Best Ethan Ash Podcasts (2025)

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THE DECADE PROJECT: SPOTLIGHT (2015) w/Lindsey Romain 43:38

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The Decade Project is an ongoing One Heat Minute Productions Patreon exclusive podcast looking back at the films released ten years ago to reflect on what continues to resonate and what’s ripe for rediscovery. The third year being released on the main podcast feed is the films of 2015. To hear a fantastic chorus of guests and I unpack the films of …

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F---, Marry, Kill at the Movies: ‘The Housemaid,’ ‘Song Sung Blue,’ and ‘Anaconda’ 1:58:44

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Sean and Amanda have an action-packed show today where they cover three new releases. Before diving in, they react to the recent trailers for ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and quickly discuss ‘Zootopia 2’ and ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (1:38). Then, they discuss Paul Feig’s ‘The Housemaid,’ starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, which th…

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GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: A Very Good Year - 2025 with Alissa Wilkinson 1:18:50

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Carrying over an annual tradition from our previous podcast “A Very Good Year,” New York Times film critic, author, and friend of the pod Alissa Wilkinson returns to discuss her top five movies of the year we’ve just completed, and to talk a bit about the trends and controversies that preoccupied us. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/…

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THE DECADE PROJECT: KNIGHT OF CUPS (2015) w/ Scout Tafoya 48:00

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The Decade Project is an ongoing One Heat Minute Productions Patreon exclusive podcast looking back at the films released ten years ago to reflect on what continues to resonate and what’s ripe for rediscovery. The third year being released on the main podcast feed is the films of 2015. To hear a fantastic chorus of guests and I unpack the films of …

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AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang 1:19:44

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AVATAR 3 is finally here, and it was a much shorter wait than between the first two. But with diminishing box office returns, and bigger budgets, will FIRE AND ASH be the last film in the franchise? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RuvOAlOO8Hs Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang 1:19:44

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AVATAR 3 is finally here, and it was a much shorter wait than between the first two. But with diminishing box office returns, and bigger budgets, will FIRE AND ASH be the last film in the franchise? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RuvOAlOO8HsBy Review St. Louis

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The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 2 - 'There Will Be Blood’ 51:44

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Sean and Amanda return to continue their yearlong project of listing the 25 best movies of the 21st century so far. Today, they discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘There Will Be Blood,’ one of greatest portraits of greed and ambition ever made. They discuss why this was the official “PTA” selection for their list, why Daniel Day-Lewis delivers the grea…

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THE DECADE PROJECT: STEVE JOBS (2015) w/ Charles Hood 50:46

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The Decade Project is an ongoing One Heat Minute Productions Patreon exclusive podcast looking back at the films released ten years ago to reflect on what continues to resonate and what’s ripe for rediscovery. The third year being released on the main podcast feed is the films of 2015. To hear a fantastic chorus of guests and I unpack the films of …

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‘Marty Supreme’ Is the Moment, With Josh Safdie! 2:19:12

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Sean and Amanda dream big on today’s show because they’re breaking down one of their most anticipated movies of the year with Josh Safdie’s ‘Marty Supreme,’ starring Timothée Chalamet. They make the case for why it’s one of the best movies of the year, celebrate its relentless and propulsive filmmaking style, and highlight their favorite individual…

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THE DECADE PROJECT: THE INTERN (2015) w/ Jen Johans 47:50

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The Decade Project is an ongoing One Heat Minute Productions Patreon exclusive podcast looking back at the films released ten years ago to reflect on what continues to resonate and what’s ripe for rediscovery. The third year being released on the main podcast feed is the films of 2015. To hear a fantastic chorus of guests and I unpack the films of …

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The Top 10 Underseen and Overlooked Movies of 2025. Plus: ‘Is This Thing On?,’ ‘Ella McCay,’ and Why We Can’t Have Nice Things. 1:14:12

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Sean and Amanda kick off the show by reacting to the brief teaser released for Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s ‘Digger’ starring Tom Cruise (1:08). They then cover two new releases that they found absolutely baffling in Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?’ (4:17) and James L. Brooks’ ‘Ella McCay’ (23:17). Finally, they share their top ten most underseen an…

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THE DECADE PROJECT: BRIDGE OF SPIES (2015) w/ Sean Burns 56:06

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The Decade Project is an ongoing One Heat Minute Productions Patreon exclusive podcast looking back at the films released ten years ago to reflect on what continues to resonate and what’s ripe for rediscovery. The third year being released on the main podcast feed is the films of 2015. To hear a fantastic chorus of guests and I unpack the films of …

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ROMIN: No questions, no answers. That's the business we're in. 1:09:18

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Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there…

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IMPRINT COMPANION IS NO MORE (and the Best Discs of 2025) 34:06

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Hang onto your slipcases because Alexei Toliopoulos (Finding Drago, The Last Video Store) and Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) team up - for the last time - to unbox, unpack and unveil upcoming IMPRINT FILMS physical media releases. Support: JOIN THE ONE HEAT MINUTE PATREON FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 A MONTH Follow the hosts: Blake Howard - Twit…

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Burns Bright Before Flaming Out. Plus: Best Picture Power Rankings and the Oscar Short Lists! 1:23:10

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Sean and Amanda start the show by reacting to the news that the Oscars broadcast will move to YouTube in 2029, and debate whether or not it’s a good move (1:48). Then, they react to the new trailer for Steven Spielberg’s science fiction film, ‘Disclosure Day’ starring Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt (12:46). Next, they dive into one of the year’s mos…

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WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY w/ Brad Heyen 1:24:07

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Wake Up Dead Man, a new Reel Spoilers just dropped. We’re joined by Benoit Blanc biographer and Knives Out expert Brad Heyen to break down the third film in Rian Johnson’s whodunit trilogy. Follow Brad’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@RulesofVillainy Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NG-DNPXbKhE Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reel…

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WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY w/ Brad Heyen 1:24:07

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Wake Up Dead Man, a new Reel Spoilers just dropped. We’re joined by Benoit Blanc biographer and Knives Out expert Brad Heyen to break down the third film in Rian Johnson’s whodunit trilogy. Follow Brad’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@RulesofVillainy Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NG-DNPXbKhEBy Review St. Louis

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ONE HOT TAKE: WAKE UP DEAD MAN w/ Drew McWeeny 22:19

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This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: A baffling death inside a quiet church draws Benoit Blanc into a tense investigation where faith, secrets, and suspicion blur as a close community turns against itself. DREW MCWEENY ONLINE VETERAN, FILM CRITIC, SCREENWRITER, INDUSTRY ANALYST TWITTER: @DREWMCWEENY SUBSTACK: DREWMCWEENY.…

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ONE HOT TAKE: AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH w/ Conor O'Donnell 31:33

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This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. Conor O'Donnell Co-host of the The B-Side podcast, write…

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ONE HOT TAKE: SENTIMENTAL VALUE w/ Lindsey Romain 25:31

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This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: An intimate exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art. Lindsey Romain is a contributing writer for INSIDER, a former news reporter for Teen Vogue, and currently writes for a number of outlets, including Vulture, Thrillist, Refinery29, and Nerdist. NERDIST: ht…

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The 2022 Movie Draft 1:28:02

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We’re drafting again! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss who they were in 2022 and draft the best movies from that year. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Chris Ryan Producer: Jack Sanders Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It’s on Prime. A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbo…

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ONE HOT TAKE: NO OTHER CHOICE w/ Walter Chaw 31:22

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This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: After being unemployed for several years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. Walter Chaw is an educator at The College of Arts & Media at the University of Colorado Denver and a senior film critic for the award-winning FilmFreakCentral.net, base…

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The Movie Business Freak-Out Mailbag and ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,’ With Rian Johnson! 2:02:18

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Sean and Amanda begin the show by honoring the towering career of Rob Reiner following his devastating passing (1:22). Then, they open up the mailbag and answer your questions about the general panic and angst about the future of the movie business (7:48). Next, they cover Rian Johnson’s new murder mystery sequel, ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out My…

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ONE HOT TAKE: THE MASTERMIND w/ Jordan Raup 18:49

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This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: In 1970, failed architect James Blaine Mooney and cohorts wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, Mooney is relegated to a life on the run. Jordan Raup is the founder and editor-in-chief of The…

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GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: “Gone With the Wind” with Soraya Nadia McDonald 58:28

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“Taking down sacred cows” has never really been our thing here, but we’ll happily make an exception for the David O. Selznick-produced adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s bestselling valentine to the Antebellum South, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed movies of all time, a vile work of racist propaganda and misogyny. Cu…

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ONE HOT TAKE: TRAIN DREAMS w/ Bilge Ebiri 28:48

