Best Megan Kearns Podcasts (2023)

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It's the Pictures

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160: Ridley Scott Is More Than Blade Runner and Alien 1:02:44

17h ago1:02:44

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John and Max talk about Ridley Scott and his entire filmography while his newest movie, Napoleon, hits theaters. 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 …

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The Killer (Featuring Carlo from The Movie Loot) 49:08

2d ago49:08

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On the 340th episode of Piecing It Together, Carlo from The Movie Loot joins me to talk about The Killer. David Fincher returns to the kind of thrillers he used to make and everyone is happy. Puzzle pieces include Kill Bill, Thief, The Day of the Jackal and Ghost Dog. As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Killer and the movies we discuss! Written by And…

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The Marvels (Featuring Katie & Taylor from Sisters Assembled) 32:25

5d ago32:25

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On the 339th episode of Piecing It Together, Katie & Taylor from Sisters Assembled Podcast join me to talk about The Marvels! The latest in the MCU and the sequel to Captain Marvel didn't exactly do too well at the box office but it's pretty fun, silly time that fans of the series should still enjoy. Puzzle pieces include Freaky Friday, Jumanji: Th…

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Thanksgiving LIVE (Featuring Jason Harris, Jimmie Gonzalez and Michael Keene) 49:28

9d ago49:28

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On the 338th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Art Houz Theaters in Downtown Las Vegas with guests Jason Harris, Jimmie Gonzalez and Michael Keene to talk about Thanksgiving! Eli Roth's fake trailer from 2009's Grindhouse is finally a feature length movie and we had a blast with it. Puzzle pieces include Blood Rage, My Bloody Valenti…

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The Creator (Featuring Ryan Luis Rodriguez) 39:17

12d ago39:17

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On the 337th episode of Piecing It Together, Ryan Luis Rodriguez joins me to talk about The Creator. This sci-fi from Gareth Edwards was heavily touted for its low price tag in an age of bloated blockbusters, but despite rave reviews, it kind of underperformed. Puzzle pieces include the Terminator series, Looper, Platoon and Alita Battle Angel. As …

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Suffrage and Our Favorite Comedy Sequels (Featuring Joe Black) 1:13:15

20d ago1:13:15

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On this special episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker Joe Black joins me to talk about his new film Suffrage, the sequel to Natasha Hall, as well as some of our picks for our favorite comedy sequels. Some of the films we talk about include Hot Shots! Part Deux, Clerks 2 and Wake Up Ron Burgandy: The Lost Movie. As always, SPOILER ALERT for anyo…

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159: Alexander Payne and His Sad Men 1:02:06

23d ago1:02:06

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John and Max talk about Alexander Payne and his entire filmography while his newest movie, The Holdovers, hits theaters. Included are movies like Sideways, Election, Nebraska, and more. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTu…

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Blue Beetle (Featuring Lizette Hunter) 32:42

27d ago32:42

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On the 336th episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker/actress Lizette Hunter joins me to talk about Blue Beetle. DC's superhero universes are in a state of flux and it's a little hard to know how much any of this matters in the grand scheme of things, but their first Latinx superhero is still makes for a fun movie worth talking about. Puzzle piece…

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November 2023 Trailers (Special Episode) 46:18

1M ago46:18

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On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in November 2023. This month’s episode includes Thanksgiving, All Dirt Roads Taste Of Salt, Rustin, What Happens Later, Priscilla, Dream Scenario, The Holdovers, The Marvels, …

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The Royal Hotel (Featuring Megan Kearns) 34:52

1M ago34:52

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On the 335th episode of Piecing It Together, Megan Kearns from Spoilerpiece Theater joins me to talk about The Royal Hotel. Kitty Green's follow-up to The Assitant is another excellent feminist film that also draws inspiration from some tense genre movies. Puzzle pieces include Hotel Coolgarie, Green Room, Support The Girls and It Comes At Night. A…

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Future Cult Classics (Special Episode featuring Jon Towlson) 1:10:43

1M ago1:10:43

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On this special episode of Piecing It Together, Jon Towlson, author of 40 Cult Movies joins me to talk about some films from the last 5 years that we think may eventually be considered cult classics. Some of the films we talk about include Malignant, They Cloned Tyrone, The Kid Detecive and The Greasy Strangler. As always, SPOILER ALERT for any of …

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158: The Man, The Myth, The Legend Martin Scorsese 1:05:46

1M ago1:05:46

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John and Max talk about Martin Scorsese and some of their blind spots including The King of Comedy and Mean Streets. Also are some quick thoughts on Killers of the Flower Moon. 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 a…

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Expend4bles (Featuring Sean Malloy) 54:57

1M ago54:57

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On the 334th episode of Piecing It Together, action movie and Dolph Lundgren superfan Sean Malloy joins me to talk about Expend4bles, the fourth in the action hero team up series. It's not the best movie, so half way through this episode takes a turn and becomes a Breaking It Apart episode on The Expendables series as a whole. Puzzle pieces include…

