Dana and Tom with returning guest, Myke Emal (Host and Creator of the Cinemusts podcast), discuss Sabotage (1936) for its 89th anniversary: directed by Sir Alfred Hitchcock, written by Charles Bennett, cinematography by Bernard Knowles, music by Jack Beaver, editing by Charles Frend, starring Sylvia Sydney, Oskar Homolka, Desmond Tester, and John Loder.

Plot Summary: In 1930s London, a seemingly ordinary cinema owner, Karl Verloc, hides a dangerous secret: he is part of a shadowy network of foreign saboteurs plotting terrorist attacks across the city. His wife, Mrs. Verloc, and her younger brother, Stevie, help run the theater, unaware of his double life.

As London reels from a mysterious blackout caused by deliberate sabotage, Scotland Yard grows suspicious. They place an undercover detective in the shop next door to observe Verloc, hoping to uncover the group’s next move. Tension builds as Verloc is pressured by his handlers to carry out a bombing, setting off a chain of events that entangles his unsuspecting family and pushes Hitchcock’s suspense to a devastating climax.

Guest:

Myke Emal

1. Host and Creator of the Cinemusts podcast
2. @cinemusts on Twitter, Letterboxd, Facebook, and IG
3. Previously on Anatomy of a Murder (1959)

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Sabotage

03:08 Welcome Back, Myke Emal!

05:09 The Eras of Alfred Hitchcock

17:02 Plot Summary for Sabotage

18:01 What is Sabotage About?

21:19 Did You Know?

24:11 First Break

24:57 What's Happening with Myke Emal?

25:50 GMOAT Hall of Fame

31:08 Best Performance(s)

36:38 Best Scene(s)

47:43 Second Break

48:39 In Memoriam

52:45 Best/Funniest Lines

54:39 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

59:16 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

01:04:18 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

01:10:14 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

01:14:37 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

01:18:25 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

01:20:05 Remaining Questions for Sabotage

01:24:24 Thank You to Myke and Remaining Thoughts

01:28:00 Credits

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Dana and Tom with Betsy and Trent (co-hosts and creators of Never Seen It podcast) discuss Promising Young Woman (2020) for its 5th Anniversary: written and directed by Emerald Fennell, cinematography by Benjamin Kracun, music by Anthony Willis, editing by Frederick Thoraval, starring Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Clancy Brown, and Jennifer Coolidge.

Plot Summary: Promising Young Woman is a darkly clever thriller written and directed by Emerald Fennell. The film stars Carey Mulligan as Cassie Thomas, a woman whose life was derailed after a tragedy involving her best friend, Nina. By day, Cassie works in a coffee shop and seems aimless. But at night, she secretly confronts men who try to take advantage of women who appear drunk—forcing them to face their actions.

When Cassie reconnects with an old classmate, Ryan (Bo Burnham), she begins to hope for a normal life again. However, as she seeks justice for Nina, Cassie’s plan takes a shocking and emotional turn.

Guest:

Betsy and Trent

1. Never Seen It podcast (@neverseenit_pod on Twitter and Letterboxd, @neverseenitpod1 on IG, @neverseenit on TikTok, patreon.com/neverseenitpod
2. Previously on the 2024 Post Oscars Reaction Show, All the President's Men (1976) Revisit

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Promising Young Woman

02:38 Welcome Back Betsy and Trent

06:03 Initial Thoughts on Promising Young Woman

09:34 After 5 Years, Do We Still Feel the Same About PYW?

15:29 Picking Through the Ending

20:48 Top Revenge Fantasy Movies

25:40 What is the Legal Case at the End of the Film?

40:14 Plot Summary for Promising Young Woman

41:02 What is Promising Young Woman About?

51:56 Did You Know?

59:43 First Break

01:02:13 What's Happening with Betsy and Trent?

