The Film Thugs Movie Show

Imaging John Wayne playing Genghis Khan. Or Rosie O'Donnell playing Betty Rubble. Or Keanu Reeves playing a blonde British sorcerer. Thing is, you don't have to imagine any of them, because they happened. This week we talk about bad casting decisions, why they are made, and how the impact the films themselves.

There are some movies that go beyond simple entertainment. They're still entertaining, but there is something more to them. This week we take a look at movies that serve a utilitarian emotional purpose.

Haven't we already talked about TV? Yes. Then... how is this different? Good Question. Thank you. It's different because this time we are talking about TV shows that have been adapted into movies and vice versa. Oh, that is different. I know.

Whichever side you're on you'll probably agree that today's political landscape is a bit embarrassing.

Everybody is an asshole, end everybody is certain that the other side started it.

This is not a show where we endorse a particular political ideology. This is not a show where we condemn anyone for their beliefs. This is not a show where we add fuel to the fire of overheated political discourse.

This is a show where we look at how politics and ideas are presented on TV and in the movies and discuss how that is shaping today's overly touchy, reactionary discourse.

As you may or may not know both Clarkson and I are from the great state of Texas.

Now, as any Texan will gladly tell you, there is something special about the Lone Star State. This week we decided to sit and talk about what it means to be Texan and how movies and TV have portrayed us.