James Bastone

Rumors, Money, and Movies

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In depth analysis on the movie Industry in its entirety. We discuss movie news (Rumors), the economics of filmmaking (Money) and the art of cinema (Movies). Hear from aspiring artists, doctoral professors, plain old movie lovers, movie professionals and as always your host, James Bastone. Hope you enjoy.

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Mar 16, 2026

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Episodes

DUNE, Part One? 27.10.2021

A podcast 16 months in the making and it is finally here as we break down everything important in Dune. Join me and 3 other guests as we try to approach this epic. Its a somewhat longer episode but the past few have been shorter so it balances out ;). 

Time for 50! 18.10.2021

I talk about the box office, No Time To Die, and the podcast at 50 episodes.

Classic Films and Current Box Office It's All Connected 30.09.2021

I break down classic films and the state of the box office and how its all connected. 

Shang Chi Among Other Subjects 09.09.2021

Past Guests Miraj and Krystian join the show as we have some fun talking about the latest installment of the MCU. 

Bruce Nash of The Numbers is Here! 22.08.2021

Bruce Nash joins the show to discuss the impact of Covid,the future of streaming and the rest of 2021 for the film industry.

Did The Suicide Squad Offer Redemption for DC? 09.08.2021

Regular Matty G joins to discuss the highly anticipated sequel from James Gunn.  The Numbers Head Bruce Nash Next Episode. Apologies for my mic issues this will be resolved going forward.

Epilouge to Season 3 02.08.2021

I preview what's to come for the show and discuss the ongoing tension surrounding the theatrical Market.  Suicide Squad Kicks off Season 4 Next Week!

Is Network Political Perfection or Crazy Criticism? 12.07.2021

Luke G joins to discuss a satire that may just be a classic. If it makes no sense please let me know had editing issues.

American Graffiti: An American Classic or A Lucas Letdown? 28.06.2021

Matty G returns to discuss the fast and furious summer blockbuster season and to determine whether George Lucas' American Graffiti is a classic film.

Money is Back: Summer Movie Season 14.06.2021

I share my thoughts on Hollywood's current box office problem, pay tribute to a legend, and preview the rest of the summer for the show.

Citizen Kane Turns 80, has it Gotten Better or Worse with Age? 23.05.2021

Fellow film student Kyu and I discuss one of the greatest films of all time, Citizen Kane but did the classic film hold up upon further review? Show note:  Mankiewicz and Welles won for Best Original Screenplay not Score, sorry for the misspeak.

An Oscars Review Better Than The Show? 03.05.2021

I break down a lackluster Oscars and what Hollywood can do to avoid irrelevance.

Oscars Preview: Acting and So Forth 24.04.2021

I break down the nominees for the four acting categories, two screenplay categories, and one directing category. If you want the Bastone Blurb for the eight additional movies check it out on Twitter @RMM_901

Oscars Preview: Best Picture 20.04.2021

I break down all of the best picture nominees in a way that does not bend to popular opinion.  Correction: The Father is an 1 hour and 37 minute runtime not a 137 minute runtime.

Godzilla vs Kong: A Kaiju Masterpiece or Kaiju-Sized Disappointment? 02.04.2021

Tyler and I break down the 4th installment of the Monsterverse which features two of the most iconic characters in all of entertainment, Godzilla and (King) Kong, battling it out for supremacy.

Was Justice Finally Given to DC? 22.03.2021

We feature listener reviews as I break down the 4 year I mean hour odyssey of Justice League.  Enjoy! Sorry about some weird background noise, college does not allow for a fully silent environment.

Awards Season: Golden Globes 02.03.2021

Come hang out as I review an up and down Golden Globes while also hurting SNL fan's feelings all over the world. Correction: Sacha Baron Cohen is Jewish not a "man of color". 

Awards Season is Here! 15.02.2021

I preview a special series of episodes upcoming, introduce another version of the Bastone Blurb, and welcome Matty G to talk about the Justice League trailer.

The Third Kinda Like Late Night But This Time With Two JB's 30.01.2021

Aspiring artist Justin Butler joins the podcast to discuss his process, ambitions, and love for writing and filmmaking.  Some of the audio is not the best quality, sorry and I hope to fix this in the future but technology is conspiring against it.

2021 Starts Some Things and Ends Others 15.01.2021

I wrap up discussing films from my last semester (which features 3 Hitchcock Classics), highlight a new edition of the Bastone Blurb, and preview what's to come in 2021.  Apologies for the inconsistent audio, will be fixed in the future.

Wonder Woman an 8 or a 4? 30.12.2020

Regular Matty G comes on as we disect WW84 and feature listener reviews. Happy New Year!

HBO MAX V. DISNEY+ 12.12.2020

Content is king and the streaming wars are here. Listen as Matty G joins the show to discuss and the Bastone Blurb returns!

Kinda Like Late Night . . . with a Professor 23.11.2020

Dr. Abigail Cheever joins the podcast for an interview about her college experience, her books, and her love for movies.

The 2nd Kinda Like Late Night with James Bastone 16.11.2020

The second episode in our interview series, this time with college artist Megan Maybee. We discuss her info-film, Cosmic Journey, as well as the nature of the universe. The film is available on youtube at: https://youtu.be/7ObAVdhRChk . Enjoy!

TENET and Co. 10.11.2020

Joe B joins the podcast (18:10-END) as we discuss Tenet and make a few jokes. 

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