Media Monsters

Lay down your guns and take a listen to this week's episode on the classic western Shane. Nick and Duran discuss the complexities of the cowboy movie and its take on violence in the old west. They also talk more about Top Gun 2, we will never not talk about Top Gun 2. Timestamps 00:38 Duran's Watchlist 01:26 Nick's Watchlist 07:08 Shane 39:53 Top Gun: Maverick Joins the Billion Dollar Club Closing...

In this week's episode Nick, Duran, and Jim discuss the slow, inevitable death of Netflix. On next week's episode: Red Notice. Timestamps 00:25 Skip Music 00:49 What has Duran been watching? 02:33 What has Jim been watching? 05:05 What has Nick been watching? 11:48 The death of Netflix Music Credits Opening Enhance by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-s...

Nick and Duran discuss David Cronenberg’s return to the body horror genre with his new film Crimes of the Future (2022). They also riff on the Joker 2 announcement. 00:18 Intro 00:40 Whatcha Watching? 12:04 Crimes of the Future 48:20 JOKER 2 Music Credits - Intro: Homesick Pluto by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 Intern...

Did it feel like you had a little too much watching homework last week? Nick and Jim certainly felt that way on this week's episode. We got to talking about Obi-Wan, Stranger Things, and The Boys while also discussing this week's happenings including the Johnny Depp trial, the Disneyland proposal video, and a few recent theme park updates because it's Nick and Jim and they have to. Timestamps 00:2...

It's time we finally talk about something of varying degrees near and dear to each of the co-hosts: Star Wars. Everyone has an opinion on it, and everyone wants something different from it, so let's talk about it. Nick, Duran, and Jim are joined by Bardia, Tony, and Rhett to discuss perhaps the most impactful franchise in all of cinema. Strap in and enjoy the hour as we talk all things Star Wars....

In this short break episode Nick, Jim, and Al take a look at trailers for the Summer 2022 movie season and beyond. Timestamps: 00:10 Intro 00:54 Whatcha Watchin? 19:31 Thor 4 Trailer 24:36 The 50-Year-Old Man Who Won't Die Trailer (Mission: Impossible 7) 28:53 The Gray Man Trailer 33:08 Three Thousand Years of Longing Trailer 36:52 Crimes of the Future Trailer 44:09 What are you excited about? Mus...

In today's episode Nick, Jim, and Al discuss the classic 1980 film The Blues Brothers. We dig into some of the best moments and explore the making of the film through inappropriate anecdotes. Fun times all around!!! Time Stamps: 00:00:15 Intro 00:18:24 Main Discussion Music Credit Opening Möbius Surface by | e s c p | escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4...

Welcome back to Media Monsters with Nick, Al, and Jim. In this episode, we discuss John Carpenter's 1986 cult classic Big Trouble in Little China. After a long break, we are a little rusty, but we will be back in the swing of things this summer with a whole series on classic films. Happy summer, everyone!! It's good to be back!! Timestamps: 00:55 Whatcha Watchin? 17:06 Big Trouble in Little China...

In this week's episode, we talk about Flash Gordon for an entire hour. Seriously, no news, barely a whatcha watching? It's mostly just Flash Gordon. Listen anyway, and ignore all the strange background noises. I can't help that I fidget with velcro and live next to a highway. I promise I will stop next week... maybe. Timestamps 00:15 Introduction and Whatcha Watchin? 10:00 Flash (Aaaahhhhhhhhhhhh)...

In this episode, Nick, Jim, and Alex talk about hidden gems on popular streaming services, what they've been watching and what they want to watch. Emotion and jokes run high in this episode that you won't want to miss. Time Stamps: 00:15 Intro 02:15 What the hell are you watching? 19:53 What's in your bag? 37:49 Hidden Gems 1:05:09 Closing Remarks Music Credits Opening Cyber Crime Story by | e s c...

Welcome back to Media Monsters!!! Nick is once again joined by Alex and Jimmy as they discuss theme parks and rides inspired by movies in this week's episode. There is some light news discussion but the main course is definitely the theme park stuff. Time Codes: 00:00 Intro 00:38 Whatcha Watchin 11:38 Some light Mandelorean and Wednesday Casting News 16:00 Nick at Disneyland Paris and Warner Broth...

Duran is joined by Professors Valeria Federici, Mauro Resmini, and Luka Arsenjuk in discussing Il Cinema Ritrovato on Tour - a film festival hosted by the University of Maryland's Italian Program and the Program in Cinema & Media Studies which was held at the Old Greenbelt Theater on March 18th, 2022. Valeria talks about the organizing the festival with the partnership of the Cineteca di Bologna,...

Welcome to Media Monsters!!! We officially have a title that isn't taken by another podcast!!! In this episode, Nick is once again joined by Alex and his guest Matt as we discuss the movies we consider masterpieces. Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 01:13 What Are We Watching? 14:36 Trailer Showdown: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent vs Bullet Train 23:53 Obi-Wan vs The Boys Season 3 37:57 Is The Batm...

Nick is again joined by his uncles Alex and Jimmy as they discuss their favorite comfort food movies. We also aren't calling this Nerd Alert anymore since some other podcast has already taken the name. We'll have a name for this by next week, I swear. We also give some spoiler-free opinions on The Batman. 00:00 What Have We Been Watching 11:50 The Batman Reactions 19:40 Favorite Comfort Food Movie...

In this episode of The Cinephile New Wave, we start a new series called Nerd Alert in which Nick and company discuss all the geeky stuff Duran doesn't like. We started this commemorative first episode with the latest Star Wars TV venture, The Book of Boba Fett. We also discuss Peacemaker, The Batman, Dr. Strange and a couple of sidetrack topics along the way. 0:00 Intro and Snyder's Justice League...

Duran and Nick are joined by returning guest Boris to talk about the best (and worst) films of 2021.

Duran is joined by newcomer guest Josh to discuss Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's 1948 classic The Red Shoes.

After a long hiatus...Nick and Duran are back to discuss Sam Peckinpah's western masterpiece The Wild Bunch (1969). They also argue over the new Spider-Man movie.

On this episode of CNW we discuss James Gunn's The Suicide Squad following its release on home media. Nick and Duran are joined by Rhett as they discuss the film, some Spider-Man rumors, new trailers and what they are excited for in the coming months. 0:20 Spider-Man Rumors 11:50 Nightmare Alley Trailer 17:10 Matrix Resurrections Trailer 20:40 Christopher Nolan Oppenheimer Project 26:46 The Suicid...

On the long awaited return of the Cinephile New Wave, Duran and Nick are joined by guest regulars Rhett and Joe as well as newcomer Shelby to discuss Paul Schrader's latest film, The Card Counter.

On this episode of the CNW Rhett, Reese and Nick discuss Spielberg's 1975 masterpiece Jaws which ended one era of Hollywood and ushered in another. We also discuss some news related to a Jaws reboot that was recently shot down by Spielberg. Happy 4th of July!!!

Duran is joined once again by Boris to discuss Akira Kurosawa's late-career masterpiece Ran (1985).

New guests Stuart and Murphy join Duran and recurring guest Rhett to discuss Disney's Cruella (2021).

On this episode, Duran is joined by special guest Boris in discussing Hirokazu Kore-eda's 1998 film After Life. They also go over their 25 film submissions for the They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? top 1000 films.

Nick and Duran are joined by Professor Paul Cote in discussing Brian DePalma's 1974 cult musical, Phantom of the Paradise. We also discuss the horribly uninteresting 2021 Oscar nominations.