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It‘s This Meets ThatKraven the Hunter: Trailer TrashIs this another one of the guys' craven attempts to get you to buy ITMT merch or Russ' book HOST, available wherever you buy books? Of course not, they would never! Instead Russ and Jared are talking about the trailer for Kraven the Hunter (2024), starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott, Russell Crowe, and Tom Reed. What a way to end the Sony live-action Spider-Man villain series. Stay tuned for the breakdown episode next week!
2025-04-2237 minIt‘s This Meets ThatMidnight Sun: Part 1Russ and Jared are back with a medical mystery! No, it doesn't have to do with Jared's alleged face blindness; the guys put that one to bed dozens of episodes ago. It's the mystery of why years of staying out of the sun can be undone in ~10 minutes. We're talking about Midnight Sun (2018), starring Bella Thorne, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Rob Riggle, Quinn Shephard, Nicholas Coombe, Ken Tremblett, and Suleka Mathew. Stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2024-10-011h 27It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: RattlesnakeWhat's that sound? Must be the pile of babies nearby playing with rattles... Or... It's a snake! Russ and Jared are slithering through the trailer for Rattlesnake (2019), starring Carmen Ejogo, Appy Pratt, Theo Rossi, Emma Greenwell, Debrianna Mansini, Bruce Davis, and Joy Jacobson. Tune in to finally understand Jared's alleged face blindness and more! And stay tuned for the full, scene-by-scene breakdown next week.
2024-04-2336 minIt‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: True Memoirs of an International AssassinWhat's better than a book (buy HOST by Russ Capasso wherever you buy books)? A movie about a person writing a book! You guessed it, Russ and Jared are talking about the trailer for True Memoirs of an International Assassin (2016), starring Kevin James, Zulay Henao, Maurice Compte, Kim Coates, Andrew Howard, Ron Rifkin, Rob Riggle, Leonard Earl Howze, Andy Garcia. Stay tuned for the full, scene-by-screen breakdown next week!
2024-03-2726 minIt‘s This Meets ThatYour Place or Mine: Part 1Is it going to drive anyone else nuts that the title of this movie doesn't have a question mark? Just Jared? Russ and Jared are cruising through Your Place or Mine (2023), starring Reese Witherspoon, Ashton Kutcher, Zoë Chao, Jesse Williams, Wesley Kimmel, Tig Notaro, and Steve Zahn. Long time listeners know the guys love a good montage, but will this movie go too far? (Probably not, it's not The Kissing Booth) Stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2024-02-2058 minIt‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: The Lazarus EffectNo no, it's not lazy-Russ, it's Lazarus! Russ and Jared are working hard to trash this horror trailer. The guys are talking about fan request, The Lazarus Effect (2015), starring Olivia Wilde, Mark Duplass, Evan Peters, Donald Glover, Sarah Bolger, and Ray Wise. Tune in for a breakdown of the trailer and to hear Russ and Jared Prognosticate, and stay tuned for the full, scene-by-scene breakdown of the movie next week!
2024-01-3031 minIt‘s This Meets ThatAlone in the Dark: Part 1Happy Halloween from your friends at ITMT! Horror season is here and Russ and Jared are scaring up a good time with Alone in the Dark (2005), starring Christian Slater, Tara Reid, Stephen Dorff, Matthew Walker, Frank C. Turner, and Karin Konoval. You'll never be truly alone in the dark as long as you've got Russ and Jared in your headphones. Stay spooky, and stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2023-10-311h 11It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: The Stand InRuss and Jared haven't just been standing around like a couple gibronis, they've been watching the trailer for The Stand In (2020), starring Drew Barrymore (x2), Michael Zegen, Holland Taylor, Michelle Buteau, Charlie Barnett, Ellie Kemper, and T.J. Miller. The Fan Service drought is over with a new email from Elizabeth/Chat GPT! Not only that, but the guys are doing some legendary prognosticating and Russ continues to mispronounce Saban. All that and more in the week's episode, and stay tuned for the full, scene-by-scene breakdown next week!
2023-07-1829 minIt‘s This Meets ThatGamer: Part 2It's time for Kable's last stand, and he just got drunk! You got it, Russ and Jared a finishing Gamer (2009), starring Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, Terry Crews, Ludacris, Amber Valletta, Logan Lerman, Kyra Sedgwick, and Alison Lohman. Believe it or not, the movie only gets more ridiculous from this point forward. And Jared gets his wish of a Michael C. Hall musical number! Tune in to hear all about it and find out how this one ends.
2023-06-2933 minIt‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: The HostWhat's this?! A sneaky ITMT promo for Russ' upcoming novel, HOST? Not quite, but kinda! Look for Russ' book wherever you buy books soon (you won't miss it, we'll tell you)! And in the meantime, Russ and Jared will tell you all about this awful movie based on a Stephenie Meyer novel. It's time for The Host (2013), starring Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger, William Hurt, Frances Fisher, and Chandler Canterbury. Stay tuned for the full, scene-by-scene breakdown episodes next week!
2023-05-2332 minIt‘s This Meets ThatThe Outsider: Part 2When we last left Russ and Jared, they were talking about the hack job happening on our heroes' fingers and what it takes to join the yakuza. The guys are finishing Netlfix's noir "thriller," The Outsider (2018), starring Jared Leto, Tadanobu Asano, Kippei Shîna, Shioli Kutsuna, Emile Hirsch, Nao Ômori, Min Tanaka, and Rory Cochrane. Tune in to learn the meaning of brotherhood and other sundry facts about life and love!
