Piecing It Together Podcast

On the 188th episode of Piecing It Together, Carson Timar from Clapper Cast joins me to talk about Luca, the latest animated adventure from Pixar. Somehow, in 188 episodes of this podcast, it's our first time covering a Pixar film, and I'm excited to finally dive in to this literal fish out of water story. Puzzle pieces include Finding Nemo, Ponyo, Wolfwalkers and yes... Call Me By Your Name.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Luca and the movies we discuss!https://movies.disney.com/lucaDirector – Enrico CasarosaWriter – Enrico Casarosa, Jesse Andrews, Simon StephensonStarring Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman, Maya Rudolph, Jim Gaffigan, Sacha Baron CohenDisney / PixarCarson Timar is the host of Clapper Cast and also runs Buttered Popcorn Movies.Check out Clapper Cast at https://pod.link/1518295067And check out Buttered Popcorn Movies at https://www.butteredpopcornmovies.com/And follow Carson on Twitter @BP_MovieReviewsMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes a

On the 10th installment of our Missing Pieces series, Las Vegas hip-hop mainstay Phil A returns to the podcast to talk about 2016's music mockumentary Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping starring the Lonely Island. One of the funniest movies of last decade, it's filled with memorable funny songs and performances and was a great movie to rediscover for this series.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping and the movies we discuss!https://www.universalpictures.com/movies/popstar-never-stop-never-stoppingDirector – Akiva Schaffer and Jorma TacconeWriter – Andy Sanberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma TacconeStarring Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, Tim Meadows, Maya RudolphUniversalPhil A is a producer/rapper and has worked with a number of artists including his own rap groups. His newest release is the album Maryland Harkway from his group Slump Lords. It can be ordered at: https://slumplords.bandcamp.com/And for a limited time use code "puzzle" for 30% off!Check him ou

On the 187th episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris from Awesome Movie Year joins me to talk about Bo Burnham's new comedy special Inside. We've never covered a comedy special before, but this unique piece that Burnham made by himself during the pandemic feels more like an experimental feature film than a comedy special. Puzzle pieces include Eighth Grade, Slacker, The Social Dilemma and Synecdoche New York.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Bo Burnham: Inside and the movies we discuss!https://www.netflix.com/title/81289483Writer / Director - Bo BurnhamStarring Bo BurnhamNetflixJason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/And check out his new web series Copper Creek at https://www.facebook.com/coppercreekshow/Awesome Movie Year is currently in its 8th season on the films of 2003. They’ve also launched some bonus episodes on our Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/bydavi

On the 186th episode of Piecing It Together, Carlo from the Thief's Monthly Movie Loot Podcast joins me to talk about Spiral, the latest in the long running Saw franchise. This time around the series' main villain Jigsaw is out, but Chris Rock is in and the whole thing feels a lot like Se7en. Puzzle pieces include Se7en (of course), Mortal Kombat, Training Day and LA Confidential.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Spiral and the movies we discuss!https://spiral.movie/Director – Darren Lynn BousmanWriter – Josh Stolberg and Peter GoldfingerStarring Chris Rock, Max Minghella, Marisol Nichols, Samuel L. JacksonLionsgateCarlo is a film critic and hosts the Thief's Monthly Movie Loot PodcastCheck out his podcast at https://open.spotify.com/show/4o5ZvtvZ64XAoxIIxiAj1q?si=17iiXbhTSim_FHvD-D51VA&nd=1And follow Carlo on Twitter @ThiefCGTMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is availab

On the 185th episode of Piecing It Together, Josh Bell from Awesome Movie Year joins me to talk about Alexandre Aja's Oxygen, a claustrophobic sci-fi thriller set entirely in a cryogenic pod where a woman wakes up with no memory of how she got there or any idea how to get out. Puzzle pieces include Phone Booth, Gravity, Searching and Moon.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Oxygen and the movies we discuss!https://www.netflix.com/title/81277610Director – Alexandre AjaWriter – Christie LeBlancStarring Melanie Laurent, Mathieu Amalric, Malik ZidiNetflixJosh Bell is a film critic whose work has been seen in the Las Vegas Weekly, Film Racket and more. Check out his website at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/Like Him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/And Follow him on Twitter @SignalBleedAwesome Movie Year is currently in its 8th season on the films of 2003. They’ve also launched some bonus episodes on our Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosen&nbs

On the 184th episode of Piecing It Together, Gerald from Two Peas On A Podcast joins me to discuss Disney's latest attempt to create an origin story from one of its infamous villains, Cruella. It's far from perfect, but it turns out that this fun, upbeat film is one of the studio's better attempts at turning cartoons to live action. Puzzle pieces include Maleficent, Joker, Birds of Prey and Superman.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Cruella and the movies we discuss!https://movies.disney.com/cruellaDirector – Craig GillespieWriter – Dana Fox, Tony McNamara, Aline Brosh McKennaStarring Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Houser, Mark Strong, John McCreaDisneyGerald is a film critic and hosts the podcast Two Peas On A Podcast.Check out his podcast at https://www.twopeasonapod.com/And his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ELV9WKgw4jeBftTy7d_oQAnd follow Gerald on Twitter @TwoPeasOnAPodMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digi

On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in June 2021. This month’s episode includes The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Awake, In The Heights, Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, Luca, The Sparks Brothers, Fatherhood, The Ice Road, False Positive and Zola.As always, SPOILER ALERT for any movies we discuss!Jason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/And check out his new web series Copper Creek at https://www.facebook.com/coppercreekshow/Awesome Movie Year is about to start its 8th season on the films of 1967. They’ve also launched some bonus episodes on our Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosen including the most recent bonus episode on 2003's Oldboy! Subscribe today!My 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTun

On the 183rd episode of Piecing It Together, our resident Zack Snyder fan Chad Clinton Freeman and I discuss the Army Of the Dead, Snyder's return to the zombie genre that gave him his start. Zombies invade Las Vegas (my town!) and a bunch of mercenaries have to rob a casino. What could go wrong? Puzzle pieces include Oceans 11, Resident Evil Extinction, The Hurricane Heist and Aliens.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Army Of The Dead and the movies we discuss!https://www.netflix.com/title/81046394Director – Zack SnyderWriter – Zack SnyderStarring Dave Bautista, Huma Qureshi, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Tig NotaroNetflixChad Clinton Freeman is the founder of the Pollygrind Film Festival and is the only person I know who sees more movies than me.Follow Chad on Twitter at @pollystaffleFollow Chad on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/pollystaffleMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-

On the 12th installment of the special episode series called Breaking It Apart, I’m joined by David Quinones to talk about Michael Mann's classic debut, 1981's Thief. The film just celebrated its 40th anniversary, and it's so easy to see its influence (as well as Michael Mann's in general) on so many crime films that have come since. Puzzle pieces include Drive, Good Time, The Score and Gigli.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Thief and the movies we discuss!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083190/Writer / Director - Michael MannStarring James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Willie Nelson, Jim Belushi, Robert ProskyUnited ArtistsDavid Quinones is a writer, reporter, podcaster and my best friend. He’s also my boss here at the All Points West Podcast Network. Make sure to check out our other show, Bird Road Podcast wherever you’re listening to Piecing It Together and at http://www.birdroadpodcast.comFollow David Quinones on Twitter @david_quinonesMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTune

On the 182nd episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker Josh Stifter joins me to talk about Sony Pictures Animation's latest, The Mitchells Vs The Machines, out now on Netflix. It's one of the most fun movies of the year so far, and a real film lovers film. Puzzle pieces include Be Kind Rewind, Little Miss Sunshine, 2001 and Lady Bird.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Mitchells Vs The Machines and the movies we discuss!https://www.netflix.com/title/81399614Director – Michael RiandaWriter – Michael Rianda and Jeff RoweStarring Danny McBride, Abbi Jacobson, Maya Rudolph, Olivia Colman, Eric Andre,Fred Armisen, Charlene YiSony Pictures Animation / NetflixJosh Stifter is a filmmaker and runs Flush Studios.Check out Josh's website at https://www.joshstifter.com/And Follow Josh on Twitter @JoshStifterMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtub

On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in May 2021. This month’s episode includes Mainstream, Wrath Of Man, The Paper Tigers, Oxygen, Spiral: From The Book Of Saw, The Woman In The Window, Profile, Army of the Dead and Cruella.As always, SPOILER ALERT for any movies we discuss!Jason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/And check out his new web series Copper Creek at https://www.facebook.com/coppercreekshow/Awesome Movie Year is in its 7th season. They’ve also launched some bonus episodes on our Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosen including the most recent bonus episode on Purple Rain! Subscribe today!My 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to c

On the 9th installment of our Missing Pieces series, Josh Bell and Jason Harris from Awesome Movie Year join me to talk about Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord Of The Rings. This crossover episode follows up the Awesome Movie Year episode on the 2003 Best Picture Winner, The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King. After rewatching the whole trilogy, the three of us thought this epic series would make a perfect entry in the Missing Pieces series looking at films that inspired them, and films they inspired.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy and the movies we discuss!https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/lord-rings-fellowship-ringDirector – Peter JacksonWriter – Peter Jackson and Fran WalshStarring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Andy Serkis, Sean Astin, Orlando BloomWarner Bros.Josh Bell is a film critic whose work has been seen in the Las Vegas Weekly, Film Racket and more. Check out his website at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/Like H

On the 181st episode of Piecing It Together, Joe Black joins me to talk about my most awaited movie of my life, Godzilla Vs Kong! The epic matchup that was first teased in the 60s with King Kong Vs Godzilla is finally here in full popcorn blockbuster fashion, and what a glorious sight it is. It was also my first time back to the theater in a year so I was extra excited. Puzzle pieces include Ant-Man and the Wasp, the Fast & Furious series, Rampage and Pacific Rim.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Godzilla Vs. Kong and the movies we discuss!https://www.godzillavskong.com/Director – Adam WingardWriter – Adam Wingard, Terry Rossio, Michael DoughertyStarring Alexander Skarsgard, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Eiza Gonzalez, Brian Tyree Henry, Demian BichirWarner Bros.Joe Black is a filmmaker. Check out his work at https://www.bluemeanspregnantfilms.com/My 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-ne

