I Can Fix Your Movie

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CATS

Episode 45: CATS What happens when Hollywood takes one of Broadway’s most successful musicals, covers it in digital fur, and unleashes it on an unsuspecting moviegoing public? You get CATS — a movie that leaves you asking, “Is this a musical, a fever dream, or evidence that someone at Universal has a very strange relationship with their pets?” In Episode 45 of I Can Fix Your Movie, we’re putting on our dancing paws and clawing our way through the 2019 cinematic catastrophe that made CGI cats look like they were wearing human skin as a disguise. We’re digging into the baffling visual choices, the storytelling misfires, and the filmmaking decisions that turned a beloved stage production into something that feels like it escaped from a laboratory. But we’re not just here to cough up a hairball of criticism. We’re here to FIX IT! How could this movie have kept the magic of the original musical without making audiences question everything they thought they knew about cats? What should have stayed on the cutting-room floor? And how do you make a movie about singing felines without giving an entire generation a new phobia? Tune in as we scratch beneath the surface, sharpen our claws, and attempt to drag CATS back onto its feet. Hollywood has nine lives. This movie might need all of them.
Nov 4

Baby Driver

Episode 44: Baby Driver Put on your headphones, buckle up, and try not to get a speeding ticket, because this week on I Can Fix Your Movie, we’re taking a joyride with Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver. Baby is a getaway driver with a killer playlist, and the ability to make every car chase look like a music video. The movie has style, swagger, incredible music, and enough perfectly timed action to make your speakers feel inadequate But here’s the question: Is Baby Driver already firing on all cylinders, or can we actually fix it? We’re hitting the gas on the characters, the romance, the villains, the action, the soundtrack, and that wild third act to see what works, what doesn’t, and what we’d change if Edgar Wright handed us the keys. Because around here, no movie is safe from being fixed. Even one this “cool” one.
Oct 28

The Breadwinner

Episode 43: The Breadwinner What happens when a successful Toyota salesman suddenly has to do the one job he can’t close a deal on: being a full-time dad? This week on I Can Fix Your Movie, we’re tackling The Breadwinner, starring Nate Bargatze, where his wife invents a product, lands a deal on Shark Tank, and heads off to South Korea—leaving Nate in charge of their three daughters. What could possibly go wrong? Well, apparently, the answer involves parenting disasters, a horse, a roof that needs fixing, a spelling bee, and a man who seems to think raising kids is just another sales pitch waiting to happen. Can a guy who knows how to sell Toyotas figure out school routines, three daughters, and the basic logistics of keeping a house standing? Apparently not because... men don't know women things...I guess. We’ll talk about what works, what goes off the rails, and how we’d fix the movie without turning Dad’s learning curve into a demolition project. Because at I Can Fix Your Movie, we believe every story has potential—even if the main character is one household disaster away from trading the minivan for a sack of beans. Tune in and find out how we’d get The Breadwinner back in the driver’s seat!
Oct 21

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Episode 42: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare What happens when you take a group of Britain’s most dangerously unhinged commandos, drop them behind enemy lines, and tell them to wage World War II like they’re auditioning for the world’s most violent gentleman’s club? You get The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare! In this episode of I Can Fix Your Movie, we’re storming Nazi-controlled territory to find out what works, what doesn’t, and what could have made this already-crazy true story make sense on film. We’ll dig into the movie’s larger-than-life characters, its action-movie swagger, and the moments where the story feels like it’s having more fun than the audience. Because when your heroes are blowing up U-boats, seducing spies, shooting Nazis, and generally treating covert warfare like a weekend bachelor party… the last thing you need is a movie that plays it safe. So grab your Tommy gun, straighten your bow tie, and join us for Episode 42 of I Can Fix Your Movie. We’ve got a war to win—and a movie to fix.
Oct 14

IF

Episode 41: IF What if your imaginary friend wasn’t imaginary… and what if the movie about them needed a little more imagination? In Episode 41, I Can Fix Your Movie dives into IF, the story of childhood memories, forgotten imaginary friends, and Ryan Reynolds doing what Ryan Reynolds does best. We love the heart, but we also found a few things that made us wonder if the movie forgot to introduce itself to its own premise. So we’re doing what we do best: finding the problems, poking at the plot holes, and coming up with fixes that could make IF live up to its enormous imaginary potential. Because imaginary friends may disappear when you grow up, but bad movie choices? Those haunt you forever.
Oct 7

