Movie Gumshoes
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
Welcome to The Movie Gumshoes ! Step into The Junk! A dusty little town where reality and myth overlap, and two detectives chase down the biggest cases in cinema. In Movie Gumshoes, Jared and Jonathan (with the occasional visit from Dirty Deborah and Jason Stackman) investigate movies, digging through evidence of how they got made, who’s responsible, and whether the film deserves to be released to the public eye or redacted forever. Every episode is an adventure, packed with real research, wild trivia, and detective-style banter that makes every case a ride.
Episodes
- Case File: "Yoyohawk" - Prey (2022)
In this episode of Movie Gumshoes, the hosts discuss the 2022 film "Prey," a prequel to "Predator" that takes place in 1719 and features a young Comanche warrior hunting an alien. They talk about the film's action, historical setting, and…
- Case File: "The Grabber" - Black Phone (2022)
In "Case File: The Grabber," Movie Gumshoes reviews the 2021 horror film "The Black Phone." Hosts Jared and Jonathan Manno analyze the movie's plot about a kidnapped teen and a masked killer, while Jonathan speculates on connections to rea…
- Case File: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)
Movie Gumshoes hosts Jared and Jonathan analyze Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, focusing on Edgin's flawed decision, a surprising cameo, and the moral implications of taking what isn't theirs.
- Case File: "Graboids" - Tremors (1990)
In this episode of Movie Gumshoes, detective Jared creates a fake case about underground creatures inspired by the movie Tremors to refocus his partner Jonathan, who is preoccupied with tap dancing. The episode explores the blurred lines b…
- Case File: "Möbius Strip" - Lost Highway (1997)
Detectives Jared and Jonathan are drawn into a time loop within their precinct after a mysterious caller demands they watch David Lynch's "Lost Highway." They must unravel the film's surreal themes to find a way out of the repeating loop.
- Case File: Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie (2026)
In "Case File: Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie (2026)," movie detectives investigate a bizarre film project, uncovering themes of multiple timelines, failed ambitions, and self-sabotage.
- Case File: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die! (2026)
The Movie Gumshoes investigate a mysterious incident at a diner where a woman is found locked in a freezer, leading them to uncover a deeper conspiracy related to a movie about digital paranoia. The case reveals how seemingly accidental si…
- Case File: "Artificial Justice" - Mercy (2026)
Rookie detective Jonathan Manno accidentally downloads a virus, corrupting the precinct's AI, Clippy. The AI traps the Gumshoes inside and forces them to watch Mercy (2026) to judge its AI justice system, with a ninety-minute deadline befo…
- Case File: "Furious George" - Primate (2026)
In "Furious George," detectives tackle a film where chimps take over a police precinct, drawing parallels to their own fight for jobs amidst chaos and rabies outbreaks, inspired by the thriller Primate (2026).
- Case File: "Lady Bug" - Bullet Train (2023)
The Movie Gumshoes discuss "Bullet Train" (2023), starring Brad Pitt. One detective argues it's a shallow cash-grab, while the other contends it's a fun, self-aware genre film. They debate whether it's quality entertainment or a cinematic…
- Case File: "Bootleg" - Jeepers Creepers: Reborn (2022)
Movie Gumshoes discusses the legal dispute over the Jeepers Creepers franchise between Myriad Pictures and Infinity Films, examining the complexities of intellectual property law in Hollywood.
- Case File: "Staffanie" - Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Movie Gumshoes investigates "Evil Dead Rise" (2023) to assess its appropriateness for a child, detailing the film's graphic content, horror elements, and ultimately concluding it is not suitable for children.
- Case File: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
Movie Gumshoes detectives Jared Jackson and Jonathan Manno are forced by Dirty Deborah to review Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. While discussing the film, they suspect Deborah
- Case File: "The Skin Job" - Bugonia (2025)
In this episode of Movie Gumshoes, Jonathan and Jared use Yorgos Lanthimos's 2025 film Bugonia as a case study for apprehending a strip club owner linked to the Epstein list. They analyze the film's plot and characters to extract questiona…
- Case File: "Ctrl+Alt+Del” - Tron: Ares (2025)
In this episode of Movie Gumshoes, the hosts delve into the upcoming film Tron: Ares, starring Jared Leto. The discussion explores the movie's themes of digital programs becoming human, paralleled with a host's personal journey of ending a…
- Case File: "Lovecraft" - Cast A Deadly Spell (1991)
Detectives Jared “Ballistic” and Jonathan “Sourdough” Manno are tasked with finding their missing colleague, Detective Santiago, who has joined a Cthulhu sex cult. Their assignment includes watching the 1991 film "Cast a Deadly Spell" for…
- Case File: "Press Start" - Cloak & Dagger (1985)
The "Movie Gumshoes" podcast discusses the 1985 film "Cloak & Dagger," examining its Cold War themes, childhood fantasy elements, and potential allegories for the Reagan era. The detectives debate the film's messages about trust, escapism,…
- Case File: "Super-Size" - Roofman (2025)
Detectives Jared Jackson and Jonathan Manno investigate a series of restaurant robberies by the Tangler. Their investigation is complicated by Dirty Deborah and a connection to the film Roofman (2025), leading to further complications.
