After the Hype

  We have quite the treat for you this week with Shane Black’s THE NICE GUYS! Elvis Kunesh and Jennifer Garnet Filo guest star and give us their take on the 70s action comedy. Lots to get to in this big episode so don’t wait. ELVIS | INSTAGRAM | SPLOT STUDIOS | TOM HANKS GIVING PODCAST JENNIFER | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM     WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? The part of the show where we catch up with what ev...

  Are you #TeamIronMan or #TeamCap or – let’s be honest here – #TeamSpiderMan? This week we get down to brass tacks and duke it out Marvel style with CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR. Come for the infighting, and stay for what is basically Avengers 3. I mean, seriously, they are all in this thing. Rich Roy and Rob Pugliese join us and rock the breakdown, as usual. Lots of stuff here, so ASSEMBLE! RED RO...

  Welcome to the HORROR MOVIE REMAKE BATTLE EPISODE! We’re joined by Sean Carney from our Sing Street episode as well as newcomer Justin Meyer to decide which horror remake reigns supreme. To keep things interesting we’ve made co-host Ryan our judge and he has been given the mighty responsibility of picking the winner. Which defense is the best? Listen and find out! JUSTIN | Ten Thirty One Product...

  Welcome to the final chapter in our month of LOW BUDGET HORROR REMAKES! We’re joined by Graham Mason and Evan Scott Russell to talk the found footage movie that started it all: THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. Recoil in horror as we take you on a journey of diminished returns and a not-nearly-as-enjoyable experience as the first time we saw it in the theater.     WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? The part of t...

  Our month of LOW BUDGET HORROR continues this week with the Sam Raimi classic THE EVIL DEAD. We’re joined by guests Jaimie Sarchet and Phillip Kelley to talk about that iconic cabin in the woods and to take a small glimpse into the crazy conditions on set. There’s a lot here so click on that play button ASAP, or that download button on your podcast catcher and hop to it. PHILLIP KELLEY | TWITTER...

  Welcome LOW BUDGET HORROR month here at AFTER THE HYPE. We’ve got some episodes for you this month so stick around! This week we’re talking the Found Footage film PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, which really pushed the genre forward. Christopher Ortiz joins us yet again, and like always kills it during our breakdown. There’s a lot here so put down your pro-sumer camera and start listening!     WHERE HAVE Y...

  This week we’re joined by special guest Jackson Stewart – director of BEYOND THE GATES – to talk about the intense little film GREEN ROOM. It’s a great show, so you won’t want to waste another minute. Check it out and let us know what you think! JACKSON STEWART | BEYOND THE GATES | TWITTER     WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? The part of the show where we catch up with what everyone is doing. Yes, we...

  This week we’re joined by Marcus Givan to talk about the 2016 JUNGLE BOOK. Don’t let the “BEAR” necessities pass you by! Give this episode a listen.     WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? The part of the show where we catch up with what everyone is doing. Yes, we named this section such on purpose. It’s funny. Haha. MARCUS – Frank Ocean BRYAN – Blair Witch CHEWIE – Supergirl RYAN – Merge Left (podcast)...

  Cowabunga and booyakasha! We’ve got a great cross-over episode this week with the folks over at SUPERHERO SAMPLER and it’s all about TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES!!! We’re talking the 2007 TMNT with Elliot Campos and then tomorrow on the Sampler we’re joining him to discuss the Season 2 episode “Invasion of the Squirrelanoids” from the 2012 TMNT series on Nickelodeon. You won’t want to miss it! E...

  It’s time for another battle episode. This time we go BACK TO SCHOOL with our pal Samantha Garrison and newcomer Kayla Tennity. The films all have one thing in common – they’re awesome. So sit back, grab your number two pencil, and enjoy this trip down memory lane! SAM | SUPER HERO SAMPLER | FILM TAKEOUT   MAY THE BEST BACK TO SCHOOL FILM WIN! In the spirit of our battle episodes, we put forth o...

  One, two, three, hit it! We’ve got a great episode this week about a great movie that hasn’t gotten enough hype – SING STREET. Sean Carney (no relation to director) joins us to talk about this amazing musical filled with humor and heart. If you haven’t seen the film give our episode a listen, it might change your mind. If you’ve seen it – I know, right?!?! SEAN CARNEY: TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | BAND...

  Boo! We’re joined by Mackenzie Peykov this week to talk about the amazing Laika film – PARANORMAN! There’s so much to talk about with this one, from Casey Affleck’s delightfully dumb Mitch to that ending confrontation that goes darker than anything we’ve seen in a kid’s film of late. You won’t want to miss this spectacular and spooky episode!   WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? The part of the show whe...

  It’s time to open the mystery box with us as we talk about 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE. We’re joined by special guests Brett Weiner and Jackie Linke to discuss the movie that kind of came out of nowhere and took us by surprise. You won’t want to miss this episode! BRETT WEINER | TWITTER | VERBATIM WEBSERIES     WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? The part of the show where we catch up with what everyone is doing...

