Half In The Bag

Mike and Jay discuss the epic con that is Adam Sandler's entire career.

Jay and Mike are joined by a female stand-up comedian who shares a much different view than them on romantic comedies and horrible b-movie schlock.

Mike and Jay go to the Milwaukee Film Festival to see two weirdo foreign films. Mike learns all about a causality loop and how to alter history.

Mike and Jay discuss two unconventional new releases, then have to figure out with a pesky new VCR.

Mike and Jay are joined by Alexandre Philippe, director of the documentary The People vs. George Lucas, to discuss all things Star Wars, including the new blu-ray alterations and what's wrong with George Lucas' brain.

Mike and Jay discuss two pointless remakes, as well as discover a mystery.

The most cynical, sarcastic coverage of comic con yet!

Mike and Jay discuss a recent monkey movie, then recount their experiences at a recent Chicago-area sci-fi convention.

Jay and Mike discuss the film Cowboys and Aliens while mysterious assailants throw bricks through Mr. Plinkett's window.

Mike and Jay of Red Letter Media discuss Marvel's latest feature-length trailer for the Avengers movie.

Just another day at the office...

Mike and Jay explain the process of participating in the 48 Hour Film Project and shooting a short film in such a small amount of time.

Just a lazy day at work talkin' bout' movies and unfixing a VCR....

Jay and Mike are joined by the suspicious Officer Cooper for a double feature of Troll 2 and the documentary Best Worst Movie.

Half in the Bag Episode 7? What's so super about Super? And real life super hero (R.L.S.H) The Watchman stops by to chat with Jay and Mike...

What was more frightening a masked killer or tons of anime fans in costumes while intoxicated? Find out for your self in episode 6 of Half in the Bag

Jay and Mike take on David Gordon Green's ; "Your Highness" as well as the should-be cult classic "Samurai Cop."

Jay and Mike share their thoughts on the Zack Snyder film, Sucker Punch.

Thanks to everyone involved in this video! Sexynerdgirl.com, Dustin Diamond, Scott Thompson, Jake Lloyd, Ray Parker Jr., Peter Chewbacca, Kermit the Frog, Darth Vader, and of course all those awesome people we didn't get release forms from! Till next time on Half in the Bag!

Jay and Mike discuss a new sci-fi alien invasion film, and a "classic" one from the 1980's.

This is episode 1 of our new review show Half in the Bag. There are two more episodes on the website and more to come, probably weekly? These are NOT going to replace the classic Mr. Plinkett reviews just a thing we can make more frequently and talk about current movie stuff. Enjoy friends!

Mike and Jay discuss Quentin Tarantino’s new film Django Unchained, starring Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz, and recount some films they’ve seen in 2012 that they forgot about until just now.

Mike and Jay talk about Peter Jackson’s latest trip to Middle-Earth, The Hobbit, and frustrate both Tolkien fans and HFR projection supporters in the process.

Yep. We saw the new Twilight movie.

After a bizarre encounter with Mr. Plinkett, Mike and Jay decide to see the latest James Bond film, Skyfall, starring that guy from Cowboys and Aliens.

Mike and Jay discuss the recent horror flops Sinister and Paranormal Activity 4. Meanwhile, some creepy things begin to happen around Old Man Plinkett’s house. Could it be a Baghuul problem? WARNING: This episode contains several very loud noises. You’ll probably hate us by the end.

Jay and Mike talk about Looper and Dredd. Meanwhile a charitable act leads to good fortune for Lightning Fast VCR repair.

Mike and Jay discuss the Resident Evil series.

Mike and Jay have finally arrived at the VCR Repair Shop! They use the opportunity to discuss the latest Step Up film in great detail for an extended period of time, with absolutely no distractions or surprise cameos.

Mike and Jay see some little independent film nobody’s heard of called The Dark Knight Rises, directed by Christopher Nolan.

The string of quality summer blockbusters continues with The Amazing Spider-Man, starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. Mike and Jay, along with their new friend Rich, discuss while wanting to kill themselves.

Mike and Jay hitch a ride from the worst green screen ever and discuss two more recent Hollywood flops: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and the brilliant Adam Sandler’s latest masterpiece, That’s My Boy.

Mike and Jay talk about the divisive new film Prometheus, Ridley Scott’s kinda-sorta prequel to G.I. Jane.

Continuing their journey to the VCR repair shop, Mike and Jay take a break to discuss the latest Hollywood flops Battleship starring Johnny Depp and Dark Shadows starring Rihanna.

Mike and Jay see The Avengers.

Being too lazy to bother seeing any new releases, Mike and Jay discuss the semi-cult classic film Zaat, about a scientist that turns himself into a giant catfish monster.

Mike and Jay discuss the pros and cons of Cabin in the Woods and The Three Stooges, while also proving to Plinkett their worthlessness may never end.

On this whenever's episode of Half in the Bag Jay and Mike check out "The Hunger Games" as well as the new film from the Duplass Bros. "Jeff Who Lives at Home" - which film will Jay and Mike like more? A hipster indie drama about finding yourself and your happy zone or an action movie aimed at pre-teen girls? Watch the episode and find out, assholes. Also a review of Real Steel would have been more appropriate for this show...

Mr. Plinkett's got a hot date. Meanwhile Mike and Jay discuss recent releases Silent House and the sci-fi flop John Carter.

