Animation, Broadcast, and Cinema

The episode starts off with a discussion of the new "Doctor Strange" movie, Sam Raimi's career, and the relationship Marvel has with its film makers. There is also a brief discussion of the new "Avatar" trailer. However! This is filled with spoilers for the new Doctor Strange adventure, so if you have not watched skip ahead to the minute 40 for the discussion of our film of the week... "Spirited Away"! Hayao Miyazaki's highly acclaimed masterpiece that has set the bar for a generation of animation standards. We discuss what makes animation a complete art form and the merits the style brings.

In this week's installment we cover everything from directorial issues with the tenth installment of The Fast and Furious franchise, the box office of "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once", and the degradation of society by insistent franchise marketing. Following the break, we get into the iconic, revolutionary, amazing... "Toy Story". We talk about how the film came together, what it means to us, and what the legacy of this movie forever will be.

After a few updates from CinemaCon, Jacob and Bo delve into the mind of one of the greatest (or worst depending on who you ask) actors of the last 4 decades. Nicolas Cage himself. (No spoilers for "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" in this one). After the break they talk about the 2000's hit stoner comedy "Dude Where's My Car." "I was just reading. Excuse me. I need some time alone"

We are back and the guys recap Ambulance and Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. They also breakdown all the hype between The Northman and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. At the 53 minute mark, your hosts pivot and breakdown 2001's strange flick Donnie Darko! "Sometimes... I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion!"

Jacob and Bo dissect the Oscars and what was quite possibly the worst Oscars ever, and not just because of THAT moment. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the current state of the organization responsible for curating the history of film.

In this very special edition of the ABC Movie Show, Jacob and Bo go through their choices for what will win at the Academy Awards this year. After analyzing the films and taking the gambling odds into account, the guys have their picks, and we're willing to bet they're right! Gambling Addiction resources: https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/national-helpline-1-800-522-4700/

The show begins by Jacob and Bo ranking their personal favorite Best Winner recipients from 2010-2021. Arguing and debate ensues. After the break the two discuss 2016's "Moonlight" recipient of the 2017 Best Picture Oscar. Join in for a great breakdown of this truly 1 of 1 film.

This episode kicks off with some *very* brief talk about the Spirit Awards, Oscars, and the new Pixar film Turning Red. Then we get into one of our TWO reviews this week. We discuss "The Batman" which premiered this past week. When you reach the point where we say to jump ahead to avoid the spoilers, th timestamp to jump to is 1:10! Following our Bat-Break we get into "The Hurt Locker" from 2008! We break down the cinematic choices and circumstances here as well as the circumstances surrounding the core ideas of the film. Tune in as we break down another Best Picture classic!

Join The Podfather Bo Allen, and his consigliere, Jacob Rodier, as they break down all the movie news breaking with in the last week. The month of Best Picture Winners has begun. After Bo talks about his love for Brad Pitt and the duo discusses Batman, we move into talk about the iconic film from 1972 (51 minute mark). The Godfather is widely regarded as the greatest picture ever put to film, and luckily Bo is a certified expert. Our hosts breakdown the legendary film as only they can. Never pod against the family, Fredo.

The Oscar televised schedule has changed and the hosts of this show are NOT happy about it. Jacob and Bo kick off the show by going after the entire Academy as a whole. They then discuss the merits of a Tom Holland led blockbuster, the new Christopher Nolan film, and Bo's recent dive into Kung-Fu films. Following the break, they have a conversation about the 2004 classic Mean Girls. This episode is like, so fetch.

In a very special episode, we have just one member of the team joining us. All by his lonesome, Bo breaks down the new category added to the Oscars and tells us about the technical awards the audience should be looking out for. He also gives us a breakdown of what films to watch to stay up to date this award season! After a break where he can finally catch his breath, he gives us a breakdown of 2012's "The Hunger Games." Make sure you stick around until the end for more info on our film breakdown next week!

Oscar Nominations are here!!! As Christmas season arrives for movie nerds everywhere Bo and Jacob gather around the hearth to discuss and make themselves angry over the entirely debatable award show. Ahhh, a tradition unlike any other. They are also joined by a surprise guest from the Album Book Club Expanded Universe to talk about The Alchemist's recent short film he created the score for. The guest sticks around for our chat about the Ice Cube classic- "Friday"! Quotes and symbolism galore, it is a chat for the ages.

