Shadows that Shine (a movie podcast)
We are a movie podcast with a focus on the art of film and the commerce of cinema. Every episode will explore the past, present, and future of the movie industry through conversations.
Shadows that Shine (a movie podcast)
Latest Episodes
Topic: Weird Al and Obsession Backlash
This week Topher Mac is treating things more like a vlog than a review of a particular movie as he wanted to tell you a little about what he’s been up to and briefly discuss Weird Al for reasons you’ll learn about when you listen. He also...
Topic: The YouTube Generation is Finally Taking Hold
Topher Mac spent the week watching movies and is ready to gush and gore about them! Really though, most of this episode is about discussing a possible new hope for the future of cinema: the YouTube generation. In addition to e...
Topic: 2026 Local Shorts Film Festival by Cameo Collective CoHost: Michael The Successtori
May 26th, 2026 the first ever Local Short Film Festival by Cameo Collective was held and friend of the show Michael The Successtori Thomas had 2 short movies shown. We talk about the festival and his movies and discuss a myriad of other t...
Topic: Rogue One A Star Wars Story (2016)
This week Topher Mac briefly discusses the most beloved movie of the Disney Era of Star Wars, Rogue One. He also briefly touches on why Marsha Lucas was important to George Lucas’s best creative works and he also can’t hold back what he r...