60 acast.com The Essential Cut https://shows.acast.com/the-screen-hoppers en Up Left Media 2026 cinema, movies,movie history,chat,pop culture,movie review Up Left Media Cinema history is bloated. Most "must-watch" lists are just prestige taxidermy—movies people respect but nobody actually wants to watch.

The Essential Cut is a forensic audit designed to trim the fat and build the only definitive collection: The Essential Cut Watchlist.

Every episode, hosts Ian and Michael put cinema's heavy hitters through a three-phase inspection:

  • Vitality: Does the film’s "pulse" still beat in 2026?
  • Structural Integrity: Does it actually work, or is it a load-bearing lie?
  • The Pulse Check: Beyond the art—is it actually entertaining?

The verdict is binary. One film is Saved to the Essential Cut Watchlist. The other is Deleted forever. Welcome to the audit.


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]]> Cinema history is bloated. Most "must-watch" lists are just prestige taxidermy—movies people respect but nobody actually wants to watch.

The Essential Cut is a forensic audit designed to trim the fat and build the only definitive collection: The Essential Cut Watchlist.

Every episode, hosts Ian and Michael put cinema's heavy hitters through a three-phase inspection:

  • Vitality: Does the film’s "pulse" still beat in 2026?
  • Structural Integrity: Does it actually work, or is it a load-bearing lie?
  • The Pulse Check: Beyond the art—is it actually entertaining?

The verdict is binary. One film is Saved to the Essential Cut Watchlist. The other is Deleted forever. Welcome to the audit.


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]]> true Up Left Media info+69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3@mg-eu.acast.com 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 the-screen-hoppers https://media.rss.com/sold-out-pod/feed.xml episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3/1777424084579-58a018ec-8d03-4a43-88a2-4c0266ce1269.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-screen-hoppers The Essential Cut https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 <![CDATA[It's not Bon Voyage...]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT 3:15 69ead91d0b4baf3bf2d534f8 false https://shows.acast.com/the-screen-hoppers/episodes/its-not-bon-voyage 69ead91d0b4baf3bf2d534f8 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 its-not-bon-voyage trailer 2 The Screen Hoppers are saying farewell, but don't go anywhere just yet – they are not putting away their mics.

The new film podcast "The Essential Cut" will be in your feed on May 4, 2026.

New episodes will launch every Monday night in your pod feed and every Tuesday morning on YouTube.

And the best news: You don't have to lift a finger. The new pod will show up in the same feed automatically.


See you all real soon.


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]]> The Screen Hoppers are saying farewell, but don't go anywhere just yet – they are not putting away their mics.

The new film podcast "The Essential Cut" will be in your feed on May 4, 2026.

New episodes will launch every Monday night in your pod feed and every Tuesday morning on YouTube.

And the best news: You don't have to lift a finger. The new pod will show up in the same feed automatically.


See you all real soon.


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]]> <![CDATA[There's No Place Like Wuthering Heights or The Wizard of the Grange]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT 1:44:33 69d45d60f44b357ce937970a true https://shows.acast.com/the-screen-hoppers/episodes/theres-no-place-like-wuthering-heights-or-the-wizard-of-the 69d45d60f44b357ce937970a 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 theres-no-place-like-wuthering-heights-or-the-wizard-of-the full 2 6 Michael won a bet so Ian and Michael take a leap back to 1939 to examine one of the most culturally significant "Headliners" of all time and the haunting masterpiece that stood in its shadow.

First, the boys head over the rainbow to discuss The Wizard of Oz. Michael argues for the film as a populist parable, suggesting the journey is a lesson in finding beauty in the ordinary. Ian, however, pulls back the curtain with a darker take: Kansas is a hellscape, Glinda is the true puppet master, and the Wicked Witch might be more misunderstood than menacing.

Then, the mood shifts to the misty moors of 1939's Wuthering Heights. The hosts dive into the tragic friction between Cathy and Heathcliff. Michael questions why Cathy didn't simply take the leap and find a new life in America, while Ian defends the complexity of a woman torn between the passionate pull of her soulmate and the comfort and safety of the Linton estate.

It's a deep dive into "There's no place like home" vs. "I am Heathcliff."


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]]> Michael won a bet so Ian and Michael take a leap back to 1939 to examine one of the most culturally significant "Headliners" of all time and the haunting masterpiece that stood in its shadow.

First, the boys head over the rainbow to discuss The Wizard of Oz. Michael argues for the film as a populist parable, suggesting the journey is a lesson in finding beauty in the ordinary. Ian, however, pulls back the curtain with a darker take: Kansas is a hellscape, Glinda is the true puppet master, and the Wicked Witch might be more misunderstood than menacing.

Then, the mood shifts to the misty moors of 1939's Wuthering Heights. The hosts dive into the tragic friction between Cathy and Heathcliff. Michael questions why Cathy didn't simply take the leap and find a new life in America, while Ian defends the complexity of a woman torn between the passionate pull of her soulmate and the comfort and safety of the Linton estate.

It's a deep dive into "There's no place like home" vs. "I am Heathcliff."


