Welcome to Almost Classic Movies, the podcast where two movie fans talk about movies. From epic adventures like Lord of the Rings to iconic comedies like Wayne's World and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, we explore a blend of almost classics, cult favorites, seasonal gems, and even actual classics. ("Almost Classic Movies" is frankly just a catchy title that riffs off a particular TV program). It's just two friends talking movies—one loves production trivia, while the other enjoys simply watching and soaking in the story. We strive for evergreen content, so you can pick an episode anywhere and dive right in. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, family member, or maybe even Chris Hemsworth or Ryan Reynolds... That'd be pretty cool. Thanks for listening!
Sinners - Is It Worth The Hype?
Sinners (2025) · Mar 12, 2026
The Fast and the Furious (2001): Iconic or Overrated?
The Fast and the Furious (2001) · Feb 26, 2026
Weathering With You: Love, Sacrifice, and a Very Wet Apocalypse
Weathering with You (2019) · Feb 19, 2026
Summer Wars - It's Basically That Old Digimon Movie You Kind of Remember
Summer Wars (2009) · Feb 5, 2026
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train - The Animation Looks So Good, You Could Lick It
Immortal Demon Slayer (2017) · Jan 29, 2026
The Muppet Christmas Carol: Cozy, Creepy, and Way Deeper Than You Remember
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) · Dec 25, 2025
Is “The Santa Clause” Actually Good? A Deep Dive Into 90s Holiday Cinema
The Santa Clause (1994) · Dec 11, 2025
Home Alone - Is it a Christmas Classic?
Home Alone (1990) · Dec 4, 2025
The Wizard of Oz - What's Behind the Curtain?
The Wizard of Oz (1939) · Nov 27, 2025
Wicked: Oz Lore, Flying Monkey Horror & Glinda’s PR Strategy
Wicked (2024) · Nov 21, 2025
Is “The Running Man” Still Running in 2025?
The Running Man (2025) · Nov 13, 2025
The Apprentice - The Shocking Trump Story They Tried to Ban!
The Apprentice (2024) · Nov 6, 2025
The Nightmare Before Christmas - Does It Still Hold Up?
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) · Oct 30, 2025
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) — Does Nostalgia Still Work 36 Years Later?
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) · Oct 23, 2025
Beetlejuice (1988) - Practical Effects and Pure Chaos
Beetlejuice (1988) · Oct 16, 2025
Tron: Legacy and the Problem of Style Over Story
TRON: Legacy (2010) · Oct 9, 2025
Tron (1982) - Is It Cheating with CGI?
Tron (1982) · Oct 2, 2025
Almost Famous: Almost as cult-classic as Spinal Tap?
Almost Famous (2000) · Sep 18, 2025
Doctor Sleep: The Shining Sequel We Wanted… or Just Supernatural Fanfiction?
Doctor Sleep (2019) · Sep 4, 2025
The Shining - Hidden Ties to CIA Mind Control Experiments?
The Shining (1980) · Aug 28, 2025
The Emperor’s New Groove: Underrated Genius or Just Goofy Fun?
The Emperor's New Groove (2000) · Jul 31, 2025
Fantastic Four (2015): Is it really that bad?
Fantastic Four (2015) · Jul 24, 2025
Superman (2025) - An ACM Instant Movie Reaction
Superman (2025) · Jul 21, 2025
Hot Rod: Mopeds in Pools and Footloose Rage Dances
Hot Rod (2007) · Jul 17, 2025
Justice League: Two Directors, One Mess
Justice League (2017) · Jul 10, 2025
Batman v Superman: Martha, Please.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) · Jul 3, 2025
Magic Mike – Bumps, Banter, and Brooding Dreams
Magic Mike (2012) · Jun 19, 2025
Undercover Blues — Clarinet Crimes, Oyster Fights, and CIA Baby Duty
Undercover Blues (1993) · Jun 12, 2025
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World - Where's the 3??
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) · Jun 5, 2025
How to Train Your Dragon 2: Goobers and Alpha Dragons
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) · May 29, 2025
How to Train Your Dragon: Why This Movie Earned Its Legacy
How to Train Your Dragon (2010) · May 22, 2025
Austin Powers in Goldmember: Daddy Issues, Disco & Dutch Villains
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) · May 15, 2025
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) · May 8, 2025
Nacho Libre: Stretchy Pants, Celibacy Vows, and Jack Black's Finest?
Nacho Libre (2006) · Apr 24, 2025
The Blues Brothers: We Are On A Mission
The Blues Brothers (1980) · Apr 17, 2025
Princess Bride: The Rodents, the Romance, the Revenge
The Princess Bride (1987) · Apr 10, 2025
Chicago (2002): Jazz Hands, Jail Time & Justice
Chicago (2002) · Apr 3, 2025
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: More Than Just a Day Off
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) · Mar 27, 2025
Snow White and the Huntsman: A Darker Fairy Tale?
Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) · Mar 20, 2025
Your Name - … My Name, and a Whole Lot of Tears
Your Name. (2016) · Mar 6, 2025
A Silent Voice – The Anime That Hits Different
A Silent Voice (2017) · Feb 20, 2025
Captain America: Civil War - The Movie That Changed the MCU
Captain America: Civil War (2016) · Feb 13, 2025
Captain America: The Winter Soldier - A Spy Movie with Super Heroes
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) · Feb 6, 2025
Captain America: The First Avenger - Almost as Classic as the MCU Itself
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) · Jan 30, 2025
The Gentleman – Exploring Guy Ritchie's Unique Style
The Gentleman (2025) · Jan 23, 2025
The Giant Mechanical Man - Jenna Fischer in something not related to The Office
The Giant Mechanical Man (2012) · Jan 16, 2025
The Other Guys - The Most Underrated Comedy of 2010
The Other Guys (2010) · Jan 9, 2025
🎄 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation - Lights, Laughter, and Griswold Chaos
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) · Dec 24, 2024
Elf - Candy, Chaos, and Christmas Spirit
Elf (2003) · Dec 19, 2024
Madame Web - A Tangled Web of Missed Opportunities
Madame Web (2024) · Dec 5, 2024
Gladiator - Are You Not Entertained?
Gladiator (2000) · Nov 21, 2024
House of Gucci - Family Drama, Fashion, and Fatal Ambition
House of Gucci (2021) · Nov 14, 2024
Blade Runner - Exploring its Humanity, AI, and Philosophy
Blade Runner (1982) · Nov 8, 2024
Black Rain - Ridley Scott's Neo-Noir Triumph
Black Rain (1989) · Oct 31, 2024
Venom - Let There Be Carnage Breakdown
Venom (2018) · Oct 24, 2024
Venom - A Deep Dive into Sony's Polarizing Superhero Franchise
Venom (2018) · Oct 17, 2024
Wayne's World – A Time Capsule of 90s Comedy
Wayne's World (1992) · Oct 10, 2024