It's the Pictures

John and Max are playing catch-up with the films of 2019. This episode contains thoughts on Disney +, Terminator: Dark Fate, The Lighthouse, and much more. Happy Thanksgiving!!    Feature:    2019 Fall Catch-Up     Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z   Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com     Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes!...

Max talks with special guest Brian Raftery about the 4th Quarter of 1999 releases for their 20th anniversary. There are reviews of some of the new TV offerings from Apple + and then the interview.  **Stay tuned after the interview to hear Max's thoughts on The Irishman**      Feature:    1999 4th Qtr with Best. Movie. Year. Ever. Author Brian Raftery   Fight Club The Insider Magnolia   What We've...

John and Max are talking about the films of James Gray and his newest, Ad Astra. First, they talk about NYFF premiere of The Irishman and Spider-Man returning to the MCU. Then they dive into many of the films of James Gray.      Feature:    James Gray Retrospective     What We've Been Watching:   Max: Downton Abbey, Monos   Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z   Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com...

John and Max tackle the 3rd Quarter of 1999 releases for their 20th anniversary. There are discussions about Fantasy Football, adventures from TIFF, some spicy takes from John, and new trailers. This week's trailers are for James Mangold's Ford V Ferrari and Todd Haynes' Dark Waters. Finally, the long-awaited discussion of Once Upon a Time in...Hollywood. **Stay tuned after the episode to hear rev...

Brief reports from TIFF 2019 continues with thoughts on movies seen on day 6. Films discussed include Uncut Gems, Joker, The Report, and Waved.  Thoughts on DAY 6   UNCUT GEMS JOKER THE REPORT WAVES   _______________________________________________  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: ...

Brief reports from TIFF 2019 continues with thoughts on movies seen on day 4 and 5 including world premieres of Knives Out, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Jojo Rabbit, and Bad Education  Thoughts on DAY 4 and 5     KNIVES OUT A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WEATHERING WITH YOU JOJO RABBIT MARRIAGE STORY BAD EDUCATION FORD V FERRARI    Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max...

Brief reports from TIFF 2019 continues with thoughts on movies seen on day 2 and 3 including the world premiers of The Personal History of David Copperfield and Just Mercy.   Thoughts on DAY 2 and 3   VARDA BY ANGES THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD PAIN AND GLORY JUST MERCY THE VAST OF NIGHT THE LIGHTHOUSE     Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the...

Brief reports from TIFF start now.    Thoughts on DAY 1   PARASITE THE TRUTH PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE     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 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/fi...

Max and Marshall are telling you about the films coming to the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. But first, they are talking about Spider-Man leaving the MCU, The Hunt getting canceled, and Matrix 4. The trailer of the week is for Greta Gerwig's Little Women. Then they dive into the must-see films of TIFF 2019 and the hidden gems.  Trailer:   Little Women   Feature:    TIFF 2019   ***Can't...

John and Max are going deep into the films of Quentin Tarantino. But first, they are talking about Criterion Spine 1000, the news from the Fall Film Festivals, and some new trailers. The trailers are for Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishmen' and Robert Eggers 'The Lighthouse.' Then they dive into some Tarantino classics like Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill Vol.1, and Inglourious Basterds. Finally...

Max is joined by special guest Valerie Ettenhofer ( @aandeandval) . They discuss some of the hot trailers from SDCC and the first titles announced for TIFF 2019. But first, they cover the news on new Mad Max movies and Marvel Phase 4. Then trailers for IT: Chapter 2, Top Gun, and Cats. Finally, a discussion on the slate of films announced for TIFF.  Trailer:   IT: Chapter 2 Top Gun: Maverick Cats...

John and Max are talking about the Disney live-action films and their animated counterparts. First, John and Max discuss the Box Office Contest, Criterion Sale, and Summer TV. Then they jump right into a discussion on the Disney Renaissance period from the late 80s - mid 90s and the films of that era that have gotten live-action films. Finally, they play catch up on some new releases.  Trailer:  ...

Max and Marshall Shaffer (@media_marshall) are revisiting the Toy Story trilogy ahead of Toy Story 4. They discuss the news about a new Star Trek adaptation from Quentin Tarantino. Then the long awaited trailer for Ad Astra, as well as, the trailer for The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep. Finally, they talk about the Toy Story Trilogy and at the end of the show Max reviews Toy Story 4.  Trailer:   Ad...

