The Extra Buttery Podcast

In the 140th episode of The Extra Buttery podcast, Jason and Robert open with news about the search for the new 007 that is now underway and pick some of their favourite candidates. The episode then begins with a discussion about the merits of the internet discourse surrounding Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY (11:04) prior to its release, before going into their reviews of THE SUPER MARIO GALA...

In the 139th episode of the Extra Buttery podcast, Jason and Robert discuss and give their first impressions on the HARRY POTTER remake, and how it all feels too familiar despite a brand-new cast and format. We then take a deep dive into PROJECT HAIL MARY (7:50), the first hit movie of the year starring Ryan Gosling as a high-school-teacher-turned-reluctant-astronaut tasked with saving the solar s...

In the 138th episode of the Extra Buttery podcast, Jason and Robert discuss all the right things MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE has going for it in Mattel's newest entry in their cinematic toy universe, which opens June 5. Then they share their top 10 and worst 5 lists of 2025 (9:29) and go through their preliminary Oscar picks (28:03), for films they think will win and films they think should win. O...

In the 137th episode of the Extra Buttery podcast, Jason and Robert open with a long discussion about the pros and cons of the Oscars moving to YouTube. We then discuss why THE RUNNING MAN (15:13) was a flop (that maybe didn't deserve to flop). We then focus on the understated family drama from Joachim Trier in SENTIMENTAL VALUE (30:27), the George Clooney-driven JAY KELLY (37:11), yet another...

In the 136th episode of the Extra Buttery podcast, Jason and Robert open the episode with their thoughts on AI-generated actors and movies, recap their highlights and lowlights at TIFF (10:52) and VIFF (37:31), and do a deep dive into the hilarious and magnificent ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (49:05). Original theme music, intro and outro composed and performed by Michael Spicer

In the 135th episode of The Extra Buttery Podcast, Jason and Robert reunite in Vancouver once again and welcome back special guest Marina Bennett to discuss Darren Aronofsky's newest film CAUGHT STEALING. Austin Butler stars as washed-up baseball prospect caught up between rival gangs. But does Matt Smith steal the show? Are Liev Schreiber and Vincent D'Onofrio the Hasidic gangsters we nev...

In the second part of the blockbuster 134th episode  of The Extra Buttery Podcast, Robert and Jason begin with the very formulaic but still thrilling F1: THE MOVIE (1:20) before the meat (hehe) of the episode with JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH (12:49), exploring how truly lame and uninteresting the famed dinosaur franchise has become. Original theme music, intro, and outro composed and performed by Mich...

In the first part of the blockbuster 134th episode of The Extra Buttery Podcast, Robert and Jason discuss the latest SUPERMAN (4:44) from James Gunn, the hard left turn it takes from the previous iterations, and how Krypto the Superdog takes over. The superhero conversation continues with the newest entry in the exhaustive MCU with THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS (45:11) and reasons why it might n...

In the 133rd episode of the Extra Buttery Podcast, Robert surprises Jason with news about a sequel to ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD, which will NOT be directed by Quentin Tarantino, and the potential return of the fantastic MINDHUNTERS. We start with MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING (or is it Dead Reckoning Part 2?) (8:43) and why the series doesn't end with the bang you're expect...

In the 132nd episode of the Extra Buttery Podcast, Jason and Robert wonder how the TV adaptation of Harry Potter will be received and how different it will be from the movies. They also catch up on arguably the best Star Wars show ever, ANDOR (8:41), and the latest season of THE LAST OF US (24:05). Both also agree that THUNDERBOLTS* (35:20) is a nice addition to the MCU before finishing with Ryan...

In the 131st episode of the Extra Buttery podcast, Jason and Robert welcome special guest Marina Bennett and take a deep dive into Bong Joon-Ho's MICKEY 17. What was Bong trying to say and why didn't it work? Were our expectations too high? Do Mark Ruffalo's veneers deserve a Best Actor nomination?! What was Ylfa's obsession with Creeper sauce?!? So many, many things to discuss. Original theme mus...

In the 130th episode of the Extra Buttery Podcast, Jason and Robert open with an extended discussion of the Oscar nominations focusing on why EMILIA PEREZ feels like GREEN BOOK redux and the much-deserved buzz surrounding ANORA. We then discuss: the ever-interesting Robert Eggers' NOSFERATU (19:58); Jesse Eisenberg's indie drama A REAL PAIN (25:20); Bob Dylan biopic and Oscar bait for Timo...

In the 129th episode of the Extra Buttery podcast, Jason and Robert discuss being tempted by bad Christmas movies, before taking a deep, deep dive into GLADIATOR II (11:36) and why it was ultimately disappointing. Sean Baker's raucous and sometimes hilarious ANORA (29:56), however, wasn't disappointing at all. We then run through awards favourites (42:06) and finish with some DUNE PROPHECY...

