Best Boxoffice Podcasts (2025)

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Dine-In Cinema +FEC Summit Preview | Matt and Amy Mader of Venue Valet 46:20

1h ago46:20

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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk cover the latest exhibition news, including how Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation is helping those affected by the wildfires in Southern California. National Popcorn Day is just around the corner on January 19th and the team shares mo…

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Sing Sing (2023) A Woman Under the Influence (1974) 6:31

3h ago6:31

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Indie Film Weekly Episode 05: Sing Sing (2023) A Woman Under the Influence (1974) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or see for the first time. Recorded: 0…

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Episode 112 - The New Mutants (2020) w/ Days of Future Podcast: Examining the X-Men 1:46:37

11h ago1:46:37

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It's a new year, and a new theme! We're transforming - or should we say "mutating" - the month of January into "The Mutant Gene-uary!" That's right, a month dedicated to mutants, and we're kicking it off with 2020's The New Mutants, the last film released from the original regime of the 20th Century Fox X-Men franchise. Based on a popular X-Men spi…

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ICTA Preview | ICTA Executive Director Carrie Dietrich 29:19

5d ago29:19

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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk cover the latest exhibition news, including the upcoming National Popcorn Day on January 19th. In the feature segment, Rebecca previews the 2025 ICTA Los Angeles Seminar Series in a conversation with ICTA Executive Director Carrie Dietrich. Give u…

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A Real Pain (2024) Muriel’s Wedding (1994) 7:19

7d ago7:19

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Indie Film Weekly Episode 04: A Real Pain (2024) Muriel’s Wedding (1994) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or see for the first time. Recorded: 01-04-25 S…

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2025 Box Office Preview 1:17:51

12d ago1:17:51

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Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk are on this week’s panel to discuss the biggest films coming to theaters in 2025. Our quarter-by-quarter breakdown includes analysis on the most important movies and holiday weekends for exhibition, as well as our picks for potential break-outs at the box office. Give us your feedback on o…

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The Damned (2024) & Sideways (2004) 8:46

12d ago8:46

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Indie Film Weekly Episode 03: The Damned (2024) & Sideways (2004) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or see for the first time. Recorded: 12-27-24 Studio: …

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Episode 111 - Power Rangers (2017) 1:49:26

14d ago1:49:26

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"It's Poddin' Time! We're closing out "Failure to Franchise presents Trev & Chris-tmas" with Trev's gift to Chris - a chance to revisit 2017's big-screen blockbuster reboot of Power Rangers. With a team of up-and-coming young actors as the titular heroes, and a couple Hollywood heavy hitters backing them up in supporting roles - including one with …

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2024 in Review: The Biggest Stories, Hits, Misses, and Moments in Theatrical Exhibition 49:22

19d ago49:22

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Daniel Loria, Russ Fischer, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk review all the biggest stories, trends, hits, and misses from 2024 at the box office. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 00:23 Sony Acquires Alamo Drafthouse 01:00 2024 in Review: Theatrical Exhi…

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Bloody Axe Wound (2024) & Parasite (2019) 7:58

23d ago7:58

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Indie Film Weekly Episode 02: Bloody Axe Wound (2024) & Parasite (2019) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or see for the first time. Recorded: 12-20-24 St…

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Christmas Box Office Preview | The Cinema Foundation’s Bryan Braunlich 41:29

27d ago41:29

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Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle go over the latest headlines in theatrical exhibitions and preview the Christmas season box office. In the feature segment, the Cinema Foundation’s Executive Director, Bryan Braunlich, joins to talk about plans for the @ the Movies campaign—bringing four moviegoing—themed events to cinemas nationwide in 2025 to encour…

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The Apprentice (2024) & Boyhood (2014) 4:56

27d ago4:56

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Indie Film Weekly Episode 01: The Apprentice (2024) & Boyhood (2014) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or see for the first time. Recorded: 12-16-24 Studi…

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Episode 110 - Monster Trucks (2017) 1:33:23

28d ago1:33:23

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It's once again the most holly, jolly time of the year - "Failure to Franchise presents Trev and Chris-tmas," when we gift each other movies off our long F2F list that we might otherwise not be getting to anytime soon. First up, Chris gifts Trev a notorious box-office and critical flop that Trev has nonetheless always wanted to see ever since it fi…

