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
It’s not every day that James Cameron has a new flick out in theaters, so the boys are seizing the opportunity to talk about Jim’s first journey to Pandora. It might be the most successful film of all time, but TGMEM really thought they needed to add their opinions on the kinky hair tentacle sex, unobtanium, and white savior narratives (and by white, we mean blue). James Cameron has done it before, but can he deliver the Greatest M...
It’s getting colder and winter is settling in, so David and Justus cozy up around this wintry western with a delightful cannibal twist. If Robert Carlyle’s menacing man eating doesn’t scare you, the appearance of a convicted sex offender will! Gather round and chow down on this new episode of the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
Ravenous (1999) is directed by Antonia Bird and stars Guy Pearce, Robert Carlyle, David Arquette, Jeremy Davies,...
The Christmas season kicks off with the only movie bold enough to combine the horrors of the zombie apocalypse, the melodrama of a musical, and the joy of Christmas into one cinematic experience. There’s singing, dancing, Christmas cheer, and zombie killing in store, but is this genre-bending romp The Greatest Movie Ever Made?
Anna and the Apocalypse (2017) is directed by John McPhail and stars Ella Hunt, Sarah Swire, Malcolm Cummin...
This year’s Thanksgiving episode finds Justus and David discussing the classic John Hughes comedy that, despite its title, features precisely ONE plane, ONE train, and multiple automobiles. Plus, they recount their own Planes, Trains and Automobiles-esque experience driving in an electric car that almost caused a seismic rift in their friendship. Remember Del Griffith’s motto: like your job, love your wife, and listen to the Greate...
This week, the Governator returns to the podcast with this dystopian sci-fi action adventure. Tune in to hear David and Justus break down the satire, violence, and stalkers of The Running Man, and why it’s a real shame that Dynamo probably won’t be in the new remake. And yes, expect both of our hosts to do terrible Arnold voices on this episode of the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
The Running Man (1987) is directed by Paul Michael Glase...
TGMEM heads to the concrete jungle to tackle another maligned sequel! Things are heating up in the crime-ravaged streets of dystopian Los Angeles, and David and Justus are here to get in on all the spine-ripping action of Predator 2. If it pods, they can cast it, so stay tuned to find out if the Predator’s second big screen hunting spree is the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
Predator 2 (1990) is directed by Stephen Hopkins and stars Dann...
It’s Halloween night once again, but Michael Myers isn’t terrorizing Haddonfield this year! Instead, an evil Irish toy maker terrorizes the nation’s children and Tom Atkins terrorizes a six pack and a woman half his age. All skeletons, all pumpkins, all witches gather ‘round and join Justus and David as they discuss this stand alone oddity in the Halloween series. It’s almost time, kids! Don your Silver Shamrock masks and watch the...
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
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