EP.49 Supernatural Horror

EP.50 Steven Spielberg Part 2

Hosts Tyler and Justin of the Newbies to Movies Podcast tackle Steven Spielberg's legendary science-fiction filmography, breaking down both the 1977 classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind and his latest alien thriller, Disclosure Day. They follow up this cinematic discussion by putting together a thrilling snake-style movie draft of their favorite extraterrestrial and alien films. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527366/fan_mail/new]

EP.49 Supernatural Horror

On a supernatural horror episode of the Newbies To Movies Podcast, host Justin and guest Paige dive into The Sixth Sense and Hereditary. They discuss how both films transcend traditional frights to serve as beautifully crafted family dramas grounded in deep grief, trauma, and the struggles of parenting, ultimately praising the brilliant, tense storytelling Shyamalan and Aster achieved.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527366/fan_mail/new]

EP.48 Orson Welles

In this episode, host Justin and guest Drew break down the director's cinematic genius, focusing on the stylized noir of Touch of Evil and the groundbreaking narrative structure of Citizen Kane. They explore his masterful use of deep-focus photography, low-angle shots, and ambitious, uninterrupted tracking shots, before following up with an engaging cinematography draft to pick their favorite visual elements of all time.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527366/fan_mail/new]

EP.47 July 4th Movies

Hosts Tyler and Justin are joined by special guest Nathan on the Newbies To Movies Podcast to celebrate the Fourth of July by comparing two wildly different takes on American history and conflict. The trio dives into the Revolutionary War epic The Patriot and Oliver Stone's harrowing Vietnam War drama Born on the Fourth of July, analyzing their differing portrayals of patriotism and military life. After breaking down both films, the guys wrap up the episode by conducting a fun, engaging American-themed movie draft. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527366/fan_mail/new]

EP.46 Interview with Ana Asensio

On this episode of the Newbies to Movies Podcast, host Justin sits down with acclaimed Spanish actress and filmmaker Ana Asensio to discuss her highly anticipated sophomore feature film, Goat Girl (La niña de la cabra). The conversation weaves through the nostalgic streets of 1988 Madrid, analyzing how the movie captures the fragile and unfinished nature of childhood. Justin and Ana dive deep into the filmmaking techniques required to maintain a strictly child ’s-eye perspective while tackling heavy themes like grief, religion, and social prejudice.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527366/fan_mail/new]