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PODCAST

Direct to Audio: A Movie Discussions Podcast

Spencer Mattinson

A place to talk about movies! Weekly discussions about everything from your favorite movies, rankings, series breakdowns, film history, and more.

tv & film

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01:42:36

Let's Rank the Spiderman Movies!

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2022/03/14

With great power comes great responsibility, and with the amount of power this podcast has it was out responsibility to release an episode about one of the biggest film series of all time: The Spiderman series! With 3 films starring Tobey Maguire, 2 with Andrew Garfield, one animated classic in 2018, and the Tom Holland led MCU films, this 9 film collection needed to have an episode dedicated to discussing it's over 20 year span of dominance in the box office where it has grossed over 6 BILLION

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01:20:27

The Batman (2022) Review

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2022/03/09

When this podcast hits peoples feeds, it's not just a signal, it's a warning... that you better be prepared for a great discussion! Max is back on the pod, and since we are both big fans of the Batman Character we couldn't pass up an opportunity to review the newest addition to the Batman franchise: The Batman! Starring Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader in his early days of wearing the cowl, this murder mystery film noir take on the character is truly unlike anything we have seen from the

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01:14:48

Let's Rank the Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise!

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2022/03/01

I hope you like Pirate themed episodes, listener, THIS IS ONE. Andy comes back on the pod, and we take to the seas to discuss the 5 films in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and rank them worst to best based on their average review score. From the epic beginning with The Curse of the Black Pearl to the most recent outing from a few years back in Dead Men Tell No Tales, this series has been to Davey Jones' Locker, to a beach with Mermaids, and to a beach where the rum is somehow gone. We walk

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00:36:48

Ivan Reitman Tribute Episode

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2022/02/21

We sadly have an unplanned episode to release, as one of the greatest minds in film history has passed away. Ivan Reitman, director and producer for over 50 years, passed away last week, and Spencer wanted to take an episode to discuss one of his favorite filmmakers, and someone who inspired movie making more than most people realize. Rest in Peace Ivan, you will be missed by all.

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01:15:41

The Valentine's Day Special: Would You Rather, Movie...

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2022/02/14

Happy Valentine's Day! To celebrate, Spencer had his wonderful woman Theresa on the podcast (or as she says, his rootin' tootin' partner), and they play a game of Would You Rather, but this time it's movie edition! So, listen as the new podcast power couple discusses such topics as: Would you rather watch your movies at .5 speed or 1.5 speed? Out of 4 horror movie houses, which would you rather live in? Would you rather be a star on Broadway or a star in Hollywood? and many more! So listen, play

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01:23:27

Spy Kids

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2022/02/07

It's time to get nostalgic on the pod, as Natalie requested that we cover the 2001 kids movie classic: Spy Kids! Written, Directed, Produced, Edited, and even partially scored by Robert Rodriguez, this movie is a wild trip down memory lane. Listen as we discuss the crazy connection this has to his other movies, as well as the movies that are ranked worse than this on Rotten Tomatoes (it has a RIDICULOUS rating). We also discuss how Antonio Banderas goes ALL IN for this movie, and discuss why spy

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01:20:19

Dredd

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2022/01/31

It's time to talk about the LAW. Spencer's birthday is here, and that means we have to cover one of his favorites: 2012's Cult Classic Dredd! The Scowl, the one liners, the fantastic slow motion scenes, the over the top action, what's not to enjoy! Starring Karl Urban, Lena Headey, and Olivia Thirlby, Dredd is one of those movies that failed in the marketing department, but gained new life once it was released to Netflix and on physical media. Listen and celebrate with us, and get ready, because

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01:38:00

Director Discussions: Tim Burton '85-'99

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2022/01/23

It's time to get a little weird on the podcast! Max is back, and today we are looking at arguably one of the greatest runs from one of the most unique minds in cinema history: Tim Burton from 1985-1999. Starting with Pee-Wee's Big Adventure and ending with Sleepy Hollow, Tim Burton created 8 films that all had such a unique visionary style that may never be matched. So join us as we pay homage, & enjoy!

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01:36:11

Let's Rank the Harry Potter Movies!

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2022/01/16

Season 4 is here, and we start with a big one. Liz is back on the pod to discuss one of the biggest film franchises of all time, Harry Potter! This 8 film saga about the boy who lived vs he who must not be named is one of the longest episodes to date, as we rank them from worst to best based on their average review score, and we discuss it all! Starting with the fact that Liz is a Harry Potter super fan and Spencer had only seen the first 3, we dive into what houses we are in, to another great rant

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00:33:00

Twas the Pod After Christmas

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2021/12/30

If Spotify Wrapped was made specifically for this pod, this episode would be it! Unfortunately, host Spencer is sick, so the final planned episode of the Holiday Hoopla was scrapped for some Direct to Audio Wrapped instead (still rhyming like it's the Grinch episode I see...). Listen as we discuss the top 5 most listened to episodes of the year, who appeared on more shows between the 2 most frequent guests Max & Liz, and the plans for the pod going into season 4. Plus, what better way to end the

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01:22:06

Let's Discuss All The Grinch Movies!

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2021/12/18

Grinchy, Grinchy, Grinchy! Unlike the character, the pod is nice, and we decided to discuss all the movies that star the iconic Dr Seuss character the Grinch! Starting with the Boris Karloff classic in '66, then BRIEFLY discussing 2 horrible renditions you may not even know about, before we get to the 2 modern takes on the Who's from Whoville with the Jim Carrey 2000 rendition, and the latest Benedict Cumberbatch animated feature in 2018. The Holiday Hoopla wouldn't be complete if we didn't have

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01:24:11

Home Alone 3

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2021/12/11

*sigh* yes, we are doing this one. Out of ALL the Home Alone movies we could have covered during our Holiday Hoopla, we chose the one WITHOUT Macaulay Culkin, WITHOUT Joe Pesci, WITHOUT Tim Curry, and the one that doesn't even take place on Christmas. But, it has enough Christmassy stuff in it that we made an exception! Mike is back on the pod, and since he had never seen this one, it was my gift to him. Does the logistics of the car make sense? No. Why does the Parakeet know so many words and

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01:18:55

Black Christmas (1974)

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2021/12/04

THE POD IS COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE... Just kidding. Technically true though, as you are listening at home. Direct to Audio's Holiday Hoopla is here, and with a little bit of a layover from Spooky Season too! Liz is on the pod to discuss the best Christmas horror movie there is: Black Christmas from 1974. We sadly now have to specify which year, since there are 2 very bad attempts at remaking this literal classic. If I could, I would give both of those movies coal in their stocking. But we

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01:35:43

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

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2021/11/27

Happy Thanksgiving, Gobble Gobble! Just like Neal and Del, the episode is a little late for the actual holiday, but we are here, and that's what counts! Max is back on the pod, and you know that when we put our two brains together... we can actually put a good episode together. So, listen to us recollect on why we are thankful for John Candy, John Hughes, Steve Martin, and this comedy classic as we discuss this movie in depth from start to finish! Listen to this on your favorite mode of

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00:39:07

Ghostbusters: Afterlife Review

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2021/11/21

There's something strange in the neighborhood again. The Ghostbusters franchise is back from the dead with this new "reboot", and when you have to listen to a review on it, who ya gonna call? Host Spencer saw it in IMAX, and has many thoughts as a massive Ghostbusters fan (see pretty much any episode where we talk about the 80s, or the LITERAL Ghostbusters episode). See the new Ghostbusters: Afterlife on the big screen (or if you are listening after it's out, go grab a blu ray), and then listen to

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00:50:46

The Spooky Season Trick or Treat Bonus Episode!

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2021/10/31

Happy Halloween! It's the best time of the year, and the best part of Spooky Season is all the fun treats you get Halloween night. So, as a podcast listener, here is your little bonus episode treat! Host Spencer and podcast kitty Storm are here to run through a fun list they found online where you can choose a horror movie to fill the set topic (Favorite Slasher, Goriest Movie, Movie to get into the Halloween Spirit, etc). Listen for some fun movie recommendations, or play along with your answers

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01:35:17

Let's Rank the Alien Franchise!

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2021/10/30

In Space, no one can hear you scream... luckily that's why we record on Earth! The Spooky Season Spectacular wraps up with one of the most iconic film franchises of all time. Mike joins the podcast to discuss all the routes this series takes: From the classic original Alien, to one of the greatest sequels of all time to Aliens, to 2 maligned films that wrap up that storyline. Add in a brief 2 film stop into fantasy battles with AVP & Requiem, and top it off with some prequels in Prometheus and

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00:42:52

Halloween Kills Review

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2021/10/23

EVIL DIES TONIGHT... or does it? Our Spooky Season Spectacular wouldn't be complete without a visit from a member of the slasher movie Mount Rushmore. Michael Myers returns to the town of Haddenfield, and it's up to the Strode Women alongside some old friends to stop the brutality in the newest addition to the Halloween franchise. Written by David Gordon Green (who also directed), Danny McBride, and Scott Teems, this movie lives up to it's namesake with all the kills and gore throughout. Per usual

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01:25:24

Hereditary

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2021/10/16

Our First Annual Spooky Season Spectacular wouldn't be complete without a classic tale about a family who experiences grief & guilt, then the occult, topped off with some casual possession! You know, that classic tale we all know and love. If you don't know that tale, then you haven't seen Hereditary; Ari Aster's 2018 horror film starring Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, and all the scares you need this Halloween season. Liz joins the pod, and she personally picked this one to talk about as her final

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00:42:36

Film Class: The History of Slasher Movies

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2021/10/09

Professor Spencer comes back to the pod, and this time we have a horror themed class for today that is dedicated to that bloody, gory, and sometimes goofy horror sub-genre we all love: The Slasher Genre. We get into the brief history of where is all began, the troupes seen in most slashers (Hello all my final girls), the boom of the early 80s and the demise in 84, and so much more. The Direct to Audio Spooky Season Spectacular wouldn't be complete without a little love for one of Horror's often

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