Podcasts about ani may

No Room In Hell is back with episode #75 and we are closing out May with some anime (Get it Ani-MAY?) as we get down with Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust & Wicked City. First we get caught up with some recent watches, and talk random genre happenings. All that and more on the latest episode of No More Room In Hell Podcast!

This week, Not A Bomb slows things down for a very different kind of Ani‑MAY‑e pick. The hosts dive into Angel's Egg, Mamoru Oshii's 1985 avant‑gothic meditation on faith, memory, and meaning. If last week was all speed and neon, this film is pure atmosphere, built from quiet moments, stark imagery, and a story that refuses to explain itself.The episode sets the stage by exploring the film's unusual production history, its cult reputation, and why it remains one of the most debated works in anime. Troy and Brad talk about how Angel's Egg abandons traditional narrative structure in favor of mood and symbolism, creating a viewing experience that lingers long after the credits roll.They are joined once again by Mr. Korean Kool, John from the YouTube podcast And Now For Something A Little Bit Different. Few films invite deep discussion like this one, and the trio goes long, stretching the conversation well past the film's 71‑minute runtime. Together they unpack themes, imagery, and interpretations while debating whether the film is a masterpiece, a puzzle, or something in between.Want to support the show? Check out the Not A Bomb TeePublic store for merch, featuring designs by Ted Blair.We'd love to hear from you—send your feedback, suggestions, or film recommendations to NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. If you enjoy the show, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Cast: Brad, TroyGuest: John

You mean to tell me that during Ani-May there was an actual ANIME MOVIE in ACTUAL MOVIE THEATERS?! Yessiree bob! So we watched it and are gonna talk about it!

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, the guys close out their AniMay month with the 1988 movie Grave of the Fireflies.Get more CDD on Patreon!Visit the website!Support the show

Send us a Question!PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION: This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon. Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard! Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss an underseen 2020 anime flick, Josee, the Tiger and the Fish! Why a tiger? What's the fish? Who's a Josee? All these questions - about romance, symbolism, and if the two even liked the movie - and more are answered in this finale episode to Ani-May! Tune in!Topics:(FREE PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 35-minutes discussing how audience interests have been changing over the years, kicking things off with The Mandalorian and Grogu's weak opening box-office numbers followed by reflecting on the last few year's tentpole flicks, both socially and commercially (FREE PATREON EXCLUSIVE)For Kathryn, Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is largely innocuous and inoffensive.For Melvin, there's a few things he enjoyed but otherwise thought the film "wasn't my thing".Too much melodrama drowns out quiet romantic moments.Melvin, "All the stuff that's working is crowded out by stuff that's annoying."Breaking down the title and what each part of it means.The ending, and how the third act is really messy.Melvin feels like a particular plot development is a little too mean when considering the character's background and possible maturity.Recommendations:Tales from the Umbrella Academy: You Look Like Death (2021) (Graphic Novel)Dead Grandma (2026) (Short Film) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & PinsSocial Links: ThreadsWebsiteInstagramLetterboxdFacebook Group 

Welcome, welcome! Are you having a busy month of May? Because we are! Linday almost didn't get to say "Ani-May" this year and that would have broken some poor listeners heart. I don't konw which listeners heart... but they wouldn't have been broken. Well May is leaving quickly, anime is going quickly and so we need to just get to the part where I tell you want the hell we covered, but first if you live near or in LA or you're planning on coming out I do cover the WB Studios current Superman Experience which is worth checking out. They didn't pay me, but they should.Anime actually covered on this episode: Liar's Game, YowaYowa Sensei, The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Rent-A-Girlfriend and Devian't Apartment Complex.

As May draws to a conclusion, we review our final anime of the season, Code Geass. Recommended by Zach's brother and friend of the podcast, Cameron. Join us as we review Lelouch Lamperouge's journey to get revenge and help out the oppressed Area 11 with some special eye powers and some cool mechs. The show turns out to not have anything to do with geese. Twitter - @podcastBADMOVIE Insta - @badmoviepodcast Email - badmoviereviewpodcast@gmail.com Gil - @WR_Gil Romero - @RomeroinATX Zach - @ZachfromNB

The crew dives into the legendary cyberpunk anime classic Akira and breaks down why this film changed anime forever.We discuss:

