Piecing It Together Podcast

On the 328th episode of Piecing It Together, Evan Crean from Spoilerpiece Theater joins me to talk about Landscape with Invisible Hand. Cory Finley's third film is a weird one and maybe the first episode I've ever had this much trouble finding a guest for. I'm glad Evan was up for it because this was one I had to talk about. Puzzle pieces include The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, They Live, Am...

On this special bonus episode of Piecing It Together, I’m actually reposting a guest apperance I recently did on LA Podfidential with host Chauncey Telese where we discussed our most anticipated films of Fall 2023! The original version of this conversation is available at  https://omny.fm/shows/la-podfidential/fall-movie-preview-finger-crossed-w-david-rosen As always, SPOILER ALERT for a...

On the 327th episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker/actress Tatiana Paris joins me to talk about The Last Voyage of the Demeter. This prequel based on one chapter of the beloved novel Dracula by Bram Stoker was an interesting twist on the famous character. Puzzle pieces include Crimson Peak, The Fog, Van Helsing and Titanic. As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Last Voyage of the Demeter &nbsp...

On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in September 2023. This month’s episode includes The Equalizer 3, Aristotle and Dante Discover Secrets of the Universe, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, A Haunting In Venice, A Million Miles Away, The Outlaw Johnny Black, El Conde...

On the 326th episode of Piecing It Together, Guillermo Barahona and Rose Donahue join me to talk about Medusa Deluxe. This weird fusion of the fashion/hair world and murder mystery from A24 led to some really interesting connections. Puzzle pieces include Blow Up, Death Proof, Her Smell and Knives Out. As always, SPOILER ALERT for  Medusa Deluxe  and the movies we discuss! Written by Tho...

On the 325th episode of Piecing It Together, Alexander Reams joins me to talk about DC's The Flash. A lot was riding on this final piece of the DCEU puzzle, but to say it didn't all work out is a bit of an understatement. Fun movie though! Puzzle pieces include Spider-Man: No Way Home, Edge Of Tomorrow, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Multiplicity. As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Flash   a...

On the 324th episode of Piecing It Together,we are LIVE at  Maya Cinemas in North Las Vegas, NV  with guests Toni Gonzales, Sunny Rosen and Michael Novelli to talk about the raunchy hard-R rated talking dog comedy Strays! Along with a fun (but very loose) discussion about the film we get into what you can do to work with organizations like Pawtastic Friends to help dogs. Puzzle pieces in...

On the 323rd episode of Piecing It Together, Randle Forcinel joins me to talk about Theater Camp. This hilarious comedy gave us so many angles to look at puzzle pieces from summer camp movies to theater movies to mockumentaries to LGBTQ+ movies and more. Puzzle pieces include Wet Hot American Summer, Beaches, School of Rock and Waiting For Guffman. As always, SPOILER ALERT for  Theater Camp&n...

On the 322nd episode of Piecing It Together, DJ Mikey VIP joins me to talk about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. This new animated version of the classic cartoon series comes from The Mitchells vs The Machins director Jeff Rowe and writers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, so you know it's gonna be a fun time. Puzzle pieces include X-Men, Super Mario Bros, Kung Fu Panda and Jackie Chan mo...

On the 321st episode of Piecing It Together, Chad Clinton Freeman joins me to talk about Mad Heidi. After a string of major blockbuster films, it felt like a fun change of pace to talk about a ridiculous, super cheesy "swissploitation" film. Puzzle pieces include Machete, Lady Snowblood, Conan the Barbarian and Inglorious Basterds. As always, SPOILER ALERT for  Mad Heidi  and the movies...

On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in August 2023. This month’s episode includes Shortcomings, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Meg 2: The Trench, Gran Turismo, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Jules, Heart of Stone, Blue Beetle and bottoms. As always, SPOILER ALERT for al...

On the 320th episode of Piecing It Together, my wife Gina Mizzoni and returning guest Tara Giancaspro join me to talk about Barbie! Greta Gerwig's meta take on the classic toy stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and along with Oppenheimer made for an amazing week at the movies. Puzzle pieces include Josie and the Pussy Cats, Legally Blonde, Wet Hot American Summer and The Matrix Resurrections. As...

On the 319th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE at Maya Cinemas in North Las Vegas, NV with guests Kris Krainock, Brian Garth and M.N. Miller to talk about Oppenheimer! This biographical portrait of the father of atomic bomb, Robert Oppenheimer is the latest blockbuster from Christopher Nolan. Puzzle pieces include A Hidden Life, The Terminator, The Social Network and Breaking Bad. As alw...

