Monolith Filmcast Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:18:12 -0400 https://monolithpodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Monolith Filmcast yes 572e3106-0237-5130-b968-c35d825c5a3e Monolith Filmcast episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Monolith Filmcast https://storage.buzzsprout.com/zl0yradpd3zau0l2mfvyz6d2kfmf?.jpg Monolith Filmcast Episode 100: A Space Odyssey Episode 100: A Space Odyssey The End…? 

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-14255559 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0700 8653 5 15 full true The BatGlock or The Dark Knight Trilogy Review The BatGlock or The Dark Knight Trilogy Review batman smells and Joseph Gordon Levitt laid an egg? 

THIS WEEK is all about the world renowned Christopher Nolan Dark Knight trilogy, join the hosts as they duke it out over their favorite and least favorite aspects of the series. 

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]]> batman smells and Joseph Gordon Levitt laid an egg? 

THIS WEEK is all about the world renowned Christopher Nolan Dark Knight trilogy, join the hosts as they duke it out over their favorite and least favorite aspects of the series. 

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-14005217 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0700 8288 5 14 full true Monolith Halloween Bash 2K23 Monolith Halloween Bash 2K23 Ooooh, felt like someone just walked over my grave... 

This week, the Monolith hosts discuss just what the hell they've been up to since last episode, alongside their full throughts on the latest horror blockbusters, SAW X & THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER. 

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Daddy needs a new pair of shoes. So tell your friends! 

And of course, Happy Halloween! 

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]]> Ooooh, felt like someone just walked over my grave... 

This week, the Monolith hosts discuss just what the hell they've been up to since last episode, alongside their full throughts on the latest horror blockbusters, SAW X & THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER. 

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Daddy needs a new pair of shoes. So tell your friends! 

And of course, Happy Halloween! 

Gaza Fights For Freedom (2019) | Full Documentary | 

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]]> Buzzsprout-13853626 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0600 4711 5 13 full true The Red, the Dead, and the Ugly The Red, the Dead, and the Ugly Have some god damn FAITH because this week’s episode is one rootin’ tootin’ western hoedown!

We start with a new weekly roundup of news, the Dune delay, Zack Snyder’s fortnite main, and Bradley Cooper’s nose before diving into our main topic: Sergio Leone’s Spaghetti Western …FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE and critically acclaimed triple-A video game RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2.

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]]> Have some god damn FAITH because this week’s episode is one rootin’ tootin’ western hoedown!

We start with a new weekly roundup of news, the Dune delay, Zack Snyder’s fortnite main, and Bradley Cooper’s nose before diving into our main topic: Sergio Leone’s Spaghetti Western …FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE and critically acclaimed triple-A video game RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2.

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-13470586 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0600 8756 5 12 full true You Talkin’ 2 Me? You Talkin’ 2 Me? I’m the only one ere’ mate, so you must be Talkin’ to Me. 

I LET YOU IN… to this weeks episode of the Monolith Filmcast! Featuring very special guest and friend of the pod, Brenda!

This week we Talk to You all about Talk to Me, followed by a discussion on spirituality, and our beliefs around ghosts.

But before that we discuss the latest headlines out of the industry, the Saw X trailer, Mike Flanagan’s the Fall of the House of Usher, and more!

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]]> I’m the only one ere’ mate, so you must be Talkin’ to Me. 

I LET YOU IN… to this weeks episode of the Monolith Filmcast! Featuring very special guest and friend of the pod, Brenda!

This week we Talk to You all about Talk to Me, followed by a discussion on spirituality, and our beliefs around ghosts.

But before that we discuss the latest headlines out of the industry, the Saw X trailer, Mike Flanagan’s the Fall of the House of Usher, and more!

Find Brenda on Twitter / X @brennndddaaa, or Instagram @jameppellebrenda

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-13390213 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0600 5754 5 11 full true She Barben On My Heimer Until I Learn To Love The Bomb She Barben On My Heimer Until I Learn To Love The Bomb KABOOM! The film event of the summer is finally upon us, the infamous BARBIE & OPPENHEIMER double feature, and this episode is all about both of them.

We’re joined today by two very special fiends of the pod, Mayumi Handa & Calista Kaleikini, who also joined us for the day long, two movie event.

Did Oppenheimer doom humanity by creating one of humanity’s most heinous and destructive weapons? Did Ken win the beach off? Tune in to find out!

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]]> KABOOM! The film event of the summer is finally upon us, the infamous BARBIE & OPPENHEIMER double feature, and this episode is all about both of them.

We’re joined today by two very special fiends of the pod, Mayumi Handa & Calista Kaleikini, who also joined us for the day long, two movie event.

Did Oppenheimer doom humanity by creating one of humanity’s most heinous and destructive weapons? Did Ken win the beach off? Tune in to find out!

Follow our guests at their respective handles, @Mayuhanda on TikTok
@calis_ta on any other social media

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-13295045 Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0600 9959 5 10 full true Here’s a Headline, Bob Iger: **** Yourself! or Dead Reckoning Part One Here’s a Headline, Bob Iger: **** Yourself! or Dead Reckoning Part One Everyday we fall further into the dystopia that is our modern world and folks, today is no exception. But hey, we got a big ole’ blockbuster release this past week and that might just numb the pain and overbearing awareness for a little while!

That’s right everyone, the day of RECKONING has come, or at least, part one of it.

We’re joined by a VERY special fan favorite guest on this episode, the king of Halloween, the MI expert himself: @Deadmansb0nes to discuss the latest (and possibly greatest?) entry in the Mission Impossible franchise: Dead Reckoning Part One.

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]]> Everyday we fall further into the dystopia that is our modern world and folks, today is no exception. But hey, we got a big ole’ blockbuster release this past week and that might just numb the pain and overbearing awareness for a little while!

That’s right everyone, the day of RECKONING has come, or at least, part one of it.

We’re joined by a VERY special fan favorite guest on this episode, the king of Halloween, the MI expert himself: @Deadmansb0nes to discuss the latest (and possibly greatest?) entry in the Mission Impossible franchise: Dead Reckoning Part One.

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-13239511 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0600 6654 5 9 full true My Bizkit is Anything But Limp or Mission: Impossible 1-6 My Bizkit is Anything But Limp or Mission: Impossible 1-6 Our letterboxd code has changed! Please see below.

Your mission should you choose to accept it, is to tune in this week for a full review and recap of the Mission: Impossible franchise up to Fallout, along with the typical antics of your hosts.

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]]> Our letterboxd code has changed! Please see below.

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-13196745 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0600 6645 5 8 full true Monolith is Back, Molly is Dead, and Miles Morales is Across the Spider-Verse Monolith is Back, Molly is Dead, and Miles Morales is Across the Spider-Verse Damn snooze button! Sorry we're late folks, but we're back just in time for this summers PACKED slate of releases. Today we catch up on some missed news, life events, the WGA strike, hype for Barbenheimer, and more!

Tune in!

]]> Damn snooze button! Sorry we're late folks, but we're back just in time for this summers PACKED slate of releases. Today we catch up on some missed news, life events, the WGA strike, hype for Barbenheimer, and more!

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-13139852 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0600 4219 5 7 full true Oscar Meyer Necromorph Oscar Meyer Necromorph Oscar noms, more TLOU, and Dead Space in a new format. The rest is a mystery, tune in to find out!

Stream is here!

]]> Oscar noms, more TLOU, and Dead Space in a new format. The rest is a mystery, tune in to find out!

Stream is here!

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-12195561 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0700 4551 5 6 full true More like skinimaSTINK More like skinimaSTINK Short and sweet episode this week, the gang chats about the snooziest independent movie this side of the Mississippi, upcoming 2023 releases, and their initial impressions on the newest HBO series, The Last of Us. 

]]> Short and sweet episode this week, the gang chats about the snooziest independent movie this side of the Mississippi, upcoming 2023 releases, and their initial impressions on the newest HBO series, The Last of Us. 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-12109272 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0700 3434 5 5 full true The Best Films of 2022 The Best Films of 2022 Knock knock! Who’s there? Well if it isn’t 2023! Join us in celebration of our favorite films of last year, along with recognizing our own personal highlights and landmarks throughout the last 12 months. 

]]> Knock knock! Who’s there? Well if it isn’t 2023! Join us in celebration of our favorite films of last year, along with recognizing our own personal highlights and landmarks throughout the last 12 months. 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-11995809 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0700 6212 5 4 full true God of War: Ragnarok Spoilercast God of War: Ragnarok Spoilercast What gets bigger, the more you take away? 

