30 episodes

Rick and Madison Swift present: The Film Grouch Show. A husband and wife team that alternates between He Picks and She Picks each episode. We have a secret word of the day and a special On This Day in History where we tie in something from history to the film we've chosen. We have been reviewing movies on our site FilmGrouch.com since 2014 and have been South Florida movie critics since 2008.

The Film Grouch Show Rick Swift

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Rick and Madison Swift present: The Film Grouch Show. A husband and wife team that alternates between He Picks and She Picks each episode. We have a secret word of the day and a special On This Day in History where we tie in something from history to the film we've chosen. We have been reviewing movies on our site FilmGrouch.com since 2014 and have been South Florida movie critics since 2008.

    Inherent Vice: Kate’s Bush

    Inherent Vice: Kate’s Bush

    Working off of Madison's latest "She Pick" I decided to be bold and choose a Director this time. Why did I choose such an artsy-fartsy Director like Paul Thomas Anderson? Check out the show for the explanation!
    If you're like me, you want your movies to be entertaining, have good and interesting characters, and make sense. I will give PTA 1/3 of those. 
    Here's some of the show's highlights:
    A tribute to our departed H-Man
    Are all these characters real or in his head?
    There's Martin Short, of course he's gonna sing!
    Why hello there, Tina Goldstein!
    What the Hell is Vigilant California? 
    On This Day in History - is PTA obsessed with this guy, or what?!?
    Word of the Day - Rhymes with gizzard!
    Madison reveals her "She Pick" and it's a comedy . . . apparently.
    As always, we hope you enjoy this episode, and please check us out on Podchaser and rate and review our show!   
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    • 49 min
    Licorice Pizza: Where’s the Pizza?

    Licorice Pizza: Where’s the Pizza?

    This was a Madison “She Pick” using Christine Ebersol from my Mac and Me “He Pick!”
    Neither of us saw this movie, but the ads for it kept driving me crazy. Naturally, Madison picked it just for the revenge factor alone. But, did it turn out to be a movie I actually liked?!? 
    Here’s some of the show’s highlights:
    Is this relationship even legal?    
    Was that Herman Munster?  
    Who is this movie for or about? 
    On This Day in History - kind of an obscure date. 
    Word of the Day - did you catch it?
    I reveal my next “He Pick” - can you guess it from my clues?  
    As always, we hope you enjoy this episode, and please check us out on Podchaser and rate and review our show!   
    Follow us on Podchaser: The Film Grouch Show
    ***** RATE US FIVE STARS! *****
    And follow us on Twitter: @FilmGrouch / @MoviePrincessEmail us: admin@filmgrouch.com Read More Reviews on: https://www.filmgrouch.com
     

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Mac and Me: Until You Whistle No More!

    Mac and Me: Until You Whistle No More!

    This was my “He Pick” using Jennifer Aniston from Madison's The Break-Up “She Pick”
    Madison had never seen this incredibly unforgettable classic masterpiece, so I just had to share it with her, even if I had to break my own rules to fit it in. What can I say, it's good to be the King!
    I think this is possibly the funniest episode we have done so far! This is the one episode you can't afford to miss! Madison actually sheds tears!!!
    Here’s some of the show’s highlights:
    How can YOU watch "Mac and Me" for free?    
    Straws, Coke, and McDonald's, the trifecta miracle cure! 
    Is that Jennifer Aniston? 
    Does anyone care about the dad?
    BVH? AUI? TOWW? SEARS?
    On This Day in History - a new site is discovered: imCDb
    Word of the Day
    Screw the "Razzies" guy!!
    Madison reveals her next “She Pick” - and it's sooo cheesy!  
    As always, we hope you enjoy this episode, and please check us out on Podchaser and rate and review our show!   
    Follow us on Podchaser: The Film Grouch Show
    ***** RATE US FIVE STARS! *****
    And follow us on Twitter: @FilmGrouch / @MoviePrincessEmail us: admin@filmgrouch.com Read More Reviews on: https://www.filmgrouch.com
     

    • 55 min
    The Break-Up: Do you have enough lemons?

    The Break-Up: Do you have enough lemons?

    This was a Madison “She Pick” using Vincent D'Onofrio from my The Kid “He Pick”
    We both saw this movie when it first came out, and we were both hoping that maybe it got funnier this time around. Apart from a few funny scenes they gave away in the trailer, this sad rom-com isn't all that funny. But we did have a lot of fun discussing it!
    Here’s some of the show’s highlights:
    A whole new intro   
    Speaking of "Horrible Bosses"
    Magic whistles and sprites
    Cool jobs in movies
    How real estate works
    On This Day in History
    Word of the Day
    I reveal my next “He Pick”  
    As always, we hope you enjoy this episode, and please check us out on Podchaser and rate and review our show!   
    Follow us on Podchaser: The Film Grouch Show
    ***** RATE US FIVE STARS! *****
    And follow us on Twitter: @FilmGrouch / @MoviePrincessEmail us: admin@filmgrouch.com Read More Reviews on: https://www.filmgrouch.com
     

    • 55 min
    The Kid: I Saw a Bluebird On My Way to Santa Fe

    The Kid: I Saw a Bluebird On My Way to Santa Fe

    This was my “He Pick” using the Six Degrees of Separation (or Kevin Bacon game) rule using Chris Pratt from Madison's Take Me Home Tonight “She Pick”
    I reviewed this movie back in 2020, and I was shocked Chris Pratt was so villainous and unrecognizable in this biopic about Billy the Kid which was actually all about Vincent D'Onofrio. 
    Listen to why I chose this movie, my connections to the cast, and why it is a film you might have missed out on before but it's worth watching now. Yes, even though it is a "boring old Western."  
    Here’s some of the show’s highlights:
    Who is "The Kid" anyway?  
    The horrible plight of Dirty Dave
    Pals
    On This Day in History
    Word of the Day
    Madison reveals her next “She Pick”  
    As always, we hope you enjoy this episode, and please check us out on Podchaser and rate and review our show!   
    Follow us on Podchaser: The Film Grouch Show
    ***** RATE US FIVE STARS! *****
    And follow us on Twitter: @FilmGrouch / @MoviePrincessEmail us: admin@filmgrouch.com Read More Reviews on: https://www.filmgrouch.com

    • 47 min
    A Film Grouch Take Down of The SpyHards ”Little Nikita”

    A Film Grouch Take Down of The SpyHards ”Little Nikita”

    Have you ever been listening to a Podcast and thought, "Man, I really need to let them know where they went wrong"? Well, I am not saying Little Nikita was the most epic spy movie ever made, but I do feel that the SpyHards folks were missing important context and details that I wouldn't expect a Brit or a Canuck to grasp. To whit, this super secret special recording. Plus, I needed to remind myself how to post and edit, because it's been far too long, actually.
    Here's some of the show's highlights:
    Can a Brit and Canadian appreciate a red-scare teen drama . . . especially now? 
    What the Hell is a W.M.? 
    Rick thinks he's James Bond; it's rather sad. 
    Do a critically acclaimed TV drama and a Marvel movie owe allegiance to Little Nikita?
    Who is Jeff Quest?  
    As always, we hope you enjoy this episode, and please check us out on Podchaser and rate and review our show!   
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    RATE US FIVE STARS
    And follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @FilmGrouch
    Email us: admin@filmgrouch.com 
    Visit us: https://www.filmgrouch.com

    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

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Great podcast. I enjoy the chemistry and voices of the hosts. Came over to the Film Grouch podcast after finding out Teeb from FSW Radio hosted his own show.

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