For this installment of Not A Bomb's Ani‑MAY‑e celebration, the hosts floor it into Redline — the 2009 hand‑drawn fever dream that treats racing like ritual and animation like pure adrenaline. What reads like a simple, neon‑soaked contest on the surface quickly reveals itself as an all‑out sensory sprint: outrageous vehicle designs, frame‑heavy animation that refuses to idle, and a world where every overtake feels like a declaration. The episode opens by putting Redline in context, its famously long production, cult ascent, and why it still feels like a film that was built to be watched at full throttle.Troy and Brad take turns unpacking whether Redline works better as an entry point for newcomers or as a reward for longtime anime fans. Is the film's thin plot a barrier or a feature? The hosts argue it's intentional: Redline isn't trying to teach you the rules of its universe so much as strap you in and let the visuals do the talking. That said, they also note moments where the parade of eccentric racers and one‑off set pieces can feel like a dizzying pit lane for viewers who prefer a map.The gang is happy to welcome back, Mr. Korean Kool - John from the YouTube podcast - And Now For Something A Little Bit Different. Want to support the show? Check out the Not A Bomb TeePublic store for merch, featuring designs by Ted Blair.We'd love to hear from you—send your feedback, suggestions, or film recommendations to NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. If you enjoy the show, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Cast: Brad, TroyGuest: John

It may be Ani-May, but we had to review Mortal Kombat!!!!!!!!.......2. Five years after the MK1, they're picking the story back up and the tournament has finally begun. A washed up Johnny Cage joins the Earth's greatest warriors and we join in on picking this movie apart. Check it out and give us a lsiten. Twitter - @podcastBADMOVIE Insta - @badmoviepodcast Email - badmoviereviewpodcast@gmail.com Gil - @WR_Gil Romero - @RomeroinATX Zach - @ZachfromNB

This week, we're continuing our tokusatsu meta-experience with a show that both is and very much ISN'T related to the Ultraman franchise! This time no guitar riffs are necessary to transform, but we can't guarantee Matthew Lawrence isn't involved!

Send us a Question!TV-SHOW DISCUSSION: Beneath the Tangles: Instagram // YouTube // X // WebsiteTwwk (Charles) from Beneath the Tangles joins Melvin to discuss a massive cult-classic sci-fi anime: Serial Experiments Lain! In this incredibly dense episode about an incredibly dense show, the two explore transhumanism, self-sacrifice, predictive fiction, and the show's wildly popular opener song, 'Duvet' by Bôa! Topics:Editor's Note: No Patreon Exclusive discussion! But, I do intend to trim this episode down from its original 1:46:37 length, so if you want to hear the UNCUT version, tune in on Patreon here!Charles catches Melvin up with his appreciation for Makoto Shinkai, Beneath the Tangles new interview series 'Something Genuine', and his thoughts on AI (LLMs & AGI).The two remark on the plethora of ideas the show covers in it's 13 episodes.Serial Experiments Lain feels intentionally confusing at times.Reflecting on the changing Anime landscape and asking, "Are there any Seinen Anime coming out?"Melvin feels Serial Experiments Lain is predictive fiction in its exploration how impressionable minds engage the internet; among other things.Talking about the opening of Serial Experiments Lain.Is love, or loving one another, the next step in human evolution?How transhumanism is a delusion antithetical to the Gospel, and therefore antithetical to loving others.Recommendations:Needy Girl Overdose (2026) (Anime)Audition (2000) (Movie) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & PinsSocial Links: ThreadsWebsiteInstagramLetterboxdFacebook Group 

For episode 3 of Ani-May, we march straight into the emotional battlefield that is 86, an anime that somehow combines giant robot warfare, political trauma, and enough heartbreak to qualify as a medical condition. Listen to us complain about the streaming problems and a little bit of discussion about the actual show. Twitter - @podcastBADMOVIE Insta - @badmoviepodcast Email - badmoviereviewpodcast@gmail.com Gil - @WR_Gil Romero - @RomeroinATX Zach - @ZachfromNB

The crew reviews the 1987 anime cult classic Royal Space Force: Wings of Honnêamise — a beautifully animated sci-fi film packed with political tension, religion, military conflict, and humanity's first journey into space.We break down:Gainax and the history behind the filmThe stunning 80s anime visualsCharacter development and controversial momentsThe movie's Cold War inspirationsWhy the soundtrack feels like a PS1 JRPGThe emotional final rocket launchThen the conversation spirals into:⚾ Mets baseball suffering

