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In a violent future in Detroit, murdered police officer Alex Murphy is resurrected as Robocop, a powerful cyborg law enforcer. As he fights crime he begins to uncover memories of his past and seeks revenge on those that murdered him. On this week's episode… Join the crew as we discuss Reaganomics, privatized police forces, and Paul Verhoeven's, Robocop (1987). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:45) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:00) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:15) Rotten Tomatoes (75:55) Trivia (82:15) Cooter of the Week (91:40) What We've Been Watching (99:02) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop
Monte Hellman's 1974 southern gothic cockfighting drama, COCKFIGHTER, is our feature presentation this week. We discuss Roger Corman's struggles to market the film, Joe Dante's involvement with the film, Warren Oates playing a character with virtually zero dialogue, the visceral and violent cockfighting sequences, and Hoch suggests installing a "Cock Counter" on the episode! We also pick our TOP 7 MOVIES FEATURING AN ANIMAL IN THE TITLE in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!
On this very special episode, Justin interviews the extremely talented Lea Myren, star of The Ugly Stepsister (2025). Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop
In our longest episode EVER we discuss the weirdest movie we've ever talked about, Michael Rubbo's The Peanut Butter Solution! We discuss the history of the film series it's a part of, the new rules this movie introduces about ghosts and the afterlife, the uncomfortable b plot with Connie, the simultaneously unneccesary and underused plotline of the 4 brothers, the worst dad on planet earth and the yogurt diet. Also: Celine Dion! Hair coats! Bird paintings! Check it out, if you dare! Use code MOVIEFRIENDS to save 25% off your pass at the Stony Brook Film Festival Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by SIMPLE PLAN members Pierre Bouvier, Chuck Comeau, and Jeff Stinco to discuss their documentary THE KIDS IN THE CROWD. The doc chronicles the remarkable 25-year journey of the Canadian punk rock fan-favourites and offers an unprecedented look into the band's journey from basement shows in Montreal to global stardom. Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd is now available on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode the crew sat down to discuss Robocop 1987 & 2014!Check out David on the Do You Even Movie? podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-you-even-movie/id1716401646Show Notes:Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialKen Reels - https://bsky.app/profile/kenreels.comAaron PollyeaFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2162049Website: https://www.thisweekingeek.netJuly 14, 2025
We are taking a look at some MCU this week and the movie that really got things going. This week it is 2008's "Iron Man", with Robert Downey Jr in the lead role he was so perfect to play and also lead the Marvel universe to become one of the biggest movie franchises of all time.
Yesterday, I went to see James Gunn's new Superman movie starring David Corenswet. What should I expect? The dark, grim, and joylessness of the Snyderverse? Nope. This movie was a lot of fun with a lot of excitement. It has been criticized in the media as being too 'woke' or political, but I didn't see it that way. This was not a great movie but was a very good one and a promising start to the new (and hopefully improved) DC cinematic universe!
Who's the greatest movie director of all time? The Scene Snobs are about to find out.
Ryan Ritter joins Seth to discuss Danny Boyle's surprisingly touching new film, 28 Years Later. They discuss the wonder of Jodie Comer, how the film depicts the effects of nostalgia on us, the camera work as a representation of memory creation and of course the wild ending. Also: Seth pulls his own rug out from under himself and Ryan stands up for one of Boyle's least popular films. Check it out! Check out Ryan's blog Crittical Analysis and the Pop Culture Historians Podcast Use code MOVIEFRIENDS to save 25% off your pass at the Stony Brook Film Festival Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey
This is a preview of a premium episode from our Patreon feed, Paid Costly For Me! Head over to Patreon.com/PodCastyForMe to hear more for just $5 a month. Our dear friend Comrade Yui joins us to discuss Lee Sang-il's 2013 remake of UNFORGIVEN, which stars Ken Watanabe and transposes the action to Meiji Japan. We talk Japanese history, Westerns vs. jidaigeki, Pokémon metaphysics, and pantsing. Great ep, please enjoy. Follow Comrade Yui: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3MlmPw9MfDK4chNVQ4gdA https://x.com/Comrade_Yui https://www.patreon.com/c/comrade_yui/ Yui's review of UNFORGIVEN (2013): https://letterboxd.com/comrade_yui/film/unforgiven-2013 Thanks as always to Jetski for our theme music and Jeremy Allison for our artwork.
