Highbrow! Lowbrow? Live Finale: November 29th @ The Bistro

Here's our final episode which we performed live at the Bistro in Hayward. It was a festive evening with friends, fans and family as we did an overview of our podcast and celebrated with our listeners. Check it out to hear our final thoughts on our Highbrow! Lowbrow? journey.

Live Finale Teaser

Here's a little teaser for our final show that'll be live at the Bistro. Jesse and Shaun have a couple of brews at the Bistro as they discuss movies, the podcast and the nightlife in the heart of downtown Hayward. This teaser also features music from Jesse of the Highbrow! Lowbrow? duo who gives us an exciting jazz tune to start with and a memorable HBLB anthem to end. 

Be sure to join us for the last episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? After four years of reviewing Best Picture Academy Award Winners and top box office earners, Jesse and Shaun discuss one last time who was right: the critics or the masses. We give our final thoughts on this movie watching journey we've been on.

Come have a brew with us as we celebrate the end of our podcast. We'll have bands, videos, prizes and more, so we'd be so excited to have you join us on the next Highbrow! Lowbrow?

Episode 86: October 26th,2014

Here we go with the second to last episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks or so, Jesse and Shaun discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. For this episode, we take a look at two films from the year 1932, the ensemble piece, Grand Hotel (Highbrow), and the espionage and intrigue tale of Shanghai Express (Lowbrow). Be sure to listen to the latest episode.

We're having a live event to celebrate the closing of the show, since we've watched all 86 years of the Oscars with their respective box office brethren. Come share a brew with the Highbrow! Lowbrow? duo November 29th @ The Bistro in Hayward - 5pm. 

Episode 85: October 8th, 2014

Hello and welcome to another episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks or so, Jesse and Shaun get together to discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. For this episode, we take a look at two films from the year 1942, the war-time drama, Mrs. Miniver (Highbrow) and the classic nature driven family feature, Bambi (Lowbrow). Featuring our most dedicated and fellow film traveler, Jacqueline Canlas. This is our second to last episode so be sure to give it a listen!!!

Episode 84: September 14, 2014

Hello and welcome to another episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks ot so, Jesse and Shaun discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right, the critics or the masses. For this episode, we take a look at two films from the year 2013, the racially charged, 12 Years A Slave (Highbrow), and another chapter of the Marvel cinematic universe, Iron Man 3 (Lowbrow). Featuring longtime listener  and special guest, Michael. Only a couple more episodes to go, so be sure to check it out!

Episode 83: September 7th, 2014

Hello and welcome to another episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks or so, Jesse and I get together to discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. On this episode, we review two films from the year 1934: the Frank Capra romantic comedy, It Happened One Night (Highbrow), and the Ernst Lubitsch romantic comedy, The Merry Widow (Lowbrow). Check out the episode to see which film we ended up liking more!

Episode 82: August 18th, 2014

Welcome to another episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks or so, Jesse and Shaun discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner to see who was right: the critics or the masses. For this episode, we examined two films from the year 1984, the tearjerking dramedy, Terms of Endearment (Highbrow), and the finale in the Star Wars Trilogy, Return of the Jedi (Lowbrow). Be sure to tune in and listen to the latest episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow?

Episode 81: August 7th, 2014

Hi and welcome to another episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks or so, Jesse and Shaun get together to discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. For this episode, we take a look at two films from the year 1977, the only comedy to win the Best Picture Oscar, Annie Hall (Highbrow), and the start of the space saga trilogy, Star Wars (Lowbrow). Be sure to tune in and listen to the latest Highbrow! Lowbrow?

Episode 80: June 24th, 2014

Hello and welcome to another episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks or so, Jesse and Shaun get together to discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. For our 80th episode (as we count down to the finale of the podcast), we take a look at one film from 1944 that won both titles, Going My Way (Highbrow and Lowbrow). What did Jesse and Shaun think of this Bing Crosby classic? Tune in to the latest episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? to find out.

Episode 79: July 11th, 2014

Welcome to another episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks or so, Jesse and Shaun get together to discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. As we come to a close on the podcast, we take a look at two films from the year 1966; A Man For All Seasons (Highbrow) and Hawaii (Lowbrow). Check us out and give it a listen to see which one of these two religiously themed films we liked more on the latest Highbrow! Lowbrow?

Episode 78: June 23rd, 2014

Welcome to the latest epiosde of Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks or so, Jesse and Shaun get together to discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner to see who was right: the critics or the masses. For this episode, we look at two episodes from the year 2010, the british political drama, The King's Speech (Highbrow), and the final piece in the Toy Story trilogy, Toy Story 3 (Lowbrow). Tune in and find out which film we enjoyed more on Highbrow! Lowbrow?

Episode 77: June 6th, 2014

Here's another offering of our podcast Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks or so, Jesse and Shaun  discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. For this episode, we take a look at two films from the year 1995, the bloody war drama, Braveheart (Highbrow), and the heartwarming sentiment driving kid's film, Toy Story (Lowbrow). Be sure to listen and hear our takes on the latest Highbrow! Lowbrow?

Episode 76: May 23rd, 2014

Here's the latest episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks or so, Jesse and Shaun get together to discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. For this episode, we take a look at two films from the year 1949, the political drama, All The King's Men (Highbrow) and the classic biblical tale, Samson and Delilah (Lowbrow). Tune in and listen to hear our takes on Highbrow! Lowbrow?

Episode 75: May 5th, 2014

Here's another episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? the podcast where Jesse and Shaun discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. For this episode, one film from 1935 won both titles, Mutiny On The Bounty (Highbrow and Lowbrow). What did Jesse and Shaun think of this swashbuckling classic? Be sure to listen to the episode to find out and let us know what you think below.

Episode 74: April 24th, 2014

Here is another episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks or so, Jesse and Shaun get together to discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner to see who was right: the critics or the masses. For this episode, we reviewed two more recent films from the year 1998: the comedic romance, Shakespeare In Love (Highbrow), and the contemplative war drama, Saving Private Ryan (Lowbrow). Listen to the podcast below and let us know what you think below.

Episode 73: April 9th, 2014

Welcome to another episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks or so, Jesse and Shaun get together to discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. From the year 1947, we take a look at two films: the Elia Kazan racial drama, A Gentlemen's Agreement (Highbrow) and the campy romance story, Forever Amber (Lowbrow). Hear our reviews and let us know what you think below!

Episode 72: March 27th, 2014

Check out our podcast, Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks or so, Jesse and Shaun discuss the Best Picutre Academy Award winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. For this episode, we take a look at two films from 1937: the biographical pic, The Life Of Emil Zola (Highbrow) and the very first Disney classic, Snow White And The Seven Dwarves (Lowbrow). Listen and let us know what you think of this episode below.

Episode 71: March 9th, 2014

Hello and welcome to the latest episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks or so, Jesse and Shaun get together to discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. For this episode, we take a look at two more recent films from the year 2011: the silent era love letter, The Artist (Highbrow) and the finale to the Harry Potter saga, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows Pt. 2 (Lowbrow). Tune in and check out the latest Highbrow! Lowbrow?

Episode 70: February 26th, 2013

We've got another Highbrow! Lowbrow? for your listening pleasure. Every two weeks or so, Jesse and Shaun discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. For this episode, one film from the year 1938 won both the Highbrow and Lowbrow distinction, Frank Capra's You Can't Take It With You. Tune in and listen to our takes on this classic film.

Oscars 2014 Bonus Episode

Once again, Jesse and Shaun take a break from reviewing the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner to discuss the biggest film award ceremony of the year, the Oscars. Check out this special Oscars bonus episode where we review all nine Best Picture Academy Award nominees for the year 2014.

Episode 69: February 7th, 2014

Hello and welcome to another episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks or so, Jesse and Shaun discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. For the year 2002, we feature a modern take on a classic musical, Chicago (Highbrow), and the superhero tale of Spider-Man (Lowbrow). Listen in to our takes on these two movies.

Episode 68: January 26th 2014

Hello and welcome to another episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? the podcast where Jesse and Shaun discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. For this episode, we look at two films from the year 1940: Alfred Hitchcock's only Oscar winning film Rebecca (Highbrow) and another Disney classic Pinocchio (Lowbrow). Check out the latest Highbrow! Lowbrow? and let us know what you think.

Episode 67: January 13th, 2014

Hello and welcome to another episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? Every two weeks or so, Jesse and Shaun get together to discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. On this episode, we go to the magical age of nostalgia that is the 80's with two films from 1985, Out of Africa (Highbrow) and Back to the Future (Lowbrow). Check out the latest Highbrow! Lowbrow? to see what film won out the multi oscar winning film or the pop classic.

Episode 66: December 29th, 2013

Hey and welcome to another episode of Highbrow! Lowbrow? The podcast where Jesse and Shaun get together to discuss the Best Picture Academy Award Winner and top box office earner of the same year to see who was right: the critics or the masses. For this episode, we review another film that managed to claim both titles, All Quiet On The Western Front (Highbrow and Lowbrow) from the year 1930. Be sure to listen as Jesse and Shaun discuss this classic that lead the way for war films to come.