For this installment of Not A Bomb's “Ani-MAY-e” celebration, the hosts dive into Jujutsu Kaisen 0, the explosive prequel to the massively popular Jujutsu Kaisen. Centered on the tragic story of Yuta Okkotsu, the film introduces audiences to a world where cursed spirits, powerful sorcerers, and overwhelming grief collide in spectacular fashion. What begins as a supernatural tale about loss and isolation quickly transforms into a high-energy action epic filled with brutal battles, emotional revelations, and enough cursed energy to level entire city blocks.The hosts break down how the film functions both as an entry point for newcomers and as expanded lore for longtime fans of the series. Does this prequel do a good job at bringing in new fans, or is the parade of random new characters distracting? Troy and Brad discuss whether the film successfully balances world-building with emotional storytelling, or if the barrage of terminology, powers, and side characters risks overwhelming audiences unfamiliar with the anime.There's also plenty of appreciation for the film's jaw-dropping fight sequences, with the hosts praising the fluid animation, intense choreography, and massive scale of the action. From one-on-one duels to full-scale supernatural chaos, the conversation highlights how the film uses animation to create battles that feel fast, weighty, and emotionally charged all at once. The hosts also examine the relationship between Yuta and Rika, exploring how the film blends themes of love, trauma, guilt, and personal growth beneath all the explosive spectacle.Want to support the show? Check out the Not A Bomb TeePublic store for merch, featuring designs by Ted Blair.We'd love to hear from you—send your feedback, suggestions, or film recommendations to NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. If you enjoy the show, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Cast: Brad, Troy

You stumbled into some kind of show where Johnny Spoiler spoils movies he loves just for you… so stay tuned.This week on BWPodcast, ANI-MAY continues with a deep dive movie reaction and review of the cult horror anime Mermaid Forest — Rumiko Takahashi's disturbing supernatural saga about immortality, monster mermaids, and the psychological curse of eternal life.Johnny Spoiler breaks down:The horrifying mythology behind mermaid fleshWhy the immortals in Mermaid Forest hate living foreverLady Towa's grotesque transformation and obsessionThe terrifying cave monster finaleThe emotional twists involving betrayal, aging, and revengeWhy Mermaid Forest belongs in the same anime horror conversation as Ninja Scroll and Vampire Hunter DPLUS: Home Video Headlines:Grown Ups 3 officially announced at NetflixBarbaric gets a live-action fantasy seriesDead Silence returns with a new prequel from James Wan Fan Service:Space horror recommendations after a listener asks for movies like Event Horizon:Nightflyers, Lifeforce, Saturn 3, Color Out of Space, Ghosts of Mars, Doom, and Hellraiser: Bloodline. Staff Pick:Guillermo del Toro's The Strain — one of the nastiest biological vampire stories ever made.Ratings:Binge Now, Late, or Never?Johnny Spoiler says Mermaid Forest is a BINGE NOW.Closing Time:Go watch The Real Ghostbusters cartoon…or The Strain…or Mermaid Forest if you can find it.More anime next week.Support the show, fuel your body, and turn your appetite into income.Grab Johnny's affiliate link and get started: Meatzy https://tr.ee/GetMeatzyJohnnyLook books? You'll love Audible. Stories brought to life. Use our aff code https://amzn.to/4wx3H3L 

For episode 2 of Ani-May we travel back to the year 1995, or After Colony 195 if ya nasty, to review the Sunrise anime, Gundam Wing. 5 Gundams are sent to the Earth and these 3 guys are here to review, and maybe make a little of fun of it. Check out the first 3 episodes and watch as Heero and crew battle Oz and we give our smoking hot takes. Twitter - @podcastBADMOVIE Insta - @badmoviepodcast Email - badmoviereviewpodcast@gmail.com Gil - @WR_Gil Romero - @RomeroinATX Zach - @ZachfromNB

Send us Fan MailWelcome to "ANI-MAY" 2026!!!!!! This year the villains kick it off by reviewing the instant classic from last year (2025) Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc!!!!

We're meta on meta this week as we discuss a very similar but VERY different take on one of our favorite Tokusatsu franchises!

