Experts and enthusiasts competitively collaborate in the creation of screen-centric "best of" lists. Hosted by draft commissioners Clay Keller and Ryan Marker.
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The Screen Drafts podcast is an absolute gem for movie lovers. Hosted by Clay Keller and Ryan Marker, this podcast takes the concept of ranking movies to a whole new level. Each episode features a theme or topic, and guest GMs participate in a draft-style game where they select their top films within that category. The banter, discussions, and friendly competition make for an incredibly engaging and entertaining listening experience.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is how it introduces listeners to a wide range of films. Whether it's discussing beloved classics or exploring niche topics, the show offers something for everyone. The guest GMs bring their unique perspectives and recommendations, making it a fantastic resource for discovering new movies to watch. Even if you haven't seen all the films being discussed, the conversations are still enjoyable and informative.
The format of the show is another standout aspect. The gameplay is easy to follow once you get the hang of it, and it adds an exciting element to each episode. The hosts do a great job of keeping things moving while allowing plenty of time for discussions and debates. Additionally, the chemistry between Clay and Ryan is evident, as well as with their guests. It feels like you're hanging out with passionate film enthusiasts who genuinely love what they're doing.
While there aren't many negative aspects to mention about this podcast, some listeners may find the episodes too lengthy. However, given the depth of discussions and the amount of content covered in each episode, it's understandable why they can run long. It's worth noting that even though the episodes may be lengthy, they are consistently engaging throughout.
In conclusion, The Screen Drafts podcast is a must-listen for any movie lover. With its unique format, engaging discussions, and diverse range of topics, it stands out among other film podcasts. Whether you're looking for movie recommendations or simply want to hear passionate conversations about cinema, this show has got you covered. Clay and Ryan, along with their fantastic guests, have created a truly enjoyable and informative podcast that is sure to keep you entertained.
Enjoy a SNEAK PEEK at not one, but TWO Booster Club exclusive series! First up, hold on tight for the inaugrual episode of SPEED DRAFTS! Then, join us in the COOL KIDS CRITERION CLUB CORNER for a discussion of Akira Kurosawa's High & Low. For more of these series, plus The Marathon and The Franchise mini-Super Drafts, visit www.patreon.com/screendrafts
The Wives Colangelo (This Ends at Prom) are back at the Draft Table, competitively / collaboratively ranking the 7 best from that most unusual of subgenres... BODY SWAP MOVIES! Listen AD-FREE in the Screen Drafts Booster Club! www.patreon.com/screendrafts
It's brother versus brother as Darren Franich (The Draftland Scene) and Adam B. Vary (Variety) rank the 7 best films from the acclaimed writing and directing careers of the GILROY BROTHERS! Listen to Screen Drafts AD FREE by joining the Booster Club! www.patreon.com/screendrafts
Commissioner Ryan Marker is joined by Screen Drafts All-Stars / former EW colleagues Kyle Anderson and Chancellor Agard to give the DC BERLANTIVERSE the send-off it deserves: a collaborative ranking all 11 inter-connected Super series! At the commissioner's table providing commentary and emotional support to Clay is Screen Drafts Legend / another former EW colleague, Darren Franich! Listen AD-FREE in the Screen Drafts Booster Club: www.patreon.com/screendrafts
Coroner to the Stars director / Screen Drafts rookie Ben Hethcoat is joined by the film's co-producer / Screen Drafts Legend Billy Ray Brewton to rank the 7 best theatrically-released TRUE CRIME DOCUMENTARIES! Become a Booster! Visit www.patreon.com/screendrafts
Chasing Chalamet host Dane McDonald and film critic and podcaster Katie Walsh competitively / collaboratively rank the 7 best films starring two-time Oscar nominee TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET! Become a Screen Drafts Booster today! www.patreon.com/screendrafts
Screen Drafts Legend Graham Skipper (The Lonley Man with the Ghost Machine) is joined by director Jill Gevargizian (The Stylist, Ghost Game) to competitively / collaboratively rank all 9 films in the TCM franchise! Sitting in with Clay and Ryan at the commissioner's table is Fangoria editor Phil Nobile Jr., providing trivia and commentary. Become a Screen Drafts Booster! Go to www.patreon.com/screendrafts
Screen Drafts All-Star Louis Peitzman is joined by long-absent returning GM Alison Willmore (Vulture) to competitively / collaboratively rank the 7 best HORROR films that take place on VACATION! Join the Screen Drafts Booster Club! www.patreon.com/screendrafts
Enjoy this Screen Drafts Booster Club SNEAK PEEK! It's Drea Clark vs. the Screen Drafts Boosters, ranking the 7 best films from the career of Indie Queen PARKER POSEY! The Booster's picks were formulated by Clay using a poll, and proprietary algorithm, then handed off to Booster's Champion Drew McWeeny, who acted as Draft Proxy. It's a rollicking good time, the sort of which we may be having again soon...
It's the climax of awards season! Alonso Duralde (author, podcaster) finally joins the draft table for a Best-Of-The-Year draft, competitively / collaboratively picking the 20 best films of 2024 with Screen Drafts Legend Drea Clark (podcaster, Sundance Film Festival, Film Independent Spirit Awards) and Screen Draft Celestials Billy Ray Brewton (To The Table) and Commisioner Ryan Marker. Become a Screen Drafts Booster! Go to www.patreon.com/screendrafts
Screen Drafts Booster Club Official Sponsor Eric Darling brings together All-Stars Chris Feil (This Had Oscar Buzz) and Katey Rich (The Ankler, Prestige Junkie) to rank the 7 best films from the career of Oscar-winning Golden Age director VINCENTE MINNELLI!
Colors of the Dark hosts Elric Kane and Dr. Rebekah McKendry are back at the draft table together for the first time in over a year, competitvely / collaboratively ranking the 7 best INTERNET HORROR movies ever made! Joining Clay and Ryan at the commissioner's table is producer / actor / editor Matt Mercer! See Elric's new film (produced by Matt and Executive Produced by Rebekah) THE DEAD THING beginning Friday, February 14th on Shudder! Become a Screen Drafts Booster by going to www.patreon.com/screendrafts
The marvelous finale of COPPOLA MONTH finds veteran GMs Bryan Cogman (Game of Thrones), Drew McWeeny (The Hip Pocket, The Last '80s Newsletter You'll Ever Need) and Joanna Robinson (The Ringer) ranking picks #12 to #1 on the single, definitive, ranking of the 24 feature films of FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA! Become a Booster and hear the rest of "Kraven On My Mind" by visiting www.patreon.com/screendrafts Next week: the INTERNET HORROR Draft, with Elric Kane & Rebekah McKendry
Join us in Brewton Stew-dios as Screen Drafts Legends Ryan Marker and Billy Ray Brewton competitively collaborate in ranking the 7 best non-Francis / non-Sofia films released by Francis Ford Coppola's company, AMERICAN ZOETROPE. Next week: FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA SUPER DRAFT: PART TWO with Drew McWeeny, Bryan Cogman, and Joanna Robinson! Become a Screen Drafts Booster and get LOADS of bonus material! www.patreon.com/screendrafts
Coppola Month continues with PART ONE of the six GM / 24 title FFC SUPER DRAFT! Ryan is joined at the Draft Table by Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) and Roxana Hadadi (NY Mag, Vulture) to competitively / collaboratively rank 24-13 on the list of Coppola-directed films. Filling in for Ryan at the commissioner's table is Bryan Cogman, who will be returning as a GM on PART TWO of the draft in a couple of weeks! Become a Screen Drafts Booster by going to www.patreon.com/screendrafts
Join us as Commissioner Clay shares a status update from Los Angeles, then enjoy a very special peek into the madness that occurs in the Screen Drafts Booster Club as Clay and Ryan rank the 5 (as of NoVENOMber) films in the SONY SPIDER-MAN-ADJACENT Franchise. Support us and get three bonus episodes a month! www.patreon.com/screendrafts Find the GoFundMe for Ben Mekler and his family HERE
Coppola Month begins with Oriana Nudo (Hollywood-ography) and Dane McDonald (Chasing Chalamet) facing off for the first time, ranking all 8 feature films written and directed by Oscar winner SOFIA COPPOLA! Become a Screen Drafts Booster and get in the game! Patreon.com/screendrafts
1999 is generally considered one of the best movie years in the history of the medium, so to celebrate the 25th anniversary of that storied time we reunited the hosts of Podcast Like It's 1999, Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove, with PL99 fan-favorite guest Carrie Wittmer, and Screen Drafts commish Ryan Marker, to competitively / collaboratively rank the 13 BEST movies that were released in 1999. Joining Clay at the commissioners table is first time guest commish Jordan Crucchiola!
