Podcasts about Cinema

Akira Kurosawa's Ran  Happy New Year WatchThis Fans. Depending on Your Perspective, 2025 was a horrible year or the beginning of a grand awakening, returning America to its rightful place as Leader and Benefactor of the Unwashed Ignorant Masses. There are many ideas of what 2026 can and will be. We here at WatchThis W/RickRamos believe that Akira Kurosawa's 1985 masterpiece, Ran, is a film that offers powerful warnings on the dangers of conflict, paranoia, greed, but most importantly, pride. Adapted from Japanese history and Shakespeare's King Lear, Kurosawa explores the fragilty of government . . .  royalty . . . leadership, as pride disintegrates the perspective of leadership. One of the greatest films in the History of Cinema, Mr. Chavez & I are thrilled to be opening 2026 with Akira Kurosawa's Late Period Masterpiece. Take a listen and let us know what you think. As always, we can be reached at gondoramos@yahoo.com - Our Continued Thanks.  For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.

Happy New Year! This week Cinema in Seconds takes a look at the year in movies and some moments from some of our favourites.The Long Walk - 8:30Sentimental Value - 22:30Avatar Fire & Ash - 34:30Blue Moon - 45:00Life of Chuck - 58:00One Battle After Another - 1:10:00Ian's Top 10 - 1:24:30Dan's Top 10 - 1:28:00

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2025 is in the rearview mirror, and Lee is joined by Daniel to talk about the best things they watched for the first time in that year. Unlike some previous years, the hosts have kept the show a bit shorter this time around, only having a top 10 list and some honourable mentions (oh, and Lee has one film to shit on as well!). Daniel's Honourable Mentions: "Sovereign" (2025) "The Long Walk" (2025) "The Running Man" (2025) "All the President's Men" (1976) Lee's Honourable Mentions: "The Life of Chuck" (2024) "Freaky Tales" (2024) "Dangerous Animals" (2025) "G. B. H." (1983) "The Monolith Monsters" (1957) Daniel's Top Ten First-Time Watches of 2025: 10."Superman" (2025) 9."Sisu" (2022) 8.""American Movie" (1999) & "Coven" (1997) 7."Chasing Chasing Amy" (2023) 6."Wolfs" (2024) 5."The Great Waldo Pepper" (1975) 4."Seven Psychopaths" (2012) 3."Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" (2025) 2."Panic in the Streets" (1950) 1."One Battle After Another" (2025) Lee's Top Ten First-Time Watches of 2025: 10. "Good Boy" (2025) 9. "The Substance" (2024) 8. "The Great Waldo Pepper" (1975) 7. "Eastern Condors" (1987) 6. "Vanishing Point" (1971) 5. "The Naked Prey" (1966) 4. "The Outfit" (1973) 3. "Sinners" (2025) 2. "The Passion of Joan of Arc" (1928) 1. "One Battle After Another" (2025) Lee fucking hated "Bikini Guillotine" (2025)! Lee on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd.    Listen to Daniel punch Nazis on the I Don't Speak German podcast. Catch Daniel on Bluesky and support his Patreon.    Featured Music: "You Got What It Takes" by The Dave Clark 5, "Cinema" by Yes, "Let's Go to the Pictures" by Wreckless Eric, and "Motion Pictures" by Neil Young.

Keep your eye on the orange ball as we hurtle through Josh Safdie's first solo project "Marty Supreme." We talk about the great American huckster in cinema, the cascading calamities of living in New York City and whether this really is Chalamet's best performance. Shwep! If you're enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram!You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the link below. It really helps out the pod so we thank you in advance!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While heading to the theater for James Cameron's latest blockbuster, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Shawn and Sarah Eastridge take a look back, reflecting on the original film and The Way of Water. Following their screening, they break down their spoiler-free and spoiler-heavy thoughts on the newest entry and ask the big question: do they want more Avatar? And more importantly: do they want more Avatar WITHOUT James Cameron at the helm?HOSTSShawn EastridgeSarah Eastridge

