Movie Postmortem

For our Shark Week episode, we’re covering Deep Blue Sea ! This 1999 cult classic features genetically enhanced sharks that terrorize people trapped in a sinking research facility. Join us as we dissect this film's super smart sharks, super dumb humans, and some of the worst lab safety protocols in movie history. Does it sink or swim? Tune in to find out.

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we review Superman (2025) , the first film in the new DC Comics Cinematic Universe. We talk about how this Superman compares to those of the past, the unneeded staff at the Daily Planet, and why the dog is the true MVP of this story! We also break down our Causes of Death, Celebration, and of course, a few of Script Stitch-Ups.

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we review  Jurassic World: Rebirth , the 7th film in the Jurassic Park franchise that imagines a world where people are bored of dinosaurs. We break down everything from the flimsy premise and shaky science to Scarlett Johansson’s underwritten role and the film’s baffling decision to skip over the more exciting parts. We tell you why you should wait for strea...

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we review DreamWorks’  How to Train Your Dragon . From stunning flight sequences to a moving musical score, we break down what makes this film a bad adaptation of the source material, but a fantastic film! We had a lot of Causes for Celebration. But what did we decide was the only negative for this film? Tune in to find out!

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , Isaiah puts on the cape and cowl to revisit  Batman Begins , the gritty 2005 reboot that launched the Dark Knight trilogy. From ninja training to Christian Bale’s growl, he talks about how Christopher Nolan's origin tale compares to other classics like Spider-Man.

In this episode, we revisit the Jim Carrey’s 1994 hit, The Mask . From Tex Avery-inspired cartoon antics to Cameron Diaz’s unforgettable entrance, the film has a lot to offer, and we’re here to dissect it. We discuss a lot of "Causes for Celebration" and offer a few surprising "Script Stitch-Ups" to strengthen the romantic side of this story.

In this episode, we head to Camp Crystal Lake to revisit  Friday the 13th  (1980), the slasher that launched a franchise. From gory makeup effects to sudden plot twists, we dig into what worked, what didn’t, and why this horror classic may be more infamous than actually good. We find a lot more "Causes of Death" than "Causes for Celebration"! Plus, a couple of fake commercials...

In this episode, we discuss  Eclipse , the third film in the  Twilight  franchise. We break down the supposed Bella-Jacob-Edward love triangle, ask why Edward's makeup looks so bad, and talk about how we'd rather be watching a film about Civil War era vampires. Plus, a couple of Twilight themed commercials!

In this episode, we cover Train to Busan , the 2016 South Korean zombie film that is a mix of fast zombie action and biting social commentary. Listen to hear our "Causes of Celebration" and the difference between this film compared to American zombie films.

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we board the  Event Horizon , the haunted spaceship film from Paul W.S. Anderson’s that dares to ask, “What if a spaceship boldly went... to Hell?!” With a charismatic crew, eye-poppingly dated 3D effects, and an evil Dr. Alan Grant, does this film deliver cosmic horror or is it just wasted potential? We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebrati...

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we tackle our  first-ever listener recommendation : Wes Craven’s  The People Under the Stairs . Equal parts horror, comedy, and Looney Tunes , the film delivers a wild mix of social commentary, gore, and characters you won’t ever forget (even if you want to). We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Script Stitc...

In this episode, we check out  Grave Encounters , the found-footage horror film where a fake ghost-hunting show turns terrifyingly real as the crew is trapped in an abandoned mental hospital that won't let them leave. Is it a hidden gem of the genre or just another shaky-cam letdown? We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Script Stitch-Ups'...

Happy  May the 4th ! In this  Star Wars Day  special episode of  Movie Postmortem , we revisit  Star War Episode III: Revenge of the Sith . With clone betrayals, duels on lava planets, and some of the most memed moments in cinema history, does this film bring balance to the Force or fall to the Dark Side? We break down the "Causes of Death" or "Causes for Celebration" and offer...

In this episode, we revisit  Cloverfield , the monster movie where the initial disaster is a bad breakup. Does this JJ Abrams produced mash-up of a love story, kaiju film, and found footage film hit the right emotional and action beats? We do a full plot rundown while giving our 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Scripts Stitch-Up' for this mystery box-drive...

In this episode, we step into the shadowy world of  Sinners  (2025), director Ryan Coogler's highly anticipated film starring Michael B. Jordan. It's a captivating film about culture, freedom, and the power of music. We give a 20 minute summary of our overall feelings about the film before diving in deeper during a full plot rundown.

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we dive into  Kong: Skull Island , the second film of the Legendary Monsterverse that remixes the traditional King Kong tale with Moby Dick and 1970s war films. We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Script Stitch-Ups' for this king-sized spectacle.

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we discuss Godzilla  (1998), Roland Emmerich's American remake that gave us a big iguana, a whole lot of rain, and Ferris Bueller as a scientist. We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Script Stitch-Ups' in hopes that this never happens again!

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we dig into  The Woman in the Yard , an unexpected blend of supernatural horror and emotional trauma. With themes involving grief, isolation, and mental health, does the film deliver true psychological horror—or does it get lost in its own symbolism? We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Script Stitch-Ups&#39...

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we revisit  I, Robot , the 2004 sci-fi thriller that asked, "What if your smart home wanted you dead?" With a surprisingly accurate prediction about a future filled with AI and a big helping of Will Smith-isms, does this tech-noir still hold up, or is it dated like bad CGI in an old movie? We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebra...

In the conclusion of our two-part discussion of Moonfall, we finish our plot rundown of the film and discuss the mind boggling implications of the third act reveal! Then we attempt to offer our 'Script Stitch-Ups' to make the film's plot somewhat feasible.

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , we attempt to make sense of  Moonfall , Roland Emmerich’s 2022 disasterpiece. With a conspiracy theory-fueled plot, gravity defying action, and more stepfathers than a dozen rom-coms combined, does this film land smoothly, or does it crash and burn? We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Script Stitch-Ups'...

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , Reggie and Isaiah revisit  War of the Worlds —Steven Spielberg’s 2005 adaptation of the classic alien invasion story. With tense action, terrifying tripods, and peak Tom Cruise sprinting, does this film still hold up, or does it fizzle out like an alien allergic to bacteria? We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our &...

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , Reggie and Isaiah revisit  Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen —the sequel that took everything from the first movie and cranked it up to 11… for better or worse. With illiterate Autobots, Decepticon testicles, and way too many dog humping scenes, has the franchise  fallen  for good? We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and of...

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , Reggie and Isaiah dive into  Transformers  (2007), Michael Bay’s explosive, chaotic, and undeniably influential take on the beloved Hasbro toy line. Does it hold up as a fun blockbuster, or is it just an overlong car commercial with occasional robot fights? We break down the "Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration" and offer our "Script Stit...

In this episode of  Movie Postmortem , Reggie and Isaiah discuss Sonic the Hedgehog 3 ! With Shadow making his big-screen debut and the stakes higher than ever, does this sequel keep up the momentum, or does it trip over the expanding lore? We break down the 'Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration' and offer our 'Script Stitch-Ups' to fine-tune this high-speed, family friendly a...