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The Screen MashNew TSM Brand Overview + What We're WatchingOn this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad walk through all the recent upgrades to our online presence. From our new logo to new website screenmash.com, get a peak behind the scenes about the process and what to look forward to coming up.
Then they do "quick plugs" on what they're watching within film and TV.
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2025-11-1426 minThe Screen MashAdam Driver and Steven Soderbergh Pitched a Ben Solo Star Wars MovieIn this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett breaks down the Variety report this week saying Adam Driver and acclaimed veteran director Steven Soderbergh were working on a Ben Solo Star Wars movie that would have taken place after The Rise of Skywalker a few years ago called 'The Hunt for Ben Solo.' Barrett provides a high level recap of his Star Wars fandom journey and then assesses the pros and cons of this alternate Hollywood timeline story.
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2025-10-2312 minThe Screen Mash"AI Actress" Tilly Norwood: Stupid AND Scary!In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss the emergence of "AI Actress" Tilly Norwood, which has rightfully fueled a furious backlash from the real human beings in Hollywood that make movies and TV. They break down the current state of play with "Tilly" specifically, as well as ponder the broader ethical, business, and practical questions of this new technology and threat to human creativity.
The article featured in the pod: https://deadline.com/2025/09/talent-agent-ai-actress-tilly-norwood-studios-1236557889/
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2025-10-0320 minThe Screen MashSummer Movies: Winners & LosersIn this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the winners and losers of the 2025 summer movie season. DC vs. Marvel, Legasequels, original horror, they attempt to extrapolate key themes about what led to success for some films and failure for others.
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2025-08-2030 minThe Screen MashThe Rise of "Legasequels"On this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the explosion of legacy sequels - "legasequels" - from the past 10 years. From Jurassic World, Mad Max, Top Gun, Beetlejuice, to Twisters, moviegoers have been bombarded with sequels that seem to be studio cash grabs geared toward nostalgia from originals that were released decades ago.
The result has been a mixed bag of thoughtful reimaginings to middling duds. Tune in to hear about what's been going on in this trending subgenre.
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2025-07-1026 minThe Screen Mash2025 Summer Movie PreviewIn this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad preview the upcoming summer movie slate with a rapid-fire reaction to all the major releases from May to August. From horror, to Marvel vs. DC, to family films, this summer has a lot to offer! Some we are much more excited about than others.
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2025-05-1035 minThe Screen MashSeverance Season 2 Review (SPOILER-FREE)In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad review Severance season 2 COMPLETELY SPOILER-FREE. Find out if the plane lands nicely or not.
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2025-02-1512 minThe Screen MashHORROR: The State of the Genre and Scenes That Stayed With UsIn this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss their relationship with and the current state of the horror genre. Contemporary horror has seen a boom in new talent, original films and box office the past decade or so. What's driving the recent success?
Then, they each share two of their favorite horror scenes that have stuck with them throughout the years.
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2024-10-3038 minThe Screen MashFirst Impressions: The Penguin and Agatha All AlongIn this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the pilot episodes of DC's The Penguin (HBO/Max) starring Colin Farrell and Marvel's Agatha All Along (Disney+) starring Kathryn Hahn.
What did they think? Will they continue? Tune in to find out.
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2024-09-2535 minThe Screen MashDisney’s D23 Showcase Reaction and BreakdownOn this episode of The Screen Mash podcast, Barrett and Brad run through all the announcements and new trailers that dropped at Disney's D23 fan event, sharing their reactions to what they're excited about and not so much across the main properties of Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars.
From Moana 2, Andor, Snow White remake, Agatha All Along, Incredibles 3, among others, there's a lot to discuss. So tune in!
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2024-08-1444 minThe Screen MashHouse of the Dragon Midway Season 2 ReviewIn this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad breakdown the first half of HBO's House of the Dragon season 2. We're midway through the 8-episode second season of the Game of Thrones prequel and there's a lot to talk about after a fiery and bloody episode 4 that has everyone buzzing. They share their thoughts on what they like and don't like about the story, production, performances, CGI and more.
DISCLAIMER: neither Barrett nor Brad are GoT/HotD lore experts, so they're coming at this midseason review mostly from a prestige TV/cinematic lens. S...
2024-07-1041 minThe Screen MashPixar Movie Draft!On this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, with the NBA Draft upon us and Inside Out 2 crushing it at the box office, Barrett and Brad do a Pixar Movie Draft, going back and forth selecting their top 5 Pixar movies of al time. What makes the cut? Tune in to find out.
