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It’s May, which means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “Mayhem” series! Where we cover movies that kick ass in the literal sense! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss 2009’s chaotic jolt of adrenaline in movie form, Crank: High Voltage! Over the top action and visuals! A surprise kaiju battle! Disgusting sound effects! Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite! Cameos for fans of the Spic...

It’s April, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “No EscApril” series, where we celebrate the wonder of thrillers! Not quite horror, not quite action, that sweet spot in the middle where danger is afoot, and lives are still on the line! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Alfred Hitchock’s mistaken-identity mystery thriller, North by Northwest! Possibly the most ic...

It’s April, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “No EscApril” series, where we celebrate the wonder of thrillers! Not quite horror, not quite action, that sweet spot in the middle where danger is afoot, and lives are still on the line! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Daniel Craig’s first appearance as James Bond, the gritty spy action-thriller, Casino Royale!...

It’s March, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “Get Your Ass to March” series! Where we cover movies that relate to the planet Mars and/or the 1990 sci-fi classic, Total Recall! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt kick off the series by discussing another film set on that mysterious and alluring red planet, John Carpenter’s 2001 space-action-horror flick Ghosts of Mars!...

It’s March, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “Get Your Ass to March” series! Where we cover movies that relate to the planet Mars and/or the 1990 sci-fi classic, Total Recall! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt kick off the series by discussing a movie that satisfies BOTH qualifiers, Paul Verhoeven’s 1990 sci-fi classic, Total Recall! Hologram gags! Explosive decompre...

It’s February, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “Shredruary” series! Where we cover movies that revolve around music or musicians! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss iconic genre director Walter Hill’s 1984 Rock n’ Roll Fable, Streets of Fire! A scary biker gang led by an unnerving-yet-alluring Willem Dafoe! A terrifying Ed Begley Jr.! Infectious music from Ji...

It’s February, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “Shredruary” series! Where we cover movies that revolve around music or musicians! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss 2001’s satirical musical comedy, Josie and the Pussycats! Endless product placement! A classic and catchy soundtrack that features Letters to Cleo’s Kay Hanley and (we think) Matthew Sweet! A cons...

It’s January, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies Podcast’s “Uncannuary” series! Where we cover movies that feature superheroes or vigilantes, either adapted from comics or created specifically for the big screen! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss the 1994 supernatural-action-bummer-noir, The Crow! An iconic soundtrack! A city so dangerous and depressing it’ll make you wa...

It’s January, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “Uncannuary” series! Where we cover movies based on comic books or original ideas with similarly “superhuman” characters! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss the martial arts/creature FX direct-to-video classic, Guyver: Dark Hero! Some of the greatest laser-graffiti you’ve ever seen! A pulsating neck wound! Squibs!...

It’s December, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “Holidanger” series! Where we cover the best kind of holiday movie: the ones where lives are on the line! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Tim Burton’s surprisingly dark and adult Christmas-themed sequel, Batman Returns! Incredible production design that brings the snowy and fantastical Gotham City to life! One...

It’s December, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “Holidanger” series! Where we cover the best kind of holiday movie: the ones where lives are on the line! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Richard Donner’s surprisingly dark and funny modern retelling of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic, Scrooged! A wonderful cast that features Bill Murray at what may be his...

In the first ‘Xenovember’ episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Ridley Scott’s second prequel to his 1979 masterpiece, Alien, the divisive sci-fi horror film, Alien: Covenant! Yet another wonderful score! Moments of true tension and chaotic horror! Beautiful cinematography and production design! Some of the worst vicarious back pain you’ll ever experience! Questionable ch...

In this year’s final “Shocktober” episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss one of the better examples of a TV show-turned-movie, the bloody and surprisingly fun, Tales From The Crypt: Demon Knight! Single-location horror! Impressive practical FX and gore! Countless quotable lines! Fun bookends from the Crypt Keeper himself! A loveable cast that includes Dick Miller, William...

