INT. ANALYSIS

We look at this non-traditional biopic and discuss the merits and drawbacks of its structure, whether it should have been a play, and our feelings on Aaron Sorkin and his dialogue style. Upcoming episodes: The Batman Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, and our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle . Our log...

We bring on Larry Fried, host of My Favorite Movie Is to talk about Tim Burton's classic, its characters, worldbuilding, and some of the interesting production choices that were made. Upcoming episodes: Steve Jobs Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, and our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle . Our logo i...

We talk about the classic 80's movie and see whether and how it holds up in the 21st century, its cultural impact, and how it uses setups and payoffs. Upcoming episodes: Beetlejuice, Steve Jobs Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Check out our YouTube channel with our video e...

We cover villains, plot issues, and some of the redeeming aspects of this much hated on Spiderman installment and give our predictions on No Way Home... so all of you know whether our predictions were correct. Upcoming episodes: Back to the Future Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle . Our logo is by Kelsey...

We bring our differing opinions and analysis to the first of the Garfield-Spiderman movies and talk about how it does (or doesn't) give us access to this version of Peter Parker, comparing it to the other iterations of Spiderman, and ways that some of its plot issues could have been fixed. Upcoming episodes: The Amazing Spiderman 2, Back to the Future Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus...

We look at the characters and genre choices of the first season of Amazon Prime's other gritty superhero show. Upcoming episodes: Back to the Future, The Amazing Spiderman duo Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episode on our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle . Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Check out our YouTube channel with our video essays. A kids ve...

In anticipation of No Time To Die, we look at arguably the best Bond movie ever and how it gives Bond a complex arc, it's interesting structure, how it deals with Bond movie tropes, and where the franchise could go from here. Upcoming episodes: Invincible Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on Kingsman, Space Jam 2, and the Raimi/Maguire Spiderman movies for $1 a month. You can...

We look at the horror classic Scream and how it plays extremely heavily with the tropes of the horror genre. Upcoming episodes: Casino Royale Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on Kingsman, Space Jam 2, and the Raimi/Maguire Spiderman movies for $1 a month. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle . Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Check out our YouTube channel with video essays...

We look at the big life questions that Whiplash poses about the cost of success, societal views of greatness, Fletcher's dark take on mentorship, and the script's efficiency.  2 factual corrections: Van Gogh went to Saint-Remy-de-Provence, not Giverney. Roger Federer did try a lot of sports, but was also a tennis champion by age 14. Upcoming episodes: Scream, Casino Royale Support us on Patreon an...

We cover the newest DC movie and discuss how it compares to the 2016 version, its characters, whether it hit or missed with tone and pacing, and where DC can or will go from here.  Upcoming episodes: Whiplash Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on Kingsman and the Raimi/Maguire Spiderman movies for $1 a month. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle . Our logo is by Kelsey Hen...

We talk about Christopher Nolan's non-linear war movie, the impressive production of it, the way he approaches the characters on an individual and collective level, and how he gives (or fails to give) the audience access to his characters. Upcoming episodes: The Suicide Squad, Whiplash Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on Kingsman and the Raimi/Maguire Spiderman movies for $1...

In this episode we cover Jordan Peele's trendsetting racial horror movie. Topics include the movie's influence since its release, how many details and symbols there are to find on re-watch, the alternate ending vs. the theatrical ending, the party scene, the movie's commentary on racism, how it plays with expectations, and Jordan Peele's influences. Upcoming episodes: Dunkirk. Support us on Patreo...

In this episode we look at a modern cult classic. Topics include Scott as a protagonist, the movie's unique style, its video game influences, the themes it develops effectively and ineffectively, and its soundtrack.  Upcoming episodes:  Get Out. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on Kingsman and the Raimi/Maguire Spiderman movies for $1 a month. You can get merch with our logo...

In this episode we discuss how Knives Out subverts the mystery genre, Marta as a flat arc protagonist, and how the movie shows why putting characters under pressure reveals who they are. Upcoming episodes:  Get Out. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on Kingsman and the Raimi/Maguire Spiderman movies for $1 a month. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle . Our logo is by Kel...

In this episode we discuss how this adaptation stacks up against the games, how it functions on its own, whether it would improve by having a theme, and potential sequels. Upcoming episodes:  Get Out. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes for $1 a month. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle . Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Check out our YouTube channel with video essays on Cur...

We talk about the recently released blockbuster as well as monster movies, movie monsters, why these two have been portrayed so often and what the significance of this crossover is. Upcoming episodes: Mortal Kombat, Get Out. Time Stamps Intro - 0:00 Initial Reactions - 4:40 Monster Movies - 30:32 Movie Monsters - 1:01:00 Why these two are rebooted so much - 1:21: Outro - 1:54:20 Support us on Patr...

Now that The Snyder Cut is out we talk about our expectations for it our general feelings on the final product, comparing it to the Wheedon cut, and what this film's legacy will be moving forward. Upcoming episodes: Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat. Time Stamps Expectations - 0:00 General Reactions - 9:35 Pacing and Dialogue - 33:30 The film's potential legacy - 52:00 Outro - 1:17:00 Support us on...

We look at the pilot of Sherlock in this episode and examine how it revives a classic character, its introduction of the show's theme, what makes for a good pilot, and why this John Watson is fiction's greatest sidekick. Upcoming episodes: Zack Snyder's Justice League, Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat. Time Stamps Initial Reactions - 0:00 Evan's relationship to the show - 8:00 Updating Sherlock fo...

We continue and conclude our Chocolate Factory series with the 2005 adaptation from Tim Burton. This time we discuss Willy Wonka's personality and backstory, the theme of family, the movie's tone, then compare all three versions and speculate about the upcoming origin story show.  Upcoming episodes: Sherlock A Study in Pink, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat. Time Stam...

In this episode, we discuss the classic Roald Dahl book and its original movie adaptation and the differences between them, as well as how the story works with a passive protagonist and the message of the story. Time stamps Differences from book 10:32 A Passive Protagonist 46:40 Message 53:25 Outro 1:07:54 Upcoming episodes: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Godzilla...

In this episode we look at Space Jam, how it deals with its perfect premise, its impact, sports movies, and Michael Jordan. Upcoming episodes: Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry We have a Patreon . For one dollar a month you can hear our take-down of the Sam Raimi Spiderman Trilogy. Our video essay on A Quiet Place | Show Don't Te...

In our very long season 3 premiere, we tackle the MPAA Ratings system, our relationships with it, how effective it is, the ways it shapes the film landscape, and if there is a better system that could be created in its place. Support us on Patreon . Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening . Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Chayse on Twitter @mrchaysemac...

We give our hot but very different takes on the new Wonder Woman sequel, digging into the content of the story and how it was executed.  Upcoming Episodes: Space Jam, Willy Wonka/Charlie and the Chocolate factory. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry We have a Patreon . For one dollar a month you can hear our take-down of the Sam Raimi Spiderman Trilogy. Our video essay on Shrek | The Simple Character Arc...

In today's episode we look at some of what made Good Will Hunting a classic like how Sean is one of the best mentor characters ever, how important being emotionally true is in a story, how to craft good character relationships, and the purpose of the many anecdotes in the movie.  We have a Patreon . For $1 per month you can hear bonus episodes. And for $3 per month you can have access to our notes...

In this episode we look at a lesser-known social experiment movie and examine how it approaches character design, social critique, and how the premise and designing principle are crafted to create its social experiment. Upcoming Episodes: Good Will Hunting, Space Jam.  Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry We have a Patreon . For one dollar a month you can hear our take-down of the Sam Raimi Spiderman Tril...