This week is all about the story of God of War: Ragnarok, along with our general review of the game as a whole. Spoilers galore, beware. 

]]> What gets bigger, the more you take away? 

This week is all about the story of God of War: Ragnarok, along with our general review of the game as a whole. Spoilers galore, beware. 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-11810556 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0700 5531 5 3 full true Sorry, We Usually Last Way Longer Than That Sorry, We Usually Last Way Longer Than That October’s just passed, and the two hosts share what they’ve been up to since then, ending on their excitement for the release of GOD OF WAR: RAGNAROK later this week. 

]]> October’s just passed, and the two hosts share what they’ve been up to since then, ending on their excitement for the release of GOD OF WAR: RAGNAROK later this week. 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-11650471 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0700 2703 5 2 full true It’s The Vampire’s Best Interest In It Being Full Of Blood or Barbarian It’s The Vampire’s Best Interest In It Being Full Of Blood or Barbarian Isaac and Jake REUNITE on the mics to give the people what they want- a soundboard! And the opening of SEASON 5. 

Episode 1 is the two hosts catching up before getting into what may be the best horror movie of 2022: Barbarian. 

]]> Isaac and Jake REUNITE on the mics to give the people what they want- a soundboard! And the opening of SEASON 5. 

Episode 1 is the two hosts catching up before getting into what may be the best horror movie of 2022: Barbarian. 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-11473248 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0600 6092 5 1 full true It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later / Also We Watched Thor It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later / Also We Watched Thor In the season 4 finale, Isaac and Jake finally reunite (on the air) after a painfully long Covid break. After catching up on what the other has been up to, they review the latest news in the film sphere, before finally ending on what they thought about THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER. 

]]> In the season 4 finale, Isaac and Jake finally reunite (on the air) after a painfully long Covid break. After catching up on what the other has been up to, they review the latest news in the film sphere, before finally ending on what they thought about THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER. 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-10947824 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0600 7406 4 15 full true Austin Butler's Hips Don't Lie or Elvis (2022) Austin Butler's Hips Don't Lie or Elvis (2022) This week Calista and Isaac are talking Baz Luhrmann's newest film Elvis, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. We also discuss Gilmore Girls, new Hunger Games movie news, and round it all out with this weeks top five, tune in! 

]]> This week Calista and Isaac are talking Baz Luhrmann's newest film Elvis, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. We also discuss Gilmore Girls, new Hunger Games movie news, and round it all out with this weeks top five, tune in! 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-10860423 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0600 6066 4 14 full true You Kiss Your Father With That Mouth? Or the Jurassic Park Franchise You Kiss Your Father With That Mouth? Or the Jurassic Park Franchise This week Jake is out for the Monolilth regulation Covid safety protocols (just in case) and in his place, frequent guest, Calista steps in to take his place. We discuss Ryan Gosling as Ken, Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe, True Blood, and much more before finally tackling the entire Jurassic Park franchise! We end it all with an homage to the dads out there for this week's top five! 

]]> This week Jake is out for the Monolilth regulation Covid safety protocols (just in case) and in his place, frequent guest, Calista steps in to take his place. We discuss Ryan Gosling as Ken, Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe, True Blood, and much more before finally tackling the entire Jurassic Park franchise! We end it all with an homage to the dads out there for this week's top five! 

]]> Buzzsprout-10834491 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0600 7415 4 13 full true Gemini Season pt. I Gemini Season pt. I THIS WEEK is the start of the gemini comeuppance, Venus is up our ass now and everyone is gonna know it. Jake’s birthday just passed and so the topics chosen this week are all his. After the regular intro and news, we get into last week’s top five, the latest State of Play, the most exciting updates from Summer Games Fest, and a few episodes of Love, Death + Robots. Tune in and remember to vote! 

]]> THIS WEEK is the start of the gemini comeuppance, Venus is up our ass now and everyone is gonna know it. Jake’s birthday just passed and so the topics chosen this week are all his. After the regular intro and news, we get into last week’s top five, the latest State of Play, the most exciting updates from Summer Games Fest, and a few episodes of Love, Death + Robots. Tune in and remember to vote! 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-10792238 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0600 6712 4 12 full true The Best Summer Blockbuster You Haven’t Seen The Best Summer Blockbuster You Haven’t Seen Bros, dudes, hombres, this week’s episode is all about friendship. Join us as we sell you on the masterpiece that’s currently streaming on Netflix. S. S. Rajamouli’s new epic, RRR (Rise, Roar, Revolt) Before that, we catch you up on shows we’ve been watching, talk the latest hot goss out of Hollywood, and some news from the latest State of Play. 

]]> Bros, dudes, hombres, this week’s episode is all about friendship. Join us as we sell you on the masterpiece that’s currently streaming on Netflix. S. S. Rajamouli’s new epic, RRR (Rise, Roar, Revolt) Before that, we catch you up on shows we’ve been watching, talk the latest hot goss out of Hollywood, and some news from the latest State of Play. 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-10749931 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0600 6729 4 11 full true Tom’s Crisp White Tees or Top Gun Maverick Tom’s Crisp White Tees or Top Gun Maverick This week Isaac and Jake turn on Kenny Loggins and hit mach ten because we’re talking all about TOP GUN MAVERICK. Before that, the hosts share their thoughts on Raising Kratos, the making of God of War documentary, Better Call Saul, and the most recent newsroom articles. 

]]> This week Isaac and Jake turn on Kenny Loggins and hit mach ten because we’re talking all about TOP GUN MAVERICK. Before that, the hosts share their thoughts on Raising Kratos, the making of God of War documentary, Better Call Saul, and the most recent newsroom articles. 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-10709421 Mon, 30 May 2022 21:00:00 -0600 5589 4 10 full true By far our nerdiest episode, or Elden Ring By far our nerdiest episode, or Elden Ring GAMERS

It’s finally time, three months after it’s launch the Monolith hosts talk From Software’s most recent hit, ELDEN RING. Before then however, they also share thoughts on MEN and THE HEAD HUNTER. 

RISE, TARNISHED

]]> GAMERS

It’s finally time, three months after it’s launch the Monolith hosts talk From Software’s most recent hit, ELDEN RING. Before then however, they also share thoughts on MEN and THE HEAD HUNTER. 

RISE, TARNISHED

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-10676080 Tue, 24 May 2022 16:00:00 -0600 8342 4 9 full true Honey, We’re Home! Honey, We’re Home! About that beer we owe you! Isaac and Jake catch up after a nearly month long hiatus, including each ones stories of out of state antics, thoughts on The Northman and Dr. Strange 2, and TV series the two have caught up on. Lastly, the hosts gush over their hype for Kendrick Lamar’s new album, before a TOP FIVE of the best Kendrick Lamar songs. We want the funk! 

]]> About that beer we owe you! Isaac and Jake catch up after a nearly month long hiatus, including each ones stories of out of state antics, thoughts on The Northman and Dr. Strange 2, and TV series the two have caught up on. Lastly, the hosts gush over their hype for Kendrick Lamar’s new album, before a TOP FIVE of the best Kendrick Lamar songs. We want the funk! 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-10614645 Fri, 13 May 2022 17:00:00 -0600 7638 4 8 full true Mary Jane? That's Like My Favorite Name Mary Jane? That's Like My Favorite Name To celebrate 4/20 this week we're joined by special guest, Makenna M., to discuss some of the best (and worst) stoner movies of all time. We also discuss our own (untrue of course) experiences with cannabis, before diving into our TOP FIVE stoner characters of all time.

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]]> To celebrate 4/20 this week we're joined by special guest, Makenna M., to discuss some of the best (and worst) stoner movies of all time. We also discuss our own (untrue of course) experiences with cannabis, before diving into our TOP FIVE stoner characters of all time.

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-10455870 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0600 7040 4 7 full true Sza Me Timbers or Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) Sza Me Timbers or Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) THIS WEEK the monolith hosts share their thoughts on EEAAO, or Everything Everywhere All At Once. Before that, both hosts recommended THE GODFATHER as their Monomustwatch this week, and discuss the film briefly. Last weeks TOP FIVE is discussed before this week’s commences- in lieu of the spontaneousness of EEAAO, the hosts shuffle the music on their phones and use the songs as this week’s top five. 

]]> THIS WEEK the monolith hosts share their thoughts on EEAAO, or Everything Everywhere All At Once. Before that, both hosts recommended THE GODFATHER as their Monomustwatch this week, and discuss the film briefly. Last weeks TOP FIVE is discussed before this week’s commences- in lieu of the spontaneousness of EEAAO, the hosts shuffle the music on their phones and use the songs as this week’s top five. 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-10407842 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0600 6331 4 6 full true Dirty Birdy or X (2022) Dirty Birdy or X (2022) This week on the Monolith Filmcast we review the newest A24 hit, X! From director Ti West, starring Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Kid Cudi, and Brittany Snow. We discuss our gripes with ensemble character posters, theater talkers, and round the episode off with this weeks top five. Tune in!

