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What Went Wrong covers Hollywood’s most notoriously disastrous movie productions, digging into the behind the scenes insanity of everything from massive flops to record breaking blockbusters. Each episode, hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer dive into a new film to explore the mind blowing (and sometimes numbing) reasons why making a movie is nearly impossible (especially a good one). Produced by David Boman. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR 'WWW' BONUS CONTENT!
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Blockbuster Mentality

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The Podcast where Actors, Filmmakers, Critics & Content Creators get to dissect their favorite films! Over 200 episodes!! ⭐️🍿Twitter: @Blockbustercast - Guest Inquiries: LEsposito@Blockbustermentality.com
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Back To The Blockbuster

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Welcome to Back To The Blockbuster, a Playlyst original podcast hosted by Gaius Bolling and Jackson Pye. Gaius brings his industry knowledge to the conversation as he currently works Press for film & TV while Jackson brings the casual moviegoer opinion. The duo also covers milestone movie anniversaries and predicts the box office every week. In addition to the main show, Gaius also hosts a bi-weekly spinoff called Back To The Blockbuster Presents: Deep Dives that sees Gaius and rotating gues ...
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Let's Talk - JAWS

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An addictively fun podcast immersed in anything and everything related to JAWS. Hosts: Jason Connell, award-winning documentary producer & JAWS mega fan, & Sal Rodriguez, comedian & toy expert/collector.
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Powered by ReviewSTL.com, Reel Spoilers is a podcast that talks about movies in-depth. If you are listening, you have either: 1. already seen the movie, or 2. you don't care if you find out what happens in the movie. Hence the name, Reel Spoilers.
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Four friends sit down to review movies that you absolutely should have already seen, but at least one of them hasn't. Zack and Tyler are film buffs, and Scott and Jake have seen every Summer Blockbuster in existence. Listen for the resident late bloomers' hot takes for each movie, and enjoy the witty banter along the way!
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Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and more, featuring a rotating cast of Ringer colleagues like Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Bill Simmons.
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A weekly podcast reviewing one or two new release titles every episode with an occasional free-for-all segment at the end we call Potpourri. Proudly presented by ObsessiveViewer.com. A full archive of The Obsessive Viewer Podcast (as well as written reviews) can be found at ObsessiveViewer.com.
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The Queer Quadrant

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Four-quadrant films are movies designed to appeal to the biggest, widest audience possible. In the process, they can often leave out a lot of LGBTQ+ representation – but end up loaded with subtext. In The Queer Quadrant, hosts Brooke Solomon and Jordan Gustafson examine cinema in all its cultural contexts, and explore why your favorite four-quadrant blockbuster is maybe…not as straight as you think it is.
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Reel Awkward - The Podcast

Amanda Campbell and Andy Case

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Three former Blockbuster employees get down and dirty on nerd culture. Join your hosts Amanda and Andy (and their sidekick, Ashlee) as they take you down memory lane. We are REEL AWKWARD and you're welcome.
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Kael Your Idols is a film discussion podcast focused on the "New Hollywood" era of American cinema. From the glamorized hippies and paranoid anti-heroes of the 60s and 70s, to the merchandise-driven blockbusters of the early 80s, join hosts Alana Gibson and Sam Ludwig as they dive into this wild period in studio filmmaking! Logo artwork by: the_illuminator
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Movies! Movies! Movies! We love ‘em even when we hate them. Join indie filmmakers Brian Cottington and John Wooliscroft who each week tackle your favorite movies both new and old..good and bad, through the lens of smart film critique with a heavy dose of comedy. So strap in to laugh about the films of Neil Breen while analyzing the works of Steven Spielberg because all are welcome to our cinematic madhouse.
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Join four old mates on a cinematic journey like no other in "Born to Watch," the podcast where movies aren't just watched, they're experienced. Each week, dive into the films that reshaped their lives and, perhaps, even the world. With many thousands of hours of movie-watching under their belts, these friends bring a unique, seasoned perspective where they don't take themselves or the movies too seriously.
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Blockbuster Rejects

Blockbuster Rejects

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Two former employees of Blockbuster Video who still love renting and watching movies. We reminisce about the Blockbuster experience and do spoiler-free movie reviews of new releases and old favorites.
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Award-winning miniseries about the filmmakers who revolutionized the movies. Season 1: George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and the 1970s Movie Revolution. Season 2: The Story of James Cameron. It's a movie for your ears.
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Each month, host Nick sits down with friends to discuss two movies with a lot (or very little) in common. Listen in as they tackle film criticism the only way they know how - with a lot of ranting, tangents, and more than a few bad impressions.
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Blockbuster Pick-ems

