The Paused Reviews Podcast

The Paused Reviews Podcast

In a world of nearly endless streaming platforms and limitless options, Franc and Tim watch it all, take the hits, and find the gems to save you from another night of binging the same old shows and help you find something amazing to watch tonight! New podcast episodes every other Thursday, with Instagram Live shows on the off weeks (@pausedreviews). Seasons running from February through December. If you like what you hear, please help spread the word and subscribe to and rate us wherever you get your podcasts!

Episodes

September 23, 2021 72 mins

Join Franc and Tim this week as they discuss the 2011 hit flick, "Moneyball" starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill. Tim finally gets a chance to geek out over a movie about his intense baseball fandom as the boys break down the movie and just how accurate is it to the real life story of Billy Beane and his record breaking Oakland A's. 

"Moneyball" is available to stream now on Prime Video.

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This week, Franc and Tim take a journey into the dark and maddening mind of the Clown Prince of Crime himself as they discuss Todd Phillips' "Joker", available to stream on HBO Max.

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August 26, 2021 64 mins

This week, Tim is on vacation and Franc is joined by special guest host, Joseph to discuss the deeply mixed emotions they felt after watching 2021's sleeper hit, "Pig" starring Nicholas Cage. Join them as they break down what worked, and what didn't in this week's "Deep Dive". 

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This week your favorite podcast hosts, Franc and Tim, discuss an eclectic mix of movies. Specifically, the 2010 rom-com hit "Morning Glory", the Netflix original film "The Last Letter from Your Lover", and exactly why James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad" is far superior to David Ayer's 2016 "Suicide Squad". The "The" makes all the difference. 

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Where to watch this week's titles:

"Morning Glory" is available on Paramount+.

"The Last ...

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August 12, 2021 99 mins

This week, Franc and Tim are joined by surprise guest host, Rico for an extra long Friday the 13th (yea, we know it's still Thursday the 12th) episode. This week, the boys are tackling all three Netflix original films based on the classic R.L. Stine book series, "Fear Street Part One: 1994", "Fear Street Part Two: 1978", and "Fear Street Part Three: 1666". That's right, three hosts, talking three movies, for nearly three hours. Jus...

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August 5, 2021 67 mins

Welcome back friends, for another episode. In this week's Rewind, Tim tries to explain to Franc why The Beatles are still relevant after watching "McCartney 3, 2, 1". Franc does the unthinkable, and pays the 30 bucks to watch Disney's "Jungle Cruise". Next, they address the dozens of requests received concerning "The Tomorrow War". And finally, the boys sit back and quietly discuss whether or not "A Quiet Place Part II" lives up to...

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July 29, 2021 65 mins

Franc and Tim are back to break down the 2016 Netflix Original war drama, "The Siege of Jadotville". The film chronicles the Irish peacekeeping force's heroic stand against overwhelming odds. Join us to hear our thoughts, and just how close this film came to the true story.

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This week, Franc and Tim muster all their strength, and power through the Netflix original trash fire that is "Army of the Dead". Next, they discuss Bob Odenkirk's "Wickian" foray into the hardcore action genre with "Nobody". Join them, won't you?

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Where to watch this week's titles:

"Army of the Dead" is available on Netflix.

"Nobody" is currently only available for rent or purchase. 

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June 24, 2021 92 mins

This week, Franc and Tim sit and have a conversation, for one and a half hours, about a two-hour movie, about a conversation. So jump over to Hulu and check out the 2016 surprise hit, "Arrival" and join the conversation.

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This week, Franc and Tim get real serious as they discuss Lin Manuel Miranda's latest film "In The Heights". They discuss representation and whether or not the movie succeeds at adapting a stage play for the screen. Tim also makes a rare review request asking Franc to watch one of his guilty pleasure flicks, 1991's "Nothing But Trouble". The boys also give an old bomb a second chance and decide if "This is 40" has gotten any better...

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June 10, 2021 90 mins

It only took two and a half months, a move, a basement flood, and Franc just generally losing his mind, but we have finally done it. This week, Franc and Tim break down the 1993 hit action western, "Tombstone". It's a long one, but not only do we discuss what we loved and disliked, but we break down all the hurdles this film had to jump just to make it to production, and how much is fact vs. fiction. Hopefully, you all think this o...

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May 27, 2021 62 mins

The wait is over! Franc and Tim are back with brand new episodes of the Paused Reviews Podcast. Join the guys this week as they knock the rust off the podcasting wheels and discuss Marvel's "WandaVision" and"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier", "Love, Death, + Robots" season 2, "Made for Love", and some random documentaries Tim's been watching. 

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This week, Franc and Tim continue their descent into the world of heistery and thievery to vent their frustrations with the Netflix original film, "I Care A Lot" and gush over their love of this week's listener requested Netflix original series, "Lupin". 

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Where to watch this week's titles:

Both "I Care A Lot" and "Lupin" are available now on Netflix.

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March 11, 2021 99 mins

This week, Franc and Tim welcome a special guest host to the show. We are joined by the producer & host of the amazing, "I'm Kind of a Big Deal" podcast, Christophe Zajac-Denek. As a musician, actor, producer, and stuntman, Christophe is the perfect guest to help us dive into Edgar Wright's 2017 hit action/comedy/musical, "Baby Driver".

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February 25, 2021 67 mins

This week, Franc and Tim discuss Dan Stevens' post-Downton romp as the recently discharged vet who's just "here to help". That's right, we are diving deep into the 2014 action thriller, "The Guest", available to stream now on Netflix. 

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February 18, 2021 65 mins

This week, Franc and Tim discuss Netflix' "Malcolm & Marie" and the HBO Max' "Locked Down". Two movies that were fully produced, written, shot, and released during the COVID-19 Pandemic. They also review two listener requests, "Sorry to Bother You" and "Guns Akimbo". 

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Where to watch this week's movies:

"Malcolm & Marie" is available on Netflix.

"Locked Down" is available on HBO Max.

"Sorry to Bother You" is available on Hulu.

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February 11, 2021 69 mins

This week Franc & Tim are asking you to give a long forgotten, and cast aside romantic comedy a second chance. They are taking a deep dive into 2012's "The Five-Year Engagement" starring Jason Segel and Emily Blunt. This one is perfect for this weekend, with just the right amount of heart and giggles. Give it a shot, and let us know what you think. 

It's available to stream now on HBO & HBO Max.

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February 4, 2021 65 mins

Ladies and gents, WE ARE BACK!

Season 2 of your favorite podcast kicks off with a look at the Netflix original series, "Bridgerton" and the latest Christopher Landon twist on a classic slasher flick, "Freaky". Join us and find out why we were so surprised by one, and a bit disappointed by the other. 

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January 21, 2021 70 mins

For our final repeat episode before our Season 2 premiere on February 4, 2021 we bring you "The Birdcage" which originally aired in June of 2020. Next week we will be prepping for our season launch, so there will not be a repeat. As always be sure to subscribe to, review, and rate our little show on the Podbean app, or where ever you get your podcasts. Trust us, it really helps! Follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and if you l...

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January 14, 2021 63 mins

Every day brings us closer to the much anticipated premiere of Season 2 on February 4, 2021. In the meantime, please enjoy this slimmed down "reairing" of our episode on Disney's "Onward" which originally aired on April 30, 2020. As always be sure to subscribe to, review, and rate our little show on the Podbean app, or where ever you get your podcasts. Trust us, it really helps! Follow us on Instagram (@pausedreviews), and if you l...

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