There always seems to be that one person, in every group of friends, that hasn't seen a popular movie. On this Podcast, we gather our friends, and expose one another (wink) to the hit films that flew under somebody's radar. Sit back, enjoy the laughs, and it should go without saying, but Warning: Spoilers Ahead!
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What makes Blade Runner 2049 such a compelling sequel to one of science fiction’s most influential movies? We get together for a deep dive into Denis Villeneuve’s 2017 sci-fi epic, thirty years after the events of the original Blade Runner . We discuss whether 2049 works as a legacy sequel, how it expands the world of the original, and why its slow-burn approach works for some of us more than…
We’re talking about Project Hail Mary , the science fiction adventure based on Andy Weir’s bestselling novel, and we’re joined by sci-fi writer and VFX compositor Jordan Spaulding for a deep discussion about the movie, the book, and everything that makes this adaptation work. At its heart, Project Hail Mary follows Ryland Grace, a science teacher who wakes up alone aboard a spaceship light-years…
What if you could erase someone you loved from your memory? Would you do it? We dive deep into Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind , the 2004 sci-fi romance directed by Michel Gondry and written by Charlie Kaufman. Starring Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Mark Ruffalo, Kirsten Dunst, Elijah Wood, and Tom Wilkinson, the film follows Joel Barish after discovering that Clementine has undergone a…
Join us as we dive into our complete San Diego Comic-Con 2026 recap and discuss everything that made this year's convention unforgettable. We share our favorite panels, celebrity sightings, Hall H experiences, cosplay, collectibles, after parties, and the incredible atmosphere that turns San Diego into the center of pop culture every summer. We talk about why San Diego Comic-Con remains the gold…
Can love become the ultimate horror story? This week on the Never Seen It Podcast , we break down Obsession (2026) , the viral horror phenomenon from Curry Barker that's turning heads with its psychological terror, unforgettable performances, and surprisingly deep themes. We debate one of the film's biggest questions: Who is the real villain? Is it Bear, Nikki, Ian, the mysterious One Wish Willow,…
This week on the Never Seen It Podcast , we're joined by stand-up comedian Alan Strickland Williams (Conan, Adult Swim, Comics Unleashed) to dive into one of the greatest crime thrillers you've probably never seen: William Friedkin's To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) . We discuss how this stylish neo-noir helped shape modern action movies like Heat , Drive , and The Departed , while examining why it…
What does it take to get your independent short film selected for the San Diego Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival ? This week, we sit down with Mauricio Dzierwa , writer and director of Inner Child , and VFX artist Joshua Allen to discuss their ambitious independent short film ahead of its San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) screening. We explore how Inner Child evolved through more than…
Is Backrooms the first truly great internet horror movie? This week, we explore one of the year's most talked-about films, Backrooms (2026) . We break down Kane Parsons' ambitious adaptation of the viral Backrooms phenomenon and discuss why this psychological horror film succeeds by focusing on memory, trauma, and identity rather than traditional jump scares. We examine the film's use of liminal…
Can a movie still be satisfying if it never gives you the answers? This week we discuss Broken Flowers (2005) , director Jim Jarmusch's contemplative road movie starring Bill Murray as Don Johnston, a man who receives an anonymous letter claiming he has an adult son he never knew existed. We break down why Jarmusch refuses to follow traditional Hollywood storytelling, the film's unforgettable…
This week on the Never Seen It Podcast, we take a deep dive into Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver (1976) as the legendary film celebrates its 50th anniversary. Starring Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Harvey Keitel, and Albert Brooks, Taxi Driver remains one of the defining films of the New Hollywood era. We explore how Travis Bickle's isolation, insomnia, and growing detachment from…
On this episode of the Never Seen It Podcast, we welcome filmmaker Kent Kay, Emmy-nominated storyteller Crystal Harrell, and musician and production crew member Kurt Schawacker to discuss their acclaimed short film, Name Tag . What began as a deeply personal poem evolved into a moving cinematic exploration of identity, visibility, self-doubt, and the labels we carry throughout our lives. Crystal…