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]]> This week on the Monolith Filmcast we review the newest A24 hit, X! From director Ti West, starring Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Kid Cudi, and Brittany Snow. We discuss our gripes with ensemble character posters, theater talkers, and round the episode off with this weeks top five. Tune in!

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-10370662 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0600 6838 4 5 full true *UNLOCKED* Everybody Hates Chris or The 2022 Oscars *UNLOCKED* Everybody Hates Chris or The 2022 Oscars On today's UNLOCKED Bonus episode we briefly discuss the winners and loser of this years Oscars ceremony, before diving into what the people really want, The Will Smith / Chris Rock discourse. Tune in! 

]]> On today's UNLOCKED Bonus episode we briefly discuss the winners and loser of this years Oscars ceremony, before diving into what the people really want, The Will Smith / Chris Rock discourse. Tune in! 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-10350795 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:00:00 -0600 3402 bonus true Austin Powers & April Fools Austin Powers & April Fools This week the Monolith filmcast revisits the Austin Powers franchise, our biggest fool moments, the first look at Barry Keoghan as Joker, this weeks top five and more! Yeah baby, tune in!

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]]> This week the Monolith filmcast revisits the Austin Powers franchise, our biggest fool moments, the first look at Barry Keoghan as Joker, this weeks top five and more! Yeah baby, tune in!

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-10326301 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0600 6137 4 4 full true Handsome Shrek? Smash for Sure or The Films that Made Us the Women We Are Handsome Shrek? Smash for Sure or The Films that Made Us the Women We Are This week in celebration of Women's History Month, the Monolith Filmcast is handing the reigns over to some familiar faces to lead us through some of the most iconic teen girl, coming of age flicks. Elden Ring updates, and the best Girl Boss moments. Tune in, and don't forget to vote!

Follow this weeks hosts:
Calista on Twitter and Letterboxd,
Katie on Instagram and Letterboxd,
Mayumi on Instagram, TikTok and Letterboxd,
Kristina on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd

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]]> This week in celebration of Women's History Month, the Monolith Filmcast is handing the reigns over to some familiar faces to lead us through some of the most iconic teen girl, coming of age flicks. Elden Ring updates, and the best Girl Boss moments. Tune in, and don't forget to vote!

Follow this weeks hosts:
Calista on Twitter and Letterboxd,
Katie on Instagram and Letterboxd,
Mayumi on Instagram, TikTok and Letterboxd,
Kristina on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-10285764 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0600 6522 4 3 full true Last Time I Bring Up 9/11, I Promise or The Luck of the Irish (2001) Last Time I Bring Up 9/11, I Promise or The Luck of the Irish (2001) This week, we’re joined by Patrick, also known by his musician alias, PHANS, to talk about (and get surprisingly introspective on) The Luck of the Irish (2001). We also break down the TOP FIVE Irish Actors of all time. Faith in me gorder!

You can follow Patrick on Instagram, Check out  Patrick's music under the name PHANS on Instagram and Tik Tok, or stream from any app where you get music!

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]]> This week, we’re joined by Patrick, also known by his musician alias, PHANS, to talk about (and get surprisingly introspective on) The Luck of the Irish (2001). We also break down the TOP FIVE Irish Actors of all time. Faith in me gorder!

You can follow Patrick on Instagram, Check out  Patrick's music under the name PHANS on Instagram and Tik Tok, or stream from any app where you get music!

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]]> Buzzsprout-10244009 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0600 7263 4 2 full true *UNLOCKED* That Part when Batman [SPOILER] The Riddler *UNLOCKED* That Part when Batman [SPOILER] The Riddler On this UNLOCKED Bonus Ep, the Monolith boys have a spoiler filled discussion about the new BATMAN film from director Matt Reeves, the homages, the cameos, the teases, and more. Tune in for a taste of what's to come for the Patreon exclusive content!

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]]> On this UNLOCKED Bonus Ep, the Monolith boys have a spoiler filled discussion about the new BATMAN film from director Matt Reeves, the homages, the cameos, the teases, and more. Tune in for a taste of what's to come for the Patreon exclusive content!

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-10222458 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0700 3512 bonus true The Batman (2022) The Batman (2022) The Monolith boys kick off season 4 with some new updates and segments to the show! This week the real meat and potatoes is a spoiler-free review of Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN, along with a top five of the best Batman villains. We're just getting started baby!

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]]> The Monolith boys kick off season 4 with some new updates and segments to the show! This week the real meat and potatoes is a spoiler-free review of Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN, along with a top five of the best Batman villains. We're just getting started baby!

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-10200632 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0700 6298 4 1 full true The 2022 Oscar Noms The 2022 Oscar Noms We're releasing our unofficial first bonus / test episode for free this week, before we officially kick off the new season. On this episode we discuss the nominations for this years Oscars, some soft predictions, and the biggest snubs.

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]]> We're releasing our unofficial first bonus / test episode for free this week, before we officially kick off the new season. On this episode we discuss the nominations for this years Oscars, some soft predictions, and the biggest snubs.

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-10164111 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0700 2519 bonus true Episode 70: The Best Films of 2021 Episode 70: The Best Films of 2021 On the season three finale, the boys journeyed up to Lava Hot Springs, ID to do a special end of the year recap episode, and discuss the best films of 2021. We discuss the passing of Betty White, Sundance 2022 cancelling in person festivities, the Licorice Pizza discourse, the Rose Bowl, and much more! Tune in for a special preview of what's next for the pod!

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]]> On the season three finale, the boys journeyed up to Lava Hot Springs, ID to do a special end of the year recap episode, and discuss the best films of 2021. We discuss the passing of Betty White, Sundance 2022 cancelling in person festivities, the Licorice Pizza discourse, the Rose Bowl, and much more! Tune in for a special preview of what's next for the pod!

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]]> Buzzsprout-9865472 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0700 6065 3 26 full true Episode 69: The Matrix Resurrections Episode 69: The Matrix Resurrections This week is the last episode of 2021 and we're ending the year by talking about The Matrix Resurrections, the fourth installment in the Matrix franchise. We also talk Christmas movies that are under and overrated, The Northman trailer and more, tune in! It's a nice  one.

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]]> This week is the last episode of 2021 and we're ending the year by talking about The Matrix Resurrections, the fourth installment in the Matrix franchise. We also talk Christmas movies that are under and overrated, The Northman trailer and more, tune in! It's a nice  one.

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-9790528 Sun, 26 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0700 3889 3 25 full true Episode 68: Spider-Man: No Way Home Episode 68: Spider-Man: No Way Home The wait is finally over, and the latest Spider-Man is finally here! Along with answers to all the questions we've had since it was announced. This week Jake and Isaac discuss what works and what doesn't with the newest spidey film, tune in!

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]]> The wait is finally over, and the latest Spider-Man is finally here! Along with answers to all the questions we've had since it was announced. This week Jake and Isaac discuss what works and what doesn't with the newest spidey film, tune in!

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-9759040 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0700 7586 3 24 full true Episode 67: The MCU Era Spider-Man Episode 67: The MCU Era Spider-Man Our second to last stop before No Way Home! This week we're talking the MCU Spider-Man starring Tom Holland as the titular web-slinger, Zendaya as MJ, Michael Keaton as Vulture, Jake Gyllenhaal as Mysterio and more! We also discuss new Spider-Verse trailer, poor Sundance ticket options, two potentially classic new HBO Max series, and Ethan's first kiss, tune in!

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]]> Our second to last stop before No Way Home! This week we're talking the MCU Spider-Man starring Tom Holland as the titular web-slinger, Zendaya as MJ, Michael Keaton as Vulture, Jake Gyllenhaal as Mysterio and more! We also discuss new Spider-Verse trailer, poor Sundance ticket options, two potentially classic new HBO Max series, and Ethan's first kiss, tune in!

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]]> Buzzsprout-9704856 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0700 6655 3 23 full true Episode 66: Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man Episode 66: Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man December is Spider-Man month, and this week we are diving into the Amazing Spider-Man films from Marc Webb. Starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker, and Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy. We also discuss our Spotify wrapped, Thanksgiving and Black Friday, and more, tune in!

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]]> December is Spider-Man month, and this week we are diving into the Amazing Spider-Man films from Marc Webb. Starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker, and Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy. We also discuss our Spotify wrapped, Thanksgiving and Black Friday, and more, tune in!

