Sarath and Chris's Movie Therapy Podcast
Two friends, Sarath and Chris, who openly admit they are not film experts, host a casual conversation about movies and life. They share their honest opinions and humorous takes on various films, mixing pop culture with personal anecdotes. The podcast is a laid-back, entertaining listen for movie fans looking for a relatable perspective.
Episodes
Ep. 188 Furious
The Raid walked so that "The Furious" could run. This week the guys discuss what some believe is THE BEST MARTIAL ARTS FILM of the decade. After taking the Toronto Film Festival by storm, can "The Furious" live up to such high expectations?
Ep. 187 Hope
What happens when a monster alien invasion film gets the Korean Cinema treatment? Tune in as Sarath and Marcos discuss " Hope "
Ep. 186 Coyote vs Acme
You heard whispers about it. The rumors of this film being shelved forever were once true. But now... In 2026... "Coyote vs Acme", starring John Cena and Will Forte, has finally hit the theaters. The only question left to ask is, does the Coyote finally catch the Road Runner?
Ep. 185 Obsession
When a small independent film captures the attention of the world, you know the guys have to give it a watch. Featuring a breakout performance by Inde Navarrette, the soon to be Rogue in the MCU's X-Men, will "Obsession" give the guys a reason to be obsessed?
Ep. 184 Spider-Man Brand New Day
Is he a spider, or is he the GOAT? This week Tom Holland steps back under the mask to save New York City. Is "Spider-Man Brand New Day" the savior of the marvel universe? Or is the second fastest film to 2 billion dollars just an overrated cameo-fest?
Ep. 183 The Odyssey (2026)
Will controversial casting stifle this modern take on Homer's epic? Or will Christopher Nolan's cinematic eye lead Matt Damon's Odysseus back to Ithaca in legendary fashion? Find out when the guys discuss "The Odyssey"
Ep. 182 Demon City
This week the guys travel to Japan to step into the world of live action manga adaptations. Will " Demon City " make you yearn to read the manga it's based on, or will it continue the trend of mediocre live action adaptations that permeate the Netflix library?
Ep. 181 Supergirl ( 2026 )
After a few weeks off, the boys are back to kickoff the summer blockbuster season. First up is one of the most highly anticipated movies of the summer. Can the DCU, built off of James Gunn's Superman, keep its momentum going? or will " SUPERGIRL " be just more of the same.
Ep. 180 Punisher One Last Kill
This week Sarath is joined by Drew, M-Dogg from Struggle Nation on Youtube, to talk about the latest release from Marvel Studios. Can Marvel and Disney continue with the level or carnage we've come to expect from Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle?
Ep. 179 Mortal Kombat 2
This week the guys step into theaters to feed their video gamer hearts, with the help of Derrick from the "Bumps & Bruises Wrestling Podcast". Will Karl Urban's Johnny Cage give "Mortal Kombat 2" a flawless victory?
Ep. 178 Ninja Scroll
This week the guys delve into what could be considered THE GREATEST ANIME OF ALL TIME. Is this true? Does it hold up against its modern counterparts? find out when the guys discuss "Ninja Scroll"
Ep. 177 Perfect Blue
What if Christopher Nolan made an anime? What if David Fincher was looking for his next great adaptation? This week the guys delve into a psychological thriller that needs to be experienced for yourself "Perfect Blue"
Ep. 176 Vampire Hunter D (1985)
This week the guys continue their dive into the world of anime. Next up, a cult classic which some would say gave a lot of inspiration towards the look of Hugh Jackman's Van Helsing. But can "Vampire Hunter D (1985)" survive the expectations of anime fans in 2026? Tune in to find out.
Ep. 175 Grave of Fireflies
This week the guys start their dive into the world of anime with the classic film "Grave of Fireflies" from the legendary Studio Ghibli. Will Marcos come around to their greatness, or will he be stuck in his Shonen ways?
Ep. 174 Gymkata
This week the guys conclude their 80's action extravaganza with quite possibly the movie of the decade. But... is that necessarily a good thing? Find out when they discuss "Gymkata" , starring American Olympic gold medalist Kurt Thomas.
Ep. 173 Big Trouble in Little China
This week our 80's action romp hits legendary status with the addition of a John Carpenter classic. Does the master of horror's unique take on the martial arts genre hold up in 2026? Find out when we discuss "Big Trouble in Little China" starring Kurt Russell.
Ep. 172 Ninja 3: The Domination
This week our 80's action extravaganza gets campy, and possessed, thanks to legendary martial arts icon Sho Kosugi. What happens when you mix a ninja serial killer, with Breakin' 2: the electric boogaloo? Find out when we discuss "Ninja 3: The Domination".
