Shows
The Movie PopeFrom Fashion Designer to Film DirectorFilmmaker Art Arutyunyan drops by to chat about how he went from designing clothes to directing movies.2023-12-2751 min
The Movie PopeChristmas SpecialThe Movie Pope (Lee) tells us what his favorite Christmas movie was as a kid and still is even to this day.2023-12-2505 min
The Movie PopeFive Nights at Freddy's reviewToday we review the movie "Five Nights at Freddy's" based on the popular video game franchise of the same name.2023-12-2137 min
The Movie PopeBeing a Fashion ModelToday Adelfina Milici comes on to discuss how she got started in modelling.2023-12-201h 09
The Movie PopeShakespeare Unbound with Colin David Reese (complete interview)A while back we released our 5 episode series on the podcast discussing William Shakespeare and his works with Colin David Reese. Here is the complete interview from beginning to end.2023-12-192h 02
The Movie PopeBlue Beetle reviewToday we take a look at DCEU's latest movie "Blue Beetle" and we notice some things that looked and sounded oddly familiar...2023-12-1642 min
The Movie PopeThe SAG-AFTRA strikeAndrew Gajadhar of the Carolina Film Network chats about the strike2023-12-1253 min
The Movie PopeNothing Says Christmas Like Ghost StoriesChris Stonnell of Post Mortem Players returns to talk about Grand Guignol, horror theatre, Christmas ghost stories, and his production of "The Innocents" for this year's Christmas Spirits run.2023-12-1152 min
The Movie PopeMonarch Legacy of Monsters trailer reviewWe take a look at the trailer for "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters"2023-12-0913 min
The Movie PopeThe PA Who Became a BeekeeperWe chat with Zach Reiner, who started off as a production assistant and then decided to walk away from film to focus on beekeeping.2023-12-091h 12
The Movie PopeThe Boys season 4 trailerWe react to the long awaited trailer for season 4 of "The Boys"2023-12-0709 min
The Movie PopeThanksgiving SpecialThe Movie Pope gives his recommendation on which movie to watch for the Thanksgiving holiday.2023-12-0613 min
The Movie PopeEcho trailer reactionWe review the trailer for Marvel's latest series and we ask one question--"Why?"2023-12-0542 min
The Movie PopeLoki season 2 finale reviewBefore going to the Renaissance Festival the Movie Pope gives his quick thoughts on the season 2 finale of "Loki".2023-12-0404 min
The Movie PopeAndrew Gajadhar (Carolina Film Network)We welcome Andrew Gajadhar, founder of the Carolina Film Network, to discuss his organization, what it does to connect filmmakers across the Carolinas, his #1 advice for up and coming filmmakers, and his personal project based on the Biblical figure of Lilith as well as the Freedom International Film Festival.2023-11-241h 06
The Movie PopeTop 5 Horror FilmsLee Soucek and Luka Suon discuss their personal Top 5 horror films and debate on their merits. This was the Halloween special that aired on YouTube from 10/27-11/1 and was broken into 6 parts.2023-11-182h 08
The Movie PopeWonka trailerWe like to think of ourselves as film connoisseurs--we know what's good and what stinks and we pride ourselves of knowing films from the past as well as being up to date on the latest in the box office. So, when Timothee Chalamet came prancing in as Wonka our jaws dropped to the floor. Asking "why" isn't sufficient; "what the hell?" would be more appropriate. We may sound like two grumpy old men, but we truly believe that you cannot replace a classic with this modern, shiny knock-off.2023-11-1719 min
The Movie PopeRRRWe take a look at the Bollywood sensation that is "RRR" and discuss the bromance, the over the top action sequence, and how much we've enjoyed the singing and dancing.2023-11-1554 min
The Movie PopeBrady Ritter and Jay Morong (Independent Picture House)We welcome Bradley Ritter and Jay Morong onto the show as they discuss their arthouse theatre, help us define what "arthouse" means, and what they're doing to cultivate and nurture an appreciation for indie and foreign films in Charlotte.2023-11-1352 min
The Movie PopeDune part 2 trailerWe take a look at the trailer for "Dune 2". Mind you, one of us hasn't seen the first movie so...this oughtta be interesting.2023-11-1016 min
