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In this special episode, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic superhero film, Spider-Man 2. Directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguire as the titular hero, this film is widely regarded as one of the best comic book adaptations of all time. Join us as we delve into the spectacular world of Spider-Man 2 and explore the unforgettable performances of actors such as Alfred Molina, Jame...

In honor of the 45th anniversary of the iconic film "Alien," this episode explores the groundbreaking work of director Ridley Scott and the talented cast that brought this science fiction horror masterpiece to life. From the unforgettable performances of Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, Ian Holm, and Yaphet Kotto, to the visionary design...

Welcome to this week's episode of our Deep Dive spin-off, where we are taking a deep dive into the 1993 action-packed film, "Last Action Hero." Starring the one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger, along with Austin O'Brien, this movie was way ahead of its time with its meta approach to the action genre. Join Gaius and special guest Dustin Rybka of the Sex Party podcast as they discus...

In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the latest news and updates from the world of entertainment. We start off by discussing the exciting news that Megalopolis has secured distribution from Lionsgate, giving fans of the highly anticipated film something to look forward to. However, the news of another director leaving the Blade project raises some concerns about the future of the film. We...

Join us in this special episode as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the iconic film "Batman" released in 1989. Directed by the visionary Tim Burton, this film brought a darker and more complex take on the beloved superhero. Starring Jack Nicholson as the infamous Joker and Michael Keaton as Batman, alongside Kim Basinger as the leading lady, this film captivated audiences worldwide....

In this special episode commemorating the 35th anniversary of the iconic film Dead Poets Society, we delve deep into the timeless coming-of-age drama that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. Directed by Peter Weir and written by Tom Schulman, the film stars the legendary Robin Williams alongside a talented ensemble cast including Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Han...

Join us for a deep dive into the cult classic film, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," directed by Stephen Chbosky. This coming of age story follows the journey of protagonist Charlie, portrayed by Logan Lerman, as he navigates high school life with his eccentric group of friends, played by Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Mae Whitman, and more. With an all-star cast including Kate Walsh, Dylan...

In this episode of Back To The Blockbuster, we delve into the latest casting news for the highly-anticipated sequel to Knives Out, titled Wake Up Dead Man. We also discuss the release of the Alien: Romulus trailer and the surprising R-rating it has received. Additionally, we explore the news that Jeffrey Wright will be reprising his role from the video game The Last of Us for the upcoming second s...

Welcome back to the latest episode of Back To The Blockbuster, where we dive headfirst into all the juiciest casting news and movie updates that Hollywood has to offer, including the star-studded cast, so far, of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. We've also got the inside scoop on Nicholas Galitzine stepping into the role of He-Man, Mahershala Ali potentially joining the Jurassic World f...

Get ready to unwrap the hilarity in this episode as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of "The Mummy" from 1999! Join us as we dive into the action-packed world of Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and the rest of the gang as they battle it out against the undead in this epic adventure. From the iconic performances to the thrilling storyline, we'll explore all the reasons why this remake...

In this episode, we delve into the diverse filmography of acclaimed director Scott Cooper, known for his powerful and gritty storytelling in films such as "Crazy Heart," "Out of the Furnace," "Black Mass," "Hostiles," "Antlers," and "The Pale Blue Eye." Through in-depth analysis and discussion, we explore Cooper's unique directing sty...

Get ready to travel back in time to the year 1999 with this special anniversary episode of our podcast! We're diving deep into the political comedy film "Election" directed by the one and only Alexander Payne. Join us as we revisit the hilarious antics of Tracy Flick, played by Reese Witherspoon, and the bumbling high school teacher Jim McAllister, played by Matthew Broderick. And le...

Get ready for a jam-packed episode of all the latest news and updates in the world of film and television! From new Lord of the Rings films to Zac Efron potentially joining a Ti West project, there's no shortage of exciting developments to discuss. But that's not all - we've got the scoop on Bryan Fuller stepping away from the A24 Friday the 13th series, Sydney Sweeney taking on the ro...

The Back To The Blockbuster team looks back at the epic historical war film, Troy, for its 20th anniversary. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen and written by David Benioff, the film is loosely based on Homer’s Iliad in its narration of the entire story of the decade-long Trojan War. Starring Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean, Brian Cox, Brendan Gleeson, Diane Kruger, and Peter O’Toole, fo...

