Moviemakers Podcast

Let’s wax philosophical about 2017 at the movies, get nerdy with some stats, and make some ill-advised Oscar bets. Links: Find us on iTunes Download: AAC // MP3

Surprise! We’re back for a check-in episode to discuss the best and worst of summer entertainment so far. Join us as we talk about what worked, what didn’t, and how Harry Styles did in Dunkirk. Plus, Michelle’s oscar predicting skills experience a dramatic reversal. Links: Find us on iTunes Download: AAC // MP3

There has been . . . . an awakening. The podcast returns to sort through the best (and worst) films and TV shows of 2016. Join us for subjective ranking, inconsistent judging standards, and just a few mini-fights. 2017, here we come! Links: Find us on iTunes Download: AAC // MP3

O, Summer, where have you gone? What cinematic entertainment hath thou wrought? What did’st Thomas, Michelle, and Dan think of thee? We’re back, b****es, to talk about the movies, TV shows, and books that rocked our break. Links: Find us on iTunes Download: AAC // MP3

The Marvel juggernaut lurches on, carried by a fearful gravity that constantly delights us as it slouches towards worldwide box office records. What did Thomas, Dan, and Michelle think about the most recent offering and where does it fall in the MCU rankings? Let’s rank them and find out. Links: Find us on iTunes … Continue reading →

With Batman vs. Superman still in theaters for a few more hours, we take a look at director Zack Snyder and his over-the-top, luscious, ludicrous filmography. **BONUS LISTEN** Michelle takes us in-depth with some Beyoncé/LEMONADE talk. Links: Find us on iTunes Download: AAC // MP3

Dance break! Join Thomas and Michelle as they trace the evolution of the movie musical from its vaudeville roots to the pop-inspired hybrid of today. Links: Find us on iTunes Download: AAC // MP3

Dan and Michelle lost a bet, and now they have to watch a horror film. Thomas goes solo to announce which movies he picked for them to watch and why he thinks these are great/awful choices. A mini-dissertation on horror films ensues. Links: Find us on iTunes Download: AAC // MP3

Special guest Ryen Thomas joins us to discuss firebrand writer/director Spike Lee. We dive deep on five quintessential Spike films, including his most recent controversial release Chi-raq. Links: Find us on iTunes Download: AAC // MP3

The podcast awakens! Now that we’ve all seen the new Star Wars, let’s talk about it. Is there any way to separate the new from our nostalgia for the old? Did the modern influence to zoom through story sacrifice emotional resonance? Is Beyoncé allowed to be black? Discuss. Links: Find us on iTunes Download: … Continue reading →