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The Top 5 Film Dive is a weekly podcast show, hosted by yours truly - Kurt Morrison, where a topic is selected pertaining to what's happening that week in the world of Film or streaming services. My guest and I then go back and forth discussing our 5 favorite movies for that topic, sharing reasoning, stories, funny anecdotes and even have a friendly debate on the particular choices. Chime in on social media guys, you can find me at @iamkurtymo & @top5filmdive on Instagtam and please DM me if you'd like to sit down and be a guest on the show.

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    Creed 3 and The Sports Movie Hall of Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 47:57


    Step back into the ring with us this week, as I welcome a veteran of the show (and a Boxing Legend himself), Mr. Jean Carlos Sanchez aka @mercwiththemovies as we discuss the third entry in the Creed franchise which hits theatres this coming weekend! THEN, with your help via the @top5filmdive social media page - help JC and I determine which films end up in our Sports Movie Hall of Fame. 10 Sport Subgenres - 20 Picks - YOUR CHOICE WHO GETS CROWNED! Head on over after the episode finishes and cast your vote.

    Skinamarink, Infinity Pool, Knock At The Cabin & The Horror-Thriller Movie Mega Draft with guest Tyler Banark - @tylerbanarkreviewsmovies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 57:52


    This week's episode is a Horror-Thriller Bonanza featuring guest Tyler Banark - Writer for The Cinema Dispatch, Cinema Solace and @Tylerbanarkreviewsmovies. Listen in as Tyler and I deep dive with insights and predictions into 3 new horror/thriller releases: Shudder's Skinamarink, Infinity Pool starring Alexander Skarsgard and Mia Goth; and Knock at the Cabin starring Dave Bautista and Jonathan Groff. From there, we do the biggest draft yet on the show and take a look at all that the Horror and Thriller Genres have had to offer between 2010 and 2022, in the Horror-Thriller Mega Movie Draft. 1 Movie Pick from every year - and YOU the listener get to pick who drafted the better team over at @top5filmdive on Instagram. Thank you as always for the continued support here on the platform! And if you'd like to be a guest on the show, reach out over DM to @top5filmdive or email at top5filmdive@gmail.com

    Top 5 Films of 2022 with guest Gaius Bolling, @g_reelz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 51:47


    Another year in film has come and gone, and what a year it was! 2022 provided us with lots of thrills and chills - as we saw the horror and thriller genres have a few phenomenal surprises. While Sequels and The Marvel Universe reigned supreme at the box office, small indies shined just as bright in limited release and on streaming, giving us the film lover a year full of engrossing entertainment. To review the best of 2022, I welcome to the show the host of the #1 Entertainment Podcast of 2022 on Playlyst - The Back to the Blockbuster Podcast, the one and only Mr. Gaius Bolling. Gaius and I discuss our biggest surprises and most disappointing of 2022, then deep dive into our favourites of the year. As always, a big and special thank you to all the listeners of the Top 5 Film Dive over this last year. I appreciate you all so so much. Cheers to 2023!

    Avatar 2 and The Top 5 of James Cameron

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 47:58


    As the Holiday movie season kicks in high gear, one film stands above the rest as the Most Anticipated! Avatar 2 - The Way of Water hits theatres in one weeks time and here to discuss all things Pandora is veteran guest of the show, McNeill Mullikin. Dive into this weeks episode with McNeill and I, as we take a look back at the cultural impact of Avatar, discuss director James Cameron's illustrious career and pick our Top 5 James Cameron Projects. SURPRISES GALORE IN THESE LISTS! Start practicing your Na'vi again ladies and gentleman, PANDORA awaits once again. Don't miss Avatar 2 : The Way of Water when it hits theatres in IMAX 3D on December 16th.

    The Decades of Comedy Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 69:57


    Before Universal Pictures' BROS starring Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane hit theatres next week, I've invited three of the Podcasting worlds best to the show for our first ever Decades of Comedy Draft. Join me as I welcome League of Cinephiles Founder and host of the 'Inside the Cuckoo's Nest Host' , Alex Helmer; my fellow Chop Talk Co-Host and Founder of Reel Talk Inc, Dave Gonzalez and The Merc With The Movies himself, Mr. Jean Carlos Sanchez. After a long drought without a big Theatrically released Studio Comedy, the fellas and I take a look back at 6 decades of great Comedy films and draft a team of the best of the best. YOU THE LISTENER will help us decide who drafted the Comedy Film Super Team!! Season 4 is off to an amazing start and is only getting better!

