The Screen Mash

The Success of Timothée Chalamet (with Fatin Omerabi)

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett welcomes his friend and colleague Fatin, who is an elite film and pop culture mind, as well as a super fan of actor Timothée Chalamet. They discuss his films, career, dating life, upcoming projects, and what it is about him that's made him a generational superstar akin to Leonardo DiCaprio. Oh and of course, some essential Timmy C. trivia. 
 
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Ahsoka Midseason Review and the Future of Star Wars (with Brad Lenz)

In this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the first 5 episodes of the Star Wars 'Ahsoka' series on Disney+ for a midseason review, which has become a cultural phenomenal after the incredibly exciting episode 5 'Shadow Warrior.' What do they like? What do they love? What could be better? Where is the story going?
 
Then, they run through the upcoming slate of known Star Wars series and movies that are either announced, delayed, cancelled or in limbo. From 'Lando' to 'Andor' to 'Skeleton Crew' to the 'The Acolyte,' they have all your Star Wars speculation and information covered. 
 
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Early Oscars and Fall Film Festivals Preview (with Brad Lenz)

On this episode of The Screen Mash Podcast, Barrett and Brad break down the very early slate of Oscar contenders. We have a few that have been seen that are the lead contenders currently (Barbie, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Across the Spider-Verse), but many that are still upcoming (Maestro, Dune: Part Two, The Color Purple, Poor Things). 
 
Many of those unseen will make their debut at one of the upcoming, prestigious annual fall film festivals. Barrett and Brad break down the lineups for Venice, TIFF and New York Film Festival.
 
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Addressing the Movie Theater Etiquette Problem

In this episode of The Screen Mash podcast, Barrett breaks down the recent reports of notable increases of poor behavior among moviegoers as Barbie and Oppenheimer has brought people back to theaters in droves. Most notably, people being more egregious with their phones (scrolling and taking pictures). According to our recent Instagram poll, 61% of respondents said they've noticed an increase in their fellow audience members behaving poorly with their phones since Barbenheimer.
 
People seem to have forgotten the social contract of keeping your phone in your pocket because it's the considerate thing to do. What's causing this and what should we be doing about it? Tune in to find out.
 
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Box Office Bananas and the New Era of Animation (with Brad Lenz)

Barrett and Brad discuss the recent box office surge of 2023. Powered by Barbenheimer and new releases like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and The Meg 2: The Trench, the 2023 box office is up 22% compared to last year, among many recent box office records that have been broken. Are movies back?
 
Plus, with the success of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and TMNT, are we in a new exciting era of innovative animation?
 
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Barbie and Oppenheimer Spoiler-Free Discussion (with Brad Lenz)

Barrett and Brad talk all things Barbie and Oppenheimer. Starting off by basking in the glow of the recent #Barbehnehimer cultural phenomenon that not only brought movie fans together, but also delivered the 4th highest box-office weekend of all time.
 
Then, a spoiler-free review/discussion of Barbie and Oppenheimer. They discuss their reactions to each film in detail, without giving away anything. The theaters are going to be packed for weeks and everyone should get a chance to see both films!
 
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Assessing the SAG Strike and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (with Brad Lenz)

Barrett and Brad break down the SAG-AFTRA strike: the sequence of events, the issues at stake (equitable pay for working actors) and myth-busting incorrect perceptions of the situation. 
 
Then, they discuss the release of Tom Cruise's seventh installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise, Dead Reckoning Part One. Its lead up, opening weekend box-office and critical reception. Brad and Barrett disagree on the overall quality of the film and deliver their arguments accordingly.
 
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Can Barbenheimer and Tom Cruise Save the Summer Box Office?

Barrett breaks down the recent box office flops of Warner Bros.' The Flash and Disney's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and how many are saying Barbie, Oppenheimer (Barbenheimer) and Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning - Part One are Hollywood's last hope to save the theatrical business model for this season.
 
Franchise fatigue? Superhero fatigue? Critics reactions? There's several compounding factors that are collectively contributing to what's going on. Hopefully Gerwig, Nolan and Cruise can save the day.
 
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How A24 Changed The Game For Hollywood (with Brad Lenz)

Brad and Barrett discuss the rise of A24 as a film studio powerhouse in Hollywood. First a distribution-only company, then pivoting to production, A24 has changed the way Hollywood makes movies.
 
From fostering new creative talent, to introducing a branded style of visual prowess and strange stories. A24's business and cultural impact story is a fascinating one.
 
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Where Was Ahsoka During the Events of the Original Trilogy?

Barrett breaks down one of the biggest gaps in Star Wars canon: where was Ahsoka Tano during the events of the original trilogy? She's become a fan favorite and an iconic character, but one of the biggest elephants in the room is her whereabouts during the events that transpired in A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. 
 
Did she just go into hiding? Time travel? There's only one viable option that seems logical stemming from the animated series, Rebels. Whatever the case may be, it needs to be addressed in the upcoming Disney+ live action series, Ahoska.
 
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