'Keep a hold of those 99 balloons, tear down this wall Mr Gorbachev and make a shelter of your internal doors, we're diving into the Cold War in Britain'. Sean is joined by Imperial War Museum employee and author of Cold War Britain: 50 Years in the Shadow of the Bomb, Fraser McCallum.A two-hour exploration of the Cold War from a purely British stand-point, this begins as a discussion of Fraser's book and rapidly becomes an in-depth, humorous and passionate discussion between two lads who love history.References:-The parade that Sean was talking about was the "Victory Celebration" Parade in London on 8th June 1946, which omitted the Polish Forces.-The Channel Four programme Sean was talking about was the 2010 documentary 'Bloody Foreigners: The Untold Battle of Britain'.Our Guest:https://shop.iwm.org.uk/blogs/news/cold-war-britain -A blog about the book on the Imperial War Museum Website, with a link to the shop. This podcast is not an advertisement, and the link is here for you to do your own research on the book. You can buy it from whatever seller you want, we're not trying to influence you. Sean and Sarah highly recommend the book though!Podcast Sting:Marv from Pods Like Us podcast. Find It Here: https://marvsmooth.podbean.com/Chapters: 0:05 Welcome to Cold War Britain0:27 The Role of the NHS3:13 Labour Government and Idealism versus Reality5:32 Making History Accessible6:30 The Lack of books on Britain's role in the Cold War8:17 The Cold War and British Identity8:47 The Challenge of Academic History9.40 A book with Winston Churchill and David Bowie0:05 Welcome to Cold War Britain0:27 The Role of the NHS3:25 Historical Context and Modern Politics5:32 Making History Accessible8:17 The Cold War and British Identity8:47 The Challenge of Academic History12:48 Did Churchill under-estimate Stalin?16:44 The Dilemma of Poland18:13 The Suez Crisis19:10 The Vietnam War and British Involvement23:45 The UK/US 'Special Relationship'25:20 The UK/USSR relationship-A Marriage of Convenience?42:09 Protests and Changing Attitudes44:15 The Cultural Impact of the Cold War50:23 Cinema and Cold War Narratives56:16 Reflections on History and Film59:00 The Evolution of Britain's Nuclear ArsenalThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Screening Precarity integrates a cultural analysis of film texts and history, industry transformations, and the violence and crises of political economy infrastructures, to study post-liberalization shifts in the Hindi film industry in India. The book investigates Bollywood as a media system that has moved away from the glee and gusto of liberalization in the 1990s to an industry contending with the failures and inadequacies of neoliberalism's promises, and the ascendency of the material-affective redressals offered by religious ethnonationalism. The monograph examines 19 Hindi-language films released post-2010 to study contemporary India's precarious public sphere which has been characterized by a pervasive sense of professional-personal insecurity experienced by the vast majority. This is a book about the role of cinema, or cultural texts more generally, in a period marked by incredible insecurity, violence, and the absence of collective political alternatives. Screening Precarity is an intervention in the politics of representation, particularly, of how marginal identities are shaped, scripted, and screened in precarious times. It is also a cultural analysis of how the biggest film industry in the world is embedded in global media networks, and marshals state power and star power, national histories and transnational fantasies, structural impossibilities and individual agency. Megha Anwer is a theorist of literature and visual culture. Her research areas include contemporary postcolonial literature, global cinema, Victorian literature and visual culture. Anupama Arora is a professor of English and Communication, and Women's and Gender Studies, at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. Dr Priyam Sinha is an Alexander Von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Asian and African Studies, Humboldt University in Berlin. Her research interests lie at the intersection of critical media industry studies, disability studies, gender studies, affect studies, production culture studies, and anthropology of the body. So far, her articles have been published in the European Journal of Cultural Studies, Media, Culture and Society; Communication, Culture and Critique; South Asian Diaspora, among others. She is also a regular podcast host at NewBooksNetwork and has been published in public writing forums like the Economic and Political Weekly, FemAsia, Asian Film Archive, among others. More information on her ongoing projects can be found on her website www.priyamsinha.com and you can follow her on https://x.com/PriyamSinha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

EPISODE 294:  2025 YEAR IN REVIEW WITH “SYRACUSE” MIKE ROBERTS . Summary . In this episode, Tommy B and Syracuse Mike reflect on the past year, discussing significant events in politics, pop culture, and music. They explore the impact of the Diddy verdict, the Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl performance, and the losses in the entertainment industry. The conversation shifts to predictions for 2026, focusing on the political landscape and the importance of electability within the Democratic Party. The episode concludes with a look ahead to the future and the need for smart leadership in politics. . #yearinreview #politics #popculture #music #radio #predictions #entertainment #Diddy #KendrickLamar #SuperBowl #losses #2026 . Chapters 00:00 2025 Year in Review 02:46 Media and Music: The Power of Nostalgia 05:43 Political Landscape: Venezuela and Its Implications 08:15 2026 Predictions: Economy and Immigration 11:00 Pop Culture Impact: Diddy and Kendrick Lamar 13:38 Beyoncé's Genre Shift: Breaking Barriers 16:15 The Future of Entertainment: Streaming and Awards Season 29:31 The Impact of Horror on Cinema and Awards 32:23 Remembering Influential Figures in Entertainment 2025 38:00 Political Predictions for 2026 47:39 Politics and Electability . All at: https://www.castropolis.net/

On this week's episode: Rumors swirl around Netflix/Warner Bros. theatrical window, Leonardo DiCaprio's grim view of move theater going experience, reviews of "Anaconda" and "Sorry, Baby," and New England filmmaking news. The Hub on Hollywood, hosted by Jamie and James, delves into the thriving film industry in New England. The podcast explores the production of various projects, including commercials, television shows, and full-length feature films. The podcast offers insight into New England’s growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. Subscribers can access the podcast on the iHeartRadio app and follow the hosts on Instagram and TikTok for updates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, everybody. Happy New Year! God of Podcasting and film critic Bryan Loy returns to talk to George about his favorite films of 2025 as of early December. Plus, a lot of love for the Middleburg Film Festival and Bryan might just reveal what movie is his all-time favorite. Trust us, you'll be surprised. Check out Bryan on Instagram and Letterboxd @goloysaucego. Thank you for listening. Connect with Meanwhile At The Podcast on social media. Don't forget to #livetweet (we're still calling it that)! Share the show, subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and rate us on your podcast apps. Those much coveted five stars are always appreciated. Stay safe out there. NOW ON BLUESKY @MeanwhileATP https://x.com/meanwhileatp https://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com Rodney (AKA Art Nerrd): https://x.com/artnerrd https://www.instagram.com/theartnerrd/ https://facebook.com/artnerrd https://shop.spreadshirt.com/artnerrd Kristin: https://www.facebook.com/kristing616 https://www.instagram.com/kristing616 Rich: https://x.com/doctorstaypuft