    Interview with Director Allan Ungar, Director of Bandit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 12:33


    On a special episode of the show, I have the opportunity to sit down with Canadian Director Allan Ungar to discuss his new film, Bandit starring Josh Duhamel, Mel Gibson, Elisha Cuthbert and Nestor Carbonell. Allan and I discuss his career path, how Bandit came to be, the films that influenced the making of it and what is next for this phenomenal fellow Canadian. BANDIT is in theatres this weekend, Friday September 23rd and it is an absolute blast! Check it out ladies and gents!

    Summer 2022 Box Office Breakdown with guest Gaius Bolling, @g_reelz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 50:16


    SEASON 4 IS HERE FOLKS! To kick off the new season of The Top 5 Film Dive, I've invited Media and Movie Mogul Mr. Gaius Bolling back to the show to discuss the highs and lows that was the Summer Box Office of 2022. A season filled with Box Office surprises, here what we had to say about the Summer movie season that just wrapped up. Then Gaius and I share our Top 5 Favourite Summer Movie Releases OF THE 21st Century - with one rule. Tune in to hear our lists!

    Top 5 Revenge Films with Tony Santiago, @sirtone_reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 57:31


    On the latest episode of The Top 5 Film Dive, I welcome first time guest to the show @sirtone_reviews himself, Tony Santiago, who dives into Robert Egger's latest directorial outing, The Northman with me. From there, we also share our list of our Top 5 Revenge Films and surprise each other with 10 VERY different films across the board. Dive in with us and don't forget to chime in on social media, @top5filmdive , with your favourite Revenge Films AND head on over to @sirtone_reviews on INSTAGRAM or @sirtone on Letterboxd for more of Tony's Film Reviews.

    Top 5 Best Picture Winners of the last 25 years with guest Tyler Banark

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 56:38


    The 94th Academy Awards are right around the corner and to discuss all things Oscars is fellow member of the Critics Circle and League of Cinephiles, Mr. Tyler Banark - @tylerbanarkreviewsmovies. Join us on this episode as we make our predictions for the 'Big 4' Awards - Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director and Best Picture for the 2022 Academy Awards show next weekend, THEN deep dive into the last 25 years worth of Best Picture winners and discuss our Top 5 Favourite films of the bunch. Some fun surprises on this episode! Deep Divers, as always chime in on social media with your personal Top 5 Favourite Best Picture Winners of the last 25 years and head over to any of the following links where you can check out Tyler's amazing work: www.cinemasolace.com ; www.buffedfilmbuffs.com ; Letterboxd - tybanarkmovies ; Instagram - @tylerbanarkreviewsmovies.

    Top 5 Comic Book Films with guest Gaius Bolling - @g_reelz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 103:15


    "I am....Vengeance".... The week is upon us, as the wait is (nearly) over for Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN, hitting theatres this week. Here to discuss the new film and its lofty box expectations is News Editor at Joblo.com, the creator and chief content editor of @g_reelz , host of 'Back to the Blockbuster Podcast' and all around film guru, Mr. Gaius Bolling. Gaius and I then swap our Top 5 Comic Book Film Adaptations, WITH 2 VERY INTERESTING RULES - NO MCU AND NO NOLAN BATMAN ENTRIES. Often discussed within the genre, we decided to take a Deep Dive into some unsung and often overlooked Comic Book Film Favourites during our lengthy and entertaining conversation. Dive in with us and don't forget to chime in on social media, @top5filmdive , with your favourite Comic Book Film Adaptations. AND head on over to @g_reelz on INSTAGRAM or www.joblo.com to read Gaius' phenomenal entertaining report. A link to his podcast has been included below, please go check it out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Playlyst or wherever you get your streaming! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/back-to-the-blockbuster-2173455 https://anchor.fm/back-to-the-blockbuster

    Top 5 Garbage Sci-Fi Films with guest Eric Sigmon, @sigmoncinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 56:42


