The New Filmgazm

This week, we discuss the films of Oscar-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis, focusing on his 1988 Oscar-winning masterpiece WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT, the perfect union of live-action and animation that has never been surpassed. Recorded July 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson, Connor Bridges, and Caleb Leger Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any...

In honor of Jordan Peele's new horror flick NOPE, we revisit his 2017 Oscar-winning directorial debut GET OUT, one of the few horror films to be honored by the Academy in its 94 ceremonies. Recorded July 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson, Connor Bridges, and Caleb Leger Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only...

This week, we discuss some of our favorite Japanese films, particularly the 1964 Oscar-nominated psychological horror film WOMAN IN THE DUNES, a true trailblazer if there ever was one. Recorded July 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson and Connor Bridges Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to review and discuss...

This week, it's time for another Best Picture Showdown as we discuss the harrowing 1986 war drama PLATOON, as well as the four films it defeated for Best Picture: CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, HANNAH AND HER SISTERS, THE MISSION, and A ROOM WITH A VIEW. Recorded July 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson and Connor Bridges Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we prete...

Movies made from a line of toys don't age very well. Thus is the case with the 1987 He-Man adaptation MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, starring a Dolph Lundgren who couldn't speak English and a Frank Langella having way too much fun. Recorded July 2022 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any poster...

The gauntlet towards 200 episodes continues with one of the greatest hybrids of sci-fi and horror ever made: 1984's THE TERMINATOR, the film that jumpstarted the careers of both James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Recorded July 2022 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwor...

It's time to celebrate the power of excellent cinematography as we discuss the extremely underrated 2002 Oscar-winning crime drama ROAD TO PERDITION, starring Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Daniel Craig, and Jude Law. Recorded July 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson and Connor Bridges Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We me...

Shit gets unexpectedly bleak this week as we contemplate humanity's future with the 2018 Oscar-nominated religious drama FIRST REFORMED, starring Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke as a disillusioned reverend. Recorded June 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson and Connor Bridges Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to...

This week, we discuss the hilarious yet somewhat forgotten 2016 action/crime comedy THE NICE GUYS starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling as realistically shitty private investigators. Recorded June 2022 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to review and discuss...

This week, we discuss the underrated 2002 swashbuckling adventure epic THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO starring Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce, and Richard Harris. Recorded June 2022 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to review and discuss movies. All trademarks are the pr...

This week, we spare no expense as we dig into the legacy of the iconic Oscar-winning adventure JURASSIC PARK, as well as some of our favorite Best Visual Effects winners. Recorded June 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson and Connor Bridges Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to review and discuss movies. All tr...

In our very special two-year anniversary episode, it's another Best Picture Showdown as we discuss the iconic American masterpiece THE GODFATHER, as well as the four films it defeated for Best Picture: CABARET, DELIVERANCE, THE EMIGRANTS, and SOUNDER. Recorded June 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson and Connor Bridges Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pre...

This week, we kneel before the Old Ones as we tackle the pros and cons of Lovecraftian horror with the 2016 crowdfunded Canadian monster movie THE VOID. Recorded June 2022 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to review and discuss movies. All trademarks are the p...

This week, we take on Austin's favorite movie of all time, Paul Thomas Anderson's 1999 Oscar-nominated human interest drama MAGNOLIA. Recorded May 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson and Connor Bridges Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to review and discuss movies. All trademarks are the property of t...

In honor of Alex Garland's latest film, we're discussing his 2015 directorial debut, the Oscar-winning sci-fi drama EX MACHINA starring Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and Oscar winner Alicia Vikander. Recorded May 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson and Connor Bridges Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only...

This week, we revisit a film that got away, the 1932 war-time romance SHANGHAI EXPRESS, which gives us an opportunity to discuss some of our favorite train-centric films. Recorded May 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson and Connor Bridges Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to review and discuss movies. All tra...

This week, we discuss some of our favorite films of 1998, focusing on Sam Raimi's Oscar-nominated crime thriller A SIMPLE PLAN, an underrated gem starring Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, and Bridget Fonda. Recorded May 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson and Connor Bridges Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean on...

What better way to celebrate 100 episodes than with another Best Picture Showdown? This week, we discuss the only horror film ever to win Best Picture, 1991's THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, as well as the four films it defeated: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, BUGSY, JFK, and THE PRINCE OF TIDES. Recorded May 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson, Connor Bridges, and Caleb Leger Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcas...

This week, we're joined by Austin's brother Jeremy, who helps us dissect the increasingly strange and mesmerizing 2019 Oscar-nominated horror fantasy THE LIGHTHOUSE starring Robert Pattinson and Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe. Recorded April 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson, Connor Bridges, and Jeremy Johnson Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to...

In this very special episode, we discuss the characters of the Harry Potter franchise, focusing on the epic Oscar-nominated conclusion, 2011's HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART 2. Recorded April 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson and Connor Bridges Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to review and...

It's time to break out the fairy dust as we head back to Neverland to discuss arguably Spielberg's most underrated film, the 1991 fantasy epic HOOK. Buckle up as we unravel some insane fan theories about this delightful childhood classic. Recorded April 2022 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to...

This week, Austin is joined by his brother Adam to discuss the 1994 Oscar-nominated basketball documentary HOOP DREAMS. Recorded April 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson and Adam Johnson Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to review and discuss movies. All trademarks are the property of the respective trademar...

This week, we discuss one of the greatest American films of all time, the 1975 Oscar-winning creature feature, the original summer blockbuster, Steven Spielberg's first masterpiece, JAWS. Recorded April 2022 Hosted by Austin Johnson, Connor Bridges, and Caleb Leger Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only...

It's Oscar time! This week, we recap one of the most awkward Academy Awards ever broadcast, from CODA's Best Picture win to the confrontation between Chris Rock and Will Smith that overshadowed the entire ceremony. Recorded March 2022 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Austin Johnson Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwo...

This week, we dig up one of the forgotten early 2000s Marvel movies with 2004's THE PUNISHER. Has it aged well? No. Is it worth your time? Not really. Is it the only movie that features a fight scene with a roided-out Waldo breaking a toilet over Thomas Jane's head? Hopefully. Recorded March 2022 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIME...