3 Guys and a Flick - Movie Reviews

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Three friends. One movie. Too many opinions. Join Don, Ken, and Jon every Wednesday for spoiler-filled movie reviews packed with laughs, trivia, behind-the-scenes stories, questionable takes, listener comments, and plenty of arguing over ratings. Grab some popcorn, hit subscribe, and become part of the 3 Guys and a Flick family.

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Wednesday · 1 hr 24 min
Podcast 273: 12 Monkeys
Is the future already written, or are we just trapped in one seriously confusing time loop? This week, Don, Jon, and Ken travel back to 1995 to review Terry Gilliam’s mind-bending sci-fi thriller, 12 Monkeys. The guys break down Gilliam’s unmistakable visual style, the film’s unusual production history, and a cast led by Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, and a wildly unpredictable Brad Pitt. They untangle the movie’s twisting timeline, debate theories about fate, causality, memory, and whether anything James Cole does can actually change the future. Along the way, they praise Willis’s grounded and vulnerable performance, marvel at Pitt’s scene-stealing energy, and try to determine what the Army of the 12 Monkeys is really up to. So get ready to question reality and join us for a trip through 12 Monkeys.
July 22 · 1 hr 36 min
Podcast 272: Armageddon
Houston, we have a podcast. This week, 3 Guys and a Flick blasts off with Michael Bay’s gloriously over-the-top 1998 disaster epic, *Armageddon*. The guys dig into the all-star cast, wild production stories, unforgettable action sequences, Aerosmith-fueled soundtrack, and enough scientific inaccuracies to make NASA break into a cold sweat. From Bruce Willis’ heroic Harry Stamper and Ben Affleck’s questionable astronaut training to Steve Buscemi’s scene-stealing Rockhound, the crew shares favorite moments, behind-the-scenes trivia, and plenty of laughs along the way. They also reflect on the film’s surprisingly emotional finale before delivering their signature ratings and listener feedback. So grab your space suit, fire up the drill, and don’t miss a thing, because the end of the world has never been this entertaining.
July 15 · 1 hr 24 min
Podcast 271: Sunshine
The Sun is dying, humanity is freezing, and eight astronauts are riding a massive stellar bomb toward mankind’s last chance for survival. This week, Don and Ken board the Icarus II to review Danny Boyle’s visually stunning sci-fi thriller, *Sunshine*. We break down the crew’s dangerous decision to investigate the long-lost Icarus I, the ethical dilemmas that threaten the mission, catastrophic mistakes, onboard sabotage, and the heartbreaking sacrifices required to save the world. We also explore the film’s stacked cast, breathtaking visuals, haunting score, and controversial shift from tense character-driven science fiction into full-blown horror. Can the crew reignite the Sun, or will humanity’s final hope burn up before reaching its destination? Grab your sunscreen and join 3 Guys and a Flick for the good, the bad, and the absurd of *Sunshine*. Spoilers ahead!
July 8 · 1 hr 27 min
Podcast 270: Tomorrow Never Dies
The name’s Bond… James Bond. This week, 3 Guys and a Flick takes aim at Tomorrow Never Dies, the explosive Pierce Brosnan adventure that pits 007 against a power-hungry media mogul determined to start World War III—for ratings. Join Don and Professor Ken (while Jon is mysteriously MIA) as they break down outrageous action sequences, behind-the-scenes stories, unforgettable gadgets, Michelle Yeoh’s scene-stealing performance as Wai Lin, and whether Brosnan’s second Bond outing still has a license to thrill. Is this an underrated 007 classic or just another disposable mission? Suit up, grab your martini, and join us to find out!
July 1 · 1 hr 27 min
Podcast 269: The Long Walk
How far would you go to survive? This week on 3 Guys and a Flick, we’re taking on one of Stephen King’s most haunting stories as we review The Long Walk, the long-awaited film adaptation directed by Francis Lawrence. We break down the unforgettable performances from Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, and Mark Hamill, explore the film’s grim dystopian world, and dig into the powerful themes of war, sacrifice, conformity, and the cost of entertainment. Did the movie live up to decades of anticipation? Did it capture what made King’s novel so unforgettable? Along the way, we discuss the film’s most shocking and emotional moments, debate what the ending really means, examine the creative decisions behind the adaptation, and reveal our final ratings. Whether you’re a lifelong Stephen King fan or just experienced The Long Walk for the first time, there’s plenty to unpack. Join us for laughs, debate, behind-the-scenes trivia, and a deep dive into one of the year’s most talked-about thrillers. Take the walk… if you think you can keep up.
June 24 · 1 hr 20 min
Podcast 268: Suicide Kings
This week, 3 Guys and a Flick pulls up a chair, breaks out the duct tape, and dives into the 1997 crime thriller Suicide Kings. Four rich young guys think kidnapping a retired mob boss is the smart way to save a missing sister and collect a ransom. Unfortunately for them, Christopher Walken is not the kind of guy you tie to a chair and walk away from clean. Don, Jon, and Ken break down this 90s cocktail of crime, bad decisions, dark comedy, and gangster cool. They talk Walken’s quiet menace, Denis Leary’s scene-stealing chaos, the movie’s slick style, its “play dumb games, win dumb prizes” energy, and an ending that may have needed a little more time in the trunk. There’s trivia, spoilers, questionable plans, severed fingers, and plenty of debate over whether Suicide Kings is an underrated cult crime flick or a ransom note that never quite gets paid off.
June 17 · 1 hr 31 min
Podcast 267: Shutter Island
Pack your raincoat, surrender your sidearm, and whatever you do… don’t go to the lighthouse. This week, 3 Guys and a Flick travel into Martin Scorsese’s psychological thriller Shutter Island, where nothing is what it seems, everyone is hiding something, and Leonardo DiCaprio may or may not be the only sane person on the island. Don, Ken, and Jon break down the film’s twisted plot, debate Leo’s performance as Teddy Daniels, praise Ben Kingsley’s eerie calm, and dig into the haunting visuals, unsettling needle-drop score, and all the clues hiding in plain sight. The Guys also explore the movie’s big themes, identity, trauma, role-play treatment, conspiracy, and the gut-punch question at the center of the ending: does Andrew Laeddis choose sanity, or does Teddy Daniels choose escape? Plus, listener voicemails, trivia, final ratings, and enough paranoia to make you question whether this podcast is real or just part of an elaborate therapy session. So watch the cliffs and join us at Ashecliffe Hospital for the Criminally Insane as we review Shutter Island.
June 10 · 1 hr 30 min
Podcast 266: Goldfinger
This week, 3 Guys in a Flick are reporting for duty with Goldfinger, the 1964 Bond classic where Sean Connery fully locks into 007 mode and the franchise formula turns to solid gold. From Shirley Bassey’s unforgettable theme song to the Aston Martin DB5, Oddjob’s deadly hat, Goldfinger’s over-the-top villainy, and the legendary Fort Knox finale, the guys break down why this film became the blueprint for generations of Bond movies. They discuss the film’s massive blockbuster impact, Guy Hamilton’s influence on the Bond/Q dynamic, standout performances from Connery, Gert Frobe, Honor Blackman, and Harold Sakata, and whether the movie still earns its golden reputation today. Expect spoilers, trivia, gadgets, gold paint, questionable villain decisions, pacing debates, and plenty of shaken-not-stirred banter as Don, John, and Ken take aim at one of the most iconic entries in the James Bond franchise.
June 3 · 1 hr 31 min
Podcast 265: Bad Words
n this week’s episode, we’re reviewing Bad Words, the 2014 dark comedy where Jason Bateman plays Guy Trilby — a bitter, foul-mouthed adult man who finds a loophole in the rules and crashes a national spelling bee like the world’s angriest eighth grader. Why? Revenge, abandonment issues, and apparently a deep need to emotionally scar children one word at a time. We dig into Bateman’s directorial debut, the movie’s uncomfortable humor, Catherine Hahn’s chaotic journalist energy, Rohan Chand’s surprisingly delightful performance as Chaitanya, and whether Guy’s tiny little redemption arc is enough to make him lovable… or just slightly less awful. Along the way, we talk spelling bee trauma, bad parenting, wildly inappropriate jokes, questionable hotel room decisions, and why this movie somehow manages to be cringeworthy, funny, mean-spirited, and oddly heartfelt all at once. So grab your flashcards, lower your moral standards, and whatever you do…just don’t look at us.
May 27 · 1 hr 26 min
Podcast 264: Drop Dead Gorgeous
This week we’re grabbing our crowns, polishing our tap shoes, and heading to Mount Rose, Minnesota, for a review of Drop Dead Gorgeous, the 1999 dark comedy mockumentary where a teen beauty pageant turns into sabotage, scandal, suspicious accidents, and small-town chaos. Don, Jon, and Ken talk about the film’s stacked cast, including Kirsten Dunst, Kirstie Alley, Allison Janney, Ellen Barkin, Denise Richards, Brittany Murphy, Amy Adams, and Will Sasso. They dig into the mockumentary style, over-the-top Minnesota accents, cult classic status, and whether the comedy still works today. From exploding threshers and “bad wiring” to pageant politics, creepy judges, and Allison Janney stealing scenes, the guys break down the good, the bad, and the absurd before wrapping things up with trivia, plenty of banter, and their final ratings.
