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| Episode 221 - The Passing of David Lynch, Christopher Nolan’s Latest Project & More! | 23 Jan 2025 | 01:42:03 | |
In this episode of Back To The Blockbuster, we dive back into covering news and detail the latest buzz from Tinseltown, celebrating the legacy of the legendary David Lynch and reflecting on his profound impact on cinema following his passing. We'll also discuss Christopher Nolan's latest project and what he’ll bring to Homer’s “The Odyssey” with the help of a cast that includes Zendaya, Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Robert Pattinson, and Lupita Nyong’o. We’ll tackle hot topics such as the recent lawsuits from Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni and detail how the drama from making “It Ends With Us" is shaking the industry and share our thoughts on the newest movie trailers that have everyone talking. Tune in for a sneak peek at upcoming films like “Heart Eyes,” “Companion,” “The Woman in the Yard,” “The Monkey,” and “A Working Man.” Plus, stick around for our box office predictions for the highly anticipated “Wolf Man.” Whether you're a film aficionado or just curious about the latest happenings in Hollywood, this episode is packed with insights and entertainment. Don't miss it! | |||
| Episode 220 - Golden Globe Awards 2025 Recap with Nikki Glaser | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:31:38 | |
Join us in this exciting episode as we recap the highly anticipated Golden Globe Awards of 2025! Hosted by the hilarious Nikki Glaser, we dive deep into the standout moments, unforgettable performances, and, of course, the big winners of the night. From emotional acceptance speeches to any surprises from the winners (and snubs), we cover it all! Whether you missed the live event or want to relive the magic, we’re here to keep you informed on one of the big awards season shows of the bunch! Tune in for all the highlights and our thoughts on what this year's winners mean for the Academy Award nominations. | |||
| Episode 211 - A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) - 40th Anniversary | 21 Nov 2024 | 01:39:52 | |
Join us for this special episode as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic horror film “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” We delve into the genius of Wes Craven, exploring how his groundbreaking vision shaped the horror genre and introduced us to the unforgettable Freddy Krueger, played masterfully by Robert Englund. We’ll take a nostalgic look back at the film's leading stars, including Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Amanda Wyss, and Nick Corri, and we can’t forget the breakout role of a young Johnny Depp, who faced off against the terrors of the dream world. Tune in as we dissect the film’s impact on pop culture, its enduring legacy, and why it still keeps us awake at night. Given the name of their podcast, we had to have Brooke and Marc back from A Podcast on Elm Street to help us look back at 40 years of terror on Elm Street and how it has shaped the horror genre in the years since its release. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the franchise, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes stories, expert commentary, and a deep dive into what makes "A Nightmare on Elm Street" a timeless classic. Links For Guests: A Podcast on Elm Street Where To Watch A Nightmare on Elm Street | |||
| Episode 136 - BTTB Presents: Merry Bingemas - “Gremlins” | 11 Dec 2023 | 01:35:28 | |
Merry Bingemas continues with the Back To The Blockbuster team talking 1984’s Gremlins, directed by Joe Dante and written by Chris Columbus. Starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Polly Holliday, and Frances Lee McCain, with Howie Mandel providing the voice of Gizmo. The story follows a young man who receives a strange creature as a pet, which then spawns other creatures who transform into small, destructive, mischievous monsters that all wreak havoc on a whole town on Christmas Eve. | |||
| BTTB Presents: Deep Dives - “Collateral" | 08 Dec 2023 | 01:45:51 | |
In this latest episode of the Deep Dive spinoff, Gaius is joined by Dustin Rybka of the Sex Party podcast to discuss the 2004 film, Collateral. Directed by Michael Mann and written by Stuart Beattie, the film follows Max Duroucher (Jamie Foxx), a Los Angeles cab driver, and his customer, Vincent (Tom Cruise). When offered a high fare for driving to several locations, Max agrees but soon finds himself taken hostage by Vincent who turns out to be a hitman on a contract killing spree. The film also stars Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo, Peter Berg, Bruce McGill, and Javier Bardem. Other: Where To Watch Collateral Links For Guest: Dustin Rybka Instagram | |||
| Episode 135 - BTTB Presents: Merry Bingemas - “The Holdovers” | 07 Dec 2023 | 02:14:47 | |
Back To The Blockbuster kicks off our new limited series, “Merry Bingemas”, in honor of the holiday season. The first film being covered is The Holdovers, directed by Alexander Payne and written by David Hemingson. Starring Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Dominic Sessa, the film is set in 1970 and follows a curmudgeonly history teacher at a New England boarding school who is forced to chaperone the handful of students with nowhere to go over Christmas break. In addition to discussing the film, the duo also talks Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving getting a sequel, the entire main cast of The Black Phone returning for the sequel, and the first trailers for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire. | |||
| Episode 134 - Scream 7 Drama, Saltburn & Napoleon Reactions, & More | 30 Nov 2023 | 02:02:53 | |
