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   The crew break off some rust as they get back into podcasting with this childhood classic. Will it live up to the memory or will it melt under their intense scrutiny with questions like if The Iron Giant poops or not. We get to the bottom of it! Movie InfoA young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy. Director: Brad Bird Writers:Tim McCanlies(screenplay by) Brad Bird(screen story by) Ted Hughes(based on the book "The Iron Man" by) StarsEli Marienthal(voice) Harry Connick Jr.(voice) Jennifer Aniston(voice) Box OfficeBudget:$70,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA & Canada: $5,732,614 Aug 8, 1999Gross USA & Canada: $23,159,305Cumulative Worldwide Gross:$23,180,087

   As you wish! The crew dives deep into this huge 80’s cult classic with so much heart and memorable characters. It’s a long discussion, but such an enjoyable movie deserves it! Movie InfoWhile home sick in bed, a young boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love. Director:Rob Reiner Writer:William Goldman (screenplay by), William Goldman (based upon his book) Stars: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright Box OfficeBudget:$16,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA: $206,243 September 1987Gross USA: $30,857,814Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $30,887,755

   Oh yeah! The crew addresses another cross-dressing classic, Mrs. Doubtfire! Robin Williams sur edid own our childhoods. This innuendo filled family classic is one that not only brings the funny but tugs at your heartstrings like Aerosmith’s guitarist. Dude looks like a lady! Movie InfoAfter a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife. Director:Chris Columbus Writer:Anne Fine (novel), Randi Mayem Singer (screenplay) Stars: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan Box OfficeBudget:$25,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA: $20,468,847, 28 November 1993Gross USA: $219,195,243Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $441,286,195

Our First Guest Episode! The crew and “Big Red” dive into this cult classic from Tom Hanks’ early years. It delivers the horror cheese ball of comedy on what suburbia really has lurking underneath it’s ‘perfect’ exterior. If you live in a neighborhood, you’ll not only relate to this film, but come out wondering if you’re the crazy ones… Movie InfoAn overstressed suburbanite and his neighbors are convinced that the new family on the block are part of a murderous Satanic cult. Director:Joe Dante Writer:Dana Olsen Stars:Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher Box OfficeBudget:$18,000,000 (estimated) Opening Weekend USA:$11,101,197, 20 February 1989 Gross USA:$36,601,993 Cumulative Worldwide Gross:$49,101,993

   This O.G. vigilante has got more charm and "suave-ness" than the crew can handle this episode. From passion to action, to great casting and story, this movie has all the walls branded for a great podcast! Movie InfoDirector: Martin Campbell Writers:  Johnston McCulley (character Zorro), Ted Elliott (story) Stars:  Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones Release Date:  7 July 1998 (USA)   Box OfficeBudget: $65,000,000 (estimated) Gross:  $94,095,523 (USA)

   This O.G. vigilante has got more charm and "suave-ness" than the crew can handle this episode. From passion to action, to great casting and story, this movie has all the walls branded for a great podcast! Movie InfoDirector: Martin Campbell Writers:  Johnston McCulley (character Zorro), Ted Elliott (story) Stars:  Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones Release Date:  7 July 1998 (USA)   Box OfficeBudget: $65,000,000 (estimated) Gross:  $94,095,523 (USA)

Episode 8 - The Never Ending Story

Special Edition - WE'RE BACK!