- Case File: "Sniff Sense" - Good Boy (2025)
The Movie Gumshoes investigate the film "Good Boy" (2025). Their investigation is interrupted by a coyote, leading to chaos. They analyze the film's cinematography and themes of loyalty.
- Case File: "Dead End" - The Long Walk (2025)
Movie Gumshoes reviews 'The Long Walk' (2025), dissecting its oppressive atmosphere, Cooper Hoffman's performance, and the psychological toll of a deadly contest. The hosts debate pacing and adaptation choices while examining the film's th…
- Case File: "Rap Sheet" - Hollywood Homicide (2003)
Movie Gumshoes discusses the 2003 film Hollywood Homicide, comparing the detectives' lives to the movie and exploring its connection to 90s hip-hop murders like those of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. The episode debates whether the fi…
- Case File: "Sell Out" - The Toxic Avenger (2025)
Jonathan and Jared of Movie Gumshoes review "The Toxic Avenger" (2025) after a patron walked out of a screening. They discuss the film's legacy, production issues, and whether the reboot is worthwhile.
- Case File: "Triggered" - Weapons (2025)
Detectives Jared Jackson and Jonathan Manno, along with archivist Dirty Deborah, debrief Zach Cregger's film "Weapons." They discuss its potential meanings, ranging from a warning about violence to a puzzle box or a commentary on desire an…
- Case File: "Alzheimer" - Memory (2022)
Movie Gumshoes investigates the film Memory (2022), starring Liam Neeson as an aging assassin with memory loss. Hosts Jackson and Jonathan also examine director Martin Campbell's career, questioning his involvement in the film.
- Case File: "Who Goes There?” - The Thing (1982)
Movie Gumshoes reviews John Carpenter's 'The Thing' (1982), discussing its themes of paranoia, isolation, and identity.
- Case File: “Deeper” - Butt Boy (2019)
Movie Gumshoes reviews the 2019 film Butt Boy, where an IT man develops an addiction to making objects and people disappear. The hosts examine the film's potentially satirical take on addiction and compulsion.
- Case File: "Kaiser So-Gay!" - The Usual Suspects (1995)
In this episode of Movie Gumshoes, host Jonathan Manno is the subject of a misconduct investigation. As the DA grills him, co-host Jared Jackson reviews the film "The Usual Suspects" to stall for time, while Deborah attempts to seduce the…
- Case File: “Blood Harvest” - Clown in a Cornfield (2025)
The Movie Gumshoes discuss the 2025 film "Clown in a Cornfield," examining its blend of satire, horror, and social commentary. They question the film's themes of relevance and adult-child conflict, considering its success as a YA horror ad…
- Case File: "Gnarly" – The Surfer (2025)
Movie Gumshoes and Dirty Deborah analyze Lorcan Finnegan's film "The Surfer," focusing on Nicolas Cage's performance and the movie's themes. The discussion includes Jonathan's undercover experience and the film's visual style.
- Case File: "Survival Game" - Until Dawn (2025)
The Movie Gumshoes team tackles the case of "Until Dawn", facing a time loop and HR issues. They must solve the case before sunrise to avoid being fired, dealing with jump scares, tropes, and cinematic integrity violations.
- Case File: “Pablo Escobear" - Cocaine Bear (2023)
The Movie Gumshoes podcast discusses the movie Cocaine Bear (2023), a film about a cocaine-fueled bear. The hosts humorously describe their unique and unconventional approach to 'investigating' the movie's premise.
- Case File: “Swipe Right" - Drop (2025)
The Movie Gumshoes podcast discusses the thriller Drop (2025), focusing on a widow who receives threats via a dating app. The episode features guest Dirty Deborah to analyze the film.
