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This week, the Mikes dig into Last Vegas, a glossy, late-career comedy about aging, friendship, and one last shot at feeling young again. We break down Robert De Niro's grieving widower, Michael Douglas's midlife (late-life?) crisis engagement, and how the film juggles four leads while never quite giving any of them enough to do. Along the way, we debate whether the Vegas setting is totally wasted, unpack the film's surprisingly conservative take on aging and relationships, and question why any casino would comp that penthouse. Plus: LMFAO nostalgia, terrifying Stratosphere rides, and one of the strangest celebrity cameos you'll ever see. Wikipedia page for Last Vegas. Films recommended this episode: The Game How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at [email protected], check out their website ourherodeniro.com, and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro. Next week: Bang the Drum Slowly Supplemental links: MikeBackAtYou does SkyJump Las Vegas Mikethefab does X-Scream Las Vegas Picture of mikethefab wearing his glasses chain
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This week, the Mikes dig into The Mission, a sweeping historical drama about faith, colonialism, and the moral cost of compromise. We break down Robert De Niro's redemption arc from slave trader to reluctant Jesuit, Jeremy Irons's quietly resolute Father Gabriel, and how the film's stunning cinematography and Ennio Morricone score elevate a story that sometimes struggles with character depth. Plus: waterfall death hypotheticals, oboe appreciation, and a surprisingly deep dive into 18th-century church politics. Wikipedia page for The Mission. Films recommended this episode: Apocalypto Silence Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at [email protected], check out their website ourherodeniro.com, and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro. Next week: Last Vegas
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This week, the Mikes discuss Hi, Mom!, a chaotic, satirical follow-up to De Niro's debut Greetings that leans hard into voyeurism, counterculture absurdity, and some truly wild tonal swings. We break down De Niro's performance as the deeply unhinged Jon Rubin, the film's "peep art" premise, and how its first half blends dark comedy with experimental filmmaking before veering into something much stranger. Plus: early De Palma style, morally repugnant protagonists, and debating just how much of this movie is intentionally incoherent. Wikipedia page for Hi, Mom!. Films recommended this episode: Blow Out The Empire Strikes Back (Project 4K80) Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at [email protected], check out their website ourherodeniro.com, and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro. Next week: The Mission
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This week, the Mikes tackle Freelancers, a grimy, low-rent crime drama that somehow assembles a stacked cast—including 50 Cent and Forest Whitaker—for a story that never quite comes together. We break down Robert De Niro's late-career corrupt cop energy, the film's muddled tone, and how its revenge-driven plot spirals into something both overly serious and unintentionally absurd. Along the way, we dig into the movie's straight-to-video feel, questionable character motivations, and whether there's anything here worth salvaging. Plus: extra-long COVID, remembering TRON: Legacy, and things you shouldn't do behind a dumpster. Wikipedia page for Freelancers. Films recommended this episode: Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning Training Day Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at [email protected], check out their website ourherodeniro.com, and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro. Next week: Hi, Mom!
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In this special graduation episode of All Mike'd Up, the Mikes commemorate MikeBackAtYou officially earning his Master of Social Work degree with a sprawling conversation about academia, ambition, burnout, and the weird passage of time. We recap the hooding ceremony, the endless commencement, and the unexpectedly emotional experience of closing out two intense academic years—while also reflecting on work ethic, adulthood, creativity, and why it actually matters to care deeply about the things you do. Plus: uncomfortable folding chairs, why people should stop half-assing their email jobs, and a heartfelt appreciation for the citizens of De Niro Nation. Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at [email protected], check out their website ourherodeniro.com, and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro.