    SEASON 3 of The Top 5 Film Dive is here folks and to kick it all off, I welcome to the show Mr. Eric Sigmon from @sigmoncinema to discuss 2022's first big budget blockbuster, Moonfall - directed by Roland Emmerich. From there, Eric and I breakdown what it is for a film to be "the cream of the crap" in the science fiction genre and list off our Top 5 Garbage Sci-Fi films. Lots of fun picks in this episode so don't miss it. Dive in with us and don't forget to chime in on social media, @top5filmdive , with your favourite Garbage Sci-Fi films. AND Don't forget to check out Eric's Podcast, The Sigmon Cinema Podcast (Click Below for links to his show!!!!) and his Instagram page (@sigmoncinema). https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-sigmon-cinema-podcast-1474585 https://anchor.fm/sigmoncinema

    The Christmas Movie Draft, with guest McNeill Mullikin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 35:21


    THE FESTIVE SEASON HAS ARRIVED and on this episode, join me as I welcome veteran guest and friend of the show McNeill Mullikin, host of the McNeill and Friends Podcast as we deep dive into the Holidays with a draft. Consisting of 6 genres, tune in to hear McNeill and I draft our Christmas Movie squad and don't forget to chime in on social media @top5filmdive and give us your picks for your favourite Christmas Films.

    The Horror Hall of Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 36:10


    On this special episode of The Top 5 Film Dive, I welcome guests Gavin Coscarella and Jay Milutinovic, Writer for @jays.reviews on Instagram. With Halloween right around the corner, we dive into the Spooky Season ahead by analyzing and breaking down sub genre by sub genre the greatest Horror films of All-Time. Lots of surprises as we go category by category so have a listen and chime in on social media over at @top5filmdive.

    No Time To Die : The Deep Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 26:04


    Daniel Craig's final outing as international spy James Bond has hit theatres FINALLY worldwide after much delay, and to celebrate and discuss the new film I've invited first time guest Mr. Alex Helmer, Host of The League of Cinephiles, to discuss No Time To Die, where we are doing a DEEP DIVE on this 5th and final film in the Craig-Bond series. CAUTION!!! Lots of spoilers ahead so you've been warned!!! Dive in with us and don't forget to chime in on social media, @top5filmdive or my personal Instagram - @iamkurtymo, about your thoughts on No Time To Die. ALSO please go like, subscribe, support Alex Helmer and his Instagram film page, @league_of_cinephiles as well as on YouTube where new matches are dropped weekly!

    Top 5 of 2016 - Year Deep Dive with guest McNeill Mullikin, @mcneill.and.friends.podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 59:39


    We're BACK, ladies and gentlemen! A GLORIOUS new episode and return for us at The Top 5 Film Dive, welcoming you for the Fall Premiere Episode where we have guest and veteran of the show, McNeill Mullikin back to do another year Deep Dive. 2016 was a box office juggernaut of a year, with the MCU in full swing and several properties at the top of their (dollar) game. BUT what made the cut in our list of our top 5 films of that year. Dive in with us and don't forget to chime in on social media, @top5filmdive or my personal Instagram - @iamkurtymo, about your picks for 2016. ALSO please go like, subscribe, support McNeill and his Instagram film review page as well as Podcast, @mcneill.and.friends.podcast as well as at www.mcneillandfriendspodcast.com.

    Top 5 Marvel Cinematic Universe Films with guest Ankit Verma, @thecasualmoviegoer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 45:57


    The Marvel Cinematic Universe a.k.a. The MCU has officially entered Phase 4, following the release of Black Widow on Disney+ as well as in theatres, and following last week's Season 1 Finale for LOKI, which was a monumental success on the streaming platform. Here to recap with me both Black Widow and Loki, is a new guest to the Pod, Mr. Ankit Verma - @thecasualmoviegoer. Ankit has amassed an amazing social media following over the last few years, and become a staple in the online film community, with his weekly One Minute Film Reviews.  And for today's Top 5, Ankit and I dive into our Top 5 Favourite Films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Lotta surprises from both of us during this episode so sit back, listen and have a laugh with us on this new episode of The Top 5 Film Dive. Dive in with us and chime in on social media, @top5filmdive or my personal Instagram - @iamkurtymo , about your Top 5 picks from the MCU. AND ALSO please go like, subscribe, support Ankit and his Instagram page, @thecasualmoviegoer. DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show, as we are always looking for new faces and fresh voices here, on The Top 5 Film Dive.