    Hey fellas and felleretties! Just wanted to make sure you knew about our recent post to our blog for the Romancing the Stone Shootout Special we put together. If you haven't seen it yet, it's definitely worth a watch, if just for the sole purpose of seeing your favorite podcasters shoot some deadly weaponry.Just click here to go watch the special!http://www.justforthefilmofit.com/news-updates/2016/9/1/the-shooting-challenge-extravaganza

    The bases are loaded in this episode of Just For the Film of It, with the crew discussing topics from deep feminist ideologies and principals to how long Jimmy Doogan can relieve himself.  So Batter Up! Let's knock this one out of the park!  Movie InfoDirector: Penny MarshallWriters: Kim Wilson (story), Kelly Candaele (story)Stars: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Lori PettyRelease Date: 1 July 1992 (USA) Box OfficeBudget: $40,000,000 (estimated)Gross: $107,458,785 (USA)

    Notloc has chosen this classic movie this time around. In this episode of Just For the Film of It, the crew wander through this movie life they are lost in the Columbian jungle with no idea where the heck their destination is. Full of insight, twists, tie-ins, awkward thoughts and an educational segment on animals, get lost in translation with Hannimal, Notloc & Urban Ninja! Movie InfoDirector: Robert ZemeckisWriter: Diane ThomasStars: Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito Release Date: 30 March 1984 (USA)Also Known As: Auf der Jagd nach dem grünen DiamantenFilming Locations: Huasca de Ocampo, Hidalgo, MexicoBox OfficeBudget: $10,000,000 (estimated)Gross: $74,900,000 (USA)

In episode 5, we challenged each other to an Asteroids-off! In this Bonus Material episode, Notloc, Hannimal & Urban Ninja have a battle royale to see who reigns supreme in the Atari classic.  

     IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE BUT IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are back in business baby! Episode number 5 is finally released and ready for your listening enjoyment. We just wished that E.T. could have fixed our computer to get it out to you guys faster. Thank you for being so patient and sticking with us. Well, without further hesitation.... ON WITH THE SHOW!!!!! Movie Info Director: Steven SpielbergWriter: Melissa MathisonStars: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter CoyoteRelease Date: 11 June 1982 (USA) See more »Also Known As: A Boy's Life See more »Filming Locations: 7121 Lonzo Street, Tujunga, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box OfficeBudget: $10,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend: $11,911,430 (USA) (11 June 1982)Gross: £1,737,374 (UK) (12 April 2002)

     It's time to get nostalgic with this childhood classic. Hook, will not only bring back 'happy thoughts' from yesteryear for the Crew, but will also make them go on an in depth journey into the darkest origins of the Pan.  All said and done, we miss you Robin Williams! Movie InfoSynopsis: When Captain Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy. Director:  Steven Spielberg Writers:  J.M. Barrie (books), J.M. Barrie (play)  Stars:  Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts 

     Notloc's cinematic choice for this episode is the live action/animation classic, Who Framed Roger Rabbit.  Urban Ninja and Notloc, along with a  sick Hannimal,  dive deep into this detail rich and vibrant story of murder, film noir and the over-the-top Jessica Rabbit.  Keep your hands to yourself though, or you might get caught in a booby trap. Movie InfoSynopsis: A toon hating detective is a cartoon rabbit's only hope to prove his innocence when he is accused of murder.Director: Robert ZemeckisWriters: Gary K. Wolf (novel), Jeffrey Price(screenplay)Stars: Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy 

   There's not much monkey business in this episode's flick.  Urban Ninja's choice of the original Planet of the Apes movie leads the crew down an unexplored post-apocalyptic ape civilization that no one saw coming.  So get ready to get your STINKIN' PAWS dirty with Episode 2 of the Just For the Film of It Podcast. Movie Info Synopsis: An astronaut crew crash lands on a planet in the distant future where intelligent talking apes are the dominant species, and humans are the oppressed and enslaved. Director:  Franklin J. Schaffner Writers:  Michael Wilson (screenplay), Rod Serling (screenplay)  Stars:  Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter 

   Hannimal chooses the first film for the JFTFOI crew to discuss. Notloc and Urban Ninja get to watch their first ever Marilyn Monroe movie, and they discuss how the film has aged for 2015 audiences. Movie Info Synopsis: When two musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all female band disguised as women, but further complications set in. Director:  Billy Wilder Writers:  Billy Wilder (screenplay), I.A.L. Diamond (screenplay)  Stars:  Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon | See full cast & crew » Permalink