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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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01:46:45

Episode 32: Centurion

The Greatest Movie Ever Made ·

2024/04/12

Justus and David touch down on a critical and box office failure from the early 2010s (that’s totally not trying to rip off 300, seriously guys), but it’s from an underappreciated director they both love! Hopefully this goes well! If not, they’ll at least get to see a lot of people get decapitated along the way. Tune in to hear the boys talk about this Roman Empire action thriller that no one cares about this week on the Greatest Movie Ever Made!Centurion (2010) is directed by Neil Marshall and

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02:31:55

Episode 31: Mikey and Nicky with Kevin Hurley

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2024/04/06

Guest Kevin Hurley joins the boys this week to discuss another Actually Good Movie. Together, they venture off into the night with John Cassavettes, Peter Falk and director Elaine May on a strange and darkly funny journey into the human soul. Find out if Mikey and Nickey is the Greatest Movie Ever Made!Mikey and Nickey (1976) is directed by Elaine May and stars Peter Falk, John Cassavettes, Ned Beatty, Rose Arrick and Carol Grace. Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

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01:54:56

Episode 30: Re-Animator

The Greatest Movie Ever Made ·

2024/03/29

This week, our fearless hosts enroll in Miskatonic University and get deep in the goop to discuss Stuart Gordon’s zombie horror comedy Re-Animator! Justus attempts to debut his new “calm Justus” persona and David fawns over the film’s outrageous performances and gore effects. Don’t lose your head; it’s time for another episode of the Greatest Movie Ever Made! Re-Animator (1985) is directed by Stuart Gordon and stars Jeffery Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, David Gale and Robert

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02:39:38

Episode 29: Spider-Man

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2024/03/22

David and Justus tackle some dreaded capeshit for babies this week, but thank god it’s at least a Sam Raimi film! Listen to the dynamic duo go full Green Goblin mode, debate if Aunt May actually sucks and try to imitate all the insane New York extras in this generation-defining superhero movie. BRING US PICTURES OF SPIDER-MAN this week on the Greatest Movie Ever Made!Spider-Man (2002) is directed by Sam Raimi and stars Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco and Cliff

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02:31:58

Episode 28: The Craft with Audrey Young

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2024/03/15

This week David and Justus welcome Audrey Young to the show to discuss a 90s teen horror cult classic that influenced a generation of young women. Hear the trio go gaga for 90s horror icons Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich and that ethereal lady who runs the witchcraft store in this movie! Join the circle, enter the coven and call upon the powers of Manon on The Greatest Movie Ever Made!The Craft (1996) is directed by Andrew Fleming and stars Robin Tunney, Faruzia Balk, Neve Campbell,

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02:50:17

Episode 27: Dune: Part Two

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2024/03/08

THE SPOILERS MUST FLOW on this special episode from TGMEM! David and Justus are back to deliver a double dose of Dune deep dives to their devoted dipshits. Take the Water of Life and hear them discuss all the juicy details of this blockbuster sequel. Join Muad’Dib’s uprising and fight for Arrakis this week on the Greatest Movie Ever Made!Dune: Part Two (2024) is directed by Denis Villeneuve and stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin and Austin Butler. Music: “Fractals” by

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02:55:06

Episode 26: Dune: Part One

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2024/03/01

Our hosts don their suits you can pee and poop in and venture into the deep deserts of Arrakis to discuss Denis Villeneuve’s epic adaptation of…well, roughly 50% of Frank Herbert’s landmark science fiction novel. Catch the boys at their nerdiest as they ramble for nearly three uninterrupted hours about the most minute and inconsequential details of the Dune universe. Hop on the sandworm with David, Justus and George Lucas (?) and find out if this is The Greatest Movie Ever Made!Dune: Part One

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02:33:56

Episode 25: True Lies

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2024/02/23

David concludes his mandated Valentine’s Month with a bang by discussing this romantic action comedy romp courtesy of James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Hear the slow degradation of David and Justus’ Schwarzenegger impressions over the course of these two and a half hours as they talk about the one liners, explosions, misogyny and (yikes!) Islamophobia of True Lies! Listen to this episode of the Greatest Movie Ever Made! Do it! DO IT NAHHOW!True Lies (1994) is directed by James Cameron and

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02:27:28

Episode 24: Blue Valentine

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2024/02/16

David’s mandated Valentine’s Month takes a depressing turn this week as our hosts explore the loveless marriage at the heart of Blue Valentine. Certified Wife Guy Justus meets his match with Ryan Gosling’s deadbeat balding husband Dean. David fantasizes about torturing Bobby Ontario. Is the dog that dies at the beginning of this movie more worthy of mourning than the slowly decaying marriage of Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams? Check into this sketchy sex motel and find out on this episode of The

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01:56:07

Episode 23: My Bloody Valentine (1981)

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2024/02/09

David’s February podcast takeover continues with this holiday slasher straight from the Great White North! Welcome to Valentine Bluffs, a cozy Canadian town known for its love of Valentine’s Day and mining-themed slasher villains. When you’re done getting hot and heavy with your Valentine down in the bowels of the Hanniger Mine, head over to the Cage to hear the spooky bartender recount the legend of the Valentine’s Day curse. Say hello to Mabel at the laundromat, join Hollis in the local junkyard

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02:00:02

Episode 22: Crash (1996)