In the 128th episode of the Extra Buttery podcast, Jason and Robert open with a discussion about - what else - popcorn. From lineups, kernel sizes to the proper amount of butter, there's no better snack at the theatre. We discuss Rob's experience at TIFF (8:33) and Jason's experience at VIFF (28:09) before diving into the latest movies, including Joker: Folie à Deux and Megalopolis (39:08), The Wi...

In the 127th episode of The Extra Buttery podcast, Jason and Robert openly lament the rash of internet reviews that bash films and shows just to get clicks. What good is a review if it can't be trusted? Anyway, we start with an extended conversation on ALIEN: ROMULUS (13:33), which we saw together in Vancouver, before moving onto the highly-anticipated DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (it was fine) (36:32...

In the 126th episode of The Extra Buttery podcast, Jason and Robert discuss how their ratings often change over time or upon multiple viewings. Does anyone else do this? Anyway, the episode includes FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (4:22), the rare sequel that thrills and entertains; Richard Linklater's new quirky dark comedy, HIT MAN (37:33), continuing the summer of Glen Powell; INSIDE OUT 2 (49:28)...

In the 125th episode of the Extra Buttery Podcast, Robert and Jason owe Vin Diesel an apology for taking sides in the Fast & Furious feud after an exposé on Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's difficult Amazon production RED ONE revealed detailed (and gross!) examples of his unprofessionalism. This episode includes: a healthy debate about the merits and politics of CIVIL WAR (9:40), the ri...

In the 124th episode of the Extra Buttery Podcast, Jason and Robert welcome back Matt Whalen and dedicate the entire episode to Denis Villenueve's sci-fi epic drama DUNE: PART 2! We talk David Lynch's DUNE, Chani, Zendaya and Chalamet's chemistry, Villeneuve's world of Dune and rank his filmography at the end of the episode.  Original theme music, intro, and outro composed and perf...

In the 123rd episode of the Extra Buttery Podcast, Jason and Robert open the episode with some discussion on upcoming video game adaptations BORDERLANDS, which had been toiling in production hell, and touch on other game adaptations FALLOUT and HALO. We kick off with MADAME WEB (5:47) and Jason and Robert’s diverging opinions before moving on to DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS (25:04) from Ethan Coen. The episod...

In the 122nd episode of The Extra Buttery Podcast, Jason and Robert gush over GODZILLA MINUS ONE (6:28), a movie that delivered on an exciting trailer with a new chubby Godzilla; find reasons to enjoy the final chapter of the old DCEU with AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM (20:24); the complete and utter mess that was REBEL MOON (32:50); and discuss why POOR THINGS (58:22) is a potential awards darling...

In the 121st episode of The Extra Buttery Episode, Jason and Robert discuss the new MAD MAX: FURIOSA trailer in the cold open before heading to Osage County with Martin Scorsese's KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (7:57). In a jam-packed episode, Jason thinks Ridley Scott's lost the plot with NAPOLEON (25:11) and THE MARVELS (42:13) is flat-out not good while Robert believes Alexander Payne is ba...

In the 120th episode of The Extra Buttery Podcast, Jason and Robert rattle off movies they’re looking forward to over the winter months and into the holiday season before taking a deep dive into THE CREATOR (10:44), discussing the incredible production value despite a modest budget, the battle between humans vs. AI, Asian representation, and the Vietnam War imagery. We continue with more sci-fi wi...

In the 119th episode of the Extra Buttery Podcast, Robert quizzes Jason with a lightning round of “real movie or not?” (And, sorry, the Mattel toy is Mighty Max, not Mad Max). We start with the instant classic OPPENHEIMER (9:31) and move on to BARBIE (37:07), and discuss how Barbenheimer has hurt MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART ONE (49:10) and its many faults. We finish with INDIANA JONE...

In the 118th episode of the Extra Buttery podcast, Jason and Robert’s attempt at the cold open begins with the writers’ strike and somehow ends up reminiscing about their youth. Anyway, they open with SUCCESSION (4:05) and why Tom Wambsgams was tabbed to win from the very beginning, and kick off the movies segment with BLACKBERRY (16:38), a Canadian hit about a Canadian has-been. It’s a lot better...

In the 117th episode of the Extra Buttery Podcast, Jason and Robert open with a discussion about the upcoming writers’ strike and the impact of AI-produced scripts, but harken to The Architect’s warning about how computer errors are inevitably made by humans. We start the episode with CREED III (5:02), Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut and possibly Jonathan Majors’ last big feature role, and s...