Movie Postmortem

In this episode, we cover Train to Busan , the 2016 South Korean zombie film that is a mix of fast zombie action and biting social commentary. Listen to hear our "Causes of Celebration" and the difference between this film compared to American zombie films.

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we board the  Event Horizon , the haunted spaceship film from Paul W.S. Anderson’s that dares to ask, “What if a spaceship boldly went... to Hell?!” With a charismatic crew, eye-poppingly dated 3D effects, and an evil Dr. Alan Grant, does this film deliver cosmic horror or is it just wasted potential? We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebrati...

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we tackle our  first-ever listener recommendation : Wes Craven’s  The People Under the Stairs . Equal parts horror, comedy, and Looney Tunes , the film delivers a wild mix of social commentary, gore, and characters you won’t ever forget (even if you want to). We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Script Stitc...

In this episode, we check out  Grave Encounters , the found-footage horror film where a fake ghost-hunting show turns terrifyingly real as the crew is trapped in an abandoned mental hospital that won't let them leave. Is it a hidden gem of the genre or just another shaky-cam letdown? We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Script Stitch-Ups'...

Happy  May the 4th ! In this  Star Wars Day  special episode of  Movie Postmortem , we revisit  Star War Episode III: Revenge of the Sith . With clone betrayals, duels on lava planets, and some of the most memed moments in cinema history, does this film bring balance to the Force or fall to the Dark Side? We break down the "Causes of Death" or "Causes for Celebration" and offer...

In this episode, we revisit  Cloverfield , the monster movie where the initial disaster is a bad breakup. Does this JJ Abrams produced mash-up of a love story, kaiju film, and found footage film hit the right emotional and action beats? We do a full plot rundown while giving our 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Scripts Stitch-Up' for this mystery box-drive...

In this episode, we step into the shadowy world of  Sinners  (2025), director Ryan Coogler's highly anticipated film starring Michael B. Jordan. It's a captivating film about culture, freedom, and the power of music. We give a 20 minute summary of our overall feelings about the film before diving in deeper during a full plot rundown.

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we dive into  Kong: Skull Island , the second film of the Legendary Monsterverse that remixes the traditional King Kong tale with Moby Dick and 1970s war films. We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Script Stitch-Ups' for this king-sized spectacle.

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we discuss Godzilla  (1998), Roland Emmerich's American remake that gave us a big iguana, a whole lot of rain, and Ferris Bueller as a scientist. We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Script Stitch-Ups' in hopes that this never happens again!

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we dig into  The Woman in the Yard , an unexpected blend of supernatural horror and emotional trauma. With themes involving grief, isolation, and mental health, does the film deliver true psychological horror—or does it get lost in its own symbolism? We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Script Stitch-Ups&#39...

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we revisit  I, Robot , the 2004 sci-fi thriller that asked, "What if your smart home wanted you dead?" With a surprisingly accurate prediction about a future filled with AI and a big helping of Will Smith-isms, does this tech-noir still hold up, or is it dated like bad CGI in an old movie? We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebra...

In the conclusion of our two-part discussion of Moonfall, we finish our plot rundown of the film and discuss the mind boggling implications of the third act reveal! Then we attempt to offer our 'Script Stitch-Ups' to make the film's plot somewhat feasible.

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we attempt to make sense of  Moonfall , Roland Emmerich’s 2022 disasterpiece. With a conspiracy theory-fueled plot, gravity defying action, and more stepfathers than a dozen rom-coms combined, does this film land smoothly, or does it crash and burn? We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Script Stitch-Ups'...

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , Reggie and Isaiah revisit  War of the Worlds —Steven Spielberg’s 2005 adaptation of the classic alien invasion story. With tense action, terrifying tripods, and peak Tom Cruise sprinting, does this film still hold up, or does it fizzle out like an alien allergic to bacteria? We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our &...

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , Reggie and Isaiah revisit  Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen —the sequel that took everything from the first movie and cranked it up to 11… for better or worse. With illiterate Autobots, Decepticon testicles, and way too many dog humping scenes, has the franchise  fallen  for good? We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and of...

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , Reggie and Isaiah dive into  Transformers  (2007), Michael Bay’s explosive, chaotic, and undeniably influential take on the beloved Hasbro toy line. Does it hold up as a fun blockbuster, or is it just an overlong car commercial with occasional robot fights? We break down the "Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration" and offer our "Script Stit...

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , Reggie and Isaiah discuss Sonic the Hedgehog 3 ! With Shadow making his big-screen debut and the stakes higher than ever, does this sequel keep up the momentum, or does it trip over the expanding lore? We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Script Stitch-Ups' to fine-tune this high-speed, family friendly a...

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , Reggie and Isaiah take a deep dive into  Captain America: Brave New World . With Sam Wilson stepping into the role, does this new era of Cap soar, or does it get weighed down by Marvel's baggage? Join us as we break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Script Stitch-Ups' to make this  brave new world  a littl...

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , Reggie and Isaiah suit up to revisit  Captain America: The First Avenger . Does this origin story stand tall like Steve Rogers post-serum, or does it stay scrawny in the shadow of later MCU films? We break down the 'Cause of Death or Cause for Celebration' and offer a 'Script Stitch-Up' to fine-tune Cap’s big-screen debut. Plus, bad accents yo...

In this episode of Movie Postmortem, Reggie and Isaiah take a closer look at Smile 2, the latest entry in the psychological horror franchise. With new protagonist Skye Riley facing supernatural terror, does this sequel keep its eerie grin, or does it turn into a frown of disappointment? Tune in to find out!

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , Reggie takes time to discuss being spoiled by movie marketing before giving a light-spoiler review of Companion  (2025), a fun film even if you know the "plot twist". Don't worry, there's a music break before any spoilers are revealed!

Get ready for maximum effort as we dissect  Deadpool & Wolverine ! From meta jokes that didn’t quite hit to fight scenes with no stakes, we’re slashing through the plot, the missed opportunities, and why the movie was too scared to roast itself properly. Grab your chimichangas and tune in!

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , Reggie explores  The Substance , a body-horror dark comedy that dives into the brutal lengths one woman goes to stay young. When fading star Elizabeth Sparkle transforms into her younger self through a mysterious serum, the line between beauty and beast blurs. Is this chilling tale a modern fable or just a bloody mess? We discuss the ‘Cause of Death or Cause...

In this episode of Movie Postmortem, Reggie and Isaiah sink their teeth into New Moon, the second chapter of the Twilight Saga. With Bella torn between Edward and Jacob, and the Volturi lurking in the shadows, does the movie shine like a full moon or stumble into the darkness of melodrama? Tune in as we decide if it’s good, bad, or a guilty pleasure, uncover the 'Cause of Death or Cause for Celebr...

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , Reggie and Isaiah sink their teeth into  Wolf Man , the tragic story of a man’s transformation into something more mangy than monstrous. Does this tale of family, survival, and sacrifice deliver scares, or does it just scratch the surface? Join us as we declare whether it’s good, bad, or a guilty pleasure, reveal the 'Cause of Death or Cause for Celebrati...