Another Pass Podcast
174 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsCase Aiken and Sam Alicea take a look at movies that they find fascinating but flawed and make suggestions on what could have been done at the time.
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Episodes
Another Pass at Another Pass at The Dark Knight Rises
April 10, 2024 15:28 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBLet’s look back at the time Ben Milton and Addy Thomas joined Case to talk about The Dark Knight Rises!
The Oath: A Batman Fan Film Got Another Pass
March 21, 2024 00:25 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBIndependent film making is hard. It’s even harder when all eyes are on you because you’re using a famous property. Johnny K joins Case and Sam to talk about the challenges in making the award winning Fan Film, The Oath: A Batman Fan Film! Check out The Oath: https://youtu.be/QNgKEX9cxwg?si=RGorZuDbsWcTVusB Support Farragut Forward: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/farragut-forward-a-star-trek-fan-production/x/2498098#/
Another Pass at Another Pass at Planet of the Apes (2001)
March 02, 2024 19:39 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBLet's look back at the time Case had Geoff Moonen on to talk about the 2001 Planet of the Apes reimagining.
Another Pass at The Flight of Dragons
February 05, 2024 05:03 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBCase and Sam are joined by Joseph Mastropiero to talk about a formative Rankin and Bass fantasy cartoon, The Flight of Dragons.
Another Pass at Another Pass at Spider-Man 3
January 05, 2024 03:35 - 2 hours - 94.8 MBLet's look back at the time Case had Geoff Moonen on to talk about Spider-Man 3.
Another Pass at Practical Magic
December 15, 2023 04:45 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBCase and Sam are joined by Anna Grindrod-Feeny to state for the record that it’s centrifugal motion, it's perpetual bliss. It’s Practical Magic. It’s a beloved flop. It’s a beautiful miss.
Another Pass is on Strike!
August 04, 2023 01:36 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBCase and Sam stand with Writer's Guild and Screen Actor's Guild! In this episode, they share their thoughts on the matter before taking a pause in solidarity with the striking Unions!
Another Pass at Power Rangers (2017)
June 27, 2023 04:28 - 2 hours - 99.3 MBOn this episode, Case and Sam need a power and a force that you've never seen before (Nic Woolfe), as well as someone with the ability to morph to even up the score (Matty Limerick). Together, no one could ever take them down, since the power lies on their side as they Go Go on Power Rangers (2017)!
Another Pass at Another Pass at Star Trek The Motion Picture
June 17, 2023 23:58 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBLet's look back at the time Case had Farragut Forward's Executive Producer, John Broughton, on to talk about Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Check out Farragut Forward: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/farragut-forward-a-star-trek-fan-production#/
Another Pass at Speed Racer
April 30, 2023 19:37 - 2 hours - 92.1 MBWe’re joined by Sophia Ricciardi, host of Movie Struck and The Overly Sarcastic Podcast, to look at the 2008 Wachowski flop. By the end of the episode will we be saying “Go Speed Racer Go Speed Racer Go Speed Racer, Go!”?
Total Recall Got Another Pass
April 21, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBOften called “A Thinking Man’s Action Movie” and “The Last of the Great Action Movies”, it’s hard to imagine that “Total Recall” was a fight to get made. From the “One Track Mind” and “Reels of Justice” podcasts, Ryan Luis Rodriguez joins Case and Sam to try to remember the details of this wild production!
Another Pass at Another Pass at The Amazing Spiders-Man
April 08, 2023 16:37 - 2 hours - 97.8 MBFor some web slinging reason Case decided to do both of the Amazing Spiders-Man movies for the fourth episode of Another Pass. Check out Sam digesting (externally) all of the takes on the two awkward entries in the Wall Crawler's filmography.
Another Pass at Dungeons & Dragons (2000)
March 30, 2023 10:54 - 2 hours - 96.3 MBThe world’s most popular table top role playing game has had a meteoric rise in the past decade, so it’s hard to imagine just how hard the 2000 attempt to adapt the property to film rolled a critical failure! To talk about the infamous flop, Sam and Case are joined by Katie DeMatteis and Ben MartinMooney from Amateurish Productions!
Another Pass at Another Pass at Star Trek (2009)
March 26, 2023 07:28 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBCase and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the third episode when Case sat down with Paul Sieber and chatted about the 2009 Star Trek reboot!
Another Pass at That Thing You Do
March 16, 2023 10:03 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBTom Hanks is known as a talented actor and producer, but once he wrote and directed a well received period piece about a very archetypal band with a number one single. So to talk about That Thing You Do, Case and Sam are joined by Jukebox Vertigo's Keith Lehtinen for a conversation that spans both a theatrical and director's cut and revels in the class rock and pop homages of the film!
Another Pass at Another Pass at Mallrats
March 10, 2023 04:40 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBCase and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the second episode when Case sat down with Geoff Moonen and chatted about Mallrats!
Another Pass at The Island of Dr. Moreau
March 03, 2023 06:16 - 2 hours - 93.9 MBFather! Father! Why is there pain? Why is there the pain that is The Island of Dr. Moreau? Micah McCaw asks this of Case and Sam when they reflect on the troubled adaptation of the H.G. Wells novel.
Another Pass at Another Pass at Return of the Jedi
February 24, 2023 06:53 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBCase and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the pilot episode when Case first sat down with Ben and Addy and chatted about Return of the Jedi!
Another Pass at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
February 17, 2023 22:06 - 1 hour - 74 MBCan a bunch of millennials look past their rose tinted nostalgia glasses when discussing a milestone from their childhood like “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze”? Mike Urban joins us for the more kid friendly second entry in the franchise.
Planet of the Apes Got Another Pass
February 03, 2023 07:04 - 2 hours - 86.6 MBWith complicated make up, expensive sets, a tight schedule, little support, and brutal weather, it’s a miracle that the original Planet of the Apes was made at all! The fact that it spawned such a vast (if mixed) franchise is just as impressive! Paul Kaminski is back to help Sam and Case conclude their retrospective on the Planet of the Apes franchise!
Another Pass at Beneath the Planet of the Apes
January 19, 2023 06:23 - 2 hours - 93 MBLiving up to the incredible original Planet of the Apes film was a Gorilla-ian task that no lower budget sequel was up to, let alone the one that was still working out the kinks. Sam Perez joins Case and Sam for a look Beneath The Planet of The Apes!
Another Pass at Escape from the Planet of the Apes
January 06, 2023 14:21 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBThe original Planet of the Apes was a landmark film that has remained entrenched in the zeitgeist to this day. The immediate follow up was... not. So how do you course correct the franchise? Flip the script and ask audiences to question how we would handle it if the roles were reversed! Case and Sam are joined by Maynard Bangs from the Reels of Justice podcast to discuss the closest the Planet of the Apes franchise ever got to being a comedy: Escape from the Planet of the Apes!
Another Pass at Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
December 23, 2022 12:45 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBIn the far future of the 1990s, ape will serve man, but humanity is humane, sowing the seeds of uprising. Case and Sam continue their journey backwards (and forwards and then upwards… all the while twirling) through the Planet of the Apes franchise with Conquest of the Planet of the Apes! We’re joined by Kale Ryder to light the fires and illuminate this dark entry in the franchise.
Another Pass at Battle for the Planet of the Apes
December 09, 2022 12:35 - 2 hours - 113 MBAs we approach our 150th episode, we’re taking a look back at the original Planet of the Apes series, and what better way to handle a series rich with time travel shenanigans than to take them in reverse order? That’s right! We’re starting with the oft dismissed and forgotten: Battle For The Planet Of The Apes! Seth Decker from the Film Rescue podcast joins us to combine our editorial voices to proudly proclaim that APE SHALL NEVER KILL APE (until they do)!