2023-05-1843 minIt‘s This Meets ThatThe Outsider: Part 1Critics panned it, but the people mostly liked it! That's right, Russ and Jared are going full noir for The Outsider (2018), starring Jared Leto, Tadanobu Asano, Kippei Shîna, Shioli Kutsuna, Emile Hirsch, Nao Ômori, Min Tanaka, and Rory Cochrane. Hollywood Pitches, Fast Facts, and scene breakdowns abound in this episode. And stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2023-05-1657 minIt‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: The OutsiderCan you ever have too much Jared? Russ and Jared are about to find out! The guys are diving back tattoo first into the neo-noir trailer for The Outsider (2018), starring friend-of-the-pod, Jared Leto, as well as Tadanobu Asano, Kippei Shîna, Shioli Kutsuna, Emile Hirsch, Nao Ômori, Min Tanaka, and Rory Cochrane. Stay tuned for the full, scene-by-scene breakdown of this gritty gangster flick next week!
2023-05-0929 minIt‘s This Meets ThatBurnt: Part 2When we last left Russ and Jared, they were talking about how Adam Jones was going full Gordon Ramsay on his kitchen staff. The guys are back to serve you a heaping dessert course of Burnt (2015), starring Bradley Cooper, Daniel Brühl, Sienna Miller, Alicia Vikander, Uma Thurman, Matthew Rhys, Omar Sy, and Emma Thompson. Tune in to enjoy the usual banter and latest ITMT segment, Jared and Russ Ameliorate, where they attempt to fix this monstrous movie.
2023-04-0644 minIt‘s This Meets ThatBurnt: Part 1Like when Russ and Jared talk about things they have some amount of real-world knowledge for? You're in luck! The guys like to cook, and Russ worked in a kitchen once for some years. Which means they're talking about Burnt (2015), starring Bradley Cooper, Daniel Brühl, Sienna Miller, Alicia Vikander, Uma Thurman, Matthew Rhys, Omar Sy, and Emma Thompson. Tune in and stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2023-04-051h 02It‘s This Meets ThatThe King’s Daughter: Part 2When we last left Russ and Jared, they were talking about the fancy dinner that the king presides over while a minor brawl breaks out. The guys are wrapping up The King's Daughter (2022), starring Kaya Scodelario, Pierce Brosnan, William Hurt, Benjamin Walker, Pablo Schreiber, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Fan Bingbing, and Crystal Clarke. Will Pierce Brosnan live forever? Will Jared learn that his mermaid noises don't work well over Zoom? Will the mermaid do anything interesting? Doubtful all around, but find out in this thrilling conclusion!
2022-12-1552 minIt‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: The ChoiceThis week, Russ and Jared are tackling their second movie based on one of enemy of the pod, Nicholas Sparks', books. Welcome to the Trailer Trash for The Choice (2016), starring friend of the pod, Teresa Palmer, as well as Benjamin Walker, Tom Welling, Maggie Grace, Alexandra Daddario, Anna Enger Ritch, and Tom Wilkinson (also friend of the pod). Tune in for Fan Service, trashing of this trailer, and plenty of Prognosticating with Russ and Jared. Then stay tuned for the full, scene-by-scene breakdown next week!
2022-10-1145 minIt‘s This Meets ThatMorbius: Part 2Taking a cue from the movie, we're releasing it again! Just kidding, this is part 2, an actual separate episode. If you haven't guessed, Russ and Jared are about to put the nail in the coffin of the worst vampire movie since Twilight: Breaking Dawn: Part 1; we're talking Morbius (2022), starring Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Tyrese Gibson, Al Madrigal, and Michael Keaton. When we last left off, Johnny Law was about to catch up to our old pal, Morbius... Will there be consequences? Tune in to find out!
2022-10-0649 minIt‘s This Meets ThatMorbius: Part 1It's Morbin' time! Jared and Russ are about to get Morbed in this week's episode as they dissect Morbius (2022), starring Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Tyrese Gibson, Al Madrigal, and Michael Keaton (not a star, but good for SEO). Do you think it made a Morbillion dollars? Do you think the guys will pull punches during their Morbywood Pitches? Only one way to Morb out! Go Morb yourself and give this episode a listen. Then stay Morbed for part 2 on Thursday!
2022-10-041h 15It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: MorbiusA movie so good they released it twice! You guessed it, Russ and Jared are trashing the trailer for Morbius (2022), starring Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Tyrese Gibson, Al Madrigal, and Michael Keaton (very generously saying "starring"). Will this be a tale of too many Jareds? Will Russ learn how to play chess? Why would you ask those questions before listening to the episode? Tune in to find out! And stay tuned for the full, scene-by-scene breakdown of the movie next week.
2022-09-2736 minIt‘s This Meets ThatThe Man from Toronto: Part 2When we last left Russ and Jared, they were discussing the "best birthday ever" scene and the ridiculousness of this plane hijacking scene. You got it! They're finishing The Man from Toronto (2022), starring Kevin Hart, Woody Harrelson, Kaley Cuoco, Pierson Fode, Jasmine Mathews, Ellen Barkin, and Lela Loren. Will L'Ambassadeur be as good as the boys expect? Will Russ pronounce Cuoco correctly? Will Cheech Marin make an appearance? Answers to these questions and a lot more can be found in this episode!
2022-08-1159 minIt‘s This Meets ThatThe Man from Toronto: Part 1Russ and Jared are back with the full, scene-by-scene breakdown of The Man from Toronto (2022), starring Kevin Hart, Woody Harrelson, Kaley Cuoco, Pierson Fode, Jasmine Mathews, Ellen Barkin, and Lela Loren. Spoilers, this movie didn't go the way Russ and Jared had hoped it would (Cheers sequel), and ended up even worse and more boring than they feared. Tune in for Hollywood Pitches, Fast Facts, and more! And stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday.
