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Ever wonder if you missed out on a classic movie? So have we! Join us as we take a deep dive into films we’ve overlooked, missed, or never even heard of. From all-time classics, to cult hits, to our own guilty pleasures. So, whether you're a casual movie-goer or a die-hard cinephile, grab your popcorn, settle in, and join us as we ask the question: How Did You Miss This? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chris, Evan, and Mikael wrap up Scaretober with an in depth conversation about the power of horror films, their favourite kinds of scares, and which film they’ve watched deserves a place on the Wall of Fame. And after all that’s covered, Evan reveals the biggest scare of all: this is the final episode of How Did You Miss This? Thanks for listening.…
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How did Evan and Mikael miss the OG slasher film “Halloween”? Chris finds out while they discuss John Carpenter’s iconic score, what makes Michael Myers an enduring evil, and ask why no one in this film ever turns on the lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How did Chris and Mikael miss Ari Aster's debut feature Hereditary? Evan finds out while we discuss the brilliant sound design, the voyeuristic cinematography, character and performance driven horror, the hidden breadcrumbs that make this rewatchable, and which kinds of familiars are the "good" familiars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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How did Mikael miss Jordan Peel's second feature film 'Us' ? We find out as we continue Scaretober and discuss how humour impacts horror, the many hidden clues and twists, Peele's social commentary and find another connection to The Lost Boys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week for Scaretober we're revisiting an all-time classic, The Exorcist. We discuss the enduring box office and critical success of this film, whether the special effects hold up, whether the pacing adds to the movie, the top-notch acting, and whether this movie is still as disturbing today as it was in 1973. We would love to know what you thou…
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How did Mikael miss the oh-so 80's vampire movie The Lost Boys? Chris and Evan find out as we take our first fan request to kick-off Scaretober. We discuss sexy teen vampires, Corey Feldman's voice, super fast vampires that stand still, and Chris' Kiefer Sutherland conspiracy theory. We would love to know what you thought or if there is a movie you…
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This week we are switching things up and handing out some made up awards to our favourite movies we have watched so far. Join us for the first edition of our How Did You Miss This Wall of Fame! Let us know what you thought of our choices and if there is a movie that you would like us to watch. Drop us a line at howdidyoumissthis@gmail.com. Hosted o…
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How did Chris and Evan miss About Time? Mikael finds out while they discuss the effortless charm of Bill Nighy, the inconsistencies of time travel, and whether this sentimental romantic comedy is actually a romantic comedy. We would love to know what you thought or if there is a movie you have missed that you want us to watch. You can always email …
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A quick word of warning: this week's movie contains scenes of fake suicide and self-harm. We will be discussing those scenes and if that is something you would rather avoid, we recommend you skip this week's episode. How did Chris and Mikael miss the dark comedy Harold & Maude? Evan finds out and we discuss how this movie helped pave the way for ot…
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How did Chris miss the Coen Brother's cult classic gangster movie Miller's Crossing? Evan and Mikael find out while we discuss old timey gangster dialogue, the Coen's use of comedy, Barry Sonnenfeld's cinematography and the most uncomfortable way to do the jitterbug. We would love to know what you thought or if there is a movie you have missed that…
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How did Evan and Mikael miss the samurai classic 13 Assassins? Chris finds out while they all discuss the prolific career of director Takashi Miike, the distinctly non-Hollywood pacing of the film, and one of the most memorable villains we have seen. We would love to know what you thought or if there is a movie you have missed that you want us to w…
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How did Evan miss the cult-classic horror flick Jacob's Ladder? Chris and Mikael find out while they all discuss Tim Robbin’s first leading role, what's really going on in this story, if the whole narrative holds together and whether or not that actually matters We would love to know what you thought or if there is a movie you have missed that you …
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How did Evan miss the 90’s comedy classic There’s Something About Mary? Chris & Mikael find out while we discuss, the charm of Cameron Diaz, the movies that built on the model of the Farrelly brothers, and whether edgy comedies can age gracefully. We would love to know what you thought or if there is a movie you have missed that you want us to watc…
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How did Chris and Evan miss Glengarry Glen Ross? Mikael finds out while we discuss the all-star cast, Mamet’s rapid-fire dialogue, porno-jazz and how Chris counts f-bombs. We recorded this a few weeks before the passing of Alan Arkin. RIP to this screen legend and comedic genius. Let us know what you thought on twitter: https://twitter.com/HDYMT_po…
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How did Chris & Mikael miss The Fast & The Furious? Evan finds out while we discuss the amazing stunts, Vin Diesel's breakout role, embrace car culture, and discuss how this movie launched a blockbuster mega-franchise. We would love to know what you thought or if there is a movie you have missed that you want us to watch. You can always email us at…
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How did Chris and Mikael miss Enter the Dragon? Evan finds out while we discuss the cultural impact this film has had, Bruce Lee’s on screen magnetism, the fight scenes, and whether this film still holds up today. We would love to know what you thought or if there is a movie you have missed that you want us to watch. You can always email us at howd…
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How did Evan miss Platoon? Mikael and Chris find out while they discuss how Oliver Stone brought his own experiences in Vietnam to the film, how budget constraints helped make the movie better, and the worst version of an actor bootcamp we've encountered so far. We would love to know what you thought or if there is a movie you have missed that you …
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How did Chris miss Hitchcock’s masterpiece Vertigo? Mikael and Evan find out while they discuss if the movie makes sense, how Hitchcock uses the camera to tell a story, why perception of the film has changed over the years, and whether it deserves to be called one of the greatest films of all time. We would love to know what you thought or if there…
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How did Chris and Mikael miss the cult classic Empire Records? Evan finds out and they discuss the story makes sense, successful movie soundtracks, what studio meddling can do to a film, how this became a cult hit, and the wrong way to use ranch dressing. We would love to know what you thought or if there is a movie you have missed that you want us…
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How did Evan miss the dark comedy In Bruges? Mikael and Chris find out and discuss the renaissance of Colin Farrell, Martin McDonagh's intricately crafted story, what an anti-hero really looks like, and what Brendan Gleeson sounds like when he goes splat. We would love to know what you thought or if there is a movie you have missed that you want us…
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How did Evan miss the classic coming of age movie Stand By Me? Chris and Mikael find out while discussing Rob Reiner's rise as a director, the young ensemble cast, murderous teenagers, and deliver their hot takes on who killed Chris (the character, not the co-host). We would love to know what you thought or if there is a movie you have missed that …
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How did Chris and Evan miss the 1984, Academy Award Juggernaut, Amadeus? Mikael finds out as they discuss performances, directing, music and whether historical inaccuracies really matter in a movie. We would love to know what you thought or if there is a movie you have missed that you want us to watch. You can always email us at howdidyoumissthis@g…
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How did Evan and Mikael miss Ben Affleck's 2010 crime drama The Town? Chris finds out while they cover the ascent of Affleck's directing career, alternate versions of the film, and what this movie has to say about people’s ability to change. We would love to know what you thought or if there is a movie you have missed that you want us to watch. You…
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