The Hollywood Persona Podcast

The Obsession with Obsession: Dive into Horror’s New DarlingHold onto your popcorn—today we're unpacking the wildly talked-about horror flick Obsession . With a star-studded discussion that explores everything from acting to cinematography, this episode is your crash course on why everyone from horror geeks to critics is losing their minds over it. In this episode: (00:00) Beginning (17:50) Sp...

Mitch, Ant, and Andrew break down their favorite movies of 2025—and while their lists do overlap, it’s way less than they expected. That leads to some genuinely surprising picks and reactions. Mitch swears one of his favorites was recommended by the others… except they haven’t even seen it. Andrew brings in movies Mitch has never even heard of, and Ant might just have a superhero movie in his top...

After a bit of a break, The Hollywood Persona Podcast is back. Mitch, Ant, and Andrew return to the mic to review Project Hail Mary , digging into its big sci-fi ideas, emotional core, and its differences between book and movie. But it wasn’t a unanimous win, as one of the hosts found that the story just didn’t quite land for them. It’s a fun, thoughtful return episode with praise, pushback, and p...

Bring Her Back Spoilers start at 36:35 to 46:08 In this episode of the Hollywood Persona podcast, hosts Mitch, Andrew, and Ant discuss various topics including their movie-watching habits, the summer movie preview, and the recent horror film 'Bring Her Back.' The conversation then transitions to a review of 'Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning,' analyzing the franchise's charact...

In this episode of the Hollywood Persona podcast, Mitch and returning guest Florence discuss the latest box office trends, Final Destination: Bloodlines and Marvels Thunderbolts* (Both in theatres now) Florence discusses The Nicole Kidman Sexual Thriller 'Baby Girl' on (streaming on Prime Video), and Mitch talks the movie 'Rust' on VOD now.

Sinners Spoilers @ 16:55 Summary In this episode, Mitch and Ant discuss various topics ranging from Ant's new adventures in trucking to the box office performance of the film 'Sinners'. They delve into a detailed review of 'Sinners', highlighting its themes, characters, and the impact it has made in the horror genre. The conversation also touches on upcoming movies and personal...

Movies we review/Discuss A Minecraft Movie Black Bag Electric State  The Amateur Warfare Locked  Bob Trevino likes it Hell of a summer Death of a unicorn Woman in the yard Magazine dreams The assessment  The Gorge The Monkey Wolf Man Summary In this episode, Mitch and Ant catch up on various movies, including the surprising success of the Minecraft movie and the disappointing performance of others...

In this bonus episode, Mitch provides a comprehensive recap of the films of 2024, highlighting box office successes, notable performances, and various categories such as best actors, directors, and animated films. The discussion includes rankings of male and female actors, supporting roles, breakout performances, and memorable cameos. Mitch also reflects on the most disappointing films of the year...

Join us for the Top 10 of 2024 with special guest Andrew Poeman.

Oscars recap

In this episode, Mitch and Ant focus on 'Captain America: Brave New World' and its implications within the Marvel universe. They also discuss the Best Picture Oscar nominated films 'Sing Sing', and 'Nickel Boys,' the Oscar Nominated documentary 'No Other Land,' . Finally, they discuss the biopic 'Maria,' examining its portrayal of a troubled artist and the f...

Mitch and Ant discuss some misc Oscar topics, then we review The Brutalist, and then we list our picks for the 10 worst movies released in 2024. Summary In this conversation, Mitch and Ant discuss the worst movies of 2024, touching on Oscar nominations, the impact of social media on film reception, and a deep dive into the film 'The Brutalist'. They explore the controversies surrounding ce...

Introduction: *Timestamps and Links Below In this conversation, Mitch and Ant lead into a discussion on the legacy of David Lynch and his impact on modern filmmaking. They then delve into a review of 'Nosferatu', highlighting its modern interpretation and the performances of its cast. The conversation shifts to 'Queer', a film by Luca Guadagnino, where they discuss its themes and r...

