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The Cover Podcast

Remington Ramsey

Welcome to "The Cover," where three Hoosier friends delve into the world of books and movies with a blend of insight and a touch of humor. Join Brett, Marcus, and Remington as they explore the stories that captivate our imaginations, from literary classics to the latest blockbusters.

tv & film film reviews

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01:31:45

Stand By Me - Rob Reiner, Kiefer Sutherland, River...

The Cover Podcast ·

2026/01/21

This week on The Cover, we head down the tracks with Stand by Me, a movie that somehow gets more honest the older you get.As part of our ongoing Rob Reiner run, we talk about why this film stands apart. Not because of spectacle or plot twists, but because it understands something most movies miss. Childhood is not innocent. It is formative.We unpack friendship before life complicates it, the quiet weight of absent fathers, and why a story about four boys looking for a dead body turns into a

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01:43:00

Warrior - Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte - 084

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2026/01/14

This week on The Cover, we step into the cage with Warrior, a fight movie that punches way harder emotionally than it ever does physically.We talk about broken homes, buried grief, and the kind of pain that does not heal just because time passes. This is not really a movie about MMA. It is a movie about brothers who learned how to fight before they ever learned how to talk.We unpack Tom Hardy turning silence into menace, Nick Nolte delivering one of the most heartbreaking performances of any sports

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01:50:43

Killers of the Flower Moon - David Grann - 083

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2026/01/07

This week on The Cover, we turn the pages of Killers of the Flower Moon, a book that reads like a crime thriller but lands like a moral reckoning.We unpack how David Grann uncovers the systematic murders of the Osage people during the oil boom of the 1920s, and how greed, entitlement, and silence became weapons just as deadly as guns. This is not just a history lesson. It is an investigation into how evil hides in paperwork, handshakes, and people everyone trusted.We talk about why this story stayed

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01:23:52

John Wick - Keanu Reeves, Willem Dafoe - 082

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2025/12/31

This week on The Cover, the boys dive headfirst into the world of John Wick, the movie that somehow made grief, a stolen car, and a puppy the most terrifying origin story in modern cinema.We break down how a quiet retired hitman became a myth in a tailored suit, why Keanu Reeves barely speaking makes the movie better, and how John Wick rebuilt the action genre with choreography, world building, and rules that somehow all make sense.We talk Continental etiquette, gold coins, impossible body counts,

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01:49:43

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - Dallas Jenkins,...

The Cover Podcast ·

2025/12/24

This week on The Cover, the guys unwrap The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and ask the important questions no one warned us we’d be debating.Does this new adaptation capture the chaotic heart of the beloved story, or does it try a little too hard to clean up the Herdmans? We break down what works, what surprised us, and what felt different for better or worse compared to the versions many of us grew up with.Along the way, we talk performances, tone, and whether this movie understands that the magic of

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01:43:54

Christmas Vacation - Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo - 081

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2025/12/17

This week on The Cover, the boys head straight to Griswold country as they break down the ultimate Christmas chaos classic, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.From Clark’s relentless optimism to Cousin Eddie’s unannounced arrivals, we unpack why this movie somehow gets funnier every single year. We talk behind the scenes trivia, the moments that should not work but absolutely do, and why Chevy Chase’s Clark Griswold might be the most relatable holiday character ever put on screen.Is this the

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01:34:19

Just Friends - Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris, Amy Smart -...

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2025/12/10

The boys suit up in Christmas sweaters and emotional baggage as they dive into the chaotic brilliance of Just Friends,Ryan Reynolds’s holiday masterpiece about childhood crushes, glow ups that got out of hand, and the thin line between redemption and total social collapse.In this episode, they unpack why Chris Brander is both the hero and the walking cautionary tale of every high school reunion. They marvel at Ryan Reynolds in peak sarcastic form, Anna Faris stealing entire scenes with a single

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01:22:18

Violent Night - David Harbour, Tommy Wirkola - 078

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2025/12/03

This week on The Cover the boys unwrap the holiday fever dream known as Violent Night. Yes this is the one where Santa stops delivering toys long enough to deliver hands. We get into everything from the surprisingly sweet heart of the story to the deliciously chaotic Home Alone sequence that would put any insurance agent into early retirement.The guys debate whether David Harbour was born to play a grumpy sledgehammer swinging Santa or if we have simply reached the point in cinema where nothing

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01:36:30

Birdman - Edward Norton, Michael Keaton, Emma Stone -...

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2025/11/26

This week on The Cover, the boys strap in for a wild flight pattern as they dig into Birdman, the movie that convinced all of us that jazz drums, hallway monologues, and a mysteriously floating Michael Keaton somehow make perfect sense together.We break down the one shot madness, the midlife crisis that doubles as a Broadway fever dream, and why Edward Norton plays himself a little too well. We also debate whether the ending is brilliance or a group project gone off the rails.From ego to art to the

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01:34:00

Wicked - Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum...

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2025/11/19

This week, the boys step into Oz and break down Wicked, the story that ruined our childhood certainty about who the real villain was. They talk Glinda, Elphaba, flying monkeys, morally confusing wizards, and why this movie makes every other prequel look lazy.From the power ballads to the plot twists to the friendship that carried the whole thing, the boys dig into what the movie adds, what it changes, and why everyone walks out humming the songs for three straight weeks. Or not. Grab your broom. Or

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01:47:34

Molly's Game - Molly Bloom, Jessica Chastain, Aaron...

