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Pop Break TodayAnchored in Asbury: Dub ProofWelcome to Anchored in Asbury, a monthly music interview podcast that revolves around the rich musical culture of Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Each month, host Bill Bodkin (editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com) talks with musicians, promoters, and people behind the scenes about their journeys in the music industry and how Asbury Park has been and is such a vital part of it.
The podcast is hosted by Bill Bodkin, editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com, who not only has covered the Asbury Park music scene for 19 years but produced and sponsored live shows throughout the city for the...
2023-03-2346 minPop Break TodayAnchored in Asbury: Dana WhyWelcome to Anchored in Asbury, a monthly music interview podcast that revolves around the rich musical culture of Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Each month, host Bill Bodkin (editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com) talks with musicians, promoters, and people behind the scenes about their journeys in the music industry and how Asbury Park has been and is such a vital part of it.
The podcast is hosted by Bill Bodkin, editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com, who not only has covered the Asbury Park music scene for 19 years but produced and sponsored live shows throughout the city for the...
2023-02-2346 minPop Break TodayAnchored in Asbury: Nectar's Presents' Ed MaierWelcome to Anchored in Asbury, a monthly music interview podcast that revolves around the rich musical culture of Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Each month, host Bill Bodkin (editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com) talks with musicians, promoters, and people behind the scenes about their journeys in the music industry and how Asbury Park has been and is such a vital part of it.
The podcast is hosted by Bill Bodkin, editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com, who not only has covered the Asbury Park music scene for 19 years but produced and sponsored live shows throughout the city for the...
2023-01-2643 minPop Break TodayAnchored in Asbury: The Little Mermen's Alexis BabiniWelcome to Anchored in Asbury, a monthly music interview podcast that revolves around the rich musical culture of Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Each month, host Bill Bodkin (editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com) talks with musicians, promoters, and people behind the scenes about their journeys in the music industry and how Asbury Park has been and is such a vital part of it.
The podcast is hosted by Bill Bodkin, editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com, who not only has covered the Asbury Park music scene for 19 years but produced and sponsored live shows throughout the city for the...
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Cinema Joes2022 Oscar Special with ThePopBreak.com’s Marisa CarpicoThis week we are joined by ThePopBreak.com’s Film Editor and all around Oscar expert Marisa Carpico to break down the highs and lows of the 2021 Oscar nominations. We discuss our pleasant surprises, our biggest disappointments, our bold predictions, and our Best Picture winners!
Follow Marisa on Twitter, Instagram, & Letterboxd, keep up with her film reviews at The Pop Break, and find her subscribe to her podcasts The Way Too Early Oscars Podcast & ...And The Winner Still Is.
Don’t forget to follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter and follow our hosts around the web...
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Cinema Joes2021 Oscar Special with ThePopBreak.com’s Marisa CarpicoThis week we are joined to by ThePopBreak.com’s Film Editor and all around Oscar expert Marisa Carpico to break down the highs and lows of the 2021 Oscar nominations. We discuss our pleasant surprises, our biggest disappointments, our bold predictions, and our Best Picture winners!
Follow Marisa on Twitter, Instagram, & Letterboxd, keep up with her film reviews at The Pop Break, and find her subscribe to her podcasts The Way Too Early Oscars Podcast & ...And The Winner Still Is.
Don’t forget to follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter and follow our hosts around the web...
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The Pop BreakRoses & Rejections: Bachelorette S16E6Welcome back to another episode of our new podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and it's many spinoffs. ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and cohost DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, to breakdown Week Six of this season of The Bachelorette. Check back to this space next Friday for another new episode!
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Blerd Life with my Wife PodcastPS5 Review!
Hey Hey Welcome back!
This week MARSHALL GOT HIS PLAYSTATION 5!!!! We join our favorite Blerds as Marshall gives his review of the PS5 system, UI, controller, and Spiderman: Miles Morales! He finished it recently and is ready to give his SPOILER FREE review of this amazing game!!!!! Hang with us as Marshall gives Courtney a special surprise so we can get her insight too! ENJOY!!!!!
Listen, enjoy and don't forget to Join the Conversation!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BLWMWPod@BLWMWPod
Instagram: @BlerdLifewithmyWife
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2020-11-161h 01The Pop BreakRoses & Rejections: Bachelorette S16E5Welcome back to another episode of our new podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and it's many spinoffs. ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and cohost DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, to breakdown Week Five of this season of The Bachelorette. Check back to this space next Friday for another new episode!
2020-11-1359 minThe Pop BreakBlerd Watchers: More Baby Yoda, Please!Welcome to Blerd Watchers! ThePopBreak.com's new podcast about TV shows with a Blerdy twist!
Come hang out with Courtney & Marshall, two married Blerds, as we navigate all the dopeness on TV and share insights and opinions on the monthly show topic!
This week, Courtney & Marshall answer questions including “What is a Blerd?”, “What are we into?”, “What should you expect from this podcast?”, and “What did we think of The Mandalorian premiere?”. They also check in on shows including Amazon’s The Boys; Attack on Titan; Black Clover; and God of High School
Make sure to chec...
2020-11-1149 minThe Pop BreakRoses & Rejections: Bachelorette S16E4This week we are launching a brand new podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and it's many spinoffs. In our very first episode, ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, is joined by her cohost DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, to breakdown Week Four of the latest season of The Bachelorette. Stay tuned for another episode of the podcast coming in the show's usual slot this Friday.
2020-11-091h 25Blerd Life with my Wife PodcastIm in Love with the...CoCo <3Hey Hey Welcome back!
This week Courtney and Marshall got a chance to sit down and watch Pixar's CoCo, and felt like talking about it in todays episode! it also got them to thinking how they felt about the rest of the Pixar films, so Marshall pulled up a list and we went down the ranks! Which ones did we see? Which ones did we love? Enjoy as we relax and go thru the Pixar catalogue! Whats your favorite Pixar Movie???? Let us know in the comments!
Listen, enjoy and don't forget to Join the...
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Good Mourning, Nancy PodcastEp. 80: THE LIGHTHOUSE (2019) - It's About Dicks! (w/ Kate Sculley)I saw ye! Yer fond of me podcast! This week your favorite ghouls are joined by Kate MF Sculley to talk about Robert Egger's sophomore film, The Lighthouse!
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How Robert Eggers Built a 19th-Century ‘Lighthouse’ That Could Shine for 16 Miles by Bill Desowitz
https://www.indiewire.com/2019/10/the-lighthouse-robert-eggers-period-production-design-1202184244/amp/
What the hell did 'The Lighthouse' even mean? By JESS JOHO
https://mashable.com/article/the-lighthouse-robert-eggers-meaning-explained-ending.amp
'The Lighthouse,' 'The Witch' and the Horror of Robert Eggers by Richard Newby
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/heat-vision/lighthouse-explained-how-it-connects-witch-1250507
‘The Lighthouse’ Ending Feeds My...
2020-10-2051 min
Socially Distanced28. Pop Break Turns 11This is a special episode of the podcast as the guys celebrate the 11th Anniversary of ThePopBreak.com! Your hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by the original co-founder of the site, Brent Johnson, to discuss the humble and odd beginnings of the site. The trio reminisce about Pop Break live shows, covering concerts, New Brunswick vs. Asbury Park and the legacy of the site. After the nostalgia-fest, they discuss the trailer for the Simon Pegg/Nick Frost Amazon Prime series, Truth Seekers and the "hot" new single by Vin Diesel (not a typo). Of course there's...
2020-10-031h 56Socially Distanced26. Living Their Lives a 1/4 Parsec at a TimeThe 26th Episode of The Socially Distanced Podcast goes to SPACE! Well, technically Al Mannarino, Bill Bodkin and special guest Alisha Weinberger (Social Media Manager of ThePopBreak.com) are all in New Jersey but we're talking a ton of science fiction.
The episode begins with a brief discussion of the second DC Fandome and how it failed to live up to the hype of the first. From there, the bulk of the episode discusses the trailer for Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune. Al, Alisha and Bill compare the trailer to what they've seen of the...
2020-09-211h 47Socially Distanced20. What in the Wide Wide World of Sports is Going on Here?Al and Bill are joined this episode by senior music writer for ThePopBreak.com, Anthony Toto ... and there's a lot to talk about. First, The Rock bought The XFL? Yeah, the XFL. The trio discuss the weird history of the XFL and how Dwayne Johnson's involvement could only mean big things for them. Also, in the world of sports, they discuss the return of baseball, basketball and hockey and how it's been watching them as a fan.
Also on the podcast, the amazing soundtrack to Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 gets discussed in great detail as well as...
2020-08-111h 36Cinema JoesAtlantics (2019)This week we finally payoff our 2020 Oscars bet as Justin makes the Joes watch the 2019 Senegalese film Atlantics, one of both his and Alex’s favorite films of last year.
TV/Movies mentioned in today's episode:
Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003-05); Emma. (2020); Ash Is Purest White; Atlantics
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), @CinemaJoes on Instagram (https://Instagram.com/CinemaJoes) and follow our hosts around the web at the places below!
Justin
Blog - http://thecinemaverick.com/
Letterboxd - https://boxd.it/dW4n
Noah
Blog - http://francnoir.blogspot.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/No...
2020-07-2056 minCinema JoesThe Old Guard w/ Rhiannon of Marvel News DeskThis week we are joined by special guest Rhiannon of the Marvel News Desk podcast to help explore Netflix’s latest comic book adaptation, The Old Guard. We also discuss Hamilton’s debut on Disney+ and Rhiannon’s work with the #SaveDaredevil campaign and its upcoming Save Daredevil Con.
TV/Movies mentioned in today's episode:
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D; Palm Springs; Hamilton; Woman at War; The Old Guard
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), and follow our hosts around the web at the places below!
Justin
Blog - http://thecinemaverick.com/
Le...
2020-07-131h 28Cinema JoesEpisode 62: The Lovebirds COVID-19 Lockdown SpecialThis week we return from our spring hiatus to dish on whether we think Netflix’s The Lovebirds can go the distance before we go long discussing the many, many films we’ve filled our days with during the COVID-19 Global Lockdown.
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), @CinemaJoes on Instagram (https://Instagram.com/CinemaJoes) and follow our hosts around the web at the places below!
Justin
Blog - http://thecinemaverick.com/
Letterboxd - https://boxd.it/dW4n
Noah
Blog - http://francnoir.blogspot.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/NoahFranc
Alex -
Letterboxd - http...
2020-06-252h 18Socially Distanced10. #ReleaseTheMonroeCutIt's the 10th episode of the Socially Distanced Podcast, and we're changing all the rules! Al and Bill welcome back their first guest ever, Pop Break's music editor Kat Manos -- and she isn't alone! Her partner and Pop Break contributor Cole Rathacker joins this super-sized episode to talk about the controversial Snyder Cut.
This much-talked-about version of Justice League will be heading to HBO MAX, and the four talk about why HBO MAX is making this move (and if it makes any sense), as well as the precedent this sets for future movies, t...
2020-05-272h 18Socially Distanced9. Bops and BangersThis week Al and Bill are joined Pop Break film and television staff writer Ben Murchison. The trio talks a lot about sports, but also dive into the absolute fiasco that is the release date for New Mutants, and why Disney is insistent on putting this film out in theaters and not streaming. They also dive into Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams's song from the upcoming Netflix film Eurovision, dubbed "Volcano Man," and they look at Disney's decision to pull Hamilton from theaters and move it straight to Disney+.
This Week's Music in a T...
2020-05-201h 43Socially Distanced8. Let's Go to the Drive-in ConcertThis week Al and Bill are joined Pop Break senior writer Laura Dengrove -- who still holds the distinction of being the youngest person to ever write for Pop Break. The trio discusses LiveNation's plans on potentially instituting drive-in concerts, which of course leads into conversations about the future of concert venues, and why on earth we don't have more drive-in movie theaters. They also discuss the updated version of Robin Sparkles' "Let's Go to the Mall" from How I Met Your Mother, plus they look at the groundbreaking news that Nicolas Cage was cast as Joe Exotic.
2020-05-141h 26Socially Distanced7. Forgetting Bill BodkinThis week, Al & Bill are joined by Rob Crowther IV (Senior Editor, The Pop Break & Host of The Bob Culture Podcast) to discuss the future of going to the movies, All Elite Wrestling's Manitoba Melee, the trailer for HBO's Lovecraft Country, the gloriousness of Forgetting Sarah Marshall and listen to Al and Rob laugh as Bill fumbles his way through a podcast.
The Soundtrack to our Quarantine:
Bill's Pick: 'Living in a Ghost Town' by The Rolling Stones
Al's Pick: 'Don't Stop... (DEMO) ' by Oasis
Rob's Pick: 'Love & Other Crimes' by M...
2020-05-061h 38Cinema JoesOut of the Past - May 2020This week we discuss two very different sci fi classics that have been helping keep us sane during these stressful times in very different ways.
