THE FIXATE & BINGE PODCAST, with Host, Joe Curdy: Deep dives into cinema and storytelling with voices who create it

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Fixate & Binge podcast -- and in this episode Joe is joined by the youngest guest in the podcast's history to offer their impressions on the latest big screen box office spectacle -- TWISTERS -- starring Glenn Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones! Joe also breaks down four shows currently streaming -- The Acolyte (Disney+), The Boys (Amazon Prime), Presumed In...

Send us Fan Mail Dulce et Decorum est! Join Joe as he lays out the greatest warfare films (in his humble opinion) ever made! From Spielberg to Nolan to Ridley to Mel, listen in on which films made the coveted list -- and why.  Also, Joe offers his spoiler-free reaction to this year's much-hyped LONGLEGS , starring Nicholas Cage and Maika Monroe.  So if you're a fan of history, a student...

Send us Fan Mail There is a disturbance in the Force. Unseen, Sith-like powers operate in the shadows, fomenting hatred, misogyny, and racism targeting anything produced by the Star Wars franchise. As Disney+'s latest Star Wars content to hit the small screen -- The Acolyte -- winds down its first season, despite its glowing reviews from critics, the series has earned the unfortunate distinct...

Send us Fan Mail Whoever said "patience is a virtue" never had to wait this long for the 2nd season of Apple TV's Severance ! Join Joe as he lists a staggering 20 TV shows that he's still waiting to see the next season of! (I promise he has a life; no really, he does!) Joe also gives his spoiler-free impressions of A Quiet Place: Day One (now in theatres) and his thoughts on a...

Send us Fan Mail Satire is one of the most effective tools for political and cultural commentary -- and one of the most cherished forms of comedic expression in Western societies. Used appropriately, satire can (as Shakespeare once said) "hold the mirror up to nature" -- and be a catalyst for greater discussion and broader understanding. Or it can make you mad. Really mad. Season 4 of Am...

Send us Fan Mail According to the Hollywood Reporter, the domestic box office returns are already down 24% from last year and 42% down from 2019, the last normal year before the COVID-19 pandemic when cinemas closed nationwide. What gives?  Join Joe as he breaks down why 2024 is an unusual year, what effect events of 2023 had on the box office in 2024, and several other factors that will continue...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 111! In this special episode, join Joe as he offers his definitive list of 25 films (spanning over 100 years) that depict fatherhood in film! From the Silent Film era to the neorealism of post-WWII foreign cinema, and on into the 21st century with everything from PIXAR films to Westerns, tune in to hear Joe briefly break down why these 25 films offer fine exampl...

Send us Fan Mail It's been 9 years since George Miller's face-melting FURY ROAD changed cinema forever at the box office, and with no decline in quality, 2024's FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA  is a very worthy prequel. It's been critically embraced, so why is it struggling at the box office?  Join Joe as he breaks down what might be the overarching problem with the film, why it's...

Send us Fan Mail Join Joe this week as he discusses the phenomenon that keeps television execs up at night -- why are viewers giving up on their favorite shows? Joe discusses several reasons from poor writing, to content, to large gaps between seasons and more. Are you losing faith in one of your favorite tv shows now? What could your show do to bring you back, or is it too late? Also tune in to h...

Send us Fan Mail "...you had my curiosity, but now you have my attention!" Join Joe as he lists 20 films with the best opening scenes of all time. From Speilberg to Kubrick, to Tarantino and Scorsese -- and more , find out what films have grabbed the attention of their audiences from the very beginning and which director is the clear master at it! In this series of podcasts for the next...

Send us Fan Mail All by his lonesome, Joe breaks down two vintage films that he still regrets waiting this long to recently see -- Woody Allen's comic masterpiece, ANNIE HALL and Wim Wenders' PARIS, TEXAS, the latter of which struck a personal chord. In this series of podcasts for the next several months, join Joe this summer as he reviews tentpole would-be blockbuster films, classic fil...

Send us Fan Mail Our returning guest and TikTok star, John Rising, helps us dive into the beloved classic, Groundhog Day. How is it so good and why does it still speak to us so many years later? Then we discuss the ultimate homage to cringe and one of the best films you've likely never heard of, Tim Burton's Ed Wood. There are spoilers, but none that will ruin anything for you. Thank you...

