Back To The Blockbuster

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Welcome to Back To The Blockbuster, a Playlyst original podcast hosted by Gaius Bolling and Jackson Pye. Gaius brings his industry knowledge to the conversation as he currently works Press for film &a... more

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May 11, 2023 Episode 95 - Oppenheimer and Dune: Part Two Trailers, More Writers Strike Fallout
Gaius and Jackson get into the second trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and the first trailer for Dune: Part Two, which are arguably two of the most anticipated films of the year. The duo also takes a look at the Gran Turismo trailer as well as discuss more productions that have gone dark due to the ongoing writers strike, including Daredevil: Born Again, the final season of Stranger Things and MCU’s Blade. A new segment is also introduced where the hosts do a movie related snake draft with this week’s focus on horror movie icons. Lastly, the opening weekend box office of Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3 is discussed and the pair dive into if it’s a potential sign of true Marvel fatigue.
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1h 43min
May 08, 2023 Episode 94 - Iron Man - 15th Anniversary
Gaius and Jackson look back at Iron Man for its 15th anniversary which wasn’t only the start of Robert Downey Jr.’s run as the titular hero and his origin story, but also the birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film starts Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow, Leslie Bibb and Shaun Toub. The duo dive into different aspects of the film including casting, the action sequences, performances, and plot, as well as it’s place as one of the best comic book origin films to hit the big screen. In addition to this, the pair also discuss if it felt like this was the beginning of a universe that has expanded across so many films today.
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1h 27min
May 06, 2023 BTTB Presents: Deep Dives With Owen and Gaius - “Insomnia”
This week it’s Gaius’ pick and he and Owen deep dive 2002’s Insomnia, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank, Maura Tierney, Martin Donovan, Nicky Katt and Paul Dooley. The duo dives into the film’s performances, atmosphere, direction and if it should be considered one of the most underrated films on Christopher Nolan’s filmography.
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2h 14min
May 05, 2023 BTTB Presents: Deep Dives With Owen & Gaius - “Insomnia”
This week it’s Gaius’ pick and he and Owen deep dive 2002’s Insomnia, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank, Maura Tierney, Martin Donovan, Nicky Katt and Paul Dooley. The duo dives into the film’s performances, atmosphere, direction and if it should be considered one of the most underrated films on Christopher Nolan’s filmography.
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2h 14min
May 03, 2023 Episode 93 - The Flash First Reactions, CinemaCon and More!
Gaius and Jackson get into last week’s CinemaCon, which featured the first screening of DC’s The Flash. The pair talks first reactions of the film as well as the other news dropped at CinemaCon from all the studios in attendance, including Disney, Paramount Picutres, Universal Pictures, Sony, Warner Bros. and Lionsgate. In addition to CinemaCon news, the duo also talks the new trailers for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, The Equalizer 3 and The Flash. The pair wraps things up by predicting the opening weekend box office for Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol .3.
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1h 58min
May 01, 2023 Episode 92 - X2: X-Men United - 20th Anniversary
Gaius and Jackson are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of arguably one of the best comic book movie sequels of all-time, X2: X-Men United. Directed by Bryan Singer, the film stars Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn, Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, Shawn Ashmore, Aaron Stanford, Kelly Hu, and Anna Paquin. The duo look at the film’s impact at the time of its release as a bigger and bolder film than its predecessor, how it debuted during a different comic book movie landscape just a few years before the beginnings of the MCU, the film’s action set pieces, performances, and why it should be considered one of the best comic book movies out there.
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2h 11min
April 27, 2023 Episode 91 - New Fast X Trailer, Twilight TV Adaptation, New Jonathan Majors Updates and More!
Gaius and Jackson get into new trailer releases, including the second trailer for Fast X, and the first trailer for Insidious: The Red Door. The duo also dives into the news that Twilight could be getting a television adaptation, as well as more updates in the latest drama with Jonathan Majors and much more!
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1h 55min
April 24, 2023 Episode 90 - The Sandlot - 30th Anniversary
Gaius and Jackson engage in full nostalgia revisiting the coming-of-age sports comedy The Sandlot for its 30th anniversary. Co-written and directed by David Mickey Evans, the film tells the story of young baseball players during the summer of 1962 and stars Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Karen Allen, Denis Leary, James Earl Jones and more. The pair look back at the movie and its impact as a cult classic and pop cultural phenomenon over the years and why it continues to resonate even today. The duo also looks into why we don’t have more films like this today and if today’s generation of kids truly appreciate its overall message in the more technology driven world we live in today.
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1h 6min
April 21, 2023 BTTB Presents: Deep Dives With Owen and Gaius - “Prometheus”
This week it’s Owen’s pick and he and Gaius deep dive 2012’s Prometheus, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green and Charlize Theron. The duo dives into the themes of the film, it’s connections to the greater Alien franchise, characters, performances, visuals and why the film was a bit divisive amongst fans upon its initial release and how the movie holds up today.
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1h 46min
April 19, 2023 Episode 89 - The Marvels Trailer Draws Mass Dislikes
It’s another busy news day for the team as Gaius and Jackson discuss new trailer releases, including the first teaser for The Marvels which has drawn mass dislikes on YouTube from angry fans who believe Marvel is promoting a “woke” agenda. Other trailers discussed include A24’s buzzed about upcoming horror film Talk To Me, The Continental, the prequel three-part event from the world of John Wick, and our first look at The Penguin. The duo also breaks down HBO Max rebranding as Max, The Conjuring and Harry Potter franchise getting the television treatment, rumors of Jonathan Majors being let go as Kang due to his arrest and more! We also cover box office and predict the opening weekend numbers for Evil Dead Rise.
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1h 48min

FAQs about Back To The Blockbuster:

How many episodes does Back To The Blockbuster have?

The podcast currently has 289 episodes available.