Can We Still Be Friends? – A Movie Podcast

Ep. 129: Forrest Gump

It’s T. Hanksgiving again, and that means ’tis the season to give thanks for all things Tom Hanks. This year, we’re finally doing the big one: Forrest Gump, the film that gave Hanks his second straight Best Actor Oscar, and continued his unparalleled run of hit after hit after hit. Forrest Gump has had a special place in many people’s hearts, and we’re finally rewatching it for this year’s annual celebration of the reason for the season (Tom Hanks). Where does Forrest Gump rank on your list of must-watch T. Hanksgiving movies? Let us know! Contact Send us a message anytime. E-mail feedback@canwestillbefriends.net You can also leave comments on our YouTube channel. While you’re there, go ahead and subscribe! Follow Nate on Letterboxd. Follow Ryan on Letterboxd. Don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Ep. 128: Alien

‘Tis the season for our first ever 5-star Holiday Spooktacular! Nate and Ryan talk about the 1979 sci-fi/horror classic, Alien, a 5-star movie in both of their books. While we could all use a Halloween away from Earth, Ridley Scott’s masterclass reminds us that things can be scary off-planet too. Where does Alien rank among horror movies for you? Let us know! Contact Send us a message anytime. You can also leave comments on our YouTube channel. While you’re there, go ahead and subscribe! Follow Nate on Letterboxd. Follow Ryan on Letterboxd. Don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Ep. 127: Jaws

Nate and Ryan don’t go into the water. This episode, they discuss 5-star, absolute classic Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg. Jaws is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, so what better time to talk about one of the all-time great movies, directed by one of the all-time great directors? Listen in as Nate and Ryan talk about the lasting impact Jaws has had on the landscape of cinema and relish in their favorite moments. The only safe deep diving is a deep dive into what makes Jaws such an enduring classic. Tell us all your thoughts on Jaws! Purchase Jaws on LaserDisc Contact Send us a message anytime. You can also leave comments on our YouTube channel. While you’re there, go ahead and subscribe! Follow Nate on Letterboxd. Follow Ryan on Letterboxd. Don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Bonus Features: Action Movies Worth Watching (or not), and Seeing Friendship with Friends

Nate and Ryan discuss their summer movie watching and try to decide which action movies are worth watching. A recent viewing of 1987’s The Running Man with an eye to Edgar Wright’s upcoming remake fuel a conversation that hits heavily on Jackie Chan’s 1985 classic Police Story. They also discuss Friendship, the recent A24 dark comedy starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, which Nate and Ryan fittingly saw on a Guys’ Night Out. Hear their thoughts on Friendship (the movie) and the effect of seeing certain movies in a group. What are your summer movie habits? What is a go-to action movie? What are your thoughts on Friendship (the movie) or friendship the concept? Let us know!

Ep. 126: Amadeus

Our 5-star movie discussions continue with a deep-dive into the 1984 masterpiece Amadeus, directed by Milos Forman. Adapted from his stage play, Peter Shaffer’s examination of the ersatz rivalry between Mozart (Tom Hulce), a prodigious genius, and his traditional-minded admirer/covetous underminer, Salieri (F. Murray Abraham). On top of the heaps of awards, Amadeus is simply regarded as one of the great films of all time. Listen in as Nate and Ryan discuss what it is that makes this biopic stand out among all the others. What are your thoughts on Amadeus? Let us know! Contact Send us a message anytime. You can also leave comments on our YouTube channel. While you’re there, go ahead and subscribe! Follow Nate on Letterboxd. Follow Ryan on Letterboxd. Don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.