TV/Movies mentioned in today's episode:
Empire Strikes Back; The Host (2006)
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), @CinemaJoes on Instagram (https://Instagram.com/CinemaJoes) and follow our hosts around the web at the places below!
Justin
Blog - http://thecinemaverick.com/
Letterboxd - https://boxd.it/dW4n
Noah
Blog - http://francnoir.blogspot.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/NoahFranc
Alex -
Letterboxd - https://boxd.it/8DIN
Twitter...
2020-05-0417 minSocially Distanced6. What's the Deal With...HBO MAX?!This week, Al & Bill are joined by Rachel Freeman (Comic Book Editor, The Pop Break) to discuss HBO MAX -- it's content (both immediate and the future JJ Abrams properties), it's cost and will they be picking it up.
The trio also discusses Seinfeld's upcoming standup special on Netflix, Parks & Recreation's in-character reunion, and The Fraggles coming back to television
The Soundtrack to our Quarantine:
Bill's Pick: 'Let's Get High Tonight' by Steel Panther
Al's Pick: 'OATMILK' by Chelsea Peretti
Rachel's Pick: 'Gee Officer Krupke' from West...
2020-04-292h 12Socially Distanced5. SADCHELLAThis week, Al & Bill are joined by Anthony Toto (Senior Editor, The Pop Break) to discuss the very real, and the very serious possibility that there will be no concerts until Fall 2021.
They also talk about the absolute pure joy of The Wonders/Oneders reunion on YouTube and how Bill almost booked them in Asbury Park (sorta), and they geek out over the announcement over the eight-part Mandalorian series. And of course, they talk about Ducktales.
The Soundtrack to our Quarantine:
Bill's Pick: Superman by...
2020-04-221h 51Cinema JoesOnward (2020)This week we are joined by Talk Film Society’s Manish Marthur, host of the It Pod to Be You and Queer And Now podcasts on the Talk Film Society Podcast channel. He’s filling in for Justin and Noah as we discuss Pixar’s Onward, the politics of Disney+, and the potential pitfalls of Disney owning everything!
TV/Movies mentioned in today's episode:
Portrait of a Lady on Fire; Wendy; Onward
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), @CinemaJoes on Instagram (https://Instagram.com/CinemaJoes) and follow our hosts around the web at the places below!
Justin...
2020-04-161h 28Socially Distanced4. Fight Island on Blueberry WineAl Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are two pop culture obsessed dads stuck in quarantine. They have decided to take their Facebook messenger conversations and turn them into a podcast. As they discuss everything in the world movies, music, sports, television, and pop culture -- everything keeping them sane in this time of socially distancing.
This week, Al & Bill are joined by Alisha Weinberger (Senior Editor & Purveyor of Spicy Memes, The Pop Break) to discuss the Dr. Moreau-inspired madness of UFC's fight Island -- and who'd we book in a fight there. They also talk...
2020-04-151h 54Socially Distanced3. The Quibbles with QuibiAl Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are two pop culture obsessed dads stuck in quarantine. They have decided to take their Facebook messenger conversations and turn them into a podcast. As they discuss everything in the world movies, music, sports, television, and pop culture -- everything keeping them sane in this time of socially distancing.
This week, Al & Bill are joined by Lucas Jones (Podcast Producer, The Pop Break) to discuss what the hell Quibi is and why you should care. They also talk about how John Krasinski is bringing "Some Good News" into the...
2020-04-081h 15Socially Distanced2. Hey, All You Cool Cats and Kittens!Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are two pop culture obsessed dads stuck in quarantine. They have decided to take their Facebook messenger conversations and turn them into a podcast. As they discuss everything in the world movies, music, sports, television, and pop culture -- everything keeping them sane in this time of socially distancing.
This week, Al & Bill are joined by Kat Manos (Music Editor, The Pop Break) to discuss all things Tiger King, Stephen Colbert's transformation into Tony Stark, and the newest trend of musicians bringing concerts to your living room.
2020-04-011h 34Socially Distanced1. Brady, The Mandalorian, and Music in a Time of QuarantineAl Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are two pop culture obsessed dads stuck in quarantine. They have decided to take their Facebook messenger conversations and turn them into a podcast. As they discuss everything in the world movies, music, sports, television and pop culture -- everything keeping them sane in this time of socially distancing.
This week, Al & Bill discuss Tom Brady's move to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's "The Plan" PSA, and Rosario Dawson joining the cast of The Mandalorian.
The Soundtrack to our Quarantine: ...
2020-03-2656 minCinema JoesThe Invisible Man with The Best Little Horror House in Philly’s George HeftlerThis week we are joined by the host of The Best Little Horror House in Philly and staff writer for The PopBreak, George Heftler, to discuss the best horror film of 2020, The Invisible Man, starring Elizabeth Moss.
TV/Movies mentioned in today's episode:
Avatar: The Last Airbender; The Legend of Kor; Cats; Emma; Ricki and the Flash; Short Term 12; Unbelievable; The Invisible Woman
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), @CinemaJoes on Instagram (https://Instagram.com/CinemaJoes) and follow our hosts around the web at the places below!
Justin
Blog - http://thecinemaverick.com/
Letterboxd - https...
2020-03-091h 26Cinema JoesThe Photograph / Romantic RevivalismThis week we welcome a very special guest as we take the time to breakdown the nuanced beauty of The Photograph before taking the temperature on the current Romance Revival we are seeing in films. We also pine over the types Romances Films we hope Hollywood tackles next.
TV/Movies mentioned in today's episode:
Downhill; His Dark Materials; The Nightingale; The Photograph
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), @CinemaJoes on Instagram (https://Instagram.com/CinemaJoes) and follow our hosts around the web at the places below!
Justin
Blog - http://thecinemaverick.com/
Letterboxd - https://boxd...
2020-03-031h 33Cinema JoesOut of the Past - February 2020This month’s tour of movies past tackle two classic entries in the American canon, Apocalypse Now and Silence of the Lambs, and an under the radar Independent Film classic American Movie.
TV/Movies mentioned in today's episode:
Apocalypse Now; Silence of the Lambs; Mindhunter; American Movie; Split Screen
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), @CinemaJoes on Instagram (https://Instagram.com/CinemaJoes) and follow our hosts around the web at the places below!
Justin
Blog - http://thecinemaverick.com/
Letterboxd - https://boxd.it/dW4n
Noah
Blog - http://francnoir.blogspot.com/
Twitter - https://tw...
2020-02-2429 minCinema JoesHarley Quinn: Birds of Prey / The Future of DC FilmsThis week, we kick off the 2020 film year with a detour to the east side of Gotham to visit the irreverently charming Harley Quinn and her Birds of Prey teammates. We also catch up on a few 2019 films from last fall that we missed.
