Utah FilmPod

For episode 78, Josh interviews first-time director Tanner Christensen about his new film, "Standout: The Ben Kjar Story."

Josh and Mark review their favorite films of 2025 prior to the annual UFCA vote. (Apologies for some background noise through the first 23 minutes of the episode!)

Josh and Mark welcome Utah.film writer Cooper Hatsis to the podcast.

Mark and Josh return after an extended absence to catch up on 2025 movies and discuss 1982's "The Thing."

Mark and Josh catch up after a busy summer, and share their "next three" favorite movies of all-time.

After a lengthy hiatus, Josh and Mark return to the Utah FilmPod to discuss the state of the movies halfway through 2024.

In a quick bonus episode of the Utah FilmPod, Josh reviews Dune Part Two--his favorite movie of 2024 so far--and Madame Web...which is not.

Mark and Josh discuss the new Bob Marley biopic "One Love" and the recent Sundance Film Festival, and draft their favorite Romantic Comedies.

Josh and Mark kick off 2024 by breaking down the recent Oscar Nominations and diving into the obligatory early-January horror release "Night Swim."

For the final 2023 episode of the Utah FilmPod, Mark and Josh review the new version of "The Color Purple" and run down their five favorite movies of the year.

After a month away, Mark and Josh check in to discuss year-end award ballots, Taylor Swift, and whether the Blues Brothers qualifies as a musical as 2023 approaches its finish line.

Mark and Josh discuss a range of recent films, including The Marvels (not good) and The Holdovers (very good), and get Mark's take on Killers of the Flower Moon.

Mark and Josh discuss Killers of the Flower Moon and Flora and Son, report on their recent home screening of Aliens, and interpret their bizarre dreams.

Josh and Mark discuss the recent FanX convention in Salt Lake City, and review the new Gareth Edwards film "The Creator" before sharing some of their favorite non-franchise sci-fi films.

After a month away, Josh and Mark return to review "A Haunting in Venice" and "Oppenheimer," and Josh shares his best moviegoing experience of 2023 (hint: it didn't involve a movie released in 2023).

Mark and Josh catch up on recent releases like "Barbie" and "Sound of Freedom" while speculating on the impact of the continuing Hollywood writer and actor strikes.

After some time traveling and doing other summer stuff, Josh and Mark reconvene to discuss the one-two punch of Hollywood strikes, the latest Mission: Impossible movie, and determine where Dead Reckoning, Part One ranks all-time in the franchise.

Mark and Josh debate the merits of the new Indiana Jones movie, "Dial of Destiny," and draft their favorite Harrison Ford films.

Josh and Mark review The Flash and Asteroid City, and share some of their favorite Father's Day movies.

Mark and Josh review the new animated "Spider-Man" feature, and bring in Justin Furr of the Tyson and Friends podcast to reflect on the 40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi."

Josh and Mark break down Boogeyman, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and the latest installment of the Fast and Furious franchise.

Josh and Mark share their favorite movie moms ahead of the Mother's Day holiday.

Josh and Mark discuss Guy Ritchie's new film, "The Covenant," and hold a draft of the all-time greatest war movies.

After a little time away, Josh and Mark reconvene to review a trio of new spring releases: Renfield, Super Mario Brothers, and AIR.

Josh and Mark review the new Zach Braff film, "A Good Person," and search Box Office Mojo to see just how much sequels, prequels and reboots have taken over the movie world.