Back To The Blockbuster

Back To The Blockbuster

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Welcome to Back To The Blockbuster, a Playlyst original podcast hosted by Gaius Bolling and Jackson Pye. Gaius brings his industry knowledge to the conversation as he currently works Press for film & TV while Jackson brings the casual moviegoer opinion. The duo also covers milestone movie anniversaries and predicts the box office every week. In addition to the main show, Gaius also hosts a bi-weekly spinoff called Back To The Blockbuster Presents: Deep Dives that sees Gaius and rotating guests diving into a different film of their choosing across all genres!

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Oct 5, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 47 - D23 Expo Reveals 16.09.2022

In our newest episode, we’re back after a week off and we dig into some of the bigger reveals from last weeks D23 Expo, including new trailers from upcoming Disney movie releases, Star Wars, and Marvel. Did it live up to everyone’s expectations? Let’s Find Out!

Episode 45 - Has DC Films Found Their Kevin Feige and Don’t Worry Darling Drama Escalates 01.09.2022

In this week’s episode we discuss DC Films possibly finding their Kevin Feige and what that might mean for the future of their film slate.  We also dive into the growing drama surrounding Don’t Worry Darling, including Shia LaBeouf coming out against Olivia Wilde’s claims that he was fired from the film. Lastly we get into the current slow state of the fall box office and talk why studios dec...

Episode 44 - Jack’s Deep Dive - Man on Fire 24.08.2022

Jack gets his chance to choose his film for his first deep dive and he goes with 2004’s Man on Fire, starring Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning. We go into the plot and making of the film, detailing is cinematography, direction, and acting. We also dive into why the film wasn’t a big hit with critics but a hit with the general moviegoing public.  Also, at the top of the episode, we talk ab...

Episode 43 - Ezra Miller Apology and Chris Pratt/Bryce Dallas Howard Pay Gap For Jurassic World 18.08.2022

In this week’s episode we’re getting into the Ezra Miller apology as they finally address they have “complex mental issues” they’re now getting help for. We also dive into the Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard pay gap for Jurassic World as well She-Hulk: Attorney At Law first reactions and more!

Episode 42 - Batgirl Scrapped and Warner Bros Discovery 10 Year DC Plan 11.08.2022

This week the team is diving into the controversial decision to scrap the Batgirl movie and the Warner Bros Discovery 10 Year plan for DC Films. We also talk about Joker 2 getting a release date as well as our reactions to the Predator prequel film, Prey.

The Lost Boys - 35th Anniversary 11.08.2022

We look back on the vampire classic The Lost Boys for its 35th anniversary. We look back on casting, the film’s best moments, and its continued legacy all these years later. Gaius joined by Donne of @donnielovesmovies on Instagram for this little look back down memory lane.

The Dark Knight Rises - 10th Anniversary 01.08.2022

This month marks the 10th anniversary of The Dark Knight Rises and Gaius sits with David Gonzalez of ReelTalkInc. Com and the Reel Chronicles Podcast, Sam Stone, freelance columnist for Looper and Comic Book Resources, and Batman super-fan Zach Luben, to discuss the film’s production history, characters, release, and legacy.  It’s a fun look back at the conclusion of one of the best film tril...

Episode 41 - SDCC Recap 28.07.2022

We’re recapping all of the big reveals at San Diego Comic-Con, including a pretty underwhelming panel for DC films (Black Adam and Shazam: Fury of the Gods) as well as Marvel’s massive plans for the future as they reveal the schedule for phase 5 and 6. We also look back at some of the trailers released, including the emotional first look at Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Episode 40 - Snyder Cut Controversy, Thor: Love and Thunder Box Office Decline, and More! 21.07.2022

It’s a hot topics day on Back To The Blockbuster and we’re getting into the Snyder Cut Controversy and story that was published by Rolling Stone, Thor: Love and Thunder’s steep box office decline in weekend two, Sony saying Top Gun: Maverick has Venom: Let There Carnage thank for its success and more! We also give our box office predictions for Jordan Peele’s latest release, Nope.

Robocop - 35th Anniversary 17.07.2022

Gaius sits with Donnie from the Instagram review page @MadmovieTime to talk about the 35th Anniversary of Robocop. They dive deep into the film’s production history, casting, themes, best moments, its success, and legacy as this classic sci-fi action film turns 35!

Episode 38 - Thor: Love and Thunder 14.07.2022

We’re back after a week off and we’re talking the latest MCU release, Thor: Love and Thunder. We delve into how this film holds up with other MCU entries and what we think of Phase 4 in its current state and we try to figure out what’s to come.  We’re once again joined by freelance columnist for Looper and Comic Book Resources, Sam Stone, and he discusses attending San Diego Comic-Con in a we...

Episode 37 - The Amazing Spider-Man - 10th Anniversary 30.06.2022

It has been ten years since the release of The Amazing Spider-Man and we’re looking back on the film and its place within the Spider-Man franchise. We talk casting, moments that stand out, whether it was necessary to reset the franchise, comparisons to the 2002 Sam Raimi film, and Andrew Garfield’s renewed popularity playing that character after the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home.  We’re...

