Welcome to #KeanuClub! After tackling Nicolas Cage, Joey Lewandowski and Mike Manzi are back to watch all of Keanu Reeves' movies and discussing them here. Join them on this EXCELLENT ADVENTURE! Presented by the CageClub Podcast Network.
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)
Yeah, we're thinking #KeanuClub is back! John Wick: Chapter 4 is in theaters now, so we had to check into the Continental to talk about it. We talk about the new characters (with a very special shoutout to Rina Sawayama, and a maybe less special shoutout to Bill Skarsgard), the extended runtime, and whether or not there's still more story left to tell for John Wick. Joey questions Mike's Letterboxd rating of John Wick: Chapter 4. We take a look ahead at the upcoming spinoffs as we also break down the films in the Keanussaince, both looking back and looking ahead, as we run through the films Keanu has made since the first John Wick and look ahead to see what's on the horizon.
4/6/2023 • 43 minutes, 20 seconds
DC League of Super-Pets (2022)
This one kind of snuck up on us! We're back with a brand new #KeanuClub about DC League of Super-Pets, in theaters now! While Keanu isn't the lead in this movie, his role as Batman is helping us build out our network of animated DC superheroes, as we can now pair him with Nicolas Cage as Superman in Teen Titans Go! To the Movies. In this episode, we talk about how DC League of Super-Pets allows itself to be a little silly (and why it's able to do things the DCEU could never even think about doing), how well the tone works overall, and what a possible spin-off or sequel could look like. We also talk about Keanu's portrayal of Batman, the immense cast of voice talent on display, and the wild post-credits scene. Plus, we look ahead to Keanu's upcoming projects.
7/31/2022 • 19 minutes, 56 seconds
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
Can you believe it? After all this time... back to #KeanuClub! We welcome back John Brooks (Hard to Believe) to possibly, maybe, once again close out the Matrix franchise with The Matrix Resurrections. Releasing both in theaters and on HBO Max, The Matrix Resurrections is either the best or the worst movie of the year, depending on who you ask. If you ask us -- and we sure hope that you do -- we fall into the former category. In this episode, we talk about our favorite moments in The Matrix Resurrections; all of the new, returning, and remixed characters and roles; and the themes that pop up in this movie (and in the Wachowskis' filmography as a whole). If you don't want to get exiled like the Merovingian, make sure you listen to our episode and then go watch the movie again!
1/3/2022 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 3 seconds
082 Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020)
This calendar year may be an irredeemable trash fire, but a few bright lines shine through, including the totally [air guitar] Bill & Ted Face the Music! It's been nearly a year since our last #KeanuClub episode -- and nearly 30 years since the last time we saw Bill S. Preston, Esq. (Alex Winter) and Ted "Theodore" Logan -- but we're back in the saddle and read to save the world once and for all! In this episode, we talk about the way Bill & Ted Face the Music recaps, sets up, and sends off the franchise; the perfect additions to the cast (including Samara Weaving, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Erinn Hayes, Jayma Mays, and Anthony Carrigan); and the totally non-non-non-bogus (and positively joyous) ending. The #KeanuClub feed may be dark for a while as Keanu Reeves gears up for the fourth installments of John Wick and The Matrix, but join us for one more excellent adventure!
8/31/2020 • 49 minutes, 14 seconds
081 Toy Story 4 (2019)
Look who jumped 40 school buses and landed back in my life! The Year of Keanu continues (and concludes?) with the first Pixar film ever covered by our network: Toy Story 4! We're saving our deep dive on the Toy Story movies (and the franchise as a whole) for our episodes over on #HANX for the Memories, but we're taking a deep dive into all things Duke Caboom, because he's the Canuck with all the luck! In this episode, we wonder when the toys gain sentience, mourn the saddest Boxing Day ever, and wonder if Duke and Bo Peep ever dated. We also remember disappointing toys from our childhood, talk about the staggeringly gorgeous animation, and talk about whether or not Toy Story 4 marks the end of the franchise.
10/25/2019 • 32 minutes, 45 seconds
080 John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)
"If you want peace, prepare for war." After three John Wick movies (and at least one more to come), I think John Wick is owed peace... but that time isn't here yet. To talk about the newest installment in the franchise, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, we welcome back our John Wick expert, Mike Flynn, to talk about all of the best fighting scenes, how the story fits into the character's overall narrative, and where the franchise could go from here. We also wonder whether or not the world is getting too big, and what steps could be taken to rein things in a bit and focus more on Keanu's character. Also, we talk about Jason Mantzoukas as The Tick Tock Man a lot, because he is the best. There's no time to dilly dally... the episode about John Wick: Chapter 3 is here!
