It's the Pictures

John and Max are making their predictions for the 2022 Oscars, an event that they're dreading. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c...

John and Max are joined by guest Tim Stevens (@UnGajje) to discuss the films of Kathryn Bigelow. Near Dark, Blue Steel, Hurt Locker, and more are discussed.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c...

John and Max are catching up with the Oscars news and post-Super Bowl talk.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 -  http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau/64603  Licensed under Creative Com...

John and Max are sharing some of their most anticipated movies of 2022. We look back on our choices from last year and look forward to the future.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - ...

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John and Max are bringing in 2022, but announcing their favorite movies of 2021.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes or Spotify! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau/64603 Licensed unde...

John and Max are discussing the Matrix sequels, Matrix Reloaded and Matrix Resurrections in this new bonus episode. Listen to this one before watching The Matrix Resurrections.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: the Mor...

John and Max are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring with an episode dedicated to the movie. The episode starts with a mention of the BOFCA awards but then goes right into the first entry in the Lord of the Rings series.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? R...

John and Max are catching up on some of the buzzed-about titles of 2021. First, they discuss the trailer event for the new Spider-Man movie. Then, some of the massive blockbusters that have come out in 2021. Happy Thanksgiving!  Blockbusters:   Dune, F9, Shang-Chi   Indie Darlings:   Licorice Pizza, Parallel Mothers, Bergman Island, Passing   Musicals:   tick tick Boom!, Jagged Website: itsthepict...

Max is joined by guest Ethan Warren (@Ethan_Warren_) of Bright Wall/Dark Room to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson and Warren's upcoming book, The Cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson. First, they discuss the confirmation of Dune: Part Two, then dive into PTA. Finally, reviews for Last Night in Soho and Nine Days finish the episode.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Downloa...

John and Max are joined by Dede Crimmins (@dedecrim) to talk about all things horror including Halloween and Halloween Kills. Listen in for more of Dede's suggestions of what to watch this spooky season.   Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available o...

John and Max are going through the Daniel Craig era of James Bond, ending with thoughts on No Time to Die. Other reviews are included at the end including The Card Counter, Mass, and Lamb.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Open...

Max and Marshall Shaffer are discussing this year's Venice Film Festival. Marshall shares his experience attending the festival for the first time and brings back word on some of the highly anticipated movies of 2021. Expect to hear about Power of the Dog, Spencer, Parallel Mothers, and more. Max also talks briefly about the TIFF 2021 Online experience. You can check out some coverage from TIFF 21...

The second dispatch from the Toronto Internation Film Festival 2021 film festival is here! The films reviewed include Julia, The Rescue, Montana Story, and The Electrical Life of Louis Wain.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Op...

The first dispatch from the Toronto Internation Film Festival 2021 film festival is here! The films reviewed include Petite Maman, Mothering Sunday, Jockey, Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over, and Encounter.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also availabl...

John and Max are discussing this year's Toronto International Film Festival. Stay for the preview of some of the titles you can hope to see in Canada, as well as, discussion on Criterion 4K UHD releases. Reviews are Candyman '21, The Suicide Squad, and Reminiscence.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod...

John and Max are discussing the year in film 2001. Despite launching the film franchises of Harry Potter, Fast & Furious, and Lord of the Rings, it was a pretty lackluster year. The guys try to pick some of their favorites anyways like Ali, In the Bedroom, and Moulin Rogue! Also included are reviews of new documentaries Summer of Soul and Woodstock '99, as well as, The Green Knight and Annette...

"It's just a book. No harm ever came from reading a book." John and Max are discussing The Mummy Franchise. In honor of the cast of The Mummy showing up in new features like Black Widow and No Sudden Move, they thought it'd be fun to look back at the late 90s / early 00s series.  Also included are reviews for Val, No Sudden Move, and Pig. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack....

Get the NOS ready. John and Max are joined by guest Abby Olcese (@abbyolcese) to discuss the Fast and Furious franchise. Whether you prefer Tokyo Drift, Fast 5, Furious 7, or F9 we talk about all the wacky movies in one of the biggest franchises on the planet. Also included are reviews for Zola, In the Heights, False Positive, and Warrior TV Series.   Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictu...

John and Max discuss the selections for the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. Reviews for Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It, Mare of Easttown, and History Is Made at Night are included as well.  2nd Place: Max / Annette, John / Petrov's Flu Palme d'Or: Max/ Benedetta, John / Bergman Island Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and twee...

John and Max talk all about war movies this week in honor of Memorial Day.  Max completes his Stanley Kubrick blindside with a viewing of Full Metal Jacket, while John watches From Here to Eternity and Pearl Harbor. Also stay tuned for the end with reviews for A Quiet Place: Part II and Boyz n the Hood. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and...

John and Max talk all about gambling movies this week. Highlighted are some classics like The Hustler and California Split, as well as, some newer titles to the genre. Also stay tuned for the end with reviews for Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, Cliff Walkers, Shiva Baby, and Ishtar.  Gamblers on Criterion Channel: Gilda  (1946),  Any Number Can Play  (1949),  Dark City  (1950),  The Las Vegas Story  (1...

John and Max are here to make Oscar predictions and a Summer movie preview. Who would've thought those two things would happen at the same time!  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: the Morning by Vidian (c) copyright 201...

John and Max are joined this week by guest Oluwatayo Adewole (@naijaprince21) to discuss the films of Pedro Almodovar. First, they talk about the big Knives Out deal for Netflix. Then, they dive into Almodovar's world.  Featured: Pedro Almodovar Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, All About My Mother, Volver, Pain + Glory, Law of Desire, Talk to Her  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsth...