The Movie Loot

In Episode 66, we try to make our little podcast grow by looking back at 1986's Little Shop of Horrors. But we also take some time to sprinkle water on the other little buds we saw in July. So go git it! 00:00:00 - 00:04:37 -- Intro 00:04:37 - 00:18:06 -- The Loot of the Month: Little Shop of Horrors 00:18:06 - 00:36:20 -- The Rest of the Loot 00:18:06 - 00:19:35 -- Night and Fog 00:19:35 - 0...

This is the story of Carlo and Tyler. The first one, a known thief; the second one, a man of notoriously vicious and intemperate disposition. When they sat down, it was not  for ill purposes, but to record an episode of The Movie Loot where they talked about the Western film genre. That was 2022. Check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:05:29 -- Intro 00:05:29 - 00:13:19 -- Meet Tyler Jones! 00:13:19 - 00:50:1...

To keep it short, I saw a bunch of short films. Check it out! Music: Tino Mendes & Yellow Paper - The Heist

Ok, looters. Time to grab your Big Kahuna cheeseburger and Sprite, and chill in the couch with your friends while listening to the latest special episode of The Movie Loot. In this episode, we talk about Pulp Fiction's iconic scene between Jules (Samuel L. Jackson) and Brett (Frank Whaley). I assure you, this is a tasty podcast! Check it out. All movie clips (c) Miramax Pictures "Jungle...

If a weird neighbor has ever creeped you out on the street; if you've stumbled upon weird creatures in the park trash cans; if you've seen weird things happening in the clearing; if you're crazy about Stranger Things; then this is the episode for you. I'm joined once again by multitalented artist Keram Malicki-Sanchez as we try to uncover the mysteries of suburban magical reali...

WE'RE BACK!! After an unintended hiatus, we're finally back to what we love. In this episode, we talk about all the films we saw during the month, while focusing on one of my favorite first-time watches: Inside Llewyn Davis. Check it out and let us know what you think! 00:00:00 - 00:05:20 -- Intro 00:05:20 - 00:10:48 -- The Loot of the Month: Inside Llewyn Davis 00:10:48 - 00:28:20 -- Th...

It's Friday the 13th... somewhere! So join our camp counselors Carlo and Josh as they welcome you to Camp Crystal Lake where we'll talk about the Friday the 13th franchise. From our favorite kills to our thoughts on every film, and even a bit of funny Jason trivia. Check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:03:00 -- Intro 00:03:00 - 00:05:57 -- Meet Josh! 00:05:57 - 01:06:56 -- Our Friday the 13th Talk...

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... our host Carlo sat down with Ethan, from Best Film Ever Podcast, to talk about Star Wars. From the original trilogy to the sequel trilogy, from the Extended Universe to a weird Fortnite game that they tried to make you play. Why? Well, check it all out here. 00:00:00 - 00:03:21 -- Intro 00:03:21 - 00:13:56 -- Meet Ethan! 00:13:56 - 01:28:09 -- The Star...

Even though our April Loot is mediocre and without a shred of poise, we hope you'll still be banging at the door to check it out, so here it is! In this episode, our host talks about everything he saw in April, but focuses on 1949's The Heiress. Check it out! Music: Tino Mendes & Yellow Paper - The Heist The Heiress clips (c) Paramount Pictures

In this special episode, we head to the planet of Cybertron where we will talk about one of the first scenes of the 1986 animated film Transformers: The Movie. If you get queasy with deaths, specifically robotic deaths, cover your eears cause we're talking about the first Autobot Massacre where Decepticons pretty much slaughter a group of Autobots by order of Hasbro, setting the stage for, we...

Finally! After much delay, we can finally get nostalgic with this fantastic episode of The Movie Loot, where me and my guest Darin Lundberg, from NostalgiaCast, talk about nostalgia and how it can be a factor in how we perceive movies.  Is it a valid criteria? How about films and shows driven by nostalgia? We also share some films we're nostalgic about and that were important in different pha...

We start this episode by recognizing some of the winners of the past Oscars, because not to do so would be like a slap in the face..... *booo!* (sorry) Then we continue with our March Loot, which features everything from slasher sequels to a classic comedy, from a former Oscar winner to a Bangladeshi short, from a biopic to a Pre-Code drama. Check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:03:09 -- Intro 00:03:09 - 00...