It’s an all news show with the team covering the latest drama with Scream VII, including Melissa Barrera being let go and Jenna Ortega not returning for the sequel. The duo also dives in with their reactions to Saltburn, Napoleon, The Killer and May December. In addition to this, the pair discusses box office, including there being only one movie released this year that carried a $200 million+ budget that actually turned a profit and things get wrapped up with news of Cape Fear being turned into a series from Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg and Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan being cast in the latest Karate Kid movie. | |||
| Episode 133 - Dallas Buyers Club - 10th Anniversary | 27 Nov 2023 | 02:14:26 | |
The Back To The Blockbuster teams is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Dallas Buyers Club, the film that details the real life story of Ron Woodroof, a cowboy diagnosed with AIDS in the mid-1980s, a time when both etiology and the treatment of HIV/AIDS are poorly understood and its sufferers subject to stigmatization. Written by Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack and directed by Jean-Marc Valle, the story continues with Woodroff smuggling unapproved pharmaceutical drugs into Texas to treat his symptoms. Here, he distributes them to fellow people with AIDS by establishing the “Dallas Buyers Club”, all the while facing opposition from the FDA. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, and Jennifer Garner. In addition to the 10 year anniversary of this acclaimed film, the team also breaks down trailers for Anyone But You, Madame Web, and Imaginary, while also discussing the news about a new Bourne being the works from director Edward Berger and Nicholas Hoult being cast as Lex Luthor in Superman: Legacy. The duo also talks box office and gives their predictions for Ridley Scott’s Napoleon. | |||
| BTTB Presents: Deep Dives - “American History X” | 22 Nov 2023 | 01:47:24 | |
In this latest episode of the Deep Dive spinoff, Gaius is joined by JC of @mercwiththemovies of Instagram to discuss 1998’s American History X. Directed by Tony Kaye and written by David McKenna, the film stars Edward Norton and Edward Furlong as two brothers from Los Angeles who are involved in the white power skinhead and neo-Nazi movements. The older brother (Norton) serves three years in prison for voluntary manslaughter, is rehabilitated during this time, and then tries to prevent his brother (Furlong) from being idocrinated further. The supporting cast includes Fairuza Balk, Stacy Keach, Elliott Gould, Avery Brooks, Ethan Suplee and Beverly D’Angelo. Other: Where To Watch American History X Links For Guest: MercWithTheMovies Instagram | |||
| Episode 132 - I Still Know What You Did Last Summer - 25th Anniversary | 20 Nov 2023 | 01:57:32 | |
It’s time to get hooked again with the Back To The Blockbuster team as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of I Still Know What You Did Last Summer! Directed by Danny Cannon and written by Trey Callaway, the film stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr., Brandy, Mekhi Phifer, Matthew Settle, and Muse Watson. The murderous fisherman with a hook is back to once again stalk the two surviving teens, Julie and Ray, who had left him for dead, as well as cause even more murder and mayhem for some of Julie’s new friends, this time at a posh island resort. Chatting up this sequel would not be complete without a familiar face so we are once again joined by Mark J. Parker of the Release Date Rewind Podcast and he’s brought along a new friend of the show, and diehard fan of this sequel, Mike Newquist, of Newqcartoons on Instagram!
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| Episode 131 - Child’s Play (35th Anniversary) | 16 Nov 2023 | 01:46:25 | |
The Back To The Blockbuster team is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Child’s Play, directed by Tom Holland from a screenplay he co-wrote with Don Mancini and John Lafia. Starring Catherine Hicks, Alex Vincent, Chris Sarandon and Brad Dourif as Chucky, the plot follows a widowed mother who gives a doll to her son, unaware that the doll is possessed by the soul of a serial killer. In addition to the anniversary, the duo also discusses the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike after 118 days, film delays hitting Marvel, and the not so marvelous box office performance of The Marvels. The team then wraps things up with box office predictions for Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving. | |||
| Episode 130 - 2 Years Of Back To The Blockbuster - Mother! & Us Revisited | 10 Nov 2023 | 02:23:02 | |
Back To The Blockbuster is celebrating its two year anniversary and the team is ringing in the milestone by revisiting two films that each of the co-hosts once disliked. In one corner, Gaius didn’t care for the 2017 film Mother!, when he first saw the film in theaters. Directed and written by Darren Aronofsky, the film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, Domhnall Gleeson, Brian Gleeson, and Kirsten Wiig. In the film, a young woman finds her tranquil life with her husband at their country home is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious couple. In the other corner is Jackson, who didn’t care for the 2019 film, Us. Directed and written by Jordan Peele, the film stars Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss, Shahadi Wright Joseph, and Evan Alex. In the film, a woman and her family are attacked by a group of menacing doppelgängers. Will their minds change all these years later on their respective films? Before finding out, the duo covers a bit of news, most notably the ongoing issues with Marvel and their respective movies and TV shows. | |||
| BTTB Presents: Deep Dives With Owen and Gaius - “Horror In Space” | 07 Nov 2023 | 01:33:06 | |
Deep Dives continues and while Owen is sitting this one out, Ty Ippolito joins Gaius to talk about the sub-genre of horror in space and highlight different films that take place “where no one can hear you scream.” From Alien, to Event Horrizon, to Sunshine, the conversation shines a light on why this setting works and why it has led to some truly terrifying films that continue to resonate today.
