1st Draft, 2nd Pass is back with a full review of “Godzilla” (2014). In the first part of the episode we break down everything off in the movie and in the 2nd half we try out very best to fix it.
22. Arrival – First Contact
It’s “First Contact” month and for their first film Phil, Craig, and Will watch and chat about 2016 science fiction film “Arrival”. The boys also chat about breakfast, hard versus soft sci-fi, and why you should never offer Phil a beer
Recommendations
Craig: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
Will: The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt
Phil: Gloomhaven
“Movies with My Best Friend, Phil” is produced by Mumble and Shrug Productions
21. Miller’s Crossing – Coen Brothers
It’s the final movie of Coen Brothers month and a movie none of the guys have seen before “Miller’s Crossing”. Also on the pod the guys chat about road rage (you’ll never guess who drives like a grandma), rebooting Water World, and their favorite mafia movies!
Recommendations:
Will: Shadow of War
Craig: Podcast: The Ride
Phil: Aliens
“Movies with My Best Friend, Phil” is produced by Mumble and Shrug Productions
20. Inside Llewyn Davis – Coen Brothers
It’s the big 2-0! Thanks to everyone for sticking with us for twenty episodes! This week Craig, Will, and Phil watch and chat about the 2013 Coen Brother’s film “Inside Llewyn Davis”. Also, on the pod the guys chat about their favorite music movies, Craig and Phil’s days in tech, and what other Pixar films Russian scientists should investigate.
Recommendations:
Will: WandaVision
Craig: Umbrella Academy
Phil: The Grand Tour
“Movies with My Best Friend, Phil” is produced by Mumble and Shrug Productions
19. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs – Coen Brothers
This week Phil, Craig, and Will watch the 2018 American Western Anthology film “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs” the 2nd film in Coen Brothers month! Also on the pod, the guys chat about the king of kongs (again, for some reason), make a plea to Mr. YouTube, and chat about romps!
Recommendations. . .
Will: The Last Man On Earth
Craig: The Little Things
Phil: Lady Wray
“Movies with my Best Friend, Phil” is produced by Mumble & Shrug Productions
18. Fargo – Coen Brothers
It’s Coen Brother’s month and to start things off Phil, Craig, and Will are watching “Fargo”! Also on the pod, the guys chat about Girl Scout Cookies (sans Will), talk about their favorite movie going experiences, and all unanimously agree that Red Robin is the best fast-casual restaurant for burgers!
Recommendations
Will: Infamous Second Son
Craig: Spider-man: Miles Morales
Phil: Kingdom Hearts
“Movies with My Best Friend, Phil” is produced by Mumble and Shrug Productions
17. Pacific Rim – Kaiju
This week Craig, Will, and Phil watch their final movie for Kaiju month the CGI punch-em-up “Pacific Rim”! Also on the the pod the guys chat about how to deal with stress, their celebrity encounters, and debut first ever episode of “Music with my Best Friend, Will”!
Recommendations
Will: Mumble & Shrug Productions
Craig: Cinema Paradiso
Phil: Thief
“Movies with My Best Friend, Phil” is produced by Mumble and Shrug Productions
16. Shin Godzilla – Kaiju
This week Craig, Phil, and Will watch and review Toho’s 2016 Godzilla reboot “Shin Godzilla”. Also on the pod, the guys take a quick trip to Trope City, talk about their New Years Resolutions, and discover the difference between nuclear fission and fusion.
Recommendations
Will: Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity
Craig: Ad Astra
Phil: His Dark Materials
“Movies with My Best Friend, Phil” is produced by Mumble and Shrug Productions
15. Destroy All Monsters – Kaiju
In our 2nd movie for 2021 Craig, Will, and Phil watch and review the Kaiju classic “Destroy All Monsters”. Also in the pod: the guys chat about their favorite Kaiju monsters, spend some time in Will and Phil’s childhood and Will impersonates a few characters from the movie (spoiler alert, it doesn’t go well).
Recommendations:
Will: The History of Swear Words
Craig: Maniac Cop
Phil: The Wind Rises
“Movies with My Best Friend, Phil” is produced by Mumble and Shrug Productions
14. King Kong (1933) – Kaiju
Happy New Year! We are back in the new year with a themed new month, Kaiju movies. Our first (technically not a Kaiju movie, maybe?) is “King Kong” from 1933. Also on the pod, the guys receive some a very special gifts, confuse monkey’s with apes, and get emotional about a 90 year old movie!
Recommendations:
Will: Immortals Fenyx Rising
Craig: American Graffiti
Phil: Scrabble
“Movies with My Best Friend, Phil” is produced by Mumble and Shrug Productions
13. Muppet Christmas Carol – Christmas
It’s finally here the last episode of 2020! Thank you to everyone who’s come with us and made Phil your best friend too! For our final Christmas episode we are watching and chatting about “Muppet Christmas Carol”. Also on the pod, Craig, Will, and Phil discover the worst Christmas song of all time, discuss the monstrosity that is pig and frog sexual relationships, and over all have a Holly Jolly Christmas time!
Recommendations
Will: Barenaked For The Holidays
Craig: Arthur Christmas
Phil: The Dip
“Movies with My Best Friend, Phil” is produced by Mumble and Shrug Productions
