After Credits

The Oscars are done and we have some thoughts! Lia and I break down the biggest award show in the film industry by sharing notable moments, surprising twists, an anticlimactic Al Pacino moment, and how Ryan Gosling saved the day for Barbie fans. Additionally, we provide our WAY-TOO-EARLY predictions for the Oscars in 2025! Host: Spencer Cook Guest: Lia Della Porta Socials: Instagram: https://www.i...

Is Dune: Part Two overhyped or is this a special moment for movies? Due to the overwhelming amount of comparisons between Dune: Part One and Part Two to Star Wars: A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, it's only fitting to delve into these four films and determine which duo is better. Additionally, I share my review of Dune: Part Two, the origins how Dune and Star Wars came to be, and the si...

It's Oscars week! To prepare for the biggest award show in the movie industry, I am joined by Lia Della Porta and we share 10 movies that didn't receive a single Oscar nomination but really should have. Additionally, we discuss OpenAI Sora and the potential impact that it could have on the movie industry and why Tyler Perry is changing his mind on a near billion dollar studio expansion. Wi...

What can you expect from movies in 2024? During this episode Hillary Bautch and I cover nearly EVERYTHING about movies in 2024 including our most anticipated releases from each month of the year, predictions for best performances, sequels & reboots to be excited about, superhero projects, animated films, first time directors, and MORE! We're moving out of the January and February which mea...

Don't let awards season fool you, January and February are the toughest months for movie releases. In hopes of providing some good energy during these months, I'm joined by Kyle Clifford and we gather 30 of the most beloved films ever released in January and February for quite possibly the most necessary movie draft of all time. With plenty of surprise picks, competitive picks, and simple...

If you chose your favorite movie from every genre, what would that list look like? I am joined by my better half, Kenzie Bolen, for a laughter-filled conversation about some of our movie favorites. We cover classics, surprise picks, hot takes, and we have the same movie in different genres. Also, insight on Dune: Part Three and whether or not Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya would return for a third...

Did Barbie get snubbed with 8 nominations? Will Oppenheimer clean house, or will Christopher Nolan go another year without winning an Oscar? With the Oscar nominations recently announced, Lia and I break down each category and provide our picks for who we believe WILL win as well as who we believe SHOULD win. Also, we run through a list of notable movies that didn't receive a single Oscar nomi...

Outrageous? Empowering? Distasteful? Uncomfortable? Brilliant? How would YOU describe Poor Things? I am joined by Raimee Iacofano to review the latest imagination by Yorgos Lanthimos. From a Frankenstein-like adaptation to discovering the purpose of each stage in our lives, very few films pack as much content to unravel as this one. This episode is for Emma Stone fans, deep thinkers, and all you f...

"If summer doesn't sing in you, then  nothing sings in you . And if nothing sings in you, then you can't make music." We welcome back Lia Della Porta to the pod after spending a couple of months in England where she had the opportunity to watch Maestro at the BFI London Film Festival. During this episode we dive deep into Bradley Cooper's second directorial project, following...

"If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it." Wonka has earned nearly $400,000,000 worldwide and was the biggest film during the holidays, so let's break it down! In this episode, I share similarities and differences to 1971's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, talk about Timothee Chalamet's rise to fame, provide America's top movie candies, and even...

Wrestling fans or non wrestling fans, this is for YOU. I dig into the details of one of the most surprising films of the year and share my thoughts for what worked and why this cast is more special than you may realize. Additionally, with awards season around the corner I share details for the biggest film award shows coming up and provide some tips to enjoy them regardless of how much you love mo...

What are the BEST movies of 2023?? I am joined by film enthusiast Kyle Clifford in an exciting episode where we break down 25 of the best films from 2023 into two top 10 lists. Which list is better? What movies did we miss? Additionally, we discuss the Golden Globe nominations and provide plentyyyy of hot takes! Join the conversation, share with friends who love movies, and ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS! Hos...

Nicolas Cage is BACK and so is After Credits! I'm joined by the talented Joel Borcik to review A24's latest film. Is it funny, is it scary, is it romantic, is it EVERYTHING?! Tune in and connect with me to share your thoughts on Dream Scenario. Host: Spencer Cook Guest: Joel Borcik Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmupdatetime_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@filmupdatetime...

