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The Greatest Movie Ever Made

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.

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02:56:25

Episode 104: The Fall (2006)

The Greatest Movie Ever Made ·

2025/09/20

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

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02:52:49

Episode 103: The Iron Giant

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2025/09/12

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 McDonaldMusic: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

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01:31:16

Episode 102: American Psycho II: All-American Girl

The Greatest Movie Ever Made ·

2025/09/05

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 by Morgan J. Freeman and stars Mila Kunis, Geraint Wyn Davies,

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03:30:37

Episode 101: Star Wars: The Last Jedi

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2025/08/30

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 Ridley, and John BoyegaMusic: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat

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03:06:39

Episode 100: Titanic (with The Podmaster)

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2025/08/22

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 Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, and Frances

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02:06:22

Godzilla (1954)

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2025/08/15

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, Akihiko Hirata, Takashi Shimura, and Fuyuki MurakamiMusic: “Fractals” by

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01:55:48

Episode 98: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

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2025/08/09

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 HamillMusic: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

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01:53:22

Episode 97: Altered States

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2025/08/01

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 PenghlisMusic: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

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01:45:45

Episode 96: Outland

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2025/07/25

This week, Sean Connery heads to the stars to battle space capitalism in a film that totally didn’t rip off Alien, we promise guys! Along for the ride are a drunken cynical space doctor that Justus is in love with, Sean’s annoying son, and a lot of dudes whose heads explode in space helmets. The Shummer of Sean comes to a close on the Greatest Movie Ever Made!Outland (1981) is directed by Peter Hyams and stars Sean Connery, Peter Boyle, Frances Sternhagen, James B. Sikking, and Kika MarkhamMusic:

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02:16:14

Episode 95: Never Say Never Again

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2025/07/19

The name is Connery… Sean Connery. Shake your martinis and get ready to tango because this week David and Justus are diving deep into the 1983 pseudo-official Bond film Never Say Never Again! But far from being your usual 007 adventure, they discover that this film is packed full of herbal enemas, on-set violence against animals, and... a video game tournament? Can the Summer of Sean produce The Greatest Bond Movie Ever Made? Or will this Thunderball remake sink to the bottom of the ocean like a

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02:05:24

Episode 94: Zardoz

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2025/07/11

Sean Connery’s ghost has cursed the boys to watch this psychedelic sci-fi odyssey and more importantly, watch him prance around in bright orange underwear for 100 minutes. The gun is good, the penis is evil, but is Zardoz The Greatest Movie Ever Made?Zardoz (1974) is directed by John Boorman and stars Sean Connery, Charlotte Rampling, Sara Kestelman, John Alderton, and Sally Anne NewtonMusic: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

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01:58:57

Episode 93: Marnie

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2025/07/05

David’s been possessed by the ghost of Sean Connery, who has declared that TGMEM has to cover four of his films for the Shummer of Sean! Things kick off this week with Alfred Hitchcock’s Marnie, a tale of suspense, abuse, and manipulation. Remember to always follow your S with an H as the Shummer of Sean beginsh!Marnie (1964) is directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery, Diane Baker, Martin Gabel, and Louise LathamTrigger Warning: Sexual assaultMusic: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey

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02:29:56

Episode 92: The Princess Bride

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2025/06/27

Justus brings another childhood classic to the discussion today and David can only respond with a simple “As you wish.” Join the boys for an episode rife with adventure, romance, revenge, and a special appearance from a mysterious spectral force. Death cannot stop true love and nothing can stop The Greatest Movie Ever Made Podcast!The Princess Bride (1987) is directed by Rob Reiner and stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, and Christopher GuestMusic: “Fractals” by Kyle

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02:05:11

Episode 91: 28 Weeks Later

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2025/06/20

Days have turned to weeks in the Zombie United Kingdom, and David and Justus have arrived to save the day with this episode on the forgotten sequel released in the midst of the 2000s zombie movie craze. But in the world of 28 Weeks Later, the only things scarier than the rage virus are family drama and War on Terror allegories! Check out this episode, and then head on over to the Jeremy Renner app to discuss if this is The Greatest Movie Ever Made! 28 Weeks Later (2007) is directed by Juan Carlos

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01:28:53

Episode 90: Cry-Baby

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2025/06/13

This week, the boys take a look at John Waters’ raucous greaser musical Cry-Baby, featuring a sexy young Johnny Depp, a sexier redneck grandmother, and the sexiest of them all, a switchblade-toting greaser affectionately named Hatchetface. But they aren’t the only little freaks in attendance, because a young Willem Dafoe in a scene-stealing cameo, a leathery Iggy Pop in pure freak mode, and your two resident freaks, David and Justus, are also along for this ride through Waters’ insane maximalist

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02:22:14

Episode 89: John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

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2025/06/06

This week, David and Justus dive first into John Wick’s world of assassins, intrigue, and like, so much kung fu. By random chance, they have landed on the series’ third installment, a film rife with memorable villains, brutal knife fights, attack dogs, motorcycles, and horses kicking dudes in the face. Is Keanu Reeves’ third outing as the world’s greatest wife guy/assassin the Greatest Movie Ever Made?John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) is directed by Chad Stahelski and stars Keanu Reeves,

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02:23:12

Episode 88: The Royal Tenenbaums

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2025/05/31

This week, the boys discuss Wes Anderson’s classic family black comedy, full of offbeat humor, rich detail, and fundamentally flawed characters trying to figure out their depressing lives. That sounds fun? How do they react to this surprisingly sad movie and could it possibly be the Greatest Movie Ever Made?The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) is directed by Wes Anderson and stars Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Luke Wilson.Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat

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02:04:16

Episode 87: Mission: Impossible

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2025/05/23

This week, David and Justus light the fuse and talk about the beginning to the Mission: Impossible film franchise. It’s a white knuckle thrill ride filled with Jon Voight jump scares, bad 90’s movie hacking, Ving Rhames being awesome, and Xenu’s favorite son kicking off his larger than life action star persona. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to tune in to this explosive episode of the Greatest Movie Ever Made! Mission: Impossible (1996) is directed by Brian DePalma and stars Tom

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01:54:44

Episode 86: Final Destination 5

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2025/05/16

The boys try to cheat death’s design this week and discuss the fifth installment of this CGI blood filled horror franchise. In other news, David announces a new career change that will undoubtedly change the course of the podcast. But can the Final Destination series change course, cheat death, and possibly deliver The Greatest Movie Ever Made?Final Destination 5 (2011) is directed by Steven Quale and stars Nicholas D'Agosto, Emma Bell, Miles Fisher, Courtney B. Vance, and David KoechnerMusic:

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01:47:25

Episode 85: Ninja III: The Domination

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2025/05/09

This week, the boys return to the wild and wacky world of Cannon Films to cover what might be the Citizen Kane of the Golan and Globus oeuvre. Journey to the exotic and ancient land of Phoenix, Arizona for a supernatural martial arts aerobics adventure, where V8 juice is an aphrodisiac, golf courses become violent battlegrounds, and so many dudes fall off motorcycles. Only a ninja can destroy a ninja, and only Justus and David can determine if Ninja III is the Greatest Movie Ever Made! Ninja III:

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