On the latest episode of the podcast, Jamie returns to having to watch movies in multiple installments, Doug wouldn't complain about the film's antagonist dancing around shirtless with a mountain lion, and we both really have no idea how any one scene connects to any other. Regularly oil up your chainsaw, call your doctor to schedule your emo-ectomy, and join us as we are perplexed by every second of, Voyage of the Rock Aliens!Voyage of the Rock Aliens is a 1984 film directed by James Fargo and starringPia Zadora, Craig Sheffer, Tom Nolan, Ruth Gordon, Alison La Placa, Peter Stelzer & Michael Berryman.Visit our YouTube ChannelMerch on TeePublic Follow us on TwitterFollow on InstagramFind us on FacebookDoug's Schitt's Creek podcast, Schitt's & Giggles can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schitts-and-giggles-a-schitts-creek-podcast/id1490637008

Screening Precarity integrates a cultural analysis of film texts and history, industry transformations, and the violence and crises of political economy infrastructures, to study post-liberalization shifts in the Hindi film industry in India. The book investigates Bollywood as a media system that has moved away from the glee and gusto of liberalization in the 1990s to an industry contending with the failures and inadequacies of neoliberalism's promises, and the ascendency of the material-affective redressals offered by religious ethnonationalism. The monograph examines 19 Hindi-language films released post-2010 to study contemporary India's precarious public sphere which has been characterized by a pervasive sense of professional-personal insecurity experienced by the vast majority. This is a book about the role of cinema, or cultural texts more generally, in a period marked by incredible insecurity, violence, and the absence of collective political alternatives. Screening Precarity is an intervention in the politics of representation, particularly, of how marginal identities are shaped, scripted, and screened in precarious times. It is also a cultural analysis of how the biggest film industry in the world is embedded in global media networks, and marshals state power and star power, national histories and transnational fantasies, structural impossibilities and individual agency. Megha Anwer is a theorist of literature and visual culture. Her research areas include contemporary postcolonial literature, global cinema, Victorian literature and visual culture. Anupama Arora is a professor of English and Communication, and Women's and Gender Studies, at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. Dr Priyam Sinha is an Alexander Von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Asian and African Studies, Humboldt University in Berlin. Her research interests lie at the intersection of critical media industry studies, disability studies, gender studies, affect studies, production culture studies, and anthropology of the body. So far, her articles have been published in the European Journal of Cultural Studies, Media, Culture and Society; Communication, Culture and Critique; South Asian Diaspora, among others. She is also a regular podcast host at NewBooksNetwork and has been published in public writing forums like the Economic and Political Weekly, FemAsia, Asian Film Archive, among others. More information on her ongoing projects can be found on her website www.priyamsinha.com and you can follow her on https://x.com/PriyamSinha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Let's Talk - MoviesEpisode 95: Repo Man (1984) - Rapid ReviewJason Connell revisits the classic 1984 film, Repo Man, with a rapid review, sharing sharp insights and impressions on why the movie still holds up today.Recorded: 12-29-25Studio: Just Curious MediaListen:BuzzsproutApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioTuneInWatch:YouTubeFollow:FacebookInstagramHost:Jason ConnellAffiliates:BuzzsproutRiversideWe Edit Podcasts#justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #repomanSend us a textSupport the show

Kenneth Anger (born Kenneth Wilbur Anglemyer, February 3, 1927 – May 11, 2023) was never a card-carrying member of any formal occult order after the early 1950s, yet his entire adult life was a sustained, deliberate act of ceremonial magick conducted through the medium of film. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/yHPgNyjtXNw

Screening Precarity integrates a cultural analysis of film texts and history, industry transformations, and the violence and crises of political economy infrastructures, to study post-liberalization shifts in the Hindi film industry in India. The book investigates Bollywood as a media system that has moved away from the glee and gusto of liberalization in the 1990s to an industry contending with the failures and inadequacies of neoliberalism's promises, and the ascendency of the material-affective redressals offered by religious ethnonationalism. The monograph examines 19 Hindi-language films released post-2010 to study contemporary India's precarious public sphere which has been characterized by a pervasive sense of professional-personal insecurity experienced by the vast majority. This is a book about the role of cinema, or cultural texts more generally, in a period marked by incredible insecurity, violence, and the absence of collective political alternatives. Screening Precarity is an intervention in the politics of representation, particularly, of how marginal identities are shaped, scripted, and screened in precarious times. It is also a cultural analysis of how the biggest film industry in the world is embedded in global media networks, and marshals state power and star power, national histories and transnational fantasies, structural impossibilities and individual agency. Megha Anwer is a theorist of literature and visual culture. Her research areas include contemporary postcolonial literature, global cinema, Victorian literature and visual culture. Anupama Arora is a professor of English and Communication, and Women's and Gender Studies, at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. Dr Priyam Sinha is an Alexander Von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Asian and African Studies, Humboldt University in Berlin. Her research interests lie at the intersection of critical media industry studies, disability studies, gender studies, affect studies, production culture studies, and anthropology of the body. So far, her articles have been published in the European Journal of Cultural Studies, Media, Culture and Society; Communication, Culture and Critique; South Asian Diaspora, among others. She is also a regular podcast host at NewBooksNetwork and has been published in public writing forums like the Economic and Political Weekly, FemAsia, Asian Film Archive, among others. More information on her ongoing projects can be found on her website www.priyamsinha.com and you can follow her on https://x.com/PriyamSinha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

