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On the 506th episode of Piecing It Together, we are live from Maya Cinemas in North Las Vegas to talk about The Bride!, the new take on the classic Universal Monster with a much more feminist spin this time around. I'm joined by filmmaker Michael Keene, film buff William-Patrick Coleman and actress Destiney Cain to talk about it. Puzzle pieces include Joker: Folie A Deux, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Shadow Of the Vampire and The United States of Tara.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Bride and the movies we discuss!Written by Maggie GyllenhaalDirected by Maggie GyllenhaalStarring Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Jake Gyllenhaal, PEter Sarsgaard, Julianne Hough, Penelope CruzWarner BrosMichael Keene is a filmmaker and hosts a YouTube film review channel.Check out Michael's website at https://www.manateepartyfilms.com/And Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelKeeneWilliam-Patrick Coleman is the host of the FILMBUFF YouTube channel.Check out FILMBUFF at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrku_45HWx_zSx6mCSdxMkQAnd follow William on Instagram @filmbuff_showDestiney Cain is an actress and member of The Obsession of Las Vegas, the Premiere Shadow Cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show here in Las Vegas since 2001.Check out their website at https://www.rhpsvegas.com/And Follow them on Instagram @rhps_vegasMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my various music projects at https://bydavidrosen.dashery.com/Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don't forget to leave us a 5 star review on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Podchaser!And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!
Being Charlie (2015) - The Film Buff Review by AKAPAD Peter A DeLuca
The Bluff (2026) The Film Buff Review - one of the greatest pirate movies of all time!
Being Charlie (2015) - The Film Buff Review
The Bluff (2026) The Film Buff Review - one of the greatest pirate movies of all time!
Wrecking Crew (2026) - The Film Buff Review - could be the best action movie of the year!
Wrecking Crew (2026) - The Film Buff Review - could be the best action movie of the year!
Honey Bunch (2025) - The Film Buff Review - Already one of the films of the year
Honey Bunch (2025) - The Film Buff Review - Already one of the films of the year
Miracle (2004) -A Film Buff Review and the greatness of director Gavin O'Connor
Miracle (2004) -A Film Buff Review and the greatness of director Gavin O'Connor
Blue Moon (2025) - The Film Buff Review
The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story (1999) - The Film Buff Review
The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story (1999) - The Film Buff Review
Blue Moon (2025) - The Film Buff Review
Olympic Dreams (2019) - The Film Buff Review
Preadator Badlands (2025) - The Film Buff Review
Preadator Badlands (2025) - The Film Buff Review
Olympic Dreams (2019) - The Film Buff Review
Honey Don't (2025) - The Film Buff Review
Honey Don't (2025) - The Film Buff Review
Running Man (2025) The Film Buff Review
Running Man (2025) The Film Buff Review
Captain Simian & the Space Monkeys (1996) - A Film Buff Review
MEGADOC (2025) - The Film Buff Megalopolis Documentary Review
Captain Simian & the Space Monkeys (1996) - A Film Buff Review
MEGADOC (2025) - The Film Buff Megalopolis Documentary Review
Where are the Lord of the Rings cartoons? - AKAPAD the Film Buff asks this critical question!
Where are the Lord of the Rings cartoons? - AKAPAD the Film Buff asks this critical question!
O'Dessa (2025) - The Best Musical of the year - A Film Buff Review
O'Dessa (2025) - The Best Musical of the year - A Film Buff Review
HIM (2025) The Film Buff Review
HIM (2025) The Film Buff Review
Bugonia (2025) - The Film Buff Movie Review
Bugonia (2025) - The Film Buff Movie Review
Special Guest Jesse Wroe - programmer for Brewvies Cinema Pub's FILM BUFF series is back to discuss our top 5 discoveries of 2025!My List:Loot - 1970See You in Hell My Darling - 1999Highway 61 - 1991End Play - 1976Yokohama BJ Blues - 1981Jesse's List:Love on Delivery - 1994Confessions - 2010Supervixens - 1975The Heartbreak Kid - 1972Stroszek - 1977Enjoy - Let us know what you think of our picks!Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EOb
THANKSFLICKING 2025 INTRODUCTIONS - THE ANNUAL AKAPAD FILM BUFF EVENT
THANKSFLICKING 2025 INTRODUCTIONS - THE ANNUAL AKAPAD FILM BUFF EVENT
On the 478th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas with William-Patrick Coleman, KL Martin and Bob Jomes to talk about Good Boy! This horror story from the point of view of a dog has caught a lot of buzz, and as a huge dog lover and the lead of a doggy rock group The Pup Pups, of course I had to do a show on this one. Puzzle pieces include Scooby Doo, The Thing, The Others and Poltergeist.This episode is dedicated to the memory of Harvey from The Pup Pups.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Good Boy and the movies we discuss!Written by Ben Leonberg and Alex CannonDirected by Ben LeonbergStarring Indy, Shane Jensen, Larry Fessenden, Arielle FriedmanShudder / IFCKL Martin is a writer-director-filmmaker from Las Vegas. He has directed nine shorts including “You Should Smile More” which is currently on a film festival run.Check out his work at https://linktr.ee/KEVINLMARTINFollow KL Martin on Twitter @Codename_LEONCheck out Jason Harris on FacebookBob Jomes is a local MC and currently a host of the Punk Rock Party Brunch at The Composer's Room on Saturdays at 11am.Chek out Bob on Instagram @imbobjomesAnd check out the Punk Rock Brunch at https://thecomposersroom.com/tm-event/punk-rock-brunch-hits-from-the-90s-y2k-most-fun-vegas-brunch-25/William-Patrick Coleman is the host of the FILMBUFF YouTube channel.Check out FILMBUFF at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrku_45HWx_zSx6mCSdxMkQAnd follow William on Instagram @filmbuff_showMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is of course from my pet rock group The Pup Pups. Honestly I don't remember which song I included but hey, it's one of the songs from our 5 albums or our upcoming 6th album Pup Pup Radio!Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on...