Every Kristmas Eve the Screen Drafts Commissioners sit down at the draft table to celebrate the work of a personal favorite filmmaker or actor. This year they are joined by guest commish Bryan Cogman to competitively / collaboratively rank the five films written and directed by the singular WHIT STILLMAN! Join the Screen Drafts Booster Club and become a citizen of Draftland! Patreon.com/screendrafts
Join Clay and Ryan, and guest commissioner Bryan Cogman, as they rank the five films nominated for Best Picture at the 48th Academy Awards, held in 1976: One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, Dog Day Afternoon, Nashville, Barry Lyndon, and Jaws. Did the Academy get it right the first time, or should a different film have been crowned as the Best of 1975? Listen and find out! Want to be a Booster? Get at least three bonus episodes every month by becoming a Season Ticket Holder! www.patreon.com/screendrafts
Angie Han (The Hollywood Reporter) and Liz Shannon Miller (consequence.net) return to the virtual draft table to competitively / collaboratively rank all 9 feature films written or written and directed by CHARLIE KAUFMAN! Also joining us is Patreon Official Sponsor Mark Rozeman (The Good Doctor), with a terrific trivia round! Check out Mark's "Kaufman Collage" here: https://vimeo.com/1036145999 Want more Screen Drafts action? Get Boosted by joining the Screen Drafts Booster Club! Go to www.patreon.com/screendrafts for info.
Screen Drafts Hall-of-Famer Clarke Wolfe and rookie Samm Levine join us at the draft table to talk about their Thanksgiving set horror film Fiendsgiving and rank the 7 best HORROR films set on a (non-Christmas and non-Halloween) HOLIDAY! Check out the Fiendsgiving indiegogo page via the link below! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fiendsgiving-an-original-holiday-slasher-movie#/
All train tracks have led to this: the THRILLING conclusion of the ALFRED HITCHCOCK MEGA DRAFT! Clay and guest commish Drea Clark (Maximum Film) are joined by GMs Ben Mankiewicz (TCM's The Plot Thickens and Talking Pictures), Maureen Lee Lenker (His Girl Hollywood) and Oriana Nudo (Hollywood-ography) for picks #10 to #1 on the definitive "Master of Suspense" Top 30 list. This concludes HITCHCOCK / TRUFFAUT Month, thanks for listening! Coming in January... COPPOLA Month!
Marya E. Gates returns alongside Clay Keller, Ryan Marker, and guest commissioner Billy Ray Brewton for the epic conclusion to the FRANÇOIS TRUFFAUT SUPER DRAFT, ranking films #11 to #1 on the single, definitive, best-of list! Next week brings the grand finale of HITCHCOCK / TRUFFAUT Month, with Oriana Nudo, Maureen Lee Lenker, and Ben Mankiewicz ranking the Top 10 films directed by Alfred Hitchcock! Join the Booster Club: www.patreon.com/screendrafts
The epic ALFRED HITCHCOCK MEGA DRAFT continues in PART TWO, as Mark Harris (Pictures at a Revolution, Five Came Back, Mike Nichols: A Life), Adam B. Vary (Variety) and Screen Drafts Legend Darren Franich (The Draftland Scene) take over the middle of the list, ranking films #20 to #11!
