Sarath and Chris's Movie Therapy Podcast

This week the guys kick off their holiday celebration with a Christmas classic. Is " National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation "  a holiday must, or does it fall into the category of OVERRATED? 

This week, while talking about "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" , the guys debate which is the more redeemable character, Daisy from this film, or Jenny from Forest Gump?  They also discuss which sport better MMA or Boxing. 

How long can someone annoy you before you decide to leave them by the side of the road? This week Sarath and Marcos debate hotel room etiquette, as well as their top anime characters, when they discuss and give thanks to "Planes Trains and Automobiles" 

This week the guys kickoff Movies We're Thankful For by delving into a Don Bluth / Steven Spielberg / George Lucas classic. Was " The Land Before Time " the spiritual predecessor to The Lion King? 

This week the guys wrap up the halloween season by delving into Chris's childhood love. Will " R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead " evoke the halloween nostalgia of yester-year? or is it just another Tubi student film? 

This week the guys say hello to halloween week by watching the horror movie classic " Fright Night (1985) ". Can Fright Night hold up to 2025 standards? or should the classics simiply stay in the past? 

This week Sarath returns to the pod with a doozy of a film. In 2017 amateur filmmaker, and hiker, Gary Hinge went missing. Having spoken of a mysterious cabin he'd come upon in the deserts of Nevada, he set out to prove its existence. What we're left with is footage from his last days, left in his camcorder, attached to his severed hand. What could be on those tapes? Find out when the guys discuss " Horror in the High Desert ".

This week Chris and Marcos take over the pod while Sarath is away. Can they make sense of a senseless crime, all told threw bodycam footage, or are some acts simply irredeemable? Find out when they discuss " American Murder: The Family Next Door "

This week the guys kick off the Halloween season with a horror anthology that feels like if "Halloween Horror Nights" was a movie. But is this film all gore and no substance? Find out when the guys discuss "V/H/S Halloween". 

NEW LOOK... SAME MORONS! This week the guys celebrate 150 episodes by officially introducing Marcos to the pod, while escaping a dodgy CGI snake and even more dodgy acting. Is "Snake Outta Compton" so bad that its good, or is this film just a snake with no venom? 

This week the guys usher in the spooky season with what some would call the best modern horror movie franchise. But will " The Conjuring: Last Rites " be a fitting end for paranormal legends Ed and Lorraine Warren? 

This week the guys take in another dose of Eddie Murphy. But can the Pete Davidson charm save this buddy heist comedy? or does " The Pick Up " need to go back to the drawing board, and switch to plan B?

This week the guys get a lesson in perspective when they discuss "Weapons", starring Josh Brolin and Julia Garner. Is this soon to be horror classic the best movie of the year? 

This week nostalgia, and a boat load of cameo's, takeover Netflix. But is 30 years too late to sink a birdie, or should " Happy Gilmore 2 " be relegated to the senior tour? 

This week the guys feast their eyes what is widely considered ONE OF THE GREATEST FILMS EVER MADE. But is " THE 400 BLOWS " too outdated for Marcos tastes? 

This week Marcos subjects the guys to his lust for Kpop. Will Chris and Sarath join the fandom, or will the demons take over? Go hunting with the fellas when they discuss " K-pop Demon Hunters " on Netflix. 

This week Sarath is introduced to the world of Madea. Can Chris and Marcos turn him into a Fan? or is " Madea's Destination Wedding " the wrong entry point into the Tyler Perry Universe? 

This week its family above all when the guys discuss the newest addition to the MCU, " The Fantastic Four: First Steps ". But the big question is, did the first family of Marvel stumble out of the gate? 

What was once old is new again. But can old school hand drawn animation, and a classic Porky Pig and Daffy Duck adventure, introduce a new audience to the magic of Looney Tunes? Find out this week as the guys relive their childhood when they discuss " The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie " on HBO MAX. 

Its a bird... Its a plane... Its the most anticipated movie of the year. This week the guys look up when they discuss " Superman ". But will the new Man of Steel save DC Studios? 

Can becoming prom queen undo the negative social stigma of your mom murdering your father? This week the guys buy their ticket to the dance in order to find out when they discuss " Fear Street Prom Queen ", based on the popular book series by R.L. Stine. 

This week the guys step into the world of " Minecraft " with special guest, rapper and videogame extraordinaire MegaRan, hot off of the release of his new album " Buddy's Magic Tree House " available now! Will this movie be a sandbox worth playing in? or will Jack Black not be enough to save it? 

What do you get when you mix grand ambitions with 1970's technology? You get weird goo, giant chickens, and a swarm of rats in a chocolate milk tidal wavw. But is it worth the watch? find out this week when the guys discuss " Food of the Gods " from Bert I Gordon.