Ep. 171 Police Story
This week we step into the 80's and reminisce about the greatest era in action movie history. First up, The Goat Jackie Chan, and his film that set the standard for stunt work... "Police Story"
Ep.170 Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist
This week Sarath and Marco's make amends with their past loves. Will "Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist" cure their heartache? Tune in to find out.
Ep. 169 10 Thing I Hate About You
BELATED LOVE IS IN THE AIR! This week Sarath and Marcos make up for lost time with a belated valentines day theme. Can they tame the shrew and mend some broken hearts? Find out when the guys discuss "10 Things I Hate About You"
Ep. 168 Porky's
Were 80's teen comedies the raunchiest movies ever? This week Sarath and Marco's visit the everglades for some teenage debauchery when they discuss the classic "Porky's".
Ep. 167 Marty Supreme
This week we endure a wretched human being, the lengths he'd go, and the people he'd trample, in order to achieve his goal. Is Timothee Chalamet's performance worth all of the oscar buzz? Find out when the guiys discuss "Marty Supreme".
Ep. 166 Elio
Has Pixar finally resorted to pumping out generic animated movies? This week Sarath and Marcos wonder who is "Elio" , and why did he come and go without making a peep?
Ep. 165 Just One of the Guys
Is Joyce Hyser more convincing playing a man, than C. Thomas Howell was playing an African-American? Part 2 of Marcos's " I can't believe they made this movie " trilogy is up to bat when the guys check out the 80's classic, "JUST ONE OF THE GUYS"
Ep. 164 The Rip
The Boston boys are back in town, and they're bringing with them a high octane crime thriller. Can Matt Damon and Ben Affleck walk away with cash in hand? Find out this week when the guys discuss "THE RIP"
Ep. 163 Soul Man (1986)
Ep. 162 One Battle After Another
This week the guys dig into the Oscar race when they discuss the heavy favorite for best picture, "One Battle After Another". Can the underdog best supporting actress winner Teyana Taylor propel this film into the win column?
Ep. 161 Wicked For Good
This week the guys officially kickoff 2026 with one of the most highly anticipated films of 2025, " Wicked For Good ". Can this film deliver on the sensational standard set by part 1, or should it have stayed as a single film?
Ep. 160 Year End Awards 2025
As we welcome in 2026, we say goodbye to 2025 with our first annual " Year End Awards ". Find out who we thought had the performance of the year, the most emotional scene of the year, the funniest moment of the year, and as always... which film we thought was the best film of the year!
Ep. 159 National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
This week the guys kick off their holiday celebration with a Christmas classic. Is " National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation " a holiday must, or does it fall into the category of OVERRATED?
Ep. 158 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
This week, while talking about "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" , the guys debate which is the more redeemable character, Daisy from this film, or Jenny from Forest Gump? They also discuss which sport better MMA or Boxing.
Ep. 157 Planes Trains and Automobiles
How long can someone annoy you before you decide to leave them by the side of the road? This week Sarath and Marcos debate hotel room etiquette, as well as their top anime characters, when they discuss and give thanks to "Planes Trains and Automobiles"
Ep. 156 The Land Before Time
This week the guys kickoff Movies We're Thankful For by delving into a Don Bluth / Steven Spielberg / George Lucas classic. Was " The Land Before Time " the spiritual predecessor to The Lion King?
Ep. 155 R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead
This week the guys wrap up the halloween season by delving into Chris's childhood love. Will " R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead " evoke the halloween nostalgia of yester-year? or is it just another Tubi student film?
Ep. 154 Fright Night (1985)
This week the guys say hello to halloween week by watching the horror movie classic " Fright Night (1985) ". Can Fright Night hold up to 2025 standards? or should the classics simiply stay in the past?
Ep. 153 Horror in the High Desert
This week Sarath returns to the pod with a doozy of a film. In 2017 amateur filmmaker, and hiker, Gary Hinge went missing. Having spoken of a mysterious cabin he'd come upon in the deserts of Nevada, he set out to prove its existence. What we're left with is footage from his last days, left in his camcorder, attached to his severed hand. What could be on those tapes? Find out when the gu
Ep. 152 American Murder: The Family Next Door
This week Chris and Marcos take over the pod while Sarath is away. Can they make sense of a senseless crime, all told threw bodycam footage, or are some acts simply irredeemable? Find out when they discuss " American Murder: The Family Next Door "
Ep. 151 V/H/S Halloween
This week the guys kick off the Halloween season with a horror anthology that feels like if "Halloween Horror Nights" was a movie. But is this film all gore and no substance? Find out when the guys discuss "V/H/S Halloween".
