Raiders Of The Lost Podcast

"What's the most you ever lost on a coin toss?" Anton Chigurh is one of the most fascinating villains of the 21st century. The character was created by author Cormac McCarthy, and Javier Bardem rightfully won an Oscar for his performance as the psychopathic killer in the Coen Brother's film adoption of "No Country For Old Men'. Let's analyze this terrifying villain. 

Welcome to our Horror Movie Draft! We are joined by the wonderful Spooky Tuesday Podcast on our first ever movie draft as we go through the 1970's and 1980's best horror films. Please vote on Spotify on who you think has the best team! Listen to Spooky Tuesday Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spooky-tuesday-a-horror-movie-podcast/id1535587157 (https://podcasts.apple.c...

We finally decided to cover one of the most important and powerful films ever made, Saving Private Ryan. This film isn't only a masterclass in filmmaking by Steven Spielberg, but it's also a crucial and cultural memento of world history which serves as a reminder of why WWII was necessary... Access 200+ Bonus Episodes on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RaidersOfTheLostPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In Letterboxd Recap 4 we discuss The Thing, Asteroid City, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Tampopo, Hard Boiled, Spider-Man 2 and more! Our Letterboxd accounts: @RaidersLostPod and @JamesPotter_ Access 2 Weekly Bonus Episodes on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RaidersOfTheLostPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a successful podcaster with our Podcast Masterclass! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastmasterclass.teachable.com/⁠⁠...

(Originally published in 2021) Interstellar is one of Christopher Nolan's most visually impressive films. Despite it being a story about travel outside of our solar system, it's a grounded and emotional with deep themes of love, family and hope. Access 200+ Bonus Episodes on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RaidersOfTheLostPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Become a successful podcaster with our P...

Ever since its release, Lady Bird solidified Greta Gerwig as one of the most exciting voices behind the camera in Hollywood. Starring Saoirse Ronan, this highly relatable and quirky coming-of-age dramedy sets itself apart in the genre with its authenticity, humor and writing. Let's break down Lady Bird! Access 200+ Bonus Episodes on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RaidersOfTheLostPod...

This week in movie news, we discuss The Flash & Elemental flopping at the box office, Disney delays more movies, Warner Bros wants Nolan back, the Zelda movie & more!

Andy Muschietti truly crafted one of the best superhero films in recent years with The Flash. This film has incredible visual effects, a ton of heart, genuine humor, and some of the best cameos ever in a superhero movie. The Flash serves as a reset button for the DCU going forward and then "Superman: Legacy" will be the official reboot of the DCU. Access 200+ Bonus Episodes on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather" is arguably the best film ever made. It's a masterpiece in every sense of the word and also one of the most influential pieces of American cinema. Everything about it is phenomena: the screenplays the production, the casting, the cinematography, everything. The Godfather is a historic piece of art. Access 200+ Bonus Episodes on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://w...

In 1995, David Fincher released Se7en. 27 years later, this serial killer thriller is still not only one of the best investigative procedurals ever made, but is arguably one of the greatest films of all time. Let's dive in... Access 200+ Bonus Episodes on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RaidersOfTheLostPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Become a successful podcaster with our Podcast Masterclass! ...

Francis Ford Coppola did the impossible with The Godfather Part II, he made a sequel that was equal to, if not superior to, the original masterpiece. This film follows Michael Corleone and his attempt to legitimize the Corleone name and bring it to heights never seen before by a mob family. Michael's story is contrasted with the origins of Vito Corleone as he emigrates to America, grows up in Hell...

In Letterboxd Recap 3 we discuss 8½, Taxi Driver, Aliens, Dogville, In the Heat of the Night, Kwaidan, The Outlaw Josey Wales, A.I Artificial Intelligence and more! Our Letterboxd accounts: @RaidersLostPod and @JamesPotter_ Access 2 Weekly Bonus Episodes on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RaidersOfTheLostPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a successful podcaster with our Podcast Masterclass! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podca...

How well do we know Sam Raimi's SPDIER-MAN!? Let's find out as we try to recount every scene in this episode of Movies From Memory!

This week let's discuss the Harvey Dent casting rumors for The Batman 2, Indiana Jones' potential flop, the Legend of Zelda movie, Secret Invasion, Rebel Moon, The Flash & more!

Christian Bale is arguably one of the greatest actors to ever live. Few people have been able to transform into characters like Bale does and truly embody another person. His chameleon style has garnered him much recognition for his physical transformations, but it's his ability to truly enter the psyche of his characters that makes him great. Bale has done everything from leading a Spielberg film...

"What a lovely day!" There is absolutely nothing quite like Mad Max: Fury Road. The vision for George Miller's action masterpiece took decades to be fully realized as we patiently waited for technology and stunt work to advance so we can finally realize what goes onside inside the mind of his creative genius. Gear up for this guzzoline fueled ride to Valhalla!!! Access 200+ Bonus Episodes on Patre...

In Letterboxd Recap 2 we discuss Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Mad Max: Fury Road, House, American Psycho, Fruitvale Station, The Florida Project, La Promesse, Juno and Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore! Our Letterboxd accounts: @RaidersLostPod and @JamesPotter_ Access 2 Weekly Bonus Episodes on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RaidersOfTheLostPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a successful podcaster wit...

We're finally going back in time! To 1985 and then 1955 in the all time classic film, Back to the Future. Marty McFly to the world by store as a time traveling high schooler, and somehow this film still feels relevant in pop culture. It's a movie we've all seen, and hopefully all love. So turn on that Flux Capacitor and let's take a journey... through time! Access 200+ Bonus Episodes on Patreon! ⁠...

Miles Morales is back in his second film of this budding trilogy. This time he's faced with a horde of multidimensional enemies. Let's review Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse! Access 200+ Bonus Episodes on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RaidersOfTheLostPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Become a successful podcaster with our Podcast Masterclass! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastmasterclass.teachab...

This week we discuss Robert De Niro & Al Pacino's new fatherhood, Across the Spider-Verse, Oppenheimer, The Little Mermaid, The Boogeyman, Tom Cruise and more!

Johnny Depp has had one of the most interesting careers in the history of Hollywood. Depp's acting style and film choices have brought us some of the most unique and adored characters ever captured on screen, as well as a personal life riddled with controversy. Let's breakdown his iconic career. YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UAjE8c_akIoNhGIUerAPQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Access 200+ Bonus Episodes...

Steven Spielberg's most underrated film is possibly "Catch Me If You Can", which he released in 2002. It was nominated for two Academy Awards (Chrisopther Walken and John Williams) and had an impressive box office over $350 million, but when people think of Spielberg's best films this modern classic is seldom on any lists. It's definitely on ours! Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, this fil...

In Letterboxd Recap 1 we discuss The Shining, Inglourious Basterds, Audition, First Reformed, Zodiac, Children of Men, Sin City, Il Divo, The Exorcist, The Boogeyman, As Above So Below, The Flash, The Covenant, Benny's Video, The Piano Teacher, Catch Me If You Can, Blade, Tar, Salo, The Best of Youth and more! Our Letterboxd accounts: @RaidersLostPod and @JamesPotter_ Access 2 Weekly Bonus Episode...

The Prestige may be Christopher Nolan's most underrated film. This brilliant thriller follows the diaries of feuding magicians in 1890's London. Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) is on a path of vengeance against his enemy, Alfred Borden (Christian Bale), for the accidental death of his wife during a magic trick. Both magicians will stop at nothing and get their hands dirty to create the superior magic...

A24 as turned itself into the most relevant and respected film studio in independent cinema in just 10 years. With 131 titles under their belt, which are the top 50? Better yet, let's rank them all the way to number 1!