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The Average Joe Movie Show

83 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

The Average Joe Movie Show is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Matt Wallace and Friends. Each episode is a comical free-form discussion on movies, news, and reviews! Recent topics include The Films of Martin Scorsese, The Future of the Cinema, Marvel vs. DC, 1970s Horror Retrospective, and Stephen King Book to Screen. Regular contributors include Zach Bennett, Andrew Brown, Shane Scantling, and Lexi Ayres.

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Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness Preview W/ First Reactions!

May 04, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness directed by Sam Raimi and  comes out May 6th and the Average Joes are here to get you ready for it! Sam Raimi is staple director in film with a unique style.  Will his stylized direction and horror roots change the MCU forever?  Do the fans want change? Find out today! On The Average Joe Movie Show

doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness Preview W/ First Reactions!

May 04, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness directed by Sam Raimi and  comes out May 6th and the Average Joes are here to get you ready for it! Sam Raimi is staple director in film with a unique style.  Will his stylized direction and horror roots change the MCU forever?  Do the fans want change? Find out today! On The Average Joe Movie Show

What is next for Netflix after big fallout? (With "The Northman" review)

April 25, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Robert Eggers "The Northman" is out in theaters and The reviews are in! Also, "Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" review.  Where does Netflix go from here? Is losing 200,000 subscribers and punishing shared password subscribers the beginning of the end?  Find out now on The Average Joe Movie Show! (Matt, Drew, Shane)

Robert Eggers "The Northman" Preview

April 21, 2022 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

Is Robert Eggers "The Northman" going to live up to the hype? Is David Fincher's "The Social Network" a Masterpiece?  What are Drew's Picks this week? Find out today on The Average Joe Movie Show!

Robert Eggers "The Northman" Preview

April 21, 2022 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

Is Robert Eggers "The Northman" going to live up to the hype? Is David Fincher's "The Social Network" a Masterpiece?  What are Drew's Picks this week? Find out today on The Average Joe Movie Show!

Is A24's Multiverse better than Marvels Cinematic Multiverse?

April 12, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

The Multiverse is expanding into cinemas, and it is not "Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness". This new multiverse film is from A24 titled "Everything Everywhere All at Once."  Could A24 really rival the cinematic giant of the Marvel Cinematic Multiverse?  The Average Joes discuss this week on The Average Joe Movie Show!

The Average Joe Oscar Show!

April 02, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

The Average Joes preview 2022 Oscars! We pick our favorites to win.  Also, a review of A24's "X"

The Batman (Spoiler free) discussion

March 09, 2022 00:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

The Average Joes have been to Gotham and back for Robert Pattinson's "The Batman" Directed by Matt Reeves.  Starring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Jeffery Wright, Paul Dano, Colin Farrell, and Andy Serkis! The Average Joes also rank their top 5 favorite live action Batman movies. Join in and be and Average Joe!

Spooky Empire

November 22, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

Spooky Empire 2021 was so much fun! Here are some of our shared experiences from that weekend! 

Spooky Empire:Casey Glazer and Crew (Blitz & Boxcutter)

November 09, 2021 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

The film festival at Spooky Empire 2021 was full of filmmakers across the nation. Luckily, this batch of filmmakers are homegrown here in Florida. UCF film students Casey, Jack, Liz, and Dru sit with the average Joes and talk about their film(Boxcutter and Blitz), and what's to come in the future. Join in now!

Spooky Empire: Joe Reilly (The Lake Parasite)

October 29, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Joe Reilly is the writer/director/producer of his film "The Lake Parasite", which involves gratuitous contamination and head explosions!! The Film played at Spooky Empire's film festival this year, and we had a small chat with him at our booth/studio.  Join in now!

Spooky Empire: Joe Riley (The Lake Parasite)

October 29, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Joe Riley is the writer/director/producer of his film "The Lake Parasite", which involves gratuitous contamination and head explosions!! The Film played at Spooky Empire's film festival this year, and we had a small chat with him at our booth/studio.  Join in now!

Underrated Horror

October 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Halloween season has begun and no better way to start off with a new horror episode! There are many horror movies out there just waiting for you to be uncovered. In this episode, we discuss some horror gems that get lost in the conversation. Zach, Andrew, Shane, and Matt are on NOW! This is The Average Joe Movie Show.

