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It's the Pictures198: The One True SupermanMax and Evan discuss the Christopher Reeve Superman movies. Before they dive into Superman, Superman II, and Superman III, they discuss some of the latest film news. First, an acknowledgement of the NYT top 100 of the 21st century poll. Then, a director has been hired for James Bond and an update on the Summer Box Office Game. Stay tuned afterward for a review of Jurassic World Rebirth and more. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Li...2025-07-071h 19It's the Pictures196: Celebrating JAWS 50th with Odie HendersonFilm Critic Odie Henderson joins Max and Evan to discuss the 50th anniversary of JAWS. The landmark film continues to excite filmgoers even all these years later. The episode also includes discussions on Mission: Impossible, Sinners, and reviews of Pee-Wee as Himself and Ballerina. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - h...2025-06-131h 34It's the Pictures195: John Wick Series "Yeah, I'm thinking I'm back"Max and Evan discuss the John Wick series of films on this week's episode. Using the recently released documentary "Wick is Pain" and the upcoming spin-off "Ballerina" as a jumping-off point, the guys share some of their favorite parts of the John Wick series. Before the feature, they talk about the winners of the Cannes Film Festival, some embargo controversy and more. Stay tuned afterwards for thoughts on the Harrison Ford classic, Witness, and the new feature, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download t...2025-05-281h 15It's the Pictures194: Sci-Fi / Horror Tropes with Deirdre CrimminsMax and Evan are joined by horror afectionado and journalist Deirdre Crimmins to discuss tropes in Horror / Sci-fi. Before starting the episode, there's some brief discussion on GTA VI and some upcoming movies from James Grey and Jane Schoenbrun. Then the conversation turns to the featured topic with a discussion of some of the more common tropes in Sci-Fi / Horror. Finally, stay turned afterwards for a brief review of Marvel's Thunderbolts* Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. 2025-05-131h 39It's the Pictures193: Play BallMax and Evan talk about the Baseball movie. There's a baseball movie for whatever mood you might be in. Max and Evan talk about some recent ones they've been enjoying including Eephus. Also deeper dives into A League of Their Own and Bull Durham. Stay tuned afterwards for some thoughts on the new Ryan Coogler movie, Sinners. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on St...2025-04-301h 26It's the Pictures192: Summer Movie Game 2025Max and Evan make their selections for the summer movie game 2025. Come listen to their picks for the movies likely to earn the most box office dollars domestically in the summer, as well as getting a preview of what you might want to see. There's also a discussion on the Cannes Film Festival selections, Stunt Category at the Oscars, Minecraft Chicken Jockey, a whole lot more. Stay tuned after the feature for some thoughts on Andor Season One and new movie Drop. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download t...2025-04-161h 13It's the Pictures191: Hayao Miyazaki Traveling Through the SkyMax and Evan discuss director Hayao Miyazaki's early period from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind to Princess Mononoke. They also discuss the Avengers: Doomsday chairs, Live-action Legend of Zelda, Studio Ghibli vs A.I. and a whole lot more. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/f...2025-04-021h 17It's the Pictures190: Feeling the Heat With Michael Mann's FilmographyMax and Evan discuss director Michael Mann's filmography. They cover some of his great movies up to Collateral. Stay tuned afterwards for What We've Been Watching for some thoughts on Secret Mall Apartment, Novacaine, and Severance Season 2. Movies covered: Thief, The Last of Mohicans, Heat, The Insider, Collateral "Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner." Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and f...2025-03-251h 35It's the Pictures189: 2025 Oscars Recap and Bong Joon-ho FilmographyMax and Evan discuss the results of the 2025 Oscars ceremony and look at director Bong Joon-ho's movies ahead of the release of Mickey 17. Lots of stuff to cover this episode including some actors who've recently passed away, a new book titled 'Cinema Her Way', the Oscars, and more. Stay tuned afterwards for What We've Been Watching for some thoughts on September 5th and Hoosiers. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Max and Evan (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us...2025-03-041h 28It's the Pictures188: An Appreciation of Director Joan Micklin SilverMax and Evan discuss the films of director Joan Micklin Silver. Featurued in a new section on the Criterion Channel that highlights her films, Silver was one of the few woman directors making features in the 70s and 80s. Before that conversation beings, Max and Evan talk about the latest trends in the award season. Stay tuned afterward for a discussion on The Gorge, SNL50, and Demolition Man. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Max and Evan (@itsthepicpod). Li...2025-02-191h 10It's the Pictures186: Our Most Anticipated Movies of 2025Max and Evan discuss their most anticiapted movies of 2025. First, they discuss the passing of director David Lynch and the horrible L.A. wildfires. Then they jump into some of their anticipated films of 2025 including Superman, Wake Up Dead Man, Mickey 17, The Running Man, and more. Stay tuned afterward for a discussion on Better Man and Severence. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Max and Evan (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on...2025-01-211h 33It's the Pictures185: Top Movies of 2024Max and Evan discuss their favorite movies of 2024. First, they discuss the holiday box office with Mufasa and Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Then, they talk about the Boston Online Film Critics Association results including a big win for The Brutalist. Finally, they share some of their favorites of the year and when you'll be able to watch them. Stay tuned afterward for a discussion on A Real Pain and A Complete Unknown. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Max and Evan (@it...2025-01-061h 23It's the Pictures184: The Performances of Nicole KidmanMax and Evan discuss Nicole Kidman's career as one of cinema's great actresses. Before jumping in, they talk about the latest award and how Anora seems to be leading the pack. Finally, they talk about some movies they've watched lately, like Wicked, Moana 2, Flow, and Strange Darling. This is the last episode before the holiday break, so I wish you and yours happy holidays. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Max and Evan (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on i...2024-12-091h 24It's the Pictures183: The 2024 Gift ListMax and Evan are discussing their selections for the gift-giving season. For whatever holiday you celebrate, they have movie-themed gifts for you. There's also a discussion on the box office returns of Wicked and Gladiator 2. And finally a what we've been watching segment with discussions on Juror #2, Love Lies Bleeding, and Gladiator 2. (Note: Sorry for the poor audio on Max's track. The recording software defaulted to the laptop as the microphone.) Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Max and Evan (@i...2024-11-261h 02It's the Pictures182: Noirvember 2024Max and Evan are discussing Noirvember. The term Noirvember was coined by writer Marya E. Gates in 2010 to designate the month of November as a time for spotlighting film noir. Max and Evan share some of their favorites from the 40s and 50s era of Noir, a review of the neo-noir 'The Devil in the Blue Dress', and reviews of more recent TV shows and movies like Disclaimer, Heretic, and Conclave. If you are interested in watching film noir, the Criterion Channel and Kanopy are great streaming resources. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/...2024-11-151h 12It's the Pictures181: Film Festivals IFF Boston and Boston Jewish Film Festival 2024Max and Evan are discussing the upcoming IFF Boston 2024 and the Boston Jewish Film Festival 2024. They discuss some of the movies playing during the two festivals, what you need to put on your radar, and how to watch some of the movies from your couch. Stay tuned afterwards for a discussion on The Substance and Carrie. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Max and Evan (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, a...2024-11-011h 09It's the Pictures180: The Master of Horror John CarpenterMax and Evan are discussing director John Carpenter and his killer filmography including movies Halloween, The Thing, Starman, Christine, Big Trouble in Little China, and more. Website: itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Max and Evan (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau/64603 Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) Closing: Pixie Pixels (featuring Kara Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) co...2024-10-141h 17It's the Pictures179: Time for Scares with Horror for Weenies Author Emily HughesJoin Max and Evan as they welcome guest Emily Hughes (@emilyhughes.bsky.social) to the show, diving into her new novel Horror for Weenies. Emily shares her insights on horror, how she came to love the genre, and some neat facts about her novel. Stick around after the interview for an in-depth review of Megalopolis and plenty more surprises! *Note: We did have some recording issues. Max edited around them, but please excuse any errors. Website: itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Max and Evan (@itsthepicpod). 2024-09-301h 04It's the Pictures178: Venice Film Festival Recap with Marshall ShafferJoin Max and Evan as they welcome guest Marshall Shaffer to the show, diving into his exciting experiences at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. Marshall shares his insights on the most talked-about films of the Fall Movie season, including Babygirl, The Brutalist, and The Room Next Door. Stick around after the interview for an in-depth review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and plenty more surprises! Website: itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Max and Evan (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify...2024-09-181h 16It's the Pictures177: The Creative Mind of Tim BurtonMax and Evan are discussing director Tim Burton in honor of the new release, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice opening in theaters. First, they talk about some movies making waves at Telluride and Venice. Then, they focus on Burton classics like Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, Beetlejuice, Batman Returns, and Big Fish. Stay tuned afterwards for what they've been watching. Website: itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Max and Evan (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire" by...2024-09-041h 03It's the Pictures176: Fall Festival Movie Preview 2024Max and Evan are discussing the movies of the Fall Festivals. This includes movies premiering at TIFF, Venice, NYFF, and BFI. Some of the biggest movies like Anora and Joker 2 are discussed, but there's also others that should be on your radar as well. And if you live in the New England area, IFF Boston runs a Fall Focus festival that gathers many of these movies for your viewing pleasure in Boston. Website: itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Max and Evan (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review u...2024-08-211h 10It's the Pictures175: Is it Video Game or Videogame?Max and Evan are discussing video game movies from the '00s. Join them while they discuss some good game adaptations and some awful ones as well. We'll see what kind of video game movie Borderlands turns out to be. Stay tuned for what we've been watching as Max and Evan discuss Deadpool & Wolverine. Website: itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Max and Evan (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire" by Da...2024-08-071h 08It's the Pictures174: Your Guide to Legacy SequelsMax and Evan are discussing legacy sequels. What are they? What makes them good? When does the formula just not work? Additionally, Max reviews Seven Samurai in 4K, a new IFC Films release Ghostlight, and the new Twisters movie. Meanwhile, Evan reviews the new IFC Films release, Oddity and takes a look back at Loki Season 2 ahead of Deadpool & Wolverine hitting theaters. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Max and Evan (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also a...2024-07-261h 04It's the Pictures173: Summer Is the Time for BlockbustersMax and Evan are discussing some of their favorite Summer Blockbusters. They're sure you might've heard of some of these movies before. Also included are reviews of Thelma (2024), A Quiet Place: Day One, Janet Planet, ID4, and thoughts on The Bear Season 3. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Max and Evan (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan...2024-07-101h 33It's the Pictures172: Our Favorite Pixar MoviesMax and Evan are discussing some of their favorite Pixar movies in honor of Inside Out 2. Want to know if your favorite Pixar movie made the list? Click and listen to this new episode. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau/64603 Licensed under Creative Commons Attri...2024-06-241h 21It's the Pictures171: Richard Linklater and Hit Man with Odie HendersonMax and Evan are discussing the filmography of Richard Linklater with guest Odie Henderson of The Boston Globe and author of Black Caesars and Foxy Cleopatras. Films discussed include Slacker, Dazed and Confused, Before Trilogy, Last Flag Flying, and Hit Man. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Evan and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau...2024-06-061h 34It's the Pictures170: Ryan Reynolds The Man Known as Deadpool with Chris PolleyMax and Evan are discussing the filmography of Ryan Reynolds with guest Chris Polley of the Film Trace podcast. Films discussed include Mississippi Grind, Buried, The Adam Project, The Proposal, Free Guy, IF, and Deadpool 1 & 2. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau/64603 Licensed under Creative Comm...2024-05-221h 23It's the Pictures169: Ryan Gosling - From Mickey Mouse to BarbieMax and Evan are discussing the filmography of Ryan Gosling in honor of his new film, The Fall Guy, hitting theaters. They start at the beginning with mentions of Mickey Mouse Club, Murder by Numbers, and The Notebook. They follow his career all the way up to Barbie and celebrate his varied and exciting career. Stay tuned afterwards for discussions on Challengers and Erin Brockovich. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! W...2024-05-071h 06It's the Pictures168: Summer Movie Contest 2024Max and Evan are bringing back an old feature called the Summer Movie Game. Max and Evan take turns selecting movies and at the end of the summer they'll see which set of five has the highest domestic box office for the summer. Before all that they talk about the Cannes Film Festival, Cinema Con, Keanu Reeves, and more. Stay tuned afterward for talks on Civl War and The Conversation. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the s...2024-04-241h 17It's the Pictures167: Shaun of the Dead at 20 and Three Flavours Cornetto TrilogyMax and Evan are talking about the Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy in honor of the 20th Anniversary of Shaun of the Dead. Also included are conversations about Monkey Man, The People's Joker, and The Abyss. itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and more. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau/64603 Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) Closi...2024-04-091h 13It's the Pictures166: Dev Patel and A New Era for It's the PicturesMax and Evan are talking about the Filmography of Dev Patel ahead of the release of his directorial debut, Monkey Man. From Slumdog Millionare to The Green Knight, follow the conversation. itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and more. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau/64603 Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) Closing: Pixie Pixels (featuring Kara...2024-03-251h 16It's the Pictures165: Award Season Wrap with New Co-host Evan CreanMax is saying goodbye to long-time co-host John Gilpatrick by recapping the Academy Awards. They're joined by new co-host Evan Crean to discuss the awards, the event, and more. itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and more. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau/64603 Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) Closing: Pixie Pixels (featuring Kara Square) by sp...2024-03-121h 30It's the Pictures155: Oppenheimer and Barbie 4 RealJohn and Max talk about their thoughts on the two biggest movies around, Oppenhiemer and Barbie. Max also reviews the new NC-17 release from Mubi, Passages. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau/64603 Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) Closing: Pixie Pixels (featuring Kara Squa...2023-08-041h 08It's the Pictures149: Summer Movie Game 2023John and Max are bringing back an old feature called the Summer Movie Game. John and Max take turns selecting movies and at the end of the summer they'll see which set of five has the highest domestic box office for the summer. Before all that they talk about the Cannes Film Festival and the big box office take for The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and American Hustle. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download t...2023-04-201h 15It's the Pictures146: But Have You Read the Book? with Kristen LopezMax is joined by returning guest Kristen Lopez (@journeys_film) to talk about her new novel, But Have You Read the Book? The novel goes through 52 movies and the novels they were based on. Before that Max and Kristen talk about the Oscars crisis team and more Lord of the Rings is coming. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: "The Fir...2023-03-021h 02It's the Pictures135: The Summer of '82John and Max talk about the epic summer of 1982. It's the 40th anniversary of classics like E.T. The Extraterrestrial, Blade Runner, The Thing, and others. Before that John and Max talk about some of their favorites of 2022 and the Criterion Collection Sale at B&N. Finally, they talk about some older movies they've been watching like The Town and Max reviews the new Obi-Wan series from Disney+. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We ar...2022-07-021h 07It's the Pictures119: A Trip to the Venice Film Festival '21 with Marshall ShafferMax and Marshall Shaffer are discussing this year's Venice Film Festival. Marshall shares his experience attending the festival for the first time and brings back word on some of the highly anticipated movies of 2021. Expect to hear about Power of the Dog, Spencer, Parallel Mothers, and more. Max also talks briefly about the TIFF 2021 Online experience. You can check out some coverage from TIFF 21 in the two previous bonus episodes. (John will be back next time!) Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Li...2021-09-171h 16It's the Pictures114: Cannes is Back BabyJohn and Max discuss the selections for the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. Reviews for Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It, Mare of Easttown, and History Is Made at Night are included as well. 2nd Place: Max / Annette, John / Petrov’s Flu Palme d’Or: Max/ Benedetta, John / Bergman Island Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: the Morning by Vidian...2021-06-161h 07It's the Pictures113: The Duality of ManJohn and Max talk all about war movies this week in honor of Memorial Day. Max completes his Stanley Kubrick blindside with a viewing of Full Metal Jacket, while John watches From Here to Eternity and Pearl Harbor. Also stay tuned for the end with reviews for A Quiet Place: Part II and Boyz n the Hood. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: the Morning by Vidi...2021-06-011h 07It's the Pictures109: Simply the BestJohn and Max are back with another episode this time delving into a range of topics from the NCAA March Madness to Oscar Nominees. A lot of ground is covered even if they didn't have an outline this week! Topics: NCAA, Jessica Walter, Black Widow, Oscar Nominees John: Zack Snyder's Justice League Max: Tina Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: the Morning by V...2021-03-291h 04It's the Pictures108: You say Soderbergh, I say Soderbergh with Danny Bowes John and Max are joined by Danny Bowes (@bybowes) to discuss the filmography of Steven Soderbergh. First they discuss a new channel on The Criterion Channel streaming service and then they dive into the works of one the most fascinating directors over the last three decades. Steven Soderbergh: Episode 36: Logan Lucky, Episode 66: High Flying Bird, Episode 94: Erin Brockovich and Traffic Max: Sex, Lies, Videotape , The Limey John: Out of Sight, Contagion Danny: The Limey, The Underneath Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode tod...2021-03-131h 28It's the Pictures107: The Best of 2020 John and Max list their favorite movies of 2020. Although the list comes later in 2021, all the movies mentioned in the podcast are now available streaming. They also discuss some of their favorite movie endings and review Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry. Feature: The Best Movies of 2020 What We’ve Been Watching Max: Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are als...2021-02-261h 17It's the Pictures106: Running away with David Fincher with Roxana Hadadi John and Max are joined by pop culture writer Roxana Hadadi @roxana_hadadi (RogerEbert, Vulture, Polygon) to discuss the movies of David Fincher. Most notably his movies from 2007 onwards. But before then they discuss the recent passing of iconic actors (Christopher Plummer, Cicely Tyson, Hal Holbrook, Cloris Leachman). Then they talk about some of the crazy nominations happening at the Globes and SAGs. David Fincher: Fight Club (episode 80) Social Network (episode 83) Mank (episode 103) Benjamin Button, Zodiac, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Gone Girl What We’ve Been Watching Joh...2021-02-111h 21It's the Pictures105: Most Anticipated Movies of 2021 John and Max discuss their most anticpated movies of 2021. It looks a little different this year because many of their picks haven't been released yet! They also discuss the Netflix 2021 slate, the Russell Crowe tweet, and a whole lot more. Feature 2021 Preview Max Action: No Time to Die, M:I 7 Sci-fi: The Eternals, The Matrix 4 Comedy: Everything Everywhere All at Once, Next Goal Wins Prestige: Three Thousand Years of Longing, Nightmare Alley Wild Card: The Northman, Triangle of Sadness, Don’t Worry Darling M...2021-01-201h 21It's the Pictures104: Good Riddance 2020 John and Max discuss a little bit of everything this episode. Discussion on Fantasy Football, Hot Stove Baseball, Christmas gifts, and more. But you come here for movies right? We have those too with discussions on Nomadland and Wonder Woman 1984. Hoping for a great 2021 for everyone. What We’ve Been Watching Max: The Beastmaster Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: the Morning by Vidian (c) cop...2020-12-301h 05It's the Pictures103: Mank! Mank! MANK! John and Max discuss Citizen Kane and Mank. They aren't the first podcast to do this and we certainly won't be the last. Hope you enjoy this conversation on the two movies. They also discuss the HBO Max deal and talk about some recent and upcoming movies. What We’ve Been Watching Max: Another Round, The Father (New release date: End of February) Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on S...2020-12-101h 05It's the Pictures102: 007 Sean Connery John and Max cover the Sean Connery era of James Bond films. Before they get there they talk about the Wonder Woman 1984 news. Then, the featured discussion. Finally, John and Max cover some films they've been watching including The American President, The Twentieth Century, and Mank. 007: Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, Diamonds are Forever. What We’ve Been Watching Max: The Twentieth Century, Mank John: The American President Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at Jo...2020-11-241h 25It's the Pictures101: the one where they watch requested movies John and Max cover some long awaited blind spots. Before that they talk about the late Sean Connery and all of his fantastic movies. Also, did you know that No Time To Die could've been sold to streaming services? Finally, John and Max talk about Spirited Away and Reds. What We’ve Been Watching Max: Minari, Let Him Go John: Trial of Chicago 7, Borat 2, Robocop Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We ar...2020-11-041h 12It's the Pictures100: We're the kings of the world! John and Max are celebrating episode 100. We did it! To celebrate we've recorded our longest episode ever. Before they get into the festivities, they review some new releases such as The Trial of the Chicago 7, On the Rocks, and Totally Under Control. Then, John and Max go through 100 questions about the podcast, movies, the Philadelphia Eagles and a whole lot more. Thank you to our listeners and guests. You've helped make this podcast a joy for 100+ episodes strong. Thank you Titanic for this week's title. What We’ve Been Watching Max: The Trial of t...2020-10-152h 28It's the Pictures099: Where we attempt a Fall Movie Preview John and Max are attempting to do a Fall Preview. Attempting because 2020 has been unlike any other year. They start with some highlights from the Emmy awards, and then they talk about the buzzed about films from Venice and Toronto film festivals. Included are discussions of Nomadland, One Night in Miami, The Father, and No Time to Die. Please VOTE. What We’ve Been Watching Max: Time, Kajillionaire John: Waking Ned Devine Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and...2020-09-231h 17It's the Pictures098: The Mind of Charlie Kaufman John and Max are back with another director themed episode. This time they will be talking about writer/director Charlie Kaufman. Some highlighted films include Adaptation., Synecdoche New York, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. What We’ve Been Watching Max: Mulan, Tenet John: I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Used Cars Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Open...2020-09-121h 06It's the Pictures097: Summer Movies for a lost summer John is back and the two hosts are joined this week by guest Jared Gores (@jgoresy). Max, John, and Jared talk about the war between critics, capitalism, and the pandemic. How dumb is it that movie theaters are opening? Then, they take turns talking about some of their favorite or relevant Summer movies. Since we didn't really have a Summer movie season, why don't you take in some of these suggestions! John: X-Men Series Max: Inception and Raiders of the Lost Arc Jared: Miami Vice and Y Tu Mamá También ...2020-08-281h 14It's the PicturesBonus: 'Boys State', 'An American Pickle', and 'Lovecraft Country' Reviews Max has another bonus review, this time the new Apple TV+ documentary, Boys State gets reviewed. Also reviews for the HBO/HBO MAX 'An American Pickle' and 'Lovecraft Country'. Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: the Morning by Vidian (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Vidian/58453 Ft: Ciggiburns, Aussens@iter, vo1k1 Closing: Pixie Pixel...2020-08-1520 minIt's the Pictures096: Meryl Streep and are movies changing forever?This week Max and guest Charlie Nash (@ctnash91) are talking about the legend, Meryl Streep. But first, they have a lot of news to cover including the new partnership between AMC Theaters and Universal Pictures, as well as, Mulan moving from theaters to Disney +. Then they go deep on two Meryl Streep films, The Bridges of Madison County and Doubt. Finally, Max reviews the new doc Starting at Zero, and Charlie gives his thoughts on She Dies Tomorrow. What We’ve Been Watching: Max: Starting at ZeroCharlie: She Dies Tomorrow Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z...2020-08-131h 26It's the Pictures095: Steve McQueen (The Actor)This week John and Max are exploring the filmography of Steve McQueen (the actor). But first, they pay respects to Olivia De Havilland and Regis Philbin. Then, they talk about some classic films by Steve McQueen. Finally, there are some reviews for movies Yes, God, Yes, But I'm a Cheerleader, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, and Apple TV+ The Morning Show. *apologies for the bad audio from Max. Will check that for next show* What We’ve Been Watching: Max: Yes, God, Yes, But I’m a CheerleaderJohn: Charlie’s Angels Full Throttle, The Morning Show ...2020-07-291h 06It's the Pictures094: Year in Review 2000This week John and Max remember the year 2000 and many of the films of that year celebrating their 20th anniversary. What was your favorite movie from 2000? Also included are some recent headlines in the world of film and a review of the new Hulu film, Palm Springs. The Year 2000 Max: Almost Famous, Erin Brockovich, Gladiator John: Traffic, What Lies Beneath, Charlie’s Angels, MI:2, Perfect Storm What We’ve Been Watching: Max: Palm Springs Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com Download the episode today and tweet at John...2020-07-081h 06It's the Pictures093: Spike Lee and Da 5 Bloods"I think it is very important that films make people look at what they've forgotten." - Spike Lee Places you can donate: https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory https://colorofchange.org/ https://www.aclu.org/ Free movies about Racial Injustice: https://www.theverge.com/21285638/racial-injustice-movies-watch-stream-list-selma-ali-black-lives-matter This week John and Max are reviewing selections in the filmography of Spike Lee. But first, they address the ongoing unrest in America and the BLM movement and how you can help. Then, they talk about the new dates for the A...2020-06-171h 14It's the Pictures092: Alfred Hitchcock GemsJohn and Max have started a new project during the quarantine. This week they are reviewing selections in the filmography of Alfred Hitchcock. Also included is a small review of HBO Max, news on Tenet and Disney +, and even a new Scorsese movie! Next time we will be highlighting works by Director Spike Lee. What We’ve Been Watching: Max: The High Note, The Last Dance John: Sweetie Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review...2020-06-011h 18It's the Pictures090: We are here in our homes watching moviesJohn and Max continue to watch films while we are all quarantining in our homes. John finishes his great Tony Scott project, while Max digs into some new documentaries that have been coming out for streaming. We also have thoughts on the big ESPN doc series, The Last Dance, and Pixar's Onward. We have a new project where we will be highlighting works by a Director/Actor! This time, Akira Kurosawa What We’ve Been Watching: John: Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, Witches of Eastwick, Onward, The Last Dance, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three Max: Se...2020-04-3056 minIt's the Pictures089: Indie Theaters Need Our Help with Charlie NashJohn and Max invite guest Charlie Nash onto the show to discuss how audiences can help give their indie theaters alive during COVID-19. New distribution methods are discussed, how you can make a big difference for a lot of people, and some of the films Max, John, and Charlie have been watching during this time of crisis. Feature: How to help Indie Theaters: Donate, Memberships, Virtual Screenings, Art-House America (https://www.gofundme.com/f/Art-House-America) What We’ve Been Watching: Charlie: The Long Day Closes, Come and See John: Man on Fire, Domino, Deja Vu // Mad Max, Mad Max 2 Max: Cats...2020-04-071h 08It's the Pictures088: Kelly Reichardt RetrospectiveJohn and Max are surviving as best they can while also taking in some movies. They are deep into COVID-19 and they discuss some of the effects it has had on the movie industry. Then they talk about the filmography of Kelly Reichardt in honor of her rescheduled new film, FIRST COW. Finally, Max talks about some recent 2020 releases and John continues his quest through Tony Scott's filmography. Feature: Kelly Reichardt Retrospective Old Joy Wendy and Lucy Meek’s Cutoff Certain Women What We’ve Been Watching: John: The Fan, Enemy of the State, Spy Game Max: Invisible Man, Emma. ...2020-03-1956 minIt's the Pictures086: Most Anticipated Films of 2020John and Max are wrapping up the 2019 award season and beginning the hype on 2020 films. First, the surprising Best Picture winner and their thoughts on the Academy Awards presentation. Then, they jump into the new film year. What will be this year's Lucy in the Sky? Feature: 2020 Preview What We've Been Watching: John: Days of Thunder, Revenge, The Last Boy Scout (Tony Scott marathon) Max: Birds of Prey Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). We are now on Instagram (itsth...2020-02-141h 19It's the Pictures085: Movies of Awards Season PastJohn and Max are talking about some of the Best Picture winners of the past. With the big award show coming up, they thought it'd be a good idea to look at some of the better winners of the golden statue. First, they talk about the Sundance Film Festival 2020 and some of the big deals that went down. Followed by some notable Best Picture winners. Feature: 1964 - My Fair Lady 1972 - The Godfather 1984 - Amadeus 1991 - The Silence of the Lambs What We've Been Watching: John: Tony Scott marathon + Beverly Hills Cop trilogy Max: Soylent Green / Westworld (Criterion Channe...2020-02-041h 13It's the Pictures080: 1999 Series Q4 with Author Brian RafteryMax talks with special guest Brian Raftery about the 4th Quarter of 1999 releases for their 20th anniversary. There are reviews of some of the new TV offerings from Apple + and then the interview. **Stay tuned after the interview to hear Max's thoughts on The Irishman** Feature: 1999 4th Qtr with Best. Movie. Year. Ever. Author Brian Raftery Fight Club The Insider Magnolia What We’ve Been Watching: Max: The Irishman ________________________________________________ Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher.2019-11-071h 03It's the Pictures079: James Gray RetrospectiveJohn and Max are talking about the films of James Gray and his newest, Ad Astra. First, they talk about NYFF premiere of The Irishman and Spider-Man returning to the MCU. Then they dive into many of the films of James Gray. Feature: James Gray Retrospective What We’ve Been Watching: Max: Downton Abbey, Monos Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: the Morning by V...2019-10-101h 05It's the Pictures078: The Best Year in Cinema? 