O.K. Video
Ryan and Nathan, former video store clerks, discuss films from the past, ranking them in themed batches. Each episode focuses on movies with a common thread, as the hosts search for hidden gems. A new film is covered weekly, blending nostalgia and critique.
Episodes
O.K. Video Summer Ends, Fall Begins
"This is it, don't get scared now." - Kevin McallisterO.K. Video is going into hibernation. But before we sleep, we have one last ranking episode for you. The Summer of Change was indeed that for Ryan and I, and we are going to try to keep our creative energies going and continue to make stuff. Thank you to our loyal listeners for sticking with our tiny little show. Both Ryan and I enjo
O.K. Video The Summer of Change 11 The Fabelmans
We started The Summer of Change batch with George Lucas' American Graffiti and we end it with his best friend's contribution to the coming-of-age genre, Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans. A suitable way to close out this batch.Email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca if you have any questions or feedback.You can also interact with us on BlueSky, OKVideo, or instagram, okvideopodcast.Hopefully it
O.K. Video The Summer of Change 10 The Edge of Seventeen
We're taking it to the brink with this film. Right up to precipice of adolescence. This week we're watching The Edge of Seventeen as we continue through this batch of coming of age films. Nathan and Ryan discuss, argue and recap this week's movie as they themselves are pushed to the edge(!). That's a tad dramatic but it's not easy writing these blurbs.Email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca if
O.K. Video The Summer of Change 9 Booksmart
Are your street smart or are you book smart? Well the two lead characters in the this week's film find out you can be both., and that they might have missed out on a more fun high school experience because they pursued one over the other.Here at the cast, we're watching Booksmart as we continue through our The Summer of Change batch. This one comes from a whole team of female creators and offers a
O.K. Video The Summer of Change 8 The Way Way Back
Nathan and Ryan splish and splash through the water slide of emotions in this week's film, The Way Way Back. They'll discuss summer jobs, nicknames, terrible people and waterparks, all while talking about growing up. Steve Carell and Sam Rockwell star as polar opposites when it comes to the treatment of our protagonist, Duncan.Email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca if you have any questions or
O.K. Video The Summer of Change 7 The Kings of Summer
Have you ever built a fort for you and your friends? Ever wanted to? These are the types of fantasies The Kings of Summer is predominantly interested in, as well as overbearing parents, loyalty to your friends and how unpleasant a game of Monopoly can be. Thanks for joining us during the Summer of Change.Biaggio only sends emails, and if you're like him, you'll need these addresses. ryan@okvideo.c
O.K. Video The Summer of Change 6 Adventureland
It's late August, and you know what that means. Time to visit the local, kinda sad amusement park. In Pittsburgh, that would be Adventureland. Greg Mottola made a movie about it, and I'm happy to report, it's still a thoughtful film about growing up a bit on the precipice of big life changes. Jesse Eisenberg and Kirsten Stewart lead a talented cast in this slice of late 80s life. Thanks for joinin
O.K. Video The Summer of Change 5 Superbad
Come back in time to 2007. No smartphones, porn was behind a paywall and The Getaway: Black Monday was a video game you might be playing. Superbad ruled late August at the box office, and Ryan and Nathan remember it well. We also get into a discussion about podcasts themselves, so fans of meta-text may be interested. Thanks for joining us for the latest in our Summer of Change series.Ema
O.K. Video The Summer of Change 4 Everybody Wants Some!!