2022-08-0958 minIt‘s This Meets ThatThe Clapper: Part 1Russ and Jared are applauding themselves (as always) and doing their scene-by-scene breakdown of The Clapper (2017), starring Ed Helms, Amanda Seyfried, Tracy Morgan, Adam Levine, Russell Peters, Leah Remini, and Alan Thicke. The movie might have been tough to watch, but Russ and Jared powered through and offer classic Hollywood Pitches with their usual wishful thinking. There're also lots of questions in this one for all of you listeners. Tune in (and email the guys) and stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2022-07-261h 04It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: Walk of ShameRuss and Jared are breaking down the trailer for Walk of Shame (2014), starring Elizabeth Banks, James Marsden, Gillian Jacobs, and Sarah Wright, with some bonus appearances by Oliver Hudson, Ethan Suplee, Bill Burr, Alphonso McAuley, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., and Tig Notaro. The guys solicit some more listener help, discuss the merits of crimes, get derailed by Jared as usual, and more! Then stay tuned for the full breakdown next week.
2022-06-0731 minIt‘s This Meets ThatITMT Outtakes: BrazenCan't get enough Russ and Jared? Wondering about all the extra bits that Russ usually has to cut? Check out this special outtake from Brazen (2022) where the guys chat about their other biggest passion, music, for 15 minutes including The Police, Phish, Weezer, the Grateful Dead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, jam bands in general, and they manage to find some common ground. Stay tuned for part 2 of Brazen tomorrow!
2022-05-1816 minIt‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: BrazenNEW EPISODE! NEW EPISODE! EPISODE FOR YOU! Did you like that brazen intro? You're in for a treat because Russ and Jared are talking about the trailer for Brazen (2022), starring Alyssa Milano, Sam Page, Malachi Weir, Emilie Ullerup, Matthew Finlan, Alison Araya, Daniel Diemer, and Aaron Paul Stewart. The guys make some brazen promises to y'all, declare some new enemies of the pod, celebrate Jared and Thaís' engagement (!!!), read a Fan Service email, and more! Stay tuned for the full, scene-by-scene breakdown next week!
2022-05-1039 minIt‘s This Meets ThatThe Lucky One: Part 2When we last left Russ and Jared, everyone in the movie was angry (except Beth was smitten with Logan). The guys are back to finish The Lucky One (2012), starring Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling, Blythe. Danner, Riley Thomas Stewart, Jay R. Ferguson, and Adam LeFevre. The ITMT crew teases Russ' new novel (coming soon!), ignite a feud with Drake, do more accents, and a whole lot more!
2022-05-051h 20It‘s This Meets ThatThe Lucky One: Part 1You're in luck! Russ and Jared are here to break down everyone's 8th favorite Nicholas Sparks book-turned-movie, The Lucky One (2012), starring Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling, Blythe. Danner, Riley Thomas Stewart, Jay R. Ferguson, and Adam LeFevre. Jared schools Russ in the law of mutual combat, the guys discuss the Gulf War and its sequel, Russ teaches Jared about classic Hollywood, and so much more! And stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday.
2022-05-0357 minIt‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: The BubbleRuss and Jared are firing up the trailer for the brand new Netflix original, The Bubble (2022), starring everyone... but actually starring Karen Gillan, David Duchovny, Leslie Mann, Pedro Pascal, Iris Apatow, Keegan-Michael Key, Maria Bakalova, Guz Khan, Rob Delaney, Peter Serafinowicz, Harry Trevaldwyn, Samson Kayo, Danielle Vitalis, Nick Kocher, Vir Das, and a surprisingly credited Benedict Cumberbatch. Tune in to hear Russ and Jared wax poetic on pandemics, the value of segments, and make some bold prognostications. And stay tuned for the full, scene-by-scene breakdown next week!
2022-04-1235 minIt‘s This Meets ThatHome Team: Part 2 (Worth Watching Once crossover)When we last left Russ, Jared, Thaís, and Brady, the gang was talking about how nobody on the team understood any of the plays and it seemed like they might be doomed. That's right, we're finishing the new Netflix original, Home Team (2022), starring Kevin James, Taylor Lautner, Tait Blum, Jackie Sandler, Gary Valentine, Jared Sandler, Lavell Crawford, Chloe Fineman, and Rob Schneider. Will the crew from Worth Watching Once ever join Russ and Jared again after this one? Probably yes. Tune in to find out how it all ends!
For more from Thaís and Brady, ch...2022-03-1059 minIt‘s This Meets ThatHome Team: Part 1 (Worth Watching Once crossover)Russ and Jared (plus Thaís and Brady from Worth Watching Once!) are back to break down Home Team (2022), starring Kevin James, Taylor Lautner, Tait Blum, Jackie Sandler, Gary Valentine, Jared Sandler, Lavell Crawford, Chloe Fineman, and Rob Schneider. What a cast! What an awful, terrible cast. Tune in for this very special episode, and stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
For more from Thaís and Brady, check out worthwatchingonce.com. You can also find them at Worth Watching Once, wherever you get your podcasts.
For more info on your ITMT hosts, check out it...2022-03-081h 29It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: Home Team (Worth Watching Once crossover)Time for another very special Trailer Trash! That's right, we're crossing over with our friends Thaís and Brady at Worth Watching Once for a terrible Netflix Original, Home Team (2022). As a lover of Kevin James, Jared is in for a tough one. But this movie also features ITMT alum, Taylor Lautner, as well as Tait Blum, Jackie Sandler, Gary Valentine, Jared Sandler, Lavell Crawford, Chloe Fineman, and Rob Schneider. Thaís and Brady will be joining Russ and Jared again next week for the full scene-by-scene breakdown. And Russ and Jared are making an appearance next week on Wo...2022-03-0142 minIt‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: The Kissing Booth 2Happy belated Valentine's Day (if you celebrate) from Russ and Jared! The month of love continues with the sequel to an ITMT fan favorite, The Kissing Booth 2 (2020), starring Joey King, Jacob Elordi, Joel Courtney, Meganne Young, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and Molly Ringwald (we suppose). We've got new Fan Service, ideas for an ITMT movie, and the guys dig into the trailer for this movie. Stay tuned for the full breakdown next week! Russ and Jared love you all very much.