9/26/2019 • 50 minutes, 41 seconds
079 Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019)
The Year of Keanu keeps on rolling with a surprise cameo appearance in the Scott Aukerman film Between Two Ferns: The Movie! Keanu is only on screen for a few minutes, so this is a bit of a bonus episode while you wait for this week's full episode about John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum to drop, but that doesn't mean we're not here to gush about how much we loved it.
9/24/2019 • 18 minutes, 1 second
078 Always Be My Maybe (2019)
The year of Keanu continues! While we wait for John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum to hit VOD, we’re taking a delightful detour to talk about the Netflix original Always Be My Maybe. To celebrate the occasion, we welcome in Kate Hudson of Pajiba to discuss one of the finest glorified cameo roles you’ll ever see in a movie. In this episode, we talk about how much we enjoyed the movie, compare it to a movie we’ll cover shortly on #WatchTheTheron, and wonder how any guy could ever hope to stack up to Keanu Reeves when vying for the affection of a former flame.
6/30/2019 • 53 minutes, 10 seconds
077 Replicas (2019)
After being shelved for nearly three years, Replicas finally saw the light of day in the annual Great Theatrical Movie Dump in January 2019. Today, it gets the #KeanuClub treatment. On this episode, we’re joined by Patrick Williams of the Fancy Film Fellows podcast to discuss the film’s many lapses in logic, why Thomas Middleditch was cast in a role with no trace of humor whatsoever, and whether this movie is good-bad or just bad-bad.
4/29/2019 • 54 minutes, 4 seconds
076 Destination Wedding (2018)
Destination Wedding marks the fourth pairing of Keanu Reeves with Winona Ryder, and by far their most substantial one to date! To commemorate the special occasion, we had to bring in Lindsay Gibb and Rekha Tulsiram of the Winona Forever podcast to talk about 85 minutes of Keanu and Winona bickering in strangely endearing ways.
9/27/2018 • 47 minutes, 18 seconds
075 Siberia (2018)
Nearly a full calendar year after Phase I of #KeanuClub ended with To The Bone, we're back, baby! Siberia is a strange film that couples an illogical diamond plot with a forbidden love affair and Keanu Reeves' raunchiest sex scenes to date. Methodically paced and frustratingly opaque, Siberia hints at an interesting backstory for Keanu's character but never delivers upon its promise in any way, shape, or form. Almost none of that is of any importance, though, because we have a new Keanu Reeves movie!
7/28/2018 • 50 minutes, 59 seconds
074 The Golden Hot Dogs
After 72 episodes of movies, TV shows, and more, it's time to honor the very best (and the very worst) of what #KeanuClub had to offer. From Going Great through To the Bone, we've nominated 35 movies, shows, and more (across 11 categories) that highlight the highs and lows of Keanu Reeves' filmography. So sit back, relax, grab a hot dog ("It's a HOT! DOG!") and get ready for The Golden Hot Dogs!
12/26/2017 • 49 minutes, 41 seconds
073 Announcing the Golden Hot Dogs!
Now that Phase I of #KeanuClub is officially in the books, there's no better time to honor the very best (and worst) of what Keanu Reeves' films have to offer! Voting is NOW OPEN for The Golden Hot Dogs! Click here to vote now. Vote early, vote often, and make your voice heard. Voting will close on November 30, and winners will be announced this December.
11/1/2017 • 20 minutes, 46 seconds
072 To the Bone (2017)
Phase I of #KeanuClub comes to a close with To the Bone, which only has a little Keanu in a role we've already seen him in: World's Okayest Doctor!
8/11/2017 • 49 minutes, 51 seconds
071 The Bad Batch (2016)
All that we want is another baby (and Keanu as a character named The Dream and Jason Momoa as a character named Miami Man).
8/4/2017 • 45 minutes, 41 seconds
070 John Wick: Chapter Two (2017)
We wanted him back. He's back.
7/28/2017 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 18 seconds
069 The Neon Demon (2016)
The Neon Demon is like a nice little treat at the end of #KeanuClub. Sit back, watch a great movie, and revel in Keanu's 3 terrific scenes.
7/21/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 3 seconds
068 The Whole Truth (2016)
We swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in our discussion of The Whole Truth! (Or am I lying?)
