Connor dives into the FIRST James Cameron water disaster film - a movie high on Brian's list - but can Connor even stay awake?
Plus Nosferatu, The Substance, John Wick, The Skeleton Crew and more!
29 Nov 2024
MFBM Episode 15 - The Princess Bride
Connor and his co-host delve into the cultural significance and nostalgic value of The Princess Bride, exploring how it reflects and influences popular culture.
30 Oct 2024
MFBM Episode 14 - Labyrinth
For the first time, Connor selects the episode's movie and the boys disagree in their final ratings.
In addition to the Jim Henson/David Bowie cult classic, the boys discuss Joker 2, Agatha All Along and the Outer Banks, among other shows.
Also, can a good ending save an otherwise average film?
24 Aug 2024
MFBM Episode 13 - Weird Science
It's an all Bill Paxton episode! The boys have fun with John Hughes strangest 80's romp, Weird Science.
They then discuss at length the 2024 Summer Movie season, including Twisters, Alien: Romulus and Deadpool and Wolverine.
21 Jul 2024
MFBM Episode 12 - WarGames
In today's episode, Connor discovers the Matthew Broderick classic WarGames, prompting talk of AI and nuclear devastation. In addition, Connor gives his thoughts on summer movies A Quiet Place 3 and Longlegs. And Cobra Kai is back!
10 May 2024
MFBM Episode 11 - The Lost Boys
Brian and Connor discuss the classic 1987 Horror/Comedy The Lost Boys!
They also discuss Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, Baby Reindeer and Planet of the Apes
Plus Your Emails and Voicemails!
26 Mar 2024
MFBM Episode 10 - The Goonies
Brian and Con discuss the classic coming of age flick, The Goonies. They also share thoughts on Dune 2, and as always, bicker about the Marvel Cinematic Universe as only a father and son can!
9 Jan 2024
MFBM Episode 9 - Heathers
How many socially unacceptable themes can you fit in one movie? Teen Suicide, School Shootings, Killer Cliques and a healthy dose of Homophobia - They don't make them like this anymore! (Thank Goodness!) Connor experiences the anti-John Hughes 80's high school flick, Heathers, for the first time.
We also discuss The Marvels, Wonka, Survivor 45 and of course Connor's Top 100 movie of the month.
30 Nov 2023
MFBM Episode 8 - Highlander
There can be only one.....80's movie whose character Connor was possibly named after. In this episode, Brian and Con discuss the cult classic tale of immortals battling through the centuries. Connor debates whether he'd want to be immortal, and tells us whether the sword fights are still cool.
Afterwards, the boys discuss The Fall of the House of Usher and the Flanagan-verse, as well as their divided feelings on Loki Season 2. Who is the target audience for this stuff anyway??
9 Oct 2023
MFBM Episode 7 - Better Off Dead
Brian chases Connor down for his $2.00 and introduces him to the fanciful 80's teen comedy Better Off Dead. Connor realizes quickly this is not your typical John Hughes fare!
The boys discuss depictions of suicide as comedy in the movie and how that would play today.
In other news, they discuss the horror film Talk to Me and how the horror of its premise is intensified in a social media world. Plus, Loki Season 2, Ashoka and Survivor!
2 Sept 2023
MFBM - Episode 6 - The Exorcist
Connor experiences possibly the greatest horror movie of all time for the first time! A lot of Star Wars talk as Brian reflects on the Ahsoka TV show and what it was like to see the original trilogy in the theater for the first time, and Connor gives his take on the phenomenon that is Oppenheimer!
4 Aug 2023
MFBM - Episode 5 - Flash Gordon
Connor is horrified to see the type of Sci-Fi movies children of the 80's grew up with. He also gives his thoughts on everything from Indiana Jones to Barbie to Secret Invasion. Come join the guys for Episode 5!
24 Jun 2023
MFBM - Episode 4 - Say Anything
Brian introduces Connor to Lloyd Dobbler and the classic 1989 romance Say Anything. The guys also discuss the latest DC flick - The Flash!
19 May 2023
MFBM - Episode 3 - Superman The Movie
Brian makes Connor watch the original superhero blockbuster, 1978's Superman The Movie - a movie Connor has never seen before. After that, the guys discuss both Dungeons and Dragons Honor Among Thieves, and go in depth on Guardians of the Galaxy 3. Connor reveals where GOTG3 lands on his overall list of Marvel movies, and then reveals his 34th ranked movie of All-Time!
14 Apr 2023
MFBM - Episode 2 - Major League
With Opening Day upon us, Brian and Connor discuss the classic 80's baseball movie, Major League.
They also discuss the shows and movies they've watched this week, including Outer Banks Season 3, The White Lotus and The Mandalorian, and discuss their favorite Marvel TV shows.
24 Mar 2023
MFBM - Episode 1 - The Breakfast Club
Brian and Connor discuss the seminal 80's high school movie, The Breakfast Club, and Connor tells us how the caricatures compare to today's High School world.
They also discuss the shows and movies they've watched this week - The Last of Us, Scream 6, Creed 3 and Outer Banks Season 3.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
14 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100
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39
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
51
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