Oh Brother

Real brothers, Reel Talk: Dan & Mike Smith cover film, TV, & artist interviews 🍿📺🎤 My brother Mike and I launched the “Oh Brother” podcast in 2020. The show’s primary objective is to share our enthusiasm for film and cinema in an informative and entertaining way. We also enjoy interviewing artists with diverse backgrounds in film and television who work both in front of and behind the scenes. We invite you to join us each week and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. We’d love to hear from you, so email us or text us some fan mail to share your feedback on the show!

Oh Brother is a tv podcast hosted by Dan and Mike Smith, with 280 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Dan and Mike Smith hosts Oh Brother, a tv show with 280 episodes published.

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  Obsession (2026) Review: The $500M Horror Hit Made for Under $1M

  Sep 30, 202637 min

  Message Dan and Mike Halloween Fest kicks off with Obsession, the 2026 horror breakout that has grossed over $500 million worldwide on a budget under a million dollars. We dig into how Curry Barker went from YouTube shorts to one of the biggest horror hits of all time, and whether the movie lives up to the hype. Curry and his comedy partner Cooper Tomlinson built a huge audience with their YouTube channel, That's a Bad Idea. A short film called The Chair got a producer's attention, Curry pitched the script he was already writing, and the project went on to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Focus Features landed it in a bidding war. We talk about the marketing too, including the One Wish Willow, the prop at the center of the story that fans could actually buy. We also break down the film's unusual box-office run, which kept growing in weeks three and four instead of falling off. Then there's the movie itself, and we don't fully agree. I'm a slasher fan and wanted more jump scares, while Mike leans toward psychological thrillers and was hooked for the first hour. We get into the tension-without-payoff approach, the over-the-top performance of the obsessed love interest, the moments that got laughs in theaters, and the dark, all-indoors look. We also share what we picked up from the commentary and featurette, including the Unreal Engine storyboarding, the Simpsons "Treehouse of Horror II" inspiration, and the breakaway glass shot that nearly didn't happen. Along the way, Mike shares stories from his days as a haunted attraction actor in Orlando, we talk about Rocky and the value of taking risks, and we look at where Obsession ranks among the highest-grossing horror films ever. If you enjoy the show, follow us wherever you listen and leave a rating or review. It helps more people find us. You can also watch the video version on our YouTube channel. More horror is coming all through Halloween Fest. Support the show Oh Brother Podcast: Support the Show! (Be The First to Listen with Early Access) Listen on all podcast platforms Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Instagram

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  "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair" Review — Tarantino's Epic, Finally Whole

  Sep 23, 202656 min

  Message Dan and Mike Dan finally crosses a massive blind spot off his list in this Classic Films Dan Hasn't Seen Yet deep dive: Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill, seen here as The Whole Bloody Affair, the rare combined cut stitching Volumes One and Two into the single epic Tarantino always intended. We dig into why it took over two decades to get this version cleared for release, the rights battle that held it up, and the extended anime sequence and restored footage that separate it from the theatrical cuts. Mike breaks down the film's mountain of homages to 1970s kung fu and Japanese cinema, the casting history that almost gave us Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, Kurt Russell, or Mickey Rourke as Bill (and why Kevin Costner turning it down worked out great for Open Range fans), and the wild behind-the-scenes trivia, including Uma Thurman's injured stunt double who hid it to avoid getting cut from the film, and the real sword-and-baseball stunt that wasn't a visual effect at all. We talk Robert Richardson's cinematography, the late Sally Menke's editing, the RZA and Robert Rodriguez score, and Sonny Chiba's legendary dual role. Dan and Mike also get into the writing itself, arguing Tarantino's screenwriting doesn't get enough credit next to his directing, and land on the same verdict: this is an epic on the level of The Godfather, and an absolute must-see. Plus, a shoutout to The Church of Tarantino podcast, and a first look at what's coming for Halloween Fest on the Oh Brother Podcast. Support the show Oh Brother Podcast: Support the Show! (Be The First to Listen with Early Access) Listen on all podcast platforms Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Instagram

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  "Mayday" Apple TV+ Review — Ryan Reynolds & Kenneth Branagh Can't Quite Land It