1999 Series Q3John and Max tackle the 3rd Quarter of 1999 releases for their 20th anniversary. There are discussions about Fantasy Football, adventures from TIFF, some spicy takes from John, and new trailers. This week's trailers are for James Mangold's Ford V Ferrari and Todd Haynes' Dark Waters. Finally, the long-awaited discussion of Once Upon a Time in...Hollywood. **Stay tuned after the episode to hear reviews from Max for films from TIFF.** Trailer: Ford V Ferrari Dark Waters Feature: 1999 3rd Qtr Eyes Wide Shut Sixth Sense Blair Witch American Beauty What We’ve Been Watching: Max: Hustlers John: Once Upon a Ti...2019-09-192h 48It's the Pictures077: TIFF 2019 Preview ExtravaganzaMax and Marshall are telling you about the films coming to the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. But first, they are talking about Spider-Man leaving the MCU, The Hunt getting canceled, and Matrix 4. The trailer of the week is for Greta Gerwig's Little Women. Then they dive into the must-see films of TIFF 2019 and the hidden gems. Trailer: Little Women Feature: TIFF 2019 ***Can’t miss films - Jojo Rabbit, Uncut Gems, Ford V Ferrari, Parasite, Marriage Story, Knives Out, The Goldfinch, The Laundromat, Just Mercy, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood ***Hidden gems - Ema, Pain and Glory, Wasp Network, Wa...2019-08-251h 07It's the Pictures075: There's CATS in my TIFFMax is joined by special guest Valerie Ettenhofer (@aandeandval). They discuss some of the hot trailers from SDCC and the first titles announced for TIFF 2019. But first, they cover the news on new Mad Max movies and Marvel Phase 4. Then trailers for IT: Chapter 2, Top Gun, and Cats. Finally, a discussion on the slate of films announced for TIFF. Trailer: IT: Chapter 2 Top Gun: Maverick Cats Feature: TIFF First Look Knives Out, Jojo Rabbit, Uncut Gems, Joker, The Goldfinch What We’ve Been Watching: Val: Fast Color Max: The Lion King Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z 2019-07-2548 minIt's the Pictures074: Disney Nostalgia OverloadJohn and Max are talking about the Disney live-action films and their animated counterparts. First, John and Max discuss the Box Office Contest, Criterion Sale, and Summer TV. Then they jump right into a discussion on the Disney Renaissance period from the late 80s - mid 90s and the films of that era that have gotten live-action films. Finally, they play catch up on some new releases. Trailer: Mulan Feature: Disney Renaissance - Little Mermaid - Beauty & the Beast - Aladdin - Lion King - Mulan What We’ve Been Watching: John: Sound of Music Trip Max: Ash is Purest Wh...2019-07-161h 14It's the Pictures073: You've Got A Friend In MeMax and Marshall Shaffer (@media_marshall) are revisiting the Toy Story trilogy ahead of Toy Story 4. They discuss the news about a new Star Trek adaptation from Quentin Tarantino. Then the long awaited trailer for Ad Astra, as well as, the trailer for The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep. Finally, they talk about the Toy Story Trilogy and at the end of the show Max reviews Toy Story 4. Trailer: Ad Astra, Doctor Sleep Feature: Toy Story Trilogy What We’ve Been Watching: Marshall: The Films of Andrea Arnold Max: Rocketman, Funan, Toy Story 4 Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Webs...2019-06-191h 06It's the Pictures072: Cannes You Feel the HeatJohn and Max are diving into the Cannes film festival. We discuss the big winners of the fest and what you'll want to watch from the festival. But first they discuss the new Christopher Nolan movie Tenet and Dark Crystal Prequel news. Then the trailer of the week for Terminator: Dark Fate. A deep dive into the Cannes Film Festival. And plenty of new reviews. Trailer: Terminator: Dark Fate Feature: Cannes Film Festival 2019 recap What We’ve Been Watching: John:Thief Max: Longshot, Booksmart, Memories of Murder Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com Dow...2019-05-311h 06It's the Pictures071: We Spoil the EndgameJohn and Max are spoiling the Endgame this week. Following a monstrous Box Office, there might not be anyone to spoil on the events of Avengers: Endgame, but they are going to try! First they discuss a new Matrix movie that might happen and the trailer of the week IT: Chapter 2. Then comes Avengers spoilers talk. Finally reviews for both Detective Pikachu and John Wick 3. Trailer: IT: Chapter 2 Feature: Avengers: Endgame Spoilers What We’ve Been Watching: Max:Detective Pikachu, John Wick 3 Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z ___________ Happy Birthday John and Max. _____________________________________ Download...2019-05-171h 11It's the Pictures070: It's a Disney World After AllJohn and Max are joined once again by Charlie Nash. The three of them partake in the 4th annual Summer Movie Contest. First though they talk about what's new with Disney including the new Disney streaming service, Disney +. Then they move on to the trailer of the week with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Finally, picks are made for the Summer Movie Contest. Who will win this year? Trailer: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Feature: Summer Movie Contest 4 John - Avengers: Endgame Secret Life of Pets 2 Fast & Furious: Hobbs and Shaw Dark Phoenix Once Upon a Time in H...2019-04-251h 15It's the Pictures069: The Best Year in Cinema? 