    Top 5 Female Directors We Are Looking Forward To Seeing Projects From with guest Clare Kingswell, @missenscenefilm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 63:26


    To Celebrate the 1 Year Anniversary of her Social Media presence, I welcome first time guest Clare Kingswell to the pod to discuss our Top 5 Female Directors We Are Looking Forward to Seeing Projects From. The future is female, and bright, in Hollywood and Clare and I are here to discuss the women are the forefront of the directing charge, with insight into the projects that put them on the map and the projects that are to come that have our attention. Dive in with us and chime in on social media, @top5filmdive or my personal Instagram - @iamkurtymo , about your most anticipated female directed films. ALSO please go like, subscribe, support Clare and her Instagram page, @missenscenefilm , as well as the links in her bio that will lead you to ALL her wonderful pieces of film writing and analysis. DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show! I am always looking for new faces and fresh voices here, on The Top 5 Film Dive.

    Top 5 Out of The Box Horrors and Thrillers with guest Stephen Murphy, @nocturnal_reviewz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 56:32


    On the latest episode of The Top 5 Film Dive, I welcome fellow Torotonian and friend of the show Stephen Murphy, aka @nocturnal_reviewz , as we dive into two of our favourite genres - Horrors and Thrillers. With A Quiet Place 2 quietly dominating the Global box office, today we rank our Top 5 Out of The Box Horrors/Thrillers. You might be asking, "What exactly does that mean?"..... Unconventional, Not Popular and Completely Subjective, these 2 genres leave the door open for serious thought and discussion. Tune in to find out, as Stephen and I break it down in this thrilling episode. Dive in with us and chime in on social media, @top5filmdive or my personal Instagram - @iamkurtymo , about your favourite films in the horror or thriller genre. ALSO please go like, subscribe, support Stephen and his Instagram page and TikTok where he posts content DAILY for all you film fans, @nocturnal_reviewz DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show! I am always looking for new faces and fresh voices here, on The Top 5 Film Dive.

    The Fast and Furious Countdown Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 29:30


    The 9th entry in the Fast and Furious Saga, F9 is out now in theatres worldwide and to discuss all things in the film franchise, I'm joined by frequent guest and friend of the show McNeill Mullikin, host of the McNeill and Friends Podcast. On this episode, we rank the films in Fast and Furious fashion, and determine which are our favourites and which faltered off the starting line. Buckle up listeners, because this one is for FAMILY...... as Dom Toretto would say. Dive in with us and chime in on social media, @top5filmdive or my personal Instagram - @iamkurtymo , about your favourite films in the Fast Saga. ALSO please go like, subscribe, support McNeill and his Instagram page, @mcneill.and.friends.podcast , as well as his weekly podcast show which is available on ALL streaming platforms and at www.mcneillandfriendspodcast.com. DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show! I am always looking for new faces and fresh voices here, on The Top 5 Film Dive.

    THE INAUGURAL TOP 5 FILM DIVE MOVIE DRAFT

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 56:36


    With theatres coming back to life and movie-goers getting back to old habits, the release schedule is beginning to fill back up once again for 2021 and 2022. On this new episode of the Top 5 Film Dive, Host Kurt Morrison (@iamkurtymo) welcomes three guests, McNeill Mullikin (Host of the McNeill and Friends Podcast), Tim Morgan (@tmoaudio) and Tucker Wulff (@tuckerwulff) onto the show for the Inaugural Top 5 Film Dive Movie Draft. Looking ahead over the next 18 months, Kurt has complied a list of 25 upcoming movies and in pure Fantasy draft style, given the fellas $1000 (fictional) dollars to build their roster of 4 films as the films are auctioned off one by one. The goal is to create a roster of popular, sure-to-be Box Office hits, that are be voted on by YOU - THE LISTENER - in the upcoming weeks, resulting in one of the 4 being named 'The Top 5 Film Dive Movie Draft Champion'. Listen in and be ready for lots of laughs and surprises! And as always, follow @top5filmdive on Social Media, and DM us if you'd like to be a guest on the show.

