The Greatest Movie Ever Made
With countless films produced during the course of over a century of film history, determining the greatest movie ever made seems like an impossible exercise. Thankfully, Justus Burkitt and David Scandura — God's favorite idiots — have taken on this Sisyphean task. Join these two film fanatics each week as they meticulously and rigorously review a wide range of movies, painstakingly searching all corners and niches of film history to once and for all find the Greatest Movie Ever Made.
Episodes
Justus and David tackle an oft-maligned threequel this week as they discuss The Exorcist III. It’s a film notorious for its production problems, bizarre tone, and unhinged performances. Is this sequel doomed to eternal damnation, or can a studio-mandated exorcist character appear in the third act to save the day? Holy water and hijinks abound on this episode of the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
The Exorcist III (1990) is directed by Wil...
Welcome to prime time, dipshits! David and Justus summon Tony Moschetti for his third spooky season appearance on the podcast. This time, they’re discussing Freddy Krueger’s third cinematic outing and all of its delightful 80’s charm and cheese. But is this Elm Street adventure a real nightmare, or is it the Greatest Movie Ever Made?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) is directed by Chuck Russell and stars Heather La...
What’s your favorite scary movie? Ghostface is back and he’s ready to carve up the streets of Hollywood. Join Justus and David as they dig into the thrills, chills, kills, and out of place cameos in the third installment of this landmark 90’s slasher franchise. But has the Scream formula run out of gas for this third entry, or can the legendary Wes Craven once again make the Greatest Movie Ever Made?
Scream 3 (2000) is directed by W...
The leaves are changing and ghosts are in the air, which can only mean it’s time for another TGMEM Halloween Horrorthon. This year, the boys are discussing third entries of popular horror franchises, and they’re kicking things off with this hilariously titled Conjuring sequel. Those rascally Warrens are up to their usual supernatural grifts once again, but can the combined talents of Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga make this Satani...
The combined forces of Michael Bay, Marky Mark, and The Rock team up for this juiced up, roided out crime comedy based on a true story that’s stranger than fiction. Can David and Justus withstand the onslaught of the Bayhem? Get a pump, shoot up, and chase the American Dream on the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
Pain & Gain (2013) is directed by Michael Bay and stars Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie, Tony Shalhoub, and E...
This week, the boys explore an independent fantasy film shot in dozens of countries around the world. Join them on this dazzling reality bending odyssey and find out if The Fall is the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
The Fall (2006) is directed by Tarsem Singh and stars Lee Pace, Catinca Untaru, Justine Waddell, Daniel Caltagirone, and Leo Bill.
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
Justus closes out the second TGMEM-iversary with the final boss of Justus Burkitt Childhood Classics, Brad Bird’s debut animated feature about a boy and his giant robot. WHERE’S THE GIANT, MANSLEY?! Why, it’s right here on the newest episode of the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
The Iron Giant (1999) is directed by Brad Bird and stars Eli Marienthal, Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, and Christopher McDonald
Music: “Fractal...
These boys have had it too good for too long. They need to be humbled, brought back down to Earth, and reminded of just how bad things can get. And they’re about to learn just how bad things can get on this week’s episode. Together, they’re tied to chairs and forced to watch this direct to video slasher sequel that couldn’t possibly be anywhere close to the Greatest Movie Ever Made.
American Psycho II: All-American Girl is directed ...
Let the pod die; cast it if you have to. For episode 101, but technically speaking, their 100th movie, David and Justus take their first journey to a galaxy far, far away to discuss the notorious 8th chapter in the Skywalker Saga. Did Rian Johnson ruin their childhoods or did he create the Greatest Movie Ever Made?
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) is directed by Rian Johnson and stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ri...
She is a woman of many names - the Podmaster, Countess Pod, High Priestess Pod, Justus' wife - and now, on the 100th episode, she is emerging from the shadows to discuss one of the biggest blockbusters in film history. Stick around after the movie talk for a fan submitted Q&A! Near, far, wherever you are, join us in celebrating 100 episodes of The Greatest Movie Ever Made!
