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It"s the Pictures

Max Covill and Evan Crean

Boston Online Film Critic Members Max Covill and Evan Crean discuss the latest news in the world of film.

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01:11:52

The Best Movies of 2025 | It's the Pictures 209

It"s the Pictures ·

2025/12/09

In this episode, hosts Evan and Max discuss the monumental acquisition of Warner Bros. by Netflix, the implications for the film industry, and the excitement surrounding the re-release of Star Wars. They also reflect on their top films of 2025, sharing insight into movies like Sinners, One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme, Weapons, and more.Chapters00:00 The Netflix-Warner Bros. Acquisition Shock11:36 The Excitement of Star Wars' Return23:39 Top Films of 2025: A Year in Review01:04:14 Looking

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01:08:10

Get Your Knives Out for Thanksgiving | It's the...

It"s the Pictures ·

2025/11/25

In this episode of the It's the Pictures podcast, Max Covill and Evan Crean discuss the three movies in the Knives Out franchise. Before that they discuss Muppets Knives Out, Poker Face cancelation, and Warner Bros for sale.The feature this week is a discussion on Knives Out, Glass Onion, and Wake Up Dead Man. Stay tuned afterwards for some thoughts on A House of Dynamite, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, and the Apple TV+ series Down Cemetery

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01:07:39

207: Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone with Amelia...

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2025/11/11

In this episode of the It's the Pictures podcast, Max Covill is joined by guest Amelia Emberwing to delve into the collaborations between director Yorgos Lanthimos and actress Emma Stone. Before that they discuss The Mummy 4 news, Chloe Zhao and Manga adaptations, and a new Miss Piggy movie. They explore the films, including 'The Favourite' and 'Poor Things', discussing themes, performances, and the unique storytelling styles of Lanthimos. The conversation also touches on the recent films 'Kinds of

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01:17:41

206: Keanu Reeves Filmography with Andrew Crump

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2025/10/27

Max and Evan are joined by Journalist and BOFCA member, Andrew Crump. First, they discuss Jane Schoenbrun's new adaptation of Black Hole and Stranger Things. Then, Keanu Reeves movies, minus John Wick and The Matrix. Stay tuned after the credits for What You've Been Watching, as the guys discuss HIM, John Woo movies, and Little Amelie. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 03:58 Discussion on Jane Schoenbrun's Upcoming Projects 09:39 Stranger Things and Its Cultural Impact 17:30 Keanu

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01:20:15

205: John Candy and I Like Me

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2025/10/16

Max and Evan discuss the filmography of John Candy in honor of the new documentary, I Like Me, now airing on Amazon Prime Video. First, they discuss the late Diane Keaton and the mark she left on cinema. Then, they talk about new movies in the Ocean's 11 franchise, a Sigourney Weaver Alien return, and a national rollout of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. Stay tuned after the credits for What You've Been Watching, as the guys discuss Tron: Ares and Weapons. Website:

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01:18:00

204: Paul Thomas Anderson Redux and One Battle After...

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2025/09/29

Max and Evan discuss the filmography of Paul Thomas Anderson. Before they go from Hard Eight to One Battle After Another, they talk about the latest in film and television. Jimmy Kimmel is back on air, a new Spaceballs 2 photo emerges, and The Social Network is getting a sequel. Hard Eight (1996) Boogie Nights (1997) Magnolia (1999) Punch-Drunk Love (2002) There Will Be Blood (2007) The Master (2012) Inherent Vice (2014) Phantom Thread (2017) Licorice Pizza (2021) One Battle After Another (2025)

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203: TIFF 2025 Wrap Up

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2025/09/19

Max shares his thoughts on some of the other movies he saw during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2025). Before that the news of Robert Redford's passing, raves for Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, Jimmy Kimmel put "on hold," and the TIFF's People's Choice Winner. Stay tuned afterwards for the additional coverage out of the Venice Film Festival. Movies covered include: The Testament of Ann Lee Bad Apples Wake Up Dead Man Rental family Arco Love+War EPiC: Elvis Presley

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Bonus: TIFF 2025 Part 1

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2025/09/11

Max shares reviews from the Toronto International Film Festival 2025. Included in this episode: Sentimental Value It Was Just an Accident A Private Life The Last Viking Nirvanna, The Band, The Show, The Movie No Other Choice The Choral Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire"

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21:13

202: Pre-TIFF Show

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2025/09/04

Max shares some news ahead of TIFF 2025. Listen to some of the first reviews out of Telluride and Venice. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - http://ccmixter.org/files/Dan_Mantau/64603 Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial

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01:12:59

201: Fall Movie Preview 2025

It"s the Pictures ·

2025/08/19

Max and Evan discuss the Fall Movie season, mentioning some of their most anticipated films for the rest of 2025. A lot of emphasis is on films playing at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the Venice Film Festival. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on Weapons and The Luckiest Man in America. Max It Was Just An Accident No Other Choice Frankenstein Sentimental Value Hamnet The Wizard of the Kremlin Evan Dust Bunny John Candy: I Like Me Jay Kelly Wake Up Dead

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01:38:13

200: Post-2000s Hayao Miyazaki with Toussaint Egan

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2025/08/04

Max and Evan are joined by guest Toussaint Egan to discuss the post-2000s output from the director Hayao Miyazaki. Before they dive into movies like Spirited Away, The Boy and the Heron, and Howl's Moving Castle, they discuss some of the latest film news. Then comes the finale of the Summer Box Office game. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on the new movies like The Naked Gun and a lot more. Check out episode 191 of the It's the Pictures podcast if you want more Hayao Miyazaki coverage. Website:

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01:28:57

199: Adam Sandler Comedies

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2025/07/21

Max and Evan discuss the early Adam Sandler comedies. Before they dive into movies like Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, and The Wedding Singer, they discuss some of the latest film news. First, some thoughts on the Emmy nominations. Then, talking about some films added to TIFF 2025, the 50th festival. Finally, an update on the box office game as the last movie, Fantastic Four: First Steps, heads to theaters. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on the new I Know What You Did Last Summer, KPop Demon

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01:19:46

198: The One True Superman

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2025/07/07

Max and Evan discuss the Christopher Reeve Superman movies. Before they dive into Superman, Superman II, and Superman III, they discuss some of the latest film news. First, an acknowledgement of the NYT top 100 of the 21st century poll. Then, a director has been hired for James Bond and an update on the Summer Box Office Game. Stay tuned afterward for a review of Jurassic World Rebirth and more. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today, and

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197: Summer Reviews on 28 Years Later, The Life of...

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2025/06/23

Max does a solo episode as he talks about the latest news in the film industry, the summer box office game, and reviews some recent theater releases in 28 Years Later and The Life of Chuck. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022

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01:34:30

196: Celebrating JAWS 50th with Odie Henderson

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2025/06/13

Film Critic Odie Henderson joins Max and Evan to discuss the 50th anniversary of JAWS. The landmark film continues to excite filmgoers even all these years later. The episode also includes discussions on Mission: Impossible, Sinners, and reviews of Pee-Wee as Himself and Ballerina. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on

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01:15:38

195: John Wick Series "Yeah, I'm thinking I'm back"

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2025/05/28

Max and Evan discuss the John Wick series of films on this week's episode. Using the recently released documentary "Wick is Pain" and the upcoming spin-off "Ballerina" as a jumping-off point, the guys share some of their favorite parts of the John Wick series. Before the feature, they talk about the winners of the Cannes Film Festival, some embargo controversy and more. Stay tuned afterwards for thoughts on the Harrison Ford classic, Witness, and the new feature, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life.

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01:39:02

194: Sci-Fi / Horror Tropes with Deirdre Crimmins

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2025/05/13

Max and Evan are joined by horror afectionado and journalist Deirdre Crimmins to discuss tropes in Horror / Sci-fi. Before starting the episode, there's some brief discussion on GTA VI and some upcoming movies from James Grey and Jane Schoenbrun. Then the conversation turns to the featured topic with a discussion of some of the more common tropes in Sci-Fi / Horror. Finally, stay turned afterwards for a brief review of Marvel's Thunderbolts* Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/

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01:26:35

193: Play Ball

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2025/04/30

Max and Evan talk about the Baseball movie. There's a baseball movie for whatever mood you might be in. Max and Evan talk about some recent ones they've been enjoying including Eephus. Also deeper dives into A League of Their Own and Bull Durham. Stay tuned afterwards for some thoughts on the new Ryan Coogler movie, Sinners. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us

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01:13:51

192: Summer Movie Game 2025

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2025/04/16

Max and Evan make their selections for the summer movie game 2025. Come listen to their picks for the movies likely to earn the most box office dollars domestically in the summer, as well as getting a preview of what you might want to see. There's also a discussion on the Cannes Film Festival selections, Stunt Category at the Oscars, Minecraft Chicken Jockey, a whole lot more. Stay tuned after the feature for some thoughts on Andor Season One and new movie Drop. Website:

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01:17:34

191: Hayao Miyazaki Traveling Through the Sky

It"s the Pictures ·

2025/04/02

Max and Evan discuss director Hayao Miyazaki's early period from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind to Princess Mononoke. They also discuss the Avengers: Doomsday chairs, Live-action Legend of Zelda, Studio Ghibli vs A.I. and a whole lot more. Website: https://itsthepictures.libsyn.com/ itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening:

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