Below the Line Podcast

With awards season underway, and the Academy Awards nomination having been announced, the Nobodies of Hollywood have decided to tackle last year's awards contenders. Today, Dylan and Jesse unpack Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein , starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi. This week's episode was promised by Jesse, and our co-hosts are here to deliver. The Nobodies talk through the divisi...

It's all been leading up to this. As the 2025 cinematic year comes to a close and we officially reflect on the movies that entertained us, bored us, and transformed us, it's time to decide the Best Picture winner once and for all. Last week, One Battle After Another took home the Best Picture award at the first annual Below the Line Podcast Awards. It was a controversial win. The ceremony...

The tuxedos have been rented and the ballots have been handed in. We're taking the Oscars into our own hands with the first annual Below the Line Podcast Awards. From the Worst Picture bloodbath to the populist uprising Jesse has been dreaming of. We're breaking down the winners, the snubs, and why film snobbery was ultimately inevitable. This is the award ceremony Hollywood was too afraid to host...

Season 2 of Peacemaker is bigger, bolder, and a little more comfortable. Maybe a little too comfortable. This week, the Nobodies of Hollywood dive into James Gunn's sophomore season of the titular antihero and discuss whether it embraces its absurd core, or loses its edge and familiarity. Do we need some more Gunn control in the DCU? Let's explore that question together. We hope you find t...

Below the Line Podcast is officially back online after a month long system reboot. Join the Nobodies of Hollywood for a grab bag of thoughts on collecting, the upcoming cinematic year, personal obsessions, and our unexpected absence. Consider this our official re-entry protocol. Welcome to 2026. We hope you find this conversation entertaining and meaningful. Peace + Plants Produced by Maya. Mixed...

This week, the nobodies of Hollywood sit down to break down one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year: Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another . Dylan and Jesse dive deep into the film's heavy and complex political theming, star performances, and inventive filmmaking. They jump into spoilers right off the bat and Dylan makes the case for One Battle After Another being...

From Umbridge to uprising, we dive deep into the darker magic of Harry Potter films 5-8, where the stakes are higher, the friendships are tested, and the politics get surprisingly relevant. Join us as we attempt to rescue the Harry Potter films from the shadow of controversy and rediscover the enduring power of courage, love, and a well timed Patronus Charm. We hope you find this conversation ente...

With HBO's new reboot of Harry Potter as a seven season, "faithful" adaptation of J.K. Rowling's world famous series on the horizon, the Nobodies of Hollywood have decided to sit down and discuss one of the most iconic film franchises of all time. As part of series that explores the Wizarding World in depth, Dylan and Jesse sit down and discuss what makes this franchise so unforg...

Below the Zone and the running rejects return. This week, we lace up the pain and unpack the emotional fallout of injuries, mental setbacks, and the bittersweet reality of a hard fought finish line. It's a long run through the shadows, and maybe, just maybe, a glimmer of hope. If you want to learn a little more about yourself, or figure out some things in your life, it's not a bad idea to...

Welcome to a special, and unexpected, episode of Below the Line Podcast. This wee is the inaugural episode of Dylan's Movie Club, where film and TV lovers go behind the scenes with Dylan and Jesse, the nobodies of Hollywood, two creatives who are ingratiated in the Hollywood ecosystem, but aren't exactly rubbing elbows with the A-listers. In this debut episode of Dylan's Movie Club, we...

Join the nobodies of Hollywood as they peer into the existential void of angels and absurdity. Mike Flanagan's Midnight Mass isn't just a horror story. It's a haunting meditation on faith, doubt, forgiveness, community, and the darkness within us all. Today, the nobodies unpack the series' unsettling questions about belief and belonging. We hope you find this conversation entertain...

Ari Aster's Eddington isn't just a pandemic thriller, it's a pressure cooker of American anxieties. We dissect the film's unsettling portrait of division and what it says about where we are now. Today, the nobodies are Eddington the static between us. We hope you find this conversation entertaining and meaningful. Peace + Plants Produced by Maya. http://www.youtube.com/@NightfallFi...

