Best Jake The Film Guy Podcasts (2024)

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229: Renny Harlin + The Strangers: Chapter 1, IF, Hoard, Tiger Stripes, Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg 45:07

19m ago45:07

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00.00 – 03.15 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching 03.20 – 15.50 Inteview with The Strangers: Chapter 1 director Renny Harlin 15.55 – 27.10 Review of If 27.15 – 33.20 Review of Hoard 33.25 – 37.20 Review of Tiger Stripes 37.25 – 40.00 Review of Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg 40.05 – 45.15 Film of the Week and answer…

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Episode 1011: Eff it, we're doing it live! 1:03:10

7h ago1:03:10

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This episode aired on 5/13/24. We didn't get a chance to see anything this week because life is crazy and things make you busy...but we always make time for you guys.By thedriveinspeakerbox

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"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" + “The Fall Guy” Reviews 1:16:20

1h ago1:16:20

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The summer movie calendar is heating up, and Zach and Johnny are here to break down “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” (22:47). How does the series stack up in a post-Matt Reeves and Andy Serkis franchise? Is this the start of a new trilogy? Plus, Zach shares his thoughts on “The Fall Guy” (16:45) and “The Idea of You” (11:30) Subscribe to The Rew…

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'Fall Guy' is the Movie We Need Every May; 'Challengers' - All's Fair in Love & War (but what's fair in lust & competition?) 20:36

2h ago20:36

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Jake breaks down Challengers (0:25) before dropping his first-thought Letterboxd review (10:01), then moves on to Fall Guy (11:42) and its rapid reaction (18:36).By Jake Clark

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228: Wes Ball, Owen Teague, Freya Allen and Kevin Durand + Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, La Chimera, Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger, Dark Matter and Doctor Who 1:03:44

2h ago1:03:44

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0.00 – 03.25 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching 03.30 – 29.50 Review of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes including interviews with the film’s director Wes Ball and stars Owen Teague, Freya Allen and Kevin Durand 29.55 – 37.30 Review of La Chimera 37.35 – 42.50 Review of Made in England 42.55 – 48.40 Review of Dark Matter 48.45…

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MCU Rewatch Ep. 32: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 feat. Bj Clark 2:04:35

4h ago2:04:35

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Jake breaks down the movie that convinced us the Multiverse Saga might not be that bad. Who peaks in a movie where everyone self-actualizes? PLUS: Is this a break-up movie?By Jake Clark

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Episode 1010: The Fall Guy, Unfrosted and more! 58:49

5h ago58:49

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This episode aired on 5/6/24. Bo went to see The Fall Guy and gives us his review. We discuss the Paramount sale, the new Coppola teaser and more!By thedriveinspeakerbox

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'Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' is the Most Guy Ritchie of Guy Ritchie's Films; 'Sasquatch Sunset' is the Oddest Movie You'll Never See (but I'm glad it exists) 21:33

5d ago21:33

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Jake breaks down Guy Ritchie's new Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, a blow-em-up slugfest about slaughtering Nazis. Always a fan. Then he talks about Sasquatch Sunset, a peculiar artistic film that we should all be happy exists.By Jake Clark

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227: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt + The Fall Guy, Love Lies Bleeding, The Idea of You, The Phantom Menace 53:38

5d ago53:38

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00.00 – 04.45 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching 04.50 – 23.20 Review of The Fall Guy with an interview with the film’s stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt 23.25 – 32.20 Review of Love Lies Bleeding 32.25 – 42.10 Review of The Idea of You 42.15 – 50.20 This week’s big re-release – Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 50.25 …

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Episode 1009: 25th Anniversary of The Mummy, and more new releases! 1:01:28

6d ago1:01:28

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This episode aired on 4/29/24. Bo went to see the 25th Anniversary showing of the Brendan Frasier classic The Mummy this week. We catch up on new trailers, news and other movie news as well.By thedriveinspeakerbox

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"Challengers" Review 1:03:06

7d ago1:03:06

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Sexy movies are BACK, and so are Zach and Johnny to break down Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” (25:26). Plus, the guys talk spring concerts (4:07), catching up on TV (10:20), and the “Planet of the Apes” trilogy (14:25). Subscribe to The Rewind: bit.ly/itfr-rewind Make sure to follow Inside The Film Room on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Ti…

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226: Moritz Mohr + Boy Kills World, Challengers, I.S.S., Ordinary Angels, Spy X Family Code: White 1:00:42

11d ago1:00:42

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00.00 – 03.20 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been up to 03.25 – 20.20 Review of Boy Kills World with an interview with the film’s director Moritz Mohr 20.25 – 35.10 Review of Challengers 35.15 – 41.20 Review of I.S.S. 41.25 – 49.20 Review of Ordinary Angels 49.25 – 55.00 Review of Spy X Family Code: White 55.05 – 1.00.40 Film of the Week…

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Episode 1008: Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare and other stuff 1:03:29

25d ago1:03:29

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This episode aired on 4/22/24. We both caught the new Guy Richie film, Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. We also get you caught up on the week in news!By thedriveinspeakerbox

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225: Zack Snyder, Sofia Boutella and Staz Nair + Rebel Moon Part Two, Dan Stevens + Abigail, The Book of Clarence, Sometimes I Think About Dying 1:10:15

17d ago1:10:15

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00.00 – 07.20 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching 07.25 – 29.10 Review of Abigail including an interview with the one of the stars of the movie, Dan Stevens *mild premise spoilers for Abigail* 29.15 – 51.10 Review of Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver including interviews with the film’s director Zack Snyder and stars Sofia Bout…

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'Godzilla x Kong: A New Empire' is the Nickelback of Movies; 'Civil War' is the Movie You Hoped for in the Lens You Didn't Expect 21:22

18d ago21:22

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Jake breaks down the best movie of 2024 and the latest kaiju film. PLUS the top "Oh Hell Yeah, Bruther" movies.By Jake Clark

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Civil War review and other particulars. 1:01:04

1M ago1:01:04

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This episode aired on 4/15/24. Bo caught Civil War this week and we covered the week in news per usual. Tons of new movie news after CinemaCon. Jake catches another foreign film and we get you all caught up on the world of movies.By thedriveinspeakerbox

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224: Marisa Abela + Back to Black, Kirsten Dunst and Alex Garland + Civil War, Lucy Boynton and Justin H. Min + The Greatest Hits, The Teachers' Lounge 1:18:14

25d ago1:18:14

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00.00 – 04.40 Intro and presenters discuss what else they've been watching 04.45 – 27.05 Review of Back to Black including an interview Marisa Abela who plays Amy Winehouse. 27.10 – 53.20 Review of Civil War including interviews with the film’s director Alex Garland and the film’s star Kirsten Dunst 53.25 – 1.07.15 Review of The Greatest Hits inclu…

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Episode 1006: Monkey Man and Eclipse Day! 52:47

1M ago52:47

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This episode aired on 4/8/24. Today was the day of the solar eclipse, and we were pretty damn close to the "totality" area. Bo didn't get to watch all the things he planned this week, but Jake caught Monkey Man and gives us his review. We also catch up on the news and a slew of new trailers that dropped this week.…

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"Monkey Man" Review 50:33

29d ago50:33

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Zach and Johnny are back to break down Dev Patel’s directorial debut, “Monkey Man” (18:33). Plus, the guys recap what they’ve been watching the last few weeks (4:08), from “3 Body Problem” to “Survivor” 46 and more. Subscribe to The Rewind: bit.ly/itfr-rewind Make sure to follow Inside The Film Room on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok …

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223: Dev Patel and Jordan Peele + Monkey Man, The First Omen, Scoop, Io Capitano, Evil Does Not Exist 54:04

1M ago54:04

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00.00 – 04.25 Intro and presenters discuss their picks of the week 04.30 – 21.50 Review of Monkey Man including an interview with the star and director Dev Patel and producer Jordan Peele 21.55 – 32.20 Review of The First Omen 32.25 – 38.00 Review of Io Capitano 38.05 – 43.15 Review of Evil Does Not Exist 43.20 – 51.20 Review of Scoop 51.25 – 54.15…

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MCU Rewatch Ep. 31: Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania feat. Ricky Z 1:46:08

