On Cinema at the Cinema Season 2 Episode 4: "21 and Over" and "Jack the Giant Slayer"

Laughter- or maybe surgery- is the best medicine on this week's On Cinema. Tim and Gregg discuss “21 and Over” and “Jack the Giant Slayer,” plus another Billy Crystal-themed popcorn classic.

Tim opens the episode by establishing that it is HIS own show. He also gives an update on his medical condition, announcing that he will not be getting surgery for his brain blood clots, opting for homeopathic treatment instead. Gregg appears highly unsettled by this.

The first film of the day is 21 & Over, a comedy about partying in medical school. Gregg finds the film funny, if a bit “irresponsible” for its supposedly glamorous depiction of alcohol abuse, but still “strongly” recommends it. Tim states he was “completely in love” with the movie, finding the laughs therapeutic given his medical situation. Gregg slips in an exhortation to get surgery, which Tim quickly dismisses. Both award it five bags, and Tim urges Hollywood to make a sequel.

For Jack the Giant Slayer, Tim makes a joke about the director's name, Brian Singer, saying his name could be Brian Director instead. Tim says he loved the film and “wished that it went on and on and on.” He calls the film an American classic, comparing it to Gone With the Wind (1939, 221 minutes). Gregg remarks that he is lucky to have a job where he gets to watch movies such as this, and Tim concurs. Both award it the highest marks.

Gregg's Popcorn Classics pick is My Giant, starring Billy Crystal and a very tall co-star (Gheorghe Mureșan). Gregg marvels at the man's height, while Tim contends it is due to CGI. Gregg corrects him, but Tim insists, and an argument over the issue ensues. The episode ends with the two continuing to disagree.

21 & Over (2013, 93 mins.)
Tim: 5 bags of popcorn
Gregg: 5 bags of popcorn, a shot of Jägermeister

Jack the Giant Slayer (2013, 114 mins.)
Tim: 6 bags of popcorn (giant sized)
Gregg: 5 bags of popcorn