The Locked Picture Podcast

This week, the crew rewinds the clock and revisits three pillars of Eddie Murphy’s film legacy: Boomerang, Harlem Nights, and Life. Marques, Triz, and Lloyd dive into what made Eddie unstoppable in this era. The comedic timing, the charisma, the ensemble dominance, and the way his presence could lift a film into instant classic territory. From silky rom-com swagger to criminally underrated drama t...

This week, the crew sits down with Netflix’s Being Eddie documentary and takes a closer look at the legacy of a true icon. Eddie Murphy’s career isn’t just impressive, it’s unmatched. From stand-up phenomenon to box office king to genre bending performer, Eddie rewrote the rules of entertainment more than once. Marques, Triz, and Lloyd break down the moments that shaped him, the eras that defined...

This week, the crew tackles a question Hollywood keeps dancing around: is the era of the true movie star over? Marques, Triz, and Lloyd break down how streaming, franchise culture, social media, and shifting audience habits have changed the definition of celebrity. From the days when one actor could open a film on name alone to today’s IP-driven landscape, the guys explore what’s been lost, what’s...

This week, the crew dives into the high-stakes world of sports gambling, both on the screen and in real life. From Molly’s Game to Uncut Gems, Focus, and others Marques, Triz, and Lloyd explore how these films capture the adrenaline, chaos, and consequences that come with chasing the win. The conversation doesn’t stop at Hollywood, though. The guys also get into the real world implications when at...

This week we’re digging into the archives for a throwback session. The crew revisited Michael Mann’s Public Enemies and the chaos of Dillinger’s world. It’s pure vintage Locked Picture energy, unfiltered, off-the-cuff, and this week it’s audio-only. Marques, Triz, and Lloyd break down Mann’s visual style, Johnny Depp’s calm menace, Christian Bale’s pursuit, and why this film may have a punching fo...

This week the crew digs into Variety’s “Top 100 Greatest Horror Films of All Time” list and it gets tense fast. Marques, Triz, and Lloyd break down what the list got right, what it got embarrassingly wrong, and which films were robbed of a spot entirely. From classics like The Exorcist and Psycho to modern entries like Hereditary and Get Out, nothing is off-limits. Expect debates, disbelief, and a...

We’re back with another round of “What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie,” and this time we’re talking about the one that made everyone sideeye puppets: Dead Silence. Marques, Triz, and Lloyd break down why Mary Shaw is still nightmare fuel, how James Wan cooked atmosphere without

The lights go down. The music creeps in. This week, The Locked Picture Podcast takes it back to 1978 “The Night He Came Home.”Marques, Triz, and Lloyd dissect John Carpenter’s Halloween, breaking down how a $300,000 indie film redefined fear, shaped the slasher genre, and gave us the silent killer who never dies. From the haunting score to Jamie Lee Curtis’s breakout performance, this episode slic...

In this episode of The Locked Picture Podcast, the crew dives headfirst into the world of Insidious: Chapter 2, handpicked by Triz as his all-time favorite scary movie. Together, Marques, Triz, and Lloyd revisit the film that blurred the line between the living and the dead, exploring its haunting atmosphere, masterful tension, and narrative continuity from the original Insidious. Expect laughs, c...

Marques & Co. discuss their early introduction and love for the world of film. 

With it being Emmy season Marques, Lloyd, and Triz give their very own, All Time Emmy nominees and winners!