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| Episode 210 - BTTB Presents: Tales of Horror (Bonus) - “Event Horizon” | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:59:55 | |
Join us in this spine-chilling bonus episode of our Tales of Horror series as Jackson is back so we can dive deep into the terrifying depths of the 1997 sci-fi horror classic, “Event Horizon.” Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and featuring an incredible cast including Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, and Richard T. Jones, this film takes us on a harrowing journey through space and the unknown. We'll discuss the film's haunting premise—an experimental spaceship's return from a mysterious mission beyond the event horizon of a black hole. What horrors awaited the crew? How did Philip Eisner's screenplay come to life, and what themes of fear and isolation does the film explore? Join us as we analyze the stunning visuals, the chilling sound design, and the performances that left audiences on the edge of their seats. We also go into the film’s troubled production history, resulting in a rushed shooting and post-production schedule that resulted in lost footage from the film’s original 130-minute cut and a 95 minute edited cut being released to poor box office and initial subpar reviews. How did the film eventually become a sci-fi cult classic? Listen in to find out! Whether you're a die-hard horror fan or a newcomer to the genre, this episode will take you on a thrilling ride through the cosmos of terror. | |||
| Episode 129 - BTTB Presents: Tales of Horror - “Halloween (1978)” | 01 Nov 2023 | 01:50:51 | |
Our Tales of Horror limited series with a chat about 1978’s Halloween, directed and scored by John Carpenter and co-written with producer Debra Hill. Starring Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, P.J. Soles, and Nancy Loomis, the film is set in the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois, and centers on a mental patient, Michael Myers (Nick Castle), who was committed to a sanitarium for murdering his teenage sister on Halloween night when he was a child. Fifteen years later, having escaped and returned to his hometown, he stalks teenage babysitter Laurie Strode and her friends while under pursuit by his psychiatrist Dr. Samuel Loomis. In addition to discussing the film, the duo kicks things off discussing the passing of Friends’ star Matthew Perry, the big box office for Five Nights at Freddy’s, sequels announced for The Black Phone and It Follows, as well as Poltergeist TV series being in early development. | |||
| BTTB Presents: Deep Dives With Owen and Gaius - “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” | 29 Oct 2023 | 02:03:47 | |
Deep Dives continues and while Owen is sitting this one out, this is a very special anniversary chosen by Gaius and Jackson! Kill Bill: Vol.1 just recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and the duo is looking back at the film 20 years later. Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, the film stars Uma Thurman as the Bride, a former assassin who swears revenge on a group of assassins called The Deadly Vipers (Lucy Liu, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, and Vivica A. Fox) and their boss, Bill (David Carradine), who tried to kill her and her unborn child. | |||
| Episode 128 - BTTB Presents: Tales of Horror - “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers | 25 Oct 2023 | 01:39:24 | |
Our Tales of Horror series continues with the 35th anniversary of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. Directed by Dwight H. Little and written by Alan B. McElroy, the film stars Donald Pleasence, Danielle Harris, Ellie Cornell, George P. Wilbur, Beau Starr, Kathleen Kinmont, and Sasha Jenson. In the film, after awakening froma ten year coma, Michael Myers returns to Haddonfield, Illinois, to kill his seven-year-old niece, Jamie Lloyd, with Dr. Loomis pursuing him once again. Joining us for this return to Haddonfield is Jeff of the Suns and Shadows-Cast and everyone is more than ready then ready for The Shape’s big return! Links For Guest: Suns and Shadows-Cast | |||
| Episode 127 - BTTB Presents: Tales of Horror - “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” (1974) & “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (2003) | 18 Oct 2023 | 01:59:34 | |
Tales of Horror continues with the team tackling 1974’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and the 2003 remake, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which is also celebrating its 20th anniversary! Directed by Tobe Hooper and co-written by Hooper and Kim Henkel, the 1974 film stars Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Pertain, Edwin Neal, Jim Siedow, and Gunnar Hansen, and follows a group of friends who fall victim to a family of cannibals while on their way to visit an old homestead. The 2003 remake is directed by Marcus Nispel, in his feature directorial debut, and it was written by Scott Kosar. Starring Jessica Biel, Jonathan Tucker, Erica Leershen, Mike Vogel, Eric Balfour, and R. Lee Ermey, the film follows a group of young adults traveling through rural Texas who encounter Leatherface (Andrew Bryniarski) and his murderous family. Joining the discussion for this episode is Jeremy Kibler, film critic for HorrorObsessive.Com and Guy At The Movies! Links For Guests: Jeremy Kibler (The Artful Critic), Jeremy Kibler Twitter/X | |||
