Beyond The Shot

This Out of the Vault episode of Beyond the Shot was recorded a few weeks ago, but the conversation couldn’t be more relevant. Cousin Rod and I break down the major Netflix and Warner Bros merger, what it could mean for the future of Hollywood, and how streaming continues to reshape the film industry. We also dip into awards season, sharing our thoughts on this year’s nominees, early predictions,...

In this episode of Beyond the Shot , we sit down for our full review of Avatar: Fire and Ash . We break down the visuals, performances, story, and where this chapter fits within the larger Avatar universe — including what worked for us and what didn’t. We also talk about the trailers we saw before the movie, including first reactions to The Odyssey and the Avengers: Doomsday teaser, and what those...

In this episode of Beyond the Shot , we sit down to break down Wicked: For Good — the performances, the music, the directing, and whether the film has a real shot at the Oscars. From Cynthia Erivo’s powerhouse vocals to Ariana Grande’s transformation, we dive into what worked, what surprised us, and what awards buzz actually feels realistic. We also talk about how the movie compares to the Broadwa...

In this episode of Beyond the Shot , Rod and Melody talk about something every movie lover has felt but doesn’t always talk about: the slow decline of physical media. From DVDs and Blu-rays to video store rentals and collector editions, we break down how the shift to streaming has completely changed the way we watch and appreciate films. We get into what we gained, what we lost, and whether owning...

What happened to the golden age of the romantic comedy? In this episode, we unpack why Hollywood stopped making rom-coms the way they used to — from shrinking budgets and the rise of streaming to the A-listers who’ve stepped away from the genre. Where are the next Reese Witherspoons, Matthew McConaugheys, and Kate Hudsons? And why do so many Netflix rom-coms just feel… off? We also look back at th...

IN today's episode rod and mel are back talking about what they were up to on their summer hiatus. The Emmy's and all the winners and losses and of course they talk about marvel, because I mean why not. They also go into their thoughts of the movies of the summer and what is coming this fall and winter. AND no podcast is complete without a deep random tangent about the current state of the industr...

In today's episode, Melody and Rodney discuss two huge movies of the summer, Jurassic World Rebirth and Superman. They have a quick chat about The Materialists and How to Train your Dragon, since Melody's mic was down in the recording they originally made. They even discuss the state of movie promotions and how it can either fail or make your movie succeed. Melody also has some words for the Emmy...

In today's episode Rod and Mel go into a full discussion about F1, THE MOVIE. They discuss what they liked, what worked, what didn't work. Could this been Rod's fav movie of the year so far ?!...you'll find out in this episode.    ***AUDIO in todays episode for Melody will not be good so apologies as technology failed her this time around*** Make sure to Follow and like this podcast reco...

In today's episode, Mel and Rod breakdown the state of the comedy movies in todays age. Why don't we see comedies being released in movie theaters anymore? Why is everything being thrown onto a streaming platform to then not be as good quality as the comedy movies we used to get in the 90's and the 2000's? They also talk about the newest Apple TV series, The Studio starring Seth Rogen as the head...

In today's episode Rod and Melody talk about what could possibly be one of the best shows of the year...ANDOR. They talk highlights, the importance of story, the acting, the genius of tony gilroy and more.  If you haven't watched Andor...get on it right now. You will NOT be disappointed.  And make sure, if you haven't yet to rate us 5 stars and of course follow the podcast so you don't m...

In today's episode Rod and Melody chat about A LOT. This is a long one! They chat about the current state of the Disney company. They discuss box office numbers and how it affects the studios going forward. They freak out about Avengers being moved back , as Rodney predicted. And of course they get sidelined talking about their favourite topic...movies, including Snow White, Dune, and course Aveng...

So many media outlets and people said..."MARVEL IS BACK!" after Thunderbolts came out opening weekend.  Today Mel and Rod are going to tell you if they believe this to be true. They talk about their overall opinion of the film, what worked and didn't work. What their fears are going into Avengers Doomsday and they even talk about Captain America: A Brave New World...more than they expected.&n...

In today's episode, Melody and Rodney talk about their childhood experiences watching movies. How did the movies from the 90's and 2000's affect their opinions on movies? How did their parents viewing of movies affect them? They tackle the importance of watching film in the theater, and so much more! This episode is all about going down memory lane. If you are enjoying these episodes, please make...

In today's episode, Rodney and Melody discuss Daredevil : Born Again. They give their complete thoughts and feelings of the show. Where did the show shine? Where did it drop the ball? What do they think is going to happen in Season 2. They also chat about the Full trailer to Fantastic 4: First Steps. We also answer a very important question....is jonathan bailey just as famous as Pedro Pascal... y...

In today's episode Melody and Rodney break down some of the announcements from this years, Cinemacon. Rodney gets passionate about Superman, and Melody cannot stop yapping about Wicked: For Good. They also discuss the Beatles movie, Avatar, and this summer in movies..because there is is a lot coming.  Make sure to like, review, and FOLLOW our podcast for more deep conversation beyond the shot...

Welcome to the first episode of the Beyond the Shot Podcast! Today Melody and Rodney are breaking down the Avengers Doomsday announcement from last week.. you know the one with the chairs. We break down our thoughts on everything that went down. Did we like it? Do we have hope for the future of Marvel? Tune in to find out.  Please make sure to like, follow, and send in a review for our podcas...