With a sequel out now, Jon and Joel take a look at Avatar as they discuss James Cameron, special effects, CGI, screenplays, the environment, and much more.

As we enter the holiday season this year, Between the Frames looks at a new take on an old classic with the Ryan Reynolds/Will Ferrell musical "Spirited" from Apple TV. We consider the questions of redemption, who is redeemable and who is unredeemable among others.

Jon is joined by his good friend and fellow podcaster, Kevin Cullen, host of the Parent Teacher Conference Podcast. Kevin, a long-time teacher, and Jon talk about the Robin Williams film, Dead Poets Society, and all that they find between the frames.

Between the Frames concludes the John Hughes series with Uncle Buck. Joel and Jon talk about the nature of the relationships between adults and kids and how they can be mutually beneficial.

In the second episode of our John Hughes series, Joel and Jon look at Ferris Bueller's Day and talk about the impact of the movie, favorite parts, and what the overall takeaways are from the film.

Between the Frames starts a series down the rabbit hole of John Hughes films beginning with The Breakfast Club. Jon and Joel talk about their own high school experiences, high school friends, high school cliques, and much more.

Jon and his son, Dylan, talk about the latest in the film representations of the caped crusader, The Batman. They discuss favorite depictions of Bruce Wayne, Batman, and different villains as well as what draws us all to the character of Batman.

Between the Frames looks at When Harry Met Sally. Jon and Joel talk about the origin stories of their relationships with their wives. They share about what gives relationships staying power and talk through the things that make them last.

Jon's Top 10 RomComs

Top Gun:Maverick is a sequel 30 plus years in the making. Jon and Joel discuss connections to the original, the essence of sequels, 80s soundtracks, and much more.

Jon's Top 10 80s Anthems Playlist on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kpHwyFQGTKQQQ8ORLG43s?si=4174ecf993e5421f

Between the Frames looks at how difficulty can evoke creativity and beauty through the films Love and Mercy and Bohemian Rhapsody. They discuss the connections of friends that are as close as brothers and the family that is created when blood family fails us.

Here are two Spotify Top 10 lists for those interested in hearing music by Queen, The Beach Boys, and Brian Wilson.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0gPOfto3dV7TvS9jgYuSpL?si=1f49196ff1674a30

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0haOJu8fCvYrNGlQ0lrFtg?si=6bb4393184a94283