01:10:36 The Cinema Legacy Poll Rankings - #2-1

01:30:03 Thank You to Everyone

01:31:06 Best Performance(s)

01:43:35 Best Scene(s)

02:00:24 Second Break

02:01:04 In Memoriam

02:09:40 Best/Funniest Lines

02:12:48 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

02:22:00 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

02:28:03 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

02:37:53 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

02:47:30 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

02:55:21 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

02:56:55 Remaining Questions for Promising Young Woman

03:03:23 Thank You to Betsy and Trent, Remaining Thoughts

03:09:37 Credits

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Dana and Tom with Jen Han and Sarah Callen (Hosts of Movies and Us podcast) discuss Raging Bull (1980) for its 45th anniversary: directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Paul Schrader and Mardik Martin, cinematography by Michael Chapman, editing by Thelma Schoonmaker, music by Jim Henrikson, starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Cathy Moriarty, and Frank Vincent.

Plot Summary: Raging Bull is a biographical drama about boxer Jake LaMotta, played by Robert De Niro. The film follows Jake’s rise in the ring during the 1940s and 1950s, showing his intense drive to win and his struggle to control his anger. His brother and manager, Joey LaMotta, played by Joe Pesci, tries to keep Jake focused, but their relationship becomes strained as Jake’s temper grows.

Outside the ring, Jake’s jealousy and insecurity hurt the people closest to him, especially his wife Vickie, played by Cathy Moriarty. As Jake’s behavior pushes others away, he begins to lose everything he worked for. The movie shows how his personal battles become just as destructive as the fights in the boxing ring, leaving him to face the consequences of his actions.

Guests:

Jen Han and Sarah Callen

• Hosts of Movies and Us podcast
• @moviesanduspod on IG, TikTok, YouTube
• On Medium
• Previously on The Maltese Falcon

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Raging Bull

03:13 Welcome Back, Jen and Sarah

04:40 Why Are We Discussing Raging Bull?

05:59 Why Is Raging Bull A Great Movie? (aka I Feel Like I'm Taking Crazy Pills)

20:14 Relationship(s) with Raging Bull

24:05 Plot Summary for Raging Bull

25:12 What is Raging Bull About?

28:34 Did You Know?

33:18 First Break

34:07 What's Happening with Jen and Sarah?

35:42 The Cinema Legacy Poll Rankings - #5-3

44:41 Best Performance(s)

58:11 Best Scene(s)

01:11:49 Second Break

01:13:05 In Memoriam

01:14:24 Best/Funniest Lines

01:16:37 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

01:21:06 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

01:26:18 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

01:32:08 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

01:40:21 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

01:44:51 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

01:46:55 Remaining Questions for Raging Bull

01:49:19 Thank You to Jen and Sarah - Final Thoughts

01:57:36 Credits

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Dana and Tom with returning guest, Ralph Esparza, discuss the neo-noir crime thriller, Heat (1995) for its 30th anniversary: written and directed by Michael Mann, cinematography by Dante Spinotti, music by Elliott Goldenthal, editing by Dov Hoenig, Pasquale Buba, William Goldenberg, and Tom Rolf, starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Val Kilmer, Ashley Judd, Tom Sizemore, Dennis Haysbert, and Danny Trejo.

Plot Summary: Heat is a crime thriller that stars Al Pacino as Lt. Vincent Hanna, a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, and Robert De Niro as Neil McCauley, a highly skilled professional thief. Both men are the best at what they do, and their lives begin to collide as McCauley’s crew plans a major bank robbery.

McCauley leads a disciplined team that includes characters played by Val Kilmer and Tom Sizemore. They try to stay ahead of the law while preparing for one last big score. Hanna, who is obsessed with catching them, struggles to balance his dangerous job with his strained home life. When the final robbery goes wrong, it leads to a dramatic chase through the streets of Los Angeles.

Guest:

Ralph Esparza (Film Producer)

• Credited on Tollbooth, Mad House, Killer Date, An Occasional Hell, and One Degree Celcius
• @ralph_esparza on IG
• Previously on Magnolia (1999), Jaws (1975) Re-Revisit

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Heat

04:02 Welcome Back, Ralph Esparza

04:39 Why Are We Discussing Heat?