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-9664181 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0700 8478 3 22 full true Episode 65: House of Gucci Episode 65: House of Gucci This week on the pod we're talking Ridley Scott's House of Gucci starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver. Ethan updates us on the Utah Utes College Football prospects, we discuss The Beatles,  new Dexter, Jake picks his NFL team, and more. Tune in!

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]]> This week on the pod we're talking Ridley Scott's House of Gucci starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver. Ethan updates us on the Utah Utes College Football prospects, we discuss The Beatles,  new Dexter, Jake picks his NFL team, and more. Tune in!

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-9623726 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0700 5472 3 21 full true Episode 64: Sam Raimi's Spider-Man Episode 64: Sam Raimi's Spider-Man This week the number one spider fan Jake,  is taking over the pod to lead us through a discussion about Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy. We also discuss Kim K and Pete Davidson, new Far From Home leaks, and more, tune in!

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]]> This week the number one spider fan Jake,  is taking over the pod to lead us through a discussion about Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy. We also discuss Kim K and Pete Davidson, new Far From Home leaks, and more, tune in!

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-9583722 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0700 8607 3 20 full true Episode 63: Anya Taylor-Joy-ride Episode 63: Anya Taylor-Joy-ride This week on the pod we're discussing the Filmography from Anya Taylor-Joy, from The VVitch to Last Night in Soho, as well as her future unreleased projects. We also give an update on the Utah Jazz, discuss Marvel's latest slate of upcoming projects, and more, tune in!

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]]> This week on the pod we're discussing the Filmography from Anya Taylor-Joy, from The VVitch to Last Night in Soho, as well as her future unreleased projects. We also give an update on the Utah Jazz, discuss Marvel's latest slate of upcoming projects, and more, tune in!

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]]> Buzzsprout-9548203 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:00:00 -0700 7084 3 19 full true Episode 62: Spencer & Shootin the S**t to Start November Episode 62: Spencer & Shootin the S**t to Start November This week we catch up on the news from the last few weeks including new Buzz Lightyear movie, Timmy T, new secret A24 project, and digital piracy. We also discuss Spencer, the new Princess Diana biopic from Pablo Larraín starring Kristen Stewart, tune in!

Check out the new EP, "i'm okay with this" from PHANS
You can also watch the music video Isaac co-directed for the title track of the EP here

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]]> This week we catch up on the news from the last few weeks including new Buzz Lightyear movie, Timmy T, new secret A24 project, and digital piracy. We also discuss Spencer, the new Princess Diana biopic from Pablo Larraín starring Kristen Stewart, tune in!

Check out the new EP, "i'm okay with this" from PHANS
You can also watch the music video Isaac co-directed for the title track of the EP here

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]]> Buzzsprout-9506533 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0700 4549 3 18 full true Episode 61: Monolith Halloween Special - Midnight Mass Episode 61: Monolith Halloween Special - Midnight Mass Happy Halloween folks! On this special episode we celebrate the end of October with a Halloween send off episode, as we discuss our thoughts on Mike Flanagan's Midnight Mass. We also play some festive songs, and Jake tells us what he thought of Dune, tune in!

]]> Happy Halloween folks! On this special episode we celebrate the end of October with a Halloween send off episode, as we discuss our thoughts on Mike Flanagan's Midnight Mass. We also play some festive songs, and Jake tells us what he thought of Dune, tune in!

]]> Buzzsprout-9467663 Sun, 31 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0600 4382 3 17 full true Episode 60: Dune Episode 60: Dune The wait is over, this week we finally get to discuss the highly anticipated, Dune, from director Denis Villeneuve. With Jake out for the week we have a returning guest, Stephen Guzman back on the pod. We also discuss IATSE strike updates, The Batman trailer, the unfortunate on set accident of the film Rust, SLFS back open, and more, tune in!

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]]> The wait is over, this week we finally get to discuss the highly anticipated, Dune, from director Denis Villeneuve. With Jake out for the week we have a returning guest, Stephen Guzman back on the pod. We also discuss IATSE strike updates, The Batman trailer, the unfortunate on set accident of the film Rust, SLFS back open, and more, tune in!

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]]> Buzzsprout-9423898 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0600 5467 3 16 full true Episode 59: Halloween Kills Episode 59: Halloween Kills This week we discuss the newest Halloween film, and have quite a range of feelings on it. We also say Bon Voyage to Jake as he preps for a cruise, we discuss an SLFS theater opening update, the new Scream trailer, and more. Tune in!

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]]> This week we discuss the newest Halloween film, and have quite a range of feelings on it. We also say Bon Voyage to Jake as he preps for a cruise, we discuss an SLFS theater opening update, the new Scream trailer, and more. Tune in!

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-9383855 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0600 5105 3 15 full true Episode 58: James Bond 007, The Daniel Craig era Episode 58: James Bond 007, The Daniel Craig era This week we're looking back at all of the Daniel Craig 007 films. We discuss the new James Bond of Casino Royale, all the way to his goodbye in No Time to Die. We also discuss, Rob Zombie, Neon vs A24 drama, a permanent theatrical release, new Sean Baker, and much more, tune in!

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]]> This week we're looking back at all of the Daniel Craig 007 films. We discuss the new James Bond of Casino Royale, all the way to his goodbye in No Time to Die. We also discuss, Rob Zombie, Neon vs A24 drama, a permanent theatrical release, new Sean Baker, and much more, tune in!

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]]> Buzzsprout-9346583 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0600 9289 3 14 full true Episode 57: Titane & Venom: Let There Be Carnage Episode 57: Titane & Venom: Let There Be Carnage This week we're doing a new release round up, we discuss the sequel to 2018's Venom, as well as the highly anticipated, Palme d'Or winner, Titane. We also discuss Eminem, new PTA, Friday the 13th legal battles and of course, the conversation finds a way to return to Spider-Man. Tune in!

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]]> This week we're doing a new release round up, we discuss the sequel to 2018's Venom, as well as the highly anticipated, Palme d'Or winner, Titane. We also discuss Eminem, new PTA, Friday the 13th legal battles and of course, the conversation finds a way to return to Spider-Man. Tune in!

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-9304974 Sun, 03 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0600 6910 3 13 full true Episode 56: Fright Night Double Feature Episode 56: Fright Night Double Feature This week we're officially celebrating the start of fall, and another stop on our road to Halloween with a special two in one episode. We're discussing Fright Night (1985) & Fright Night (2011), two vampire classics for the ages. We also discuss banger Halloween songs, Mario casting, a podcast crossover and more, tune in!

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]]> This week we're officially celebrating the start of fall, and another stop on our road to Halloween with a special two in one episode. We're discussing Fright Night (1985) & Fright Night (2011), two vampire classics for the ages. We also discuss banger Halloween songs, Mario casting, a podcast crossover and more, tune in!

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-9263585 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -0600 6094 3 12 full true Episode 55: Clown (2014) w/ Ivotres Littles Episode 55: Clown (2014) w/ Ivotres Littles This week we are joined by special guest Ivotres Littles of the Horror Movies & Beyond network to discuss Jon Watts' Clown, is this Eli Roth produced a hidden masterpiece, and cult classic in waiting? Tune in to find out! We also discuss new Guillermo Del Toro, joker impressions, another A24 merch drop, and more!

You can follow Ivotres on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!
Also check out her newest show on YouTube, Praeternatural Mysteries

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]]> This week we are joined by special guest Ivotres Littles of the Horror Movies & Beyond network to discuss Jon Watts' Clown, is this Eli Roth produced a hidden masterpiece, and cult classic in waiting? Tune in to find out! We also discuss new Guillermo Del Toro, joker impressions, another A24 merch drop, and more!

You can follow Ivotres on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!
Also check out her newest show on YouTube, Praeternatural Mysteries

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-9225190 Sun, 19 Sep 2021 23:00:00 -0600 5889 3 11 full true Episode 54: The Filmography of James Wan Episode 54: The Filmography of James Wan This week we are discussing one of the most exciting directors working right now with a specialty in Horror, James Wan. From Saw to Malignant, and everything in between. We also discuss the new Matrix trailer, Strikes in the industry, and more, tune in!

]]> This week we are discussing one of the most exciting directors working right now with a specialty in Horror, James Wan. From Saw to Malignant, and everything in between. We also discuss the new Matrix trailer, Strikes in the industry, and more, tune in!

