Collider Podcast
473 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsThe Collider Podcast is a weekly look at the latest movies and news affecting the entertainment industry. Started in 2012, the show is hosted by Collider.com senior film editor Matt Goldberg and managing editor Adam Chitwood.
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The End
September 17, 2021 15:44 - 26 minutesThis week on our final episode of The Collider Podcast, we're talking about the history of the podcast, how the podcast changed over the years, why it was difficult finding an audience, the competitive world of movie podcast and podcasting in general, how grateful we are to everyone who took the time to listen over the years, how we might do a new podcast at some point in the future, and more. Thank you again to every single one of our listeners. This was a fun show to do, but you made it wo...
Our Big James Bond Podcast: Brosnan and Craig
September 15, 2021 15:44 - 50 minutesThis week on our penultimate episode of The Collider Podcast, we're launching into the second part of our long-awaited James Bond podcast. In this part, we examine the films of Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig, how Bond needed to be reinvented after the Cold War, how a strong Bond film is always followed by a disappointing one, how Bond finally got a soul when he was played by Craig, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Also, be sure to tune in later this week for our final epis...
Our Big James Bond Podcast: Connery, Lazenby, Moore, and Dalton
September 13, 2021 14:03 - 54 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're launching into our long-awaited James Bond podcast. This will be a two-part podcast, and in this first part, we'll focus on the films starring Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, and Timothy Dalton. We'll talk about the hallmarks of the franchise, its strengths and weaknesses, its enduring popularity, the virtues of each respective Bond, and more. Also, we have a very special announcement that we make at the beginning of the episode. Learn mor...
'Free Guy', Unpredictable Box Office, and Blockbuster Video - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 334
August 23, 2021 18:51 - 44 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about the new Ryan Reynolds movie Free Guy. We talk about why the film works so well even with some minor flaws, how its box office strength shows that all bets are off in 2021 when it comes to predicting performance, why Marvel has struggled this summer at the box office, and more. We then finish up with a discussion about Blockbuster Video and why the chain wasn't great, but we still have fond memories of renting movies at this evil corpora...
Special Guest: 'Sweet Girl' Director Brian Andrew Mendoza - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 333
August 20, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutesThis week on a bonus episode of The Collider Podcast, we're pleased to welcome to the podcast director Brian Andrew Mendoza. Mendoza is the producing partner of Jason Momoa and also the director of Momoa's latest film, Sweet Girl, which debuts today on Netflix. Sweet Girl follows a father (Momoa) and daughter (Isabela Merced) who, ravaged by the grief of losing their wife and mother, look to take revenge upon the greedy pharma executives that withheld a life-saving medication. During our con...
Special Guest Director Martin Campbell on 'The Protégé', James Bond, and More - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 332
August 17, 2021 15:51 - 30 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're pleased to welcome to the podcast director Martin Campbell. Campbell is the director from the some of the best action movies of the last 25 years including GoldenEye, The Mask of Zorro and Casino Royale. His new movie is The Protégé, an action-thriller starring Maggie Q as an assassin who goes looking for revenge against those who killed her mentor (Samuel L. Jackson). During our conversation with Campbell, we discussed why he wanted to tell this sto...
The Delightful Lunacy of 'The Suicide Squad' - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 331
August 12, 2021 20:15 - 26 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about The Suicide Squad. We talk about how the film compares to the 2016 version, why audiences may have been confused by the similar titles, how the film's box office was affected by mitigating factors, how the film is a standout among other superhero movies, why we hope writer-director James Gunn comes back for another installment, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
'Jungle Cruise' and Scarlett Johansson Takes on Disney - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 330
August 02, 2021 19:49 - 51 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about Jungle Cruise as well as Scarlett Johansson suing Disney over lost box office revenue from Black Widow. With Jungle Cruise, we discuss how the film works as a light adventure, why it's mostly a breezy ride, if it does enough in terms of gay representation, and much more. We then switch over to Disney and Johansson battling it out over what she's owed for Black Widow, if this is a prelude to other actors suing major studios over lost reve...
'Old' and the Films of M. Night Shyamalan - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 329
July 26, 2021 19:41 - 1 hourThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're joined by Associate Editor Greg Smith to talk about Old and the films of writer-director M. Night Shyamalan. We talk about the strengths and weaknesses of Old, how it reflects Shyamalan's earlier work, how his career and movies have changed since the breakout success of The Sixth Sense, why we're glad Shyamalan is making bonkers movies like Old, and much more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
What 'Black Widow's Box Office Drop Means for Theaters - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 328
July 19, 2021 21:09 - 30 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about the precipitous drop of Black Widow during its second weekend at the box office, and that why that has theater owners upset. We discuss if the National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) has a legitimate grievance against the studios, if the streaming experiment needs to come to a close, why the studio may have good reason to keep their hybrid model going for now, what this might mean for upcoming major releases, and more. We then fini...
'Loki' and Why the MCU Succeeds When It Gets Weird - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 327
July 14, 2021 20:51 - 49 minutesThis week on a bonus episode of The Collider Podcast, we're joined by TV Editor Liz Shannon Miller to talk about the first season of Loki. We talk about why the show worked so well, our mixed feelings about the finale, how it rectifies an earlier MCU problem with a major villain, what it might mean for future MCU movies and TV series, our thoughts on a second season of Loki, and much more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Black Widow and the Challenges of Marvel's Phase 4 - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 326
July 12, 2021 19:22 - 45 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're joined by Senior Editor Haleigh Foutch to talk about Black Widow. We talk about what we liked and disliked about the new Marvel movie, why it feels awkward to get this film now, what it means for the future of the MCU, how Marvel will have to figure out how to work with old characters and new ones in Phase 4, and much more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy ...
No Sudden Move and the Versatility of Steven Soderbergh - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 325
July 06, 2021 20:11 - 29 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about No Sudden Move and the work of director Steven Soderbergh. We talk about how No Sudden Move fits in with Soderbergh's other recent efforts, why it's probably best it was released on HBO Max, Soderbergh's familiarity with distribution machines, how his understanding of Hollywood has shaped his filmmaking choices, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast....
Understanding the Popularity of 'F9' and the 'Fast & Furious' Franchise - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 324
June 30, 2021 21:26 - 36 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about F9 and the Fast & Furious franchise. We discuss why F9 feels like a stronger entry than The Fate of the Furious, how the series compares to Mission: Impossible and superhero series, the Vin Diesel of it all, the longevity of the series, why these movies are so beloved, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informat...
'Luca' and Pixar's Promising New Phase - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 323
June 21, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about Pixar's new movie Luca. We talk about why the film's small scale works, how it has a surprising intimacy when compared to other Pixar films, its gay subtext, theories on why Disney decided to dump the film on Disney+, why it looks like Pixar is entering a new phase where they let young filmmakers tell more personal stories, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ...
The First Two Episodes of 'Loki' and Why We Don't Trust the TVA - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 322
June 17, 2021 19:05 - 32 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're joined by TV editor Liz Shannon Miller to talk about the first two episodes of Loki. We talk about the show's promising start, how we don't really trust the Time Variance Authority, what this show could mean for Loki's character, why we want it to continue as just Mobius and Loki solving time crimes, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021 Summer Movie Preview - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 321
June 07, 2021 20:07 - 53 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're doing a 2021 Summer Movie Preview. We didn't get to do one last year because there was no Summer Movie Season, but with movies slowly making their way back as audiences get vaccinated and feel safe to return to theaters, there are some interesting titles on the horizon. During our discussion, we talk about In the Heights, F9, Black Widow, Space Jam: A New Legacy, The Suicide Squad, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Back to Theaters with 'A Quiet Place 2' and 'Cruella' - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 320
June 04, 2021 18:48 - 46 minutesThis week on a bonus episode of The Collider Podcast, we're talking about going back to theaters with the release of A Quiet Place: Part II and Cruella. We start off by discussion A Quiet Place: Part II, how it compares to the first film, how director John Krasinski successfully channels the work of Steven Spielberg, why it's a great theatrical experience, and more. Then we change over to Cruella, how it compares to Disney's other live-action adaptations, the tension between originality and...