2022-02-1535 minIt‘s This Meets ThatSelf/less: Part 1Time for Russ and Jared to swap bodies and dive into Self/less (2015), starring Ryan Reynolds, Ben Kingsley, Matthew Goode, Natalie Martinez, and Victor Garber. The guys are spot on in this week's Hollywood Pitch segment, they uncover some more of Donna Mint's back story, and there's more terrible accent work than should be allowed on the podcast. And fine, you got us, maybe Russ and Jared don't have access to body switching tech... or maybe... just maybe... Stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2022-01-251h 30It‘s This Meets ThatThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1: Part 2Hard to believe Russ and Jared made it all the way to part 2, but it's here! Time to finish what they started, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1 (2011) starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Michael Sheen, Nikki Reed, and Jackson Rathbone. When we last left the guys, Edward and Bella were finally just leaving their wedding to head to honeymoon in Brazil. Tune in to hear all about the horrors that await our heroes (to be clear, Russ and Jared are our heroes)!
2022-01-131h 19It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: Love ActuallyIt's happening! The ITMT holiday special, featuring a movie that other people universally enjoy that Russ and Jared probably won't. As is tradition, they're starting with the trailer, this time for Love Actually (2003), starring Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson, Laura Linney, Bill Nighy, Martine McCutcheon, Andrew Lincoln, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and Martin Freeman.
The guys have some wild predictions in Russ and Jared Prognosticate, from a Mr. Bean-led assassination attempt to Liam Neeson doing a reverse-Taken on Margaret Thatcher. Tune in to find out what else might be in store, and they'll be...2021-12-2131 minIt‘s This Meets ThatThe Twilight Saga: New Moon: Part 2When we last left Russ and Jared, Jacob was feeling sick at the theater on a group date with Bella, the situation was about to become even angstier, and Jared was getting ready to do some singing apparently. Tune in as the guys offer some script notes and finish The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009), starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Michael Sheen, and Dakota Fanning.
2021-12-021h 03It‘s This Meets ThatPlaying for Keeps: Part 1Russ and Jared are back with the full, scene-by-scene breakdown of the box office success, Playing for Keeps (2012), starring Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Dennis Quaid, Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Judy Greer, and Noah Lomax. In this episode, find out which surprisingly good films are connected to this one, the guys workshop Corrections Corner, Jared offers a never-been-done-before Hollywood Pitch, and more! Stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday.
2021-11-161h 37It‘s This Meets ThatHard Kill: Part 1This week Russ and Jared are diving head first into the abyss that is Hard Kill (2020), starring Bruce Willis, Eva Marie, Lala Kent, Jesse Metcalfe, Sergio Rizzuto, and Texas Battle. Jared is adorned in his finest Bruce Willis billionaire scarf (courtesy of Thaís), Russ is angrier than ever about the decline of John McClane's career, and the guys argue about whether or not this is the new worst movie they've done. Stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2021-08-241h 15It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: Hard KillIt's decidedly not Die Hard! This week Russ and Jared are tackling the trailer for Hard Kill (2020), a coincidentally similarly named movie also starring Bruce Willis (and also Eva Marie, Lala Kent, Jesse Metcalfe, Sergio Rizzuto, and our old pal with the most excellent name, Texas Battle. In this episode, Jared solicits recipes from the listeners, the fellas discuss pro wrestling, and they estimate how much Bruce Willis will actually be in this one. Stay tuned for the full scene-by-scene breakdown next week!
2021-08-1737 minIt‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: White NoiseRuss and Jared are back with their favorite kind of trailer, the kind that tells you almost nothing about the plot of the movie. They're settling in for White Noise (2005), another movie Jared has seen (and forgotten), and starring Michael Keaton, Deborah Kara Unger, Ian McNeice, and Mike Dopud. Tune in to hear the guys reminisce about early 2000s special effects and tear this trailer apart!
2021-08-0322 minIt‘s This Meets ThatThe Perfect Man: Part 1It's time for Russ and Jared to discover what it means to be The Perfect Man (2005)! Starring Caroline Rhea (if you ask Jared), Heather Locklear, Hilary Duff, and Ben Feldman, this movie asks the question that's always on all of our minds: what would happen if Hilary Duff successfully catfished Heather Locklear? For the answer, you'll have to tune in to this week's episode!
Stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2021-07-271h 18It‘s This Meets ThatJiu Jitsu: Part 2Russ and Jared are back with part 2! When we left the fellas, it seemed like the movie was just finally going to start getting interesting, with our hero (Alain Moussi) in the interrogation room getting interrogated. But it doesn't get a whole lot better from here. Will Tony Jaa and Frank Grillo save the day in Jiu Jitsu (2020)? Will Nicolas Cage and Alain Moussi somehow become more relevant? Who will stop Brax? Find out in today's episode!
2021-07-011h 38It‘s This Meets ThatJiu Jitsu: Part 1Nic Cage is back! Russ and Jared are doing their scene-by-scene breakdown of his latest straight-to-streaming flick, Jiu Jitsu (2020). On paper, this movie seems like it should be great. It's got Nicolas Cage. It's got aliens. It's got martial arts (and Tony Jaa and Frank Grillo). It's pretty much non-stop action. And yet... this may be one of the most unwatchable movies the guys have covered so far. Listen in to find out why, and stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2021-06-291h 29It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: Jiu JitsuRuss and Jared are back, covering far from the worst thing to happen last year, a straight-to-streaming film, Jiu Jitsu (2020). ITMT alum and fan favorite, Nicolas Cage, is back! Watch along with the guys as they dive into the trailer filled with soldiers, aliens, and martial arts. What could possibly go wrong? Can Tony Jaa, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Frank Grillo save this one? Listen in to find out, and stay tuned for the full episodes coming next week!
2021-06-2220 minIt‘s This Meets ThatThe Open House: Part 2Did anyone ever shut off the stove? Does anyone know what Jared is talking about? No, almost never. Russ and Jared are back with their friends, Thaís and Brady from Worth Watching Once, to finish The Open House (2018). Halfway through, it's thankfully time for this movie to accelerate and get to "the good part." Time means nothing to Dylan Minnette (13 Reasons Why) and his mom, Piercey Dalton, and we all know content doesn't sleep. Find out how it all ends in part 2!
