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You know Siftpop. But you may not know all the hard-working, talented, movie-loving contributors on the site. Well, now you can! We'll be discussing a wide variety of movies both current and classic. At Siftpop, we're your movie friends. And are friends really friends if you don't know them? So come on over and join the conversation! There's always room for a few more movie friends!

StudioDNA | Aaron Schweitzer


    • Jan 1, 1970 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 35m AVG DURATION
    • 150 EPISODES


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    116: Shane and May Visit The Wasteland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 155:42


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writers Shane (@ContoShane) and May (@MayEllenMedia) this week. We'll preview Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul. For our main segment, we'll discuss the four Mad Max films, celebrating George Miller's newest release. We'll wrap up with a Best Ever Challenge of post-apocalyptic films and then the spinoff. Be sure to check out Patreon at patreon.com/siftpopWR and send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Letterboxd @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media!

    115: Robert and Andrew's Great Escape

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 99:15


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Editor Robert (@_robsthoughts) and Siftpop Weekly Co-Host Andrew Ormsby this week. We'll preview Samaritan, Me Time, and Three Thousand Years of Longing. For our main segment, we'll discuss whether or not The Great Escape is a GOAT. We'll wrap up with a Best Ever Challenge of film scores and then the spinoff. Be sure to check out Patreon at patreon.com/siftpopWR and send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Letterboxd @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media!

    114: Rowan and Jack visit Letterkenny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 162:22


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writers Rowan (@bitsofjoel) and Jack (@Jack_Grimme) this week. We'll preview Beast, Spin Me Round, and Orphan: First Kill. We'll then catch up on TV. We'll wrap up with a Best Ever Challenge of TV Episodes and the spinoff. Be sure to check out Patreon at patreon.com/siftpopWR and send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Letterboxd @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media!

    113: Frank and Joe's Secret Headquarters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 100:27


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writers Joe (the_star_spangled_avenger) and Frank (@FrankKemp3) this week. We'll preview Secret Headquarters and Day Shift. We then discuss a comic book film, 2004's Catwoman. We'll wrap up with talking about how to make a good Catwoman movie and the spinoff. Be sure to check out Patreon at patreon.com/siftpopWR and send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Letterboxd @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media!

    BONUS: Interview with James Mockoski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 61:43


    Aaron is joined by Film Archivist James Mockoski to chat about film restoration, the process and ethics. A few films you may have seen he recently restored: Apocalypse Now and The Godfather trilogy. Follow James on Twitter @AZFilmArchivist

    BONUS: Bullet Train

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 61:32


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Nash (@nash_doll) to give our thoughts on the new film Bullet Train, available exclusively in theaters. Be sure to check out Patreon at patreon.com/siftpopWR and send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Letterboxd @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media!

    112: Matt and Chantal Board the Bullet Train

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 131:29


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writers Matt (@mlawso620) and Chantal (@_akiraxo this week. We'll preview Bullet Train, Prey, Luck, Bodies Bodies Bodies, AND They/Them. We then discuss some nostalgic films with The Rugrats Movie and Osmosis Jones. We'll wrap up with the spinoff. Be sure to check out Patreon at patreon.com/siftpopWR and send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Letterboxd @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media!

    111: Robert's Apartment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 107:06


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Editor Robert (@_robsthoughts) this week. We'll preview DC Super Pets and Vengeance, then discuss whether or not The Apartment is a GOAT. We'll wrap up with movies that work great as a visual-only experience and the spinoff. Be sure to check out Patreon at patreon.com/siftpopWR and send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Letterboxd @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media!

    110: Mike Didn't Kill Anakin, Jeffery Did.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 128:16


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writers Mike (@hilty_mike) and Jeffery (@Jeffery_rahming) this week. We'll preview Nope, then catch up on TV. We'll wrap up with a tv pitch and the spinoff. Be sure to check out Patreon at patreon.com/siftpopWR and send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Letterboxd @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media!

    109: Are You Satisfied with Joe's Care?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 72:21


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Joe (@the_star_spangled_avenger) this week. We'll preview The Gray Man and Where the Crawdads Sing, then discuss Big Hero 6, which is based on a comic. We'll wrap up with a BEC and the spinoff. Be sure to check out Patreon at patreon.com/siftpopWR and send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Letterboxd @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media!

    BONUS: Thor: Love and Thunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 87:08


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Nick (@Jagged2319) to give our thoughts on the new film Thor: Love and Thunder, available exclusively in theaters. Be sure to check out Patreon at patreon.com/siftpopWR and send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Letterboxd @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media!

    108: Jason the Friendly Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 99:26


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Jason (@MackHeatSC) this week. We'll preview Thor Love and Thunder and The Sea Beast, then discuss the nostalgic 1995 film, Casper. We'll wrap up with a fantasy cast and the spinoff. Be sure to check out Patreon at patreon.com/siftpopWR and send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Letterboxd @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media!

