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THE FIXATE & BINGE PODCAST, with Host, Joe Curdy: Deep dives into cinema and storytelling with voices who create it

Welcome to The Fixate & Binge Podcast, where host Joe Curdy dives deep into the world of film and television — exploring the stories that move us and the creators who bring them to life.Each week, Joe sits down with filmmakers, writers, actors, and producers from around the globe to unpack the art, craft, and cultural impact of movies and TV. From indie gems to major releases, every conversation blends thoughtful analysis with candid, down-to-earth storytelling.Whether you’re a passionate

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40:57

The Death of Cinema? Three BIG Reasons Why the 2024...

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2024/06/18

Send us a Text Message.According to the Hollywood Reporter, the domestic box office returns are already down 24% from last year and 42% down from 2019, the last normal year before the COVID-19 pandemic when cinemas closed nationwide. What gives? Join Joe as he breaks down why 2024 is an unusual year, what effect events of 2023 had on the box office in 2024, and several other factors that will continue to be a challenge to pack cinemas across the country. Is there any hope? Will things im...

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42:16

25 of the Greatest Films About Fatherhood! Happy...

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2024/06/11

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to episode 111! In this special episode, join Joe as he offers his definitive list of 25 films (spanning over 100 years) that depict fatherhood in film! From the Silent Film era to the neorealism of post-WWII foreign cinema, and on into the 21st century with everything from PIXAR films to Westerns, tune in to hear Joe briefly break down why these 25 films offer fine examples of fatherhood in cinema and why they're all worth seeing for yourself!Also included is a...

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39:26

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga -- Why is this film...

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2024/06/04

Send us a Text Message.It's been 9 years since George Miller's face-melting FURY ROAD changed cinema forever at the box office, and with no decline in quality, 2024's FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA is a very worthy prequel. It's been critically embraced, so why is it struggling at the box office? Join Joe as he breaks down what might be the overarching problem with the film, why it's underperforming -- and why fans of Mad Max may have just seen the last of these films. Joe will also d...

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35:19

Why Viewers Give Up on Their Favorite TV Shows: also,...

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2024/05/28

Send us a Text Message.Join Joe this week as he discusses the phenomenon that keeps television execs up at night -- why are viewers giving up on their favorite shows? Joe discusses several reasons from poor writing, to content, to large gaps between seasons and more. Are you losing faith in one of your favorite tv shows now? What could your show do to bring you back, or is it too late?Also tune in to hear Joe's hot takes on the 2024 Summer Season with The Fall Guy, Babes, Unfrosted (Netflix) ...

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35:06

"In the Beginning..." 20 of the Best Film Openings of...

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2024/05/21

Send us a Text Message."...you had my curiosity, but now you have my attention!" Join Joe as he lists 20 films with the best opening scenes of all time. From Speilberg to Kubrick, to Tarantino and Scorsese -- and more, find out what films have grabbed the attention of their audiences from the very beginning and which director is the clear master at it!In this series of podcasts for the next several months, join Joe this summer as he reviews tentpole would-be blockbuster films, classic films w...

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25:26

Woody and Wim: Joe discusses two classic films you...

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2024/05/14

Send us a Text Message.All by his lonesome, Joe breaks down two vintage films that he still regrets waiting this long to recently see -- Woody Allen's comic masterpiece, ANNIE HALL and Wim Wenders' PARIS, TEXAS, the latter of which struck a personal chord. In this series of podcasts for the next several months, join Joe this summer as he reviews tentpole would-be blockbuster films, classic films worthy of your time, and what is worth binging on the smaller screen (t.v.) to help pass the time....

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84:19

Gushing About Groundhog Day And Ed Wood With John...

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2024/05/09

Send us a Text Message.Our returning guest and TikTok star, John Rising, helps us dive into the beloved classic, Groundhog Day. How is it so good and why does it still speak to us so many years later? Then we discuss the ultimate homage to cringe and one of the best films you've likely never heard of, Tim Burton's Ed Wood. There are spoilers, but none that will ruin anything for you.Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below!https://fixateandbingepodcast.com...

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21:14

Binge Report: Baby Reindeer, Loot, Ripley, Killing...

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2024/04/30

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39:06

Binge Report: Sugar, Palm Royale, Apples Never...

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2024/04/16

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64:05

Discussing Annette Bening's 20th Century Women with...

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2024/04/09

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19:00

Binge Report: Five Shows We've Been Watching

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2024/04/02

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38:02

Quick Reviews Of The Gentlemen, Poor Things, And...

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2024/03/19

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105:47

DiAnte Jenkins and Adam Khromachou Take Us To Film...

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2024/03/13

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52:00

Praise and Criticism For Drive-Away Dolls, Bob...

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2024/03/05

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49:24

If You Haven't You Seen These Yet, It's Time To Get...

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2024/02/27

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60:34

A Lifetime of Preparation: The Inspiring Story of...

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2024/02/21

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48:32

A Tribute To Classic Hong Kong Action Cinema With...

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2024/02/13

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32:01

Quick Takes: The Surprising Humanity of Godzilla...

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2024/02/06

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59:12

Happy 94th Birthday To Gene "The Genius" Hackman!!

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2024/01/30

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82:31

The 2024 Oscar Nominees and Winners Have Been Named -...

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2024/01/23

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