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz dive into their first month with the Nintendo Switch 2! From early impressions of the hardware to the launch-defining Mario Kart World, there's a lot to unpack. They also review Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, Split Fiction, and the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour. Plus, GameCube on Nintendo Switch Online is finally here and it's incredible. Daniel also shares his thoughts on diving into Fortnite, thanks to the arrival of Superman. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From the shores of Lake Erie to the rolling Appalachian foothills, Ohio's seen its share of darkness. This week, we dig into a Buckeye State case that'll make you say, 'Only in Ohio...' A special thank you to this week's guest, Caitlin Escobedo! You can learn more about her and Esco Birth and Family here!You can check the Book vs. Movie Podcast here!Research links below!The Dead History - "James Ruppert: The Easter Sunday Massacre"UPI - "James Ruppert, 48, described as a paranoid psychotic who..."AP - "Man who killed 11 relatives in Easter shooting dies at 88"Daily News - "The 1975 Easter massacre: Uncle Jimmy Ruppert kills his family"WCPO Cincinnati - "Living in a murder house: Hamilton mom copes with her home's dark past"American Hauntings - "The 'Easter Sunday Massacre': Horror and Hauntings of a Holiday Nightmare"The New York Times - "A Motive Is Sought in Slaying of 11 in a Family in Ohio"The New York Times - "Killer of 11 Is Given 11 Life Sentences"Journal-News - "No parole for James Ruppert in Easter mass murder"Explore With Us - "The Disturbing Case of the House of Horrors Killer | Documentary" (YouTube)Court News Ohio - "Death Penalty Upheld for Man Who Killed Two Women in Ashland"abc News - "A killer confession: Detective details 33-hour interrogation to get Ohio murderer to tell all"A&E - "The Detective Who Got Serial Killer Shawn Grate to Confess on Life After The Biggest Interrogation of Her Career"Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction - "Shawn M Grate"All That's Interesting - "Shawn Grate, The 'House Of Horrors' Killer Who Terrorized Ohio"TIME - "Man Linked to at Least 5 Women's Deaths Is 'Obviously a Serial Killer,' Sheriff Says"
This is our special Behind The Geeks episode for Foundation Season 3. We're joined by cast members Jared Harris, Pilou Asbæk, Lou Llobell, Cassian Bilton, and Terrence Mann to discuss the evolution of their characters, the inspirations behind their portrayals, and—just for fun—where they'd take a vacation within the galaxy of Foundation. From clones and time travel to space pirates and prophets, this episode dives into the heart of one of Apple TV+'s most ambitious sci-fi sagas.Foundation S3 will premiere globally on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, July 11, 2025, followed by one episode every Friday through September 12, 2025.Watch all these interviews on YouTube.com/Geekcentric Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HERE
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in time and enjoy these films as well.Feedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.net
Two storm chasers on the brink of divorce must work together to create an advanced weather alert system by putting themselves in the cross hairs of extremely violent tornadoes. On this week's episode… Join the crew as we discuss tumultuous weather patterns, the problematic directing style of Jan de Bont, and Bill “Hips Don't Lie” Paxton in, Twister (1996). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:05) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:45) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (16:50) Rotten Tomatoes (63:30) Trivia (70:25) Cooter of the Week (79:40) What We've Been Watching (87:15) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop
On this fresh from the grave episode we celebrate 16 years of DEATH BY DVD.Founded in July of 2009, Death By DVD has produced hundreds of episodes in the 16 years of its existence and to celebrate our 16th anniversary we have a special announcement to make concerning the fate and future of this very show.If you're reading this I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. Death By DVD has almost existed for 2 solid decades and I truly hope you click play and hear what we have to say.Thank you for choosing Death. DEATH BY DVD FOREVER. FOREVER DEATH BY DVD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Don't forget, Death By DVD has its very own all original audio drama voiced almost entirely by Death By DVD!DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : WHO SHOT HANK?The first of its kind, (On this show, at least) an all original narrative audio drama exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDWHO SHOT HANK PART 6 THE FINALE : EXEUNT OMNES Whoah, you're still here? Check out the official YOUTUBE of Death By DVD and see our brand new program, TRAILER PARK! The greatest movie trailer compilation of all time. Tap here to visit our YOUTUBE or copy and paste the link below : https://www.youtube.com/@DeathByDVD ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
D-REX, Kill Donkeys! It's time for FOOD COURT, your favorite podcast, where we brave the malls and the movie halls so you don't have to! Sean, Mampy, and special guest Gary Fletcher watched Jurassic World: Rebirth, the legacy sequel/attempted reboot of the dinosaur adventure series. Will the fellas smile like a raptor about to eat Muldoon? Or frown like a D-Rex that just realized helicopters don't taste good? Tune in to find out! So grab your popcorn, sneak in your snacks, and pop your pepto because it's time to gulp down a French guy! Bon Appétit!