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-9183615 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 20:00:00 -0600 7523 3 10 full true Episode 53: The Jackass Franchise Episode 53: The Jackass Franchise This week on the Monolith Filmcast, we are discussing the Jackass films of the 2000s. We discuss all the pranks, stunts, and gross outs from Johnny Knoxville and the gang, but also discuss whether or not these films have more than meets the eye and  we're drinking while we do it! We also discuss the new wave of movie delays, Marvel's What If?, first Dune reviews, and more, tune in!

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]]> This week on the Monolith Filmcast, we are discussing the Jackass films of the 2000s. We discuss all the pranks, stunts, and gross outs from Johnny Knoxville and the gang, but also discuss whether or not these films have more than meets the eye and  we're drinking while we do it! We also discuss the new wave of movie delays, Marvel's What If?, first Dune reviews, and more, tune in!

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]]> Buzzsprout-9143486 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0600 6480 3 9 full true Episode 52: Candyman (2021) Episode 52: Candyman (2021) This week we discuss the highly anticipated Candyman, and we have some thoughts... We also discuss DOC OC reveal in the new Spider-Man trailer, Neon v A24 merch beef, James Corden continuing to be the absolute worst and more, tune in!

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]]> This week we discuss the highly anticipated Candyman, and we have some thoughts... We also discuss DOC OC reveal in the new Spider-Man trailer, Neon v A24 merch beef, James Corden continuing to be the absolute worst and more, tune in!

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]]> Buzzsprout-9107300 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 21:00:00 -0600 7322 3 8 full true Episode 51: Candyman (1992) Episode 51: Candyman (1992) This week we discuss the original Candyman from 1992, in anticipation for the new Candyman from director Nia DaCosta. We also discuss Danny Devito supporting worker strikes, our homework movies from last week, and more!
Tune in!

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]]> This week we discuss the original Candyman from 1992, in anticipation for the new Candyman from director Nia DaCosta. We also discuss Danny Devito supporting worker strikes, our homework movies from last week, and more!
Tune in!

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]]> Buzzsprout-9069676 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 18:00:00 -0600 4791 3 7 full true Episode 50: The Suicide Squad Episode 50: The Suicide Squad This week we discuss James Gunns' The Suicide Squad, and how it improves upon the mess of the 2016 original. We also discuss Stephen Curry partnering with A24, Ethan continues his Halloween season movie marathon, controversial film posters, Criterion 4Ks coming soon, and more! 
Tune in! 

]]> This week we discuss James Gunns' The Suicide Squad, and how it improves upon the mess of the 2016 original. We also discuss Stephen Curry partnering with A24, Ethan continues his Halloween season movie marathon, controversial film posters, Criterion 4Ks coming soon, and more! 
Tune in! 

]]> Buzzsprout-9034313 Sun, 15 Aug 2021 20:00:00 -0600 6934 3 6 full true Episode 49: The Green Knight Episode 49: The Green Knight Busy week! On this, the 49th episode of the Monolith Filmcast, we discuss David Lowery's new film The Green Knight, does A24's new fantasy epic live up to the hype? We also discuss, ScarJo vs Disney, James Gunn trying to pick beef with an old man, Travis Scott collaborating with A24, and Matt Damon, who is stuck in a hole, decides to dig it deeper. Tune in! 

]]> Busy week! On this, the 49th episode of the Monolith Filmcast, we discuss David Lowery's new film The Green Knight, does A24's new fantasy epic live up to the hype? We also discuss, ScarJo vs Disney, James Gunn trying to pick beef with an old man, Travis Scott collaborating with A24, and Matt Damon, who is stuck in a hole, decides to dig it deeper. Tune in! 

]]> Buzzsprout-8994379 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0600 5156 3 5 full true Episode 48: The Calm Before the Storm Episode 48: The Calm Before the Storm This week we take one more breath before the wild movie season really kicks off! Jake live reacts to the Lamb trailer, Ethan chugs a Mike's Seltzer, we discuss M. Night Shyamalan's Old,  get hyped for The Green Knight and more, tune in! 

]]> This week we take one more breath before the wild movie season really kicks off! Jake live reacts to the Lamb trailer, Ethan chugs a Mike's Seltzer, we discuss M. Night Shyamalan's Old,  get hyped for The Green Knight and more, tune in! 

]]> Buzzsprout-8957346 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0600 2577 3 4 full true Episode 47: Meat's on the Menu - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Franchise Episode 47: Meat's on the Menu - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Franchise Rev up those engines Leather heads this week we finally discuss the the franchise you've all been waiting for, the hot, the sweaty, the bloody, the machine exhaust-y, Texas Chainsaw Massacre. From Tobe Hooper's Low Budget masterpiece, to the terrible remakes, pre/sequels, and everything in between. We also discuss Nic Cage in Pig, the Olympics, calling Halloween season early and more! 
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]]> Rev up those engines Leather heads this week we finally discuss the the franchise you've all been waiting for, the hot, the sweaty, the bloody, the machine exhaust-y, Texas Chainsaw Massacre. From Tobe Hooper's Low Budget masterpiece, to the terrible remakes, pre/sequels, and everything in between. We also discuss Nic Cage in Pig, the Olympics, calling Halloween season early and more! 
Tune in! 

]]> Buzzsprout-8920350 Sun, 25 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0600 5812 3 3 full true Episode 46: Blackwidow said WHAT? Episode 46: Blackwidow said WHAT? This week we discuss the newest MCU movie, Black Widow, A24's Zola, Spike Lee's Cannes mishap, new soundboard, and much more, tune in!

]]> This week we discuss the newest MCU movie, Black Widow, A24's Zola, Spike Lee's Cannes mishap, new soundboard, and much more, tune in!

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-8882280 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0600 3916 3 2 full true Episode 45: F9 - The Fast & Furious Franchise Family Forever Fever Dream Episode 45: F9 - The Fast & Furious Franchise Family Forever Fever Dream We're back! Season 3 opener has the Monolith boys talking about the Fast & Furious franchise, Utah Jazz blowing it in the playoffs, John Cena, and more, tune in!

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]]> We're back! Season 3 opener has the Monolith boys talking about the Fast & Furious franchise, Utah Jazz blowing it in the playoffs, John Cena, and more, tune in!

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]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-8845804 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0600 3915 3 1 full true Episode 44: A Quiet Place Part 2 & A Conversation w/ Salt Lake Film Society Episode 44: A Quiet Place Part 2 & A Conversation w/ Salt Lake Film Society On the season 2 finale of the Monolith Filmcast we are joined by special guest Tori Baker, the President / CEO of the Salt Lake Film Society, to discuss Covid-19's impact on Indie Theaters. what the future looks like for SLFS, and more.
We also review A Quiet Place Part II (Spoiler Free!), catch up on two weeks of news, get stoked about the Utah Jazz and more! Tune in!

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]]> On the season 2 finale of the Monolith Filmcast we are joined by special guest Tori Baker, the President / CEO of the Salt Lake Film Society, to discuss Covid-19's impact on Indie Theaters. what the future looks like for SLFS, and more.
We also review A Quiet Place Part II (Spoiler Free!), catch up on two weeks of news, get stoked about the Utah Jazz and more! Tune in!

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Catch a flick online
And for Salt Lake locals, buy tickets for a screening at the Motor Cinema!

]]> Buzzsprout-8650677 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0600 5911 2 24 full true Episode 43: Invincible Season One Episode 43: Invincible Season One This week we are discussing our thoughts on Season One of Invincible starring Steven Yuen, J.K. Simmons, Sandra Oh, and many more!  We also talk about Ryan Gosling's Halloween band, Resident Evil being actually good, and more, tune in!

]]> This week we are discussing our thoughts on Season One of Invincible starring Steven Yuen, J.K. Simmons, Sandra Oh, and many more!  We also talk about Ryan Gosling's Halloween band, Resident Evil being actually good, and more, tune in!

]]> Buzzsprout-8572588 Sun, 23 May 2021 14:00:00 -0600 4990 2 23 full true Episode 42: Spiral - Is the New Jigsaw Pro-Cop, Anti, or Neither? Episode 42: Spiral - Is the New Jigsaw Pro-Cop, Anti, or Neither? This week we discus the newest entry in the Saw franchise, Spiral. We discuss the films take on police brutality, a recovered Romero film, The Green Knight trailer, wisdom teeth removal, and more! Tune in!

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]]> This week we discus the newest entry in the Saw franchise, Spiral. We discuss the films take on police brutality, a recovered Romero film, The Green Knight trailer, wisdom teeth removal, and more! Tune in!