Richard Linklater is back with another Huntsville Hangout movie. Everybody Wants Some!! is the safest way to hang out with fifteen baseball players for a weekend without getting belittled or hearing some questionable politics or personal beliefs. This makes it a winner in our books. email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca if you have any questions or feedbackYou can also interact wit
O.K. Video The Summer of Change 3 Dazed and Confused
Hey man, cool of you to hang out with us during the summer of change, man. We got us a special episode today. Dazed and Confused, you seen this thing? INCREDIBLE vibes, dude. Straight up time machine back to May 1976. Man, I hope Jimmy Carter wins that election, dude. So, you can write us a letter. But like, through the computer, man. email ryan@okvideo.ca. Nathan should see that too, b
O.K. Video The Summer of Change 2 Stand By Me
Thanks for Standing By Us these past few years. Very Chris Chambers of you.Ryan and Nathan continue the Summer of Change with a dive into Stand By Me, the Rob Reiner-directed, Stephen King creation starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell as four remarkable boys on an adventure that will change their worldviews forever. Thanks for joining us.Follow us on In
O.K. Video The Summer of Change 1 American Graffiti
Ryan and Nathan are finally back from an important, extended break. Thanks for your patience.It is the "Summer of Change" and Ryan and Nathan are taking a look at a defining work in the career of George Lucas and the genre of the "Coming of Age" story, American Graffiti. We are also expanding our "Heart Media" segment with a spirited discussion of JAWS, the Spielberg Classic.We are
O.K. Video Criminally Unknown 13 Ranking
We reached the end of another batch, our 22nd!Nathan and Ryan look back over this batch of Criminally Unknown films and discuss their favourites and not-so favourites. Will their lists line up? You'll have to tune in to find out. Thank you for joining us!If you'd like to send us questions for future shows, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and instagram, okvideopodcast
O.K. Video Criminally Unknown 12 Cop Land
We kicked off this batch of Criminally Unknown films with Cop, a movie focused on one cop, so it's only appropriate that we end this batch with a movie about a whole bunch of cops that have created their own land, of sorts, Cop Land. I know, it's a bit of a stretch but I couldn't think of anything else. Hopefully you still join us.If you'd like to send us questions for future shows, email ryan@okv
O.K. Video Criminally Unknown 11 Deep Cover
Ryan and Nathan are heading undercover with Bill Duke's Deep Cover, the last film to feature Larry Fishburne (he went by Laurence after this). Crack Babies, diplomatic immunity, cocaine snorting, this is a dark journey into the underworld. If you'd like to send us some questions for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and instagram, okvideopodcast. An
O.K. Video Criminally Unknown The Gingerbread Man
Run, run, run as fast as you can.You’ll never catch me, I’m the gingerbread man.Now what does that have to do with this week's film, very little. Robert Altman writes and directs this week's film, based upon a discarded manuscript by John Grisham, The Gingerbread Man quietly released in January 1998 and doesn't get talked about much these days. So we asked, is The Gingerbread Man Crimina
O.K. Video Criminally Unknown 9 Lone Star
Ryan and Nathan find quite the gem in the deserts of Rio County. Lone Star is the film, John Sayles is the man, and this one is worth a watch for sure. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to email us questions for future shows or weigh in on our Director Showdown segment, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky, OKVideo.
O.K. Video Criminally Unknown 8 The River Wild
Marriage on the rocks? Try white water rafting! All you have to do to revitalize a failing marriage is take a raft down a river while being held hostage. It's proven to work at least one time.This week we continue our look at some Criminally Unknown film, and this week is The River Wild. This action-adventure film stars Meryl Streep(!).If you'd like to email questions, ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@ok
O.K. Video Criminally Unknown 7 Unlawful Entry
Don't trust the fuzz. That's the lesson at the heart of Unlawful Entry, a surprisingly dark movie in our batch of 90s crime movies. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to email questions, ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca are the addresses. We are also on Instagram and Hive, okvideopodcast. And BlueSky, OKVideo. For our Letterboxd accounts, Kraznor and ramcculloch are the usernames.-NHila
O.K. Video Criminally Unknown 6 ReVenge
Ryan and Nathan decide to take a look at one of Quentin Tarantino's favourite movies. Is Tony Scott's Revenge criminally unknown? Eh, kind of, but we have some significant issues with it as well. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to send in questions for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on BlueSky, OKVideo, and Instagram and Hive, okvideopodcast. For Le
O.K. Video Criminally Unknown? 5 Judgment Night