Watch on YouTube I've officially completed my journey through all 25 Eon-produced James Bond films, and now it's time to rank them all from worst to best! From Sean Connery's iconic debut in Dr. No, to Daniel Craig's emotional finale in No Time To Die, I break down my personal rankings of every official 007 film. This video is a companion piece to my Drinks and a Movie Podcast, where I recently finished a full James Bond series—watching all the Eon films for the first time and discussing them in-depth. Along the way, I paired the experience with some classic spirits, including a pour of Old Grand-Dad 16-Year-Old Bourbon, a nod to the Ian Fleming novels, where Bond occasionally sips this lesser-known American whiskey.Whether you're a lifelong Bond fan or new to the franchise, I invite you to join me as I rank all the James Bond movies, share my thoughts on each Bond actor, and reflect on the franchise's evolution over six decades.
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Anthony are joined by the Daily Planet staff of James Gunn's SUPERMAN including Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Wendell Pierce (Perry White), and Mikaela Hoover (Cat Grant). Superman stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult and is DC Studios' first feature film to hit the big screen in the newly imagined DC universe. Check out our spoiler-free review now. Superman soars into theatres July 11, 2025. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week the guys review Jurassic World Rebirth and Squid Game 3. Eddie checks out Sandman season 2 plus all the weeks trailers and movie/TV news.
Random Access Memory or TWIG RAM is our shoot from the hip media agnostic discussion podcast. Join Birdman, Ken, and David as we discuss media we've consumed either off the cuff or with a specific vague topic in mind…as well as a few off topic tangents that might pop into our heads along the way.This time, our trio of geeks discuss the split master himself Jean Claude Van Dame. We each give a handful of our favorites as well as discuss what makes the Belgian actor so good and how he's become consistently better as he's aged. It's all about the man that fought Mickey Rouke in the Colloseum to battling his own double to being the Kickboxer Legend.Jack into our Random access memories here on TWIG! Check out David on the Do You Even Movie? podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-you-even-movie/id1716401646Show Notes:Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialKen Reels - https://bsky.app/profile/kenreels.comFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2162049Website: https://www.thisweekingeek.netJuly 9, 2025
Look up! Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review James Gunn's SUPERMAN starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. Superman is DC Studios' first feature film to hit the big screen in the newly imagined DC universe and delivers a Superman who's driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind. The film also stars Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and Neva Howell. Superman soars into theatres July 11, 2025. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's show, Mikey and Bob discuss their June pick-ups including several new releases, some vinyl, and a ton of Terror Vision titles. Connect with us: Website Instagram Twitter
Robert Duvall's 1997 southern gothic gospel drama, THE APOSTLE, is our feature presentation this week. We dive deep into the genuine authenticity of the world Duvall creates, the small yet powerful performances of Walton Goggins and Billy Bob Thornton, that awkward private screening at The White House with The Clintons, and much more! We also pick our TOP 7 MOVIES of 1997 in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!
