It's The Pictures

Max and John share their picks for their favorite movies of 2023.  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, Spotify, and more. 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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com

John and Max discuss the Lord of the Rings trilogy, a compilation of previous episodes.  Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod).

John and Max finish their discussion on The Lord of the Rings series with The Return of the King. 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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com

John and Max talk about Ridley Scott and his entire filmography while his newest movie, Napoleon, hits theaters.  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, Spotify, and more. 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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com

John and Max talk about Alexander Payne and his entire filmography while his newest movie, The Holdovers, hits theaters. Included are movies like Sideways, Election, Nebraska, 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, Spotify, and more. 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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com

John and Max talk about Martin Scorsese and some of their blind spots including The King of Comedy and Mean Streets. Also are some quick thoughts on Killers of the Flower Moon.  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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com

Max and guest Matthew St.Clair (@filmguy619) talk about the WGA strike, Taylor Swift, and some of their favorite movies from TIFF '23.  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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com

John and Max talk about the upcoming slate of Fall movies premiering at TIFF, Venice, NYFF, and more.  Some of the movies discussed: Maestro The Killer Priscilla Poor Things Ferrari Hit Man The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial The Boy and the Heron Foe The Holdovers Saltburn May December 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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com

John and Max talk about their thoughts on the two biggest movies around, Oppenhiemer and Barbie. Max also reviews the new NC-17 release from Mubi, Passages. 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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com

Max and guest Charlie Nash talk about the biggest movie day of the summer, Barbenheimer Day. First, they discuss the SAG-AFTRA strike, and some Criterion Sale suggestions, and then they dive into the feature. Stay tuned afterwards for thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.  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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com

John and Max talk about the first four Indiana Jones movies in honor of Dial of Destiny launching in theaters. What is the worse movie? What is the best?  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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com

John and Max recently saw Taylor Swift and the Eras Tour, so they matched Taylor Swift's albums with movies!  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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com

Max is joined by BOFCA member and Spoilerpiece Theater Co-host Megan Kearns to discuss the Guardians of the Galaxy Trilogy of films. First, there's a brief discussion about the Cannes Film Festival and the removal of TV/Movies from Disney+. Stay tuned at the end for a discussion on the new movies Air and Blackberry.  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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com

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: 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, Spotify, and Letterboxd.  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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http

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 us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd.  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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com

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 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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments

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 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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com

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 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau/64603 Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) Closing: Pixie Pixels (featuring Kara Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com

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 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 Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/53778  Additional comments? Email us: itsthepictures@gmail.com