Best The Innocent Genius Podcasts (2024)

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Discussing the Genius of Taika Waititi's WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, with special guest Dr. Bob Beshere! 54:30

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Send us a text With our post-election hangovers bringing on a new winter of discontent, former graduate school colleague and all-around comedy raconteur, Dr. Bob Beshere stops by the podcast to express his love for Taika Waititi's brilliant and hilarious WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, now in its final season. Joe and Bob reminisce about their time stud…

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Kindergarten Condom Kid; Fountain of Poo; & Voting Aged Children 1:36:40

15h ago1:36:40

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DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE IF YOU WISH TO LISTEN AT A LATER TIME. In This Episode: SNL Skit Runs Afoul With FCC Commissioner Over Harris' Appearance; FL In The Top 10 Best States For Surviving An Alien Invasion; Man Goes In His Birthday Suit As His Halloween Costume; PA Woman Doused in While Gambling At Casino…

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107-y/o "HORN-y" Woman; Penn State Phone Smackdown; Biden Biting Babies 1:10:54

3h ago1:10:54

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DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE IF YOU PLAN TO LISTEN LATER. In This Episode... Kids Keep Tripping & Falling over Their Own Crocs, So Schools Are Banning Them; Peanut the Squirrel, Beloved Pet & Internet Sensation, Was KILLED After NY State Seizure–A Fundraiser Was Planned; Doctor Let Go After Being Seen Urinating in Hospital Sink!…

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What Presidential Election? Let's watch some Vintage 1970's Kung Fu Movies instead! 44:47

1h ago44:47

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Send us a text It was the best of times, it was the worst of times -- Need a break from all the divisive politics during this contentious US election? Me too. Let's discuss kung fu movies from the 1970s. Here's a list of my 10 favorite films! THE 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN (1978) FIVE DEADLY VENOMS (1978) ONE-ARMED BOXER (1972) MASTER OF THE FLYING GU…

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Torture Chamber Spook House; Hide & Seek With A Cop; Church Sing-A-Long Filth 1:25:16

8d ago1:25:16

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DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN LATER. In this episode: [A Piece of My Mind] A Dietician Says Give Kids "Unlimited Access" to Halloween Candy Woman Gets Stuck Upside Down in a Crevice Between Boulders Trying to Find Her Phone Man Exposes Sister’s Secret OnlyFans to Her Fiance Weeks Before Wedding Woman Regrets Removing Her Belly Button …

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Happy 25th Birthday, ROTTEN TOMATOES: RT critics reveal the top 25 films of the past 25 years -- and embarrass themselves? 29:51

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Send us a text In celebration of Rotten Tomatoes' 25-year anniversary (1999 to 2024), top critics were recently approached by the site to put together a list of the TOP 25 FILMS. While their list was commendable, there were several critical omissions that in my opinion invalidate it. (No films were selected between the years 2002 to 2005; and only …

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England vs America: A Special Relationship of Terror in Time for Halloween! 1:17:32

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Send us a text Welcome to a special episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast -- with my special guest, Jeanette Flannery from the United Kingdom who has selected her three favorite American Horror films to discuss. Not to be outdone, Joe has in turn selected his favorite three British Horror films of his own for discussion! So tune in -- if you DARE -…

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10 out of 10! Five Underappreciated Films (part x of x): Seven Psychopaths, Dredd, A Hidden Life, Togo, The Innocents 1:00:49

15d ago1:00:49

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Fixate & Binge Podcast, for the final episode of a new 10-part series on underappreciated films. Spanning over 55 -years of forgotten Hollywood gems, this is the last part of the 10-part series hosted by Joe where he discusses in depth his selection of five films that are worth rewatching or even viewing for the f…

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Reactions to Netflix's MR. McMAHON, APARTMENT 7A, & Five Underappreciated Films (part IX of X): Shoot 'Em Up, RocknRolla, Four Lions, 13 Assassins, Tyrannosaur 58:36

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Fixate & Binge Podcast, for the penultimate episode of a new 10-part series on underappreciated films. Spanning over 55 -years of forgotten Hollywood gems, join Joe for every episode as he discusses in depth his selection of five films that are worth rewatching or even viewing for the first time! Part 9 of this 10…

