EPISODE · Jul 12, 2025 · 2H 19M
MIDMEN - Episode 17: Summer Movie Blockbusters and the Hollywood Machine
from MidMen · host Paul Shirey, Sean Coyle
🎬 Episode Title: Summer Blockbusters & Duds: A MidMen Deep Dive🔥 Episode Description:Get your popcorn ready! This week, the MidMen crew dives headfirst into the world of summer movie blockbusters—the megahits, the misfires, and everything in between.We break down what really makes a blockbuster (besides a fat box office), tracing the history from Jaws and Star Wars to today’s tentpoles. We share our personal memories of the summer movies that defined our youth—think Jurassic Park, T2, Independence Day, Batman 89, The Dark Knight, The Goonies, and more.We also get real about how COVID changed the game, what it’s like taking our kids to the movies now, and make our bold predictions about the future of theaters in the age of streaming, social media, and on-demand everything.Plus: our signature Summer Blockbuster Association Game—where no topic is off-limits, and the first word that pops into your head is the right answer.Whether you’re a movie nerd or a casual fan, join us for 2 hours of nostalgia, debate, and love for the big screen.🎥✨ Lights. Camera. MidMen.
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🎬 Episode Title: Summer Blockbusters & Duds: A MidMen Deep Dive🔥 Episode Description:Get your popcorn ready! This week, the MidMen crew dives headfirst into the world of summer movie blockbusters—the megahits, the misfires, and everything in between.We break down what really makes a blockbuster (besides a fat box office), tracing the history from Jaws and Star Wars to today’s tentpoles. We share our personal memories of the summer movies that defined our youth—think Jurassic Park, T2, Independence Day, Batman 89, The Dark Knight, The Goonies, and more.We also get real about how COVID changed the game, what it’s like taking our kids to the movies now, and make our bold predictions about the future of theaters in the age of streaming, social media, and on-demand everything.Plus: our signature Summer Blockbuster Association Game—where no topic is off-limits, and the first word that pops into your head is the right answer.Whether you’re a movie nerd or a casual fan, join us for 2 hours of nostalgia, debate, and love for the big screen.🎥✨ Lights. Camera. MidMen.
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