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Got Another Pass
November 24, 2022 16:35 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBWhen one of your leads dies suddenly in the middle of filming, it takes a lot of creativity to make a finished product, as was the case with The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus! Kelsey Lynn Stokes joins Case and Sam to look back at Terry Gilliam's fever dream that almost didn't happen!
Another Pass at King Kong (1976)
November 10, 2022 20:49 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBThe original King Kong was a milestone of special effects and film making tricks, and each generation has tried since to surpass the influential film, including a middling effort in the 70s with an all star cast, a robot gorilla, and a terrible script! Derek Van Dyke and Charlotte Landale from Castle Bravo join Case and Sam to talk about the attempted update at the original kaiju film!
Another Pass at Jumanji
October 27, 2022 19:29 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBWhen it comes to a movie that has pervaded the zeitgeist and become shorthand for a type of story, do you dare roll the dice when trying to improve upon it? Kieran Bennett joins us for a conversation about the 1995 film, Jumanji!
Another Pass at Popeye
October 14, 2022 22:09 - 2 hours - 85.9 MBFrom starting as a consolation prize when the studio couldn’t get Annie, Popeye was a troubled production every step of the way. Angela “Bones” Bullock joins Case and Sam to see if they can crack a can of spinach open and force feed it to this movie! It am what it am, but could it be more!
Another Pass at Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
September 30, 2022 10:13 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBThe 2017 adaptation of the sprawling French Space Opera, Valérian and Laureline, was not particularly well received, despite incredible world building and stunning visuals, making it perfect for our show. However, this is a pretty big undertaking, so Case and Sam called in Red from Overly Sarcastic Productions to help traverse the Space Oddity that is Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.
Halloween Got Another Pass
September 15, 2022 06:58 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBMany movies are made under difficult circumstances, but the horror genre infamously has a ton of entries, but the original "Halloween" is one for the books! Case and Sam are joined by Entrepeneur, Author, Public Speaker, and Grande Dame of Queens Comedy, Kambri Crews, to wipe away the fog of history on this classic!
Another Pass at Disney's Bedknobs and Broomsticks
September 01, 2022 10:32 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBCorrespondence courses can teach you many things! It’s like magic and sometimes IT IS magic! Such is the case with Bedknobs and Broomsticks, the less successful follow up to Mary Poppins. To review the syllabus, Case and Sam are joined by Robin and Nicole from the “Books That Burn” podcast. Will they mail in for their degree?
Another Pass at Disney's Hercules
August 18, 2022 10:44 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBIn order to go the distance with Disney's uneven adaptation of Hercules, Case and Sam are joined by Gloria and Rose from the Circling Circe podcast, but will the task prove too laborious?
Another Pass at Ghostbusters 2
August 04, 2022 10:31 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBWe’re joined by Vin Macri to take a look at the sequel to the pop culture juggernaut that was Ghostbusters! Can the trio crack open the river of slime without drowning in negativity?
Another Pass at Murder on the Orient Express
July 21, 2022 10:38 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIs there a secret to crafting a good Kenneth Branagh movie? To tackle this mystery, Case and Sam are joined by Melissa Meli from the Amateur Detective Club podcast. Will they get to the bottom of the “Murder on the Orient Express”?
The Wizard of Oz Got Another Pass
July 07, 2022 05:57 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB“I’ll get you, my pretty”, said the producer to the… everyone. To discuss the ur-example of Hollywood’s contempt for human life and why we need safety regulations, Case and Sam are joined by Ashley Griffin to talk about The Wizard of Oz!
Another Pass at Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
June 23, 2022 05:28 - 2 hours - 93.2 MBWe're throwing a party at Z-Man's, so why don't you join Case, Sam, and actor/comedian/writer Sean Lynch. We're going to have a lot of fun talking about this Roger Ebert penned psychedelic cautionary tale/softcore porn/musical, "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls". Come when you can! When does any party start? "When ya' get there!"
