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After years of trying to get his wife Sarah to watch Walter Hill's cult classic The Warriors, Shawn finally succeeds. Does it live up to Sarah's expectations? HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Sarah Eastridge

This week Shea Weekley, a first-time Missing Framer, joins Shawn for their first viewing of Michael Mann's debut feature Thief starring James Caan. Along with their thoughts on the film and whether it holds up to its classic status, Shawn and Shea discuss whether Mann's unique, rain-drenched, steel blue vision was clear from his debut and how Caan's performance is the glue that holds the story together. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Shea Weekley

Special guest Brad Gullickson returns to Missing Frames to help Shawn celebrate episode 130 with Brad's first time watch of David Lynch's G-rated Disney film The Straight Story. Shawn and Brad discuss why this masterpiece has gone overlooked for far too long, and why, despite its more straightforward, low-key nature, it is still undoubtedly a David Lynch film. Shawn and Brad also discuss the film's heartbreaking meta-moments, including but not limited to lead actor Richard Farnsworth's failing physical condition during the film's production, and make a heartfelt pitch to Criterion to get this film in its collection ASAP. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Brad Gullickson

Actor Matthew Schott returns to Missing Frames to introduce Shawn to Sam Raimi's Darkman. Despite being a massive Raimi fan, Shawn has never seen this bonkers cult classic. He and Matthew discuss the film's troubled production, Liam Neeson's magnificent performance, and their pitches for a must-see legacy sequel. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Matthew Schott

First time Missing Framer Alex Minovici joins Shawn for her first-ever watch of the beloved Michel Gondry/Charlie Kaufman masterpiece Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. At nearly 20 years old, this beautiful film has lost none of its power to charm, captivate, and break the hearts of its viewers - but how does it fare for someone who has never seen it before? Shawn and Alex discuss the film's brilliant concept, its performances, its visuals, and the moral implications of erasing a past relationship or any negative memories. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Alex Minovici

The Franchyze Boyz kick off 2023 with a rewatch and ranking of the Predator film series. From McTiernan to Trachtenberg, Shawn, Brad, and Aaron ain’t got time to bleed as they get to the chopper that is these wacky and occasionally brilliant films. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Brad Gullickson Aaron Prescott

Missing Frames celebrates the 40th anniversary of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan with Ambre Trujillo's first-ever viewing. Ambre has always enjoyed Star Trek, but hasn't seen many of the episodes or any of the films. She and Shawn discuss her first viewing of The Wrath of Khan, the things that work, the things that don't, whether it lives up to its esteemed reputation, and the wonders of Ricardo Montalban's chest. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Ambre Trujillo

A few years after Carley Cooper introduced Shawn to the 'GREATEST COMEDY OF ALL TIME' Some Like It Hot, the pair reunites to watch the '2ND GREATEST COMEDY OF ALL TIME' Tootsie. Is it really as funny as its esteemed reputation suggests, and why exactly are the American Film Institute's top two funniest films both about men dressing as women? All these questions and more will be answered! HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Carley Cooper

John may be a massive John Carpenter fan, but he's never seen Carpenter's 1980 Halloween follow-up The Fog. He and Shawn discuss their first viewing of this horror favorite and whether it's a great Carpenter film or more of a stepping stone to bigger and better movies. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge John Mills

Back in 2018, Alexis Bethea joined Shawn and Sarah for a discussion about Shawn's first-ever viewing of beloved Halloween favorite Hocus Pocus. Now, four years later, the three of them reunite to watch its long-awaited sequel. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Sarah Eastridge Alexis Bethea

The Franchyze Boyz emerge from the bat-cave to offer up their many thoughts and feelings regarding Matt Reeves' The Batman. What worked for them? What didn't work? Is this truly the best Batman movie? Is 'R-Batz' or 'Robert Battinson' the better nickname? The answers to these questions and more shall be revealed. Tune in RIGHT NOW - same bat-time, same bat-channel. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Brad Gullickson Aaron Prescott

As a massive Meg Gardiner fan, Shawn's wife Sarah has been anxiously awaiting Heat 2. There's just one problem: she's never seen Heat. While Shawn has seen Michael Mann's classic thriller, it's been over a decade since his last viewing. How does his re-watch fare? Will the film peak Sarah's interest in reading the sequel? All these questions - AND MORE - will be answered in this episode. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Sarah Eastridge

Filmmaker Miles Levin introduces Shawn to his favorite movie of all-time: The Sandlot. While Shawn has caught bits and pieces on TV, he's never actually seen The Sandlot all the way through. Join Shawn and Miles as they discuss Miles' love for the film, whether Shawn feels it works for someone who didn't grow up with it, and Miles' landmark theory that it is, in fact, a werewolf movie. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Miles Levin

Despite having owned a copy of the blu-ray for nearly a decade, Shawn has had yet to watch Robert Zemeckis' adaptation of Carl Sagan's science fiction classic Contact. He's joined by Carl Sagan fanatic, outer space expert, and all-around awesome human being Ambre Trujillo to discuss his first-ever viewing of the film and whether or not it lives up to Sagan's novel. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Ambre Trujillo

“No matter where you go, there you are.” And here WE are, celebrating Missing Frames’ 120th episode with the Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast hosts Brad and Lisa Gullickson. For the last milestone episode (#110) Shawn introduced Brad to Wim Winders’ Wings of Desire. This time around, Brad and Lisa take Shawn on an epic adventure through the 8th dimension with Buckaroo Banzai. Will Shawn fall in love with this beloved cult classic or will he end up banned to the 8th dimension with Dr. Lizardo? HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Brad Gullickson ​Lisa Gullickson

Shawn introduces his wife Sarah to the brilliance of Charlie Chaplin with his masterpiece City Lights. City Lights is considered by many not only to be Chaplin's finest work but one of the greatest films of all time. Will the Tramp's antics win Sarah over? HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Sarah Eastridge

In what may be Missing Frames' most controversial episode yet, Shawn and his guest host, cinematographer Lenny Walsh, discuss Lenny's first viewing of Martin Scorsese's 'Raging Bull,' and why, despite its status as a beloved masterpiece, neither of them are bowled over by it. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Lenny Walsh

Brian Bitner of the Beyond the Screenplay podcast returns to discuss Masaki Kobayashi's 'Harakiri.' This beloved masterwork has been a missing frame in both Shawn and Brian's lives for far too long - does it live up to its esteemed reputation? HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Brian Bitner

David Lynch is one of Shawn's favorite filmmakers, but he's never gotten around to seeing Lynch's 1984 adaptation of 'Dune.' Fellow Nerd Party members John Mills and Tristan Riddell join Shawn for his first viewing of the film, discussing the film's pros and cons and whether it's truly as bad as David Lynch seems to think it is. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge John Mills Tristan Riddell

To celebrate the upcoming release of Matt Reeves' The Batman, the Franchyze Boyz revisit Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy. Who thinks Batman Begins is the best of the bunch? Who thinks The Dark Knight Rises is a complete mess? Introduce a little anarchy to your headphones and tune in to find out! HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Brad Gullickson Aaron Prescott