    107: Frank and Heath are Clever Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 156:43


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writers Frank (@FrankKemp3) and Heath (theoneheathbar) this week. We'll preview Minions: The Rise of Gru and The Forgiven, then talk about the Jurassic Park/World franchise. We'll wrap up with a Siftsort and the spinoff. Be sure to check out Patreon at patreon.com/siftpopWR and send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Letterboxd @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media!

    BONUS: The Black Phone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 57:11


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Foster (@fosth101) to give our thoughts on the new film The Black Phone, available exclusively in theaters. Be sure to check out Patreon at patreon.com/siftpopWR and send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Letterboxd @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media!

    106: Robert Calls Jack on The Black Phone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 98:34


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Editor Robert (@_robsthoughts) and Writer Jack (@jack_grimme) this week. We'll preview Elvis and The Black Phone, then discuss if On The Waterfront is a GOAT. We'll wrap up with answering films that are the best audio-only experiences and the spinoff. Be sure to check out the Patreon at patreon.com/siftpopWR and send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Letterboxd @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media!

    105: Better Call Nick and Sam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 150:22


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writers Nick (@Jagged2319) and Sam (@Samburger9296) this week. We'll preview Cha Cha Real Smooth, Lightyear, and Spiderhead, then catch up on tv. We'll wrap up with the spinoff. Be sure to check out the Patreon at patreon.com/siftpopWR and send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Letterboxd @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media!

    104: Joe and Evan's Seven Evil Exes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 104:41


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writers Joe (the_star_spangled_avenger) and Evan (@Luckbuckets) this week. We'll preview Jurassic World: Dominion, then discuss Scott Pilgrim vs the World. We'll wrap up with discussing the best ensemble casts and the spinoff. Be sure to check out the Patreon at patreon.com/siftpopWR and send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Letterboxd @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media!

    53: With Great Vargas Comes Great Responsibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 123:33


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Joe (IG: the_star_spangled_avenger) this week. We'll preview In The Heights and The Hitman's Bodyguard's Wife plus talk about non-MCU Spider-Verse movies for our comic book segment! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com , follow Aaron on Twitter @Schwhitecastle, and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    52: Jake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 110:43


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Jake (Tw: @Jake_Bourgeois) this week. We'll preview The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It and Awake plus talk about Air Bud for our nostalgia segment! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com , follow Aaron on Twitter @Schwhitecastle, and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    51: Robert's Shadow of a Paradiso

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 98:37


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer/Editor Robert (Tw: @_robsthoughts & Ig: @robsthoughts) this week. We'll preview A Quiet Place Part II , plus talk about Shadow of a Doubt and Cinema Paradiso on our GOATs segment! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com , follow Aaron on Twitter @Schwhitecastle, and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    50: Andrew is INVINCIBLE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 122:20


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Weekly Host Andrew Ormsby this week. We'll preview Cruella , plus catch up on the TV we'be been watching! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com , follow Aaron on Twitter @Schwhitecastle, and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    49: Joe Should Have Gone for the Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 130:35


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Joe (IG: the_star_spangeld_avenger) this week. We'll preview Army of the Dead, and Those Who Wish Me Dead , plus talk about the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 3 (Civil War->Endgame)! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com , follow Aaron on Twitter @Schwhitecastle, and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    48: Alex In Boots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 108:27


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Alex (Tw: @alexmakesvids) this week. We'll preview Wrath of Man, Woman in the Window , and Spiral plus talk about Shrek 2 ! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com , follow Aaron on Twitter @Schwhitecastle, and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    47: Robert Does Things the Chicago Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 110:52


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer and Editor Robert (Tw: @_robsthoughts) this week. We'll preview Without Remorse and The Bad Batch and talk about The Sting and The Untouchables ! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com , follow Aaron on Twitter @Schwhitecastle, and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    BONUS: Oscars A Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 187:24


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writers Alice (IG: @aligmich) and Shane (Tw: @ContoShane / IG: @thewastelandreviewer) to give our thoughts on some categories from the 2020 Oscars one year later!! Did The Academy get it right? We'll be the judge of that! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com , follow Aaron on Twitter @Schwhitecastle and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media **

    46: How I Met Your Sift-Father

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 101:59


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Founder Aaron Dicer (Tw: @aarondicer) this week. We'll preview Mortal Kombat and talk some TV! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com , follow Aaron on Twitter @Schwhitecastle, and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    45: Release The Vargas Cut

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 130:35


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Joe (IG: @the_star_spangled_avenger) this week. We'll preview Vanquish and talk about Zack Snyder's Justice League ! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com , follow Aaron on Twitter @Schwhitecastle, and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    44: Shane Conto Boy Genius

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 114:55


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Shane (Twitter @ContoShane) this week. We'll preview Voyagers and The Nevers, and talk about a movie from our childhood, Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius ! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    Godzilla vs Kong Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 35:31