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]]> Buzzsprout-8529393 Sun, 16 May 2021 15:00:00 -0600 5294 2 22 full true Episode 41: The Filmography of Bong Joon-Ho Episode 41: The Filmography of Bong Joon-Ho Respect! This week we are joined by special guest, Katie George, to discuss the films of one of the greatest living directors, Bong Joon-Ho. Bong Joon-Ho's films include Memories of Murder, Parasite, Snowpiercer, and more! 

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]]> Respect! This week we are joined by special guest, Katie George, to discuss the films of one of the greatest living directors, Bong Joon-Ho. Bong Joon-Ho's films include Memories of Murder, Parasite, Snowpiercer, and more! 

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]]> Buzzsprout-8483960 Sun, 09 May 2021 08:00:00 -0600 6571 2 21 full true Episode 40: Mortal Kombat & The Oskars Episode 40: Mortal Kombat & The Oskars This week we discuss the most boring Oscars in history, and how they fumbled the whole night right at the end. We also defend the new Mortal Kombat from the haters, and more! 

]]> This week we discuss the most boring Oscars in history, and how they fumbled the whole night right at the end. We also defend the new Mortal Kombat from the haters, and more! 

]]> Buzzsprout-8443880 Sun, 02 May 2021 11:00:00 -0600 5776 2 20 full true Episode 39: Another Round & The Father - A Hannibal Lecter Double Feature Episode 39: Another Round & The Father - A Hannibal Lecter Double Feature This week we are joined by a special guest, Francisco AKA MothFran, AKA Frantasm, AKA FranDoc to discuss two Oscar Nominated films: The Father & Another Round. Will these films take home Oscar Gold on April 25th? Is Ethan's back okay? Find out the answer to these questions and more, tune in!


Follow Francisco on Letterboxd and on Twitch! 

]]> This week we are joined by a special guest, Francisco AKA MothFran, AKA Frantasm, AKA FranDoc to discuss two Oscar Nominated films: The Father & Another Round. Will these films take home Oscar Gold on April 25th? Is Ethan's back okay? Find out the answer to these questions and more, tune in!


Follow Francisco on Letterboxd and on Twitch! 

]]> Buzzsprout-8401130 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0600 4001 2 19 full true Episode 38: Video Game Movies - The Bad, The Trash, and the Mediocre Episode 38: Video Game Movies - The Bad, The Trash, and the Mediocre This week we dive into the mostly bad world of video game adaptations, From Super Mario Bros to Sonic the Hedgehog, and most everything in between! We are super excited to be joined by Dev & Dave from the Cruz Control podcast this week to talk about why some of these films are so bad, they're good.

Check out the Cruz Control Podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!

You can follow the podcast page on Instagram
Follow Dave on Instagram
Follow Dev on Instagram

And keep an eye out for Cruz Control merch, coming soon!  

]]> This week we dive into the mostly bad world of video game adaptations, From Super Mario Bros to Sonic the Hedgehog, and most everything in between! We are super excited to be joined by Dev & Dave from the Cruz Control podcast this week to talk about why some of these films are so bad, they're good.

Check out the Cruz Control Podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!

You can follow the podcast page on Instagram
Follow Dave on Instagram
Follow Dev on Instagram

And keep an eye out for Cruz Control merch, coming soon!  

]]> Buzzsprout-8356233 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0600 7872 2 18 full true Episode 37: Monolith Mystery Episode Episode 37: Monolith Mystery Episode This week Ethan takes the reins to tell us about [REDACTED] and what the future holds for [REDACTED]. We also discuss the new Space Jam trailer, Meryl Streep, and Mormon History! Tune in! 

]]> This week Ethan takes the reins to tell us about [REDACTED] and what the future holds for [REDACTED]. We also discuss the new Space Jam trailer, Meryl Streep, and Mormon History! Tune in! 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-8310483 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0600 6362 2 17 full true Episode 36: Godzilla vs Kong Episode 36: Godzilla vs Kong This week we see who won the fight of the year! Team Monkey or Team Lizard? We also discuss our experience venturing back into theaters for the first time, and reveal a brand new first outing for the Monolith Filmcast, tune in to find out what it is! 

]]> This week we see who won the fight of the year! Team Monkey or Team Lizard? We also discuss our experience venturing back into theaters for the first time, and reveal a brand new first outing for the Monolith Filmcast, tune in to find out what it is! 

]]> Buzzsprout-8267866 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0600 4639 2 16 full true Episode 35: Zack Snyder's Justice League Episode 35: Zack Snyder's Justice League This week we dive into the the the highly debated, long awaited, and whopping four hour Snyder Cut of Justice League. Will we find out if anyone else's mom is named Martha? What is Cyborg's backstory? What is the Anti-Life equation? Has the aspect ration been changed to 4:3 in order to maintain Snyder's creative vision? Do we live in a society? Tune in to find out the answers to these and much more! 

]]> This week we dive into the the the highly debated, long awaited, and whopping four hour Snyder Cut of Justice League. Will we find out if anyone else's mom is named Martha? What is Cyborg's backstory? What is the Anti-Life equation? Has the aspect ration been changed to 4:3 in order to maintain Snyder's creative vision? Do we live in a society? Tune in to find out the answers to these and much more! 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-8221922 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0600 7085 2 15 full true Episode 34: Oscars 2021 Nominees & Predictions Episode 34: Oscars 2021 Nominees & Predictions It's officially Oscar season folks! This week we discuss this years nominee line up, and give our (loose, and subject to change) predictions for our favorites. We also discuss some of the exciting new releases to come as theaters begin to reopen.

]]> It's officially Oscar season folks! This week we discuss this years nominee line up, and give our (loose, and subject to change) predictions for our favorites. We also discuss some of the exciting new releases to come as theaters begin to reopen.

]]> Buzzsprout-8178517 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0600 4620 2 14 full true Episode 33: The Saw Franchise Episode 33: The Saw Franchise In preparation for the highly anticipated release of Spiral: From the Book of Saw, we decided to revisit the films that started it all. This week Devin Williamson joins us to talk about one of the most successful horror franchises of all time, Saw.

You can follow Devin on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd! Also, keep an eye out for their Etsy Shop, coming soon! 

]]> In preparation for the highly anticipated release of Spiral: From the Book of Saw, we decided to revisit the films that started it all. This week Devin Williamson joins us to talk about one of the most successful horror franchises of all time, Saw.

You can follow Devin on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd! Also, keep an eye out for their Etsy Shop, coming soon! 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-8135192 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0600 6820 2 13 full true Episode 32: WandaVision Episode 32: WandaVision This week Edgar returns to the pod to talk with us and to discuss our thoughts on Marvel's newest TV series, WandaVision, and what it means for the future of the MCU. Jake also reveals a very secret celebrity crush! 

You can follow Edgar on Twitter, Instagram, and check out his latest cover on SoundCloud!

]]> This week Edgar returns to the pod to talk with us and to discuss our thoughts on Marvel's newest TV series, WandaVision, and what it means for the future of the MCU. Jake also reveals a very secret celebrity crush! 

You can follow Edgar on Twitter, Instagram, and check out his latest cover on SoundCloud!

]]> Buzzsprout-8091570 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0700 4443 2 12 full true Episode 31: I Care a Lot Episode 31: I Care a Lot This week we review one of the newest Netflix films, I Care a Lot in a spoiler filled discussion about the Rosamund Pike v Peter Dinklage face off.  We also try to contain our hype for the new Mortal Kombat, and talk about what we picked up during this week's Criterion Collection flash sale. 

]]> This week we review one of the newest Netflix films, I Care a Lot in a spoiler filled discussion about the Rosamund Pike v Peter Dinklage face off.  We also try to contain our hype for the new Mortal Kombat, and talk about what we picked up during this week's Criterion Collection flash sale. 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-8040768 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0700 4289 2 11 full true Episode 30: Saint Maud Episode 30: Saint Maud This week we have a spoiler free discussion about the debut film from director Rose Glass, Saint Maud. One of the newest gems from A24 that seems like it may get lost in the shuffle. This week we try to convince you why it's worth the free trial of Epix to check out this film. 
We also catch up on two weeks worth of news. 

]]> This week we have a spoiler free discussion about the debut film from director Rose Glass, Saint Maud. One of the newest gems from A24 that seems like it may get lost in the shuffle. This week we try to convince you why it's worth the free trial of Epix to check out this film. 
We also catch up on two weeks worth of news. 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-7983202 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0700 4115 2 10 full true Episode 29: Musicals! Episode 29: Musicals! This week we answer the age old question, 'Are Musicals for Babies?" We are joined by a special guest, Mayumi Handa, to discuss our favorite and least favorite musicals, what separates musicals from music movies, and are they better than dance movies?

