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We discuss two recently released movie trailers; the upcoming horror movie "Weapons", and the upcoming mixed martial arts biopic "The Smashing Machine". Then, we dissect multiple scenes from the pantheon great film, "The Apartment", from a writing and directing standpoint.Engage!

I do an in-depth, spoiler full review of the new movie Sinners. You've been warned.Engage!

We have an early season baseball check in through Jomboy Media's Wake n Jake Youtube Page. Biggest surprises and frauds of the young season so far.Engage!

We reconvene with Script Sleuth to talk about some of the best written movies of all time, and two of my personal favorites. But before that, MovieWise is back with a new video discussing some of his favorite underrated lines of dialogue. So we check in on that. Engage!

We cover some big MovieWise videos I've yet to bring to the Pod. Also, a few thoughts on the first few episodes of the new tv series The Studio, and opening weekend of the MLB Season. Engage!

We introduce a new channel to the podcast and talk in depth about one of my favorite video games of the last decade and a half roughly. A fun one.Engage!

After a long absence from the pod, we cover a few videos from Script Sleuth, one of my favorite movie channels on YouTube. Also, MovieWise analyzes the stellar direction of last year's Nosferatu.Engage!

We cover MovieWise's video on Puzzle Pictures, which will undoubtedly confuse you. Also, MovieWise has some thoughts on the recent Oscar Awards, so we'll hear those. But before that, I review Mickey 17, the first movie this year to get me to the theaters. Engage!

We have a lengthy conversation with Movie Producer Nicholas Tabarrok. We go through a myriad of topics including his start in the industry, the inception of his production company DariusFilms, what it was like working with stars such as Kurt Russell and Ethan Hawke, and many other interesting thoughts from the world of movies. Very fun and insightful.Engage!

We review the self proclaimed "Greatest Card of the Century" Riyadh Season boxing event from this past weekend. Then, we pair two videos from MovieWise to discuss giants of the medium and their form. Engage!

We utilize two MovieWise videos to talk about the greatest television show of all time, Succession. Also, we preview the Fight Card of the Century taking place in Saudi Arabia this weekend. Finally, we end the episode with a Red Dead Redemption 2 video and thoughts. Engage!

We recap the Super Bowl quickly, then get into a very MovieWise heavy portion of the show, before finishing with a few excerpts on screenwriting from my latest book purchase.Engage!

Today, we put on our journalism hat and dive deep into the recent befuddling NBA trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers, breaking the entirety of the sports world. After that, we go back to MovieWise and cover a video I may have underrated as lesser than in the past, but now I find much more interesting and complex. Engage!

We go over the recently released Sinners second trailer, in anticipation of the movie coming out this April, while juxtaposing the second trailer with the first trailer from back in September. Then, we check in with MovieWise and his latest video where he takes the movie Conclave to task, while recommending better movies with better writing in the process. Packed Pod. Engage!

Today, we delve into one of my childhood favorites, Degrassi: The Next Generation. And we do that by introducing a new channel to the Pod. Engage!

Part two of the Q&A from MovieWise. Better than the last. Engage!

We go long on a very insightful MovieWise video. Maybe our longest to date. Engage!

Most Anticipated Movies of the Year 2025. Happy New Year to you all. Engage! RIP Angella Mason

As the title suggests, college football and boxing talk. As well as a lengthy Walking Dead video. Happy Holidays. Engage!

Fury vs Usyk. Riyadh Season. Round Two. We preview the mega fight with new to the the pod channel Boxing Life. Also, we catch up on what's going on in the NFL as the season nears its conclusion and playoff implications ramp up. Engage!

We have an in depth conversation about the role of the movie director vs the movie writer and use that conversation to springboard into topics such as visuals vs language, our degraded culture, and our dire need to be more honest in our arts. We do this by welcoming Andrew Klavan's videos to the show. Proud of this one. Engage!

We go over two cinematic legends when it comes to film direction: Roman Polanski and Joseph L. Mankiewicz. We do this by leaning on our ever reliable MovieWise for more reference points. And some mild football talk at the end. Engage!

I give my brief history as an anime watcher, then we watch some Dragon Ball Z videos with hot takes of varying degrees dispensed throughout. Also, just a tad bit of MLB talk at the end. Engage!

As the title suggests, we take the "acclaimed" theory to task with a brand new and might I say scathing video from MovieWise, who also doesn't agree with the silly notion the theory proposes. A big one, and one of his best. Engage!

