16mm Film Crew Podcast

A new episode is here! We're diving into Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated epic, The Odyssey and breaking down everything that makes this cinematic journey one of the year's biggest releases.From the performances and breathtaking visuals to Nolan's ambitious storytelling and the film's place among his impressive body of work, we're sharing our honest thoughts, favorite moments, and what audiences can expect as they head to the theaters.

This week we’re reviewing House of the Dragon Season 3 Premiere. The dragons are back, the realm is divided, and the battle for the Iron Throne grows even more dangerous. We discuss the biggest moments, character developments, shocking twists, and what the latest chapter means for the future of Westeros.

This week we explore Steven Spielberg’s highly anticipated sci-fi thriller Disclosure Day, a story that takes audiences into a world where extraterrestrial secrets may be closer than anyone imagined. Join us as we discuss Spielberg’s return to science fiction, the film’s themes of discovery and secrecy, the performances, and whether Disclosure Day delivers another unforgettable cinematic experience.

Step into the unknown with us as we dive into the chilling world of Backrooms. What happens when a simple doorway leads somewhere impossible?

This week, we're heading to a galaxy far, far away as we dive into our review of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu!Join us as we discuss the latest adventure featuring everyone's favorite bounty hunter and his adorable Force-sensitive companion.Whether you're a lifelong Star Wars fan or just love epic sci-fi adventures, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

This week we’re heading to the rolling hills of Tuscany for the romantic comedy, You, Me, and Tuscany. We're breaking down the messy love triangle at the heart of the film when Anna,  played by Halle Bailey, impulsively sneaks into a stranger’s Tuscan villa and pretends to be his fiancée after getting caught by his mother, things spiral fast — especially when she starts falling for the stranger’s irresistible cousin, Bridgerton’s Regé-Jean Page.

This week, we’re reviewing The Secret Agent — a gripping thriller set against the vibrant yet unsettling backdrop of 1977 Brazil during Carnival season. The film follows Marcelo, a technology teacher who flees São Paulo for Recife in hopes of escaping his violent past and starting over. But as the streets erupt in chaos and celebration, his paranoia begins to grow.

Fashion lovers and movie fans, this one’s for you! Our latest episode dives into the highly anticipated sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2 — and trust us, there’s a LOT to unpack. We discuss what the sequel got right and wrong, character evolution, and the real-world fashion industry parallels. 

This week we’re breaking down the brand new season of BEEF on Netflix which follows a young couple who witness an alarming fight between their boss and his wife—triggering a dangerous chain of favors, manipulation, and coercion within the elite world of a country club and its powerful Korean billionaire owner. We also cover some major box office and industry news! 

This week we’re diving deep into the latest film from visionary director Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value.Join us as we explore the film’s emotional depth, storytelling, and the themes that make Trier’s work so unforgettable. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering his films, this episode is packed with insights, discussion, and thoughtful takes you won’t want to miss.

This week we’re diving into #TheDrama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. In this flick, a happily engaged couple gets put to the ultimate test when an unexpected revelation sends their wedding week completely off the rails…

This week we’re diving into stories you don’t want to miss  Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man 
and Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette

This week we’re diving into one of the most anticipated films of the year — Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling and based on the bestselling novel that had everyone hooked! From deep space isolation to humanity’s fight for survival, Project Hail Mary delivers suspense, heart, and big questions about what it means to save the world. Tune in now to hear our full review and our thoughts on the newest trailers that just dropped.

This week we’re diving into the biggest moments from the 98th Academy Awards 🏆 — from the night’s biggest winners and surprising snubs to unforgettable speeches and standout performances.

We just dropped our deep-dive review of F.D. Signifier’s video on Tyler Perry — and trust us, this one gets layered. From media narratives to cultural impact, we break down the key arguments and the bigger conversation around Perry’s legacy in film and television. We also recap the biggest moments from the Actor Awards!

This week we’re reviewing Bugonia. Surreal, unsettling, and strangely beautiful — exactly what you’d expect from Yorgos Lanthimos. We dive into the tension, the absurdity, and the quiet chaos of the Oscar nominated film. We also discuss the BAFTA controversy.

This week we're reviewing, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You starring Rose Byrne and Conan O’Brien, about a woman in crisis trying to navigate her daughter’s mysterious illness and a hostile relationship with her therapist. Check it out.

This week we're reviewing No Other Choice which follows a desperate man, abruptly laid off after 25 years at the same company, going to extreme lengths to eliminate the competition for the job he wants. Directed by Park Chan-wook. Check it out.

This week we’re discussing Hamnet, the Academy Award nominated film based on the novel which focuses on William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes through their relationship and the tragic loss of their son which inspires one of his greatest works, Hamlet.

This week we’re discussing Marty Supreme which sees Timothee Chalamet as Marty Mauser, a wily hustler with a dream no one respects, who goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. Check it out.

We’re kicking off the New Year by discussing Stranger Things Vol II: The Series Finale. In the final installment of the beloved show; Vecna prepares to destroy the world as we know it, and the party must put everything on the line to defeat him once and for all. We’re also sharing our thoughts on the 2026 Golden Globes ceremony!

