Light Up the Dark — A Movie Podcast

🌟 Our heroes confront the terrifying vastness of existence with The Incredible Shrinking Man, the groundbreaking sci-fi classic that turns one man’s fading body into a cosmic odyssey of identity, masculinity, and meaning 🧬📉🐜Greg introduces Andrew to this atomic-age parable, courtesy of a recommendation from Greg’s mom (thanks, Mom!) ❤️ Together, our heroes spotlight the film’s dazzling visual...

🌟 Our heroes kneel before Zod with Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, the alternate version of the 1980 sequel that restores Richard Donner’s original vision 💫🦸‍♂️ Andrew hails this cut as a triumph of cinematic history, while Greg stands firm in defense of Richard Lester’s theatrical release, taking issue with Donner daring to touch his beloved original ⚔️🎬 Together, our heroes spotlight th...

🌟 Our heroes descend into the crime-infested streets of 1970s New York City and confront American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince, Martin Scorsese’s cult-classic documentary portrait of Steven Prince 🎬🌃🗽 Greg introduces Andrew to the film and, together, they explore Steven’s near-death shocks and heroin binges. Andrew spotlights how American Boy inspired that famous scene in Pulp Fiction, and...

🌟 Andrew embarks on a journey across the pond to the Stanley Kubrick Archive in London ✈️🇬🇧🎥📦 Greg demands the truth about the mysterious deleted scene at the end of The Shining, and Andrew delivers, having read the actual screenplay with the scene still intact! 📖🩸 Andrew recounts tales from deep inside the Archive, including the original manuscript of The Shining with Stanley Kubrick’s handw...

🌟 Our heroes take flight with Superman: The Movie, Richard Donner’s 1978 classic that made us believe a man could fly 💫🦸‍♂️ This is Andrew's favorite movie of all time. As a tribute, Greg braves the icy terrain on his way to the Fortress of Solitude, returning with a glowing crystal that reveals the voice and wisdom of a very special guest ❄️💎🎤 Our heroes explore Superman as an aspiratio...

🌟 Our heroes fight the power with Do the Right Thing, Spike Lee’s searing portrait of a Brooklyn neighborhood on the brink ☀️🥵 Greg explains why this chaotic corner of Bed-Stuy is a comfort film to him that feels like home, while Andrew asks if the film is still relevant in today’s culture ☀️🧯 Together, our heroes illuminate the film’s cosmic forces of LOVE and HATE, and what really sparks its...

🌟 Our heroes enter a high-stakes game with Casino Royale, the James Bond reboot that redefined 007 for the 21st century 🍸💥 Andrew and Greg reveal their first reactions to the film back in 2006 as well as its special place in their own origin story. The last time they talked 20 years ago was about this very movie! 📲 As Greg probes beneath the film's action-movie surface, Andrew shines a li...

🌟 Our heroes stare into the mouth of the beast with Jaws , Steven Spielberg’s landmark film that changed the tides of modern blockbuster cinema 🌊🦈 Greg shares how the film ignited his love of filmmaking as a boy, while Andrew dares to suggest a few scenes to trim and leave on the ocean floor ✂️🌊 Together, our heroes confront the monster at the heart of the film, answering the terrifying questi...

🌟 Our heroes launch the podcast, soaring over the airwaves with A Complete Unknown, James Mangold’s mythic biopic about the early days of Bob Dylan 🎸Greg explores his path into Dylan’s music as well as Timothée Chalamet’s virtuoso performance, while Andrew shines a spotlight onto the film’s portrayal of Dylan as something almost divine 😇 As our heroes face the darkness, one thing becomes clear:...

🌟 Meet our heroes, Andrew and Greg — two filmmakers on a mission to re-spark their friendship the only way they know how: by talking about movies 🎬✨ Every Sunday, our heroes launch into a discussion about a specific film, exploring story, style, and the deeper stuff that cinema reveals about who we are 💡📽️ Here’s to the start of deep dives, friendly debates, good laughs, and lots of cinematic...