TV/Movies mentioned in today's episode:
Waves; JoJo Rabbit; I Lost My Body; Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), @CinemaJoes on Instagram (https://Instagram.com/CinemaJoes) and follow our hosts around the web at the places below!
Justin
Blog - http://thecinemaverick.com/
Letterboxd - https://boxd...
2020-02-171h 32Cinema JoesBest of The 2010sOn this exciting special episode, we look back at the 2010s with the help of some very special friends. You will hear about our favorite directors and performers of the decade, and we’ll spend some time spotlighting underseen and underappreciated films that hold a special place in our hearts even if they couldn't crack our Best of the Decade list. Along the way, you will hear from many of our guest co-hosts from the 3+ years we've been doing the show as they explain their favorite films of the decade.
0:00 - 1:26 Intro
1:27 - 5:01 Favorite Films of the Decade Part 1
5:03 - 20:24 Fa...
2020-02-031h 03Cinema Joes2019 in ReviewThis week, we take some time to reflect upon the year that was by sorting out the best big budget films, the best small/mid-sized budget films, and the best international films. Then, we spotlight some of our favorite performances of the year!
TV/Movies mentioned in today's episode:
Parasite; The Irishman; Avengers: Endgame; Toy Story 4; Marriage Story; The Lighthouse; Knives Out; The Last Black Man In San Francisco; Her Smell; Us; Portrait of a Lady on Fire; Atlantics; Transit; Wild Rose; Little Women; High Flying Bird; Ad Astra; Once Upon a Time in Hollywood; Long Shot; Bombshell; Midsommar; Fighting...
2020-01-271h 19Cinema Joes2020 Oscar Special with ThePopBreak.com’s Marisa CarpicoThis week we are joined to by ThePopBreak.com’s Film Editor and all around Oscar expert Marisa Carpico to break down the highs and lows of the 2020 Oscar nominations.
Follow Marisa on Twitter, Instagram, & Letterboxd @MarisaCarpico
Keep up with her film reviews at https://thepopbreak.com/author/mcarpico/
And find her podcasts The Way Too Early Oscars Podcast & ...And The Winner Still Is at https://thepopbreak.com/category/podcast/
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), @CinemaJoes on Instagram (https://Instagram.com/CinemaJoes) and follow our hosts around the web at the places below!
Justin
Blog...
2020-01-2046 minCinema JoesStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerThis week we clear the deck and spend the full episode discussing what we loved and (mostly) hated about the conclusion of the Skywalker saga.
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), @CinemaJoes on Instagram (https://Instagram.com/CinemaJoes) and follow our hosts around the web at the places below!
Justin
Blog - http://thecinemaverick.com/
Letterboxd - https://boxd.it/dW4n
Noah
Blog - http://francnoir.blogspot.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/NoahFranc
Alex -
Letterboxd - https://boxd.it/8DIN
Twitter - https://twitter.com/MediaThinkings
PopBreak - https://thepopbreak.com/author/alexmarcus/
...
2020-01-1349 minCinema JoesMarriage Story / The LighthouseThis week, the Joes catch up on the busy fall movie season by covering two of the highlights Marriage Story and The Lighthouse, a pair of films about deeply dysfunctional relationships.
TV/Movies mentioned in today's episode:
Honey Boy; Ford v. Ferrari; Pose; Cold Case Hammarskjöld; The Lighthouse; Marriage Story
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), @CinemaJoes on Instagram (https://Instagram.com/CinemaJoes) and follow our hosts around the web at the places below!
Justin
Blog - http://thecinemaverick.com/
Letterboxd - https://boxd.it/dW4n
Noah
Blog - http://francnoir.blogspot.com/
Twitter...
2020-01-061h 24Cinema JoesOur 2020 Cinematic ResolutionsOn this special New Years Day mini episode, the Joes take a look back at their cinematic resolutions from last year and bravely chart out new ground for their 2020 resolutions.
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), @CinemaJoes on Instagram (https://Instagram.com/CinemaJoes) and follow our hosts around the web at the places below!
Justin
Blog - http://thecinemaverick.com/
Letterboxd - https://boxd.it/dW4n
Noah
Blog - http://francnoir.blogspot.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/NoahFranc
Alex -
Letterboxd - https://boxd.it/8DIN
Twitter - https://twitter.com/MediaThinkings
PopBreak...
2020-01-0106 minCinema JoesThe Irishman / The Auteur As CriticThis week, Noah and Justin are joined by friend of the show Aaron to discuss Scorsese’s epic exploration and refutation of mob life The Irishman. The guys also try to sort through their feelings on filmmakers critiquing other filmmakers in light of this past fall’s Scorsese v. Marvel: Dawn of the Twitter Trolls dust up.
TV/Movies mentioned in today's episode:
Great Performances: Much Ado About Nothing; The Dragon Prince; The Train to Busan; The Irishman
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), @CinemaJoes on Instagram (https://Instagram.com/CinemaJoes) and follow our hosts around the...
2019-12-301h 20Cinema JoesOut of the Past - December 2019This week, Noah and Justin each spend some time discussing two classics from the 1990s, while Alex deep dives on the Star Wars Prequels ahead of his viewing of Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker!
TV/Movies mentioned in today's episode:
Paris is Burning; Princess Mononoke; Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones; Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), @CinemaJoes on Instagram (https://Instagram.com/CinemaJoes) and follow our hosts around the web at the places below!
Justin
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2019-12-2424 minCinema JoesParasite (2019)This week, we are joined by a very special guest to take a tour through the history of New York City courtesy of Ric Burns, before we gush over a few recent releases and opine on the greatness of Parasite (which just might be the best film of the year).
TV/Movies mentioned in today's episode:
A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood; New York: A Documentary Film; Portrait of a Lady on Fire; Knives Out; Parasite
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), @CinemaJoes on Instagram (https://Instagram.com/CinemaJoes) and follow our hosts around the web...
2019-12-021h 07Cinema JoesThe King / Modern Shakespeare PerformancesThis week we are joined by ThePopBreak.com’s Matt Taylor to some powerful queens, a universe-saving teen, and one of the most disappointing Shakespeare adaptations of the decade, while considering what makes a great modern Shakespearean performance.
TV/Movies mentioned in today's episode:
Maleficent 2: Mistress of Evil; Last Christmas, Steven Universe: The Movie, Harriet, The King
Follow our guest Matt Taylor at the places below:
Podcast - https://thepopbreak.com/category/podcast/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattnotmatthew1
Letterboxd - https://boxd.it/2f5b
Follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CinemaJoes), @CinemaJoes on Instagram (https://In...
2019-11-251h 32Cinema JoesOut of the Past - October 2019This week ThePopBreak.com’s Matt Taylor comes back to help us discuss a few classic films.
TV/Movies mentioned in today's episode:
Breaking Away; Rashomon; All About My Mother
Follow our guest Matt Taylor at the places below:
Podcast - https://thepopbreak.com/category/podcast/
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2019-10-2820 minCinema JoesAd Astra / Should Auteurs Go to Space?This week ThePopBreak.com’s Matt Taylor joins us as we review some of the cinematic highlights and lowlights of September, from Hustlers to the Goldfinch, before diving deep with a featured review of Ad Astra. We also consider whether auteurs need to travel to space to prove themselves as filmmakers.
TV/Movies mentioned in today's episode:
High Flying Bird; The Goldfinch; Hustlers; Ad Astra
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2019-10-011h 16
A Side B Side PodcastEpisode 023 - Angelo Gingerelli InterviewCreator and founder of fifthroundmovement.com, Angelo Gingerelli joins RamseySaidWHAT on What's The Movement's A-Side B-Side Podcast.
In Episode 23, the duo talk about the local music and art scene, Angelo's experience as a comedian, curator, and journalist covering local music at many platforms including his NJ Next column at ThePopBreak.com. He also tells a few awesome stories about being father to a daughter so emerged in Hip-Hop and how the genre changed his life. Before he leaves, it's only right he sounds off his top 5 emcees dead or alive.
The music in this episode is...
2019-09-2450 min
Pop Break TodayThe House Pop Break: The Game of Thrones Series Finale ReviewLords! Ladies! Dragon! Welcome to the House Pop Break -- the official Game of Thrones Podcast for ThePopBreak.com. This episode marks that our watch is now over. We talk about the Season 8 finale of GOT which marks the conclusion of the entire series.
Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, senior staff writer Josh Sarnecky, original GOT columnist for the site Kimberlee Rossi-Fuchs, and managing editor Al Mannarino ride into the ashes of King's Landing to talk about the controversial episode. They discuss the assassination of Dany, Jon Snow's indecision, Bran the Broken, the disappointments of the episode, and which characters met the...
2019-05-241h 53
Pop Break TodayHouse Pop Break: 'The Bells' aka The Episode That Drove Everyone InsaneValar Morghulis! Ladies! Lords! Dragon! Welcome, to the penultimate episode of The House Pop Break -- ThePopBreak.com's official Game of Thrones Season 8 podcast.
This is an extra-large edition of the series -- and rightfully so. Hosted by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, this episode discusses the penultimate episode of GOT -- The Bells.
Joining the pod this week are: OG GOT writer for the site Kimberlee Rossi-Fuchs, and senior staff writers Matt Gilbert and Aaron Sarnecky.
2019-05-171h 56
Pop Break TodayThe House Pop Break Episode 4: The Last of the Starks aka Now Everyone Hates Game of Thrones?Valar Morghulis! Welcome Ladies! Lords! Direwolves! Dragons! This is the 4th episode of The House Pop Break -- ThePopBreak.com's official weekly Game of Thrones Season 8 review podcast.
This week, editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin is joined by the site's longest tenured writers Logan J. Fowler, and the woman who brought GOT to the site -- Kimberlee Rossi-Fuchs. The trio discuss the wildly divisive and controversial 4th episode of the final season, 'The Last of the Starks.'
The group looks at why people have turned on the series, the writing, the very real controversies, the Starbucks cup, and if they still...
2019-05-101h 41
Pop Break TodayHouse Pop Break: Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 8 aka The Long Night aka The Battle of WinterfellLords, and ladies -- Valar Morghulis!
Welcome to the House Pop Break, ThePopBreak.com's official Game of Thrones Season 8 podcast. This week, Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin is joined by senior writer/podcast engineer Lucas P. Jones, and staff writer/photographer Jennifer Marie talk to about Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode aka THE ONE WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR.
Yes, we talk about the good, the bad, and the unwatchable of 'The Long Night' aka The Battle of Winterfell aka The Battle Between the Living and the Dead. We look at why audiences were disappointed, the holes in the episode, the...
2019-05-031h 39
Pop Break TodayHouse Pop Break: Reviewing Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 1The House Pop Break has arrived in Winterfell! The House Pop Break is the official weekly review podcast for ThePopBreak.com.
The series is hosted by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and features two Pop Break staff writers discussing the most recent episode, as well as discussing future episodes, spicy memes, fan theories, and more.
The initial episode of the podcast looks at Season 8 Episode 1 and features Social Media Editor Alisha Weinberger, and Staff Writer Matt Gilbert. They talk about the theories about the Umber sigil, who the Night King is, the crazy amount of side eye and more.
2019-04-201h 34
Pop Break TodayWay Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast: Predicting Best PictureThe Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast has hit the end of the road. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Picture.
The nominees for best support actor are: Roma, Blackkklansman, Green Book, A Star is Born, Black Panther, The Favourite, Bohemian Rhapsody, Vice.
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2019-02-221h 12
Pop Break TodayWay Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast: The Best Director PredictionThe Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is heading into the home stretch. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Director
The nominees for best support actor are: Alfonso Cuaron (Roma), Adam McKay (Vice), Spike Lee (Blackkklansman), Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite), Paweł Pawlikowski (Cold War).
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2019-02-2139 min
Pop Break TodayWay Too Early Oscar Prediction Podcast: Predicting Best Actress & Best Supporting ActressThe Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.
The nominees for Best Supporting Actress are: Amy Adams (Vice), Marina de Tavira (Roma), Emma Stone (The Favourite), Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk), Rachel Weisz (The Favourite)
The nominees for Best Actress are: Yalitza Aparicio (Roma), Glenn Close (The Wife), Lady Gaga (A Star is Born), Olivia Colman (The Favourite), Melissa McCarthy (Can You Ever...
2019-02-2049 min
Pop Break TodayWay Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast: Best Actor & Best Supporting Actor PredictionsThe Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor
The nominees for best support actor are: Mahershala Ali (Green Book), Adam Driver (BlackKklansman), Sam Elliott (A Star is Born), Richard E. Grant (Can You Ever Forgive Me?), Sam Rockwell (Vice).
The nominees for Best Actor are: Christian Bale (Vice), Viggo Mortensen (Green Book), Bradley Cooper (A Star is Born), Willem Dafoe (At Eternity's Gate), Rami Malek...
2019-02-1935 min
Pop Break TodayDecade Discussion: Jason Kundrath on The Past, Present & Future of Hero PatternWelcome to the second episode of Pop Break's Decade Discussion. This monthly series, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, are interviews with people who have been important to the 10 years of Pop Break's existence.
This month's interview is with one of Pop Break's first writers -- Jason Kundrath -- whose band Hero Pattern has just released their back catalog on Spotify today. In this interview Bill and Jason talk about their time working together in college, Jason's role in both Bill's career and the formation of Pop Break, and of course the history, and future (!!!) of Hero Pattern.
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2019-02-1551 min
Pop Break TodayWay Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast: Predicting Best Documentary FilmThe Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Documentary Feature.
The nominees for best documentary film are: Free Solo, Hale County This Morning, This Evening, Minding the Gap, Of Fathers & Sons, RBG.
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2019-02-1536 min
Pop Break TodayWay Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast: Predicting The Short FilmsThe Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Live Action Short Film, Best Documentary Short Subject & Best Animated Short Film.
The nominees for best live action short are: Detainment, Fauve, Marguerite, Mother, Skin.
The nominees for best animated short are: Animal Behaviour, Bao, Late Afternoon, Weekends, One Small Step.
The nominees for best documentary short subject are: Black Sheep, End Game, Lifeboat, A Night at the Garden, Period. End of...
2019-02-1458 min
Pop Break TodayWay Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast: Film Editing & Cinematography PredictionsThe Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Film Editing and Best Cinematography.
The nominees for best film editing are: BlackKklansman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Green Book, The Favourite, and Vice.
The nominees for best cinematography are: Cold War, The Favourite, Never Look Away, Roma, A Star is Born.
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2019-02-1340 min
Pop Break TodayWay Too Early Oscars Prediction Podcast: Best Production Design & Costume Design PredictionsThe Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.
The nominees for best production design are: Black Panther, The Favourite, First Man, Mary Poppins Returns, Roma.
The nominees for best costume design are: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Black Panther, The Favourite, Mary Poppins Returns, Mary Queen of Scots.
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2019-02-0624 min
Pop Break TodayWay Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast: Best Song & Best Score PredictionsThe Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico and TV Editor Matt Taylor are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Original Score and Best Original Song.
The nominees for best song are: "Shallow" from A Star Is Born,
"All the Stars" from Black Panther, "I'll Fight" from RBG,
"The Place Where Lost Things Go" from Mary Poppins Returns and
"When a Cowboy Trades His Spurs for Wings" from The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.
The nominees for sound mixing are: Black Panther , BlacKkKlansman, If Beale...
2019-02-0533 min
Pop Break TodayWay Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast: Sound Editing & Mixing PredictionsThe Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico and TV Editor Matt Taylor are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing.
The nominees for sound editing are: Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody, First Man, A Quiet Place, Roma.
The nominees for sound mixing are: Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody, First Man, Roma, A Star is Born.
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2019-02-0428 min
Pop Break TodayThe Wrestling Report: Survivor Series, War Games, Wrestle Kingdom & The EliteThe BreakCast, the official podcast of ThePopBreak.com, is proud to launch 'The Wrestling Report' (title subject to change). This monthly podcast features editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and wrestling editor Murjani "MJ" Rawls talking about the world of pro wrestling.
In the November edition, MJ and Bill tag up to talk about...
*Brock Lesnar as Universal Champion
*Brock's involvement in UFC
*The excellent Evolution PPV
*NXT War Games
*The issues plaguing New Japan Pro Wrestling
*The future of The Elite
and so much more!
2018-11-131h 33
Pop Break TodayWay Too Early Oscars Prediction Episode 3: Toronto International Film Fest ReviewThe third installment of our "Way Too Early Oscar Predicitions podcast is here, and we're talking about the Toronto International Film Festival.
Our film editor Marisa Carpico and TV editor Matt Taylor discuss Matt's third trip to the Great White North for a weekend of Oscar potentials.
Films discuss include:
Halloween
Climax
Dogman
Von Lux
Donnybrook
Consequence
Gloria
Capernaum
The Front Runner
Her Smell
Skin
Greta
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2018-09-261h 08
Pop Break TodayThe Castle Rock Season 1 ReviewWelcome to Castle Rock...or at least the podcast review of it!
Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, television editor Matt Taylor, and associate editor Al Mannarino break down the first season of the Stephen King Universe based Hulu series.
The trio discusses:
*Their anticipation going into the season
*The initial batch of premiere episodes
*The controversial 8th episode
*That game-changing 9th episode
*The finale
*The "face"
*The end credits scene
*...and potential Season 2 storylines.
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2018-09-211h 33
Pop Break TodayEmmys 2018: The Winners, The Snubs & All The Hot TakesThe Pop Break took 24 hours to let the Primetime Emmy Award winners sink in, and are ready to give their thoughts on the big night.
Pop Break's television editor Matt Taylor hosts the panel which features editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior writer (and the winner of our first Emmys pool) Laura Dengrove to talk about the winners, losers, and snubs for the shows and performances in Best Limited Series, Best Variety Series, Best Comedy, and Best Drama.
Listen hot takes on the Emmy hosts, the future of television, Game of Thrones, Handmaid's Tale, Atlanta and more.
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2018-09-192h 04
Pop Break TodayCall It a Comeback: 2018 Summer Movie ReviewWe will call it a comeback.
Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and film editor Marisa Carpico team up to talk about the record-setting box office numbers that happened during the Summer of 2018.
From Infinity War to Crazy Rich Asians to The Meg and Mission: Impossible -- they talk about all the big time films. They also discuss the plethora of smaller budget indie films that made a huge impact this summer season.
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2018-09-121h 17
Pop Break Today2019 Oscars: Late Summer/Fall PredictionsWelcome to our "Way too Early Oscar Predictions" Part 2.
This is a regular podcast where film editor Marisa Carpico, TV editor Matt Taylor, and possible guests come together to discuss the potential Oscar nominees. Do they know it's way too early to predict? Sure. But in their mind IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO PREDICT.
In this episode they cover the late summer, and fall Oscar potentials including: Blindspotting, The Wife, Mission: Impossible - Fall Out, and Support the Girls.
They also discuss the "Oscar for achievement in popular film" that was just delayed by The Academy. This ruling came...
2018-09-071h 14
Pop Break TodaySummer 2018 - One of the Best Summers for TV Ever?Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and television editor Matt Taylor examine the 2018 summer television season, which to paraphrase the late Anthony Bourdain "did not in fact suck."
Major Shows to Discussed include: Sharp Objects, Handmaids Tale,
GLOW, Pose, Succession, Queer Eye, Castle Rock, Westworld, Orange is the New Black Arrested Development, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Luke Cage, and more.
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2018-09-031h 20
Pop Break TodayTropic Thunder RetrospectivePodcast time!
Since Tropic Thunder, the 2008 comedy directed by Ben Stiller, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, Senior Writers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky sat down to discuss the movie. Topics include the large and noteworthy cast, the humor, the controversy surrounding the character Simple Jack, and Robert Downey Jr.'s Oscar nomination for his role in the film. Aaron and Josh also talk about the possibility of a sequel.
As always, SPOILER ALERT!
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2018-08-3157 min
Pop Break TodayThe All In Preview & Predictions PodcastWelcome to the ELITE (thee thee) ELITE BreakCast!
In this episode Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior staff writer & photographer Murjani Rawls team up to discuss one of the most monumental wrestling events of the century - ALL IN.
The duo talk about their thoughts on the concept, give predictions of the matches, dissect why this show sold out in record time, and if it's worth the $40 iPPV price.
In the second half of the episode the discussion on the future of All In, and its founding fathers - Cody, The Young Bucks, Kenny Omega, Marty Scurll & Adam Page...
2018-08-311h 35
Pop Break TodayCrazy Rich Asians and How This Movie Became the Surprise Hit of 2018Crazy Rich Asians is one of the surprise hits of not just the summer, but of 2018. Pop Break's film editor Marisa Carpico, and senior staff writer Murjani Rawls sit down to talk about the film and how it stole the hearts of moviegoers.
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2018-08-2754 min
Pop Break TodayThe 'You Damn Right We're Talking About The Meg' PodcastThe title speaks for itself. We could not let the summer go by without podcasting about the legit surprise hit of the summer...THE MEG. Yes, a movie with Jason Statham and big ass shark just straight killed it at the box. Pop Break's film editor Marisa Carpico and her team of intrepid podcasters break down this glorious film.
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2018-08-1351 min
Pop Break TodayThe Terminator 3 15th Anniversary RetrospectiveWith photos surfacing for Terminator 6 and it being T3's 15th anniversary, we decided to travel back to 2003 to discuss Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.
Senior Writers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky debate the merits of the polarizing movie, compare it to the other films, and ruminate on where they want the franchise to go next.
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2018-08-111h 03
Pop Break TodayWelcome to Hundred Acre Wood...The Christopher Robin ReviewWelcome to Hundred Acre Wood! Pop Break's film editor Maria Carpico, and film writer Matt Gilbert sit to talk about Disney's latest, Christopher Robin. The new live Winnie the Pooh film gave us the feels in the trailer but did it do so in the movie? Was it too dark? Was it not dark enough? And is this really a kids movie?
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2018-08-0855 min
Pop Break TodayThe 2019 Oscars: First Half PredictionsWelcome to our "Way too Early Oscar Predictions." This will be a regular podcast where film editor Marisa Carpico, TV editor Matt Taylor, and possible guests come together to discuss the potential Oscar nominees. Do they know it's way too early to predict? Sure. But in their mind IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO PREDICT.
In this episode they cover the first seven months (or so) of 2018 and looks at the films that they think have the staying power of the Oscars next year.
They also talk about upcoming releases that have the most Oscar potential as well. Films discussed...
2018-07-251h 58
Pop Break TodayThe 'Looper' RetrospectiveWith Star Wars: The Last Jedi now on Netflix, Senior Writers and twin brothers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky look back at Looper, the 2011 film that sold Lucasfilm on director Rian Johnson.
Aaron and Josh talk about the movie's themes, its take on time travel, and characters' relationships, plus discuss similarities between Looper and The Last Jedi.
And, of course, SPOILER WARNING.
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2018-07-201h 04
Pop Break TodayAnt-Man and the Wasp ReviewWe shape shift all over the place with our review podcast of the MCU's latest film, Ant-man and the Wasp.
Pop Break's film editor Marisa Carpico, and senior staff writers George Heftler and Josh Sarnecky sit down to discuss, debate and bust chops about the latest cinematic adventures of Ant-man and the Wasp!
Oh yes, spoilers abound. And they WILL be talking about that end credits scene.
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2018-07-0959 min
Pop Break TodayYou're Cordially Invited...to the Batman 50 ReviewHoly matrimony, Batman!
Pop Break's film editor Marisa Carpico, and social media manager Alisha Weinberger review the much hyped Batman 50 aka Batman & Catwoman's wedding.
WARNING THERE ARE SPOILERS.
In the podcast they discuss:
*The variant covers
*The splash pages inside the book
*How the writing is a little cheesy and unconventional for comic books. *Why this seems like disappointment after years 50 issues of lead up.
*Bruce and Selina as a couple.
*And the much-discussed ending.
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2018-07-0449 min
Pop Break TodayInto the Valley Beyond: The Westworld Season 2 ReviewWe almost called this episode "obfuscating mind balls" but when you talk about Westworld Season 2 it is all about The Valley Beyond.
Oh, SPOILERS abound.
Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, senior music writer & photographer Kat Manos, senior TV writer Josh Sarnecky, and the "Grand Prognosticator of ThePopBreak.com" Lord Chris Diggins got together to unravel a very dense second season of HBO's hit series.
In it they discuss the finale, the complicated character of Dolores, Maeve's powers, the disappointments of the season and the finale, the best episodes of the sophomore year of Westworld, and what the future holds for...
2018-06-271h 29
Pop Break TodayWhere's Our Super Suit: The Incredibles 2 ReviewWhere is our super suit?
Well, we may not know the answer to that, but we do have plenty of opinions on Pixar's latest film, The Incredibles 2. The #1 movie in America was met with some criticism about being "another Pixar" sequel, so we examine that as well as the usual -- performances, animations, and if the cast/story can recapture the magic of the first film.
Our film editor Marisa Carpico, and associate editor/Pixar aficionado Logan J. Fowler host this edition of the podcast.
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2018-06-1855 min
Pop Break TodayLet's Get Heisty: The Ocean's 8 ReviewPop Break's newly minted film editor Marisa Carpico, and new staff writer Michelle Coraci talk about the summer's big hit - Ocean's 8. The duo compare it to it's Ocean's counterparts, break down the performances (including Anne Hathaway's show stealer, and James Corden's head scratcher), and more.
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2018-06-1250 min
Pop Break TodayDid We Have a Good Feeling About This?: Solo: A Star Wars Story ReviewDid we have a good feeling about Solo: A Star Wars Story? The Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin (@BodkinWrites), editorial utility player Al Mannarino (@AlMannarino), and podcast engineer/Star Wars guru Lucas P. Jones (@ljones1138) discuss the controversial new film.