Tonight, Born to Watch delves deep into the dusty, desolate West Texas badlands to dissect a modern masterpiece: the Coen Brothers' haunting 2007 thriller, No Country for Old Men. It's a film that sidesteps genre conventions, delivering existential dread with a bolt gun and cowboy boots. The full Born to Watch crew is in session, and from the moment Whitey's epic intro begins, you know this episode is going to be as layered and unpredictable as Anton Chigurh himself.Right from the start, the boys are firing, rattling off 2007's Oscar lineup, debating Juno's place in film history, and showering praise on Daniel Day-Lewis' oil-thirsty turn in There Will Be Blood. But tonight belongs to a different kind of monster: Javier Bardem's Anton Chigurh. Is he cinema's most terrifying villain? Whitey thinks he's second only to Darth Vader, and with that hair, maybe even scarier.As the team recalls first viewings and rewatch counts (shoutout to G Man's 15 and counting), the discussion spirals into tales of obsessive fans, including a local surfboard shaper who watched the movie weekly and theorised on every nuanced frame. This isn't just a movie, it's a layered riddle that demands attention, multiple viewings, and, apparently, a decent video store rental policy.Each Born to Watch host brings their own flavour to the conversation. Damo labels it a “one watcher” for its grim tone, while Dan declares it a regular “downtime” favourite on the land, fitting for a film that captures so much dusty silence and moral ambiguity. G Man and Whitey, meanwhile, dig into the deeper layers, noting how every watch reveals something new.The cast gets a well-deserved spotlight, with special attention paid to Javier Bardem's quietly horrifying performance. Gow dives into Bardem's rugby-playing past (yes, really) and his reluctance toward violent roles, ironic, considering Chigurh is basically Death with a pageboy cut. Josh Brolin's understated turn as Llewelyn Moss also gets love, as does Tommy Lee Jones' weary, philosophical sheriff. The gang reflects on Woody Harrelson's all-too-brief but memorable role and Kelly Macdonald's heartbreaking final scene.And in true Born to Watch fashion, the episode isn't just about highbrow film theory; it's a ride. Expect detours into Aussie weather patterns, rogue toasties, and the quality of Diane Lane's 2010s filmography. There are tangents on Baywatch, Peter Phelps' acting career, and even a debate on the New Yorker's most pretentious film review ever written. Trust us, you won't want to miss Whitey translating the nonsense of a critic who thinks name-dropping Elmore Leonard makes a hot take.As always, the team weighs in on whether the film cracks the Rank Bank. But the real joy is in the journey: Gow's taglines, Dan's literary deep dives, and Damo's reluctant respect all add up to a collective conclusion: No Country for Old Men might just be the smartest film to ever feature a cattle gun.So, if you love Oscar-winning nihilism, coin toss-induced dread, or just want to hear a bunch of Aussie legends unravel one of the Coens' most unnerving films, this is the episode for you.JOIN THE CONVERSATION Is No Country for Old Men the Coens' bleakest brilliance or just a beautifully shot nightmare? Would you call it heads or tails… or just run for the hills? Is Anton Chigurh cinema's most chilling villain or just a man with a bad haircut and worse manners?Drop us a voicemail at https://www.borntowatch.com.au and be part of the show!Listen to the full episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods.Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and click the
Death rolls on as we continue the Final Destination flicks.
Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are compelled by the power of....Pacino? We've got another exorcism movie that....wears it's influences on it's...collar & robe!Have some feedback on the movie, discussion, hosts, or the show overall? Drop us a message in the comments below or fire off an email to noroominhellshow@gmail.com
Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are headed back to summer camp to talk about MARSHMALLOW which is now streaming on VOD. The classic setup gets turned on it's head with a sci-fi twist, but does that make for an entertaining stay?Have some feedback on the movie, discussion, hosts, or the show overall? Drop us a message in the comments below or fire off an email to noroominhellshow@gmail.com
In today's double decker bologna sandwich sized episode we discuss the one, the only, Troll 2! We discuss the idea of "so bad it's good" movies, the most intense popcorn scene of all time, the anti-vegetarian narrative, Garfield nightgowns and why Grandpa Seth doesn't just take matters into his own dead hands. Also: the Best Worst Movie documentary, Holly and the Boys, George Hardy and we get to the bottom of where all of this milks is coming from. Check it out! Use code MOVIEFRIENDS to save 25% off your pass at the Stony Brook Film Festival Listen to our playlist of interviews with filmmakers Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey
We kick off Tom Cruise season by putting Legend (1985) on trial. Will it cruise to victory or fail to curry favour? Dave defends, arguing that incredible character and set design, alongside an iconic performance from the legendary Tim Curry, make this a hit. Alex disagrees, saying there isn't enough make up in the world to disguise a story that lacks any emotional depth. All this with an impression of Tim Curry and a quiz where Dave and Alex test each other on the career of Tom Cruise. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/271
The ScreenTime team returns with 4K disc and streaming picks, weighing the pros and cons of physical discs vs digital VOD to help you choose. Plus, Cas and Mark discuss why they import US 4K releases from Vinegar Syndrome - is it just those magnet clasps?