Jumper

Episode 40: Jumper What if you could teleport anywhere in the world whenever you wanted? Sounds awesome, right? Now what if a secret ancient order, and Samuel L. Jackson with a very personal grudge all wanted to kill you? Suddenly that free vacation to Paris feels a little less relaxing. This week on I Can Fix Your Movie, we’re jumping headfirst into Jumper, the 2008 sci-fi adventure starring Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson, and Samuel L. Jackson. We’re talking teleportation, globe-trotting, conveniently unexplained superpowers, villains who apparently have unlimited frequent-flyer miles, and a movie that introduces one of the coolest superpowers imaginable… before doing surprisingly little with it. So grab your imaginary teleportation coordinates, avoid the Paladins, and join us as we figure out how to take Jumper from “Hey, this is a pretty cool idea” to “Okay, NOW make the movie about that cool idea.” Because when you can teleport anywhere in the world, there’s no excuse for taking the long way around to a better story.
Sep 30

True Memoirs of an International Assassin

EPISODE 39: TRUE MEMOIRS OF AN INTERNATIONAL ASSASSIN What happens when you write a completely fictional book about an elite international assassin… and the entire world decides, “Yep. This guy definitely kills people for a living”? Meet Sam Larson: struggling novelist, professional nobody, and—according to everyone who reads his book—one of the most feared assassins on the planet. Unfortunately for Sam, his greatest weapon isn’t a gun, a knife, or a cunning escape plan. It’s creative writing. After his “fictional” book is published as a true story, Sam is kidnapped, dragged into an actual international conspiracy, and suddenly expected to live up to a résumé he completely made up. Turns out writing about international espionage is a lot easier when nobody is actually shooting at you. In Episode 39 of I Can Fix Your Movie, we take aim at True Memoirs of an International Assassin and ask the important questions: Why does everyone think this guy is Jason Bourne? How long can you survive when your entire skill set comes from your imagination? Grab your fake passport, imaginary credentials, and absolutely zero combat experience. We’re fixing this movie.
Sep 23

I Am Number Four

Episode 38: I Am Number Four This week on I Can Fix Your Movie, we take on I Am Number Four—a movie with superpowered aliens, evil assassins, teenage romance, and a dog who arguably has more personality than half the cast. We’ll break down what went wrong and come up with some clever fixes to turn this forgettable sci-fi adventure into the franchise starter it desperately wanted to be. Or maybe the real superpower was the movie’s ability to make a potentially awesome alien franchise feel like a CW pilot with a bigger budget.
Sep 16

The Dink

Episode 37: The Dink What's the score when a washed-up tennis prodigy, a pickleball revolution, an impossible-to-please father, and Andy Roddick all collide? Apparently... LOVE! This week, we're taking on The Dink, the Apple TV sports comedy that pits old-school tennis against the unstoppable rise of pickleball. Dusty Boyd is desperate to save his father's country club and finally earn the approval that's eluded him his entire life—but is a paddle really the answer, or does this movie need a bigger overhaul? We break down what worked, what missed the baseline, and the story changes we'd make to give Dusty's journey more heart, bigger laughs, stronger stakes, and a championship-worthy ending. Along the way, we discuss country club politics, sports movie clichés, father-son drama, celebrity cameos, and why pickleball somehow became the hill everyone was willing to die on. Whether you're a tennis purist, a pickleball fanatic, or just someone who loves hearing movies get the rewrite they deserve, this episode is for you. Game. Set. Rewrite.
Sep 9

