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It's the Pictures
by Max Covill and Evan Crean
Boston Online Film Critic Members Max Covill and Evan Crean discuss the latest news in the world of film.
Episodes
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The Twilight Zone and Rod Serling | It's the Pictures 231
In this episode of the It's the Pictures podcast, hosts Max Covill and Evan Crean discuss various topics including their experiences with childhood movies, the recent acquisition of Warner Brothers by Skydance, and the impact of the Twilight Zone series. They delve into the themes of nostalgia…
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Zach Cregger and Resident Evil | It's the Pictures 230
Max and Evan talk about the films of Zach Cregger, including Barbarian, Weapons, and Resident Evil. Before all that there's Star Wars news, Paramount merger discussion, and more. Stay turned afterward for a discussion on The History of Concrete and 9 to 5.
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TIFF 2026 Recap | It's the Pictures 229
Max and Evan excitement and buzz surrounding the film festival season, with a focus on the films premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. It also delves into the anticipation for upcoming film releases and the impact of documentaries in the current film landscape. Stay tuned for...
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Tim Curry Forever | It's the Pictures 228
Evan and Max begin the episode talking about the celebrities that have passed recently before shifting to the booming box office and the success of 'The Odyssey.' The impact of the Warner Brothers merger is explored, along with the upcoming 'Days of Thunder.' The episode features a focus on Tim...
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2026 Fall Festival Preview | It's the Pictures 227
Max and Evan discuss the summer box office, movie news, and upcoming film festivals. Films coming to TIFF, Venice, NYFF, and probably Telluride are discussed. The conversation covers upcoming movies, including a new film starring Pedro Pascal and a biopic about Anthony Bourdain. It also delves…
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Batman: The Animated Series with Daniel Dockery | It's the Pictures 226
This week Max and Evan are joined by author Daniel Dockery to discuss his upcoming Batman: The Animated Series novel, I Am The Knight. They start with the news about the Warner Brothers and Paramount merger, and the implications of studio mergers in Hollywood. The future of Hollywood and film...
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Remembering Jurassic Park's Sam Neill | It's the Pictures 225
The episode begins with a discussion about the late Sam Neill. Max Covill and Evan Crean also discuss the impact of streaming services on physical media and the film industry. They provide updates on the summer movie game and share their thoughts on recent movie releases. The conversation covers...
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Tis I, Enola Holmes | It's the Pictures 224
Max Covill and Evan Crean discuss the Enola Holmes trilogy on this episode of the It's the Pictures podcast. First they discuss the Heat 2 casting rumors and revisit the Summer Box Office game. Then they discuss all three titles in the Netflix series, Enola Holmes. Is it a winning vehicle for…
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Hi I'm Johnny Knoxville, Welcome To Jackass | It's the Pictures 223
Max and Evan discuss the four theatrical films of the Jackass franchise ahead of the series finale, Jackass: Best and Last. First they discuss Google investing in film studio A24 and give an update on the Summer Box Office Game. Then the guys talk about the four Jackass movies. Stay tuned...
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Strange Encounters Spielberg with Andrew Liptak | It's the Pictures 222
Max and Evan of It's the Pictures are joined by journalist and newsletter writer, Andrew Liptak. Liptak runs the successful newsletter Transfer Orbit on Science-Fiction / Fantasy novels. The three men discuss Steven Spielberg and his many alien movies including Close Encounters of the Third Kind,...
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No Grogu, Only Pedro | It's the Pictures 221
Max and Evan begin with a discussion of the Cannes Film Festival, Matt Damon's role in The Daniels' project, and the surprising box office performance of a horror movie. The transition to discussing Pedro Pascal's career leads to a review of his role in The Mandalorian and The Last of Us, as well...
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I'm an actor. Karl Urban | It's the Pictures 220
In this episode of It's the Pictures, Max and Evan give an update to the box office game, Greta Gerwig's Narnia release, Karl Urban's talent, a Fast and Furious TV series, and more. The conversation delves into Karl Urban's diverse roles in various franchises, including Star Trek, Thor Ragnarok,...
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2026 Summer Movie Contest | It's the Pictures 219
Max and Evan discuss upcoming summer movies, box office predictions, and make their picks for the summer movie contest. The hosts also share their thoughts on upcoming movies and documentaries they have seen. Takeaways Box office success of superhero movies is not guaranteed, and the performance…
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The Meryl Streep | It's the Pictures 218
In this episode of the It's the Pictures podcast, Max Covill and Evan Crean discuss recent movies, the Cannes Film Festival, and the career of Meryl Streep. They also share their thoughts on 'The Devil Wears Prada' and other films featuring Meryl Streep. The conversation covers a range of topics,...
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1986 That’s Not a Blockbuster: This is a Blockbuster | It's the Pictures 217
Max and Evan first talk about speculation for a sequel to 'Project Hail Mary,' Martin Scorsese's new movie, and the lineup of the Independent Film Festival Boston.Then, they delve into movies celebrating their 40th anniversary in 1986, with a focus on 'Crocodile Dundee' and 'Star Trek IV: The...
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The 98th Academy Awards Recap | It's the Pictures 216
Max and Evan discuss the 98th Oscars, upcoming movie projects, and the sound quality of the broadcast. The hosts discuss the impact of the Oscars on the film industry and share their thoughts on the event's production. The conversation covers a range of topics including the Oscars, specific…
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The Best Oscars Lineup Ever? | It's the Pictures 215
Max and Evan delve into the 49th Academy Awards, reflecting on the films of 1976, including classics like 'Rocky', 'Taxi Driver', 'Network', and 'All the President's Men'. They discuss the impact of these films, the recent passing of Robert Duvall, and the current state of the entertainment...
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Stunts! | It's the Pictures 214
Max and Evan delve into the history and evolution of stunts in film, highlighting iconic stunts from classic movies and the significance of stunt design in cinema. It also explores the influence of stunts on film genres and franchises, shedding light on the underappreciated aspect of filmmaking....
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Thank Goodness for Mel Brooks | It's the Pictures 213
In this episode of It's the Pictures, hosts Max Covill and Evan Crean discuss the life and legacy of Mel Brooks, touching on his impact on comedy and film. They also remember the late Catherine O'Hara, explore Brandon Sanderson's new deal with Apple TV+, and reflect on the significance of Brooks'...
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2026 Most Anticipated Movies | It's the Pictures 212
Max and Evan discuss their most anticipated films of 2026, Kathleen Kennedy's departure from Lucasfilm, Oscar nominations and awards season, and more. The conversation covers a wide range of film genres and upcoming releases, including horror, thrillers, prestige movies, and highly anticipated...
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One Banger After Another | It's the Pictures 211
In this episode of It's the Pictures podcast, hosts Max Covill and Evan Crean discuss the films of Rob Reiner, their holiday movie acquisitions, and the current film awards season. They reflect on their favorite films, including classics and recent releases, while also sharing insights on...
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The Best Blu-ray and 4K UHD of 2025 | It's the Pictures 210
Max details some of the best Blu-ray and 4K UHD releases of 2025. Titles include Eyes Wide Shut, Dollars Trilogy, Tron, Dark City, and more.
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The Best Movies of 2025 | It's the Pictures 209
In this episode, hosts Evan and Max discuss the monumental acquisition of Warner Bros. by Netflix, the implications for the film industry, and the excitement surrounding the re-release of Star Wars. They also reflect on their top films of 2025, sharing insight into movies like Sinners, One Battle...
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Get Your Knives Out for Thanksgiving | It's the Pictures 208
In this episode of the It's the Pictures podcast, Max Covill and Evan Crean discuss the three movies in the Knives Out franchise. Before that they discuss Muppets Knives Out, Poker Face cancelation, and Warner Bros for sale. The feature this week is a discussion on Knives Out, Glass Onion, and…
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Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone with Amelia Emberwing | It's the Pictures 207
In this episode of the It's the Pictures podcast, Max Covill is joined by guest Amelia Emberwing to delve into the collaborations between director Yorgos Lanthimos and actress Emma Stone. Before that they discuss The Mummy 4 news, Chloe Zhao and Manga adaptations, and a new Miss Piggy movie. They...