1M ago1:46:08

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Jake & Ricky break down the movie that defined the peak of "superhero fatigue" discourse... but is it deserved? A lotta awards go empty in this one, but what do you expect? This is like the most expensive bottle episode ever created.By Jake Clark

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Episode 1005: Godzilla x Kong review and more 1:02:55

2M ago1:02:55

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This episode aired on 4/1/24. It's April fools day, we don't mess with that garbage because it's annoying and confusing. The real world makes no sense enough as it is. We review Godzilla x Kong, which is basically less believable that this movie exists than half the April fools pranks I've seen today.…

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'One Life' Will Make You Want to Be a Better Person (while crying the entire time); 'Love Lies Bleeding' is What Neo-Noir Looks Like in 2024 (PLUS: should Katy O'Brien have been Tatiana Maslany's Lou Ferrigno ... 19:35

2M ago19:35

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Jake breaks down the feel-good One Life and the feel-gross Love Lies Bleeding. A heartfelt look at a man who saved hundreds of lives in WWII; a visceral take on steroid-fueled love. Best of both worlds.By Jake Clark

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222: Adam Wingard + Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Jack Black + Kung Fu Panda 4, Mothers' Instinct, Drift, Silver Haze 1:02:01

1M ago1:02:01

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00.00 – 03.40 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching 03.45 – 24.35 Review of Godzilla X Kong including an interview with the film’s director, Adam Wingard 24.40 – 40.50 Review of Kung Fu Panda 4 including an interview with the film’s star, Jack Black 40.55 – 47.30 Review of Mothers’ Instinct 47.35 – 52.10 Review of Drift 52.15 – 56…

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Episode 1004: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Road House and more! 1:07:35

2M ago1:07:35

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This episode aired on 3/25/24. This week we get to bustin the busters as we talk about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. We catch up on the week in film and discuss You can call me Bill and Roadhouse as well.By thedriveinspeakerbox

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221: Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Lukas Gage and Billy Magnussen + Road House, Sydney Sweeney + Immaculate, Gil Kenan + Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo ... 1:21:16

2M ago1:21:16

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00.00 – 04.10 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching. 04.15 – 19.40 Review of Road House including interviews with the film’s stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Lukas Gage and Billy Magnussen 19.45 – 39.55 Review of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire including an interview with the film’s director Gil Kenan 40.00 – 51.15 Review of …

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Episode 1003: A slim week at the theater, but that won't stop us. 54:10

2M ago54:10

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This episode aired on 3/18/24. This week we break down some new trailers, like The Crow and others, discuss the week in news, review Netflix's Damsel and catch up on what's happening in the world of film.By thedriveinspeakerbox

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Episode 1002: We review Dune 2. Spoiler: it rules. 1:02:24

2M ago1:02:24

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This episdoe aired on 3 - 11 - 2024. We saw the much anticipated Dune sequel and loved it. We also talked about a ton of other things, so get in here.By thedriveinspeakerbox

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Every Frame of 'Dune Pt. II' Belongs At Frist Art Museum; 'The Ballad of Davy Crockett' is Exactly What Cord Jefferson is Begging For 17:08

2M ago17:08

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Jake talks about two visually stunning films with vastly different budgets: Dune Part II and The Ballad of Davy Crockett.By Jake Clark

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220: Pablo Berger on Robot Dreams, Drive-Away Dolls, Monster, The New Boy, Banel & Adama 52:11

2M ago52:11

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00.00 – 07.35 Intro and presenters discuss the Oscars. 07.40 – 21.35 Interview with Robot Dreams director Pablo Berger 21.40 – 28.00 Review of Drive-Away Dolls 28.05 – 36.30 Review of Monster 36.35 – 40.20 Review of New Boy 40.25 – 46.00 Review of Banel and Adama 46.05 – 52.30 Film of the Week, and answering the question: “Do you you have any early…

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219: Ava DuVernay + Origin, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo + Damsel, Copa 71, Soul 1:09:59

