Category Archives: Podcast
Ep. #26 – 2019 Oscar Talk
I’m joined by my wife Aubree as we talk over this year’s Academy Awards, including the numerous controversies surrounding the ceremony. Then we’ll go over the nominations in each of the 24 categories with predictions, our personal picks and some overlooked options from 2018.
Ep. #25 – Velvet Buzzsaw
I’m joined by my friend Miles as we cut through the artsy horrors of Velvet Buzzsaw, the new Netflix movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Then we touch on streaming favorite The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (available on Amazon Prime) and a couple new animated films in theaters: The Lego Movie 2 (out now) and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (opening February 22). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #24 – Top 10 of 2018
I’m joined by my wife Aubree as we discuss the year 2018 in film and run down each of our 10 favorites from last year. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
- Aubree’s Top 10:
- Hereditary
- Marrowbone
- A Quiet Place
- Eighth Grade
- Searching
- A Star Is Born
- Mission: Impossible – Fallout
- Unsane
- The Polka King
- A Simple Favor
- Brent’s Top 10:
Ep. #23 – The Favourite
I’m back in the studio with my brother Eric and my sister-in-law Jessi to talk through The Favourite, the new historical drama/comedy from Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos. We also talk about endings and narrative ambiguity as it applies to the movie industry as a whole. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #22 – Roma
We’re on the road again as I’m joined by my fellow Indiana Film Journalists Association members Nick, Evan and Sam to talk over Roma, the new Netflix film by Alfonso Cuarón. We also go over the results of the 2018 IFJA Awards, including the surprise Best Picture win for The Hate U Give. There’s even some love for the upcoming Aquaman upon the release of its new theme song. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #21 – Creed II
It’s our first mobile podcast as I’m joined by my friends Joe and Casey to step into the ring to discuss Creed II, the new boxing movie starring Michael B. Jordan. Then we talk about other shows we’ve been watching, including Jack Ryan (first season streaming on Amazon Prime) and FX’s Fargo (all three seasons available on Hulu). I also try and fail miserably to correctly pronounce Mahershala Ali’s name several times. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #20 – Widows
I’m joined by my friend Charlie as we break out the getaway car to discuss Widows, the new heist film from 12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen. Then we talk about other items we’ve been watching, including the new Coen Brothers film The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, which is now streaming on Netflix. We also have a chat about why I should watch X-Files and why Star Trek is like college football. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #19 – The Grinch
I’m joined by my wife Aubree once again as we go green to discuss The Grinch, the latest update on the Dr. Seuss tale from Illumination. Then we’ll catch up with the Oscar-contending musical A Star Is Born, the directorial debut from Bradley Cooper. We’ll also touch on new Netflix titles from October, including the second season of Making a Murderer. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #18 – The Sisters Brothers
I’m joined by my friend Jon as we saddle up on our horses to discuss The Sisters Brothers, the new Western from French director Jacques Audiard. Then we discuss a couple excellent series to stream on Netflix, including the new 3rd season of Daredevil and the new horror series The Haunting of Hill House. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #17 – First Man
I’m joined by my friend Stephanie as we blast out of orbit to discuss First Man, the new Neil Armstrong biopic from Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle. Then we discuss new options available to watch at home, including the new Netflix reality series Dancing Queen and the excellent family drama Leave No Trace, which is now available to rent. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.