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This episode we’re traveling back to 2002 and de-neuralizing ourselves as we checking the screening times for Men in Black 2. Nod ya head! The black suits are coming and Will Smith is back with Tommy Lee Jones as agents J and K. This time they're back with some new alien foes and a new (but similar mission). Will Smith is reunited with his Where the Day Takes You co-star Laura Flynn Boyle. We've got tons of new but recognizable faces with Rosario Dawson, Johnny Knoxville, Biz Markie (RIP), Michael Jackson (RIP), and Martha Stewart. Will this sequel be a movie rental fav or a movie theater regret? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/loyaloats/message

This episode we’re traveling back to 2001 and grabbing our ringside seats for this epic bio pic of the legend the greatest of all time, Muhammed Ali starring Will Smith. This movie has a knockout cast including Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jon Voight, Jeffrey Wright, Nona Gaye, Michael Michelle, and Directed by Michael Mann. Will this Oscar buzzed movie be a movie rental fav or a movie theater regret? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/loyaloats/message

This episode we’re traveling back to 2000 and checking the screening times for The Legend of Bagger Vance. This golf movie stars Will Smith, Matt Damon, and Charlize Theron and is a major example of the 'magical negro trope' found in so many movies. So grab your mint juleps and hit the links with us as we discuss another notch and maybe a not so great choice in Will Smith's dramatic belt. This film is brought to you by the iconic Robert Redford and is loosely based on the Hindu sacred text the Bhagavad Gita. Will this be a movie rental fav or a movie theater regret? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/loyaloats/message

This episode we’re traveling back to 1997 to hang with Big Willie (Will Smith) and his first 'solo' album Big Willie Style. Then we're getting ready for Will2K, we mean Y2K in 1999 with Will's 2nd 'solo' album Willenium. While we'll miss DJ Jazzy Jeff on the 1's and 2's, don't worry his presence is still very much there, making cameos in a few videos as well as credited as a main producer. This one goes out to all the Big Willie's so watch us freak this episode as we bring it to you smooth like BUTTA BABY. Will these albums make it to the giant CD binder of glory (aka our playlists) or will they get tossed like frisbees like Cleo in 'Set It Off'? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/loyaloats/message

Grab your chaps and your cowboy hats and hop on top of your giant steampunk tarantula as we take a trip back to 1999 with our pals Julie & Joe. We're talking one of the most notable Blockbuster bombs 1999's Wild Wild West, brought to you by Barry Sonnenfeld's big spider movie dreams. We're talking Jim West (Will Smith) and Artemus Gordon (Kevin Kline) as we deep dive into another Will Smith buddy film. Despite it's reputation there's some other pretty notable stars in this movie, Salma Hayek (Rita Escobar) and Kenneth Branaugh (Dr. Arliss Loveless). Will this be a movie theatre bust or a movie rental fave?  Also check out our 'pre show' where we play 1999 This or That with Julie & Joe.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/loyaloats/message

Join us with our pals Julie & Joe and get to know them before the Wild Wild West episode as we play around of 'This or That' for the year 1999. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/loyaloats/message

Take a trip back with us to 1998 as we watch Will Smith hacked and cyber-stalked in the tech action thriller Enemy of the State. Starring Will Smith and Gene Hackman and directed by Tony Scott this movie delivers both in plot and action. Will Smith is stretching his acting chops as he plays Robert Clayton Dean whose life has been flipped turned upside down? Well...it's true. This movie has some sneaky recognizable casting with Jon Voight, Regina King, Lisa Bonet, Jamie Kennedy, Seth Green, Jack Black, Jake Busey, and Anna Gunn. Will this movie be a movie theatre regret or a movie rental fave? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/loyaloats/message

This episode we’re traveling back to 1997 and checking the screening times for the alien blockbuster comedy Men In Black. Damn he makes this look good. This movie starring Will Smith alongside Tommy Lee Jones is a 90's kid fave! Teaming up with Barry Sonnefield for the first time as he was coming off of his success with the Addams Family films and legendary Director/Producer Steven Spielberg. Will the real DJ Khaled stand up? Because Will Smith's got ANOTHER ONE, with this mega hit. We're talking genius marketing from the toy lines to the Burger King happy meals, special effects, and Grammy winning songs as we go down memory lane for this one (that god we haven't been neuralized). Will this be a movie rental fav or a movie theater regret? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/loyaloats/message

Take a trip back with us to 1996, maybe it's a hot summer's day and the theatre's packed but you've got an ICEE to quinch your thirst as you take in one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. That's right we're talking about Will Smith in 1996's Independence Day, one of a slew of a movies that made him the King of 4th of July weekend. Smith of course is surrounded by an all-star cast with Jeff Goldbloom, Bill Pullman, and Vivica Fox and directed by Roland Emmerich. Will this be a movie theatre regret or a Blockbuster weekend rental fave?   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/loyaloats/message

Bad Boys, Bad Boys, What ya gonna do? What ya gonna do but listen to our episode taking ya back to the 9 5! We're talking all things Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in the first Bad Boys movie! There's tons of explosions courtesy of Michael Bay, some tight muscle shirts and 90's fashions, and a stereotypical damsel in distress in the form of 1990's Tea Leoni. Will this big Blockbuster be a movie theatre regret or a Blockbuster weekend rental fave? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/loyaloats/message

This episode take a trip back with us and pop in some cassette tapes, put the needle on the record, or even plop a CD into your disc-man. We're talking about early hip-hop as we go through the discography and career of DJ Jazzy Jeff (Jeff Towns) and The Fresh Prince (Will Smith). Will's start in music might be a bit underrated since his movie career has eclipsed it a bit. From hits like Parents Just Don't Understand to Summertime, we're covering the albums Rock The House, He's The DJ...I'm the Rapper, And In This Corner, Homebase, and Code Red. Yo are you ready for us yet!? Here we go, here we go, here we go again to BOOM BOOM SHAKE SHAKE THE ROOM! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/loyaloats/message

This episode we’re traveling back to 1993 and checking the screening times for Six Degrees of Separation starring Will Smith, Stockard Channing, and Donald Sutherland. This film adaptation of the popular play is a big break for Will Smith that showcases his range and abilities as an actor beyond the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Directed by Fred Schepisi and the screenplay written by original writer John Guare. Will this be a movie rental fav or a movie theater regret? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/loyaloats/message