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Keanu Reeves Filmography with Andrew Crump | It's the Pictures 206
Max and Evan are joined by Journalist and BOFCA member, Andrew Crump. First, they discuss Jane Schoenbrun's new adaptation of Black Hole and Stranger Things. Then, Keanu Reeves movies, minus John Wick and The Matrix. Stay tuned after the credits for What You've Been Watching, as the guys discuss...
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John Candy and I Like Me | It's the Pictures 205
Max and Evan discuss the filmography of John Candy in honor of the new documentary, I Like Me, now airing on Amazon Prime Video. First, they discuss the late Diane Keaton and the mark she left on cinema. Then, they talk about new movies in the Ocean's 11 franchise, a Sigourney Weaver Alien…
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Paul Thomas Anderson Redux and One Battle After Another | It's the Pictures 204
Max and Evan discuss the filmography of Paul Thomas Anderson. Before they go from Hard Eight to One Battle After Another, they talk about the latest in film and television. Jimmy Kimmel is back on air, a new Spaceballs 2 photo emerges, and The Social Network is getting a sequel. Hard Eight (1996)...
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TIFF 2025 Wrap Up | It's the Pictures 203
Max shares his thoughts on some of the other movies he saw during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2025). Before that the news of Robert Redford's passing, raves for Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, Jimmy Kimmel put "on hold," and the TIFF's People's Choice Winner.…
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Bonus: TIFF 2025 Part 1
Max shares reviews from the Toronto International Film Festival 2025. Included in this episode: Sentimental Value It Was Just an Accident A Private Life The Last Viking Nirvanna, The Band, The Show, The Movie No Other Choice The Choral Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/...
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Preshow TIFF 2025 | It's the Pictures 202
Max shares some news ahead of TIFF 2025. Listen to some of the first reviews out of Telluride and Venice. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We…
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2025 Fall Movie Preview | It's the Pictures 201
Max and Evan discuss the Fall Movie season, mentioning some of their most anticipated films for the rest of 2025. A lot of emphasis is on films playing at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the Venice Film Festival. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on Weapons and The Luckiest Man...
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Hayao Miyazaki with Toussaint Egan | It's the Pictures 200
Max and Evan are joined by guest Toussaint Egan to discuss the post-2000s output from the director Hayao Miyazaki. Before they dive into movies like Spirited Away, The Boy and the Heron, and Howl's Moving Castle, they discuss some of the latest film news. Then comes the finale of the Summer Box...
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199: Adam Sandler Comedies
Max and Evan discuss the early Adam Sandler comedies. Before they dive into movies like Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, and The Wedding Singer, they discuss some of the latest film news. First, some thoughts on the Emmy nominations. Then, talking about some films added to TIFF 2025, the 50th...
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198: The One True Superman
Max and Evan discuss the Christopher Reeve Superman movies. Before they dive into Superman, Superman II, and Superman III, they discuss some of the latest film news. First, an acknowledgement of the NYT top 100 of the 21st century poll. Then, a director has been hired for James Bond and an update...
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197: Summer Reviews on 28 Years Later, The Life of Chuck, and more
Max does a solo episode as he talks about the latest news in the film industry, the summer box office game, and reviews some recent theater releases in 28 Years Later and The Life of Chuck. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today, and…
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196: Celebrating JAWS 50th with Odie Henderson
Film Critic Odie Henderson joins Max and Evan to discuss the 50th anniversary of JAWS. The landmark film continues to excite filmgoers even all these years later. The episode also includes discussions on Mission: Impossible, Sinners, and reviews of Pee-Wee as Himself and Ballerina. Website:...
