Podcast

Or Is It? Movie Podcast

Film Reviews, TV & Film

Have you thought that the story a movie was telling you, isn't the real story it's ACTUALLY telling you? That's where we come in. We find the REAL story behind the story!

Episodes
356
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 30 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
2 days ago

Episodes

356 episodes, newest first

  1. Or Is It? - The Apparition

    Season 4, Episode 53

    Show notes

    The Apparition is the story of a young couple being haunted by a "ghost" . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - Why Ghostbusters works and this movie doesn't.

    - Hating the ex when being haunted by a ghost.

    - What scenes would happen in Ghostbusters if it was made today.

    - Sleeping on the ceiling.

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    1 hr 21 min
  2. Or Is It? - License to Drive

    Season 4, Episode 52

    Show notes

    License to Drive is the story of one teen's wild night after failing to get his driver's license . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - Mean Mark is celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving so we have to do our own impressions!

    - The guys from Pop Culture Yearbook join in!

    - The Yanks waste no time getting into Canadian stereotypes.

    - Weird yearbook names.

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    Please make sure to visit the Pop Culture Yearbook at: https://linktr.ee/PopCultureYearbook

    1 hr 4 min
  3. Or Is It? - Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight

    Show notes

    Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight is the story of a hotel under attack by a demon summoner . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - Derek has distress that keeps him from this episode

    .- Big thanks to Gaspar from The Hoodrat Recap Podcast for helping with this one!

    - The possibilities that could arise from demon blood.

    - The backstory only makes it more confusing

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    Please visit Gaspar on The Hoodrat Recap at: https://linktr.ee/thehoodratrecap

    1 hr 32 min
  4. Or Is It? - Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li

    Season 4, Episode 50

    Show notes

    Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li is the story of a woman attempting to track down her kidnapped father . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - Big thanks to Gaspar for joining us this week!

    - Bison is raised on the street of Thailand but has an Irish accent

    - Norwegian (??) accents

    - Thai homeless TikTok accounts

    - The power of cease and desist

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    Check out Gaspar on The Hoodrat Recap at: https://linktr.ee/thehoodratrecap

    1 hr 38 min
  5. Or Is It? - Rollerball

    Season 4, Episode 49

    Show notes

    Rollerball is the story of a violent sport's superstar who is in way over his head . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - A movie about a sport that makes ZERO sense.

    - Russain accents!

    - Reminicising about Ontario's topless laws.

    - Wrestling personalities galore!

    1 hr 32 min
  6. Or Is It? - D2: The Mighty Ducks

    Season 4, Episode 48

    Show notes

    D2: The Mighty Ducks is the story of the "Litte Minnesota Team That Could" taking on the best in the world . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - #JusticeForJulie

    - Being from Minnesota automatically makes you the best.

    - Once again, the rule of hockey are thrown out the window.

    - The Los Angeles urban summer sport, "Street Puck"!

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    Contact us: canadianmoviecrew@gmail.com

    1 hr 35 min
  7. Or Is It? - Resident Evil: Apocalypse

    Season 4, Episode 47

    Show notes

    Resident Evil: Apocalypse is the story of a group of strangers working together to escape Raccoon City . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - City walls that go up a little too quick.

    - Newspapers still get printed during a zombie outbreak.

    - Bad time to go into a cemetery.

    - Evil defeated by the power of love.

    Contact us: canadianmoviecrew@gmail.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    1 hr 13 min
  8. Or Is It? - A Talking Cat!?!

    Season 4, Episode 46

    Show notes

    A Talking Cat!?! is the story of a stray feline who speaks only to solve family issues . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - Big thanks to Scott White for helping us with this episode.

    - Music made by the Friday the 13th guy.

    - Scanning clothing with a desk light.

    - Hot baking pans selectively burning people.

    - Follow the laser pointer.

    - An "injured" cat . . . LOL

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    Contact us: canadianmoviecrew@gmail.com

    You can Scott White, his great podcasts, and where he'll be performing LIVE! at scottyblanco.com!

    1 hr 29 min
  9. Or Is It? - Pinocchio (1940)

    Season 4, Episode 45

    Show notes

    Pinocchio is the story of a wooden puppet who wants to be a real boy . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - Mel Blanc jumps ship to Disney???

    - Is Geppetto . . . chronic?

    - Pinocchio's nose grows due to him lying . . . ONLY ONCE!

    - Why is the Blue Fairy so passive?

    - So much more unbelievable plot lines!!!

    Contact us: canadianmoviecrew@gmail.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    1 hr 19 min
  10. Or Is It? - Battle: Los Angeles

    Season 4, Episode 44

    Show notes

    Battle: Los Angeles is the story of aliens invading Los Angeles . . . or rather, Santa Monica . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - The Undertaker arrives on Or Is It?

    - The reason aliens never attack Canada

    - Stupid reporters.

    - This one made Mark the maddest he's ever been.

    - Totally misnamed!

    Contact us: canadianmoviecrew@gmail.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    1 hr 22 min
  11. Or Is It? - Mrs. Doubtfire

    Season 4, Episode 43

    Show notes

    Mrs. Doubtfire is the story of a divorced man who dresses like an old woman to spend time with his kids . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - Mrs Doubtfire, Robin Williams, Harvey Fierstein, Jeff Goldblum, Liam Neeson, and Vince Vaughn impressions!

