The Hit List Podcast

In the season 7 finale of The Hit List Podcast, we're excited to welcome back YouTuber and returning guest, Vanessa from @OnceUponaReaction! Together, we delve into the magical world of "Amélie," a 2001 French-language romantic comedy directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Set in the picturesque Montmartre district of Paris, the film follows the whimsical journey of Amélie, a shy and quirky...

Join us in the latest episode of The Hit List Podcast as we dive into the cult classic "Brain Smasher... A Love Story" (1993) with our guest Travis, a creative director and artist. Directed by Albert Pyun, this unique romantic comedy stars Andrew "Dice" Clay as Ed "The Brainsmasher" Malloy and Teri Hatcher as Samantha Crain. It also features Chad Stahelski in one of h...

Join us for a deep dive into "Peeping Tom," the groundbreaking 1960 British psychological horror-thriller film directed by Michael Powell. Our guest Caterina, a writer and film enthusiast, joins us to explore this chilling examination of voyeurism and filmmaking. Discover how "Peeping Tom" pioneered the slasher film genre and examine its themes of voyeurism and the male gaze. W...

Join us for an exciting discussion on "Cutie Honey," the 2004 Japanese tokusatsu superhero film based on the beloved manga and anime series. Our special guest Marierose, co-host of the Pause, Sip, and Ponder podcast, brings her thoughts on this unique film! Discover the story of Cutie Honey's battle against Panther Claw, her quest for justice, and the power of love and friendship! We...

Discover the captivating world of "Ganja & Hess" in our latest episode with filmmaker Nikai Morales. Explore the themes, characters, and production of this influential 1973 American black horror film directed by Bill Gunn. Learn about the film's historical context, director Bill Gunn's contributions to cinema, and its impact on black horror. Join us for an enlightening discus...

🎲 Get ready for double the mystery, double the laughter, and double the fun as we kick off Season 7 with a bang! 🎉 In our first-ever episode featuring two guests, Sophia Phan and Rebecca Rose join us to unravel the mystery of "Clue," the beloved 1985 black comedy mystery film inspired by the iconic board game. Directed by Jonathan Lynn and boasting an all-star ensemble cast including T...

As we wrap up another incredible season, join us for a captivating discussion with our cinephile companion, Zackiel, as we dissect the intricacies of Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. In this season finale, we navigate the dystopian landscapes and delve into the controversial themes that make this film a cinematic landmark. From stunning visuals to societal critiques, we unravel it all. Wh...

Join us for an emotional rollercoaster of a film discussion as we sit down with our fellow HSF alum and friend, Leydis. Together, we dive into the intricacies of 500 Days of Summer , a 2009 romantic comedy-drama that's as relatable as it is heartwrenching. 💔 In this episode, we unravel the magic of this film, directed by Marc Webb and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel. We'...

Just in time for Halloween, we're sinking our teeth into the classic horror film, Dracula ! 🦇 Join us for a spooktacular episode as we welcome Alex, a writer and film noir enthusiast, to discuss the iconic 1931 film starring Bela Lugosi. But that's not all! We're digging up the buried treasure of its concurrent Spanish version , starring Carlos Villarías. 🌕 We'll unravel our thou...

Get ready for a gripping exploration of the South Korean mystery thriller Svaha: The Sixth Finger in our latest podcast episode. We are thrilled to be joined by Maya, a former movie theater employee, as we unravel the enigmatic plot of this 2019 masterpiece. Directed by Jang Jae-hyun and starring Lee Jung-jae and Park Jeong-min, this film delves into a mystery involving a Buddhist sect while quest...

Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic journey as we delve into Stanley Kubrick's enigmatic masterpiece, Eyes Wide Shut. In this episode, we welcome back returning guest, Sophia Phan . Together, we explore why this film had a spot on both of our watchlists, our raw reactions to this spellbinding tale, and a captivating deep dive into the art of Kubrick's filmmaking. 🤯 Tune in for a reve...

Join us for a purr-fectly exciting episode as we delve into the world of Catwoman: Hunted . the 2022 animated superhero film based on the iconic DC Comics character. Our special guest, Mónica G. Rodríguez, a VisDev production assistant at Nickelodeon Animation Studio, brings her expert insights into animation production as we discuss the making of this thrilling animated adventure. We'll explo...

Get ready for an epic cinematic journey as we dive into the heart of Goodfellas, directed by the legendary Martin Scorsese! 🍿✨ In this thrilling episode, we're joined by the sensational content creator, Munish, whose viral breakdowns of iconic film and TV scenes have taken the internet by storm. Together, we explore the brilliance of Goodfellas, its influence on filmmaking, and even its impa...