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Deconstructing the meaning behind Yorgos Lanthimos' KINDS OF KINDNESS & Five Underappreciated Films (part VIII of X): Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi, Dead Man's Shoes, Lucky ... 56:51

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Fixate & Binge Podcast, for the seventh episode of a new 10-part series on underappreciated films. Spanning over 55 -years of forgotten Hollywood gems, join Joe for every episode as he discusses in depth his selection of five films that are worth rewatching or even viewing for the first time! Part 8 of this 10-par…

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Dear Emmys, Stop Calling THE BEAR a Comedy! & Five Underappreciated Films (part VII of X): Narc, Death to Smoochy, Punch-Drunk Love, Welcome to Collinwood, Reign of Fire 1:03:47

1M ago1:03:47

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Fixate & Binge Podcast, for the seventh episode of a new 10-part series on underappreciated films. Spanning over 55 -years of forgotten Hollywood gems, join Joe for every episode as he discusses in depth his selection of five films that are worth rewatching or even viewing for the first time! Part 7 of this 10-par…

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1st Reactions for Speak No Evil, Slow Horses, Bad Monkey & Five Underappreciated Films (part VI of X): The 13th Warrior, Dancer in the Dark, Billy Elliot, Sexy Beast, Frailty 53:11

2M ago53:11

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Fixate & Binge Podcast, for the sixth episode of a new 10-part series on underappreciated films. Spanning over 55 -years of forgotten Hollywood gems, join Joe for every episode as he discusses in depth his selection of five films that are worth rewatching or even viewing for the first time! Part 6 of this 10-part …

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Spoiler-Free reviews for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Rebel Ridge, & Five Underappreciated Films (part V of X): The Game, Festen (The Celebration), A Simple Plan, Waking Ned Devine, The Limey 1:09:34

2M ago1:09:34

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Fixate & Binge Podcast, for the fifth episode of a new 10-part series on underappreciated films. Spanning over 55 -years of forgotten Hollywood gems, join Joe for every episode as he discusses in depth his selection of five films that are worth rewatching or even viewing for the first time! Part 5 of this 10-part …

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1st Reactions for Batman: Caped Crusader, Thelma, & Five Underappreciated Films (part IV of X): The Madness of King George, The Long Kiss Goodnight, The Ghost and the Darkness, Brassed Off, Grosse Pointe ... 59:59

2M ago59:59

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Fixate & Binge Podcast, for the fourth episode of a new 10-part series on underappreciated films. Spanning over 55 -years of forgotten Hollywood gems, join Joe for every episode as he discusses in depth his selection of five films that are worth rewatching or even viewing for the first time! Part 4 of this 10-part…

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1st reaction to Strange Darling & Five Underappreciated Films (Part III of X): The Quiet Earth, Enemy Mine, The Name of the Rose, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Reality Bites 59:16

2M ago59:16

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Fixate & Binge Podcast, for the third episode of a new 10-part series on underappreciated films. Spanning over 55 -years of forgotten Hollywood gems, join Joe as every episode he discusses in depth his selection of five films that are worth rewatching or even viewing for the first time! Part 3 of this 10-part seri…

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1st Reaction for Alien: Romulus & Five Underappreciated Films (Part II of X): Never Cry Wolf, The Dead Zone, Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes, The Last Starfighter, Ladyhawke 1:02:33

2M ago1:02:33

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Fixate & Binge Podcast, for the second episode of a new 10-part series on underappreciated films. Spanning over 55 -years of forgotten Hollywood gems, join Joe as every episode he discusses in depth his selection of five films that are worth rewatching or even viewing for the first time! Part 2 of this 10-part ser…

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Five Underappreciated Films (Part I of X): Where Eagles Dare, Harold & Maude, Papillon, The Man From Snowy River, WarGames 41:26

3M ago41:26

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Fixate & Binge Podcast, for the first episode of a new 10-part series on underappreciated films. Spanning over 55-years of forgotten Hollywood gems, join Joe as every episode he discusses in depth his selection of five films that are worth rewatching or even viewing for the first time! Part 1 of this 10-part serie…

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85 All-Time GREATEST COMEDY Films from 1944 to 2024! 44:25