Send us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION: Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss Tomie, another early Junji Ito live-action adaptation! The two talk about the film's varying quality, constantly curious ideas, and toxic-femininity; something they've rarely seen explored in film. Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 24-minutes discussing about Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie teaser trailer as well as responding to the surprisingly divisive online reaction. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)Kathryn & Melvin have both read the Tomie manga, but only Kathryn has finished reading it, and the two share their thoughts.Kathryn, "[Tomie] is a good highlight reel of Tomie the manga."Tomie is playing with a lot of ideas, but very few feel fully realized.Perhaps the main idea explored in Tomie, which is inherent to the character, is toxic femininity, and a woman's ability to use their feminine power for their own desires.Toxic gender ideologies deny the truth of image-bearing; that both man AND woman bear God's image when in healthy relationship (platonic and/or romantic).Talking about Tomie as a character.Talking about flowers, and the choice to reveal Tomie's face later in the film.Trying to understand the ending, which introduces some complex ideas to an already layered film.Cross-examining Tomie and Tsukiko; what they share, how they differ, and forgiveness (or, the lack thereof). Recommendations:Black Paradox (2007-2008) (Manga)Hauntress (Zashiki Onna) (1993) (Manga) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & PinsSocial Links: ThreadsWebsiteInstagramLetterboxdFacebook Group 

It must be over 9,000 because do you know what month it is?! Ani-May has returned yet again! This month we kick off week 1 of Ani-May with a 2001 Toonami classic, Zoids. This is the 2nd series of Zoids, but the first one to air in the US. Listen along as we discuss the plight of Bit Cloud and his team as they fight through the ranks of battling (you guessed it) Zoids! Twitter - @podcastBADMOVIE Insta - @badmoviepodcast Email - badmoviereviewpodcast@gmail.com Gil - @WR_Gil Romero - @RomeroinATX Zach - @ZachfromNB

In this episode of Big Trouble In Little Podcast, we break down Ghost in the Shell (1995) — one of the most influential cyberpunk anime films ever made.We explore the film's deep philosophical themes, including identity, consciousness, the nature of the soul, and humanity's relationship with technology. We also discuss the Puppet Master, the ending, and how this film helped inspire modern sci-fi like The Matrix.If you enjoy anime, sci-fi, or thought-provoking storytelling, this episode is for you.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For this installment of Not A Bomb's “Ani-MAY-e” celebration, the hosts step into the surreal dreamscape of Paprika, Satoshi Kon's mind-bending animated thriller that continues to blur the line between fantasy and reality nearly two decades after its release. What begins as a psychological mystery quickly spirals into a dazzling exploration of identity, technology, and the fragile barrier between the waking world and the subconscious mind.The hosts unpack how Paprika weaponizes dream logic to create an intentionally disorienting experience, where transitions between scenes, locations, and even characters occur without warning. They dig into the film's central conflict between dreams and reality, exploring how the DC Mini device transforms private thoughts into dangerous shared spaces where control, repression, and desire collide. The conversation also highlights how the film questions whether reality itself is any more stable or coherent than the dreams invading it.There's plenty of discussion about the film's unforgettable imagery, from the chaotic parade sequences to the constantly shifting environments that refuse to obey conventional storytelling rules. The hosts examine how Satoshi Kon uses animation as a storytelling tool that could never be replicated in live action, creating scenes that feel simultaneously beautiful, unsettling, and emotionally overwhelming.Want to support the show? Check out the Not A Bomb TeePublic store for merch, featuring designs by Ted Blair.We'd love to hear from you—send your feedback, suggestions, or film recommendations to NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. If you enjoy the show, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Cast: Brad, Troy

What a mouthful of a title! But this show may just do something completely unexpected ... listen and find out!

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, the guys kick off their AniMay month with the review of the 1998 anime Super Milk Chan.Get more CDD on Patreon!Visit the website!Support the show

Send us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION: Legacy XP CoachingParyss Bryanne: Instagram // Tiktok // YouTube // SnapchatPixel Paryss: Instagram // Tiktok // YouTube // TwitchParyss Bryanne joins Melvin to talk My Neighbor Totoro! The two kick-off Ani-May with a much-beloved Studio Ghibli classic! Nostalgia, curiosity, and a whole lotta whimsy fill this episode from start to finish! Tune in now! Topics:Editor's Note: No Patreon Exclusive discussion! But, I do intend to trim this episode down from its original 1:35:43 length, so if you want to hear the UNCUT version, tune in on Patreon here!Paryss shares about her love of Undertale, her desire to see people grow through Legacy XP Coaching, and how she's wrestling with horror media.Paryss, "[My Nieghbor Totoro] does such a good job of taking you back into the shoes of a child."Where do Paryss and Mel rank My Neighbor Totoro against other Miyazaki/Ghibli movies?On big emotions, and how emotions become more complicated as an adult.Enduring against melancholic nostalgia.Melvin, "Did you kinda just feel like [My Neighbor Totoro] was, like, really heavenly?"Talking Totoro, and wondering if he actually exists.Getting into the ending.Recommendations:The Village (2004) (Movie)Lucid Blocks (2026) (Video Game) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & PinsSocial Links: ThreadsWebsiteInstagramLetterboxdFacebook Group 