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2024-06-1952 minThe Screen MashCannes Film Festival: Infamous History and 2024 LineupOn this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down Cannes Film Festival, which is happening right now! The iconic French film festival has debuted some of the best movies ever and endured notable controversies and unusual norms (22-minute standing ovations!) over its 77-year span. But it’s always been an iconic entity in cinema culture. Brad walks Barrett through the history of the festival and some of its most infamous moments.
Then, they discuss this year’s lineup, specifically spending time on Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis, for which Cannes is make-or...
2024-05-1536 minThe Screen Mash2024 Summer Movie Preview: Supersized Sequels, Dynamic Directors and Outstanding OriginalsIn this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss the upcoming summer movie line-up. From anticipated sequels/prequels (Furiosa, Twisters, Inside Out 2), to rising directors (Alien: Romulus), to original films (Hit Man), this summer has plenty to offer movie fans, both on streaming and in theaters.
Join them as they break down each of these categories, then providing their #1 overall picks for their most anticipated movies of the summer.
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2024-05-0142 minThe Screen MashThe Mixed Bag of Alex Garland’s Dystopian Worlds (with Brad Lenz)On this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss the career and films of writer, director and producer Alex Garland. From his early writing days with 28 Days Later, to his Oscar-nominated Ex Machina, to his latest A24 blockbuster Civil War, Garland is has built an admirable filmography and an established, attractive cinematic style.
And yet, some of his outputs (Men) and general tendencies for storytelling are often off-putting/alienating/disengaging, and prevent him from climbing to the top of the auteur filmmaker ladder alongside the greats. So what's the deal with the mi...
2024-04-1742 minThe Screen Mash3 Body Problem First Impressions and Survivor 46 Check-In (with Brad Lenz)In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss their first impressions from the first two episodes of the new Netflix sci-fi series, 3 Body Problem. Based on the popular book series and created by Game of Thrones creators, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the show has been hyped as a game-changer for the streaming platform. Do the first two episodes deliver?
Then, they react to the first four episodes of Survivor 46. Being Survivor superfans, they share what they like and don't like so far about this current season.
2024-03-2743 minThe Screen MashPick ‘em & Rank ’em: Best Parody Movies (with Jeff Becker and Matt Israelsky)In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett welcomes his good friends Matt and Jeff for another edition of "pick 'em and rank 'em." This time? Best parody movies.
Everyone rewatched each person's parody pick and pitches why theirs is the best, having a discussion about each film, and finally ranking them from worst to best. Top Secret vs. Spaceballs vs. The Naked Gun. Which comes out on top?
Then, they each watched a secret parody movie that the others don't know about, and share what that is and why th...
2024-03-2244 minThe Screen MashShōgun First Impressions and Favorite Best Picture Winners of the 21st Century (with Brad Lenz)On this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the first two episodes of the new FX historical drama series, Shōgun (spoiler FREE). It's gotten rave reviews, does it live up to the hype? Yes, yes it does.
Then, they chat about their favorite Best Picture Oscar winner of the 21st Century. The Return of the King is there, obviously. What else made the cut?
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2024-03-0635 minThe Screen MashFavorite Biopics and Anatomy of a Fall Deep Dive (with Brad Lenz)In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad go through a couple of their favorite Biopics. With Oppenheimer sweeping awards and the new release of Bob Marley: One Love, Biopics are all over the place right now. What are some other great ones? (Note: to make things more interesting, Oppenheimer is excluded from this as my obsession with it is well known).
Then, they deep dive into Oscar-nominated French drama, Anatomy of a Fall.
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2024-02-2159 minThe Screen MashMr. & Mrs. Smith First Reaction, The Zone of Interest Deep Dive (with Brad Lenz)In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss their first impressions of the new Amazon series Mr. & Mrs. Smith, created by and starring Donald Glover.
Then, they do a deep dive into the stunning and haunting Holocaust film, The Zone of Interest, which is nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.
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2024-02-0749 minThe Screen MashTrue Detective: Night Country Reaction and ‘Desert Island Streaming Service’ (with Brand Lenz)In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad react to the first two episodes of True Detective: Night Country, starring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis. They share their respective pros and cons after a first impression of the 4th season of the HBO crime anthology series.
Then, they discuss 'Desert Island Streaming Service,' a segment where they choose ONE AND ONLY ONE streaming serivce they'd need to survive if stranded on a desert island. Hulu, Max, Netflix, Disney+, Paramount+, Apple TV+ and Peacock are all reviewed. What's their one and only pi...
2024-01-2446 minThe Screen MashGolden Globes Review and Most Anticipated 2024 Films (with Brad Lenz)In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the 2024 Golden Globe Awards: Oppenheimer, Poor Things, The Bear, Succession all won big. The show broadcast was mostly a disaster, however, so what happened?
Then, they reveal their top 3 respective picks for their most anticipated movies of 2024. What made the cut?
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2024-01-1042 minThe Screen MashState of the Oscar Race and Christmas-Adjacent Movies (with Brad Lenz)In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the state of the Oscar race. Last week's Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominations have been the biggest milestones thus far. That, alongside an all the regional critics associations nominations/wins, have created a clearer picture of which films and performances are Oscar locks and which are vulnerable.
Then, they discuss their top 3 "Christmas-adjacent movies," being movies that are related to Christmas either visually or thematically, but wouldn't be classified as a Christmas movie, including some major blockbuster franchises.
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2023-12-2041 minThe Screen MashDisney’s Troubles and Reviewing May December (with Brad Lenz)In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss the recent troubles Disney is having, spurred by CEO Bob Iger's recent headline-making comments about "quality vs. quantity," this year's poor box office performance, Disney+ diluting the brand, and the restructuring of Marvel's approach to television.
Then, they review Todd Hayne's May December, starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Melton, and all its pros and cons.
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2023-12-0640 minThe Screen MashReviewing SAG’s New Deal and David Fincher’s The Killer (with Brad Lenz)In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the new agreement between SAG-AFTRA and the studios that ended the longest actors strike in Hollywood history. Pay increases, protections against AI, they got it all covered.
Then, they review David Fincher's latest Netflix hitman thriller, The Killer. Barrett and Brad have opposing views on the film and make their case for its pros and cons.
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2023-11-1544 minThe Screen MashUnderstanding Audience Demand at Sony Pictures (with Talal Dajani)In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett welcomes his friend Talal Dajani, who is the Executive Director of Strategic Analytics and Commercial Partnerships at Sony Pictures Entertainment, within the Data Solutions group. Talal provides some in-depth insight into how studios source and analyze audience data to better understand demand and trends, that directly informs how Sony Pictures markets and creates content.
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2023-11-0832 minThe Screen MashExploring the Subgenre of Summer Camp Movies (with Brenden Olson)It may be fall, but the spirit of summer lives year-round on film. In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett welcomes his good friend Brenden Olson to discuss the subgenre of summer camp movies. From comedy to horror, summer is a ripe setting for all types of stories. Brenden grew up attending and being a counselor at a sleep-away summer camp in the greater Boston area and brings a unique perspective on how this setting is depicted on film.
They discuss the two films they rewatched to break down: the 2001 comedy, Wet Hot A...
2023-10-2537 minThe Screen MashThe Iconic Career of Martin Scorsese (with Brad Lenz)In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss the incredible, indelible career of the great Martin Scorsese, as his new film, Killers of The Flower Moon, is set to take cinemas by storm this week.
From Goodfellas to Gangs of New York, they discuss his legacy, impact on the industry, trademark style and his most underrated films.
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2023-10-1826 minThe Screen MashWGA/SAG Strike Update, Survivor 45 Premiere, Underrated Horror Movies (with Brad Lenz)In this episode of The Screen Mash podcast, Barrett and Brad provide an update and some commentary on the WGA/SAG strikes. Then, they dive deep into the premiere of Survivor 45 which kicked off last week. Finally, with Halloween and scary movie season upon us, they go through some horror movies they feel are underrated.
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2023-10-0442 minThe Screen MashThe Success of Timothée Chalamet (with Fatin Omerabi)In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett welcomes his friend and colleague Fatin, who is an elite film and pop culture mind, as well as a super fan of actor Timothée Chalamet. They discuss his films, career, dating life, upcoming projects, and what it is about him that's made him a generational superstar akin to Leonardo DiCaprio. Oh and of course, some essential Timmy C. trivia.