May 20 · 1 hr 21 min
Podcast 263: Labyrinth
You remind me of the babe! This week on 3 Guys and a Flick, we enter Jim Henson’s strange, musical, puppet-filled fantasy world as we review the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth. This episode takes us through Sarah’s journey to rescue baby Toby from David Bowie’s mesmerizing Goblin King, Jareth. Along the way, we talk Bowie’s unforgettable presence, Jennifer Connelly’s early performance, Henson’s ambitious puppetry, the movie’s darker coming-of-age themes, the soundtrack, the creepy factor, the Bog of Eternal Stench, and whether nostalgia does a lot of heavy lifting for this beloved fantasy film. Is Labyrinth a magical cult classic, an awkward 80s fever dream, or a technically impressive movie trapped somewhere between kids’ film and adult fantasy? Grab your crystal balls, watch out for helping hands, and join us as we review the good, the bad, and the absurd.
May 13 · 1 hr 24 min
Podcast 262: Scent of a Woman
This week on 3 Guys and a Flick, we take a first-class trip straight into the heart of 1992’s Scent of a Woman. We break down Al Pacino’s Academy Award-winning performance as the loud, crude, whiskey-soaked Colonel Frank Slade, alongside Chris O'Donnell’s standout turn as Charlie Sims, the kid caught between honor and opportunity. We dig into Martin Brest’s direction, the unforgettable score from Thomas Newman, and legendary scenes like the tango, the Ferrari joyride, and that explosive disciplinary hearing finale. Along the way, we trade trivia, crack wise like a bunch of Baird-school degenerates, and decide whether this film still earns its hoo-ah after all these years. Grab a double Jack Daniel’s on the rocks, keep your hands off the 900 numbers, and remember… there are only two syllables worth hearing. Hoo-ah!
May 7 · 1 hr 25 min
Podcast 261: Dr. No
The name’s Bond… James Bond. And this week, we’re going back to where it all began. From the smoky card table introduction to the birth of the 007 legacy, 3 Guys and a Flick cracks open Dr. No—the film that didn’t just introduce a spy… it created a global icon. We dive into Sean Connery’s legendary debut, the moment that defined cool for generations, and yes…Ursula Andress emerging from the ocean in a scene that changed cinema forever. But this isn’t just nostalgia—it’s a full mission briefing. 💥 The Cold War tension of 1962 shaping the story 🎲 The origin of Bond’s signature style—gadgets, girls, and danger 🏝️ The eerie mystery of Crab Key and the shadowy Dr. No 🎶 That iconic theme that still hits like a shaken martini We break down the pacing, the villain reveal (or lack thereof…), the quirks of early Bond filmmaking, and how this $1M gamble exploded into a $60M global phenomenon. And of course… we bring the trivia, the laughs, the hot takes—and our final verdicts. So pour yourself a drink (shaken, not stirred), press play, and step into the origins of cinematic espionage. Because before the gadgets… before the spectacle… there was Dr. No. 🎧 Your mission, should you choose to accept it… is to listen now.
April 29 · 1 hr 28 min
Podcast 260: Wes Craven’s New Nightmare
In this episode Don, John, and guest Elyse descend into the twisted reality of Wes Craven’s New Nightmare—where the line between movie and nightmare disappears completely. What happens when Freddy isn’t just a character… but something far more ancient, far more real? The crew unpacks the film’s chilling meta concept, Heather Langenkamp playing herself, and Freddy’s darker, more sinister evolution. From the emotional core of Dylan and Nancy to the idea that storytelling itself can contain evil, this episode dives deep into what makes New Nightmare one of the most unique—and unsettling—entries in horror history. Expect behind-the-scenes secrets, franchise rankings, fierce debates, and a few laughs… before the terror sets in. Because this time… you’re not just watching the nightmare...You’re in it.
April 22 · 1 hr 18 min
Podcast 259: Bee Movie
This week we’re swarming into 2007’s Bee Movie—and trust us, things get weird in the hive. Join Don, Ken and Jon as they buzz through Jerry Seinfeld’s passion project, breaking down the stacked voice cast, surprisingly detailed animation, and a plot that somehow goes from honey production… to courtroom drama… to saving a crashing airplane. Yeah. It’s a lot. The guys debate whether this cult-favorite is the bee’s knees or just a sticky mess—diving into its environmental themes, oddball pacing, and Seinfeld-style humor that either stings or soars. Along the way, expect nostalgic throwbacks, absurd laughs, and some honey-roasted takes on one of the strangest animated hits of the 2000s.