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This week, the Mikes are joined by returning guest Philip (a.k.a. "Lips") to unpack Analyze That, the oddball sequel that sends mob boss Paul Vitti back from prison to the therapist's couch. We break down De Niro's comedic performance, Billy Crystal's increasingly frazzled psychiatrist, and why the movie leans harder into sitcom-style chaos than its predecessor. Along the way, we talk about the sequel's strange tonal shifts, its parade of mob-movie clichés, and whether the concept still works the second time around. Plus: Musical Talk, Ice Cream Talk, and the return of Car Talk. Wikipedia page for Analyze That. Films recommended this episode: Superbad Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Dog Day Afternoon Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at [email protected], check out their website ourherodeniro.com, and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro. Next week: Freelancers
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This week, the Mikes open the mailbag for a chaotic, wide-ranging special dedicated entirely to the citizens of De Niro Nation. We respond to your questions, defend our takes, revisit past episodes, and engage (perhaps too earnestly) with both praise and criticism—including a certain infamous review that inspires the episode's title. Plus: podcast scope vs. De Niro's politics, generational locker room etiquette, backlog debates and workflow philosophy, incredible podcast artwork breakdowns, and entering "I see you trying to fuck on me" into the lexicon. Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at [email protected], check out their website ourherodeniro.com, and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro. Supplemental link:
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This week, the Mikes celebrate their 70th episode spectacular by stepping away from De Niro's filmography and diving into the weird, wonderful, and wildly inconsistent world of their own recommendations. We reflect on 100+ hours of podcasting, break down what our picks say about our tastes, and hand out awards for everything from best recommendation to biggest swing and miss—all while debating who's really been carrying the segment. Plus: hidden gems, questionable cocktails, and rapid-fire reviews. Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at [email protected], check out their website ourherodeniro.com, and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro. Supplemental links: MikeBackAtYou's recommendations Mikethefab's recommendations MikeBackAtYou's "2026 Ranked" list Mikethefab's "2026 Ranked" list Next week: Listener Mail 2
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This week, the Mikes dig into Sam's Song, an early De Niro curio that feels less like a movie and more like a meandering time capsule. We unpack the film's loose, post-college drift, its hazy late-'60s energy, and De Niro's glimpse of charisma before the legend fully formed. Along the way, we debate whether the movie is quietly introspective or simply a "big fat nothing burger," and where it lands on our rating scales. Plus: horoscope detours, existential wandering, and the philosophical difference between a bad movie and a boring one. Wikipedia page for Sam's Song. Films recommended this episode: Southland Tales Following Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at [email protected], and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro. Next week: 70th Episode Spectacular Supplemental Links: MikeBackAtYou's film recommendations Mikethefab's film recommendations
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This week, the Mikes dig into This Boy's Life, a coming-of-age drama about survival, identity, and the quiet brutality of growing up in an abusive household. We break down De Niro's chilling turn as a small, insecure tyrant, Leonardo DiCaprio's breakout performance, and why the film's restrained, workmanlike direction both strengthens and limits its emotional impact. Plus: where this ranks among De Niro's most unsettling roles, age-gap discourse, and introducing The New Pussy Posse™. Wikipedia page for This Boy's Life. Films recommended this episode: Moonlight True Grit
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This week, the Mikes dig into Jacknife, a small-scale character drama about friendship, trauma, and the lingering wounds of Vietnam. We break down De Niro's volatile performance as a haunted veteran, Ed Harris's quiet restraint, and how the film navigates survivor's guilt without tipping fully into melodrama. We debate whether its made-for-TV aesthetics undercut the emotional weight, and talk through the uneasy love triangle at the heart of the story. Plus: Vietnam War nicknames, coffee talk, and an unusual discussion about soups. Wikipedia page for Jacknife. Films recommended this episode: Dead Presidents Oh, Canada Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at [email protected], and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro.
