The Film Pub

The Film Pub

Our favorite genre movies, with a nostalgic twist. Hosts Jack Kotal and Donovan McGuire discuss a different movie each episode, while sharing a drink from or inspired by that movie.

Episodes

April 26, 2024 42 mins

This episode we discuss a childhood favorite, Spy Kids (2001). We talk about our favorite gadgets,  whether we would've believed if our parents were secret agents, and our thoughts on the sequels and spinoff movies. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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This episode we discuss the original film of a major animated franchise, Despicable Me (2010). We talk about the major impact that minions had in the 2010s, what we would steal to beat the moon, and our past trauma from playing carnival games. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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February 14, 2024 58 mins

This episode we discuss another classic horror film, Insidious (2010). We talk about who the scariest demon is, the insane catalogue of James Wan, and we discuss how to lucid dream. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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February 7, 2024 59 mins

This episode we discuss a fun satire of the traditional spy movie, Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014). We talk about the amazing soundtrack, whether we would rather be a Kingsman or a 007 agent, and how to do a Michael Caine impression. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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This episode we discuss an amazing drama, A Star Is Born (2017). We talk about the insane soundtrack, Bradley Cooper's transformation, and Jack shares a very hot take. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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January 12, 2024 52 mins

This episode we discuss an essential college fraternity classic, Animal House (1978). We talk about if this movie set our college expectations, our favorite college parties, and the worst house experiences we've had. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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December 20, 2023 50 mins

This episode we discuss an insane true story and deep dive into the poker underworld, Molly's Game (2017). We talk about the minds of degenerate gamblers, our lack of poker skills, and our thoughts on Aaron Sorkin's writing. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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December 14, 2023 47 mins

This episode we discuss maybe the most beloved Christmas movie of all time, Elf (2003). We talk about why this is such a timeless classic, we share some hot takes, and we give our opinions on a potential sequel. We also share some hot takes as well as some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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November 30, 2023 55 mins

This episode we discuss one of our favorite smooth brain comedies, The Benchwarmers (2006). We talk about if we were ever benchwarmers in our childhood, our favorite lines, and Dono has an extremely hot take. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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This episode we discuss a classic action history film, National Treasure (2004). We talk about our favorite aspects of the franchise, our favorite history time period, and our thoughts on the new spin off series. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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This episode we discuss the first two films in the Harry Potter series, The Sorcerer's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets (2001-2002). We talk about our favorite characters, what house we would be in, and our thoughts on the new upcoming HBO reboot series. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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September 28, 2023 55 mins

This episode we discuss the very first summer blockbuster, Jaws (1975). We talk about whether the theme music is the most iconic, our ideas for a better sequel, and if we would go down in a shark cage. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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September 13, 2023 59 mins
This episode we discuss one of the best heist films with the most stacked cast, Ocean's Eleven (2001). We talk about the evolution of Brad Pitt, what we would do with $14.5 million dollars, and our opinions on gambling in Vegas. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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    This episode we discuss the first of a mystical franchise, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe (2005). We talk about hour strong opinions of Edmund, Jack analyzes the movie way too deep, and we discuss the terrible sequels. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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    This episode we discuss a true end-to-end comedy, Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011). We talk about the insanely stacked cast, a very controversial scene, and Dono gets very passionate about New Balances. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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    This episode we discuss another 80's classic and ode to Chicago, Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). We talk about how we faked being sick to get out of school, the genius of John Hughes and his Hughniverse, and discuss the nostalgia of the 80's. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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    This episode we discuss a childhood favorite, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1977). We talk about which candy invention we would try, if Wonka hand picked which kids won the Golden Tickets, and we share a very hot take. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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    This episode we discuss one of our favorite comedies/rom-coms, Wedding Crashers (2005). We talk about the dynamic duo of Vaughn and Wilson, if crashing weddings is actually possible, and the best cameo in cinema history. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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    This episode we discuss the first of one of the best action franchises of all time, Mission: Impossible (1996). We talk about why Tom Cruise in insane, the evolution of the franchise, and our predictions for the new movie. We also share some hot takes as well as some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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    This episode we discuss another classic early 2000's comedy, Freaky Friday (2003). We talk about who we'd want to switch bodies with for a day, we play a horrible game of Would You Rather, and we go through the evolution of Lindsay Lohan. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.

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