Brian Wishart

MoviePod: A Reclaimed Cinema Podcast

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MoviePod is a podcast about reclaimed cinema. The films covered are ones that have had a noticeable shift in reception since their initial release. These include cult films that have a die-hard fandom that have rejected the critics. It also includes films have been claimed by communities and subcultures as representation. Hosted by Brian Wishart, a film buff in Canada. Each week I will be joined by a guest. I will also have bonus episodes that cover various topics. You can email questions to be read on the air to moviepodmailbag@gmail.comDo not cold contact me with AI generated interview reque...

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American Pie (1999) w/ Jake 09.09.2025 1:18:45

On a very special back to school episode of MoviePod I bring on my very good friend Jake to discuss the teen sex comedy classic American Pie. We bestow sex ed wisdom upon the listeners. This is a raunchy one! I am currently at TIFF during the time of this episode's release. You can follow me on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bwishart.bsky.social) and Twitter (https://x.com/bwishart) for festiva...

Burn After Reading (2008) w/ Caleb from Kill The Computer & 60 Minute Drill 02.09.2025 1:20:13

I am joined this week by Caleb. He is the former host of Western Kabuki. He currently hosts the Kill The Computer and 60 Minute Drill podcasts. He is also a fantasy football rival of mine. We discuss the Joel and Ethan Coen comedy Burn After Reading. You can find Caleb here: Twitter: https://x.com/BirdRespecter Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/birdrespecter.bsky.social 60 Minute Drill Podcast: ht...

Moonstruck (1987) w/ Laika Berdey 26.08.2025 1:39:31

I am joined this week by my friend, former roommate and musician to talk about the 1987 Norman Jewison rom-com Moonstruck. There is a lot of raunchy talk about Nicholas Cage and just as much talk about outrageous Italian-American accents. This is one you do not want to miss. You can find Laika Berdey's musical work at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laikaberdey/ Instagram: https://www.instagra...

The Thing (1982) w/ Johnny Amizich from Culture Dumpster 19.08.2025 1:20:22

This week on MoviePod I am joined by Hard Drive writer and host of Culture Dumpster Johnny Amizitch to discuss John Carpenter's horror classic The Thing (1982). You can find Johnny's work at: http://culture-dumpster.ghost.io/ https://hard-drive.net/author/johnny-amizich/ https://bsky.app/profile/doctorvenkman.com Please keep sending mail my way! Email the mailbag and have your questions read on ai...

Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971) w/ Ryan 12.08.2025 1:16:14

Welcome to the first mainline episode of MoviePod! This week I am joined by my very good friend Ryan to discuss the 1971 Japanese kaiju film Godzilla vs. Hedorah. The film was also released in the United States as Godzilla vs the Smog Monster. Please keep sending mail my way! Email the mailbag and have your questions read on air: moviepodmailbag@gmail.com Socials https://x.com/Moviepodfilm https:/...

July 2025 Theatrical Release Round-Up 05.08.2025 29:25

Welcome back to MoviePod! This week I discuss some several films that got a wide release in July including: Jurassic World Rebirth Fantastic Four The Life of Chuck Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight Eddington Superman I also answer a mailbag question. Please keep sending mail my way! Email the mailbag and have your questions read on air: moviepodmailbag@gmail.com Socials https://x.com/Moviepodfilm...

Welcome to MoviePod! 01.08.2025 6:05

Welcome to MoviePod! The podcast about movies. Your wonderful and slightly nervous host Brian Wishart takes you through his thesis on what he wants this podcast to be. Email the mailbag and have your questions read on air: moviepodmailbag@gmail.com Socials https://x.com/Moviepodfilm https://bsky.app/profile/moviepod.bsky.social https://letterboxd.com/bwishart/ Please rate, review and subscribe