HeyJaredRegular or Menthol: Kino Movies Podcast
Regular or Menthol is a weekly podcast discussing the subtleties of your favorite kino movies. We like to pick apart specific scenes in movies that we believe take the film to the next level (in our eyes).
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I Saw the Devil (2010) (opens the original)
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How far would you go for revenge — and what happens when vengeance turns you into the very thing you hate? This week, we descend into the brutal world of I Saw the Devil (2010) — Kim Jee-woon’s relentless South Korean revenge thriller that combines psychological horror, crime, action, suspense, and disturbing character drama into one of the most intense and uncompromising films of the 21st century. Equal parts revenge movie, serial killer thriller, psychological study, and descent into darkness,
The Room (2003) (opens the original)
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“Everybody betray me! I fed up with this world!” This week, we dive into one of the most infamous, bizarre, and unexpectedly beloved movies ever made: The Room (2003). Written, directed, produced by, and starring Tommy Wiseau, this legendary independent film has gone from obscure cinematic oddity to one of the most celebrated cult movies of all time. Equal parts romantic drama, melodrama, comedy, and cinematic mystery, The Room has developed a devoted following thanks to its unforgettable dialog
Blue Valentine (2010) (opens the original)
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“What if the person you once loved becomes a stranger?” This week, we dive into Blue Valentine (2010) — Derek Cianfrance’s raw, intimate, and devastating romantic drama starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams. A powerful exploration of love, marriage, memory, and emotional distance, Blue Valentine strips away the idealized version of romance to examine what happens when two people who once deeply loved each other begin to grow apart. Directed by Derek Cianfrance and featuring career-defining
Starred Up (2013) (opens the original)
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“What happens when violence is the only language you’ve ever been taught?” This week, we enter the brutal and unforgiving world of British prison drama with Starred Up (2013) — David Mackenzie’s intense, uncompromising film about violence, masculinity, rehabilitation, power, and survival inside a maximum-security prison. Raw, claustrophobic, and relentlessly confrontational, Starred Up is one of the most powerful prison films of the 21st century, combining explosive performances, realistic viole
Vision Quest (1985) (opens the original)
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“What are you willing to sacrifice to become the person you want to be?” This week, we step onto the wrestling mat with Vision Quest (1985) — Harold Becker’s coming-of-age sports drama about ambition, obsession, identity, first love, and the relentless pursuit of a goal. Based on the novel by Terry Davis, Vision Quest blends high school wrestling, teenage romance, family conflict, and self-discovery into a deeply personal story about what it means to challenge yourself, find your purpose, and re
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