In this episode, the nobodies aim straight for the heart of Weapons (2025), Zach Cregger's highly anticipated follow-up to Barbarian . We discuss the film's storytelling, visuals, and themes that lurk beneath its surface. Join us as we discuss what Weapons says, or doesn't say, about grief, addiction, and elevated horror. Today's conversation covers Cregger's directorial choices, the film's much t...

Prepare for maximum absurdity, we are strapping in and bracing for impact with the new Naked Gun. It is a cinematic experience that asks the important question: Can Liam Neeson save comedy movies and your sense of humor? If you miss the golden age of Leslie Nielsen, then this movie is for you. Prepare for the most absurd and laugh out loud film of the year. We hope you find this conversation both...

Apple Studio's F1: The Movie isn't just a racing movie; it's a visceral experience. We dissect the film's innovative techniques, debate its merits against this year's other contenders, and explore how it taps into a primal need for speed, sensation, and complete presence. We hope you find this conversation entertaining and meaningful. Peace + Plants Produced by Maya. http://www...

In the epic conclusion to our Mission: Impossible deep dive, and the season 1 finale of Below the Line Podcast, the nobodies go beyond the action set pieces and masks to explore what makes this franchise tick. From death-defying stunts and evolving female representation, to the series' lasting legacy and Tom Cruise's relentless crusade to keep cinema alive, Dylan and Jesse unpack the cultural impa...

Ethan Hunt's impossible missions have consistently redefined blockbuster action for over three decades. In part one of our season finale, the nobodies dive into all eight films, celebrating the franchise's unwavering commitment to practical stunts, breathtaking set pieces, and pure, unadulterated moviegoing joy as Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning arrives on digital. We hope you find this...

Celebrating nearly two dozen episodes, today we're looking back at how far we've come as well as forward to what makes a cinematic legacy. This week, we unpack the difference between movies with a genuine story to tell and those just chasing nostalgia. Produced by Maya. Peace + Peace http://www.youtube.com/@NightfallFilms http://www.patreon.com/nightfallfilms

In this week's episode of Below the Line Podcast, the nobodies dive deep into Jurassic World Rebirth - the latest installment in the iconic dinosaur franchise. Is this a bold new evolution of the Jurassic saga, or another stale chapter in a franchise that has struggled to maintain its identity after the classic first film? The nobodies explore what's new, nostalgic, and what this soft reboot means...

The highly anticipated return of Marvel's first family arrives and leaves many wondering what went wrong. Join the nobodies as we dissect Fantastic Four: First Steps, a film brimming with potential that ultimately falls flat. From its underwhelming narrative to its strangely lifeless performances, we explore why this latest iteration feels more like a prolonged setup than a satisfying adventure. J...

After years of a darker, more divisive take, Superman soars again in James Gunn's new film and reinterpretation of the iconic character. Join the nobodies as they unpack the heart, humor, and hope that make this Superman truly super. This Superman isn't just a return to form; it's a redefinition of heroism for a new generation. We hope you find this conversation entertaining and meaningful. Peace...

From the starting line to overcoming obstacles, we explore how running movies inspire us to push our limits and discover the power within. With a nod to the Rich Roll Podcast, we dive into the themes of transformation and human drive to keep moving forward. We hope you find this conversation entertaining and meaningful. Peace + Plants http://www.youtube.com/@NightfallFilms http://www.patreon.com/n...

Starting with a quick spin on Ballerina, the nobodies get lost in their first impressions of James Gunn's Superman. They debate its tone, ambitions, and the divisive comedy. Summer blockbuster season is in full swing, and the nobodies of Hollywood are pleased to have you join the conversation. We hope you find this conversation meaningful and entertaining. Peace + Plants Produced by Maya. http://w...

It finally happened! Jesse watched Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick. Today's conversation is a deep dive into the surprisingly emotional resonance of Top Gun: Maverick and why it represents the final bastion of classic Hollywood filmmaking. We hope you enjoy this special episode of Below the Line Podcast! The nobodies were excited for this one. We truly hope you find this conversation entertaining an...

Big news in blockbuster filmmaking! Bay is back in action. Denis Villeneuve is taking over the reins of James Bond. Matt Reeves has officially turned in the screenplay for The Batman Part II. What does it all mean? This week, the nobodies sit down for a conversation about the future of blockbuster filmmaking, in addition to breaking down our ballot submissions for the New York Times' 100 Best Film...