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Our Hero De Niro

Mike and Mike (No Relation)

Join Mike and Mike (no relation) as they embark on a cinematic adventure through Robert De Niro"s legendary—and occasionally questionable—filmography, one randomly selected movie at a time. From iconic classics to "What were they thinking?" moments, each episode is packed with recaps, lively discussions, and fresh takes on the works of one of cinema"s greatest actors.

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All Episodes

01:27:07

Men of Honor (2000)

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2025/08/12

This week on Our Hero De Niro, the Mikes discuss Men of Honor, the inspirational military drama starring Cuba Gooding Jr. as Carl Brashear, the first Black U.S. Navy Master Diver, and Robert De Niro as his grizzled, racist-turned-mentor. They unpack the film’s classic biopic formula, its effective performances, and the tension between its uplifting message and Hollywood gloss. Plus: inspirational yelling, underwater acting, and military racism as a fixable personality flaw. Wikipedia page for Men

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01:12:07

Shark Tale (2004)

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2025/08/05

This week on Our Hero De Niro, Mike and Mike tackle Shark Tale, DreamWorks’ aggressively early-2000s animated mob comedy where Robert De Niro voices a mafia shark and Will Smith plays a fast-talking fish with debts to pay. They unpack the film’s wild tonal dissonance, endless pop culture references, and questionable audience—while asking: who exactly was this movie for? Plus: DreamWorks vs. Pixar, cursed animation choices, and the eternal mystery of how this thing made $375 million. Our Hero De Niro

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01:08:34

Mailbag Spectacular

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2025/07/29

It’s our 30th episode, and we’re breaking format to celebrate the citizens of De Niro Nation! We pop some beers and dive into your letters — responding to burning questions about De Niro’s comedic chops, the accuracy of mental health portrayals in film, and which directors lost the plot after early success. One Mike surprises the other with a few unrehearsed “burning questions,” and we both reflect on our favorite episodes so far. Also: comfort films, De Niro Multiverse Theory, and a surprise visit

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01:22:39

Midnight Run (1988)

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2025/07/22

This week on Our Hero De Niro, the Mikes finally reach Midnight Run—one of De Niro’s most beloved performances and a gold-standard buddy comedy. They celebrate the film’s perfect casting, sharp script, and emotional core, while digging into what makes Jack Walsh and Jonathan “The Duke” Mardukas such a compelling odd couple. Plus: train food, Danny Elfman discourse, and a lecture on inflation. Wikipedia page for Midnight Run. Films recommended this episode: Beverly Hills Cop Blue Collar Follow

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01:15:55

The Good Shepherd (2006)

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2025/07/15

In this episode of Our Hero De Niro, the Mikes dig into The Good Shepherd, a somber, sprawling CIA origin story directed by Robert De Niro and starring Matt Damon as a buttoned-up spymaster slowly consumed by secrecy and sacrifice. They explore the film’s bleak tone, dense plot, and De Niro’s quiet hand as a director, while considering what the film reveals about institutional loyalty, paranoia, and post-9/11 storytelling. Wikipedia page for The Good Shepherd. Films recommended this episode:

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55:53

Wag The Dog (1997), with Caroline Lamarque

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2025/07/08

This week, Mike and Mike are joined by returning guest Caroline for a deep dive into Wag the Dog, Barry Levinson’s razor-sharp political satire about media manipulation and manufactured war. Together they unpack the film’s uncanny relevance, its best one-liners, and the very weird energy of late-90s media cynicism. Plus: government interference, catchy patriotic jingles, and a whole lot of Albania talk. Wikipedia page for Wag the Dog. Films recommended this episode: The Death of Stalin Dr

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01:01:59

Arthur and the Minimoys (2006)

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2025/07/01

This week on Our Hero De Niro, the Mikes suffer through Arthur and the Minimoys (a.k.a. Arthur and the Invisibles), Luc Besson’s baffling animated/live-action hybrid featuring a thousand-year-old princess, hideous elf creatures, and Robert De Niro as a pointy-eared king. They unpack the film’s awkward visuals, Madonna’s mind-numbing voice acting, and whether this is the worst De Niro performance by default. Plus: librariancore fashion, weeb tropes, and reminiscing about Freedom Fries. Wikipedia

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01:02:03

Angel Heart (1987)

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2025/06/24

In this episode, the Mikes descend into the smoky, saxophone-laced world of Angel Heart, a Southern Gothic neo-noir starring Mickey Rourke as a weary private eye and Robert De Niro as his mysterious client. They unpack the film’s surreal horror, slow-burn twist, and vibes-over-plot aesthetic—while also admitting how much of it they missed on first watch. Plus: chicken phobias, Old Bay cocktails, and the largest vat of gumbo in cinema history. Wikipedia page for Angel Heart. Films recommended

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01:32:17

Sleepers (1996)

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2025/06/17

In this episode of Our Hero De Niro, Mike and Mike discuss Sleepers, Barry Levinson’s harrowing legal drama about four childhood friends whose lives are forever changed after a traumatic stint in juvenile detention. With one of Robert De Niro’s most quietly powerful performances as Father Bobby, the hosts explore the film’s emotional weight, its ambitious narrative structure, and its moral complexity. They also reflect on courtroom tropes, John Williams’ sweeping score, and whether this is the best

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01:08:45

The Fan (1996)

