A new cinema podcast from Alex Brennan and Erik Johnson where we discuss what makes movies great and memorable
Two episodes in a week! On this special emergency episode of The Upstairs Movie Club, Alex and Erik discuss the new Ryan Coogler film Sinners. Already a cultural moment and smash hit, listen in as we break down and analyze the key themes, memorable scenes, and give our thoughts on what is already sure to be a standout film of the 2025! *SPOILER ALERT*
The Upstairs Movie Club is back for draft season with our discussion of the 2014 classic (?) Draft Day! Don't miss out on the nuanced debate about this film's wacky editing and ridiculous logic while we struggle to think of any positive aspects of this movie. And of course, tune in for Alex's TedTalks about Moneyball! This was one of the most fun episodes to record, so don't miss out on this football classic!
Happy Holidays to all! For this merry time of year, Alex, Erik, and their guest Anthony bring you a discussion of the very 90s Christmas classic... Jingle All the Way! Does this Schwarzenegger staple stand the test of time? Or is this one for the re-gift pile? Give us a listen and find out and stick around for important hot takes on the Star Wars prequels and mall Santa theories! Trust us, you won't want to miss this one!
The Upstairs Movie Club is BACK! And this month Alex and Erik discuss the classic 1995 Tony Scott-directed thriller Crimson Tide! Listen in as we discuss how this pulse-pounding thriller leaves you on the edge of your seat. From the magnificent performances, masterful plotting, and bonus rewrites from Quentin Tarantino. You sure won't want to miss this one!
The Upstairs Movie Club is back and this month Alex is joined by the wickedly talented Columbus comedian Josh Waddle to talk about the Nicolas Cage/John Travolta 90s action classic Face/Off! Come join us for this celebration of glorious 90s cheese and peak Cage/Travolta. Enjoy!
The Upstairs Movie Club is back with a review and discussion of one of the most anticipated movies of 2024... Dune: Part 2! You won't want to miss as Alex and Erik dive deep into the sands of Arrakis to talk about everything that makes the Denis Villenueve film a new instant classic!
Happy Holidays to all from us at The Upstairs Movie Club! For this merry time of year, Alex Brennan is joined by Columbus stand up comedy icon Ty Moore and performer/artist extraordinaire Peter Mattox to talk about the Christmas classic... Die Hard! Join us as we discuss the iconic action, memorable characters, and hilarious comedy that make Die Hard a timeless action masterpiece.
In this years spooky Halloween episode, Alex and Erik are joined by the great Sean Wheeler to talk about the iconic and terrifying thriller... JAWS! Hang on tight as we discuss all things Jaws including the music, the cinematography, and the legacy of this iconic film.
The Upstairs Movie Club (formerly known as ScreenSharing) is back! Join Alex, Erik, and Ana Luisa as we discuss the Netflix adaptation of One Piece.
ScreenSharing is BACK and this week Erik and Alex are talking about the biggest movie of 2021 -- Spider-Man: No Way Home! Major SPOILERS for this episode! Listen as we discuss all the twists and turns, the future of the MCU and big studio movies in general! And experience the tragedy of Alex's Ubereats saga. Sorry we're late, we had to beat an old lady with a stick to get this episode ready. ENJOY! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hello listeners! ScreenSharing is back and this week we're joined once again by Sam from Cleveland to talk about one of our favorite films of all time, No Country for Old Men! So grab your oxygen tank and flip a quarter while we discuss this classic Coen Brothers masterpiece. Just don't put that quarter in your pocket ;) Also, be sure to check out New & Improv'd this Friday night at Kafe Kerouac with special guests The Illuminaughti and Ramshackle Comedy! Columbus Comedy Showcase Halloween Spectacular! hosted by New & Improv'd Tickets, Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hey everyone! ScreenSharing is back and this week we are joined by the hilarious Ana Luisa to talk about the hit anime drama A Silent Voice! Join us as we talk about this remarkable and affecting film and we hope you enjoy! Ana Luisa does Cosplay on Instagram! Check it out @alt_neko_cp --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hey everyone! ScreenSharing is back and this week we have Jordan Etzel of La Queffe joining Alex and Erik to talk about the 1996 big-budget blockbuster Twister! So gather up your storm-chasing team and hold on as we discuss one of the biggest movies we've done yet! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT! ScreenSharing is back and this week Alex and Erik talk about the new DCEU film The Suicide Squad! Tune in to hear their thoughts on the movie and the future of the DC cinematic universe! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hello everyone! Screensharing is BACK! And on this episode, we have the hilarious Chris Kanner to talk about the 1996 UK comedy-drama classic Trainspotting! So join us as we talk about pre-Obi Wan Ewan McGregor and one of the best soundtracks in cinema history! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
ScreenSharing is back and this week we're talking about the cult classic comedy Kung Pow: Enter the Fist! Listen to Alex, Erik, and guest Ron Barber quote this masterpiece from beginning to end! You won't regret it! WEEEUUUUU!