2021-06-1752 minIt‘s This Meets ThatThe Open House: Part 1Russ and Jared are once again joined by their friends from Worth Watching Once, Thaís and Brady, in another special episode! The gang is diving deep into the scene-by-scene breakdown (ITMT-style) of The Open House (2018), a Netflix original film. The premise of this one is a little flimsy. Dylan Minnette (13 Reasons Why), and his mom, Piercey Dalton (bunch of indie stuff you've never heard of), find themselves threatened by mysterious forces when they move into a new house. Except the house isn't theirs, the forces aren't that mysterious, and all the characters are pretty annoying. Listen in to f...2021-06-151h 39It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: The Open HouseThis week is a very special Trailer Trash where Russ and Jared are joined by their friends from Worth Watching Once, Thaís and Brady! The whole gang is analyzing the trailer for The Open House (2018), a Netflix original film. It's supposed to be perfectly terrible for ITMT, and Worth Watching Once focuses on Netflix originals. In this one, forever teenager, Dylan Minnette (13 Reasons Why), and his mom, Piercey Dalton (bunch of indie stuff you've never heard of), find themselves threatened by mysterious forces when they move into a new house. Full episodes out next week!
2021-06-0822 minIt‘s This Meets ThatA Little Bit of Heaven: Part 2When we left Russ and Jared, Kate Hudson was abusing Kathy Bates in the hospital. And now they're starting back up with a ruthless poem from Kate Hudson's character to her boss, Steven Weber from Wings. What other surprises does A Little Bit of Heaven (2011) have in store? Will Kate Hudson end up with Gael García Bernal after all? Listen to part 2 to find out!
2021-06-031h 13It‘s This Meets ThatA Little Bit of Heaven: Part 1Russ and Jared promise you that this episode won't be nearly as boring as A Little Bit of Heaven (2011)! This one stars the queen of romantic comedies, Kate Hudson, alongside Gael García Bernal and Kathy Bates, with guest appearances from Whoopi Goldberg and Peter Dinklage. In this flick, Kate Hudson goes to the doctor a lot, meets God, then falls in love with said doctor and pulls pranks with Peter Dinklage. Is it as good as it sounds? No, but also listen and find out for yourself!
And stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2021-06-011h 27It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: A Little Bit of HeavenHuge thank you to all you ITMT listeners out there; this is the 50th episode! Russ and Jared are infinitely grateful for all of you who continue to listen every week.
Getting into this week's trailer, the guys are watching A Little Bit of Heaven (2011)! A welcome addition to the ITMT canon for all you romantic comedy fans, this one stars Kate Hudson, Gael García Bernal, and Kathy Bates. Can the promised guest appearances from Whoopi Goldberg and Peter Dinklage save this one?
2021-05-2520 minIt‘s This Meets ThatArtemis Fowl: Part 2When we last left Russ and Jared, the movie had reached the halfway climax with Holly (Lara McDonnell) getting captured by Dom (Nonso Anozie) and taken to Fowl Manor, and Judi Dench and the fairies are trying to get her back. Artemis Fowl (2020) also stars Ferdia Shaw, Josh Gad, Colin Farrell, and has no redeeming qualities. Want to find out how prejudiced the Fowl family is against fairies and dwarves? Hang out the with guys and find out!
2021-05-201h 24It‘s This Meets ThatArtemis Fowl: Part 1If you're making a movie based on a book, how far can you reasonably stray from the source material and expect fans to enjoy it? Disney's Artemis Fowl (2020) attempts to answer that question for Russ and Jared in this week's episode. Spoilers: this movie starring Ferdia Shaw, Josh Gad, Dame Judi Dench, and Lara McDonnell has nothing to do with the book series of Jared's childhood. Join the guys on their adventure to the land of the fairies, and stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2021-05-181h 41It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: Artemis FowlRuss and Jared are back again, watching the trailer for Disney's Artemis Fowl (2020). One of Jared's favorite childhood book series finally got turned into a movie, but it seems like the folks who worked on the movie never read the books... Definitely not the worst thing that happened in 2020, this fiasco stars Ferdia Shaw, Josh Gad, Dame Judi Dench, and Lara McDonnell. Find out what disappointments await in this week's Trailer Trash!
2021-05-1121 minIt‘s This Meets ThatConan the Barbarian: Part 2Russ and Jared are back with a very special episode of It's This Meets That! It's Russ' 40th birthday and the guys are celebrating with a little bit of the podcast origin story and a Hollywood Pitch speed round. Then unfortunately they're finishing the travesty called Conan the Barbarian (2011). Jason Momoa, Rose McGowan, and Stephen Lang can't save the end of this one. Listen in to find out what happens next!
2021-05-061h 15It‘s This Meets ThatConan the Barbarian: Part 1This week, Russ and Jared are talking about a vengeful barbarian warrior who sets off to get his revenge on the evil warlord who attacked his village and murdered his father when he was a boy. And besides Jared's backstory, they're also talking about Conan the Barbarian (2011), starring Jason Momoa, Ron Perlman, Stephen Lang, and Rose McGowan. Stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2021-05-051h 12It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: Conan the BarbarianIt's time for a reboot! This week, Russ and Jared are getting into the trailer for Conan the Barbarian (2011). What was promised to be a new story and retelling actually seems like the same story with some minor tweaks. But at least we can all enjoy the handsome Jason Momoa, the dynamic Rose McGowan, and the terminally evil Stephen Lang. Will expectations be set appropriately by the trailer? Or are the guys going to need more mead?
2021-04-2718 minIt‘s This Meets ThatHungerford: Part 2When we last left Russ and Jared, the heroes of Hungerford (2014) had just thrown a person away in the trash. Some heroes they are! Will there be consequences for Drew Casson, Georgia Bradley, or Tom Scarlett? Will the alien brain slugs get their own justice? Will Russ and Jared do British accents? Hopefully not that one, but you'll find out in part 2!