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2024/02/02

David takes control of the podcast for the entire month of February with a slate of romantic and Valentine’s Day-themed programming! In this episode, he yanks the steering wheel and turns onto the highway to horny town with David Cronenberg’s dark tale of car crashes and sex. Should Crash be the next big Hollywood cinematic universe? Why do women in this movie only take one boob out? And, most importantly, is any of this freaky car crash sex hot? Tune into The Greatest Movie Ever Made to find

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02:30:39

Episode 21: Snowpiercer

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2024/01/26

This week, David and Justus board the rattling ark for a steampunk train ride to discuss Bong Joon-Ho’s Snowpiercer. Justus loses his mind about how freezing a dude’s arm and smashing it with a hammer is a pretty awesome torture method. David, on the other hand, unveils his Advanced Willy Wonka Theory and how this film applies to it. And together, the boys both agree that the protein bars made of bugs kinda look delicious. Grab a hand axe and fight back against the ruling class on this

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02:01:17

Episode 20: Tootsie

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2024/01/19

This week’s episode finds our hosts once again out of their element as they discuss the feminist and LGBT readings of this comedy classic. Hear David go wild for a young Geena Davis, Justus vehemently stan Teri Garr and both of them relentlessly talk shit about Dustin Hoffman’s Michael Dorsey. Plus, tune in for a brief story about Justus’ stint as an extra in an episode of Westworld. That sounds fun! Whip out the lipstick and get ready for another installment of The Greatest Movie Ever Made! Tootsie

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01:50:29

Episode 19: Who Killed Captain Alex?

The Greatest Movie Ever Made ·

2024/01/12

This week, David guides Justus through the wild and wonderful world of Wakaliwood, a Ugandan film studio based in the slums of the country’s capital, Kampala. They’re discussing the studio’s breakout international hit, Who Killed Captain Alex?. Filmed for a shockingly low budget of less than $200, this wholly unique action comedy has amassed an internet following and brought the Wakaliwood team onto the world stage. What the heck is a “video joker?” Is this the best usage of Seal’s “Kiss from a

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01:56:53

Episode 18: Best of 2023

The Greatest Movie Ever Made ·

2024/01/05

David and Justus aren’t interested in doing any actual work to start the New Year, so this week, they kick back, crack open a couple of cold ones and talk about the highs and lows of the 2023 film season. Join them as they reflect on a wild year of box office bombs, Hollywood strikes and that beautiful time when the movies were simultaneously ruled by a nuclear physicist and a plastic girl doll. We’re counting down the top 5 best movies of 2023 on the Greatest Movie Ever Made! Music: “Fractals” by

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01:58:58

Episode 17: Sunset Boulevard

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2023/12/29

The American Film Institute rated Sunset Boulevard #16 on the 2007 edition of their 100 Years…100 Movies list. This week, the legacy of this acclaimed film is sullied and tarnished by appearing on the TGMEM podcast! Tune in to hear Justus and David peel back the layers of the film noir classic to get to the bottom of this seedy tale of Hollywood’s darkside. Together, they uncover mysteries like the Black Dahlia Murderer’s foray into killing monkeys, Cecil B. DeMille’s boundless bloodlust for horses

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01:59:33

Episode 16: The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Greatest Movie Ever Made ·

2023/12/23

Gather the family around the fire for a cozy holiday installment of the show as your resident Muppet hosts discuss a Christmas classic from their childhoods. What is Christmas like on Arrakis? Are Statler and Waldorf in league with the Cenobites? Is the Ghost of Christmas Present ripping farts under his huge coat? How did a frog knock up a pig? Is the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come’s face actually a giant spectral butthole? Join us for these and other holiday hijinks on this festive and fun episode

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03:04:56

Episode 15: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me with...

The Greatest Movie Ever Made ·

2023/12/16

David and Justus welcome Valerie Moffat to discuss Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, and together, craft a podcast episode as inaccessible, impenetrable and complex as the world of Twin Peaks itself. Only the most seasoned Lynch-heads should dare to venture forth, as our trio gets deep into discussions about all the intrigue, garmonbozia and incomprehensible bullshit packed into this theatrical chapter of David Lynch’s nightmarish magnum opus. Brew yourself a damn fine cup of coffee and get

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01:41:06

Episode 14: Santa's Slay

The Greatest Movie Ever Made ·

2023/12/08

David and Justus ring in the holiday season with the show’s first listener request as they tackle the direct-to-video holiday slasher Santa’s Slay! In this film, legendary wrestler Bill Goldberg dons the red coat of a Satanic Santa Claus who descends upon a small township to spread some holiday fear. Stay tuned for deadly suplexes, sharpened candy canes and bad puns as we kick off the holiday season on the Greatest Movie Ever Made! Santa’s Slay (2005) is directed by David Steiman and stars Bill

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02:13:35

Episode 13: Heathers

The Greatest Movie Ever Made ·

2023/12/01

This week on the show, Justus, David and Winona Ryder ascend the dog-eat-dog social hierarchy of Westerburg High School to try to join the Heathers. They soon find out that three preppy rich girls are the least of their worries as they must face off against teachers who exploit teenage suffering, violent airheaded jocks, stoner cops, a pathetic weasel kid with lots of opinions about society and his building-demolishing, mustache-twirling a father that may or may not be Batman’s greatest nemesis

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