Get ready for a wild cinematic ride as we kick off Season 6 of our podcast with a bang! In our first episode, we dive headfirst into the enigmatic world of The Room – the 2003 cult classic directed by the one and only Tommy Wiseau. And joining us for this unforgettable journey is none other than the incredibly talented Vanessa Gutiérrez , film reaction YouTuber and actress extraordinaire! The Room...

🚨 Get ready for an exciting finale to season 5 of The Hit List Podcast! 🎉 In this episode, Jason is joined by podcast marketing consultant, Arielle Nissenblatt , to discuss Everything Everywhere All at Once . This film, written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, stars a fantastic cast including Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, and James Hong. Jason and Arielle delve into...

Get ready for an electrifying episode of The Hit List Podcast, movie lovers! 🍿🎬🎧 In this penultimate episode of Season 5, we're thrilled to welcome Bex Carlos, the amazing creator and host of Tu Tía Bruja podcast , as our special guest. Join us on a journey into the world of Pedro Almodovar's captivating film, Volver , as we explore the magic, the drama, and the feminist themes that mak...

In this episode of The Hit List Podcast, I am joined by Kelly Therese Pollock, producer and host of the Unsung History podcast , to discuss one of the most iconic films of all time - Titanic . Join us as we delve into the epic love story and examine the incredible dedication that went into creating this masterpiece directed by James Cameron. In addition to our usual film discussion, we also hear K...

WE'RE BACK! In this episode of The Hit List Podcast, I am joined by Ryan Boelter, co-host of the Character Creation Cast podcast , to talk about the classic fantasy film, The Dark Crystal , directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. We dive into the magical and weird world of Thra, the detailed puppetry and production, and the behind-the-scenes stories that make this movie a true masterpiece. Join u...

Hi everyone! This is a special episode in that I am reviewing a movie that is currently in theaters, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES . I am joined by my irl DM, A.W. as we discuss the film before and after watching it in theaters. It's a fun film and I hope you can get that from our review. Also, this was a new format for the show. A little experimental. Would you like to hear more...

Today I am joined by fellow Latino filmmaker, Pedro Castro Jr! We  discuss Come True (2020) what we thought, how it was made, and we do a  brief dive into our own filmmaking history to compare it to this film. It's a fun one!  Support the show! https://anchor.fm/thehitlist/support   Pedro's IG; https://www.instagram.com/pedcast10/  The Hit List Podcast's Linktree; https://...

Today I am joined by Twitch streamer, AbraCatrena ! We discuss Barbarella (1968), what we thought, how it was made, and we do a brief dive into Jason's psyche when it came to dating when he started college. It's a fun one! Catrena's Twitch channel; https://www.twitch.tv/abracatrena The Hit List Podcast's Linktree; https://linktr.ee/TheHitListPodcast Business inquiries: jasonramirezfilm@gmail.com

Today I am joined by writer and film noir enthusiast, Alex Vlahov! We discuss Murder by Contract (1958) and other film noirs from the early 20th century, Vince Edwards' acting style, and how the soundtrack is unique to the film noir genre.   Alex's Instagram account; https://www.instagram.com/onlyfilmnoir/  Follow The hit List Podcast on social media; https://linktr.ee/TheHitListPodcast  Business...

Today I am joined by a YouTuber from across the pond, Rebecca Rose !  We discuss Whiplash (2014) and the immediate red flags we got from Fletcher, Andrew's unhealthy obsession mirroring passionate young  people we know in our lives, and how imposter syndrome can be a good thing. Get ready for a great discussion here on The Hit List Podcast! Follow The Hit List Podcast on social media.

Welcome back to another episode of The Hit List Podcast, now available on video on YouTube and Spotify ! Today I am joined by returning guest and YouTuber, Clariss ! We discuss Searching (2018) and go over how this film is the first Hollywood thriller with an Asian-American lead, the wave of nostalgia adults feel from the obsolete computer software in the opening montage, and how Aneesh Chaganty's...

Welcome back to another episode of The Hit List Podcast; now available  on video on YouTube and Spotify!    Today I am joined by pretty OK guy, Ryan aka RivalReacts ! We discuss   Knives Out (2019), our favorite scenes, our controversial hot takes in  life, and social media's need to copy each other into oblivion. All this and more on The Hit List Podcast.   Support t...