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On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by the host of the Cult Movies podcast, Anthony King, to discuss Garden State from 2004! Matt and Anthony talk about the performances from the talented cast, the film's fantastic soundtrack, what the film meant to them when it was released and how it still holds up today, and more!

On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by returning guest Preston Mitchell, to discuss Spike Lee's Inside Man from 2006! Matt and Preston discuss how Spike Lee adds his own personal touches to the clever heist film, as well as the other collaborations between Lee and Denzel Washington, and then talk all about Spike Lee's prolific career and name their favorites of his films!

On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by returning guests, Mark Wanner & Hayden Gilbert, to look back on the movies of 2022! They each share their 10 favorite movies of the year, as well as some honorable mentions!  Settle in, get comfortable, and enjoy!

With only one episode left until the big 100, Matt is joined once again by his friend Ken Walker for a hangout episode where they talk about what they've seen lately, go through the upcoming 2023 movies and talk about what they're looking forward to, and talk about how they survived watching Cats from 2019!

On this week's episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by friends of the show, Daniel Epler and Keith Rich, to talk about their favorite discoveries of 2022! They go around and each share their top 10 favorite first time watches from the past year! These are all pre-2022 movies, and they hit on all sorts of different genres and eras of film! This episode is filled with lots of great recommendations to check out!

On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by frequent guests and friends of the show, Carmelita Valdez McKoy and Preston Mitchell, to talk about Jackie Brown from 1997! They discuss how the film stands out in Quentin Tarantino's filmography, the amazing cast and performances, and discuss Tarantino's career and they each give their ranking of his filmography! 

On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by first time guest and friend of the show, Andy Gorham, to talk about the modern western classic, Tombstone!  Matt and Andy talk about the absolutely stacked cast, the movie's troubled production, all the amazing mustaches, and so much more!

Happy Halloween! To end the spooky season, it's our biggest episode ever, as host Matt Bledsoe is joined by, Ken Walker, Hayden Gilbert, Mark Wanner, and Daniel Epler! They get together to discuss Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula! They talk about how fantastic the movie looks, how faithful an adaptation it is of the original novel, rank their favorite Dracula adaptations, and much, much more!

On this week's episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by frequent guest and friend of the show, Mark Wanner, to discuss Tobe Hooper's Poltergeist from 1982! They discuss the movie's lasting legacy 40 years after its initial release, the "Poltergeist curse", the collaboration between Hooper and Steven Spielberg, and much, much more!

On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by writer and podcaster, and co-host of the brand new Chainsaws and Claws podcast, Patrick Bartlett, to discuss Wes Craven's New Nightmare from 1994! Matt and Patrick discuss Wes Craven's return to the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise in this unorthodox entry, the meta aspects that would resurface in Scream 2 years later, the updated look of Freddy Krueger, and much, much more!

On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by returning guest, and host of the Cinema Drunkies podcast, the You could've been a Bloodfist movie podcast, and the brand new Chainsaws and Claws podcast, Robb Antequera! Matt and Robb sit down to talk about John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness! Matt and Robb discuss what makes this film unique in Carpenter's filmography, how it might be his scariest film, and they also discuss their favorite movies in Carpenter's storied career!

On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by the host of the Cult Movies podcast and F This Movie contributor, Anthony King to talk about Larry Fessenden's indie vampire film, Habit! Matt and Anthony talk about how the movie uses vampirism as allegory for different topics, how Larry Fessenden makes his films on micro budgets, and much, much more!

On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined once again by friend of the show, Carmelita Valdez McKoy, to kickoff the spooky season and discuss The Lost Boys from 1987! Matt and Carmelita talk about the movie's influence and how it still endures today, Joel Schumacher's stylish direction, the performances of the Coreys, dissect the lyrics to "Cry Little Sister", and much more!    

On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by writer Brandon Streussnig, to talk about Michael Mann's crime epic, Heat!  Matt and Brandon talk about the amazingly talented cast, whether or not this is Michael Mann's masterpiece, Mann's fantastic filmography, and much, much more!  

On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by friend of the show, Jackson Boren, to discuss Sudden Death! They talk about the work of director Peter Hyams and how this movie was Jean Claude Van Damme's play at fully breaking into the A-list. They also discuss some of their favorite Van Damme movies, and much more!

On this week's episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by first time guest and friend of the show, Chris Barreras, to talk about Tron from 1982, and Tron Legacy from 2010! Matt and Chris discuss how the original film achieved cult classic status, how Tron Legacy should have a sequel by now, the groundbreaking visuals in both movies, and much, much more!

On the 16th, and final, volume of UnSCOTTable, which has been our series on the films of director Tony Scott, host Matt Bledsoe is joined once again by friend of the show, and Tony Scott super fan, James Coddington (with a special quick cameo from Mark Wanner!) to talk about Tony Scott's final film, Unstoppable, from 2010! Matt and James discuss the film's incredible pacing, how it combines the best of Tony's artistic touches with his blockbuster sensibilities, and the fantastic cast!  They also talk about the projects Tony Scott was working on before his death in 2012, and they discuss and celebrate his enduring legacy and lasting influence.  

On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by returning guest, Keith Rich, to discuss the three original live action Teenage Mutant NInja Turtles movies! The original from 1990, TMNT 2: The Secret of the Ooze, from 1991, and TMNT 3 from 1993! They talk about how well all 3 hold up, the stories behind the production of the movies, the massive popularity of the franchise, and much more!

On volume 15 of UnSCOTTable, our ongoing series on the films of director Tony Scott, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by friend of the show, and returning guest, James Coddington (a.k.a That Tony Scott Guy) to talk about The Taking of Pelham 123 from 2009! Matt and James discuss how this remake compares to the original, the lead performances of Denzel Washington & John Travolta, the challenges of shooting in New York City, and much more!

On this episode, host Matt Bledsoe is joined by Robb Antequera, the host of the Cinema Drunkies podcast, and the brand new, You could've been a Bloodfist movie podcast! They sit down for the long awaited conclusion to our 90s retro hero series, and talk about The Phantom from 1996! Matt and Robb discuss the movie's roots beginning as a 1930's comic strip, it's journey to the big screen, what works and what doesn't in the movie, and much, much more!