Screening Precarity integrates a cultural analysis of film texts and history, industry transformations, and the violence and crises of political economy infrastructures, to study post-liberalization shifts in the Hindi film industry in India. The book investigates Bollywood as a media system that has moved away from the glee and gusto of liberalization in the 1990s to an industry contending with the failures and inadequacies of neoliberalism's promises, and the ascendency of the material-affective redressals offered by religious ethnonationalism. The monograph examines 19 Hindi-language films released post-2010 to study contemporary India's precarious public sphere which has been characterized by a pervasive sense of professional-personal insecurity experienced by the vast majority. This is a book about the role of cinema, or cultural texts more generally, in a period marked by incredible insecurity, violence, and the absence of collective political alternatives. Screening Precarity is an intervention in the politics of representation, particularly, of how marginal identities are shaped, scripted, and screened in precarious times. It is also a cultural analysis of how the biggest film industry in the world is embedded in global media networks, and marshals state power and star power, national histories and transnational fantasies, structural impossibilities and individual agency. Megha Anwer is a theorist of literature and visual culture. Her research areas include contemporary postcolonial literature, global cinema, Victorian literature and visual culture. Anupama Arora is a professor of English and Communication, and Women's and Gender Studies, at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. Dr Priyam Sinha is an Alexander Von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Asian and African Studies, Humboldt University in Berlin. Her research interests lie at the intersection of critical media industry studies, disability studies, gender studies, affect studies, production culture studies, and anthropology of the body. So far, her articles have been published in the European Journal of Cultural Studies, Media, Culture and Society; Communication, Culture and Critique; South Asian Diaspora, among others. She is also a regular podcast host at NewBooksNetwork and has been published in public writing forums like the Economic and Political Weekly, FemAsia, Asian Film Archive, among others. More information on her ongoing projects can be found on her website www.priyamsinha.com and you can follow her on https://x.com/PriyamSinha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Should old acquaintance be forgot? And never brought to mind? Join us, and "punk rock" VJ Blaze, as we experience loss and death this New Year across all timezones. Don't own this film? Rent it here.  Or just watch the video version of the episode at http://thefrightdaysociety.org

Join us for our annual box office preview episode, as we look ahead to some of the most anticipated movies and biggest potential hits of 2026. We start our analysis with discussion on a difficult Q1 with few titles poised to become major hits. Our Q2 conversation highlights titles like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5, Supergirl, and Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day. Q3 should be the best quarter of the year with a monster month of July, where Minions 3, Moana, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey should combine to lift the box office to new heights. We close our discussion with Q4 titles like Jumanji 3, The Cat in the Hat, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Dune 3, and Avengers: Doomsday..Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18

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Let's Talk - MoviesEpisode 94: Body Double (1984) - Rapid ReviewJason Connell revisits the classic 1984 film, Body Double, with a rapid review, sharing sharp insights and impressions on why the movie still holds up today.Recorded: 12-29-25Studio: Just Curious MediaListen:BuzzsproutApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioTuneInWatch:YouTubeFollow:FacebookInstagramHost:Jason ConnellAffiliates:BuzzsproutRiversideWe Edit Podcasts#justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #bodydoubleSend us a textSupport the show

Not only is this Veronica and Eli's last episode, it's our fourth annual Cruisemas. With the release of One Battle After Another, we revisit Paul Thomas Anderson's blank check big swing Magnolia (1999), and get into: young PTA and the New New Hollywood, sincerity and good listening, Phil Parma made Chad become a therapist, Fiona Apple as PTA's Polly Platt, we desperately want a Tom Cruise coconut cake, life imitating art with Cruise's Oprah interview, Melora Walters' enigmatic smile, Magnolia trying to understand the same things as the Bible, the bleak prescience of ‘Seduce and Destroy,' how to pace a 3+ hour runtime, and more.Further reading: Roger Ebert's “ecstatic” review, Lynn Hirschberg's profile “His Way,” Steven Hyden on PTA and Fiona Apple for Grantland, and books from friends of the pod Adam Nayman (Paul Thomas Anderson: Masterworks) and Ethan Warren (The Cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson).The Bright Wall/Dark Room Podcast has been co-hosted since 2021 by Veronica Fitzpatrick and Chad Perman, and produced by Eli Sands. Our theme music is composed by Chad. Find every issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room at brightwalldarkroom.com, and thanks for listening.Note: This episode was recorded days before the December 13 shooting at Brown University. Our thoughts remain with Veronica's students and the entire community at Brown and beyond.

“And I haven't been laid since the Clinton administration.”On this show we step into the world of low budget filmmaking to review the campy, fetish themed GIANTESS ATTACK VS MECHA FEMBOT (2019). We also witness cinematic history with a helicopter being destroyed by a giant pair of boobs.Episode 167.Show notesGiantess Attack vs Mecha Fembot (2019)Director: Jeff LeroyStarring: Tasha Tacosa, Rachel Riley, Christine NguyenPlot: The evil space queen Metaluna unleashes a giant female cyborg to destroy an animal shelter. Can the two stars of a cancelled TV show overcome their animosity and destroy the titanic robot?Follow Exploding HelicopterBluesky: @chopperfireball.bsky.socialWebsite: explodinghelicopter.comInstagram: explodinghelicopter

When Sebastian, a pianist, and Mia, an actress, follow their passion and achieve success in their respective fields, they find themselves torn between their love for each other and their careers.Send us a textSupport the showPlease subscribe, rate, and review! Thank you for listening! Hope you enjoy!Instagram: http://instagram.com/moviestheyreprettygoodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087938154530Twitter: https://twitter.com/moviesgoodpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8iGT7riyJ_K2DFLwfbTemg