05:35 Dana's First Impressions

15:10 Why Does Heat Have Such a Cult Following?

20:13 Plot Summary for Heat

26:50 De Niro and Pacino - Two of the Greatest?

33:53 Did You Know?

37:01 First Break

37:45 What's Happening with Ralph?

38:34 The Cinema Legacy Poll Rankings - #10-6

57:50 Best Performance(s)

01:09:28 Best Scene(s)

01:16:28 Second Break

01:17:05 Upcoming GMOAT LIVE Episodes on YouTube

01:22:12 In Memoriam

01:27:38 Best/Funniest Lines

01:32:52 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

01:38:18 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

01:41:26 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

01:48:57 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

01:53:45 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

01:56:53 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

01:58:21 Remaining Questions for Heat

02:04:37 Thank You To Ralph and Remaining Thoughts

02:14:17 Credits

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Dana and Tom with returning guest, Klarissa B. (Host and Creator - I've Seen That One (IG)) revisit Psycho (1960): directed by Alfred Hitchcock, written by Joseph Stefano, score by Bernard Herrmann, cinematography by John L. Russell, editing by Geroge Tomasini, starring Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Martin Balsam, and Janet Leigh.

Plot Summary: Psycho begins with Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), a young woman who steals a large sum of money from her job in the hope of starting a new life. While driving to see her boyfriend in another state, she becomes tired and stops for the night at a small, lonely motel run by a quiet, awkward young man named Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins).

Norman lives in the shadow of his mysterious and controlling mother, who he says stays in the old house behind the motel. Later that night, Marion is brutally murdered.

When Marion doesn’t return home, her sister Lila (Vera Miles), and Marion’s boyfriend Sam (John Gavin), begin searching for her. A private detective named Arbogast (Martin Balsam), also investigates and grows suspicious of Norman’s strange behavior.

Guest:

Klarissa B.

• Host and Creator - I've Seen That One (IG)
• Previously on Roman Holiday (1953) Revisit, Jaws (1975) Re-Revisit

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Psycho

06:44 Welcome Back, Klarissa B.

07:30 Where is Psycho Among All-Time Hitchcock Films?

09:48 Why is Psycho So Influential?

17:57 Relationship(s) with Psycho

23:04 Plot Summary for Psycho

24:05 What is Psycho About?

30:06 Was the Exposition Epilogue Necessary?

39:03 Did You Know?

43:09 First Break

43:59 What's Happening with Klarissa B.

46:39 The Cinema Legacy Poll Rankings - #15-11

58:39 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

01:03:46 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

01:12:55 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

01:14:04 Second Break

01:14:44 In Memoriam

01:15:54 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

01:21:51 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

01:26:36 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

01:28:52 GMOAT Merch Store?

01:29:47 Remaining Questions for Psycho

01:32:31 Thank You to Klarissa and Remaining Thoughts

01:39:50 Credits

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Dana and Tom with 5x Club member, Kieran B. (Host and Creator of the Best Picture Cast), discuss the Best Picture winner of 1945 - The Lost Weekend: written and directed by Billy Wilder with Charles Brackett, cinematography by John F. Seitz, music by Miklos Rozsa, editing by Doane Harrison, starring Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, and Phillip Terry.

Plot Summary: The Lost Weekend follows Don Birnam (Ray Milland), a struggling writer whose life is slipping away because of alcoholism. The film takes place over one long, destructive weekend in New York City, as Don tries—and repeatedly fails—to break free from his addiction.

His brother Wick (Phillip Terry) wants to help Don get sober, but Don keeps finding ways to drink again. The one steady supporter in his life is his girlfriend Helen St. James, played by Jane Wyman, who refuses to give up on him even as his behavior becomes more desperate.

As Don wanders the city searching for alcohol, the film shows his downward spiral with unflinching honesty—highlighted by Milland’s powerful, Oscar-winning performance. The story builds toward a moment of truth where Don has to decide whether he’ll keep drinking or finally confront what’s destroying him.

