The Bark Knight Podcast

The Sci-Fi Classics series concludes (for now). This week, we revisit The Abyss and Interstellar, two science fiction films that approach humanity from very different directions while arriving at a similar idea: that love, connection, and empathy may be what ultimately preserve us. We begin beneath the ocean with James Cameron’s ambitious and technically groundbreaking The Abyss, discussing Ed Har...

We break down The Mummy movies from the 1932 original to modern adaptations, covering the Universal era, the Brendan Fraser films, and beyond. Also includes horror news and our Physical Media Showcase. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:09 Episode overview 00:00:37 Catching up with the hosts 00:01:32 The Mummy (1932) & the Original Universal Movies 00:03:50 The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collect...

In this episode of the Bark Knight Podcast, we’re joined by director Brandon Christensen to discuss his latest horror film Bodycam , which has climbed to the number one spot on Shudder. We break down the film’s bodycam-driven found footage approach, including its visual style, technical execution, and the influences behind it, from The Blair Witch Project to As Above, So Below . Brandon also share...

The Oscars are almost here, and we’re diving into our 2026 predictions across the biggest categories—Best Picture, acting races, Director, Screenplay, Score, and more. We break down the frontrunners, key snubs, and which films could take over the night. Who’s winning? Let’s get into it. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:09 Episode Overview 00:00:32 Categories We Won’t Cover 00:01:03 The Little...

This episode of The Bark Knight Podcast reflects on the actors we’ve lost across 2025 and 2026 and celebrates the performances that shaped film and television across generations. We revisit the careers of Gene Hackman, Robert Redford, Diane Keaton, Catherine O’Hara, Robert Duvall, James Van Der Beek, Eric Dane, Tom Noonan, and Robert Carradine before transitioning into the latest movie news and a...

In this episode of The Bark Knight Podcast , we continue our Sci-Fi Classics series with a deep dive into Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049 , two films that shaped what modern sci-fi looks and feels like. We break down the different cuts of the original film, the world-building and lore of the Blade Runner universe, and the questions that still spark debate decades later: Is Deckard human? What a...

While waiting for Dan to join the episode, Paul and Patrick end up getting sidetracked into a full-on discussion about the final season of Stranger Things and how series finales land (or completely miss the mark). That turns into a broader chat about endings across TV, from Battlestar Galactica to The X-Files and beyond. We also spend a big chunk of the episode unpacking T ron: Ares, what we liked...

In this episode, we dive deep into 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple , breaking down the latest chapter in the franchise with a full review, spoiler discussion, and theories about where the story may go next. We explore director Nia DaCosta’s approach, Alex Garland’s screenplay, early critical and audience reactions, box office performance, and how The Bone Temple expands the mythology of the infect...

In this episode, we count down our Top 10 Favorite Movies of 1983, a landmark year in cinema packed with future classics, cult favorites, and genre-defining films. Dan and Patrick each bring their own ranked lists, leading to debates, overlaps, and very different perspectives on what makes a movie truly stand the test of time. From major studio releases to darker genre entries and underseen gems,...

As we close out the 2025 year, Patrick hosts this episode presenting his favorite movie scores, trailers, TV series, and Top 10 list for the year. From there, he looks ahead at his Top 10 most anticipated movies of 2026. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:09 Episode Overview 00:01:19 Movie Scores 00:01:34 Honorable Mention - Jay Kelly from Nicholas Britell 00:02:40 3 - F1: The Movie from Hans Zi...

In the first installment of our Sci-Fi Classics Series , we explore two foundational science fiction films that helped to define the genre: Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey and Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind . These legendary filmmakers shaped the language of modern sci-fi, and, here, we break down what makes each film so special. In the second half of the episode, we...

Welcome to our latest Blind Spots episode, where we finally watch the movies we absolutely should have seen by now. This week, we’re diving into two modern cult favorites: Insidious and Jennifer’s Body . We break down the casts, themes, legacy, characters, and why these films still spark conversation years later. Plus: James Wan & Leigh Whannell’s partnership, the art of the jump scare, and th...

Welcome back to The Bark Knight Podcast! In this episode, we’re counting down our Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2023, a packed year filled with surprise hits, massive blockbusters, unforgettable indies, and plenty of genre gems. We compare picks, debate the standouts, dive into craft, performances, and cultural impact, and wrap it all with a massive list of Honorable Mentions. If you love movies, this...

