The Playlist Podcast Network

A new Marvel movie is upon us – and the drama is high! “ Eternals ,” the third film in Marvel’s Phase Four and 26th (!!!) overall, releases today and it’s already causing a good amount of debate between critics and fans alike. Is this another Marvel hit? Is this Marvel’s first big miss? On this episode of  The Playlist Podcast , host Mike DeAngelo is joined by Jeff Zhang of&nbs...

Edgar Wright has made a career of mashing up genres and bringing an absurd level of energy and charm to his films like “ Shaun of the Dead ,” “ Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World ,” and “ Baby Driver .” In this episode of  The Discourse , Edgar Wright and writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns join host Mike DeAngelo to talk about doing a straight-up, wicked thriller in “ Last Night in Soho ,” which is in thea...

Sequels are a tough sell in the horror genre. While there are some great ones every once in a blue moon, most of them are pretty terrible, including the recently released “ Halloween Kills .” So, in honor of the terrible sequel issue, this episode of The Playlist Podcast is devoted to talking about horror films that didn’t get a sequel (and didn’t need a sequel) because they’re perfect just how th...

“ Dune ” is upon us. After a long delay, Denis Villeneuve’s adapation of Frank Herbert’s iconic novel is hitting theaters (...and HBO Max , sigh ) this week. Well, Villeneuve’s adaptation of the first half of the novel, to be more specific. And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast, we discuss whether or not “Dune” is worth your money (spoiler alert: it is), and also, if you should skip the thea...

Shamier Anderson  is an up-and-coming actor who you may recognize from the show “Wynonna Earp” and films like “Race” or   Netflix ’s “Stowaway.” He’s been steadily building a following a is seemingly ready to break out over the course of the next year with some high-profile projects. In this episode of  The Discourse , Shamier Anderson joins host Mike DeAngelo to talk about his role...

Bill Hader  has become a go-to voice for animation houses and features to utilize for big and small parts, with his work in the “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” series to “Sausage Party ,” to “Inside Out” and much more. It seems that no animated part is too big or small for Hader to jump into and consistently knock out of the park. In this episode of  The Discourse , Bill Hader joins...

By Wes Craven's third decade reinventing Hollywood horror, the "Nightmare on Elm Street" creator found himself asking, "What's the point of all this slashing?" He embarked on a third act of socially critical and self-reflexive scary movies: "The People Under The Stairs" (1991), "New Nightmare" (1994) and "Scream" (1996). With two of those three titles celebrating anniversaries this autumn, welcome...

Michael Myers is back! And this time, he’s going to...well, kill a bunch of people. You guys know how the “Halloween” franchise works, right? This weekend, Blumhouse returns with another addition to the John Carpenter-created horror franchise with “Halloween Kills.” And on this episode of The Playlist Podcast, we discuss if David Gordon Green is able to follow his 2018 surprise hit with yet anothe...

In this episode of The Playlist Podcast, Anthony Michael Hall joins us to talk about his role as Tommy Doyle in “Halloween Kills,” the highly-anticipated sequel to David Gordon Green’s massive “Halloween” from 2018. Over the course of the interview, it’s clear Hall is jazzed about joining the beloved “Halloween” franchise and doesn’t take any of it for granted. He also talks about his decades-long...

The horror genre is notorious for having some of the worst sequels to ever grace the big screen. Most of the time, these sequels are studio-driven cash-grabs that fail to live up to the original film and quickly dash the hopes of eager fans. But sometimes, just sometimes, a sequel to a horror hit is great. And on this episode of The Playlist Podcast, a George A. Romero classic, an influential slas...

When Daniel Craig was announced as the sixth James Bond , the media had a field day. He wasn't tall enough, good looking enough, lackluster, underwhelming, a "Blond Bond?" Rubbish. In the mind of a vocal minority that was blown way out of proportion, Craig did not fit the traditional stereotype of what a Bond actor should look like and took a thrashing for it. Nevertheless, he held his head high b...

"Cult classic" is a term that gets thrown around quite a bit nowadays. There are even films that purposefully hope to earn that title as if there’s some formula to attain the status. But true cult classic films are created with the best intentions and through the sheer will of the fans, they become something greater than anyone could ever imagine. The 1986 BMX film, “Rad,” is one of those films. A...