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Kaleb (Tw: @realKalebW) to give our thoughts on Godzilla vs Kong ! Starts off with spoiler-free thoughts then is an open discussion after the warning! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media **

    43: Kaleb's Unholy Exit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 89:19


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Kaleb (Twitter @realKalebW) this week. We'll preview The French Exit and The Unholy, and talk about the movies leading up to Godzilla vs Kong ! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    42: Robert v Aaron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 98:58


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer & Managing Editor Robert (Twitter @_robsthoughts roberts-thoughts.com ( http://roberts-thoughts.com/ ) ) this week. We'll preview Godzilla v Kong, and decide if Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid or The Conversation are GOATs! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    41: Reid & Aaron's Justice League

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 105:47


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Reid (Twitter @NotAWriterYet) this week. We'll preview Falcon and the Winter Soldier & Zack Snyder's Justice League, and catch up on some tv! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    40: Joe Will Fight in the Shade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 100:43


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Joe (IG: the_star_spangled_avenger) this week. We'll preview Cosmic Sin & Honeydew, and talk about the 300 movies! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    Interview with JEREMY SIMSER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 63:18


    Aaron is joined by Storyboarding Artist Jeremy Simser who most recently worked on Wandavision to chat about the show and a lot of his other work! Wandavision SPOILERS! Check out Jeremy on Twitter @JeremySimser and check out his website www.jeremysimser.com ( http://www.jeremysimser.com/ ) to see his work! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media **

    Wandavision REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 43:57


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Frank to chat about Wandavision ; all episodes now streaming on Disney+! Starts off spoiler free, but then moves to an open discussion after our initial thoughts. ALSO stay tuned for an interview with Jeremy Simser, a storyboard artist from Wandavision on SUNDAY NIGHT! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media **

    39: Inspector Joseph Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 90:34


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Joseph this week. We'll preview Chaos Walking and Raya and the Last Dragon, and talk about a movie from our childhood Inspector Gadget ! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    Billie Eilish Doc REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 23:24


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Shane to give you a review on the new documentary Billie Eilish the World's A Little Blurry , in theaters and streaming on AppleTV+ TODAY! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    Cherry REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 25:02


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Shane to give you a review on the new film Cherry , in theaters today and streaming on Apple TV+ March 12! Starts off spoiler free, but then moves to an open discussion after our initial thoughts. Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media **

    US vs Billie Holiday REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:31


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Chantal to give you a review on the new film The US vs Billie Holiday , in theaters and streaming on Hulu TODAY! Starts off spoiler free, but then moves to an open discussion after our initial thoughts. Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media **

    38: The US vs Robert in the Rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 89:34


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer & Managing Editor Robert this week. We'll preview The US vs Billie Holiday and Coming 2 America, and talk about some potential GOATs Arsenic and Old Lace and Singin' in the Rain ! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    37: Alice: The World's A Little Cherry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 99:52


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Alice this week. We'll preview Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry, Cherry, and catch up on all of the TV! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    Judas and the Black Messiah REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 33:18


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer And MANAGING EDITOR Robert to give you a review on the new film Judas and the Black Messiah , in theaters and streaming on HBO Max TODAY! Starts off spoiler free, but then moves to an open discussion after our initial thoughts. Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media **

    36: Avengers: Age of Joe Vargas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 100:18


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Joe this week. We'll preview The Marutinian as well as Judas and the Black Messiah and talk about some comic book movies: The MCU Phase 2! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    35: Austin and Phil QUACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 113:39


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Austin as well as PRODUCER PHIL this week. We'll preview Malcom & Marie and talk about some nostalgic movies: The Mighty Duck Trilogy! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    34: A Little Quiz about Rocky with Robert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 102:23


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Robert this week. We'll preview The Little Things and talk about some potential GOATs Rocky and Quiz Show ! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    Promising Young Woman Discussion - SPOILERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 43:05


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Alice to have a deeper discussion on what we loved and didn't about Promising Young Woman ! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media **

    Promising Young Woman REVIEW - No Spoilers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 6:44


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Alice to give you a review on the new film Promising Young Woman , streaming on VOD and in theaters!. Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media **

    33: Our Friend Shane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 111:54


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Shane this week. We'll preview Our Friend and talk about what TV we've been watching! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    One Night In Miami REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 26:47


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Austin to give you a review on the new film One Night In Miami , streaming on Amazon Prime Video TODAY! Starts off spoiler free, but then moves to an open discussion after our initial thoughts. Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media **

    32: Dexter's LaBATory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 96:33


    Aaron is joined by Siftpop Writer Dexter this week. We'll preview Wandavision and talk about the Batman films Pre-Christopher Nolan! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

    31: Our Top 5 Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 75:52


    Aaron is joined by MANY Siftpop Writers this week. Aaron will give his 20 Movie Opinions about 2020 films and most of the writers will give their Top 5 movies of the year! Send any questions or feedback to writersroom@siftpop.com and for more great shows like this, visit studiodna.media

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