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195: John Wick Series "Yeah, I'm thinking I'm back"
Max and Evan discuss the John Wick series of films on this week's episode. Using the recently released documentary "Wick is Pain" and the upcoming spin-off "Ballerina" as a jumping-off point, the guys share some of their favorite parts of the John Wick series. Before the feature, they talk about...
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194: Sci-Fi / Horror Tropes with Deirdre Crimmins
Max and Evan are joined by horror afectionado and journalist Deirdre Crimmins to discuss tropes in Horror / Sci-fi. Before starting the episode, there's some brief discussion on GTA VI and some upcoming movies from James Grey and Jane Schoenbrun. Then the conversation turns to the featured topic...
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193: Play Ball
Max and Evan talk about the Baseball movie. There's a baseball movie for whatever mood you might be in. Max and Evan talk about some recent ones they've been enjoying including Eephus. Also deeper dives into A League of Their Own and Bull Durham. Stay tuned afterwards for some thoughts on the new...
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192: Summer Movie Game 2025
Max and Evan make their selections for the summer movie game 2025. Come listen to their picks for the movies likely to earn the most box office dollars domestically in the summer, as well as getting a preview of what you might want to see. There's also a discussion on the Cannes Film Festival...
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191: Hayao Miyazaki Traveling Through the Sky
Max and Evan discuss director Hayao Miyazaki's early period from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind to Princess Mononoke. They also discuss the Avengers: Doomsday chairs, Live-action Legend of Zelda, Studio Ghibli vs A.I. and a whole lot more. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/...
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190: Feeling the Heat With Michael Mann's Filmography
Max and Evan discuss director Michael Mann's filmography. They cover some of his great movies up to Collateral. Stay tuned afterwards for What We've Been Watching for some thoughts on Secret Mall Apartment, Novacaine, and Severance Season 2. Movies covered: Thief, The Last of Mohicans, Heat, The...
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189: 2025 Oscars Recap and Bong Joon-ho Filmography
Max and Evan discuss the results of the 2025 Oscars ceremony and look at director Bong Joon-ho's movies ahead of the release of Mickey 17. Lots of stuff to cover this episode including some actors who've recently passed away, a new book titled 'Cinema Her Way', the Oscars, and more. Stay tuned...
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188: An Appreciation of Director Joan Micklin Silver
Max and Evan discuss the films of director Joan Micklin Silver. Featurued in a new section on the Criterion Channel that highlights her films, Silver was one of the few woman directors making features in the 70s and 80s. Before that conversation beings, Max and Evan talk about the latest trends…
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187: The Films of David Lynch with Matthew Jackson
Max and guest Matthew Jackson discuss the films of David Lynch. First, they discuss some of the Oscar nominations and drama. Then, they talk about the piracy happening with Sundance. Finally, they talk about their experiences with David Lynch, some favorite films, and where to get started with…
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186: Our Most Anticipated Movies of 2025
Max and Evan discuss their most anticiapted movies of 2025. First, they discuss the passing of director David Lynch and the horrible L.A. wildfires. Then they jump into some of their anticipated films of 2025 including Superman, Wake Up Dead Man, Mickey 17, The Running Man, and more. Stay tuned...
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185: Top Movies of 2024
Max and Evan discuss their favorite movies of 2024. First, they discuss the holiday box office with Mufasa and Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Then, they talk about the Boston Online Film Critics Association results including a big win for The Brutalist. Finally, they share some of their favorites of the...
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184: The Performances of Nicole Kidman
Max and Evan discuss Nicole Kidman's career as one of cinema's great actresses. Before jumping in, they talk about the latest award and how Anora seems to be leading the pack. Finally, they talk about some movies they've watched lately, like Wicked, Moana 2, Flow, and Strange Darling. This is the...
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183: The 2024 Gift List
Max and Evan are discussing their selections for the gift-giving season. For whatever holiday you celebrate, they have movie-themed gifts for you. There's also a discussion on the box office returns of Wicked and Gladiator 2. And finally a what we've been watching segment with discussions on…
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Boston Online Film Critic Members Max Covill and Evan Crean discuss the latest news in the world of film.
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