A movie about grown ups, who go to work and solve crimes, in shorts.

We know pants are important to you. You probably wonder, “how are these movie detectives constantly running around in full length pants??” That’s why this week’s episode is about 1993’s Striking Distance with Bruce Willis and Sarah Jessica Parker. They opted for short pants, because we can all make decisions.

Quick question: Is there a distance left to strike? Play along with our drinking games, important questions, and insightful tips on how to have a conversation in the middle of a car chase. This movie is a who’s who of “hard boiled” male actors chewing the scenery. Secure the stern line and get ready for a movie where MOST of the people seem to be enjoying themselves, minus Bruce Willis. Probably because of the shorts? Probably because of the shorts.

(If you've read this far, you should know that we determined there was no distance left to strike.)

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Stop it. This is a Great GREAT Movie.

Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt's essentially perfect dynamic is the heart of this incredible summer-kablooie movie. This isn't a bad movie podcast, it's a great movie podcast, but... That said... Sometimes those great movies have Jean-Claude Van Damme in them. In this case, Joe and Greg don't even pretend this movie has badness in it... They were too busy holding their breath and enjoying Doug Liman's classic film, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this summer.

The film’s genius lies in its ability to mix high-stakes action with genuine humor. Just when you think you’re watching a serious war movie, Cruise’s comedic timing kicks in, turning imminent death into a punchline. It’s a blend of Groundhog Day and Starship Troopers, but, you know... Super good.

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