Kyle, Joe, and Rick review the 1967 American animated musical adventure film, “The Jungle Book.” Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, written by Larry Clemmons, Ralph Wright, Ken Anderson, and Vance Gerry, and songs by the Sherman Brothers and Terry Gilkyson. The movie stars Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, Bruce Reitherman, George Sanders, Sterling Holloway, and Louis Prima. We ranked the 8 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
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Joe, Kyle and Yumeiyo, have fulfilled their initial obsession with Hamilton and will now branch out to other musicals across cinema.
Joe, Kyle, and Rick review the 2024 filmed stage production of the American rock musical, “Next To Normal.” Directed by Michael Longhurst, with the book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, and music by Tom Kitt. The production stars Caissie Levy, Jamie Parker, Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Jack Ofrecio, Trevor Dion Nicholas, and Jack Wolfe. We ranked the 37 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
Rick, Kyle, and Joe are joined by a return special guest to review the 2001 episode of the American supernatural drama television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” This episode was directed and written by Joss Whedon. Whedon also did the music and lyrics. The episode stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Emma Caulfield, Amber Benson, James Marsters, Alyson Hannigan, Michelle Trachtenberg, with Hinton Battle and Anthony Stewart Head. We ranked the 16 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
Kyle, Joe, and Rick review the 2026 American epic action fantasy film, “The Odyssey.” Directed and written by Christopher Nolan, based on Homer’s Odyssey, with music by Ludwig Göransson. The film stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, and Jon Bernthal. Enjoy!
Kyle, Joe, and Rick review the 1983 American musical drama film, “Eddie and the Cruisers.” Directed by Martin Davidson, written by him and Arlene Davidson, based on the novel by P. F. Kluge and music by John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band. The film stars Tom Berenger, Michael Paré, Matthew Laurance, Helen Schneider, Ellen Barkin, and Joe Pantoliano. We ranked the 10 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
Joe, Kyle, and Rick review the 1963 American musical romantic comedy film, “Bye Bye Birdie.” Directed by George Sidney, written by Irving Brecher, with songs by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams. The film stars Janet Leigh, Dick Van Dyke, Ann-Margret, Bobby Rydell, Maureen Stapleton, Jesse Pearson, and Paul Lynde. We ranked the 14 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
Rick, Joe, and Kyle review the 1995 American animated musical road comedy film, “A Goofy Movie.” Directed by Kevin Lima, written by Jymn Magon, Chris Matheson, and Brian Pimental, and music by Carter Burwell. The film stars Bill Farmer, Jason Marsden, Jim Cummings, Kellie Martin, Rob Paulsen, and Tevin Campbell. We ranked the 6 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
Kyle, Joe, and Rick are joined by 4x guest Jeremy Taché to review “High School Musical 2.” Directed by Kenny Ortega and written by Peter Barsocchini. The film stars Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, and Ashley Tisdale. We ranked the 11 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
Joe, Kyle, and Rick review the 1983 American dance drama film and the sequel to Saturday Night Fever, “Staying Alive.” Directed by Sylvester Stallone, written by Stallone and Norman Wexler, and music by Frank Stallone and the Bee Gees. The film stars John Travolta, Cynthia Rhodes, Finola Hughes, Frank Stallone, Julie Bovasso, and Steve Inwood. We ranked the 12 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
Kyle, Joe, and Rick review the 2024 filmed staged production of the American musical, “Merrily We Roll Along.” Directed by Maria Friedman, with the book by George Furth, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The film stars Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, Krystal Joy Brown, Katie Rose Clarke, and Reg Rogers. We ranked the 25 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
Joe, Kyle, and Rick review the 2020 American musical historical drama film, “Hamilton.” Directed by Thomas Kail, written and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film stars Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr, Phillipa Soo, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Anthony Ramos, Daveed Diggs, and Christopher Jackson. We ranked the 46 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
Rick, Kyle, and Joe are joined by the “Drop Queen,” Jami, to review the 1975 British musical fantasy drama film, “Tommy.” Directed and written by Ken Russell, based on The Who’s 1969 double album of the same name. The film stars Oliver Reed, Ann-Margret, Roger Daltrey, Elton John, Paul Nicholas, Jack Nicholson, and Tina Turner. We ranked the 29 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
Joe, Kyle, and Rick review the 2026 American science-fiction film, “Project Hail Mary.” Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, written by Drew Goddard, with music by Daniel Pemberton. The film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Priya Kansara, and James Ortiz. Enjoy!
Rick, Kyle, and Joe review the 1973 American musical comedy-drama film, “Godspell.” Directed by David Greene, written by Greene and John-Michael Tebelak, with music by Stephen Schwartz. The film stars Victor Garber, Katie Hanley, Merrell Jackson, Joanne Jonas, Robin Lamont, Lynne Thigpen, and David Haskell. We ranked the 13 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
Kyle, Joe, and Rick review the 2025 American musical drama film, “Kiss Of The Spider Woman.” Directed and written by Bill Condon, with music by John Kander and Fred Ebb. The film stars Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, Bruno Bichir, Tony Dovolani, Aline Mayagoitia, Josefina Scaglione, and Jennifer Lopez. We ranked the 15 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!