3M ago44:25

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Send us a text Tighten up your straight jacket, exfoliate your funny bone, and get ready for the Ultimate List of Cinema's Greatest Comedies of the Last 80 years! Beginning in 1944 -- join Joe as he offers his very own list of classic comedies that have kept generations in stitches and find out which ones are destined to keep your kids and grandkid…

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A Deep-Dive Into Michael Mann's Neo-Noir Masterpiece: 1995's HEAT 35:34

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Send us a text A Venn Diagram of perfection, Michael Mann's HEAT presents a mid-1990s Los Angeles as a sprawling concrete jungle of conformity that neither the cops or the robbers want any part of. Three masters at the height of their careers -- Mann, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, converging to make this masterpiece is the stuff of cinephile dreams. J…

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Spoiler-free Impressions on TWISTERS, VIKINGS: VALHALLA, THE ACOLYTE, THE BOYS, & PRESUMED INNOCENT! 31:52

3M ago31:52

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Fixate & Binge podcast -- and in this episode Joe is joined by the youngest guest in the podcast's history to offer their impressions on the latest big screen box office spectacle -- TWISTERS -- starring Glenn Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones! Joe also breaks down four shows currently streaming -- The Acolyte (Disney+…

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VENI, VIDI, VICI: The Greatest Warfare Films Ever Made! And a Spoiler-Free Reaction to 'LONGLEGS'! 44:05

4M ago44:05

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Send us a text Dulce et Decorum est! Join Joe as he lays out the greatest warfare films (in his humble opinion) ever made! From Spielberg to Nolan to Ridley to Mel, listen in on which films made the coveted list -- and why. Also, Joe offers his spoiler-free reaction to this year's much-hyped LONGLEGS, starring Nicholas Cage and Maika Monroe. So if …

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This Is NOT the Way: The Problem With Star Wars Are the "Fans" of Star Wars 31:44

4M ago31:44

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Send us a text There is a disturbance in the Force. Unseen, Sith-like powers operate in the shadows, fomenting hatred, misogyny, and racism targeting anything produced by the Star Wars franchise. As Disney+'s latest Star Wars content to hit the small screen -- The Acolyte -- winds down its first season, despite its glowing reviews from critics, the…

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20 of the Most Anticipated TV Shows Next Seasons! 32:26

4M ago32:26

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Send us a text Whoever said "patience is a virtue" never had to wait this long for the 2nd season of Apple TV's Severance! Join Joe as he lists a staggering 20 TV shows that he's still waiting to see the next season of! (I promise he has a life; no really, he does!) Joe also gives his spoiler-free impressions of A Quiet Place: Day One (now in theat…

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Being the Butt of the Joke: Analyzing Season 4 of Amazon Prime's THE BOYS 38:01

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Send us a text Satire is one of the most effective tools for political and cultural commentary -- and one of the most cherished forms of comedic expression in Western societies. Used appropriately, satire can (as Shakespeare once said) "hold the mirror up to nature" -- and be a catalyst for greater discussion and broader understanding. Or it can ma…

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The Death of Cinema? Three BIG Reasons Why the 2024 Box Office is in a Slump 40:57

5M ago40:57

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Send us a text According to the Hollywood Reporter, the domestic box office returns are already down 24% from last year and 42% down from 2019, the last normal year before the COVID-19 pandemic when cinemas closed nationwide. What gives? Join Joe as he breaks down why 2024 is an unusual year, what effect events of 2023 had on the box office in 2024…

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25 of the Greatest Films About Fatherhood! Happy Father's Day! 42:16

5M ago42:16

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Send us a text Welcome to episode 111! In this special episode, join Joe as he offers his definitive list of 25 films (spanning over 100 years) that depict fatherhood in film! From the Silent Film era to the neorealism of post-WWII foreign cinema, and on into the 21st century with everything from PIXAR films to Westerns, tune in to hear Joe briefly…

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga -- Why is this film struggling at the box office? 39:26

5M ago39:26

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Send us a text It's been 9 years since George Miller's face-melting FURY ROAD changed cinema forever at the box office, and with no decline in quality, 2024's FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA is a very worthy prequel. It's been critically embraced, so why is it struggling at the box office? Join Joe as he breaks down what might be the overarching problem wi…