The Film Buff confesses to not having watched the much-heralded Peacemaker Season 1. Since its release, the landscape of modern interconnected storytelling has shifted significantly. Now in a post-2025 Superman era, with James Gunn steering the DC Universe, The Film Buff remains skeptical of the favorable buzz surrounding this season, questioning its place within the broader narrative framework.
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On the 470th episode of Piecing It Together we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas to talk about The Toxic Avenger! I'm joined by Michael Keene, William-Patrick Coleman and Brianna Florian to discuss this new take on the Troma classic. Puzzle pieces include Freaked, Super, Little Nicky and Frankenstein.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Toxic Avenger and the movies we discuss!Written by Macon BlairDirected by Macon BlairStarring Peter Drinklage, Jakob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, Elijah WoodTroma / LegendaryMichael Keene is a filmmaker and hosts a YouTube film review channel.Check out Michael's website at https://www.manateepartyfilms.com/And Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelKeeneWilliam-Patrick Coleman is the host of the FILMBUFF YouTube channel.Check out FILMBUFF at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrku_45HWx_zSx6mCSdxMkQAnd follow William on Instagram @filmbuff_showBrianna Florian is a filmmaker, producer and author.Check out her YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/briannaflorianAnd follow @bribrifresh on InstagramMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is "Gravity" which had a music video that played at TromaFest 10 years ago. Check out the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAQ9eqzqK4wMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And...
IIn a different era, Heads of State would have set the cinematic world ablaze, sparking instant buzz for a sequel and cementing itself as a cornerstone of the action-comedy genre. Yet, in today's struggling film-going landscape, this gem risks being overlooked. Fear not—The Film Buff is here to break down why Heads of State is a must-watch, delivering a wildly entertaining experience that demands your time and attention. Those who brought us Heads of State. Cast: Idris Elba as Sam Clarke (UK Prime Minister) John Cena as Will Derringer (US President) Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Noel Bisset (MI6 agent) Paddy Considine as Viktor Gradov (Russian arms dealer) Stephen Root as Arthur Hammond (hacker) Carla Gugino as Elizabeth Kirk (US Vice President) Jack Quaid as Marty Comer (CIA officer) Sarah Niles as Simone Bradshaw (US President's aide) Richard Coyle as Quincy Harrington (UK Prime Minister's aide) Katrina Durden Aleksandr Kuznetsov Clare Foster Crew: Director: Ilya Naishuller Writers: Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Harrison Query (screenplay); Harrison Query (story) Producers: Peter Safran, John Rickard Executive Producers: Marcus Viscidi, Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Idris Elba, John Cena Cinematographer: Ben Davis Editor: Tom Harrison-Read Music Composer: Steven Price
The Film Buff adores two things: contained, single-setting films and the spontaneity of surprise streaming releases. The 2025 instant classic Locked delivers brilliantly on both fronts, while cementing Bill Skarsgård as the next-generation actor to watch.
Today, The Film Buff settles the debate on whether Pixar's The Incredibles is a rip-off of Marvel's Fantastic Four. He also explores whether the 2004 release of this animated classic overshadowed the first live-action Fantastic Four film.
In 1994, the Fantastic Four franchise was poised for a breakout year with an animated series that aimed to capture the spirit of the comics. However, despite its promising concept, the show suffered from poor execution. For this animation weekend, The Film Buff shares his insight on why one particular episode resonates deeply with him, as it may be the only time a famous issue from the comics was adapted for the screen.
At its core, The Assessment embodies pure science fiction, capturing a group of people discussing the world from within a single room. Today, the Film Buff explores what makes transformative science fiction and why it matters.
This week, The Film Buff dives deep into the ending of Opus (2025), a captivating film exploring creativity through an occult lens, now hitting theaters. Be warned: spoilers are rarely flagged on this podcast, and today's episode is no exception. Those who brought is Opus. Cast of Opus (2025): - Ayo Edebiri as Ariel Ecton - John Malkovich as Alfred Moretti - Juliette Lewis as Clara Armstrong - Murray Bartlett as Stan Sullivan - Amber Midthunder as Belle - Tatanka Means as Najee - Young Mazino - Stephanie Suganami as Emily Katz - Tony Hale as Soledad Yusef - Melissa Chambers as Bianca Tyson - Mark Sivertsen as Bill Lotto - Aspen Martinez as Maude - Peter Diseth as Jorg - Tamera Tomakili as Rachel Malick Crew of Opus (2025): - Director and Writer: Mark Anthony Green - Producers: Joshua Bachove, Collin Creighton, Mark Anthony Green, Poppy Hanks, Jelani Johnson, Brad Weston - Production Companies: A24, MACRO, Makeready - Music: Songs performed by John Malkovich, written by Nile Rodgers and The-Dream
The 2006 film Superman Returns is a movie The Film Buff has deeply explored, noting a significant shift in its approach to the established Superman character. In this episode, Peter poses a compelling question: Is Superman Returns a film ahead of its time? Skeptical? Let Peter explain why it might be.
This July, The Film Buff dives into two of the most iconic comic book franchises on the planet as they go head-to-head at the American box office. The episode launches an in-depth, long-form exploration of these legendary properties.