    - The story of the worst comic Mark and Derek have ever seen!

    - The alternative movie where Daniel doesn't become a complete pyschopath!

    - Mrs Doubtfire's dirty talk . . .

    - FOUR LOBSTERS!

    - Romper Room x Fantasy Island

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    Contact us: canadianmoviecrew@gmail.com

    2 hr
  12. Or Is It? - Ghost Rider

    Season 4, Episode 42

    Show notes

    Ghost Rider is the story of a motorcycle stuntman who sells his soul and becomes The Devil's debt enforcer . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - Mean Mark teaches Derek about Marvel villains!

    - Obvious previous Ghosrider is obvious

    - Carnies will just let you die.

    - Bryan Adams making an appearance.

    Contact us: canadianmoviecrew@gmail.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    1 hr 24 min
  13. Or Is It? - Bodycam

    Season 4, Episode 41

    Show notes

    Bodycam is the story of two cops caught in a world of demon possessed homeless drug addicts . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - Thank you to Gaspar and Kevin from The Hoodrat Recap for enduring this one with us.

    - Gaspar is always serious.

    - Didn't write any lore because . . . nuh-uh!

    - Crossing the police tape is never a good idea.

    - Comparisons to Hallmark Christmas movies.

    Contact us: canadianmoviecrew@gmail.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    Please visit The Hoodrat Recap guys at: https://linktr.ee/thehoodratrecap

    1 hr 37 min
  14. Or Is It? - Hot Dog: The Movie (featuring Jason Colvin)

    Season 4, Episode 30

    Show notes

    Hog Dog: The Movie is the story of a talented skiier taking on the best in the world . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - Thank you to Jason Colvin from the Surely You Can't Be Serious podcast for bringing us this one.

    - Subtle references to World War II.

    - Mean Mark's impression streak continues.

    - Derek's wife walks in at the wrong time.

    Contact us: canadianmoviecrew@gmail.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    Subscribe to the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast at:

    www.thesurelypodcast.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@surelypodcast

    1 hr 40 min
  15. Or Is It? - Captain America (1990) (featuring Scott White)

    Season 4, Episode 39

    Show notes

    Captain America (1990) is the story America's first avenger saving the President of the United States from being mind-controlled . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - The return of Spruce Stringbean!

    - Casual Friday President

    - Dumb ways to save the White House

    - Time Life's "What You Missed" home videos!

    - Scott discovers Captain America!

    Contact us: canadianmoviecrew@gmail.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    Thanks to Scott White for this episode! You can find him, his great podcasts, and where he'll be performing LIVE! at scottyblanco.com!

    1 hr 50 min
  16. Or Is It? - Rhinestone (featuring Def Dave)

    Season 4, Episode 38

    Show notes

    Rhinestone is the story of a country singer in New York attempting to create a new singing star . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - Special thanks to Def Dave for joining us for this one!

    - The Southern/Italian accent that only Stallone can do.

    - Drink every time a character ogles Dolly's jollies.

    - Stereotypes abound!

    - Poor French translations.

    Contact us: canadianmoviecrew@gmail.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    You can find Def Dave's 1984 podcast at:

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DefDave1984

    Linktr.ee/DefDave

    2 hr
  17. Or Is It? - Hard Target

    Season 3, Episode 37

    Show notes

    Hard Target is the story of a sailor helping a woman find her father in New Orleans . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - Angry piano

    - JCVD with a mullet

    - What people won't do for $218

    - Wilfred Brimley looking like a drunken Santa Claus riding a horse with a horrible French accent

    - Murderers with morality

    Contact us: canadianmoviecrew@gmail.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    1 hr 27 min
  18. Or Is It? - Footloose

    Season 4, Episode 36

    Show notes

    Footloose is the story of a young man wanting to overturn the town's law against dancing . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - Mean Mark pulling out impressions left and right!

    - Apologies to Def Dave for attempting to disprove his thesis.

    - 24 year old high school students get served in bars!

    - Derek doesn't understand dancing.

    - American Gladiators: Dance Edition

    - Kevin Bacon doesn't win???

    Contact us: canadianmoviecrew@gmail.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    1 hr 33 min
  19. Or Is It? - Nothing But Trouble (featuring Totally 80s & 90s Recall)

    Season 4, Episode 35

    Show notes

    Nothing But Trouble is the story of an evil, sadistic judge passing unfair sentences on passing tourists . . . Or Is It?

    Joining us for this cinematic disasterpiece is Dave, Rob, and Kurt from the Totally 80s & 90s Recall Podcast!

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - American gun and traffic laws

    - Chevy Chase doesn't act, he reacts.

    - Brazillionaires!

    - The hardest worked for Or Is It? in history!

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    The Totally 80s and 90s Recall podcast:

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11dk5TUoLUk4euD1Te1EYG

    iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/id1662282694

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@80s90srecall

    and wherever you find your favourite podcasts!

    1 hr 26 min
  20. Or Is It? - Armageddon

    Season 4, Episode 32

    Show notes

    Armageddon is the story of a planet-killing meteor headed for Earth . . . Or Is It?

    This episode's scavenger hunt items:

    - Dismissal of ideas with no argument

    - Giant machine gun added to a drilling machine?

    - Scientist's don't know how gravity works.

    - Oil riggers overrule military laws

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianMovieCrew

    1 hr 30 min