John and Max are diving into the Cannes film festival. We discuss the big winners of the fest and what you'll want to watch from the festival. But first they discuss the new Christopher Nolan movie Tenet and Dark Crystal Prequel news. Then the trailer of the week for Terminator: Dark Fate. A deep dive into the Cannes Film Festival. And plenty of new reviews.  Trailer:   Terminator: Dark Fate   Fea...

John and Max are spoiling the Endgame this week. Following a monstrous Box Office, there might not be anyone to spoil on the events of Avengers: Endgame, but they are going to try! First they discuss a new Matrix movie that might happen and the trailer of the week IT: Chapter 2. Then comes Avengers spoilers talk. Finally reviews for both Detective Pikachu and John Wick 3.  Trailer:   IT: Chapter 2...

John and Max are joined once again by Charlie Nash. The three of them partake in the 4th annual Summer Movie Contest. First though they talk about what's new with Disney including the new Disney streaming service, Disney +. Then they move on to the trailer of the week with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Finally, picks are made for the Summer Movie Contest. Who will win this year? Trailer:   Sta...

The Nice Episode. John and Max tackle the 2nd Quarter of 1999 releases for their 20th anniversary. There are some tiny films here you might've heard of. They also talk about the new trailer for DC's Joker movie and the new movie from the director of YOUR NAME. Finally, Max talks about new releases from NEON and IFC Midnight, while John talks about Jurassic Park: The Lost World of all things.  Trai...

John and Max celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Matrix. First we talk about some casting for Christopher Nolan's new movie & the finalizing of the Disney/Fox merger. #SaveOdaat. Then they mention the trailer(s) of the week and the main topic of The Matrix. Finishing up with some random movies, as well as, new releases Captain Marvel and US.  Trailer:   Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Toy Sto...

John and Max put a nail in Oscars season 2019. They review the show giving their thoughts on some of the big winners of the night and the biggest surprises. They also talk briefly about the Indie Spirit Awards and new trailers for Rocketman, Yesterday, and a teaser for Irishman. Shout out to the late director Stanley Donen. Trailer:   Rocketman / Yesterday   Feature:    Recap Oscars   Best Picture...

John and Max are exploring 1999 this year and for the first episode of this series they are looking into the popular movies released during the 1st quarter of that year. The trailer of the week is Frozen 2 and there is some discussion on Netflix's High Flying Bird. Also the academy is getting rid of categories!    Trailer of the week:   Frozen 2   Main Feature:   1999 Films   Analyse This, October...

John and Max are making their selections for the 2019 Oscars. With the nominations hot off the press, they go through and pick the favorites for each category. We also had a new trailer of the week and some thoughts on some documentaries. Trailer:   Spider-Man: Far From Home   Feature:    2019 Oscar Nominations   What We've Been Watching:   Max: Fyre, Fyre Fraud John: Fyre    Spoiler talk for "Whe...

John and Max are starting 2019 with listing some of the films they are most excited for. First, the news about the Golden Globes winners. Then, John and Max go into what the anticipated films from last year looked like. Then they go into their list!  Max   Action: John Wick C3 , Gemini Man Sci-fi: Lucy in the Sky , Star Wars 9 Comedy: JoJo Rabbit , Uncut Gems Prestige: The Last Thing He Wanted , O...

Max and Valerie Ettenhofer reveal the best films of 2018. John couldn't make it, but we have his list here as well. Max and Val talk about the new Avengers: End Game trailer and then go into each of their top 10 lists for 2018.  Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Valerie can be found on Twitte...

John and Max are taking a look at some of the films of 2018. They've also got thoughts on the new trailer for Disney's Lion King. They even discuss some things this year they are thankful for.  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 Stars Look Different (Ziggy Stardust Mix)" by spinn...

John and Max are taking a look at the Criterion releases of 2018. They've also got thoughts on the new trailer for Laika's Missing Link, the death of FilmStruck, Gladiator 2, and a bevy of titles they've seen as we start winding down 2018.  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 Star...