Ryan and Nathan discover what they would do if they found themselves in the position of the characters in Judgment Night, the latest crime film we investigate in our search for hidden gems of the 90s. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to send in questions for future shows, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky, OKVideo. Fo
O.K. Video Criminally Unknown? 4 The Last of the Finest
Ryan and Nathan are at odds on this one. Is it a delightful rage fantasy against the Reagan administration and their scapegoating of Oliver North, or is it a Thin Blue Line-championing, tone deaf celebration of hypocrites who are far too willing to turn their weapons on their fellow officers? The Last of the Finest is the name and it features Brian Dennehy, Joe Pantoliano, Jeff Fahey and Bill Paxt
O.K. Video Criminally Unknown? 3 Homicide
Nathan is having a minor bout of mania in this episode and is pretty angry at "The Man", so this discussion about David Mamet's Homicide is a little pessimistic. It's a pretty lively discussion though, so enjoy.If you'd like to send in questions for a future show, or have something to say on behalf of Zionism, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopod
O.K. Video Criminally Unknown? 2 Blown Away
Ireland. A land of tradition. And bombs. Hollywood takes a crack at exploring the Irish experience with broad stereotypes and crusty accents in Blown Away, a mad bomber movie with a shot of whiskey. Sorry, that's the type of stereotypical character trait you will find here. Also, this movie came out AFTER Speed, so it was doomed from the start.If you'd like to send us questions, we can create answ
O.K. Video Criminally Unknown 1 Cop
The lurid world of feminist poetry is explored in Cop, the first in our look at films from the 90s featuring cops and criminals. Is this movie Criminally Unknown? Ryan and Nathan discuss, as well as a larger discussion of Copaganda. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to send us questions for future shows, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and instagram, okvideop
O.K. Video John Carpenter's Batch 13 The Ranking
Twelve Films Enter, Twelve Films Leave, but some, are forever changed. Their moods shattered by the cold, icy assessment by two of the most savage film critics left on Earth. Ryan and Nathan. They are the Judges. Welcome, to Movie Dome. We are ranking 12 of John Carpenter's finest film's in this week's episode. Differences of opinions are peacefully exchanged using words to express our
O.K. Video John Carpenter's Batch 12 The Ward
Well it's the John Carpenter's Batch last hurrah and what a better way to finish up his films than to look at his final (likely) film, The Ward. this wasn't a very popular one when it came out and there are some aspects that might not have helped it age but is it as bad as they say?Nathan and Ryan are going to dive in the deep end, commentary track deep end, to get to the bottom of what real
O.K. Video John Carpenter's Batch 11 Vampires
John Carpenter's Vampires is based on a novel called Vampire$. It is the opinion of this podcast that this is the superior title.We continue our look at some of the films of John Carpenter in this batch lovingly called John Carpenter's Batch. Thanks for tuning in.If you'd like to send us questions for future shows, email ryan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast, and BlueSk
O.K. Video John Carpenter's Batch 10 Village of the Damned
What happens when Luke Skywalker and Superman team up to battle a bunch of telekinetic powered children? Tune into this week's episode to find out as we check out John Carpenter's Village of the Damned for this John Carpenter's Batch.If you'd like to send us questions for future shows, email ryan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky, OKVideo.-RSuperman's Secret
O.K. Video John Carpenter's Batch 9 In the Mouth of Madness
Did you know Madness had a Mouth? In this week's episode, Ryan and Nathan explore one of the most terrifying films in the filmography of John Carpenter. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to send us questions for future shows, email ryan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky, OKVideo.-NBlue Eyes
O.K. Video John Carpenter's Batch 8 They Live
Following a half hour of Oscars hot takes, Ryan and Nathan enjoy a spirited conversation about They Live, John Carpenter's most political movie. Bubble Gum. Ass Kicking. A Spicy critique of Reagan-era policies. This one has it all.If you'd like to send us some questions for future episodes, you can email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Instagram and hive, okvideopodcast, and Bl
O.K. Video John Carpenter's Batch 7 Prince of Darkness
Prince of Darkness has a swirling vat of green science goo that has been sealed off for millennia that is in fact the anti-god turning people into zombies and trying to bring about the end of world. All this and directed by the great John Carpenter, master of horror and camp artiste. Sounds pretty right? Then why can it be so boring.Nathan and Ryan are on the case as they continue this batch, lovi
O.K. Video John Carpenter's Batch 6 Big Trouble in Little China
Jack Burton is here to save the day. Ryan and Nathan talk about the comedy action masterpiece Big Trouble in Little China in our ongoing look at the works of B-Movie Master John Carpenter. Thanks for joining us.Email us at ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are on Hive and instagram, okvideopodcastBlueSky, OKVideo-NMortal Kombat
O.K. Video John Carpenter's Batch 5 Christine
Ryan and Nathan take a ride with Christine, a Plymouth Fury with a taste for murder in our ongoing look at the films of John Carpenter. Then we reevaluate Richard M. Nixon's presidency. If you'd like to send in questions for a future episode, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky, OKVideo. For written reviews and lists of pre
O.K. Video John Carpenter's Batch 4 The Thing
In the summer of 1982, there were two films from Universal Pictures featuring an alien visiting our planet. One was a cute little botanist named E.T. whose film set box office records. The other was about a very different sort of alien, one that brought out mistrust and terror in all it encountered. The Thing. That movie made...less money, but it eventually found its audience and Ryan and Nathan a
O.K. Video John Carpenter's Batch 3 The Fog
As 2025 approaches, we have one more podcast for you to close out the year. John Carpenter's The Fog is rolling in, and it is filled with vengeful ghosts. But those ghosts deserve their revenge. And those townspeople deserve to die. Ryan and Nathan also muse about Revenge Movies and have some winter weather tips for you. Thanks for listening.If you'd like to send us some questions for future episo
O.K. Video John Carpenter's Batch 2 Halloween
It's Christmas Eve, so that must mean it is time for us to look at John Carpenter's Halloween. This was the hit that paved the way for his career. But is it even good? Nathan takes the unpopular position and grumps his way through this episode. Sorry? If you'd like to send in some questions for future episodes (still plenty of John Carpenter left on the table), please email ryan@okvideo.ca or
O.K. Video b21e1 John Carpenter's Batch 1 Assault on Precinct 13
Let's kick off of newest batch as we look at some of the films of John Carpenter, maybe the greatest independent filmmaker of all time(?).We're starting with his first break out hit, Assault on Precinct 13. A small grindhouse-style film made with all the talent of someone who always elevates his genre content.Join us!If you'd like to send us questions for future hows, email ryan@okvideo.ca o
O.K. Video b20e12 Ranking 90s Cyberpunk
For the 90s Cyberpunk batch, it's time to get ranked!Nathan and Ryan have come to the end of another batch and as always it's time for them to revisit each film and discuss their rankings. It's a time of reflection, a time of revulsion and a time for revolution?!? Well at least for the characters in a slew of the films we watched.If you'd like to send us questions for future hows, email ryan@okvid
O.K. Video 90s Cyberpunk 11 The Matrix
What is The Matrix? Well, it's pretty much the culmination of the cyberpunk wave of the 1990s so we had to give it due consideration as part of retrospective. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to send us questions for future hows, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on BlueSky, OKVideo, and Instagram, okvideopodcast.-NMouse was innocent
O.K. Video 90s Cyberpunk 10 Brainscan
We're back! And we're continuing our 90s Cyberpunk batch with the film Brainscan, starring John Connor...I mean Edward Furlong.Will he be able to pull off video game levels of sneak? Will he be able to hook up with a girl inappropriately older than him? You'll have to tune in to find out.If you'd like to send in questions for future shows, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are al
O.K. Video 90s Cyberpunk 9 Mindwarp
Ryan and Nathan get pulled into the dank, underground caverns of Mindwarp in this week's look at the cyberpunk boom of the 1990s. Thanks for joining us for this exceedingly gory episode. If you'd like to send in questions for future shows, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky, OKVideo. We also have written reviews and a list
O.K. Video 90s Cyberpunk 8 eXistenZ
Can you decipher reality? What if you played a game where you're pulled into a reality so deep you don't know what's real anymore? Welcome to eXistenZ.Nathan and Ryan are going back to our fellow Canadian, and director of the first feature of this podcast, David Cronenberg. Join us as we look at an overlooked film of his that came out mere weeks after the cultural phenom with similar ideas, but ve
O.K. Video 90s Cyberpunk 7 The Thirteenth Floor
Virtual Reality. Hot subject in 1999, and despite being somewhat late to the party, The Thirteenth Floor still squeaks into our 90s Cyberpunk batch. Thanks for joining us. Ryan and Nathan had pretty different experiences with this one, but manage to find some conversation fruit about artificial intelligence, video games and the ethics of killing NPCs. We then dive into a discussion about great hor
O.K. Video 90s Cyberpunk 6 Virtuosity
Brett Leonard is back with another high concept tale, this time about an android made of nano-machines on a crime spree in L.A. in Virtuosity, the latest in our batch of cyberpunk films from the 1990s. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to send questions in for future shows, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Instagram and Hive, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky, OKVideo. -N
O.K. Video 90s Cyberpunk 5 Hackers
Ryan and Nathan are ready to Hack the Planet with the Hackers, an undervalued slice of American cheese that fits snugly into our 90s Cyberpunk study. We also unpack some baggage we've collected regarding our Gen X forefathers. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to send us queries for future episodes, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Instagram and Hive, okvideopodcast, and
O.K. Video 90s Cyberpunk 4 The Lawnmower Man: Director's Cut
Secret masterpiece or dated, unwatchable trash? Both? Ryan and Nathan watch the befuddling The Lawnmower Man, and discuss VR, Stephen King and weaponized chimpanzees along the way in this new entry in our cyberpunk series. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to submit questions for future episodes, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast, and Bl
O.K. Video 90s Cyberpunk 3 The Net
Data security. Identity Theft. Triangulation. Pretty fresh concepts in 1995. Though it may not TECHNICALLY be cyberpunk, Ryan and Nathan felt The Net needed to be acknowledged as a tech savvy thriller that was important in the 90s, so it gets a full look here. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to email us questions for future shows, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive
O.K. Video 90s Cyberpunk 2 Strange Days
We are living in strange days. So what a better time than to watch a movie called Strange Days. We continue our foray into 90s Cyberpunk with growing-cult film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by James Cameron. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to send in some questions for future episodes, you can email (so cyber!) ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram (l
O.K. Video 90s Cyberpunk 1 Johnny Mnemonic
The 90s were hella cyber and Ryan and Nathan are ready to explore that era of Cyberpunk. First up is Johnny Mnemonic, the William Gibson-penned action film featuring the most cyber man of the era, Keanu Reeves. There are some surprises in this film, to be sure. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to send in some questions for future episodes, you can email (so cyber!) ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okv
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 19 Ranking the Coen Bros.
This is it! We've made it to the end of our longest batch yet. This week we're talking about the Coen Brother's filmography and Nathan and Ryan give their, likely, not so similar lists. Thanks for joining us. We also reveal the subject of our next batch of films.If you'd like to send in a question for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 18 The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
The final film directed by both Coen Brothers has arrived, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Six films in one. As a bonus, listen to the confidence in our voices about the release date of Horizon: An American Saga Part 2. We were so naive. If you'd like to send in some questions for future episodes, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca You can also reach out on Hive and Instagram, okvideopo
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 17 Hail, Caesar!
Eddie Mannix has a lot of thinking do about his career, his family and his future in Hail,Caesar!, the seventeenth film by the Coen Brothers. A glowing tribute to the films of the 1950s, Nathan and Ryan find a lot to love in this offbeat comedy. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to send in questions for future shows, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, o
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 16 Inside Llewyn Davis
His music has been to outer space. He is an Academy Award winning, living legend, and this movie is NOT about Bob Dylan. It is about a man in his shadow. Inside Llewyn Davis tells the tale of a struggling artist who learns to be more mindful of cats and their rascally ways during a tough week where he comes to the brink of quitting show-business. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to send in ques
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 15 True Grit
Grab your bear skin and pull on up to the fire for the tale of Mattie Ross and her quest to find the right sort of bounty hunter to deal with the man who killed her father. True Grit is the tale, and it is the 15th film by the Coen Brothers. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to send in questions for future episodes, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, ok
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 14 A Serious Man
Farewell to Google Podcasts, one of our favourite platforms.Thanks for joining us for our ongoing look at the filmography of the Coen Brothers. This week we take a look at their 60s period-piece version of Job and get into Nathan's misunderstandings about that story with A Serious Man. Dybbuks, Whirlwinds, Bar Mitzvahs, this movie has it all. If you'd like to send us questions for futur
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 13 Burn After Reading
As Joel Coen describes it, this movie showcases what happens when the worlds of espionage and physical fitness collide. Burn After Reading is up to bat in our look at the entire filmography of the Coen Brothers. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to send in queries for future programs, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and instagram, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky, OKVid
