The Greatest Movie Ever Made

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The Greatest Movie Ever Made

With countless films produced during the course of over a century of film history, determining the greatest movie ever made seems like an impossible exercise. Thankfully, Justus Burkitt and David Scandura — God's favorite idiots — have taken on this Sisyphean task. Join these two film fanatics each week as they meticulously and rigorously review a wide range of movies, painstakingly searching all corners and niches of film history to once and for all find the Greatest Movie Ever Made.

  1. Episode 93: Marnie

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    Episode 93: Marnie

    David’s been possessed by the ghost of Sean Connery, who has declared that TGMEM has to cover four of his films for the Shummer of Sean! Things kick off this week with Alfred Hitchcock’s Marnie, a tale of suspense, abuse, and manipulation. Remember to always follow your S with an H as the Shummer of Sean beginsh! Marnie (1964) is directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery, Diane Baker, Martin Gabel, and Louise Latham Trigger Warning: Sexual assault Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

    1h 59m

  2. JUN 27

    Episode 92: The Princess Bride

    Justus brings another childhood classic to the discussion today and David can only respond with a simple “As you wish.” Join the boys for an episode rife with adventure, romance, revenge, and a special appearance from a mysterious spectral force. Death cannot stop true love and nothing can stop The Greatest Movie Ever Made Podcast! The Princess Bride (1987) is directed by Rob Reiner and stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, and Christopher Guest Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

    2h 30m

  3. JUN 20

    Episode 91: 28 Weeks Later

    Days have turned to weeks in the Zombie United Kingdom, and David and Justus have arrived to save the day with this episode on the forgotten sequel released in the midst of the 2000s zombie movie craze. But in the world of 28 Weeks Later, the only things scarier than the rage virus are family drama and War on Terror allegories! Check out this episode, and then head on over to the Jeremy Renner app to discuss if this is The Greatest Movie Ever Made!  28 Weeks Later (2007) is directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and stars Robert Carlyle, Rose Byrne, Jeremy Renner, Mackintosh Muggleton, and Imogen Poots Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio  tw: suicide discussed

    2h 5m

  4. JUN 13

    Episode 90: Cry-Baby

    This week, the boys take a look at John Waters’ raucous greaser musical Cry-Baby, featuring a sexy young Johnny Depp, a sexier redneck grandmother, and the sexiest of them all, a switchblade-toting greaser affectionately named Hatchetface. But they aren’t the only little freaks in attendance, because a young Willem Dafoe in a scene-stealing cameo, a leathery Iggy Pop in pure freak mode, and your two resident freaks, David and Justus, are also along for this ride through Waters’ insane maximalist satire! It’s Cry-Baby, this week on The Greatest Movie Ever Made! Cry-Baby (1990) is directed by John Waters and stars Johnny Depp, Amy Locane, Susan, Tyrrell, Iggy Pop, and Ricki Lake Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

    1h 29m

  5. JUN 6

    Episode 89: John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

    This week, David and Justus dive first into John Wick’s world of assassins, intrigue, and like, so much kung fu. By random chance, they have landed on the series’ third installment, a film rife with memorable villains, brutal knife fights, attack dogs, motorcycles, and horses kicking dudes in the face. Is Keanu Reeves’ third outing as the world’s greatest wife guy/assassin the Greatest Movie Ever Made? John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) is directed by Chad Stahelski and stars Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, and Mark Dacascos Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

    2h 22m

  6. MAY 31

    Episode 88: The Royal Tenenbaums

    This week, the boys discuss Wes Anderson’s classic family black comedy, full of offbeat humor, rich detail, and fundamentally flawed characters trying to figure out their depressing lives. That sounds fun? How do they react to this surprisingly sad movie and could it possibly be the Greatest Movie Ever Made? The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) is directed by Wes Anderson and stars Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Luke Wilson. Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

    2h 23m

  7. MAY 23

    Episode 87: Mission: Impossible

    This week, David and Justus light the fuse and talk about the beginning to the Mission: Impossible film franchise. It’s a white knuckle thrill ride filled with Jon Voight jump scares, bad 90’s movie hacking, Ving Rhames being awesome, and Xenu’s favorite son kicking off his larger than life action star persona. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to tune in to this explosive episode of the Greatest Movie Ever Made! Mission: Impossible (1996) is directed by Brian DePalma and stars Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart, Henry Czerny, and Jean Reno Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

    2h 4m

  8. MAY 16

    Episode 86: Final Destination 5

    The boys try to cheat death’s design this week and discuss the fifth installment of this CGI blood filled horror franchise. In other news, David announces a new career change that will undoubtedly change the course of the podcast. But can the Final Destination series change course, cheat death, and possibly deliver The Greatest Movie Ever Made? Final Destination 5 (2011) is directed by Steven Quale and stars Nicholas D'Agosto, Emma Bell, Miles Fisher, Courtney B. Vance, and David Koechner Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

    1h 55m
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With countless films produced during the course of over a century of film history, determining the greatest movie ever made seems like an impossible exercise. Thankfully, Justus Burkitt and David Scandura — God's favorite idiots — have taken on this Sisyphean task. Join these two film fanatics each week as they meticulously and rigorously review a wide range of movies, painstakingly searching all corners and niches of film history to once and for all find the Greatest Movie Ever Made.

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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
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