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The Film is Okie Dokie

CJ and Tommy talk about movies and determine whether or not they are okie dokie. We sit down to talk about a movie (that typically only one of us has seen), before then taking a break to go watch the movie, then returning to talk about our thoughts and whether or not the movie meets our criteria for being "okie dokie". As for what that means, well, we"re still figuring it out. Commentary tracks are recorded for every movie and released in each episode"s description. Episodes release every other

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162:18

The Banshees of Inisherin (Episode 29)

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2025/10/24

CJ and Tommy sit down to talk about a 2022 award season favorite, The Banshees of Inisherin. We also talk about everybody's new favorite AI actress, Tilly Norwood, and of course check in with CJ's free-TV challenge for this month!Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's Bluesky

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214:43

Sinners (Episode 28)

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2025/10/10

CJ and Tommy are re-joined by Jade, with the trio sitting down to discuss what might just be premiere discussion-film of the year, Sinners. How will CJ fare in the face of a horror film? The trio also divulge their picks for this season's Movie Fantasy League. Who will come out on top?Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyJade's BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's Bluesky

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139:33

The Rundown (+ Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson discussion)...

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2025/09/26

This week, CJ and Tommy sit down to watch Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's second starring film, The Rundown. Included are conversations regarding the Rock's career as a whole and how it's evolved to where it is now. There's also a new challenge CJ is trying for the month of October, and some side chatter about franchises like Fast & Furious.Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's Bluesky

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144:30

The Quiet Man (Episode 26)

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2025/09/12

This week CJ and Tommy sit down to chat about John Ford's The Quiet Man, released in 1952 starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, and Victor McLaglen. But most importantly, this episode marks 52 weeks of the podcast, so we briefly look back on our favorite films we've watched so far, along with discussions on CJ's speedrunning charity marathon (SDAT), and a new contest we're running in our Discord server!Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie

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169:07

The Lost World: Jurassic Park (Episode 25)

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2025/08/29

CJ and Tommy cover their first every sequel! Returning to the Jurassic Park franchise for the first time, we get to talk about how it compares to the first, how it's aged, could CJ do it, all the classic questions.Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's Bluesky

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163:29

Young Frankenstein (+ Superman (2025)) (Episode 24)

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2025/08/15

On this episode of The Film is Okie Dokie, CJ and Tommy sit down to watch and talk about a film that's often revered as one of the greatest comedies of all time. But is it? They'll find out! Also included are discussions about the new Superman film, CJ's love for Star Trek, and a discussion on comedy films in general.Superman spoilers: 28:22-35:15Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's Bluesky

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228:42

Meet the Feebles (+ Star Wars & Thunderbolts*)...

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2025/08/01

This week CJ and Tommy sit down to watch a movie that neither of them know anything about: Meet the Feebles. Their conversation is of course not without tangents, including a length discussion about Star Wars as a franchise, talk about the Thunderbolts*, and maybe CJ contributing to a wishing well addiction.Thunderbolts* spoilers: 2:10:50-2:24:06Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's Bluesky

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182:58

That's My Boy (Episode 22)

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2025/07/18

This time on The Film is Okie Dokie, CJ and Tommy sit down to talk about a watershed film in their friendship: That's My Boy. Alongside it are conversations about 20(!) films CJ watched lately, including more in-depth discussion around Parasite and Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind.Parasite spoilers: 50:10-57:04Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind spoilers: 1:40:55-1:47:08Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's Bluesky

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180:13

The Bikeriders (presented at half speed) (Episode 21)

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2025/07/04

This time on The Film is Okie Dokie, CJ and Tommy are joined by their friend Alex to watch The Bikeriders with the twist of watching it at half speed. This episode has a lot of discussion outside of the film too, including a date CJ recently went on, a run in CJ had with a cowboy, and a new type of barometer.Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's BlueskyGaffeyTaffy's Bluesky

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208:03

The Big Lebowski (Episode 20)

