
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
116 episodes
Coherence
What would you do if you encountered another version of yourself? A version who made different choices? This question forms the haunting core of Coherence, a brilliant low-budget sci-fi thriller that proves exceptional storytelling requires ima...
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1:12:39

The Royal Tenenbaums
What makes a family? Is it shared DNA, shared history, or something more complex and fragile? Wes Anderson's masterpiece "The Royal Tenenbaums" delves deep into this question through the lens of a once-brilliant family now fractured by disappoi...
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1:21:56

Dunkirk
Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk" reinvents the war film genre by stripping away traditional narrative elements and focusing instead on pure survival. Through a masterful interweaving of three timelines – one week on the beach, one day at sea, and ...
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1:12:25

Vertigo
Step into the dizzying world of Alfred Hitchcock's psychological masterpiece as we unravel the twisted layers of "Vertigo" - a film that revolutionized cinema while exposing the dangerous depths of obsession.Whether you're a dedicated c...
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1:38:46

Say Anything
"Say Anything" isn't just another 80s teen romance—it's the definitive coming-of-age story that perfectly captures that pivotal moment when high school ends and real life begins.Ready to revisit this timeless classic or experience it fo...
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1:33:38

The Wedding Singer
Weddings, heartbreak, and finding love in the most unexpected places—The Wedding Singer takes us back to 1985, where Robbie Hart (Adam Sandler) dreams of rock stardom but settles for being the most entertaining wedding singer in Richfield, New ...
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1:04:04

John Wick
"People keep asking if I'm back, and I haven't really had an answer. But now, yeah, I'm thinking I'm back." With these words, Keanu Reeves launched not just a character, but an entire action franchise that would redefine the genre for a generat...
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1:49:53

Collateral
A chance encounter between a mild-mannered taxi driver and a ruthless hitman transforms into a night of reckoning that will change both men forever.Featuring career-defining performances from both Cruise (playing brilliantly against typ...
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1:29:56

Ocean's Eleven
"The house always wins. Play long enough, you never change the stakes. The house takes you. Unless, when that perfect hand comes along, you bet big, and then you take the house."In 2001, Steven Soderbergh assembled Hollywood's most char...
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1:14:01

The Terminator
Before billion-dollar franchises and record-breaking box office returns, James Cameron crafted a lean, relentless sci-fi thriller that would change action cinema forever. The Terminator doesn't just hold up nearly four decades later—it remains ...
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1:18:25

The Witch
Step into the shadows of 1630s New England, where religious devotion meets supernatural terror in Robert Eggers' meticulously crafted folk horror masterpiece, "The Witch." Ready to experience this unforgettable journey into darknes...
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1:09:34

Face/Off
Face/Off delivers one of the most audacious premises in action movie history as FBI agent Sean Archer undergoes experimental surgery to take on the face of his archenemy, Castor Troy, in order to foil a terrorist plot. The movie's wild ride beg...
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1:22:16

Star Wars: A New Hope
Journey back to 1977 with us as we explore the groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that forever changed cinema – Star Wars: A New Hope. This landmark film didn't just launch a multi-billion dollar franchise; it revolutionized filmmaking itself, ...
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Episode 102
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1:53:09

What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
Ever wondered what happens when four vampires share a flat in Wellington, New Zealand? Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement's mockumentary masterpiece answers this question with hilarious results, creating one of the most quotable and genuinely fu...
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Episode 101
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1:12:06

Iron Man
"I am Iron Man." With these words, a B-list Marvel hero launched what would become the most successful film franchise in history. But back in 2008, nobody could have predicted what Iron Man would become.This week, we dive deep into the ...
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Episode 100
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1:18:23

Ex Machina
A serene wilderness hides unsettling questions about consciousness and creation in Alex Garland's masterful sci-fi thriller Ex Machina. What begins as a seemingly simple Turing test evolves into a multi-layered game of manipulation where the li...
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Episode 99
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1:09:01

The Jerk
Steve Martin's breakthrough comedy masterpiece The Jerk (1979) remains a testament to the power of pure, unfiltered comedic brilliance. Released at the tail end of the 1970s and grossing over $100 million on a modest $4 million budget, this fil...
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Episode 98
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1:04:43

Super Troopers
Remember that first time you watched Super Troopers? That magical moment when Officer Thorny and Rabbit pulled over those college stoners and you realized this wasn't your typical cop comedy? Twenty years later, the Broken Lizard team's masterp...
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1:19:25

The Host (2006)
Director Bong Joon-ho masterfully blends genres, creating a film that functions simultaneously as a monster thriller, dark comedy, and heartrending family drama. Unlike traditional monster movies that hide their creature until the third act, Bo...
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Episode 97
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1:13:33

Hot Rod
Andy Samberg leads this absurdist comedy masterpiece as the earnestly delusional Rod, with The Lonely Island's signature brand of humor permeating every frame. The film's brilliance lies in its sincere commitment to ridiculous premises, from Ro...
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Episode 96
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1:31:09

Final Destination
Buckle up as we dive into the captivating world of Final Destination, a film that forever changed the way we think about flying and death. From its chilling opening scene of a catastrophic plane explosion to the gripping suspense that follows, ...
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Episode 95
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1:15:20

Sicario
Ever wondered what it feels like for a protagonist to be completely baffled by the world around them? That's the intriguing perspective we discuss in our latest episode as we dissect "Sicario," a film that pulls no punches with its moral murkin...
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Episode 94
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