Story Screen Presents

Our television review show kicks off its first episode with a look at the new hit Starz series, adapted from the Neil Gaiman novel, "American Gods". Join Bernadette, along with guests Robby, Jack and Heath, to get the scoop on Season 1 and what to look forward to as we broaden our horizons to the world of TV.

Jack and Robby, with guest Mike Burdge, took the hit and ventured to a 70mm screening of Christopher Nolan's, "Dunkirk", the film that has everybody talking. So, they decided to talk about it, too. Listen to them!!

The cowl has passed from Burton to Schumacher, the "Top Gun" guy is the Dark Knight, Ace Ventura goes full cartoon, somebody paid Tommy Lee Jones A LOT of money, we finally get an attempt at bringing Robin into the fold and your boi's Robby, Jack and Mike take a crack at figuring out how it all works. Spoiler: it doesn't.

The third (or ninth!) installment in the Planet of the Apes franchise has landed, and it contains - like many films before it this year - moments that require deep reflection from all demographics and a message that is as vital today as it was 50 years ago on what it means to be human. Robby, Jack and guest, Mike Burdge, also discuss the new trilogy as a whole story, the beauty of modern motion ca...

Robby and Jack tackle the latest Marvel Cinematic installment, "Spiderman: Homecoming", where Spidey returns to the loving arms of the Marvel family, Michael Keaton goes for Round 3 of portraying a winged-character, and the streets of Queen's burst alive in a way few films have ever been able to make possible. Get ready for the future of superhero blockbusters, because it just landed in theaters.

Flipper gloves, deceptively large rain coats, politics, fake news and cold soup. Not a lot makes sense in Tim Burton's follow-up to his 1989 smash hit, but "Batman Returns" is considered, even to this day, one of the best entries in the superhero film canon. Here's why...

Robby welcomes Bernadette to the Hot Takes hosting mantle fresh off their viewing of Sofia Coppola's, "The Beguiled". Check out what they thought of the director's alternate take on the classic drama, as well as Bernadette's announcement of Story Screen Presents newest, upcoming series, Cathode Ray Cast.

Mike is joined by his close friend, Tim Kelly, to not only talk about "Trainspotting", and it's recent sequel, "T2: Trainspotting 2", but also to see exactly who can drink the most Moscow Mules, ending in what very well might be the greatest thing you've ever heard.

Jack and Robby look upon the new Edgar Wright joint, "Baby Driver," and see that it is good. But how good? And why?? And who's good? What's the best? The answers, my dear friends, lie within...

Round 2 of Coming Attractions allows Mike, Jack and Robby to cover some big movies coming out soon - like "Black Panther" and "The Dark Tower" - as well as a few little ones that have them excited - like "Happy Death Day" and "A Ghost Story"! They also touch on the recently released "Wolfenstein II" trailer and getting fantastically sidetracked to wonderful results. Plug in! TRAILERS: Black Panthe...

Robby, Jack and Mike embark on a new franchise retrospective: Batman. Join them on their first foray into the Caped Crusader's filmography with Tim Burton's first take on the character.

Jack and Robby wrap up their E3 discussion as this 2017 showcase comes to a close. Were their wild expectations met?  Did young Jack get the game sequel/surprise he wished for this Nerd-Christmas? Give a listen and find out.

Jack and Robby are joined by Mike and Jeremy to talk about It Comes At Night, the highly-anticipated follow-up to one of the greatest directorial debuts ever, Krisha, by Trey Edward Shults. And it is messed up in all the best ways. Take a listen and leave some love.

Robby and Jack kick off this inaugural episode by talking about the most wonderful part of the nerdy year, E3! You’ll hear predictions, gripes, hopes and dreams as we enter yet another year of the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Get to know these guy’s opinions on games and the industry before they start diving into some of your favorite gaming narratives.

Jack and Mike give the DC Multi-Movie-Cinematic-Extended-Universe-Thing one more go with "Wonder Woman"... And come out pleasantly surprised by this engaging story of hope and kindness, nestled between charming performances and a superhero origin story that goes back to the basics.

Join Mike and Jeremy as they discover one hell of a cool flick in Sean Byrne's latest, "The Devil's Candy," then enjoy some tasty iced tea as they tear apart just what elements make this special story work so well.

Jack, Mike and Robbie tackle nine trailers for new movies being released this year in Story Screen Presents freshest show, Coming Attractions. This episode covers "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," "Thor: Ragnarok," "The Bad Batch," "It Comes at Night," "Okja," "Blade Runner 2049" and more. TRAILERS: Star Wars: The Last Jedi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB4I68XVPzQ&t=1s Baby Driver - https://www.you...

It's another round of "Star Wars" for Mike, Brian and Jeremy! This time out, they discuss the very first installment of the cultural phenomenon in honor of its 40th anniversary, from the impact on summer movies to how the film works so well, even on its own.

Ya bois Jack and Robbie checked out the new Ridley Scott "Alien" joint. Were they scared? Enlightened? Annoyed? Bewildered? Angered? Over-joyed? Would you believe us if we said all of the above??

It's our 25th episode of Story Screen Presents! We celebrated by attending our latest movie screening in Beacon, NY at Harry's Hot Sandwiches, where Mike, Jack and Robby all watched the noir classic, "Memento," with a crowd of people and then talked about it! Wanna know what they talked about? Mainly Christopher Nolan movies.

Jack and Robbie get hooked on a feeling again in Marvel's latest cosmic chapter, filled with tunes, jokes, daddy issues and Sylvester Stallone.

Mike is joined by Bernadette to drink fancy wine and discuss the 2004 stage-to-screen adaptation of Patrick Marber's "Closer."

Jack is joined by his brother, Jeremy, to take a look at the little-horror-movie-that-could of 2016, "The Void."

All roads lead here. This is it. The final 1/4 mile. Jack, Robert and Mike talk about the latest installment, "The Fate of the Furious," fresh from their first viewing and talk about the franchise as a whole, as well as how the experience has blasted their friendship into overdrive.

Jack, Robert and Mike hit the NOS at the final sprint of "Quarter Mile at a Time," just in time to catch up to the new installment pulling into the driveway, and find themselves looking back on the franchise - and what it's gained and lost.