Are You Movie Mad?

It’s Rayna’s record label launch party, and Andrew and Johnny aren’t invited. But don’t worry, from Backstage they can handle all the situations unfolding, from Teddy’s angry dad vibes to Deacon’s new potential gig, and of course whatever’s happening to hurt precious Scarlett in this week’s episode. Nobody must put her in danger, for she is the light that guides humanity to the next evolutionary step. Also, Will Lexington without a hat.

It’s time to split the family up, as the Fate turns Dom against Letty, Roman, Tej, Hobbs, Ramsey and DECKARD SHAW?!? Yup, bad guys is family now. Joining us is film writer Katie Smith-Wong to unpack a film full of submarines, zombie cars and TWO Academy Award winning actresses, yet no Corona in sight.

We’re counting musical month in cups of coffee as it becomes the turn of Chris Columbus’ movie adaptation of the groundbreaking 90s Broadway show to be viewed and skewered. Will Andrew’s third attempt to make it through go well? Will Johnny be able to separate this version from The Office’s parody song? Will the landlord from Spider-Man 2 ever get what he deserves?

A mega-sode dealing with the epic events of Dom, Brian, Roman, Tej, Letty, Mia, Ramsey, Mr. nobody and Han’s threat from the Shaw family’s older brother, Jason Statham. Film Basterds podcast host Ian Loring tangents the discussion with pivoting race-start women, was Roman of any use in Fast 5, and we all finally dig deep into the TIMELINE OF THE FRANCHISE properly. We also tackle the Fast And Furious Supercharged Universal Studios ride/experience, which happens sometime between Furious 6 and… Furious 6?

Hanging out and watching Nashville Season 2, Episode 16, Andrew and Johnny break down Deacon’s road stories, Juliette’s record-label hunting, Scarlett and Liam’s relationship and Will Lexington in a hat. Some things never change, whilst other things change a lot. That’s a generic statement that is very true, as always.

Humpweek of Musical Month and we’re finally celebrating a couple of days in Washington Heights properly. We hang out with best friend BENNY! Discuss the changes from the stage show, some of the adaptations that worked for the nature of cinema, and prepare for the opening of big screen theatrical experiences again. Get ready for a lot of hot, heavy musical talk in this fan-friendly episode.

There’s a death in the family, and it’s shrouding the episode in HILARITY! Ahem, sadness… Yes. Scarlett’s starting an affair, the Bungalow Boys start a band, we go to LA to experience Randy Newman’s nightmare, and there’s a funeral to fix all the problems.

London Calling for the Family on the exciting crew-versus-crew showdown blockbuster, and we’re joined with Furious 6 ultra-fan Joe Cunningham (Cinematic Universe podcast) to drive the extended runway of plot beats, Rock/Vin feuding, LA-based detours and which characters get less to deal with in the long run. Grab a corona once again and put pedal to the metal for this final Chris Morgan/Justin Lin family action movie.

Remember Mamma Mia!? Well, it was such a huge hit that the UK tried to make an independent version, and nobody talks about the 80s music jukebox summer sun movie that came out of that. We, here, are the podcast that dares to examine the lost archives of summers past, in musical month’s triumphant second episode.

We have Avery Barkley himself handling the audio recording as we capture the essence of the Bluebird for this week’s podcast. Deacon’s recording his own live album, the Bungalow Boys are dealing with Will Lexington’s closeted nature, Daddy is out of prison and Rayna has some stark revelations to deal with. It’s jam-packed drama all the way from Nashville.

We welcome a new member of the family with filmmaker Bradley Porter, who kindly actually drives during a conversation on the epic Avengers-style Fast And Furious Family Team-Up movie, whilst discussing Netflix’s creative control problems and how many punches it takes for Vin Diesel to smash Dwayne Johnson through a wall. This is when the franchise goes from Mission: Impossible to Mission: In-Freaking-Sanity

Podcast can you hear us? It’s musical month once again, and stretching the definition of cinema, we watch the Ken Russell’ed The Who rock opera about a pinball wizard featuring Jack Nicholson and Elton John. Weird? Of course. Good? Well, that’s for the courts to decide.

The family is coming back together with the 4th installment in the Fast Saga, and along with it Vin Diesel’s short film prologue Los Bandoleros is on the viewing order of the week. It’s time to discuss Dominic Toretto’s Will Graham-level crime scene envisioning, casting John Ortiz in a film that’s actively redoing the Miami Vice movie and the podracing vibe from a tunnel-based car chase sequence. Also, welcome to the franchise Gal Gadot!

After a week hiatus, it’s back! Stage at the Bluebird, and we’re dealing with NASCAR cars, shelving spaces, Scarlett in Room and WINE POLICE! Is there an end to the drama of Juliette Barnes? Will Deacon get artists for his solo album? Can Andrew admit Gunnar’s creative juices are a positive aspect of his character? All will be revealed.

What’s new with the hit honchos of Hollywood? They’re returning from a long break to watch a movie full of movie stars, hot gossip, criminals, coppers and sins in the city of angels. Joining their escapades is Podnose owner George Grimwood, bringing his expertise of the LA architecture and the city’s legacy.

Justin Lin and Chris Morgan are joining the family, and it’s an all-Han experience, Sung Kang’s stunning floppy hair, movie star aura and thrilling stunt work. Handling the technology of 2006 that technically is in 2015 when Furious 7 came out becomes quite confusing, but it’s easier than comprehending the career of Lucas Black, definite teenager. Drift through this installment and laugh with your favourite family.

It’s a late night at the Bluebird when Johnny recites an episode of Nashville involving busking, radio shows, a Number One party and Rascal Flats. Andrew’s Gunnar-patience is tested, whilst a game of ‘what even is this song?’ proves a breaking point for all involved.

It’s time to hit Miami in John Singleton’s installment of the Fast Franchise, and we’re walking Mark Boone Junior rat torture, houseboats, Tej’s hair and old school graphics. What happens when a studio tries to sequalise something without clear direction or the franchise? How, in the long run, will this film live out its legacy? Will Tyrese’s character find footing before the end credits?

Season 2 continues with the revelations and fallout from the midseason finale, who lives, who dies, who sings their story? Andrew remains hung up on if Gunnar Scott is, like, funny, or maybe has a big donger or something? Johnny runs through the highs, lows and mids of episode 11, and we discover new character Joe ‘Mama’ Mamasetto.

VROOM VROOM! It’s family time, and we’re commencing the saga-pod-special with Rob Cohen’s 2001 Point Break opening film, where Paul Waker and Vin Diesel bro out, drink Corona and have a backyard barbecue like no other. We discuss hair length, the Cars universe, Vin’s second single and possible rumours of the 9th film as we look back at the franchise’s humble beginnings,