| BTTB Presents: Deep Dives With Owen and Gaius - “Lake Mungo” | 16 Oct 2023 | 01:39:15 | |
Deep Dives returns! While Owen is sitting this one out, Jackson comes over from the main show with his pick of Lake Mungo, a 2008 Australian psychological horror film written and directed by Joel Anderson. Starring Talia Zucker and Martin Sharpe, the film employs mockumentary-style storytelling with found footage and docufiction elements, using actor “interviewees” to present the narrative of a family trying to come to terms with the drowning death of their daughter, and the potentially supernatural events they experience after it. Other: Where To Watch Lake Mungo | |||
| Episode 126 - BTTB Presents: Tales of Horror - “Hellraiser” | 12 Oct 2023 | 01:40:16 | |
Tales of Horror continues with Hellraiser, written and directed by Clive Barker and based on Barker’s 1986 novella The Hellbound Heart. The film marks Barker’s directorial debut and the plot involves a woman who discovers the newly resurrected, partially formed, body of her love/brother-in-law. Soon she starts killing for him to revitalize his body so he can escape the demonic beings known as the Cenobites that are pursuing him after he escaped their sadistic underworld. Tales of Horror is also about highlighting horror fans and horror podcasts and that’s why the team is joined by Leo of the Films and Fermentation podcast as well as Jason of the Dads From The Crypt podcast for this journey into the deepest corners of pleasure and pain. Links For Guests: Films and Fermentation Linktree, Dads From The Crypt Podcast | |||
| Episode 125 - BTTB Presents: Tales of Horror - “The Exorcist” | 04 Oct 2023 | 02:27:12 | |
Tales of Horror continues with The Exorcist, directed by William Friedkin from a screenplay by William Peter Blatty, based on his 1971 novel of the same name. Starring Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Jason Miller, and Linda Blair, the story follows the demonic possession of a young girl and her mother’s attempt to rescue her through an exorcism by two Catholic priests. In addition to talking this horror classic, the team catches up on new spooky season watches, updates on Halloween franchise news, and predicts the box office for The Exorcist: Believer. | |||
| Episode 124 - BTTB Presents: Tales of Horror - Halloween Franchise News & Horror Chat | 28 Sep 2023 | 01:38:49 | |
Tales of Horror changes things up this week with discussion about the Halloween franchise and it being shopped around in a bidding war around Hollywood. The team also discusses who their favorite horror directors are, if the horror genre is masochistic against women and, in none horror news, we celebrate the end of the writers strike after 146 days! The team then wraps things up with box office predictions for Saw X. | |||
| Episode 123 - BTTB Presents: Tales of Horror - “Cabin Fever” | 26 Sep 2023 | 01:49:07 | |
Tales of Horror continues with the directorial debut of Eli Roth, Cabin Fever, which is also celebrating its 20th anniversary. Starring Rider Strong, Jordan Ladd, James DeBello, Cerina Vincent, Joey Kern, and Giuseppe Andrews, the film follows a group of college graduates who rent a cabin in the woods and begin to fall victim to a flesh-eating virus. Helping us out with this latest Tale of Horror is Redfox of the Super Slash Bros podcast and he’s more than ready to go all in on this flesh-eating tale of terror. Links For Guests: Super Slash Bros Podcast, Super Slash Bros Twitter | |||
| Episode 122 - BTTB Presents: Tales of Horror - “Urban Legend” | 21 Sep 2023 | 01:52:23 | |
Tales of Horror continues with the late 90s fan-favorite slasher film, Urban Legend, which is also celebrating its 25th anniversary! Directed by Jamie Blanks and written by Silvio Horta, the film stars Jared Leto, Alicia Witt, Rebecca Gayheart, Tara Reid, Michael Rosenbaum, Robert Englund, Joshua Jackson, Loretta Devine, John Neville, and Brad Dourif, and it focuses on a series of murders on the campus of a private New England university, all of which appear to be modeled after popular urban legends. Helping us out with this latest Tale of Horror is Zack Cherry, horror movie junkie and host of the Cherry Picker podcast with a YouTube following that has topped 130,000 subscribers! Links For Guests: Cherry Picker Podcast, Zack Cherry Instagram, Zack Cherry Twitter, Zack Cherry Patreon | |||
| Episode 209 - BTTB Presents: Tales of Horror (Bonus) - “The Descent” | 07 Nov 2024 | 01:24:08 | |
In this spine-chilling bonus episode of our Tales of Horror series, Jackson is back and just because spooky season is technically over, doesn’t mean we can’t delve deep into the heart of darkness with Neil Marshall’s cult classic, "The Descent." Join us as we explore the harrowing journey of a group of friends—played by the talented Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder, Nora-Jane Noone, and MyAnna Buring—as they navigate the treacherous underground caves filled with unimaginable terrors. We’ll discuss the film’s themes of fear, survival, and the psychological horrors that lurk within us all. With insights on its British horror roots and the direction that made it a standout in the genre, this episode promises to send shivers down your spine. Tune in and prepare for a descent into terror!