The Movie PopeNapoleon trailerIt's a bit of a secret that Lee is actually fascinated with Napoleon and the Napoleonic Wars. When the trailer for this movie came out it warmed his cockles very much! We take a look at Ridley Scott's latest historical epic venture since "The Last Duel" and assess Joaquin Phoenix as the Emperor of France, the possible storyline of either encompassing his rise and fall or just portions of his life, and if this will be the blockbuster film of fall.2023-11-0317 min
The Movie PopeJodi FergusonEnglish filmmaker Jodi Ferguson comes onto the show to discuss her work on "Magnum PI" and the "Marvelous Ms. Maisel", her first indie film, the challenges of being a female filmmaker, and her first documentary film project in Rwanda.2023-11-0252 min
The Movie PopeSecret InvasionThe MCU has been laying some stinkers lately, and "Secret Invasion" is no different. What starts off with so much potential ends up with no direction and no clue as to what it's doing or what it wants to be. We look at the shifting goals of the characters, if Nick Fury comes off better or worst, why Emilia Clarke just can't catch a break, and why it was a good thing the Avengers didn't get involved (like that would've made it better!)2023-10-2746 min
The Movie PopeOppenheimerWe review the latest Christopher Nolan film "Oppenheimer" about the man who headed the Manhattan Project during World War II. We discuss if there is a metaphor of self destruction, if the movie should've focused more on the development of the atomic bomb, how Gary Oldman knocked it out of the park as Harry Truman, and if this movie can be considered "gothic".2023-10-2552 min
The Movie PopeThe Paranormal with Stephen KaraffaWe talk to Stephen Karaffa, the host of the podcast "Mind of a Madman", about the paranormal, listen to some ghost stories, discuss the veracity of ghost hunting shows, and delve into why no one will mess with a Ouija board.2023-10-2449 min
The Movie PopeIndiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyToday we take a look at the latest installment of the Indiana Jones franchise and break down what didn't work for the movie and how it nearly gave us heart attacks.
Note: This was the original cut we wanted to air but due to copyright issues we were unable to upload onto YouTube. So, if you're watching the review there you'll get the generic background and not the one with the movie clips.2023-10-211h 23
The Movie PopeMaking "Fadge" Great Again (Colin David Reese interview ep 5)In the final installment of our discussing Shakespeare miniseries Colin goes into how he made Shakespeare accessible to ordinary people, why it's important now more than ever, and reintroducing a word into modern parlance. Colin also discusses his favorite movie adaptation of a Shakespeare classic and it's not what you think.2023-10-1734 min
The Movie PopeThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon trailerWe take a look at the trailer for the latest "Walking Dead" spinoff, this time following the adventures of grizzled survivor and hero Daryl Dixon as he travels through zombie infested lands to help a young girl get to a safe zone and---wait a second! Wasn't there a show set during the zombie apocalypse that was oddly similar to this?!2023-10-1323 min
The Movie PopeChris Stonnell (Post Mortem Players)We shift gears and take a look at horror theatre with Chris Stonnell of Post Mortem Players. He tells us how he got started, the challenges of running a theatre company, and his plans for the future.2023-10-1143 min
The Movie PopeReconciling the Academic and Actor (Colin David Reese interview, ep 4)In understanding and interpreting Shakespeare the academic and the actor have long clashed over how to approach the works of the Bard. Colin David Reese goes into what each side can bring to the table and how they can not only learn from each other but compliment the other's contribution.2023-10-1021 min
The Movie PopeEntertainment Law with Monica Trombley
Today we talk to Monica Trombley, an entertainment lawyer in New York, as she walks us through the legal minefield behind filmmaking, what the steps are, how to do it properly, why you need a lawyer on side, and what advice she gives to those starting out in the industry. She then dives into her creative side and her plans for future endeavors in the creative arts.
And be sure to check out her the Gorgeous Ginger Lawyer!