A public service announcement from your friends at Cinebuds: “Animated movies” and “Anime” are NOT the same thing. It's a good time to point this out because throughout this month, Milwaukee Film will turn its lens on the magic of both categories as part of its “Ani-May” movie series.Yes, the more general moviegoing public will notice familiar titles like The Iron Giant, Ferngully and Smashmouth-adjacent delight-turned-sequel-factory Shrek (and Shrek 2). That does NOT mean families with young children should descend on the Oriental Theatre willy-nilly for any selection in the series.A prime case in point is the film that earns our focus in this episode, the punctuation-laden Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc. Leave the kiddies at home for this high-octane, high-violence tale that might just lure you in via a slow-burn 40 minutes that seem to be more about teenage dating than the title would suggest.Then … it earns that title.But while Dori and Kpolly spend time exploring the mythology of devils and hunters, compare Chainsaw Man to Blade and wonder whether they're getting too old for this s***, there's more than chainsaws in this episode! Our duo also touch on the full lineup for “Ani-May” — from Shrek's swampy nostalgia to the Fantasia-indebted Allegro Non Troppo.#####Cinebuds is sponsored by Joe Wilde Garage Doors.

In this episode of Big Trouble In Little Podcast, we dive into the psychological anime thriller Perfect Blue (1997) — a film that explores fame, identity, obsession, and the dark side of entertainment.We share our first impressions, break down the film's disturbing themes, analyze the twist ending, and debate what's real vs. illusion. From early internet culture to celebrity pressure, this movie was ahead of its time — and still hits hard today.If you enjoy anime reviews, film analysis, and deep discussions on storytelling, this episode is for you.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Y'all the anime news this week is CRAZY! We're breaking down what you can see this ANI-MAY, the awesome titles announced at CCXP Mexico and Kagurabachi is getting an anime! PLUS, Nick and Alex face off in the ANIME COURTROOM! Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

395 Clayface Horror Movie Maul Shadow Lord AniMay Free Comic Book DayDoom Scrolling IntroSteph opens with a wild work moment: getting called a “fat bitch” by a frustrated patient during physical therapy — and somehow holding it together professionally while dying laughing internally. The Foos ease into the weekend recap with drinks (Steph's whiskey-limoncello highball, Joe's Michelob Ultra “carb watch” era), a Shoelace Express show at Pro5 in Upland, and Joe accidentally driving to the wrong Eureka because he didn't realize there's more than one.Then the Florida chaos arrives: a woman allegedly trashes a Subway over peppers on her mobile order — knocking equipment around, throwing trays, and earning herself an arrest for criminal mischief. Florida, never change.Geeking Out starts with DC going full horror: Clayface is getting a biological horror-thriller treatment, leaning hard into the actor-turned-monster origin and the “this is not a superhero movie” vibe. They talk why Batman villains can be more interesting when Batman isn't even in the story, and take a quick shot at Sony's villain-movie track record (with Venom being the best of the bunch).Star Wars Maul Shadow Lord continues heating up, with episodes dropping in pairs and the finale landing on May 4 for Star Wars Day. The Foos debate Maul vs Vader, who's scarier vs who's more interesting to watch, and even who has the better skincare routine (spoiler: Vader's face is not winning any awards).Then anime gets its own month: Crunchyroll turns May into AniMay with watch parties, award tie-ins, theater events, and big headliners like Chainsaw Man the Movie and Re:Zero content — followed by the eternal question: who has a Crunchyroll login they can borrow?They also dig into a Magic: The Gathering resurgence (Vegas buy/sell events, collabs like Spider-Man and Avengers, and whether they should start playing again), plus hype for the new Mortal Kombat movie and favorite characters.Before signing off, Steph drops a genuinely useful heads-up: Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 2 — 24 free titles across publishers, perfect for newcomers to sample different vibes. She highlights a few standouts and brings up AWA's Telepaths — which is getting an Apple adaptation called Liminal starring Vanessa Kirby and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.Sports makes a brief, chaotic comeback too: MLB glove break-in methods, including steaming… and one player straight-up microwaving his glove for two minutes.ChaptersDoom Scrolling IntroIntroSteph gets called a fat bitch at work and survives professionallyDrinks highball limoncello + Michelob Ultra carb watchShoelace Express show at Pro5 Upland + Eureka wrong locationFlorida woman trashes Subway over sandwich peppersGeeking Out Clayface turns Batman villain into horror thrillerBatman villains more interesting without BatmanMaul Shadow Lord schedule finale on May 4Vader vs Maul villain debate + skincare routine jokeAniMay Crunchyroll anime month watch parties Chainsaw Man ReZeroMagic the Gathering comeback Vegas event collabs Spider Man AvengersMortal Kombat hype favorite charactersFree Comic Book Day May 2 titles to grabAWA Telepaths Apple adaptation Liminal Vanessa Kirby Yahya Abdul Mateen IISports MLB glove break in steaming and microwavingOutro + Doom Scrolling OutroClayface, DC horror movie, Maul Shadow Lord, Darth Maul, Darth Vader, AniMay, Crunchyroll, Chainsaw Man movie, ReZero, Magic the Gathering, Mortal Kombat movie, Free Comic Book Day, AWA Telepaths, Liminal, Vanessa Kirby, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ontario, Upland, Shoelace Express