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| Episode 121 - BTTB Presents: Tales of Horror - “The Wailing” | 14 Sep 2023 | 01:59:02 | |
Jackson and Gaius continue spooky season with another Tale of Horror courtesy of the 2016 Korean horror film, The Wailing. Written and directed by Na Hong-jin and starring Kwak Do-won, Hwang Jung-min, Chun Woo-hee, the film centers on a policeman who investigates a series of mysterious killings and illnesses in a remote Korean village called Gokseong in order to save his daughter. Tales of Horror not only showcases horror films but it also highlights other horror podcasts and the pair is thrilled to be joined with the guys from the Halloween Is Forever podcast, Brian and Steve. Links For Guests: Halloween Is Forever Podcast, Halloween Is Forever Instagram, Halloween Is Forever Twitter | |||
| Episode 120 - Rotten Tomatoes Review Manipulation & Movie Trailer Extravaganza | 12 Sep 2023 | 01:21:55 | |
Even though we’re in the middle of spooky season, Gaius and Jackson are still here to give you the news on this special episode which focuses on the expose that revealed Rotten Tomatoes scores could be easily manipulated. In addition to this news, the duo is breaking down eight new trailers that include the second trailer for The Exorcist: Believer, followed by the trailers for No One Will Save You, Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving, The Bikeriders, Saltburn, The Killer, & Ferrari. | |||
| Episdoe 119 - BTTB Presents: Spooky Season - Wolf Creek | 07 Sep 2023 | 02:01:20 | |
Spooky season has officially started on Back To Blockbuster and we’re excited to kickoff two months of a horror movie takeover with Wolf Creek, a 2005 Australian horror film written, co-produced and directed by Greg McLean. Starring John Jarrat, Nathan Phillips, Cassandra Magrath, and Kestie Morassi, the film follows three backpackers who find themselves taken captive and subsequently hunted by Mick Taylor, a sadistic, psychopathic, xenophobic serial killer, in the Australian outback. Spooky season will not be complete without other horror fans to help us out so we’re excited to be joined by Alex and Dean of the Return Revenge Resurrection podcast! Links For Guest: Return Revenge Resurrection Podcast, Return Revenge Resurrection Instagram
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| Episode 118 - Freddy vs. Jason - 20th Anniversary | 31 Aug 2023 | 02:17:25 | |
Gaius and Jackson look back at one of cinema’s greatest grudge matches between two horror movie icons in Freddy vs. Jason for the film’s 20th anniversary. Directed by Ronny Yu and written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, the film is a crossover between the A Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th franchises and it puts their respective antagonists, Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees, against each other. Freddy has become weakened and forgotten because the citizens of his home town Springwood have defeated him by using medications to repress dreams. Freddy awakens Jason to stir up fear and grow his powers so that he may return and kill again but Jason turns out to not be easily controlled as Freddy initially thought and the two supernatural mass murderers come into a major conflict. Starring Robert Englund, Ken Kirzinger, Monica Keena, Kelly Rowland, Jason Ritter, Chris Marquette, Katharine Isabelle, and more, the pair look into the film’s impact at the time of its release, the movie’s long journey to the big screen, performances, favorite scenes and more! | |||
| Episode 117 - The O.C. - 20th Anniversary | 25 Aug 2023 | 02:18:47 | |
WELCOME TO THE O.C. BITCH! Gaius and Jackson are looking back at The O.C. for its 20th anniversary, a series that began running on August 5, 2003, and concluding after four seasons and 92 episodes. Starring Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody, Mishca Barton, Rachel Bilson, Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Melinda Clarke, and Tate Donovan, the series centers on Ryan Atwood, a troubled and gifted young man from a broken home who is adopted by the wealthy Cohen family in the high-class world of Newport Beach. The duo look back at the phenomenon the show became, its impact on pop culture, how it influenced future teen shows moving forward and how it holds up today. In addition to The O.C., the pair also cover news at the top of the show regarding Twitter users thinking Sandra Bullock should give her Oscar back for The Blind Side due to the real family’s recent drama, the controversy over Maestro and its alleged use of ‘Jewface’ and Bonnie Aarons wanting fair compensation over merchandising for her likeness being used in The Nun.