2021-04-221h 07It‘s This Meets ThatHungerford: Part 1Just like in the movie, Russ and Jared's lives have been turned upside down after their homes were taken over by the sinister forces responsible for this cinematic catastrophe. Join the guys as they cover Hungerford (2014) with bottom-of-the-billing, but top-of-our-hearts Sam Carter, and also the actual stars, Drew Casson, Georgia Bradley, and Tom Scarlett. Listen to this found footage fun fest!
And stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2021-04-201h 19It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: HungerfordAnother week, another entry into the film canon that we didn't know we didn't need! Russ and Jared are diving into the trailer for Hungerford (2014). Starring Drew Casson, Georgia Bradley, and Sam Carter, this found footage horror film is bound to be a fun ride. Watch the trailer along with the guys!
2021-04-1321 minIt‘s This Meets ThatLavalantula: Part 2When we last left Russ and Jared, it was starting to hit the fan in Lavalantula (2015). Poor Steve Guttenberg dealing with crazed fan, Patrick Renna, and our teenage afterthought characters were about to discover that lavalantulas can lay eggs inside you that will explode from your body. Listen to part 2 to hear about Russ' worst nightmare coming true and find out what happens to the true hero, Pirate Jack!
2021-04-0859 minIt‘s This Meets ThatLavalantula: Part 1It's worse than they thought. Russ and Jared were excited for this week's Police Academy reunion--aka Lavalantula (2015), but unfortunately there was too much Patrick Renna and not enough Michael Winslow. Also starring Steve Guttenberg (the Gutes! the Goots?!), Marion Ramsey, Nia Peeples, and thousands of fire-spitting CGI lavalantulas, the fellas were at least entertained by TV-14 gore. Is this movie smarter Russ and Jared think? No, no it's not.
Stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2021-04-061h 11It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: LavalantulaRuss and Jared are excited for this week's trailer, they're watching Police Academy 8--aka Lavalantula (2015)! Starring Steve Guttenberg (the Gutes!), Michael Winslow, Marion Ramsey, Nia Peeples, and Patrick Renna, it won't be the cast that disappoints. Leave it to the script. Join the guys this week for Trailer Trash and a mysterious Fan Service segment!
2021-03-3024 minIt‘s This Meets ThatLeap Year: Part 2Russ and Jared left off with maybe the best scene in this movie, the bar fight. But now they're back to pick up the pieces and finish Leap Year (2010)! Is John Lithgow really a bad father to Amy Adams? Does Matthew Goode make a habit of murdering chickens? You'll find out in this week's episode!
2021-03-251h 11It‘s This Meets ThatLeap Year: Part 1Didn't get enough poorly imitated Irish accents at St. Patrick's Day last week? You're in luck! Thankfully Russ and Jared spare us their own accent work, but Matthew Goode did not have that foresight in Leap Year (2010). Also starring Amy Adams and (sort of) Adam Scott, the best thing about this movie is the scenery. Find out if all romantic comedies have a lead character named Anna in this week's episode!
And stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2021-03-231h 11It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: Leap YearHappy St. Patrick's Day Eve from Russ and Jared! This week, the guys are going to Ireland, at least virtually, with romantic comedy, Leap Year (2010). How could a movie with Amy Adams, Adam Scott, John Lithgow, Kaitlin Olson, and Matthew Goode (I guess...) be this bad? Find out as Russ and Jared dive into the trailer in this week's episode! Stay tuned for the full episodes next week.
2021-03-1630 minIt‘s This Meets ThatKill Chain: Part 2It's part 2 of Kill Chain (2019)! When we last left Russ and Jared, they were just getting back to the beginning of the movie, and finally Nic Cage comes back. Is this the podcast where the guys finally lose their marbles? Who is the lady in red? Do we ever get more information about the "very bad woman"? Find out in today's episode!
2021-03-1142 minIt‘s This Meets ThatKill Chain: Part 1Join Russ and Jared this week as they dive into this Nicolas Cage needs-a-paycheck thriller, Kill Chain (2019)! "Three strangers' lives are inevitably entangled in a conflict none of them are prepared for." And it's not Harry Potter! This flick also features Enrico Colantoni, Annabelle Acosta, Ryan Kwanten, Angie Cepeda, and lots of other people.
Find out what happens and how much Nic Cage screen time we actually get in this week's episode, and stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2021-03-091h 17It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: Kill ChainThis week, Trailer Trash returns with a movie that actually has a trailer! And also returning is ITMT favorite, Nicolas Cage, the star of Kill Chain (2019). Russ and Jared read some hate mail in Fan Service, share their concerns that this movie might be too good for them, and rip into the trailer for this star studded (?) action thriller.
Stay tuned for the full episodes next week, and follow along by watching Kill Chain between now and then!
2021-03-0223 minIt‘s This Meets ThatClowntergeist: Part 2First and foremost, RIP to the goodest boy, Sammy, the true hero of Clowntergeist (2017) who was cruelly murdered in part 1. In part 2, Russ and Jared examine the origins of the clowntergeist and the many things about this movie that make no sense. Will Emma and her friends live to see another regular clown? Find out in the thrilling conclusion!
2021-02-2552 minIt‘s This Meets ThatClowntergeist: Part 1Embrace your biggest fears with this week's episode covering Clowntergeist (2017)! This movie has it all: clowns, 'geists, ice cream, and a heartwarming message about defeating your inner demons (and outer demons). Listen to find out what Russ and Jared thought about this one and how much more money this movie made than The Fanatic (2019).
And as always, stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2021-02-231h 22It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: ClowntergeistDo you love poltergeists? Do you hate clowns? Do you like listener mail? If you answered yes to all these questions, you'll love this week's episode of Trailer Trash, where Russ and Jared are talking about Clowntergeist (2017). The guys were excited to get their first emails (keep them coming!) and talk about a college student who battles her crippling fear of clowns when an evil spirit is terrorizing her town.
