The Bricked Pit

We’ve reached the bottom of the pit. This is our final show. Thanks for listening and being a part of our lives. Think fondly of us every time a stupid detail derails your enjoyment of a film.

We fed a few prompts into some LLMs to generate a fully AI written and produced Hallmark Christmas movie. Just to see. Does this mean AI is advanced or Hallmark movies are so bland they are easily duplicated? Tell us what you think

Join Josh, Jason, and Adam as they discuss how hunting is portrayed in movies. The hosts talk about how hunting can be a metaphor for power and how it is often used as a way to show that a character is upper class. They also discuss how the social strata of the hunter is often reflected by the prey they select. After the hunting discussion, Jason leads a review of The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hu...

Is it the economy, stupid? Or are lizard people pulling the strings? This episode dives into the wild world of election movies and TV, dissecting the tropes and trends that dominate the genre. From the crooked politician to the Mr. Smith-esque idealist, we unpack the characters and narratives that keep us glued to the screen. We also examine real-world campaign strategies, from the rise of podcast...

## Halloween Nostalgia and Horror Films Relive your childhood Halloweens and explore some unique horror films in this special episode! The hosts reminisce about trick-or-treating adventures, from the excitement of scoring full-size candy bars to the disappointment of rainy Halloween nights. They also discuss the changing nature of Halloween, from its traditional roots to its modern commercializati...

psycho killers in film and television**, specifically psychological thrillers. “police procedural horror films” . ### Film Discussions * **_Frailty_** (2001), Paxton’s convincing and “subdued” performance as a serial killer with a “caring fatherly quality” * **_Psycho_** (1960), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is a classic film the hosts discuss in detail. Perkins’s performance as Norman Bates, prai...

Ever wonder why werewolves are such a horror staple? On this episode of "The Bricked Pit," we're diving deep into the world of cinematic werewolves, exploring the myths, the movies, and everything in between. We'll trace the werewolf legend back to its roots in ancient Greece (turns out people have been afraid of turning into wolves for a long time!), and talk about how those stories have changed...

Stop motion films. The guys dig into some good and bad stop motion films along with a brief discussion of the art form.

Sometimes the second time round is better. Listen as Josh and Jason discuss sequels that are better than the original.


 Part 2 of our wistful discussion of things past and the choking sentiment of nostalgia plaguing media today

Nostalgia is a helluva drug. Remembering a bygone era can make us feel better. Memories are often unreliable and present things in a preferred narrative. As children, we didn’t have the responsibilities of adulthood; therefore we tend to remember the years of our childhood as being a ‘better’ or ‘simpler’ time. Entertainment taps into those feeling by presenting stories set in the times of our you...

Topic: Movies to grade your relationships by We love movies because they can affect us in so many ways. A lot can be learned about people from the types of movies that they prefer to watch. Sometimes we use those preferences to make decisions about people and how we’re going to interact with them. Now we share the movies that we use as metrics for our friends and enemies Picks: JK: Gentleman Bronc...

Jason is out this week, so Josh and Adam talk about a few films from Adam's favorite director Ridley Scott There is also some delving into Josh's nerdom gatekeeping Enjoy discussions of Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, and The Martiam

Josh forces the guys to pick one film as their favorite. Listen for some surprising choices.

Sports. Baseball, Football (soccer), American Football (football), Hockey, Arm Wrestling, Curling. We all love it. Well, we don't but most people do. This week 3 guys who aren't into sports talk about sports movies. Bad News Bears, Over the Top, Moneyball are on deck.

Akira Kurosawa, legendary filmmaker. Join Jason and Josh as they talk about Kurasawa's films and influence on a generation of auteurs. Discussed in depth: Seven Samarai, Rhapsody in August Ran, High & Low, Ikiru

This podcast episode we deep dive into the world of satire in movies and television. Join us as we venture into the depths of humor, wit, and social commentary found in some of the most iconic satirical works on screen. Whether you're a seasoned fan of satire or just dipping your toes into this rich comedic tradition, "The Bricked Pit" promises to entertain, enlighten, and leave you...

Myths & legends

Well, it was back in '24 when Adam up and sold all his possessions and moved out west to the Rockies to live off the land as a trapper and all around mountain man since he already felt that he had the beard for it. Josh began training to accomplish his lifelong pursuit to fight a bear in a sumo match. As for Jason, well he decided to sail around the world solo in an inflatable kiddie pool. Why...

They had such a good time with the topic of Film Noir that they wouldn't shut up. Listen to the conclusion of the discussion with special guest Patrick from Vintage Video as he, Jason, Adam, & Josh talk about such films as Sunset Blvd., Laura, The Killers, and The Big Sleep.

I was on the case. There I was sitting in a dive bar because some big lug with a face that could sour milk was paying me 25 bucks a day plus expenses. I was searching. Not for a dame. No, that would have been too easy. Instead he wanted me to find him a podcast that talked about Film Noir. None of this would have been necessary had he just listened to The Bricked Pit. Jason, Josh, Adam, and their...

I was down there talkin' to Dale at the ole dirt track. He said that Jim Bob done an LS swap on his old Camero. I said, "Boy, sounds like you need to listen to that there Bricked Pit talk about car movies." I tell you what. That Adam, Josh, and Jason talk about movies dealing with automobiles like Christine, Baby Driver, and Death Race 2000.

Yeah, he murdered a coffee shop full of people because the barista misspelled his name on a cup; but his dad died in a freak accident at Folgers. So I understand. Join the guys in the Pit as Jason, Adam, and Josh discuss the sympathetic villain. Listen in as they talk about Barry, Law Abiding Citizen, Skyfall, Unbreakable, Frankenstein, and Attack on Titan.

Do you have a headache? Are you coughing a lot? Well, according to Hollywood, that means that you're dyeing. As long as you're about to buy the farm, why not listen to the guys from the Bricked Pit talk about movies dealing with illnesses. Listen as Jason, Adam, and Josh discuss such films as Philadelphia, Rain Man, and The Shootist.

So I was walking down Rodeo Drive the other day when who should stop me but one... Steven Spielberg. Yeah. And he says to me, "Hey, that Bricked Pit is the best podcast that I've ever heard. Me and my buddy George... you know, George Lucas, never miss an episode." Yeah, that's it. And he loved how our latest episode is about unreliable narrators. Listen as Josh Hartnett, Adam Dri...