2023-10-0942 min
The Movie PopeThe Nun 2 trailerAs Halloween is around the corner we review the trailer for "The Nun 2" and we dissect it with our skillful eye. We lament the way modern horror has become formulaic, why the "Conjuring" universe isn't all it's cracked up to be, and Lee reveals his favorite horror film.2023-10-0618 min
The Movie PopeRoboCop: Rogue City trailerWe review the gameplay trailer for "RoboCop: Rogue City". And while we're on overly interested in the game itself we used it as an opportunity to discuss the RoboCop franchise overall and which RoboCop movie was our favorite.2023-10-0425 min
The Movie PopeThe Folio (Colin David Reese interview ep 3)Continuing with our Shakespeare discussion we dive into the Folio with Colin David Reese. He goes into the history behind it, how it was assembled, and why it took a while to publish.2023-10-0322 min
The Movie PopeAquaman and the Lost Kingdom trailerLee and Luka take a peek at the trailer for the next Aquaman movie and wonder if it's even worth seeing.2023-10-0209 min
The Movie PopeRick and Morty season 7 trailerHis Moviness is a huge fan of the show so today we're reviewing the long awaited trailer for season 7 and discussing what we think of the change in voice actors, the direction the season will go, and our expectations. It premieres on October 15.2023-10-0119 min
The Movie PopeMission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, part 1We take a look at the latest installment of the "Mission Impossible" franchise as Ethan Hunt is pitted against an adversary he's never encountered before (although in some ways he already has). We talk about the villain, Ethan, the overall storyline, the one scene that drove us nearly over the edge, why it hurts to see Rebecca Ferguson go the way she did, and can Haylee Atwell step up to the plate as the new female lead?2023-09-2930 min
The Movie PopeRebecca Kirsh interviewWe welcome an old friend onto the podcast as she discusses her recent film project, her process of filmmaking, and what advice she'd give to young filmmakers starting out.2023-09-2747 min
The Movie PopeReading Shakespeare More Carefully (Colin David Reese interview ep 2)We continue with episode 2 of our Shakespeare discussion with Colin David Reese where today we examine how to read Shakespeare carefully by looking at the most speech in literature and theatre. 2023-09-2615 min
The Movie PopeDungeons and Dragons: Honor Among ThievesHis Moviness Lee Soucek and his papal co-host Luka Suon review "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" and go over what they liked and didn't like about the movie, the character they both agree was too easy to dislike, the game references, Hugh Grant as the villain, and how it was actually a welcome change of scenery from the superhero movies flooding the box offices.2023-09-221h 24
The Movie PopeFilm Financing and Pitching (JT Schindler)NY based filmmaker and producer JT Schindler drops by to discuss the ins and outs of getting a movie made, the legal side that no one talks about, the words you shouldn't say when pitching an idea to investors, and finding the balance of artistic vision and real world needs.2023-09-1949 min
The Movie PopeThe FlashHis Moviness Lee and his papal secretary Luka review DC's "The Flash". They go over the horrible CGI work, why two Ezra Millers doesn't make it better, wonder if Michael Keaton brought any value to saving this trainwreck of a movie, did Supergirl really bring it or if she was just dead weight, and if James Gunn will be able to salvage DC with his vision.2023-09-151h 02
The Movie PopeThoughts Return (Independent Movie Series)Today guest Brady Jacquin returns to discuss his latest short film "Thoughts Return" as we go over what we thought of the movie, what we liked and didn't like, and grill him on some aspects of the movie and his choices.
This is the first of a new series we'll be doing on the podcast called the Independent Film Series where we review indie films and bring on the directors to discuss their work. We currently have the Shakespeare Series and are planning to do a third called "Film 101" where guests come to discuss...2023-09-141h 00
The Movie PopeLoki season 2 trailerWhile the MCU has been churning out movies and TV shows like cars on an assembly line there is one show we really love and are excited about--"Loki". We've waited months for the trailer for season 2 to drop and now that it's out we are breaking it down and offering our take, our expectations, and express our hesitation at Kang being the villain for this season.2023-09-1315 min
The Movie PopeObsessed with Shakespeare (Colin David Reese interview, ep 1)This is a first for us! We are taking a departure from the world of film and television and diving into Shakespeare. We have a number of guests lined up to come on and discuss their passion and approach to understanding the works of William Shakespeare and how they present them to the wider audience.