This is our spoiler-filled discussion of Jurassic World: Rebirth. Join us as we explore the wonder and horror the film manages to evoke—despite struggling with an overstuffed narrative that feels like a single goat being torn between two T-Rexes.Jurassic World: Rebirth is in theatres now. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HERE
Tonight's Triple Feature is a director spotlight on Barry Levinson, a filmmaker whose career is as quietly influential as it is stylistically fluid. We're looking at three of his most potent and thematically rich films: Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Sleepers (1996), and Wag the Dog (1997). While these movies differ wildly in tone—ranging from manic comedy to grim drama to razor-sharp political satire—they're united by something deeper: a fascination with storytelling as both a tool of survival and a weapon of manipulation.To understand how these films fit together—and what they say about Levinson himself—we need to start with the man behind the camera.Who Is Barry Levinson?Barry Levinson emerged from the 1980s auteur boom with a distinctly humanistic voice. A Baltimore native, Levinson first made his mark as a screenwriter, penning ...And Justice for All (1979) and Diner (1982), the latter of which marked his directorial debut. He quickly carved out a niche making intelligent, character-driven dramas with sharp dialogue and a blend of humor and melancholy.You might call him an American moralist—but a flexible one. His best films don't preach; they interrogate. Levinson doesn't arrive at the story with a hammer and message—he arrives with a question. What is the cost of truth? What happens when institutions fail? What stories do we tell to protect ourselves… or to control others?This puts him in a rare category: a commercial filmmaker who consistently tackles uncomfortable ideas, often smuggled into crowd-pleasing packages.The Aesthetic: Naturalism Meets Narrative ControlVisually, Levinson isn't flashy. He doesn't announce himself with whip-pans or long takes. Instead, his aesthetic is clean, restrained, and deceptively simple—he clears space for character and performance. He's a director who understands the power of a well-cast actor and a lived-in setting.But beneath the grounded surface, Levinson is obsessed with the structure and function of narrative. His films constantly interrogate who gets to tell the story, why they're telling it, and what the consequences are. That meta-awareness—about media, perception, and memory—is central to tonight's triple feature.Good Morning, Vietnam (1987): Humor as SubversionGood Morning, Vietnam is perhaps Levinson's most accessible film, largely thanks to Robin Williams' explosive, genre-defying performance as real-life military radio DJ Adrian Cronauer. On the surface, it's a war comedy—a zany, rapid-fire laugh-fest set against the backdrop of Vietnam. But dig deeper, and it's a biting exploration of truth, censorship, and the psychological cost of telling jokes in a world on fire.Levinson lets Williams run wild, yes—but he also carefully frames Cronauer as a man whose humor is both a coping mechanism and a form of protest. The military brass wants control over the narrative. Cronauer wants to tell the truth, or at least laugh at the lie. And that tension—between comedy and tragedy, propaganda and rebellion—makes the film more than just a showcase for improv. It becomes a study of how humor can be a form of defiance in the face of institutional rot.This is Levinson at his most charming, but also his most subversive. He knows a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down—and he laces the sugar with acid.Sleepers (1996): Trauma, Brotherhood, and Justice Outside the SystemNearly a decade later, Levinson delivered Sleepers, a completely different animal. Based on Lorenzo Carcaterra's controversial novel (whose “based on a true story” claim remains disputed), Sleepers is a dark, operatic tale of childhood abuse and adult revenge. The humor of Vietnam is gone. In its place: Catholic guilt, corrupted institutions, and the brutal costs of unresolved trauma.If Good Morning, Vietnam was about resisting propaganda, Sleepers is about rewriting it. The second half of the film becomes an elaborate lie—a staged trial, manufactured witnesses, rigged outcomes—all orchestrated not to deceive the audience, but to achieve justice the legal system refuses to provide.Levinson doesn't ask us to condone this. He asks us to understand it. What happens when the people we trust—priests, guards, judges—become the abusers? And what happens when no one will hold them accountable?This is Levinson's angriest film, and his most emotionally direct. It's also deeply personal. Set in Hell's Kitchen in the 1960s, it's saturated with nostalgia—until that nostalgia curdles. It's the American coming-of-age story turned into a horror film.And once again, we're dealing with a narrator—Jason Patric's character—telling us the story long after the fact. But can we trust him? Should we?Levinson doesn't answer. He just holds the camera steady.Wag the Dog (1997): Manufacturing Reality in Real TimeIf Sleepers is a courtroom drama told through shadows and memory, Wag