3 Guys and a Flick - Movie Reviews

Podcast 239: It's a Wonderful Life

This week, we ring in the holiday season by diving into one of the most beloved classics of all time: Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life. In this candid, spoiler-filled review, the guys explore the film that taught generations just how much one life can mean.

Join us as we walk the snowy streets of Bedford Falls, unpacking James Stewart’s unforgettable performance, the film’s surprising production history, and the scenes that have stayed with audiences for nearly 80 years. We follow George Bailey’s lifelong sacrifices, Clarence’s last-chance mission to earn his wings, and the haunting glimpse of Pottersville—an alternate reality where George never existed.

From heart-tugging moments to behind-the-scenes trivia, the episode builds to the emotional finale as the townspeople band together to save George in one of cinema’s most iconic endings.

Grab your holiday spirit (and maybe a tissue), because no man is a failure who has a podcast reviewing It’s a Wonderful Life.

Podcast 238: I Am Legend

This week on Three Guys and a Flick… we’re giving thanks, fighting Darkseekers, and emotionally supporting anyone still traumatized by that dog scene.

That’s right — we’re reviewing I Am Legend, the movie that proved Will Smith can carry an entire film… and also that New York City is somehow even scarier without traffic.

Join us as we break down everything: Will Smith’s powerhouse performance, the science-y apocalypse setup, the Darkseekers and their questionable skincare routines, New York as a moody supporting character, AND the battle of the century — the theatrical ending vs. the alternate ending (only one will survive).

We’re diving into casting trivia, wild production notes, and of course serving up our final ratings along with some amazing listener interactions and fresh movie-helmet submissions.

🦃 And because this episode drops on Thanksgiving, we want to say we are MOST thankful for you — our listeners. You keep us recording, debating, joking, and occasionally crying over fictional dogs.

Podcast 237: Rudy

🏈 Suit up and hit the tunnel — The Three Guys and a Flick are tackling Rudy!

Don, Ken, and Jon break down Sean Astin’s heartfelt performance, the key players who help drive the story downfield, and Jerry Goldsmith’s score that hits like a perfect spiral pass.

They run through the film’s most inspiring moments, the Fortune scenes fans still cheer for, the final game that delivers the ultimate goosebumps, and wrap it all up with their rating.

If you love underdog stories, gridiron grit, and classic sports cinema, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. RUDY RUDY RUDY!

Podcast 236: La La Land

Get ready to dance through dreams and heartbreak with 3 Guys and a Flick as we step into the dazzling world of La La Land! 

From its jaw-dropping opening number on the freeway to that unforgettable ending, we break down Damien Chazelle’s modern musical masterpiece — diving into the chemistry between Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, the film’s bittersweet take on love and ambition, and the magic of chasing your dreams even when reality hits hard.

Expect trivia, behind-the-scenes stories, and a few unexpected laughs as we debate whether La La Land deserved all those Oscars, if Sebastian and Mia were meant to be, and why this film still hits you right in the feels.

Podcast 235: Trick 'r Treat

It’s Halloween night in Warren Valley… and the rules are simple: never blow out a jack-o’-lantern, always hand out candy, and never ignore the spirit of the season. In our chilling finale to the Halloween Season Series, 3 Guys and a Flick unwraps the cult-classic anthology Trick ‘r Treat — where twisted tales of bullies, pranksters, and masked strangers collide under the watchful eye of Sam, the pint-sized enforcer of Halloween’s sacred traditions.

From undead school buses to blood-soaked werewolf reveals, this episode dives deep into the movie’s tangled timeline, eerie Easter eggs, and darkly poetic justice that punishes those who dare defy the holiday’s rules. Expect laughter, lore, and a few screams as we celebrate the finale of our spooktacular season with one unforgettable Halloween night of horror.

Grab your candy, keep your pumpkin lit… and press play — Sam’s watching. 👻🕯️🍫

Podcast 234: Sinners

This week we’re takin’ a deep drag off Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. This one’s got soul, sweat, and a whole lotta sin — the kind of story that crawls under your skin and whispers in your ear long after the credits roll.

We’re talkin’ themes that bite deep, casting that burns hot like the Delta heat, and music that speaks to your soul. Plus, we pull back the curtain on some wild trivia that’ll make you see this film in a whole new light.

So pour one out and sit a spell — ‘cause the 3 Guys are about to walk you straight through to sunrise.

Podcast 233: Goodnight Mommy

This week we unwrap the bandages on 2014's Goodnight Mommy. An Austrian psychological thriller with a cult following. SPOILER WARNING: Make sure to watch the movie before listening to this podcast so that the big twist isn't spoiled (currently free on Prime).

After returning home from facial surgery with her face heavily bandaged, a mother’s cold behavior unsettles her twin sons. As small clues and cruel tests mount, the boys become convinced the woman is an impostor.

Tension spirals into a brutal psychological descent of grief, hallucination, and violence, building to a shocking climax that forces the family’s tragic truth into view.

Podcast 232: Psycho

Oh, Norman… you’ve gone and done it again, haven’t you? You’ve brought them here… Those nosy boys from 3 Guys and a Flick. They just had to come poking around our little motel, whispering about Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho.

They’ll gossip about Bernard Herrmann’s screeching violins, that ghastly shower scene, and my poor boy Norman — such a sweet, misunderstood child. They’ll tattle about spoilers, casting, cinematography, and all that slasher nonsense, as if they know what really happened in that house on the hill…

But listen closely, dears… if you dare. This Halloween kickoff episode will make you question what’s real, what’s madness, and who’s really sitting behind that curtain.

Join Don, Ken, and guest Gerard — before Mother finds out you’ve been listening.

Podcast 231: Jurassic Park

This week, 3 Guys and a Flick ventures into the park that changed cinema forever — Jurassic Park. Don, Jon, and Ken dig into Spielberg’s prehistoric masterpiece, exploring its groundbreaking effects, John Williams’ spine-tingling score, and performances that made us believe dinosaurs could walk the Earth again.

From the wonder of that first Brachiosaurus reveal to the white-knuckle terror of the Raptor kitchen chase, the guys debate casting choices, and the behind-the-scenes magic.

As Dr. Ian Malcolm might say, “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.” Fortunately, the hosts definitely should — and they do — with their signature mix of humor, nostalgia, and chaos theory.

So buckle up in your Jeep, stay off the electric fence, and get ready for a wild ride through Spielberg’s island of awe and terror. Life, uh… finds a way.

Podcast 230: The 33

⛏️ Trapped underground for 69 days… and now trapped in our podcast feed. This week on Three Guys and a Flick, we dig deep into The 33 — the powerful retelling of the 2010 Copiapó mine collapse.

We shine a light on Antonio Banderas, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Juliette Binoche’s heartfelt performances, debate dramatization versus reality, and break down the drilling logistics and the moments of hope that kept the world watching. From corporate negligence to the emotional highs of the miraculous rescue, nothing is left buried.