It's Sho Time!
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: 30 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA movie review podcast, where we talk about every genre from blockbusters to indie dramas!
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The 96th Academy Awards / 2024 Oscars + Dune 2
March 18, 2024 03:50 - 1 hour - 110 MBSho is back for another year of Oscars reaction, and alongside him is Michael José Collins and Jake Schulz, hosts of the Cinemates podcast. The guys discuss this year's Oscars ceremony, and get to the new start time, Jimmy Kimmel's job as host, who could potentially host in the future, and favourite bits. Plus, they chat about the movies themselves, including the night's big winners alongside some potential snubs. Afterwards, they review the performances of both Austin Butler and Zendaya...
Ahsoka Breakdown: Episode 5 + 6
September 21, 2023 21:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBSho gets into the two best episodes of Ahsoka yet, including what was essentially a live-action episode of The Clone Wars with the return of Hayden Christensen - how was it to see both Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader as portrayed by the same actor? Plus, we are finally treated to the live-action debut of Lars Mikkelsen's Grand Admiral Thrawn - was it everything we imagined? Sho gets into his introduction, the idea of 'kintsugi' in the Night Trooper armour, and the lore re-imagining of the...
Ahsoka Breakdown: Episode 3 + 4
September 11, 2023 22:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBSho has more Ahsoka reaction, including the homage(s) to A New Hope in Episode 3 and the trend of having Force users that don't actually have strong connections to the Force itself, but is that really an issue? Plus, Sho gets into the action-heavy Episode 4, including Sabine vs. Shin, Ahsoka vs. Marrok, and Ahsoka vs. Baylan - he discusses the rumours surrounding Marrok, Baylan's demeanour during (and after) their battle, and the musical cliffhanger the episode ends on.
Ahsoka Breakdown: Episode 1 + 2
August 24, 2023 15:10 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBWith the return of Ahsoka Tano, Sho gets back in the saddle as well for some reviews in everyone's favourite galaxy far, far away. What can we make of the late Ray Stevenson's performance of Baylan Skoll? How do the re-imagined versions of 'Rebels' characters look in live action? What easter eggs did Dave Filoni hide in the first two episodes? Sho discusses all the EU references and more.
Avatar: The Way of Water & Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
January 24, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBAvatar: The Way of Water cracks two billion (!) dollars at the box office - must be culturally relevant in some way, right? Sho brings on Mark Gougeon to discuss that very idea and to review both the return to Pandora, and a return to the (beautifully animated) world of Puss in Boots. Plus, some quick Oscar nomination predictions ahead of the official announcement!
TIFF 2022: The Banshees of Inisherin, The Whale & Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
November 15, 2022 20:30 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBSho is back (again)! With the awards season beginning to get underway, he gets to some movies seen at TIFF in September, including Martin McDonagh's Banshees of Inisherin, Darren Aronofsky's The Whale - which includes a terrific turn from Brendan Fraser - and Rian Johnson's next installment in the Knives Out series, Glass Onion.
Kenobi Reaction: Part VI
June 26, 2022 01:12 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBThe season finale of Kenobi is out, which means the finale of Sho's Kenobicasts! He gets into the Vader vs. Kenobi fight, and what it means to bridge the prequel trilogy to the original trilogy like this. He discusses the ending to Reva's storyline, Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru, and a cameo at the end of the show - a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
Kenobi Reaction: Part V
June 16, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBAs the penultimate episode of Kenobi airs, Sho takes a look back at what people are generally looking for out of Star Wars these days, whether it's via TV or movies. In the episode itself, Sho discusses some potential setups for some old EU content - could we get a callback to 2005's graphic novel Star Wars: Visionaries? Plus, was anyone else reminded of The Force Unleashed towards the end?
Kenobi Reaction: Part IV
June 12, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBMore Kenobi reaction! Sho gets into the overall reception to the series to-date, and takes a look at some of the wackier scenes from this past episode (including a few action sequences). Plus, some connections to Jedi: Fallen Order!
Kenobi Reaction: Part III
June 01, 2022 23:30 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBMore Kenobi reaction! Sho discusses the callback to a certain Kiffar Jedi Master, gets more into Reva (and Moses Malone herself), and breaks down what we see and hear from the Dark Lord of the Sith.