- Case File: “Glittery Glue” - Death of a Unicorn (2025)
Movie Gumshoes delves into the bizarre film
- Case File: “Expendable" - Mickey 7 (2025)
Movie Gumshoes discusses Bong Joon Ho's "Mickey 7," starring Robert Pattinson. The episode examines the sci-fi film's premise of a disposable employee on a colonization mission who repeatedly dies and respawns, questioning the movie's crea…
- Case File: "Deadstick" - Flight Risk (2025)
Movie Gumshoes examines the 2025 film "Deadstick," questioning why an Oscar-winning director would work on a suspected Mark Wahlberg vanity project. The hosts analyze Wahlberg's performance, comparing it to Hollywood villains and exploring…
- Case File: “Styles" - Teen Wolf (1985)
The Movie Gumshoes podcast examines the 1985 film Teen Wolf, questioning its status as an underdog story versus a marketing cash-in, and analyzes its connection to Michael J. Fox's Back to the Future success.
- Case File: "Wikipedia's Gospel" - Heretic (2025)
In the episode "Wikipedia's Gospel" - Heretic (2025), the Movie Gumshoes podcast reviews the psychological thriller Heretic. The film features missionaries facing a sinister Mr. Reed, portrayed by Hugh Grant, in a fight for survival.
- Case File: “Vacancy” - Knock at the Cabin (2023)
Movie Gumshoes discusses the 2023 film "Knock at the Cabin," noting M. Night Shyamalan's decision to forego a traditional twist ending. The hosts explore the movie's focus on themes like sacrifice, faith, and fate.
- Case File: “Toon" - Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988)
This episode of Movie Gumshoes delves into the 1988 film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?", examining its innovative blend of live-action and animation, the cast, and the creative processes involved in its production.
- Case File: “Jezebels" - Switchblade Sisters (1975)
Movie Gumshoes reviews the 1975 cult film Switchblade Sisters, originally titled The Jezebels. The episode highlights its portrayal of female empowerment through girl gangs and exploitation cinema elements, directed by Jack Hill.
- Case File: “Satan Ex Machina” - 8MM (1999)
The Movie Gumshoes podcast discusses the 1999 film "8MM," written by Andrew Kevin Walker. They analyze its portrayal of underground snuff rings and compare it to film noir, questioning if it’s a masterpiece or flawed.
- Case File: "Dig It” - The Warriors (1979)
Movie Gumshoes revisits the 1979 cult classic "The Warriors" by Walter Hill. The episode discusses the film's portrayal of New York gangs, its action sequences, and its lasting impact.
- Case File: "Panhandler" - Hobo with a Shotgun (2011)
The Movie Gumshoes podcast discusses the 2011 film "Hobo with a Shotgun," starring Rutger Hauer. The episode reviews the movie's grindhouse style, graphic content, and lack of subtlety, contrasting it with their ongoing investigation.
- Case File: "DNR" - The Crow (2024)
The Movie Gumshows podcast reviews the 2024 film "The Crow," starring Bill Skarsgård and directed by Rupert Sanders. The hosts analyze the film's potential, considering Sanders' past directorial efforts.
- Case File: “Thorazine" - Ghostbusters (1984)
This episode of Movie Gumshoes delves into the 1984 film Ghostbusters, exploring supernatural themes and the legend of Kokopelli. The hosts, joined by an Interpol agent, race to solve the movie's mysteries before their town is affected by…
- Case File: “One-Armed & Dangerous” - The Fugitive (1993)
The Movie Gumshoes investigate the District Attorney, only to discover he's pursuing them for podcasting and other alleged offenses. Now fugitives, they must clear their names while reviewing 'The Fugitive'.
- Case File: “Peep Show P.I.” - Hardcore (1979)
The Movie Gumshoes episode "Peep Show P.I." covers Paul Schrader's 1979 film Hardcore. The discussion focuses on the film's plot about a father searching for his daughter in the porn industry and relates it to the Gumshoes' own mission to…
- Case File: “Life Coach from Hell” - Saw (2004)
The Movie Gumshoes podcast reviews James Wan's 2004 film Saw. They dissect the movie's legacy, the rise of torture porn, and the franchise's impact, all while humorously trapped inside a safe.
- Case File: “Last Action Heroes" - Tango & Cash (1989)
This episode of Movie Gumshoes reviews the 1989 action film "Tango & Cash," starring Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell. The hosts delve into the movie's plot, filled with muscles, explosions, and one-liners, while drawing parallels to a…
- Case File: “Silent, but Deadly” - Mute Witness (1995)
Movie Gumshoes delves into the snuff film genre, focusing on the 1995 film "Mute Witness." This investigation is part of a larger sting operation targeting underground filmmakers known as the Trinity Twins.