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2025/11/12

In this episode, the boys break down Molly’s Game — both the hit book and Aaron Sorkin’s fast-talking film adaptation. They dig into what really happened behind those high-stakes tables, how Sorkin’s version stacks up to Bloom’s own tell-all, and what the story says about power, ambition, and redemption. Expect sharp banter, moral debates, and more poker metaphors than you can shuffle.

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01:38:14

Catch Me if You Can - Frank Abagnale Jr. - 074

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2025/11/05

This week, the boys crack open Catch Me If You Can—the unbelievable true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., the world’s most charming con artist. They compare the book’s wild details with Spielberg’s smooth-talking movie version, debate whether DiCaprio made fraud look a little too fun, and ask the real question: was Frank a genius, a grifter, or just a bored kid with a checkbook and confidence issues?From Pan Am pilots to FBI manhunts, it’s a conversation that proves truth really is stranger than

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01:17:35

Saw - Carry Elwes, Leigh Whannell, James Wan - 073

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2025/10/29

This week, the boys wake up chained to a grimy bathroom floor and immediately start questioning their life choices. They dive deep into Saw, the 2004 horror film that redefined the genre with its twisted morality, razor-sharp tension, and one of the most shocking endings in movie history.They unpack how James Wan turned a shoestring budget into a cultural phenomenon, debate whether Jigsaw is a villain or a philosopher with boundary issues, and discuss how a single locked room changed the future of

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01:28:28

Nope - Jordan Peele, Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer - 072

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2025/10/22

This week, the boys stare up at the sky a little too long as they dive into Jordan Peele’s Nope. From flying saucers that aren’t quite what they seem, to Hollywood horses, to that haunting chimp scene nobody asked for but can’t stop thinking about — the conversation goes everywhere.They unpack Peele’s genius blend of spectacle and social commentary, debate whether the monster was scarier than the idea of fame itself, and try to answer the real question: what exactly are we watching when we watch a

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01:26:16

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - Drew Barrymore, Henry...

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2025/10/15

This week, the boys phone home. 📞👽They’re breaking down E.T., Steven Spielberg’s 1982 masterpiece that somehow manages to make you cry over an alien who looks like a wrinkled garden gnome. From the moonlit bike ride that defined childhood adventure to the government men who definitely needed a hobby, this episode dives deep into why E.T. still hits the heart harder than most modern blockbusters.It’s pure nostalgia, a little weird, and completely unforgettable—kind of like E.T. himself.

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01:17:13

Men in Black - Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones - 070

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2025/10/08

This week, the boys suit up, grab their neuralyzers, and dive into the wild world of Men in Black. 👽 From talking pugs to alien roaches in human suits, this movie is peak 90s sci-fi fun.We break down why Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones might be the most unlikely perfect duo in movie history, how the film balanced comedy with genuine wonder, and why the soundtrack still slaps all these years later.There’s galaxy-saving, bug-squashing, and plenty of laughs along the way. You don’t need to remember

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01:27:35

Goodwill Hunting - Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben...

The Cover Podcast ·

2025/10/01

In this episode, the boys head to South Boston, well, at least in spirit, to dive into Good Will Hunting. 🍻 Chalkboards, bar fights, and therapy sessions that cut deep, this movie has it all.We unpack what makes Will Hunting such a fascinating character, debate whether it’s the greatest “genius kid” movie of all time, and of course, talk about Robin Williams’ unforgettable performance. Expect plenty of laughs, a few “how do you like them apples?” impressions, and maybe even some life lessons hidden

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01:27:18

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels - Jason Statham,...

The Cover Podcast ·

2025/09/24

In this episode, the boys take a closer look at Guy Ritchie’s 1998 breakout film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. They unpack how the movie’s layered storytelling, nonlinear editing, and gritty East End setting redefined the modern crime genre. The discussion traces Ritchie’s influences, the way he weaves multiple plotlines into one high-stakes collision, and how the film’s visual style and soundtrack helped launch a new wave of British gangster cinema. They also explore the performances that

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01:32:52

Top Gun: Maverick - Tom Cruise, Miles, Teller, Glen...

The Cover Podcast ·

2025/09/17

The boys climb back into the cockpit to break down Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise’s long-awaited return to the skies. They dig into what made this sequel soar above expectations — from the pulse-pounding aerial sequences and practical effects, to the nostalgia-fueled callbacks that still managed to chart new territory. Along the way, they debate whether Maverick is Hollywood’s last true movie star, swap behind-the-scenes trivia from production, and talk about why this film struck such a chord with

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01:33:06

Kingdom of Heaven - Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Sir...

The Cover Podcast ·

2025/09/10

In this episode of The Cover, the boys dig into Ridley Scott’s sweeping epic Kingdom of Heaven. From Orlando Bloom’s transformation into a reluctant knight, to the gritty battles for Jerusalem, to the tension between historical fact and Hollywood flair, nothing is off-limits. They unpack the stunning visuals, the Director’s Cut vs theatrical version, and the way the film wrestles with faith, power, and sacrifice. Along the way, they’ll highlight what Scott gets right (and wrong) about the Crusades,

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