Movies, shows, comics and more. Arron and Andrew talk about stories throughout all kinds of mediums and explore how a narrative can create a feeling. They’ll cover everything from graphic novels to current seasons of new shows.
The Backseat Directing podcast is truly a gem in the world of podcasts. From the moment you hit play, you'll find yourself completely drawn into the discussions of Andrew and Arron as they explore various topics from comics to Oscar-winning movies. It's not just entertaining, but it also makes you think critically about these subjects. Even if you're not a fan of podcasts, this one will change your mind.
One of the best aspects of The Backseat Directing podcast is how fun and engaging it is to listen to. Andrew and Arron have a natural chemistry that shines through their conversations, making it feel like you're sitting in on a lively discussion between friends. Their enthusiasm for the topics they cover is contagious and ensures that every episode is packed with entertainment.
Moreover, what sets this podcast apart is the wide variety of topics covered. Whether you're a die-hard comic book enthusiast or someone who lives for award season and the Oscars, there's something for everyone on this podcast. The hosts' ability to seamlessly transition from one subject to another keeps each episode fresh and exciting. You never know what they'll dive into next, which adds an element of surprise and anticipation.
However, no podcast is without its flaws, and The Backseat Directing does have some areas that could use improvement. One aspect that might be considered a downside is the occasional lack of focus in certain episodes. While variety is great, there are times when it feels like Andrew and Arron go off on tangents that stray too far from the main topic at hand. This can be distracting for listeners who prefer a more structured approach to discussion.
In conclusion, The Backseat Directing podcast is undoubtedly one of the best out there. Its ability to captivate listeners with its entertaining and thought-provoking content sets it apart from other podcasts in its genre. While there may be room for improvement in terms of staying on track during discussions, this minor flaw is far outweighed by the sheer enjoyment and engagement the show provides. If you're looking for a podcast that will make you think, laugh, and keep coming back for more, look no further than The Backseat Directing.
Spider-Man is back, and we're breaking down everything we know about Spider-Man: Brand New Day.In this episode, we discuss the story, performances, action, surprises, and what this movie means for the future of Spider-Man and the MCU. Did it live up to the hype, or did it fall short? We're sharing our honest thoughts, favorite moments, and biggest takeaways.⚠️ **Spoiler Warning:** This episode contains full spoilers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.What did you think of the movie? Let us know your rating and favorite scene in the comments!If you enjoy movie reviews, film discussions, and movie news, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.#spidermanbrandnewday #moviereview #backseatdirecting
Christopher Nolan is one of the best directors of our time. He latest movie The Odyssey is crushing it in the box office. Arron and Andrew rank all 13 of Christopher Nolan's movies#christophernolan #theodyssey #moviereview
The time is finally here! Unfortunately, this movie isn't in theaters like it should have been. The Avatar world is one of the best ever created and with that comes a lot of pressure for the next project to be just as good. Does this movie hold up to the standard? Arron and Andrew give a full movie breakdown and reviewVideo Chapters: 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Giving Avatar love1:50 - Avatar Aang hack and theater run20:40 - in-depth breakdown and review of Avatar Aang The Last Airbender#avatarthelastairbender #avataraangmovie #atla
Arron and Andrew react to the new Doomsday trailer and go over easter eggs, predictions and give overall thoughts on the current state of the MCU. Video Chapters:0:00 - intro0:55 - High hope for the multiverse saga?2:43 - Avengers Doomsday Trailer4:50 - Infinity Visions is a scam6:43 - MCU is getting repetitive13:48 - Who is Dr. Doom16:40 - The Hype for Doomsday#marvel #doomsday #trailerreaction
This is the movie we've been waiting for! Andrew and Arron watch the trailer for the first time and we can't wait to watch the movie this weekend. What do you guys think of the trailer?Video Chapters0:00 - Intro0:55 - The excitement for Avatar Aang The Last Airbender3:16 - Avatar Aang The Last Airbender Trailer5:33 - Avatar Trailer Reaction - The hype is real
The shows Avatar and even Korra are nearly perfect. Definitely one of our favorite shows of all time. We are pumped to see the next Avatar. We talk ab out the story, art style and make predictions on what we think will happen.Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro0:44 - We are excited for Avatar2:30 - Avatar Seven Havens Trailer 4:20 - Breakdown of Avatar Seven Havens Trailer