Episode 36 - Lightyear Underperforms and More! 23.06.2022

Owen is back with the gang after a two week absence to just wing it on some fresh hot topics. The hosts cover the underperformance of Pixar’s Lightyear box opening weekend, the future of Star Wars in film, Owen gives his take on Joker, and we discuss Ezra Miller’s future as The Flash!

Batman Returns - 30th Anniversary 19.06.2022

Batman Returns turns 30 and we are diving into a Batman sequel that was once polarizing but has gone on to become a fan favorite over the years. Gaius is joined by Evan from the Rewind The Movies Podcast as well as Sam Stone, freelance columnist Looper and Comic Book Resources.  We go into our thoughts about the film then and now and we also break down key moments, casting, reaction to the fi...

Episode 34 - Black Adam Trailer, Ezra Miiler and More! 16.06.2022

This week’s episode we cover some DC Hot Topics which includes the release of the Black Adam which was unveiled for select members of the press first that Gaius was in attendance for. We also talk about the latest issues going on with actor Ezra Miller and how it might affect their role in The Flash, and more!

Episode 33 - Jurassic Park - Dinosaurs Are Dope! 10.06.2022

In this week’s episode we dive into the Jurassic Park franchise as a lead up to the release of Jurassic World: Dominion. We are goined with special guests to help us out and they include Joe from @guyatthemovies and Derik from the Hindsight Movie Reviews Pdocast and The Ratchet Book Club Podcast.  In addition to our Jurassic Park deep dive, we also discuss the continued massive performance of...

Episode 32 - Top Gun: Maverick Box Office Success, Obi-Wan and Stranger Things, Remembering Ray Liotta and More! 03.06.2022

In this week’s episode, we dive into the enormous success of Top Gun: Maverick at the box office, the record breaking debuts on Stranger Things season 4 and Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars updates, the results of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation case, and more. We also take the time to remember Hollywood legendary actor, Ray Liotta.

Episode 31 - Back To The Blockbuster Approved - Tom Cruise 26.05.2022

In preparation of the release of Top Gun: Maverick, we play a fun little snack draft game in which we pick our favorite Tom Cruise characters. Ahead of that we cover news on the new trailers for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Thor: Love and Thunder, and She-Hulk. We also touch on The CW picking up Gotham Knights and Disney+ doing a new Daredevil series. We also welcome Jack Gonzale...

Episode 30 - Hot Topics Day 19.05.2022

This episode we dive into what we’ve been watching lately as Owen has officially discovered The O.C. and is hooked. We also chat about the release of Firestarter, Ewen Mcgregor and Hayden Christensen’s comments about the Star Wars prequels, A Simple Favor getting a sequel, the latest casting news on the next Scream and the state of network TV following a slew of cancellations and renewals.

Episode 29 - Friday The 13th Deep Dive 13.05.2022

In this very special bonus episode released just in time for Friday the 13th, Gaius of Back To The Blockbuster is joined by some avid Friday The 13th fans to do a fun deep dive into one of the most popular horror franchises of the genre. Gaius is joined by David Gonzalez, founder of reeltalkinc.com, the Reel Chronicles podcast, and it’s 80s horror movie offshoot, the Chop Talk podcast, Kurt Morris...

Episode 28 - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Spoiler Discussion 12.05.2022

This this week’s episode we are diving into the MCU’s latest release, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. We are joined once again by our friend Jack Gonzalez for a spoiler-filled chat about the film and how it ranks in this current phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We also share our thoughts on the Avator: The Way of Water trailer that was attached to the film and made its way onli...

Episode 27 - Doctor Strange Leaks, Fast X, Avengers 10th Anniversary and more! 04.05.2022

This weeks episode we talk the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness leaks, why Justin Lin may have left Fast X in the middle of production, Jon Watts departing Fantastic four, the cancellation of Batwoman and Legends of Tomorrow and more! We also discuss the 10th anniversary of Marvel’s The Avengers.

Episode 26 - CinemaCon, Fast X, and More 28.04.2022

It’s a full day of hot topics on this episode as we talk news from CinemaCon, Fast X losing director Justin Lin, the Netflix subscriber loss, and more. We’re joined by Jack Gonzalez this week and we tease our upcoming Friday the 13th franchise deep dive planned for next month!

Episode 25 - 4/20 Stoner Movies 20.04.2022

It’s 4-20 this week and we are counting down some of our favorite stoner movies in honor of the occasion with a fun little game to keep out lists interesting. This week we are joined once again by Jack Gonzalez and Jenny Helms who are all on board to share some of their favorites.  At the top of the episode, we also discuss the possible overhaul of DC Entertainment after the Warner Bros. and...

Episode 24 - Will Smith Oscar Ban, The Cabin In The Woods 10th Anniversary and More! 14.04.2022

In this episode we are joined by Kevin Thomas, aka Kevin The Critic, to talk the Will Smith Oscar ban, Warner Bros. emergency meeting regarding Ezra Miller and their futures as The Flash, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, and more!  We also use this episode to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Cabin In Woods! Be sure to follow Kevin THe Critic in the links below! Kevin The Critic Instagram: https://w...

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