What's It About?! Film Podcast

SPOILER ALERT** This week, Ricardo and Seth and joined by Justin Powell, to discuss THE BATMAN (2022) . This entry into the long history of Batman films touches on many socio-political themes and explores the scars of that of American history and politics. For those of you watching along, the next film we'll be discussing is...: THE MATRIX If you're enjoying the discussion as much as we are, pleas...

With 7 Oscar nominations and one of the most despicable protagonists ever put to screen in a Romantic Comedy (of sorts), 1997's AS GOOD AS IT GETS , has been held in high esteem since its release. But why? What's so good about As Good As It Gets? In this episode, Ricardo and Seth explore the humanity hidden underneath even the most seemingly nasty individuals and the human capacity for growth. For...

**TRIGGER WARNING** the film serving as this episode's discussion centerpiece contains themes that can be potentially triggering for some listeners including suicidal ideations, implied pedophilia and necrophilia, sexual abuse, and prevalent use of the word, "retarded." This film is impossible to discuss without acknowledging these topics and we at the What's It About?! Film Podcast did our best t...

One theme to rule them all. One theme to find them. One theme to bring them all. And in the darkness, bind them. Taking their first steps into Middle-earth, Ricardo and Seth go on a conversational journey to discover what lies at the heart of this epic film. And just like Hobbits, there may be more to this film than meets the eye. For those of you watching along, the next film we'll be discussing...

This is one of those films that resonates with just about everyone. Heartbreak, regret, love, relationship, and grief. These are just a few things that we dive headfirst into during our discussion of ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND (2004) with special guest, film critic, Mathew Dwyer! For those of you watching along, the next film we'll be discussing is...: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellows...

This week, in preparation for the new BATMAN film hitting theaters, Ricardo and Seth dig into what is considered the greatest superhero film of all time, Christopher Nolan's THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) . The fight for our souls has not yet been decided, but where do you fall? Let's take a look behind the cowl, and see what lies waiting in the dark. For those of you watching along, the next film we'll b...

This week, Ricardo and Seth are joined by special guest IAN MAULDIN to talk about life, death, and the importance of the stories that well tell and that people tell about us by discussing BIG FISH (2003) . For those of you watching along, the next film we'll be discussing is...: THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) If you're enjoying these discussions as much as we are, please subscribe and share this with all...

This week, Ricardo and Seth take a look at a very bizarre piece of filming making from its story to even the manner in which it was made. 1976's HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD is one of a kind. It's lude, crude, and full of biting satire, but what's it truly about? Let's find out! For those of you watching along, the next film we'll be discussing is...: BIG FISH (2003) with Special Guest IAN MAULDIN! If you'...

This week, Ricardo and Seth dig into the huge subject of the balance of right and wrong present in the 2017 adaptation of Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS . One of Hercule Poirot's most famous cases offers an interesting look into the very nature of morality and its relationship to faith and judgment. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ***MAJOR SPOILERS*** FOR THE FILM! LISTEN AT YOUR OWN RISK! F...

***SPOILER ALERT*** In this episode, Ricardo and Seth dig into Tarantino's first screenplay turned film, TRUE ROMANCE (1993). What is the "true," romance of the film? Is it about the whirlwind relationship of Clarence and Alabama, or is it the love of something else? And what makes this film, "so cool," anyway!? It's time to find out, What's It About?! Let's do this, pretty Mama. (Please imagine t...

This week Ricardo and Seth chip away at a computer-animated film that set the tone for a box office juggernaut of a franchise; ICE AGE (2002). Is this just another transparent animated film for children, or like an iceberg, is there more just beneath the surface? For those who want to watch along, we're watching TRUE ROMANCE (1993) next. Theme song: "Dancing Time" by Infraction (https://www.youtub...

Ricardo sits down with Seth Crowe to analyze the pop-culture-obsessed phenomenon that resurrected the slasher genre, 1996's Scream, directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. ***WARNING! THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS!!!*** ICE AGE (2002) is next up for those who want to watch along! Theme song: "Dancing Time" by Infraction (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-2fZGtmSgU)