The Screen Mash

HORROR: The State of the Genre and Scenes That Stayed With Us

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss their relationship with and the current state of the horror genre. Contemporary horror has seen a boom in new talent, original films and box office the past decade or so. What's driving the recent success?
 
Then, they each share two of their favorite horror scenes that have stuck with them throughout the years. 
 
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First Impressions: The Penguin and Agatha All Along

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the pilot episodes of DC's The Penguin (HBO/Max) starring Colin Farrell and Marvel's Agatha All Along (Disney+) starring Kathryn Hahn. 
 
What did they think? Will they continue? Tune in to find out.
 
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Disney’s D23 Showcase Reaction and Breakdown

On this episode of The Screen Mash podcast, Barrett and Brad run through all the announcements and new trailers that dropped at Disney's D23 fan event, sharing their reactions to what they're excited about and not so much across the main properties of Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars. 
 
From Moana 2, Andor, Snow White remake, Agatha All Along, Incredibles 3, among others, there's a lot to discuss. So tune in!
 
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House of the Dragon Midway Season 2 Review

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad breakdown the first half of HBO's House of the Dragon season 2. We're midway through the 8-episode second season of the Game of Thrones prequel and there's a lot to talk about after a fiery and bloody episode 4 that has everyone buzzing. They share their thoughts on what they like and don't like about the story, production, performances, CGI and more.
 
DISCLAIMER: neither Barrett nor Brad are GoT/HotD lore experts, so they're coming at this midseason review mostly from a prestige TV/cinematic lens. So take it easy, nerds! 
 
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Pixar Movie Draft!

On this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, with the NBA Draft upon us and Inside Out 2 crushing it at the box office, Barrett and Brad do a Pixar Movie Draft, going back and forth selecting their top 5 Pixar movies of al time. What makes the cut? Tune in to find out. 
 
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Cannes Film Festival: Infamous History and 2024 Lineup

On this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down Cannes Film Festival, which is happening right now! The iconic French film festival has debuted some of the best movies ever and endured notable controversies and unusual norms (22-minute standing ovations!) over its 77-year span. But it’s always been an iconic entity in cinema culture. Brad walks Barrett through the history of the festival and some of its most infamous moments. 
 
Then, they discuss this year’s lineup, specifically spending time on Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis, for which Cannes is make-or-break for that film’s release hopes.
 
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2024 Summer Movie Preview: Supersized Sequels, Dynamic Directors and Outstanding Originals

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss the upcoming summer movie line-up. From anticipated sequels/prequels (Furiosa, Twisters, Inside Out 2), to rising directors (Alien: Romulus), to original films (Hit Man), this summer has plenty to offer movie fans, both on streaming and in theaters.
 
Join them as they break down each of these categories, then providing their #1 overall picks for their most anticipated movies of the summer. 
 
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The Mixed Bag of Alex Garland’s Dystopian Worlds (with Brad Lenz)

On this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss the career and films of writer, director and producer Alex Garland. From his early writing days with 28 Days Later, to his Oscar-nominated Ex Machina, to his latest A24 blockbuster Civil War, Garland is has built an admirable filmography and an established, attractive cinematic style. 
 
And yet, some of his outputs (Men) and general tendencies for storytelling are often off-putting/alienating/disengaging, and prevent him from climbing to the top of the auteur filmmaker ladder alongside the greats. So what's the deal with the mixed bag of his dystopian worlds? Tune in to find out.
 
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3 Body Problem First Impressions and Survivor 46 Check-In (with Brad Lenz)

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad discuss their first impressions from the first two episodes of the new Netflix sci-fi series, 3 Body Problem. Based on the popular book series and created by Game of Thrones creators, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the show has been hyped as a game-changer for the streaming platform. Do the first two episodes deliver?
 
Then, they react to the first four episodes of Survivor 46. Being Survivor superfans, they share what they like and don't like so far about this current season.
 
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Pick ‘em & Rank ’em: Best Parody Movies (with Jeff Becker and Matt Israelsky)

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett welcomes his good friends Matt and Jeff for another edition of "pick 'em and rank 'em." This time? Best parody movies.
 
Everyone rewatched each person's parody pick and pitches why theirs is the best, having a discussion about each film, and finally ranking them from worst to best. Top Secret vs. Spaceballs vs. The Naked Gun. Which comes out on top?
 
Then, they each watched a secret parody movie that the others don't know about, and share what that is and why they picked it. 
 
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