Kenobi Reaction: Part I & II
May 28, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBWith the release of Kenobi - the latest Disney+ entry into the much beloved galaxy far, far away - Sho dives into his love for the franchise and examines the first two episodes. He discusses the work by Deborah Chow, the acting from Ewan McGregor, and gets into some of the creative choices - including one involving the Grand Inquisitor.
The Batman & Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
May 26, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 20 MBSho is back with a new episode as the summer season begins, and with it comes reviews of the two biggest superhero films of the 2022 - so far, at least! He gets into latest reimagining of The Caped Crusader with The Batman (8:00), and discusses the latest Marvel fare with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (24:52).
The 94th Academy Awards / 2022 Oscars
March 27, 2022 17:54 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBSho is back, and ahead of the Academy Awards - the Oscars - later that evening, he breaks down his picks for the biggest gold statues in Hollywood! Sho gets into a few snubs, and discusses the lack of true upsets at this year's ceremony. Plus, a preview of what's to come later as blockbuster season gets started in April!
The Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2021
January 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBSho rings in 2022 with the help of his old pal Josh Goldberg, as the two take a look at all things Marvel/Disney! They get into the newest Disney+ shows (not strictly movies, but still, we'll say movie-adjacent), and also break down the busy year that was, which included four MCU additions. They also discuss what's to come, including Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness later this year, and what could be on the horizon when it comes to a certain First Family and everyone's favourite group ...
Spider-Man: No Way Home & The Matrix Resurrections
December 31, 2021 23:00 - 45 minutes - 24.3 MBSho wraps up 2021 with reviews of two massive releases! He gets into Marvel's ambitious, nostalgia-wrapped Spider-Man: No Way Home (3:00), and takes a look at the return of Neo in Lana Wachowski's The Matrix Resurrections (27:50). Happy New Year!
Dune, No Time To Die, Encanto & Eternals
December 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.2 MB2021 is almost in the bag - wild, right? Sho catches up on a few months worth of major releases, including the much-anticipated Denis Villeneuve sci-fi epic Dune (18:50), and Daniel Craig's final outing as James Bond with No Time To Die (28:30). Afterwards, he gets to Pixar's latest offering with Encanto (38:10) and the most recent entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Eternals (49:55). Plus, some rapid-fire, bite-sized reviews to start off with Red Notice, Free Guy, and Venom: L...
TIFF 2021: Belfast, Scarborough, Last Night in Soho, The Humans & more!
November 09, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 28 MBSho goes back to take a look at the movies he saw at the 2021 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF, for short)! He kicks things off with Kenneth Branagh's very personal 'Belfast' (5:30), and then takes a look at the Canadian portrait of the Toronto suburb of 'Scarborough' (13:20). Afterwards, he examines Edgar Wright's latest film with 'Last Night in Soho' (25:20) and the film adaptation of the Broadway play 'The Humans' (33:54). Plus, a rapid-fire round of reviews fo...
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Reminiscence & The Suicide Squad
September 22, 2021 00:00 - 42 minutes - 22 MBThe newly-married Sho gets caught up on some in-studio movies, including the latest offering from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (5:04), Lisa Joy's directorial debut, Reminiscence (21:00), and the James Gunn sequel offering The Suicide Squad (27:08).
Gunpowder Milkshake, Jungle Cruise & The Green Knight
August 06, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 25.9 MBSho continues through the jampacked summer by tackling three very different movies, starting with Netflix's Gunpowder Milkshake (4:50), The Rock's latest adventure in Jungle Cruise (19:30), and Dev Patel's leap into Arthurian legend with The Green Knight (32:45).
Space Jam: A New Legacy, Fast 9 & Snake Eyes
July 24, 2021 00:30 - 58 minutes - 19 MBSho finally makes his way back inside a movie theatre (socially distanced, of course), popcorn and all! After a quick discussion about what going to the movies is really like now, he breaks down the LeBron James-led Space Jam: A New Legacy (6:27), the latest entry in the 'Fast Saga', Fast 9 (22:00), and the latest reboot of the GIJOE franchise, Snake Eyes (37:35).
The Tomorrow War, Black Widow & No Sudden Move
July 10, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 29.5 MBA jam-packed July gets off to a three movie review start, as Sho takes a look at more streaming service offerings, including Amazon's The Tomorrow War (8:00), Disney's Black Widow (22:00), and HBO Max's No Sudden Move (39:00).
