Today on Eat Pray Judge we sit down to discuss Copland (1997). Sylvester Stallone takes a turn from action star to do some serious character work in this star-studded cast of acclaimed gangster cinema stars and Michael Rappaport. But does the movie hold up? Find out what we conclude today with guest and friend of the pod Jordan Rider.  We spend a lot of the episode talking about this film in the wake of the 2020 unrest surrounding nationwide protests against police brutality. It's a wild ride. 

Eat Pray Judge - A Movie Podcast

Eat Pray Judge Ep: 95 Cop Land with Jordan Rider

In the wake of Cobra Kai's popularity, we decided to investigate the original text today and review The Karate Kid.  On this episode Gabe and Sami invite friend of the pod, and fellow 80's baby Zilla Vodnas to help us break down the movie.  IG:  @eatprayjudgepod @Gabepac1 @funhousecomedy Guest: Twitch @zilla_vodnas Twitter @ZillaVodnas

Eat Pray Judge Ep 94: The Karate Kid (1984) with Zilla Vodnas

Parent Trap 1998 This week we cover the 1998 remake of Parent  Trap, the film that introduced Lindsay Lohan to the world. Our guest is the delightful comedian and host of the How Cum Podcast, Remy Kassimir. 

Eat Pray Judge Ep 93 Parent Trap with Remy Kassimir

This week we talk about the revolutionary classic Mad Max: Fury Road with our good friend from the Ridiculous People's Podcast Alex Shannon.  

Eat Pray Judge Ep 92 Mad Max: Fury Road with Alex Shannon

Amadeus 1984  We have finally gotten around to covering Milos Forman’s classic Amadeus. Join us for this enchanting story of envy, jealousy, and artistic genius in the Hapsburg court of Vienna. This week our guest is the New York City based comedian and actor Matt Maragno 

Eat Pray Judge Ep 91 Amadeus with Matt Marango

Today we tackle Paul Verhoeven's  classic Total Recall with returning guest Andrew Harriss.  

Total Recall: Fast Food on Mars with Andrew Harriss

In 1996 Wes Craven does it again. The 3 time genre trailblazer re-animates horror cinema with the meta teen-slasher flick Scream. Craven is able to wink, nod, critique, and reference the canon and his past work while seamlessly delivering a genuinely thrilling midnight murder mystery.  Joining us this week is comedian and scream queen Joan Glackin. #wescraven  

Eat Pray Judge Episode 90 Scream was my first horror movie with Joan Glackin

Broadcast News  Ready for a tale about the ongoing erosion of standards in journalism and the rise of sensationalized media coverage? This week we tackle Broadcast News, a film about over achieving yuppies, love triangles, and flop sweat. Sami and Gabe dive deep with the help of very special guest Dan Wilbur. Enjoy! 

Eat Pray Judge Ep 89 Broadcast News with Guest Dan Wilbur

Uhhhhh, like, run, dont, like, walk to join us as we review Steve  Martin's Love/Hate letter to Los Angeles, L.A. Story.  Enter Los Angeles in the early 90's, filled with spandex halter tops, roller skate Air Jordan's, and MC Shan as a rapping waiter. Thanks to LA Story we've also been listening to Enya all week. Sami and Gabe are  joined by very special guest, Jordan Rider. We promise that you will not  be "Bored beyond belief" https://votefwd.org/

EPJ Ep 88 L.A. Story: Cheerful Nihilism and True Love

Michael Mann’s world building is exquisite. His casting is phenomenal. Pacino and De Niro in the diner is a once-in-a-lifetime meeting of two of cinema's giants in their prime.  As two opposing forces, their coffee break is like the World War 1 Christmas ceasefire between the French and German troops playing soccer in no mans land. Gabe and Sami take a break from the pandemic to cover the best bank robber film of the 1990’s.

Eat Pray Judge Ep 87 Heat: the Most Bougie Bank Robbers

Teen Witch 1989 Today we get witchy with it and cover the 1989 cult classic Teen Witch. Does this movie have the best battle rap scene in cinema? Probably you’d be hard-pressed to top “top that”. Joining us today is friend of the podcast, psychic medium spiritual advisor and tarot card reader Marcy Currier. https://www.metamarcy.com/ #teenmovies #1980steenmovies  #witchcraft #witchmovies #magickmovies #cultclassics 

Eat Pray Judge Ep 86 Top That Teen Witch

Back to the Future Part 2 We are still in the Quar and now in the middle of a series of global police brutality protests. It’s like we are live in the timeline where Biff Tannen still has the almanac. Join us as we get political and talk about Back to the Future Part 2. #Fluxcapacitor  #hoverboard #bifftannen #80ssequels #1989films #delorean #timetravel #backtothefuture #hueynewtonandthenews #80smovies #80snostalgia #1950snostalgia #zemeckismovies #hillvalleyhighschool #enchantmentunderthesea #leathompson #elizabethshue  #michaeljfox #christopherlloyd #crispinglover #docbrown  #madscientist #80scomedies 

Eat Pray Judge - Hoverboards, Chickens, and Biff Tannen for President

Serpico 1973 This week in honor of the nationwide protest against police brutality we decided to explore Sidney Lumet’s classic tale of one man’s fight against police corruption in New York City.  Go back in time with us to the hot sweaty gritty dirty world of 1970s New York City, and to the cynical radical counterculture aesthetics of 1970s New Hollywood. #NewHollywood #AlPacino  #PoliceMovies  #1970sNewYork  #SydneyLumet  #Dogdayafternoon #BlackLivesMatter #BlueWallOfSilence #PoliceCorruption

Eat Pray Judge - Serpico 1973

Time travel, TAB soda, 80’s nostalgia engaged in 1950’s nostalgia, and Michael J. Fox at the top of his game. Join us as we explore the timeless and relatable story of when an old scientist befriends you, sends you to the past, your mom wants to sleep with you, and you teach Chuck Berry’s brother how to play rock n’ roll. Sami and Gabe discuss a classic during the Quar.

Eat Pray Judge - Back to the Future 1985

A sympathetic tale of a rich blonde alpha girl, Cher, discovering that she is not the center of the universe. This film offers gentle rude awakenings to Cher as she learns even though she’s rich she needs to work finding love and become a good driver. Oh yeah, also doing charity makes you a better person. Get ready for peak 1995 nostalgia with hacky-sacks, 3rd wave ska high school dances, and Luke Perry haircuts.

Eat Pray Judge Special - As if!

Gabe Pacheco and Sami Hamarneh dive deep into the world of cinema, reviewing movies from various genres and break down what was going down when these movies came out.