Another Pass at The Beatles Presents Magical Mystery Tour
June 09, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBGoo goo g'joob! Paul Kaminski joins Case and Sam to look at the wild Beatles movie “Magical Mystery Tour”! Can the Terrific Trio work wonders on the Fab Four’s mediocre movie? Are they the egg man? Are they the walrus?
Another Pass at Buffy The Vampire Slayer
May 26, 2022 10:23 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBTo celebrate the 25th anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer the TV show, we’re talking about Buffy the Vampire Slayer… the movie. Matty Limerick from Saturday Morning Confidential joins Case and Sam to talk about film that launched a franchise in spite of itself! So come and find out if the trio can put a stake in the heart of the films problems!
Another Pass at The Beach
May 13, 2022 06:39 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBFrom the Between Awesome and Disaster podcast, Will Carey returns to talk about the post-Titanic curiosity in Leonardo Dicaprio’s career, The Beach.
Ghostbusters Got Another Pass
April 29, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBSome classics are forged with Protonic lightning! Case and Sam are joined by Geoff Moonen to look at the frenzy that was the production of the original Ghostbusters, because they ain't afraid of no ghosts!
Another Pass at Sonic the Hedgehog
April 14, 2022 18:47 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBAll hail the Donut Lord! Case and Sam are joined by their editor, Matt Storm, to spin dash into the Fastest Thing Alive’s first outing!
at Sonic the Hedgehog
April 14, 2022 18:47 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBAll hail the Donut Lord! Case and Sam are joined by their editor, Matt Storm, to spin dash into the Fastest Thing Alive’s first outing!
Another Pass at The 13th Warrior
March 31, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBFor those who hoped we were done talking about adaptations of Old English epics… today is not your day. Case and Sam are joined by mediaevalist Jeremy DeAngelo for a look at the realistic deconstruction of Beowulf, The 13th Warrior.
at The 13th Warrior
March 31, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBFor those who hoped we were done talking about adaptations of Old English epics… today is not your day. Case and Sam are joined by mediaevalist Jeremy DeAngelo for a look at the realistic deconstruction of Beowulf, The 13th Warrior.
Another Pass at Alien3
March 17, 2022 10:03 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBDid you know that Sam has never watched the Alien series because she's a 'fraidy-cat? Well, Case and special guest Erin Callahan conspired to force Sam to watch the whole primary Trilogy in order to critique Alien3.
at Alien3
March 17, 2022 10:03 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBDid you know that Sam has never watched the Alien series because she's a 'fraidy-cat? Well, Case and special guest Erin Callahan conspired to force Sam to watch the whole primary Trilogy in order to critique Alien3.
at Batman & Robin
March 03, 2022 11:17 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBBatman and Robin is the most infamous film in the franchise, so let’s talk about it! As part of #DarkKnightFortnight, Case and Sam are joined by tv writer, Jacey Heldrich, to break the ice over the cold reception to the Schumacher film!
Another Pass at Batman & Robin
March 03, 2022 11:17 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBBatman and Robin is the most infamous film in the franchise, so let’s talk about it! As part of #DarkKnightFortnight, Case and Sam are joined by tv writer, Jacey Heldrich, to break the ice over the cold reception to the Schumacher film!
Superman Got Another Pass
February 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBLook! Up in the cloud! Is it a livestream? Is it TikTok? It’s… a podcast about the 1978 Superman film! Jmike Folson joins Case and Sam for a crossover between the Men of Steel podcast and Another Pass. They’re looking at the movie that started the lineage of comic book inspired blockbusters and talking about how it almost didn’t happen.
Another Pass at Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
February 03, 2022 05:45 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBOh, god... we're doing it. We're doing The Rise of Skywalker. Case and Sam are joined by professional nerd, Adam Lance Garcia, to chat about the... failed... finale of the trilogy of trilogies.