Screen Thom on Ry(e)

In Screen Thom’s “Third Annual Groundhog Day Special,” join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and Movie Friend! @zachhammill as we ask “WTFilm?” with Disney+ changing content warnings on older films like Dumbo and PeterPan. Then we’ll discuss hot topics, including Amazon MGM taking creative control of the James Bond franchise, Vince Gilligan’s plea to his peers to “write more good guys,” and whether anyone really cares about the Blake Lively - Justin Baldoni feud. Finally, in “Last Call,” we discuss the Oscar win(s) we hope for above all. “I got you, Babe.” 🎬😄💖

In Screen Thom’s "2025 Oscar Nomination Delights and Disses" episode, join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and Movie Friend! @zachhammill as we ask “WTFilm?” with Netflix getting the most Academy Award nominations, a record number of subscribers, and raising prices again. Then we’ll discuss our favorite surprise nominations, the disses that infuriate us, and whether the Motion Picture Academy is out of touch with audiences. Finally, in “Last Call,” we examine a trio of Star Wars-related casting surprises. “May the Force be with us.” 🎬😄💖

Join Another Take podcast cohosts Ryan Clem Barnes & Jaemen Kennedy, screen studies professor Ryan Izay, AFI student Will Dixon, and Movie Friend's Zach Hammill as we ask “WTFilm?” with record-setting Thanksgiving box office. Then we’ll discuss 2024’s biggest surprises and disappointments, as well as our most anticipated projects of 2025. Finally, in “Last Call,” the crew recommends films and shows I should watch before filling out my Writers Guild Awards nomination ballot.

In Screen Thom’s Family Film Forum, join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, professor emeritus @wainerjr.a, and me as we ask “WTFilm?” with Red One bombing bigly at the domestic box office. Then in our feature story, we discuss the current state of family films and recommend our favorites. Finally, in “Last Call,” we compare two terrific limited series about comic-book villains--The Penguin and Agatha All Along. 🎬😄💖

In the Third Annual Scream Thom Halloween Special, join Another Take podcast cohost Ryan "Boo" Barnes @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor Ryan "Detached Eye" Izay @rizay_photos, American Film Institute student "Were-Will" Dixon @willdixon.dev, and me--"Scream Thom"--as we ask “WTFilm?” with Joker 2 setting a new record for worst second weekend drop for a comic-book movie. Then we discuss our favorite horror franchises in our feature story. Finally in “Last Call,” we scrutinize Variety’s list of top horror films. 🎬👽🧛‍♂️🧟‍♂️💖 Click on my bio for the link.👇🏾

Join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and me as we ask “WTFilm?” with HBO’s The Penguin as the sixth Batman TV series without the Dark Knight. Then in our feature story, we question if connected cinematic universes are played out. Finally in “Last Call,” we ponder if people really hate spoilers.

Join Another Take podcast cohosts @ryanclembarnes & #jaemenkennedy, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and me as we ask “WTFilm?” with Disney+ canceling The Acolyte after just one season. Then in our feature story, we examine what the Paramount Global M&A drama and “Hot August" write-downs portend for linear television. Finally in “Last Call,” we ponder why Coppola’s trailer for Megalopolis fabricated quotes from famous critics about his past films.

In Screen Thom Episode 28 "Scorsese, Aristotle, and Franchise Fatigue," join Another Take podcast cohosts @ryanclembarnes & #jaemenkennedy, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and me as we ask “WTFilm?” with the 2024 summer box office. Then in our feature story, we discuss whether Martin Scorsese was right about superhero films, what Aristotle might think, and larger questions about franchise fatigue and studios’ aversion to risk. Finally in “Last Call,” we discuss our favorite 2024 summer viewing jams. 🎬😄💖

In Screen Thom Episode 27 "Multiversity," join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, AFI student @willdixon.dev, and me as we ask WTFilm? with toxic fanboys striking back at The Acolyte and The Boys. Then in our feature story, we open portals into multiverses depicted in films and TV shows—including Star Trek, Fringe, the CW’s Arrowverse, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Everything Everywhere All at Once. Finally in Last Call, we discuss how Inside Out 2 may not be the most original sequel but can help kids and adults deal with anxiety. Get ready to slide into a parallel universe! 💫🌍🖖🏾

Join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, film professor @wainerjr.a, and me as we ask WTFilm? with the worst Memorial Day box office in three decades. Then in our feature story, we examine the resurgence of apocalyptic films and TV series. And in Last Call we predict if an upcoming release can salvage the 2024 moviegoing summer. 🎬😄💖