You can follow Mayumi on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Check out her art studio on Instagram as well!

]]> This week we answer the age old question, 'Are Musicals for Babies?" We are joined by a special guest, Mayumi Handa, to discuss our favorite and least favorite musicals, what separates musicals from music movies, and are they better than dance movies?

You can follow Mayumi on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.
Check out her art studio on Instagram as well!

]]> Buzzsprout-7852459 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0700 7728 2 9 full true Episode 28: Sundance Film Festival 2021 Episode 28: Sundance Film Festival 2021 This week we do a spoiler free review of all 25 films we watched at this years online Sundance Film Festival. Below is a list of films covered:



]]> This week we do a spoiler free review of all 25 films we watched at this years online Sundance Film Festival. Below is a list of films covered:



]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-7717714 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0700 4925 2 8 full true Episode 27: Sundance 2021 Preview Episode 27: Sundance 2021 Preview This week we give a brief summary of what we are planning on watching at this years Virtual Sundance Film Festival. Currently we are seeing 23 films in 5 days. 

]]> This week we give a brief summary of what we are planning on watching at this years Virtual Sundance Film Festival. Currently we are seeing 23 films in 5 days. 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-7444906 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0700 3969 2 7 full true Episode 26: The Mandalorian Episode 26: The Mandalorian On this weeks episode we have a spoiler filled discussion about the best and worst moments from season 2 of The Mandalorian. This is the way. 

]]> On this weeks episode we have a spoiler filled discussion about the best and worst moments from season 2 of The Mandalorian. This is the way. 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-7330180 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0700 4709 2 6 full true Episode 25: Cyberpunk Episode 25: Cyberpunk This week we discuss the subgenre of film known as Cyberpunk, defined as "science fiction in a future setting that tends to focus on the society of the proverbial "high tech low life"; featuring advanced technological and scientific achievements, such as information technology and cybernetics, juxtaposed with a degree of breakdown or radical change in the social order"
In this episode we discuss some of the biggest classics of the genre, Blade Runner, Akira, The Terminator, and more! 

]]> This week we discuss the subgenre of film known as Cyberpunk, defined as "science fiction in a future setting that tends to focus on the society of the proverbial "high tech low life"; featuring advanced technological and scientific achievements, such as information technology and cybernetics, juxtaposed with a degree of breakdown or radical change in the social order"
In this episode we discuss some of the biggest classics of the genre, Blade Runner, Akira, The Terminator, and more! 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-7222123 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0700 5710 2 5 full true Episode 24: The Best Films of 2020 Episode 24: The Best Films of 2020 This week we discuss our individual lists of the best films of the year, as well as making our definitive, Monolith Filmcast top ten of 2020. 

Also, anyone know a billboard guy? 

]]> This week we discuss our individual lists of the best films of the year, as well as making our definitive, Monolith Filmcast top ten of 2020. 

Also, anyone know a billboard guy? 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-7102660 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0700 3644 2 4 full true Episode 23: Eyes Wide Shut Episode 23: Eyes Wide Shut This week, Stephen Guzman returns to talk with us about Stanley Kubrick's final Masterpiece, Eyes Wide Shut. A hybrid mix of a dreamy Christmas, erotic thriller, and horror film about marriage, sex, money, and desire. 

]]> This week, Stephen Guzman returns to talk with us about Stanley Kubrick's final Masterpiece, Eyes Wide Shut. A hybrid mix of a dreamy Christmas, erotic thriller, and horror film about marriage, sex, money, and desire. 

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-7022428 Sun, 27 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0700 7756 2 3 full true Episode 22: The Propaganda of the Polar Express Episode 22: The Propaganda of the Polar Express In the very first Monolith Holiday Special we discuss the religious symbolism in the film The Polar Express (2004). We also discuss the ethics of telling your kids about Santa Claus.  

]]> In the very first Monolith Holiday Special we discuss the religious symbolism in the film The Polar Express (2004). We also discuss the ethics of telling your kids about Santa Claus.  

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-6939098 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0700 5096 2 2 full true Episode 21: Are Theaters Dead? Episode 21: Are Theaters Dead? On our first episode of season 2 we discuss the recent move by Warner Bros to release their entire 2021 slate of films on HBO Max the same day they open in theaters. What will this move mean for other distributors, and will it be the first step towards the demise of going to see a film in theaters?  

]]> On our first episode of season 2 we discuss the recent move by Warner Bros to release their entire 2021 slate of films on HBO Max the same day they open in theaters. What will this move mean for other distributors, and will it be the first step towards the demise of going to see a film in theaters?  

]]> Monolith Filmcast Buzzsprout-6825061 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0700 3832 2 1 full true Episode 20: The Twilight Saga Episode 20: The Twilight Saga This week is the season one finale of the Monolith Filmcast and to go out with a BANG we are joined by two special guests to discuss the Twilight Saga. Great friends of the show, Edgar and Alex (two of the biggest Twihards, and representatives from the Team Edward and Team Jacob camps) give us their hottest takes on one of the most divisive franchises of all time . We also share some of our cringiest early memories of Twilight.

You can follow Edgar on Twitter, Instagram, and check out his latest cover on SoundCloud!

You can follow Alex on Twitter, Instagram, and check out her art page as well! 

(Please bully them both into getting a Letterboxd account) 


See y'all next season 

]]> This week is the season one finale of the Monolith Filmcast and to go out with a BANG we are joined by two special guests to discuss the Twilight Saga. Great friends of the show, Edgar and Alex (two of the biggest Twihards, and representatives from the Team Edward and Team Jacob camps) give us their hottest takes on one of the most divisive franchises of all time . We also share some of our cringiest early memories of Twilight.

You can follow Edgar on Twitter, Instagram, and check out his latest cover on SoundCloud!

You can follow Alex on Twitter, Instagram, and check out her art page as well! 

(Please bully them both into getting a Letterboxd account) 


See y'all next season 

]]> Buzzsprout-6275455 Sun, 08 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0700 9355 1 20 full true Episode 19: The Haunting of Bly Manor Episode 19: The Haunting of Bly Manor HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Season one is nearing a close, and this week for our last Halloween season episode we have a spoiler filled discussion of The Haunting of Bly Manor. 

]]> HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Season one is nearing a close, and this week for our last Halloween season episode we have a spoiler filled discussion of The Haunting of Bly Manor. 

]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-6153184 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0600 4006 1 19 full true Episode 18: Freddy Krueger and the Nightmares of Elm Street Episode 18: Freddy Krueger and the Nightmares of Elm Street This week we visit another major staple in the horror world, this time we discuss the nine films of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, and discuss what the future might hold for Freddy Krueger. 

]]> This week we visit another major staple in the horror world, this time we discuss the nine films of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, and discuss what the future might hold for Freddy Krueger. 

]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-6039286 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0600 5775 1 18 full true Episode 17: Witches in Film Episode 17: Witches in Film This week we are joined once again by Calista to discuss the history of witches in film, from Haxan and the Wizard of Oz to the Blair Witch sequel and Suspiria (2018). We also talk about the night that we discovered we had been cursed! 

]]> This week we are joined once again by Calista to discuss the history of witches in film, from Haxan and the Wizard of Oz to the Blair Witch sequel and Suspiria (2018). We also talk about the night that we discovered we had been cursed! 

]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-5937046 Sat, 17 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0600 7265 1 17 full true Episode 16: Hubie Halloween Episode 16: Hubie Halloween This week we finally get into on the podcast and debate Robert Eggers vs Ari Aster, Jake also narrowly makes it out alive with his HOT takes. We also find some time at the end to review the newest Adam Sandler Netflix Original, Hubie Halloween.

(FIXED) 



]]> This week we finally get into on the podcast and debate Robert Eggers vs Ari Aster, Jake also narrowly makes it out alive with his HOT takes. We also find some time at the end to review the newest Adam Sandler Netflix Original, Hubie Halloween.

(FIXED) 



]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-5860915 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0600 4265 1 16 full true Episode 15: George A. Romero and the Living Dead Episode 15: George A. Romero and the Living Dead This week we discuss the main zombie trilogy from the greatest zombie director to ever do it, George A Romero. We discuss Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, and Day of the Dead, as well as the few spin offs and remakes that have come from this trilogy. Ethan also covers a Cranberries song, not once, but four times. 

]]> This week we discuss the main zombie trilogy from the greatest zombie director to ever do it, George A Romero. We discuss Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, and Day of the Dead, as well as the few spin offs and remakes that have come from this trilogy. Ethan also covers a Cranberries song, not once, but four times. 

