Hollywood Already Did It
352 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsJoin Blake Schultz and Terrence Tatum as they discuss sequels, reboots, remakes and how they compare to their original subject matter.
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Ghostbusters Frozen Empire
March 25, 2024 04:22 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MBBlake and Terrence discuss the most recent Ghostbusters movie. While a lot of the movie worked, it also showcased how to use nostalgia in less effective ways, and makes us hope the future of the franchise focuses on the new characters.
Dune Part Two
March 04, 2024 20:13 - 35 minutes - 66.6 MBBlake and Terrence have returned after their long hiatus! They're back discussing Dune Part 2, their thoughts the movie, how it works as an adaptation and how it differs from other movies with similar themes and ideas. Subscribe, share and leave a review!
Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning
July 17, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 40.8 MBThe next Mission Impossible is here, and Blake and Terrence dive in to see what they're doing to keep the franchise relevant, how it compares to other stories that use AI, and the wonder stunts that seem more impossible than the mission itself.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
July 05, 2023 16:39 - 26 minutes - 48.6 MBBlake and Terrence discuss the new Indiana Jones film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny sets its itself up as the send off for Harrison Ford's classic character. Does the movie handle a send off for Indiana, or play with any other interesting ideas? Or does it feel more like a regular adventure, with some fun action scenes and interesting de-aging tech? Leave us a review or comment!
The Flash
June 20, 2023 02:35 - 38 minutes - 71.5 MBThe bridge between the DCEU and James Gunn's DCU is here! The Flash adapts the classic story line Flashpoint, and brings in Michael Keatons Batman and Sasha Calle's Supergirl into some multiverse and time travel antics. While some of the moments hit, others mis the mark, leaving Blake and Terrence to wonder does this movie do a good job at ending the DCEU, starting the DCU or serving as a full The Flash movie? Let us know your thoughts, leave a review and share the show!
Transformers Rise of the Beasts
June 12, 2023 02:25 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MBTransformers Rise of the Beasts manages to do so many things well, and breathe life into the franchise. Blake and Terrence discuss what worked for them, and why it's worth revisiting the franchise with this and Bumblebee. How adding in a clear genre, interesting characters and strong arcs reinforce what made the Transformers and Beasts work for so long. Leave a review and share the show!
Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse
June 06, 2023 17:09 - 32 minutes - 61.2 MBThe story of Miles Morales continues in the sequel to Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse. Across the Spider-Verse brings us an incredible story with Gwen, Miguel, Peter B Parker and so many more great characters all to highlight Miles' story about being in control of his own story and life, fitting in when people tell you you don't, and dealing with telling his parents the truth. Gwen's story mirrors this arch in a touching way, that with incredible art makes this a movie worth seeing in thea...
The Little Mermaid
May 30, 2023 19:16 - 28 minutes - 53.9 MBThe newest addition to the Disney live action remakes is here! The Little Mermaid dazzles with great singing and performances as well as good underwater effects. While some new ideas and themes don't work as well as they could the movie still captures the magic that made it a classic in the 90s. Leave us a review and share the show!
Fast X
May 22, 2023 07:28 - 27 minutes - 51.3 MBThe tenth Fast and Furious entry serves as the first in the conclusion, which is a sentence that makes as much sense as the physics in these movies! Terrence and Blake discuss what is still working for them in this in franchise, and why audiences seem to be waning on the series.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
May 08, 2023 17:51 - 28 minutes - 52.2 MBThe next chapter in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise is here! Marking James Gunn's last film in the MCU, the movie delivers incredible character moments, deep themes, fantastic action, and the cruelest villain in the MCU yet. Blake and Terrence discuss why the movie keeps being relevant, how it connects and resonates with audiences now, and more! Subscribe and share!
