This week the guys visit Fargo, the 1996 Coen brothers academy award winning dark comedy. In this review the guys take time to praise the oscar nominated acting, discuss how absurd the plot is and the unique directing style of the Coens.

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The boys are back this week with their review of the 1982 novella The Body by Stephen King and the film counterpart Stand By Me, the 1986 film directed by Rob Reiner. The guys discuss their personal experiences that connect them to film, the themes of childhood friendship and life lessons shared together, and the differences between the book and film.

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The guys decide to start the new year with their review of John Carpenter's cosmic horror masterpiece, The Thing. During the discussion the guys discuss their personal connections to the film, the cultural impact this film has had, how it went from box office flop to legendary status over the years and all the theories surrounding the ambiguity of the creature and the ending.

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In the final lead up to Christmas the guys take on the amazing Christmas classic, Elf. In their review you'll hear why they think this remains a holiday staple with its unique story, cool behind the scenes tricks used for effect, and how the spirit of Christmas really makes a difference.

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In week three of the four week journey to Christmas, the guys take on the animated remake of the beloved Dr. Seuss classic, The Grinch. In this episode the guys get the chance to compare and contrast several different adaptations of the classic Christmas story. They look at the tone and animation style of the new version while reminiscing on personal history with the story, the themes it has and if an updated version of the story is an improvement.

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In the second week on the four week journey to Christmas, the guys take on the 1990 Christmas family classic Home Alone. The guys reflect on the impact this movie had on their childhoods while breaking down what makes this movie a timeless classic. They talk about the resourcefulness of Kevin McCallister, the comedic nature of the Wet Bandits and the cultural impact this movie has 35 years later.

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This week the guys start off the Christmas season with the 2015 festive horror comedy, Krampus. The guys spend time talking about family dynamics around the holidays, Christmas traditions and the portrayal of Christmas spirit, and the folklore of Krampus.

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The guys enjoy this hectic road trip home in John Hughes 1987 Thanksgiving film Planes, Trains and Automobiles. They discuss how this movie set the bar for all road trip movies that followed, the great comedic acting of both John Candy and Steve Martin and the emotional weight the film is built upon. A true thanksgiving classic.

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