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Preceding FilmStar Wars:The Last Jedi/The Empire Strikes BackWhy is the Last Jedi so polarizing? Who is the main character of Empire Strikes Back? How did they think Palpatine returning would be a good idea? Heath and Drew try to answer these questions and more with Jonah Wilcox and Mack Stevens.2025-07-282h 22Preceding FilmMan of Steel/Superman 1978 (and also Superman '25)Drew and Heath discuss two films about one of the most iconic figures in modern history. Plus, spoilers about James Gunn's new Superman film.Want to contact us? Email us at precedingfilm@gmail.com2025-07-211h 11Preceding FilmSuperman PrologueHeath and Drew tease their Superman episode coming next week by giving their top five superhero scenes to pull up on Youtube. 2025-07-1528 minPreceding FilmDouble Jeopardy/The FugitiveHeath and Drew talk about the star power Ashley Judd and Harrison Ford bring to Double Jeopardy and The Fugitive on this week's episode of Preceding Film.2025-07-0953 minPreceding FilmTop Gun: Maverick/Top GunDrew and Heath feel the need for speed on this week's Preceding Film as they discuss the two installments in the Top Gun film franchise.2025-06-301h 07Preceding FilmThe Grand Budapest Hotel/Grand HotelFirst Wes! Heath and Drew are joined by Wes Anderson correspondent Lora Taylor to discuss the auteur's specific style within The Grand Budapest Hotel and his other work. Plus, they discuss a direct influence on his film: best picture winner Grand Hotel (1932) directed by Edmund Goulding.2025-06-241h 15Preceding FilmThe Wolf of Wall Street/Sweet Smell of SuccessHeath and Drew dive into the cautionary tale that is Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street along with a movie Scorsese himself called, "One of the greatest American movies," Sweet Smell of Success directed by Alexander Mackendrick.2025-06-171h 16Preceding FilmInglourious Basterds/Where Eagles DareFirst Tarantino on Preceding Film! Jonah joins Drew and Heath to talk about Quentin Tarantino's World War II masterpiece Inglourious Basterds. QT being a lover of cinema, Basterds is his homage to old war movies, one of which is Brian G. Hutton's Where Eagles Dare.Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com2025-06-091h 16Preceding FilmHans ZimmerHeath and Drew discuss the musical compositions from Hans Zimmer. We begin with his latest work in the Dune franchise and go all the way back to the beginning with his first film he composed for: My Beautiful Laundrette.2025-06-0331 minPreceding FilmThe Watzke's Trip to BostonBonus episode! As Drew and Kate Watzke prepare to vacation in Boston, Drew realizes just how many movies set in Boston Preceding Film has reviewed.We'd love to hear from you! Contact us at precedingfilm@gmail.com2025-05-2609 minPreceding FilmArkansas/MudOn this week's Preceding Film, Drew and Heath discuss Arkansas Cinema directed by Arkansans.Want to hit us up? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com2025-05-201h 01Preceding FilmCaddyshack/Animal HouseAlternate title for this week's episode could be "Movies Your Father Has Fond Memories For".Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com2025-05-1647 minPreceding FilmSpider-Man Movie Mega EpisodeIn Preceding Film's historic first MEGA EPISODE, Heath and Drew discuss as much as they can about all things Spider-Man movies... but that's not all. Drew sits down with Spider-Man expert Brian Finley to talk more about the films.2025-05-071h 24Preceding FilmNo Country For Old Men/Blood SimpleWe discuss the Coen Brothers two ventures into rural Texas with No Country For Old Men and Blood Simple. Want to get ahold of us? Email us at precedingfilm@gmail.com2025-05-011h 06Preceding FilmNo Country For Old Men/Blood SimpleNo Country For Old Men is as acclaimed as any movie of the 21st century, but it wasn't the Coen Brothers' first attempt at capturing the atmosphere of a Neo-Western set in rural Texas. In their debut film (directed by Joel, but written by both) the duo craft a small, isolated crime story called Blood Simple that has a lot of the same hallmarks as No Country. In this week's episode, Drew and Heath discuss the similarities of the two films and what makes them great. Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com2025-04-301h 06Preceding FilmNo Country For Old Men/Blood SimpleThe Coen Brothers directing careers culminated in winning best picture at the 2008 Academy Awards for their adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel, No Country For Old Men. This Neo-Western is as acclaimed as any movie of the 21st century, but it wasn't the duo's first attempt at capturing the atmosphere of rural Texas. In their debut film (directed by Joel, but written by both) the Coen Brothers curate a small, isolated crime story called Blood Simple that has a lot of the same hallmarks of No Country. In this week's episode of Preceding Film, Drew and Heath discuss the similarities...2025-04-301h 06Preceding FilmTwisters/TwisterDrew and Heath discuss a franchise near and dear to their hearts. Twisters and Twister provides an informative snapshot into how Hollywood has evolved over the years, and the boys discuss it.Interested in contacting us? Email us at precedingfilm@gmail.com2025-04-2557 minPreceding FilmMac and Me/E.T. the Extra-TerrestrialYou have homage, pastiche, satire, tribute and in extreme cases- complete and utter rip offs that feel more like a McDonald's commercial than an actual movie. It's Mac and Me and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on this week's Preceding Film.Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com.2025-04-1651 minPreceding FilmWhiplash/Raging BullDamien Chazelle has credited Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull as direct inspiration for his debut film, Whiplash. In this week's Preceding Film, Heath and Drew discuss the violence and obsession found in both best picture nominated films.Contact us at precedingfilm@gmail.com2025-04-081h 13Preceding FilmThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Lord of the RingsThere was a time before Peter Jackson when people believed you couldn't adapt J.R.R. Tolkein's beloved Lord of the Rings trilogy. We discuss the first installment in the beloved LOTR trilogy along with Ralph Bakshi's 1978 animated film The Lord of the Rings.2025-03-311h 30Preceding FilmBack to the Future/The Time MachineHeath and Drew talk about why and how a movie as wacky as Back to the Future works as well as it does, along with the godfather of time travel movies- The Time Machine (1960).2025-03-241h 00Preceding FilmUnforgiven/Pale RiderDrew and Heath dive into two Clint Eastwood directed (and starring) Westerns this week on Preceding Film. Join the guys as they try to analyze the deconstruction of The West in 1992 Best Picture Winner Unforgiven along with the heroic myth making in Pale Rider.Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com2025-03-181h 06Preceding FilmOscars RecapDrew and Heath discuss last week's Academy Awards ceremony, diving into the preceding year of film.2025-03-1021 minPreceding FilmAd Astra/Apocalypse NowDrew did the research this week. He powered through the 75 pages of Joseph Conrad's 1899 classic novella Heart of Darkness to prepare for this week's discussion of two movies based off the text. Heath contributed in a smaller but no less important way: by providing Ad Astra on Blu-ray.2025-03-041h 23Preceding FilmSpace Jam: A New Legacy/Space JamIn this week's episode, Heath and Drew have a serious discussion about Looney Tunes playing basketball with NBA players. Plus, GOAT debate.2025-02-261h 07Preceding FilmThe Departed/Infernal AffairsFirst Scorsese! Drew and Heath are joined by Jonah Wilcox to talk about Martin Scrorsese's 2006 Best Picture Winning film "The Departed." They talk about the performances, Scorsese's style and how it stacks up as a remake to the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs". After that, Tab joins Heath to discuss his top five Scorsese films.2025-02-181h 52Preceding FilmDrive/The DriverDrew and Heath are joined by Mack Stevens to talk about Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive (2011) and the influences Walter Hill's The Driver (1978) had on it.Want to contact us? Email us at precedingfilm@gmail.com2025-02-101h 09Preceding FilmSpotlight/All the President's MenIn an episode of a movie podcast where Drew and Heath dive into a conversation about journalistic integrity in both Spotlight and All the President's Men, they start the show off by firing unsubstantiated hot takes about the Luka Dončić to LA trade.2025-02-0359 minPreceding FilmFollowing FilmDrew and Heath couldn't meet up this week, so Heath begins the episode by talking about an upcoming promotion Preceding Film will put on. Then, Drew finishes the episode by giving a personal review of a recent movie he's watched.2025-01-2904 minPreceding FilmThe Revenant/Jeremiah JohnsonDrew and Heath venture out into snowy mountainous landscape to pod about frontier movies in -25 degree weather.2025-01-201h 08Preceding FilmPreceding Film Year One RankedA year of Preceding Film is in the books, and to commemorate the occasion, Drew and Heath rank all 88 movies that have been reviewed on the pod. We appreciate everyone listening!Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com2025-01-151h 14Preceding FilmThe Holdovers/Dead Poets SocietyFirst episode of 2025! Heath and Drew are joined by Jonah Wilcox to talk about Peter Weir's Dead Poets Society and its influences on Alexander Payne's The Holdovers.Want to contact us? Email us at precedingfilm@gmail.com 2025-01-061h 13Preceding FilmPreceding Film's Films From the Preceding YearBONUS EPISODE! Drew, Heath, and Tab share some of their favorite movies from 2024.Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com2024-12-3114 minPreceding FilmGroundhog Day/It's A Wonderful LifeOur longest and most self indulgent episode of the year! Leah Scott joins Drew and Heath to talk about the similar moral quandaries in Harold Ramis' Groundhog Day and Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life. Jimmy Stewart impressions abound.2024-12-231h 45Preceding FilmHow the Grinch Stole Christmas/How the Grinch Stole Christmas!In this episode, Drew and Heath are joined by Kate Watzke to discuss if it's necessary to add to a story or not, and the group curates their essential Christmas specials list.2024-12-1657 minPreceding FilmPaul Blart: Mall Cop/Die HardDie Hard in a mall and the blueprint. Drew and Heath also discuss Timothée Chalamet's appearance on College GameDay. Plus, did they ever make and release Paul Blart: Mall Cop 3, or is there some sort of Mandela Effect going on?Contact us at precedingfilm@gmail.com2024-12-111h 04Preceding FilmBarbie/ElfIs Elf the last great Christmas movie? What are the four holiday movies on the Mount Rushmore? Kassy Shelby joins Heath and Drew to talk about this, along with Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie.2024-12-021h 13Preceding FilmTommy Boy/Planes, Trains and AutomobilesIn this episode, Heath professes his admiration for Chris Farley, while Drew recites John Candy's monologue from Planes, Trains and Automobiles near verbatim. 2024-11-281h 03Preceding FilmThe Batman/ChinatownJonah Wilcox joins Heath and Drew to talk about The Batman and Chinatown, and what makes stories about corruption intriguing.2024-11-211h 14Preceding FilmThe Daytrippers/When Harry Met SallyIn this episode, Heath forgets the name of the two main characters from the movie "When Harry Met Sally".2024-11-1359 minPreceding FilmLittle Women/Little WomenHeath and Drew are joined by Bethany Malone to discuss Greta Gerwig and Gillian Armstrong's takes on the classic American novel Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott.2024-11-041h 13Preceding FilmDon't Breathe/HushBoth these movies came out the same day. Both these movies might not even be considered scary movies. Both these movies are directed by arguably the two top guys in the horror space currently. Also, David Lynch's mud cave is mentioned.2024-10-2853 minPreceding FilmFrankenhooker/Re-AnimatorDrew Watzke is Re-Animated to come back to the podcast. He joins Heath and Sophie to talk Frank Henenlotter's Frankenhooker and Stuart Gordon's Re-Animator as Horror Movie Month continues on Preceding Film. At the end of the episode, Heath interviews Emma Clark about her experience at the BFI London Film Festival.2024-10-211h 09Preceding FilmBrain Damage/Basket CaseA month of horror continues, as Heath, Sophie and Jonah discuss two Frank Henenlotter cult classics! You can contact Preceding Film at @precedingfilm@gmail.com.2024-10-1851 minPreceding FilmThe Fly/The ThingSickos Week on Preceding Film. Joining Drew and Heath is Sophie