This week the guys step into Zak Bagans Haunted Museum for some early summer scares. But will " The Haunted Museum 3 Ring Inferno " leave them quivering in their boots? or are these scares too tame for their level of fear?

This week the pod gets extra devisive when the guys discuss " Sisu ", the finnish answer to John Wick. Can Marcos sway Sarath's opinion? or will Chris have to seperate the two before things go off the rails.

Its anime in real life. This week a classic anime gets the live action treatment. But will " City Hunter " live up to is cartoon counterpart? can it outdo the beloved Jackie Chan version? join the guys this week to find out. 

This week the guys get introspective when discussing the best advice they've received. But is watching " The Golden Voice ", starring Nick Nolte, a piece of advice they're willing to share? Tune in and join the discussion. 

1993 gave us so many gems. Jurassic Park... Dream Lover by Mariah Carey... and this little piece of cinematic history. But will it be remembered as one of the greats? Find out when the guys discuss " Magic Kid " starring Ted Jan Roberts, and Don " The Dragon " Wilson. 

This week " Training Day " meets " The Raid " when a Tom hardy is tasked with finding a dirty politicians son before the triads, and his crooked cop buddies, can get their hands on him. Directed by Gareth Evans, will this thriller live up to lofty expectations? Find out when the guys discuss " Havoc ". 

This week the MCU takes an introspective look into trauma, turning in what might be the most emotionally deep film in their catalogue. Join the fellas as their conversation lives up to the " Movie Therapy " name when they discuss " Thunderbolts* " starring Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan. 

Brotherly love, and their aim, gets put to the test this week when Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal are tasked with rescuing kidnapped children. With the help of Harbor institute, will they succeed? Join the guys as they discuss " The Accountant 2 ".

This week Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler return to the big screen, with the help of Hailee Steinfeld, and bring with them a jim crow era vampire story. Is this a tale better left in the dark? find out when the guys discuss " Sinners ".

What do you get when you give Thor the military background of Captain America, and the fighting skills of John Wick? This week the guys find out when they discuss " Extraction 2 " starring Chris Hemsworth. 

How do you raise a child when that child is a 30 foot tall kaiju? This week the guys get a lesson in being dog dads when they discuss " Ultraman Rising ", a netflix original movie. 

It's an East meets West smackdown, Wu Jing vs Scott Adkins, when the guys discuss " Wolf Warrior ". 

This week the guys tackle the 2024 Oscar winner for animation " Flow ", courtesy of the country of Latvia. But was that win warranted? 

This week love gets tested in the form of martial arts, gun fights, and Marshawn Lynch. Will love prevail? Find out when the guys discuss " Love Hurts " starring Ke Huy Quan

This week ancient chinese mythology gets the steampunk treatment. But is this a myth worth telling, or should Nezha stay in the past? Find out when the guys discuss " New Gods: Nezha Reborn " from Netflix. 

What do you do when life and obsession become one in the same? This week Sarath, Chris, and Marcos contemplate whether serious Jim Carrey is their cup of tea, when they discuss " Dark Crimes ". 

This week Sarath and Marcos take the pod international, thanks to Oshea Jackson jr. and Gerard Butler, when they discuss " Den of Thieves 2: Pantera ". But are they slick enough to survive the heist? 

This week Sarath, Chris, and Marcos enter a brave new world. But is this new world worthy of Sam Wilson? Find out when the guys discuss the latest film in the MCU " Captain America: Brave New World " Starring Anthony Mackie.

How do you survive the harsh nature of humans? This week Sarath, Chris, and Marcos attempt to bring eyes towards the dissappearing culture of native americans, in their most introspective conversation to date, when they discuss " Sugarcane ", an academy award nominated Documentary.

When the it feels like the universe is telling you to quit, will you crumble, or give it everything you've got? This week the guys root for the underdog when they discuss " Unstoppable " starring J-Lo and Jharrel Jerome. 

Can this reimagined take on a classic character breathe new life into the franchise, or is " Wolfman " destined to be lost in the woods? Find out when Sarath, Chris, and Marco's discuss the latest release from BlumHouse. 

What happens when youre tasked with finding someone guilty for a crime you may have commited? This week the guys test their moral compass when they discuss " Juror #2 "

This film is on a trajactory to becoming known as one of the worst comic book movies ever. But Is the hate warranted? Find out what the guys think when they discuss " Joker: Folie a Deux "

This week the guys kick off 2025 by stepping into the Sony Spiderman Universe. Can " Kraven the Hunter " catch lightning in a bottle? 

From new movies, to introducing special guests and friends of the show, 2024 was an amazing year for the pod. So before we jump into 2025, let's take a look back at some of our favorite moments from 2024. 

