Our Hero De Niro

"Our Hero De Niro" is a weekly podcast where hosts Mike and Mike (no relation) recap, review, and rate Robert De Niro's filmography in random order.

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It's Shark Week in De Niro Nation! By way of penance for last year's 'Shark Tale'-related fiasco, Mike recaps the modern schlock classic 'Land Shark' from 2017. We hope you'll tune in for a lot of laughs and a surprisingly deep exploration of the artistry and business of schlock.

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Meanwhile, Mike recommended the 2008 Darren Aronofsky film 'The Wrestler', starring Mickey Rourke of Angel Heart fame. Mike saw the film when it was released due to the Bruce Springsteen connection, but didn't love it - surely he'll watch it again now that Mike has recommended it

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In lieu of 'Hands of Stone', Mike recommended Rian Johnson's 2019 whodunit thriller, 'Knives Out', starring Daniel Craig and Ana de Armas. It too will remind you of the unspeakable depth and beauty of the world.

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In their spirited discussion of 2016's 'Hands of Stone', both Mikes have a lot to say about the film - much of it underwhelmed - but only one Mike erroneously calls Roberto Duran "Rodrigo" for the entire discussion. You'll have to listen to the episode to find out which it was.

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On the other hand, Mike recommended the 2024 indie baseball dramedy 'Eephus', co-produced by the guys from Chapo Trap House and highlighting the demolition of a field where a small company baseball team plays.

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Inviting jeers from Mike and their guest host Philip aka "Lips", Mike recommended Noah Baumbach's beautiful 2025 film, 'Jay Kelly' as a melodrama-in-addition-to 'Bang the Drum Slowly'. It was snubbed at the Oscars but smart people of class and taste loved the film.

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In a spirited episode on 1973's 'Bang the Drum Slowly', Philip aka "Lips" joins the Mikes for a freewheeling discussion covering a broad array of topics from the risks of insect-borne diseases to the restorative power of Nicorette Gum™. We hope - nay, know - you will enjoy it.

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The Mikes were both quite taken with Michael Douglas' performance in 'Last Vegas'; as a result, Mike recommended the 1997 David Fincher thrilled, 'The Game', starring the aforementioned Michael - he really has such a good name too.

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On this week's episode, Mike recommended the Thai director Pat Boonnitipat's 2024 masterpiece, 'How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies', as a more earnest, heartfelt, and truthful depiction of aging - but still with a somewhat light and comedic tone.

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This week, in our discussion of 2013's 'Last Vegas', Mike gets serious and emotional in a way he hasn't since we discussed Scorsese's seminal classic, 'Raging Bull'. You'll just have to listen to this week's episode to hear whether the passionate analysis is earned by the film.