Ben is back to finish off our review of The Color of Money where there's a big shift in the final third of the film, with the mentor & the protégé parting ways. Join us as we discuss clumsy tantrums, training montages, sweater vests, US winters & dropping the word balabushka into everyday conversations.

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Episode 45 - The Color of Money (part 2)

In a shock twist, this week I am reviewing a movie that my special guest has already seen! I am joined by self-confessed Tomoisseur Andrew who also absolutely bloody loves this movie & is helping me defend it against what we believe to be unfair criticisms of this sci fi masterpiece. We talk a lot about bad dad's, screaming children, cool alien sounds, the 9/11 symbolism & much more.

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Episode 46 - War of the Worlds (part 1)

I am back with Andrew to finish our review of War of the Worlds where we discuss the divisive ending, why we think the movie didn't do super well (hint: it involves a couch) & why WE think this movie rules before we deviate into discussing our favourite Tom Cruise movies, why we love Tom as an actor/person, our thoughts on Scientology & so much more.

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Episode 47 - War of the Worlds (part 2)

It's time to review one of the least Tom Cruisey films of his filmography, a film that is pretty controversial for a variety of reasons but actually improved Tom's career significantly by proving he doesn't always take himself seriously. I am joined by Peter where we discuss the various offensive elements in this film from Blackface, ableist slurs, punching down when you're already on the top of the pile, Justin Theroux's strange writing credits & just a little bit of Tom Cruise, as it turns out!

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Episode 48 - Tropic Thunder (part 1)

Peter is back to finish off Tropic Thunder, a movie that could literally only exist in 2008. Join as we continue to mock Justin Theroux's writing credits, continually forget that jack Black was even in this film, shudder when they kick the ableism up another notch, debate which characters we're married to & discuss Tom Cruise's dancing abilities at length.

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Episode 49 - Tropic Thunder (part 2)

As Bart & I conclude our review of TAPS, we realise how much of a bummer this film is! Turns out a film about fanatical youths caught up in the military industrial complex isn't a total hoot. Who knew? Join us as we discuss Toms ripped bod (again), what on earth the National Guard is & how few uniforms they seem to have, psychological warfare & how Scientology made Tom Cruise's voice better.

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Episode 55 - TAPS (part 2)

I am joined by Nick for this review which might be one of the most raucous ones yet! We spend 90% of our time screeching with laughter about how silly this film is, including such bizarre topics such as milk cops, dying from a kick in the taint, being forced to eat your own thumbs & man mounds. 

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Episode 56 - Jack Reacher (part 1)

I'm mixing up the format for this episode by having another guest who has already seen the film & also barely discussing the film at all. I am joined by Maria Lewis who absolutely hates this film & explains to me why the 1st Jack Reacher film was so god in her professional opinion. Join us as we discuss internet cafes, big cums, Halloween street parties, pointless daughters, vampires & a million other things that barely relate to this movie.

Find all things Maria Lewis via her website www.marialewis.com.au
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Episode 58 - Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

In another shocking twist, this week's guest has also seen this film but not for ages so it almost doesn't count, maybe? I am joined by Scott to discuss a film we both really enjoy but oh my god, so much happens! Join us as we discuss everything from time zones (we simply do not understand 'em), the Fast & the Furious franchise, how good a lawyer Tom Cruise would have been if he hadn't gotten into acting, horny grieving, boat explosions, Jigsaw being a creep & much more.

Find Scott on Twitter www.twitter.com/ScottWamplerBMD & check out The Kingcast www.twitter.com/Kingcast19
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Episode 59 - The Firm (part 1)

Scott & I wrap up our review of this slick Grisham adaption where Tom Cruise spends a lot of it running for his life. For a film that has such a non-sexy conclusion (unless you think mail fraud is sexy, I suppose), it's really bloody enjoyable from start to end. Join us as we talk more about the appeal of Tom Cruise & why the couch thing wasn't a big deal, how we wish JK Rowling would piss off, the never ending stream of Marvel movies & I remind everyone, yet again, about how much I hate Jeremy Renner.

Find Scott on Twitter www.twitter.com/ScottWamplerBMD & check out The Kingcast www.twitter.com/Kingcast19
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Episode 60 - The Firm (part 2)

It's finally time to tackle the film I had the most apprehension about. But luckily I am joined once again by Lauren who was diagnosed with ASD in the last year & was able to give lots of great insight into their experience with autism & what this film got right & wrong. Join us as we also discuss tiffs with dads, women in sneakers, hating billionaires, Titanic theatre restaurants & much more. WARNING: There's lots of swearing in this episode, like way more than usual. You've been warned!