Nourani, Preceding Film's Horror Movie Correspondent. The trio discuss two body horror classics, David Cronenberg's The Fly and John Carpenter's The Thing.Want to reach us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com2024-10-071h 14Preceding FilmFerrari/Ford v FerrariTwo non car guys discuss the power of racing in cinema.2024-09-3056 minPreceding FilmMission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol/The IncrediblesBrad Bird has directed animation and live action movies alike. We talk about two of his best, one being his dip into the Mission Impossible pond, and his first Pixar movie The Incredibles.2024-09-2758 minPreceding FilmDrew Watzke's Preceding FilmDrew Watzke 6 hour (10 Minute) solo pod on Edge of Tomorrow, along with other time loop movies.2024-09-2308 minPreceding FilmAlien/Star WarsRidley Scott said he dropped what he was doing to make Alien after watching Star Wars in theaters. Jonah Wilcox joins Drew and Heath to discuss the two Sci-Fi giants.2024-09-101h 16Preceding FilmSaving Private Ryan/The Longest DayDrew and Heath will see you on the beach. 2024-09-0356 minPreceding FilmThe Last Duel/BraveheartDrew and Heath are gettin medieval this week on Preceding Film as they discuss Ridley Scott's The Last Duel along with Mel Gibson's 1996 Best Picture Winner Braveheart.2024-08-2657 minPreceding FilmBlaze/Inside Llewyn DavisIt's all about folk music this week on Preceding Film as Drew and Heath take a look at a few biopics (kind of) about two not so iconic musicians.2024-08-201h 03Preceding Film10 Cloverfield Lane/CloverfieldTwo movies, one franchise, two completely different forms of storytelling. On this week's episode of Preceding Film, we discuss why the Cloverfield franchise exists in the first place.2024-08-1330 minPreceding FilmLogan Lucky/Smokey and the BanditFast Cars, southern charm, and endearing accents. It's Redneck Cinema!2024-08-051h 04Preceding FilmFree Guy/The MatrixCould technically be described as an archive episode as it has been days since recording. Regardless, Drew and Heath step into the simulation and talk about the reality of movies through the lens of Free Guy and The Matrix.2024-07-2347 minPreceding FilmDrew and Heath's American Movie PicksDrew and Heath are away from the studio this week, so from disclosed and undisclosed locations they hype up a few movies that are about the Red, White and Blue. 2024-07-0805 minPreceding FilmGrown Ups/The Great OutdoorsTwo family comedies. Two movies set at beautiful lakes in the American wilderness. Two movies that want to go back to a bygone era. Drew and Heath discuss Grown Ups and the Great Outdoors in the latest episode of Preceding Film. Please leave a review if you like our content, and send us an email at precedingfilm@gmail.com, and we will answer your questions on our mail bag segment.2024-07-0158 minPreceding FilmMolly's Game/The Social NetworkIt's all about the work of Aaron Sorkin on this week's episode of Preceding Film. We talk about the filmmaker both as a writer and as a director, while discussing what highs and lows he brings to both roles.2024-06-241h 07Preceding FilmTombstone/My Darling ClementineW week on the podcast. The W stands for both Westerns and Wins as we discuss two Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday centered films, Tombstone and My Darling Clementine.2024-06-171h 13Preceding FilmCaptain America: The Winter Soldier/Three Days of the CondorSuperheroes, spies and Nixon. We talk about Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and its direct influence, Three Days of the Condor. Have a movie question? You can send us an email at precedingfilm@gmail.com!2024-06-1056 minPreceding FilmTheater Camp/Wet Hot American SummerIn this episode, Drew and Heath kick off the summer by discussing two camp comedies, and the comedy genre's changes through the years.2024-06-0258 minPreceding FilmChallengers/Past LivesOn this week's episode, Drew and Heath discuss the connections and differences between Challengers (2024) and Past Lives (2023). Also, for the Kelly Reichardt fans out there, we do discuss First Cow (2019) and Showing Up (2022).2024-05-211h 05Preceding FilmTron: Legacy/TronOn this week's episode, we discuss the advancement of computer generated images through the