Excuse the Intermission
Alex, Erica and Max take you on a journey through film with this discussion podcast about movies.
Podcasting since 2020 • 263 episodes
Excuse the Intermission
Latest Episodes
Cinema Deep Dive: From John Wick's Universe to Wes Anderson's Latest
Father's Day 2025 finds our podcast fathers contemplating the curious state of cinema, where animation remakes break box office records while prestige directors struggle with creative stagnation.Wes Anderson's "The Phoenician Scheme" be...
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Episode 256
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1:06:06
The Box Office Revival + Bring Her Back Fails to Impress
May 2025 marked a historic turning point for theatrical exhibition with box office numbers approaching $1 billion on just 128 releases – half the number required to hit that mark pre-pandemic. This stunning 75% year-over-year growth signals wha...
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Episode 255
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1:15:00
The Final Reckoning: Mission Impossible's Last Chapter
In a world teetering on the brink of nuclear annihilation, Ethan Hunt faces his most formidable adversary yet—not a terrorist mastermind or rogue agent, but an all-seeing artificial intelligence known simply as "the Entity." Mission Impossible:...
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Episode 254
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1:59:10
Death's Design Returns: Examining the Final Destination Franchise
When Final Destination: Bloodlines shattered box office expectations with a $100 million worldwide haul, it proved that even after 14 years, Death's design still captivates audiences hungry for creative kills and nail-biting tension. But how do...
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Episode 253
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1:26:05
Movie News: Thunderbolts, New Trailers and Cannes Film Festival Begins!
The conversation shifts to Marvel's surprising box office hit "Thunderbolts," which has topped charts for two consecutive weekends. We break down why this particular entry has connected with audiences when recent Marvel offerings have faltered ...
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Episode 252
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