2 Dads 1 Movie

Call, fold, or go all-in — this week the dads ante up with Rounders, the 1998 cult classic that made poker feel like high-stakes destiny. We’re talking Matt Damon at peak earnestness, Edward Norton in full wildcard mode, and John Malkovich chewing scenery (and Oreos) as the unforgettable Teddy KGB.We unpack what made this movie the gateway drug for every early-2000s poker kid, relive our own amateur card shark phases, and debate whether the movie holds up in a post–Texas Hold ’Em world. There’s plenty of table talk: underground games, legal drama, loyalty, betrayal — and why no one in this film ever just goes to class.Is Rounders a slick character study, a glorified gambling PSA, or just an excuse to wear hoodies in dimly lit rooms? We’ve got the chips and the hot takes.

Buckle up your life vest and start rowing — this week, the dads brave The River Wild! We’re diving into the 1994 whitewater thriller that somehow stars both Meryl Streep and Kevin Bacon (and yes, Bacon is very much in full psycho mode). It’s the family vacation from hell, complete with dangerous rapids, awkward teen energy, and way too much talk about rope knots.We break down why this movie was a staple of every mid-90s cable channel, marvel at Meryl’s surprising action chops, and wonder how much of this was actually filmed on location (spoiler: a lot). There’s dadcore fashion, river safety tips, and a few solid arguments about whether this film is secretly a top-tier mom movie.Is The River Wild a lost gem of 90s thrillers or just wet and forgettable? We’ve got thoughts — and a paddle.

Grab your boomstick and hop in the nearest medieval death pit, because this week the dads are taking on Army of Darkness! Bruce Campbell swaggers his way through time as Ash Williams, and we’re right there with him — talking wisecracks, one-liners, skeleton armies, questionable medieval accents, and all the insane practical effects that made this cult classic a genre-defying blast.We debate whether Ash is actually a horror hero or just a magnificent idiot, celebrate the glorious cheapness of some of the best (worst?) fight scenes ever filmed, and wonder aloud how much "Chainsaw Hand Maintenance" would really cost. Along the way, we get nostalgic about video stores, action figures, and that golden age when sequels were just totally bananas.This isn’t just another Evil Dead movie — it’s an undead, over-the-top, time-traveling epic. Hail to the King, baby!

In this episode of 2 Dads 1 Movie, Steve and Nic provide an in-depth review of the 1993 movie "The Fugitive" starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones. The hosts discuss the film's engaging plot, incredible pacing, and the excellent performances by its cast, particularly praising Tommy Lee Jones' portrayal of U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard. They highlight key scenes, the chase sequences, and the film’s focus on action and suspense. They also delve into the movie's technical achievements, such as the practical effects used in the iconic train crash scene. The conversation also touches on small critiques and the potential consequences faced by Richard Kimble after proving his innocence.

This week the Dads are taking a look at Steve's pick, the 1987 comedy classic SPACEBALLS. It's one of Steve's top ten comedies of all time... but Nic has never seen it!Come along as Nic and Steve take a look at this send-up of numerous sci-fi franchises, including Star Wars, Alien, Star Trek, and Planet of the Apes. Will it hold up? How does it look with a fresh set of eyes in 2025?All those answers (plus how long it takes Spaceball One to fly past the camera in the film's opening sequence) in this episode of 2 Dads 1 Movie!

On this episode of 2 Dads 1 Movie, Nic has selected the 1990 landlord thriller Pacific Heights, starring Matthew Modine, Melanie Griffith, and Michael Keaton.Is it a great movie? It is not a great movie, but sometimes, not-great movies can make for some pretty great discussions, so come along with the 2 Dads and join in the fun conversation!We'll cover everything the movie has to offer, including negligent landlords, breeding roaches, stripping a Porsche 911 for parts, the clear need for HIPAA, and a complete and total lack of any of the character that San Francisco is rightly known for.

On this episode of 2 Dads 1 Movie, the guys travel back in time to the year 1992, a time when the music coming out of Seattle was taking the country by storm. Filmmaker Cameron Crowe captured the look, the sound, and the vibe of grunge in his film Singles, starring Kyra Sedgwick, Campbell Scott, Bridget Fonda, and Matt Dillon.This was Nic's first experience with Singles, and he and Steve dive in to what works, what doesn't, what holds up, and what hasn't aged well. Is the movie still "cool"? Any movie that features Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Chris Cornell, Layne Staley, and Jerry Cantrell can't be "uncool," can it?Maybe not? Maybe? Does Campbell Scott belong in a "cool" movie? Come along with the 2 Dads and let's explore together.

For this episode, Nic has chosen Toy Soldiers from 1991, starring Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, and Louis Gossett, Jr. This is one Steve had never seen before, so without the rose-colored glasses of nostalgia, how would he respond to the story of a gang of terrorists / criminals / cartel members (whatever they are) taking over a posh boarding school and threatening to blow everyone up?The guys discuss the plot, the casting choices, and the overall vibe of this early-90s classic of the "kids save the day" subgenre, and ask the question: should this movie have been PG-13?Listen along and see if you agree with their takes on Toy Soldiers now, 34 years after its release.

For this very first episode of 2 Dads 1 Movie, Nic and I had the same dilemma that all dads have, at least those looking to have a hobby, or a creative outlet, or a personal life: finding the time. So even though we decided to embark on this nostalgiafest together back in December, what with the holidays, a business trip, and family outings long in the planning, it wasn’t until February 2nd that we found the time to sit down across a table in Nic’s office conference room and record.And, well, at least that made the choice of film kind of self-evident. If we’re going to be recording on Groundhog Day, might as well talk about the film Groundhog Day.This one was fun to look back at, as I think all the movies we choose for the podcast will be. But boy, does so much of this film age poorly. It’s hard to root for a guy like Phil Connors, whose first instinct when he realizes he’s experiencing the same day over and over is to see how best to manipulate an attractive woman into having sex with him.Yikes.Nic and I discuss this and many other ramifications of time loops, plus we dive in to what other media you might recognize several cast members from (hint: if you love “Schitt’s Creek”, pay attention) and just generally discuss what it was like to revisit this classic after so many years.Thanks for coming along for the ride.— Steve