Show Notes
Reacting to Tarantino's Top 20: Hosts Jon Schram and Danny Murray kick off the episode by breaking down Quentin Tarantino’s controversial list of the top 20 films of the 21st century. They hilariously react to Tarantino taking a massive dump on Paul Dano's acting skills and debate wild inclusions like Cabin Fever, Jackass The Movie, and Black Hawk Down.
The Co-Hosts' Top 20 List: Inspired by Tarantino, Jon and Danny build their own definitive list of the greatest 21st-century movies. They take turns revealing their picks from 20 to 1, debating everything from mega-blockbusters to obscure arthouse cinema.
Danny's Top Picks: Danny's selections lean heavily into indie, international, and deeply emotional films. He champions The Beast (for its exploration of AI and human identity), Hot Fuzz (which he declares the best comedy of the century), Tangerine (for its revolutionary approach to micro-budget filmmaking), Le Havre (for its dry, "cold" Finnish humor), Bacurau, First Reformed, and The Holdovers. His ultimate #1 pick is the epic 18-hour television event, Twin Peaks: The Return, which he argues is an unparalleled cinematic achievement.
Jon's Top Picks: Jon balances out the list with a mix of epic action, visceral thrillers, and iconic blockbusters. His standout picks include The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Boyhood (praising its 12-year ambition), RRR (which he crowns the best action epic of the century), The Raid 2, The Passion of the Christ (defending Mel Gibson's massive independent gamble), Parasite, Zodiac, and There Will Be Blood.
The Ultimate Disagreement: The hosts dramatically clash over the number one spot. After a quick game of rock-paper-scissors to determine who reveals their top pick first, Jon crowns the Coen Brothers' No Country for Old Men as the absolute best film of the 21st century—a choice Danny fiercely debates.
Honorable Mentions & Hidden Gems: Before wrapping up, the hosts rattle off a rapid-fire list of modern classics that barely missed the cut. They urge listeners to check out The Handmaiden, In Bruges, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, City of God, The Lives of Others, and The Departed.