As the title suggests, we spend the entire episode on the legacy Youtube channel discussing topics such as the midpoint, wants vs needs, and character arcs, all relating to the discipline and craft of efficient and effective storytelling. Engage!

Jets get a win, who knew that could happen?! NFL football talk, some fashion talk, and a few brief overall life thoughts. A lot of thoughts. Engage. Christ is King!

We return to Lessons From The Screenplay for a comparison in character arcs seventy years apart and learn why unlikeable characters can still be fascinating to watch. Engage!

After another loss, we have an honest referendum on this failure of a Jets season so far, as well as other news around the NFL. Then, we go to our guy MovieWise for two smaller, but still impactful videos from his deep and dense catalog. Engage!

Breaking NFL trades, a sad Jets update, and looking ahead to Week 7. Also, a few notes on boxing and other topics. Engage!

The Past of YouTube film criticism, and the Future of YouTube film criticism, all in the same pod. What a day! Every Frame A Painting and MovieWise videos respectively, as well as my reaction to Head Coach Robert Saleh being fired by the Jets' organization. A massive episode. Engage!

I give my thoughts on the new Megalopolis movie, as well as talk about a few new movie trailers from recent weeks, and more NFL talk. Engage!

After a puzzling Week III, we discuss the craziness of the NFL season so far, as well as look ahead towards Week IV. Engage!

We introduce a new perspective to the podcast, that being Greg Owen, and we start off with his Youtube video about modern entertainment and its' one major glaring fault. But before that, we discuss Week 2 in the NFL, and preview Week 3. Engage!

We review Week One of the NFL season, preview Week Two, and then visit MovieWise as he dissects why Night of the Hunter is a classic and revered film. Plus, The Wolfman teaser dropped. Engage!

NFL Week One Preview, and some of our most anticipated movie picks from the rest of this year and beyond on our good friend Letterboxd. Engage!

Impromptu. Different. Alternative. Special. Just dive in. Best Movies of the 2000s. With my Brother as a special guest. Something of a Placeholder Episode. Engage!

We dive into legendary titans of Cinema history through our returning Podcast friend, MovieWise, in his Classics Series. Simple as that. Engage!

Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Back. What more needs to be said? We return with some familiar faces, and some new ones. So good to be back. Engage!

Our favorite channel MovieWise returns to the show! We dissect one of his newer videos and we go over the often interesting first round of the NBA playoffs as I give many thoughts on the various series so far. Engage!

We continue with the Love on Netflix Watch-along with Season 3 episode 8, "Stunt Show". Also, we cover some varying sports topics that are piquing my interest at the moment. Engage!

Some technical difficulties at the end unfortunately, but we take an in depth look at some of the pivotal scenes from the classic film, Boyz N The Hood. I also give some maybe less than favorable opinions(truth) on some savory topics brought up in the film. Engage!

We review a famous beloved classic from a far better time for movies believe it or not. And we continue with the Love on Netflix watch along. Season 3 Episode 7, "Sarah From College". Engage!

The time has come. Love on Netflix. Season Three Episode Six, "Directing". Engage!

We dive into yet another episode of the Love on Netflix Watch along. This time, Season three Episode five, "Bertie's Birthday". Engage!

We continue with the Love on Netflix watch along. Season 3 Episode 4, "I'm Sick". Engage!

We continue with the watch along, Season 3 episode 3 of Love on Netflix. Also, we take a look two new books, one from an acclaimed director, and one from an acclaimed writer. Engage!

We continue with the Love on Netflix watch along series as well as a brief look at the Academy Award Nominations before the show this weekend. I give my predictions and thoughts for basically all the categories. Engage!

The Return of the Love on Netflix Watch along! Season 3 Episode 1! Also, we do a semi deep dive into the world of the best unproduced scripts of all time. Engage!

Book reviews as always to start and then we spend some time with MovieWise on this year's Oscar nominated screenplays, as well as classical era filmmaking techniques that need to make a return. Engage!

Less of a rant and more of long gestating thoughts. They're good though, if nothing else interesting at least. Besides that, we introduce The Discarded Image to the podcast, a longtime favorite Youtuber of mine. And discuss a 1967 classic film by the name of In Cold Blood. Engage!

Albert Lewin is his name, and he comes up in our almost weekly MovieWise video later in the podcast, but before that we discuss yet another book I just bought and a bonafide classic film I saw in theaters this past weekend. As well as check in with LocalScriptMan and a few more of his videos. Engage!