Episode Summary Happy New Year! It's officially 2026, and the Netflix vs Cinema team is kicking off the year with a massive retrospective. Tosin, Shaun, and Holly look back at the last 12 months to crown the Best Films & TV of 2025. From the Ryan Coogler vampire thriller Sinners to Netflix's groundbreaking drama Adolescence, we break down the absolute must-watches. Plus, we finally settle the debate: Who won 2025? Tosin reveals the "Dave Beaton Stats"—a comprehensive breakdown of every star rating given on the show this year. Did the Big Screen or the Big Stream come out on top? The results are closer than you think. In This Episode: The 2025 Cinema Awards: The hosts pick their top movies of the year. Shaun's Picks: Sinners and Weapons Tosin's Picks: The "visceral experience" of Sinners and Weapons . Holly's Picks: The Brazilian drama I'm Still Here . The 2025 Streaming Awards: The best TV and streaming movies. Tosin: The BBC's one-shot masterpiece Adolescence . Shaun: The Amazon Prime thriller Relay . Holly: The AMC/Sundance series Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale . Cinema vs. Streaming Stats: We crunch the numbers. We break down the data, including the "highest highs" and "lowest lows" of the year. Other Watches: Chad Powers (Hulu/Disney+): Is Glen Powell's prosthetic-heavy quarterback comedy a touchdown or a fumble? The Instigators (Apple TV+): Matt Damon and Casey Affleck reunite for a heist comedy. 13 Days: Shaun revisits the Kevin Costner Cuban Missile Crisis classic. Keywords: Best Movies of 2025, Sinners Movie Review, Weapons Movie, Superman Legacy, Fantastic Four 2025, Adolescence BBC, Sanctuary A Witch's Tale, Relay Movie, Chad Powers Glen Powell, Film Podcast, Netflix vs Cinema. Hosts: Tosin Shaun Harris Holly Nesling Would you like me to draft a "Winner of 2025" social media post announcing the Cinema vs. Streaming stats? Is Netflix killing cinemas? Each week we weigh up what we've seen in cinemas with what we've watched online at home and figure out which provided the best time. At least, we did before COVID jumped in and declared Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney + and friends the winner. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/netflix-vs-cinema/id1448277363 Listen and subscribe on Youtube Music https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8xPMfsDQIDjM70v1Tah6BiKV4E3UQbaK Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6beXVeSImcgHLsPB22BgE3?si=wdoNI6E0SNqNfoqg4qnw4Q Support Netflix vs Cinema by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/netflixvscinema Find out more at https://netflixvscinema.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

E dopo le parole del presidente Mattarella e il suo monito sui giovani, passiamo alla cronaca prima con una notizia dalla svizzera, e sempre per la cronaca, ci spostiamo ad Amsterdam. Per lo spettacolo Gloria ci illustra le prossime uscite nei cinema mentre la storia di sport di Massimo Boccucci è sulle ultime trovate per rovinare il calcio

This week we talk about Jeff's first session of Expedition 33, trends we don't want to see in 2026, answer your questions, and more!

David Blakeslee, Aaron West, and Brad McDermott got together to keep our annual "favorites of the year" podcast tradition going for Year 16!

Join Trevor, his buddy Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast, and Levi AKA Your Captain Speaking, for a post-Thanksgiving conversation about their "Holiday Hauls" e.g. the movies they were gifted this year for Christmas!Levi's Picks:Paths of Glory (1957) - 4:50Citizen Kane (1941) - 45:45Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989) - 1:25:00Brad's Picks:F1: The Movie (2025) - 16:45Sinners (2025) - 56:50Weapons (2025), Drop (2025) and Sorcerer (1977) - 1:36:00Trevor's Picks:Conan the Barbarian (2011) and Dragonheart (1996) - 33:15King on Screen (2022) and Nevermore: The Raven Effect (2025) - 1:09:45The Killer (1988) and Hard Boiled (1992) - 1:44:452:00:15AND ALSO, stick around for the Speed Round, wherein Brad, Travis and Trevor discuss the various titles that they didn't have time to get to in the main discussion.Check out Brad's podcast, Cinema Speak on ⁠Libsyn at ⁠Cinema Speak⁠⁠, or on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. Trevor and Levi are both editors for the Red Cow Arcade YouTube channel, and can be found in the Red Cow Discord.

Send us a textWelcome to Episode 241!  It's the middle of the holiday season and your GBFFs are hoping your enjoying all of the fantastical things the holiday season brings -- friends, lights, troughing, and, of course, holiday entertaintment.  The Boys have been certainly partaking in the festivities including some holiday cinema.This week's MidSection is chocked full with holiday films with an LGBTQ+ story line or character --- who is sometimes just a side story or side piece, if you will.  The Boys are highlighting some gay holiday films to add to your queue for your viewing pleasure during these and future holidays!  Maybe you'll find a new favorite, or your just enjoy sharing some gay-ness with your family or yourself.  The list includes some treasures from some stars and manigolts.  Kicking of this week, Casey and Mark are discussing the various holidays covered amongst "Happy Holidays", eye care health (that's right, these boys are educating you on eye care), the trials of riding a bike, and hygiene.Trash Talk topics this week include the Vanity Fair article and photo shoot about the current Administration, the re-naming of the Kennedy Center, and a new restaurant making a splash in Japan.It's festive, topical, and informative episode for your this week!  So put on some comfy fashions, pour a festive drink for yourself, and pull up a seat to the table to join your GBFFs in this week's convo.  It's time to paint!=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-Let The Boys of Painted Trash know your thoughts on this week's topics and episode! What street festivals do you attend? Do you like street fests? What is your favorite festival??Have a topic idea or story you recommend for Trash Talk, be sure to send it in to our email or through the "contact us" on our website.Follow us on:Instagram: instragram.com/paintedtrashpodTwitter: twitter.com/paintedtrashpodFacebook: facebookcom/paintedtrashpodcastDon't forget to click Subscribe and/or Follow and leave us a review!email: paintedtrashpodcast@gmail.comweb: www.paintedtrashpodcast.com

