We Recommend: A Movie Podcast
We Recommend is a movie podcast where every week Jesse and Jason discuss a movie that they love and recommend you to watch and then come back and listen to their podcast!
Episodes
143 episodes
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
A ridiculous sport, a perfect villain, and one of the tightest joke-per-minute comedies of the 2000s—this week we tumble headfirst back into Dodgeball and ask why it still crushes. From Ben Stiller’s feral swagger as White Goodman to Vince Vaug...
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1:29:22
Knives Out
This week we cover one of the best movies of 2019. Hot off the Last Jedi, Rian Johnson comes out swinging with on of the best who dunnits ever. Is this Chris Evans best ever performance?We would love to hear from you! Send us an email an...
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1:13:50
The Fast and The Furious
How many miles do you live at a time? Take a drive into the past with us as we discuss the movie that started a billion dollar franchise! Never bet against Vin freaking Diesel!!We would love to hear from you! Send us an email and maybe i...
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1:33:07
Building the Perfect Thanksgiving Table with Movie & TV Charactes 25'
We are trying something new for Thanksgiving! Me and Jason invite 5 movie characters for Thanksgiving! Enjoy this silly bonus episode. Happy Thanksgiving!We would love to hear from you! Send us an email and maybe it will be read on the p...
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Game Night
A fake kidnapping shouldn’t draw blood, but that’s exactly why Game Night hits so hard—and why we had a blast unpacking it. We jump into the film’s quicksilver humor, then follow the trail of red herrings, real danger, and one very weird neighb...
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Jesse's Top 5 Underrated Comedies and YouTube Comments
Jason is sick! So I decided to run down 5 comedies that I think are overlooked and underrated! I also shout out some of our recent YouTube comments. I hope you enjoy!We would love to hear from you! Send us an email and maybe it will be r...
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K-Pop Demon Hunters
A demon boy band steals hearts and souls, a trio of idol hunters skydive into a stadium, and somewhere between glitter and fire we ask the big question: why did a record-smashing hit feel “perfectly fine” to one of us and magical to the other? ...
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Friendship
What if the funniest scenes in a movie feel like your worst social nightmares? We dive into “Friendship,” a Tim Robinson-led dramedy that turns adult loneliness, neediness, and status anxiety into a ride that’s equal parts laugh-out-loud and cu...
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1:25:00
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (Commentary)
Happy Halloween! Enjoy this years Halloween commentary track! Stay safe.We would love to hear from you! Send us an email and maybe it will be read on the podcast! werecommendmailbag@gmail.comTo quickly follow us on social's or li...
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1:40:03
The Wicker Man (1973)
Sorry its late!A joyful song, a missing girl, and a village that never stops smiling—until the flames rise. We head to Summerisle for a spirited, scene-by-scene dive into The Wicker Man, exploring how folk ritual, music, and community tu...
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1:19:08
V/H/S: 10/31/98
We close out our bonus episodes on V/H/S 1, with our discussion on 10/31/98 and a ranking of all the segments. I hope you have enjoyed our bonus episodes this year and look for our commentary track covering Halloween 3 on Halloween!We wo...
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The Empty Man
Start with a bottle on a bridge, end with a symbol carved into fate. We took The Empty Man for what it is—a detective story that slowly dissolves into cosmic horror—and followed it down every corridor of cult logic, black posters, and whispered...
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1:35:19
V/H/S: The Sick Thing That Happened to Emily When She was Younger
This week's bonus episode we are covering Joe Swanberg's segment in V/H/S. More bad boys.
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Hereditary
A mother who builds perfect little worlds. A family that can’t speak plainly without tearing open wounds. A coven that’s been patient for decades. Hereditary still gnaws at us because it splices private pain with public ritual—and then shows ho...
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1:40:56
V/H/S: Tuesday the 13th
This dude is like Glitchy and stuff. We discuss the 3rd segment of the first V/H/S film. Give us a listen!We would love to hear from you! Send us an email and maybe it will be read on the podcast! werecommendmailbag@gmail.comTo q...
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LONGLEGS
This week we are discussing the hit horror film, LONGLEGS. Listen as we dive into this dark and ominous hellscape that Osgood Perkins has created. We dive into some behind the scene facts and discuss the brilliant per performance by Nic Cage.
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1:40:05
V/H/S: Second Honeymoon
This week's Bonus episode we are discussing the segment Second Honeymoon from V/H/S 1! Its directed by Ti West! So it's fitting that it's the same release week as The House of the Devil. Give us a listen!We would love to hear ...
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The House of the Devil
Ti West's "The House of the Devil" isn't just a horror film—it's a time machine. This meticulously crafted throwback to 1980s horror transports viewers to an era when satanic panic gripped America and VHS rentals determined weekend plans. Shot ...
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V/H/S: Amateur Night
Bonus episode!!!Ever wondered what happens when bad boys meet something truly terrifying? "Amateur Night," the opening segment of the cult horror anthology V/H/S, answers that question with blood-curdling efficiency.We wou...
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The Ritual (2017)
Deep in the silent Swedish forests, ancient horrors still dwell. When four friends embark on a hiking trip to honor their fallen companion, what begins as a healing journey rapidly descends into a waking nightmare that none could have anticipat...
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1:20:44
The Return of the Living Dead
"Brains!" That iconic cry from The Return of the Living Dead forever changed zombie mythology and created a trope that persists to this day. But what makes this 1985 cult classic truly revolutionary goes far beyond just hungry zombies with a pa...
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1:32:34
Police Story
Jackie Chan redefined action cinema with 1985's Police Story, a film that transcends mere entertainment to become a masterclass in physical performance and stunt work. As Inspector Ka-Kui, he delivers a perfect blend of comedy and death-defying...
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1:05:41
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
What happens when the most celebrated news anchor in San Diego faces his greatest challenge yet – sharing the spotlight with a woman? Will Ferrell's legendary comedy about a 1970s news team confronting changing gender dynamics continues to spar...
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