    Top 5 Movies We Cried At with Guest Katie Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 57:46


    On the latest episode of The Top 5 Film Dive, Kurt is joined by friend and IGTV Host Katie Williams (@kdubz1214) to talk about getting the feels while watching film. We can all say, at least one time in our lives, that we have cried at a movie! THERE'S NO DENYING IT! And to highlight the times we felt the most, Kurt and Katie share candid anecdotes about the theatre experiences that made them cry the hardest. Some very unexpected picks here so buckle in! HEAVY SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE, KIDS!!! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED! Don't forget to chime in on social media, as you can find us on Instagram - @top5filmdive - and Kurt's personal IG - @iamkurtymo. Please feel free to DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show!

    Zack Snyder's Justice League : The Deep Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 28:30


    After years of campaigning for Warner Bros' to #RELEASETHESNYDERCUT, the day has finally arrived and our hopes and faith have been rewarded with an epic 4 hour cut of Justice League from director Zack Snyder. Joining me on this episode of The Deep Dive, McNeill Mullikin - Host of the McNeill and Friends Podcast - and I discuss the tumultuous journey of the film, our expectations, The JOSS-TICE league vs The Snyder Cut, the monumentally entertaining highs of the film, and if we had any nitpicks along the way. Buckle Up as we review this 4 hour Comic Book Epic! Also, please go listen and follow McNeill's Podcast, The McNeill and Friends Podcast which is available on ALL listening platforms as well as www.mcneillandfriendspodcast.com IF YOU would like to be a guest on The Top 5 Film Dive, DM me @top5filmdive. With big releases now popping up on the schedule in the next coming month, we are always looking for fresh voices and fresh faces for the show!

    Top 5 of 2013 - Year Deep Dive with guest McNeill Mullikin, @mcneill.and.friends.podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 57:55


    On this episode of The Top 5 Film Dive, I once again welcome fellow podcast host and film critic, Mr. McNeill Mullikin, the host of the popular McNeill and Friends Podcast. After discussing 2010 with McNeill on the last episode, we decided to pick another year to dissect.... that being 2013. In the words of McNeill himself, "2013 was a year filled with Big Budget Blockbuster trash". A very true statement yet somehow amidst it all, we were able to put together our lists of the Top 5 Favourite films of the year and cannot wait for you to hear! Dive in with us and don't forget to chime in on social media, @top5filmdive or my personal Instagram - @iamkurtymo, about your picks for the year. ALSO please go like, subscribe, support McNeill and his Instagram film review page as well as Podcast, @mcneill.and.friends.podcast as well as at www.mcneillandfriendspodcast.com.

    Top 5 of 2010 - Year Deep Dive with guest McNeill Mullikin, @mcneill.and.friends.podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 50:45


    On this episode of The Top 5 Film Dive, I welcome fellow podcast host and film critic, Mr. McNeill Mullikin, who is the host of the popular McNeill and Friends Podcast, as we jump into a conversation about the monster year in film that was 2010. A year filled with book adaptations, sequels and biopics, 2010 is a year that comes up in many film fans conversations as one of the best EVER for quality entertainment. McNeill and I have put together our lists of our Top 5 Favourite films of the year and cannot wait for you to hear! Dive in with us and don't forget to chime in on social media, @top5filmdive or my personal Instagram - @iamkurtymo, about your picks for the year. ALSO please go like, subscribe, support McNeill and his Instagram film review page as well as Podcast, @@mcneill.and.friends.podcast as well as at www.mcneillandfriendspodcast.com.

    Denzel Washington : The Deep Dive , with guest Gavin Coscarella.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 20:33


    The Little Things premieres this weekend on HBO Max and PVOD, starring Jared Leto, Rami Malek and one of the greatest of all time, Mr. Denzel Washington.

    Top 5 of 1999 with Ben Kernick - film_crusader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 45:22


    As Y2K loomed, the year in film that was 1999 was an INCREDIBLE one. Hailed as one of the most important in film history, 1999 saw the rise and revolution of science fiction and horror, as the box office was dominated by two unique, original films. Here to talk to me about it during this new episode is Ben Kernick - @film_crusader, An American film critic and aficionado. Don't forget to chime in on social media guys, you can find us on Instagram - @top5filmdive ; and my personal IG - @iamkurtymo. Please feel free to DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show. WE are always looking for new voices and guests!