This week we’re reviewing Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Story which chronicles a baffling death inside a quiet church that draws Benoit Blanc into a tense investigation where faith secrets and suspicion blur as a close community turns against itself

This week we’re reviewing Stranger Things: The Final Season Part 1. After the events of the fourth season, in the fall of 1987, the group seeks to find and kill Vecna following the opening of rifts throughout Hawkins.

This week we’re heading back to Oz to discuss Wicked: For Good. Which follows Elphaba as she desperately tries to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard. Meanwhile, Glinda has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz.

This week we’re discussing Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague which follows the unconventional making of Jean-Luc Godard’s first feature, Breathless.

This week we’re discussing Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein which focuses on a brilliant but egotistical scientist played by Oscar Isaac who brings a monstrous creature to life in a daring experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

This week we’re discussing After the Hunt. A college professor, played by Julia Roberts, finds herself at a personal and professional crossroad when a star student levels an accusation against one of her colleagues, threatening to expose a dark secret from her own past.

This week we’re discussing Steve, starring Cillian Murphy, which follows a head teacher at a reform school who struggles to keep his students in line while also battling with his own mental health issues.

This week we’re discussing Benny Safdie’s solo debut, The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. The film focuses on the personal story of legendary mixed martial arts & UFC fighter Mark Kerr. We also cover major industry and box office news

This week we’re discussing Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. In it, we follow an ex-revolutionary who must rescue his daughter from a corrupt military official.

This week we dive into The Thursday Murder Club, based on the hit book series that follows four retirees who spend their free time cracking cold cases, until a real murder mystery lands in their laps. We’re also talking about the industry’s first AI actress controversy and what it could mean for the future of entertainment.

This week we’re discussing Him, a Jordan Peele produced film that follows Cameron Cade, a rising quarterback who receives a lifeline when his hero, Isaiah White, offers to train him at an isolated compound. We also cover Jimmy Kimmel’s comeback as well as other major industry news. Check it out.

This week we’re discussing Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest starring Denzel Washington and based on Akira Kurosawa's 1963 Japanese film High and Low. We also cover Emmy winners and surprises as well as major industry and box office news. Check it out.

This week we’re discussing the action drama Caught Stealing starring Austin Butler. We also cover the Venice and Toronto film festivals as well as breaking box office news. Check it out.

This week we’re discussing the audience favorite, horror thriller, Weapons. The film focuses on several members of a small town where seventeen kids go missing in the middle of the night. We also cover recent industry news and our recommended watches! Check it out.

This week we’re discussing the dark comedy, Friendship starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd. The film follows a suburban dad who falls hard for his charismatic neighbor as he tries to make an adult male friend.

This week we’re discussing Sorry, Baby the new indie drama from A24 that focuses on Agnes, a young professor who is struggling from a terrible event but who finds a way of moving forward. We also cover recent industry and box office news!

This week we’re discussing The Fantastic Four: First Steps which sees Marvel’s first family take on Galactus and Silver Surfer. We also cover breaking casting, box office and production news.

This week we’re discussing Ari Aster’s new neo-western black comedy, Eddington. This film follows a town sheriff as he faces off against the mayor during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. We also cover this year’s Emmy nominations, breaking industry news and more!

This week we’re discussing Superman, which sees James Gunn rebooting the iconic franchise that draws Superman into conflicts at home and abroad. We also cover industry news and more! Check it out.

This week we’re discussing F1, which sees Brad Pitt as a racing legend chasing redemption and teaming up with a young hotshot driver played by Damson Idris.

This week we’re discussing Materialists, written and directed by Academy Award nominee Celine Song. The film focuses on a matchmaker in New York City and the ups and downs of modern love.

This week we’re discussing Wes Anderson’s new film, The Phoenician Scheme, which focuses on Benicio Del Toro’s wealthy businessman Korda, as he embarks on a new enterprise with his only daughter. We also cover box office numbers, breaking industry news and more! Check it out.

This week we’re celebrating #Pride with Luca Guadagnino’s surrealist drama, Queer. We also cover box office numbers,breaking industry news and more! Check it out.

This week we’re discussing Netflix’s hit new series, Forever. Adapted from a Judy Blume novel, the show features two high-schoolers in Los Angeles navigating first love and intimacy amid social and parental pressures. We also cover box office news, exciting new trailers and anticipated release dates announcements. Check it out.

This week we’re discussing A24’s Warfare, a new film based solely on the memories of a Navy Seal during the Iraq war. We also cover major box office news, exciting updates from the Cannes Film Festival,as well as more industry announcements.

This week we’re discussing Marvel’s new team up movie, Thunderbolts* and it could just save the MCU. We also cover the latest box office numbers, news from the Cannes Film Festival, as well as union updates.

This week we’re discussing One of Them Days starring Keke Palmer and SZA. The film follows two friends as they race against the clock to get their rent money back and avoid eviction. We also cover breaking casting and box office news.

This week we’re discussing The Studio; written, directed, and starring Seth Rogan. The Apple TV+ series showcases a hilarious satire of the Hollywood entertainment industry from people who know it best.

This week we’re discussing Steven Soderbergh’s new spy drama, Black Bag which includes a star studded cast lead by Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. We also cover major industry and box office news.