2M ago1:09:59

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00.00 – 03.45 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching 03.50 – 31.00 Review of Origin including an interview with film’s writer/director Ava DuVernay 31.05 – 51.20 Review of Damsel including an interview with the film’s director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo 51.25 – 59.00 Review of Copa 71 59.05 – 1.06.20 This week’s big re-release – Soul …

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Oscars 2024: The 'Oppenheimer' Behemoth, the 'Poor Things' hopeful, and 'Killers of the Flower Moon:' the best movie that won't win much 22:44

2M ago22:44

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The Oscars are here! Here are Jake's official predictions for the 2024 Oscars, plus a few new awards. Introducing the Travolta Award for "Wait... where WERE you?!"By Jake Clark

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Theater Recaps: 'Drive Away Dolls' reminds you which Coen Brother is which; 'Madame Web' wasn't all that good (but I still want a sequel) 19:18

2M ago19:18

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Jake recaps Drive Away Dolls and Madame Web. Watch Drive Away Dolls back-to-back with Denzel's Macbeth - that's everything you need to know about the Coen roles.By Jake Clark

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"Dune: Part Two" Review 1:19:43

3M ago1:19:43

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It’s time to return to Arrakis. Johnny and Zach are letting the spice flow as they break down “Dune: Part Two” in depth (11:00). Plus, Zach shares his new fantasy obsession (2:55). Subscribe to The Rewind: bit.ly/itfr-rewind Make sure to follow Inside The Film Room on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for all the latest movi…

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218: Denis Villeneuve, Adam Sandler and Paul Dano + Dune: Part Two, Spaceman and Lisa Frankenstein 1:07:08

2M ago1:07:08

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00.00 – 04.25 Intro and presenters discuss their week in viewing 04.30 – 33.40 Review of Dune: Part Two, including an interview with the film’s director Denis Villeneuve 34.45 – 52.40 Review of Spaceman, including an interview with the film’s stars Adam Sandler and Paul Dano 52.45 – 1.03.00 Review of Lisa Frankenstein 1.03.05 – 1.07.30 Film of the …

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MCU Rewatch Ep. 30: Wakanda Forever feat. Josh Clark 1:16:38

2M ago1:16:38

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Jake talks about the follow-up to a cultural phenomenon - two years after its start tragically died. Does Angela Bassett automatically get our Oscar, or is that cheap? Did you like the Namor characterization?By Jake Clark

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Episode 1001: Let's review Drive-Away Dolls, then talk about our usual mess. 1:00:39

3M ago1:00:39

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This episode aired on 2/26/24. Bo caught the new film Drive-Away Dolls, and we find out what Jake saw when he rolled into the studio eventually. We caught up in the week in news and chatted with our viewers!By thedriveinspeakerbox

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Episode 1000: One Love, A web of letdowns and more 1:05:05

3M ago1:05:05

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This episode aired on 2/19/24. We talk about Xmen 97, Cohen Brothers, Iron Claw and more nostalgia...Bo managed to catch the new Bob Marley biopic One Love, and we get caught up on the rest of the weeks news in film!By thedriveinspeakerbox

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"Madame Web" Review + "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" Ep. 1-6 Recap 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

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Inside The Film Room is back after researching spiders in the Amazon, and Zach and Johnny are ready to review “Madame Web” (36:50). Plus, the guys break down the first six episodes of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” on Prime Video (18:36), and prep for “Dune: Part Two” (2:05). Subscribe to The Rewind: bit.ly/itfr-rewind Make sure to follow Inside The Film Room …

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217: Dakota Johnson, SJ Clarkson and Tahar Rahim + Madame Web, Bob Marley: One Love, The Taste of Things, The Promised Land 59:49

3M ago59:49

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0.00 – 03.25 Intro and presenters discuss their week in viewing 03.30 – 28.20 Review of Madame Web, including interviews with Dakota Johnson, SJ Clarkson and Tahar Rahim 28.25 – 36.40 Review of Bob Marley: One Love 36.45 – 41.00 Review of The Taste of Things 41.05 – 46.00 Review of The Promised Land 46.05 – 55.00 This week’s rereleases 55.05 – 59.5…

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Episode 999: Lisa Frankenstein, Valentines and more movie stuff 52:22