lens of the Tron movie franchise.2024-05-131h 00Preceding FilmThe Space in Between with Filmmaker Sam ConineAnother bonus episode. Heath interviews Fayetteville filmmaker, Sam Conine, about his latest feature film "The Space in Between".2024-05-0633 minPreceding FilmMiracle/Remember The TitansWe go back to a simpler time when the Mickey Mouse Corporation made movies like this. PSA: Heath is dealing with allergies, so you will hear a decent amount of sniffling.2024-04-291h 13Preceding FilmInherent Vice/The Big LebowskiI finally get to discuss a PTA movie! In this episode we dive in to Paul Thomas Anderson's Inherent Vice, and how it connects to the Coen Brothers' The Big Lebowski. I also have a long conversation with friend of the show, Tab, about PTA's work as a whole at the end of this episode. This is Heath typing by the way if you were curious.2024-04-221h 29Preceding FilmThe Dark Knight/HeatTHE ACTION IS THE JUICE! Heath and Drew dissect two modern day classics. 2024-04-151h 10Preceding FilmHer/Lost In TranslationSophie Nourani joins the show to talk about the many connections between Spike Jonze's Her, and Sofia Coppola's Lost In Translation. There is also a Marcus cameo. You will discover who Marcus is.2024-04-0858 minPreceding FilmEaster Special: Faith Based Movie Power RankingsWe had to switch gears a little bit this week, so we, in separate locations, talked the science of the Martian while also discussing some of our favorite faith based movies.2024-04-0114 minPreceding FilmThe Martian/Cast AwayDrew and Heath discuss solo survival movies, and also weirdly talk a decent amount about Geico commercials.2024-03-2556 minPreceding FilmOppenheimer/JFKIn this episode we break down Christopher Nolan's best picture winner "Oppenheimer", and Oliver Stone's 1991 political thriller "JFK".2024-03-181h 16Preceding FilmThe Way Back/WarriorThis week, Drew and Heath dive into two of director Gavin O'Connor's sports dramas, beginning with the Way Back and finishing with Warrior.Content Warning: We do discuss multiple characters' struggles with alcoholism.2024-03-121h 00Preceding FilmNational Treasure/Raiders of the Lost ArkIn this episode, we discuss two beloved adventure movies, plus we talk our favorite Harrison Ford and Nicolas Cage performances.2024-03-041h 00Preceding FilmCasino Royale/TenetDrew and Heath are joined by Mack Stevens to talk about a James Bond film along with Christopher Nolan's version of a Bond film. For the Tenet Hive, the Tenet talk begins at 38:35.2024-02-261h 14Preceding FilmWind River/Hell or High WaterDrew and Heath talk modern westerns in this week's episode. First up is Taylor Sheridan's Wind River, followed by David Mackenzie's Hell or High Water. Both movies were written by Sheridan. They also talk briefly about the movie Sicario and give their top 5 modern westerns. Thank y'all for listening!2024-02-191h 04Preceding FilmSelf Reliance/The Truman ShowMany things were discussed here including Jake Johnson's charisma, Peter Weir's masterful direction and even a Scorsese top 3.2024-02-121h 03Preceding FilmPig/John WickWith special guest Jonah Wilcox, Heath discusses the connections and differences between two stories about isolated masters of their craft losing a beloved animal.2024-02-0556 minPreceding FilmCreed/RockyIt's time to shadow box as we discuss Creed and Rocky.2024-01-2957 minPreceding FilmThe Nice Guys/Kiss Kiss Bang BangIn this episode, Drew and Heath take a deep dive into discussing Shane Black's two comedy capers: The Nice Guys (2016) and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005).2024-01-2240 minPreceding FilmThe Big Short/MoneyballIn the first episode of Preceding Film, Drew and Heath do the Michael Lewis double feature! Economics galore in this one.2024-01-0944 min
The Bad Take PodcastIowa is Better than Ohio StateThe fans take you on a cross-country journey of week 1 college football action. Guest picker Drew Watzke joins the show to provide his insight on dark horse national championship teams.2023-09-0742 min
Bad TakeBad Take Week 9? - The Return of Arron Oliver plus a crossover episode.Arron Oliver joins Heath in a bar to talk about football. Plus, a snippet from KXUA's Razorback on Air. Special thanks to Drew Watzke and Ben Sawyers.2021-11-0536 min