Episodes

  • Megamind (2010) - Good movie, bad timing!
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we review Megamind. Released in a year packed with animation heavy-hitters, this clever superhero satire was largely forgotten despite great voice acting and a surprisingly thoughtful take on villains, heroes, and purpose.

    We break down why Megamind works and why its release date may have doomed it commercially.

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    40 mins
  • Prometheus (2012) with Vaguely Nerdy Podcast - Engineers, Aliens, and the Jesus Connection
    Jan 14 2026

    In this episode of Movie Postmortem, we are joined by Cheryl and Jae and from the Vaguely Nerdy podcast to discuss Prometheus (2012), Ridley Scott’s ambitious Alien prequel that asks big questions about creation, and the origin of the xenomorphs. We do a full plot rundown and give you our takes on the events on the film.

    Most importantly, we tackle one of the strangest ideas buried in the film: how director Ridley Scott ties the Aliens’ storyline into Christian theology. As always, we determine the Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration and offer Script Stitch-Ups.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Dark Skies (2013) - Extraterrestrial Activity
    Jan 7 2026

    In this episode, we review Dark Skies, the alien-abduction film that plays like a Paranormal Activity film with an alien swapped in. We talk about why this genre blend works better than it has any right to and why the dysfunctional family dynamic aids the story.

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    43 mins
  • Gremlins (1984) - Rules Are Made to Be Broken
    Dec 31 2025

    In our last Christmas episode, we review gremlins, the supposedly family friendly horror film that traumatized a generation of kids! We discuss the influence of Spielberg, why Pete should have been the main protagonist, and what we worry about with the upcoming Gremlins 3.

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    47 mins
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) - Oscar the Grinch
    Dec 24 2025

    In this episode, we review the high-grossing adaptation of the popular Dr. Seuss children's book. We do a plot rundown and discuss the production design that brought Whoville to life, our favorite lines from Jim Carrey, the character we would cut from the film, and why we have a problem with the film showing that the Grinch lives off of trash! Plus, two fun Christmas commercials! Merry Grinchmas!

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    42 mins
  • Home Alone (1990) - Now I have a BB Gun. Ho-Ho-Ho
    Dec 17 2025

    In this episode, we review Home Alone, the holiday classic that broke the box office. We do a rundown of the film and cover Kevin accidental abandonment, the sheer chaos of the McCallister household, and why the Wet Bandits may be the most persistent criminals in cinema history.

    We talk about John Williams’ iconic score, the perfectly telegraphed traps, and whether we like this film more than the second one. Tune in!

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    46 mins
  • Die Hard (1988) - Have a Holly Gennaro Christmas
    Dec 10 2025

    In this episode of Movie Postmortem, we review Die Hard - the action classic that became one of the most popular Christmas movies of all time! We discuss Bruce Willis’ genre-redefining role as John McClane, Alan Rickman’s ice-cold brilliance as Hans Gruber, and why Holly’s corporate party has so much debauchery! Tune in as we celebrate the film that changed action movies forever.

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    46 mins
  • Jingle All the Way (1996) - "Get To The Shopper!"
    Dec 3 2025

    In this episode, we review the Christmas comedy, Jingle All the Way (1996). From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s increasingly unhinged antics on his quest for a Turbo Man doll to Sinbad’s conspiracy-fueled meltdown, we discuss why this film has become a Christmas staple.

    We talk about Phil Hartman's scene stealing, Sinbad's best lines, and whether the movie’s mayhem holds up or collapses under its own weight in the third act. Tune in to also hear a commercial about what to do if you ACTUALLY want a Booster action figure!

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    42 mins