Guest:

Kieran B (15x Member Club)

• Host and Creator of the Best Picture Cast; @bestpicturecast on X, IG, Letterboxd - BPC, Personal Letterboxd
• Previous Episodes (16x): Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1957), Lost in Translation (2003), Gran Torino (2008), Stalag 17 (1953), Shane (1953), A Fistful of Dollars (1964), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) Revisit, 12 Angry Men (1957) Revisit, The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Revisit, Saw (2004),

Dana and Tom with 5x Club Member, Sara Shea (Host and Creator of Shea Cinema), discuss the Best Picture winner of 1975, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: directed by Milos Forman, written by Lawrence Hauben and Bo Goldman, cinematography by Haskell Wexler, music by Jack Nitzschke, edited by Richard Chew, Lynzee Klingman, and Sheldon Kahn, starring Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny Devito, and Christopher Lloyd.

Plot Summary: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a powerful drama directed by Miloš Forman, based on the novel by Ken Kesey. The film stars Jack Nicholson as Randle P. McMurphy, a rebellious man who fakes insanity to avoid prison and is sent to a mental institution. There, he clashes with Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher) whose strict control over the patients crushes their spirits. McMurphy’s defiance inspires the other men, including the quiet and gentle Chief Bromden (Will Sampson), to rediscover their sense of freedom and individuality. The movie explores themes of authority, conformity, and the human spirit, ultimately showing the cost of resisting oppressive systems.

Guest:

Sara Shea

• Host and Creator of Shea Cinema; @sheacinema on X, IG
• Previously on 12 Angry Men (1957) Revisit, Barry Lyndon (1975), Shampoo (1975), 2025 Post Oscars Reaction Show, Patton (1970)

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

04:42 Welcome Back, Sara Shea!

08:23 Mental Health - Then and Now

23:57 Relationship(s) with Cuckoo's Nest

32:25 Plot Summary for Cuckoo's Nest

33:20 What is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest About?

39:44 Did You Know?

45:46 First Break

46:32 What's Happening with Sara Shea?

50:25 The Cinema Legacy Poll Rankings - #25-21

01:05:44 Best Performance(s)

01:31:09 Best Scene(s)

01:38:08 Second Break

01:38:48 In Memoriam

01:39:13 Best/Funniest Lines

01:41:04 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

01:50:36 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

01:55:14 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

02:02:57 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

02:11:51 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

02:19:23 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

02:21:02 Remaining Questions for Cuckoo's Nest

02:27:16 Thank You to Sara and Remaining Thoughts

02:35:35 Credits

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Dana and Tom with 5x Club Member, Christine Duncan, and Adam Freed (Managing Editor and Senior Film Critic at (MovieArcher.com)) discuss The American President (1995) for its 30th Anniversary: directed by Rob Reiner, written by Aaron Sorkin, cinematography by John Seale, music by Marc Shaiman, editing by Robert Leighton, starring Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, and Richard Dreyfuss.

Plot Summary: President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) is a widowed, popular U.S. president preparing for re-election. His life changes when he meets Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), a passionate environmental lobbyist. Their romance quickly blossoms, but it also sparks political controversy as the media and his rival, Senator Bob Rumson (Richard Dreyfuss), question his judgment and character.

As public pressure grows, Shepherd must choose between protecting his political career or following his heart. With the help of his loyal Chief of Staff A.J. MacInerney (Martin Sheen) and adviser Lewis Rothschild (Michael J. Fox), he learns that true leadership means standing up for what’s right — even when it’s unpopular.

Guests:

Christine Duncan - Wife of Dana and Mother of Tom

• 17x guest: Pretty Woman, Sleepless in Seattle, When Harry Met Sally, There's Something About Mary, My Fair Lady, Pillow Talk, The Odd Couple, Bringing Up Baby, A Few Good Men - Revisit, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Top Gun, Dial M for Murder, Anatomy of a Murder, Gone Girl, Roman Holiday Revisit, The Apartment, Men of...