Let's Talk - MoviesEpisode 93: Blood Simple (1984) - Rapid ReviewJason Connell revisits the classic 1984 film, Blood Simple, with a rapid review, sharing sharp insights and impressions on why the movie still holds up today.Recorded: 12-29-25Studio: Just Curious MediaListen:BuzzsproutApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioTuneInWatch:YouTubeFollow:FacebookInstagramHost:Jason ConnellAffiliates:BuzzsproutRiversideWe Edit Podcasts#justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #bloodsimpleSend us a textSupport the show

In this conversation, the hosts reflect on the past year, discuss the potential impacts of the Warner Brothers merger, and explore the evolution of the entertainment industry towards streaming. They touch on the possibility of strikes in the industry, the influence of their podcast, and delve into current events, including the Epstein files and political commentary. The discussion also covers the state of movie scripts, family dynamics, and upcoming movies, providing a comprehensive overview of the entertainment landscape. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various topics ranging from the changing landscape of movie deals and the impact of streaming on residuals, to personal reflections on sobriety and the controversies surrounding the Baseball Hall of Fame. They also discuss the influence of gambling in sports, political accomplishments, and the evolving state of modern television and film. The dialogue is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and critical insights, making it a rich exploration of contemporary issues in entertainment and society.TakeawaysThe year has been challenging, and there's hope for a better future.The Warner Brothers merger may not have immediate effects on employees.Television is shifting towards smaller screens and streaming platforms.The movie industry is facing significant changes and challenges.Potential strikes in the entertainment industry could arise soon.The podcast has a significant influence and a large audience.The Epstein files reveal ongoing political corruption.Cultural commentary often blends humor with serious topics.The entertainment industry is experiencing a dumbing down of scripts.Upcoming movies reflect changing tastes and industry dynamics. Back-end deals in movies are declining due to streaming.Streamers often do not pay residuals to creators.Public companies can keep actor salaries private.Modern cars have complex technology that can be overwhelming.Personal experiences with alcohol can lead to sobriety.The Baseball Hall of Fame has ongoing controversies regarding eligibility.Gambling is increasingly influencing sports outcomes.Political discussions can highlight both achievements and failures.Television shows reflect current societal issues and trends.The entertainment industry is evolving with new technologies.Chapters00:00 The Future of Television and Streaming04:57 Strikes and Industry Changes07:11 The Epstein Files and Public Perception10:01 The Nature of Scandals and Corruption12:07 Financial Implications of Scandals13:38 The Drug Crisis and Political Narratives18:35 The Dumbing Down of Cinema21:09 The Tragedy of Family Dynamics30:14 Upcoming Movies and Industry Insights30:57 The Legacy of the ABA32:58 The Evolution of Cinema and Technology36:59 The Changing Landscape of Movie Salaries39:53 The Impact of Technology on Daily Life45:46 Reflections on Alcohol and Personal Stories51:53 Controversies in Sports Hall of Fame Inductions54:21 Baseball Hall of Fame Controversies54:52 Gambling in Sports: A Double-Edged Sword56:37 The Impact of Money on Player Integrity57:59 Steroids and Their Legacy in Baseball59:17 Cultural References and Humor in Sports59:55 Television Shows and Their Influence01:04:00 Political Discussions: Trump's Accomplishments01:05:36 The Entertainment Industry: Movies and Politics

As the year winds down and the calendar flips over, we're ringing in the New Year with a special bonus episode dedicated to one of our favorite—and most elusive—writers: Thomas Pynchon. In this New Year's Eve edition of Ticket Stubs, we gather to talk about what Pynchon's work has meant to us over the years, why his voice remains so singular in modern literature, and how his obsessions with paranoia, the past, and slapstick continue to resonate. From there, we dive into One Battle After Another, the recent adaptation of Vineland from director Paul Thomas Anderson, another favorite of ours. Then, we share our thoughts on Pynchon's long-awaited new novel, Shadow Ticket, before closing things out by putting our cards on the table with our own personal rankings of his novels. Whether you're a longtime Pynchon devotee, a curious newcomer, or just looking to close out the year with a little chaos and conspiratorial joy, we hope you'll spend what's left of 2025, or perhaps even the earliest part of 2026...or actually anytime in the foreseeable (or not?) future...with us. Any and all digressions are welcome when it comes to discussing this artist and his work. And believe me, we take digressions aplenty! As always, please like, subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever else you listen. Got thoughts or questions? Email us at huffmanbrothersproductions@gmail.com.

This Sanity Cinema episode was recorded in 2024 and sat unreleased — until now.We revisit Predator (1987) and talk through what makes it a classic, from the cast and setting to the way it blends action, sci-fi, and horror.A laid-back movie conversation about one of the most recognizable films of the era.This episode of Sanity Lounge is sponsored by Meighan Moves, Baltimore's trusted realtor helping people find their perfect spot in Charm City. Check them out at meighanmoves.com#SanityCinema #Predator #MoviePodcast #FilmTalk #1980sMovies #CultClassic #MeighanMoves