    Top 5 Action Thrillers - Part 2 with guest Gavin Coscarella.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 45:24


    In Part 1 of our Action Thriller discussion, my good friend and veteran of the show Gavin Coscarella dived into the years of 1995 to 2020 - peeling back some unique answers for our favourites in the Action Thriller genre. IN PART 2, we look at classics ranging between the years of 1960 to 1994, and harken back to a time where Schwarzenegger, Stallone and Jean Claude reigned supreme at the box office. "GET TO THE CHOPPPPPPPA!!!!!!" or maybe just get those headphones in and enjoy our countdown today! Dive in with us and Don't forget to chime in on social media, @top5filmdive , about your picks for the Best Action Thrillers of all-time. Also follow and subscribe to the podcast for notifications when new episodes drop. Please feel to DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show, we are always looking for fresh voices and fresh faces!

    Top 5 of 2020 with guest Stephen Murphy - @nocturnal_reviewz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 53:00


    Friends, 2020 has come and thankfully gone. And while the theatre going experience was put on pause, there was A LOT of great films to come out over the year. In this second episode in my 2020 Wrap Up series, I welcome my friend Stephen Murphy aka @nocturnal_reviewz to dive into the year that was 2020 in film. We discuss our 5 Favourite Films of the year, along with our honorable mentions and choices for the most overrated films of 2020. Dive in with us and don't forget to chime in on social media, @top5filmdive, about your picks for the best of 2020. ALSO, please go like, subscribe and support Stephen and his phenomenal Instagram film review page, @nocturnal_reviewz .

    Top 5 Documentaries of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 20:22


    In my first of two year end episodes, I'm very excited to present an individual episode for my Top 5 Documentaries from 2020. The world of documentary film making was probably the genre I watched the most of, in 2020, as it offered a vast array of topics, ranging from biographical looks at Hollywood stars, like Showtime's BELUSHI, or True Crime and Capers, which kicked into high gear with Netflix's Tiger King early on in 2020 and wrapped up with HBO's The Mystery of D.B. Cooper. Have a listen guys, and as always chime in on The Top 5 Film Dive social media page - @top5filmdive - and let me know your thoughts on what the best documentaries were this last crazy and chaotic year. I'm Looking forward at what 2021 has to offer, but before that happens, let's take a look back at what was 2020 in film making.

    Top 5 Holiday Movies with guest Laura Wolfe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 48:40


    THE HOLIDAYS AREEEEEE HERE KIDS. AND To celebrate the joyous season, my guest, Miss. Laura Wolfe and I are here to dive into our Top 5 Holiday Movies in this festive edition of your favourite countdown show. In this episode, a new segment is introduced - The Over/Under. Have a listen and start the debate with us in The Top 5 Film Dive social media comments section. Don't forget to chime in on social media guys, you can find us on Instagram - @top5filmdive ; and my personal IG - @iamkurtymo. Please feel free to DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show. WE are always looking for new voices and guests!

    Top 5 of 2002 - Year Deep Dive with guest Stephen Murphy, @nocturnal_reviewz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 50:00


    On this episode of The Top 5 Film Dive, I welcome fellow Torontonian and film critic, Mr. Stephen Murphy aka Nocturnal Reviewz, as we dissect the year that was 2002. A year filled with book adaptations, blockbusters, sequels and some heavy hitting dramas, 2002 gave us Stephen and I a plethora to chat about and we were excited to discuss, laugh and share with you listeners. Dive in with us and don't forget to chime in on social media, @top5filmdive or my personal Instagram - @iamkurtymo, about your picks for the year. ALSOo please go like, subscribe, support Stephen and his Instagram film review page @nocturnal_reviewz .

    Top 5 Action Thrillers - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 48:54


    On the latest episode of The Top 5 Film Dive, we begin by celebrating the life of the man, the myth, the legend Sir Sean Connery who passed away this last weekend at the age of 90. Seeing how the first James Bond entry back in 1962, Dr. No, was such a ground breaker for the Action Thriller genre - quite frankly, the first of its kind, on this episode my guest and series regular, Gavin Coscarella and I discussed our Top 5 Action Thrillers. THE TWIST - We were only able to choose films between 1995 to the present day. Also, tune in within the next few weeks for our Top 5 Action Thrillers - 1960 to 1994, which is bound to be chalked full of 80's cheesy ball action goodness. Don't forget to chime in on social media guys, you can find us on Instagram - @top5filmdive ; and my personal IG - @iamkurtymo. Please feel free to DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show. WE are always looking for new voices and guests!