Happy New Year! In this episode, Mitch and Ant discuss a variety of topics including their recent movie experiences, highlights from the Golden Globes, box office trends, and in-depth reviews of the films 'Amelia Perez', 'Baby Girl', and 'Flow'. They explore the themes of representation, storytelling, and the emotional impact of these films, while also sharing their personal opinions and insights....

In this episode of The Hollywood Persona , Mitch and Ant reflect on loss before reviewing recent films like K raven the Hunter , The Order , Juror Number Two, Night Bitch and Red Rooms . Mitch also discusses Gladiator 2 and Wicked . Chapters 00:00 Navigating Grief and Loss 02:05 The Impact of Cinema on Personal Lives 04:34 Box Office Trends and Movie Releases 07:26 Golden Globes and Industry Recog...

In this episode of the Hollywood Persona podcast, Ant and guest Florence Bremer discuss a variety of films, including the highly anticipated 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator 2'. They reflect on their Thanksgiving experiences, delve into horror films like 'I Am a Ghost' and 'Lucky', and share insights on upcoming movies. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of cinema and the importance of reco...

In this episode, Mitch and Ant review "Enora" and "Juror Number Two," discuss CinemaScore's role in social change, and reflect on Clint Eastwood's latest film, with an interesting story to go with it. They explore themes, performances, and humor in "Enora," analyze character development and stereotypes in storytelling, and share thoughts on films like "Heretic," "My Old Ass," and the underwhelming...

https://linktr.ee/thehollywoodpersona In this episode of the Hollywood Persona Podcast, hosts Ant and Mitch dive into a variety of topics including movie reviews of 'Venom, The Last Dance', 'Woman of the Hour', and 'Conclave'. They discuss industry news surrounding cancel culture, the return of parody movies, and Tarantino's thoughts on 'Joker 2'. The episode also covers the Gotham Awards and box...

Horror, Heroes, and Everything In Between In this episode of The Hollywood Persona , Mitch and Ant dive into a jam-packed review of the latest films hitting the screens. From the blood-curdling frights of Terrifier 3 and Smile 2 to the nostalgic journey of Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve’s Story , as well as the Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice, we've got your movie night covered. We also chat...

Linktree https://linktr.ee/thehollywoodpersona Spoilers for Joker 2 @ 28:00 Minutes In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of film, character development, and the nuances of comedy. They explore the impact of cinematic choices on storytelling and analyze the themes present in contemporary movies. The discussion also touches on the significance of supporting characters...

Welcome to the podcast! Join hosts Ant and Mitch as they dive into reviews and discussions on a diverse lineup of films. This episode covers everything from the epic vision of *Megalopolis* to the dark comedy *The Substance*, and the emotional journey of *The Wild Robot*. They’ll also explore the thought-provoking documentary *Will and Harper*, the controversial sequel *Book of Shadows: Blair Witc...

In this conversation, Ant and Mitch delve into their favorite movies, discussing recent films they've seen, exploring themes, character development, and plot twists. They share their thoughts on the quality of films, unique cinematic experiences, and their anticipation for upcoming releases. The dialogue flows naturally from one topic to another, providing insights into their movie-watching ex...

*We had technical difficulties, apologies to all listeners In this episode of the Hollywood Persona podcast, hosts Mitch and Ant are joined by special guest Florence Bruemmer. They discuss their recent experiences at the movies, including a visit to see 'Beetlejuice Beetljuice' and the CinemaScore process and box office performances We also have reviews of 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'...

In this episode of the Hollywood Persona podcast, Mitch and Ant discuss various movies they have seen recently, including 'Blink Twice' (actually 'Don't Blink Twice'), 'Afraid', and 'Slingshot'. They also review the summer box office movie wager and share their predictions for upcoming movies. The conversation then shifts to the movie 'Blink Twice', dire...

It's Ant's Birthday, so Mitch and Ant have a fun little episode where the talk about The Crow remake in theatres now, and a great movie you can see at home called 'Oddity'. We also talk Box Office, What's coming out soon, and more! Thanks for listening https://linktr.ee/thehollywoodpersona