April 15 · 1 hr 26 min
Podcast 258: Heads of State
Clear the podium and buckle up—this week we’re going full diplomatic disaster mode. In this episode, we review Heads of State, the action-comedy that crash-lands straight onto Prime Video with a bang. Join us as we debate the BIG questions: Should this have been a summer blockbuster or was streaming the right call? Can John Cena and Idris Elba actually pull off Commander-in-Chief meets action hero? Do these two have legit buddy-comedy chemistry… or is this a diplomatic incident? And most importantly… would we vote for them? We break down the chaos: Air Force One going down, global stakes rising, and Priyanka Chopra stepping in to keep things from completely going off the rails. Plus, we’ve got trivia, behind-the-scenes nuggets, budget talk, and the kind of banter that probably wouldn’t pass a UN vote. It’s action, it’s comedy, it’s world leaders throwing hands—what more could you want?
April 8 · 1 hr 32 min
Podcast 257: The Monster Squad
Get ready to kick it old school as 3 Guys and a Flick dive headfirst into the cult classic The Monster Squad! Join us as we revisit this ‘80s gem packed with iconic monsters, unforgettable one-liners, and pure nostalgic chaos. From Stan Winston’s legendary creature designs to the sharp (and sometimes messy) screenplay by Shane Black and Fred Dekker, the Guys break down what worked, what didn’t, and why this box office underdog rose from the grave to become a fan-favorite classic. They spotlight standout moments, dig into the heartwarming (and hilarious) dynamic between Phoebe and Frankenstein, uncover behind-the-scenes trivia, and debate the film’s legacy. Plus—honest ratings and listener feedback you won’t want to miss. Wolfman’s got nards… and this episode’s got bite.
April 1 · 1 hr 28 min
Podcast 256: Sneakers
ACCESS GRANTED…Boot up, jack in, and brace for a high-stakes cyber heist as 3 Guys and a Flick cracks open the 1992 techno-thriller Sneakers. This week, we’re diving deep into a world where secrets are currency, trust is a vulnerability, and information is the ultimate weapon. From legendary hackers to shadowy government ops, we break down the film’s all-star crew, its eerily accurate predictions about modern tech, and why this laid-back heist still feels ahead of its time. Expect sharp takes, unexpected laughs, and a few “too many secrets” of our own. Is this the blueprint for every modern heist movie? Does the tech still hold up? And who really controls the system? Plug in, decrypt the truth, and join the crew—because once you hit play… there’s no logging out...New episode uploading now.
March 25 · 1 hr 29 min
Podcast 255: The Goonies
"Hey You Guys!" This week, we never say die as we review cult classic The Goonies (1985)—breaking down Richard Donner’s adventurous direction, Steven Spielberg’s fingerprints all over the story, and a legendary cast led by Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, Ke Huy Quan, and Jeff Cohen. From the Truffle Shuffle to One-Eyed Willy’s pirate ship, we revisit the most iconic moments, uncover behind-the-scenes stories from Astoria, and dive into the themes that made this childhood classic timeless. Plus: trivia, listener takes, box office impact, and our final ratings.
March 18 · 1 hr 21 min
Podcast 254: The Frisco Kid
Saddle up, partners—this week 3 Guys and a Flick rides into the wild, weird frontier of the 1979 buddy-western The Frisco Kid! 🤠 We’re breaking down the unlikely duo of Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford—one a wide-eyed rabbi, the other a bank-robbing cowboy—with a deep dive into their chemistry, the film’s tonal tightrope, and whether this thing is a heartfelt classic… or a wagon with a loose wheel. Along the trail, we uncover behind-the-scenes trivia, questionable editing choices, and moments that either hit comedy gold or miss by a country mile. Does the movie’s charm carry it across the finish line, or does it get lost somewhere between sermon and shootout? It’s a mixed bag of laughs, grit, and head-scratching decisions—and we’re calling it like we see it. So grab your hat, holster your opinions, and get ready for a review that’s part analysis, part roast, and 100% Oy Vey! Are you ready to ride?

3 Guys and a Flick - Movie Reviews

Podcast 273: 12 Monkeys

Podcast 272: Armageddon

Podcast 271: Sunshine

Podcast 270: Tomorrow Never Dies

Podcast 269: The Long Walk

Podcast 268: Suicide Kings

Podcast 267: Shutter Island

Podcast 266: Goldfinger

Podcast 265: Bad Words

Podcast 264: Drop Dead Gorgeous

Podcast 263: Labyrinth

Podcast 262: Scent of a Woman

Podcast 261: Dr. No

Podcast 260: Wes Craven’s New Nightmare

Podcast 259: Bee Movie

Podcast 258: Heads of State

Podcast 257: The Monster Squad

Podcast 256: Sneakers

Podcast 255: The Goonies

Podcast 254: The Frisco Kid