The Countdown Movie Show

For the first time since 1989, the gang is getting back together as the legendary Ghostbusters team joins new cast members like Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon in Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Plus, the franchise wisely brings kids into the mix. It's clear early that this entry in the Ghostbusters universe is one of the favorites for Paul, Sean & Justin and it all gets covered from how it came about, to...

After twenty-seven years, just when you think the Ghostbusters franchise is a thing of the past, along comes Paul Feig with a plan to reboot the series with the funniest women in comedy. This episode is all about the funnier-than-you-remember 2016 Ghostbusters, covering the cast, the cameos, the movies that could have been Ghostbusters III, alternate casting possibilities, the dialogue and, of cou...

Movin' down the Ghostbusters movie canon, we come to the 1989 sequel, Ghostbusters II, and we're all over it! Sean, Paul & Justin talk about their history with the film, what kind of impact it mad and the legacy it left. Plus, the legend of Wilhelm von Homborg, alternate plot lines that could have been, an interview clip with Slimer actress Robin Shelby and Justin starts his new obsession - is...

We're in it! The month of a new Ghostbusters movie is here as we ramp-up to Frozen Empire with once-overs, hot takes, recaps, and surprises covering every Ghostbusters movie up to now. First up - the 1984 O.G. Masterpiece that introduced the world of spooks, specters and ghosts to the hottest comedians of the eighties. What holds up? What's legendary? The film's legacy and more will be batted arou...

Countdown to Five REBOOTS! On the eve of a new Ghostbusters movie, hosts Sean Blodgett, Justin Bowler and Paul Preston prep you for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire with a quick, six episode podcast, each episode looking at a different Ghostbusters film. They also take a look at the cinematic, cultural (and spiritual?) impact these movies have had on society, and tell stories about how the Ghostbusters...

It's all come down to this... Not just six episodes of Countdown to Five, but forty-two years of Indiana Jones movies starring Harrison Ford. Sean & Paul welcome Justin Bowler into a makeshift studio in Orange Co. to dive deep into their experience watching Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Justin has stories from playing Indiana Jones at Disneyland (and on Countdown to Five!) and the Dia...

The hype train for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has reached its final stop - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull! "Whatever shall we talk about with this movie?", asked the hosts, sarcastically... The fan reactions, the history, the legacy, the secrecy, the refrigerators, the LaBeoufs, and...what's good about it - this will all be discussed as we find ourselves where we wer...

Who doesn't love Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade? Many think it's the best of the franchise. It's certainly the most fun and Sean and Paul talk about the making of the film and their personal history with the movie, plus the usual chime in from Indy himself and updates on what's new with The Dial of Destiny. Next up - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Follow us: https://www. I...

Is it an action movie? Or is it a horror movie? These thoughts and more get batted around by Sean and Paul as they deep dive the second movie in the Indiana Jones franchise - Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Once again, Jones himself shows up to recap the film, plus the usual stuff - news about the new movie, behind-the-scenes facts and figures and more! And come back every month as Paul and...

Hello Marion... The Countdown to Five podcast kicks off the movie-by-movie breakdown and begins with Raiders of the Lost Ark! There's so much to say about the greatest movie of all time and hosts Paul Preston & Sean Blodgett are up for it. Plus, Sean's kids review Raiders after their first time seeing it, and Indiana Jones HIMSELF recaps the movie for you. Let's do this! And come back every month...

Countdown to Five is here - the ultimate ramp-up to Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny! Hosts Sean Blodgett and Paul Preston prep you for not only the new Indy film, but also for the next five upcoming monthly episodes of this podcast, each one looking at a different Indiana Jones movie. They also take a look at the cinematic, cultural (and spiritual?) impact these movies have had on society, a...

What's this? 500 days after The Rise of Skywalker hit theaters, Paul and Sean, sitting back and reflecting on profiling every Star Wars movie on the Countdown to Nine show, realize they never talked about what it was all leading up to - Episode IX. Old guests return (Movie Guy Adam Witt and fan filmmaker Robert Reeves), old bits return (the comedy plot recap), and there's new stuff (including firs...