Can a beloved broadway play have the same impact in theaters? This week the witches get the male perspective when Sarath, Chris, and Marcos discuss " Wicked " 

Were we entertained? This week Sarath battles his sleep, while Chris and Marcos chastise him for nodding off, when they discuss " Gladiator 2 ". 

Is childhood as hard as they say, or does this film make it seem more boring than it actually is? This week Sarath and Chris show hometown love to western Massachusetts when they discuss " Janet Planet " 

Are you team Optimus Prime, or team Megatron? This week Sarath and Chris protect their childhood when they discuss " Transformers One ". 

Is Josh Hartnett the star, or is this film a Shyamalan Nepo-baby vehicle? This week Sarath and Marcos get familiar with Lady Raven when they discuss " Trap "

What happens when you cross " Blade " with " Bad Boys " ? This week Sarath and Chris find out when they discuss the Netflix original film " Day Shift ". 

Some family you choose, other family you choose to leave on the side of the road. This week Sarath and Chris contemplate who'll have to get their running shoes ready when they discuss " Brothers ".

Is " Art the Clown " the next great slasher icon? This week Sarath and Chris celebrate Halloween 2024 when they discuss " Terrifier ". 

This week Sarath and Chris welcome Marcos to the pod, and weigh in on love, food, and whether all the parts of chicken taste like chicken, when they discuss " The Fundamentals of Caring ". 

What's life like when your closest friend is the TV screen? This week Sarath and Chris reminisce about lonely nights when they discuss " I Saw the TV Glow ".

What do you do when the justice system, one that you've dedicated your life to, fails you? This week Sarath and Chris slog through suspect acting, plot holes a plenty, and the inability to smoke a cigar, when they discuss " River Runs Red ". 

This week Sarath and Chris celebrate their milestone 100th episode by discussing legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's latest, " The Boy and the Heron "; A film that beat " Across the Spider-verse " at the Oscars for 2023 Best Animated Feature. Was that win warranted? 

This week Sarath welcomes back Marcos, from Xpod 97, and they put their soldier skills to the test when they discuss " Rebel Ridge " 

Horror anthologies get a hip hop twist when Snoop Dogg enters the realm. But are these tales worth a campfire, or do they sizzle out before they even get started? This Week Sarath welcomes professional wrestler Lince Dorado as they discuss " Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror ".

What do you get when you take a lesbian sex-romp roadtrip, toss in a decapitated Pedro Pascal, and a brief case full of contraband? Sarath and guest host EJ Moreno, from flickeringmyth.com, contemplate that and more when they discuss the newest film from Ethan Coen, " Drive-Away Dolls "

Does " Pandorum " live up to its predecessor " Elysium "? This week Sarath welcomes Drew and Joe from Struggle Nation, on youtube, to debate whether good sci-fi movies can be made on a low budget. 

Has Liam Neeson cornered the market on the older assassin role? This week Sarath is joined by Marcos, from X-pod 97, as they discuss a potentially career best performance from Michael Keaton when dissect " Knox Goes Away ".

The nature of friendship, and bullying, take the forefront as Sarath and Chris delve into their most heartfelt and thought provoking film yet when they discuss " A Silent Voice ". 

What do you get when you pair the merc with the mouth, with a rabid wolverine? How about a billion dollars and a return to form for the MCU. This week Sarath and Chris take on the tag team of the century when they discuss " Deadpool & Wolverine "

Do Sarath and Chris think they're morally capable enough to pull off a Bernie Madoff level ponzi scheme? This week the guys get into some white collar trouble when they discuss " Wizard of Lies " Starring Robert DeNiro.

Can Eddie Murphy recapture the heart and soul of Axel Foley, or will he descend into 80's action hero obscurity? This week Sarath and Chris wonder if 80's movies are worth updating, or remaking, when they discuss " Beverly Hills Cop Axel F ". 

Does your celebrity crush being in a film automatically make it a must see? This week Sarath and Chris compare childhood loves when they discuss " Trigger Warning " starring Jessica Alba

After releasing an episode for " Dune part 2 ", Sarath and Chris realized they never released their episode for part 1. So here we are as the guys discuss " Dune part 1 "

Will more action, and a slightly faster pace, redeem the sour taste left in Sarath and Chris's mouths after part 1? This week the guys venture into the desert once more when they discuss " Dune Part 2 ".

How would you react if someones life dream fell in your lap, and you had the power to either make it happen, or watch it fall by the wayside? This week Sarath and Chris assess the big brother mentality when they discuss " The Peanut Butter Falcon ".

What do you do when your life goal is to live up to the expectations of a tyrant father? How do you live when that story leaves you as the only brother of 5 left to tell its tale? This week Sarath and Chris tackle generational trauma, in the form of body slams and tight pants, when they discuss " The Iron Claw ".

The most thuggish kids on the block may have finally met their match, in the form of alien invaders. This week we take a dip into the vault, and unleash an unreleased episode, when Sarath and Chris discuss " Attack the Block ". 

Have we crossed over into an era where talking reckless, anonomously, has become free of consequence? This week Sarath and Chris delve into the downfall of social norms when they discuss " The Anti Social Network " 

Anyone can get these jokes, even the greatest quarterback of all time. This week Sarath and Chris wonder if they could stay in the pocket when they discuss " The Roast of Tom Brady " on Netflix. 

If our pets could talk, would they mirror our personalities? Hand out sage-like advice? Or woulkd they be your run of the mill jerks? This week Sarath and Chris escape grade school when they discuss " Leo ", starring Adam Sandler and Bill Burr.

So many people are afraid of the dark, but have you ever wondered, " How does the dark feel about that? " This week Sarath and Chris mull over the bumps in the night when they discuss " Orion and the Dark ". 

This week Sarath and Chris step back into the world of Zack Snyder, when they discuss " Rebel Moon 2: The Scargiver ". Does this film wet the appetite for the upcoming R rated version, or will this version be all they can stomach? 

How do you react when you've lost your whole family, a stranger is shooting a documentary about you, and... your a sea shell with sneakers on? Sarath and Chris attempt to dissect those thoughts when they discuss " Marcel the Shell With Shoes On ".

How does a veteran find peace when war feels like the only place he belongs? This weeks episode hits close to home for Chris when the guys discuss " Mending the Line ". 

How many crazy actors does it take to make a movie? This week Sarath and Chris answer that age old question when they discuss " The Bubble " on Netflix. 

A little bit of " The Conjuring", mixed with some "National Treasure". This week Sarath and Chris ask themselves " What's Russell Crowe doing in this movie? " when they discuss " The Pope's Exorcist". 

As the last member of the original Justice League, will Aquaman send the Snyderverse off with a bang? Or will the DCEU leave the cinemas dead in the water? This week Sarath and Chris test their sea legs when they dive into " Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom ".  

What do you get when you take a heartfelt love story, mix it was a complex imigrant story, and paint it with skill of Pixar? Find out when Sarath and Chris Discuss " Elemental ". 

What happens when gentrification takes over a city? What if your home wasn't your home in the first place? Sarath and Chris tackle these questions, and wonder whether Jonathan Major's can recapture his once promising career, when they discuss " The Last Black Man in San Francisco ". 

Does the size and payroll, of the cast, equate to a successful film? Will this film become a holiday classic? Sarath and Chris contemplate these questions when they discuss " Valentine's Day ".   

When does curiosity become friendship? When does friendship become love? When does love become obsession? Sarath and Chris explore these thoughts and more when they discuss " Saltburn ". 

NO BATHTUBS WERE HURT DURING THIS RECORDING!!!

Saying good bye can be tough. What would you do to make sure that your friends, loved ones, and even your enemies, are left where they need to be? This week the guys hang out with mans best friend when they discuss the all time classic " All Dogs Go to Heaven ".

Can a Chinese run factory succeed in America? This week Sarath and Chris mull over the trials and tribulations of manufacturing in America, and whether it's a dying enterprise, when they discuss the Academy Award winning documentary " American Factory ". 

This week Sarath and Chris step up to the stand up game. For the first time ever the guys review a stand up special when they discuss " Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer ". Will Dave's brand of funny be up their alley? 

Sarath and Chris kick off 2024 by heading to the opera, a space opera, when they discuss " Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire ". Being avid Zack Snyder fans, will this film live up to their expectations? or will is drift off into the emptiness of space? 

As 2023 comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the most memorable, thought provoking, and outrageous moments from this years collection of episodes. Thank you listeners for hanging with us. 2024 looks to be even bigger and better. 

How does watching a christmas movie become a family tradition? Is it the story? Is it the message? This week Sarath and Chris decide whether we have another christmas classic on our hands, when they discuss " Candy Cane Lane " starring Eddie Murphy.

What's more exciting, the kill, or the process in which a hitman goes about being one of the most feared assassins in the world? This week Sarath and Chris watch a master at work when they discuss " The Killer ". 

Sometimes tragedy can tear people apart. And in those moments, we ask ourselves if we are good people. This week Sarath and Chris contemplate how they process trauma when they discuss " A Good Person " 

First we had spiders... then came the ants and wasps... now a new insect based superhero takes center stage. This week Sarath and Chris check out " Blue Beetle " from DC Comics. How will this film fare in a sea of superhero stories? 

What's old is new again when the guys discuss " Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem ". Will this film reinvigorate their love for these characters, or has the franchise finally crossed over into the " maybe its for a younger audience " realm? 

With the help of the maximals, can the autobots reignite the spark in this once blockbuster franchise? Is Optimus primal the heir apparent? We find out this week when the guys discuss " Transformers : Rise of the Beasts "