7/14/2017 • 57 minutes, 57 seconds
067 Anyone Can Quantum / Quantum is Calling / Keanu (2016)
It's time for a MEGA EPISODE! How could we do #KeanuClub and not do the movie Keanu? But without enough to sustain a full episode, we'll tackle a couple recent shorts, too.
7/7/2017 • 34 minutes, 56 seconds
066 Exposed (2016)
Exposed is a tale of two films, studio interference, and (oddly) way too much Keanu. There's good stuff here, but it's muddled by a bad episode of SVU.
6/30/2017 • 45 minutes, 33 seconds
065 Knock Knock (2015)
Knock Knock is a series of sick jokes -- the biggest joke of all is making its audiences watch it. At least Keanu had Cage moment!
6/23/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 1 second
064 John Wick (2014)
Yeah, we're thinking he's back.
6/16/2017 • 51 minutes, 35 seconds
063 47 Ronin (2013)
47 Ronin is a $175 million movie made by a first-time director who fought the studio every step of the way, was forced to do re-shoots, and was kicked out of the editing room in post-production. What could go wrong?
6/9/2017 • 36 minutes, 29 seconds
062 The Man of Tai Chi (2013)
The Man of Tai Chi is a shimmering beacon of hope in an otherwise murky abyss. Not only is it one of Keanu's best films, but he also directed it!
6/2/2017 • 55 minutes, 48 seconds
061 generation Um... (2012)
generation Um... is the worst Keanu Reeves film to date. I'm not sure what more needs to be said. We're rocketing toward the end of #KeanuClub, and we're running out of time to be pleasantly surprised. This is not what we had in mind.
5/26/2017 • 40 minutes, 36 seconds
060 Henry's Crime (2010)
Henry's Crime was one he didn't commit. Keanu's crime was making us watching this movie. Just kidding! Compared to next week's movie, this one's Citizen Kane. Just you wait!
5/19/2017 • 45 minutes, 49 seconds
059 The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009)
In The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, Pippa may have many past lives and experiences, but only one with our main man Keanu! Also: he has a full-chest tattoo.
5/12/2017 • 40 minutes, 57 seconds
058 The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
Keanu is an alien (surprise!) who comes to our planet to save earth -- but not humanity. Also: Jaden Smith is here, too. It's The Day the Earth Stood Still!
5/5/2017 • 43 minutes, 15 seconds
057 Street Kings (2008)
In Street Kings, Keanu Reeves is a grizzled cop with no one on his side. Can he trust Captain America or Dr. Gregory House? Let's find out!
4/28/2017 • 48 minutes, 49 seconds
056 The Lake House (2006)
It's the Keanu/Sandra bullock reunion that no one asked for -- also featuring that magic time-traveling mailbox from the bus in Speed!
4/21/2017 • 57 minutes, 53 seconds
055 A Scanner Darkly (2006)
Neo and Iron Man get rotoscoped and real high on Substance D in one of the weirder Keanu movies yet!
4/14/2017 • 47 minutes, 35 seconds
054 Constantine (2005)
Constantine is the first official #CageClub Podcast Network crossover film! We covered it for Shia and #ALLHISMOVIES, but we're back (in a bigger way) for leading man Keanu!
4/7/2017 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 26 seconds
053 Thumbsucker (2005)
Dr. Keanu from Something's Gotta Give has (slightly) shifted professions into the realm of dentistry! Oh, and also he's a very zen dentist. It's really a perfect culmination of many things Keanu.
3/31/2017 • 39 minutes, 26 seconds
052 Keanu Reeves: Journey to Success (2003)
This may be the single greatest documentary ever made about anything, ever. In reality: it is not.
3/24/2017 • 36 minutes, 40 seconds
051 Something's Gotta Give (2003)
Smart, handsome, kind, affable Dr. Keanu? It's every woman's fantasy! ... Right?
3/17/2017 • 38 minutes, 14 seconds
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We interrupt your lack of new #KeanuClub episodes to bring you breaking news!
3/14/2017 • 6 minutes, 37 seconds
050 The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
Everything that has a beginning has an end, including our Matrix deep dive!
3/10/2017 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 16 seconds
049 The Matrix Reloaded and Enter the Matrix (2003)
Our Matrix deep dive continues! The Matrix Reloaded is far better than you remember, and Enter the Matrix has some cool stuff that you've probably never seen (unless you love video games).
3/3/2017 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 28 seconds
048 The Animatrix (2003)
We begin our three week Matrix deep dive with nine animated short stories. Some are great! Some are not! We talk about all of them!
