Thanksgiving leftovers, holiday haze, and a whole lot of screen time—this week we’re unpacking what we watched after the big meal. Everything from a Stranger Things rewatch and a November movie binge to a spoiler-free look at Wake Up Dead Man. We even have sports with a college football breakdown…
It’s Food & Family Month on So Many Sequels, and this week we’re diving into the wild, whimsical, and slightly terrifying world of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). 🍬 What we talk about in this episode: • Gene Wilder’s legendary (and unhinged?) performance as Wonka • The Oompa…
Is Toy Story 5 a necessary sequel or just a commentary on "iPad Kids"? We’re breaking down the new trailer, reviewing Freakier Friday, and discussing the weird world of Pluribus. Welcome back to So Many Sequels! It’s Family and Food Month, but before we get to the turkey, we have…
We’re kicking off Food and Family Month with John Hughes’ 1989 comedy, digging into John Candy’s perfect balance of slob and softie, and why this movie still hits like a cozy holiday watch even without Christmas lights. We talk about Macaulay Culkin’s scene-stealing “jump scare” performance, Tia’s weaponized attitude, and…
We spent an evening with Cat Miller, prop master for Severance and Uncut Gems, and the behind-the-scenes details blew our minds. From custom-built vintage computers to iconic movie props, this is a craft you never get to hear about. This week on So Many Sequels, we kick off a new…
Jason Voorhees hits the reset button. We revisit the 2009 Friday the 13th reboot—the last film in the franchise (so far)—to see if it’s a hidden gem or a bloody mess. 00:00 – Welcome to So Many Scares Finale 01:00 – Setting up the 2009 reboot 04:00 – Box office…
The spooky season might be ending, but we’re still living in fear—of Art the Clown, The Grabber, and the fact that the White House tore down its movie theater. This week we unpack Weapons, debate horror’s next “face of fear,” and discover which presidents had surprisingly weird taste in movies.…
It’s Jason Voorhees… in space! 🚀 This week on So Many Sequels, the guys tackle Jason X (2002) — the 10th Friday the 13th movie that launched horror’s most notorious slasher straight into the future. 🎃 Josh questions why anyone thought cryogenically freezing Jason was a good idea. 🎥 Garrett…
It’s a mid-month So Many Scares update! Josh, Garrett, and David share what they’ve been watching—from haunted live-stream comedies (Dead Stream) to vintage courtroom comfort (Matlock). They debate whether the world needs a Jetsons movie, celebrate Ethan Hawke’s spooky streak, and peek at the box-office numbers for Black Phone 2.…
Jason’s not just back—he’s unstoppable. In Friday the 13th VI: Jason Lives, one bolt of lightning brings our favorite masked maniac back from the grave and into full monster-mode. We talk Tommy Jarvis’ Frankenstein moment, the new horror-comedy tone, and why this chapter gave the series new (after)life. It’s funny,…
Jason Voorhees is back—but also for the first time... In Friday the 13th Part 2, the hockey mask is still a dream, and our favorite slasher is deep in his bag era (literally). We talk about Jason’s first official rampage, the iconic wheelchair kill, and how this sequel tries—kind of—to…
We're diving into the 1995 classic Clueless to see if Amy Heckerling's teen comedy holds up 30 years later. From its iconic fashion to the jokes that went way over our heads as kids, we're breaking down why this movie is more than just a 90s time capsule. On this…
If American Psycho dropped today, Patrick Bateman would be arguing about business cards on TikTok and posting shirtless flexing pics on Instagram. This week, we’re diving into the satire that still hits. From Christian Bale’s ridiculous charm to Mary Harron’s darkly funny direction - this was a killer way to…
We dig into FX/Hulu’s The Lowdown, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, Garrett’s Taken double feature, and David’s foray into Tales from the Crypt. Plus: Aaron Sorkin’s Social Network sequel, the Mandalorian & Grogu trailer, and the week’s box office results. Stick around for a preview of American Psycho…
This week on So Many Sequels, we’re revisiting Sofia Coppola’s Oscar-winning Lost in Translation (2003). Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson star in this quiet, atmospheric story about loneliness, connection, and finding solace in unexpected places. We break down Coppola’s direction, the film’s unique vibe, the unforgettable Tokyo setting, and why…
Netflix’s Unknown: The High School Catfish will leave your jaw on the floor. Plus, Hamilton returns to theaters, and The Conjuring franchise smashes records. In this week’s episode of So Many Sequels, Josh, Garrett, and David unpack a wild week in film and streaming. From the disturbing twists of Unknown:…
Welcome to the first meeting of the Dead Podcast Society. In this episode, we crack open Dead Poets Society (1989) as the finale to our Back to School theme. From cave hangouts to barbaric yawps, we relive the iconic moments and laugh about the endless parodies this film inspired. We…
Netflix’s latest juggernaut K-Pop Demon Hunters is everywhere—and we dig into how it became the platform’s most-watched movie while hardly touching theaters. Then we unpack the Amazon “Buy” button controversy: what you think you own with digital purchases vs. what you actually get, why California’s new law could force clearer…
Elle Woods is headed to Harvard Law! This week on So Many Sequels, we’re going back to 2001 to revisit Reese Witherspoon’s career-defining role in Legally Blonde. From box office surprises to pop culture impact, the guys break down what makes Elle an iconic character and why this comedy still…
Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact that we had to spend a Saturday in detention watching John Hughes's 1985 classic, The Breakfast Club. But we think you're crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see…
Back to School season is in full swing, and our movie club has plenty to cram in! We're talking Hulu’s Eenie Meanie—a wild heist comedy with Samara Weaving that blends Ocean’s 11 energy with Italian Job chaos. Then, we look at Peacemaker Season 2, where John Cena dives into a…
Class is in session! This week on So Many Sequels, we’re kicking off our Back to School series with Richard Linklater’s 2003 comedy classic School of Rock. Jack Black’s Dewey Finn might be a terrible substitute teacher, but he’s a rock legend in the making — and the guys dive…
It’s back-to-school season on So Many Sequels! 🎒 This week, Josh, Garrett, and David kick off a new theme by diving into their favorite “back to school” movies. The crew also breaks down the latest movie news, including: -The return of Scary Movie with Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and the…
What have you been watching this Summer? There have been a lot of summer movies and Josh, Garrett, and. David talk about nearly all of them in this episode! We're doing rapid reviews on So Many Sequels: Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan swap bodies, again, in Freaky Friday. Zach…