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Why Viewers Give Up on Their Favorite TV Shows: also, reviews for Unfrosted, Babes, The Fall Guy & Infested 35:19

5M ago35:19

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Send us a text Join Joe this week as he discusses the phenomenon that keeps television execs up at night -- why are viewers giving up on their favorite shows? Joe discusses several reasons from poor writing, to content, to large gaps between seasons and more. Are you losing faith in one of your favorite tv shows now? What could your show do to brin…

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"In the Beginning..." 20 of the Best Film Openings of all-time 35:06

6M ago35:06

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Send us a text "...you had my curiosity, but now you have my attention!" Join Joe as he lists 20 films with the best opening scenes of all time. From Speilberg to Kubrick, to Tarantino and Scorsese -- and more, find out what films have grabbed the attention of their audiences from the very beginning and which director is the clear master at it! In …

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Woody and Wim: Joe discusses two classic films you should have already seen, Annie Hall (1977) and Paris, Texas (1984) 25:26

6M ago25:26

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Send us a text All by his lonesome, Joe breaks down two vintage films that he still regrets waiting this long to recently see -- Woody Allen's comic masterpiece, ANNIE HALL and Wim Wenders' PARIS, TEXAS, the latter of which struck a personal chord. In this series of podcasts for the next several months, join Joe this summer as he reviews tentpole w…

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Gushing About Groundhog Day And Ed Wood With John Rising of High_Inquiries 1:24:19

6M ago1:24:19

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Send us a text Our returning guest and TikTok star, John Rising, helps us dive into the beloved classic, Groundhog Day. How is it so good and why does it still speak to us so many years later? Then we discuss the ultimate homage to cringe and one of the best films you've likely never heard of, Tim Burton's Ed Wood. There are spoilers, but none that…

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Binge Report: Baby Reindeer, Loot, Ripley, Killing Eve, Shogun, Boy Kills World 21:14

7M ago21:14

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Send us a text This Binge Report is short and sweet! Find out what we think about Baby Reindeer, Loot season 2, Ripley, Killing Eve, Shogun, and the new film in theaters now, Boy Kills World. How does Boy Kills World compare to Monkey Man? Listen in to find out and let us know what you think. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with…

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Binge Report: Sugar, Palm Royale, Apples Never Fall...and a look at Civil War 39:06

7M ago39:06

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Send us a text The Binge Report is here! Here's our take on what we've been watching and whether it's worth your time or not. We discuss: Sugar Palm Royale Three Body Problem Apples Never Fall Ripley Killing Eve Melancholia And in a new Speeding to the Cinema experpt, we discuss the latest A24 release, Alex Garland's Civil War. Thank you for listen…

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Discussing Annette Bening's 20th Century Women with 21st Century Woman, Kyah Vaught 1:04:05

7M ago1:04:05

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Send us a text Joe and Jared sit down with 21 year old, Kyah Vaught, to discuss the film that spoke to her soul. Listen in to understand why Annette Benning in 20th Century Women impacted Kyah so deeply. This is a chance for us older people to get a glimpse at how the rising generation sees the world, their parents, and the joys and pains of growin…

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Binge Report: Five Shows We've Been Watching 19:00

7M ago19:00

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Send us a text In the podcast's first official Binge Segment, Joe and Jared share what they've been watching and which ones they recommend: 1. Fool Me Once - On Netflix 2. Resident Alien - On Netflix 3. True Detective: Night Country - On Max 4. The Brothers Sun - On Netflix 5. Shogun - On Hulu Joe heaps praise onto Alan Tudyk and claims he is one o…

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Quick Reviews Of The Gentlemen, Poor Things, And Ricky Stanicky - Worth Your Time Or Not? 38:02

8M ago38:02

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Send us a text The title says it all. Are these worth watching? Joe and Jared agree on some and disagree on others but they definitely give you enough spoiler-free discussion about each for you to decide on your own. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixa…

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DiAnte Jenkins and Adam Khromachou Take Us To Film School For Our 100th Episode!!! 1:45:47

8M ago1:45:47

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Send us a text Welcome to our 100th episode! Thanks to all who have been listening from the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. Today we have two returning guests who are both distinguished film experts and intense fans of the cinema. DiAnte Jenkins and Adam Khromachou join us for an in-depth conversation about the 96th annual Oscars. We ta…