Christopher Nolan is taking on one of the greatest stories ever told.In this episode, we're breaking down and rate The Odyssey. We breakdown films into six categories that we use to come up with our rating. We watched it in 70mm IMAX. Was it worth it? Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro5:30 - What is 70mm IMAX?16:00 - Biggest box office opening of Nolans career17:20 - Source Code: The Odyssey by Homer23:15 - Nolan's interpretation of The Odyssey34:36 - The Odyssey's cast is stacked47:00 - The Odyssey is the first film shot entirely on IMAX58:45 - The music blew us away1:03:55 - We don't understand the hate of The Odyssey costumes 1:13:49 - Pick up more on rewatch of the Odyssey#theodyssey #christophernolan #imax #moviereview
THE BOYS ARE BACK!!!!We (Arron and Andrew) took a year off from creating podcast episodes and now the Backseat Directing is locking back in. We are starting back with covering some of the movies that have come out during our little vacation. Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro1:20 - Life Update4:00 - Short Film Announcement5:30 - Obsession is a fantastic movie13:20 - Toy Story 5 good or bad?18:00 - Supergirl was a major flop27:27 - Moana live action is not doing good31:20 - Project Hail Mary is the best movie of the year37:30 - Backrooms breaks records43:30 - Disclosure Day 48:00 - The Good and the Bad#moviereview #projecthailmary #theodyssey
n honor of The Last of Us season 2 coming out soon, Arron and Andrew are playing through Part II of the game! On this episode, we talk about SEASON 2 FINALE. Join us as we shoot the shit and play one of the best games ever made.#thelastofuspart2 #tlou #podcast THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
Marvel's misfit team is here—and we're breaking down everything you need to know. In this spoiler-free review of Thunderbolts, we dive into the tone, characters, action, and how it stacks up against the rest of the MCU. Does this anti-hero ensemble bring something fresh to the table, or is it another swing and miss? From Bucky Barnes to Yelena Belova, we're unpacking what works, what doesn't, and whether Thunderbolts is worth your ticket.
The Rock is about to show off his acting range in this new A24 movie! Arron and Andrew react to The Smashing Machine trailer and predict how the film world is going to perceive the Rocks performance. Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro1:50 - Can the Rock act in a drama film?5:45 - The Smashing Machine Trailer8:20 - First Impressions#Thesmashingmachine #therock #trailerreaction THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
In honor of The Last of Us season 2 coming out soon, Arron and Andrew are playing through Part II of the game! On this episode, we get introduced to the stalkers for the first time. Join us as we shoot the shit and play one of the best games ever made.#thelastofuspart2 #tlou #podcast THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
TLOU has quickly became one of our favorite stories. In this episode we talk about premier of season 2 of TLOU. What are we liking and what changes have they made from the game?#thelastofus #tlou #podcast THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
Your mission should you choose to accept it. Mission Impossible is back!! This trailer shows so many cool locations from the movie. Will this be the best mission impossible movie?Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:36 - Our Favorite Mission Impossible movie4:55 - Impossible The Final Reckoning Trailer7:14 - Trailer first thoughts13:30 - What we are looking forward to the most15:00 - 2025 Box Office Draft#missionimpossible #tomcruise #podcast THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
Tron Legacy is highly under rated. We weren't really sure how we felt about Jered Leto taking over. We didn't get much from him but gosh don the graphics, music and sound design look and sound absolutely amazing! What do you think of this trailer?Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:14 - Tron Legacy is underrated 5:03 - Tron Ares Trailer6:10 - Tron Ares trailer Reaction and first thoughts13:40 - Tron Game#tron #tronares #trailerreaction THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
Who was the Minecraft movie made for? Kids! So who better to review the movie than Andrew's 5 year nephew! This episode was so fun to shoot and is full of funny moments#minecraft #moviereview THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
Ugh, we wanted to like this show so bad. Daredevil Born Again is trailing behind the Netflix series in overall quality. A Daredevil show that doesn't have Daredevil in it? Today we cover all te issues with the new season, while also breaking down some areas with a glimmer of excellence. Hopefully Disney can do damage control in the upcoming episodes, but for now they are leaving much to be desired.Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:15 - Why does everyone like Daredevil Born Again?6:13 - Foggy's death12:13 - the villains suck18:32 - Disney ruined Daredevil22:50 - The fights in Daredevil#daredevil #disney #podcast #daredevilbornagain THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