The guys kick off the pod by reminiscing on the good times we have spent with the creative geniuses that make up the team on the "Jackass" films. It's a true walk down memory lane being able to chat about our pals Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, and Chris Pontius. We cover some more trashy movie news having to do with "Moonfall" and the "Fast & Furious" franchise, then round out the first half of the pod by giving our recommendations of films new to streaming this month! After the break Bo and Jacob discuss the teen classic "Superbad." Sharing stories from high school, and their experience with the film, this pod gets nostalgic. It also just turns into to repeating quotes by the end. Tune in as we kick off Teen Movie Month!

Jacob and Bo kick off the episode by discussing the nearing arrival of classics like "Jackass 4" and "Moonfall", hitting theaters February 4th. They then discuss the new space station that will be launched soon that serves as both a movie studio and a sporting arena (this is 100% serious it's happening)!!! After the break, they return with their analysis of the newest entry in the legendary "Blade Runner" series. It's a sprawling discussion that breaks down what makes the cinematography so good, the fantastic character work, and what Denis Villeneuve is trying to tell us about what it means to be human. If you stick around long enough you might get a sneak peek into what we are doing next month!

Jacob and Bo begin the episode by breaking down a massive amount of new movie news. They discuss Marvel's Moon Knight, Avatar 2, and the massive Willem DaFoe craze! The second half (starting at the 53 minute mark) is breaking down our Nolan film of the week- "The Dark Knight." The iconic film from 2008 changed superhero movies forever and made a lasting legacy for itself in many different ways. A film worthy of a retrospective, it continues to be impactful even 14 years later.

In a slow month of January Bo and Jacob have to find things to get excited about until the movie schedule picks up. Luckily, Scream is coming out and Oscars talk is beginning to ramp up! The two come back from break to discuss Denis Villeneuve's 2013 film, Enemy. Tune in to hear Jacob's insights into the convoluted mystery, that he got to personally here at a live screening and Q&A with Villeneuve himself. The hosts discuss everything in the film from camera work, lens tint, and of course the spiders!

Jacob and Bo are back and refreshed from the holiday break, and boy are they ready to podcast! The two debate whether or not the Oscars will shake up the format and give their favorite movies that came out in December. They then round out the year of movies by giving their top 10 favorites from 2021, tune in to hear your favorites appreciated, or maybe learn about something new! Following the break we hear the two talk about Christopher Nolan's large-scale space epic Interstellar! Breaking down his shot construction and storytelling methods, they discuss what makes this Nolan's best film.

In our most fun episode to date the dynamic duo breaks down their top 5 Christmas movies each, in a new segment that we will not see the last of. There will also be a winner crowned by our listeners so stay tuned to the Twitter feed! Following the break the guys discuss the 2002 film from Stephen Spielberg, Catch Me If You Can. They delve into the meaning of the story for Spielberg, the knockout performances from Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio, and how Christmas plays a role in the film. Without a doubt a can't miss episode here.

Bo battles his way through a cold to churn out more content for our ever-growing audience. The duo start off by breaking down the highest earning films of the year and whether or not any of the movies being released this month with knock them off. They also discuss things they have seen recently, including Gasper Noé's divisive film Climax. Following the break the two have a few laughs and chat about the classic (maybe) Christmas movie- Die Hard. Strap yourself onto a firehose and get ready to swing in folks, yippee ki-yay motherf****r!

The guys are back from their week off and are really diving into the new release slate! House of Gucci premiered over the weekend to lots of praise and lots of hatred- tune in to see which host liked it more. Over the week there were also fist fights about Spider-Man, more Dune news somehow, and a new Paul Thomas Anderson film receiving limited screenings. Thankfully, we were able to sneak Jacob into an early showing of Licorice Pizza so he could give us his thoughts. Out of the break Bo and Jacob talk about the 2007 film There Will Be Blood, where it sits in PTA's filmography, and the legendary stature of Daniel Day Lewis's performance.

In another action packed week, Bo and Jacob kick off the conversation with some discussion of Netflix's new record breaking film, Red Notice. They follow up the opening segment by spending entirely to long on Spider-Man: No Way Home and any theories surrounding the next flagship Marvel movie. They close out the first half with some discussion of the new product from Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza. The two come back from the break to discuss PTA's 2002 film, Punch-Drunk Love.

To start off the pod Jacob and Bo discuss the movies they've been seeing recently like Last Night in Soho, French Dispatch, and The Harder They Fall. They delve into the rise of Neon Films, and try to figure out if they will be able to compete with A24. They wrap up the first half with a discussion of Eternals, and the Fast and Furious Franchise's beef within the family. They then turn the attention onto No Country For Old Men (50:00). The movie selection of the week for the Coen Bros. and an iconic Western, the duo talk about just how much this movie means to them. This episode gets FUN!