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Favorite Concert Films & Louder Than Rock (Featuring Caleb Quaye & Jason Baroni) 58:34

2M ago58:34

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On this special episode of Piecing It Together, legendary guitar player Caleb Quaye and social media manager Jason Baroni join me on the eve of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concert film taking over the box office to talk about our favorite concert films and Caleb's new documentary Louder Than Rock. Caleb Quaye was Elton John's original guitar playe…

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The Exorcist: Believer LIVE (Featuring Tom Devlin, Michael Keene and Gina Mizzoni) 1:01:17

2M ago1:01:17

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On the 333rd episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Art Houz Theaters in Downtown Las Vegas with guests Tom Devlin, Michael Keene and Gina Mizzoni to talk about The Exorcist: Believer. This requel from David Gordon Green possessed us with lots of great puzzle pieces including There's Something Wrong With The Children, Doctor Sleep, Evil D…

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The Kill Room (Featuring Jonathan Salemi) 49:29

2M ago49:29

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On the 332nd episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker Jonathan Salemi joins me to talk about The Kill Room. This goofy action comedy thriller starring Uma Thurman and Samuel L Jackson is a throwback to a kind of movie we don't see too often anymore. Puzzle pieces include Analyze That, My Kid Could Paint That, The Outfit and Can You Ever Forgive Me…

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October 2023 Trailers (Special Episode) 53:40

2M ago53:40

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On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in October 2023. This month’s episode includes The Exorcist: Believer, Creepy Crawly, Freelance, Reptile, The Marsh Kings Daughter, Foe, Cat Person, Fair Play, Killers of the …

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Dumb Money (Featuring Shahab Zargari) 37:49

2M ago37:49

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On the 331st episode of Piecing It Together, Shahab Zargari joins me to talk about Dumb Money. The ridiculous true story of Roaring Kitty and the rise of the GameStop stocks gave us an interesting setup to get into lots of different kinds of movies. Puzzle pieces include The Big Short, The Social Network, Office Space and The YouTube Effect. As alw…

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157: TIFF '23 Wrap, WGA Wins, and Taylor Swift Dominance with Matthew St. Clair 1:03:18

2M ago1:03:18

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Max and guest Matthew St.Clair (@filmguy619) talk about the WGA strike, Taylor Swift, and some of their favorite movies from TIFF '23. 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: "T…

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No One Will Save You (Featuring Josh Bell) 49:01

2M ago49:01

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On the 330th episode of Piecing It Together, Josh Bell joins me to talk about No One Will Save You. This alien invasion thriller from writer/director Brian Duffield puts poor Kaitlyn Dever through the ringer when she just wants to be left alone. Puzzle pieces include Hush, Signs, The Vast of Night and Evil Dead 2. As always, SPOILER ALERT for No On…

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Meg 2: The Trench (Featuring Emma Sewell) 45:12

2M ago45:12

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On the 329th episode of Piecing It Together, Emma Sewell joins me to talk about Meg 2: The Trench. Finding guests is always part of the fun of podcasting and in Emma I found someone who watched the original The Meg over 100 times. This is gonna be a fun one... Puzzle pieces include Jurassic Park, Rush Hour, Piranha 3D and Die Hard. As always, SPOIL…

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Landscape With Invisible Hand (Featuring Evan Crean) 38:52

3M ago38:52

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On the 328th episode of Piecing It Together, Evan Crean from Spoilerpiece Theater joins me to talk about Landscape with Invisible Hand. Cory Finley's third film is a weird one and maybe the first episode I've ever had this much trouble finding a guest for. I'm glad Evan was up for it because this was one I had to talk about. Puzzle pieces include T…

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Most Anticipated Films of Fall 2023 (Reposted from LA Podfidential) 58:26

3M ago58:26

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On this special bonus episode of Piecing It Together, I’m actually reposting a guest apperance I recently did on LA Podfidential with host Chauncey Telese where we discussed our most anticipated films of Fall 2023! The original version of this conversation is available at https://omny.fm/shows/la-podfidential/fall-movie-preview-finger-crossed-w-dav…

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The Last Voyage of the Demeter (Featuring Tatiana Paris) 41:20

3M ago41:20

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On the 327th episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker/actress Tatiana Paris joins me to talk about The Last Voyage of the Demeter. This prequel based on one chapter of the beloved novel Dracula by Bram Stoker was an interesting twist on the famous character. Puzzle pieces include Crimson Peak, The Fog, Van Helsing and Titanic. As always, SPOILER A…

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September 2023 Trailers (Special Episode) 58:33

3M ago58:33

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On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in September 2023. This month’s episode includes The Equalizer 3, Aristotle and Dante Discover Secrets of the Universe, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, A Haunting In Venice, A Mil…

