Our Hero De Niro

Join Mike and Mike (no relation) as they embark on a cinematic adventure through Robert De Niro's legendary—and occasionally questionable—filmography, one randomly selected movie at a time. From iconic classics to 'What were they thinking?' moments, each episode is packed with recaps, lively discussions, and fresh takes on the works of one of cinema's greatest actors.

Our Hero De Niro is a tv podcast hosted by Mike and Mike (No Relation), with 98 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Mike and Mike (No Relation) hosts Our Hero De Niro, a tv show with 98 episodes published.

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  Our Hero De Niro

  The Last Tycoon (1976)

  Oct 6, 20261h 8m

  This week, the Mikes dig into The Last Tycoon , Elia Kazan's prestige-heavy adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's unfinished Hollywood novel about power, grief, and the machinery behind old studio filmmaking. We break down De Niro's coolly reserved performance as Monroe Stahr, the film's gorgeous production design and score, and why a movie with this much talent can still feel so dramatically lifeless. Plus: boy wonder discourse, the case for expensive glasses, and an impromptu review of Inception . Wikipedia page for The Last Tycoon . Films recommended this episode: On the Waterfront The Gambler Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab , email them at mike@ourherodeniro.com , check out their website ourherodeniro.com , and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro . Next week: About My Father Supplemental link: Chase's review of On the Waterfront

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  Meet the Fockers (2004)

  Sep 29, 20261h 46m

  This week, the Mikes return to the Fockerverse with Meet the Fockers , the blockbuster sequel that brings Jack Byrnes face-to-face with Greg's extremely affectionate, extremely boundary-free parents. We break down De Niro's increasingly paranoid Jack, Ben Stiller's familiar spiral of lies and panic, and how Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand bring real comic energy to a sequel that never quite matches the original. Plus: Greg Focker being punished by God, whether baby talk is actually bad, and the dream of an abstract De Niro gallery installation. Wikipedia page for Meet the Fockers . Films recommended this episode: The Royal Tenenbaums Pleasantville Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab , email them at mike@ourherodeniro.com , check out their website ourherodeniro.com , and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro . Next week: The Last Tycoon

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  Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) [90th Episode Spectacular]

  Sep 22, 20261h 43m

  This week, the Mikes celebrate their 90th episode by crossing into an alternate universe for The Pacino Pals and digging into Glengarry Glen Ross , David Mamet's pressure-cooker drama about desperate salesmen, terrible leads, and the corrosive pursuit of the close. We break down Al Pacino's magnetic turn as Ricky Roma, Jack Lemmon's tragic performance as Shelley "The Machine" Levene, and whether the film's stage-bound structure enhances or limits its incredible dialogue. Plus: our worst sales bosses, the invention of Mikethefab Syndrome, and Alec Baldwin launching an impromptu Car Talk. Wikipedia page for Glengarry Glen Ross . Films recommended this episode: Margin Call Doubt Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab , email them at mike@ourherodeniro.com , check out their website ourherodeniro.com , and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro . Next week: Meet the Fockers

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  All Mike'd Up – The Beginner's Guide to Our Hero De Niro

  Sep 18, 202626 min

  In this special episode of All Mike'd Up , the Mikes put together a beginner's guide to Our Hero De Niro for anyone wondering where the hell to start. We revisit the origins of the podcast, explain why we're watching De Niro's filmography in random order, and spotlight five regular episodes that show off different sides of the show—from The King of Comedy and Goodfellas to The War with Grandpa , What Just Happened , and Heat . Plus: favorite clips, serious film criticism colliding with dick-and-poop humor, and a wildcard return to the legendary Pizza Takes . Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab , email them at mike@ourherodeniro.com , check out their website ourherodeniro.com , and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro . Supplemental link: Blog post with episode links

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  The King of Comedy (1982)

  Sep 15, 20261h 11m

  This week, the Mikes dig into The King of Comedy , Martin Scorsese's darkly funny and deeply unsettling satire about fame, obsession, and the desperate need to be seen. We break down Robert De Niro's incredible performance as Rupert Pupkin, Jerry Lewis's underrated turn as a late-night television icon, and why a film that bombed in 1982 feels more relevant than ever in the age of influencers and viral celebrity. Plus: anti-comedy before anti-comedy existed, the fine line between ambition and delusion, and whether Rupert's big break is a triumph or a tragedy. Wikipedia page for The King of Comedy . Films recommended this episode: Nightcrawler The Last Waltz Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab , email them at mike@ourherodeniro.com , check out their website ourherodeniro.com , and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro . Next week: 90th Episode Spectacular

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