This is the first of five episodes with Colin David Reese of the show "Shakespeare Unbound". Throughout the miniseries Colin takes us on a journey from his childhood love for Shakespeare to analyzing what he really meant in his...2023-09-1234 min
The Movie PopeKraven the Hunter trailerHis Moviness reacts to the trailer for "Kraven the Hunter" and discusses with his co-host Luka what he thinks, if Aaron Taylor Johnson can pull off being a menacing hunter or if he's just "land Aquaman", why Russell Crowe has a thing for doing accents now, and if this will compel you to like Sony over Marvel Studios.2023-09-0814 min
The Movie PopeThe Continental trailerWe enjoy the "John Wick" movies as much as the next person, but seriously? A miniseries about young Winston and the Continental and there's not even a hint of John Wick? This is too good to roast! We go over why we think the series will tank even with Mel Gibson in it, if it's overdoing it, and we ask, "why? Why is this even a thing? Why in God's name would they do this?"2023-09-0713 min
The Movie PopeGenesius of RomeWe take a break from reviewing movies and interviewing guests to take a look at the life of Saint Genesius of Rome, the patron saint of directors and actors, and how this method actor became a martyr.2023-09-0706 min
The Movie PopeDara Sanders (Alexandria Film Festival)In this interview episode we talk to Dara Sanders, chairwoman of the Alexandria Film Festival in northern Virginia, and she tells us about the festival, the film scene in the northern Virginia/DC area, plans for cultivating and promoting young talent, and what plans for the future.
Be sure to check them out at https://alexfilmfest.com/
The festival runs from November 9-12, 2023.2023-09-0549 min
The Movie PopeLabor Day SpecialToday we're taking it easy as it's the Labor Day weekend, but His Moviness did want to impart some recommendation for the best movie to watch while lounging around the house, looking for some time to kill, and welcoming the arrival of fall.2023-09-0401 min
The Movie PopeSuper Mario Brothers MovieToday we take a look at the "Super Mario Brothers Movie" and discuss its merits, how it stacks up to the franchise overall, how grateful we were to hear Chris Pratt not do an Italian accent, and if this is the start of something big. Also, the Movie Pope reveals which brother is his favorite.2023-09-0143 min
The Movie PopeArcher the Final Season trailerWe've enjoyed the series "Archer"--the characters, their quirks, their hijinks, and their total disregard for their mortality in the face of danger. It truly informs us. Anyway, with the season premiere today we're going to take a look at the trailer and offer our take, discuss if Archer should have ended years ago, and what we will miss.2023-08-3010 min
The Movie PopeMovie Pope Brady Jacquin Interview (NC filmmaker)We welcome our very first guest, Brady Jacquin, local filmmaker in the Charlotte area. He sits down (figuratively) and discusses how he got started in filmmaking, the lessons he's learned along the way, his approach to the process, and why it's important to tell stories honestly than simply following the age old formula.
Be sure to check us out on YouTube at "The Bushwackers" for more content.2023-08-291h 24
The Movie PopeGuardians of the Galaxy vol 3In our first episode His Moviness and I discuss "Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3" and go over what we loved, what we found cringey, the movie as James Gunn's swan song as well as take a look and see how the MCU will fare now that one of its best directors has left to manage rival DC Studios and if Gun will chart his own course or try to pull a Feige.
Where does the name come from? It's an inside joke, really. Back in November (or December or January or whenever) Lee asked...2023-08-2953 min
Basketcaffe PodcastDoncic e Jokic mostruosi, i Nets bollenti e i problemi dei RaptorsProsegue la regular season NBA e nella puntata 93 del Podcast di Basketcaffe.com, l'ultima del 2022, Fuma e Dirk si concentrano su Luka Doncic e Nikola Jokic, giocatori del momento a suon di prestazioni mostruose e chiaramente in prima fila per il premio di MVP. Passando ad Est riflettori sui caldissimi Brooklyn Nets, 14 vinte nelle ultime 15 gare, e sui problemi dei Toronto Raptors, in crisi dopo un buon avvio. E buon anno a tutti!2022-12-3045 min
Palla a DueE alla fine, rimasero in quattro - ep #112Con i playoff NBA arrivati alle finali di conference, le quattro squadre rimaste si danno battaglia a suon di larghe vittorie e al netto di qualche infortunio di troppo. In NFL, proviamo a ipotizzare gli over/under di tutte e 32 le squadre in base alle prime indicazioni di Las Vegas. Ricordatevi di votare il sondaggio della settimana sulla pagina Instagram (link) o su Spotify: Chi è il miglior giocatore di queste finali di conference NBA?
Scaletta:
0:00 - Intro
2:11 - È guerra totale fra Heat e Celtics
11:57 - Luka contro l'armata Warriors
22:04 - I...2022-05-2558 min