    Top 5 Halloween Time Movies with guest Laura Wolfe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 40:16


    With Halloween right around the corner, my guest today is Miss. Laura Wolfe who sits down to discuss all things ghostly and ghoulish, as we dive into our 5 favourite Halloween week movies. This was a broad category and that was intended, as the season has so many films to offer - anything from Slasher flicks to Paranormal to a light hearted family flick or two. Dive into this episode with us IF YOU DAREEEEE!!! Don't forget to chime in on social media guys, you can find us on Instagram - @top5filmdive ; and my personal IG - @iamkurtymo. Please feel free to DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show. WE are always looking for new voices and guests!

    The Haunting of Bly Manor : The Deep Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 24:03


    Netflix's 2nd entry in their "Haunting Collection" was released this weekend, as The Haunting of Bly Manor has crept into our social consciousness just as the Halloween season kicks off. In this first episode of TV DEEP DIVE on the Top 5 Film Dive network, I sit down with guest Peter Szkolny to discuss Bly Manor - our likes, dislikes, scares and everything in between about the 9 episode series. Don't forget to chime in on social media guys, you can find us on Instagram - @top5filmdive ; and my personal IG - @iamkurtymo. Please feel free to DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show. WE are always looking for new voices and guests!

    Goodfellas : The Deep Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 41:33


    On it's 30th Birthday, I sit down to chat with Gangster movie aficionado, Mr. Jason Imbrogno to discuss one of our all time favourite films, Goodfellas. Directed by Martin Scorcese and starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci, the film has gone on to cement itself as one of the greatest films ever made and we are here to discuss why that is. THIS is our 2nd episode here in 'The Deep Dive' segment of our show, and if you'd like to be a guest on the pod, please DM us at @top5filmdive. We are always looking for great, fresh new guests and movies to discuss. Don't forget to chime in on social media guys, you can find us on Instagram - @top5filmdive ; and my personal IG - @iamkurtymo. Cheers!

    TENET : The Deep Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 11:08


    It's been two weeks since director Christopher Nolan's Sci-fi action thriller TENET hit theatres. And as the world has started going back to the theatre, I wanted to discuss and breakdown Tenet's highlights, low-lights and my takeaways of the film. It's a complex, tight, unforgiving experience of a movie guys. I hope you enjoy EPISODE 1 OF THE DEEP DIVE, TENET.

    Top 5 Film Adaptations of TV Shows with guest Mitch Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 54:41


    My guest on this latest and greatest episode is a musical theatre genius, having studied and worked in the theatre industry for years, Mr. Mitch Wood. AND to coincide with the release of 'SpongeBob - Sponge out of Water'' in theatres, we are discussing our Top 5 Film adaptations of TV shows. So sit back, turn the volume up and enjoy! Don't forget to chime in on social media guys, you can find us on Instagram - @top5filmdive ; and my personal IG - @iamkurtymo. Please feel free to DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show. WE are always looking new voices and guests.

    Top 5 of 1995 - Year Deep Dive with filmmaker Rich Williamson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 60:33


    In today's episode, I welcome documentarian and film maker Rich Williamson, who runs a film and documentary production company here in Toronto, Compy Films. In a FIRST on the show, we deep dive into a particular year in film picked by Mr. Rich himself, 1995. AND WHAT A YEAR IT WAS! Tune in and check out what films of 1995 we loved, and also which ones we hated! A few of our answers will have you laughing as well as debating with us as you listen along. Don't forget to chime in on social media guys, you can find us on Instagram - @top5filmdive ; and my personal IG - @iamkurtymo. Please feel free to DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show. WE are always looking for new voices and guests!