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]]> <![CDATA[Deadpool & Wolverine Weekend Pt. 2: The Depth of Disposable Culture]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT 1:30:51 69bc99d91861d127d5870cfe true https://shows.acast.com/the-screen-hoppers/episodes/deadpool-wolverine-weekend-pt-2-the-depth-of-disposable-cult 69bc99d91861d127d5870cfe 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 deadpool-wolverine-weekend-pt-2-the-depth-of-disposable-cult full 2 5.2 The wait is over. The "Merc with a Mouth" and the "Best There Is" have officially arrived in the MCU, and they didn't just break the fourth wall—they demolished the box office. In the conclusion of our two-part miniseries, Ian and Michael move from the overshadowed horror gems of July 2024 to the absolute behemoth that is Deadpool & Wolverine.


In This Episode:

  • The Long Road to the Mouse House: Michael recounts the legendary (and often hilarious) persistence of Ryan Reynolds. From leaking the original Deadpool test footage years ago to "pestering like a gnat" to get Hugh Jackman out of Wolverine retirement, we trace the winding production path from Fox to Disney.
  • The Disney "Muzzle": Did Disney try to clean up Wade Wilson? We discuss the creative friction, the specific line that Bob Iger actually asked to be cut, and ask if the production team managed to keep the R-rated soul of the franchise alive within the Magic Kingdom.
  • Narrative Deep Dive: Ian digs into the film's meta-commentary on "Disposable Culture." In a world of endless reboots and discarded franchises, what does Deadpool & Wolverine say about the "trash heap" of the MCU? Is it okay that we play with our cinematic toys and then toss them into the Void?
  • The Hoppy Awards: We officially christen the 1st Annual Hoppy Awards for the weekend of July 26, 2024! Ian and Michael nominate the Best Director, Actor, Actress, Writer, and Picture of the week. Who takes home the gold between the MCU giant and our horror "overshadowed" picks?


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]]> The wait is over. The "Merc with a Mouth" and the "Best There Is" have officially arrived in the MCU, and they didn't just break the fourth wall—they demolished the box office. In the conclusion of our two-part miniseries, Ian and Michael move from the overshadowed horror gems of July 2024 to the absolute behemoth that is Deadpool & Wolverine.


In This Episode:

  • The Long Road to the Mouse House: Michael recounts the legendary (and often hilarious) persistence of Ryan Reynolds. From leaking the original Deadpool test footage years ago to "pestering like a gnat" to get Hugh Jackman out of Wolverine retirement, we trace the winding production path from Fox to Disney.
  • The Disney "Muzzle": Did Disney try to clean up Wade Wilson? We discuss the creative friction, the specific line that Bob Iger actually asked to be cut, and ask if the production team managed to keep the R-rated soul of the franchise alive within the Magic Kingdom.
  • Narrative Deep Dive: Ian digs into the film's meta-commentary on "Disposable Culture." In a world of endless reboots and discarded franchises, what does Deadpool & Wolverine say about the "trash heap" of the MCU? Is it okay that we play with our cinematic toys and then toss them into the Void?
  • The Hoppy Awards: We officially christen the 1st Annual Hoppy Awards for the weekend of July 26, 2024! Ian and Michael nominate the Best Director, Actor, Actress, Writer, and Picture of the week. Who takes home the gold between the MCU giant and our horror "overshadowed" picks?


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]]> <![CDATA[Deadpool & Wolverine Weekend Pt. 1: MaXXXimum Daddy Issues]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT 1:35:22 69bc96be62f6c66afe76e7ef true https://shows.acast.com/the-screen-hoppers/episodes/deadpool-wolverine-weekend-pt-1-maxxximum-longlegs-issues 69bc96be62f6c66afe76e7ef 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 deadpool-wolverine-weekend-pt-1-maxxximum-longlegs-issues full 2 5.1 While Deadpool & Wolverine were busy shattering R-rated box office records with a $211M opening weekend, Ian and Michael headed to the darker corners of the multiplex. In Part 1 of this two-part miniseries, we are joined by special guest Rosie Paige to dissect two of 2024’s most atmospheric horror entries: Longlegs and MaXXXine.


Can indie horror survive the "Headliner" heat of the MCU? We’re breaking down the craft, the controversy, and the "X" factor.


In This Episode:

Longlegs (Michael’s Pick): We dive into the occult dread of Oz Perkins’ viral hit. Ian breaks down the peculiar cinematography—specifically the choice to shoot in wide while the lead avoids eye contact—and Michael analyzes Nicolas Cage’s transformative, "arresting" performance. Is there a secret villain hiding in plain sight?


MaXXXine (Ian’s Pick): Ti West closes out his trilogy with a neon-soaked Hollywood slasher. Ian gives a masterclass on the history of the "X" rating, how it fits into Maxine Minx’s world, and how West brings "A-list" production value to a "B-movie" aesthetic.


The "Grownup" Movie Problem: What happens when there isn't a counter programming for kids? Does everyone just ignore the rating and head for the theaters anyway?


Next Episode: The Headliner. Ian and Michael suit up for Deadpool & Wolverine.

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]]> While Deadpool & Wolverine were busy shattering R-rated box office records with a $211M opening weekend, Ian and Michael headed to the darker corners of the multiplex. In Part 1 of this two-part miniseries, we are joined by special guest Rosie Paige to dissect two of 2024’s most atmospheric horror entries: Longlegs and MaXXXine.


Can indie horror survive the "Headliner" heat of the MCU? We’re breaking down the craft, the controversy, and the "X" factor.


