Movie Reviews in 20 Q’s
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
What happens when you take a popular movie, and ask 20 funny, poignant, or just plain weird questions about it? This. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Ep 275 - Exit 8
This episode of Movie Reviews in 20 Q’s covers the movie Exit 8, a cerebral horror/thriller film inspired by an indie Japanese video game. The description also promotes the show's Patreon, host podcasts, a book by Sam Hurley, and social me…
- Ep 274 - Project Hail Mary
In episode 274 of Movie Reviews in 20 Q’s, hosts Liz and Sam are joined by Billy to discuss the film Project Hail Mary. They explore potential future human-alien interactions, the spacecraft's missing components, and what might seem strang…
- Ep 273 - Send Help w/ Emily from Tasteless
Emily Higgins returns to Movie Reviews in 20 Q’s to discuss the film Send Help, exploring its genre and specific moments within the movie. The episode also features listener questions.
- Ep 272 - One Battle After Another
The Christmas episode of Movie Reviews in 20 Q’s discusses a best picture winner, posing listener questions about film elements and rules. They also promote related podcasts and a book.
- Ep 271 - X-Men
Spanky joins the show to discuss X-Men with Sam. They explore character kinks, Rogue's choices, and reimagine the film's setting. Listener questions are also featured.
- 2026 Fantasy Box Office Movie Draft
Hey all, something completely different to start the year. Sam and the past/present of We Watched a Thing got together to take turns drafting movies in what they think will do the most international box office. Who will win? Results to be…
- Ep 270 - Weapons w/ We Watched a Thing
Dave from We Watched a Thing joins Sam this week to discuss one of Sam's fave movies of the year, Weapons. What’s your top three most intense climaxes to a horror movie? What other movie would benefit from showing a junkies perspectiv…
- Ep 269 - The Running Man (2025)
We're back! And I would like to say with a bang but instead Sam and Liz are here to review the middling new adaptation of The Running Man. Well, middling to some, awesome to another. Join us as we ponder things like: Who would have lasted…
- Ep 268 - Superbad
Bit of an instant nostalgia episode this month as Sam, Matiu and Kahu partner up for what might be the last time in the same place for a while to discuss the 2007 comedy, Superbad. The insanity comes out pretty quickly, with one of us thin…
- Ep 267 - Mickey 17
Liz and Sam partner up to discuss one of Kahu's most anticipated films of the year. Kahu couldn't be bothered cloning himself so he's out. As usual we toss 20 Q's at it, but of course the best questions are from our premier Patreons. Wanna…
- Ep 266 - Carry On and Heretic - 10 Q's Each
Hey! It's our Christmas episode and only about 4 months too late, because I forgot to upload it, huzzah! We did two movies on this episode, throwing 10 Q's each at Carry On and Heretic. Enjoy. After The Substance started generating a ton o…
- Ep 265 - The Substance w/ Emily from the Tasteless Podcast
After The Substance started generating a ton of Oscar buzz we decided to throw 20 Q's at it and lay down our (incorrect) Oscar predictions. Featuring Q's like: What celeb would be the first to sign up for the substance? Whats the male equi…
- Ep 264 - Spider-Man
We were going to do Kraven the Hunter. Really. We were. But wow did no one go see it on account of it being, well, a lot of things. Anyway we decided to stay in the Spidey universe and do one everyones seen, Spider-Man. Featuring Q's like:…
- Ep 263 - My Cousin Vinny
Our friend Nick Haskins, formerly of Nikoli's Kitchen, and now part of Two Peas on a Pod, is back to discuss the critically acclaimed film, My Cousin Vinny. Nick is known for being fairly critical of beloved films, but did this one win hio…
- Ep 262 = Venom 3: The Last Dance
Just Sam and Kahu this week as they get symbitoic with each other and try to squeeze something out of the latest Venom movie. Featuring Q's like: Who is this movie for? Which symbiotes the sexiest? Will anyone remember this trilogy in 30 y…
- Ep 261 - The Joker: Folie a Deux
The Joker is back for another go around. Will this film get nearly as many Oscar nominations as the first? Hell no. And we are here to discuss why, through questions likkkkkkkkkke: How much lying is okay at the start of a relationship? Who…
- Ep 260 - Jackpot
Just Liz and Sam this week as they discuss the new movie, Jackpot. Featuring Q's like: What class/hobby/sport group meeting could you punch your way through? What do you think was the intended lesson of this movie for audiences? What…
