
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
124 episodes
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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1:05:05

The Iron Giant
When a mysterious metal giant crashes near a small Maine town during the height of Cold War paranoia, nine-year-old Hogarth Hughes discovers something extraordinary – a robot with the soul of a gentle giant. Their unlikely friendship forms the ...
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1:06:35

Evil Dead 2
In 1987, director Sam Raimi took his low-budget horror hit and transformed it into something entirely unexpected – a blood-soaked slapstick comedy that would redefine an entire genre. Evil Dead 2 isn't just a sequel; it's a reinvention that dia...
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1:14:22

Cloverfield
A nameless trailer that crashed into theaters during Transformers screenings became the talk of the internet overnight. Just a date—1-18-08—and fleeting glimpses of destruction in Manhattan. That viral marketing campaign launched Cloverfield in...
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1:19:55

Burn After Reading
What happens when ordinary people mistakenly believe they're caught in an international espionage thriller? The Coen Brothers' "Burn After Reading" answers this question with darkly hilarious results.A stellar ensemble cast including Fr...
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1:09:16

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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