ArcRebel Productions

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The fiercest film competition on the internet! Four, self-proclaimed, film gurus attempt to predict the top 5 highest grossing films in the box office week by week. Play along at home and listen in every Thursday.
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Story Nerd

Melanie Hill, Valerie Francis

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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is f ...
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Bloomberg Law's Cases and Controversies brings you the latest from the Supreme Court. Each week we preview oral arguments at the Court or feature in-depth interviews. We explore critical legal issues with Supreme Court advocates, judges, law professors, lawyers, and legal journalists. Hosts: Kimberly Robinson and Lydia Wheeler.
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Gutting the Sacred Cow

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Gutting the Sacred Cow invites guests to argue why some of the most financially successful, beloved or acclaimed films are trash or overrated. But here's the twist, the film must meet 1 of these criteria: widely beloved, financial success, or critically acclaimed. Standup comedians Kevin Gootee and Kevin Israel love films and they love arguing about them.. But will they agree with their guests arguments or feed them into a wood chipper? We give a platform with those who have unpopular opinio ...
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Blockbuster Film School

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Welcome to the world of higher film education where two former Blockbuster Video employees, film school sorta graduates, and filmmakers take deep dives on different film topics from across the movie universe every week. Taught exclusively by Alex Bonner and Nicholas Souder: This is the world's greatest and cheapest free film school. You'll laugh, cry mascara tears, and possibly if the movie magic kicks in at just the right moment, accidentally get you to learn something. Take drugs and have ...
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In this Podcast, Chris and Robert review their favorite films and try and provide an in depth dissection of the methods, execution, and deeper meaning behind some truly great films.
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On the July 18, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to scientifically determine the best blockbuster of 1996. In Our Feature Presentation: The Best Blockbuster of Summer 1996 All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.c…
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Welcome to this week's episode of Back To The Blockbuster, where we dive into the latest news and updates in the world of entertainment. In this episode, we discuss the Longlegs, featuring insights on actors such as Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe, as well as the tension filled direction of Oz Perkins. We also explore the exciting Gladiator II traile…
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In the 301st Episode of Blockbuster Mentality Ben and Dave get back to their roots and analyze the Coen Brothers 1996 film Fargo! Thanks for listening! Please follow us on Twitter @Blockbustercast and email questions to bbentertainmentcast@gmail.com . Don't forget to subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Music from Bensound.com --- This episode is spons…
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We’re drafting again! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to draft 2000s summer blockbusters. To watch episodes of ‘The Big Picture,’ head to https://www.youtube.com/@RingerMovies. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Chris Ryan Producer: Aleya Zenieris and Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…
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Blockbusting and the Challenges Faced by Black Families in Building Wealth through Housing in the Postwar US (Jonathan Rose) Jonathan Rose is the Historian of the Federal Reserve System and senior economist and economic advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He is the co-author of Blockbusting and the Challenges Faced by Black Families in …
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The US Supreme Court closed out a blockbuster term with rulings that are likely to shield former President Donald Trump from facing a jury until after the election and further undercut the power of federal regulators. In decisions that split 6-3 along the court's ideological line, the justices for the first time in history said former presidents ha…
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On the July 19, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman and /Film staff writer Bill Bria to talk about the new movie Twisters and present an interview with director Lee Isaac Chung. In Our Feature Presentation: Twisters Review: '90s Blockbusters Aren't Dead Yet In This Heartfelt Spielbergian Sequel …
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Sean and Amanda discuss one of the most anticipated movies of the summer, ‘Twisters,’ starring their guy Glen Powell alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones (1:00). Then, in honor of the genre that ‘Twister’ amplified in the ’90s, they discuss what makes natural disaster movies so appealing and which are the most successful (40:00). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and A…
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Jordan and Brooke rev up their T-Bird and hit the road for an anniversary episode (crime spree not included). Topics include: feminism! Lesbianism! Dream cars! Thelma & Louise getting more butch as the movie goes on! The Criterion edition's double commentary! WOMEN!!! WOO!!!! Follow us on Twitter and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterbo…