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 12 No Country for Old Men
Hey friendoes, we got another Coen Brothers classic for you, No Country for Old Men. This movie won some trophies, got some accolades and some box office, but it finally got featured on an obscure Canadian movie podcast. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to send in some questions for future episodes, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast, an
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 11 The Ladykillers
It's Ladykillin' Time! Ryan and Nathan are back with one of the least beloved films by the Coen Brothers, The Ladykillers, featuring an Edgar Allan Poe-loving Tom Hanks and his crew of sordid criminals scheming to steal from Stephen Root. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to submit questions for future shows, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also receiving correspondence v
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 10 Intolerable Cruelty
Ryan and Nathan discuss the merits and shortcomings of the Coen Brothers' 2003 divorce-themed romantic comedy Intolerable Cruelty. Then they ponder the meaning of "success" in the world of online streaming and way the movie-going world is changing all around them. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to send in questions for future shows, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hi
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 9 The Man Who Wasn't There
Ryan and Nathan are back with very different reads on Ed Crane, a barber who gets into a mess of trouble in The Man Who Wasn't There, the ninth feature film directed by the Coen Brothers. Nathan gave a listen to the audio commentary track as well and shares some of those details. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to send us some question for future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.c
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 8 O Brother, Where Art Thou?
The Soundtrack that Changed the World. Ryan and Nathan take a look at O Brother, Where Art Thou? as part of their look at the entire filmography of the Coen Bros. Apparently America was swallowed by a dust cloud in the 30s that turned everything brown for a period. Very strange moment in history.If you'd like to send us some questions for future episodes, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 7 The Big Lebowski
Ryan and Nathan take a look at the most widely discussed Coen Brothers film, The Big Lebowski. Rugs, bowling, white russians, the Gulf War, it's all here. Then Nathan gets a chance to vent about how much he dislikes John Grisham. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to send us questions for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast,
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 6 Fargo
After slandering Martin Scorsese's good name, Nathan and Ryan take a look at one of the Coen Brothers' most heralded films, Fargo from 1996. Is it still a near-flawless masterpiece? Yes. But you should listen to us relitigate its case once again. If you'd like to send us some questions for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodc
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 5 The Hudsucker Proxy
Ryan and Nathan were invited to Hudsucker Industries to examine the new Extruded Plastic Dingus. Could be a big hit. Unfortunately the movie it was in, The Hudsucker Proxy, was not, and we try to figure out why in this week's look at the films of the Coen Brothers. We also dive deep into the Ghostbusters franchise, so stay tuned for that discussion as well. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to s
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 4 Barton Fink
Welcome to the Hotel Earle. Ryan and Nathan are checking in to meet Barton Fink, the writer from New York who is trying to break into Hollywood. He doesn't really understand his first assignment though. Wrestling Picture. Wallace Beery. If only there was a roadmap. If you'd like to send in some questions for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca, you can also reach us on i
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 3 Miller's Crossing
Ryan and Nathan are back to discuss one of the Coen Brothers' most complex screenplays, Miller's Crossing. Is it a masterwork or a flawed gem? Bit of both? We delve into it in our latest spotlight on the Coen Bros, thanks for joining us.If you'd like to send in a question for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky, O
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 2 Raising Arizona
The story of Nathan Arizona Jr and his lovable kidnappers, Ed and H.I., are the subject of the Coen Brothers second feature, Raising Arizona, a wacky comedy that is very different from their debut. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to email us a question for a future show, ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca are the addresses. We are also on instagram and Hive, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky
O.K. Video Spotlight on the Coen Brothers 1 Blood Simple.