And as always, stay tuned for Clowntergeist: Part 1 next Tuesday!
2021-02-1620 minIt‘s This Meets ThatGet the Girl: Part 2Russ and Jared are back with part 2 of Get the Girl (2009)! When we last left the guys, they were discussing what makes a date a "date" and whether or not our hero can actually learn to play guitar with the video game. Tune in to find out if Calvin (Adam Salandra) gets the girl he wants (Anya Benton) or the girl he definitely doesn't deserve but will probably end up with anyway (Danielle De Luca)!
2021-02-111h 01It‘s This Meets ThatGet the Girl: Part 1This week, Russ and Jared get into Get the Girl (2009)! Just in time for Valentine's Day, snuggle up with your significant other (or eat a tray of cookies by yourself) and listen to this week's episode. Starring Adam Salandra as Calvin and Danielle De Luca as Diane, this movie has it all. Romance, conflict, existential contemplation, and a Guitar Hero knockoff. Will Calvin end up getting the girl? And will it be the girl he desires, or the girl he deserves? Stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2021-02-091h 22It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: Get the GirlDo you know what a "mockbuster" is? Neither did Jared until Russ explained it to him in this episode of Trailer Trash, where the guys are talking about Get the Girl (2009)--not to be confused with Get the Girl (2017), which they did NOT watch... yet.
This is a jam-packed episode talking about the lack of trailer, more low-budget movie money laundering schemes, bartering, and not enough about Jared's long lost cousin, Danielle De Luca. Stay tuned for Get the Girl (2009) full episodes out next week!
2021-02-0226 minIt‘s This Meets ThatAlien Warfare: Part 2Russ and Jared are back with part 2 of Alien Warfare (2019)! When we left the guys, they were almost about to finally see the titular aliens, fully halfway through the movie. Buckle up as our heroes, Clayton Snyder, David B. Meadows, Daniel Washington, Scott C. Roe, and Larissa Andrades, deal with their new alien enemies and maybe even teach us a valuable lesson about love... and space... and life pods...
2021-01-2838 minIt‘s This Meets ThatAlien Warfare: Part 1This week on It's This Meets That, Russ and Jared are tackling Alien Warfare (2019). What happens when a Navy SEAL team undertakes a top-secret mission to investigate the disappearance of several scientists at a remote research facility? A much less enjoyable movie than you'd think. Find out what Clayton Snyder, David B. Meadows, Daniel Washington, Scott C. Roe, and Larissa Andrade get into in Alien Warfare!
Stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2021-01-261h 17It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: Alien WarfareRuss and Jared are taking on the trailer for Alien Warfare (2019) this week! Or are they...? There actually isn't a trailer, so the guys are doing some research to see what else they can uncover about this movie before watching. So far they know it's starring Clayton Snyder, David B. Meadows, Daniel Washington, Scott C. Roe, and Larissa Andrade...
The fellas will be back with Alien Warfare: Part 1 next Tuesday! Watch the movie in the meantime so you can follow along!
2021-01-1917 minIt‘s This Meets ThatLittle Italy: Part 2Russ and Jared are back for part 2 of Little Italy (2018)! At the end of part 1, Hayden Christensen and Emma Roberts were about to have their pizza-making date night. Will the final act of this movie end up being as cheesy as a slice from Sal's It's Better? Like pizza, even the worst romantic comedies are usually still pretty good. FInd out if this one lives up to that standard in this week's episode!
2021-01-1459 minIt‘s This Meets ThatLittle Italy: Part 1The wait is over! Russ and Jared are diving into Little Italy (2018) this week, a pizza-themed romantic comedy starring Hayden Christensen and Emma Roberts.
Want to learn more about Hayden Christensen's method for getting into character? Want to know why Russ keeps calling him Christian Haydenson? Is Andrea Martin playing the same character she did in My Big Fat Greek Wedding? Find out the answers in this week's episode!
And stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2021-01-121h 38It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: Little ItalyThis week, Russ and Jared are watching the trailer for Little Italy (2018), starring Hayden Christensen and Emma Roberts. For having such a star-studded cast, this cheesy romantic comedy is sure to be a huge disappointment. As they say in Little Italy (Canada), when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie... I don't like sand, it's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere.
Russ and Jared will be back with Little Italy: Part 1 next Tuesday! In the meantime, go watch Little Italy (if you dare).
2021-01-0522 minIt‘s This Meets ThatRobot Riot: Part 2It's time for Robot Riot part 2! When we left Russ and Jared, General Dix had just explained to us the different types of robots, and we hope the suspense didn't kill you waiting for this episode! Join the guys as they finish Robot Riot (2020), starring Sarah J. Bartholomew and Ryan Merriman. Happy New Year, hope you enjoy!
2020-12-311h 07It‘s This Meets ThatRobot Riot: Part 1After last week's trailer, Russ and Jared knew they were in for some trouble. But they couldn't have predicted this movie would give them Jared's new favorite nonsense villain, Jason Leyva's semi-brilliant General Dix. Join the guys as they take on Robot Riot (2020), starring Sarah J. Bartholomew and Ryan Merriman. And stay tuned for Part 2 on Thursday!
2020-12-291h 06It‘s This Meets ThatTrailer Trash: Robot RiotThis week, Russ and Jared are starting up their new mini episode series called Trailer Trash, where they'll take you through the trailer for the movie they'll be covering the following week. The guys hope you'll enjoy and watch along with them! First up is Robot Riot (2020), the (awesomely named) terrible movie about battling against an army of giant robots and an insane general in some abandoned town.
Russ and Jared will be back with Robot Riot: Part 1 next Tuesday!