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This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: Based on Denis Johnson's beloved novella, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century. BILGE EBIRI IS A FILM CRITIC/WRITER/EDITOR AT NEW YO…

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‘Hamnet’ and the 10 Best Performances of 2025. Plus: Kleber Mendonça Filho on ‘The Secret Agent.’ 2:27:07

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Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson on today’s show to cover Chloe Zhao’s adaptation of ‘Hamnet,’ starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. They unpack their complicated feelings by highlighting the film's incredible emotional power, and also criticize aspects they found totally confounding (12:28). Next, they briefly discuss Kleber Mendon…

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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 w/ Matt F Basler 1:40:23

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Five Nights and Freddy's is back, with a sequel made for fans of the game and no one else! Matt F Basler joins us as we scratch our heads trying to figure out how these things make so much money. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_hUOMleqxvQBy Review St. Louis

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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 w/ Matt F Basler 1:40:23

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Five Nights and Freddy's is back, with a sequel made for fans of the game and no one else! Matt F Basler joins us as we scratch our heads trying to figure out how these things make so much money. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_hUOMleqxvQ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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CRITERION SESSIONS: BLACK FILMS AND FILMMAKERS w/ Craig "Uncle Crizzle" Lindsay 37:58

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Hang onto your slipcases, because Blake Howard and the great film and culture critic Craig "Uncle Crizzle" Lindsay shine a light on the black films and filmmakers in the Criterion Collection. Craig Lindsay Film and culture critic. Holla at him at @unclecrizzle. Support: JOIN THE ONE HEAT MINUTE PATREON FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 A MONTH Follow the hosts: …

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Episode 134: RB Kaegan Ash; QB J'Coryon Rivers; QB Trey Wright 51:27

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Send us a text The Texas High School Football Podcast Episode 134 Week 15 of the Texas High School football season and it the Semifinals of Playoffs! We are down to four teams in each division fighting for their chance to head to the State Championship in AT&T Stadium. This week Taylor has three guests that are all still fighting for a chance to he…

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MUBIDAY: Kelly Reichardt w/ Brandon Streussnig 29:12

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We're here to cross the streams and discuss the amazing work of Kelly Reichardt, featured on MUBI, with the terrific, wise, and funny Brandon Streussnig. Support: JOIN THE ONE HEAT MINUTE PATREON FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 A MONTH Follow the hosts: Blake Howard - Twitter & One Heat Minute Website Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-mi…

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ONE HOT TAKE: THE BALTIMORONS w/ Katie Walsh 13:50

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This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: A newly sober man's Christmas Eve dental emergency leads to an unexpected romance with his older dentist as they explore Baltimore together. Katie Walsh is a Los Angeles-based film critic, journalist, podcast host, and moderator. She reviews weekly film releases for the Tribune News Se…

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The Adam Sandler Hall of Fame and ‘Jay Kelly’ With Noah Baumbach! 2:27:40

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Sean and Amanda cover Noah Baumbach’s new film, ‘Jay Kelly,’ starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler. They work through their mixed reactions to the movie and sort through specifically what worked for them and what didn’t (4:24). Then, they speculate Sandler’s potential award chances (41:33) before building his Hall of Fame with their favorite per…

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The Truth About Netflix Buying Warner Bros. Plus: Snubs and Surprises of the Golden Globe Nominations and Jafar Panahi on ‘It Was Just an Accident.’ 1:58:38

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Sean and Amanda have an action-packed show today, and they start with the biggest piece of news: Netflix’s $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. They talk through their initial gut reactions to the news; cover the additional information that came through over the weekend, including Paramount’s hostile bid; and hypothesize whether or …

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Episode 133: RB Johnny Hebert; WR Tripp Davis 38:46

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Send us a text The Texas High School Football Podcast Episode 133 Week 14 of the Texas High School football season and it is Round 4 of the Playoffs! This week Host Taylor Arenz sits down with one of the most productive running backs in the entire country Strake Jesuit star and University of Houston commit Johnny Hebert. Johnny reflects on a remark…

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ETERNITY Starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, Callum Turner 1:20:07

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Zootopia 2 made half a billion dollars at the Thanksgiving weekend box office, so you know we had to cover an A24 romantic comedy that made $2 million! Here's our review of ETERNITY. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQ54fh7YpwBy Review St. Louis

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ETERNITY Starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, Callum Turner 1:20:07