The biggest movie of the year dropped a new teaser giving a look into the magic. Arron and Andrew watch the teaser with you and give their reaction and breakdown.Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro4:00 - Superman Teaser8:50 - First Reactions to Superman10:58 - Interesting that Superman is so beat up15:50 - Superman setting the tone like the MCU#superman #dc #podcast THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
Disney has released their next live action remake trailer. Even though we wish they would make more original material, Stitch does look good in this trailer. Will this movie being live action take away from some of the magic of the movie?Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:45 - Live action remakes 4:38 - Lilo & Stitch Trailer7:10 - CGI Stitch actual looks good10:39 - Pleakley transforming into a man12:08 - How much money will Lilo and Stitch make15:20 - Lilo & Stitch Casting#liloandstitch #stitch #trailerreaction THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
This is the moment we've been waiting for! "Stand ready for my arrival, worm!" After reading the comics this was our most anticipated moment to see on screen. We've been critiquing the animation all season and some were saying they were saving the budget for the last two episodes and people weren't kiddingVideo Chapter:0:00 - Intro1:40 - Expectations vs reality of Conquest8:55 - Jeffery D Morgan as Conquest12:50 - Invincible fights and impact of the world14:05 - Invincible season 3 ratings15:10 - Atom Eve Finally used her powers21:30 - The animation of Invincible29:00 - Hoping for more from Conquest33:20 - What happens next in Invincible#invincible #conquest #podcast THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
In honor of The Last of Us season 2 coming out soon, Arron and Andrew are playing through Part II of the game! Join us as we shoot the shit and play one of the best games ever made.#thelastofuspart2 #tlou #podcast THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
We have been waiting for Invincible Wars since we found out about Invincible! It's finally here and we can't believe what we just saw. This episode was full of none stop action! Arron and Andrew breakdown this episode of InvincibleVideo Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:50 - Invincible Wars First Reactions9:45 - Invincible Wars action and fight scenes13:40 - Best variations of Invincibles 19:17 - Angstrom Levy and Invincible holding back23:12 - The Animation is holding invincible back31:25 - Conquest showing up in Invincible #invincible #conquest #podcast THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
Arron and Andrew were very excited for this new season of Daredevil but they came out like have two very different opinions on this season. Who do you agree with?Video chapters:0:00 - Intro1:19 - Daredevil Born Again is good3:40 - Arron predicting what Andrew didn't like about daredevil born again6:30 - Killing Foggy was a huge mistake15:30 - No action, bad relationships and unanswered questions18:00 - Was the action in daredevil good?26:05 - Daredevil Born Again cinematography 35:25 - Should characters have magic and powers in Daredevil?41:30 - Is Foggy really dead?47:07 - Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk sit down talk didn't make sense#daredevil #marvel #punisher THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
In honor of The Last of Us season 2 coming out soon, Arron and Andrew are playing through Part II of the game! Join us as we shoot the shit and play one of the best games ever made.#thelastofuspart2 #tlou #podcast THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
Season 3 of Daredevil is arguably the best season of Daredevil. Today Arron and Andrew go over season 3's storylines, actions, fights, character and more. Are you ready for Daredevil Born Again?Video Chapters:0:00 - intro1:25 - Recapping Daredevil6:25 - Daredevil season 3 good and bad9:20 - Is Bullseye too strong?12:20 - Should Daredevil Kill?15:40 - Daredevil season 3 fight scenes19:30 - Daredevil season 3 best plot points25:27 - Daredevil Born Again #daredevil #marvel #disney THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