Evil Dead Rise
April 25, 2023 18:48 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MBThe fifth installment of the Evil Dead franchise is here! Originally meant to stream on HBO Max it has a ended up in theaters and we talk about our thoughts, the small moments you could feel that it was made for a smaller screen, incredible performances and scares, and what makes an Evil Dead movie work. We also touch on if we have been spoiled to want more from an ending or for everything to be connected, can we even enjoy standalone stories anymore? Follow and leave a review!
The Super Mario Bros Movie
April 10, 2023 19:31 - 24 minutes - 46.2 MBNintendo and Illumination have released The Super Mario Bros movie! Blake and Terrence discuss their thoughts on the movie, how it works in adapting the Mario franchise, and if we should expect more from movies that may not be geared towards us. Leave a review and follow the podcast for more! ,
Dungeons & Dragons
April 03, 2023 04:46 - 25 minutes - 46.5 MBAdaptations always have their specific challenges, and doing it with a world like Dungeons and Dragons has several. Yet, the newest movie manages to do a great job by giving us great characters fitting several archetypes, loading us up with familiar and fun imagery, and showing us what a "bad roll" could look like. The new DnD manages to give us all of this, and breathe fresh air into the adventure genre. Leave us a review and subscribe!
John Wick 4
March 27, 2023 15:10 - 28 minutes - 52.4 MBThe next installment in the John Wick franchise has arrived! It comes loaded with the bombastic action the series is known for, but manages to put in a lot of new ideas, characters and themes that keep it feeling unique and relevant. We discuss all the ways John Wick 4 stays ahead of the curve and how it opens up the world for more story telling!
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
March 20, 2023 04:03 - 31 minutes - 58.4 MBShazam Fury of the Gods has come out this weekend to a low box office. Blake and Terrence chat what worked for them in the movie, if any of themes feel new or relevant, and if it's harder to connect to a movie when we know that the universe is being rebooted.
Scream 6
March 13, 2023 06:45 - 29 minutes - 54.6 MBThe next chapter in the Scream franchise is here! Does it hold up the films before it? What is left to satirize in horror? We answer all these questions and more as we discuss the brutal slasher film and why it is still relevant today.
Creed III
March 06, 2023 18:03 - 37 minutes - 70.2 MBMichael B Jordan's directorial debut comes with the third installment in the Creed franchise, or ninth in the Rocky franchise. Blake and Terrence discuss the many things that work and set this chapter apart from others. From its anime influence, to its relatable villain in Jonathan Majors and why this franchise has been connecting to audiences since 1976. Leave a review and subscribe!
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quanumania
February 20, 2023 20:54 - 41 minutes - 77.6 MBThe MCU kicks off phase five with Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantamania. Terrence and Blake chat what works and doesn't work in the movie, how the movie relates to audiences today, why Ant-Man is relatable, and the introduction of Kang! Leave a review to help us out, and let others know about the show!
Avatar The Way of the Water
December 19, 2022 14:05 - 36 minutes - 68 MBTerrence and Blake close out 2022 with Avatar The Way of the Water. After thirteen years James Cameron's sequel to Avatar is upon us! We dig into what the like about the movie, what isn't working, the incredibly impressive tech and much more!
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
November 14, 2022 22:29 - 1 hour - 122 MBBlake and Terrence discuss the new Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the sequel to the incredible Black Panther film. They discuss that while there is much grief and loss surrounding this movie, the film handles grieving, moving forward and the many additions to the MCU very well. The movie carries a lot of weight and manages to do a lot of things differently than other movies in the MCU and super hero genre. Every character shines and the world is beautiful to watch.
Black Adam
October 24, 2022 20:25 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MBBlake and Terrence dive into the newest offering from the DCEU, Black Adam! While there is a lot to enjoy, some parts feel copy and pasted from other films, and the movie never fully explores the themes and ideas it posits that would make it stand out against other anti-hero and super hero movies. But despite that is an overall fun and excited return to DC and introduces a ton of characters we are hoping to see more of down the road.