Find Lauren on instagram: @laurenstardust
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Episode 61 - Rain Man (part 1)

Lauren & I finish off our review of this film in our usual casual, meandering style, with lots more Autism chat. We also discuss our love of KMart undies, farts, our thoughts on Forrest Gump & that time Tom Cruise dated queer icon, Cher! Once again, this is your WARNING that we swear a lot in this episode so please don't be mad at us, It's called self expression, Helen!

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Episode 62 - Rain Man (part 2)

As we draw super close to the end of Tom Cruise's filmography, we're finally watching the 1st film he was ever cast in which is absolutely god awful. He has only one scene (where he squeezes in a surprising amount of Tom Cruisisms) & the rest of the film is absolute trash. Join Emma & I as we mock this film mercilessly & discuss a variety of topics such as how Brook Shields was exploited from a very young age, how the 80s were just kind of cooked in general, running in denim, horny mum's & how you'd be better off if you dumped your boyfriend. 

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Episode 63 - Endless Love

Tom Cruise doesn't do cameos except for that one time he did in Austin Powers Goldmember, portraying Austin Powers himself. Emma & I discuss this hilarious segment of a very silly film franchise as well as Shrek & the evolution of fashion since the 60s. Very random but very fun!

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Minisode 25 - Austin Powers, Shrek & Fashion chat

A super quick update about the delay in releasing the latest episode (hint: it was covid) which also just so happens to be the last film I have left to review! Plus the details for the live episode I'm recording immediately after my special screening of Top Gun Maverick! If you're in Brisbane on May 26th, you should come along! Get tickets here:

https://events.humanitix.com/twobittopgun

A Quick Update + Live Episode Details

We're down to the last film of Tom Cruise's filmography & it's probably one of the more obscure titles that apparently no one has seen or even heard of! I am joined by Frank to discuss this weird, unfunny & yet strangely self aware "teen sex comedy" that we both really enjoyed despite it being truly terrible in every way. Join us as we discuss Tom's youthful beauty, horny cars, Carol Brady kissing teen boys, racist tropes, donkey shows & just how irredeemable the main characters are. 


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Episode 64 - Losin' It

In a stunning case of the stars aligning perfectly for me, I wrapped up the filmography of Tom Cruise just before his latest film started showing in cinemas & I got to do my first live episode! What a time to be alive! I got to host a screening of the new Top Gun before sitting down with Ben McLeay in front of a live audience of very attractive people to talk about how sick this film was. We do our best to avoid spoilers & instead talk at great length about G forces, whether the enemy nation was Iran, sick plane stunts & the weird rules in the local Top Gun pub that made absolutely no sense.

Note: We had a lot of crowd participation which I did my best to crank up but some of it's still too hard to hear. You can watch the video to hear all that was said here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CeBlJ92IxzR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Episode 65 - Top Gun Maverick LIVE

After a 15 month hiatus, I am back, baby! There's a new Tom Cruise movie out in cinemas & I have a LOT to say about it. But first I need to tell you all about how I got to meet THE Tom Cruise at the Sydney premiere of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1! I am joined by Laurent who was there with me to discuss every last detail of the most exciting day of our lives!

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Episode 66 - Meeting Tom Cruise!

A quick intro to the new Tom Cruise movie reviews podcast, hosted by Cara Westworth. 

Artwork by Emetic Art.

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Introduction to Cruisin' for a Reviewsin'

This is the very 1st episode of Cruisin' for a Reviewsin' featuring special guest Matt Hofmann, who helped kick start my Tom Cruise obsession! In this episode we discuss the 2017 film 'The Mummy' which was extremely divisive when it came out. Join us as we chat about the failed Dark Universe, hot mummies and that crashing plane scene.

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Episode 1 - The Mummy

This week I try to convert Heather into a Tom Cruise fan by showing her the 2013 sci fi film Oblivion, where we discuss life in a boring space apartment, the appeal of seeing Tom Cruise wrestle himself, the sexist double standards of fashion in the future & space pod harlots.

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Episode 3 - Oblivion

We take things a little more seriously this week as we're reviewing the 2008 WWII film 'Valkyrie'. I'm joined by Liam where we discuss how close this film got to actual history, whether or not Tom had a stunt butt and grappled with the idea of empathising with literal Nazi's in a film directed by a Very Awful Man.

