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Welcome to the Do You Like Apples Podcast with your hosts Billy Rock and Drew Wendt! (27:21) We delve into the cinematic genius of Ridley Scott, (12:20) share insights on the glamourous happenings at The Gotham Awards, (4:36) and Drew gives his quick thoughts on the much-anticipated new installment of the Hunger Games franchise, "The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes." Tune in as we break down thes...

It's a jam-packed Do You Like Apples Podcast this week! Before previewing the rest of 2023's new movie slate, Drew and Billy continue their feud with The CineBoiz Podcast about The Killer (3:34). Then, they briefly review The Holdovers and discuss their experience seeing director Alexander Payne give a Q&A for the film at the St. Louis International Film Festival (13:33). After that, it's time...

Do You Like Apples have been going to the movies lately, and they've got some thoughts! In this new movie roundup episode, Drew and Billy discuss four releases from the last couple weeks. First, they give quick-hit reviews for Nyad (9:57) and Anatomy of a Fall (20:15). Then, they go more in-depth on David Fincher's The Killer (27:20) and Sofia Coppola's Priscilla (45:53). There's a little spoiler-...

Join us as we delve into the captivating world of Sofia Coppola. In this episode of "Do You Like Apples," hosts Billy Rock and Drew Wendt are joined by film critic Taylor Blake to discuss Coppola's remarkable career. Whether you're a seasoned Coppola fan or a newcomer to her work, this episode will provide a deeper understanding of her artistry and the profound impact she has had on the world of c...

It's an all-David Fincher episode this week! With the director's new Netflix film The Killer out soon, Drew and Billy are joined by guest Max Havey, freelance culture writer for St. Louis Magazine, to rank every Fincher movie from worst to best. Listen in and see where your favorites landed on our list! Hosts: Drew Wendt and Billy Rock Guest: Max Havey Intro music by Ryan Jenkins Subscribe to the...

Join hosts Billy Rock and Drew Wendt as they dissect Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon," one of this year's most anticipated films. With a star-studded cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and the captivating Lily Gladstone as Mollie Burkhart, the movie promises both cinematic excellence and a chilling historical narrative. Discover the significance of this lesser-known ch...

It's back-to-back spooky season episodes! After last week's episode about the scariest movies they've ever seen, Billy and Drew did a horror movie swap on the show this week. Billy selected Audition (1999) for Drew, and Drew selected Sinister (2012) for Billy. Before that, they do a couple of quick-hit reviews (no spoilers) for two new streaming movies, Netflix's Fair Play (6:10) and Amazon's Tota...

Join hosts Billy Rock and Drew Wendt as they delve into the scariest movies they've ever encountered. This podcast is a exploration of the films that have left them sleepless and trembling, with a unique blend of humor and genuine fear. Billy and Drew unravel the secrets of what makes these movies bone-chilling, sharing personal experiences and reviews. Whether you're a seasoned horror enthusiast...

One of the great masters is back with a new movie later this month. In anticipation of Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon , Drew and Billy are drafting Scorsese films for this episode. They do a little general Marty talk at the beginning to try and answer if he is indeed the greatest American filmmaker ever, and then they start drafting. Listen and decide who ended up with the better lin...

Drew and Billy are in a sci-fi state of mind this week! They have set out to create the definitive top 10 science fiction movies of the 21st century ranking. But before that, Drew gives a quick non-spoiler review of No One Will Save You , a new sci-fi horror-thriller streaming on Hulu (8:13). Then, they both reveal their personal top 10 21st century sci-fi movies before negotiating an official com...

You cannot replace a DENZEL WASHINGTON. This week on the Do You Like Apples Podcast Billy Rock and Drew Wendt go through the career of one of our most timeless actors, DENZEL WASHINGTON. In five separate categories we hand out awards for the best performances, movies, and moments of his career. Follow our newsletter on Substack. It releases every Friday morning! Follow us on Letterboxd⁠ ! Instagra...

Drew and Billy are getting you hyped for the fall movie slate! First, they briefly reflect on their August miniseries "Missed Directions" before previewing seven pairs of movies (14 total) coming out in September, October, and the first couple weeks of November (7:00). Expect discussion on The Hunger Games, Martin Scorsese, Sofia Coppola, Michael Fassbender, and Taylor Swift taking over movie thea...