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This week, the Mikes turn their attention to Red Lights, a twisty supernatural thriller where skeptics and believers collide. We dig into De Niro's enigmatic performance, the stacked cast (including Sigourney Weaver and Cillian Murphy), and why the film's over-the-top seriousness makes it both ridiculous and weirdly watchable. Plus: seance chaos, melodrama on a mythic scale, and why sometimes a movie is more fun when it doesn't make sense. Wikipedia page for Red Lights. Films recommended this episode: Unbreakable The Silence of the Lambs Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MikeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at [email protected], and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro. Next week: Jacknife
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This week, the Mikes wade into Amsterdam, David O. Russell's star-studded, genre-bending mystery that's equal parts screwball caper and political thriller. We try to untangle the plot, size up a loaded cast that ranges from Margot Robbie to Mike Myers, and dig into the film's muddled tone. Along the way, we debate the effectiveness of the film's fascism satire, get sidetracked by our love of walkable cities, and try to make sense of John David Washington's charisma vacuum. Wikipedia page for Amsterdam. Films recommended this episode: Michael Clayton The Grand Budapest Hotel Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MIkeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at [email protected], and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro. Next week: Red Lights
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This week, the Mikes dig into Goodfellas, Scorsese's breakneck mob classic about ambition, betrayal, and the price of chasing the American Dream. We break down Ray Liotta's wild ride as Henry Hill, De Niro's effortless menace, and Pesci's unhinged volatility, all wrapped in the film's propulsive style. Plus: unforgettable needle drops, paranoid montages, and a debate about method acting. Wikipedia page for Goodfellas. Films recommended this episode: Carlito's Way The Wolf of Wall Street Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MIkeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at [email protected], and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro. Next week: Amsterdam
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This week, the Mikes dig into Mad Dog and Glory, a tonal Frankenstein that tries to mash together a gangster movie and a romantic comedy, with mixed results. We break down De Niro's awkwardly gentle performance, Bill Murray's scene‑hijacking mob boss, and why the movie never quite figures out what it wants to be. Plus: the risks of casting against type, why quirk can't save weak character work, and how this movie ends up feeling stranger than it probably intended. Wikipedia page for Mad Dog and Glory. Films recommended this episode: Payback True Romance Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MIkeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at [email protected], and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro. Next week: Goodfellas
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This week, the Mikes rank all ten Best Picture nominees from the 98th Academy Awards, breaking down what worked, what baffled us, and what absolutely does not deserve the gold statue. We debate surprise favorites, aggressively fine middle-of-the-pack picks, and the films that sparked the most heated disagreement. From intimate character studies to bloated prestige epics, we talk performances, endings, rewatchability, and whether the Academy actually got it right this year. Plus: bold predictions, shifting rankings in real time, and a few takes that may age very poorly by Oscar night. Films reviewed this episode: Bugonia F1: The Movie Frankenstein Hamnet Marty Supreme One Battle After Another The Secret Agent Sentimental Value Sinners Train Dreams Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @MIkeBackAtYou and @mikethefab, email them at [email protected], and find them on social media at allmylinks.com/ourherodeniro. Next week: Mad Dog and Glory
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This week, the Mikes welcome Caroline back to the pod for a deep dive into The War with Grandpa, De Niro's foray into kid-friendly slapstick. We break down the intergenerational prank war, assess De Niro's comedic chops, and debate whether the film's hijinks and heart really work for adults. Plus: a spirited debate between the Mikes over episode format, and an interview with Caroline exploring how the movie stacks up against the original novel. Wikipedia page for The War with Grandpa. Films recommended this episode: Speed Racer Lady Bird A Town Called Panic Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @mikebackatyou and @mikethefab and email them at [email protected]. Next week: Mad Dog and Glory
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This week, the Mikes celebrate their 60th episode by diving into De Niro's three turns as Saturday Night Live host. We break down De Niro's evolving approach to sketch comedy, the highs and lows of his monologues, and what happens when a legendary dramatic actor steps into the chaos of live TV. Plus: a nostalgic look back at the 2000s, more lore about the Mikes, and a spirited debate about the best (and most awkward) sketches across the years. Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @mikebackatyou and @mikethefab and email them at [email protected]. Next week: The War with Grandpa
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This week, the Mikes dig into Heat, Michael Mann's legendary crime epic about obsession, professionalism, and the thin line between cop and criminal. We break down De Niro's icy cool, Pacino's volcanic energy, and the iconic heist sequence that changed action movies forever. Plus: the film's electric LA atmosphere, why every supporting character feels essential, and and the secret art of never getting attached to anything you can't walk out on in thirty seconds flat. Wikipedia page for Heat. Films recommended this episode: Alien 3 (Assembly Cut) Manhunter Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @mikebackatyou and @mikethefab and email them at [email protected]. Next week: 60th Episode Spectacular Supplemental links: L.A. Takedown on Youtube Heat 2
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This week, the Mikes dig into Hide and Seek, a 2005 psychological thriller with De Niro as a therapist dad who moves upstate with his daughter, only to get lost in a parade of creepy neighbors, endless red herrings, and Dakota Fanning's unsettling imaginary friend. We break down the film's weird small-town energy, De Niro's unusually sleepy performance, and why every supporting character seems suspicious for no reason. Plus: therapist mansion economics, a heated bath vs. shower debate, and why even a solid twist can't save a movie where so little actually happens. Wikipedia page for Hide and Seek. Films recommended this episode: Cure The Weather Man Follow Mike and Mike on Letterboxd @mikebackatyou and @mikethefab and email them at [email protected]. Next week: Heat Supplemental link: Sir Wallace sitting on MikeBackAtYou
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