Hitchcock / Truffaut Month continues with PART ONE of the FRANÇOIS TRUFFAUT SUPER DRAFT! Veteran GM Marya E. Gates joins Clay and Ryan to make picks 21-12 on the definitive ranking of the work from one of the architects of the French New Wave. Leading the festivities as guest commish is Screen Drafts Legend Billy Ray Brewton!
HITCHCOCK / TRUFFAUT Month commences with PART ONE (picks 30-21) of the long, long, long-awaited ALFRED HITCHCOCK MEGA DRAFT. Joining us to build the foundation of the list are newly-minted Screen Drafts All-Star William Bibbiani (Critically Acclaimed Network), author Walter Chaw (A Walter Hill Film), and newly-minted Screen Drafts LEGEND Drea Clark (Maximum Film)! In two weeks: PART TWO with Mark Harris, Darren Franich, and Adam B. Vary
SCREAM Drafts 2024 comes to a shocking conclusion as Screen Drafts Legend Bryan Cogman (Game of Thrones) is joined by B.J. Colangelo (This Ends at Prom) and Chris Hewitt (Empire Magazine) to rank the 13 (oooo scary) best HORROR films made by HAMMER studios in the CLASSIC era!
It's week three of SCEAM Drafts VII and out-of-towners Josh Larsen (Filmspotting) and Joe George (Den of Geek) broke down in Draftland, so we tied them to the draft table and made them rank the 7 best RURAL HORROR films ever made!
In week 2 of SCREAM Drafts 2024, Justin LaLiberty and Samm Deighan of Vinegar Syndrome return to rank the 7 best EROTIC HORROR films!
SCREAM Drafts VII kicks off with "best friends" Billy Ray Brewton and Kyle Anderson ranking the 7 best horror films from the year 1977!
Literacy Month comes to an end as Team This Had Oscar Buzz (Chris Feil & Joe Reid) squares off with Team Vanity Fair Refugees (Joanna Robinson & Katey Rich), competitively / collaboratively ranking the 7 best movies about BOOKSTORES and LIBRARIES!
Returning GMs Katie Walsh and Louis Peitzman join us for the next chapter of Literacy Month, ranking the 7 best films adapted from the works of the Talented Ms. Highsmith!
Daniel Feinberg (The Hollywood Reporter), Alan Sepinwall (Rolling Stone), and Linda Holmes (NPR), are back at the draft table, this time joined by Jen Yamato (The Washington Post), for the next installment in their journey through the history of SPORTS in cinema! Up at bat: the 1990s!
Literacy Month continues with screenwriters Bryan Cogman (Game of Thrones) and Milla Bell-Hart (Bad Monkey) ranking the best films ever made from the work of acclaimed crime writer ELMORE LEONARD! Joining Clay at the commissioner's table is Screen Drafts legend and writer of The Draftland Scene, Mr. Darren Franich.
An adventure 4 years in the making! To kick off Literacy Month, Commissioner Clay is joined by newly minted Screen Drafts All-Star Darrin Navarro, Screen Drafts Legend Billy Ray Brewton, and guest commissioner Bryan Cogman (also a Screen Drafts Legend) to rank all 22 films directed, written, or adapted from the works of the prolific master of the science thriller, MICHAEL CRICHTON!
Co-authors of LOST: Back to the Island, Emily St. James (Yellowjackets) & Noel Murray (The New York Times, The A.V. Club), rank the 7 best films ever made about CASTAWAYS!