Drew and Billy wrap up their "Missed Directions" series with the strangest entry yet, Ridley Scott's 1985 fantasy epic Legend . Self-proclaimed Legend expert Kenny Ashton of The CineBoiz Podcast joined as the guest to break down what works and doesn't work in the movie, Ridley Scott and Tom Cruise, and the fantasy genre on film. Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly movie recommendations ! Hosts:...

We are back with our "Missed Directions" Watch Series for the month of August! This week we are also watching  Lost in Translation  w/ Katie Carter! Katie is a St. Louis based movie critic and freelance writer who you can see most consistently at “Katie at the Movies," her online blog where she reviews films currently in theaters and much more. Please subscribe to our newsletter! Host: Billy Rock...

We are back with our "Missed Directions" Watch Series for the month of August! This week we watch Suspiria w/ Joshua Ray! Joshua appears weekly on KMOV discussing new releases, the creator of The Take-Up , and a festival programmer for Cinema St. Louis. Please subscribe to our newsletter! Host: Billy Rock Guest: Joshua Ray Music Created By: Ryan Jenkins

In Part 2 of our August podcast series, "Missed Directions," it's time to go Mann-hunting. Each week during the month of August, we are discussing a film that Drew or Billy haven't seen from a director with a new movie coming later this year. It's a way for us to fill in some gaps on filmmakers like Richard Linklater, Sofia Coppola, and more. And we'd love if you watched along with us before or af...

Welcome to the Do You Like Apples “Missed Directions” August Watch Series! Each Wednesday morning in August Drew Wendt, Billy Rock, and SPECIAL GUESTS will be discussing a movie from a famous director that Drew or Billy have not seen! That is a total of FIVE movies that we want you to watch with us before we release the episodes! This week we are joined by Ryan Jenkins talking about the underrated...

The 21st centuries most famous director, Christopher Nolan, comes out with his most daunting movie yet and despite being a 3-hour biopic going up against the gauntlet of BARBIE he was still able to will his way to an 82 million dollar opening weekend. Does OPPENHEIMER live up to the unbelievable hype? Hosts Drew Wendt and Billy Rock discuss in great detail and even try to come up with the next bes...

We have been burning up with BARBENHEIMER fever! Yes, the weekend movie lovers have been hotly anticipating for several months has finally happened. We are starting off with the #1 box office hit of the weekend. Hosts Billy Rock and Drew Wendt are joined by special guest Taylor Blake to discuss the sensation that is BARBIE! Greta Gerwig is back with her third feature film. She announces herself as...

One of the elite modern franchises is back, and we are fired up.  Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One , the seventh film in the series, opened in theaters this week. We were right there on opening night reveling in the spectacle of Tom Cruise and his Impossible Mission Force (a laughably bad name for an elite group of spies). Subscribe to the newsletter for weekly movie recommendations....

With Top Gun: Maverick last year and Mission: Impossible returning this year, Tom Cruise is officially back on top of the world. Drew and Billy are joined by Kenny and Kevin of The CineBoiz Podcast to draft our favorite Cruise movies. Who will come away with the best lineup? Listen for a lively discussion about one of the biggest movie stars we'll ever see. Subscribe to the newsletter for weekly m...

Harrison Ford is back as Indiana Jones! Revisiting this character for a fifth time made us nostalgic for the totality of Harrison Ford's career. An actor that is so recognizable, yet, his range of performances makes him so much more than Indiana Jones. Join this love fest as we attempt to draft the perfect lineup of Harrison Ford movies. Hosts: Drew Wendt & Billy Rock Intro music made by Ryan...

Join Drew and Billy as they enter Wes World. In addition to general discussion of Wes Anderson and his new film Asteroid City (no spoilers!), they hand out awards for the best performances, scene, needle drop, and movie in Anderson's illustrious career. Like and share if you feel like it! And make sure you subscribe for future episodes. Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly movie recommendations

Welcome to the premiere episode of the Do You Like Apples podcast! Now you get to read our words weekly AND hear our voices weekly. You know what won't be changing, though? Our obsession with all things movies. Today, we go through our favorite movies of 2023... so far! We have blockbusters, smaller indies, and a thriller that provides much more depth than cheap thrills. Join us for our first epis...