2/24/2017 • 47 minutes, 38 seconds
047 Hardball (2001)
Oh boy. This one is #problematic.
2/17/2017 • 49 minutes, 57 seconds
046 Sweet November (2001)
Keanu and Charlize are reunited and it feels so... sad? It's time for Sweet November!
2/10/2017 • 57 minutes, 14 seconds
045 The Gift (2000)
Keanu continues his villainous ways, this time as a redneck red herring in The Gift!
2/3/2017 • 50 minutes, 19 seconds
044 The Watcher (2000)
Keanu Reeves takes a walk on the dark side with his role as a serial killer in The Watcher!
1/27/2017 • 47 minutes, 52 seconds
043 The Replacements (2000)
A comedy about football, or a spiritual sequel to Point Break? We podcast, you decide. The Replacements!
1/20/2017 • 1 hour, 8 seconds
042 Me and Will (1999) and Dogstar Discography
Keanu's not really in Me and Will, so we discuss his "role" in the film plus the Dogstar discography! Excellent!
1/13/2017 • 31 minutes, 12 seconds
041 The Matrix (1999)
Whoa.
1/6/2017 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 49 seconds
040 Action - Season 1, Episode 1 (1999)
Before there was Entourage... before there was Californication... Jay Mohr was Peter Dragon in Action! (Well, for one season. Then it got cancelled.)
12/30/2016 • 23 minutes, 30 seconds
039 The Devil's Advocate (1997)
Celebrate the Christmas season with this movie about Satan! What better time than now to watch Keanu Reeves in The Devil's Advocate?
12/23/2016 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 53 seconds
038 The Last Time I Committed Suicide (1997)
Who doesn't love aimless movies about beat poetry? It's The Last Time I Committed Suicide!
12/16/2016 • 40 minutes, 44 seconds
037 Feeling Minnesota (1996)
Wacky capers. Dumb criminals. A runaway bride. Let us know if you're feeling Feeling Minnesota!
12/9/2016 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 58 seconds
036 Chain Reaction (1996)
If you love message movies masquerading as action thrillers, there's a Chain Reaction of events right up your alley in this movie!
12/2/2016 • 57 minutes, 40 seconds
035 A Walk in the Clouds (1995)
We're headed back in time to World War II: a well-known era for Nicolas Cage, but a first for Keanu. It's time for A Walk in the Clouds!
11/25/2016 • 44 minutes, 1 second
034 Johnny Mnemonic (1994)
Four years before The Matrix, there was a movie that tried to do many of the same things. It also has Ice-T and Dolph Lundgren and Henry Rollins. That movie? Johnny Mnemonic!
11/18/2016 • 57 minutes, 45 seconds
033 Speed (1994)
Pop quiz, hot shot! What's the best action movie of 1994? Speed!
11/11/2016 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 43 seconds
032 Little Buddha (1993)
Are you the reincarnation? Join us as we discuss the semi-prequel to The Matrix that is Little Buddha!
11/4/2016 • 52 minutes, 52 seconds
031 Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993)
Stick your freakishly big thumb in the air, flag down someone to pick your hitchhiking self up, then force them to listen to us talk about Even Cowgirls Get the Blues!
10/28/2016 • 43 minutes, 13 seconds
030 Freaked (1993)
It's a Bill and Ted reunion, only in the form of a disgraced former child star and Ortiz, the Dog Boy. It's time to get Freaked!
10/21/2016 • 37 minutes, 32 seconds
029 Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
Keanu's been on a bit of a Shakespeare kick lately, and that streak continues today. Also: Denzel is in this and is amazing. It's Much Ado About Nothing!
10/14/2016 • 59 minutes, 7 seconds
028 Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
Getting trapped in Dracula's castle isn't so bad, as long as you have things to do. Like listen this podcast about Bram Stoker's Dracula!
10/7/2016 • 56 minutes, 7 seconds
027 My Own Private Idaho (1991)
Love is universal. The heart wants what the heart wants, no matter where you are -- even if you're in your own private Idaho!
9/30/2016 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 15 seconds
026 Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
Bill and Ted go to hell, but the MPAA doesn't want you to call it that. Either way, it's one Bogus Journey!
9/23/2016 • 57 minutes, 9 seconds
025 Point Break (1991)
Johnny Utah. Bodhi. What more is there to say? (Also: Busey.) POINT BREAK!