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It's the Pictures

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156: Fall Film Preview 2023 - TIFF, Venice, NYFF, and more 55:09

3M ago55:09

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John and Max talk about the upcoming slate of Fall movies premiering at TIFF, Venice, NYFF, and more. Some of the movies discussed: Maestro The Killer Priscilla Poor Things Ferrari Hit Man The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial The Boy and the Heron Foe The Holdovers Saltburn May December Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Downl…

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Medusa Deluxe (Featuring Guillermo Barahona & Rose Donahue) 41:20

3M ago41:20

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On the 326th episode of Piecing It Together, Guillermo Barahona and Rose Donahue join me to talk about Medusa Deluxe. This weird fusion of the fashion/hair world and murder mystery from A24 led to some really interesting connections. Puzzle pieces include Blow Up, Death Proof, Her Smell and Knives Out. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Medusa Deluxe and…

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The Flash (Featuring Alexander Reams) 42:59

3M ago42:59

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On the 325th episode of Piecing It Together, Alexander Reams joins me to talk about DC's The Flash. A lot was riding on this final piece of the DCEU puzzle, but to say it didn't all work out is a bit of an understatement. Fun movie though! Puzzle pieces include Spider-Man: No Way Home, Edge Of Tomorrow, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Multiplicity. As…

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Strays LIVE (Featuring Toni Gonzales, Sunny Rosen and Michael Novelli) 50:24

3M ago50:24

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On the 324th episode of Piecing It Together,we are LIVE at Maya Cinemas in North Las Vegas, NV with guests Toni Gonzales, Sunny Rosen and Michael Novelli to talk about the raunchy hard-R rated talking dog comedy Strays! Along with a fun (but very loose) discussion about the film we get into what you can do to work with organizations like Pawtastic …

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Theater Camp (Featuring Randle Forcinel) 50:13

3M ago50:13

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On the 323rd episode of Piecing It Together, Randle Forcinel joins me to talk about Theater Camp. This hilarious comedy gave us so many angles to look at puzzle pieces from summer camp movies to theater movies to mockumentaries to LGBTQ+ movies and more. Puzzle pieces include Wet Hot American Summer, Beaches, School of Rock and Waiting For Guffman.…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (Featuring Mikey VIP) 40:44

4M ago40:44

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On the 322nd episode of Piecing It Together, DJ Mikey VIP joins me to talk about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. This new animated version of the classic cartoon series comes from The Mitchells vs The Machins director Jeff Rowe and writers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, so you know it's gonna be a fun time. Puzzle pieces include X-Men, …

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155: Oppenheimer and Barbie 4 Real 1:08:26

4M ago1:08:26

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John 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…

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Mad Heidi (Featuring Chad Clinton Freeman) 53:45

4M ago53:45

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On the 321st episode of Piecing It Together, Chad Clinton Freeman joins me to talk about Mad Heidi. After a string of major blockbuster films, it felt like a fun change of pace to talk about a ridiculous, super cheesy "swissploitation" film. Puzzle pieces include Machete, Lady Snowblood, Conan the Barbarian and Inglorious Basterds. As always, SPOIL…

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August 2023 Trailers (Special Episode) 41:26

4M ago41:26

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On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in August 2023. This month’s episode includes Shortcomings, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Meg 2: The Trench, Gran Turismo, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Jules, Heart of Stone, Blue B…

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Barbie (Featuring Gina Mizzoni and Tara Giancaspro) 1:06:45

4M ago1:06:45

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On the 320th episode of Piecing It Together, my wife Gina Mizzoni and returning guest Tara Giancaspro join me to talk about Barbie! Greta Gerwig's meta take on the classic toy stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and along with Oppenheimer made for an amazing week at the movies. Puzzle pieces include Josie and the Pussy Cats, Legally Blonde, Wet Ho…

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Oppenheimer LIVE (Featuring Kris Krainock, M.N. Miller and Brian Garth) 45:52

4M ago45:52

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On the 319th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE at Maya Cinemas in North Las Vegas, NV with guests Kris Krainock, Brian Garth and M.N. Miller to talk about Oppenheimer! This biographical portrait of the father of atomic bomb, Robert Oppenheimer is the latest blockbuster from Christopher Nolan. Puzzle pieces include A Hidden Life, The Termi…

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Mission: Impossible – Dead Recknoing Part One (Featuring Amanda Guarragi) 38:35

4M ago38:35

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On the 318th episode of Piecing It Together, Amanda Guarragi joins me to talk about Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One. One of the year's biggest movies (especially after Tom Cruise's insanely successful Top Gun Maverick last year), we get into what works and what doesn't with the latest in the long running action series. Puzzle pieces inc…

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154: Barbenheimer Preview with Charlie Nash 1:33:53

