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This week on the BTB Movie Club podcast, Mike Whildin picks Jurassic Park (1993) for the group to watch and discuss — Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking sci-fi adventure that changed blockbuster filmmaking forever. Life finds a way, and so does a great movie pick!

BTB Movie Club is a weekly movie podcast where Tim Larsen and friends — Ryan Malo, Dan Sears, Brian Larsen, Matt Smith, Mike Whildin, Aaron Lashbrook, and Mike Hilty — gather every Sunday night to review a movie they've each watched during the week. With nearly 200 films reviewed since 2020, there's something for every kind of movie fan.

🎬 Film Discussed:

• Jurassic Park (1993) — directed by Steven Spielberg
• Picked by Mike Whildin
• Genre: Sci-Fi / Adventure / Thriller
• One of the highest-grossing and most beloved blockbusters in cinema history

🎥 Follow the group's Letterboxd — nearly 200 films and counting!

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BTB Movie Club is part of the SPDM Crew podcast network. Have a movie suggestion or question? Email [email protected]

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This week on Family Movie Night, Mike Hilty reviews Despicable Me (2013) — the animated comedy sequel that continued the adventures of Gru, Margo, Agnes, Edith, and of course, the Minions

🎬 Film Discussed:

• Despicable Me 2 (2013) — directed by Pierre Coffin & Chris Renaud
  • Studio: Illumination Entertainment (formerly Illumination Animation)
  • Can Villains become heroes?
  • Is there a way to actually use the Minions with purpose?

Mike Hilty is a TV and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Find him here:

• 📸 Instagram
• 📺 Serializd
• 🎥 Letterboxd
• ✍️ Articles on SiftPop

Mike also hosts and co-hosts several podcasts in the SPDM Crew family — Mix CD, SPDM TV, and Sportsball — plus the pop culture podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds.

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This week on The Wasteland Watchlist, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by actor and writer Susan-Kate Heaney for a deep dive into the classic French New Wave musical romance The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964), directed by Jacques Demy. If you love foreign language cinema, French film, or classic musical romance movies — this one's for you!

🎬 Film Discussed:

• The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) — directed by Jacques Demy
• Genre: French New Wave / Musical / Romance / Classic World Cinema
• Starring Catherine Deneuve in one of her most iconic early roles

The Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto randomly selects from his ever-growing watchlist and dives into discussion — solo or with a guest — spanning cult classics, arthouse cinema, and world film across every era.

Shane Conto — film critic, writer, and YouTuber:

• 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd

Also hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, The Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Vintage Roadshow on the SPDM Crew network.

Susan-Kate Heaney — actor and writer:

• 📸 Instagram | 🎬 IMDb

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This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty is joined by Heath Lynch of the Franchise Paradiso podcast to kick off their series on the best Academy Award Best Original Song nominees that never won — the snubbed songs that didn't win the Oscar but won their hearts!

If you love Oscar history, movie soundtracks, film music, or debating the Academy's biggest snubs — this episode is essential listening!

📖 Check out Heath's ongoing SiftPop series: Oscars What If

Heath Lynch — film fan, writer, and podcaster:

• 🎙️ Franchise Paradiso Podcast | 🎥 Letterboxd

Mike Hilty — TV, film, and music enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:

• 📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 Letterboxd
• 🎙️ Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds

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This week on Movie Ticket Stub, host Mike Hilty sits down with Heath Lynch — co-host of Franchise Paradiso

🎬 Topics Covered:

• The theater-going experience — what makes seeing a movie in cinemas irreplaceable
• Midnight movies — why late-night screenings were a cornerstone of cinema history and cult film culture
• The death of the comedy film — what happened to big-screen comedies and why we need them back

Heath Lynch — film fan, writer, and podcaster:

• ✍️ SiftPop
• 🎙️ Franchise Paradiso Podcast
• 🎥 Letterboxd

Mike Hilty — TV and film enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:

• 📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 Letterboxd

Also hosts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, SPDM TV, Mix CD, and Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds.

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This week on The Wasteland Retrospective, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by writer, reviewer, and filmmaker Jeff Alan for a deep dive into two of the most mind-bending, emotionally complex works of writer-director Charlie Kaufman:

🎬 Films Discussed:

• Anomalisa (2015)
• Synecdoche, New York (2008)

If you're a fan of existential cinema, surrealist film, arthouse movies, or the singular creative vision of Charlie Kaufman — this is essential listening.

The Wasteland Retrospective is a weekly film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest each pick a related film to discuss together — spanning cult classics, arthouse cinema, and hidden gems across every era of filmmaking.

Shane Conto is a decorated film critic, writer, and YouTuber. Follow his work here:

• 🌐 Website
• ▶️ YouTube – The Wasteland Reviewer
• 📸 Instagram
• 🎥 Letterboxd

Shane also hosts Wasteland Watchlist, Wasteland Spotlight, The Cinematic Wasteland, The Wasteland Vintage Roadshow, and Ruthless Obsession — all part of the SPDM Crew podcast network.

Jeff Alan is a photographer, filmmaker, video creator, and film and TV reviewer. Find his work here:

• 🌐 Portfolio & Contact

Need photography or videography? Jeff is available for hire — check out his portfolio above!

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Have a film pairing suggestion for Shane and his guest, or want to join the SPDM Crew? Email us at [email protected]

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Welcome to Episode 92 of the Comix Corner Podcast with B-Lar and Danny P! This week the guys tackle one of the hottest topics in comics and pop culture — the fall of the MCU — plus all the usual pulls, new releases, and comic shop talk for May 27th!

📦 This Week's Topics:

• The Fall of the MCU — where does Marvel go from here?
• What we're currently reading and enjoying
• Upcoming comics we're excited about
• FOC (Final Order Cutoff) report
• New #1 issues out today — May 27th

🏪 Comix Corner — Your Local Comic Shop

Two Michigan locations: Fraser, MI and Rochester Hills, MI

Can't make it in? They ship anywhere in the US and offer a comic book subscription club! Follow on Facebook for store news and events.

🛠️ Brought to you by the CLZ App — the ultimate tool for organizing your comic collection!

Connect with the Hosts:

B-Lar — Facebook | Instagram Danny P — Facebook

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This week on Popcorn & Perspective, Chantal and Chris break down every flawless victory and fatality in Mortal Kombat 2 (2026) — the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 reboot. Is it a flawless victory or does it fatality itself? The verdict is in!

🎬 Film Discussed:

• Mortal Kombat 2 (2026)
  • The sequel to Mortal Kombat (2021)
  • Based on the iconic Mortal Kombat video game franchise
  • Genre: Action / Fantasy / Martial Arts

Popcorn & Perspective is your go-to podcast for honest, entertaining takes on the latest movies, TV shows, and pop culture — from blockbuster action films to indie gems and everything in between.

Chantal is a cinephile and film writer. Find her here:

• 🐦 X
• 📸 Instagram
• 🎥 Letterboxd
• ✍️ SiftPop

Chris (The Hazel Eyed Movie Guy) is an avid film lover. Find him here:

• 🎵 TikTok
• 🐦 X
• 🎥 Letterboxd

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Want to be a guest or have a movie, TV, or pop culture question for Chantal and Chris? Reach out at: 📧 [email protected] 📧 [email protected]

Want to collaborate or join the SPDM Crew? Email [email protected]

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This week on Screen Time with KerbRider, host Adam Ritchie sits down with Tim Yonsy to talk physical media collecting and the four films that made Tim fall in love with movies. Whether you're a Blu-ray devotee, a 4K collector, or just someone who remembers the exact movie that changed everything — this one's for you.

⚠️ Formerly KerbSide Collections — now rebranded as Screen Time with KerbRider!

🎬 Topics Covered:

• Physical media collecting — Tim's collection, his approach, and what keeps him buying discs in a streaming world
• The four films that made Tim fall in love with movies — a personal origin story every film fan will relate to
• The culture and community around Blu-ray, 4K UHD, and physical media collecting

Screen Time with KerbRider is your home for conversations about movies, TV, video games, and physical media — everything screen-related, all in one podcast.

Adam Ritchie is the host of Screen Time with KerbRider and co-host of The Super Fun Happy Horror Hour and The Cinematic Wasteland — all part of the SPDM Crew podcast network. Follow his work here:

• 📸 Instagram
• 🎥 Letterboxd

Tim Yonsy — find him here:

• 📸 Instagram & Letterboxd

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Want to talk screen favorites with Adam or interested in joining the SPDM Crew? Email us at [email protected]

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This week on Sportsball, Mike Hilty breaks down two of the biggest stories in the 2025 NBA Playoffs — the New York Knicks reaching the NBA Finals and an epic Western Conference Finals showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs!

🏀 Topics Covered:

New York Knicks — NBA Finals Bound!

• How did the Knicks make it to the NBA Finals?
• What does their path look like to win a championship?
• What adjustments can the Knicks make to compete and take the series?

Western Conference Finals: OKC Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs

• A breakdown of one of the most exciting Western Conference Finals matchups in recent memory
• Who has the edge going forward — the young guns of the Oklahoma City Thunder or the rising San Antonio Spurs?
• Key players, matchups, and momentum heading into the next round

Mike Hilty is a sports, TV, and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Find him here:

• 📸 Instagram
• 📺 Serializd
• 🎥 Letterboxd
• ✍️ Articles on SiftPop

Mike also hosts and co-hosts several podcasts in the SPDM Crew family — Mix CD, SPDM TV, and Family Movie Night — plus the pop culture podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds.

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Have a sport or team you want to talk about, or want to be on the SPDM Crew? Email us at [email protected]

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