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2023-09-2737 minThe Screen MashAhsoka Midseason Review and the Future of Star Wars (with Brad Lenz)In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the first 5 episodes of the Star Wars 'Ahsoka' series on Disney+ for a midseason review, which has become a cultural phenomenal after the incredibly exciting episode 5 'Shadow Warrior.' What do they like? What do they love? What could be better? Where is the story going?
Then, they run through the upcoming slate of known Star Wars series and movies that are either announced, delayed, cancelled or in limbo. From 'Lando' to 'Andor' to 'Skeleton Crew' to the 'The Acolyte,' they h...
2023-09-2043 minThe Screen MashEarly Oscars and Fall Film Festivals Preview (with Brad Lenz)On this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the very early slate of Oscar contenders. We have a few that have been seen that are the lead contenders currently (Barbie, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Across the Spider-Verse), but many that are still upcoming (Maestro, Dune: Part Two, The Color Purple, Poor Things).
Many of those unseen will make their debut at one of the upcoming, prestigious annual fall film festivals. Barrett and Brad break down the lineups for Venice, TIFF and New York Film Festival.
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2023-08-2349 minThe Screen MashAddressing the Movie Theater Etiquette ProblemIn this episode of The Screen Mash podcast, Barrett breaks down the recent reports of notable increases of poor behavior among moviegoers as Barbie and Oppenheimer has brought people back to theaters in droves. Most notably, people being more egregious with their phones (scrolling and taking pictures). According to our recent Instagram poll, 61% of respondents said they've noticed an increase in their fellow audience members behaving poorly with their phones since Barbenheimer.
People seem to have forgotten the social contract of keeping your phone in your pocket because it's the considerate thing to do. What's c...
2023-08-1619 minThe Screen MashBox Office Bananas and the New Era of Animation (with Brad Lenz)Barrett and Brad discuss the recent box office surge of 2023. Powered by Barbenheimer and new releases like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and The Meg 2: The Trench, the 2023 box office is up 22% compared to last year, among many recent box office records that have been broken. Are movies back?
Plus, with the success of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and TMNT, are we in a new exciting era of innovative animation?
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2023-08-0946 minThe Screen MashBarbie and Oppenheimer Spoiler-Free Discussion (with Brad Lenz)Barrett and Brad talk all things Barbie and Oppenheimer. Starting off by basking in the glow of the recent #Barbehnehimer cultural phenomenon that not only brought movie fans together, but also delivered the 4th highest box-office weekend of all time.
Then, a spoiler-free review/discussion of Barbie and Oppenheimer. They discuss their reactions to each film in detail, without giving away anything. The theaters are going to be packed for weeks and everyone should get a chance to see both films!
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2023-07-2648 minThe Screen MashAssessing the SAG Strike and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (with Brad Lenz)Barrett and Brad break down the SAG-AFTRA strike: the sequence of events, the issues at stake (equitable pay for working actors) and myth-busting incorrect perceptions of the situation.
Then, they discuss the release of Tom Cruise's seventh installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise, Dead Reckoning Part One. Its lead up, opening weekend box-office and critical reception. Brad and Barrett disagree on the overall quality of the film and deliver their arguments accordingly.
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2023-07-1931 minThe Screen MashCan Barbenheimer and Tom Cruise Save the Summer Box Office?Barrett breaks down the recent box office flops of Warner Bros.' The Flash and Disney's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and how many are saying Barbie, Oppenheimer (Barbenheimer) and Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning - Part One are Hollywood's last hope to save the theatrical business model for this season.
Franchise fatigue? Superhero fatigue? Critics reactions? There's several compounding factors that are collectively contributing to what's going on. Hopefully Gerwig, Nolan and Cruise can save the day.
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2023-07-0518 minThe Screen MashHow A24 Changed The Game For Hollywood (with Brad Lenz)Brad and Barrett discuss the rise of A24 as a film studio powerhouse in Hollywood. First a distribution-only company, then pivoting to production, A24 has changed the way Hollywood makes movies.
From fostering new creative talent, to introducing a branded style of visual prowess and strange stories. A24's business and cultural impact story is a fascinating one.
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2023-06-2839 minThe Screen MashWhere Was Ahsoka During the Events of the Original Trilogy?Barrett breaks down one of the biggest gaps in Star Wars canon: where was Ahsoka Tano during the events of the original trilogy? She's become a fan favorite and an iconic character, but one of the biggest elephants in the room is her whereabouts during the events that transpired in A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
Did she just go into hiding? Time travel? There's only one viable option that seems logical stemming from the animated series, Rebels. Whatever the case may be, it needs to be addressed in th...