Ep. 150 Snake Outta Compton
NEW LOOK... SAME MORONS! This week the guys celebrate 150 episodes by officially introducing Marcos to the pod, while escaping a dodgy CGI snake and even more dodgy acting. Is "Snake Outta Compton" so bad that its good, or is this film just a snake with no venom?
Ep. 149 The Conjuring: Last Rites
This week the guys usher in the spooky season with what some would call the best modern horror movie franchise. But will " The Conjuring: Last Rites " be a fitting end for paranormal legends Ed and Lorraine Warren?
Ep. 148 The Pick Up
This week the guys take in another dose of Eddie Murphy. But can the Pete Davidson charm save this buddy heist comedy? or does " The Pick Up " need to go back to the drawing board, and switch to plan B?
Ep. 147 Weapons
This week the guys get a lesson in perspective when they discuss "Weapons", starring Josh Brolin and Julia Garner. Is this soon to be horror classic the best movie of the year?
Ep. 146 Happy Gilmore 2
This week nostalgia, and a boat load of cameo's, takeover Netflix. But is 30 years too late to sink a birdie, or should " Happy Gilmore 2 " be relegated to the senior tour?
Ep. 145 The 400 Blows
This week the guys feast their eyes what is widely considered ONE OF THE GREATEST FILMS EVER MADE. But is " THE 400 BLOWS " too outdated for Marcos tastes?
Ep. 144 K-pop Demons Hunters
This week Marcos subjects the guys to his lust for Kpop. Will Chris and Sarath join the fandom, or will the demons take over? Go hunting with the fellas when they discuss " K-pop Demon Hunters " on Netflix.
Ep. 143 Madea's Destination Wedding
This week Sarath is introduced to the world of Madea. Can Chris and Marcos turn him into a Fan? or is " Madea's Destination Wedding " the wrong entry point into the Tyler Perry Universe?
Ep. 142 The Fantastic Four: First Steps
This week its family above all when the guys discuss the newest addition to the MCU, " The Fantastic Four: First Steps ". But the big question is, did the first family of Marvel stumble out of the gate?
Ep. 141 The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie
What was once old is new again. But can old school hand drawn animation, and a classic Porky Pig and Daffy Duck adventure, introduce a new audience to the magic of Looney Tunes? Find out this week as the guys relive their childhood when they discuss " The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie " on HBO MAX.
Ep. 140 Superman
Its a bird... Its a plane... Its the most anticipated movie of the year. This week the guys look up when they discuss " Superman ". But will the new Man of Steel save DC Studios?
Ep. 139 Fear Street Prom Queen
Can becoming prom queen undo the negative social stigma of your mom murdering your father? This week the guys buy their ticket to the dance in order to find out when they discuss " Fear Street Prom Queen ", based on the popular book series by R.L. Stine.
Ep. 138 Minecraft feat. MegaRan
This week the guys step into the world of " Minecraft " with special guest, rapper and videogame extraordinaire MegaRan, hot off of the release of his new album " Buddy's Magic Tree House " available now! Will this movie be a sandbox worth playing in? or will Jack Black not be enough to save it?
Ep. 137 Food of the Gods
What do you get when you mix grand ambitions with 1970's technology? You get weird goo, giant chickens, and a swarm of rats in a chocolate milk tidal wavw. But is it worth the watch? find out this week when the guys discuss " Food of the Gods " from Bert I Gordon.
Ep. 136 The Haunted Museum 3 Ring Inferno
This week the guys step into Zak Bagans Haunted Museum for some early summer scares. But will " The Haunted Museum 3 Ring Inferno " leave them quivering in their boots? or are these scares too tame for their level of fear?
Ep. 135 Sisu
This week the pod gets extra devisive when the guys discuss " Sisu ", the finnish answer to John Wick. Can Marcos sway Sarath's opinion? or will Chris have to seperate the two before things go off the rails.
Ep. 134 City Hunter
Its anime in real life. This week a classic anime gets the live action treatment. But will " City Hunter " live up to is cartoon counterpart? can it outdo the beloved Jackie Chan version? join the guys this week to find out.
Ep. 133 The Golden Voice
This week the guys get introspective when discussing the best advice they've received. But is watching " The Golden Voice ", starring Nick Nolte, a piece of advice they're willing to share? Tune in and join the discussion.
Ep. 132 Magic Kid
1993 gave us so many gems. Jurassic Park... Dream Lover by Mariah Carey... and this little piece of cinematic history. But will it be remembered as one of the greats? Find out when the guys discuss " Magic Kid " starring Ted Jan Roberts, and Don " The Dragon " Wilson.
Ep. 131 Havoc
This week " Training Day " meets " The Raid " when a Tom hardy is tasked with finding a dirty politicians son before the triads, and his crooked cop buddies, can get their hands on him. Directed by Gareth Evans, will this thriller live up to lofty expectations? Find out when the guys discuss " Havoc ".