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| Episode 116 - Halloween: H20 - 25th Anniversary | 23 Aug 2023 | 01:34:28 | |
Back To The Blockbuster is starting spooky season with a look back at Halloween: H20 for its 25th anniversary. Directed by Steve Minrer, the film stars Jamie Lee Curtis, LL Cool J, Adam Arkin, Michelle Williams, Josh Hartnett, Jodi Lyn O’Keefe, Adam Hann-Bryd, Janet Leigh and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and finds Curtis returning to the role of Laurie Strode 20 years after the release of the first film. Suffering from post-traumatic stress, Laurie has faked her death in order to go into hiding from her murderous brother, Michael Myers, only to have him find her working at a private boarding school in California. We didn’t celebrate this milestone alone so friend to show Mark J. Park of the Release Date Rewind podcast is back to discuss this return of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode while we’re joined by Halloween fan and new friend of the show Wes as we discuss how the film performed in 1998, various production issues, its decision to ignore the sequels without Jamie Lee Curtis, how it stands up against Halloween 2018 and more! Links For Guests: Release Date Rewind Podcast | |||
| Deep Dives With Owen and Gaius - “Shattered Glass” | 21 Aug 2023 | 02:04:22 | |
This week it’s Gaius’ pick and he and Owen are deep diving into 2003’s Shattered Glass, written and directed by Billy Ray. The film is based on a 1998 Vanity Fair article of the same name by H.G. Bissinger and chronicles Stephen Glass’s fall from grace when his stories for The New Republic were discovered to be fabricated. The movie stars Hayden Christensen, Peter Sarsgaard, Chloe Sevigny, Steve Zahn, Hank Azaria, Melanie Lynskey, and Rosario Dawson, and the pair dive into aspects of the true story, the film’s performances, a difference of opinion of Christensen’s performance and how the subject matter makes for an enticing film about journalism and how it as changed in the years since this event and the film. | |||
| Episode 115 - Gal Gadot/James Gunn He Said/She Said Over Wonder Woman 3, Talk To Me Sequel, & More | 17 Aug 2023 | 01:59:51 | |
Gaius and Jackson get into the evolving story over whether or not Gal Gadot discussed doing Wonder Woman 3 with James Gunn and Peter Safran. Gadot says a meeting took place but other sources say such discussions never happen. The paid also get into news about the Talk To Me sequel, Blue Beetle's early reactions being mostly stellar and they end things with box office predictions for Strays and Blue Beetle. | |||
| Episode 114 - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - 20th Anniversary - Listeners Pick! | 14 Aug 2023 | 01:47:09 | |
Back To The Blockbuster is celebrating its first anniversary pick that was chosen by our listeners and it was their decision for us to look back at Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl on its 20th anniversary! Directed by Gore Verbinski, the film stars Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley, and it’s based on the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disney theme parks. The film follows pirate Captain Jack Sparrow and blacksmith Will Turner as they rescue kidnapped Elizabeth Swann from the crew of the Black Pearl, captained by Hector Barbossa. Barbossa’s crew attempts to retrieve the final pieces of a hoard of Aztec gold to break the curse laid on them when they stole it. The pair looks back on how the industry thought the film was destined to flop since swashbuckling pirate films weren’t huge at the box office and it didn’t feature big stars. The duo also looks into how the film changed the trajectory of Johnny Depp’s career, turning him from cult movie actor to mainstream movie star, the film’s eventual huge box office success, and its legacy as it stands today. | |||
| Episode 113 - Scream VII Gets A New Director, Gal Gadot Wonder Woman 3 News, and More! | 10 Aug 2023 | 01:59:30 | |
Gaius and Jackson dive into the news that Radio Silence won’t be returning to direct Scream VII but Christopher Landon is next in line to scare up Ghostface terror. The pair also dive into Gal Gadot suggesting Wonder Woman 3 is still in development with James Gunn and Peter Safran, Stephen Amell’s strike comments, and the passing of legendary director William Friedkin. | |||
| Episode 208 - BTTB Presents: Tales of Horror - “Saw” (20th Anniversary) | 31 Oct 2024 | 01:25:50 | |
Join us in this spine-chilling final episode of this year’s Tales of Horror series as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the iconic horror film "Saw." We dive deep into the creative minds of James Wan and Leigh Whannell, exploring how their groundbreaking vision transformed the horror genre forever. We'll discuss unforgettable performances by Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, and the chilling presence of Tobin Bell as Jigsaw, the enigmatic puppet master behind the gruesome games. With special insights and behind-the-scenes stories, we unravel the film's legacy, its impact on horror cinema, and the chilling themes that continue to resonate with audiences today. Joining us once again is Mark J. Parker of the Release Date Rewind Podcast to dive into how Saw changed things for horror 20 years ago! Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the "Saw" franchise, this episode is packed with thrilling tales and reflections that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Tune in and get ready to face your fears! Links For Guests: Release Date Rewind Podcast
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| Episode 112 - Fruitvale Station - 10th Anniversary | 07 Aug 2023 | 01:24:01 | |