    Top 5 Musicals with guest Mitch Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 56:54


    My guest on this latest and greatest episode is a musical theatre genius, having studied and worked in the industry for years, Mr Mitch Wood. AND to coincide with the release of 'Hamilton' on Disney+, we are discussing our 5 favourite Musicals. So sit back, turn the volume up and enjoy this new episode. Don't forget to chime in on social media guys, you can find us on Instagram - @top5filmdive ; and my personal IG - @iamkurtymo. Please feel free to DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show. WE are always looking for a fresh face!.

    Top 5 Gangster and Mob Movies, with guest Jason Imbrogno.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 38:24


    My guest on today's episode is a renaissance man himself, Mr Jason Imbrogno. Podcast show host, construction guru, having been showcased on the HGTV show Property Brothers (seriously!), he is a man of many trades WHO helped me launch this podcast. This episode, we discuss a genre that is our personal favourite, our Top 5 Gangster and Mob films. Find out our thoughts, otherwise 'you gon be sleeping with the fishes'..... Don't forget to chime in on social media guys, you can find us on Instagram - @top5filmdive ; and my personal IG - @iamkurtymo. Please feel free to DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show. WE are always looking for fresh voices and guests!

    Top 5 'Get Your Brain Thinking' Movies of the last 20 years with guest Chris Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 51:42


    My guest on this episode today is a near and dear friend of mine, Mr Chris Campbell, as we discuss our top 5 favorite 'Get Your Brain Thinking' films, The Twist though : Films only released between 2000 and 2020. This topic was thrown out their by Mr Chris himself and was completely open ended regarding how we interpreted the subject matter that we wanted to discuss. LOTS of surprises in this episode folks! Find out our thoughts! Don't forget to chime in on social media guys, you can find us on Instagram - @top5filmdive ; and my personal IG - @iamkurtymo. Please feel free to DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show. WE are always looking for fresh voices and guests!

    Top 5 Trilogies with Marco D'Auria

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 35:20


    My guest on this episode is a man of many talents, who is working on a documentary of his own, Mr Marco D'Auria. Today, we discuss our top 5 favourite trilogies. For a film series to hit the point of popularity and box office success with 3 films is a rarity nowadays and with that being said, we tap the keg and find out which Trilogies over film history are our favourites. LOTS of surprises in this episode folks! Find out our thoughts! Don't forget to chime in on social media guys, you can find us on Instagram - @top5filmdive ; and my personal IG - @iamkurtymo. Please feel free to DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show. WE are always looking for fresh voices and guests. ALSO FOLLOW Marco on social media and his soon to be released documentary's account: @mdwallstreet ; @thecontrarians .

    Top 5 Reboots w/guests Gavin Coscarella and Marco D'Auria.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 49:56


    My guests (YES PLURAL!) today are Gavin Coscarella and Marco D'Auria, who weed out the good from the bad as we discuss our top 5 Reboots. HOLLYWOOD keeps going back to the watering hole, resurrecting properties and brands that have made bank in the past - but do they work? Find out our thoughts! Don't forget to chime in on social media guys, you can find us on Instagram - @top5filmdive ; and my personal IG - @iamkurtymo. Please feel free to DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show. WE are always looking new voices and guest

    Top 5 Sports Movies with guest Gavin Coscarella

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 42:07


    My guest today on our sophomore episode is Mr. Gavin Coscarella, who dishes blows back and forth in Rocky-esque fashion as we discuss our top 5 favourite Sports movies. Did Rocky make the list? LISTEN TO FIND OUT! Did we crown Space Jam the single greatest sports film of all-time? DON'T REMEMBER, LISTEN AND FIND OUT! Don't forget to chime in on social media guys, you can find us on Instagram - @top5filmdive ; and my personal IG - @iamkurtymo. Please feel free to DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show. WE are always looking for fresh voices and guests!

    Top 5 Disney/Pixar movies with guest Rochelle Pires

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 21:40


    My guest on the inaugural episode of the Top 5 Film Dive is Miss Rochelle Pires, who will be discussing with me her undying love for everything that is Disney/Pixar, to coincide with the release of their new film Onward, starring Chris Pratt and Tom Holland. Tune in to find out which PIXAR features we adore and which we loathe (YES, it's possible that they make bad movies!) Don't forget to chime in on social media guys, you can find us on Instagram - @top5filmdive ; and my personal IG - @iamkurtymo. Please feel free to DM if you'd like to be a guest on the show. WE are always looking for fresh voices and guests!

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