In The Heights & Luca
June 25, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBWith the summer season finally upon us, Sho kicks things off by giving a few TV recommendations (wait, this is a ~movie~ podcast, right?), and also discusses the latest trailer for Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings (including that incredible music)! Afterwards, Sho gets right into the reviews for Jon M .Chu's big budget musical In The Heights (7:33), and Pixar's latest offering in Luca (20:27).
Army of the Dead, Wrath of Man & Cruella
June 05, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 27.5 MBWhat does a non-DC Zack Snyder movie look like these days? Does Jason Statham still have action star bonafides? Does Cruella live up to her 101 Dalmatians infamy? Sho tackles all these questions and more (plus a bonus chat about 1997's Drive off the top) in reviews for Snyder's Army of the Dead (8:06), Guy Ritchie's Wrath of Man (25:04), and Disney's latest offering Cruella (36:57).
The Paper Tigers & The Mitchells vs. The Machines
May 17, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBSho kicks off the latest episode with some memories about crowd pleasing moments, spurred by a recent rewatch of Marvel's The Avengers (8:00). Afterwards, Sho reviews the indie martial arts action-comedy The Paper Tigers (11:59), and the latest from Sony Animation, The Mitchells vs. The Machines (20:39).
Nobody, Mortal Kombat & Tom Clancy's Without Remorse
May 07, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 20.6 MBWith blockbuster season about to kick off (we hope!), it's time to dive right into the latest action flicks! Sho kicks things off by looking at Bob Odenkirk's first foray into 'old man action' in Nobody (4:43), the latest big-budget adaptation of Mortal Kombat (16:49), and another entry into Tom Clancy's 'Ryanverse', Without Remorse (31:06).
Oscars 2021 / 93rd Academy Awards Reaction
April 26, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 10.1 MBIt's been a weird year, which means it's only fitting that the 93rd Academy Awards - i.e. the Oscars 2021 - were weird as well! Sho touches on the unique ceremony, including what worked (intimate setting) and what didn't (no clips for acting nominees?). Plus, a discussion on why putting Best Picture as the final award of the evening is a must, and why getting away from that ultimately ended in chaos.
The 93rd Academy Awards / 2021 Oscars
April 20, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBThe annual prediction episode is back! Sho is joined by Quinton Amundson to break down the frontrunners and potential upsets in each category. Afterwards, they wrap with a spirited Best Picture debate on Nomadland and the attention it has garnered so far this awards season. The awards discussion is split up for your listening pleasure as seen below: 5:20 - Original Score, Original Song, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, Animated Short, International Feature 20:34 - Production Des...
The Father, Trial of the Chicago 7 & Promising Young Woman
April 19, 2021 05:23 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBWith the Oscars less than a week away, Sho wraps up the reviews on the Best Picture nominees! We kick things off with Florian Zeller's debut feature The Father (1:57), Aaron Sorkin's historical courtroom drama Trial of the Chicago 7 (12:34), and Emerald Fennell's thriller Promising Young Woman (23:50).
Sound of Metal, Mank & Godzilla vs Kong
April 03, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 19.1 MBWe're catching up on the Best Picture nominees as we get into April! Sho tackles Riz Ahmed's career-best performance in Sound of Metal (3:18), David Fincher's latest in Mank (13:30), and the latest blockbuster to hit theatres/streaming services in Godzilla vs. Kong (25:10). Plus, some - probably entirely unnecessary - day-after musings on the alpha titans' grudge match (35:40)!
2021 Oscar Nominations Breakdown
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 14.4 MBWith the Oscar Nominations officially out ahead of next month's ceremony, Sho discusses some of the issues (snubs, namely) with the 2021 Nominations so far. Afterwards, he brings on friend and film buff James Mackin to further dissect the year's proceedings (13:59).
Nomadland, Raya and the Last Dragon & Zack Snyder's Justice League
March 19, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 20 MBWe go from one end of the movie spectrum to another in this episode, as Sho discusses Chloe Zhao's highly praised Nomadland (4:04) and Disney Animation's latest creation Raya and the Last Dragon (14:05). Finally, with the Snyder Cut upon us, Sho reviews the four-hour superhero epic, Zack Snyder's Justice League (23:50).
Judas and the Black Messiah, Malcolm and Marie, Greenland, Space Sweepers & Minari
February 26, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 22.4 MBSho actually lives up to his end of the bargain, and puts out a second episode before the end of February (shocker, I know)! He tackles five films, including the biographical drama Judas and the Black Messiah (3:10), Netflix's Malcolm & Marie (12:00), Amazon Prime's disaster flick Greenland (21:15), the space opera Space Sweepers (28:19), and Lee Isaac Chung's semi-autobiographical Minari (35:42).
Wonder Woman 1984, Soul & Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
February 14, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBThe New Year is here, and with it comes a new episode (it's February, I know)! Sho kicks things off by going over some great new TV shows that have been keeping his attention (hello, HBO/Cinemax's Warrior), and also discusses the long career of Christopher Plummer, who passed away at the age of 91 (12:35). Afterwards, Sho gets into DC's Wonder Woman 1984 (16:25), Disney/Pixar's latest in Soul (28:18), and Chadwick Boseman's last film role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (37:08).
Star Wars/Marvel Announcements & HBO Max
December 12, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBWith the news coming out of the Disney Investor's Call regarding the House of Mouse's plans for Star Wars and Disney, Sho breaks down some of the announcements (3:07), including how it all ties together across the various cinematic universes. Afterwards, some incendiary comments from directors Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve towards the 2021 HBO Max streaming decision are in the news, and Sho discusses the latest from Warner Bros., and how it affects the film industry going forward ...
On The Rocks, Enola Holmes & The Devil All The Time
November 01, 2020 03:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBWe're (almost) into November, so Sho looks back and tackles three streaming movies (despite their limited theatre engagement, certainly) - Sofia Coppola's first outing for Apple in On The Rocks (27:35), and two Netflix offerings, Enola Holmes (10:14) and The Devil All The Time (17:44). Sean Connery, the legend behind James Bond (among many, many roles), also passed away at age 90, so Sho looks back on some of his favourite Connery roles as well (1:30).
Mulan, Tenet & TIFF 2020
September 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 21.5 MBSho tackles two of the most recently released blockbusters, Disney's Premium VOD outing of Mulan (6:25) and Christopher Nolan's latest mind-bender Tenet (18:10), and also offers up a few thoughts on the passing of Chadwick Boseman. TIFF 2020 is in full swing, and Sho also took in some digital screenings of Mads Mikkelsen's Another Round (27:56), Idris Elba's Concrete Cowboy (35:10), and Regina King's directorial debut, One Night in Miami (43:56).
The Old Guard, Money Plane, First Cow & Palm Springs
August 02, 2020 13:00 - 56 minutes - 25 MBWe're still quarantining - kind of - so Sho takes a look back at four new VOD releases in the month of July, including Netflix's The Old Guard (14:50), Kelsey Grammer's B-movie Money Plane (25:41), A24's First Cow (34:04), and Hulu's Palm Springs (43:18). Sho ends things by wrapping up the Best Drama Ever bracket, which culminated in a championship with for The Godfather!
Da 5 Bloods, Artemis Fowl, The King of Staten Island & Underwater
June 26, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBWith movie theatres still closed and new movies at a premium, Sho dives into three new releases over the past several weeks, including Spike Lee's latest Da 5 Bloods (13:35), Kenneth Branagh's Artemis Fowl (28:40), and Judd Apatow's King of Staten Island (38:30). Sho also turns back the clock to take a look at Kristen Stewart's thriller Underwater (50:50), and gives an update on the #BestDramaEver Bracket (2:08).
The Best Drama Ever Bracket
April 29, 2020 07:16 - 44 minutes - 23 MBWith no movies in sight, Sho busts out the March Madness bracket (in April, of course) to crown the Best Drama Ever! 64 seeds, four conferences, all decided by you, the listener! Sho breaks down how the bracket works, and which films have moved on already in the first ten days (3:47). Afterwards, he gets into AMC vs. NBC Universal's feud over exhibitor rights in the wake of Trolls: World Tour's VOD success (20:25), and some discussion on the recent changes to the Academy Awards (33:22).
