207: Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone with Amelia Emberwing
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In this episode of the It's the Pictures podcast, Max Covill is joined by guest Amelia Emberwing to delve into the collaborations between director Yorgos Lanthimos and actress Emma Stone. Before that they discuss The Mummy 4 news, Chloe Zhao and Manga adaptations, and a new Miss Piggy movie. They explore the films, including 'The Favourite' and 'Poor Things', discussing themes, performances, and the unique storytelling styles of Lanthimos. The conversation also touches on the recent films 'Kinds of Kindness' and 'Bugonia', analyzing their narratives and the implications of their...
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206: Keanu Reeves Filmography with Andrew Crump
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Max and Evan are joined by Journalist and BOFCA member, Andrew Crump. First, they discuss Jane Schoenbrun's new adaptation of Black Hole and Stranger Things. Then, Keanu Reeves movies, minus John Wick and The Matrix. Stay tuned after the credits for What You've Been Watching, as the guys discuss HIM, John Woo movies, and Little Amelie. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 03:58 Discussion on Jane Schoenbrun's Upcoming Projects 09:39 Stranger Things and Its Cultural Impact 17:30 Keanu Reeves: A Look at His Filmography 27:14 Exploring Keanu's Lesser-Known Films 35:11 Keanu's...
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205: John Candy and I Like Me
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Max and Evan discuss the filmography of John Candy in honor of the new documentary, I Like Me, now airing on Amazon Prime Video. First, they discuss the late Diane Keaton and the mark she left on cinema. Then, they talk about new movies in the Ocean's 11 franchise, a Sigourney Weaver Alien return, and a national rollout of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. Stay tuned after the credits for What You've Been Watching, as the guys discuss Tron: Ares and Weapons. Website: Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on...
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204: Paul Thomas Anderson Redux and One Battle After Another
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Max and Evan discuss the filmography of Paul Thomas Anderson. Before they go from Hard Eight to One Battle After Another, they talk about the latest in film and television. Jimmy Kimmel is back on air, a new Spaceballs 2 photo emerges, and The Social Network is getting a sequel. Hard Eight (1996) Boogie Nights (1997) Magnolia (1999) Punch-Drunk Love (2002) There Will Be Blood (2007) The Master (2012) Inherent Vice (2014) Phantom Thread (2017) Licorice Pizza (2021) One Battle After Another (2025) Website: Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and...
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203: TIFF 2025 Wrap Up
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Max shares his thoughts on some of the other movies he saw during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2025). Before that the news of Robert Redford's passing, raves for Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, Jimmy Kimmel put "on hold," and the TIFF's People's Choice Winner. Stay tuned afterwards for the additional coverage out of the Venice Film Festival. Movies covered include: The Testament of Ann Lee Bad Apples Wake Up Dead Man Rental family Arco Love+War EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert The Secret Agent Hamnet Frankenstein The Smashing Machine Newport and the Great Folk...
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Bonus: TIFF 2025 Part 1
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Max shares reviews from the Toronto International Film Festival 2025. Included in this episode: Sentimental Value It Was Just an Accident A Private Life The Last Viking Nirvanna, The Band, The Show, The Movie No Other Choice The Choral Website: 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 - Licensed under Creative Commons Closing: Pixie Pixels (featuring Kara Square) by spinningmerkaba (c)...
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202: Pre-TIFF Show
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Max shares some news ahead of TIFF 2025. Listen to some of the first reviews out of Telluride and Venice. Website: 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 - Licensed under Creative Commons Closing: Pixie Pixels (featuring Kara Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license....
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201: Fall Movie Preview 2025
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Max and Evan discuss the Fall Movie season, mentioning some of their most anticipated films for the rest of 2025. A lot of emphasis is on films playing at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the Venice Film Festival. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on Weapons and The Luckiest Man in America. Max It Was Just An Accident No Other Choice Frankenstein Sentimental Value Hamnet The Wizard of the Kremlin Evan Dust Bunny John Candy: I Like Me Jay Kelly Wake Up Dead Man Rental Family House of Dynamite Website: Download the episode today,...
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200: Post-2000s Hayao Miyazaki with Toussaint Egan
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Max and Evan are joined by guest Toussaint Egan to discuss the post-2000s output from the director Hayao Miyazaki. Before they dive into movies like Spirited Away, The Boy and the Heron, and Howl's Moving Castle, they discuss some of the latest film news. Then comes the finale of the Summer Box Office game. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on the new movies like The Naked Gun and a lot more. Check out episode 191 of the It's the Pictures podcast if you want more Hayao Miyazaki coverage. Website: Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. ...
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199: Adam Sandler Comedies
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Max and Evan discuss the early Adam Sandler comedies. Before they dive into movies like Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, and The Wedding Singer, they discuss some of the latest film news. First, some thoughts on the Emmy nominations. Then, talking about some films added to TIFF 2025, the 50th festival. Finally, an update on the box office game as the last movie, Fantastic Four: First Steps, heads to theaters. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on the new I Know What You Did Last Summer, KPop Demon Hunters, and Superman. Website: Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky,...
info_outlineMax 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.
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