  SORRY FOR THE DELAY! Without further adieu here’s this week’s episode. Alex Marshall-Brown and Armond Richards join us to discuss the divisive BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE: EXTENDED CUT. Like the film, our discussion runs a little long so if superhero talk is your jam, then you’re in luck! ALEX MARSHALL-BROWN | QUENTIN TARANTINO’S SUICIDE SQUAD | ONLY A MOVIE | WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TWITTE...

  This week we’re joined by special guests Alex Marshall-Brown and Eric Stolze to talk THE BOURNE TRILOGY. Listen to us punch, kick, and jump our way through three action-packed films with roughly the same plot. Whatever you do, just don’t mention Blackbriar because…wait. What’s that black van doing across the way? Why are there government agents surrounding the OH GOD IT’S TOO LATE OH NOOOO! ALEX...

  We’re joined by special guests Matt Lantrip and Chris Ortiz to discuss the Merc With A Mouth. That’s right, we’re talking DEADPOOL. No, not THAT Deadpool. The good one where his mouth isn’t sewn shut and he shoots lasers out of his eyes. This is the one where Negasonic Teenage Warhead steals all her scenes without speaking. THAT Deadpool. Chimichangas. PLUGS: BUT THAT’S JUST MY OPINION PODCAST |...

  HAPPY PATRIOTISM DAY! I mean, Happy 4th of July! We’ve got another epic battle episode featuring films that either involve the 4th of July, evoke the patriotism of the holiday, or just plain take us back to more innocent summers watching fireworks and playing ball! We’re joined by return guest Elliot Campos and super special guest Brock Walters. Which film is the best? Listen and find out! ELLIO...

  When Thursday rolls around, and you’re looking for something to do, and you’ve got an hour to spare….who you gonna call? That’s right! AFTER THE HYPE! YAY, MUCH CLEVER! We’re here this week with special guests Mackenzie Peykov and Renee Gauthier to talk the 1984 classic GHOSTBUSTERS. Saddle up them proton packs and get ready to be slimed. It’s gonna feel funky…in a good way. RENEE GAUTHIER ON TW...

  It’s the end of the world as we know it, and we feel fine…about Jeff Goldblum in INDEPENDENCE DAY! Well, some of us. *cough*Bryan*cough* We’re joined by Emily Blake from CHICKS WHO SCRIPT who is two for two on epic movie breakdowns. There’s a lot here so let’s get right to it. Welcome to EARF.     WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? The part of the show where we catch up with what everyone is doing. Yes,...

  Hide ya babies, hide ya twins! This week we’re joined by our pals Hunter and Samantha to talk about the best horror film of 2016 – THE WITCH. HUNTER | LA HORROR SAMANTHA | SUPER HERO SAMPLER     WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? The part of the show where we catch up with what everyone is doing. Yes, we named this section such on purpose. It’s funny. Haha. BRYAN – AQUAMAN CHEWIE – THE CONJURING 2 SAM –...

  Do you like ants? Then this is the episode for you! Special guest Erik joins Bryan, Ryan, and Chewie to talk about the Paul Rudd / Marvel team up! Something something ant-related pun. Enjoy!   BREAKDOWN!   WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? The part of the show where we catch up with what everyone is doing. Yes, we named this section such on purpose. It’s funny. Haha. BRYAN – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle...

  It’s time to break out the mutagen because this party’s gonna shred! We joined The Front Row Movie Review Podcast yesterday to talk Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie ( GO LISTEN NOW ), and today we welcome The Front Row in our discussion of the super fun Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze. Special thanks to Craig McFarland for his epic turtle rap. AND REMEMBER! Tokka an...

  We’re joined this week by long time friend and fan Justin Thiele – who brings us plenty of reasons why LAST ACTION HERO is not worthy of the title of BEST SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER FILM. That’s right, folks, it’s time for another battle episode and we’ve got some great movies to talk about. Jon defends PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL but can’t say the title right. Bryan makes a s...

  We’re joined by special guests Coy Jandreau and Elliot Campos to talk two of perhaps the worst X-Men films out there – X-MEN: THE LAST STAND & X-MEN: ORIGINS: WOLVERINE – all in celebration of hopefully NOT the worst X-Men film coming out! For our breakdown we make both Coy and Elliot take a film and give us the synopsis. The whole episode is so epic we had to run a little on the long side....

  This week we’re joined by special guest Alex Marshall-Brown – who did some key stunts for the film and managed to get some set advice from QT himself! Watch as she expertly breaks down the film. Listen as we gush over the dialog, the ultra violence! There’s a lot here, and you don’t want to miss it! ALEX MARSHALL-BROWN – WHAT SHE’S UP TO! | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK   30 SECOND BREAKDOWN WH...