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Zootopia 2 made half a billion dollars at the Thanksgiving weekend box office, so you know we had to cover an A24 romantic comedy that made $2 million! Here's our review of ETERNITY. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQ54fh7Ypw Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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The Top Five Movies of 2025 2:10:53

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Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan and Adam Nayman to share their five favorite films from the year. But before diving in, they cover a handful of movie news items, including the updated rumors regarding the potential sale of Warner Bros. (1:25), the massive box office success of ‘Zootopia 2’ (5:44), and the speculation that Leonardo DiCaprio…

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The ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Watch-Along! 3:19:16

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Sean, Amanda, and Chris visit Pandora and join the Na’vi to watch James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ in anticipation of his upcoming sequel, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Chris Ryan Producer: Jack Sanders Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It’s on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…

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ONE HOT TAKE: EEPHUS w/ Sean Burns and Isaac Feldberg 28:32

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This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: Grown men's recreational baseball game stretches to extra innings on their beloved field's final day before demolition. Humor and nostalgia intertwine as daylight fades, signaling an era's end. Sean Burns Sean Burns is a film critic for WBUR’s Arts & Culture and a contributing writer a…

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GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” with Alonso Duralde 58:20

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Critic, podcaster, and Christmas movie expert Alonso Duralde has issued a revised and updated edition of his essential guide “Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas,” so he joins us to discuss one of his unconventional picks: the 1969 Bond movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-produ…

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ONE HOT FEST: OUR HERO, BALTHAZAR w/ Billy Ray Brewton 22:56

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ONE HOT FEST – BIFF is a special mini-series from One Heat Minute Productions. Host Blake Howard takes you inside the Brisbane International Film Festival — from filmmaker interviews and festival dispatches to reviews and discussions with guests and critics — relaying the energy, stories, and chaos that, in its heyday, made it one of Australia's un…

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ONE HOT FEST: REBUILDING w/ Billy Ray Brewton 17:58

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ONE HOT FEST – BIFF is a special mini-series from One Heat Minute Productions. Host Blake Howard takes you inside the Brisbane International Film Festival — from filmmaker interviews and festival dispatches to reviews and discussions with guests and critics — relaying the energy, stories, and chaos that, in its heyday, made it one of Australia's un…

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ONE HOT FEST: ONDREJ PROVAZNIK ON BROKEN VOICES 27:16

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ONE HOT FEST – BIFF is a special mini-series from One Heat Minute Productions. Host Blake Howard takes you inside the Brisbane International Film Festival — from filmmaker interviews and festival dispatches to reviews and discussions with guests and critics — relaying the energy, stories, and chaos that, in its heyday, made it one of Australia's un…

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WICKED FOR GOOD w/ Shaurya Chawla 1:07:30

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WB's decision to split the WICKED movie into two parts seems to be paying off big time at the box office. But was it the right choice for the material from an artistic standpoint? Shaurya Chawla returns to discuss, in our spoiler-filled review of WICKED FOR GOOD. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7-nz_rEJDa8…

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WICKED FOR GOOD w/ Shaurya Chawla 1:07:30

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WB's decision to split the WICKED movie into two parts seems to be paying off big time at the box office. But was it the right choice for the material from an artistic standpoint? Shaurya Chawla returns to discuss, in our spoiler-filled review of WICKED FOR GOOD. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7-nz_rEJDa8 Support this show http://supporter.acas…

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The Robert Redford Hall of Fame 2:33:35

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Sean and Amanda are joined by Tracy Letts to cover the monumental work of legendary actor Robert Redford. They celebrate the star’s illustrious career, share their personal relationship to his work, and build his Hall of Fame. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Tracy Letts Producer: Jack Sanders Research: Brantley Palmer Shopping. Stre…

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ONE HOT FEST: NADIA FALL AND SUHAYLA EL-BUSHRA ON BRIDES 34:52

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ONE HOT FEST – BIFF is a special mini-series from One Heat Minute Productions. Host Blake Howard takes you inside the Brisbane International Film Festival — from filmmaker interviews and festival dispatches to reviews and discussions with guests and critics — relaying the energy, stories, and chaos that, in its heyday, made it one of Australia's un…

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Episode 132 WR Ethan 'Boobie" Feaster; QB Angelo Renda 47:09

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Send us a text This Episode we are heading into the half way point of the Texas High School football playoffs, the part of the postseason where every team left has earned the right to be taken seriously. No warmups, no tune-ups, no easy outs and it is Thanksgiving week the team left fighting for a visit to AT&T are relishing in the fact they get to…