9/16/2016 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 20 seconds
024 Paula Abdul: "Rush Rush" (1991)
Before there was Dogstar, there was Keanu in a Paula Abdul music video: it's time to Rush Rush and go listen!
9/9/2016 • 23 minutes, 9 seconds
023 Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures (1990)
Travel back in time, again and again and again, as we all take part in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures!
9/2/2016 • 47 minutes, 44 seconds
022 Tune in Tomorrow... (1990)
Will a boy and his aunt fall in love? Will the Albanians ever be intimidated? Is this all a dream? You'll just have to Tune in Tomorrow... to find out!
8/26/2016 • 43 minutes, 9 seconds
021 I Love You to Death (1990)
Love, murder, and Italian food: it all comes together (like a perfect tomato sauce) in I Love You to Death!
8/19/2016 • 54 minutes, 53 seconds
020 The Tracey Ullman Show: "Two Lost Souls" (1989)
After a crazy New Year's Eve, sometimes teenage you and your parents' adult friend are nothing more than Two Lost Souls destined to be together!
8/12/2016 • 18 minutes, 2 seconds
019 Parenthood (1989)
No matter how experienced you are, it's sometimes tough to deal with all the responsibilities of Parenthood!
8/5/2016 • 51 minutes, 21 seconds
018 American Playhouse: "Life Under Water" (1989)
Even when you only have first-world problems, it sometimes feels like you can be living Life Under Water!
7/29/2016 • 29 minutes, 14 seconds
017 Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
Be excellent to each other and join us as we take a bodacious trip with Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure!
7/22/2016 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 54 seconds
016 Dangerous Liaisons (1988)
No one is safe from the manipulative game masterminded by a couple of Dangerous Liaisons!
7/15/2016 • 50 minutes, 29 seconds
015 The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988)
Sometimes, life isn't all it's cracked up to be, even when you're The Prince of Pennsylvania!
7/8/2016 • 58 minutes, 12 seconds
014 Permanent Record (1988)
Some kids just wanna have fun; others worry about their future. One thing is certain: everything you do goes on your Permanent Record!
7/1/2016 • 54 minutes, 55 seconds
013 The Night Before (1988)
Sometimes, you wake up in an alley in a dirty tuxedo to a terrifying gangster, and all you want to know is what happened The Night Before!
6/24/2016 • 52 minutes, 29 seconds
012 Babes in Toyland (1986)
After literally flying out the back of a Jeep on a sled, a young Drew Barrymore wakes up to find herself friends with some Babes in Toyland!
6/17/2016 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 10 seconds
011 Under the Influence (1986)
Growing up is hard enough, but it's even harder when your dad is constantly Under the Influence!
6/10/2016 • 34 minutes, 51 seconds
010 River's Edge (1986)
How would YOU react if your friend showed you a dead girl he killed at the River's Edge?
6/3/2016 • 47 minutes, 6 seconds
009 The Brotherhood of Justice (1986)
Don't deal drugs, get into trouble, or do anything else to besmirch your town. Otherwise, you may find yourselves face to face with The Brotherhood of Justice!
5/27/2016 • 55 minutes, 52 seconds
008 Dream to Believe (1986)
Anything is possible -- even a perfect 10 on your floor routine -- if you Dream to Believe!
5/20/2016 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 17 seconds
007 Young Again (1986)
What happens when a 40-year-old man wishes he was Young Again? Why, we get a wise-to-the-world Keanu Reeves, of course!
5/13/2016 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 15 seconds
006 Act of Vengeance (1986)
Waiting for Keanu to show up has never been better, as Charles Bronson will do whatever it takes to protect his coal miners and get his Act of Vengeance!
5/6/2016 • 27 minutes, 24 seconds
005 Youngblood (1986)
Keanu recedes to the background once again in this movie, defending the net for hockey star Dean Youngblood!
4/29/2016 • 23 minutes, 31 seconds
004 One Step Away (1985)
In this film, Keanu Reeves and trouble are always... One Step Away!
4/22/2016 • 25 minutes, 52 seconds
003 Letting Go (1985)
This whole film may be about letting go of grief until a couple stereo teens show up and things get out of hand!
4/15/2016 • 21 minutes, 16 seconds
002 Night Heat (1985)
What happens... in the heat of the night? It's Night Heat! Keanu is barely on screen, but he leaves a big mark!
4/8/2016 • 20 minutes, 9 seconds
001 Going Great (1984)
Get ready to join us on a new adventure -- one with Mr. Keanu Reeves! Our first stop will teach us all a little something about juggling and horseback riding!