In This Episode:

Longlegs (Michael’s Pick): We dive into the occult dread of Oz Perkins’ viral hit. Ian breaks down the peculiar cinematography—specifically the choice to shoot in wide while the lead avoids eye contact—and Michael analyzes Nicolas Cage’s transformative, "arresting" performance. Is there a secret villain hiding in plain sight?


MaXXXine (Ian’s Pick): Ti West closes out his trilogy with a neon-soaked Hollywood slasher. Ian gives a masterclass on the history of the "X" rating, how it fits into Maxine Minx’s world, and how West brings "A-list" production value to a "B-movie" aesthetic.


The "Grownup" Movie Problem: What happens when there isn't a counter programming for kids? Does everyone just ignore the rating and head for the theaters anyway?


Next Episode: The Headliner. Ian and Michael suit up for Deadpool & Wolverine.

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]]> Ghost Weekend Pt. 2: A Love Story? Ghost Weekend Pt. 2: A Love Story? Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT 1:29:46 69b981139472186e4158ab2d false https://shows.acast.com/the-screen-hoppers/episodes/ghost-1990 69b981139472186e4158ab2d 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 ghost-1990 A Ghost story about romance that is neither romantic nor scary full 2 4.2 In this Headliner episode, Ian and Michael step into the pottery studio to dissect the 1990 phenomenon that made "Unchained Melody" the anthem of a generation: Jerry Zucker’s Ghost.


Despite being a supernatural thriller-romance-comedy hybrid that shouldn't have worked on paper, Ghost defied the odds to become a global juggernaut. But as the guys peel back the ectoplasm, they discover a production defined by creative friction, skeptical casting, and a tonal tightrope walk that nearly snapped.


In this episode, we dive into:

The Reluctant Ensemble: The fascinating "behind-the-scenes" tug-of-war where screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin didn’t want a comedy director (Airplane!'s Jerry Zucker), Zucker didn't want Patrick Swayze, and it took a literal act of God (and some serious lobbying) to get Whoopi Goldberg on board.


The Whoopi Factor: A deep-dive into why Oda Mae Brown is the undisputed heart of the film. We discuss how Whoopi’s comedic genius grounded the high-concept premise and earned her a well-deserved Oscar.


The Swayze Paradox: Ian and Michael get honest about Sam Wheat. Was Patrick Swayze actually miscast? We explore whether his "tough guy" persona clashed with the sensitive, ethereal needs of the role.


Tonal Whiplash: From horrific "Shadow Demons" dragging villains to hell to the high-stakes comedy of a fake medium, we discuss how a more "prestige" director might have smoothed out the film’s jagged transitions between genres.


A Top-100 Miracle: How this strange cocktail of talent overcame its internal doubts to cement itself as a permanent fixture in the box office record books.

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]]> In this Headliner episode, Ian and Michael step into the pottery studio to dissect the 1990 phenomenon that made "Unchained Melody" the anthem of a generation: Jerry Zucker’s Ghost.


Despite being a supernatural thriller-romance-comedy hybrid that shouldn't have worked on paper, Ghost defied the odds to become a global juggernaut. But as the guys peel back the ectoplasm, they discover a production defined by creative friction, skeptical casting, and a tonal tightrope walk that nearly snapped.


In this episode, we dive into:

The Reluctant Ensemble: The fascinating "behind-the-scenes" tug-of-war where screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin didn’t want a comedy director (Airplane!'s Jerry Zucker), Zucker didn't want Patrick Swayze, and it took a literal act of God (and some serious lobbying) to get Whoopi Goldberg on board.


The Whoopi Factor: A deep-dive into why Oda Mae Brown is the undisputed heart of the film. We discuss how Whoopi’s comedic genius grounded the high-concept premise and earned her a well-deserved Oscar.


The Swayze Paradox: Ian and Michael get honest about Sam Wheat. Was Patrick Swayze actually miscast? We explore whether his "tough guy" persona clashed with the sensitive, ethereal needs of the role.


Tonal Whiplash: From horrific "Shadow Demons" dragging villains to hell to the high-stakes comedy of a fake medium, we discuss how a more "prestige" director might have smoothed out the film’s jagged transitions between genres.


A Top-100 Miracle: How this strange cocktail of talent overcame its internal doubts to cement itself as a permanent fixture in the box office record books.

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]]> <![CDATA[Ghost Weekend: Pt. 1: Mahoney Can't Buy Me Love ]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT 1:31:44 69a4eaf5bbda7540f41e1517 true https://shows.acast.com/the-screen-hoppers/episodes/ghost-weekend-pt-1-the-big-mistake 69a4eaf5bbda7540f41e1517 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 ghost-weekend-pt-1-the-big-mistake Mahoney can’t buy me Love. full 2 4.1 This week, Ian and Michael head back to the summer of 1990—a year where Hollywood wasn't just selling movies; it was selling aesthetics. We’re breaking down the primary-color police state of Warren Beatty’s Dick Tracy and the high-finance fairy tale of Pretty Woman.


In this episode, we dive into:

Skin and Rubber: Why Madonna’s Breathless Mahoney is the only human in the room in Dick Tracy.

The Painted City: A tribute to the Oscar-winning matte paintings and set design of Dick Tracy. Is this the last time we’ll ever see a "handmade" blockbuster of this scale?

The Ghost of Money: In Pretty Woman, wealth is everywhere but feels entirely illusory. We deconstruct the "business" of the film and Edward’s pitch-perfect corporate cynicism.