On this episode, we put our best dresses to meet and greet our guests, Samuel and Rance from The Envelope Please. We talk everything about the Oscars, from the past to the present, and every Best Picture winner in between. Samuel and Rance share their predictions for this year's ceremony, and we all share our Top 5 favorite Oscar-winning performances. Check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:03:44 -- Intr...

Our February loot was snatched by a secret group of blacklisted Communist screenwriters, but we finally managed to break it free and release it. In this episode, our host talks about all the films he saw in February, but focuses on one of the Coen Brothers most under-appreciated films: Hail, Caesar! Check it out and let us know what you think! 00:00:00 - 00:04:38 -- Intro 00:04:38 - 00:14:27 -- Th...

Ok, looters. It's time to grab your best portion of liver from the fridge, add some fava beans and a nice Chianti because in this special episode we're gonna be talking about The Silence of the Lambs, specifically the climatic scene where Hannibal Lecter escapes. Ready when you are, listeners... All movie clips (c) Orion Pictures Opening classical music: Goldberg Variations, Aria by Joha...

Before this Valentine's Day is over, we'd like for you to sit in front of the fire with your loved one... and listen to this podcast! In this episode, me and Rachel Wagner (from Rachel's Reviews and the Hallmarkies Podcast) talk about romcoms, Hallmark movies, and romantic films in general. As usual, we close the episode sharing our five favorite romcoms. Can you feel the love tonig...

First month of 2022 is gone, and another month that thankfully we haven't been overtaken by the machines, whew!... Trying something new for our first loot of the month, which is a bit of a "lengthier" talk about one of the best films I saw during the month, which was The Mitchells vs. the Machines. After that, I get into the usual quick thoughts about the other films I saw. Check it...

More than a century ago, dinosaurs roamed the Earth and cinema began! So that's why we're starting the new year where things started for cinema: Silent Films! In this episode, me and my friend Brian Skutle talk about silent films; from the birth of cinema to its evolution, slapstick and horror, and the transition to sound films. As usual, we close the episode sharing our five favorite si...

Goodbye to December, and Goodbye to 2021!! In this episode, we look back not only to the films I saw on December, but also to what has happened with the podcast through all year. I wanna thank everybody that has listened and supported us. We're just getting started, and we hope you keep looting with us! 00:00:00 - 00:02:34 -- Intro 00:02:34 - 00:15:34 -- The Main December Loot 00:02:34 - 00:0...

As we say goodbye to 2021, we dedicate our ninth special episode to the epic fantasy film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Released 20 years ago this December, we take a look at its breathtaking and impressive prologue and how it sets the stage for the three films to follow and the whole world that audiences will uncover. Check it out! All movie clips (c) New Line Cinema Score cl...

FINALLY! The "final" episode of The Movie Loot is out, after a massive delay. I suppose that being the "final" episode, it makes sense for it to be delayed almost to the final days of the month and the year. But anyway, in this episode, me and my friend Phil Sagan talk about "final films" from directors that passed away, what drives a director that's approaching...

In this bonus episode, we wanna celebrate the life and career of the great Rita Moreno! First Puerto Rican actress to win an Oscar, and first Puerto Rican actress to win an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony). So jump in and find out all you need to know about how this Queen started, how she made it big, and what she's doing now. Check it out! Music: Tino Mendes & Yellow Paper - The Heist Al...

In Episode 50, the November Loot, we keep the noir spirit alive with a couple of film noirs under our belts. But we also cover films about aliens and zombies, Poland and France, Egypt and Vietnam, and finally heists and thefts! Check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:02:53 -- Intro 00:02:53 - 00:07:28 -- The Noir Loot, Part 2 00:02:53 - 00:05:25 -- The Narrow Margin 00:05:25 - 00:06:09 -- Ministry of Fear 00:...

It's #Noirvember and the loot is out there, so we're on the loose trying to get ahold of it. On this episode of The Movie Loot, we go into the dark alleys of cinema with Dr. Richard Edwards to talk about his specialty, film noir. What is film noir? why did it became a thing? what current films evoke that vibe? Those are some of the questions that Richard answers for us, while also sharin...

In Episode 48, the October Loot, we descend to the fiery depths of hell, with murderers, maniacs, and deadly creatures, as we talk about the horror films I saw during the month. From twisty, mindfuck thrillers to classic slashers, and whatever's in between. So check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:02:42 -- Intro 00:02:42 - 00:21:12 -- The October Halloween Loot 00:02:42 - 00:04:42 -- The Virgin Spring...