Masters of the Universe

Episode 36: Masters of the Universe (2026) The Masters are back... but did they finally get Eternia right? In this episode of I Can Fix Your Movie, we unsheathe the Power Sword and take on the long-awaited adaptation of Masters of the Universe. After decades of anticipation, reboots, rewrites, and fan speculation, does this new take capture the magic of He-Man, Skeletor, and the world of Eternia—or is there still room for improvement? We'll break down the story, characters, world-building, action, and the creative choices that shaped the film. Then we'll do what we do best: rework the movie into the epic fantasy adventure we think fans have been waiting for. Expect laughs, spirited debate, a healthy dose of nostalgia, and plenty of screenwriting insights as we tackle one of pop culture's most iconic franchises. So grab your Power Sword, saddle up Battle Cat, and join us as we ask the only question that matters: Can we fix Masters of the Universe? By the power of podcasting... we think we can.
Sep 2

Cloak & Dagger

Cloak & Dagger: Episode 35 A kid, a video game, and a real-life spy conspiracy—what could possibly go wrong? Pretty much everything! This week on I Can Fix Your Movie, we take on Cloak & Dagger, a 1984 adventure packed with spies, danger, and some seriously questionable adult decision-making. We dig into the movie’s biggest problems, missed opportunities, and clever fixes that could turn this cult classic into the great adventure it almost was. Grab your imaginary spy gear and let’s fix Cloak & Dagger!
Aug 26

Waterworld

Episode 34: Waterworld What happens when Hollywood spends an ocean of money, casts Kevin Costner as a mutant drifter, and decides dry land is overrated? You get Waterworld—the post-apocalyptic blockbuster that somehow sank at the box office before floating its way to cult-classic status. In this episode of I Can Fix Your Movie, we dive headfirst into the high seas of jet skis, smokers, gills, and enough recycled dirt to start a civilization. We break down what Waterworld got right, what it absolutely washed overboard, and, of course, how we'd fix it without needing the GDP of a small nation. Was it really the disaster everyone remembers? Or did it just get caught in a tidal wave of bad press? Grab your harpoon, ration your fresh water, and climb aboard as we chart a better course for one of Hollywood's most infamous epics.
Aug 19

47 Ronin

Episode 33: 47 Ronin What happens when you take one of Japan's greatest legends, add dragons, witches, demons, giant trolls, and Keanu Reeves... then somehow forget a screenwriter? This week on I Can Fix Your Movie, we're taking on 47 Ronin, the fantasy epic that had all the ingredients for an unforgettable adventure but ended up feeling like a side quest that never quite reached the final boss. We dig into what went wrong, from the underdeveloped characters and confusing world-building to the strange decision to sideline the actual 47 ronin in their own movie. Then we do what we do best: tear it apart, rebuild it from the ground up, and pitch the version that should've become a legendary fantasy classic. Honor will be restored. The script... not so much.
Aug 12

Tron: Ares

Episode 32: Tron: Ares The grid is back online, the neon lights are flickering, and we’re still digitizing humans into dangerous computer worlds. This week on I Can Fix Your Movie, we dive headfirst into Tron: Ares and ask the most important question in cinema: “Can we fix this movie... or does the computer fix us first?” We suit up, jump into the digital battlefield, and break down what works, what glitches, and what could use a serious software update. From futuristic chaos to questionable choices made by people who clearly should not have admin access, we’re analyzing every pixel, every program, and every perfectly timed motorcycle light trail. Grab your identity disc, avoid getting derezzed, and join us as we take Tron: Ares into the repair shop. Because no movie is beyond saving… even one that lives inside a computer.
Aug 5

Zathura: A Space Adventure

Episode 31 – Zathura: A Space Adventure A mysterious board game. A house in outer space. Killer robots. Zorgons. And a stranded astronaut who somehow makes all of this seem perfectly normal. Zathura: A Space Adventure is one of those movies that's bursting with imagination, but somewhere between the meteors and the malfunctioning robot, it forgets that the biggest adventure should be happening between the characters. This week, we launch into the cosmos to figure out why this underrated family sci-fi adventure comes so close to greatness—and what story changes could have made it an instant classic. We'll break down the movie act by act, uncover the biggest story problems, pitch smarter character arcs, tighten the emotional stakes, and rebuild the film without taking away the giant floating house (because some things are simply non-negotiable). It's time to prove that even in the vacuum of space....we can fix your movie.
Jul 29

Van Helsing

Episode 30: Van Helsing This week, I Can Fix Your Movie loads up the crossbows, sharpens the stakes, and heads straight into Van Helsing—the 2004 blockbuster that asked, "What if we put Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, werewolves, Mr. Hyde, vampire brides, and Hugh Jackman in the same movie then mix it up and just see what happens?" With an incredible cast, stunning production design, and one of the coolest premises ever put on screen, Van Helsing should have been the start of an unforgettable monster franchise. Instead, it became a two-hour sprint through enough CGI and plot twists to make even Dracula ask everyone to slow down. Join us as we break down what went wrong, what actually works surprisingly well, and the story changes that could have transformed this gothic action spectacle into the monster classic it always threatened to be. Because sometimes the only thing scarier than vampires... is a screenplay that never stops introducing new characters. Grab your silver bullets, say a quick prayer, and join us as we prove that even Van Helsing can be fixed.
Jul 22

Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die

Episode 29: Good Luck Have Fun Don’t Die A film titled like a corrupted save file and paced like it’s being chased by its own plot, Good Luck Have Fun Don’t Die arrives on our screen already in need of immediate surgery…. and we actually really liked this film… but it needed some fixes. In this episode, we unpack a story that introduces high stakes, then forgets where it parked them. Characters sprint through chaos with the confidence of people who definitely had a plan five minutes ago… we just never get to see it. We break down the film’s most baffling choices, including its commitment to vague danger, and unexplained urgency. Then, of course, we fix it—offering cleaner structure, clearer stakes, and at least one version where someone is legally required to explain what’s happening out loud. It’s part critique, part rescue mission, and part “how did we get here so fast and still nowhere at all?”
Jul 15

Fantastic Four (2015)

Episode #28 – Fantastic Four (2015) What happens when four people gain incredible powers...and then forget to bring a finished screenplay with and ending? This week on I Can Fix Your Movie, we suit up and tackle the 2015 reboot of Fantastic Four—a film that somehow made stretching look painful and turned one of comics’ most beloved teams into the cinematic equivalent of an awkward family reunion. We dig into what went wrong, from the rushed pacing and undercooked characters to a villain who arrives so late he practically misses his own movie. Then we roll up our sleeves and rebuild the story from the cosmic rays up, crafting a version with stronger stakes, sharper humor, bigger adventure, and a team that actually feels fantastic. Whether you loved it, hated it, or just forgot it existed, join us as we prove that even one of Hollywood’s most notorious superhero misfires can be saved—with enough imagination, a little script surgery, and absolutely no trips to Planet Zero. Because every movie deserves a second chance… even this one.
Jul 8

Most Dangerous Game

Episode 27: Most Dangerous Game (2020) What happens when a deadly manhunt, a stacked cast, and a killer premise somehow still miss the target? In Episode 27 of I Can Fix Your Movie, we step into the urban jungle of Most Dangerous Game and ask the important question: why does every hunter in this movie act like they’ve never played hide-and-seek before? From wasted tension and rushed motivation to villains who needed way more bite, we break down exactly where the hunt went off the rails — and how we’d turn this great premise into a lean, mean survival classic. Expect deadly traps, smarter twists, stronger character arcs, and at least one pitch that would make the hunters need therapy afterward.
Jul 1

Wicked: For Good

Episode 26: Wicked: For Good Our 50th Episode Spectacular!!!! What happens when one witch gets canceled, the other gets promoted, and absolutely everyone starts singing their trauma? This week on I Can Fix Your Movie, we celebrate our 50th episode by hopping aboard the broomstick for Wicked: For Good and asking the important questions: Can a sequel survive on pure emotional damage and high notes? Does Oz have a functioning legal system? And how many slow-motion cape turns are too many slow-motion cape turns? We dive deep into the emerald-colored chaos, untangle the friendship drama, patch up the plot holes with industrial-strength “magic” glue, and attempt the impossible: fixing a movie that already thinks it’s perfect. Expect big laughs, bigger rewrites, and at least one completely necessary angry producer tangent. For our 50th episode, we’re going bigger, louder, and dramatically staring into the middle distance while orchestral music swells behind us. If you’ve ever wanted Wicked to be sharper, stranger, funnier, or just slightly less dependent on gravity-defying eye contact, congratulations — you’re our kind of nerd.
Jun 24