Ep. 130 Thunderbolts*
This week the MCU takes an introspective look into trauma, turning in what might be the most emotionally deep film in their catalogue. Join the fellas as their conversation lives up to the " Movie Therapy " name when they discuss " Thunderbolts* " starring Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan.
Ep. 129 The Accountant 2
Brotherly love, and their aim, gets put to the test this week when Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal are tasked with rescuing kidnapped children. With the help of Harbor institute, will they succeed? Join the guys as they discuss " The Accountant 2 ".
Ep. 128 Sinners
This week Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler return to the big screen, with the help of Hailee Steinfeld, and bring with them a jim crow era vampire story. Is this a tale better left in the dark? find out when the guys discuss " Sinners ".
Ep. 127 Extraction 2
What do you get when you give Thor the military background of Captain America, and the fighting skills of John Wick? This week the guys find out when they discuss " Extraction 2 " starring Chris Hemsworth.
Ep. 126 Ultraman Rising
How do you raise a child when that child is a 30 foot tall kaiju? This week the guys get a lesson in being dog dads when they discuss " Ultraman Rising ", a netflix original movie.
Ep. 125 Wolf Warrior
It's an East meets West smackdown, Wu Jing vs Scott Adkins, when the guys discuss " Wolf Warrior ".
Ep. 124 Flow
This week the guys tackle the 2024 Oscar winner for animation " Flow ", courtesy of the country of Latvia. But was that win warranted?
Ep. 123 Love Hurts
This week love gets tested in the form of martial arts, gun fights, and Marshawn Lynch. Will love prevail? Find out when the guys discuss " Love Hurts " starring Ke Huy Quan
Ep. 122 New Gods: Nezha Reborn
This week ancient chinese mythology gets the steampunk treatment. But is this a myth worth telling, or should Nezha stay in the past? Find out when the guys discuss " New Gods: Nezha Reborn " from Netflix.
Ep. 121 Dark Crimes
What do you do when life and obsession become one in the same? This week Sarath, Chris, and Marcos contemplate whether serious Jim Carrey is their cup of tea, when they discuss " Dark Crimes ".
Ep. 120 Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
This week Sarath and Marcos take the pod international, thanks to Oshea Jackson jr. and Gerard Butler, when they discuss " Den of Thieves 2: Pantera ". But are they slick enough to survive the heist?
Ep. 119 Captain America: Brave New World
This week Sarath, Chris, and Marcos enter a brave new world. But is this new world worthy of Sam Wilson? Find out when the guys discuss the latest film in the MCU " Captain America: Brave New World " Starring Anthony Mackie.
Ep. 118 Sugarcane
How do you survive the harsh nature of humans? This week Sarath, Chris, and Marcos attempt to bring eyes towards the dissappearing culture of native americans, in their most introspective conversation to date, when they discuss " Sugarcane ", an academy award nominated Documentary.
Ep. 117 Unstoppable
When the it feels like the universe is telling you to quit, will you crumble, or give it everything you've got? This week the guys root for the underdog when they discuss " Unstoppable " starring J-Lo and Jharrel Jerome.
Ep. 116 Wolfman ( 2025 )
Can this reimagined take on a classic character breathe new life into the franchise, or is " Wolfman " destined to be lost in the woods? Find out when Sarath, Chris, and Marco's discuss the latest release from BlumHouse.
Ep. 115 Juror #2
What happens when youre tasked with finding someone guilty for a crime you may have commited? This week the guys test their moral compass when they discuss " Juror #2 "
Ep. 114 Joker: Folie a Deux
This film is on a trajactory to becoming known as one of the worst comic book movies ever. But Is the hate warranted? Find out what the guys think when they discuss " Joker: Folie a Deux "
Ep. 113 Kraven the Hunter
This week the guys kick off 2025 by stepping into the Sony Spiderman Universe. Can " Kraven the Hunter " catch lightning in a bottle?
Ep. 112 Best of 2024
From new movies, to introducing special guests and friends of the show, 2024 was an amazing year for the pod. So before we jump into 2025, let's take a look back at some of our favorite moments from 2024.
Ep. 111 Wicked
Can a beloved broadway play have the same impact in theaters? This week the witches get the male perspective when Sarath, Chris, and Marcos discuss " Wicked "
Ep. 110 Gladiator 2 ( feat. Marcos )
Were we entertained? This week Sarath battles his sleep, while Chris and Marcos chastise him for nodding off, when they discuss " Gladiator 2 ".
Ep. 109 Janet Planet
Is childhood as hard as they say, or does this film make it seem more boring than it actually is? This week Sarath and Chris show hometown love to western Massachusetts when they discuss " Janet Planet "
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