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This week, I welcome Sam Watermeier and Mitch Ringenberg back to the show to review Longlegs in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, we share our thoughts on Ti West’s MaXXXine. We also talk about recent movies we’ve seen, the end of an AMC A-List/Fandango loophole, and more. Timestamps Show Start - …
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On the July 17, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been up to. In the Water Cooler: What we’ve been Watching: Chris and Ben talk about Longlegs, including Nicolas Cage’s performance. Ben watched W…
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Has Neil Breen finally hit rock bottom as a filmmaker to deliver his worst film ever: CADE: the tortured crossing? This week, we are plunging headfirst into Neil Breen's latest cinematic catastrophe. Brace yourself for a wild ride through incomprehensible plots, CGI tigers that turn into animorphs, and inexplicable Bollywood dance numbers in dilapi…
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This week one of mystery writing’s deadly sins makes a guest appearance. Valerie and I discuss if the appearance is welcome or not. A Simple Favour has good examples of how Narrative Drive works - great for my topic. However, it wasn’t so good for Valerie’s study of Conflict Triangles, so we see how superficial a story can be when the conflict isn’…
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On the July 16, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news. Email: Someone who apparently works for Regal wrote in and said: On a recent episode, you mentioned Regal is in the midst of a bankruptcy and might not be around much longer. We in fact exited bankrupt…
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"A Few Good Men" is a gripping courtroom drama testament to the power of compelling storytelling, strong performances, and sharp dialogue. Directed by Rob Reiner and based on Aaron Sorkin's play, the film has become a classic in the genre. It delivers a powerful narrative that delves into themes of honour, duty, and the complexities of military lif…
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On the July 15, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers. Black Moon Rising update In The News: Top 10 box office recap Hotly-Hyped Horror Movie Longlegs Sets A New Box Office Record For Neon Fly Me To The Moon Crashes To Th…
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In BELFAST, Kenneth Branagh does something that most, if not all, new writers do. In a movie, it's kind of hard to spot because filmmakers have access to tools (like costume design, cinematography, and a musical score) that obscure it. In a novel, it's obvious —stark even — because all we have is black text on a white page. It's laid bare for all r…
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Send us a Text Message. Despite all our rage we are still going back to Nic Cage. This one seems a little more tolerable in that its more an extended music video rather than a movie. But hey! It's too hot to do anything else right now so why not? Fast cars, loose dialogue, a blond, dread-locked Angie and more stereotyped characters than you can cou…
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On the July 12, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to. In the Water Cooler: What we’ve been Watching: Ben watched Call Northside 777, Marie Antoinette, Kill, Horizon: An American Saga – C…
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Sean is joined by Rob Mahoney to appraise just how terrifying ‘Longlegs’ is after all the buzz (1:00). Then, they run through the canon of serial killer movies, a horror subgenre that distinguishes itself from slashers (26:00). Finally, Sean is joined by ‘Longlegs’ director Osgood Perkins to discuss his career, the particular elements of ‘Longlegs’…
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On the July 11, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about Sausage Party: Foodtopia and present an R-rated interview with the show’s stars, Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, and Sam Richardson. In Our Feature Presentation: Sausage Party: Foodtopia Review: Fiercely Funny, Pun-Filled Filth Is Fanta…
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Stone Cold Steve Austin stunned in WWE, but did Hollywood leave him out in the cold? This week, Brian and John dive into the direct-to-DVD filmography of WWE legend "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. From "The Condemned" to "Maximum Conviction", we break down Austin's transition from wrestling superstar to action movie tough guy. Austin literally was the b…
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In this special episode, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic superhero film, Spider-Man 2. Directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguire as the titular hero, this film is widely regarded as one of the best comic book adaptations of all time. Join us as we delve into the spectacular world of Spider-Man 2 and explore the unforgettable …
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On the July 10, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to. Jake from Ontario wrote to us on June 30: My question concerns the growing disparity between the TV Critic and audience Tomatometer scores on Rotten Tomatoes. Th…
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Bachelor Party, the 1984 comedy film directed by Neal Israel, is a quintessential representation of 80s excess, raunchy humor, and carefree fun. Starring a young Tom Hanks in one of his earlier comedic roles, the film dives headfirst into the chaotic world of pre-wedding festivities, delivering a non-stop barrage of laughs, absurd situations, and m…