- Ep 259 - No Holds Barred - w/ Binge Movies and Stew World Order
We celebrate 8 whole years of podcasting by getting on two guests that Sam has had the pleasure of having previously been on both of their shows. Jason from Binge Movies (catch Sam on the episodes for Die Hard ripoffs and The Muppets) and…
- Ep 258 - The Other Guys w/ Emily from the Tasteless Podcast
Hello you awesome people!! Our good friend Emily is back to throw 20 Q's at the 2010 comedy, The Other Guys. Featuring Q's like: What were Dalton and Highsmith actually thinking when they "aimed for the bushes"? A la "Gator", whats your pi…
- Ep 257 - Deadpool and Wolverine
Marvel movies are back baby!! And so is Sam and Matiu to ponder: How many more years of Hugh Jackman's Wolverine are we going to see? Is Deadpool actually going to Marvel Jesus and save the MCU? What dirt does Ryan Reynolds have on so many…
- Ep 256 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier w/ We Watched a Thing
Billy and Dave from We Watched a Thing etc join Sam this week to do arguably the best (it is) film in the MCU. Sam loses his mind in fanboy excitement as they ponder things like: Who's the most useless, Hawkeye or Falcon? How can the MCU b…
- Ep 255 - Tropic Thunder
With all the subtlety of an elephant, we charge head first into the jungle to discuss this 2008 comedy that continues to become more and more of a curiosity in today's world. Featuring Q's like: Which one of these actors would die in the j…
- Ep 254 - Commando (Again)
Long time listeners will say something like "hey, that's Matiu's fave movie, are you really doing it again?". And the answer is yes. Yes we are. But this time we've got Liz, hopefully to derail Matiu's enthusiam. Either way, join us as we…
- Ep 253- Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior
Hey so if you're like the rest of the world and didn't go see Furiosa then congrats, here's the Mad Max sequel podcast for you. Just Sam and Kahu this week as they ponder things like: Where are these dudes finding ice hockey gear in outbac…
- Ep 252 - Fall Guy
The legends that are Billy and Dave are on this week from We Watched a Thing, to join Sam in throwing 20 Q's at Fall Guy. Featuring Q's like. Stunts deserves an Oscar, but what doesn't? What other dog movie would benefit from a dog with a…
- Ep 251 - Civil War
Liz and Kahu join Sam this week on a mission to interview the President before he gets killed. To do so, we ponder things like: Is this Kirsten Dunst's best performance? What actor would portray the leader of the Western Forces? Is Wagner…
- Ep 250 - Road House 2024
Many many many moons ago we got together for episode 1 and got incredibly cranky while reviewing a remake. 249 more episodes later, and here we are again. This time around it's the brand new movie, Road House, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, and…
- Ep 249 - The Long Kiss Goodnight w/ the Tasteless Podcast
Our wonderful friend Emily is back again to discuss one of her fave films, the Long Kiss Goodnight. We get into it with questions like: Why doesn't this ever appear on any Christmas movie list? A trained group of soldiers are coming to kil…
- Ep 248 - This is the End
Matiu and Kahu join Sam this week as after a long break... this might be the end of the podcast. So what better movie to do than This is the End? Featuring Q's like: How many dumps a day is normal? What celeb was the most like their "ficti…
- Ep 247 - Forrest Gump
And now for Liz's fave movie, Forrest Gump. Joining us this week is Dan, formerly of Netflix 'n Swill fame, now of Stacking Triggers. Join us as we ponder things like: Was Jenny the worst? What scene from another movie, starring one of the…
- Ep 246 - Every. Christmas. Movie. Ever
And now for Liz's best (??) idea yet: Every Christmas Movie Ever. Basically the premise is simple, Matiu, Sam, Liz and Kahu throw 20 questions at Christmas movies, pondering things like: What is the best porn parody for a popular Chr…
- Ep 245 - Robocop
An episode that feels like years in the making, because it was, join us as we finally throw 20 big ones at the Robocop. Featuring Q's like: What prediction of the future did this movie nail? Why did the giant robot squeal like a pig when i…
- Ep 244 - Old Dads
Just Matiu and Sam this week as they attempt to get through 20 Q's on the new Netflix original "Old Dads". Join us as we ponder things like: When is it okay to have a mental breakdown as a dad? Which dad got divorced first after the events…
- Ep 243 - The Marvels
Staceys back! And we throw 20 Q's at the latest offering Marvel, featuring Q's like: What 3 superheroes would be the worst to start body-swapping? Is this the MCU's most lackluster villain? Would you run from a flerken, or embrace the tong…