2023-06-2118 minThe Screen MashReflecting On The Writers Strike (with Brad Lenz)In this episode of Take Two, Barrett and Brad discuss the 2023 WGA writers strike, which just hit the 6-week mark. Fair pay, streaming disruption, AI, delayed productions, they break it all down.
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2023-06-1432 minThe Screen MashDisney Bets Big on Apple’s Mixed Reality Vision Pro HeadsetBarrett breaks down Apple's announcement this week of its new mixed reality (VR + AR) headset with a whopping price tag of $3,500. More specifically, Disney CEO Bob Iger's presence on stage showcasing the exclusive streaming content partnership with Disney+.
What is the upside for Disney? How is this going to change the game for the streaming wars? Would you watch The Mandalorian while feeling like you're actually on Tatooine?
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2023-06-0715 minThe Screen MashVanderpump Rules Season 10 Deep Dive (with Claire Bramel)Barrett's friend and former colleague Claire Bramel returns to The Screen Mash to break down this insane season of Bravo's Vanderpump Rules. They of course dive deep into #Scandoval that rocked the reality TV world and pop culture, but also discuss how and why they got into the show years ago. They also rank their favorite (and least favorite) people. Then Claire answers Barrett's on-the-spot VPR "would you rather?" and trivia questions.
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2023-05-2456 minThe Screen MashThe 20th Rewatch of SeinfeldBarrett discusses his recent milestone of rewatching the entire Seinfeld series: 20 rewatches over the course of 20 years. Seinfeld is Barrett's favorite TV comedy of all time and he breaks down what makes Seinfeld so special as a TV show in Hollywood and to him personally.
He references his ranking of all 9 seasons of Seinfeld and his favorite episode in each featured on @thescreenmash Instagram page. Low Talker, Shrinkage, The Rye, The Switch... "you gotta love the Sein."
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2023-05-1726 minThe Screen MashWhy Oppenheimer Could Be ’The One’ for Christopher NolanBarrett breaks down why he believes Oppenheimer could be the pinnacle film for Christopher Nolan, by obtaining all the core success achievements for a film: being a box-office hit, critically acclaimed and finally winning the elusive Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture.
This all stems from the most recent Oppenheimer trailer that Universal Pictures dropped this week, which Barrett has been watching on repeat and has been universally praised as being the best trailer of the year. Is Barrett right? Will this be 'The One' for Nolan?
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2023-05-1015 minThe Screen MashTake Two: 2023 Summer Movie Preview (with Brad Lenz)In this edition of Take Two, Barrett and Brad break down the upcoming slate of 2023 summer movies: from blockbusters to indie dramas, there’s a lot of content hitting theaters over the next four months. The films are categorized into four themes: Supersized Sequels, Superhero Showdowns, Dynamic Directors and Outstanding Originals.
From Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, to The Flash, to Barbie, to Joy Ride, there’s 16 total movies that are discussed, where Barrett and Brad share what they’re excited about and what they’re not into.
Cheers to summer m...
2023-05-031h 10The Screen MashTop 10 Film Score TracksBarrett shares his top 10 favorite individual tracks from film scores. Music is an essential component to film and there are tons of iconic scores and tracks that Barrett has loved over the years. Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, E.T., There Will Be Blood, Luca, and more. Barrett has specific criteria that helped him narrow it down.
As mentioned on the pod, here's a link to Barrett's ever-growing film score playlist on Apple Music called Flick Tracks (sorry Spotify users) for you to check out if you're interested.
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2023-04-2626 minThe Screen MashTake Two: Why Super Mario is Crushing the Box-Office, Amazon’s New Dead Ringers Series, Warner Bros. Discovery Kills the HBO Brand (with Brad Lenz)In this edition of Take Two, Barrett and Brad discuss The Super Mario Bros. Movie's eye-popping box-office, which is breaking records left and right; despite tepid reviews from critics and both Barrett and Brad. So why the financial success? Then they discuss Amazon's new intruiging genetics drama, Dead Ringers, starring the lovely and talented Rachel Weisz. Finally, they break down the big streaming news that broke last week with Warner Bros. Discovery rebranding their streaming platform from HBO Max to just MAX. Why did they throw away decades of premium brand equity? Tune in to find out.