'Mare of Easttown' and What's Next for HBO - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 319
June 01, 2021 19:58 - 51 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're joined by TV editor Liz Shannon Miller to talk about Mare of Easttown. In our spoiler-filled discussion of the HBO drama series, we talk about why the finale stuck the landing, the fate of Detective Zabel, what the show had to say about grief and family, how it compares to other sad mysteries, what the future holds for HBO, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.co...
Boy, That 'Friends' Reunion Sure Was a Lot - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 318
May 28, 2021 19:22 - 36 minutesThis week on a bonus episode of The Collider Podcast, we're talking about Friends: The Reunion. We discuss what the reunion set out to achieve, the difficulties in pulling the production together, how it compares to other recent reunions, exploring the legacy of Friends, trying to appraise the show critically and as a fan, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Highs and Lows of 'Army of the Dead' - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 317
May 24, 2021 19:54 - 53 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about Zack Snyder's new Netflix movie Army of the Dead. We talk about where the film succeeds, where it struggles, how it illuminates Snyder's storytelling tendencies, how it approaches the tropes of both the heist and the zombie movie, the film's tonal dissonance, and much more. We then move on to a reader hot take about Will Ferrell's movies before closing out with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
The Many Problems of 'The Woman in the Window' - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 316
May 17, 2021 19:56 - 50 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about the new Netflix movie The Woman in the Window. We discuss the film's tortured path from page to screen, how it compares to other works in the filmography of Joe Wright, why the film (along with Hillbilly Elegy) signal a troubling trend with Amy Adams' performances, and more. We then move into a spoiler discussion of the film's ending before finishing up with Recently Watched where we talk about The Nevers as well as Disney's Hercules and...
Looking Back at ‘Bridesmaids’, 10 Years Later (Special Guest: Director Paul Feig) - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 315
May 10, 2021 15:58 - 23 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're joined by director Paul Feig to talk about his 2011 comedy classic Bridesmaids. We discuss how the script changed during development (including a hilarious scene that they had to cut because it was too ludicrous for the film), how comedy has changed in the last decade, how Feig approaches his projects and the comedy within them, filming the memorable dress-fitting scene, his upcoming projects including The School for Good and Evil and Dark Army, and m...
Why 'The Mitchells vs. The Machines' Is So Freaking Good - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 314
May 03, 2021 20:23 - 39 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about The Mitchells vs. The Machines. We discuss the magic touch producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller bring to their projects, why the film isn't a typical dysfunctional family comedy, how it balances the emotional beats with hilarious comedy, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In Which We Yell about 'Mortal Kombat' While Yelling 'Mortal Kombat!' - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 313
April 29, 2021 18:39 - 37 minutesThis week on a bonus episode of The Collider Podcast, we're joined by Associate Editor Greg Smith to talk about the new adaptation of Mortal Kombat. We discuss how the 2021 version compares to the 1995 adaptation, what has changed about video game movies in the the past decades, why the new film is so self-serious, if we'd be interested in a sequel, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oscars 2021: WTF Was That? - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 312
April 26, 2021 20:57 - 59 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're joined by Senior Editor Perri Nemiroff to talk about the 2021 Oscars broadcast. We talk about why the Oscars is a tricky program in normal times, how COVID changed this year's show, the choices the producers made in response, how they lost sight of the nominated films in favor of acclaiming individual artists and craftspeople, the disastrous ending to the show, where the show failed to trust its vision for the night, and much more. We finish up with R...
Did 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Even Need The Winter Soldier? - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 311
April 23, 2021 19:50 - 57 minutesOn a bonus episode of The Collider Podcast, we're joined by Senior Editor Liz Shannon Miller to talk about The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. We discuss the show's strengths and weaknesses, why it always felt overstuffed as a TV series, how its subplots distracted from the core story of Sam Wilson wrestling with the mantle of Captain America, if the show even needed the Winter Soldier, how it compared to WandaVision, upcoming MCU shows, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Lea...
'The Empty Man' Explained: Why We Lost Our Minds Over This Underrated Horror Gem - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 310
April 19, 2021 19:31 - 54 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're joined by Senior Editor Vinnie Mancuso to talk about The Empty Man. We talk about why the film was kind of ignominiously dumped in the middle of the pandemic, why it's not the movie that the trailer showed, how hard it is to explain the movie on a surface level, why it has beguiled us, why we feel it has a healthy future as a cult film, and much more. Be warned that we go heavy into spoilers. Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/MattGoldberg Follow Adam...
What to Make of Fan Campaigns Like #RestoreTheSnyderVerse - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 309
April 13, 2021 21:35 - 43 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about the rise of fan campaigns for blockbuster franchises like #RestoreTheSnyderVerse, #ContinueTheMonsterverse, and #RestoreBatfleck. We discuss the history of these fan campaigns, how they've graduated from low-rated TV series to massive studio tentpoles, what that says about fandom, teaser culture, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for ...
What Will Going to the Movies Look Like Post-COVID? - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 308
April 06, 2021 21:59 - 43 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about what the moviegoing landscape might look like in a post-COVID world. Given the success of Godzilla vs. Kong, it's clear that audiences are slowly making their way back to theaters, but what will theatrical landscape look like when so many studios are now betting on streaming? We discuss hybrid releases, why we think theaters are still a good draw, what it means for non-blockbusters, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Lea...
Why ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ and the Monsterverse Didn’t Work - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 307
March 31, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're joined by Senior Editor Vinnie Mancuso to talk about Godzilla vs. Kong. During our conversation, we talk about the histories of the Godzilla and Kong franchises, the missteps made in developing Legendary's Monsterverse, how those mistakes are reflected in Godzilla vs. Kong, ways the film could have been better, and then we move into some spoiler talk about various revelations the film makes and other ridiculous things about its plot. We then finish u...
Two Very Different Opinions on 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 306
March 22, 2021 20:06 - 1 hourThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about Zack Snyder's Justice League. We talk about the years leading up to production of Justice League, how those studio decisions crafted the direction of the film and how Snyder's vision fit within those constraints, our disagreements on whether the new additions are additive to the strength of the movie, how Snyder approaches superheroes like Superman, and much more. We then finish up with Reader Hot Takes and Recently Watched. Learn more...
Why It's Hard to Care About the Oscars This Year - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 305
March 15, 2021 20:29 - 43 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about this year's Oscar nominees (or the nominees from movies that were released in 2020 and the first couple months of 2021 if you want to get specific). Rather than discuss snubs and surprises, we focus more on why it's difficult to care about the Oscars in a year where their competitive framework was diminished by the pandemic and being forced to view these movies in a streaming environment. We talk about the importance of cultural conversa...
Why 'WandaVision' Was (Mostly) a Success - The Collider Podcast, Ep. 304
March 08, 2021 21:58 - 56 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're joined by TV editor Liz Shannon Miller to talk about the full season of WandaVision. This is a spoiler-filled episode, so if you haven't finished WandaVision, don't listen yet. During our conversation, we talk about why the show was mostly a success, the few moments that didn't quite land, what the series might mean for the MCU, upcoming MCU Disney+ series, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. For those unfamiliar with the show, The Col...
The Sneider Cut Has Moved! Subscribe to Jeff's New Feed Today
February 25, 2021 23:15 - 1 hourWe've set up a new feed for Jeff's weekly movie news podcast, The Sneider Cut. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts, simply by searching for "The Sneider Cut" or clicking this link: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/collider-sneider-cut You can still hear this week's episode right here, but please head over and SUBSCRIBE to the new feed to continue listening each week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out info...
The Collider Podcast, Ep. 303 - How 'Nomadland' & 'I Care a Lot' Examine American Capitalism
February 22, 2021 20:06 - 38 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're digging through two films that explore the tragedy and viciousness of a late capitalist America. We start off with Nomadland, which examines the fallout of the Great Recession, how the film still manages to find hope and humanity despite its depressing and melancholy subject matter, why certain criticisms of the film don't hold up to scrutiny, and more. We then switch over to the nasty and brutal I Care a Lot, how the films breezy tone belies its evil...
The Sneider Cut, Ep. 72 - Face/Off Sequel, Jordan Peele, Donald Glover and the Mortal Kombat Trailer
February 18, 2021 20:38 - 1 hourThis week on episode 72 of The Sneider Cut, Collider's senior film reporter Jeff Sneider weighs in on the Face/Off sequel, Jordan Peele's new movie, Donald Glover's big Amazon deal and the surprisingly adult Mortal Kombat trailer. Elsewhere, Jeff talks about Jesse Plemons working with Martin Scorsese, the new villain in Captain Marvel 2, the upcoming animated Gremlins series, a Euro-centric revamp of The Three Musketeers, and why Delroy Lindo may be getting snubbed by awards voters for his ...
The Collider Podcast, Ep. 302 - What Went Wrong with 'The Little Things'?
February 15, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're joined by associate editor Greg Smith to talk about the new HBO Max movie The Little Things. During our discussion, we talk about the frustrating filmmaking choices the movie makes, why those choices don't work, if the film could have benefitted from test screenings, how it compares to the 90s thrillers it seeks to emulate, and much more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See aca...
The Sneider Cut, Ep. 71 - Mandalorian Fires Gina Carano as Pedro Pascal Heads to The Last of Us
February 11, 2021 22:05 - 1 hourThis week on episode 71 of The Sneider Cut, Collider's senior film reporter Jeff Sneider and special guest John Rocha weigh in on Gina Carano's overdue firing from The Mandalorian, as well that show's star, Pedro Pascal, landing the lead in HBO's The Last of Us. Elsewhere, Jeff and John talk about the Joss Whedon allegations, Judd Apatow's Netflix comedy The Bubble and how it might have been inspired by Jurassic World: Dominion, Will Smith's new movie with David Leitch, Sandra Bullock joini...
The Collider Podcast, Ep. 301 - 'Mike Nichols: A Life' (Special Guest: Author Mark Harris)
February 09, 2021 17:11 - 57 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're honored to be joined by author and film historian Mark Harris to discuss his new book, Mike Nichols: A Life. Mike Nichols was a legendary director of stage and screen who had received widespread acclaim by his mid-30s, first for his comedy routines with Elaine May and then for directing the Tony-award winning Neil Simon plays Barefoot in the Park and The Odd Couple before moving on to Hollywood to direct Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and The Graduat...
The Sneider Cut, Ep. 70 - Sundance Reviews, Golden Globe Reactions and GameStop Movie Madness
February 04, 2021 22:50 - 1 hourThis week on episode 70 of The Sneider Cut, Collider's senior film reporter Jeff Sneider weighs in on this year's Sundance Film Festival, the Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations, and all the GameStop projects in the works around town. Elsewhere, Jeff talks about J.J. Abrams' new Cloverfield movie, Chloe Zhao's sci-fi western take on Dracula, Ryan Coogler's Wakanda series on Disney+ and Jon M. Chu coming on to direct Wicked, plus Michelle Williams' Peggy Lee movie and Paramount's planned ...
The Collider Podcast, Ep. 300 - What Happens When the Sundance Film Festival Goes Virtual
February 03, 2021 23:34 - 46 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're joined by Senior Producer Perri Nemiroff to talk about the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. We discuss why Sundance going virtual changed the complexion of this year's festival, what we missed about being at Sundance, how great films were still able to surface, movies that our listeners should keep on their radar, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for ...
The Sneider Cut, Ep. 69 - Armie Hammer's Career Crisis, Tomb Raider, The Sandman and Jared Leto
January 29, 2021 20:29 - 1 hourThis week on episode 69 of The Sneider Cut, Collider's senior film reporter Jeff Sneider weighs in on Armie Hammer's career crisis, multiple Tomb Raider stories, casting for The Sandman on Netflix, and Jared Leto's new movie with Darren Aronofsky. Elsewhere, Jeff talks about Noah Baumbach's big Netflix deal, the streamer's latest hit show Bridgerton, Timothee Chalamet's cannibal movie, Robert Rodriguez's Spy Kids reboot, Taron Egerton's Apple series, and the first image of Kristen Stewart a...
The Collider Podcast, Ep. 299 - When Can We Go Back to Movie Theaters?
January 25, 2021 20:36 - 39 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about when movie theaters might come back. With a new Presidential Administration in place with a greater emphasis on science, studios are now taking heed of warnings that life in America may not be back to normal until the fall. We discuss how this affects the release date calendar, what we miss about moviegoing, why our current streaming landscape falls short, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choic...
The Sneider Cut Ep. 68 - Tom Holland Up for Willy Wonka, Ethan Hawke to Battle Moon Knight
January 21, 2021 23:48 - 1 hourThis week on episode 68 of The Sneider Cut, Collider's senior film reporter Jeff Sneider weighs in on Willy Wonka rumors, Ethan Hawke's casting in Marvel's Moon Knight, and Netflix's decision to bring back Aziz Ansari's acclaimed comedy Master of None. Elsewhere, Jeff reviews the school shooting movie Run Hide Fight as well as the indie thriller Don't Tell a Soul starring Rainn Wilson, plus he talks about Josh Duhamel replacing Armie Hammer as Jennifer Lopez's hubby in Shotgun Wedding. Fin...
The Collider Podcast, Ep. 298 - Why WandaVision Makes the MCU's Future Exciting
January 18, 2021 22:07 - 48 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're joined by TV Editor Liz Shannon Miller to talk about WandaVision. During our discussion, we talk about how the show upends expectations of the MCU, why it's such a great homage to classic sitcoms, different kinds of sitcoms it could references throughout its run, a brief history of Marvel shows before WandaVision (there is much clowning at the expense of Inhumans), and much more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choic...
The Sneider Cut, Ep. 67 - Chris Evans' MCU Return, Nicole Kidman as Lucy, Kinky Armie Hammer
January 14, 2021 20:15 - 1 hourThis week on episode 67 of The Sneider Cut, Collider's senior film reporter Jeff Sneider weighs in on Chris Evans' way-too-soon return to the MCU, the atrocious casting of Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball, and Armie Hammer's kink scandal. Elsewhere, Jeff talks about Hollywood's folly in resuming production, WarnerMedia's expensive mistake, Amazon's $200 million deal for a Chris Pratt movie, James Bond's imminent move to the fall, Kevin Hart's new Netflix deal and the streamer's latest true cri...
The Collider Podcast, Ep. 297 - Movies We Can't Wait to See in 2021! (Maybe!)
January 11, 2021 20:57 - 47 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about movies we're excited to see in 2021. We talk about how the release schedule is still largely in flux, what the theatrical experience could look like this year, how distribution could change, why we want to see movies in theaters again, what festivals could be like, what delays could be on the horizon, and much more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/pr...
The Sneider Cut, Ep. 66 - Ray Fisher and Run Hide Fight Stir Controversy, Plus Jeff's Oscar Picks
January 08, 2021 20:41 - 42 minutesThis week on episode 66 of The Sneider Cut, Collider's senior film reporter Jeff Sneider delves into Ray Fisher's latest Twitter controversy as well as the Run Hide Fight distribution saga before offering up his Oscar picks from movies like Sound of Metal and Nomadland. Elsewhere, Jeff talks about the MCU scribe who Kevin Feige tapped to write the new Star Wars movie, WB's puzzling announcement to bring back Patty Jenkins for Wonder Woman 3, Alex Garland's new leading lady, Paramount's late...
The Collider Podcast, Ep. 296 – The Genius of Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (Special Guest: Scott Wampler)
January 04, 2021 21:13 - 54 minutesThis week on The Collider Podcast, we're joined by The Kingcast co-host Scott Wampler to talk about the scores of Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross. Wampler is a die-hard Nine Inch Nails fan, so he walks us through the rise of that band, what they've meant to music, Reznor's move into scoring films with Ross, why some of their scores succeed while others have been somewhat forgettable, their new scores for Mank and Soul, and much more. We then finish up with Recently Watched. Learn more about you...