GSMC Movie Podcast

In this episode, James talks about Knives Out and the "whodunnit" genre, Detective Pikachu and fan service, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom as Chadwick Boseman's final role, and what it would be like if we lived in the world of Jurassic Park! If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please rememb...

In this episode, James discusses the success of Joker, El Camino as a "sister film", the alienation in Lost in Translation, and he opens up about his disappointment with the Percy Jackson movies. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice revie...

Melissa talks about the classic film, Marty, staring Ernest Borgnine and Betsy Blair.<br /><br />If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Movie Podcasts.&l...

Rich takes a look at the film 'Night of the Sicario' where a group of caretakers have to protect a younger girl against a swarm of hitmen out to kill her and her father. Continuing in the tradition of talking about films surrounding the activities of drug cartels, he looks at the new film 'Vanquish' starring Ruby Rose and Morgan Freeman. Then after the GSMC Movie Podcast News Report, he directs hi...

Rich takes a look at the new cringe comedy 'Shiva Baby' which tells the story of a young woman attending a traditional Jewish ceremony only to be faced with horrors from her romantic past and present. Next he looks at the screw-ball comedy 'Thunder Force' which stars Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer as satirical versions of superheroes. Rich then takes a look at the suspense filled new release...

Rich takes a look at a few of the best films that April has to offer. First he examines the incredibly symbolic film 'Voyagers' and gives you his thoughts on what the filmmakers are trying to say. Then he takes a look at the film 'Amundsen: The Greatest Expedition' based off of the real life journey of Roald Amundsen as he attempts to be the first man to reach the South Pole. He also explores the...

Rich discusses the new Netflix original ‘Concrete Cowboy’ which stars Idris Elba as an urban cowboy who is connecting with his son for the first time. He then takes a look at the new Michelle Pfeiffer film ‘French Exit’ where she gives an emotional performance as a woman who is coping with the many mistakes she has made in her life. The final film covered on this episode is the dark comedy ‘Say Yo...

Rich tackles the new spy thriller '6 Minute to Midnight' which is set at a finishing school in Britain that housed the daughters of high ranking Nazi officials just prior to WWII. He then takes a look at the new horror thriller 'The Toll' while examining what exactly draws audiences to the horror genre. Rich then looks at the very misleading Netflix original film 'A Week Away'. Described as a rede...

Rich takes a look at the epic showdown of 'Godzilla vs Kong'. The movie fight audiences have been waiting to see for decades is finally here as these two mythical movie monsters face off. As a change of pace he then looks at the new Bob Odenkirk 'Nobody' where his character has to resort to violence in order to win back the admiration of his family. Rich then takes a look at another film inspired...

Rich takes a look at a few films that encourage audience members to pursue the goals they've set for themselves and one that focuses on using fear as a weapon. First he takes a look at the new movie 'Phobias' which centers around patients at a medical facility that are being experimented on in order to have their fear weaponized. Next he takes a look at 'Exodus' which is set in a post-apocalyptic...

Rich takes a look at the recently released Academy Award Nominations. There is a lot to cover so we are dedicating two segments to the Oscar noms. In terms of new releases Rich discusses the film 'Happily' that follows a married couple on a retreat with their friends where objects from a past crime keep coming back to haunt them. Next in honor of St. Patrick's Day he takes a look at the film 'Last...

Richard takes a look at two films inspired by true events and one film inspired by a real life movement. First he takes a look at 'Zack Snyder's Justice League', the director's re-release of the film he unfortunately had to step away from the first time around and was called back to after his fans demanded it. Next up is the new Netflix hybrid style documentary/reenactment 'Operation Varsity Blues...

The search for compelling films continues. With the film industry still pulling itself out of the covid-fog, Richard takes a look at less high-profile films. First he examines 'Cherry', the semi-autobiographical story of a veteran who is forced to turn to a life of bank robbing to fund his addiction. Directed by the Russo brothers, this film takes a look at a wide range of complex issues and Tom H...

Richard takes a look at the film industry and some under the radar movies you have to choose from as theaters begin to reopen. He first takes a look at the film 'Boss Level' which tells the story of a man stuck in a time loop where he is forced to relive the same day over and over again which results in him meeting a gruesome end. Next up is the dark-comedy crime flick 'Pixie' that centers around...

Richard takes a look at family friendly content by examining "The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run" as well as "Raya and the Last Dragon". Then he takes a complete 180 by covering the serious crime movie "Crisis". Wrapping up the show Richard reacts to the past weeks Golden Globes Award Ceremony by going over the winners and losers.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed this episode,...

Richard discusses a variety of movies being released starting with 'Moxie'. The Netflix film directed by Amy Poehler that gives voice to the issues teenage girls face in the High School environment. Additionally he takes a look at potential blockbuster 'Chaos Walking' which is set to be released in theaters and IMAX. Finally he takes a look at 'Coming 2 America' the long awaited sequel to Eddie Mu...

Rich discusses a film the whole family can enjoy in the new Tom & Jerry movie. He also takes a look at the dramatic biopic based on the trials and tribulations of jazz singer Billie Holiday. The final film he covers is the Netflix sleeper hit I Care a Lot. Finally he goes over the Golden Globe nominees and makes his picks ahead of the 78th annual award ceremony. <br /><br />As alwa...

Richard talks about The Black Messiah, Bliss, and Willy's Wonderland.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Movie Podcasts.<br /&...

Davey takes a look through four of 2020's releases you may have missed or can still be excited for that all have one thing in common: they all were adapted from the stage. Join him on a series of reviews of The Half of It, One Night in Miami, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, and The Prom!<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us o...

As this horrible year comes to an end, Davey takes a look at four female-led films from all over 2020. Opening with reviews of the recent WW1984 and Promising Young Woman before looking back to Never Rarely Sometimes Always and Babyteeth, hopefully one or more of these films can get you as hyped for awards season as he clearly is.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed this episode, foll...

Davey looks at a trio of Oscar hopefuls, Minari, Nomadland, and Sound of Metal, all of which made him feel good about being a person, which is a rarity. He then delves back into his cave of cynicism to discuss the HBOMax news, the Tom Cruise rant, and other things affecting the world of film production.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the s...

Arianne and Heidi review the fantasy movies The Nutcracker and the Four Realms and The Chronicles of Narnia.<br />As always, if you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GS...

Cynthia and Keith discuss.... you guessed it, Christmas movies. This week they're talking about the Grinch, in all its iterations, and a classic film we all know and love. Jingle all the way.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscrib...

Elizabeth reviews four movies that explore the theme of racial justice and tolerance, two on Netflix and two on Amazon Prime. Hear what she has to say about the new star-studded movie The Trial of the Chicago 7, the award-winning movie Edge of America, the independent movie Little Boxes, and the Kristen Stewart biopic Seberg.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed this episode, follow us...

As Davey feels the dip between Halloween and the end of the year, where most years would have Oscar hopefuls, he digs through the likes of new releases The Craft: Legacy and The Informer. Then, looking a few months back through 2020, he brings up Shirley and The New Mutants to see if they hold up months after their original releases.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed this episode, f...