They discuss...
*Our fears and hopes going into the film.
*Those first 20 minutes.
*Alden Ehrenreich's performance.
*Lucas' hatred of a certain droid.
*Why Donald Glover was perfect in this film.
*The effectiveness of the ending.
*Why the film suffered at the box office.
*How Star Wars films reflect the political climate they're made in.
and more!
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2018-06-011h 57
Pop Break TodayMAXIMUM EFFORT: The Deadpool 2 ReviewHOLY CHIMICHANGAS! Our own version of X-Force -- DJ Chapman (@zippybyday), Matthew Kelly (@NandovMovies), and Al Mannarino (@almannarino) -- talk about their love (and the issues they had) with Deadpool 2.
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2018-05-241h 40
Pop Break TodayAvengers Infinity War ReviewThe Pop Break assembled their own super team -- managing editor Matthew Kelly (@nandovmovies), film editor Dan Cohen (@dcohenwriter), senior film writer Tommy Tracy (@TGMovieReviews), and news editor Laura Dengrove (@LauraWoogs13) -- to discuss the box office phenomenon known as Avengers: Infinity War.
There is a TON of spoilers here as the team goes over every aspect of the film. Big thanks to Lucas P. Jones on the edit.
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2018-05-032h 15
Pop Break TodayMovie Thunderdome: Iron Man 3Yes. This is a new series for the Breakcast. The concept is simple: we take a divisive movie of yesteryear and pit two people against each other. One is pro.The other con.They settle it in MOVIE THUNDERDOME!
With Avengers: Infinity War being released today, we decided to debut the Movie Thunderdome with what is considered the most divisive MCU movie there is:
IRON MAN 3!
Stepping into Thunderdome this episodes is Al Mannarino (defending IM3), and Dan Cohen (totally against it).
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2018-04-261h 26
Pop Break Today2018 Summer Movie PreviewIt's out third annual Summer Movie Preview podcast! Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and film editor Dan Cohen look at all the big ones -- Infinity War, Deadpool 2, Solo, The Incredibles 2, etc. -- and predict which ones will win our hearts, and our wallets, and those that are going to suffer a terrible Dark Tower-esque fate.
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2018-04-232h 06
Pop Break TodayStep Into the Oasis - The Ready Player One ReviewPop Break's film editor Dan Cohen, and senior writer Tommy Tracy step into the Oasis to review Steven Spielberg's new epic Ready Player One.
The two discuss:
--Expectations going in
--The pros and cons of Spielberg directing
--Could another director have offered a more unique perspective?
--Changes from book to screen: What worked. What didn’t
--Was Screenwriting an issue
--Dan and Tommy praise the performances, in particular Mark Rylance and Tye Sheridan
--Tommy makes a Mad Max comparison that causes Dan to groan
--Tommy praises what popular movie was incorporated into the film
--Dan laments what movie was NOT br...
2018-04-021h 26
Pop Break TodayThe Wes Anderson RetrospectiveWes Anderson's new film Isle of Dogs comes out Friday. Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, film editor Dan Cohen, and social media manager Alisha Weinberger sit down to discuss their love for the director...as well as what they don't love about his films.
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2018-03-212h 10
Pop Break TodayThe Wes Anderson RetrospectiveWes Anderson's latest film of Isle of Dogs hits theaters this Friday. ThePopBreak.com's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, film editor Dan Cohen, and social media editor Alisha Weinberger look back at the director's career and examine our most and least favorite films from the director's cannon. They also dream cast actors and actresses they'd love to see in the directors films in the future.
2018-03-212h 10
Pop Break TodayThe 2018 Oscar Reactions PodcastThePopBreak.com's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, film editor Dan Cohen, and senior writer Lord Chris Diggins (who won our first Oscar pool) review the winners of the 90th Annual Academy Awards. Who do think should've won, what predictions do they regret, and is Dan okay after Nolan and Brady both lost this year.
2018-03-0552 min
Pop Break TodayOscars 2018 - Predicting One of the Most Unpredictable Oscars in AgesPop Break's fifth annual Oscar Predictions podcast returns! Editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and film editor/Oscar guru Dan Cohen give their spoiler-free predictions on the following:
*The five films that could legitimately win Best Picture.
*The highly contentious Best Director race.
*An upset for Best Actor?
*Are Best Supporting Actor and Actress locked up?
*Is Frances McDormad a slam dunk to win Best Actress?
*Will Roger Deakins FINALLY win an Oscar?
*The snubs we just can't get over.
*And why Logan being nominated is a massive moment in film history.
*What Best Pictured nominated film(s) could walk away with ZERO...
2018-02-272h 02
Pop Break TodayTop 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2018Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, and Film Editor Dan Cohen discuss their Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2018, as well as a few they think will be the absolute worst.
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2018-01-041h 39
Pop Break TodayThe Last Jedi ReviewThePopBreak.com's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and film editor Dan Cohen discuss the highly divisive Star Wars: The Last Jedi. We break down the controversy over many of the film's narrative arcs, as well as discuss Oscar potential, and this film's impact on Episode IX.
To read our original review: thepopbreak.com/2017/12/15/star-w…lute-masterpiece/
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2017-12-181h 50
Pop Break TodayJustice League ReviewPop Break's own Justice League - Matt Kelly, Dan Cohen, & Marisa Carpico break down DC's latest entry -- The Justice League -- the first big team-up film for all the major DCEU characters.
Listener discretion there is some adult language in this podcast.
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2017-11-212h 06
Pop Break TodayThor: Ragnarok ReviewPop Break's version of Thor and The Hulk, Dan Cohen and Tommy Tracy, are odds over Marvel's new film Thor: Ragnarok. So we've placed them in a podcast battle to determine supremacy!
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2017-11-071h 21
Pop Break TodayJedis, Justice & Oscars: The 2017 Fall Movie PreviewIt's the most wonderful time of the time year -- the fall movie season! Pop Break film editor Dan Cohen, and editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin discuss how the releases of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, IT, Justice League & Thor: Ragnarok could mean big money at the box office. There's also some early Oscar predictions.
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2017-08-312h 09
Pop Break TodayThe Pop Break talks to Australian sketch comedy group Aunty DonnaThis week on The Breakcast, Managing Editor Matthew Nando Kelly talks to Broden Kelly, Mark Bonanno, and Zachary Ruane also known as the Australian sketch comedy group Aunty Donna. Coming off of their first North American tour, the boys talk about their love for American food, what it takes to be a Larry, and Zach's DJ influences.
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2017-07-0626 min