the Dog is a satire of the same mechanisms—but weaponized in real time. Released just weeks before the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal broke, this film is practically prophetic.A spin doctor (Robert De Niro) and a Hollywood producer (Dustin Hoffman) fabricate a fake war to distract from a presidential sex scandal. It's absurd. It's hilarious. And it feels… inevitable.This is Levinson in full meta mode, stripping the illusion of politics down to its skeleton. But while the premise is cynical, the filmmaking is precise and controlled. The performances are pitch-perfect. The script, by David Mamet and Hilary Henkin, is lean and lethal. And the message is terrifying:If the story is good enough, the facts don't matter.Wag the Dog completes the arc that began with Vietnam. In that film, the media truth-teller is punished. In Wag the Dog, the media manipulator is rewarded. Humor, once a weapon of rebellion, has become a tool of control. The satirical bite here is so sharp it draws blood.What These Films Say About LevinsonTaken together, these three films show a director fascinated by the moral weight of storytelling. Levinson keeps returning to the same idea: that narrative is power. Whether it's used to comfort soldiers, avenge childhood trauma, or distract a nation, stories shape the way we see the world—and they're always being weaponized by someone.He's not flashy. He's not dogmatic. But Barry Levinson understands something fundamental: that the line between truth and fiction is thin, fragile, and often chosen for us by people we'll never meet.And that's what makes him one of the most essential—and underrated—American filmmakers of the last 40 years.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
Get ready for the ultimate 80s nostalgia ride! In this week's Scene Snobs Podcast (Episode 381: Ranking The 80s), we're diving deep into the wild world of live-action movies based on iconic 80s cartoons and TV shows. Think Transformers, Masters of the Universe, G.I. Joe — we're putting them all under the Snobscope and ranking our favorites!PLUS:
Ante up, listener! It's the OCEAN'S ELEVEN episode. After the unbelievable one-two punch of BROCKOVICH and TRAFFIC, Steven Soderbergh took a victory lap by remaking a dull Rat Pack movie into one of the most entertaining films ever made - and it made a bunch of money and everyone loves it. Including our guest, filmmaker and YouTuber Patrick Willems! We talk heists, movie stars, Vegas, pleasure - this is a real fun one, folks. Enjoy. Further Reading: Rebels on the Backlot by Sharon Waxman The BFI Companion to Crime, ed. Phil Hardy Further Viewing: GIDGET (Wendkos, 1959) OCEAN'S 11 (Milestone, 1960) THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN (Dearden, 1960) THE GREAT ESCAPE (Sturges, 1963) THE DIRTY DOZEN (Aldrich, 1967) THE HOT ROCK (Yates, 1972) ROUNDERS (Dahl, 1998) TERRIERS (Griffin, 2010) NOW YOU SEE ME (Leterrier, 2013) Follow Patrick Willems: https://www.youtube.com/@patrickhwillems Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://www.podcastyforme.com/ https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart
This month we're talking about a weird window of time from 1985 to the early 2000s and the special vibes those movies had. Join us at http://www.patreon.com/reactionshotsVIDEO: https://youtu.be/-aXkShG5Kz8
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Anthony are joined by returning friend of the show and sandwich enthusiast Taron Egerton, along with Jurnee Smollett and Dennis Lehane to discuss the Apple TV+ original series SMOKE. When an arson investigator begrudgingly teams up with a police detective, their race to stop two arsonists ignites a twisted game of secrets and suspicions. Smoke is now streaming on Apple TV+ with new episodes weekly. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mit SQUID GAME 3 geht die hocherfolgreiche Netflix-Serie nach vier Jahren endlich in das Finale, auf das wir alle gewartet haben. Die zweite Staffel konnte leider nicht an die ersten neun Episoden anknüpfen. Schafft es die dritte Staffel jetzt den Karren aus dem Dreck zu ziehen? Was passiert mit dem Fan-Liebling 456? Und wird es weitere Serien im SQUID-GAME-Universum geben? Das alles erfahrt ihr heute in diesem Podcast! An folgende Nummer könnt ihr uns eine Sprachi schicken: 01522/6787543
Joseph Kosinski's 2025 sports racing drama, F1: THE MOVIE, is our bonus feature presentation this week. We discuss the film's connection to Days of Thunder, Brad Pitt in full Robert Redford mode, simplicity in summer blockbusters, and much more! We also discuss some James Bond movie news as well. Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!
I had the chance to sit down with Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle to chat about his new movie 28 Years Later, ahead of the Irish Gala red carpet event!Here are some of the things we talked about regarding the return to such an iconic universe and his HUGE plans to bring this story full circle! @sonypicturesirl If you enjoyed this - Check out my other content here - https://linktr.ee/FirstClassHorrorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/class-horror-cast--4295531/support.
