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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
FAQs about Back To The Blockbuster:How many episodes does Back To The Blockbuster have?The podcast currently has 289 episodes available.
September 01, 2022Episode 45 - Has DC Films Found Their Kevin Feige and Don’t Worry Darling Drama EscalatesIn this week’s episode we discuss DC Films possibly finding their Kevin Feige and what that might mean for the future of their film slate. We also dive into the growing drama surrounding Don’t Worry Darling, including Shia LaBeouf coming out against Olivia Wilde’s claims that he was fired from the film. Lastly we get into the current slow state of the fall box office and talk why studios decided to not release much product for most of September....more1h 27minPlay
August 24, 2022Episode 44 - Jack’s Deep Dive - Man on FireJack gets his chance to choose his film for his first deep dive and he goes with 2004’s Man on Fire, starring Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning. We go into the plot and making of the film, detailing is cinematography, direction, and acting. We also dive into why the film wasn’t a big hit with critics but a hit with the general moviegoing public. Also, at the top of the episode, we talk about the premiere numbers for the Game of Thrones prequel series House of The Dragon, we also talk She-Hulk, Ryan Gosling joining Margot Robbie in the Ocean’s 11 prequel and Ferrie Bueller’s Day Off getting a spinoff!...more1h 53minPlay
August 18, 2022Episode 43 - Ezra Miller Apology and Chris Pratt/Bryce Dallas Howard Pay Gap For Jurassic WorldIn this week’s episode we’re getting into the Ezra Miller apology as they finally address they have “complex mental issues” they’re now getting help for. We also dive into the Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard pay gap for Jurassic World as well She-Hulk: Attorney At Law first reactions and more!...more1h 14minPlay
August 11, 2022Episode 42 - Batgirl Scrapped and Warner Bros Discovery 10 Year DC PlanThis week the team is diving into the controversial decision to scrap the Batgirl movie and the Warner Bros Discovery 10 Year plan for DC Films. We also talk about Joker 2 getting a release date as well as our reactions to the Predator prequel film, Prey....more1h 23minPlay
August 11, 2022The Lost Boys - 35th AnniversaryWe look back on the vampire classic The Lost Boys for its 35th anniversary. We look back on casting, the film’s best moments, and its continued legacy all these years later. Gaius joined by Donne of @donnielovesmovies on Instagram for this little look back down memory lane....more1h 33minPlay
August 01, 2022The Dark Knight Rises - 10th AnniversaryThis month marks the 10th anniversary of The Dark Knight Rises and Gaius sits with David Gonzalez of ReelTalkInc.Com and the Reel Chronicles Podcast, Sam Stone, freelance columnist for Looper and Comic Book Resources, and Batman super-fan Zach Luben, to discuss the film’s production history, characters, release, and legacy. It’s a fun look back at the conclusion of one of the best film trilogies!Guest Links:Sam Stone (Twitter)David Gonzalez: ReelTalkInc.Com, Reel Chronicles, Chop TalkZach Luben (Twitter)...more1h 31minPlay
July 28, 2022Episode 41 - SDCC RecapWe’re recapping all of the big reveals at San Diego Comic-Con, including a pretty underwhelming panel for DC films (Black Adam and Shazam: Fury of the Gods) as well as Marvel’s massive plans for the future as they reveal the schedule for phase 5 and 6. We also look back at some of the trailers released, including the emotional first look at Black Panther: Wakanda Forever....more1h 37minPlay
July 21, 2022Episode 40 - Snyder Cut Controversy, Thor: Love and Thunder Box Office Decline, and More!It’s a hot topics day on Back To The Blockbuster and we’re getting into the Snyder Cut Controversy and story that was published by Rolling Stone, Thor: Love and Thunder’s steep box office decline in weekend two, Sony saying Top Gun: Maverick has Venom: Let There Carnage thank for its success and more! We also give our box office predictions for Jordan Peele’s latest release, Nope....more1h 21minPlay
July 17, 2022Robocop - 35th AnniversaryGaius sits with Donnie from the Instagram review page @MadmovieTime to talk about the 35th Anniversary of Robocop. They dive deep into the film’s production history, casting, themes, best moments, its success, and legacy as this classic sci-fi action film turns 35!...more1h 46minPlay
July 14, 2022Episode 38 - Thor: Love and ThunderWe’re back after a week off and we’re talking the latest MCU release, Thor: Love and Thunder. We delve into how this film holds up with other MCU entries and what we think of Phase 4 in its current state and we try to figure out what’s to come. We’re once again joined by freelance columnist for Looper and Comic Book Resources, Sam Stone, and he discusses attending San Diego Comic-Con in a week after the convention had been put on hold since 2019 due to the pandemic.Links For Guests:Sam Stone (Twitter)...more1h 33minPlay
FAQs about Back To The Blockbuster:How many episodes does Back To The Blockbuster have?The podcast currently has 289 episodes available.