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What if Event Horizon is more than just a sci-fi horror movie? We dive into one of the internet’s most fascinating fan theories—that Event Horizon is an unofficial prequel to the Warhammer 40K universe. From warp travel and demons to Geller Fields and ghost ships, the similarities are almost impossible to ignore. Plus we break down behind-the-scenes stories, hidden details, and our usual filmmaker vs. doctor perspective.

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What was it really like making Napoleon Dynamite?

We sat down with Shondrella Avery (LaFawnduh) to hear the unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories behind one of the most iconic comedy characters ever. From the audition that instantly landed her the role, to the wedding scene that almost went completely differently, to why the ending wasn’t planned, she shares stories we’ve never heard before.

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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping was a box office flop… but was it actually one of the smartest comedies of the 2010s?This week we’re joined by BBC film critic and interviewer Ali Plumb to break down Lonely Island’s cult classic. From the movie’s unbelievable celebrity cameos to the hidden jokes, deleted scenes, and real-life music industry inspiration, we explore why this mockumentary has only gotten better with age.

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About Time might look like a romantic comedy, but it’s hiding one of the smartest movie rules ever written. This week, filmmaker Jon Kelly and doctor Matt break down the hidden logic behind the film, why one baby changes the entire story, and the surprisingly profound lesson that may just be the secret to happiness. Along the way, they uncover behind-the-scenes stories, filmmaking details, and the emotional choices that make About Time an all-time favorite.

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What kind of employment contract lets a corporation take your corpse and rebuild you as a robot police officer?In this episode, we cover:* RoboCop’s surprisingly sharp satire of corporate America* The contract that apparently gives OCP ownership of Murphy’s body after death* The movie’s eerily prophetic take on privatized policing, healthcare, and consumer culture* The making of the RoboCop suit* Peter Weller’s method approach to playing RoboCop* Arnold Schwarzenegger nearly taking the role* ED-209’s fatal weakness for stairs* The medically accurate ER scene* RoboCop driving without pants* Why his exposed human face raises more questions than it answers

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Kurt Russell’s cult classic starts as a slow-burn frontier adventure before taking one of the most shocking turns in modern cinema.This week’s episode was chosen by our Turtle Club! Huge thanks to Davey (the Human) for making us experience Bone Tomahawk completely blind. We break down the infamous cave scene, the practical effects that made it so horrifying, the surprisingly authentic frontier medicine, and why this cult classic deserves far more attention than it gets.In This Episode, We Discuss:The "Hotdog Style" Anatomy Lesson: We finally talk about "The Scene." Matt uses his medical background to break down the sheer horror of a human being getting split vertically in a cave.The Medical Reality of Arthur's Leg: Matt diagnoses Arthur O'Dwyer's open tibia fracture and breaks down his actual odds of survival in the 1890s without antibiotics.Filmmaker Trivia & Masterful Dialogue: Jon geeks out over how this incredible ensemble cast was shot in 21 days on a $1.8 million micro-budget. We also discuss Zahler's chilling decision to use zero music during the movie's most traumatic moments.Chekhov's Dud: Why does the posse keep talking about dynamite if we never get to see an explosion?The Star Wars Connection: Why Chicory (Richard Jenkins) is essentially the C-3PO of the Bone Tomahawk universe.

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Did you know the coolest getaway driver in cinematic history is secretly faking his entire personality?

This week on The Movie List Podcast, Matt and Jon hit the gas on Edgar Wright’s 2017 action masterpiece, Baby Driver. We are going way past the standard IMDB trivia page to break down exactly how Wright turned a heist movie into a perfectly synchronized, 113-minute music video. Jon breaks down the insane practical stunt driving that almost gave the studio a heart attack, while Dr. Matt takes a medical look at Baby’s "double tinnitus" diagnosis.

Plus, we dive into the wild "Human Sampler" theory that will completely change the way you watch this movie, the hilarious reason they couldn't use a Michael Myers mask, and exactly why the Chinese translation of this movie is Extreme Bandit Car.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Human Sampler: How Baby steals his dialogue from Monsters, Inc., Fight Club, and the people around him.

• Audio-Syncing Madness: How Edgar Wright pitched police sirens and bullet casings to match the key of the soundtrack.

• One Take Only: The legendary practical alleyway drift that required zero CGI.

• Atlanta Royalty: The hidden Big Boi and Killer Mike cameos and how Wright made the movie a love letter to the ATL.

• The Ending: Was the rainbow real, or was it all a dream?

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What happens when you remake The Room with A-list actors, shoot the entire movie in one day, and let Bob Odenkirk take on Johnny?This week, Jon and Matt are joined by director Brando Crawford to talk about The Room Returns, his shot-for-shot reimagining of Tommy Wiseau’s cult classic. Brando breaks down how the project came together, how Greg Sestero and Mike Flanagan got involved, what it was like directing Bob Odenkirk, and whether great actors can actually save one of the most famously chaotic scripts ever written.We also dive into the original The Room, its strangest scenes, its massive cult following, and why it remains one of the most entertaining movies ever made.

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Is Rob Gordon a hopeless romantic, or is this relationship just a walking mental health crisis? Was this Jack Black's most scene-stealing role? This week on The Movie List, Jon and Matt are breaking down the 2000 music-snob cult classic, High Fidelity! We dive deep into John Cusack’s iconic fourth-wall breaks, debate if Barry is Jack Black's absolute peak "cranked to 11" performance, and uncover the insane hidden Say Anything Cinematic Universe theory. Plus, Matt the Doctor gives his official "Science Realism" score to a movie about a guy organizing his records.

Is Hollywood still exactly like it was in Robert Altman’s 1992 classic, The Player? Today, Jon and Matt are joined by Alexis Garcia—producer and partner at Brass Knuckle Films with Robert Rodriguez—to pull back the curtain on the movie business.Alexis shares wild, behind-the-scenes insider stories, including the chaotic Twitter scandal that almost tanked Daniel Radcliffe’s Swiss Army Man, the absolute worst movie pitch he’s ever heard (spoiler: it involves "good guy possums"), and the brilliant indie revolution happening in distribution right now. Plus, the guys play "The Recast Game" and debate why Tim Robinson needs to play a studio executive immediately.If you've ever wanted to know how movies actually get greenlit—or why certain terrible movies make it to theaters anyway—this is the episode for you.