- Ep 242 - Bring It On
Like totally, right on! Liz, Emily (Tasteless), and Ashlee (Rabbit Ears) are at it again, this time offering up a cheertastic look at the 2000 film Bring It On. Featuring Qs like: What quote(s) from this movie have become part of your lexi…
- Ep 241 - Halloween (1978)
No tricks these year, only treats as you, dear listeners, are treated to the original trio of Sam, Stacey and Spanky! Join us as we ponder things like: Would you buy a home that's been the scene of a grisly murder? Is JLC the best nepo bab…
- Ep 240 - Team America: World Police
AMERICA! FARK YEAH!!! Dory, Matiu, Kahu and Sam form an all star cast this week as we dissect this classic from the 2000's. Featuring Q's like: What joke or theme in this movie would get it cancelled today? What's the worst lie you've ever…
- Ep 239 - Shawshank Redemption
One of the greatest films of all times is next up to get the treatment as Sam and Liz ponder things like: Which character would you get to help you hide a dead body? What film should have won the Best Picture Oscar? What was the stupidest…
- Ep 238 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Kahu and Matiu join Sam this week to act as mature as teenage mutant ninja turtles, but reviewing the newly released (at least in NZ) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, Mutant Mayhem. Join us as we ponder Is consenting interspecies relati…
- Ep 236 - Pitch Perfect w/ Verbal Diorama
Our great friend Em from Verbal Diorama is back to throw 20 Q's at Pitch Perfect. Tune in (get it?) as we go full noise and aca-ask ourselves 20 Q's, like: Has any actor/actress been cuter than Anna Kendrick in 2012? What would our acapell…
- Ep 237 - Extraction 2
Just Sam and Matiu this week as Sam discusses the new film Extraction 2, while Matiu possibly discusses the original Extraction mixed with the new one that he apparently watched months before anyone else did. Anyway. Join us as we ponder t…
- Ep 235 - Step Brothers
Another week, another Will Ferrell movie. Liz joins Sam to destroy a guilty pleasure of his as they ponder things like: Are they the result of nature vs. nurture? What would the female reboot look like? What job would we hire Prestige Worl…
- Ep 234 - Zoolander
Liz and Kahu join Sam to discuss the 2001 comedy, Zoolander. Featuring Q's like Is this WIll Ferrell's weirdest role? How does someone derelict their balls? Is there more to life than being really really ridiculously good looking? But of c…
- Ep 233 - Barbie (Ken Edition)
Okay so the girls have had their fun, time for the men to weigh in on Barbie and show those ladies just how much of a pale imitation the guys can be. Join Sam, Kahu and Matiu as they throw up Q's like: What quote would be the worst to hear…
- Ep 232 - Barbie (Barbie Edition) - w/ Tasteless and Rabbit Ears Podcasts
Liz, Emily (The Tasteless Podcast), and Ashley (Rabbit Ears) are proud to present the Barbie Edition of the MRITQs review of Barbie! They had some free time since thanks to Barbie, all problems of feminism have been solved. Listen to hear…
- Ep 231 - Oppenheimer w/ We Watched a Thing
Good friend to the show, Billy, from We Watched a Thing, stops by to join Sam and discuss the new Nolan film, Oppenheimer. Featuring Q's like: Is this a top 5 Nolan film? Barbie or Oppenheimer? Why can't Nolan write female parts? But of co…
- Ep 230 - Raiders of the Lost Ark
Sam and Liz are back to discuss the original Indy film, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Featuring Q's like: Could peak Harrison Ford make any job sexy? Why isn't Marion recognized as one of the greatest action heroines? Would you prefer a propell…
- Ep 229 - Fast X
Sam is back with his FAMILY (being Matiu and Kahu) to punch his Nos and rev his engine up to FAMILY. So join us as we ponder things like: Family family family, family familia family familia. Family? Was Momoa just channeling an evil Jack S…
- Ep 228 - 50 Shades of Grey w/ Nikoli’s Kitchen and Netflix n’ Swill
FIRST UP: LIVESTREAM FOR THE CURE LINK: https://www.twitch.tv/livestreamforthecure Go follow. We will be on there this weekend!! As for this ep, Liz gets Nick & Caleb on (not off!) to get you all hot & bothered for Livestream for the Cure…
- Ep 227 - Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves w/ Fate of Isen
FIRST UP: LIVESTREAM FOR THE CURE LINK: https://www.twitch.tv/livestreamforthecure Go follow. We will be on there in a couple of weekends. Thanks to what was clearly an epic wisdom saving throw, Liz manages to get Julz from Fate of Isen on…