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It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastCaptain America: Civil War (2016)In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur arrive at the MCU with Tom Holland’s first appearance as Peter Parker in Captain America: Civil War. The 2016 film was directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. The cast is massive but includes Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle, Chadwick Boseman, Daniel Bruhl, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Marisa Tomei, Jeremy Renner, William Hurt, Alfre Woodard, and a host of others. Alex and Manish explore the complex moral and ethical dilemmas in the film, especially as it relates to the controver...
2025-08-191h 35It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastIn the Heart of the Sea (2015) with Ben MillerIn this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur analyze the 2015 action adventure film In the Heart of the Sea directed by Ron Howard! Featuring an ensemble cast including Chris Hemsworth, Ben Walker, Cillian Murphy, Ben Whishaw, Tom Holland, Brendan Gleason, and Michelle Fairley, the movie is the origin story of Moby Dick. The Herman Melville stans can rejoice!Alex and Manish are joined by Ben Miller to dive into this movie, its structure, performances, and visual effects. Though not a well-remembered movie, should it be remembered as a forgotten classic? The...
2025-08-051h 26It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastBilly Elliot: The Musical Live (2014)In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur analyze the filmed production of the West End musical Billy Elliot! Based on the Oscar winning Stephen Daldry film, Billy Elliot: The Musical premiered in London in 2005 to both critical and commercial success including 4 Olivier awards. The musician transferred to Broadway to further acclaim. In 2014, the production was filmed live which is what this podcast is about. Tom Holland played the title role in London from 2008 to 2010 before his career on film, and he returns along with all the previous Bil...
2025-07-151h 08It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastLocke (2014)In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur take a drive with another Tom in the experimental Tom Hardy film Locke. They explore the film's hook, supporting voice performances, and the central performance from Tom Hardy. They debate the emotional resonance of the film's family drama. The discussion also goes into Tom Holland's supporting performance, how fun it must have been to record with an all-star cast, and whether the movie works in one location. Highlights include discussion of the twists in the movie, including some bizarre directorial choices. ...
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The Pop BreakBatman By The Numbers: Every Superman Movie RANKEDThere’s arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman. No matter how many times he’s been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City’s greatest defender. With so much Bat content out there, there’s plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank! This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman’s history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor, and Kris Ingerso...
2025-06-202h 17It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastHow I Live Now (2013)In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur delve into Tom Holland's second ever film performance in the 2013 film 'How I Live Now,' starring Saoirse Ronan and George MacKay. They discuss the film's controversial themes, including the problematic cousin romance and the abrupt shift from bucolic life to apocalyptic chaos. The episode covers general thoughts, critical reception, what Zendaya might think, most emotional moments, important collaborators, classic film pairings, and whether Tom Holland's talents were well-used. Highlights include critiques of the film's world-building and narrative coherence, as well as its cu...
2025-06-1759 minIt's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastThe Impossible (2012)In this episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur delve into Tom Holland's breakout film 'The Impossible'. They explore the film's plot, themes of survival and hope, and the emotional performances, particularly by Holland and Naomi Watts. The discussion also touches on the film's reception, J.A. Bayona's direction, and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters during the tsunami disaster. The hosts reflect on their personal connections to the film and its craftsmanship, highlighting the impact of the narrative and performances. The conversation also touches on Tom Holland...
2025-06-031h 05It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastIntroductionIn the inaugural episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur introduce their ambitious plan to cover every movie featuring Tom Holland. They explore his journey from 'Billy Elliot' understudy to Hollywood superstar, discuss his unique persona and career choices, and outline their approach for future episodes. With a special focus on his transition from Peter Parker to diversified roles, the podcast promises in-depth analysis, fun segments, and insights into Tom Holland's evolution as an actor. Future episodes will delve into his films, TV appearances, stage performances, and viral moments, beginning...
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The Pop BreakIt’s Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast - IntroductionIn the inaugural episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur introduce their ambitious plan to cover every movie featuring Tom Holland. They explore his journey from 'Billy Elliot' understudy to Hollywood superstar, discuss his unique persona and career choices, and outline their approach for future episodes. With a special focus on his transition from Peter Parker to diversified roles, the podcast promises in-depth analysis, fun segments, and insights into Tom Holland's evolution as an actor. Future episodes will delve into his films, TV appearances, stage performances, and viral moments, beginning with his...
2025-05-2020 minIt's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland PodcastPromoWelcome to It’s Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland podcast, where hosts Alex Marcus & Manish Mathur chart the impossible odyssey of their favorite internet boyfriend, Tom Holland, from Billy Elliot understudy to Spectacular Super Star!
2025-05-1900 minThe Pop BreakBatman By The Numbers: Every Christopher Nolan Movie RankedThere’s arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman. No matter how many times he’s been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City’s greatest defender. With so much Bat content out there, there’s plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank! This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman’s history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Ma...
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Pop Break TodayBatman By The Numbers: Every Christopher Nolan Movie RankedThere’s arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman. No matter how many times he’s been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City’s greatest defender. With so much Bat content out there, there’s plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank! This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman’s history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Edit...
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The Pop BreakGood Bye To All That: Firefly Lane S2 Part 1This week on Good Bye to All That, The Pop Break’s Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by Talk Film Society’s Manish Mathur, host of It Pod to Be You to discuss the first half of the second and final season of Netflix’s Firefly Lane, based on the novel by Kristin Hannah.
Together, they heap praise on this series’ talented leading ladies, Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke, stick up for Lisa Karen, empathize with Cloud, finally find something to like about Mara, defend Tully in every decade, and wonder if the show stacked the deck aga...
2023-01-281h 41The Pop BreakGood Bye to All That: Firefly Lane S1This week on Good Bye to All That, The Pop Break’s Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by Talk Film Society’s Manish Mathur, host of Queer & Now and It Pod to Be You to discuss the first season of Netflix’s Firefly Lane, based on the novel by Kristin Hannah. Together, they consider they discuss the careers of the series leads, Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke, the unbreakable bond between their fictional best friends, the This Is Us-esque structure, and whether she series can decide if it is a light soap or a tearjerker about best friends.
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2021-02-101h 29The Pop BreakGood Bye to All That: Love, Victor S1This week on Good Bye to All That, TV Editor Alex Marcus is joined by The Talk Film Society’s Manish Mathur (It Pod to Be You; Queer & Now) to dish about Hulu’s Love, Victor, the sequel/spinoff to 20th Century Fox’s 2018 feature film Love, Simon.
In the episode, we dive into what we thought of Love, Simon; Michael Cimino’s acting strengths and weaknesses; Victor’s queer journey, Lake & Felix’s connection; all things Benji; Mia and Andrew (AND SOPHIA BUSH); Pilar being underserved; actually good parent drama; the way the show sneakily avoids easy resolut...
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