It's a new season for the Strangers as they make the jump from audio only to video! Join the Strangers as they kick off the season with 2018's teen horror throwback, "Summer of '84"! Directed by filmmaking trio, Roadkill Superstars and starring Graham Verchere, Judah Lewis, Caleb Emery, Cory Grüter-Andrew, Tiera Skovbye, and Rich Sommer."Summer of '84" is currently available to rent or purchase from all major digital stores!In the summer of 1984, a group of teenage friends in a small town suspect their seemingly normal police officer neighbor is a serial killer, leading them on a dangerous investigation to uncover the truth. #horror #scary #comedy #film #reviews #commentary #movies #slasher #strangersinthealps #satellite12 #moviepodcast #summerof84Follow all of our relevant links here: https://linktr.ee/satellite12
It's finally here! Swole Cinema Episode 54 drops the long-awaited breakdown of Above the Law, the movie that introduced the world to Steven Seagal—and the ponytail that launched a thousand roundhouse kicks.Ryan and Mark are finally cracking open Seagal's 1988 debut, diving into CIA conspiracies, bone-snapping aikido, and a whole lot of squinty, whispery justice. Was Nico Toscani the ultimate action intro—or just the beginning of something... weird?You asked for it. We delayed it. Now it's time to go Above the Law. Let's break arms and break it down.#SwoleCinema #AboveTheLaw #StevenSeagal #NicoToscani #80sAction #MartialArtsMovies #MoviePodcast #ActionCinema #SeagalEra #CinematicAdventure
This week the guys review F1: The Movie and M3gan 2.0
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in time and enjoy these films as well.Feedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.net
When two bumbling employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to rise again as zombies. On this week's episode… Join the crew as we discuss why brains are so delicious, Linnea Quigley's dance moves, and the greatest punk rock, horror-comedy ever made, Return of the Living Dead (1985). Show Notes: Housekeeping (6:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (10:52) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (17:10) Rotten Tomatoes (68:02) Trivia (73:55) Cooter of the Week (85:26) What We've Been Watching (95:08) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop
VROOM, Kill Donkeys! It's time for FOOD COURT, your favorite podcast, where we brave the malls and the movie halls so you don't have to! Sean and Mampy watched F1: the Movie, the new racing flick from director Joseph Kosienski. Will the feel like they're right on the track, getting their hair blown back? Or will they wonder how many times a car can go around a track? Tune in to find out! So grab your popcorn, sneak in your snacks, and pop your pepto because it's time to FLY! Bon Appétit!
Sam Peckinpah's 1972 neo-western rodeo drama, JUNIOR BONNER, is our feature presentation this week. We talk about Steve McQueen preventing Joe Don Baker from whooping Sam Peckinpah's ass, how this recent viewing really has Hoch relating to the film, Sam using the movie as a palette cleanser follow up to Straw Dogs in 1971, and much more! We also pick our TOP 7 BEN JOHNSON MOVIES in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!
In today's episode, we present a final vibe check from around the worldwide Jurassic fandom! You hear directly from me and a lot of people who called in to share their feelings from around the world. Jurassic World Rebirth is almost here. Sit back, relax and ENJOY this episode of The Jurassic Park Podcast!Please check out my Newsletter featured on Substack! You can sign up for the newsletter featuring the latest from Jurassic Park Podcast and other shows I'm featured on - plus other thoughts and feelings towards film, theme parks and more!FOLLOW USWebsite: https://www.jurassicparkpodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JurassicParkPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jurassicparkpodcast/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jurassicparkpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@jurassicparkpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jurassicparkpodcastApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2VAITXfSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Gfl41TDon't forget to give our voicemail line a call at 732-825-7763!Catch us on YouTube with Wednesday night LIVE STREAMS, Toy Hunts, Toy Unboxing and Reviews, Theme Park trips, Jurassic Discussion, Analysis and so much more.
Electra Glide In Blue review starts at 50:45 Movie Recap: Lazerus (2025) E.T. The Extraterrestrial (1982) Smile 2 (2024) Big Bully (1996) Mickey 17 (2025) Depraved by Bryan Smith (Novel) Support: patereon.com/notforeveryone Drink more coffee: https://www.foxnsons.com/ PROMOCODE: NFE