As the years went on, it was becoming a big not so inside Hollywood joke that Leonardo DiCaprio would not join his big name director and win that Academy Award which had eluded him in the nearly two decades since his first Oscar notices came with What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. Their last collaboration, the psychological thriller Shutter Island, was a big financial success, but did little in bringing more Oscar buzz to the Leo camp.
So of course, they turn to a frat comedy in the guise of a Wall Street biopic in the form of 2013’s The Wolf Of Wall Street. Once again guided by an at this point over 70 year old Martin Scorsese, DiCaprio stepped into the film’s center piece, as renowned as he is hated real life figure Jordan Balfort. But at three hours, can the boys hang in, while also finally doing a podcast without fighting? Of course not. But where does Garrett, Matt, and Mike stand when it comes to Leo acting like he’s on quaaludes? One of their answers will downright shock you.
Thanks to Mike, and everyone who listens for once again helping us get through another full (for now) retrospective. Be sure to stay until the end, as the boys outline what they’re bringing Mike back for next year, as well as go over the slate that is going to close out the year!