Who’s the Real Hero?: We debate the true protagonist. Is this Vivian’s journey of self-actualization, or is it Edward’s slow realization that building things matters more than stripping them for parts?

The "Happily Ever After" Audit: Does the fairy tale last? We discuss whether Vivian and Edward are a lifelong match or if Vivian’s growth inevitably leads her past Edward’s corporate world.

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]]> This week, Ian and Michael head back to the summer of 1990—a year where Hollywood wasn't just selling movies; it was selling aesthetics. We’re breaking down the primary-color police state of Warren Beatty’s Dick Tracy and the high-finance fairy tale of Pretty Woman.


In this episode, we dive into:

Skin and Rubber: Why Madonna’s Breathless Mahoney is the only human in the room in Dick Tracy.

The Painted City: A tribute to the Oscar-winning matte paintings and set design of Dick Tracy. Is this the last time we’ll ever see a "handmade" blockbuster of this scale?

The Ghost of Money: In Pretty Woman, wealth is everywhere but feels entirely illusory. We deconstruct the "business" of the film and Edward’s pitch-perfect corporate cynicism.

Who’s the Real Hero?: We debate the true protagonist. Is this Vivian’s journey of self-actualization, or is it Edward’s slow realization that building things matters more than stripping them for parts?

The "Happily Ever After" Audit: Does the fairy tale last? We discuss whether Vivian and Edward are a lifelong match or if Vivian’s growth inevitably leads her past Edward’s corporate world.

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]]> The 2026 Oscar Special The 2026 Oscar Special Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:02:39 GMT 1:30:05 69b97b1f5bf984346aa83f22 false https://www.upleftmedia.com 69b97b1f5bf984346aa83f22 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 the-2026-oscar-special Raising a Few Small Beers to PTA and OBAA bonus 2 The New Casting Category: We discuss what the Academy's pick for best casting will mean for the future of the Oscars and cover how OBAA might have been the "safe" choice to kick off the award.


PTA’s Triple Crown: Paul Thomas Anderson finally secures "Academy Award Winner" status, taking home Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.


The Oscar "Snubs" & Shocks: We talk through why films like Eddington and No Other Choice were left out of the celebration and why you should hit play Linklater's Nouvell Vague and Blue Moon.


Post-Show Wrap-up: Toasting "One Battle After Another" as we recap the surprises, the lows of the three-hour-plus telecast, and why this year felt like a victory for original, auteur-driven cinema. Skip forward for Michael's hot take on the "I Lied to You Performance."


The Friendly Wager: Michale and Ian pit their Oscar ballots against each other with a friendly wager. Whoever picks the most winners gets to choose any movie they want for a future episode.


Grab a small beer and join the conversation as we put the 2026 awards season to bed.

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]]> The New Casting Category: We discuss what the Academy's pick for best casting will mean for the future of the Oscars and cover how OBAA might have been the "safe" choice to kick off the award.


PTA’s Triple Crown: Paul Thomas Anderson finally secures "Academy Award Winner" status, taking home Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.


The Oscar "Snubs" & Shocks: We talk through why films like Eddington and No Other Choice were left out of the celebration and why you should hit play Linklater's Nouvell Vague and Blue Moon.


Post-Show Wrap-up: Toasting "One Battle After Another" as we recap the surprises, the lows of the three-hour-plus telecast, and why this year felt like a victory for original, auteur-driven cinema. Skip forward for Michael's hot take on the "I Lied to You Performance."


The Friendly Wager: Michale and Ian pit their Oscar ballots against each other with a friendly wager. Whoever picks the most winners gets to choose any movie they want for a future episode.


Grab a small beer and join the conversation as we put the 2026 awards season to bed.

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]]> Catching Fire Weekend Catching Fire Weekend Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT 2:11:59 69a4e9d3f8755e109d40b788 false https://shows.acast.com/the-screen-hoppers/episodes/catching-fire-weekend 69a4e9d3f8755e109d40b788 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 catching-fire-weekend Navigating the Space Between Light and Dark full 2 3 On November 22, 2013, the world was focused on the Girl on Fire—but in the shadows of the Capitol, two of the decade’s most intense survival stories were unfolding.


In this episode of The Screen Hoppers, Ian and Michael break down The Catching Fire Weekend. We’re exploring the "Kessler Cascade" of Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity and how Hugh Jackman's descent into darkness in Denis Villeneuve’s Prisoners implicates us all.


From the luxury of the Tribute Train to the claustrophobia of a Pennsylvania basement and the literal void of space, we discuss why this weekend in 2013 was defined by one singular theme: What we do when we are in the face of despair?


In this episode:

The Headliner: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and the peak of YA Dystopia.

Michael’s Choice: The choice between life and nothing in Gravity.

Ian’s Choice: The moral rot and desperate signals of Prisoners.

The Context: A November blockbuster that destroyed records and set some of its own.

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]]> On November 22, 2013, the world was focused on the Girl on Fire—but in the shadows of the Capitol, two of the decade’s most intense survival stories were unfolding.


In this episode of The Screen Hoppers, Ian and Michael break down The Catching Fire Weekend. We’re exploring the "Kessler Cascade" of Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity and how Hugh Jackman's descent into darkness in Denis Villeneuve’s Prisoners implicates us all.


From the luxury of the Tribute Train to the claustrophobia of a Pennsylvania basement and the literal void of space, we discuss why this weekend in 2013 was defined by one singular theme: What we do when we are in the face of despair?