The Back To The Blockbuster team is going back 20 years to revisit Hellboy, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro. The film is based on the Dark Horse Comics character of the same name, created by Mike Mignola, and stars Ron Perlman in the title role, alongside Selma Blair, Jeffrey Tambor, Karel Roden, Rupert Evans, and John Hurt. The movie draws inspiration from the debut comic Hellboy: Seed...

The Back To The Blockbuster team is bringing you the latest industry news, including The Fall Guy opening below expectations to kick off the summer movie season. Also on deck for this episode is the latest on Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis, new casting details for 28 Years Later, Mike Flanagan joining Chris Stuckman’s film as a producer and reportedly being next in line to direct the next Exor...

In this latest episode of the Deep Dive spinoff, Gaius is joined by Alex and Dean of the Return Revenge Resurrection podcast and the other half of Back To The Blockbuster, Jackson, to take a trip back to the woods to chat up 2016’s The Witch. Written and directed by Robert Eggers in his feature directorial debut, the film stars Anya Taylor-Joy in her film debut, alongside Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie...

The Back To The Blockbuster team begins our road to retribution by looking back at Man on Fire for its 20th anniversary. Directed by Tony Scott from a screenplay by Brian Helgeland, and based on the 1980 novel of the same name by A.J. Quinnell, the film follows John Creasy (Denzel Washington), a despondent, alcoholic former CIA SAD/SOG officer (and U.S. Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance captain) t...

The Back To The Blockbuster team is tackling the latest in movie industry news, beginning with the shocking news that Quentin Tarantino will no longer be directing The Movie Critic as his final film. In addition to this news, the team also tackles the rumored next projects for director Martin Scorsese, including a Frank Sinatra biopic starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. The episode a...

The Back To The Blockbuster team is looking back at The Bride’s final stand of bloody retribution for the 20th anniversary of Kill Bill: Volume 2. Written and directed by Questin Tarantino, it is the second part of Kill Bill, and stars Uma Thurman as the Bride, who continues her campaign of revenge against the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad (Lucy Liu, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, and Vivica A....

It’s a big news episode for the Back To The Blockbuster team as we break down two weeks worth of the biggest stories to hit the headlines. To kick things off, the team shares their thoughts on Alex Garland’s Civil War and that’s followed by the news of Julia Garner being cast as Silver Surfer in Fantastic 4, Craig Gillespie being in talks to direct the Supergirl movie, Drew Goodard writing and dir...

“Life Begins At 3am!” The Back To The Blockbuster team is ready to embark on a wild night on the town with 1999’s Go to celebrate its 25th anniversary! Directed by Doug Liman and written by John August, the film stars Katie Holmes, Sarah Polley, William Fichtner, Jay Mohr, Scott Wolf, Taye Diggs, Breckin Meyer, Timothy Olyphant, Desmond Askew, Jane Krakowski, J.E. Freeman, Nathan Bexton, James Duv...

In this latest episode of the Deep Dive spinoff, Gaius is joined by Wes of Wes_Talk_Movies on Instagram and TikTok (@wespresso_films) and co-host of the FILMSOMNIACS podcast to take a trip back to the moon to chat up about 2018’s First Man. Directed by Damien Chazelle from a screenplay by Josh Singer, the film is based on the 2005 book of the same name by James R. Hansen. Starring Ryan Gosling, Cl...

In this special bonus episode, the Back To The Blockbuster teams explore A.I. (artificial intelligence) and its use in Hollywood. The team dives into why protections were put into place for A.I. during the recent WGA and SAG strikes, and whether or not those protections are enough as the presence of A.I. grows. The team also gets into the uses of A.I. in the film industry and how it can possibly b...

The Back To The Blockbuster team is weighing in on experts declaring that Superbad is the funniest movie ever. Is there some truth to that assertion? The team also speaks on Alex Garland expressing a desire to retire, Courteney Cox officially being in talks to return for Scream VII, Freaky Friday 2 gaining a director and officially reuniting Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, A Ready or Not seque...