Countdown to Nine wraps up its look at the movies of the Star Wars franchise on the day of The Rise of Skywalker's release with this once-over of Episode VIII - The Last Jedi. Sean & Paul are joined by Paul's partner in crime at The Movie Guys, Adam Witt and very special guest Luke Skywalker! Also, David Beach comments. You'll find no bigger champion of every Star Wars movie ever made than Adam Wi...

When you wait thirty-two years for a movie, you tend to go on about it, as evidenced by this EPIC episode of Countdown to Nine all about Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens.  Paul & Sean are joined by filmmaker Brian Crewe to talk about the making of, hype and impact of TFA. Plus, The Rise of Skywalker theories and Brian talks about the George Lucas effect on his alma mater, USC. Follow us:...

We're not only counting down to Episode 9, but we're RACING there as we wrap up our look at the original trilogy with a full hour devoted to Return of the Jedi. Joining Sean and Paul are actor Daniel Betances and the O.G. Mace - Mace Towani - from the Ewok movies, Caravan of Courage and The Battle for Endor - Eric Walker! The panel breaks down what works in Episode Six, the making of, casting, pro...

The Countdown has been away for a couple months but we're ready to rev back into gear with a solid month of episodes catching you up to the present, one Star Wars movie at a time. This episode focuses on arguably everyone's favorite chapter of the original trilogy (or of them all) - The Empire Strikes Back. Paul and Sean are joined by actors Rusty Locke and Wayne Frazier (and Wayne's Slave-1) to t...

This month, the COUNTDOWN TO NINE crew takes on the OG Rise of Skywalker - 1977's Star Wars. Paul and Sean dispense with the plot recap because there's much to discuss about this legendary fantasy film. Sitting in is editor (Phantom Editor!) and friend of The Movie Guys, Mike J. Nichols. Discussed - John Williams' inspiration and genius, ways you could enjoy the movie when there was no streaming (...

This month, the countdown stops on another stand-alone Star Wars story - Rogue One. The rebellion's attempt to steal the Death Star plans gets the signature COUNTDOWN TO NINE recap treatment, then guest and fan filmmaker Robert Reeves jumps in the roundtable discussion of Rogue One's casting, plot, filmmaking and legacy. Plus, the latest on Episode IX! Follow us: https://www. Instagram.com/Countdo...

Ken Napzok, author of Why We Love Star Wars: The Great Moments That Built a Galaxy Far, Far Away, joins hosts Paul Preston and Sean Blodgett for an in-depth look at Solo: A Star Wars Story - a signature COUNTDOWN TO NINE story recap, the troubled making-of, the film's place in history and why it's NOT a flop. Plus, Paul gives a full report on Galaxy's Edge and the latest on Episode IX! Follow us:...

The COUNTDOWN TO NINE podcast is live at Viva Rancho Cantina in Burbank! This episode was recorded on May the 4th (be with you), so Paul & Sean nabbed a special guest who has been all over the Star Wars universe - Christian Simpson. The first trailer for The Rise of Skywalker gets a thorough once-over and Christian sits in the whole show to talk about acting, voicing and performing motion capture...

In this episode of COUNTDOWN TO NINE, Paul & Sean are joined by actress and Jedi Padawan Barriss Offee - AKA Nalini Krishan! We recap Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, get stories about what it was like for Nalini working with the legendary George Lucas, and how to properly decipher your own Jedi name. And, as ever, time is made for other nonsense! Follow us: https://www. Instagram.com...

The countdown jumps into .5 above light speed as hosts Sean Blodgett and Paul Preston tackle the first deep dive into the Star Wars universe: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace. Paul leads a patented Movie Guys recap, Sean offers up Ep. 9 updates, then they take a hard look at the risk, the story, the cast, the characters, the technology and the fallout of George Lucas' big return to the silver screen...

In anticipation of the release of Episode IX of the Star Wars series, your hosts Paul Preston and Sean Blodgett knock around why people love, hate, question, and generally can't stop talking about the previous ten films and Star Wars in general. They also take a look at the cinematic and cultural impact these movies have had on their personal lives, society, and on filmmaking. Get your show intro...