Gaius and Jackson are looking back at the gripping true life drama, Fruitvale Station, ten years after its theatrical release. Written and directed by Ryan Coogler, in his feature directorial debut, Fruitval Station is based on the events leading to the death of Oscar Grant, a young man killed in 2009 by a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) police officer at the Fruitvale district station in Oakland. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Kevin Durand, Chad Michael Murray, Melonie Diaz, Ahna O’Reilly, and Octavia Spencer, the film is one of the best first features by a director and the pair look back at cultural importance of the film while also seeing how the movie still packs a huge impact 10 years later. | |||
| Episode 111 - Barbenheimer Continues To Dominate, Talk To Me Reactions, Ranking Christopher Nolan & More! | 03 Aug 2023 | 01:39:58 | |
Gaius and Jackson are back with another packed show discussing their reactions to the latest A24 horror movie release, Talk To Me. The duo also discusses the delays for Kraven The Hunter, the Ghostbusters: Afterlife sequel, and Beyond the Spider-Verse due to strike and that’s followed by the pair ranking Christopher Nolan’s film now that they both have seen Oppenheimer. In new trailer releases, Gaius adn Jackson dive into the trailer for The Exorcist: Believer, Saw X, and Loki season 2. The pair then wraps things up discussing the continued success of Barbie and Oppenheimer before closing things off with their box office predictions for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Meg 2: The Trench. | |||
| BTTB Presents: Deep Dives With Owen and Gaius - “Overlord” | 28 Jul 2023 | 01:42:20 | |
This week it’s Owen’s pick and it’s another week of horror with Overlord, directed by Julius Avery and written by Billy Ray and Mark L. Smith. Starring Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Mathilde Ollivier, John Magaro, Gianny Taufer, Pilou Asbaek, Bokeem Woodbine, and Iain De Caestecker, the film follows several American soldiers who are dropped behind enemy lines the day before D-Day and discover terrifying Nazi Experiments. The duo get into the film’s seamless blend of various genres, including, action, the war film and horror, the film’s visceral action scenes, characters and performances, as well as the film’s effective practical effects. Other: Where To Watch Overlord
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| Episode 110 - Barbie and Oppenheimer Revive The Box Office, SAG and WGA Strike Updates, and More! | 26 Jul 2023 | 01:31:40 | |
Gaius and Jackson are back reporting the news and discussing the massive box office performance for both Barbie and Oppenheimer and how the “Barbenheimer phenomenon helped both films bring in cash. The duo also updates on the SAG and WGA strike, including the delay of Challengers due to the strike and the potential delay of Dune: Part Two, The Color Purple and Aquaman 2. The pair also gives their take on the trailers for The Marvels and Wonka and they wrap things up with box office predictions for the A24 horror film Talk To Me! | |||
| Episode 109 - The Dark Knight - 15th Anniversary | 20 Jul 2023 | 01:52:53 | |
Gaius and Jackson are celebrating the 15th anniversary of The Dark Knight, arguably the best comic book film of all time! Directed by Christopher Nolan from a screenplay co-written with his brother Jonathan Nolan, the film is the second installment in The Dark Knight Trilogy and it follows the vigilante Batman, police lieutenant James Gordon, and district attorney Harvey Dent, who form an alliance to dismantle organized crime in Gotham City. Their efforts are derailed by the Joker, an anarchistic mastermind who seeks to test how far Batman will go to save the city from chaos. Starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Morgan Freeman, the movie has been assessed as one of the greatest superhero films ever made and became the new blueprint for many moder superhero films because it rejected the typical comic-book movie style in favor of a crime film that features comic-book characters. To help touch on some of these assessments, the duo is joined by Leo, Mike and Kevin of the Films and Fermentation Podcast, Adam from the Flipper Flix Podcast and actor Ty Ippolito. Links For Guests: | |||
| Episode 108 - Out of Sight - 25th Anniversary | 17 Jul 2023 | 01:43:24 | |
We’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of one of director Steven Soderbergh’s most underrated films, Out of Sight, starring George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Ving Rhames, Don Cheadle, Dennis Farina, Steve Zahn, Catherine Keener, and Albert Brooks. Written by Scott Frank, the film is adapted from Elmore Leonard’s 1996 novel of the same name and follows a career bank robber that breaks of out jail only to share a moment of mutual attraction with a U.S. Marshal he has kidnapped. Joining the team for this episode is JC of @mercwiththemovies on Instagram, who cites this as his favorite Soderbergh film. The trio get into the film’s performances, particularly the combustible chemistry between Clooney and Lopez, the film’s direction and visual style, how the movie helped propel Clooeny, Lopez and Soderbergh to new heights and look into why the film underperformed at the box office at the time of its release. | |||
| Episode 107 - Deadpool 3 Releases First Images, Jennifer Garner Returns As Elektra, Napoleon Trailer and More! | 13 Jul 2023 | 01:46:00 | |
Gaius and Jackson talk the first images from Deadpool 3 being released which features the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in his original comic book costume. The pair also dive into Jennifer Garner reprising her role as Elektra in Deadpool 3 nearly 20 years since playing the role in 2003’s Daredevil and the latest with the SAG strike. The duo also takes a look at the trailer for Ridley Scott’s Napoleon and the horror sequel The Nun II. Things get wrapped up with the box office results for Insidious: The Red Door and box office predictions for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning - Part 1.