4M ago1:33:53

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Max and guest Charlie Nash talk about the biggest movie day of the summer, Barbenheimer Day. First, they discuss the SAG-AFTRA strike, and some Criterion Sale suggestions, and then they dive into the feature. Stay tuned afterwards for thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com D…

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Asteroid City (Featuring Jason Harris) 32:25

5M ago32:25

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On the 317th episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris joins me to talk about Asteroid City. Wes Anderson has become a bit of a polarizing filmmaker in the last decade and every new film of his gives us a chance to reevaluate what exactly he is trying to do with his oddly staged creations. Puzzle pieces include Synecdoche New York, Bergman Islan…

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Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken (Featuring Paul Odgren) 35:49

5M ago35:49

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On the 316th episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker Paul Odgren joins me to talk about Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken. DreamWorks Animation's latest is about a mystical teenage half human half sea creature dealing with her emotions... You can probably guess some of our puzzle pieces already... Puzzle pieces include The Little Mermaid, Turning Red, …

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Top 10 Films of 2023 So Far (Special Episode) 1:11:15

5M ago1:11:15

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On this special episode of Piecing It Together, Josh Bell from Awesome Movie Year join me to discuss our Top 10 favorite films of 2023 so far. Along with some honorable mentions and suggestions from the Popcorn & Puzzle Pieces Facebook Group, we get into a lot of the movies that have made up this year in movies so far. As always, SPOILER ALERT for …

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153: It Belongs in a Museum 1:22:32

5M ago1:22:32

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John and Max talk about the first four Indiana Jones movies in honor of Dial of Destiny launching in theaters. What is the worse movie? What is the best? 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 St…

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July 2023 Trailers (Special Episode) 39:22

5M ago39:22

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On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in June 2023. This month’s episode includes Joy Ride, The Out-Laws, The Lesson, Biosphere, Theater Camp, Bird Box: Barcelona, They Cloned Tyrone, Sympathy For The Devil, Talk …

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The Pup Pups Album Commentary (Special Episode) 53:05

5M ago53:05

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On this special episode of Piecing It Together, I’m taking a break from movies to share with you all my new album Who Wants Din-Din? by The Pup Pups! This collection of novelty/comedy songs about dogs and cats (and in some cases sung by my dogs and cats) is a passion project I've been working on for almost 15 years. As of 6/30/23 the album is avail…

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No Hard Feelings (Featuring Derrick Murray) 39:17

5M ago39:17

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On the 315th episode of Piecing It Together, Derrick Murray joins me to talk about No Hard Feelings. This raunchy, R-rated comedy starring Jennifer Lawrence is a throwback to the kind of comedies that dominated the 2000s. Puzzle pieces include The 40 Year Old Virgin, Eurotrip, Easy A and Borat. As always, SPOILER ALERT for No Hard Feelings and the …

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Flamin’ Hot (Featuring David Quinones) 1:02:37

5M ago1:02:37

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On the 314th episode of Piecing It Together, David Quinones joins me to talk about Flamin' Hot. This true-ish story about Richard Montanez, the Frito-Lay janitor who came up with Flamin' Hot Cheetos isn't exactly accurate, but it's a lot of fun. Puzzle pieces include Norma Rae, The Founder, Lord of War and Chef. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Flamin'…

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The Blackening LIVE (Featuring Ms Michelle and Mikey VIP) 34:47

5M ago34:47

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On the 313th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE at Maya Cinemas in North Las Vegas, NV with guests Ms Michelle and Mikey VIP to talk about The Blackening! This horror comedy featuring an all black cast and the tagling "We Can't All Die First" is a riot and one to see with a crowd. Puzzle pieces include Game Night, Bodies Bodies Bodies, Get…

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Beau Is Afraid (Featuring Matt Davis) 40:47

6M ago40:47

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On the 312th episode of Piecing It Together, Matt Davis joins me to talk about Beau Is Afraid. Can we make heads or tails of Ari Aster's latest? I guess tune in and find out... I'm not quite sure, to be honest. Puzzle pieces include Synecdoche New York, The Wolf House, Joker and mother! As always, SPOILER ALERT for Beau Is Afraid and the movies we …

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152: Our Eras Tour 1:20:04

6M ago1:20:04

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John and Max recently saw Taylor Swift and the Eras Tour, so they matched Taylor Swift's albums with movies! 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)…

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Renfield (Featuring Tara Giancaspro & Matt O’Connell) 1:12:32

6M ago1:12:32

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On the 311th episode of Piecing It Together, Tara Giancaspro and Matt O'Connell join me to talk about Renfield. Beloved actor Nic Cage always wanted to play Dracula and he finally got his chance in this ridiculous bloody action comedy. Puzzle pieces include Dracula Dead and Loving It, 21 Jump Street, The Pineapple Express and Dead Heat. As always, …

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