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Send a text In our most experimental episode to date, Alex, Max and Grant opened up the studio and left the mics hot while hosting a Halloween Party. With one essential question through out the night, is The Nightmare Before Christmas, a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? You will hear many different voices including hosts from other TCN shows, guest hosts of the past from ETI episodes and peop...

Send a text Max and Alex sit down at the Grand Cinema lounge one more time to wrap up the 2022 Tacoma Film Festival. Hosts: Alex MacAulay, and Max Fosberg Produced by: Max Fosberg Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text Max and Alex sit down with the creative minds behind some of the many films showing at this years Tacoma Film Festival.  Hosts: Alex MacAulay, and Max Fosberg Special Guests: Ryan McGlade, John Robert Hammerer, Liana Sonenclar, Daniel Kirby, Brian Imakura, Carly Vester, Peter Bortel, Tanner Keeling-Garcia, Jeannine Mackie and Erica Lichty. Produced by: Max Fosberg Support the show Supp...

Send a text Alex, Grant and Max sit down with a live studio audience on site at the Grand Cinema in Tacoma to preview the 17th Annual Tacoma Film Fest. Cheers to independent filmmaking! Hosts: Alex MacAulay, Grant Colombini and Max Fosberg Produced by: Max Fosberg Support the show Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text To kick off the Tacoma Film Festival week Alex and Grant got to sit down with director Issac Olsen and producers, Justin and Robby Peterson. They discuss their new documentary that will kick of the Tacoma Film Fest on Thursday at the Grand Cinema.  Hosts: Alex MacAulay, Grant Colombini Special Guests: Justin Peterson, Robby Peterson and Issac Olsen Produced by: Max Fosberg Support the...

Send a text Max and Grant give their thoughts and award predictions for The Woman King then Alex and Max breakdown some of the films they saw this year at the Gig Harbor Film Fest. Hosts: Alex MacAulay, Grant Colombini and Max Fosberg Produced by: Max Fosberg Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text Max and Alex sit down and talk the dreaded T-word, Television. They dive into Rings of Power and HOT D (House of the Dragon). Then they examine the Emmys, winners, losers and head scratchers. Hosts: Alex MacAulay and Max Fosberg Produced by: Max Fosberg Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text This week Grant, Max and Alex sit down and dig into the comedy sub-genre, Mockumentaries. They each nominate three films and select one consensus pick to build the hall of fame. Hosts: Alex MacAulay, Grant Colombini and Max Fosberg Produced by: Max Fosberg Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text The gang returns in studio and talks about their five favorite sequels.  Hosts: Alex MacAulay, Grant Colombini and Max Fosberg Produced by: Max Fosberg Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text This week Alex takes on solo podding and breaks down ten of his favorite break-up movies.  Hosts: Alex MacAulay Produced by: Max Fosberg Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text ETI turns 2! Thank you to all the listeners for making this show possible. To celebrate Max, Alex and Grant sit down and answer your burning questions about all things movies. Hosts: Alex MacAulay, Grant Colombini and Max Fosberg Produced by: Max Fosberg Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text Max, Alex and Grant sit down to talk about the newest installment in the Predator series, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, Prey (2:12). Then they run through every movie in the series and rank them from worst to best (37:47). Hosts: Alex MacAulay, Grant Colombini and Max Fosberg Produced by: Max Fosberg Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text Writer, actor, director, and producer Greg Sestero returns to the show and discusses his newest film, Miracle Valley. You can catch Miracle Valley at the Grand Cinema on August 19th, part of a double feature with The Room. Go to grandcinema.com for ticket info. Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text Alex rejoins the show after a month off and adds his two cents on the major July releases (3:10), then all three of the guys share their thoughts on the new film “Bullet Train” before jumping into the Brad Pitt Hall of Fame (23:09).  www. Patreon.com/excusetheintermission  Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text Max and Grant sit down with Silver Screams Podcast co-host Derek Schneider and discuss Jordan Peele's third film. Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text Grant and Max sit down and talk about some new movies they have checked out this July and look forward to the rest of the summer slate. HEAVY SPOILERS FOR: Where the Crawdads Sing, The Black Phone, The Forgiven and The Gray Man Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text This week Max and Grant bring on two special guest to discuss the new Marvel film and the current comic book movie landscape. Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text With summer in full swing Max and Grant discuss what it takes to make a summer blockbuster and then each throw down their favorites. Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text This week Alex, Grant and Max take a class in paleontology as they discuss the new Jurassic World sequel and the overall franchise. Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text The guys soar into the skies to discuss one of the biggest hits of the year. They got the NEED! The NEED for podcasting. www.patreon.com/excusetheintermission  Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text This week the guys dive into two new theatrical releases and then take a deep dive into both directors filmography.  Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text To help celebrate Max's birthday Alex and Grant welcomed in two of his best buds to do bidding battles with over 25 of Max's favorite movies. Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text To end this years road trip, Alex and Grant cover their top five movies that take place in the DMV. After that they also discuss some recent films that have them excited.  Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text Max, Alex and Grant continue their travels in the southeast as they hit Florida movies this week with special guest Lyndon Suvanto from The Always Moving Podcast. Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram

Send a text The guys swing down to the bayou with special guest, Drew Burghardt, and list their five favorite movies set in the state of Louisiana. Support the show Max's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd ETI Instagram