Mike and Jay discuss a teen super power film as well as the latest Nicholas Cage flop. Meanwhile, Mr. Plinkett starts his search for love.

Jay and Mike talk about all the amazing films they saw at this year's B-fest, a festival dedicated to terrible movies.

Jay and Mike see Red Tails then have a poignant discussion about race and George Lucas.

Jay and Mike discuss having a Devil Inside and how some kid can fly with magical bike reflectors attached to his shoes or whatever.

Mike and Jay discuss the latest film from David Fincher, as well as some other 2011 releases that they were too lazy to review earlier in the year.

Happy Holidays, everyone! In this special Christmas episode Mike and Jay put Mr. Plinkett to work so they can be lazy and discuss Peter Jackson’s latest six hour movie about little people walking around a lot, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

Mike and Jay discuss a recent sci-fi flop and a sci-fi hit. First up is Ender’s Game, based on the novel by Orson Scott Card and then the Marvel sequel Thor: The Dark World, in which Mike and Jay constantly refer to magical elves as aliens because who cares?

Mike and Jay give Mr. Plinkett some chores to do while they discuss the lost in space adventure film Gravity starring George Clooney and Sandra Bullock as well as the horror flop Carrie.

Jay and Mike find Plinkett to be the new roommate of an old friend as they discuss some movies they saw over the summer, as well as an old piece of trash called Things.

Jay and Mike take on The Wolverine and also discuss the film that came before that, Xmen origins: Will. i. Amverine.

Mike and Jay discuss Guillermo Del Toro’s sci fi fantasy monsters vs. robots film Pacific Rim.

Mike and Jay check out the latest Adam Sandler comedy, and their reaction may surprise you.

Mike and Jay discuss two recent flops that both have the exact same poster.

Mike, Jay, and their new friend Rich Evans (a different Rich Evans or something) discuss the latest iteration of Superman, this one being too cool and “real” to actually be called Superman. Also, Mr. Plinkett receives some distressing news that may lead to him losing his house! Is this the end of Half in the Bag??!! (spoiler: it isn’t)

In the epic conclusion to Half in the Bag’s “Hipster Trilogy,” Mike and Jay discuss the “final” Hangover film (unless it makes a ton of money and a Hangover part IV is rushed into production) as well as After Earth, the latest collaboration of two of cinema’s finest: M. Night Shyamalan and Will Smith.

Wanna hear Mike, Jay, and Rich Evans talk about Star Trek Into Darkness for 45 minutes? WARNING: 90% of this episode is spoilers. So if you haven’t seen the movie yet and want to avoid spoilers, maybe skip this one. And if you haven’t seen the movie yet and don’t care about spoilers, there’s a lot of stuff mentioned in this episode that won’t make a lot of sense to you until you’ve seen the movie.

While business begins to boom at the VCR repair shop, Mike and Jay use their lunch break to talk about the latest Marvel film Pain & Gain, as well as Michael Bay’s newest product, Iron Man 3.

After burying the body of Mailman Tommy, Mike and Jay discuss the sci fi action film Oblivion, directed by the guy responsible for everyone’s favorite movie, Tron: Legacy. They then discuss the horror film The Lords of Salem, directed by the guy responsible for everyone’s OTHER favorite movie, the Halloween remake.

Mike and Jay literally got to Hell to discuss yet another remake. This time it’s Evil Dead, a modern update on the Sam Raimi cult classic.

Mike and Jay discuss all things Oz! As well as deal with Mr. Plinkett’s recent drug addition problem.

Mike and Jay discuss the latest action fantasy films adapted from old timey fairy tales, and discuss this baffling recent trend.

Mike and Jay discuss Bruce Willis’ latest paycheck. Meanwhile, Mr. Plinkett puts his foot down about the progress of his VCR repair.

Mike and Jay discuss some movie that they’ve already forgotten the title of, as well as the critically darling, Movie 43.

Mike and Jay discuss The Last Stand, Arnold Schwarzenberg’s mediocre return to starring in mediocre action movies! They also spend more time contemplating the Marlon Wayans spoof comedy A Haunted House than Marlon Wayans did when he wrote the script.

Fuck you! It’s January! Mike and Jay celebrate cinema’s greatest month by seeing The Legend of Hercules and then try to make up for that by seeing Spike Jonze’s latest film Her.

As with previous years, Mike and Jay close out 2013 by seeing an actual good movie by a well-regarded director. This year it’s Martin Scorsese’s crime epic The Wolf of Wall Street. Meanwhile, Mr. Plinkett eats a 37 double bacon cheeseburgers because hijinks.

Mike and Jay take a break from binging Mr. Plinkett's prescription pills to talk about a movie called The Black Phone! Not to be confused with The Black Cauldron, which is a completely different object that also happens to be black. The Black Phone stars Ethan Hawke and is directed by Bagul.

Happy New Year! Let's talk about some trash!!! (00:00) Intro (01:30) Bugonia & All Her Fault (10:17) The Naked Gun (12:22) Song Sung Blue (kind of) (16:39) Mike's Weird Story (22:03) Stranger Things vs Pluribus (35:10) The Chair Company (38:34) More Stranger Things and Pluribus

(00:00) Keeper and Together (5:30) Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (16:37) If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (26:28) Eddington (27:27) IT: Welcome to Derry (30:28) What R Next? and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy