Back Lot 605

Welcome to the Back Lot 605 Podcast! On this episode hosts Casey Kelderman and Brian Mensing are joined Alex Prostrollo from Wednesday Comics. The trio sit down to discuss Spider-Man: Far From Home spoilers! Check out their entire thoughts on the film and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The Box Office

Spider-Man: Far From Home reins supreme with a $93.6 million opening weekend. The film has grossed over $180 million in it’s first week out. Far From Home becomes the highest opening for a Tuesday released film. Toy Story 4 takes in $34 million and Aladdin racks up $7.6 during the holiday weekend.

The News

Halle Bailey has been cast as Ariel in the live action Little Mermaid. Bailey is one half of the R&B group Chloe X Halle. She joins Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina in this live action cast.

The first official trailer for Disney’s live action Mulan has dropped. The trailer gets down to business and shows Mulan in action. The film hits theaters March 27, 2020.

Knives Out is the next film from The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson. The trailer showcases the star-studded cast including Chris Evans, Daniel Craig, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Knives Out hits theaters everywhere November 27.

Finally, the rumor mill is churning for the DC Extended Universe again. It and It: Chapter 2 director Andy Muschietti is in talks to direct The Flash for DC. The Ezra Miller lead film has been on again off again since his introduction in the Justice League.

Spider-Man: Far From Home Spoilers

We take a deep dive into spoiler territory for Spider-Man: Far From Home. With a comic book expert in Alex Prostrollo the group looks at how the characters relate to the source material counterparts. If you’ve seen the film let us know your thoughts!

The Shameless Plugs

Check out the Back Lot 605 podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube. Follow us on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out our movie buddy Fat Dude Digs Flicks for some awesome reviews and movie insights! Be on the lookout for next week’s episode as we take a look back at the career of Jon Favreau! Finally, check out the Sioux Falls Film Community and Sioux Falls Film Actors groups.

Check our previous Spider-Man discussion here!

Welcome to the 34th episode of the Back Lot 605 Podcast! This week we are joined by the Andy Heller the resident ‘Fat Dude’ of Fat Dude Digs Flicks! Andy joins us this week to discuss our favorite movies involving cults! With the release of Ari Aster’s Midsommar this week, we take a look at our favorites from the sub-genre of cult films!

The Box Office

Toy Story 4 tops the weekend once again with a nearly $60 million 2nd week. Inanimate objects dominated the top two spots as Annabelle Comes Home opens with an impressive $20 million opening weekend. Yesterday takes in a solid $17 million in it’s first weekend. The remake of Child’s Play takes a 60% drop only taking in $6 million in it’s second weekend out.

The News

In local news, the Sioux Falls State Theater will finally open it’s doors to moviegoers in 2020. The State has received financial backing from Sanford and the City of Sioux Falls to finish the multi-million dollar project.

In further news, Rob Zombie’s 3 From Hell gets an official theatrical run courtesy of Fathom Events. The Devil’s Rejects sequel will get a 3 night run September 16-18. Zombie also releases an official poster for the film.

In casting news, Paul Rudd has joined the 2020 sequel to the original Ghostbusters. Henry Cavill and Milli Bobby Brown join the cast of Enola Holmes, as Sherlock and Enola respectively. Melissa McCarthy is in talks to play Ursula in the Disney live action Little Mermaid. Finally, Jordana Brewster is set to reprise her Fast and Furious role in Fast and Furious 9.

Finally, we have two new trailers that dropped this week. The remake of Charlie’s Angels gives us the first look at the new Angels including Kristen Stewart and Naomi Scott. Elizabeth Banks directs the remake that hits theaters November 15.

Jumanji: The Next Level showcases The Rock and Kevin Hart channeling their inner Danny DeVito and Danny Glover. The team is back to save one of their own, only this time their avatars have changed. The Next Level hits theaters December 13.

Movies Involving Cults

In honor of Midsommar we take a look at our favorite films involving cults. Now, this list will not include films like The Room or Rocky Horror Picture Show. Rather the Schmuck Club and the Fat Dude look at the dark and disturbing life inside a cult. What are some of your favorite films involving cults?

The Shameless Plugs

Check out the Back Lot 605 podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube. Follow us on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out our movie buddy Fat Dude Digs Flicks for some awesome reviews and movie insights! Be on the lookout for next week’s episode as we discuss Spider-Man: Far From Home spoilers! Finally, check out the Sioux Falls Film Community and

We are joined on the Back Lot 605 Podcast by Doug Gerash, director of the short film Pale Luna! Based on the Creepypasta of the same name, Pale Luna just had its premiere at the Snake Alley Festival of Film. Check out our full interview of this South Dakota production and follow the film on Facebook!

The Shameless Plugs

Check out the Back Lot 605 podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube. Follow us on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out our movie buddy Fat Dude Digs Flicks for some awesome reviews and movie insights! Last but least, check out the latest podcast to the Back Lot 605 podcast network.

Resident Schmuck Chris Schlapkohl join hosts Casey Kelderman and Brian Mensing for Schmuck’s Choice: Part Deux! The group pits two films against each other in a one on one battle in which one film will disappear from film history. Which film is left standing? In addition, they also discuss the news and box office from the past week.

The Box Office

Toy Story 4 reins supreme at the box office with a $118 million opening weekend. The film is the highest grossing opening weekend of the Toy Story franchise, topping Toy Story 3. The remake of Child’s Play opens with $14 million, coming in below expectations. Dark Phoenix continues to take a dive at the box office dropping from over 1,500 theaters in one week.

The News

Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story gives us our first look at the Jets and Sharks from the upcoming remake. Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler star as Tony and Maria.

Blumhouse is set to begin production on a sequel to the 2018 Halloween. Jamie Lee Curtis and David Gordon Green are set to return. Rumor is the film is to take Universal Studios October 16, 2020 release date.

Matthew Vaughn’s Kingman prequel film has a new title and a set release date. The film will be titled The King’s Man and will release February 14, 2020. The film will explore the origins of the Kingman against the backdrop of World War I.

Schmuck’s Choice Part Deux

In this week’s game we pit two films in head to head battle in which one film will be removed from history. Subsequently some of our favorite films of all time we pit against each other in battle against one another. Some of this week’s battles include The Breakfast Club vs Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Dazed and Confused vs Almost Famous. Inception vs Memento. Let us know your picks as you listen along!

The Shameless Plugs

Check out the Back Lot 605 podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube. Follow us on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out our movie buddy Fat Dude Digs Flicks for some awesome reviews and movie insights! Andy the resident Fat Dude will be on the podcast next week to discuss movies involving cults! In conclusion, check out the Sioux Falls Film Community and Sioux Falls Film Actors groups.

CHECK OUT OUR FIRST EDITION OF SCHMUCK’S CHOICE HERE!

The Snake Alley Festival of Film is an annual event that takes place in Burlington, Iowa. We take some time out to sit down and talk to Tadd Good the director of the festival. The Festival is in its eighth year. It is a celebration of short films with the occasional feature film. One of the unique things about the festival is that they do not have any specific genres that they focus on. This means that you can come to see everything from a short documentary, animations. comedy, and horror to name a few.

 

This year they have special guest Greg Sestero of the “The Room” fame. He will be doing a live script reading of the movie.

Be sure to check out the Snake Alley Festival of Film on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram.

The Shameless Plugs

Check out the Back Lot 605 podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube. Follow us on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out our movie buddy Fat Dude Digs Flicks for some awesome reviews and movie insights! Also, be sure to be on the look for our interview with the writer/director Allison Berg of a local production called Stay the Night. Last but least, check out the latest podcast to the Back Lot 605 podcast network, Anime Anatomy!

The Schmuck Club is back for the 32nd episode of the Back Lot 605 Podcast! This week we take a look at the entire catalog of Pixar movies in honor of the release of Toy Story 4. We also discuss some new trailers that we got this week, as well as some new and cancelled film projects.

