Average Jives

Best of the Douglas Family: Michael and Kirk

Dive deep into the legendary performances in Spartacus! Join the thrilling discussion on Average Jives! Who's film will prevail as #1? The father or the sons?

Throwback Showdown: Childhood Classics Ranked!

Join us as we debate and rank our top 10 nostalgic live-action movies from our childhood. Let's dive into these iconic reels and relive the magic!

The Fine Line Between Homage and Theft

In this episode of Average Jives, we dive deep into the cinematic parallels between 'Boogie Nights' and Scorsese classics. Was Paul Thomas Anderson inspired or did he borrow a bit too much? We break down the iconic scenes and debate the fine line between homage and theft. Tune in for a hilarious take on iconic movie moments!

Meryl Streep: Acting Legend

Dive deep as we discuss her iconic performances. We explore Streep's transformational ability to seamlessly slip in and out of character compared to someone like DDL's unwavering commitment on and off camera. Let's rank and debate her greatest roles!

Is Hitchcock's 'Rope' Genius Filmmaking?

In this heated discussion, we dive into Hitchcock's film 'Rope' and debate whether this is a stroke of genius or simply a creative constraint, ambitious yet polarizing film-making approach. Is 'Rope' a masterpiece, or did it tie Hitchcock's hands creatively?

Fox and the Hound: The Underrated Feature Rocking Our Rankings

Join us as we debate the emotional depth and unforgettable life lessons of 'Fox and the Hound,' the movie that stirs the soul and captures the heart. Is it truly the pinnacle of animation artistry?

Caught in the Wolf's Den

Discover the cognitive dissonance and sheer brilliance of mixing humor with shock. Don't miss this deep dive into one of the movie's most meme-worthy moments!

Ebert Missed on 'Step Brothers'

Despite a harsh critique, we found some comedy gold. Listen in as we break down what made us chuckle, and why sometimes criticism misses the essence of humor.

The Big Lebowski Brotherhood

'Get Shorty' deserves to be a classic.

Why 'Tropic Thunder' had us laughing before the Movie even started.

Correction, it was *B***y Sweat*