3M ago52:22

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This episode aired on 2/12/24. Valentine's day is right around the corner, the "Big Game" just wrapped up with tons of new trailers dropping and we dive into Lisa Frankenstein and other fun movie talk.By thedriveinspeakerbox

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Episode 998: Argyle and more AI weirdness 57:09

3M ago57:09

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Welcome to the Drive-In Speakerbox Podcast. In this episode, we unearth the realities of AI in the film industry and its influence on cinema. We walk you through our recent movie-viewing experiences and discuss how elements like A-list lines and Impossible Nuggets are transforming the movie-going experience. We also pay tribute to the late Carl Wea…

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Theater Recaps: 'Argylle' is a Tale of Three Parts (and two are good); 'ISS' is a High-Class B-Movie (and that's okay) 18:30

3M ago18:30

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Jake talks about ISS and Argylle, two movies that a) feature Ariana DeBose, b) deal with the "who can I trust?" trope, and c) are unfairly bashed by people who went into it with the wrong expecations.By Jake Clark

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216: Jeffrey Wright, Ludwig Göransson and Sean Durkin + The Iron Claw, Occupied City, Gassed Up 1:00:55

3M ago1:00:55

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00.00 – 03.25 Intro and presenters discuss their week 03.30 – 12.50 Exclusive interview with star of American Fiction, Jeffrey Wright 12.55 – 32.00 Review of The Iron Claw including an interview with the film’s director Sean Durkin 32.00 – 38.00 Review of Occupied City 38.05 – 50.15 Interview with composer Ludwig Göransson whose incredible score fo…

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“Argylle” Review + Denis Villeneuve Rewatch 56:53

3M ago56:53

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After months of anticipation, Zach and Johnny find out the real identity of Agent Argylle. The guys talk rewatching Denis Villeneuve’s filmography in anticipation of “Dune: Part Two” (4:45), Zach chimes in on the disappointing first season of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” (14:20), and then Zach unveils the identity of the real Agent Argylle in …

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215: Matthew Vaughn + Argylle, American Fiction, The Zone of Interest, Migration 49:07

4M ago49:07

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00.00 – 06.00 Intro and presenters discuss their picks of the week 06.05 – 24.00 Review of Argylle, including an interview with the film’s director Matthew Vaughn 24.05 – 30.30 Review of American Fiction 30.05 – 38.45 Review of The Zone of Interest 38.50 – 43.40 Review of Migration 43.45 – 49.19 Film of the Week and “What is your favourite meta gag…

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Episode 997:Let's talk Fighter and say goodbye to January! 52:42

4M ago52:42

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Join us for the Drive-In Speaker Box Podcast episode aired on January 29th as we dive deep into the world of current movie releases, iconic classics, and upcoming trailer reviews. From critically analysing Fighter, a highly anticipated Bollywood masterpiece to discussions about the remake of American classic- Roadhouse, our hosts deliver insightful…

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Theater Recaps: Iron Claw Slaps, Book of Clarence is Hilarious, Aquaman Gets Better When You Stop Taking it Seriously 18:38

3M ago18:38

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Jake recaps three movies: Book of Clarence - was it blasphemous or just funny? Iron Claw - less interesting than the real story? And Aquaman - Jake's return to the DCEU, right before it dies off.By Jake Clark

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214: Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Barry Keoghan, Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Claire Foy, Blitz Bazawule, Anthony Boyle, Nate Mann, Raff Law, Gary Goetzman + All Of Us Strangers, Masters Of The Air, The ... 1:51:49

3M ago1:51:49

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Total Film 00.00 – 07.25 Intro 07.30 –26.00 Review and of All Of Us Strangers, including an exclusive interview with the film’s stars Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal and Claire Foy 26.05 – 32.20 Review of Jackdaw 32.25 – 56.30 Review and Panel discussion of The Color Purple, including an interview with the film’s director Blitz Bazawale 56.35 – 1.01.40 R…

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2023 Year in Review 43:55

4M ago43:55

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Jake ranks the top movies of 2023 - purely based on how much he enjoyed them in theaters. Can anything topple Oppenheimer? How high can a movie like Poor Things rank? Is Killers of the Flower Moon too much of a bummer?By Jake Clark

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