The Movie Lovers - Episode 114: Free Guy, Comedies

In this episode, Jeff and Shanna review Ryan Reynolds's latest action comedy, Free Guy. They also count down their favorite comedies. You’ll also hear discussions about Netflix’s Teenage Bounty Hunters and Robin Wright’s directorial debut, Land.

Be sure to check out the Bonus Episode: Fall Movie Preview. Available on most pod-catchers.

Next time on The Movie Lovers: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Film Faves: Martial Arts. Look for it on Tuesday, 9/14.

Show Notes

·         Opening and Introduction

·         The Week in Review (0:0:56)   

o    Shanna’s Week: 

§  Teenage Bounty Hunters

o    Our Week:            (0:04:09) 

§  Land

·         The Main Event: Free Guy (0:09:46)   

o    The Good

o    The Bad

o    Spoilers and Final Thoughts (0:30:20)

·         Film Faves: Comedies (0:46:32)   

·         Where You Can Find Us and Ending (1:40:01)

Shanna’s Favorite Comedies:

12. Groundhog Day (1993)

11. Crazy Rich Asians (2018) – HBO Max

10. 2 Days in New York (2010) – Prime

9. Tropic Thunder (2008) – Prime

8. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)

7. The Producers (1968)

6. Elf (2003) – HBO Max

5. Office Space (1999)

4. Tootsie (1982)

3. Ghostbusters (2016)

2. Spy (2015)

1. Bad Moms (2016)

Jeff’s Favorite Comedies:

12. Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) – Disney+

11. Spaceballs (1987)

10. My Man Godfrey (1936) – Prime

9. City Slickers (1991) – HBO Max

8. The Producers (1968)

7. Clueless (1995) – HBO Max

6. Harvey (1950)

5. Wayne’s World (1992)

4. Arsenic & Old Lace (1944)

3. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) – Netflix

2. Broadcast News (1987) – HBO Max

1. Modern Times (1936) – HBO Max