This week, Paul is away on tour, but Amy is joined by fellow film critic and podcast host David Sims (Blank Check). They break down the 1987 romcom Moonstruck, starring Cher and Nicolas Cage. Amy and David question Cher’s character “jinx”, notice the moon woven into all the details of the film, and learn about Norman Jewison's fantasy headspace when making h ... Show More
Mar 2025
Zack Snyder’s Justice League w/ Griffin Newman, David Sims (HDTGM Matinee)
In a special HDTGM and Blank Check crossover episode, Griffin Newman and David Sims join Paul and Jason to discuss Zack Snyder’s Justice League aka The Snyder Cut. They talk all about the differences between the theatrical version and the Snyder cut, Cyborg’s fleshed out arc, the ... Show More
2h 5m
Feb 2025
Passion Play
This week Paul, June and Jason breakdown the 2011’s film, Passion Play starring Mickey Rourke, Megan Fox and Bill Murray. The three discover this movie is an actual “Jacobs Latter Scenario”, discuss Megan Fox’s tiny wings, the Alf connection to this film, and much more! If you t ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 2024
Last Looks: Dream A Little Dream
Jason & Paul gab about all the TV shows, movies, and podcasts they're currently loving. But first, Paul dives into corrections and omissions from Dream A Little Dream and goes on a tirade about what BS movie trends bug him the most (CGI babies, you're on blast!). Plus, as always ... Show More
52m 24s
Aug 21
Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor on THE LIFE OF CHUCK
Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recomm ... Show More
1h 7m
Dec 2024
Matinee Monday: Kate and Leopold
This week Paul, Jason, and June sit down to discuss the 2001 romantic comedy Kate & Leopold, starring Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman. Jason reveals his favorite type of rom-coms, and the crew chats about the plethora of unneeded extra characters, pitch potential ‘meet-cutes’, and pond ... Show More
1h 10m
Nov 2024
Dream A Little Dream LIVE! (w/ James "Projector" Acaster)
James Acaster (Off Menu) joins Paul, June, and Jason to break down the 1989 body swap (maybe?) rom-com Dream A Little Dream starring Corey Feldman, Meredith Salenger, Jason Robards, and Corey Haim. LIVE from Largo in L.A., they discuss the parents' age difference, Lainie's mom & ... Show More
1h 30m