We presour top picks for 2025, showcasing the films that made us laugh, cry, and contemplate life as we face the end of days. We’ll chat about everything from popcorn flicks to thought-provoking dramas, and even throw in some honorable mentions for good measure. Think of it as our cinematic Last Supper—where we’re not just feasting on popcorn but also on the essence of storytelling itself. So, grab your favorite snack, kick back, and let’s dissect what made 2025 a year to remember in cinema!

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We’re all about the cinematic journeys that keep the spirit of storytelling alive, even in the face of impending doom. Our main squeeze this week? How this installment feels like a continuation of "The Way of Water" rather than a new chapter in the Avatar saga. We’ll dig into the visuals, the characters, and whether this flick packs the punch we expect from a James Cameron joint. Plus, we can't help but share some light-hearted banter about our favorite (and not-so-favorite) moments, including a character that might just make you want to throw your popcorn at the screen. So grab your snacks and settle in—it's about to get interesting!

02:05 Diving into Avatar: Fire and Ash

04:22 Box Office Predictions and Franchise Future

09:40 Avatar: Fire and Ash - Initial Reactions

41:03 Final Thoughts and Ratings

45:26 Recommendation Shelf: Humans Are the Real Enemy

56:37 Show Wrap-Up and Future Plans

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True Lies, directed by James Cameron, is the centerpiece of our second episode in the mini James Cameron retrospective. We dive deep into this wild 1994 action-comedy that takes the double life trope and cranks it up to eleven. Arnold Schwarzenegger shines as a secret agent whose domestic troubles become hilariously intertwined with his high-stakes espionage life. Spoiler alert: there are terrorists, a nuclear threat, and a whole lot of explosive action. We also get into our Recommendation Shelf segment, exploring films that feature characters living double lives, and then we crank up the fun with a bonkers game where we recast classic films with none other than the Governator himself. Buckle up, it’s gonna be a ride!

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In this week’s episode of Back to the Frame Rate, we dive headfirst into the deep end with James Cameron’s ambitious sci-fi epic, The Abyss. We explore its groundbreaking underwater cinematography and the sheer technical wizardry that pushed filmmaking to new depths—while also calling out where the dialogue and storytelling don’t quite rise to the surface. We break down the differences between the theatrical and special edition cuts, and talk about how they each shape the film’s emotional core. We talk about our recent theater experience seeing Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another and The Conjuring: Last Rites. Stick around for our “high pressure and low pressure” movie recommendations—perfect companions to Cameron’s underwater odyssey.

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Back from the depths! Nathan and Sam reunite for a special 101st episode to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s game-changing blockbuster Jaws (1975). It’s the movie that made us afraid to go in the water—and maybe even more afraid of small-town politicians in anchor-print blazers. We dive deep into the legacy of the first summer blockbuster, unpack legendary behind-the-scenes stories, nerd out over the film’s visual storytelling, and debate who Mark Wahlberg should play in a Jaws recast. (Hint: it’s not Quint.)

Plus: our double-feature recs for high-seas adventures, a splash of Mission: Impossible fallout, and one very silly rendition of "Show Me the Way to Go Home." You’re gonna need a bigger runtime.

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The Back to the Frame Rate 100th Episode Spectacular is a bittersweet celebration as we bid farewell to our beloved podcast. We gathered with a live audience to enjoy the cult classic 'Galaxy Quest' as part of our 'Party Like It's 1999' retrospective, and we were thrilled to have special guest Dan Martin join us for the occasion. The evening was made even more special with Brian Ellsworth, the voice of Back to the Frame Rate, serving as our master of ceremonies.

Time Stamps:

• 00:19 - Welcome to the End
• 01:35 - Celebrating 100 Episodes
• 02:36 - Thanking the Supporters
• 05:23 - Introducing the Movie
• 06:59 - Main Review: Galaxy Quest
• 49:59 - Movie Pairings
• 58:03 - Save or PURGE! - Deciding the Fate of Galaxy Quest
• 01:05:29 - Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Join hosts Nathan, Bee, and Sam for an in-depth discussion on their top 10 films of 2024. From surprising hits to unexpected disappointments, they share their thoughts on the movies that left them gasping, applauding, or scratching their heads. Stick around for an important announcement about the future of the podcast. Don't miss their final showdown before the big 100th episode celebration!

Time Stamps:

• 03:02 - Countdown of our Top 10 Films of 2024
• 01:01:43 - Awards for other categories
• 01:46:06 - The Future of Back to the Frame Rate
• 02:00:43 - Wrap-up

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In this episode, we’re diving into our 2024 movie catch-up list with takes on some of the year’s most intriguing films. From the quirky indie charm of Hundreds of Beavers to the epic fantasy battles of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, we’re covering it all. We’ll also unpack the emotional journeys of The Outrun, the courtroom tension in Juror #2, and the highly anticipated return to the islands in Moana 2.

Join us as we clean up our watchlist, revisit the movies we missed, and decide which ones were worth the wait.

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