We’re diving into the new The Running Man movie, breaking down its production, setup, budget, reviews, and whether it lives up to the legacy. We also talk the cast including Glenn Powell, Lee Pace, Coleman Domingo, Josh Brolin, Katy O’Brian, and the new lineup of runners and hunters. We also cover major genre news including: Alien: Earth renewed for Season 2 - with Predator & Terminator talk I...

This episode is nearly all dedicated to Predator: Badlands, the latest movie from the Predator franchise from 20th Century Studios. We break down the cast and crew, the video games inspirations, the updates to the lore and mythology, and even take some time to talk about the previous entries in the franchise including Prey, Predator: Killer of Killers, The Predator, and the Alien vs Predator movie...

This episode is dedicated to some of our favorite movies that we think remain largely unseen compared to their greatness. Dan’s picks include Upgrade, Just Friends, and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, while Patrick’s picks feature Dark City, Judgement Night, and Money Talks. In random coincidence, both of htem chose the Paul Walker vehicle, Running Scared (2006) so were able to cover that flick to...

We start the episode with a game of This or That?, then we finish where we left off in our Halfway to Halloween Special with Part II of our 31 Days of Halloween, and we finish the episode with the latest news, including our analysis of the Scream 7 trailer, our thoughts on Robert Englund getting the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star, and our Physical Media Showcase of the Pet Sematary (1989) 4K edition....

We break down Black Phone 2 from the characters and actors, the setting, the homages and influences, and what’s next for the franchise. We then touch on the latest from the 31 Days of Halloween, horror news, and our Physical Media Showcase. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduced 00:00:09 Episode Overview 00:00:27 Black Phone 2 Review 00:00:35 Writer/Director Scott Derrickson, Writers C Robert Cargill &...

We break down the first 14 days of our 31 Days of Halloween then discuss the latest horror news, followed by a discussion on the current state of the physical media market. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:09:00 Episode Overview 00:00:29 31 Days of Halloween Halfway Point 00:00:53 Dan’s Halloween Watchlist 00:02:05 Eight Legged Freaks 00:02:20 The Toxic Avenger (2025) 00:02:50 Five Nights at Fred...

We do a full breakdown of the first season of Alien: Earth, discussing theories, our favorite scenes, the Alien Universe lore, the new species, and much more. We also take some time to discuss our upcoming 31 Days of Halloween and what movies and topics we'll be discussing. Patrick also gives a non-spoiler review of Good Boy. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:09 Episode Overview 00:01:08 Al...

In our Season 4 premiere, Patrick brings Brandon Christensen on the show to discuss his latest horror feature from Shudder, Night of the Reaper, the story of college student Deena, who visits home and is roped into babysitting. The local sheriff is mailed a piece of evidence and is led on a scavenger hunt to reveal the killer of another babysitter. They discuss Brandon’s filmmaking process and jou...

In their biggest episode yet, our crew, Patrick, Dan, and Paul, take on the Franchise Battle Royale, voting each franchise up the bracket until only one remains. The franchises span science-fiction, fantasy, comic book, horror, action, and blockbuster properties and cover 32 different franchises. Some were easy, some were extremely difficult, but all of them led to surprises. Join us to find our w...

Dan and Paul join Patrick for the 50th episode of the podcast to discuss their top five favorite movies of all time and why they hold them so dear. They also go into some of their honorable mentions and close-calls for the list and why they didn’t make it. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:14 Episode Overview 00:03:42 Top 5 Favorite Movies of All Time Kick-Off 00:03:43 5 - Paul - John Carpenter’s The...

We break down the latest entry in the 28 zombie movie franchise, 28 Years Later, including non-spoiler reviews as well as a full-spoiler section breaking down the three acts, the ending, the cast and characters, the writing and directing, as well as our predictions of what comes next. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:14 28 Years Later Introduction 00:00:49 The Plot 00:02:46 Director - Danny Boyle (28...

Based on popular demand, Patrick opens the episode with his top 30-16 favorite movies from 2013. He then transitions to a cut segment from the last episode where Patrick and Dan talk through some other releases from 2013 that didn't make their lists. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:14 Episode Overview 00:01:07 30 - Dead Man Down 00:01:50 29 - Riddick 00:02:51 28 - The Last Days on Mars 00:03:59...