In this episode:

The Headliner: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and the peak of YA Dystopia.

Michael’s Choice: The choice between life and nothing in Gravity.

Ian’s Choice: The moral rot and desperate signals of Prisoners.

The Context: A November blockbuster that destroyed records and set some of its own.

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]]> The Hunger Games Weekend The Hunger Games Weekend Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT 1:34:58 69a4e8b3a9760df1fb4dad20 true https://shows.acast.com/the-screen-hoppers/episodes/the-hunger-games-weekend 69a4e8b3a9760df1fb4dad20 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 the-hunger-games-weekend A Mockingjay in the Hand is Worth 2 in the Safehouse: Redemption full 2 2 The Screen Hoppers are taking the Tribute Train back to 2012 and jumping right into the thick of the Cornucopia with The Hunger Games, Safe House, and The Raid: Redemption.


While The Hunger Games was busy Reaping the youth of Panem for a televised spectacle, Safe House and The Raid: Redemption were teaching us a brutal lesson in tactical irony. We’re breaking down why a Mockingjay in the hand is worth two in the Safehouse—mostly because a CIA "secure" location is a lot easier to crack than a single floor in a Jakarta apartment block.


In this episode, Michael, Ian, and Special Guest Rosie Paige discuss:

The Hunger Games: How Katniss Everdeen wins by refusing to play the "game" on the Capitol's terms, effectively dismantling a government by sabotaging their TV show.

Safe House: The dilemma of the whistleblower—who do you trust? Is it the labeled traitor and "living legend" Tobin Frost, or a system that promises promotion in exchange for your soul?

The Raid: Redemption: A deep dive into the bone-crunching choreography and the terrifying, scene-stealing performance of Yayan Ruhian as Mad Dog.

The 2012 Finish: Why the "Neck Snap" became the ultimate cinematic punctuation mark for survival that year.


Grab your bow, check your corners, and mind the vertebrae—it’s a triple feature where the only thing more dangerous than the villains is the architecture.

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]]> The Screen Hoppers are taking the Tribute Train back to 2012 and jumping right into the thick of the Cornucopia with The Hunger Games, Safe House, and The Raid: Redemption.


While The Hunger Games was busy Reaping the youth of Panem for a televised spectacle, Safe House and The Raid: Redemption were teaching us a brutal lesson in tactical irony. We’re breaking down why a Mockingjay in the hand is worth two in the Safehouse—mostly because a CIA "secure" location is a lot easier to crack than a single floor in a Jakarta apartment block.


In this episode, Michael, Ian, and Special Guest Rosie Paige discuss:

The Hunger Games: How Katniss Everdeen wins by refusing to play the "game" on the Capitol's terms, effectively dismantling a government by sabotaging their TV show.

Safe House: The dilemma of the whistleblower—who do you trust? Is it the labeled traitor and "living legend" Tobin Frost, or a system that promises promotion in exchange for your soul?

The Raid: Redemption: A deep dive into the bone-crunching choreography and the terrifying, scene-stealing performance of Yayan Ruhian as Mad Dog.

The 2012 Finish: Why the "Neck Snap" became the ultimate cinematic punctuation mark for survival that year.


Grab your bow, check your corners, and mind the vertebrae—it’s a triple feature where the only thing more dangerous than the villains is the architecture.

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]]> Top Gun Weekend Top Gun Weekend Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT 1:22:22 69a4e7cb7221cfbf207d0f7d true https://shows.acast.com/the-screen-hoppers/episodes/top-gun-weekend 69a4e7cb7221cfbf207d0f7d 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 top-gun-weekend Pretty In Pink Flight Suits or Highway to the Existential Dread Zone full 2 1 Michael and Ian are back with season 2!

They are flying back to 1986 and soaring right into the jet wash with Top Gun, Pretty in Pink, and Hannah and Her Sisters.

While Top Gun was flying high, Pretty in Pink and Hannah and Her Sisters were grounding us in a different kind of turbulence.

From the economic hierarchy of a Chicago high school to a mid-life crisis in a Manhattan loft, our hosts drift from the Danger Zone to the Existential Dread Zone.


In this episode, Michael and Ian discuss:

The Macho vs. The Meditative: How Tom Cruise’s need for speed crashes into Woody Allen’s search for the meaning of life.

Team Duckie vs. Team Blane: Deciding if the "right" choice in 1986 still holds up decades later.

Jetwashed in Pink and Tan: Why this specific weekend in May ’86 offered the ultimate spectrum of American cinema—from blockbuster adrenaline to indie angst.


Buckle up, put on your finest thrift-store blazer, and prepare for a debrief on the films that defined a generation. It’s The Screen Hoppers Season 2 premiere.


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]]> Michael and Ian are back with season 2!

They are flying back to 1986 and soaring right into the jet wash with Top Gun, Pretty in Pink, and Hannah and Her Sisters.

While Top Gun was flying high, Pretty in Pink and Hannah and Her Sisters were grounding us in a different kind of turbulence.

From the economic hierarchy of a Chicago high school to a mid-life crisis in a Manhattan loft, our hosts drift from the Danger Zone to the Existential Dread Zone.


In this episode, Michael and Ian discuss:

The Macho vs. The Meditative: How Tom Cruise’s need for speed crashes into Woody Allen’s search for the meaning of life.