Check out Liam's podcast Flawless: A Music Podcast whever you listen to podcasts or at https://flawlessamp.podbean.com/

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Episode 5 - Valkyrie

It's the first two-parter for the podcast because I am joined by my best friend Lauren who is also a HUGE Tom Cruise fan and we go off on many ridiculous tangents (mostly about how hot Tom is). We cover the 2010 film 'Knight and Day' which neither of us had heard of previously but thoroughly enjoyed. Please note: there's a lot of hysterical laughter, mic bumps & rude jokes in this episode.

Find Lauren on instagram/twitter/facebook: @laurenstardust

Episode 7 - Knight and Day (part 1)

In this minisode we continue our discussion on 'Days of Thunder' because this film had a heck load of trivia that we couldn't fit into the main episode. Find out which plot points and characters were based on real Nascar events/people, who got a speeding ticket during filming & which other actresses were considered for the role of Dr Lewicki.

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Minisode 3 - Days of Thunder trivia

We're back with a big, actiony sci-fi film this week where I review 2014's 'Edge of Tomorrow' with Tom, who is a passionate fan of sci fi (but less so of Tom Cruise... the audacity). Based on a Japanese book called 'All You Need Is Kill' this is a classic time-loop film where we see Tom die MANY times, sometimes horrifically & sometimes hilariously. It's also one of the rare time we see Tom play a character who's bad at what he does!

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Episode 14 - Edge of Tomorrow

Lauren is back for a minisode where we discuss the time she purchased Tom cruise hentai manga for me while in Japan. We discuss the different comics she bought, what hentai is (for those not in the know), Japan's love of self-published fan fic & end on some exciting Tom Cruise news! Also we're very mean to Elon Musk. 

WARNING: This episode contains references to various kinds of porn which may not be for everyone. Also, I apologise for the sound quality in this episode as it's nowhere near my usual standard. 

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Minisode 10 - Tom Cruise Hentai

Chloe is back to finish reviewing the very fine, very action paced Ghost Protocol, the 4th film in the M:I series. We continue our discussion on how hot Tom Cruise looks while distressed, how dreadful Jeremy Renner is, who makes the dresses for the female IMF agents and international car parks.

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Episode 27 - Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol (part 2)

It's time for the incredible 5th installment of the M:I series and this time I'm joined by Jimmy who helps me do a deep dive into this film! From the mind boggling stunts involving airplanes, free diving, opera theaters and a big metal pole, we go through the 1st half of the film with a fine tooth comb, discussing how the series has changed since it's humble beginnings in 1996.

Find Jimmy on Twitter @Roleplay_James or his website gm4hire.com.au
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Episode 28  - Mission  Impossible Rogue Nation (part 1)

It's time for part 2 of my in depth discussion of M:I Rogue Nation with Jimmy! There are high speed chases with surprising amount of comedy, motorcycle crashes, deception, Benji Bombs, masks and romance?! Join us as we finish off this wonderful movie together and start getting excited for Fallout!

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Episode 29  - Mission Impossible Rogue Nation (part 2)

Because I couldn't quite let Mission: Impossible go, here is one final minisode dedicated to the franchise before I finally move on. I am joined by Liam who reviewed Valkyrie with me way back in episode 5 to run through all of the best (and worst) bits of the series where we discuss the best stunts and mask reveals, suggest possible replacements for Ethan Hunt if the series continues without Tom Cruise, bitch endlessly about JJ Abrams and rank the film from best to worst.

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Minisode 15 - Mission: Impossible Recapped

Taaaake my breath awaaaayyyyyy! Yes folks, we're finally reviewing the film from which my title music comes from; Top Gun! I am joined by Josie who had never seen this giant advert for the military before & was as delighted as I am by the excessively sweaty naked man content! Join us as we delve into the world of FIGHTERTOWN, USA where women are scarce, volleyball is played in jeans, toxic masculinity gets nice people killed, frosted tips everywhere, the antagonist just wanting his team mates to stay alive & so much more.

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Podcast art for this episode by Caragh Brooks caraghbrooks.bigcartel.com/

Episode 32 - Top Gun

A fortnightly podcast where I get a friend to watch a Tom Cruise film that they've never seen before and then make them discuss & review it with me. Join your host, Cara, and her friends while we discuss the many films of the polarising but always entertaining Tom Cruise.

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