Normal Movies For Normal People

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20th Century Fox

20th Century Fox

Garfield (2004)

March 03, 2017 by Andrew Wallace

The gang has a collective fever dream. Andrew yearns for record scratches, Jordan grades mouth flaps, and Alex goes through confirmation hearings.

March 03, 2017 /Andrew Wallace
Warner Bros.

Warner Bros.

Catwoman (2004)

February 14, 2017 by Andrew Wallace

We visit what might be Gotham City, but is probably Toronto, to investigate the dark side of the cosmetic industry. Jordan imagines multiple “better” versions of the movie, Andrew comes up with the laziest possible cat jokes, and Alex gets a record setting game score.

February 14, 2017 /Andrew Wallace
Warner Bros

Warner Bros

The Lego Batman Movie (2017)

February 12, 2017 by Andrew Wallace

Our most “free-wheeling episode” yet. Andrew won’t shut up about DVD menus, Alex continues to pay attention, and Jordan forgets how to end the show

February 12, 2017 /Andrew Wallace
Walt Disney Pictures

Walt Disney Pictures

Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

January 24, 2017 by Andrew Wallace

Andrew gets served, Jordan can’t get enough of the Civil War, and Alex makes a great case for Iron Man 3

January 24, 2017 /Andrew Wallace
20th Century Fox

20th Century Fox

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)

January 10, 2017 by Andrew Wallace

Our analysis of Marvel's First Family  devolves into a cautionary tale about the perils of airplane weight distribution. Jordan reads a review from a special guest.

January 10, 2017 /Andrew Wallace
20th Century Fox

20th Century Fox

Marmaduke (2010)

January 02, 2017 by Andrew Wallace

Yeah. We watched Marmaduke. You shouldn’t

January 02, 2017 /Andrew Wallace
Toho

Toho

Akira (1988)

December 12, 2016 by Andrew Wallace

Alex warns the public about killer clowns, Jordan gushes over world building, and Andrew receives a visit from Dick Wolf

December 12, 2016 /Andrew Wallace
20th Century Fox

20th Century Fox

The Peanuts Movie (2015)

November 19, 2016 by Andrew Wallace

Jordan gets some free therapy, Andrew reveals how little he knows about “the funnies”, and Alex takes us to school.

November 19, 2016 /Andrew Wallace
Marvel Studios

Marvel Studios

Doctor Strange (2016)

November 06, 2016 by Andrew Wallace

The Normotron and MCU get an upgrade. Jordan and Andrew discuss cat medication, and Alex becomes 100% woke.

November 06, 2016 /Andrew Wallace
Summit Entertainment

Summit Entertainment

RED (2010)

October 16, 2016 by Andrew Wallace

An old and tired crew gets together once again. Andrew and Jordan give their best elevator pitch for a Silent Hill game while Alex tries to regain his memory of movies gone by.

October 16, 2016 /Andrew Wallace
Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures

Josie and the Pussycats (2001)

October 11, 2016 by Andrew Wallace

We make our only trip to Riverdale. Andrew makes insane comparisons, Jordan can’t believe how many Carson Daly’s he is seeing, and Alex sees into the future

October 11, 2016 /Andrew Wallace
Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures

Hulk (2003)

October 03, 2016 by Andrew Wallace

Andrew reveals a dark secret, Jordan mourns Benny, and Alex bars no holds.

October 03, 2016 /Andrew Wallace
Buena Vista Pictures

Buena Vista Pictures

Judge Dredd (1995)

September 26, 2016 by Andrew Wallace

The crew returns to an alarmingly different Mega City One. Jordan delivers another PSA, Andrew finally decides to care about the games, and Alex knew you were going to say that

September 26, 2016 /Andrew Wallace
Columbia Pictures

Columbia Pictures

Ghost Rider (2007)

September 20, 2016 by Andrew Wallace

Jordan and Andrew talk a lot about Marmaduke, and Alex can’t bring himself to care about the plight of young carnies.

September 20, 2016 /Andrew Wallace
Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures

Pootie Tang (2001)

September 17, 2016 by Andrew Wallace

The gang sines it’s pitty on the runny kine. Jordan and Alex figure out how to rank this movie while Andrew danes on them cherries

September 17, 2016 /Andrew Wallace
Warner Bros.

Warner Bros.

Superman (1978)

September 09, 2016 by Andrew Wallace

The crew finally finds its limit, says “no more” to Barb-Wire, and watches a good movie instead. Jordan calls out Andrew for misleading us on Hardcore Henry, and Alex proves that he is the best at determining whether something is a thing, or not a thing.

September 09, 2016 /Andrew Wallace
20th Century Fox

20th Century Fox

Dragonball: Evolution (2009)

September 04, 2016 by Andrew Wallace

Just when we thought it couldn’t get any worse we watch a movie where nothing works. Jordan recalls Ottawa’s best late night cable offerings, Andrew muses on the many themes of Dragonball Z, and Alex cannot get over the pronunciation of “Piccolo”

September 04, 2016 /Andrew Wallace
Warner Bros.

Warner Bros.

Suicide Squad (2016)

September 01, 2016 by Andrew Wallace

It’s not very good. Jordan and Andrew celebrate Toronto’s Union Station, and Alex insists on being wrong about this movie as well as Rick Flagg’s whereabouts.

September 01, 2016 /Andrew Wallace
Toho

Toho

Shogun Assassin (1980)

August 30, 2016 by Andrew Wallace

We hop in the tub together to enjoy the heart-warming story of the most capable child NMNP will ever see (sorry Dakota Fanning)

August 30, 2016 /Andrew Wallace
Walt Disney Pictures

Walt Disney Pictures

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

August 28, 2016 by Andrew Wallace

The gang visits an old friend one last time. Andrew insults everyone by referencing Blade, Alex becomes charitable during the games, and Jordan yawns his way through another car chase.

August 28, 2016 /Andrew Wallace
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