Team Duckie vs. Team Blane: Deciding if the "right" choice in 1986 still holds up decades later.

Jetwashed in Pink and Tan: Why this specific weekend in May ’86 offered the ultimate spectrum of American cinema—from blockbuster adrenaline to indie angst.


Buckle up, put on your finest thrift-store blazer, and prepare for a debrief on the films that defined a generation. It’s The Screen Hoppers Season 2 premiere.


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]]> Bonus Episode: 2025 Favorites Bonus Episode: 2025 Favorites Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:23:18 GMT 48:59 d3aafca1-893b-4c34-bec0-69a7c6c9937b true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2495538 69a47c21bbda7540f4ffd11e 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 bonus 1 Ian and Michael wrap up the first season of The Screen Hoppers with a trip down memory lane. They chat about their favorite movies and discussions from the year of podcasts, revealing their top 5 among the movies they reviewed in 2025.

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]]> Ian and Michael wrap up the first season of The Screen Hoppers with a trip down memory lane. They chat about their favorite movies and discussions from the year of podcasts, revealing their top 5 among the movies they reviewed in 2025.

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]]> <![CDATA[Christmas Special: It's a Wonderful Life & The Muppet Christmas Carol]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT 57:53 4fc1aff9-5979-4176-91f2-e27c8cc67ef2 true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2391442 69a47c197221cfbf2061c566 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 bonus 1 The Holiday Season is upon us, and Ian and Michael are feeling festive. Instead of competing for movie-picking supremacy, The Screen Hoppers are embracing the Christmas Spirit and gifting each other something special: Christmas movies sure to bring yuletide joy to each other's hearts.

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]]> The Holiday Season is upon us, and Ian and Michael are feeling festive. Instead of competing for movie-picking supremacy, The Screen Hoppers are embracing the Christmas Spirit and gifting each other something special: Christmas movies sure to bring yuletide joy to each other's hearts.

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]]> <![CDATA[Twister vs. The Birdcage & Primal Fear (1996)]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:52:34 GMT 1:09:21 8335fa84-1410-4354-8f90-46353e50a9a8 false https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2363732 69a47c15a9760df1fb329922 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 18 It's May of 1996 and TWISTER is tearing through the cineplex on its way to becoming one of the highest grossing movies of all time. Ian thinks moviegoers should have seen THE BIRDCAGE instead, and Michael suggests PRIMAL FEAR. Did America make the right choice, or should they have followed the advice of The Screen Hoppers?

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]]> It's May of 1996 and TWISTER is tearing through the cineplex on its way to becoming one of the highest grossing movies of all time. Ian thinks moviegoers should have seen THE BIRDCAGE instead, and Michael suggests PRIMAL FEAR. Did America make the right choice, or should they have followed the advice of The Screen Hoppers?

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]]> Bonus Episode: The Haunted Mansion (2003) Bonus Episode: The Haunted Mansion (2003) Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:53:54 GMT 47:14 4a18fd78-6c90-4c1e-92cb-80a866c87417 true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2334106 69a47c16f8755e109d24645f 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 bonus 1 Ian is in Disney World, hopping from ride-to ride-instead of screen-to-screen. Inspired by his trip, he and Michael take a peek at one of the early Disney attraction to movie adaptations, 2003's THE HAUNTED MANSION to see if it shares the charm of the ride, or deserves it's ghastly reputation.

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]]> Ian is in Disney World, hopping from ride-to ride-instead of screen-to-screen. Inspired by his trip, he and Michael take a peek at one of the early Disney attraction to movie adaptations, 2003's THE HAUNTED MANSION to see if it shares the charm of the ride, or deserves it's ghastly reputation.

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]]> <![CDATA[Saving Private Ryan vs. Armageddon & The Truman Show (1998)]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:01:04 GMT 1:03:43 a4dfb092-d1f2-4e66-9736-6a62b507f0c2 true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2305533 69a47c1cf8755e109d2465c8 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 17 It's 1998 and Steven Spielberg is topping the box office again. This time, with his WWII epic, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN. Ian and Michael have tickets for a later showing, and have each picked a movie to screen hop in the meantime. Ian decided to spend time with Jim Carrey's Truman Burbank as he questions reality and existence in THE TRUMAN SHOW, while Michael went with Bruce Willis' team of oil drillers trying to ensure the future of Earth's existence in ARMAGEDDON.

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]]> It's 1998 and Steven Spielberg is topping the box office again. This time, with his WWII epic, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN. Ian and Michael have tickets for a later showing, and have each picked a movie to screen hop in the meantime. Ian decided to spend time with Jim Carrey's Truman Burbank as he questions reality and existence in THE TRUMAN SHOW, while Michael went with Bruce Willis' team of oil drillers trying to ensure the future of Earth's existence in ARMAGEDDON.

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]]> <![CDATA[The Conjuring vs RIPD & Pacific Rim (2013)]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:54 GMT 59:44 89dc1639-e6fc-405e-941b-bf5c736b26fb true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2279876 69a47c18a9760df1fb3299d0 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 16 It's Spooky Season and Ian and Michael are visiting 2013 to see one of the biggest horror hits of all time, James Wan's THE CONJURING. Before settling in for the scares, Ian and Michael are going to spend some time screen hopping to check out a couple of the other movies that are also playing: RIPD and PACIFIC RIM.