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On the July 9, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson presents a conversation with Twister director Jan de Bont. 'Die Hard' 30th Anniversary: The Cast And Crew Reflect On The Making Of An Action Classic [Interview] In Our Feature Presentation: Twister is a Dumb, Fun Distraction Jan de Bont interview All the other stuff you need to kn…
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Sean and Amanda react to the trailer for ‘F1,’ Joseph Kosinski’s follow-up to ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ starring Brad Pitt as a Formula One driver (1:00), then react to the news of the Paramount sale going through (5:00). They later dig into Ti West’s third installment in the ‘X’ trilogy, ‘MaXXXine’ (10:00). Next, they’re joined by Van Lathan to discuss…
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On the July 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news. In The News: Robert Towne, One Of The Greatest Screenwriters In Hollywood History, Has Died RIP Jon Landau Box office top 10 recap Despicable Me 4 Tops A Shrek Franchise Re…
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Bill the Butcher is easily one of the top movie villains of all time. And everyone's favorite morning show host, Bill Schulz, returns to explain why Daniel Day Lewis carries the carcass known as Gangs of New York across the finish line. Bill wants to get knuckle deep on the Martin Scorsese film that wrongfully allowed Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron …
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In honor of the 45th anniversary of the iconic film "Alien," this episode explores the groundbreaking work of director Ridley Scott and the talented cast that brought this science fiction horror masterpiece to life. From the unforgettable performances of Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, Ian Holm, a…
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This week Chris and Lizzie go 100% pure adrenaline on Kathryn Bigelow’s “Point Break”, a film that birthed one of our most unexpected action stars, one of Hollywood’s most powerful (and short lived) power couples, and cemented Patrick Swayze as a daredevil for the ages. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a…
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Tonight’s episode of Kael Your Idols will be MASH! That’s right, Robert Altman’s MASH. Join Alana and Sam, that lovable pair of married movie fans as they dish the dirt on this beloved classic of early seventies cinema. A few laughs and a few tears, some contextual analysis of misogyny, and more on this evening’s Very Special Episode of Kael Your I…
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On the July 5, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to answer a listener email and talk about Ti West’s new movie MaXXXine. Ronny Cox is not dead! Apologies! Shout out to Angelica from North Texas, who wrote us an email pointing out a fascinating connection between the movie Burnt and season 3…
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Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by Roxana Hadadi (Vulture) for Lorene Scafaria's 2019 masterpiece – yes, masterpiece! There is directorial style! There are great needle drops! There is JLo in an incredible fur coat! We discuss why this movie wasn't given the awards season treatment, the very legitimate Ramona x Destiny ship, recent "Netflix-ifciatio…
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Welcome to this week's episode of our Deep Dive spin-off, where we are taking a deep dive into the 1993 action-packed film, "Last Action Hero." Starring the one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger, along with Austin O'Brien, this movie was way ahead of its time with its meta approach to the action genre. Join Gaius and special guest Dustin Rybka of the …
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Here we are 11 years later with a TRUE MILESTONE, covering the third installment of A Quiet Place on episode 800! Thanks for sticking with us all these years. A Quiet Place: Day One is written and directed by Michael Sarnoski (PIG), based on a story by Sarnoski and John Krasinski. Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, and Djimon Hounso…
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Happy Fourth of July folks. What better way to deal with the existential dread of current US politics than to escape to the movies! This week we are diving into the over-the-top world of National Treasure! we are breaking down Nicolas Cage's quest to steal the Declaration of Independence, decipher Ben Franklin's magic glasses, and find America's gr…
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On the July 3, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and rank the whole franchise, and then we’ll present an interview with director Mark Molloy. No podcast tomorrow because of the holiday! In Our Feature Presentation: Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Review: Eddie…
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Sean and Amanda are joined by a deep bench of Ringer colleagues to share their favorite movies of the year. The selections range from heavy hitters like ‘Dune: Part Two’ and ‘Challengers’ to big swings like ‘Civil War.’ And, of course, Glen Powell will feature. To watch episodes of ‘The Big Picture,’ head to https://www.youtube.com/@RingerMovies. H…
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Sometimes we learn more from our mistakes than our successes - that’s my story and I’m sticking to it this week! Narrative drive is an important storytelling principle to learn and this week’s movie is an example of poor story structure resulting in terrible narrative drive. A mystery writer should have control of the information. Valerie’s study o…
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