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2023-04-1938 minThe Screen Mash“I Don’t Get The Hype” (with Jalisa Goetz)Barrett's wife Jalisa joins the pod to discuss her hilarious indifference to many of the blockbuster movies that Barrett holds near and dear to his heart: Star Wars, Marvel, Batman, Christopher Nolan, The Matrix, Lord of the Rings.
She's been a good sport in putting up with Barrett's endless midnight showings and rewatches over the years. They discuss the dynamics of their relationship's cinematic incompatibility and the films/characters that have won her over in the vast universe of geek fandom.
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2023-04-1235 minThe Screen MashTake Two: A24’s Netflix Series BEEF, Beau Is Afraid’s Wild First Reactions, The Mandalorian Season 3 Struggles (with Brad Lenz)In this episode of Take Two, Barrett and Brad discuss the A24 Netflix revenge dramedy series, BEEF, starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun. Then, they review the first surprise and wild reactions from Ari Aster's anticipated mind-trip epic, Beau Is Afraid, starring Joaquin Phoenix. Finally, they break down the first 5 episodes of The Mandalorian season 3: what they like and don't like so far, as well as trying to figure out why the show is struggling in ratings and fandom response.
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2023-04-0548 minThe Screen MashRewatch: InceptionIn this edition of Rewatch, Barrett talks about his rewatch of Christopher Nolan's 2010 original blockbuster mega hit, Inception. This is a milestone in his Nolan filmography rewatch to prepare for Oppenheimer this summer.
He goes over its cultural, critical, commercial and awards impact at the time. And dives deep into what he loves about the film, what it could have done better and how the rewatch changed or maintained his perception.
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2023-03-2929 minThe Screen MashTake Two: 95th Oscars Recap, The Last of Us Season 1 Review (with Brad Lenz)In this edition of Take Two, Barrett and Brad discuss the winners and losers of the 95th annual Academy Awards. Snubs, surprises, they break down the biggest category moments of the night. Plus, how Jimmy Kimmel and the production of the telecast faired, given recent years of slumping ratings and controversies.
Then, they review season 1 of HBO's epic hit new series, The Last of Us, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. What did they love? What opportunities are there for the future? Tune in to find out!
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2023-03-1545 minThe Screen MashThe Avengers vs. Justice League (with Max Goetz)Barrett's 4 year-old son Max joins the pod to talk all things superheroes. Most specifically, who would win between The Avenges and Justice League. Max carefully selected which heroes would go up against each other.
From The Avengers: Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Hulk, Spider-Man, and Black Panther. From Justice League: The Flash, Cyborg, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and Wonder Woman. Who comes out on top?
Also mentioned on the pod is Barrett's friend Andrea's 4 year-old son, Giorgio, who is battling brain cancer and also loves superheroes. This episode is dedicated to him. If you...
2023-03-0823 minThe Screen MashTake Two: New Lord of the Rings Movies at Warner Bros., The Challenge and Survivor Breakdown (with Brad Lenz)Barrett and Brad are back with another edition of Take Two. They discuss the recently announced Lord of the Rings movies that are in production at Warner Bros. Then, a deep dive into season 38 of MTV's The Challenge and season 44 of CBS' Survivor.
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2023-03-0155 minThe Screen MashTop 6 Funniest and Most Rewatchable TV ComediesIt's not a typo, it's the Top 6. Barrett walks through the TV comedies that he rewatches the most and believes to be the best of all-time. Larry David, Gob Bluth, Leslie Knope and some of the most beloved TV comedy characters are there. Did your favorites make the list?
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2023-02-2224 minThe Screen MashRewatch: The BatmanIn this edition of Rewatch: Barrett rewatches the 2022 hit DC comic-book film, The Batman, written and directed by Matt Reeves. Barrett breaks down how the film was received, what he liked, didn't like and observed about the film this time, his first rewatch in almost a year later after seeing it in theaters.
Did his opinion change? Did he like it more or less? SPOILER ALERT: more....A LOT MORE.
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2023-02-0832 minThe Screen MashTake Two: 95th Oscar Nominations Breakdown, Poker Face Series Premiere Review (with Brad Lenz)Barrett and Brad breakdown (most) of the the categories for this year's 95th annual Academy Awards. From All Quiet on the Western Front, to Everything Everywhere All at Once and The Batman, there's notable Oscar snubs, surprises and W's to discuss.