It's that time of year where our favorite actors, directors, cinematographers, composers and industry professionals get together and celebrate the art of filmmaking. Making a movie is an incredible feat. Making a great film is even more difficult. In this episode, Arron and Andrew talk about their favorite nominees and snubs of the 2025 Oscars.Who do you think should win an Oscar?Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:05 - I don't like the Oscars5:13 - What are the Oscars7:35 - How the votes for Best Picture work13:13 - Biggest Snubs of the 2025 Oscars19:00 - Best Actor23:28 - Best Actor in a supporting role26:15 - Best Actress33:15 - Best Actress in a supporting role27:00 - Best Animated Feature40:55 - Best Cinematography 45:45 - Best Costume Design47:16 - Best Director | Snub 51:47 - Best Editing54:30 - Best Score58:10 - Best Soundtrack59:16 - Best Production Design1:02:20 - Best Sound1:04:07 - Best Special Effects1:08:04 - Best Adapted Screen Play1:10:30 - Best Screen Play1:12:23 - Best Picture#2025oscars #oscars #movie THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
Season 2 has normally fallen in the third place spot for us when compared to the other seasons of Daredevil but after rewatching and discussing the season, maybe it's closer than we originally thought.Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:35 - Daredevil Born Again4:36 - Daredevil Season 2 has multiple story lines16:15 - Daredevil season 2 fight scenes18:21 - Daredevil season 2 hallway fight scene reaction23:28 - Punisher vs Daredevil26:56 - Daredevil kills29:00 - Daredevil has amazing set design39:50 - Will Daredevil Born Again be as good#daredevil #disney #podcast THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
Captain America wasn't just one of the best trilogies in the MCU but one of the best of all time. Captain America has been a staple superhero on the big screen for over 12 years. A lot has changed since then. Arron and Andrew breakdown and review the new Captain America Brave New World in today's episode.Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro3:19 - Captain America Brave New World first impressions8:12 - Ratings, Earnings and Creators of Captain America Brave New World17:15 - The writing and story of Captain America Brave New World is not good28:17 - Captain America Brave New World try so hard to be safe and missed the point36:22 - What are these actors doing?41:16 - The CGI in the MCU is getting worse48:00 - Sound design goes unnoticed 50:16 - Movies should shoot on location more58:32 - Do we watch to rewatch Captain America Brave New World#captainaamerica #marvel #mcu THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
To get ready for Daredevil Born Again we rewatched Netflix's Daredevil. Today we are doing an in-depth breakdown of Daredevil Season 1. Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:00 - Getting ready for Daredevil Born Again4:15 - The best characters in season 1 of Daredevil11:04 - Is daredevil too dialogue heavy?19:40 - The start of Daredevil season 133:40 - Does Daredevil kill? 40:07 - Daredevil cinematographer and set design46:50 - Daredevil mid season drag53:48 - Charlie Cox as Daredevil1:01:00 - Daredevil and Fisk are similar 1:13:00 - Does Karen have enough to bring down Fisk?1:19:00 - Should Daredevil kill Wilson Fisk?1:32:00 - Foggy needs to get over it1:38:50 - Daredevil's suit#daredevilnetflix #daredevilbornagain #moviereview THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
This is our favorite time of year! Invincible season is back. Arron and Andrew react and breakdown the first three episodes of season 3 of Invincible.Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:30 - Excitement for season 3 of Invincible4:50 - The best parts of season 3 of Invincible 1-37:45 - Who is right? Invincible or Cecil15:50 - We finally get to see Invincible's anger23:44 - Comic Spoilers | Predicting what will happen in Invincible season 3#invincible #comics #podcastTHE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
Jurassic World is on one of the biggest franchises out there, But will the new movie be any good? Arron and Andrew react to the new trailer and make their predictions.Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro4:20 - Jurassic World Rebirth Trailer6:38 - Jurassic World Rebirth looks fantastic11:30 - Same story over and over again13:05 - Why Jurassic World Rebirth doesn't look as good as the original17:50 - Jurassic World Rebirth Trailer Reaction#jurassicworld #jurassicpark #trailerreactionTHE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
Marvel's biggest trailer of the last few years has dropped! We believe a lot is riding on the Fantastic Four Movie to be good. Arron and Andrew react, discuss and breakdown the new trailer Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:24 - The Importance of The Fantastic Four Movie 5:21 - The Fantastic Four First Steps Trailer 7:00 - The Fantastic Four First Steps Trailer Reaction 8:43 - Is Pedro Pascal too Handsome? 13:20 - CGI The Thing 14:30 - The Negative Zone vs Alternative Universe 18:40 - Changing directors 21:40 - Great Cinematography and style 23:00 - How is fantastic Four connected to the MCU #fantastic4 #marvel #dc THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