Hello everyone! ScreenSharing is back with an attitude, and the movie certainly calls for it as this week we're talking about the 90s nostalgia staple Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Join Alex, Erik, and guest Josh Waddle as they discuss all things Turtles in the return of ScreenSharing. COWABUNGA!
This week on ScreenSharing, comedian and musician Nick Myers joins Erik and Alex to talk about the 2006 mind-bending magic thriller The Prestige! Be sure to listen closely and we hope you enjoy the episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
It's finally here, the one you've all been waiting for! This week, Candice of Faceclub joins Alex to talk about the greatest film of all time... Cats! From the masterful performances to the flawless visuals, we touch on it all in this one. You won't want to miss it! #ReleasetheButtholeCut --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week on ScreenSharing, the Gangs all here as Erik and Alex are joined by the famous Sean Wheeler of the Wheeler Bros. and Cinema Wheelerte to talk about the Scorsese epic crime drama Gangs of New York! Listen as the gang sharpens their knives to dig in to this classic movie! #Ganggang --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
We have a real treat for you today! This week on ScreenSharing, Barack Lesnar joins Erik and Alex to talk about Judas and the Black Messiah, now streaming on HBOMax. Trust us, you won't want to miss this!
This week on ScreenSharing, Erik and Alex are joined by Columbus improver Jaye Hughes to talk about the 1998 dramedy classic The Truman Show! Have a great day and in case we don't see ya... good afternoon, good evening, and good night! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week on ScreenSharing we're breaking the rules and talking about Fight Club with the hilarious Tori Simmons! Grab your favorite soap, find your power animal, and enjoy the newest episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hey everyone! ScreenSharing is BACK for 2021! To kick us off, Alex and Erik are joined by Anand Basawapatna to talk about the Oscar-winning classic FORREST GUMP! What does the shrimp and box of chocolates really symbolize? Give us a listen and find out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! We are joined this festive time of year by Columbus improv great Terrance Davis to talk about the Christmas classic Home Alone! Enjoy the last show of 2020 and we'll see you in the new year! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Special Bonus Content incoming! Back in November, we released an episode of ScreenSharing discussing the Oscar-winning film The Departed. Now, our guest Sam Hamilton presents a dramatic reading from the film. Enjoy!!
ScreenSharing is BACK! This week, Erik and Alex discuss the 2010 video-game musical action comedy superhero cult classic... SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD
This week on ScreenSharing, Alex is joined by his good friend Sam from Cleveland to talk about the Oscar-winning Martin Scorsese-directed crime classic The Departed! This episode is Rated TV-MA for Language. But really though, we say the F-word a lot. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week we round out the trio of Savage TECH as David Gigliotti joins Erik and Alex to talk about the time-honored horror-comedy EVIL DEAD II. And be sure to check out the newest edition of Halloween with Dr. Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_3m4DJnLJU&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2xjmBW30MUMtcJhxPMyPFFss_rYQQ_vx6fmNKlTd4_xkGW6MUeLWiqbzs --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Get ready to go into the DANGER ZONE! This week, Erik and Alex are joined by Jim Minneli of Slumberjacks as we talk about the 80s action-drama classic... TOP GUN! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
We have a real treat for you everyone! Today we are joined by SavageTech's own Joel Savage as we talk about a Halloween classic... Ed Wood! PULL THE STRING! NOTE: We decided to upload episode 10 (Princess Mononoke) to Spotify and Google Podcasts *after* recording this episode. Even though we say it's a YouTube exclusive. We decided to do this because we wanted to keep the discussion of Erik's YouTube channel Yum Yum Baskets Studio. Be sure to watch our discussions there and enjoy Erik's hilarious sketch comedy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week, Hannah Romich joins Erik and Alex to talk about Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke! Originally published 9/28/20 on Yum Yum Baskets Studio https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTUEbQRljraGwoNngBHQQA
Halloween comes early this year! Join Erik, Alex, and special guest Lindsey Bowes as they talk about the romantic horror epic Bram Stoker's Dracula! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Do you want to know what Erik and Alex thought of Tenet? Well, you should probably see the movie first if it's safe for you to do so because this episode contains *MAJOR SPOILERS* throughout! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
On this week's episode, Eli Ransom joins us for our first horror film as well as our first international film... Train to Busan! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
On this week's episode, Scott Wheeler joins Erik and Alex to talk about the 1933 cinema classic... King Kong! If you love metaphors, you're gonna love this show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week, we talk about Erik's favorite movie of all-time... Rocky!
This week on ScreenSharing... comedian, artist, and musician Kelsey Yappel joins Erik and Alex to talk about the comedy classic Airplane! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
On this week's episode, Anthony Windsor joins Erik and Alex to talk about the MCU hit Black Panther! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
On today's episode, Rob Moore joins us to talk about a cinema classic! It's Raiders of the Lost Ark. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome to ScreenSharing! A new film podcast hosted by longtime film aficionado Alex Brennan and by filmmaker and photographer Erik Johnson. In our first episode we talk about the sci-fi movie classic District 9. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app