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2025/06/10

In this episode of Our Hero De Niro, Mike and Mike unpack The Fan, Tony Scott’s frenetic psychological thriller starring Robert De Niro as a deranged baseball obsessive and Wesley Snipes as the all-star outfielder who becomes his target. They explore the film’s over-the-top style, De Niro’s intense performance, and the movie’s commentary on sports fandom gone awry. Plus: knife talk, Nine Inch Nails, and the long-lost art of being served legal papers at a motel. Wikipedia page for The Fan. Films

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01:10:53

The Bag Man (2014)

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2025/06/03

In this episode of Our Hero De Niro, Mike and Mike suffer through The Bag Man, a forgotten neo-noir trainwreck starring John Cusack as a sad hitman and Robert De Niro as a villain with puffy hair. In a listener-inspired experiment, the hosts swap roles—one going full smooth-brain, the other overanalyzing a movie that gives them nothing to work with. Along the way: Blade connections, bad ADR, and the worst motel staff in cinema history. Wikipedia page for The Bag Man. Films recommended this

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53:26

Killing Season (2013)

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2025/05/27

In this episode of Our Hero De Niro, Mike and Mike reluctantly hunt down Killing Season—a grim, bafflingly dull two-hander starring Robert De Niro and John Travolta as war-scarred men locked in a nonsensical game of vengeance. They dissect the film’s hideous color grading, inconsistent geography, and the worst De Niro performance in the podcast so far. Along the way: Jägermeister shots, nature stock footage, and a special challenge for the hosts. Wikipedia page for Killing Season. Films

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01:07:46

20th Episode Spectacular

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2025/05/20

For their 20th episode, Mike and Mike take a break from De Niro recaps to reflect on how the podcast has evolved, which episodes and performances stood out, and what it means to be a citizen of De Niro Nation. They revisit favorite (and least favorite) films, compare their average ratings, and answer listener questions ranging from movie theater economics to how De Niro will be remembered. Grab an ice-cold brewski and come along for the ride. Supplemental links: Caroline's lawn sign De Niro on

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01:40:35

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994), with Caroline...

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2025/05/13

In this episode of Our Hero De Niro, Mike and Mike are joined by special guest Caroline for a chaotic literary dive into Kenneth Branagh’s Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein—a lavish, dizzyingly shot adaptation starring Robert De Niro as the world’s most eloquent monster. The trio unpacks the film’s tonal whiplash, Rube Goldberg resurrection machines, and De Niro’s first full-frontal appearance. Wikipedia page for Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Films recommended this episode: Bram Stoker's Dracula

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01:21:57

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000)

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2025/05/06

This week, the Mikes tackle The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, Robert De Niro’s passion project turned historic box office bomb. They debate the film’s baffling tone, questionable CGI, and surprisingly stacked cast. One Mike is charmed while the other is not. It’s an episode that’s for the birds. Wikipedia page for The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle. Films recommended this episode: Manchester By The Sea The Emperor's New Groove Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @mikebackatyouand

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01:09:49

Joy (2015)

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2025/04/29

In this week’s episode, the Mikes mop up the mess that is Joy, David O. Russell’s quirky biopic starring Jennifer Lawrence as the inventor of the self-wringing Miracle Mop. They question whether the film’s tone ever catches up to its content, reflect on why I Heart Huckabees succeeds where Joy stumbles, and spiral into a rant about the 2015 Point Break remake. Wikipedia page for Joy. Films recommended this episode: Three Kings I Heart Huckabees Follow Mike and Mike on

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01:00:17

Marvin’s Room (1996)

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2025/04/22

In this episode of Our Hero De Niro, Mike and Mike take on Marvin’s Room, a schmaltzy 90s drama with an all-star cast—Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Robert De Niro as the goofy Dr. Wally. The Mikes unpack the film’s, big actor moments, Lifetime movie aesthetic, and whether or not it made them cry. Wikipedia page for Marvin’s Room. Film recommended this episode: The Rainmaker Titanic Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @mikebackatyou and @mikethefab and email them

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01:15:26

The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight (1971)

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2025/04/15

On this episode, Mike and Mike discuss 1971’s The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight, a mafia slapstick starring Jerry Orbach, Leigh Taylor-Young, and a young Robert De Niro as a kleptomaniac cyclist-turned-fake-priest. The hosts discuss mafia nicknames, lion abuse, and the film’s baffling attempt at satire. Wikipedia page for The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight. Film recommended this episode: The French Connection The Taking of Pelham One Two Three Follow Mike and Mike on

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01:04:27

The Score (2001)

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2025/04/08

This week, Mike and Mike watch The Score (2001), a heist film starring Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Angela Bassett, and Marlon Brando in his final role. The Mikes dive into Frank Oz’s directorial career, debate the film’s ending, and assess whether this forgotten caper deserves more love. Wikipedia page for The Score. Film recommended this episode: Thief Heat Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @mikebackatyou and @mikethefab and email them at ourherodeniro@gmail.com. Next week: The Gang

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01:32:37

Meet the Parents (2000)

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2025/04/01

In this episode of Our Hero De Niro, Mike and Mike relive the comedic chaos of Meet the Parents (2000). They unpack De Niro’s expert face-acting, Stiller’s ever-worsening luck, and the movie’s most absurd moments. Along the way, they question Greg Focker’s life choices and how they'd react in his situation. Wikipedia page for Meet the Parents. Film recommended this episode: Tropic Thunder Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @mikebackatyou and @mikethefab and email them

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