2020-12-2222 minIt‘s This Meets ThatThe Tall Man: Part 2We're back for part 2! At the end of the last episode Russ and Jared were just realizing things were going south for Jessica Biel. She's on the run in the forest, the whole town is trying to find her, everyone's upset, and everything is awful. You're in for a treat with this one. Find out the actual identity of The Tall Man, and what happens to Jessica Biel and Jodelle Ferland!
2020-12-1742 minIt‘s This Meets ThatThe Tall Man: Part 1Just like some of you felt misled when Russ and Jared covered Force of Nature (not Forces of Nature), the guys felt pretty misled when they watched The Tall Man (2012), starring Jessica Biel. Teasing itself as a spooky Slender Man movie, Russ and Jared were in for a ride that couldn't have been further from that. Find out what's in store for our hero, Jessica Biel, in this week's episode. Spoilers: it's not Slender Man.
Part 2 drops on Thursday, the guys promise it'll be a shorter episode!
2020-12-151h 37It‘s This Meets ThatSwiped: Part 2It's part 2! When Russ and Jared left off, the new app, Jungle, had just been released to wild, immediate (and inexplicable) success. Now it's a race to the bottom as all of the unlikeable characters compete to determine who's the worst. Find out the thrilling conclusion to Swiped (2018), starring Noah Centineo, Kendall Sanders, and Shelby Wulfert!
2020-12-101h 10It‘s This Meets ThatSwiped: Part 1This movie has good actors in it like Noah Centineo (To All The Boys I've Loved Before), George Hamilton (not Columbo), and Nathan Gamble (The Dark Knight), and still manages to be the worst film Russ and Jared have covered so far. Swiped (2018) is a crime against people who like to enjoy movies.
Want to find out what Russ thinks about people who read while they're walking down the street? Join the guys as they swipe right on this abomination. Part 2 drops on Thursday!
2020-12-081h 18It‘s This Meets ThatForce of Nature: Part 2It's time for part 2 of Force of Nature! At the end of our last episode, Russ and Jared had both converted to be rooting for the "villains." Our "heroes" just climbed up some scaffolding and David Zayas killed another perfectly good henchman. Listen in to find out if that comes back to bite him!
2020-12-031h 19It‘s This Meets ThatForce of Nature: Part 1Watching Mel Gibson's antics (in movies and in real life) is usually fun, and Force of Nature delivers. Managing to be fast-paced, boring, and mildly offensive all at once, find out how Mel Gibson, David Zayas, Kate Bosworth, and Emile Hirsch deal with a hurricane heist. Join Russ and Jared as they dissect this disaster movie disaster!
Enjoy and stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2020-12-011h 14It‘s This Meets ThatThe Humanity Bureau: Part 2We're back with part 2 of The Humanity Bureau! Russ and Jared left off talking about our gas station hero who (foolishly) sacrificed himself for Nicolas Cage. Will Nic Cage uncover the government plot? Will anyone get to go fishing at the dream lake? Most importantly, will they escape to Canada? Listen in and find out!
2020-11-261h 04It‘s This Meets ThatThe Humanity Bureau: Part 1This week, Russ and Jared get a Nicolas Cage treat with The Humanity Bureau. In a dystopian future set in 2030 in the Midwest, the world is in a permanent state of economic recession and facing serious environmental problems as a result of global warming (feels an awful lot like 2020).
Hope you enjoy, make sure to stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2020-11-241h 15It‘s This Meets ThatShow Dogs: Part 2We're back for part 2! Last time, Russ and Jared were just discussing how our heroes, Max and Frank, were finally becoming friends, and the baby panda had gotten himself kidnapped. Tune in to find out how much it costs to lease a panda from the Chinese government (and also what happens in the movie)!
2020-11-1959 minIt‘s This Meets ThatShow Dogs: Part 1We've got another 2-part episode this week as Russ and Jared switch up the genre for the family comedy (using the term loosely), Show Dogs. Hot off the success of The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature, Will Arnett decided to star in another animal movie. In this one he teams up with Ludacris (as a dog) to stop an animal smuggling ring.
Enjoy, and stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!
2020-11-171h 24It‘s This Meets ThatSpeed Kills: Part 2It's part 2! Russ and Jared are still talking about John Travolta's incredible performance in Speed Kills. At the end of the last episode, we were just being introduced to our would-be villain, Robbie Reemer, at a backyard party. Tune in to find out if Russ and Jared can actually figure out the plot of this movie!
2020-11-121h 00It‘s This Meets ThatSpeed Kills: Part 1We've got a special 2-part episode this week and part 2 will be coming out on Thursday! Russ and Jared are talking about the award-winning (?!) John Travolta instant classic (?!), Speed Kills, from 2018. Do you like speedboats? Money laundering (possibly in real life)? Then you'll love Speed Kills!
2020-11-101h 10It‘s This Meets That10 Minutes GoneThis week, Russ and Jared are talking about the 2019 Bruce Willis/Michael Chiklis vehicle, 10 Minutes Gone. Unable to remember what happened during a bank heist which led to his brother's death, acclaimed TV actor Michael Chiklis suddenly realizes he's in a terrible movie and steals the show with the only decent performance.
2020-11-031h 44It‘s This Meets ThatHaunting on Fraternity RowRuss and Jared narrowly avoided an evil entity with this one. Haunting on Fraternity Row combines the genres of classic slasher with found footage to disappointing (and hilarious) effect. Find out what happens at this fraternity's last "winter luau" in this week's episode of It's This Meets That.
2020-10-271h 41It‘s This Meets ThatThe FanaticThis week, Russ and Jared talk about The Fanatic, a truly off-the-rails John Travolta experience. An obsessed fan (played by Travolta) stalks his favorite action hero and ruins both their lives in the process.
2020-10-201h 30It‘s This Meets ThatThe Last Days of American CrimeJoin Russ and Jared for this week's episode of It's This Meets That where they're talking about The Last Days of American Crime, a Netflix original movie. Starring Édgar Ramírez, Anna Brewster, and Michael Pitt, our heroes plan the heist of the century, right before the United States government stops crime forever!
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