As date night options go, the cinema is a timeless classic which can be both fun and romantic. Even in the age of “Netflix and chill”, there's an appeal to the immersive experience you can only get watching a film on the big screen. So if you're wondering what to do this Valentine's Day, why not book a cinema visit? You may not be having a conversation, but you can interpret body language. If it's a first date, and they're on their phone all the time, that might be off putting. If your date is comfortable enough to hold your hand or let you put your arm around their shoulder without it being awkward, that's a good sign. Of course, don't be pushy or intrusive. Make sure you ask your date for consent before trying any kind of physical intimacy. How can you have a good date when you're not even talking to one another during the film? Any tips for a great cinema date? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can I reduce my belly fat?⁠ ⁠What are the health benefits of algae?⁠ ⁠Why am I getting bags and circles under my eyes?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/2/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AMATEUR DORK CINEMA Episode 23- War Of The Big Guy On This Episode Of AMATEUR DORK CINEMA: We will be talking about Our Top 5 Best/ Worst Films of 2025, Another Digital Review of “Anaconda”, Previewing films coming out in January, and Much, Much More. Check out the ADC Video's over on Trivial Theaters Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VmbDGLgGjw https://youtu.be/pXf6HGkozm8?si=n7E6WTIyyKMDLMRE —You can email us at anotherdigitalcitizen@gmail.com— — Also, Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify today! — Apple Podcasts: — https://tinyurl.com/y4hahrc2 — Spotify: — https://tinyurl.com/y6bt2kd8 —

It's the end of 2025, so naturally we're settling scores. The gang kicks off revisiting what we somehow rated the highest this year and arguing whether those scores still hold up. From anime to TV, movies, and games, we run through our favorite 2025 recommendations—and a few picks that definitely say more about us than the media itself.We dive headfirst into a full spoiler discussion of the Plur1bus finale, breaking down what worked, what didn't, and whether the ending actually earned its big swings.Izzy gives his take on the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, wrestling with nostalgia, shot-for-shot faithfulness, and the uncomfortable realization that it might actually work.Mox checks in with Another World, spotlighting a lesser-talked-about animated film out of Hong Kong and why it stood out visually and thematically.Gibbs unloads by suffering through—and reporting back on—a pile of truly awful Christmas movies, because someone had to do it, and it definitely wasn't going to be Izzy.Finally, we close out 2025 by diving into a full review of Battle of the Sexes as part of the ongoing Emmaverse, unpacking its themes, performances, and whether it deserves its place in our ever-growing Emma Stone–adjacent cinematic journey.End-of-year chaos, Emmaverse commitments, strong opinions, questionable rankings, and absolutely no restraint. See you in 2026.Support us on Patreon!

The Decade Project is an ongoing One Heat Minute Productions Patreon exclusive podcast looking back at the films released ten years ago to reflect on what continues to resonate and what's ripe for rediscovery. The third year being released on the main podcast feed is the films of 2015. To hear a fantastic chorus of guests and I unpack the films of 2016 in 2026, subscribe to our Patreon here for as little as $1 a month. In the latest episode, I catch up with a dear friend, Ethan Warren (writer, musician and OHM podcast host of Pod Thomas Anderson and The Great Henson Caper), to science the shit out of THE MARTIAN.Ethan Warren (Host of Pod Thomas Anderson and The Great Henson Caper)Ethan Warren is the author of The Cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson: American Apocrypha from Columbia University Press.One Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPodsMERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/stores/one-heat-minute-productionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

l⁠⁠⁠inktr.ee/CatchingUpOnCinema⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠It's Barbarian Cinema Month here at Catching Up On Cinema!All month long we'll be reviewing movies from the barbarian boom of the 1980's and beyond!This week, in a very special video edition of Catching Up On Cinema, Trevor is joined by his buddy Levi AKA Your Captain Speaking, to review John McTiernan's, The 13th Warrior (1999)!Trevor and Levi are both editors for the Red Cow Arcade YouTube channel, and can be found in the Red Cow Discord.

Tight spaces, space cannibals, and space madness, oh my! Shaun Duke, Daniel Haeusser, and Aurelius Raines II join forces to talk about 2009’s Pandorum! Together, they tackle the film’s set design, get squiggly about space spelunking, talk about space cannibal families, and more! Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy the episode! Show Notes: Send us your comments, questions, and suggestions! Follow us on Twitch! Pandorum (2009) Grades: Shaun: B Daniel: D+ Aurelius: C Average: C If you have a question you'd like us to answer, feel free to shoot us a message on our contact page. Our new intro and outro music comes from Holy Mole. You can support his work at patreon.com/holymole. See you later, navigator!

Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod Sorry we've been gone for awhile everyone. Things have been busy for the holiday season. Here is an episode we recorded back at the beginning of December. Hope you enjoy! Happy Holidays! Intro - 0:00 Our Thanksgivings and Holiday Plans - 02:20 The Mount Rushmore of Superheroes - 29:18 Mount Rushmore of Heroes in Cinema - 37:45 Mount Rushmore of Female Comic book Characters - 44:40 Mount Rushmore of Supervillains - 49:07 Mount Rushmore of Sidekicks - 54:45 Mount Rushmore of Black Comic book Characters - 57:41 Mount Rushmore of Anti-heroes - 01:01:03 Mount Rushmore of Superhero Spouses - 01:03:27 Batman/Deadpool (DC Edition) Review - 01:05:23 DC KO Issue 2 - 01:33:28   Thanks for listening!

You know the score: Adam rediscovers his ticket stubs from the year of the same name: 2002. It's an in-the-moment ‘live' recollection of what he saw, who he was, where he sat, and how much it cost. Turns out 2002 was a real banger of a year. What did you see in 2002? What was the best flick of 2002?? Got a film you forgot you forgot?  Join our growing Discord community and tell us all about it. https://discord.gg/XNrd3e6qht Or send us an email at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with your thoughts, episode suggestions, or just some light praise. You can also follow Adam @errorofways on Letterboxd; he rates and reviews the films he watches.  Also, be a pal: tell your chums, rate us, review us, shout our name into the void - whatever helps spread the word.