The dynamic duo is back and joined by special guest Nick Luberto, the star of brand new short film, directed by Jacob Rodier, "The Color of You" (out now on YouTube). The trio talks Dune, Alec Baldwin, Eternals, and new releases! We also find out why Jacob has legitemate, personal, beef with rap legend Jay-Z. Bo interviews the pair and we get a look behind the curtain into how this award winning short film came to be. Following the break, buckle in for lots of bad Minnesotan accents. We are talking Fargo! The Coen Brothers breakout movie is the first on the slate for our director's battle month. Get ready for murder and laughs!

We talk about Dune. Like alllll of Dune. If you haven't seen it and dont want it spoiled go to the halfway point of the pod. We spoil alllll of Dune. But then we talk about Midsommar and it is so fun. Jacob gets attacked by a lizard (for real), it's worth the listen.

Jacob and Bo talk with special guest Paul Scheer on his favorite movies of the year and what he's looking forward to. Is Paw Patrol going to be the #1 film of 2021? Will Dune top it? We then do a deep dive into John Carpenter's THE THING. Don't miss this ep, it's a good one!

Jacob and Bo kick off the show bidding farewell to Daniel Craig's run as Bond and discuss the past, present, and future of the movies. They talk about news in the horror movie realm with Scream, new Marvel castings, and recommend some movies they saw in the last week. In the back half of the show they break down John Carpenter's Halloween and the way it revolutionized movies forever. Oh- and get ready for Paul Scheer next week!

The Halloween episodes are off to a strong start! About as strong as our October movie slate. Bo and Jacob go over the new releases, talk about the fantastic Andrew Garfield, and look ahead to some new movies. They also give off a healthy dose of Bond talk to celebrate No Time to Die! Following an ad break, they get into the movie of the week, Hereditary. Ari Aster's film is a family drama with a pretty intense twist and the guys break it down! They also announce the movie for next week. There will be no poll, it was chosen by the celebrity guest! Stay tuned until the end for the official announcement of the star of the next episode!

To start off the pod Jacob and Bo go into Dear Evan Hanson, a new Broadway to Hollywood adaption that should not exist. Following a heated discussion on the state of musicals in motion pictures, the duo breaks down the entire October release slate! An exciting crop of movies is coming out and it is only the beginning. After the ad break the two discuss 2016's Best Picture Nominee: Room. Room is an intense film centered around topics like kidnapping, self-harm, and sexual assault so if you prefer not to hear about it, we totally understand. The film however is a sad but beautiful story about the perseverance and strength that the human spirit can muster. To round out the pod, Bo fills everyone in on the October schedule (there will be fun new changes to the form), and gives off a hint about who the FIRST celebrity guest will be.

Jacob and Bo start off the show by breaking down the "Dune" international opening from this weekend! After touching on some very bright news they breakdown their many thoughts and feelings on Clint Eastwood and his legacy (and the possibility he's making another movie when he's 92?) Following the break the duo dives into our movie of the week--"Lady Bird." A coming of age story unlike any other, the two have a conversation about growing up in small towns, family relationships, and how edgy Timothée Chalamet is in this movie. With a brand new audio setup and some great breakdowns, this might be the best episode yet!

Bo and Jacob start off this pod by discussing Shang-Chi (which both have finally seen), as it continues it's strong run both in box office and in the eyes of viewers. James Wan's new film Malignant comes up, as it took them both for a very unexpected thrill ride that left them speechless. The guys also have a chat about Christopher Nolan's new film deal, and the up and coming Clint Eastwood flick Cry Macho. It was a busy news week! In the back half of the show they bring you a full breakdown of the mind-bending Ex Machina! Tune in as the two discuss the trim, visual storytelling, ponder the future of AI, and question each other- what does it mean to be alive?

Jacob and Bo breakdown the box office numbers for Marvel's Shang-Chi, and what it could mean for the rest of 2021. They also give their opinions on streaming formats as well as up coming movies they are interested in. After the break they discuss the 2019 Safdie Brother's film Uncut Gems, and the controversy around it. They get into what makes the movie so divisive and how it has aged. Don't miss out on this one- they actually have good audio!

Jacob and Bo break down the summer box office numbers, streaming services, and releases. They highlight what movies they liked, some they didn't, and what they look forward to the most in this up and coming fall season! (0:42) Then they get into the movie pick of the week... 'Avatar'! They debate whether or not the movie still works visually, the story and Cameron's writing, as well as the performances from actors like Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana. Catch the premiere episode you don't want to miss!