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| BTTB Presents: Deep Dives With Owen and Gaius - “It Follows” | 10 Jul 2023 | 01:41:47 | |
This week it’s Gaius’ pick and he and Owen dive into It Follows, written and directed by David Robert Mitchell and starring Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, Daniel Zovatto, Jake Weary, Olivia Luccardi, and Lili Sepe. The pair into the director’s visual style, which generates an enormous amount of tension and atmosphere, the film’s performances, and the movie’s social commentary that has been a talking point since the film was released in 2014. Other: Where To Watch It Follows | |||
| Episode 106 - Superman: Legacy finds its Clark Kent and Lois Lane, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’s Poor Box Office, Killers of the Flower Moon Trailer and More | 06 Jul 2023 | 01:48:39 | |
The gang is back at it after the holiday weekend diving into David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan being cast as Clark Kent and Lois Lane in Superman: Legacy, Indiana Jones & the Dial off Destiny being a pricey misfire for Disney, updates on the WGA and SAG Strike, the second trailer for Dune: Part Two and the new trailer for Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The pair end things with box office predictions for Insidious: The Red Door and a special announcement about the Playlyst App!
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| Episode 105 - The Bling Ring - 10th Anniversary | 03 Jul 2023 | 01:33:18 | |
Gaius and Jackson join the Hollywood Burglar Bunch by celebrating the tenth anniversary of The Bling Ring. Directed by Sofia Coppola, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Emma Watson, Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Taissa Farmiga, and Claire Julien. Based on the 2010 Vanity Fair article, “The Suspects Wore Louboutins” by Nancy Jo Sales, the film deals with the real-life gang known as the Bling Ring and follows a group of fame obsessed teenagers who use the internet to track celebrities’ whereabouts in order to burgle their homes. The paid get into the true story that inspired the film, performances, Sofia Coppola’s direction, and if it was fair to negatively criticize the film for its morally ambiguous approach towards the subject matter. | |||
| Episode 207 - BTTB Presents: Tales of Horror - “House on Haunted Hill” (1999) - (25th Anniversary) | 31 Oct 2024 | 01:30:02 | |
In this spine-chilling episode of our Tales of Horror series, we dive into the eerie world of "House of Haunted Hill," the 1999 remake of the classic horror film, for its 25th anniversary. Directed by William Malone and featuring a star-studded cast including Geoffrey Rush, Famke Janssen, Taye Diggs, Ali Larter, Bridgette Wilson, and Peter Gallagher, this film is likely more fun than you remember. Join us as we explore the haunting storyline, the creative genius of special effects legends like Gregory Nicotero and Dick Smith, and the chilling atmosphere crafted by the behind-the-scenes team. We’ll discuss the film’s impact on the horror genre, its memorable scares, and the performances that brought the terror to life. Joining in on the discussion is the king of movie anniversaries and one of our most frequent guests, Mark J. Parker of the Release Date Rewind Podcast! Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the haunting tales of Hill House, this episode is sure to send shivers down your spine! Tune in for a thrilling discussion that will leave you questioning what lurks in the shadows. Links For Guests: Release Date Rewind Podcast Where To Watch House on Haunted Hill (1999)
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| Episode 104 - Superman: Legacy Casting News, Warner Bros. Discovery’s Rough Week, Challengers Trailer & More! | 29 Jun 2023 | 01:47:54 | |
Gaius and Jackson get into Superman: Legacy pairing up actors and actresses to take on the role of Clark Kent and Lois Lane as well as revealing their short-list for the role of Lex Luthor. The pair also discusses Warner Bros. Discovery looking to sell half of their film and television titles, the drama behind what’s going on with Turner Classic Movies, and Marvel, Sony, Universal, Netflix and more pulling out of San Diego Comic-Con due to the writer’s strike and the looming SAG strike. The duo also breaks down the new trailers for Challengers, starring Zendaya, Dumb Money and Sofia Coppola’s Priscila. Things are then wrapped up with box office predictions for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
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| BTTB Presents: Deep Dives With Owen and Gaius - “Good Time” | 23 Jun 2023 | 02:30:42 | |
After over a month since the last deep dive due to some technical issues, Gaius and Owen are back with Owen’s pick, Good Time. Directed by Josh and Benny Safdie (The Safdie Brothers) and written by Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein, the film stars Robert Pattinson as a small-time criminal who tries to free his developmentally-disabled brother from police custody, while attempting to avoid his own arrest. The duo get into Robert Pattinson’s performance, which earned him raves from critics, the filming style of the Safide Brothers, and the film is able to build up a level of anxiety through a visceral visual style that is just as much a character as the performers in the film. Other: Where To Watch Good Time
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| Episode 103 - The Flash and Elemental Bomb, Marvel Movie Delays, and More! | 21 Jun 2023 | 01:40:54 | |
The news is back and in full swing with Gaius and Jackson diving into the disappointing box office starts for DC’s The Flash and Pixar’s Elemental. The pair also discuss the Marvel movie delays, the Avatar sequels being pushed back and two Star Wars movies being put on the calendar for 2026. The duo also discuss the first trailer for Kraven The Hunter, Warner Bros. wanting to get back in the Christopher Nolan business, and Tom Cruise being upset that Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning - Part 1 is getting one week of IMAX screens compared to the three weeks being granted to Nolan’s Oppenheimer. The pair then wraps things up with box office predictions for No Hard Feelings, starring Jennifer Lawrence. Support Chris Stuckman’s Film in Post-Production: Shelby Oaks Movie
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