"It's amazing how physically exhausting it can be to do nothing." David Fincher is BACK and we dissect his new film "The Killer." Where does this film rank among other Fincher films? Additionally, I put together my list of the 5 best living filmmakers to never win an Oscar, and that list could change after this year! Join me in this review, share with your friends who love...

Instead of going through a recap of the 30+ movies that I watched in a particular month, I've broken down that list to the top 10 movies that I watched for the FIRST time in October. Also, I list out all of the horror films that have been released in 2023 in a school grade ranking from A-F and provide an average score for how horror films have been this year. Join me, share with your friends w...

You know Martin Scorsese, that guy who's considered the greatest living filmmaker? His latest film, Killers of the Flower Moon, is now available to watch in theaters! In this episode I share my review of this three and a half hour film that takes place in the early 1900s and there's a LOT to unpack. Tune in, share with me whether you agree or disagree with my review, let me know how you fe...

From classic stories to modern fears, who has given us the best horror films of all time? In this episode I discuss why filmmakers lean toward the horror genre, what makes those movies truly horrifying, and where horror films underwhelm in their attempt to scare audiences. Additionally, I list out the most prominent horror directors along with the movies that they're known for and I piece toge...

Fantastic Fest Film Festival is in the books!! I break down the 10 films that I watched over two and a half days and provide a glimpse at what the festival had to offer. See you there next year?? ALSO, I break down the movies that I watched in September ranging from some distasteful experiences to a few hidden classics. Tune in, compare my ranking of these films to your personal ranking, share wit...

SPOOKY HOURS. I am joined by Natasha Morales who may be, quite possibly, the BIGGEST horror movie fan in the entire world! In this episode, we take 20 of the most reputable horror films of all time, select 7 films each, and determine who walks away with the best list. (It's okay, you can admit that my list is better) Tune in, share with your horror-loving friends, and WATCH SCARY MOVIES! Host:...

FESTIVAL SEASON IS HERE (aka the best time of the year for movies). I'm joined by close friend of After Credits, Lia Della Porta, to cover all of the latest news in Hollywood including updates on Quentin Tarantino's last film, Timothee Chalamet's singing performance in Wonka, Beetlejuice 2, Mamma Mia 3, and MORE. Tune in, share your thoughts with us on social media, subscribe to join o...

Is it too soon to talk about horror movies? NO. This week I'm joined by horror enthusiast Evan Hamilton and we share our ranking of the 5 horror films that have stuck with us the longest. These films may be the weirdest, the scariest, the wildest, or the most f***ed up and that's why they've never left us. Listen with us, subscribe and join our open-ended movie community, share a horro...

Did you miss me? Probably not.. BUT I MISSED YOU. I'm back to discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and how different this film went about being made compared to other adaptations in the past, but does that make this film enjoyable? In addition, I share my picks for the BEST animated films over the past decade, I discuss how animated films can reach greater audiences, and of cour...

Was July the biggest month for movies in 2023? Hillary Bautch joins the podcast to run through my ranking of the movies I watched in July. As we go through these films from worst to best we discuss a WIDE range of movies, actors, Stephen Curry, horror, controversy, and even quotes from Twilight. Follow Film Update Time on social media and share your thoughts on the movies we discuss in this episod...

I'm riding SOLO to review one of the two biggest movies that debuted during the biggest weekend at the movies in 2023. (and the biggest in quite some time) What unexpected emotions did I walk away with, how did they recreate the atomic bomb, and where does Oppenheimer rank among Nolan's finest projects? Tune in, share your thoughts, subscribe, review, and everything in between. Host: Spenc...

Has Tom Cruise done it for the second year in a row?? Lia Della Porta joins the podcast to review the 7th Mission: Impossible film. We begin the podcast by addressing SAG-AFTRA and delve into details regarding the strike and what this means for actors and future projects. Also, is Tom Cruise an elite actor, how has his image shifted over the years, and will he actually make Mission: Impossible mov...