Movie Trilogies/ Candyman

September 13, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Are Trilogies better than cinematic universes? Is there room for trilogies to be made in this era of cinema? What is the best/worst trilogy? Also, Candyman discussion! Today, on The Average Joe Movie Show!

Movie Trilogies/ Candyman

September 13, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Are Trilogies better than cinematic universes? Is there room for trilogies to be made in this era of cinema? What is the best/worst trilogy? Also, Candyman discussion! Today, on The Average Joe Movie Show!

Kevin Smith! *(Clerks 3)

August 20, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

In honor of Kevin Smiths 51st birthday, the average Joes are dedicating an entire episode! Kevin Smith is a legend in the independent film industry(Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Dogma), a pioneer in podcasting, and tv director. in this episode, the average Joes discuss the entire filmography and life of this beloved filmmaker! Join in TODAY on The Average Joe Movie Show

Sports Movies!

August 09, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Quack! Quack! Quack! Quack! The Average Joes talk heavy on sports movies and we have dire questions to answer: Did Zach watch any sports movies? Why Does nobody like "Any Given Sunday"? Is there a formula to making a great sports movie?  All this and more on The Average Joe Movie Show!

History of Film: How did we get to new Hollywood?

July 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

"Roadrunner" "Space Jam Legacy" and "Black Widow" discussions! The Average Joes take you back in time to the period were studios reigned supreme(monopoly) and independent films find their identity. How did Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Martin Scorsese get their inspiration? All off this and more on The Average Joe Movie Show. 

Jaws!

July 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

The Average Joes are back from 4th of July weekend, and there is much to disucss "Fear Street 1994", "F9", and "Forever Purge" review. Bonafide classics are back and 1975 brings "Jaws". "Jaws" has been a catalyst from the Golden age to the new era in film with Steven Spielberg behind the directors chair.  Pressing questions are answered! Is Jaws considered a "Universal classic monster"(i.e Frankenstein and Dracula)? find out today!  This is The Average Joe Movie Show

Decade Madness: 80's and 90's

June 25, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

"Hitman's Wife Bodyguard" Review "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" Review  The Average Joes are continuing our series "Decade Madness"  This episode explores film through the golden age of the 1980's action flicks to the mind bending films made in the 90's.  Join in and be an Average Joe.

80's/90's Movies

June 25, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

The 80's and 90's have been a pivotal couple of decades for the Average Joes. In this Episode: Matthew, Zach, Andrew, and Shane discuss how  80's and 90's films were the key to all of us loving film in the first place. Weather it be the cheesy horror of the 80's, or the mind bending sci-fi movies of the 90's. Also hang tight for some movie reviews on "the Hitmans Wife Bodyguard" and "The Conjuring 3" All of that and more, on this episode of "The Average Joe Movie Show"

Decade Madness : 2000's Vs 2010's

June 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

Lexi has Returned!!!! Matt, Shane, Zach, and Lexi discuss Amazon/ MGM buyout. Cruella, A Quiet Place Part 2, The Mitchells vs The Machines, Army of The Dead reviews. Zach 1 star reviews. 2000's vs 2010's: which decade was better for film?? Join in and be an Average Joe!!

2000's/ 2010's movies

June 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

Lexi has Returned!!!! Matt, Shane, Zach, and Lexi discuss Amazon/ MGM buyout. Cruella, A Quiet Place Part 2, The Mitchells vs The Machines, Army of The Dead reviews. Zach 1 star reviews. 2000's vs 2010's: which decade was better for film?? Join in and be an Average Joe!!

Classic Movies/ Bonafide Classic Movies

May 17, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

This episode, the average Joes (Matt, Zach, Shane, and Andrew) discuss the difference of cult classic vs. bonafide classic in cinema. Is there even a discussion when it comes to bonafide movies Like "Back to the Future" or "Jaws" A new trivia Segment where Matt tries to Stump the Average Joes! Can anyone beat Andrew???? Find out today on The Average Joe Movie Show!

Classic Movies vs Bonafide Classic Movies

May 17, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

This episode, the average Joes (Matt, Zach, Shane, and Andrew) discuss the difference of cult classic vs. bonafide classic in cinema.  A new Segment in "Stump the Average Joe." Movie news. Join in and be an Average Joe.

Bonafide Classics Pt. 1 "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly'

April 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

the Average Joes want to discuss the cream of the crop when it comes to cinema; Bonafide classics! What better to start than Sergio Leone's "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly." Also,  Mortal Kombat(2021) Review Zach Bennett's 1 Star Amazon reviews! Also Oscar notes and other news!  Join in and be an average Joe!

Godzilla and Kong: Kings of the Box Office

April 14, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 87.2 MB

HBO Max and Warner Bros. have jump started the movie theater experience with "Zack Snyders Justice League" and "Godzilla Vs. Kong". Can this momentum be contained?? Average Joes Discuss. Join in.

Godzilla vs Kong

April 14, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 87.2 MB

Matt, Zach, Drew, and Shane discuss the impact of HBO Max and Warner Bros. blockbuster deal to save the movies!!! Can "Zack Snyders Justice League" and "Godzilla Vs. Kong".  undo what Covid-19 has done to the movie theater? If so, Can this momentum be contained??  Is this Truly the end of the DCEU when Zack Snyder leaves??? Find out today on the Average Joe Movie Show!

Movies Are Back/ 80's Horror Series Pt 1

September 29, 2020 03:00 - 2 hours - 89 MB

The movies are coming back(for a short while) and the Average Joes have got the scoop on what's good, and what's "Excellent".  The Average Joes Review "Bill and Ted Face the Music" and "Christopher Nolan's Time inverting "Tenet".  This episode also starts our 5 PART Halloween Series. The Joes dive deep into the golden age of horror; The 80's. This episode is inspired by the 80's horror documentary called "In Search of Darkness."  Join in and be an Average Joe! 

Cuties/ 80's Horror Series PT. 2(82&83)

September 29, 2020 03:00 - 2 hours - 94 MB

The Average Joes have watched the VERY controversial movie that Netflix has distibuted; Cuties. Is the backlash to #cancelnetflix have merit to it? Or is there something else going on in the movie? The Average Joes discuss.  The shenanigans continue with our 80's horror series! we discuss important movies from 82 and 83.  Short. Sweet. To the point. (kind of) Join in and be an Average Joe. 

Penelope Spheeris

August 18, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

Our spotlight on female filmmakers closes with Penelope Spheeris and her Decline of Western Civilization trilogy. Commercially known for her work directing Wayne’s World, Spheeris got her start studying at UCLA and collaborating with comedians Richard Pryor and Albert Brooks on short films in the 1970s. After launching the first music video production company in Los Angeles, she turned her camera to the LA punk scene from 1981 to 1998 for what would become the iconic Decline trilogy. The Dec...

Elaine May’s Comedy of Discomfort

August 18, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

From 1967 to 1980, only 16 women made at least one feature film within the commercial US-based film industry, either as part of the studio system or as independent filmmakers. The subject of this episode, Elaine May, was one of those women. After leaving behind a tremendously successful career in comedy, Elaine began writing stage plays and screenplays. She made the jump to the director’s chair with 1971’s A NEW LEAF. May went on to direct three more films: THE HEARTBREAK KID (1972), MIKEY A...

Ida Lupino: Mother of Us All

July 01, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

A spirited evaluation of the transcendent films of Ida Lupino. Lupino was active in Hollywood from 1933 to 1966 - First as a Hollywood starlet and later as an independent film writer, director and producer. In this episode we’ll cover Lupino’s OUTRAGE (1950) and THE HITCH-HIKER (1953) & touch on her early life in London and her later career in television. Check out the Average Joe’s Patreon at PATREON.COM/AVERAGEJOESHOW

Tony and Ridley Scott

June 08, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

The Average Joes are finally back in the studio!  With Covid-19 winding down, the Average Joes are sick of live-streaming and risking their lives to give you the content you deserve!!!!   We have:                Movie news                update on Tenet                Ryan Gosling as The Wolfman                Tony and Ridley Scott Discussion  Very sensitive material that is to be taken lightly, not be taken face value!   The Average Joes

Comedy Movies

March 30, 2020 03:00 - 2 hours - 87.6 MB

The Average Joes are bringing you COMEDIES this week. Zach is back (Did you miss him?? Matt didn’t…) We’re covering everything from vaudeville to stoner comedies - satire to sports comedies - and everything in between! Listen in and be an Average Joe! .................. Average Joe Linktree: https://linktr.ee/averagejoemovieshow................................ Postscript: This episode was recorded on March 8 - well in advance of recent developments regarding COVID-19. While we will stand b...

Is Physical Media a dying breed?

March 16, 2020 02:00 - 2 hours - 87.7 MB

The Average Joes discuss The rise, fall, and future of physical media!  Hosts: Matthew  Lexi Glenn Drew

Is Physical Media a dying breed?

March 16, 2020 02:00 - 2 hours - 87.7 MB

The Average Joes discuss The rise, fall, and future of physical media!  Hosts: Matthew  Lexi Glenn Drew

Is Marvel Done?

March 06, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 74 MB

On this week's show, the Average Joes discuss the history and future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Is Marvel the comic book film gold standard? Or does the Dark Knight Trilogy hold that accolade? New footage from THE BATMAN incites "Collar Gate" - And we still are NOT over the Oscars. Special Guest: Brian Styron Host: Matt Wallace Featuring: Andrew Brown and Lexi Ayres Technical Direction: Shane Scantling Thanks for listening! Daily Average Joe updates on our socials Facebook Insta...

Producer Sean Robbins

February 18, 2020 01:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

This is an exclusive interview with a hometown filmmaker/producer Sean Robbins who just produced and co-wrote a new film called "8th Round Pick" on Amazon Prime and all streaming services. Join in and check it out!

CGI: good or bad for movies?

February 03, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 98.4 MB

a long discussion on how much CGI (computer generated images) have impacted and changed the movie industry. Is it Always such a blessing? The Average Joes discuss!

Best Of 2019 A Decade in review

January 26, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 107 MB

Another year, another batch of favorite and not so favorites of 2019, also run into our favorite movies of the past decade! it is a doozie of an episode!  Join in and be an Average Joe!

Best Of 2019 A Decade in review

January 26, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 107 MB

Another year, another batch of favorite and not so favorites of 2019, also run into our favorite movies of the past decade! it is a doozie of an episode!  Join in and be an Average Joe!

We Are Back!!!!!

January 20, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 90 MB

There is a lot to say when you take 3 months off! Just sit back and listen to the randomness off movie talk we just had to get out this episode!!!!!

"Death To Metal"

December 24, 2019 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

A Long hiatus has ended, and we are ready to bring things back! The Average are Joes went to Spooky Empire this past halloween and got a ton of interviews. We are Still working on the rest, so once those come out, we will get those to you!  But For now, Death To Metal! e

"Death To Metal"

December 24, 2019 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

A Long hiatus has ended, and we are ready to bring things back! The Average are Joes went to Spooky Empire this past halloween and got a ton of interviews. We are Still working on the rest, so once those come out, we will get those to you!  But For now, Death To Metal! e

Spooky Empire! (Borah!)

November 12, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

This is a pleasure for the average Joes. As we joined in on the fun of Tampa convention Center of Spooky Empire, we got into a exciting interview with one of Spooky Empires favorite characters: Borah the Witch.  Borah comes from Salem to treat all of the attendees of Spooky Empire, and The Average Joes had a one on one interview.  Check it Out!

Horror Podcast Collection 80's pt 2

October 28, 2019 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

The Average Joes are back again and we are live from Tir Na Nog and are continuing the horror podcast finishing off the 80's. we had a great time with great friends and fans!  Join in and be an Average Joe!

Untitled Episode

October 28, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 76 MB

90's Horror Podcast collection

October 28, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 76 MB

This is the last of our Horror Podcast Collection and we are ending in my personal favorite decade, the 90's!  all talk, and lets get to it!

One Year anniversary Show!!! (80's Horror pt 1)

October 19, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

We Made it!!! ONE YEAR!!!  In this episode, the Average Joes are continuing the horror collection! this time is 80's Horror! this is such a big thing, we have to split it into 2 parts!  No more shit, lets get to it!