Join Nick and Sonja as they ring in the New Year the best way they know how - by going back to the 1990s. In this episode, we visit '90s New Year's films!We start with the 1999 MTV Films production of 200 Cigarettes. Sure, it takes place in 1981, but the film is still oozing with all of the '90s tropes and charm you can't get enough of. Second, we visit the anthology film by Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Alexandre Rockwell, and Allison Anders, in which Tim Roth stars. Four Rooms.Finally, we look at the dystopian action thriller that's co-written by James Cameron and directed by Kathryn Bigelow: the underappreciated masterpiece, Strange Days. ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

Sundance feature programmer Ania Trzebiatowska joins the show to talk about curation as craft, responsibility, and intuition. From her roots in Poland to running Krakow's Off Camera festival, working in acquisitions at Visit Films, and programming U.S. and world documentary features at Sundance, Ania reflects on how taste is formed and why being pleasantly surprised when viewing submissions still matters most.We discuss the realities filmmakers obsess over, including who you know, timing, marketplace “success,” and why Vimeo analytics do not tell the full story. Ania breaks down what actually happens behind the scenes at Sundance, how programmers balance limited slots with thousands of film submissions, and why being the right fit matters more than trends or agendas.She shares why festivals need balance between urgent, heavy films and work that is entertaining, humane, and emotionally alive. Drawing from examples like André Is an Idiot and Gleason, Ania explains how character-driven storytelling can carry even the most difficult subjects. Advice to filmmakers: do your research, be clear about what you are making, and remember that programmers are rooting for you, even when the answer might still be no.What Movies Are You Watching? Listen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more, as well as at www.pastpresentfeature.com. Like, subscribe, and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature The Past Present Feature Film Festival - Nov. 20-22, 2026 in Hollywood, CA - Submit at filmfreeway.com/PastPresentFeature

In our Ghostbusters 2 (1989) Review, Whitey and Damo strap the proton packs back on and head to New York City for a sequel that arrived five years too late and never quite captured the lightning in a bottle of the original. After seeing Ghostbusters (1984) an almost unhealthy number of times, expectations for the follow-up were sky high. What we got instead was a softer, louder, more kid-friendly sequel that trades sharp satire and genuine menace for slime, singing and some very questionable creative choices.Set against a New Year's Eve backdrop, Ghostbusters II reunites Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson as the once-celebrated paranormal heroes, now sidelined, sued and reduced to performing at children's birthday parties. When Dana Barrett's baby becomes the target of an ancient Carpathian villain named Vigo, the boys are forced back into action to stop an underground river of pink slime, fueled by negative emotions, from swallowing New York whole.On paper, it sounds like a solid premise. In execution, it feels like a sequel constantly fighting itself. The episode breaks down how Ghostbusters II leans heavily on repeating beats from the original, courtroom chaos, montages, and paranormal mayhem, without ever understanding why those moments worked the first time. The result is a film that feels over-lit, over-explained and strangely toothless.Whitey and Damo dig into the tonal confusion at the heart of the movie. Is this meant to be for kids, adults, or fans of the original? The answer seems to be “all of the above”, which unfortunately means it never fully commits to any of them. The darker elements, Vigo, the possessed nanny, the skull-filled subway, hint at something more sinister, but they are quickly undercut by jokes that miss the mark and a finale that relies on good vibes and sing-alongs to save the day.There is still fun to be had. Rick Moranis is once again the MVP, delivering genuine laughs as Lewis Tully, especially in the courtroom scenes and his chemistry with Annie Potts' Janine. Their relationship is one of the few elements that actually evolves from the first film and provides some heart amid the chaos. The Ecto-1 makeover also earns praise, because if you are going to revisit this universe, you may as well do it in style.Unfortunately, other characters fare far worse. Winston is once again sidelined and reduced to explaining the plot in plain English before disappearing for long stretches. Sigourney Weaver, fresh off Aliens and Gorillas in the Mist, is criminally underused. Bill Murray's Peter Venkman, once effortlessly charming, feels disengaged and oddly mean-spirited, lacking the spark that made him iconic.The episode also takes aim at the film's baffling logic, from characters wandering into danger without proton packs to slime that magically stops affecting people once jackets come off. And then there is Vigo himself, a villain with an impressively grim backstory who somehow becomes one of the least threatening antagonists of the era.By the time the Statue of Liberty moonwalks through Manhattan and New Yorkers save the day through collective positivity, Born to Watch has a verdict. Ghostbusters II is not unwatchable, but it is the definition of a sequel made by committee, one that misunderstands its own appeal and plays it far too safe.It is a fascinating case study in how not to follow a classic.JOIN THE CONVERSATION Did Ghostbusters II deserve a reappraisal, or is it a nostalgia trap? Was Vigo ever scary, or just underwritten? Should this franchise have stopped after one film?Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at BornToWatch.com.au #BornToWatch #Ghostbusters2 #Ghostbusters1990 #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #80sMovies #90sSequels #IvanReitman #BillMurray #MovieNostalgia

What is the best movie you saw in 2025? New York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson discusses her list of the best movies of the year, and takes calls from listeners who want to share their favorite movie of 2025.

This week in the last video store near you The Admirable Admiral and But Maestro get together in the break room to discuss Johnny Mnemonic from 1995.

The Cinema College Custodians take over for the Film School Janitors once again, and this time they are tackling a film with a lot of baggage - and we're not talking baggage you claim at the airport! LOVE ACTUALLY arrived at the baggage claim, er, at the theaters in 2003, and it's had a storied history of re-evaluations since then, so now it's the Custodians turn! Unwrap this Joni Mitchell CD and maybe it's an ugly necklace!