Do You Even Movie? Exploring Obscure Gems and Cult Classics

A Thank You More Than a Goodbye.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who listened, shared, and supported Do You Even Movie? We’re keeping this one simple: a quick farewell message and appreciation for the community that made the show a joy to make. Keep up with Henrique at: * Weekly Spooky [http://WeeklySpooky.com] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/henriquecouto] * X/Twitter [https://x.com/henriquecouto] * Instagram: @HenriqueCouto Keep up with David at: * This Week In Geek [https://thisweekingeek.net] * Instagram: @DavidsWatchingMoviesAgain * Letterboxd [https://boxd.it/2gOEV]

Air Bud (1997) Disney Dog Basketball with Michael Jeter & Kevin Zegers

🏀 “Ain’t no rule says a dog can’t play basketball.” We’re still rolling through August’s “Dumping Ground” Month, spotlighting films released in past Augusts—and this week is pure 90s Disney nostalgia. Join Henrique and David in Fernfield, Washington for Air Bud (1997), the family sports-comedy that launched 13 sequels and even has a meta sequel on the way in 2026. When Josh moves to a new town, he discovers a stray golden retriever with an unbelievable talent: playing basketball. Directed by Charles Martin Smith and starring Michael Jeter, Kevin Zegers, and Bill Cobbs. 🎧 In this episode: * Are there actually rules preventing a dog from playing basketball? * The late Michael Jeter as a perfectly slimy villain * Beyond the movie: what other projects did Buddy appear in? * Be honest—do we remember anything besides Buddy draining shots? 🎤 PLUS: * Did watching all 13 Air Bud sequels break David? * The wild world of animals-playing-sports movies * Did your school run Monthly Movies too? * Zach Cregger’s Weapons vs Barbarian—how do they stack up? 📺 Watch AIR BUD on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1VRVdf71dfo?si=zQEnAi5KtLu3F2Oa 🔗 Connect with the show: 🌐 DoYouEvenMovie.com 📧 doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/dyempod 👍 Facebook: Do You Even Movie? – Podcast

BLADE (1998) Wesley Snipes’ Daywalker, Blood Rave & How It Revived Superhero Movies

🗡️ “There are worse things out tonight than vampires.” We’re rolling through August’s infamous “Dumping Ground” Month with a cult-defining banger you can truly sink your teeth into. This week, Henrique and David hit Los Angeles for a late-90s juggernaut that revitalized the superhero genre and made vampires cool again: BLADE (1998). A half-vampire, half-mortal warrior becomes the protector of humanity, carving through the undead with style, swagger, and a katana to match. Directed by Stephen Norrington and starring Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, and Kris Kristofferson. 🎧 In this episode we cover: * Is there another film with a more memorable opening? * The wild logistics of a blood rave—how would that even work? * Is Wesley Snipes the only actor who could’ve pulled this off? * Just how much techno can one movie hold? * Is Whistler secretly the coolest character? 🔥 PLUS: * The wild variety of 90s vampire movies * The state of superhero films after Batman & Robin * Is Liam Neeson a worthy successor to Leslie Nielsen in The Naked Gun? * Was 20 years too long—or just right—for a Freaky Friday sequel? * A teaser for next week’s pick: a rulebook David’s been breaking while prepping 👀 📺 Rent BLADE on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B001RJTFP4/ [https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B001RJTFP4/] 🔗 Connect with the show: 🌐 DoYouEvenMovie.com 📧 doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/dyempod 👍 Facebook: Do You Even Movie? – Podcast

Freaky Friday (2003) – Body Swap Comedy, Jamie Lee Curtis & Disney Nostalgia

“Oh, I’m like the Cryptkeeper!” August is here, and that means it’s time to dig into the infamous “Dumping Ground” Month—a time when studios release movies that don’t fit anywhere else… but sometimes, they’re absolute gems. This week, Henrique and David head to sunny California to revisit a body-swap comedy favorite that’s now getting a long-awaited sequel: Freaky Friday (2003)! When Tess and her rebellious daughter Anna suddenly switch bodies due to a mystical mishap, they’re forced to literally walk in each other’s shoes and learn to understand one another. Chaos, comedy, and a surprising amount of heart follow in this Disney remake classic. Directed by Mark Waters, and starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, and Mark Harmon, this version of Freaky Friday became a defining film for a generation—and now, a sequel is on the way! 🎧 In this episode: * What makes this the best version of Freaky Friday? * Why Jamie Lee Curtis was born to play Tess * The subtle, smart handling of the stepdad character * How many Freaky Friday versions are out there? 🩺 PLUS: * Henrique and David share their latest aches and ailments * Shoutout to the legendary cinematographer Oliver Wood * Can tall people do anything to avoid back pain? * Is Ari Aster’s Eddington his comeback moment? * Why Together is a must-see in theaters 📺 Watch Freaky Friday (2003) now on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-7754f6d2-ed31-4c9a-95dd-3c29a858fda6 🔗 Connect with the show: 🌐 DoYouEvenMovie.com [http://DoYouEvenMovie.com] 📧 Email: doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod [https://www.instagram.com/doyouevenmoviepod] 🐦 Twitter/X: @DYEMPod [https://x.com/dyempod] 👍 Facebook: Do You Even Movie? – Podcast

Point Break (1991) – Surfing, Skydiving & 90s Action at Full Adrenaline

🏄‍♂️ “Utah, get me two!” Life’s A Beach Month is coming to a close, but we’re going out with 100% pure adrenaline! This week, Henrique and David hit the shores of Santa Monica, California to take on one of the most iconic action films of the 1990s—Point Break (1991)! An undercover FBI agent infiltrates a gang of surfing bank robbers in this genre-defining thriller that mixes skydiving, surf culture, and explosive 90s action. It’s got everything: Swayze. Reeves. Busey. Bigelow. Bodhi. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow and starring Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Lori Petty, and Gary Busey, Point Break is the ultimate beachside adrenaline ride. 🎧 This episode covers: * The incredible opening montage of surfing and gunfire * The foot chase scene—possibly the greatest ever filmed? * Behind-the-scenes training for the surfing and fight choreography * Does Gary Busey deliver the best one-liners of the 90s? * The vault sequence—what were they thinking?! 🔥 PLUS: * Our hosts’ tooth-related horror stories * Is there anyone as iconic as Ozzy Osbourne? * What if the T2 cast swapped with Point Break’s? * What did Siskel & Ebert think of this action cult hit? * What early 2000s favorite is kicking off next month’s theme just in time for its sequel release? 📺 Watch Point Break now on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/nbo7TryTr0wpaXtk00VHLRwYjH60nUb5/ [https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/nbo7TryTr0wpaXtk00VHLRwYjH60nUb5/] 🔗 Connect with the show: 🌐 DoYouEvenMovie.com [http://DoYouEvenMovie.com] 📧 Email: doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod [https://www.instagram.com/doyouevenmoviepod] 🐦 Twitter/X: @DYEMPod [https://x.com/dyempod] 👍 Facebook: Do You Even Movie? – Podcast