Halloween Ends
October 17, 2022 03:23 - 37 minutes - 70.2 MBBlake and Terrence discuss the final installation in David Gordon Green's Halloween films, Halloween Ends. While there are a lot of things that movie that don't work as well as we would like, there are many moments that are very cool. We discuss the ideas that could've worked better had the themes and story lines been fleshed out more, and that the movie ultimately can't decide if its a traditional slasher, and elevated horror, or a horror drama.
Hollywood Already Did It! Prey: An Amazing Predator Sequel!
August 08, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 108 MBBlake and Terrence are joined by Matt Konopka (Killer Horrocast) to talk about Hulu's new movie Prey! Why Predator was able to launch the franchise, what other sequels in the past got wrong about Predator and what Prey does right, along with the advantage that a streaming release may have had for the movie; though how much we all would have liked to see it in theaters.
Thor Love and Thunder
July 11, 2022 03:42 - 54 minutes - 101 MBThor Love and Thunder has finally reached theaters to mixed reviews. Blake and Terrence continue to explore why we are remaking, or creating sequels to everything and what new ideas are added, so join as they dive into the things that worked for them in the movie, and the new themes and ideas it brought to the MCU and the character of Thor.
Jurassic World: Dominion
June 13, 2022 05:27 - 37 minutes - 68.7 MBJurassic World Dominion has arrived in theaters this weekend, and its a very mixed bag of fun, nostalgia and goofy moments. Blake and Terrence discuss what works in the movie, how it compares to the Jurassic Park era and wonder why the movie is relevant to modern audiences. Join them as they discuss what the want next from the franchise; how they handle nostalgia compared to other legacy sequels, and how it played at the box office. If you want to support the show leave us a review and sh...
Top Gun Maverick
May 31, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 92.9 MBTerrence and Blake discuss Top Gun Maverick! The long awaited sequel to Top Gun and Tom Cruise's biggest opening weekend! Why is the original so loved, how it has lasted the test of time, why sequel took 36 years to get made, and why they think the sequel is superior to the original.
Marvel Pair Up Faces of the Moon: Donnie Darko
April 30, 2022 23:07 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MBBlake, Terrence and Jamie discuss the horror in Moon Knight 4, the shocking ending, and pair it up with the 2001 movie Donnie Darko
Marvel Pair Up Faces of the Moon - Episode Three and The One I Love
April 19, 2022 03:03 - 34 minutes - 64.1 MBBlake, Terrence and Jamie discuss the third episode of Moon Knight and pair it up with the 2014 film The One I Love, discussing sub genres of comedy that have seemingly faded away, how this episode and film deal with your identity from an outsiders perspective. Subscribe and let us know your thoughts!
Sonic 2
April 11, 2022 06:10 - 35 minutes - 65 MBBlake and Terrence discuss the huge hit Sonic 2, why we may be entering the first great age of video game adaptations, how Sonic 2 adds a ton of lore and managing its comedy and action while still hitting the heart that makes the franchise so endearing.
Marvel Pair Up Faces of the Moon: Moon Knight and Fight Club
April 11, 2022 06:06 - 37 minutes - 69.7 MBBlake, Terrence and Jamie discuss episode two of Moon Knight and pair it up with Fight Club. Looking at how the realization is used to push narratives, its use as a twist, and how Stephen and Marc's awareness of each other pushes the story forward.
Marvel Pair Up Faces of the Moon: Moon Knight and Memento
April 11, 2022 06:03 - 31 minutes - 58.5 MBBlake, Terrence and Jamie are back with another Marvel Pair Up mini-series, focusing on Moon Knight and identity themed movies. We take a look at episode one and pair it with Memento to discuss how themes of memory and identity help change these stories in both the noir genre and in the super hero genre.
Can't Do That Anymore Season 2: The Goonies with The Mind Gap Podcast
April 11, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 101 MBWe are joined by Justin and Doug of the Mind Gap Podcast to discuss the beloved film The Goonies. What still works about the classic film and what has not aged well.
You Can't Do That Anymore Season Two: Live at WonderCon!
April 06, 2022 20:14 - 1 hour - 111 MBWe are LIVE at WonderCon 2022! Blake and Anastasia are joined by Ed Greer and Jamie Jirak to discuss Spider-Man No Way Home, its impact on the super hero genre, how it has made look at older super hero movies, and to debate the question, is the super hero story stronger when we keep the villain alive and/or try to rehabilitate them?
You Can't Do That Any More Season Two - Teen Witch with Jon Barr
March 29, 2022 23:31 - 58 minutes - 107 MBJon Barr joins us as we discuss Teen Witch, a wholesome comedy classic with some certain themes and ideas that may not play well to a modern audience, but what will always play to an audience are those song and dance numbers!
You Can't Do That Anymore Season Two - Silver Stream
March 17, 2022 02:20 - 42 minutes - 78.8 MBLon Harris (writer for Screen Junkies) joins us this week as we continue our second season of You Can't Do That Anymore. We discuss Silver Stream, a fun comedy with one giant glaring issue, why this idea was used in the film and why Hollywood continues to do so even though it never is done well or remembered fondly.
The Batman
March 07, 2022 19:15 - 1 hour - 140 MBBlake and Terrence, joined by Andres Gallego discuss The Batman, the newest live action Batman film. How it stands out amongst all the other and does some new and interesting things. The incredible cast, fantastic direction and why this is easily one of our favorite interpretations.
You Can't Do That Anymore Season 2 - Live and Let Die with Christian Humes
February 28, 2022 18:48 - 56 minutes - 104 MBChristian Humes (producer and host of The Unranked Podcast) joins us to discus Live and Let Die, one of James Bond's biggest misfires, all the problematic content that is in the movie, and why some of these odd choices were made, and how the Bond franchise managed to recover from it.
Uncharted
February 21, 2022 19:41 - 36 minutes - 67 MBAfter a long long long wait, and the lead changing hands often, the Uncharted movie has finally reached theaters! The adaptation of the video game franchise makes its debut and Terrence and Blake give their thoughts, they also discuss why now might be the best time for the movie to come out, their thoughts on what makes a good video game to movie adaptation and how this movie treats its source material. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!!
Can't Do That Anymore Season Two - Caligula with Matt Dorado and Mak Manson
February 17, 2022 18:49 - 39 minutes - 72.9 MBContent Warning: This episode is about the movie Caligula, which deals with topics about sex and sexual violence. Welcome to Season Two of You Can't Do That Anymore! Our podcast focusing on older movies that may deal with themes or topics that you couldn't do the same way today, and how they could have adjusted these issues. Season Two kicks off with Matt Dorado and Mak Manson (creators of The Cosmic Game a new interactive audio drama) to discuss Caligula. A movie funded my Penthouse abo...
Scream
January 17, 2022 01:33 - 42 minutes - 78.9 MBBlake and Terrence kick off 2022 with the latest installment in the Scream franchise! Discussing why the series has held up for so long, what they bring to the horror genre, and why now is a great time for a fifth movie. What did you think of Scream? Leave us a review and subscribe!
Hollywood Already Did It! The Matrix Resurrections
December 26, 2021 16:48 - 36 minutes - 68.3 MBBlake and Terrence sit down to discuss the new Matrix movie. A movie loaded with interesting, thought provoking ideas, and while not everything hit as hard as we wanted the moments that did were incredible. Any blockbuster that tries this many new things, and posits this many ideas is a refreshing course for us!
Marvel Pair Up: Hawkeye Tis the Season: Die Hard and the Everyman
December 26, 2021 16:41 - 36 minutes - 66.3 MBWelcome! To our final Marvel Pair up of 2021. Blake, Terrence and Jamie gather around the fire to discuss the Hawkeye finale, as well as their final Christmas movie to pair with Die Hard. What makes these two stories so similar, why we love them both and why they are staples of our holidays every year. Thank you for watching or listening to our spin off show of Hollywood Already Did It: Marvel Pair Up. From sitcoms and Wandavision all the way to Christmas classics and Hawkeye you all mad...
Marvel Pair Up: Tis The Season Hawkeye and Arthur Christmas
December 21, 2021 19:14 - 32 minutes - 59.2 MBBlake Jamie and Terrence circle up this week to discuss the newest episode of Hawkeye, their favorite moments and theories. And the Christmas animated movie Arthur Christmas and how the theme of legacy impacts the holidays.
Spider-Man No Way Home
December 18, 2021 20:32 - 1 hour - 141 MBSPOILERS ABOUND! SEE SPIDER-MAN NO WAY HOME BEFORE THIS VIDEO!!!! Well we warned you. Blake and Terrence are back this week to discuss one of the most anticipated movies of...ever. Spider-Man No Way Home has arrived in theaters after a parade of delays, and no trailers and no posters, and the wait was well worth it. We discuss all the various characters, how this story manages to push Peter Parker's arch forward using nostalgia, and what we hope to see next.
Marvel Pair Up: Tis The Season Hawkeye - Reindeer Games and Mistaken Identity.
December 12, 2021 23:26 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MBBlake, Terrence Jamie circle up for episode four of Hawkeye, their reaction and thoughts on the episode, what they think is coming and what we are setting up. Then we continue our Christmas movie pairing with Reindeer Games, the 2000 Ben Affleck holiday thriller. How the movie uses the theme of missing identity and how Hawkeye uses it, and more holiday cheer.
Marvel Pair Up: Tis the Season Hawkeye - The Superhero Christmas Movie
December 06, 2021 02:14 - 47 minutes - 87.7 MBBlake, Terrence and Jamie join up again to discuss the third episode of Hawkeye, and pair it up with a platter of super hero Christmas movies including Batman Returns, Iron Man 3 and Shazam. All the themes usually seen in these movies, what they all have in common and how the holiday backdrop changes not just the setting but the stakes for the characters in them.
Marvel Pair Up: Hawkeye Tis The Season: Shane Black Christmas Action
November 29, 2021 03:22 - 50 minutes - 94.3 MBJamie, Terrence and Blake are back for another Hollywood Already Did It Spin Off! This time Marvel Pair up is taking the Disney+ Hawkeye show and pairing it up with a classic Christmas action offering. This week we kick it off with the first two episodes of Hawkeye and Shane Black's filmography. Let us know your thoughts on the episode, don't forget to subscribe and follow!
Hollywood Already Did It: Ghostbusters Afterlife: Fan Service Done Well
November 21, 2021 23:53 - 47 minutes - 88.5 MBBlake and Terrence discuss Ghostbusters Afterlife, how the felt about the movie and how the movie made them feel. If the new generation of Ghostbusters will connect to a new audience, or if this is only for the old fans. And finding a balance in fan service and story telling. Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts!
Hollywood Already Did It: The Eternals Changing the MCU Formula
November 08, 2021 01:40 - 40 minutes - 75.3 MBThe Eternals has arrived! Blake and Terrence both enjoy the movie, falling in love with the characters and lore, and enjoying Marvel tackling much more science fiction themes. They discuss how the movie changes up the usual MCU formula, and how those changes keep things fresh and interesting. How the movie juggles its many characters, and more! What did you think of the Eternals? Leave us a review!
Hollywood Already Did It: Dune and Why the Story is Still Important
October 24, 2021 22:25 - 44 minutes - 82 MBBlake and Terrence finally get to see Dune! Discussing their reactions and feeling about the movie they also get into how it influenced almost every facet of modern Sci-Fi, and why the themes in the story are as relevant today as they were when the book itself was first written. Let us know your thoughts, if the movie needs to be seen in IMAX or can be done at home, and don't forget to subscribe!