The Screen Mash

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad assess the evolving battling acquisition bids of Warner Bros. Discovery between Netflix and Paramount Skydance. From the future of theaters to the threat of monopolies, Barrett and Brad address the burning concerns for both artists and consumers.    Follow us @thescreenmash on Instagram and Threads Check out thescreenmash.com for the lat...

On this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad walk through all the recent upgrades to our online presence. From our new logo to new website screenmash.com , get a peak behind the scenes about the process and what to look forward to coming up.   Then they do "quick plugs" on what they're watching within film and TV.   Find reviews and TSM Originals at thescreenmash.com Follow us on I...

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett breaks down the Variety report this week saying Adam Driver and acclaimed veteran director Steven Soderbergh were working on a Ben Solo Star Wars movie that would have taken place after The Rise of Skywalker a few years ago called 'The Hunt for Ben Solo.' Barrett provides a high level recap of his Star Wars fandom journey and then assesses the pr...

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss the emergence of "AI Actress" Tilly Norwood, which has rightfully fueled a furious backlash from the real human beings in Hollywood that make movies and TV. They break down the current state of play with "Tilly" specifically, as well as ponder the broader ethical, business, and practical questions of this new technology and threa...

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the winners and losers of the 2025 summer movie season. DC vs. Marvel, Legasequels, original horror, they attempt to extrapolate key themes about what led to success for some films and failure for others.    ➡️ follow @thescreenmash on Instagram for daily film & TV news, reviews, videos and commentary 🍿

On this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the explosion of legacy sequels - "legasequels" - from the past 10 years. From Jurassic World, Mad Max, Top Gun, Beetlejuice, to Twisters, moviegoers have been bombarded with sequels that seem to be studio cash grabs geared toward nostalgia from originals that were released decades ago.   The result has been a mixed bag of tho...

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad preview the upcoming summer movie slate with a rapid-fire reaction to all the major releases from May to August. From horror, to Marvel vs. DC, to family films, this summer has a lot to offer! Some we are much more excited about than others.    ➡️ Follow @thescreenmash on Instagram for daily film and TV news, reviews, videos and commenta...

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad review Severance season 2 COMPLETELY SPOILER-FREE. Find out if the plane lands nicely or not.   ➡️ Follow @thescreenmash on Instagra m for daily film and TV news, reviews, videos and commentary!🍿🎬

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss their relationship with and the current state of the horror genre. Contemporary horror has seen a boom in new talent, original films and box office the past decade or so. What's driving the recent success?   Then, they each share two of their favorite horror scenes that have stuck with them throughout the years.    ➡️ Follow @the...

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the pilot episodes of DC's The Penguin (HBO/Max) starring Colin Farrell and Marvel's Agatha All Along (Disney+) starring Kathryn Hahn.    What did they think? Will they continue? Tune in to find out.   ➡️ Follow @thescreenmash on Instagram for daily film and TV news, reviews, videos and commentary!🍿🎬

On this episode of The Screen Mash podcast, Barrett and Brad run through all the announcements and new trailers that dropped at Disney's D23 fan event, sharing their reactions to what they're excited about and not so much across the main properties of Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars.    From Moana 2, Andor, Snow White remake, Agatha All Along, Incredibles 3, among others, there's...

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad breakdown the first half of HBO's House of the Dragon season 2. We're midway through the 8-episode second season of the Game of Thrones prequel and there's a lot to talk about after a fiery and bloody episode 4 that has everyone buzzing. They share their thoughts on what they like and don't like about the story, production, performances,...

On this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, with the NBA Draft upon us and Inside Out 2 crushing it at the box office, Barrett and Brad do a Pixar Movie Draft, going back and forth selecting their top 5 Pixar movies of al time. What makes the cut? Tune in to find out.    ➡️ Follow @thescreenmash on Instagram for daily film and TV news, reviews, videos and commentary!🍿🎬

On this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down Cannes Film Festival, which is happening right now! The iconic French film festival has debuted some of the best movies ever and endured notable controversies and unusual norms (22-minute standing ovations!) over its 77-year span. But it’s always been an iconic entity in cinema culture. Brad walks Barrett through the history o...

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss the upcoming summer movie line-up. From anticipated sequels/prequels (Furiosa, Twisters, Inside Out 2), to rising directors (Alien: Romulus), to original films (Hit Man), this summer has plenty to offer movie fans, both on streaming and in theaters.   Join them as they break down each of these categories, then providing their #1...

On this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss the career and films of writer, director and producer Alex Garland. From his early writing days with 28 Days Later, to his Oscar-nominated Ex Machina, to his latest A24 blockbuster Civil War, Garland is has built an admirable filmography and an established, attractive cinematic style.    And yet, some of his outputs (Men) and gen...

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss their first impressions from the first two episodes of the new Netflix sci-fi series, 3 Body Problem. Based on the popular book series and created by Game of Thrones creators, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the show has been hyped as a game-changer for the streaming platform. Do the first two episodes deliver?   Then, they react t...

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett welcomes his good friends Matt and Jeff for another edition of "pick 'em and rank 'em." This time? Best parody movies.   Everyone rewatched each person's parody pick and pitches why theirs is the best, having a discussion about each film, and finally ranking them from worst to best. Top Secret vs. Spaceballs vs. The Naked Gun. Which comes out on...

On this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the first two episodes of the new FX historical drama series, Shōgun (spoiler FREE). It's gotten rave reviews, does it live up to the hype? Yes, yes it does.    Then, they chat about their favorite Best Picture Oscar winner of the 21st Century. The Return of the King is there, obviously. What else made the cut?   ➡️ Follow @th...

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad go through a couple of their favorite Biopics. With Oppenheimer sweeping awards and the new release of Bob Marley: One Love, Biopics are all over the place right now. What are some other great ones? (Note: to make things more interesting, Oppenheimer is excluded from this as my obsession with it is well known).   Then, they deep dive int...

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss their first impressions of the new Amazon series Mr. & Mrs. Smith, created by and starring Donald Glover.    Then, they do a deep dive into the stunning and haunting Holocaust film, The Zone of Interest, which is nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.    ➡️ Follow @thescreenmash for daily film and T...

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad react to the first two episodes of True Detective: Night Country, starring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis. They share their respective pros and cons after a first impression of the 4th season of the HBO crime anthology series.    Then, they discuss 'Desert Island Streaming Service,' a segment where they choose ONE AND ONLY ONE streaming seri...

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the 2024 Golden Globe Awards: Oppenheimer, Poor Things, The Bear, Succession all won big. The show broadcast was mostly a disaster, however, so what happened?    Then, they reveal their top 3 respective picks for their most anticipated movies of 2024. What made the cut?   ➡️ Follow @thescreenmash for daily film and TV news, re...

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the state of the Oscar race. Last week's Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominations have been the biggest milestones thus far. That, alongside an all the regional critics associations nominations/wins, have created a clearer picture of which films and performances are Oscar locks and which are vulnerable.    Then, they discus...

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss the recent troubles Disney is having, spurred by CEO Bob Iger's recent headline-making comments about "quality vs. quantity," this year's poor box office performance, Disney+ diluting the brand, and the restructuring of Marvel's approach to television.   Then, they review Todd Hayne's May December, starring Natalie Portman, Julia...