In this episode, New Mexico Drew makes his podcast debut! NMD and Eric delve into their passion for movies and music. They discuss their favorite movies of 2024, with highlights like 'Dune II,' 'Furiosa,' and 'Civil War,' while touching on the significance of various cinematic experiences. They debate the best needle drops in movies, including iconic scenes from 'XXX' starring Vin Diesel and 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.' The conversation ends with their eagerly anticipated films for the rest of the year, such as 'Gladiator 2,' 'Trap,' and 'Nosferatu.' Dive into this fun yet detailed conversation about the magical world of film and music. 00:00 Introduction01:22 Meet New Mexico Drew 02:17 Podcast Topics Overview 02:48 Bonding Over Music 04:09 Life Updates and Summer Adventures 11:16 Favorite Watches of 2024 21:08 Most Anticipated Movies of the Year 28:42 Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2: Excitement and Expectations 30:01 Horror Movie Sequels and Remakes: Hits and Misses 32:33 Anticipating Joker 2: Mixed Feelings and Expectations 34:55 The Impact of Marketing on Movie Perception 43:10 The Best Needle Drops in Movies and Shows 56:00 Wrapping Up: Upcoming Movies and Listener Engagement The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Sweet & Condensed! A weekly newsletter that lets you know at a glance if the latest box office releases are worth your time and money and what to expect if you decide to go. Why you'll love it - Think all the movie love and fun, none of the snobbery. We're doing this because we love people, movies, and the magic that lives where they meet. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/SweetAndCondensed Connect with us! Instagram:⁠⁠@_SweetAndCondensed_ Twitter:@justjoshperez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EricHarrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@NewMexicoDrew Letterboxd:@NewMexicoDrew⁠@ericharrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JustJoshPerez⁠⁠⁠⁠@kellyharrison