Lee Pace has done plenty of TV over the years. From his cult favorite series, “ Pushing Daisies ,” to the criminally underrated “ Halt and Catch Fire ,” the actor has never shied away from the silver screen. That said, even with his extensive experience, Pace has never worked on anything on TV as massive as his new Apple TV+ series, “ Foundation .” And on this episode of The Playlist Podcast , Pac...

The list of names of those who have had a greater impact on television than David Chase is exceedingly short, if such a list exists at all. Chase made his debut in the medium in 1971, as a one-off writer for " The Lawyers ," penning the episode " In Defense of Ellen McKay ." Chase went on to work as the story editor for the influential horror-thriller series " Kolchak: The Night Stalker ," and the...

Apparently, to make a great thriller, you just need 11 days, one location, Jake Gyllenhaal as your lead, and Antoine Fuqua behind the camera. Pretty simple, right? Well, obviously, there's sarcasm there, but that doesn't take away from the incredible feat that is "The Guilty." And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast, Gyllenhaal and Fuqua sit down to talk about their new Netflix thriller and th...

David S. Goyer is a filmmaker who is well-known to a certain segment of the film-going population. But those who know him from his superhero work will be shocked when they watch his latest TV series, “Foundation.” And Goyer recently joined The Playlist Podcast to talk about his new show, as well as his legacy as the comic book film writer. 

Frank Grillo returned to The Playlist Podcast to talk to the boys about a Grillo-Pad (our chosen name for Grillo’s fan group) could ever want. During the conversation, Grillo also spoke about a possible return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Crossbones or perhaps an alternate universe version of The Punisher, " The Purge, " which he spilled some new scoops, "The Raid," and much more.

James DeMonaco is the writer, director, and overall creative mastermind behind “The Purge” franchise. And over the past decade or so, the filmmaker has focused on his massively popular thriller franchise. However, his new film, “This is the Night,” is something completely different, but it also might be his most personal to date. And on this episode of The Playlist Podcast, DeMonaco joins the show...

What does it mean to be the last man on Earth? What would happen if everyone with a Y chromosome suddenly died? These are the questions explored in the new FX on Hulu series, “Y: The Last Man.” And on this episode of The Playlist Podcast, showrunner Eliza Clark joins to talk about her new series and its long road to production.

Gavin O’Connor has no shortage of successful film and TV projects in recent years - whether it’s “Mare of Easttown” (which he serves as Executive Producer), “The Way Back,” or “The Accountant” – all have been embraced by critics and fans alike. But perhaps his most overlooked film, “Warrior,” starring a then-unknown Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton , is seeing a groundswell of appreciation. And on this...

Destin Daniel Cretton isn’t the first name you’d think about when imagining filmmakers that would make the leap to superhero features. However, with “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” Cretton is the latest young indie filmmaker that has been snatched up by Marvel Studios to helm a $200 million blockbuster. And he joins The Playlist Podcast to talk about that transition, what he hopes peo...

After all the hype from the Marvel Studios marketing machine, it’s finally time for the world to be introduced to “ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings .” It’s been a little while since Marvel has introduced a brand-new character in a feature film, and the studio is hoping people fall in love with Simu Liu and the Master of Kung-fu. But did Marvel succeed in ‘Shang-Chi’ or is it another midd...

Recently, Amy Ryan joined The Playlist Podcast to talk about her role in “Worth,” starring opposite Michael Keaton and Stanley Tucci, the film’s depiction of 9/11 and its aftermath, the chances of “ The Office ” returning, as well as her next project with filmmaker Ari Aster, "Disappointment Blvd."

Bassam Tariq joins The Playlist Podcast to talk about “Mogul Mowgli,” which marks the filmmaker’s narrative feature debut. We talk about the extensive editing process, the director’s relationship with Riz Ahmed, and what led to them working together on this film. And yes, we definitely do talk about Tariq’s upcoming project, the new “Blade” reboot from Marvel Studios starring Mahershala Ali. While...

The ‘80s were a wonderful era if you were a film-loving child. Studios were less concerned with coddling children and decided to release a stream of films that truly traumatized young people. We’re not talking about R-rated features, either. Back in the ‘80s, a PG film could be a fun romp suitable for all ages, or it could be a scary, dark, twisted film that seemed okay for children but ended up n...