The Backlot

Welcome to The Backlot! 🎬Join us to chat all things film and play some games along the way! 🍿On this week’s episode, we have another fiercely competitive game of Reel Connections — as we link from Jessica Alba to Adam Sandler, Leonardo DiCaprio to Angelina Jolie, Tom Hanks to Jennifer Lawrence, and Jamie Foxx to Jeff Goldblum.Plus, for this week’s Backlot Film Club we dive into The Warriors - did we dig it? We get into its gritty, stylized take on New York, its iconic gang imagery, and the raw, chaotic energy that’s helped it stick around as a cult favorite. But it’s not all praise - we also talk through some of the film’s rougher edges, including its dated and sometimes questionable portrayals, along with performances that don’t always land the way they should. Still, we unpack why, flaws and all, it remains such a distinctive and talked-about piece of cinema.Games, deep dives, and plenty of film chat — all in one place.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of The Backlot00:00 Intro & Catch Up03:26 Reel Connections: Round 1 (Jessica Alba to Adam Sandler)07:32 Reel Connections: Round 2 (Leonardo DiCaprio to Angelina Jolie)11:09 Reel Connections: Round 3 (Jennifer Lawrence to Tom Hanks)16:18 The Long Link: Jamie Foxx to Jeff Goldblum27:42 Backlot Film Club: The Warriors (1979) Review39:13 Next Episode's Film Reveal: Jackie Brown40:05 Outro & Wrap Up

Welcome to The Backlot! 🎬Join us to chat all things film and play some games along the way! 🍿On this week’s episode, we put our film knowledge to the test by linking on the fly in a game of Reel Connections — from Ewan McGregor to The Rock, Willem Dafoe to Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale to James McAvoy and Keanu Reeves to Elizabeth BanksPlus, for this week’s Backlot Film Club we ramble about Hot Rod - the absurd, cult-favorite comedy with a certain charm that has allowed it to stand the test of time. We break down the film’s offbeat humor, iconic moments, and why Andy Samberg’s delusional stuntman and his loveable crew still manages to win us over.Games, deep dives, and plenty of film chat — all in one place.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of The Backlot!

Welcome to The Backlot! 🎬Join us to chat all things film and play some games along the way! 🍿On this week’s episode, we put our film knowledge to the test by linking on the fly in a game of Reel Connections — from Stephen Graham to Tom Hanks, Keira Knightley to Woody Harrelson, John Candy to Robin Williams, and Mark Ruffalo to Cameron Diaz.Plus, for this week’s Backlot Film Club we dive into Superbad - the chaotic, hilarious coming-of-age comedy that defined a generation. We break down the film’s unforgettable characters, outrageous moments, and why its take on friendship and teenage awkwardness still hits today.Games, deep dives, and plenty of film chat — all in one place.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of The Backlot!

Welcome to The Backlot! 🎬Join us to chat all things film and play some games along the way! 🍿On this week’s episode, we put our film knowledge to the test by linking this year’s Oscar nominees in a game of Reel Connections — from Sean Penn to Emma Stone, Rose Byrne to Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning to Jacob Elordi, and Michael B. Jordan to Leonardo DiCaprio.Plus, we dive into The Prestige for this week’s Backlot Film Club, unpacking its twists, themes, and everything that makes it a modern classic.Games, deep dives, and plenty of film chat — all in one place.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of The Backlot!