1999 Series Q2The Nice Episode. John and Max tackle the 2nd Quarter of 1999 releases for their 20th anniversary. There are some tiny films here you might've heard of. They also talk about the new trailer for DC's Joker movie and the new movie from the director of YOUR NAME. Finally, Max talks about new releases from NEON and IFC Midnight, while John talks about Jurassic Park: The Lost World of all things. Trailer: Joker Weathering With You Feature: 1999 2nd Qtr Election The Mummy Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Big Daddy What We’ve Been Watchi...2019-04-131h 14It's the Pictures068: "There is no Spoon"John and Max celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Matrix. First we talk about some casting for Christopher Nolan's new movie & the finalizing of the Disney/Fox merger. #SaveOdaat. Then they mention the trailer(s) of the week and the main topic of The Matrix. Finishing up with some random movies, as well as, new releases Captain Marvel and US. Trailer: Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Toy Story 4 Feature: The Matrix 20th Anniversary What We’ve Been Watching: Max: Captain Marvel, US John: Random Shit Will Smith - https://youtu.be/hm2szuXKgL8 ________________________________________________ Download the episode...2019-03-221h 15It's the Pictures067: We Are Done With the OscarsJohn and Max put a nail in Oscars season 2019. They review the show giving their thoughts on some of the big winners of the night and the biggest surprises. They also talk briefly about the Indie Spirit Awards and new trailers for Rocketman, Yesterday, and a teaser for Irishman. Shout out to the late director Stanley Donen. Trailer: Rocketman / Yesterday Feature: Recap Oscars Best Picture/Green Book Roma/Netflix/Foreign Film Spike Lee Olivia Colman Regina King No Host Categories Came Back Black Panther Historic Wins What We’ve Been Watching: Max: Kramer Vs Kramer, Lego Movie 2 John: Big 2019-02-2854 minIt's the Pictures066: The Best Year in Cinema? 1999 Series Q1John and Max are exploring 1999 this year and for the first episode of this series they are looking into the popular movies released during the 1st quarter of that year. The trailer of the week is Frozen 2 and there is some discussion on Netflix's High Flying Bird. Also the academy is getting rid of categories! Trailer of the week: Frozen 2 Main Feature: 1999 Films Analyse This, October Sky, Cruel Intentions, 10 Things I Hate About You What We’ve Been Watching: Max: Birds of Passage, Alita: Battle Angel, High Flying Bird John: High Flying Bird ________________________________________________ Download the episode toda...2019-02-191h 13It's the Pictures065: Try To Get Excited for The OscarsJohn and Max are making their selections for the 2019 Oscars. With the nominations hot off the press, they go through and pick the favorites for each category. We also had a new trailer of the week and some thoughts on some documentaries. Trailer: Spider-Man: Far From Home Feature: 2019 Oscar Nominations What We’ve Been Watching: Max: Fyre, Fyre Fraud John: Fyre Spoiler talk for "Where'd You Go, Bernadette?" ________________________________________________ Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: ...2019-01-281h 03It's the Pictures064: Most Anticipated Films of 2019John and Max are starting 2019 with listing some of the films they are most excited for. First, the news about the Golden Globes winners. Then, John and Max go into what the anticipated films from last year looked like. Then they go into their list! Max Action: John Wick C3, Gemini Man Sci-fi: Lucy in the Sky, Star Wars 9 Comedy: JoJo Rabbit, Uncut Gems Prestige: The Last Thing He Wanted, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood Wild Card: Waves, Parasite, Antlers Most Anticipated: Us, The Truth HM: Knives Out, Avengers2019-01-101h 15It's the Pictures063: The Best Movies of 2018Max and Valerie Ettenhofer reveal the best films of 2018. John couldn't make it, but we have his list here as well. Max and Val talk about the new Avengers: End Game trailer and then go into each of their top 10 lists for 2018. Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Valerie can be found on Twitter @aandeandval and on Film School Rejects. Opening: "The Stars Look Different (Ziggy Stardust Mix)" by spinningmerkaba Cl...2018-12-181h 13It's the Pictures060: A Giant Leap for MankindJohn and Max are talking space travel movies for First Man. We cover four of our favorites including: Moon, Sunshine, Hidden Figures, and The Martian. The trailer of the week is Vice. We've been watching some new releases as John caught up with A Star is Born and Max saw Colette. Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: "The Stars Look Different (Ziggy Stardust Mix)" by spinningmerkaba Closing: "Pixie Pixels (featuring Kara Square...2018-10-161h 08It's the PicturesBonus Episode: Conversation with THE RIDER's Brady JandreauMax is talking to THE RIDER star Brady Jandreau. THE RIDER is now available on DVD and Digital. Listen here to get information into the production and Brady's experience with acting. This is a bonus episode that runs a little shorter than normal. Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. John: @johnlgilpatrick Max: @mhcovill Opening: "The Stars Look Different (Ziggy Stardust Mix)" by spinningmerkaba Clos...2018-08-2114 minIt's the Pictures056: Disaster Movies 3 - A New Ice AgeJohn and Max are continuing their summer series of disaster movies. This time they cover some cold movies with Vertical Limit and Day After Tomorrow. There is an update to the Summer Movie Contest, Star Wars News and more. The trailer of the week is Barry Jenkins "If Beale Street Could Talk." Also John and Max both saw Mission: Impossible - Fallout and give their spoiler thoughts on the new movie! Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher....2018-08-091h 09It's the Pictures054: Mid-Year Favorites 2018John and Max are recapping some of their favorite movies of 2018. First, a discussion about the latest with Moviepass and the Criterion Sale. Then, John and Max talk about their top five favorites of the year thus far. Finally, they discuss some of the recent films they've seen like Game Night, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and Ant-Man and the Wasp. Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: "The Stars Look Different (Ziggy Stardust Mix)" by ...2018-07-121h 07It's the Pictures052: Cannes Recap with Ella KempJohn, Max, and freelance film writer Ella Kemp discuss the highlights of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. Ella was on sight and shares her takes on a strong lineup of films that includes Shoplifters, BlacKkKlansman, and Under the Silver Lake. John and Max also talk about how to do a Boba Fett origin story right, trailers for Bohemian Rhapsody and The Sisters Brothers, a few new releases (Solo, Deadpool 2), and the 10th anniversary of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod)....2018-06-011h 10It's the Pictures051: Summer Movie Contest 2018John and Max are talking their annual Summer Movie Contest! John is back after missing episode 50. They start by talking about a new announced date for Yorgos Lanthimos's The Favourite. The trailer of the week is for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. John finally comes up with a title for Max to watch for losing the Summer Movie Contest last year and they make their selections. Note: We both agreed that Avengers: Infinity War would make the contest uninteresting so it was removed from the contest. Also there might be some sections that our voices overlap. I...2018-05-0142 minIt's the Pictures050: Anyone Named Tully Around Here?Max and Guest Marshall Shaffer are talking about Jason Reitman films. They start by talking about the Cannes Film Festival announcements. The trailer of the week is for Disney's Solo: A Star Wars