So, What's the Problem? E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

It's Jen's birthday year pick and she has chosen this, a childhood favourite to many, a big bag of "eh, it's fine" to one of our hosts. Jimmy and Jen discuss such topics as directors changing their movies years after the fact, a story of when Jen met a star of this movie and those audio tape and book movie adaptations. Remember those? Those were great. E.T. had two. At the time of recording this episode, the next episode hadn't been decided but it's The Craft (1996). Contains strong language. 

This is iconic, it really, truly is...

Bonus: Scream (2022) Spoiler Review

 Join Jimmy and Jen as they discuss the fifth instalment of a franchise they both love. One host likes this new movie , the other is kind of "meh" on it. No prizes for guessing which is which. A brand new episode of So,What's the Problem? will be released next week! Contains strong language. 

So, What's the Problem? Trading Places (1983)

Happy New Year! I know it's still December but this movie has both Christmas and New Years in it, so, yay! Yes this movie has issues but that doesn't make it bad, it's still an enjoyable movie. Our hosts discuss racism, homophobia and unnecessary nudity, you know, the usual. They also chat about, with zero authority, THAT John Landis incident, Denholm Elliott's interesting marriage and the state of Jen's office. This is our last episode of the year and we're taking a wee break, we'll be back on January 24th.  Contains strong language. 

I can't go for that, no...

So, What's the Problem? One Magic Christmas (1985)

 Or, One Depressing Christmas. Holy poop, this depressing movie. Anyway, Jimmy and Jen endure it and talk about just how depressing it is. Sorry, just can't get over it, this movie is depressing. Oh and Santa has the powers of God and Gideon the angel is creepy. Contains strong language. We'll be back next week with the final episode of 2021, stay tuned to the end of this podcast to find out what we're covering. Hope everyone has a very merry festive period and if you are struggling with your mental health, please talk to someone. We at So, What's the Problem love you all. 

This is the only Gif I could find, so...

So, What's the Problem? Jingle All the Way (1996)

It's the third movie in the Schwarzenegger/Belushi trilogy and the final movie in our Arnie season. And we saved the absolute pits to last! Contains tangents, strong language and handy Christmas gift tips.

This fucking guy...

 

So, What's the Problem? True Lies (1994)

In the penultimate episode of our Arnie season, Jimmy and Jen talk about movie written and directed by a dude who was just coming off his third divorce and therefore dislikes women at this moment in time. What? Contains strong language and talk of sexual assault of a minor. 

Big fucking man-baby...

 

So, What's the Problem? Commando (1985)

It's time to welcome Arnold back to the only podcast that guarantees neither host will ever attempt an impression of the big guy. We talk about a variety of things including cancel culture for some reason and stay tuned to hear Jimmy's genuine reaction to what Jen has picked next... Contains strong language. 

Holy shit! So ridiculously violent, love it. There may be something wrong with me...

So, What's the Problem? Dutch (1991)

 John Hughes is back, people and this time, he's brought Ed O'Neill with him. They talk about unlikeable characters but good actors and why violence isn't always the answer. Oh and Jimmy gets personal regarding replacement dads. Contains strong language. No, no, it actually is...

So, What's the Problem? Last Action Hero (1993)

Oh, Arnold, you always did enjoy poking fun at yourself, didn't you? This is THE ultimate movie for that, the movie that got destroyed at the Box Office by Jurassic Park. One of our duo loves this movie and the other is Jimmy.  They discuss the confusing world building and also chat about the Razzies for a bit. Contains strong language and stay tuned to the end to hear what our Thanksgiving episode will be about. 

Terrible, obvious fake explosion is obviously fake and terrible...

So, What's the Problem? Red Heat (1988)

It's movie two of Schwarzenegger season as we cover his second (though released first) movie of 1988. And it's totally different from Twiiiiins. This also marks Jen's second foray into the world of Walter Hill for the podcast. Did she like this better than 48 Hrs? Contains strong language and political views that may not match your own but that's okay, it's all good. Stay tuned at the end to hear what is Arnie movie number three. 

This was what sold Arnie on the script. Seriously. 

 

So, What's the Problem? Twins (1988)

 It's the first movie of our Arnie season and Jen has picked Twiiiiiiiins! A movie neither had seen in decade. It's a deceptively light and fluffy family comedy that is actually occasionally dark and this week's discussion reflects that.  It's also a short episode this week as time was not on our host's side.  Contains strong language. 

I mean, maybe not the best example as the poster bicep is bigger than his head...

Drop the Pilot: The Elvira Show (1993)

 Jimmy and Tysto chat about the early 90s attempt to spin off Elvira into the world of sit-com. They'd already tried movies and comics, so why not? Sadly the gritty police procedural never happened. Our hosts also talk about Seinfeld and Friends, because, sit-coms! Contains strong language. 

So, What's the Problem? Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

Happy Halloween, Guys and Ghouls! To celebrate the occasion, Jimmy and Jen chat about the embarrassing drunken brother of the Halloween franchise, Season of the Witch! They talk about terrible protagonists, pointless romances and have a chat about the franchise as well as others. Excuse our hosts if they seem "off" this episode, Jimmy was fighting a stomach bug and Jen had just woken up, given they were recording at 9am her time on a Saturday. Contains strong language. Stick to the end to hear what movie season (not month) is coming up on the podcast next. 

Jimmy loves this shot soooooo much...

So, What's the Problem? Scream 3 (2000)

 It's spooky season and what better way to celebrate it by covering a movie that sits at number 30 of 50 on Jimmy's "Least Favourite Films" list on Letterboxd. It's Scream 3, people! They discuss the new cast, script problems, bad story decisions and regretful hair choices. Contains strong language and spoilers for the franchise as well as speculation on the upcoming 5th movie. 

Hey, Scream 3...