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The Cinema Foundation Announces ‘@ the Movies’ | NICKEL BOYS Director RaMell Ross 41:46

1M ago41:46

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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk cover the latest exhibition news, including the announcement of CinemaCon's NATO Marquee Award, which is set to honor Cinemark CEO Sean Gamble, and NATO's rebranded National Cinema Day into the campaign At the Movies. In the feature segmen…

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A New Thanksgiving Record | The Broadway to Hollywood Musical Pipeline with Ernesto Acevedo-Muñoz [Brought to you by One Ultra Screens] 1:00:06

1M ago1:00:06

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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by One Ultra Screens, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk discuss the highest-earning Thanksgiving weekend frame of all time, driven by Disney's Moana 2, Universal's Wicked, and Paramount's Gladiator II. Exhibitors including AMC, Regal, and Cinemark all reported record-breaking holi…

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Success to Series #5 - Final Destination 1:29:51

1M ago1:29:51

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In the return of our "Success to Series" spin-off show, we're taking a look at one of the most popular and unique horror franchises of the 2000s, Final Destination. What is it about the series' pitch-black humor and overly-elaborate death scenes that we find so amusing? We try to get to the bottom of this question, while also exploring the original…

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December Specialty Preview - All The Awards Contenders Coming to a Theater Near You 59:38

2M ago59:38

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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest exhibition news, including the successful record-breaking opening weekends of Wicked and Gladiator II. In the sponsored segment, Daniel and Malcolm MacMillan, the Managing Director UK and EVP Exhibitor Relations, Boost Products …

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Can WICKED and GLADIATOR II Give Us This Year's Barbenheimer? 55:54

2M ago55:54

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Boxoffice Pro’s Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk cover the marketing campaigns leading up to this weekend’s launch of Universal’s Wicked and Paramount’s Gladiator II. In our feature segment, Flix Brewhouse’s CRO, Chris Randleman, joins to discuss the box office prospects of the remaining 2024 theatrical slate. Give us your feedback on …

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Episode 109 - The Bone Collector (1999) 1:48:31

2M ago1:48:31

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"Noyce-vember," our month-long tribute to journeyman director Phillip Noyce, concludes! So how did Noyce follow up the disappointment of 1997's The Saint (which we looked at last time), you ask? Simple - by recruiting one of Hollywood's biggest stars, Denzel Washington, teaming him with a young starlet on the brink of mega-stardom named Angelina Jo…

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Amazon/MGM’s RED ONE to Serve as the Appetizer for a Thanksgiving Box Office Feast 26:42

2M ago26:42

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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest exhibition news, including AMC’s comprehensive Go Plan and a new Screen X location arriving at MJR Theatres. The trio then covers the latest box office, including a preview of the latest tracking for this weekend’s Red One and t…

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November Box Office Preview 31:32

2M ago31:32

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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss the upcoming November slate. They highlight a trio of anticipated strong openers around the Thanksgiving holiday corridor – Wicked, Gladiator II, and Moana 2 – and reflect on the titles they’re personally looking forward to during November…

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Episode 108 - The Saint (1997) 1:31:35

2M ago1:31:35

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Here at Failure to Franchise, we love a dependable journeyman. And that's why we're kicking off "Noyce-vember," a one month tribute to one of Hollywood's (well, technically, Australia's) most unsung journeymen directors, Phillip Noyce. First up, his 1997 adaptation of The Saint, a popular vigilante character who had already graced the world of lite…

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The Top 10 Highest-Grossing Horror Movies of the Last 10 Years [Brought to you by Angel Studios] 56:22

3M ago56:22

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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Angel Studios, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk countdown the top 10 highest-grossing horror films of the last 10 years, adding some personal favorites and culturally significant horror titles beyond those on the list. Give us your feedback on our podcast by ac…

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ShowEast 2024: Angel Studios Head of Theatrical Distribution Brandon Purdie [Brought to you by Angel Studios] 39:29

3M ago39:29

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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Angel Studios, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the recent performance of Smile 2 and preview the upcoming Venom: The Last Dance. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Angel Studios' Executive Vice President and Global Head of Theatrical Distribut…

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Interview - Ben Ripley (Screenwriter - Source Code, Flatliners, Last Days) - Vol. 02 15:33

3M ago15:33

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Jason Connell has well-known screenwriter Ben Ripley (Source Code, Flatliners, Last Days) on the show. Recorded: 09-23-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnel…

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Episode 107 - The Adventures of Tintin (2011) 1:31:06

3M ago1:31:06

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An iconic character, beloved around the world. A fairly successful box-office haul. And a creative team including Steven Moffat, Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish, Kathleen Kennedy, Peter Jackson, and Steven freakin' Spielberg!! What the hell is this movie doing on our show?! That's what we're here to figure out, as "Animation (3D)evastation" concludes wit…

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ShowEast 2024: B&B Theatres Turns 100 [Brought to you by Angel Studios] 45:07

3M ago45:07

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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Angel Studios, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the effective grassroots marketing of Terrifier 3 and the strong pre-sales for Wicked leading into the Thanksgiving holiday box office. Daniel is joined in the feature segment by B&B Theatres Co-Presidents…

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Interview - Ben Ripley (Screenwriter - Source Code, Flatliners, Last Days) - Vol. 01 18:32

3M ago18:32

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Jason Connell has well-known screenwriter Ben Ripley (Source Code, Flatliners, Last Days) on the show. Recorded: 09-23-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnel…

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Variety The Children’s Charity Launches WICKED Gold Heart Pin Campaign 22:45

3M ago22:45

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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest box office news, including the underperformance of Joker: Folie à Deux with $37.6M. They also forecast upcoming releases such as Terrifier 3 and the wide expansion of Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night. Rebecca is joined in the feature segment b…

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Swingers (1996) - Fun Facts 6:00

3M ago6:00

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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 77: Swingers (1996) - Fun Facts Jason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Swingers. Swingers (1996) Synopsis: A wannabe actor has a hard time moving on from a break-up, but he is lucky to have supportive friends. Director: Doug Liman Writer: Jon Favreau Cinematographer: Doug Liman Composer: Justin Rei…

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Episode 106 - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) 1:26:27

3M ago1:26:27

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It's a long held belief in Hollywood that, with only a few exceptions, cinematic adaptations of video games just don't work. So perhaps it's not surprising that the makers of the first big-screen Final Fantasy movie in 2001 thought it would be more beneficial to concentrate on at least creating a groundbreaking technological achievement, rather tha…

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Falling in Love (1984) - Fun Facts 5:15

3M ago5:15

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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 76: Falling in Love (1984) - Fun Facts Jason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Falling in Love. Falling in Love (1984) Synopsis: Although they live married lives, two strangers keep running into each other, starting a friendship that could blossom into so much more. Director: Ulu Grosbard Writer: Mi…

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Cocktail (1988) - Fun Facts 6:27

3M ago6:27

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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 75: Cocktail (1988) - Fun Facts Jason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Cocktail. * Doug Coughlin is played by Bryan Brown as not Blair Brown as mistakenly mentioned in the episode. Cocktail (1988) Synopsis: A talented New York City bartender takes a job at a bar in Jamaica and falls in love. Direct…

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October Box Office Preview with The Outside Scoop’s Scott Mendelson 44:49

3M ago44:49

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Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk are joined by Puck News and The Outside Scoop’s Scott Mendelson to discuss the October theatrical slate. The panel tackles the slumping presales for Joker Folie a Deux, assesses the potential of the month’s horror titles, and offers hope on the prospects of Venom: The Last Dance in the marketplace. Give…

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Tár (2022) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 02 7:23

3M ago7:23

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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 74: Tár (2022) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 02 Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the highly acclaimed movie, Tár, and much more. Tár (2022) Synopsis: Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-c…

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Tár (2022) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 01 10:37

4M ago10:37

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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 73: Tár (2022) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 01 Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the highly acclaimed movie, Tár, and much more. Tár (2022) Synopsis: Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-c…

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Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) - Trailer - Just Rewatched 8:24

4M ago8:24

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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 72: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) - Trailer - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the not-so-classic movie, Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, and much more. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) Synopsis: Jason Voorhees is acci…