On the 318th episode of Piecing It Together, Amanda Guarragi joins me to talk about Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One. One of the year's biggest movies (especially after Tom Cruise's insanely successful Top Gun Maverick last year), we get into what works and what doesn't with the latest in the long running action series. Puzzle pieces include Terminator, Now You See Me, Oceans 11 and Unc...

On the 317th episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris joins me to talk about Asteroid City. Wes Anderson has become a bit of a polarizing filmmaker in the last decade and every new film of his gives us a chance to reevaluate what exactly he is trying to do with his oddly staged creations. Puzzle pieces include Synecdoche New York, Bergman Island, Mars Attacks and a bunch of other Wes Anderson...

On the 316th episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker Paul Odgren joins me to talk about Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken. DreamWorks Animation's latest is about a mystical teenage half human half sea creature dealing with her emotions... You can probably guess some of our puzzle pieces already... Puzzle pieces include The Little Mermaid, Turning Red, Stranger Things and South Park. As always, SPOILER...

On this special episode of Piecing It Together, Josh Bell from Awesome Movie Year join me to discuss our Top 10 favorite films of 2023 so far. Along with some honorable mentions and suggestions from the Popcorn & Puzzle Pieces Facebook Group, we get into a lot of the movies that have made up this year in movies so far. As always, SPOILER ALERT for any of   the movies we discuss! Josh...

On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in June 2023. This month’s episode includes Joy Ride, The Out-Laws, The Lesson, Biosphere, Theater Camp, Bird Box: Barcelona, They Cloned Tyrone, Sympathy For The Devil, Talk To Me and The Haunted Mansion. As always, SPOILER...

On this special episode of Piecing It Together, I’m taking a break from movies to share with you all my new album Who Wants Din-Din? by The Pup Pups!   This collection of novelty/comedy songs about dogs and cats (and in some cases sung by my dogs and cats) is a passion project I've been working on for almost 15 years. As of 6/30/23 the album is available to stream on all the major stream...

On the 315th episode of Piecing It Together, Derrick Murray joins me to talk about No Hard Feelings. This raunchy, R-rated comedy starring Jennifer Lawrence is a throwback to the kind of comedies that dominated the 2000s. Puzzle pieces include The 40 Year Old Virgin, Eurotrip, Easy A and Borat. As always, SPOILER ALERT for No Hard Feelings   and the movies we discuss! NOTE: Correction......

On the 314th episode of Piecing It Together, David Quinones joins me to talk about Flamin' Hot. This true-ish story about Richard Montanez, the Frito-Lay janitor who came up with Flamin' Hot Cheetos isn't exactly accurate, but it's a lot of fun. Puzzle pieces include Norma Rae, The Founder, Lord of War and Chef. As always, SPOILER ALERT for  Flamin' Hot  and the movies we discuss! Writte...

On the 313th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE at  Maya Cinemas  in North Las Vegas, NV with guests Ms Michelle and Mikey VIP to talk about The Blackening! This horror comedy featuring an all black cast and the tagling "We Can't All Die First" is a riot and one to see with a crowd. Puzzle pieces include Game Night, Bodies Bodies Bodies, Get Out and Saw. [caption id="attachment_4136" alig...

On the 312th episode of Piecing It Together, Matt Davis joins me to talk about Beau Is Afraid. Can we make heads or tails of Ari Aster's latest? I guess tune in and find out... I'm not quite sure, to be honest. Puzzle pieces include Synecdoche New York, The Wolf House, Joker and mother! As always, SPOILER ALERT for  Beau Is Afraid  and the movies we discuss! Written by Ari Aster Directed...

On the 311th episode of Piecing It Together, Tara Giancaspro and Matt O'Connell join me to talk about Renfield. Beloved actor Nic Cage always wanted to play Dracula and he finally got his chance in this ridiculous bloody action comedy. Puzzle pieces include Dracula Dead and Loving It, 21 Jump Street, The Pineapple Express and Dead Heat. As always, SPOILER ALERT for  Renfield  and the mov...

On the 310th episode of Piecing It Together, Josh Bell joins me to talk about Sanctuary. This sexy, darkly comic thriller features standout performances from Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott. Puzzle pieces include Malcolm & Marie, Piercing, Hustlers and Gerald's Game. As always, SPOILER ALERT for  Sanctuary  and the movies we discuss! Written by Micah Bloomberg Directed by Zac...