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]]> It's Spooky Season and Ian and Michael are visiting 2013 to see one of the biggest horror hits of all time, James Wan's THE CONJURING. Before settling in for the scares, Ian and Michael are going to spend some time screen hopping to check out a couple of the other movies that are also playing: RIPD and PACIFIC RIM.

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]]> <![CDATA[The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King vs. The Cooler & Something's Gotta Give (2003)]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:44 GMT 54:36 c7225575-ef70-4ddd-90f9-ffaaf5288223 true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2257883 69a47c15a9760df1fb329918 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 15 It's 2003 and the finale of Peter Jackson's epic LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy is Sold Out. While Ian and Michael wait for a later screening, they kill some time with an unlucky William H Macy in Michael's pick, THE COOLER, and an odd-couple romance between Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton in Ian's choice, SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE.

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]]> It's 2003 and the finale of Peter Jackson's epic LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy is Sold Out. While Ian and Michael wait for a later screening, they kill some time with an unlucky William H Macy in Michael's pick, THE COOLER, and an odd-couple romance between Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton in Ian's choice, SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE.

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]]> <![CDATA[Ghostbusters vs. Once Upon a Time in America & Gremlins (1984)]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:24 GMT 52:09 05682737-22fa-491f-8cf7-df895435e223 true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2227408 69a47c14bbda7540f4ffce7c 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 14 It's the summer of 1984 and Ivan Reitman's genre-bending GHOSTBUSTERS is sold out. So while they wait for an available screening, Ian and Michael spend the day seeing some other movies at the multiplex. Ian picks Sergio Leone's mobster epic, ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA, and Michael chooses Joe Dante's horror-comedy, GREMLINS.

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]]> It's the summer of 1984 and Ivan Reitman's genre-bending GHOSTBUSTERS is sold out. So while they wait for an available screening, Ian and Michael spend the day seeing some other movies at the multiplex. Ian picks Sergio Leone's mobster epic, ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA, and Michael chooses Joe Dante's horror-comedy, GREMLINS.

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]]> <![CDATA[Back to the Future vs. Lifeforce & Return to Oz (1985)]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:49 GMT 35:29 0e98afda-ca1f-4fe9-a080-15a1d87e013a true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2205477 69a47c1e7221cfbf2061c67c 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 13 Ian and Michael hop in the DeLorean and travel to 1985 to see BACK TO THE FUTURE. Of course, it's sold out. So, they spend the day at the theater checking out a couple other cinematic oddities while they wait for an available showing: LIFEFORCE and RETURN TO OZ.

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]]> Ian and Michael hop in the DeLorean and travel to 1985 to see BACK TO THE FUTURE. Of course, it's sold out. So, they spend the day at the theater checking out a couple other cinematic oddities while they wait for an available showing: LIFEFORCE and RETURN TO OZ.

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]]> <![CDATA[2002's Headliner: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:46 GMT 1:07:37 48cabe6f-897c-4be0-876c-13bfc1ed93d9 true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2181115 69a47c18a9760df1fb3299bc 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 12 Ian and Michael are joined by a very special guest – star of "Nailed It Novels" and Harry Potter superfan, Rosie Paige – to discuss the biggest movie of Fall 2002, Chris Columbus' HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS.

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]]> Ian and Michael are joined by a very special guest – star of "Nailed It Novels" and Harry Potter superfan, Rosie Paige – to discuss the biggest movie of Fall 2002, Chris Columbus' HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS.

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]]> Spirited Away (2002) Spirited Away (2002) Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:47 GMT 1:07:47 f99ef62e-d9fc-4146-a15f-365a9e26cbc8 true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2181099 69a47c2447697ac8030604ae 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 11 As Ian and Michael await HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS, they explore the mysterious world of Studio Ghibli's SPIRITED AWAY.

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]]> As Ian and Michael await HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS, they explore the mysterious world of Studio Ghibli's SPIRITED AWAY.

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]]> 8 Mile (2002) 8 Mile (2002) Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:01:01 GMT 58:58 1a0fb985-33d3-4943-b58a-4d8632fbde24 true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2156030 69a47c19e1cf48c7c13c6366 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 10 Ian and Michael travel to 2002, hoping to catch HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS. But since it is of course sold out, they lose themselves in the not-quite-an-Eminem-biopic, 8 MILE.

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]]> Ian and Michael travel to 2002, hoping to catch HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS. But since it is of course sold out, they lose themselves in the not-quite-an-Eminem-biopic, 8 MILE.

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]]> <![CDATA[2016's Headliner: Captain America: Civil War]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:00:40 GMT 1:16:02 989b3453-3c5f-4595-900b-f072a5ba059e true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2150980 69a47c217221cfbf2061c6e2 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 9 Ian and Michael finally snag those elusive tickets for CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR! While all is not well among the Avengers, will our podcast heroes find themselves in similar disharmony?

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]]> Ian and Michael finally snag those elusive tickets for CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR! While all is not well among the Avengers, will our podcast heroes find themselves in similar disharmony?

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]]> Keanu (2016) Keanu (2016) Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:00:46 GMT 55:25 6f728714-0236-4183-b852-89a5d32ade7e true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2151119 69a47c1cbbda7540f4ffd05e 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 8 It's still 2016 and CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR is still sold out. To pass the time, Ian and Michael watch Key and Peele's KEANU.