The Assistant Editor on The Evil Dead can direct and write films of his own? Who knew? Ryan and Nathan kick off their first ever director spotlight with Blood Simple. The debut feature of the Coen Brothers, this film serves well as a showcase for a lot of the themes and general vibe the brothers explore in their four decade career. That's right, despite what we may say in the episode, we are going
O.K. Video Movies That Are Good 10 Ranking Good Stuff
Another long batch of films has come to an end. But which of these "Good" movies was the goodest? Nathan and Ryan have very different takes on that, as revealed here in our Ranking episode, where each caster unveils their list of films, ranked from least good to most good. Thanks for joining us. We also reveal the subject of our next batch of films.If you'd like to send in a question for a future
O.K. Video Movies That Are Good 9 Spring Breakers
Despite comparing it to a vomit-covered bathroom stall, Ryan and Nathan maintain that Spring Breakers is a good movie. You just have to be ready to look in the mirror a bit and see the dubstep obsessed Brony you used to be and come to terms with it. Thanks Harmony Korine. If you'd like to send us some questions for future episodes, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Blu
O.K. Video Movies That Are Good 8 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
After a pretty extensive discussion about the current state of the Academy Awards, Ryan and Nathan discuss an overlooked contender from 2012, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. It's a good movie, so sayeth we. If you'd like to submit some thoughts or feelings for someone else to read, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive and Instagram, okvideopodcast, and BlueSky, OKV
O.K. Video Movies That Are Good 7 Big Fat Liar
To start the celebration of Paul Giamatti's imminent Oscar win early (don't screw this one up Academy), Ryan and Nathan are taking a look back at one of the roles that helped him shake off the "character actor" label and get some meaty parts. That's right, Big Fat Liar is this week's Good movie. If you'd like to send us some thoughts and feelings, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo
O.K. Video Movies That Are Good 6 Judge Dredd
Turns out everyone was wrong for 29 years, Judge Dredd was a good movie this whole time. Who knew? Ryan McCulloch. And he is here to share that wisdom with all of us. Thanks for joining us. If you'd like to send in a question for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hive, Instagram and BlueSky. -NJudge Dredd
O.K. Video Movies That Are Good 5 Halloween III Season of the Witch
Michael Myers? Who even is that? This is a Stonehenge movie about killer robots and evil masks. Way cooler. Ryan and Nathan discuss the divisive third film in the hallowed horror franchise as part of their spotlight on Movies That Are Good. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to send us your review of Halloween III: Season of the Witch, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on Hiv
O.K. Video Movies That Are Good 4 The Sitter
Ryan and Nathan take a fond look back at one of Jonah Hill's most underappreciated efforts in The Sitter, from beloved indie filmmaker turned pot and horror wizard David Gordon Green. They then ruminate on the merits of Harrison Ford's acting abilities for a lengthy period of time. Thanks for joining us.If you'd like to send us some questions for future episodes, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@ok
O.K. Video Movies That Are Good 3 My Favorite Martian
As we were deciding upon which movies to cover in this Movies that are Good batch, one film rose to the surface. One movie was at the centre of all our ideas around this batch. That movie is My Favorite Martian, starring Christopher Lloyd and Jeff Daniels. That's right after all these years we are finally doing it. Hold on to your Zoots!If you'd like to send us a question for a future episod
O.K. Video Movies That Are Good 2 The 6th Day
Ryan and Nathan take a trip back to the year 2000 for The 6th Day, a movie we are asserting is at least "good" by our metrics. We then talk about the political era of the time as far as we can recall it and end a little sadder than when we came in. Sometimes that is just how it goes.If you'd like to send us a question for a future episode, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on
O.K. Video Movies That Are Good 1 The Cable Guy
Ryan and Nathan begin a new batch of movies that didn't click with audiences, critics (or both) when they first came out. The Cable Guy got a lot of press for how much money they paid Jim Carrey, but it also stands out as a pretty distinct 90s comedy. If you'd like to send us a question for a future show, email ryan@okvideo.ca or nathan@okvideo.ca We are also on BlueSky, OKVideo, and Hive and
O.K. Video Bad Investments 11 Ranking
Well this is it, we've reached the end of our Bad Investments batch. Hopefully Hollywood isn't listening and can continue to release face palm movies forever (some of them are kind of fun). Hopefully you'll learn some valuable lessons too. Specifically how not to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on a movie based on a board game, just as an example.If you'd like to send us questions, email rya
