The Hold Up

John and John

Each month two old nerds both named John watch a movie they remember being good but haven't seen in years to determine whether or not it... holds up.

  1. MAY 1

    131 - Dark City

    The Johns catch up on some emails before diving into the trippy, thriller, sci fi, noir, fever dream: Dark City.  Will they find Shell Beach?  Or will they be put to sleep?  Listen and find out!

    1h 8m

  2. APR 1

    130 - Hair

    John has never seen the movie musical, Hair. Other John has also never seen the movie musical, Hair. Author and film historian, Ray Morton, has seen and adores the movie musical, Hair.  Hair hair hair hair hair hair hair hair hair!!! Come join us as we watch Hair.  Will it twinkle above us?  Listen and find out!

    1h 10m

  3. MAR 6

    129 - Rhinestone

    It's been a busy month for The Johns.  In fact, it's been so busy that they damn near forgot to publish March's episode, Rhinestone.  D'oh!  Apologies for the delay.  Will this NYC meets country romp with Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton be worthy of the Grand Ole Opry?  Or will it boot scootin' boogie it's way into the halls of shame?  Listen and find out!

    59 min

  4. FEB 2

    128 - The Gate

    What do you get when you combine 80s Satanic Panic with a low budget, crazy mood lighting and child actors, not to mention some wild stuff with a dog?  You get The Gate.  This month The Johns delve deep into a big hole in the backyard.  Will it fill them with wonder or leave an empty pit in their stomaches?  Listen and find out!

    1 hr

  5. JAN 1

    127 - Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead

    Happy New... well, let's move on. For the first flick of 2026, the Johns are wandering into chatty 90s indie film territory with "Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead!" Will a stacked cast and witty banter give this film an edge? Or will it fall prey to Tarantino Imposter Syndrome? Listen and find out!

    1h 23m

  6. 12/01/2025

    126 - The Ref

    Happy holidays!  To ring in the spirit of cheer, The Johns watch the 1994 holiday dark comedy, The Ref.  Will this Denis Leary, Kevin Spacey and Judy Davis movie escape from the cops?  Or will it end up behind bars?  Listen and find out!

    1h 7m

  7. 11/01/2025

    125 - Greed

    It's time to class up the joint.  This month The Johns are joined by two very special guests: Producer/Editor Glenn Morgan and Screenwriter/Film Historian Ray Morton.  The Holdup continues its dive into the silent film era with a viewing of the 1924 infamous work of filmmaker Erich von Stroheim: Greed. Glenn provides a first hand account of the 1999 narrative reconstruction he edited for Turner Classic Movies and Ray gifts historical knowledge of the silent film era, von Stroheim and the production itself.  Will this century old film stand the test of time?  Listen and find out!

    2h 3m

  8. 10/01/2025

    124 - The Last Man On Earth

    MORGAN!  Happy October, Morgan!  The annual tradition continues as The Johns are joined by writer/director Alison Star Locke to watch the 60s horror classic, The Last Man On Earth, starring Vincent Price.  Will the film endure the nightmare future it now finds itself in?  Or will it suck worse than a zombie vampire.  Listen and find out!

    1h 10m
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Each month two old nerds both named John watch a movie they remember being good but haven't seen in years to determine whether or not it... holds up.

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  • Creator
    John and John
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    163
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Hold Up

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