Then, they review the first 3 -episode drop from the new Peacock crime drama series Poker Face; starring Natasha Lyonne and Benjamin Bratt, created by writer/director Rian Johnson. Is it any good? Kinda?
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2023-02-011h 04The Screen MashRundown of 2023 Star Wars TV SeriesBarrett walks through the upcoming slate for Star Wars TV series on Disney+ coming this year, including: The Bad Batch Season 2, The Mandalorian Season 3, Visions season 2, Ahsoka, Skeleton Crew and The Acolyte. When things are coming out and what he's most and least excited about for the Star Wars universe in 2023.
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2023-01-2529 minThe Screen MashTake Two: The Last of Us Premiere and Our Most Anticipated Movies of 2023 (with Brad Lenz)On this edition of Take Two, Barrett and Brad discuss the series premiere of HBO's The Last of Us. The critic and fan reactions have been stellar, with many calling it the best video game adaptation of all time. Are they right?
Plus, they each share their top 3 most anticipated movies of 2023. Tune in to find out what makes the cut!
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2023-01-1854 minThe Screen MashThe Wondrous World of the Harry Potter Movies (with Kennedy and Micah)Barrett's young nieces Kennedy and Micah join the pod to discuss all things Harry Potter movies. They're super fans and have read (almost) all of the books and seen (almost) all of the movies, while Barrett has only seen the movies. The homework was to do a rewatch of the series.
They discuss their love of the characters, the world and the music. As well as answer burning questions like, "who's your favorite Hogwarts professor?" and "who's worse: Draco Malfoy or Cousin Dudley?"
HP nerds, rejoice!
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2023-01-1155 minThe Screen MashObscure Childhood Movies We Loved For Some Reason (with Jeff Becker and Matt Israelsky)Barrett's friends Matt and Jeff return to the pod to discuss some their favorite obscure movies growing up, that few people seem to know about or appreciate. They make their pitch for why they loved their selected movie growing up.
Everyone's homework was to watch or rewatch each selected title and come prepared with copious notes and hot takes. Titles include: Little Monsters (1989), Radioland Murders (1994) and Executive Decision (1996).
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2023-01-0459 minThe Screen MashTake Two: 80th Golden Globe Nominations, Oppenheimer Trailers, Avatar: The Way of Water (with Brad Lenz)Barrett and Brad break down last week's 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards nominations. Surprises, snubs, Ws, they cover it all.
Then, the new set of trailers (IMAX exclusive and standard online) for Christopher Nolan's upcoming biopic, Oppenheimer, based on the life of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and the creation of the atomic bomb.
Finally, a lively discussion on James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water. The great and the UGLY! And of course some quick plugs of what else they're watching.
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2022-12-211h 13The Screen MashFalling for the NCU: Netflix Christmas Universe (with Claire Bramel)Barrett's friend and colleague Claire Bramel joins the pod to discuss all things NCU: Netflix Christmas Universe. With their explosion of campy, cheesy Christmas movies over the past few years, Netflix has gone all in on Xmas. But why? What is their strategy? Why do we find these movies so appealing even though they're often objectively cringe?
From Vanessa Hudgens, to Emma Roberts and now Lindsay Lohan, there's been a trend of high profile millennial actresses diving into the NCU. Titles rewatched and discussed: The Princess Switch TRILOGY, Falling for Christmas, Holidate.
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2022-12-141h 10The Screen MashTake Two: Oscar Contenders Roundup, Part 2 (with Brad Lenz)Barrett and Brad continue their discussion on the state of the state with this year's film contenders for the Oscars.
Part 2 films covered: The Son, Top Gun: Maverick, The Woman King, Armageddon Time, Bablyon, Avatar: The Way of the Water, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Emancipation, The Whale, Bones and All.
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2022-11-3046 minThe Screen MashTake Two: Oscar Contenders Roundup, Part 1 (with Brad Lenz)In this episode of The Screen Mash Presents: Take Two, Barrett and Brad begin their discussion on the state of the state with this year's film contenders for the Oscars.
Part 1 films covered: The Fabelmans, The Banshees of Insherin, Women Talking, Everything Everywhere All At Once, TAR, Till, She Said, Elvis, Empire of Light, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
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2022-11-2334 minThe Screen MashRewatch: The PrestigeIn this edition of Rewatch, Barrett kicks off the prep for next year's Oppenheimer with Christopher Nolan's 2006 brilliant magician drama, The Prestige, starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, David Bowie and Rebecca Hall.
