female Trouble are all playing on Criterion Channel, and if you have never seen them, and have the stomach for some outrageousness, then you owe it to yourself to check them out.

What a Feeling! Stuff We've Seen Goes Video

This week marks a new chapter for Stuff We've Seen. Jim and Teal are still behind the mic, but this week they stepped in front of the camera for their first ever video podcast. Now, you are listening to the audio version, but if you want to catch the video all you need to do is go to their website Stuff We've Seen and you'll find it there.

This week Jim and Teal discuss Booksmart (which Teal finally caught up with,) Plan B, and then Jim takes a walk down 80s lane with a rewatch of Flashdance. What a feeling! You can now finally have it all with Jim and Teal on video.

Six Underground: Jim and Teal Take on Michael Bay

For Jim and Teal's third Netflix teleparty they decided to break down the bombastic, mean-spirited, over-corporatized action clunker, Six Underground. If you want lots of quick cuts, slow-mo's, blaring rock tunes, and insipid dialogue you get Michael Bay to direct. And if you think you are going to cash in on the meta-violent action fun of Deadpool you hire the Deadpool screenwriters and star Ryan Reynolds.

 

If you're curious about this movie, and we know you are, why not watch it the way it was meant to be watched, with Jim and Teal? Simply press play on Netflix at the same time Jim and Teal tell you to on the podcast and then listen along as they tear this film a new one. But guess what? You might just have a blast, and that is what Jim and Teal found out. It's fun to grab a pal and make fun of a $200 million dollar Netflix movie.

So go get streaming, young film enthusiast. You deserve some yuks.

Army of the Dead

James and Teal are back in action, and action was the name of the game this episode as they discussed Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead (now streaming on Netflix.) 

This week J&T pay homage to the great Charles Grodin who passed away at 86. From The Heartbreak Kid, to Seems Like Old Times, and Midnight Run, Grodin played a role in many a movie memory for our fearless duo.

And Teal has a bit of a mini Marvel rant that should entertain. 

Lots more in store, but you'll have to listen to find out.

What Happened Was...A Fantastic Trip to the Indie 90s

What Happened Was... from 1994 is that hidden indie gem from the 1990s is that is worth a rediscovery. This week on Stuff We've Seen, Jim and guest co-host, Bill from Queens discuss Writer/Director/Star Tom Noonan's 2-character bottle movie with a breakout performance by actress Karen Sillas. Both Jim and Bill agree that Sillas' performance is one of the best of the 1990s.

Along with this discussion Jim and Bill do some Hopkins and Nolte impressions, and dive into the gambling underbelly with Robert Altman's California Split.