Send us Fan Mail This Binge Report is short and sweet! Find out what we think about Baby Reindeer, Loot season 2, Ripley, Killing Eve, Shogun, and the new film in theaters now, Boy Kills World. How does Boy Kills World compare to Monkey Man? Listen in to find out and let us know what you think. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at...

Send us Fan Mail The Binge Report is here! Here's our take on what we've been watching and whether it's worth your time or not.  We discuss: Sugar  Palm Royale Three Body Problem Apples Never Fall Ripley Killing Eve Melancholia And in a new Speeding to the Cinema experpt, we discuss the latest A24 release, Alex Garland's Civil War. Thank you for listening! You can find and foll...

Send us Fan Mail Joe and Jared sit down with 21 year old, Kyah Vaught, to discuss the film that spoke to her soul. Listen in to understand why Annette Benning in 20th Century Women impacted Kyah so deeply. This is a chance for us older people to get a glimpse at how the rising generation sees the world, their parents, and the joys and pains of growing up. Thank you for listening! You can find and...

Send us Fan Mail In the podcast's first official Binge Segment, Joe and Jared share what they've been watching and which ones they recommend:  1. Fool Me Once - On Netflix 2. Resident Alien - On Netflix 3. True Detective: Night Country - On Max 4. The Brothers Sun - On Netflix 5. Shogun - On Hulu Joe heaps praise onto Alan Tudyk and claims he is one of the funniest actors alive today. We...

Send us Fan Mail The title says it all. Are these worth watching? Joe and Jared agree on some and disagree on others but they definitely give you enough spoiler-free discussion about each for you to decide on your own. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://w...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our 100th episode! Thanks to all who have been listening from the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. Today we have two returning guests who are both distinguished film experts and intense fans of the cinema. DiAnte Jenkins and Adam Khromachou join us for an in-depth conversation about the 96th annual Oscars. We talk about who won what, as well as a much broader...

Send us Fan Mail Joe and Jared have sped to the cinema and this episode reveals a fierce divide between the hosts on one of these new releases. Listen in and tell us what you think. Who do you agree with?  And as always, you get a quick rundown of what Joe and Jared have been watching lately and whether it's worth your time or not. This week on the discussion block: The Ones Who Live, I Think...

Send us Fan Mail If you're wondering what you should watch, this episode gives you loads to choose from. Joe and Jared list off and discuss their recently watched streaming shows and films and toss in a bit of social outrage, with a surprisingly soft center. Succession, Ted, Griselda, Bottoms, Out of Darkness, A Killer Paradox, True Detectives, Anne of Green Gables Music: Brendan Clavin Thank...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we have the great pleasure of speaking with "Pu" Vithaya Pansringarm, a world-renowned and internationally awarded Thai actor, who only started acting at the age of 50! Pu shares his philosophy about what his job is as an actor, he discusses his dance with the cameraman to keep his final audience in clear focus and divulges his disciplined role preparati...

Send us Fan Mail If you've never seen a 1990s or earlier Hong Kong action film, you're seriously missing out! In honor of the Chinese New Year season, we invited director, writer, and kung fu film enthusiast, Chris Cowden, to come on and talk about two of his favorite Hong Kong action films: John Woo's 1992 Hardboiled and Jackie Chan's 1994 The Legend of the Drunken Master. Bot...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 95 This episode is short and sweet, but we cover a lot of ground. We discuss the beautiful human story contained within Godzilla Minus One Minus Color,  tell you where to stream some of the Oscar-nominated films before the big day, and finish up with a quick rundown of what we've been watching and whether we recommend it or not. We've also picked up an exciting n...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the stars align just right. Today we publish our 94th episode, celebrating the long and illustrious career of Gene Hackman, on the very day of his 94th birthday! We discuss our favorite Gene Hackman films and what we love about the way he portrays each of his characters. Listen in and tell us which of his movies are your favorites! Our Favorite Gene Hackman Films –   The...

Send us Fan Mail The 2024 Oscars are here! Our returning expert, DiAnté Jenkins, displays his supernatural powers by predicting the nominees and winners. So listen in and go ahead and put some cash on it because DiAnté knows what he's talking about. Just don't forget to cut him in on your winnings! Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterb...