Filmmaker Commentary

2026's Obsession is a horror film written and directed by Curry Barker, starring Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette, and is, in my opinion, probably THE Movie of the year!! Yes, I said it. We've talked about this film while it was in theaters, and now it's time to officially cover it with the new home release. This film is a must for all film enthusiasts and especially for filmmakers...

2025's Mickey 17, directed by the legendary director Bong Joon Ho from the movie Parasite, is firing on all cylinders in this genre-bending dark comedy action flick. It's definitely worth checking out. Filmmaker Commentary is hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith

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2022's The Batman by Matt Reeves looks great. The style is palpable. This is a very interesting watch, and we have our own unique experience watching this film. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith

Our 12th episode of What We've Been Watching is an offshoot of Filmmaker Commentary. Here we cover media we've been watching! Drop in the comments what you've been watching. ⁠www.filmmakercommentary.com⁠

1989's Best of the Best was a Martial Arts American classic Film. I would watch this film over and over again. A few good nuggets to take away from this film for the filmmakers. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith

Our 11th episode of What We've Been Watching is an offshoot of Filmmaker Commentary. Here we cover media we've been watching! Drop in the comments what you've been watching. www.filmmakercommentary.com

This 1996 movie was spawned by the superstar power Martin had at the time. Hated on by critics, but Martin's fans came to support. Worth watching for some 90s nostalgia. Filmmaker Commentary Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith

Thank you for supporting us and listening to the show for all these years. We are dropping a batch of shows for you in preparation for October!!!!

Our 10th episode of What We've Been Watching is an offshoot of Filmmaker Commentary. Here we cover media we've been watching! Drop in the comments what you've been watching. www.filmmakercommentary.com

1989's Lean on Men is a classic that arguably started the trend of a teacher coming to a terrible school to fix. This film however, was based on a true story. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith

Classic Martial Arts Film period. In 1984, this movie was everywhere! Where were you when this dropped? Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith

Our 9th episode of What We've Been Watching is an offshoot of Filmmaker Commentary. Here we cover media we've been watching! Drop in the comments what you've been watching. www.filmmakercommentary.com

Wax on, wax off. This week, we’re stepping onto the mat to break down John G. Avildsen’s 1984 underdog masterpiece, The Karate Kid . We dive deep into the filmmaking mechanics that made this coming-of-age classic a cultural phenomenon. From Avildsen’s brilliant pacing of the iconic training montages to Robert Mark Kamen’s structurally perfect script, we explore how a simple martial arts teen drama...

Our 8th episode of What We've Been Watching is an offshoot of filmmaker commentary. Here we cover media we've been watching! Drop in the comments what you've been watching. www.filmmakercommentary.com

The 2000s classic Love and Basketball is a true work of passion. Monica and Quincy love and play basketball together through many life challenges from childhood to adulthood. This is a must-see for first-time filmmakers. Filmmaker Commentary is hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith

Our 7th episode of What We've Been Watching is an offshoot of filmmaker commentary. Here we cover media we've been watching! Drop in the comments what you've been watching. www.filmmakercommentary.com

Our 6th episode of What We've Been Watching is an offshoot of filmmaker commentary. Here we cover media we've been watching! Drop in the comments what you've been watching. www.filmmakercommentary.com

A Soldier's Story  (1984) was directed and produced by  Norman Jewison . The acclaimed drama, which tells the story of a Black JAG officer investigating a murder in a segregated U.S. Army regiment during WWII, was adapted by Charles Fuller from his own Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "A Soldier's Play". This is worth checking out. Acting at its best. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted b...

Our 5th episode of What We've Been Watching is an offshoot of filmmaker commentary. Here we cover media we've been watching! Drop in the comments what you been watching. www.filmmakercommentary.com

1987's Hollywood Shuffle is a ground-breaking film that exposed the realities of being an actor of color at that time. It does this in a comical, satirical manner that is digestible. Well done. This movie created a legend. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith www.filmmakercommentary.com

Our 4th episode of What We've Been Watching is an offshoot of filmmaker commentary. Here we cover media we've been watching! Drop in the comments what you been watching.

This is a classic film that introduced feel good hip-hop before gangster rap invaded the scene. It almost feels unreal to see rappers enjoy themselves.

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Did Yorgos Lanthimos just make the wildest sci-fi comedy of the decade? In Episode 239 of Filmmaker Commentary, Reginald and Casey dive deep into Bugonia , the unhinged new film starring Emma Stone as a ruthless pharmaceutical CEO and Jesse Plemons as the conspiracy-obsessed beekeeper who kidnaps her. We break down Lanthimos' transition into sci-fi, Plemons' terrifyingly sympathetic perfor...