The Box Office

In a disappointing weekend at the theaters, Men in Black: International opens at number one with $28.5. The MIB sequel/spinoff opens far below expectations, taking in almost half of what the previous films had in their opening weekends. Dark Phoenix takes a 70% drop in it’s second weekend out, pulling in $9 million.

The News

Rob Zombie has released the first official trailer for 3 From Hell. The film follows the events of the Firefly family after the events of The Devil’s Rejects. The film has no set release date.

Redrum. Redrum. Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for Mike Flanagan’s Doctor Sleep. Doctor Sleep is based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, which is a sequel to The Shining. Filled with Easter Eggs from Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, Doctor Sleep hits theaters November 8th.

Blumhouse has began production of a remake of Bob Clark’s Black Christmas. Sophia Takal is set to direct the film with Imogen Poots in the starring role. This Christmas slasher will hit theaters December 13.

Pixar Movies

Instead of doing a traditional ranking or a top ten list, we decide to give each film in the Pixar movies catalog some love. Hosts Casey Kelderman and Brian Mensing take a look at every Pixar film in the studios filmography. What are some of your favorites in the Pixar series? Are you excited for Toy Story 4? Let us know!

The Shameless Plugs

Check out the Back Lot 605 podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube. Follow us on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out our movie buddy Fat Dude Digs Flicks for some awesome reviews and movie insights! Last but least, check out the latest podcast to the Back Lot 605 podcast network, Anime Anatomy!

Welcome to the Back Lot 605 Podcast! In a busy week at the Back Lot studios, Casey and Brian are joined by Blake to discuss their favorite zombie movies! In honor of The Dead Don’t Die, The Schmuck Club breakdown their favorites from the undead genre. What are some of your favorite zombie movies?

The Box Office

The Secret Life of Pets 2 opens strong with a $47 million opening weekend edging out Dark Phoenix. The latest X-Men film opened with a underwhelming $33 million opening. Aladdin stays strong at number three with $24.5 million, bringing it’s total domestic gross to $232 million.

The News

John Cena has officially joined the cast for Fast and Furious 9. You can see him (maybe) in theaters with the Fast crew on May 22, 2020. A Magic 8 Ball movie is in the works at Blumhouse Productions. The studio has previously produced concept films like Ouija and Truth or Dare. 20th Century Fox drops the first trailer for the Christian Bale and Matt Damon lead film Ford v Ferrari. 

Mel Brooks, Carol Burnett, Carl Reiner, and Betty White will cameo in Toy Story 4. The four legendary actors will be featured in undisclosed roles. The Jordan Peele produced Candyman reboot is set to address toxic fandom. The original 1992 film dealt with themes of racism and forbidden love. Finally, A24 releases a new poster for Ari Aster’s Midsommar. The poster parodies Coachella and other music festivals in the same light.

The Main Topic: The Best Zombie Movies

In honor of The Dead Don’t Die, Casey, Brian, and Blake each make a top five list of their favorite zombie movies of all time! Some of the movies in the discussion include Dawn of the Dead, 28 Days Later, Shaun of the Dead, and Return of the Living Dead! What are some of your favorites?

 

The Shameless Plugs

Check out the Back Lot 605 podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube. Follow us on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out our movie buddy Fat Dude Digs Flicks for some awesome reviews and movie insights! Also, be sure to be on the look for our interview with the writer/director Allison Berg of a local production called Stay the Night. Last but least, check out the latest podcast to the Back Lot 605 podcast network, Anime Anatomy!

Stay the Night is an upcoming horror film written, directed, and starring Allison Berg. Berg, a native of South Dakota, has been working in the film industry for over eight years. Allison is an Account Executive and Producer at Labyrinth Films, a South Dakota based film production company. The Back Lot crew had the chance to sit down with Berg to discuss her upcoming feature and her previous work at Labyrinth Films! We will keep you up to date with the latest news from the film right here on backlot605.com!