Send us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION: Shirleon joins Melvin to discuss Death Note: The Last Name, a sequel to 2006's Japanese live-action adaptation, Death Note, that released 3-months later. The two look at the film as a unit with its predecessor, its successes as a stand-alone sequel, and compare it to the anime (as well as the Western Netflix adaptation).Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 26-minutes discussing "Evil AI is Boring Now - Which is Kind of Scary", a think piece from James Hibberd on The Hollywood Reporter, and wondering what makes AI/AGI movies interesting, or not, in 2025. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)How Death Note: The Last Name truncates the the latter-half of the source material, reordering some things and altering others outright, works pretty well.Shirleon enjoyed seeing the Death Note story unfold in a new, better-handled manner. It helped her better understand what she likes about the overall narrative.If these adaptations are missing anything, it's the monologues.Melvin wonders why a "Set in the world of Death Note" anthology movie or series hasn't been created, and he elevator-pitches five ideas that could be explored.Talking about the recurrent line "Sacrifices are necessary.".Melvin felt the ending satisfied the main thematic beats of its source material. Shirleon feels different.Recommendations:Alien: Earth (2025) (TV Series)Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) (Movie)Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Facebook Group

Ani-May is over, finally.  What better way to celebrate than with the Applebee's of anime, Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland!

We went to the cinema a few weeks ago to see the new movie Hurry Up Tomorrow starring Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd). This is an episode we recorded with fresh thoughts on the opening 'WEEKEND', but delayed in delivering due to Ani-May scheduling.Was the movie what we expected? Did we end up talking more about music than visuals? And do our mics sound different?? Listen in to find out!-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to follow us on social media in the links below, and let us know your thoughts and recommendations for the future!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/sp_filmviewers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/SP_Filmviewers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letterboxd.com/SP_Filmviewers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-------------------------------------------------------Rating and reviewing the show is a great help too! Please feel free to do so with these helpful links below:Goodpods: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodpods.app.link/pkE7J2T6ykb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/users/sp_filmviewers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sp-filmviewers/id1485548644⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lastly, we have a Patreon you can join, for as little as £1/$1.50. More details in the link below:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/spfilmviewers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Send us a textTo wrap up this years "Ani-May" the villains take on the Studio Ghibli classic Princess Mononoke!!!