We all know of a few movie franchises that have lasted past it's prime. Today, Arron, Andrew and Justin discuss which franchises should end in 2025! What franchises do you agree should end? Did we miss any? Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Franchises that need to die 4:14 - Fast and Furious 8:23 - The MCU should die 14:52 - Jurassic Park 20:45 - Mission Impossible 28:03 - Indiana Jones 33:09 - Star Wars 36:45 - James Bond 41:25 - Pirates of the Caribbean 43:00 - Toy Story 48:00 - Stranger Things 58:38 - Lord of the Rings 1:00:58 - Planet of the Apes 1:01:50 - John Wick 1:03:30 - Alien #movies #moviereview #podcast THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
Daredevil is right around the corner! We have been waiting for this new season for years. The trailer looks amazing but will the show live up to the hype of the first three seasons? Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - Daredevil Hype leading up to Born Again 4:55 - Daredevil Born Again Trailer 7:04 - Daredevil Born Again Trailer Reaction 10:10 - Daredevil Season one Trailer Reaction 12:06 - Best parts of Daredevil 19:57 - Daredevil vs Bullseye Fight reaction 24:50 - Daredevil excitement #daredevil #podcast #disney THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
Some seasons of TV are so good they stand out even with in the show they are apart of, but which seasons of TV are the best to every be put to screen? Arron, Andrew and Justin draft the best seasons of tv and need you to vote for who picked the best team Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Shows are better than movies 8:17 - Drafting the best seasons of TV 1:28:50 - Draft recap #podcast #tv #draft THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
Welcome to our biggest episode of the year, the 2025 Box Office Draft. This is where Arron and Andrew draft 5 movies that are coming out this year to try and pick the movies that total the most money in the box office. Who do you think will win. Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - How the box office draft works 8:43 - Avatar Fire and Ash 13:21 - Superman 16:42 - Jurassic World: Rebirth 21:50 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps 26:40 - Zootopia 2 31:24 - Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning 36:15 - Wicked For Good 43:00 - Thunderbolts* 45:20 - How to Train Your Dragon 48:11 - Captain America: Brave New World 50:30 - Tron: Ares 52:40 - A Minecraft Movie 56:57 - 2025 Box Office Draft Recap #boxoffice #movie #avatar THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
The Last of Us video game is one of the best of all time. Last year, the show blew us away and season 2 is right around the corner. Arron and Andrew react to the latest trailer and make their predictions on what they think will happen. Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - We can't get enough of The Last of Us 4:00 - The Last of Us Season 2 Trailer 5:11 - Our first look at Abby 8:40 - Is Abby in the right or wrong? 14:45 - Abby is over hated? 18:30 - How to take the game to TV format #thelastofus #tlou #videogames THE BODY short Film: • The Body | Short Film | Backseat Dire...
This episode is a year in the making. At the beginning of 2024 Arron and Andrew each picked a team of the movies they thought would bring in the most amount of money worldwide. Today we get to crown a winner Here is the Draft Episode: https://youtu.be/4PLXWj3DBVI Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - What is the box office draft? 5:55 - The winner and champion of the 2024 box office draft 8:40 - Box office draft team results 22:00 - Highest grossing movies of 2024 29:00 - Highest grossing movie studios in 2024 #movies #boxoffice #podcast THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
Join Andrew on this solo episode reviewing The Complete Unknown, a thought-provoking film about identity, reinvention, and the mysteries of human connection.
It's a bird. It's a plane. It's Spider-man!!! Marvel dropped a new trailer for an animated Spider-Man show that is coming out soon. Arron and Andrew are concerned that is going to be small in scale and not include a lot of his villains. What do you think? Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - No one is talking about the new Spider-Man show 5:52 - Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Trailer Reaction 8:03 - Spider-Man's animation, story and our excitement #spiderman #marvel #podcast THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
The Batman Part II is pushed another full year. ARE WE EVER GOING TO GET THIS MOVIE? Arron, Andrew and Denver talk about the most recent DC News. Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - The Batman Part II pushed another year 5:30 - The Batman is missing the hype 9:50 - Pattinson's Batman in the DCU 12:11 - The Batman Script and The Penguin 21:25 - What movies should DC release first 32:15 - Will people lose excitement for The Batman 39:55 - DC News: Clayface and Lobo 50:55 - James Gunn vs Matt Reeves #thebatman #dc #podcast THE BODY short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ABree1YzU
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