Casino (1995) – 30th Anniversary Rerelease

In honor of the 30th Anniversary of Casino (1995), we’re releasing the retro coverage again for you to enjoy! This might be the last time they let street guys like us handle any podcasts this valuable. We’ve had a good run of Scorsese films this year (Goodfellas, The Irishman, The Wolf of Wall Street) but there’s only so much gas is in the Scorsese tank. We canceled our Raging Bull 40th anniversary podcast because we just couldn’t fit it in. Jim’s pumping the breaks on reviewing any more gangster films in the near future. Are we running out of steam? Getting sloppy? I sure hope not because that’s when you make mistakes. That’s when you get whacked. Join us for a little over an hour of discussion of Scorsese’s 1995 classic Las Vegas gangster film, Casino.

Bald Move Prestige - Patriot – S01E01-4 – Milwaukee America, C-19, McMillan Man, John’s To-Do List 5/18/12

Jim and A.Ron are diving into the early Amazon Original show: Patriot (2015). Michael Dorman stars as Jack Tavner, a severely depressed spy sent by his father to prevent a nuclear program developing in the Middle East. The dark comedy shines through this tapestry of insane characters, jaw-dropping moments, and laugh out loud jokes. It’s not the show you think it is, it’s so much more! Thanks to Memorion, Travis G, Dan from Manchester UK for commissioning this podcast!

Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

On its 70th Anniversary, what does Rebel Without a Cause (1955) teach us about ourselves today? Within its central conflict, it presents the age-old problem of “fitting in” and defining yourself, a common challenge that echoes across the decades. Will Jim and A.Ron be able to relate to Nicholas Ray’s classic film? Does James Dean speak to us today as he did with audiences of previous generations?

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The Smashing Machine (2025)

Dwayne Johnson tackles his first role in which there is Oscar potential. Directed by Benny Safdie, The Smashing Machine tells the story of Mark Kerr, an MMA fighter going through major highs and lows. Matching Dwayne Johnson’s intensity is Emily Blunt as his problematic partner. Do Jim and A.Ron see this film as a new direction in the Rock’s career, or will the Smashing Machine fall flat on its face?

Seven (1995) – 30th Anniversary Rerelease

In honor of the 30th Anniversary of the release of Seven (1995), we’re rereleasing the coverage! Special thanks to our community commissioners Fernando Rodriguez, Flash Gordon, Jefferson B, Katie Gutierrez, cocoa2mc, pooljedi, Martin K, shockg11, Keith Alejandro, Ryan L, and jmyjnstn67 for coming together and making this podcast on the 1995 David Fincher helmed “Seven” possible. Neither Jim nor I had seen this movie in it’s entirety, though some of us were more spoiled than others. We were surprised at how well the movie held up and managed to entertain despite the various exposure to spoilers. We discuss the film, it’s message, our own bleak/positive worldviews, and much more.

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

Does this film make you laugh? Make you cry? Leave you wanting more? Join Jim and A.Ron as they discuss Tarantino’s funny film about the least funny people in history, the Nazis. This film features a legendary performance from Christoph Waltz, who won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Hans Landa. Tarantino asks the question, “What if WWII wrapped up a year early?”

The Long Walk (2025)

Lace up your shoes, Jim and A.Ron are covering Stephen King’s latest screen adaptation, The Long Walk (2025). It’s grim and brutal, like our violent world today. Listen in on the connections to the source material and the unfortunate parallels to our reality. The next first run movie is The Smashing Machine (2025)!

Caught Stealing (2025)

Jim and A.Ron are caught podcasting about the newest release in theaters. Caught Stealing (2025) is Darren Aronofsky’s latest film that is sure to be one of his best. With vivid characters and a twisting plot, you’re in for a wild ride. The next Bald Move First Run Movie will be The Long Walk (2025)!…