]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-5736529 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0600 4514 1 15 full true Episode 14: The Gritty, Gross, and Groovy World of the Evil Dead Episode 14: The Gritty, Gross, and Groovy World of the Evil Dead This week we are joined by special guest, Grace Lee of the "What's So Great About That?" YouTube channel, to discuss the Evil Dead franchise.

Check out What's So Great About That? on YouTube
You can follow Grace on Twitter
& Support her on Patreon 

Evil Dead: Loving the Unnatural




]]> This week we are joined by special guest, Grace Lee of the "What's So Great About That?" YouTube channel, to discuss the Evil Dead franchise.

Check out What's So Great About That? on YouTube
You can follow Grace on Twitter
& Support her on Patreon 

Evil Dead: Loving the Unnatural




]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-5626024 Sun, 27 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0600 4173 1 14 full true Episode 13: I’m Thinking of Ending Things Episode 13: I’m Thinking of Ending Things This week we review the new Charlie Kaufman film, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, a horror film based on a book of the same name. We also have Molly the Beagle on as a surprise guest. 

]]> This week we review the new Charlie Kaufman film, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, a horror film based on a book of the same name. We also have Molly the Beagle on as a surprise guest. 

]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-5519962 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0600 4667 1 13 full true Episode 12: Ari Aster Episode 12: Ari Aster This week we officially kick off our Halloween season by discussing the traumatic and disturbing films from director Ari Aster. Heavy spoilers for Hereditary & Midsommar. 

]]> This week we officially kick off our Halloween season by discussing the traumatic and disturbing films from director Ari Aster. Heavy spoilers for Hereditary & Midsommar. 

]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-5422963 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0600 5702 1 12 full true Episode 11: Tenet // Bill & Ted: Two Tales of Time Travel Episode 11: Tenet // Bill & Ted: Two Tales of Time Travel This week we broke our cardinal rule and went to see Tenet (at a private screening) Listen to our spoiler free review of Nolan's newest film. We also discuss the most bodacious buddy comedy trilogy of all time and space, Bill & Ted. 

]]> This week we broke our cardinal rule and went to see Tenet (at a private screening) Listen to our spoiler free review of Nolan's newest film. We also discuss the most bodacious buddy comedy trilogy of all time and space, Bill & Ted. 

]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-5317849 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0600 5406 1 11 full true Episode 10: T̶̙͆̄h̸̚͜ḛ̸̢̏ ̸͍͒M̷͉̺̿̃a̸̮͆t̶̖̘͌̊r̴̙̓ï̸̦͗x̶̡͑̌ Episode 10: T̶̙͆̄h̸̚͜ḛ̸̢̏ ̸͍͒M̷͉̺̿̃a̸̮͆t̶̖̘͌̊r̴̙̓ï̸̦͗x̶̡͑̌ This week we discuss The Matrix trilogy, it's journey from being a groundbreaking Sci-Fi hit, to widely disappointing audiences in 2003 with the sequels, and it's recent resurgence as an allegory for the trans experience. We also push back against the anti-feminist hi-jacking of the films iconic presentation of "taking the red pill"

More information on The Matrix from a trans perspective:

The Matrix as a Transgender Narrative | Kenzie Lutece

With The Matrix 4 Coming, Let's Talk About How The First Movie Is A Trans Allegory | Laura Kate Dale

How The Matrix universalized a trans experience — and helped me accept my own | Emily VanDerWerff

Donate to For the Gworls to help support Black trans folks 

]]> This week we discuss The Matrix trilogy, it's journey from being a groundbreaking Sci-Fi hit, to widely disappointing audiences in 2003 with the sequels, and it's recent resurgence as an allegory for the trans experience. We also push back against the anti-feminist hi-jacking of the films iconic presentation of "taking the red pill"

More information on The Matrix from a trans perspective:

The Matrix as a Transgender Narrative | Kenzie Lutece

With The Matrix 4 Coming, Let's Talk About How The First Movie Is A Trans Allegory | Laura Kate Dale

How The Matrix universalized a trans experience — and helped me accept my own | Emily VanDerWerff

Donate to For the Gworls to help support Black trans folks 

]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-5233255 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -0600 4636 1 10 full true Episode 9: Jason Voorhees and the Legacy of Friday the 13th Episode 9: Jason Voorhees and the Legacy of Friday the 13th This week the Monolith boys go camping at Crystal Lake and discuss the hockey mask and machete wielding killer in the 12 films of the Friday the 13th franchise. 

]]> This week the Monolith boys go camping at Crystal Lake and discuss the hockey mask and machete wielding killer in the 12 films of the Friday the 13th franchise. 

]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-5113399 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0600 8173 1 9 full true Episode 8: Jaws - The Franchise That Bit Off More Than It Could Chew Episode 8: Jaws - The Franchise That Bit Off More Than It Could Chew This week we discuss the Jaws franchise. We celebrate Steven Spielberg's iconic masterpiece, and then suffer our way through the other three Jaws films that follow. A bigger boat? We're gonna need a better sequel. 

]]> This week we discuss the Jaws franchise. We celebrate Steven Spielberg's iconic masterpiece, and then suffer our way through the other three Jaws films that follow. A bigger boat? We're gonna need a better sequel. 

]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-5021156 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0600 4142 1 8 full true Episode 7: Dance Movies Episode 7: Dance Movies This week we discuss films where the plot revolves around dancing. Special Guest Calista Kaleikini joins us to discuss some of our favorites such as Dirty Dancing, and Footloose. 

]]> This week we discuss films where the plot revolves around dancing. Special Guest Calista Kaleikini joins us to discuss some of our favorites such as Dirty Dancing, and Footloose. 

]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-4923008 Sun, 09 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0600 6292 1 7 full true Episode 6: Christopher Nolan's Redemption Episode 6: Christopher Nolan's Redemption This week we decided to set aside our differences with Christopher Nolan and discuss the filmography of one of the biggest directors working today. We also set the new record for most impressions attempted in a single episode.  

]]> This week we decided to set aside our differences with Christopher Nolan and discuss the filmography of one of the biggest directors working today. We also set the new record for most impressions attempted in a single episode.  

]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-4818401 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0600 6578 1 6 full true Episode 5: Summer Horror Episode 5: Summer Horror This week we discuss horror in the heat! Summertime slashers, folk horror, and creature features that all take place in the hottest months of the year. 

]]> This week we discuss horror in the heat! Summertime slashers, folk horror, and creature features that all take place in the hottest months of the year. 

]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-4723850 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0600 6378 1 5 full true Episode 4: Palm Springs and the Groundhog Day Effect Episode 4: Palm Springs and the Groundhog Day Effect This week we discuss how the premise of the film Groundhog Day has been re-imagined, and remade throughout the years with each new version of the film adding its own spin, leading up to the newest release in the sub-genre, Palm Springs.  

]]> This week we discuss how the premise of the film Groundhog Day has been re-imagined, and remade throughout the years with each new version of the film adding its own spin, leading up to the newest release in the sub-genre, Palm Springs.  

]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-4632029 Sun, 19 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0600 5527 1 4 full true Episode 3: Harmony Korine - From Gummo to TikTok Episode 3: Harmony Korine - From Gummo to TikTok CW/TW:
Child Abuse
Sexual Assault
Animal Abuse

This week we discuss the filmography of the director Harmony Korine with special guest, Stephen Guzman.

You can find Stephen's latest short film "Johnny W" (2020) here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFbi6OzcJvQ



]]> CW/TW:
Child Abuse
Sexual Assault
Animal Abuse

This week we discuss the filmography of the director Harmony Korine with special guest, Stephen Guzman.

You can find Stephen's latest short film "Johnny W" (2020) here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFbi6OzcJvQ



]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-4539338 Sun, 12 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0600 6877 1 3 full true Episode 2: Chris Nolan v COVID-19 Episode 2: Chris Nolan v COVID-19 This week we discuss Christopher Nolan's continued battle to get as many people as sick as he possibly can in an effort to make sure Tenet is being seen in a theater. We also fanboy over the latest A24 merch.

]]> This week we discuss Christopher Nolan's continued battle to get as many people as sick as he possibly can in an effort to make sure Tenet is being seen in a theater. We also fanboy over the latest A24 merch.

]]> Monolith Buzzsprout-4451381 Sun, 05 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0600 4785 1 2 full true Episode 1: Favorites Episode 1: Favorites On the first episode of Monolith Filmcast we discuss some of our favorite films.

]]> On the first episode of Monolith Filmcast we discuss some of our favorite films.

]]> Isaac Buzzsprout-4388318 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:00:00 -0600 4417 1 1 full true