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]]> It's still 2016 and CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR is still sold out. To pass the time, Ian and Michael watch Key and Peele's KEANU.

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]]> Green Room (2016) Green Room (2016) Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:00:54 GMT 1:01:19 54b064bd-8f2f-4622-ab3c-27b9f42afacd true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2103971 69a47c137221cfbf2061c40e 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 7 Ian and Michael travel to 2016 to see CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, but before meeting The Avengers, they're trapped in a punk rock club's green room by some unfriendly skinheads in Jeremy Saulnier's aptly titled, GREEN ROOM.

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]]> Ian and Michael travel to 2016 to see CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, but before meeting The Avengers, they're trapped in a punk rock club's green room by some unfriendly skinheads in Jeremy Saulnier's aptly titled, GREEN ROOM.

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]]> Bonus Episode: Superman (2025) Bonus Episode: Superman (2025) Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:01:01 GMT 33:51 f25bbe89-42cc-46ca-8646-c1efe65ea832 true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2125387 69a47c1d7221cfbf2061c652 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 bonus 1 Ian and Michael give the Time Machine a week off and check out a current blockbuster: James Gunn's SUPERMAN.

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]]> Ian and Michael give the Time Machine a week off and check out a current blockbuster: James Gunn's SUPERMAN.

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]]> <![CDATA[1989's Headliner: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:01:02 GMT 1:06:01 c4479cad-4b57-43dd-939a-952c2cc32bbe true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2100985 69a47c18a9760df1fb3299d5 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 6 After catching FIELD OF DREAMS and ROAD HOUSE during their visit to 1989, Ian and Michael see the movie they came for: Steven Spielberg's INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE.

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]]> After catching FIELD OF DREAMS and ROAD HOUSE during their visit to 1989, Ian and Michael see the movie they came for: Steven Spielberg's INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE.

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]]> Road House (1989) Road House (1989) Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:01:08 GMT 57:25 1e7a9870-f5e1-4da1-882d-d34ed9b92bc9 true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2084598 69a47c197221cfbf2061c578 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 5 Continuing their visit to 1989 to see INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE, Ian and Michael spend a night with Patrick Swayze at the Double Deuce as they watch Rowdy Harrington's ROAD HOUSE.

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]]> Continuing their visit to 1989 to see INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE, Ian and Michael spend a night with Patrick Swayze at the Double Deuce as they watch Rowdy Harrington's ROAD HOUSE.

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]]> Field of Dreams (1989) Field of Dreams (1989) Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:01:40 GMT 50:50 1c1799e6-fcef-4c46-9860-3307767f7c66 true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2084593 69a47c20e1cf48c7c13c64cc 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 4 Ian and Michael visit Memorial Day Weekend of 1989 to watch INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE, but tickets are sold out. Instead, they see Phil Alden Robinson's baseball classic, FIELD OF DREAMS.

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]]> Ian and Michael visit Memorial Day Weekend of 1989 to watch INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE, but tickets are sold out. Instead, they see Phil Alden Robinson's baseball classic, FIELD OF DREAMS.

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]]> Rollerball (1975) Rollerball (1975) Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:32 GMT 50:14 dddf3d20-85fe-46ca-a17b-9900ef8c5e9f true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2083303 69a47c17a9760df1fb329982 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 1 In the premiere episode of SOLD OUT, Ian and Michael travel to 1975 to watch the movie that created the summer blockbuster, JAWS. Alas, such a hit is sold out at the box office, so they check out Norman Jewison's dystopian sci-fi sports flick, ROLLERBALL, instead.

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]]> In the premiere episode of SOLD OUT, Ian and Michael travel to 1975 to watch the movie that created the summer blockbuster, JAWS. Alas, such a hit is sold out at the box office, so they check out Norman Jewison's dystopian sci-fi sports flick, ROLLERBALL, instead.

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]]> Love and Death (1975) Love and Death (1975) Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:32 GMT 48:07 eb0a7bf8-4835-49fd-9880-405acae7b94b true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2083308 69a47c1ff8755e109d246666 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 2 Continuing their quest to see JAWS, Ian and Michael discuss another movie from the summer of '75, Woody Allen's LOVE AND DEATH.

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]]> Continuing their quest to see JAWS, Ian and Michael discuss another movie from the summer of '75, Woody Allen's LOVE AND DEATH.

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]]> <![CDATA[1975's Headliner: JAWS]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:32 GMT 56:32 d75c96fa-1ef5-4e68-b32a-1bf2b576ba47 true https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2083312 69a47c207221cfbf2061c6c4 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 full 1 3 Success! Ian and Michael finally get to see, and review, the movie that started it all, the first ever summer tentpole: JAWS.

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]]> Success! Ian and Michael finally get to see, and review, the movie that started it all, the first ever summer tentpole: JAWS.

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]]> Welcome to SOLD OUT Welcome to SOLD OUT Tue, 27 May 2025 01:33:45 GMT 2:21 90588fba-77c6-4ef8-b423-9362c488226b false https://rss.com/podcasts/sold-out-pod/2046130 69a47c1147697ac80305fff4 69a47c08e1cf48c7c13c5ff3 trailer Join Ian and Michael as they revisit the biggest movie events of the last 50 years, and some of the movies overshadowed by those blockbusters.

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]]> Join Ian and Michael as they revisit the biggest movie events of the last 50 years, and some of the movies overshadowed by those blockbusters.

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