Story. Then Max and Marshall talked about some of the films directed by Jason Reitman in anticipation of his new film Tully. Some of the films discussed include: Thank You For Smoking, Juno, Up in the Air, Young Adult, and those other two he directed. Trailer of the week: Solo: A Star Wars Story What We've Been Watching: Ma...2018-04-201h 12It's the Pictures049: Nostalgia and Ready Player OneJohn and Max are talking about Nostalgia and Ready Player One. They start by talking about the end of the NCAA tournament and then tackle the FilmStuck bracket! The trailer of the week is for A24's First Reformed. Then John and Max talked about some of the films that worked as inspiration for Ready Player One, including Back to the Future, The Shining, and more. Then they finish the episode with reviews of two recent films, Isle of Dogs and The Greatest Showman. Trailer of the week: A24's First Reformed What We...2018-04-111h 08It's the Pictures048: 1 Up for Video Game MoviesIn honor of Tomb Raider, John and Max discuss video game movies, movies made to feel like videos, the best video games based on movies, and other similar topics. They also share some thoughts on the new trailer for Sorry to Bother You, the insanity of a 31-hour Marvel marathon, and March Madness. What We've Been Watching: John: Thor Ragnarok, Justice League Max: Election, A Wrinkle in Time Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We ar...2018-03-231h 08It's the Pictures047: We Pick the OscarsJohn and Max are talking about the Oscars. This will hopefully be the last time we talk about the films of 2017, as we predict the Oscar winners for the big show. We also talk about some casting news and share some thoughts on new releases such as Annihilation and Game Night. What We've Been Watching: John: Queen of Katwe Max: Annihilation, Game Night Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher....2018-03-011h 13It's the Pictures046: The Winter Games Are HereJohn and Max are talking about the Winter Olympics! They start by talking about the crazy flu season and the results of the Superbowl. Then they make their way into the new M:I - Fallout trailer. Then is the topic of the week where they talk about sports films to watch if you've been enjoying the Winter Olympics including Cool Runnings, Eddie the Eagle, James Bond, Mighty Ducks, and Miracle. Trailer of the week: Mission Impossible: Fallout What We've Been Watching: John: The Cloverfield Paradox Max: White Vertigo, Lill...2018-02-221h 02It's the Pictures045: Phantom Thread, Lady Bird, and the Oscar NominationsIt's before the Super Bowl, and John and Max discuss how they'll remain friends after the Patriots and the Eagles go head to head for football supremacy. Then, they share their thoughts about the 2018 Oscar nominations, including Phantom Thread's surprise Best Picture and Best Director nods and Lady Bird's chances to take home gold. What We've Been Watching: John: Harry Potter series Max: Paddington 2 Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Sti...2018-02-071h 05It's the Pictures044: 2018 Movie PreviewJohn and Max are talking about some of our most anticipated films of 2018. They start by talking about Mark Wahlberg and All the Money in the World. The trailer of the week is Tully, but they also talk about a trailer that came out over the holidays. Then they list off some of their anticipated films of 2017 before jumping into the 2018 films. What We've Been Watching: John: The Last Jedi Max: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, All the Money in the World Download the episode today and tweet at Jo...2018-01-161h 19It's the Pictures043: The Best Films of 2017John and Max are closing out 2017 by sharing their respective top 10 lists, including films like Get Out, The Shape of Water, The Post, and more! Max also shares some thoughts about the new Star Wars film and the online backlash associated with it. They close by discussing their favorite holiday movies. Note: This podcast includes *very* mild plot spoilers about some of the films on their year-end lists. Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Sti...2018-01-021h 17It's the Pictures042: Fall Movie Catch-upJohn and Max are talking about some of the big movies currently playing in theaters and on Netflix They start by talking about a big merger between Disney and Fox that might be happening and then talk about how they're eager for The Last Jedi. The trailer of the week is Avengers: Infinity War and then they go into the main topic talking about some of the biggest films of the Fall in Molly's Game, I, Tonya, Mudbound, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod).2017-12-121h 07It's the Pictures040: Halloween 2K17John and Max are talking about Criterion Horror movie selections this week. They start by talking about Halloween costumes and they talk about the highly anticipated trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's Phantom Thread. John has also finally watched Young Frankenstein for the first time! Finishing off with a What You've Been Watching Lately: John (Young Frankenstein) Max (Three Billboards, Thor Ragnarok) Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. John: @johnlgilpatrick Max: ...2017-11-0258 minIt's the Pictures038: So, mother! Is Crazy...Darren Aronofsky's filmography is filled with controversial and confounding movies, but his latest, mother!, might take the cake. This week, John and Max dive in to all of them, including a spoiler-filled chat about the most polarizing film of the year. They're also talking about the new Downsizing trailer, another Star Wars director change, and the life and work of Harry Dean Stanton. Download the latest episode today, and follow the podcast on Twitter (@itsthepicpod) for more! PLUS: Check out our latest bonus episode - a recap of Max's trip to t...2017-09-221h 11It's the PicturesBonus: TIFF 2017 Wrap-UpJohn and Max are wrapping up the Toronto International Film Festival 2017 this week. Max talks about all the films he saw at TIFF and what were some of the most talked about and buzziest films of the festival! This is a bonus episode that runs a little shorter than normal, but we wanted to share Max's thoughts from the fest. Enjoy. Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. John: @johnlgilpatrick Max...2017-09-2037 minIt's the Pictures037: TIFF 2017 ExtravaganzaMax and Chris are talking about the Toronto International Film Festival 2017 this week. That's right. This week John was not able to make it, but we have a guest! Chris Evangelista from Cut Print Film joined us for this episode. His work has appeared at /Film, Mashable, The Film Stage and more. They start by talking about the other film festivals currently going on including Venice and Telluride. They also discuss that Martin Scorsese's latest film, The Irishman, has begun production. The trailer of the week is Lynn Ramsay's You Were Never Really Her...2017-09-0353 min