Frame Work

A couple guys (Al Schwartz and John Bernhard) talk all things movies and TV.

Podcasting since 2020 • 311 episodes

Frame Work

Latest Episodes

The End of Oak Street

Joon Kim came back to talk with us about dinosaur movies, Ewan McGregor's American accent, and time paradoxes.

August 18, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 136 • 56:31

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON SEASON THREE FINALE

In which we have weird sex dreams in a tree bed. For, just, a stupid long time.

August 12, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 50 • 54:39

Spider-man Brand New Day

We dive back into the MCU, contemplating the appeal of Peter Parker and Tom Holland as he also dives right back into the broader MCU.

August 04, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 46 • 1:23:59

The Nolan-Oscopy: THE ODYSSEY

Sing to us, O Muse, of determined men, haunted by dead women, consciously embracing lies; of nested framing devices, portentous insert shots, and groundbreaking IMAX-ery.

July 29, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 135 • 1:23:48

TV SET - THE WIRE SEASON FIVE

In which we ponder the imposssibility of doing more with less, and near-impossibility of ending a long running show on its strongest footing.

July 22, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 49 • 1:24:03

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Fan Mail

My choice for a Best Director nomination is Don Coscarelli for 1979's Phantsam. The reason that movie works is the dream like atmosphere he created.

Butler, Pennsylvania