75. The Journeyman: Curtis Hanson #7: Losin' It (1982)

July 22, 2026 by Armando Gonzalez in Film Movies Cinema, Curtis Hanson

The 1982 teen sex comedy Losin’ It put Curtis Hanson back in the director’s chair for a movie that was actually released in theaters (unlike some of Hanson’s previous projects). Today, Losin’ It is most notable as Tom Cruise’s first starring role, but neither Cruise or Hanson spoke kindly of the film, on the rare occasions either talked about it at all. Bryan and A.J. discuss how the screenplay doesn’t live up to the potential of the talent involved, where Losin’ It fits in the career trajectories of the cast and crew, and how it compares to other 80’s teen sex comedies (surprisingly tame, especially compared to the notorious Porky’s (1981)). Tangents include: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), what Mad Men taught us about how to get a divorce, and proposing a double feature of Losin’ It and Eyes Wide Shut (1999). This episode’s drink was: Margaritas.

24. Coppola Cast #6: You're a Big Boy Now (1966)

January 03, 2020 by Armando Gonzalez in Francis Ford Coppola, Film Movies Cinema

Happy New Year! Happy New Decade! Happy New Episode! Though You’re a Big Boy Now isn’t technically Francis Coppola’s first film, in many ways it’s his first film as an auteur. Coppola was working with material of his choice, great professional actors, and the backing of a major studio. We discuss the results and Geraldine Page’s protracted will they/won’t they history with the Academy Awards. This episode’s Coppola wine was: Coppola Sonoma County 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Episode 17: She's All That (1999)

November 21, 2018 by Armando Gonzalez in Film Movies Cinema

…And we’re back! Shyamalan recently admitted to doing a rewrite for She’s All That, so we’re duty bound to review the 90’s teen rom-com. We speculate on what Shyamalan contributed to the script, are impressed by the pretty impressive cast, and wonder if She’s All That and Buffy the Vampire Slayer take place in the same cinematic universe. Tangents include listing all the great movies of 1999, Gene Siskel’s funeral, and some big news about the future of the podcast. Enjoy!