R.I.P.D. : Rest In Peace Department

Episode 25 – R.I.P.D. Welcome to the afterlife… where the paperwork is endless, the CGI is questionable, and even Jeff Bridges cowboy hilarity can’t save this MIB wanna-be. This week on I Can Fix Your Movie, we dig up R.I.P.D. — the supernatural buddy-cop movie that somehow took Ryan Reynolds, undead monsters, a killer premise, and a mountain of studio money… and still ended up legally classified as cinematic paranormal activity. We break down where the movie flatlined, why the world building is all over the ghost dimension, and how this Men in Black-meets-Ghostbusters concept could’ve actually become a franchise worth resurrecting. Grab your ghost slaying bullets, report to the Rest In Peace Department, and prepare for an investigation into one of Hollywood’s weirdest missed opportunities.
Jun 17

Innerspace

Episode 24: Innerspace This week, I Can Fix Your Movie shrinks itself down to microscopic size to tackle the gloriously chaotic 1987 sci-fi comedy classic Innerspace. Join us as we dive headfirst into a movie that somehow combines miniaturized submarines, corporate espionage, Dennis Quaid’s maximum-80s energy, Martin Short having a full nervous breakdown, and science that appears to have been invented five minutes before filming started. We break down what makes Innerspace such a weirdly lovable cult classic, what still works, what absolutely doesn’t, and how we’d fix the movie without accidentally injecting ourselves into someone’s bloodstream along the way. It’s part sci-fi adventure, part comedy, part Martin Short fever dream, and 100% the kind of movie that could only exist in the 80s… and probably only in the 80s. So grab your tiny submarine, avoid the digestive tract, and join us for another episode of I Can Fix Your Movie.
Jun 10

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

Episode 23: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen What happens when you combine Allan Quatermain, Captain Nemo, Dracula’s ex-girlfriend, an invisible creep, Dr. Jekyll, Dorian Gray, Tom Sawyer for absolutely no reason, and Sean Connery giving 110% Scottish disappointment? You get The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen — one of the most gloriously overstuffed action movies ever created. In Episode 23 of I Can Fix Your Movie, we dive headfirst into the Literary Avengers fever dream that somehow managed to turn one of the coolest concepts ever into a cinematic train wreck. We break down what worked, what absolutely didn’t, and how this movie could’ve become an all-time steampunk action classic instead of the film that reportedly made Sean Connery quit acting. From baffling character choices to missed world-building opportunities, we rebuild the League into the epic adventure it always should’ve been.
Jun 3

Lucy

Episode 22: Lucy What if unlocking 100% of your brain still couldn’t unlock a better storyline? This week on I Can Fix Your Movie, we plug into Lucy—the film that asked “what if humans used more of their brain?” and then immediately used none of it to explain the plot. From disappearing stakes to a finale that turns into a cosmic USB drive, we break down how a high-concept sci-fi thriller somehow outran its own logic at superhuman speed. We keep the slick style, the wild ambition, but we add the heart and rebuild the story with actual tension, clearer rules, and a protagonist whose journey makes sense. If you’ve ever wondered how Lucy could go from “wait…what?” to “oh wow, that works,” this is the episode for you.
May 27

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina

Episode 21: From the World of John Wick: Ballerina In a world where assassins have better posture than most of us, Ballerina pirouettes into the John Wick universe with grace, grit, and a blood soaked body count. This week, we lace up our pointe shoes and step into the chaos to break down what works, what wobbles, and what completely faceplants. We dig into the film’s story, characters, and action (and there was a lot of it) to ask the big question: does this spin-off stick the landing, or does it miss the mark by a mile? Along the way, we pitch our fixes, sharpen the stakes, and maybe add a little more kick to the choreography (both literal and narrative). If you’ve ever wondered how to make a revenge thriller hit as hard as a Wick headshot, this episode is for you. Join us as we try to turn Ballerina into a performance worthy of a standing ovation… or at least fewer confused looks from the audience.