John and Max are bringing back an old feature called the Summer Movie Game. John and Max take turns selecting movies and at the end of the summer they'll see which set of five has the highest domestic box office for the summer. Before all that they talk about the Cannes Film Festival and the big box office take for The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and American Hustle.  Website: ...

John and Max are going through the filmography of Alfonso Cuaron this week. First, they talk about the Blank Check March Madness bracket, and the release date of Killers of the Flower Moon. Then, they discuss the movies by Alfonso Cuaron including Gravity, Children of Men, and Roma. They finish by discussing John Wick 4 and Rye Lane.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review...

John and Max are joined by senior editor and podcast host at Letterboxd, Mitchell Beaupre (@itismitchell), to talk about the early career of Academy Award-winner Michelle Yeoh. First, they spend the intro recapping the 95th Academy Awards, before going into Yeoh's historic career, which then saw her win for Everything Everywhere All At Once. Then, what we've been watching sees the discussion turn to Sunshine, 80 for Brady, and Creed III.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com ...

Max is joined by returning guest Kristen Lopez (@journeys_film) to talk about her new novel, But Have You Read the Book? The novel goes through 52 movies and the novels they were based on. Before that Max and Kristen talk about the Oscars crisis team and more Lord of the Rings is coming.    Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on...

John and Max are joined by guest Brian Skutle (@skutlelemur) to discuss some of their favorite movies of '22. Before that, they discuss the AMC Sightline program, Super Bowl Trailers, and Viola Davis EGOT.    Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022...

John and Max make their selections for their most anticipated movies of 2023. Before that, they talk about Avatar: Way of the Water and the state of the awards race. Then, they discuss the movies they were looking forward to in 2022 before jumping into the 2023 slate. Finally, a review of the new Avatar feature.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We...

John and Max continue their discussion on The Lord of the Rings series with The Two Towers. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau/64603 Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) Closing: Pixie Pixels (featuring Kara...

Max is joined by Ethan Warren (@Ethan_Warren_) to talk about some suggestions for Thanksgiving movies. Some classics are mentioned like Planes, Trains, & Automobiles, and The Last Waltz. Stay tuned afterward for what we've been watching that has thoughts on Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes!...

John and Max are joined by Ally Johnson (@AllysonAJ) to talk about some blind spots they had in Steven Spielberg's filmography in honor of his new movie, The Fabelmans. Movies discussed include E.T., The Color Purple, and Empire of the Sun.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022...

John and Max are discussing box office flops in the wake of Bros and Amsterdam. Some flops are bad movies, while others found an audience years later and still resonate today.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau/64603 Licensed under ...

John and Max are joined by Eric Marchen (@em6211) to wrap up the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. They discuss the People's Choice winner, The Fabelmans, as well as, many other features they loved during the fest.  Eric Marchen is a co-host of the Untitled Movies Podcast (@untitled_movies) and can be seen on TV on Rogers TV in Canada. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the...

Max is covering the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. This is the third of three audio packages from the festival.  Films covered: The Menu One Fine Morning Chevalier The Whale

Max is covering the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. This is the second of three audio packages from the festival.  Films covered: Women Talking Return to Seoul Glass Onion The Fabelmans

Max is covering the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. This is the first of two audio packages from the festival.  Films covered: Triangle of Sadness Broker Corsage Weird: The Al Yankovich Story The Lost King This Place

John and Max discuss some of the most anticipated titles premiering at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. Before all that, they discuss $3 movie day at the movies and the Don't Worry Darling drama. Finally, they wrap things up by discussing Jordan Peele's NOPE and three from Stanley Kubrick.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also...

John and Max discuss some of their favorite movies as they make selections for the Sight and Sound Best Movies list. They also discuss the DC/Batgirl news. Tune in for discussions on Spielberg, Mann, Coen Brothers, Kubrick, and a whole lot more. Check out our Letterboxd page for our full lists.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available...

John and Max talk about some of the films coming this fall to TIFF and Venice, as well as, some big box office draws. Some of the movies included are Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Fabelmans, Avatar, and more.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 -...

John and Max talk about the epic summer of 1982. It's the 40th anniversary of classics like E.T. The Extraterrestrial, Blade Runner, The Thing, and others. Before that John and Max talk about some of their favorites of 2022 and the Criterion Collection Sale at B&N. Finally, they talk about some older movies they've been watching like The Town and Max reviews the new Obi-Wan series from Disney+.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the...

John and Max are joined by guest Emilio Diaz (@imlaughalone) to discuss the Cannes Film Festival 2022. First, we discussed some of the latest news and headlines, and then we jumped into the winners of Cannes and some of the films Emilio saw during the fest.  Note: We know about the barking. It happens occasionally from like 35:00 to 1:00:00 Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like...

John and Max are discussing some of Tom Cruise's filmography before the launch of Top Gun: Maverick. Come listen to thoughts on The Firm, Vanilla Sky, Days of Thunder, and Top Gun. Also some bonus talk of The Eternals and Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening:...

Max and guest Linda Codega (@lincodega) are discussing the filmography of Sam Raimi in honor of his new movie, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. Before that, they do a quick Summer 2022 preview. The featured chat is followed by discussions of Our Flag Means Death, The Northman, and The Massive Weight of Unbearable Talent.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show?...

John and Max are discussing some movies from Nicolas Cage in honor of his new movie, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, and the new book, Age of Cage by Keith Phipps. Before that, they discuss the Criterion July slate and the Cannes Film Festival announcements. Reviews for The Batman and We're All Going to the World's Fair.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show?...

Max and guest Rebecca Long (@Bex_Long) are discussing the Studio Ghibli movie, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. Before that, they discuss the Oscars' results and list off some memorable performances from Bruce Willis. Also discussed: Severance, Jackass Forever, Romancing the Stone Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available...

John and Max are making their predictions for the 2022 Oscars, an event that they're dreading. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau/64603 Licensed under Creative...

John and Max are joined by guest Tim Stevens (@UnGajje) to discuss the films of Kathryn Bigelow. Near Dark, Blue Steel, Hurt Locker, and more are discussed.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com   Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau/64603 Licensed under Creative...