We're wrapping up Ani-May (in June, per tradition) on Big Screen Sports with Alex McDaniel, Caroline Darney, and Kyle Bandujo talking cooking rats, animated Paris, Gusteau's libido, and everything else in "Ratatouille." Follow Caroline, Alex, and Kyle on X & BlueSky. Come see BSS LIVE at The Sports Podcast Festival on August 23rd in Raleigh!Buy "Movies With Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed, Mapped, and Illustrated" here or wherever books are sold.You can support Big Screen Sports, get schedule updates, and pick movies to be covered in upcoming episodes by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bigscreensports.Big Screen Sports is hosted/edited by Kyle Bandujo, and produced & supported by Aaron Figureoa, Mike Schubert, Steve Rogers, Kevin Frost, Mike D, Ryan Yager, Mike Dries, Chris Mycoskie, John Craig, Sam Smith, Zach Rich, Classic Stadium Fire, Dan McFall, Kevin Enkelmann, Mac Lindsey, Curt Ritchie, Robert Dove, Andrew Teagul Benjamin Baumann, Jeff Estes, Anthony Scafone, Taylor Logan, Shawn Hoffman, Peter Roble, Jamie Bryan, Brad Brown, Don Jenver, and Chris Raczynski.Art for Big Screen Sports was created by Riki Prosper.

This year we have focused on the perception of what anime was thought of versus western animation in the early 90s, and hoo boy does this one have it all! This one has everything we've been warning you about!

Send us a Question!PATREON LET'S TALK:In response to his disgust with No Game No Life: Zero, Melvin interviews his friends Isabella, David, and Melanie about Anime, PDF-File/incest material, and the broader disappointment with male-produced fetishistic content.Song Credits:InMyHeadBGM by ceethewhite -- https://freesound.org/s/795402/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/lemon-merengueLicense code: WDB4IXI2UDO4TBO8Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/puzzle-piecesLicense code: 977UJ2MEOOJXANGW Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Substack Instagram Facebook Group

Send us a textIn this week's episode, the guys wrap up their AniMay month with the 2004 4Kids dub of One Piece.Get more CDD on Patreon!Visit the website!Support the show

Week three of Ani-May, and Bobby Wagner & Matt Scalici return to Big Screen Sports to take Kyle Bandujo through his first Miyazaki movie, talking "Howl's Moving Castle."Follow Bobby, Matt, and Kyle on X & BlueSky. Come see BSS LIVE at The Sports Podcast Festival on August 23rd in Raleigh!Buy "Movies With Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed, Mapped, and Illustrated" here or wherever books are sold.You can support Big Screen Sports, get schedule updates, and pick movies to be covered in upcoming episodes by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bigscreensports.Big Screen Sports is hosted/edited by Kyle Bandujo, and produced & supported by Aaron Figureoa, Mike Schubert, Steve Rogers, Kevin Frost, Mike D, Ryan Yager, Mike Dries, Chris Mycoskie, John Craig, Sam Smith, Zach Rich, Classic Stadium Fire, Dan McFall, Kevin Enkelmann, Mac Lindsey, Curt Ritchie, Robert Dove, Andrew Teagul Benjamin Baumann, Jeff Estes, Anthony Scafone, Taylor Logan, Shawn Hoffman, Peter Roble, Jamie Bryan, Brad Brown, Don Jenver, and Chris Raczynski.Art for Big Screen Sports was created by Riki Prosper.

KUNG FU PANDA Po may be the laziest, clumsiest panda in the Valley of Peace, but he secretly dreams of becoming a kung fu legend. When the villainous snow leopard Tai Lung threatens the Valley, Po is unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy. Under Master Shifu's training, he embarks on a high-kicking adventure to stop Tai Lung's evil plans. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Riley Brown discuss fanboys, self-belief vs destiny, cryptic mentors and the movie “Kung Fu Panda” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:54 Craig, Elisabeth and Riley talk about cartoons and fandoms. 12:30 Craig, Elisabeth and Riley discuss "Kung Fu Panda" 48:56 Recasting 1:07:15 Double Feature 1:11:14 Final Thoughts 1:15:36 A preview of next week's episode "How to Train Your Dragon" Next week Ani-MAY-tion ends with a fan favorite "How to Train Your Dragon" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfBHLVtbG6U&ab_channel=GavsTrailers

It's the early 90s and fan-subbed anime is circling the country! You pop in a cassette and what do you see? Well there's a decent chance in 1991 that it was none other than this OVA series. But how does it hold up today? Listen and find out!