Check out our interview with the cast and crew of another local production, “Ever Fallen”, here!

Welcome to the 30th episode of the Back Lot 605 Podcast! This week Casey and Brian are joined on the show after a month long hiatus, Chris S. Together the Schmuck Club take on the X-Men. Not in battle, rather in casting a new team of super mutants. This week the Back Lot crew decide to fan cast the X-Men for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

The Box Office

Godzilla is king of the box office with a $49 million opening for Godzilla: King of the Monsters. The film narrowly edges out Aladdin, who had a $42 million second weekend. Rocketman and Ma exceed expectations and opening with a $25 and $18 million opening respectively.

The News

Disney and Pixar have released the first teaser trailer for Onward. The animated flick stars Tom Holland and Chris Pratt star as elf brothers on a quest to discover if magic still exists.

Joel Kinnaman has confirmed that his character Rick Flag will return in The Suicide Squad. Flag was the leader of the Squad in the 2016 Suicide Squad film.

Matthew Vaughn confirms that Kingsman 3 will be the end of Eggsy and Harry’s storyline. Taron Egerton and Colin Firth have played the two characters respectively in both Kingsman films.

Finally, the first trailer for Rambo: Last Blood showcases Sylvester Stallone as the legendary John Rambo. The film is set to be the last chapter in the Rambo franchise. Last Blood hits theaters September 19.

The Schmuck Club Fan Casts the X-Men

Casey, Brian, and Chris each come up with an individual list of team members for the X-Men. These members include Professor X, Magneto, Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, Beast, and one other character of their choice. These characters will fit into the MCU and eventually meet the characters that are already within the franchise. The three will then decide on an official Back Lot 605 fan cast X-Men team for the MCU! We want to know who would you cast? Sound off in our comments!

The Shameless Plugs

Check out the Back Lot 605 podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube. Follow us on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out our movie buddy Fat Dude Digs Flicks for some awesome reviews and movie insights! Be sure to be on the look for our interview with the cast and crew of a local production called Ever Fallen. Full interview can be found here! Last but least, check out the latest podcast to the Back Lot 605 podcast network, Anime Anatomy! Episode 3 drops this Saturday right here on backlot605.com!

“Ever Fallen is a punk rock Romeo and Juliet written, produced, and directed by M.G. White. Julie Page (Shelby Hagerdon) seems to have everything going for her. After an altercation with bullies at school and a fight with her mother, Julie snaps and reinvents herself. Unexpectedly, Julie meets two local musicians Remy Sinclair (Nathan Taubert) and his best friend Joey. Soon Remy and Julie fall in love and their two worlds collide impacting everyone they care about.”

“This is a story for anyone who has ever fallen in love and questioned who they want to become. Ever Fallen is the kind of coming of age story that speaks to every generation. The film will be a full hour and fifty-minute feature and will compete in various festivals with the goal of distribution. All the production will take place in Sioux City using local locations and businesses assets.”

Synopsis Courtesy of indiegogo.com/projects/ever-fallen

Ever Fallen Cast and Crew Interview

After the success of White’s short The Ghost in Her, the Wayne State College Media Professor has decided to venture into a new passion project. A feature-length film. Using many of the same cast and crew from Bitter Hipster Films, White’s project Ever Fallen is nearing the end of principle production. MG White, along with Associate Producer Marc Fustos, lead actress Shelby Hagerdon, and lead actor Nathan Taubert paid a visit to the Back Lot 605 Podcast on a recent trip to Crosstown Vinyl in Sioux Falls, SD.

White plans for the final product to finish by the end of the year. If you are interested in getting involved with Ever Fallen or any upcoming projects from Bitter Hipster Films, visit their Facebook page. Furthermore, White’s next project Eight Days with Karen is currently looking for cast and crew on the project.

Finally, Back Lot 605 will continue to provide updates on Ever Fallen including production, screenings, and more! Visit backlot605.com to stay up to date on the latest film news, reviews, and articles dropping every day!

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