  Sep 9, 202631 min

  Message Dan and Mike We're back in a brand new studio (still under construction, but functional) to talk about Mayday, the straight-to-Apple TV+ action comedy from Maximum Effort, Ryan Reynolds' production company. Directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein set the film in 1987 during the Cold War, with Reynolds playing a Navy pilot shot down over enemy territory and rescued by an ex-KGB agent played by a nearly unrecognizable Kenneth Branagh. We dig into why this film sat on the shelf since wrapping in 2024, whether it was ever meant for theaters, and how it leans hard into its 80s setting, right down to a running Bruce Springsteen needle drop we'd never heard used in a movie before. We also break down where the film loses us. It opens strong with a genuinely dramatic Behind Enemy Lines-style setup, then pivots into familiar Ryan Reynolds/Deadpool-style comedy that never fully commits to being either an action movie or a buddy comedy. We talk about the missed opportunity in Reynolds' relationship with his father (played by David Morris), tied to a Navy asbestos storyline that hits close to home for us personally, and how Branagh's KGB agent turns into a surprisingly John Wick-coded action hero, beard, stunt doubles, and all. Plus, we catch up after missing a week for maybe the first time in six years, talk about our move into the new podcast space, and share what we're watching, including The Audacity on Netflix, a Tires rewatch, and The Pit. Is Mayday worth your time? We land somewhere between "if you're bored" and "cautionary recommendation." Listen to find out where we land and why. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube @ohbpodcast, and find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and wherever you listen. Support the show Oh Brother Podcast: Support the Show! (Be The First to Listen with Early Access) Listen on all podcast platforms Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Instagram

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  Glengarry Glen Ross (1992): Why This Is a Certified Classic

  Aug 26, 202658 min

  Message Dan and Mike Glengarry Glen Ross turns 34 this year, and we're finally giving David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play its due on the show. James Foley's 1992 film adaptation brings together an absolutely stacked cast — Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alec Baldwin, Ed Harris, Kevin Spacey, and Alan Arkin — for the story of four desperate real estate salesmen pitted against each other in a brutal sales contest. We dig into how this film actually came together, including the fascinating parallel between Pacino championing this project the same way Sean Penn championed Foley's At Close Range, and how Pacino personally scouted Kevin Spacey on Broadway for the role of Williamson. We also talk through the casting history of Shelley "The Machine" Levene, a role that nearly went in a very different direction before Jack Lemmon delivered one of the great performances of his career. We get into why the film's most famous scene — the one everyone quotes — wasn't even in Mamet's original play, and why we think the "sales" angle is honestly the least interesting theme once you dig into what this movie is really about. We also trace the play's legacy through its Broadway revivals, from Joe Mantegna's original Tony-winning run as Ricky Roma, through the 2015 revival that brought Pacino back to the stage alongside Bobby Cannavale, all the way to 2025's star-studded cast. Before we get into the film, we open with a story about a very ill-fated car-buying negotiation involving a local salesman, and we close things out with a confession about how we got worked over by a couple of very skilled salesmen on the streets of San Diego during Comic-Con. Fair warning: this one earns its language warning, but we'd argue it's essential viewing regardless. If you take one recommendation from us all year, make it this one. Support the show Oh Brother Podcast: Support the Show! (Be The First to Listen with Early Access) Listen on all podcast platforms Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Instagram

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  The Last House" Netflix Review — Worst Film of the Year?

  Aug 19, 202645 min

  Message Dan and Mike We're reviewing Netflix's The Last House , the sci-fi horror thriller starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura as parents whose family gets mysteriously sealed inside their home with no way out. The premise is strong and the first act hooks us immediately, but a jarring five-year time jump sends the story spiraling into some of the weakest, most unsatisfying territory we've covered on the show. We dig into the film's abandoned plot threads, its unconvincing CGI creatures, the convenient "everyone's an engineer" problem-solving, and why comparisons to A Quiet Place don't do it any favors. We also talk through the film's IMDb Metascore and its rough Rotten Tomatoes numbers, and explain exactly why we can't recommend spending your two hours on this one. From there we pivot to a rundown of what's actually worth streaming right now. On Netflix, we're raving about Beef , WWE: Unreal , Tires , and Everyone Is Doing Great . On Apple TV+, we cover Your Friends and Neighbors , Widow's Bay , and Sugar starring Colin Farrell. We also flag a couple of shows we'd steer you away from. Plus, a fun tangent on A Quiet Place , film noir influences, and more of our usual brotherly banter. Support the show Oh Brother Podcast: Support the Show! (Be The First to Listen with Early Access) Listen on all podcast platforms Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Instagram

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