Jake and Pete's Movie Talk

Donnie Darko (with Jesse S.)

Tonight on the podcast, Jake, Pete, and Jesse dive headfirst into the strange and unsettling world of Donnie Darko. From Frank the Bunny and tangent universes to director’s cuts, time travel theories, and teenage paranoia, the crew tries to unpack one of the most debated cult films of the 2000s. Is it sci-fi, psychological horror, or complete nonsense? Probably all three. Along the way they talk creepy imagery, existential dread, awkward philosophy, and why the movie still sticks in people’s heads more than 20 years later. This podcast features adults using adult language.

Margin Call

This week on Jake and Pete’s Movie Talk, the boys head to Wall Street for a deep dive into Margin Call — the tense, dialogue-driven thriller set during the opening moments of the 2008 financial collapse. From Jeremy Irons’ commanding boardroom performance to themes of greed, ambition, and moral compromise. This podcast features adults using adult language.

The Hidden

This week on Jake and Pete's Movie Talk, Jake and Pete dive into the gloriously unhinged 1987 sci-fi action cult classic The Hidden. From exploding Ferraris and shotgun bank robberies to alien parasites, sleazy strip clubs, and Kyle MacLachlan acting weirder than humanly possible, the boys unpack one of the strangest and most entertaining movies of the 1980s. Along the way they talk practical effects, wild action scenes, Men in Black comparisons, the magic of 1987 cinema, and why this forgotten gem deserves a much bigger audience. This podcast features adults using adult language

Top 5 Sleazebags

This week on Jake and Pete’s Movie Talk, we’re heading straight into the gutter with our Top 5 Biggest Sleazebags in Movies. From unhinged creeps to corporate slimeballs, we break down the characters that make your skin crawl—and somehow keep you watching.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

May the 4th be with us all as we dive into Rogue One: A Star Wars story. This podgase features adults using adult language.