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Praise and Criticism For Drive-Away Dolls, Bob Marley: One Love, and Dune: Part Two 52:00

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Send us a text Joe and Jared have sped to the cinema and this episode reveals a fierce divide between the hosts on one of these new releases. Listen in and tell us what you think. Who do you agree with? And as always, you get a quick rundown of what Joe and Jared have been watching lately and whether it's worth your time or not. This week on the di…

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If You Haven't You Seen These Yet, It's Time To Get Started! 49:24

9M ago49:24

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Send us a text If you're wondering what you should watch, this episode gives you loads to choose from. Joe and Jared list off and discuss their recently watched streaming shows and films and toss in a bit of social outrage, with a surprisingly soft center. Succession, Ted, Griselda, Bottoms, Out of Darkness, A Killer Paradox, True Detectives, Anne …

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A Lifetime of Preparation: The Inspiring Story of Internationally Awarded Thai Actor "Pu" Vithaya Pansringarm 1:00:34

9M ago1:00:34

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Send us a text In this episode, we have the great pleasure of speaking with "Pu" Vithaya Pansringarm, a world-renowned and internationally awarded Thai actor, who only started acting at the age of 50! Pu shares his philosophy about what his job is as an actor, he discusses his dance with the cameraman to keep his final audience in clear focus and d…

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A Tribute To Classic Hong Kong Action Cinema With Director Chris Cowden 48:32

9M ago48:32

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Send us a text If you've never seen a 1990s or earlier Hong Kong action film, you're seriously missing out! In honor of the Chinese New Year season, we invited director, writer, and kung fu film enthusiast, Chris Cowden, to come on and talk about two of his favorite Hong Kong action films: John Woo's 1992 Hardboiled and Jackie Chan's 1994 The Legen…

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Quick Takes: The Surprising Humanity of Godzilla Minus One Minus Color, Streaming Oscar Nominees, and What We've Been Watching 32:01

9M ago32:01

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Send us a text Episode 95 This episode is short and sweet, but we cover a lot of ground. We discuss the beautiful human story contained within Godzilla Minus One Minus Color, tell you where to stream some of the Oscar-nominated films before the big day, and finish up with a quick rundown of what we've been watching and whether we recommend it or no…

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Happy 94th Birthday To Gene "The Genius" Hackman!! 59:12

10M ago59:12

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Send us a text Sometimes the stars align just right. Today we publish our 94th episode, celebrating the long and illustrious career of Gene Hackman, on the very day of his 94th birthday! We discuss our favorite Gene Hackman films and what we love about the way he portrays each of his characters. Listen in and tell us which of his movies are your fa…

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The 2024 Oscar Nominees and Winners Have Been Named - DiAnté Jenkins Is Back! 1:22:31

10M ago1:22:31

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Send us a text The 2024 Oscars are here! Our returning expert, DiAnté Jenkins, displays his supernatural powers by predicting the nominees and winners. So listen in and go ahead and put some cash on it because DiAnté knows what he's talking about. Just don't forget to cut him in on your winnings! Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us …

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Snap Into A Great Film With The Iron Claw 47:54

10M ago47:54

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Send us a text If you're ready to rumble and cry, listen in to hear why Jared and Joe and their wives all loved this excellent film and why you should go see it right away! Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instagram at: https…

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In Praise of Action: The Rock With Adam Khromachou (AKA sunsetloner) 1:12:33

10M ago1:12:33

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Send us a text Love it or mock it, action has always been a staple genre of the cinema. In this episode, prolific TikTok film reviewer, Adam Khromachou, brings some deep insights into the old classic, Michael Bay's The Rock, with Sean Connery and Nicholas Cage. It's a good time with some very interesting trivia and deep lore about the film and its …

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From Moscow with Blues: Andrew McFadden Shares His Lifelong Love For The Blues Brothers 1:20:11

10M ago1:20:11

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Send us a text Internationally acclaimed performer, Andrew McFadden, joins us to discuss the enduring comic silliness and musical influence of the classic film, The Blues Brothers. Listen to learn why this man of music has watched the film so many dozens of times and why he thinks it's just as relevant today as it ever was. Thank you for listening!…