Titanic (1997) is directed by James Cameron and stars L...
The King of the Monsters stomps through the TGMEM offices this week. David finally gets the chance to nerd out about Godzilla on mic and introduce Justus to the original Japanese classic that birthed the kaiju genre. History shows again and again how nature points out the folly of man, but will it show if Godzilla is The Greatest Movie Ever Made?
Godzilla (1954) is directed by Ishirō Honda and stars Akira Takarada, Momoko Kôchi, Aki...
This week, the boys fight crime on the mean streets of Gotham as they discuss this animated Batman classic. They also spend a lot of time talking about the Joker’s dick. You know how it goes on the Greatest Movie Ever Made, same Pod-Time, same Pod-Channel!
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) is directed by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski and stars Kevin Conroy, Dana Delany, Hart Bochner, Stacy Keach, and Mark Hamill
Music: “Fractals” by...
David and Justus submerge themselves in the psychedelic nightmare of Altered States in their quest for cinematic enlightenment. Will they emerge as men or monkeys? Things are sure to go bananas on this episode of the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
Altered States (1980) is directed by Ken Russell and stars William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid, and Thaao Penghlis
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
This week, Sean Connery heads to the stars to battle space capitalism in a film that totally didn’t rip off Alien, we promise guys! Along for the ride are a drunken cynical space doctor that Justus is in love with, Sean’s annoying son, and a lot of dudes whose heads explode in space helmets. The Shummer of Sean comes to a close on the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
Outland (1981) is directed by Peter Hyams and stars Sean Connery, Peter B...
The name is Connery… Sean Connery. Shake your martinis and get ready to tango because this week David and Justus are diving deep into the 1983 pseudo-official Bond film Never Say Never Again! But far from being your usual 007 adventure, they discover that this film is packed full of herbal enemas, on-set violence against animals, and... a video game tournament? Can the Summer of Sean produce The Greatest Bond Movie Ever Made? Or wi...
Sean Connery’s ghost has cursed the boys to watch this psychedelic sci-fi odyssey and more importantly, watch him prance around in bright orange underwear for 100 minutes. The gun is good, the penis is evil, but is Zardoz The Greatest Movie Ever Made?
Zardoz (1974) is directed by John Boorman and stars Sean Connery, Charlotte Rampling, Sara Kestelman, John Alderton, and Sally Anne Newton
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat ...
David’s been possessed by the ghost of Sean Connery, who has declared that TGMEM has to cover four of his films for the Shummer of Sean! Things kick off this week with Alfred Hitchcock’s Marnie, a tale of suspense, abuse, and manipulation. Remember to always follow your S with an H as the Shummer of Sean beginsh!
Marnie (1964) is directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery, Diane Baker, Martin Gabel, and Louise...
Justus brings another childhood classic to the discussion today and David can only respond with a simple “As you wish.” Join the boys for an episode rife with adventure, romance, revenge, and a special appearance from a mysterious spectral force. Death cannot stop true love and nothing can stop The Greatest Movie Ever Made Podcast!
The Princess Bride (1987) is directed by Rob Reiner and stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin...
Days have turned to weeks in the Zombie United Kingdom, and David and Justus have arrived to save the day with this episode on the forgotten sequel released in the midst of the 2000s zombie movie craze. But in the world of 28 Weeks Later, the only things scarier than the rage virus are family drama and War on Terror allegories! Check out this episode, and then head on over to the Jeremy Renner app to discuss if this is The Greatest...
This week, the boys take a look at John Waters’ raucous greaser musical Cry-Baby, featuring a sexy young Johnny Depp, a sexier redneck grandmother, and the sexiest of them all, a switchblade-toting greaser affectionately named Hatchetface. But they aren’t the only little freaks in attendance, because a young Willem Dafoe in a scene-stealing cameo, a leathery Iggy Pop in pure freak mode, and your two resident freaks, David and Justu...
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