Box-office, Oscars, critical reception, pros and cons are all covered. As well as the burning question: did the Rewatch change his opinion about the film?
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2022-11-1632 minThe Screen MashTwin Cities Con 2022 Recap (special report!)Barrett shares his experience Twin Cities Con 2022 (Minnesota's comic-con) from over the weekend. Barrett brought his son Max who dressed up as Mando. Learn about the highlights of the cosplay and exhibition, as well as some learnings about panels (LOTR Middle Earth with Elijah Wood and Sean Astin), waiting in line, where to grab good pizza, where to park and other tips for anyone interested in attending next year.
2022-11-1421 minThe Screen MashThis or That: Disney Animated Movies (with Max Goetz)Barrett's 4 year-old son Max joins the pod to talk all things Disney movies. But instead of just talking, they play the This or That game, stacking Disney animated movies against each other and choosing which they like best.
Featuring: Moana, Encanto, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Robin Hood, The Jungle Book, Frozen and Tangled.
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2022-11-0915 minThe Screen MashTake Two: DC Studios New Era, Secret Star Wars Movie, House of the Dragon Season 1 (with Brad Lenz)In this episode of The Screen Mash Presents: Take Two, Barrett and Brad discuss the massive news of James Gunn taking over DC Studios and the birth of the DCU, Damon Lindelof's secret Star Wars post-sequel trilogy movie, and their review of House of the Dragon season 1. Not to mention their quick plugs of the shows and films they're watching currently!
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2022-11-0254 minThe Screen MashMCU Phase 4 Review: Part 2 (with Jeff Becker and Matt Israelsky)Matt, Jeff and Barrett continue their discussion about Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This time they break down what worked and what didn't for Hawkeye, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Moon Knight, Thor: Love and Thunder and She-Hulk.
2022-10-2651 minThe Screen MashMCU Phase 4 Review: Part 1 (with Jeff Becker and Matt Israelsky)Special guests and Barrett's best friends Jeff and Matt join The Screen Mash for part 1 of their recap and review of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4. WandaVision, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, What If...?, Eternals. They break down what worked and what didn't.
2022-10-1952 minThe Screen MashTake Two: Knives Out 2, Bros, LOTR The Rings of PowerOn this episode of The Screen Mash Presents: Take Two, Barrett and Brad discuss the blockbuster agreement between Netflix and theater chains for the Rian Johnson's Knives Out 2. Plus, they share their reactions to the gay romantic comedy Bros, as well as what's going on with Amazon's LOTR series The Rings of Power.
2022-10-1247 minThe Screen Mash10 Horror Movies That Shaped My YouthJust in time for Halloween scary movie season, Barrett recounts the 10 horror films that had the biggest impact on his youth (middle school through college). Aliens, zombies, vampires, serial killers...there's something for everyone!
2022-10-0526 minThe Screen MashTake Two: Don’t Worry Darling, Andor, BarbarianIn this episode of The Screen Mash Presents Take Two, Barrett and Brad discuss the opening weekend box-office of Don't Worry Darling, as well as their perspectives on the first three episodes of Star Wars' Andor Disney+ series, and the highly successful indie horror film Barbarian.
2022-09-2845 minThe Screen MashStar Wars: A 30-Year Fan JourneyFrom A New Hope to Andor, Barrett has been a Star Wars fan since he was 6 years old. It hasn't always been easy, with ups and downs within the fandom. Now, as a 36 year-old dad, Barrett is reveling in this new era of Star Wars content: from books, comics and animated series, and a new perspective on the prequels. Not to mention the joy of his 4-year old son Max now coming along for the ride.
Join Barrett as he shares his 30-year journey as a Star Wars fan to celebrate the release of the new Disney+...
2022-09-2130 minThe Screen MashRewatch: The Social NetworkHop into the middle of Barrett's rewatch of David Fincher's filmography with 2010's Oscar-winning film The Social Network.
Rewatch is a Screen Mash series where Barrett deep dives into a film or show he's already seen to better understand its quality and impact on Hollywood and pop culture, as well as to answer the burning question: did the rewatch enhance or diminish his previous perception?
2022-09-1429 minThe Screen MashThe Screen Mash TrailerHello there! The Screen Mash is a new weekly film/television and pop culture podcast from Barrett Goetz: current dad, husband and digital marketer, as well as a lifelong movie fanatic and geek fandom enthusiast. Check out the trailer and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
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