Rookies Bilge Ebiri and Brandon Streussnig join Screen Drafts vet Roxana Hadadi to competitively / collaboratively rank all 13 films directed by the Master of Dudes Rock Cinema, MICHAEL MANN!
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the films of 1994 and we are celebrating with some of our favorite guest GMs, Hall-of-Famer Drew McWeeny, Legend Billy Ray Brewton, and near-Legend Drea Clark, ranking the 13 best films released in that exceptional year! Joining them at the draft table are commissioners Clay and Ryan, and Booster Club Official Sponsor Frank Berman!
Former retail warriors Bethy Squires (Vulture) and Mia Lee Vicino (Letterboxd) join Clay and Ryan at the Draft Table to rank the 7 best films ever made about living in RETAIL HELL!
Welcome to Draftland, where frenemy arthouse cinema operators Clay and Ryan program competing 4-film movie marathons using titles drawn from classic Screen Drafts episodes! Today, they are using the JERRY BRUCKHEIMER draft list to curate the most explosive and enticing marathons that members of the Booster Club have ever seen! Which marathon will YOU attend? Listen, then vote! Get boosted: www.patreon.com/screendrafts
It's the kickin'-est, punchin'-est, splitsin'est draft of the year, as Screen Drafts rookies / Action Boyz Jon Gabrus and Ryan Stanger join commissioner Clay and guest co-commish Drew McWeeny (The Last '80s Newsletter You'll Ever Need) for a competitive / collaborative ranking of the 7 best films starring The Muscles from Brussels!
Movie podcasters / authors Jordan Morris (Youth Group, Free with Ads) and Elliott Kalan (Disney's Hercules, The Flophouse) go head-to-head at the virtual draft table, ranking the 7 best films about SUPERNATURAL KIDS! Joining Clay as co-commissioner is movie podcaster / author Alonso Duralde (Hollywood Pride, Maximum Film). Order the books! YOUTH GROUP HERCULES HOLLYWOOD PRIDE
Screen Drafts Vintage Veterans Bryan Cogman (Game of Thrones), Maureen Lee Lenker (It Happened One Fight) and Oriana Nudo (Hollywood-ography) are back at the draft table, ranking the 13 best films from one of the greatest years in Hollywood history: 1939. Want more Screen Drafts action? Get Boosted by joining the Screen Drafts Booster Club! Go to www.patreon.com/screendrafts for info.
Colleagues and Screen Drafts veterans Adam B. Vary and Angelique Jackson (Variety) rank the 7 best films from the career of two-time Oscar nominee ANGELA BASSETT!
Our Pride Month celebration concludes with an epic mini-MEGA draft of the 11 best films ever made about LESBIANS, with Screen Drafts veterans Emily St. James (Podcast Like It's), Libby Hill (Yellowjackets) and Jordan Crucchiola (Feeling Seen)!
Screen Drafts All-Stars Joe Reid (This Had Oscar Buzz, Cinematrix) and Louis Peitzman ("Please watch Twelve") help us celebrate Pride Month with a ranking of the 9 best films from the filmography of director JOEL SCHUMACHER!
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of The Bentonville Film Festival, Screen Drafts Legend Billy Ray Brewton, and Screen Drafts Drea (and Bentonville Artistic Director) Drea Clark join us at the Draft Table to rank the 7 best films from the career of festival founder GEENA DAVIS! Filling in for Ryan as co-commish is Hollywood Pride author Alonso Duralde!
Join guest GMs Kris Tapley (The 50 MPH Podcast) and Ash Crossan (Entertainment Tonight) as they rank the 7 best films to ever win Hollywood's most prestigious honor: the MTV MOVIE AWARDS BEST KISS AWARD!
Screen Drafts vets Marc Bernardin, Dave Schilling, and Darren Franich reunite in person (!) at the Aero Theater to competitively / collaboratively rank all 10 films in the decades-spanning The Planet of the Apes franchise!
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