Leaping into the penultimate spot for Ani-May 2025 is a Patreon-picked anime from director Mamoru Hosoda, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.In this review we talk time travel, signature 3D aspects - and eating lunch in a hallway?? Be sure to tune in to what that's all about!-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to follow us on social media in the links below, and let us know your thoughts and recommendations for the future!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/sp_filmviewers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/SP_Filmviewers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letterboxd.com/SP_Filmviewers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-------------------------------------------------------Rating and reviewing the show is a great help too! Please feel free to do so with these helpful links below:Goodpods: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodpods.app.link/pkE7J2T6ykb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/users/sp_filmviewers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sp-filmviewers/id1485548644⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lastly, we now have a Patreon you can join, for as little as £1/$1.50. More details in the link below:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/spfilmviewers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

This week on Binge-Watchers Podcast, we dive into Ani-May with a deep cut: Highlander: The Search for Vengeance—an anime sword-fest with mutant cannibals, spinning 2D-3D fights, and a centuries-long rivalry. Plus:

Somehow, Shut Up Tim returned to discuss STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE. We deep dive into the movie (and of course Star Wars as a whole), discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (2:10:20). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (2:10:20). Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week's movie to themovieladder@gmail.com.Connect with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2025!

AKIRA In the ruins of Neo-Tokyo, a secret military experiment unravels when a psychic child escapes confinement. His breakout pulls a rebellious biker gang into a deadly conspiracy of government control and psychic warfare. One gang member, transformed by power and rage, wages a brutal vendetta against the world that once mocked his weakness. Craig, Elisabeth and Alan talk about anime, Louis Anderson, films to watch high and the movie “Akira” on this week's Matinee heroes! Show Notes 1:07 Craig, Elisabeth and Alan talk about the cartoons Alan grew up watching. 6:14 Craig, Elisabeth and Alan discuss "Akira" 32:46 Recasting 59:04 Double Feature 1:06:41 Final Thoughts 1:13:28 A preview of next week's episode "Kung Fu Panda" Next week Ani-MAY-tion continues with a modern classic "Kung Fu Panda" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRc-ze7Wrxw&ab_channel=KungFuPanda

On this week's episode, the boys cover a show that's somewhat of a rarity in anime ... western high fantasy! Record of Lodoss War combines fantasy TTRPG characters with Japanese animation to create a whole new world.

 Follow Temple and Kyle on Instagram & BlueSky, and check out Temple's new film "The Salamander King." Buy "Movies With Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed, Mapped, and Illustrated" here or wherever books are sold.You can support Big Screen Sports, get schedule updates, and pick movies to be covered in upcoming episodes by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bigscreensports.Big Screen Sports is hosted/edited by Kyle Bandujo, and produced & supported by Aaron Figureoa, Mike Schubert, Steve Rogers, Kevin Frost, Mike D, Ryan Yager, Mike Dries, Chris Mycoskie, John Craig, Sam Smith, Zach Rich, Classic Stadium Fire, Dan McFall, Kevin Enkelmann, Mac Lindsey, Curt Ritchie, Robert Dove, Andrew Teagul Benjamin Baumann, Jeff Estes, Anthony Scafone, Taylor Logan, Shawn Hoffman, Peter Roble, Jamie Bryan, Brad Brown, Don Jenver, and Chris Raczynski.Art for Big Screen Sports was created by Riki Prosper.

Who needs a script when you've got storyboards?! Not this team, who put together a wild half parody, half slapstick, half alien invasion, third romantic comedy, with a quarter of NSFW content ...

Send us a textIn this week's episode, the guys kick off Animay month with the 2016 anime Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions.Get more CDD on Patreon!Visit the website!Support the show

Alex McDaniel, Caroline Darney, and Kyle Bandujo are kicking off the second annual "Ani-May" by debating best Disney soundtracks, sports what-ifs you'd change if you had a genie, if Agraba would've been worse off with Jafar, and everything else in "Aladdin."Follow Alex, Caroline, and Kyle on social media. Buy "Movies With Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed, Mapped, and Illustrated" here or wherever books are sold.You can support Big Screen Sports, get schedule updates, and pick movies to be covered in upcoming episodes by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bigscreensports.Big Screen Sports is hosted/edited by Kyle Bandujo, and produced & supported by Aaron Figureoa, Mike Schubert, Steve Rogers, Kevin Frost, Mike D, Ryan Yager, Mike Dries, Chris Mycoskie, John Craig, Sam Smith, Zach Rich, Classic Stadium Fire, Dan McFall, Kevin Enkelmann, Mac Lindsey, Curt Ritchie, Robert Dove, Andrew Teagul Benjamin Baumann, Jeff Estes, Anthony Scafone, Taylor Logan, Shawn Hoffman, Peter Roble, Jamie Bryan, Brad Brown, Don Jenver, and Chris Raczynski.Art for Big Screen Sports was created by Riki Prosper.