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2025/06/20

CJ and Tommy are joined by their friend GaffeyTaffy (aka Critter) to watch The Big Lebowski! This episode has it all: movie theater snack discussion, a goose with a high KDR, the weirdest things we've done in a theater, and talking about CJ's recent trip to visit Tommy in Chicago.1:16:57-1:39:51 A Minecraft Movie Spoilers (spoilers ended up being fairly light)Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's BlueskyGaffeyTaffy's Bluesky

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173:21

Tropic Thunder (Episode 19)

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2025/06/06

In this episode, CJ and Tommy sit down to discuss a film that's already had its fair share of cultural discussions, Tropic Thunder. Plus, how will CJ fare with getting his wisdom teeth removed? CJ has an idea for a community event, and Severance Season 2 discussion!1:16:57-1:39:51 Severance SpoilersCommentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's Bluesky

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145:52

Coming to America (Episode 18)

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2025/05/23

CJ and Tommy sit down to watch a quintessential piece of Eddie Murphy's catalogue, Coming to America. A blind spot of a movie for Tommy, how will it hold up in 2025 for someone who knows next to nothing about it? Also discussion around CJ putting Speed Docs to rest, CJ's new obsession, and a relentless weekend of CJ's.Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's Bluesky

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149:17

Midnight Run (Episode 17)

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2025/05/09

CJ and Tommy sit down to watch what Tommy claims to be a hidden gem to modern audiences. Will CJ agree or disagree with that statement? Also various discussion around our time at Awesome Games Done Quick 2025, an interesting encounter of CJ's, and of course, tipping.Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's Bluesky

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179:36

The Searchers (Episode 16)

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2025/04/25

This week we break down one of CJ's all time favorite films, The Searchers. Despite Westerns being one of Tommy's least favorite genres, how will this "seminal classic" fare? Also, be the judge about whether one of us is a bad tipper when it comes to restaurants.Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's Bluesky

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229:38

V for Vendetta (Episode 15)

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2025/04/11

CJ and Tommy are joined by their first ever official guest, Jade, the official test-listener of the podcast! The three of us sat down to watch Jade's choice, V for Vendetta, which leads to some surprising opinions, heated debate, and lots of mentions of feet. I bet you can guess who keeps bringing the feet up.Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyJade's BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's Bluesky

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132:11

Gladiator (Episode 14)

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2025/03/28

CJ and Tommy sit down to watch the first ever Best Picture winner covered on the show, Gladiator. One of us having never seen it, one of us having only seen it when he was 5, how does this hold up under a modern lens?Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's Bluesky

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240:00

The Batman (Episode 13)

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2025/03/14

If you're reading this and haven't seen how long the episode is, just check real quick to see how long it is. We just couldn't stop yapping.Dune Part One & Part Two Spoiler Talk: 1:49:25-2:14:07Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's Bluesky

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151:42

Some Like It Hot (Episode 12)

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2025/02/28

Continuing CJ's rejection of Wild Wild West, CJ and Tommy sit down to watch Some Like It Hot (1959). By far the oldest film we've done an episode on to this point, the question of "how does it hold up" is of course asked. This also happens to be Tommy's first experience watching a Marilyn Monroe movie; what impressions does he take away from her performance?Also if you're reading this before the 2025 Oscars, fill out the ballot!Succession spoiler talk: 52:37-58:12Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie

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148:03

The Birdcage (Episode 11)

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2025/02/14

As a rejection to the last movie we watched (Wild Wild West), CJ and Tommy sit down to watch The Birdcage (1996). Will CJ hold true to the feelings he spoiled at the end of the last episode? Will Tommy disappoint CJ by not enjoying a bastion for representation? Listen to find out! Also if you're reading this before the 2025 Oscars, fill out the ballot!Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's Bluesky

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164:19

Wild Wild West (Episode 10)

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2025/01/31

CJ and Tommy sit down to watch a film that certainly has... qualities. If you like nitpicking, this is the episode for you. If you like good movies, this might not be the episode for you. Also if you're reading this before the 2025 Oscars, fill out the ballot!Commentary TrackThe Film is Okie Dokie Discord ServerThe Film is Okie Dokie BlueskyCJ's BlueskyTommy's Bluesky

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