The Gentlemen, Birds of Prey, Sonic The Hedgehog & Bad Boys For Life
March 14, 2020 21:00 - 48 minutes - 25.6 MBSho takes a look back before and after the Oscars to give some reviews of some of the more notable movies of 2020 thus far, including Guy Ritchie's latest The Gentlemen (5:13), Harley Quinn's adventure Birds of Prey (16:03), the video game adaptation Sonic The Hedgehog (27:45), and the latest action-packed outing for Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, Bad Boys For Life (36:42).
Oscars 2020 / 92nd Academy Awards Reaction Pod
February 10, 2020 08:39 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBHard to believe, but the 92nd Academy Awards - i.e. Oscars 2020 - are in the books! Sho gets back into the studio for a midnight recording session and touches on the huge, groundbreaking wins by Parasite (2:10), chats Brad Pitt finally winning an Oscar for acting (18:02), and goes around the evening's most memorable moments.
The 92nd Academy Awards / Oscars
February 03, 2020 20:26 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBIt's time for the annual breakdown of the Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars! Sho brings in familiar voice Quinton Amundson to break down the award races that have led to the biggest movie ceremony of the year. The awards discussion is split up for your listening pleasure as seen below: 2:20 -- Documentary, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Makeup/Hairstyling, Costume Design, Production Design 17:22 -- Best Cinematography, Film Editing, Original Score, Original Song, Visual Effects,...
Reaction to the 2020 Oscar Nominations
January 14, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBSho kicks off 2020 by sharing a shortened episode to react to yesterday's nominations to the 92nd Academy Awards, i.e. the Oscars!
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
December 24, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIt's the end of the Star Wars saga - and of 2019! Sho breaks down the last entry in the main series of Star Wars movies (2:23), including what he thought of a certain character's backstory being revealed. Afterwards, Sho chats with fellow podcasters and Star Wars lovers Mark Gougeon and Chris Morrison (21:08) to discuss TROS, the saga as a whole, some movie rankings, and what - if anything - is next for the franchise.
The Irishman, Ford v Ferrari & A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
November 23, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBSho kicks things off with a look at Netflix's model for streaming services compared with Disney+, and the difference between streaming movies and television (2:55). Afterwards, he dives into the year's best movies, including Scorsese's gangster epic The Irishman (15:08), James Mangold's car racing flick Ford v Ferrari (29:26), and Tom Hanks' latest in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (38:06).
Parasite, Joker & Gemini Man
October 28, 2019 09:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBWe're back! On the latest episode, Sho breaks down some tidbits from the final trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (3:07), and then moves right into the reviews. Rob Wong, host at SN590 The FAN in Toronto and of the 'Wong-on-One Podcast', joins Sho in-studio to discuss Parasite (7:55), Bong Joon-ho's potential masterpiece, and the mayhem that unfolds on-screen in different ways. Afterwards, Sho breaks down the controversial-yet-profitable Joker (27:24), and also spends a few min...
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood & The Farewell
August 23, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBIt's a busy end to August, as there's some major Hollywood news right as awards season is kicking off! Sho breaks down the latest Sony-Disney squabble, which has culminated in a divorce that leaves Sony with full custody of Spider-Man (1:52), before bringing on frequent collaborator Quinton Amundson to break down both Tarantino's latest entry in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (9:53) and Lulu Wang's indie darling The Farewell (31:11).
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
August 04, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBMi familia! Sho delves into the world of the Fast and the Furious franchise, with the latest offering, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (3:07). After the review, Sho takes Hobbs and Shaw and stacks it up against every other movie in the Fast/Furious canon, giving his rankings of the nine films released thus far.
The Lion King & Marvel Studios' Comic-Con Panel
July 29, 2019 22:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBSummer is drawing to a close, and as such, we're finally getting to the late July offerings. One such offering is the annual San Diego Comic-Con, and Sho summarizes the flurry of activity by Marvel Studios as they officially unveiled Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (3:24). Afterwards, Sho delves into the lone movie on the docket today, Disney's remake of The Lion King (19:26).
Spider-Man: Far From Home
July 18, 2019 22:30 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBWe're...past the Endgame, now? Sho brings on a familiar guest, friend and podcaster Mark Staniusz (Pod Drop) to answer some burning Spider-Man questions, including: where does this latest adventure rank among all Spidey films, how does Tom Holland stack up against Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, and how good is Jake Gyllenhaal's Mysterio.