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Alien (1979) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 02 7:26

4M ago7:26

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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 71: Alien (1979) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 02 Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the classic movie, Alien, and much more. Alien (1979) Synopsis: After investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin, the crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform. Director: Ridley …

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Theater Owners to Invest More than $2.2 Billion | NATO COO Lou DiGioia 39:27

4M ago39:27

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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk the latest industry news, including the $2.2 billion investment that exhibitors nationwide have committed to enhancing the moviegoing experience. In advance of this week’s NATO Fall Summit, Daniel speaks to Lou DiGioia, the chief operating office…

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Alien (1979) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 01 12:05

4M ago12:05

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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 70: Alien (1979) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 01 Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the classic movie, Alien, and much more. Alien (1979) Synopsis: After investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin, the crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform. Director: Ridley …

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Episode 105 - The Road to El Dorado (2000) 1:12:08

4M ago1:12:08

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Our "Animation (2D)evastation" month concludes with The Road to El Dorado, Dreamworks Animation's 2000 attempt not only to pay tribute to the classic Bob Hope & Bing Crosby Road To... movies of the past, but also - more importantly - try to beat Disney at their own game with a rollicking, animated musical adventure. And they even went the distance …

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Falling Down (1993) - Fun Facts 6:44

4M ago6:44

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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 69: Falling Down (1993) - Fun Facts Jason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Falling Down. Falling Down (1993) Synopsis: An ordinary man frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them. Director: Joel Schumacher Writer: Ebbe Roe Smith C…

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Animated Origin Story TRANSFORMERS ONE Gears Up for Opening Weekend 14:46

4M ago14:46

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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk recap the second frame of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and solid international holds. Speak No Evil debuted in second place and the documentary Am I Racist? surprised in fourth place. The pair also discuss the upcoming weekend, including the projections for Transfor…

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Real Genius (1985) - Fun Facts 5:20

4M ago5:20

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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 68: Real Genius (1985) - Fun Facts Jason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Real Genius. Real Genius (1985) Synopsis: An uptight teenage prodigy enters a top engineering college, but feels awkward among the freewheeling students. When a professor aims to turn their laser project into a military weapo…

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THE KILLER’S GAME Director J.J. Perry 21:39

4M ago21:39

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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the $111M opening weekend of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which drove a record-setting weekend for chains such as Cinemark. In the feature segment, Daniel interviews director J.J. Perry about his upcoming Lionsgate action film The Killer’s Game…

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Episode 104 - Doug's 1st Movie (1999) 1:18:45

4M ago1:18:45

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"Animation (2D)evastation," a month dedicated to two 2D animated failed franchise starters, kicks off with a look at 1999's Doug's 1st Movie. Based on Doug, the hit series that started as one of the original "Nicktoons" on Nickelodeon, before being bought by Disney and moving to Disney for its later seasons, Doug's 1st Movie was an attempt to see i…

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Red Dawn (1984) - Fun Facts 6:05

4M ago6:05

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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 67: Red Dawn (1984) - Fun Facts Jason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Red Dawn. Red Dawn (1984) Synopsis: It is the dawn of World War III. In the west mountains of America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces. Director: John Miliu…

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September Movie Preview 41:27

4M ago41:27

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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk are joined by The Boxoffice Company’s Romeo Duchene and Boxoffice Studios’ Russ Fischer to review the diverse September slate. The monthly box office preview highlights September’s major release, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and other notable wide re…

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A Simple Plan (1998) - First Watched 6:23

5M ago6:23

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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 66: A Simple Plan (1998) - First Watched Jason Connell discusses his memorable experience of watching A Simple Plan for the first time, back in 1998. A Simple Plan (1998) Synopsis: Three blue-collar acquaintances come across millions of dollars in lost cash and make a plan to keep their find from the authorities, but it …

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Showbiz Direct’s Kevin Mitchell [Brought to you by ShowBiz Direct] 27:58

5M ago27:58

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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Fathom Events, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest industry news and the upcoming Labor Day box office weekend including new releases Reagan, 1992, and Slingshot. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with exhibition veteran Kevin Mitchell about the evolut…

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