On this special episode, Cat from Latinx Lens and Shuffle The Pod joins me to give our predictions for the 93rd Academy Awards, happening on Sunday, April 25th. As in previous years, we'll just cover a selection of the Oscar categories for the sake of time, but we discuss what should win, what will win and what we think should have been nominated for those coveted Oscars.As always, SPOILER ALERT for any movies we discuss!Catherine Gonzales is a film and TV critic and runs Shuffle Online.Check out Shuffle Online at https://shuffleonline.net/Follow Shuffle Online on Twitter @ShuffleOnlineAnd Follow Catherine on Twitter @ThingsCatLovesCatherine also co-hosts Latinx Lens which you can find at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-lens/id1518650275My 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song

On this special episode of Piecing It Together, David’s parents share their reactions to Godzilla Vs. Kong, which they just saw at the theater... Their first trip to the theater in 13 months after the Covid-19 Pandemic. We get Sunny and Rich's thoughts on Godzilla, King Kong, the theatrical experience and plenty more.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Godzilla Vs. Kong and the movies we discuss!https://www.godzillavskong.com/My 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign

On the 180th episode of Piecing It Together, film critic Amy Smith from the Film For Thought Podcast joins me to talk about the latest and possibly weirdest movie from weird movie guy Ben Wheatley. It's one of the first films to get made after the Covid-19 pandemic and taps into the anxiety we're all still feeling a little bit. Puzzle pieces include Annihilation, Midsommar, Contagion and It Comes At Night.As always, SPOILER ALERT for In The Earth and the movies we discuss!https://neonrated.com/films/in-the-earthDirector – Ben WheatleyWriter – Ben WheatleyStarring Joel Fry, Reece Shearsmith, Hayley Squires and Ellora TorchiaNEONAmy Smith is a film critic and podcaster.Check out the Film For Thought Podcast at https://linktr.ee/filmforthoughtAnd follow Amy on Twitter @FilmsWithAmyMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g

On the 179th episode of Piecing It Together, Josh Bell from Awesome Movie Year joins me for Come True, a unique sci-fi horror film that features scientists that can look into people's nightmares... Which all happen to look a little like Tool music videos. Puzzle pieces include Inception, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Cell and Silent Hill.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Come True and the movies we discuss!https://www.ifcfilms.com/films/come-trueDirector – Anthony Scott BurnsWriter – Anthony Scott BurnsStarring Julia Sarah Stone, Landon Liboiron, Carlee Ryski, Christopher Heatherington, Tedra RogersIFCJosh Bell is a film critic whose work has been seen in the Las Vegas Weekly, Film Racket and more. Check out his website at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/Like Him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/And Follow him on Twitter @SignalBleedAwesome Movie Year is currently in its 7th season on the films of 2003. They’ve also launched some bonus episodes on our Patreon ove

On the 178th episode of Piecing It Together, film critic Morgan Roberts from the Untitled Cinema Gals Project joins me to talk about Shiva Baby... A comedy of awkwardness and anxiety set at a shiva of all places. Puzzle pieces include mother!, Uncut Gems, Yes God Yes and This Is Where I Leave You.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Shiva Baby and the movies we discuss!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11317142/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Director – Emma SeligmanWriter – Emma SeligmanStarring Rachel Sennot, Molly Gordon, Polly Draper, Fred Melamed, Danny Defarrari, Dianna AgronNeon Heart / UtopiaMorgan Roberts is a film critic and podcaster.Check out her work on In Their Own League at https://intheirownleague.com/author/msmlroberts/And Check out her podcast The Untitled Cinema Gals Projects on Twitter @CinemaGals And find more of her work on Filmotomy and Shuffle Online.My 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “

On the 177th episode of Piecing It Together, Darryl Armstrong from Rise Up Daily and the CyberShorts Film Festival joins me to talk about a movie that's already proving to be a modern cult classic, The Empty Man. "Dumped" in theaters during the pandemic by a studio that had no idea what to do with it, The Empty Man is a big horror movie with a lot of interesting, if somewhat messy ideas. Puzzle pieces include Seven, Alien, Kill List and The Happening.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Empty Man and the movies we discuss!https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/the-empty-manAlso, to check out the episode of The Comic Concierge Podcast where I discussed The Empty Man comic way back in 2018, check it out at https://www.geekcastradio.com/podcasts/comic-concierge/comic-concierge-the-empty-man/Director – David PriorWriter – David PriorStarring James Badge Dale, Marin Ireland, Sasha Frolova, Samantha Logan, Stephen Root20th Century StudiosDarryl Armstrong is a writer and podcaster and co-created the Cyber S

On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in April 2021. This month’s episode includes Shiva Baby, Concrete Cowboy, Thunder Force, Voyagers, Moffie, Stowaway and Tom Clancy's Without Remorse.As always, SPOILER ALERT for any movies we discuss!Jason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/And check out his new web series Copper Creek at https://www.facebook.com/coppercreekshow/Awesome Movie Year is in its 7th season. They’ve also launched some bonus episodes on our Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosen including the most recent bonus episode on Purple Rain! Subscribe today!My 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multip