In the season 3 premiere of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt give their first spooky season viewing recommendation, Francis Ford Coppola’s love letter to classic gothic horror, Bram Stoker’s Dracula! Intense drama and doomed romance! Surprisingly horned up characters! A stacked cast that includes Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, Cary Elwes, Richard E. Grant, Sadie Frost, Tom...

In the season finale of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Chow Yun-fat’s OTHER Hong Kong action classic from 1992, Full Contact! Greasers! Rock n’ roll action! Extreme dance sequences set to the sound of the band Extreme! Analog bullet time! Great stunt falls and finger gore! An incredible cast including the legendary Chow Yun-fat, Simon Yam, and Anthony Wong! Directed by Ringo...

In this week’s episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss M. Night Shyamalan’s tale of real-life superheroes and comic book mythos, Unbreakable! Perfectly balanced horror, tension, and comedy! A wonderful cast that includes Robin Wright, a magnetic Samuel L. Jackson, and Bruce Willis in one of his greatest roles! A fantastic (and occasionally pretty funky) score from James New...

In this week’s episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss the movie that asks “what if Hitchcock were gross?” The body horror film, Body Parts! A car accident scene that traumatized young minds years before Final Destination 2! Great music and opening credits! A breezy runtime! An exciting physical therapy montage! One of the strangest uses of a water tank you’ve ever seen! Po...

In this week’s episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Ridley Scott’s prequel to his own 1979 masterpiece, Alien, the somewhat controversial sci-fi horror film, Prometheus! A fantastic and hauntingly hopeful musical score! A stacked cast that includes Michael Fassbender in one of his greatest roles! Incredible production design and cinematography! A horrific self-surgery sc...

In this week’s episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Sam Raimi’s first superhero masterpiece, the gothic horror-inspired pulp hero, Darkman! Danny Elfman being Danny Elfman! A delightful cast that includes a young Liam Neeson and a pre- Fargo Frances McDormand! Sam Raimi giving all the rage-montages and kinetic camerawork you could possibly ask for! Voice-imitation skills...

In this week’s episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein’s action-thriller-comedy, Game Night! The true story behind rich people fight clubs! Surprisingly sturdy glass tables! Impressive thriller-inspired mood and cinematography! A script full of twists that keeps subverting your expectations! Consistent comedy that is actually driven...

In this week’s episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss John Woo’s Hong Kong action classic, Hard Boiled! A musical score that makes you wanna drive around a city in a convertible! Shockingly complex coded messages! Chow Yun-fat as a true artist in the fields of clarinet and twin pistols! Tony Leung as one of the coolest guys in cinema! One of the most impressive book-findin...

In this week’s episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Michael Bay’s relatively timid dystopian science fiction thriller, The Island! Bay trying his best to restrain himself during dialogue scenes, but going full-destructive-madman during the intense action scenes! A stacked cast that includes a playful Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson at the edge of mega stardom, Sean Bea...

In this week’s episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Jason Eisener’s science fiction-horror-adventure-comedy, Kids vs. Aliens! A fantastic cast of young actors! Curse words being wielded like beautiful weapons in a way that would make Shane Black proud! Jason Eisener and Director of Photography Mat Barkley showing the world how to make a visually beautiful movie with a mo...

In this week’s episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss the often-maligned fourth entry in the beloved action adventure series, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull! A fantastic cast, including a scenery-chewing Cate Blachett! That magical Steven Spielberg visual storytelling that’s present in even his lesser movies! Vibrant cinematography from the one and only...

In this week’s episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss the wonderfully-unique French period action horror film, Brotherhood of the Wolf! An unforgettable revenge-rampage scene! Homages to Predator and Jaws! Extraordinary costume design! Atmospheric visuals from John Wick 4 and Nightmare Alley cinematographer Dan Laustsen! Twists and turns that keep you on your toes! A fanta...