Episodes

  • Episode 34 - Top 10 of 2025

    Episode 34 - Top 10 of 2025
    Jan 9 2026
    It's our annual-ish Best of the Year episode! We discuss the year that was, so that we could aggressively leave it in our rear view. Come enjoy a SPOILER FREE, review of our top 10 films, and try not to judge us as we slowly lose any hint of eloquence, thanks to one too many.
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    2 hrs and 30 mins
  • Episode 33 -New Release Humbug, Critics Enjoying Everything (Everywhere...), and Theater Smorgasbord

    Episode 33 -New Release Humbug, Critics Enjoying Everything (Everywhere...), and Theater Smorgasbord
    Dec 19 2025
    In the last episode of 2025, we discuss the new Rian Johnson vehicle "Wake Up Dead Man (Dude). Then we talk about 2022's Everything Everywhere All at Once, and whether we should just "Let People Enjoy Things". All before witnessing a young woman devour an All You Can Eat menu at the Emagine Theater chain. Enjoy during your holiday travels! Segment 1 (EEAAO and Critics vs Enjoyment)- 21:00 Segment 2 (Clip of Fools) - 49:30 Link(s) https://www.theringer.com/2025/11/28/movies/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-best-movies-21st-century Follow us on IG: @castagainsttype Tiktok: @castagainstpod Email us: castagainsttype@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Episode 32 - Divorcing AMC, Al-G-Rythym, and Iconic Props

    Episode 32 - Divorcing AMC, Al-G-Rythym, and Iconic Props
    Dec 4 2025
    In this episode we come to terms with reestablishing one's theatrical home-base, while discussing some new-ish releases. We then dissect how the algorithm plays a way bigger role in the streaming role than you might've thought. Finally we "spin the reel" to and get into some fun mailbag nonsense. Defy the algo and join us! Segment 1 (Streaming and the algorithm)- 25:43 Segment 2 (Mailbag) - 54:13 Links https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/aug/28/bland-easy-to-follow-for-fans-of-everything-what-has-the-netflix-algorithm-done-to-our-films
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Episode 31 - Running Meh, Letterboxd, and a Polar Vortex

    Episode 31 - Running Meh, Letterboxd, and a Polar Vortex
    Nov 19 2025
    On this episode we "hair of the dog" over the latest releases. We then discuss what Letterboxd might be doing to our viewing habits. Finally we spiral down a deep dark hole, and heap shame upon society, while we review a "holiday classic" for this weeks bargain-bin... Hey we aren't to blame for it being a top 10 on HBO Max. Segment 1: 10:40 - Are we Letterboxd in? Segment 2: 32:00 - Visiting the circle of hell that is The Polar Express Linked Article: https://www.cherwell.org/2025/11/10/the-performance-of-watching-cinema-in-the-letterboxd-age/ Follow us on IG: @castagainsttype Tiktok: @castagainstpod Email us: castagainsttype@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 30 - Farewell Spooky Season, Reverse Jinxing a Career, and What is Cannon

    Episode 30 - Farewell Spooky Season, Reverse Jinxing a Career, and What is Cannon
    Nov 5 2025
    In this episode we bid farewell to October, and reflect on whether it deserves reflection. We then examine the career of Jared Leto (for better or worse), in the wake of Tron: Ares. Finally we "spin the reel" and open up the mailbag, to try and answer some questions about the boundary between TV and the Movies, as they pertain to a cinematic universe. Segment 1: 10:30 - Jared Leto's Demise? Segment 2: 33:34 - What Shows Are Actually Canon? Follow us on IG: @castagainsttype Tiktok: @castagainstpod Email us: castagainsttype@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 29 - Sinema, Popping Corn, and the True True

    Episode 29 - Sinema, Popping Corn, and the True True
    Oct 22 2025
    In this episode our heroes ponder the bizarre chastity of cinema goers, examine whether popcorn is actually a bad theater food, and spin "the reel" for another exciting addition of "This Movie Good... That Movie Bad". Oh what fun! Follow us on IG: @castagainsttype Tiktok: @castagainstpod Email us: castagainsttype@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 28 - One Theater After Another, Selling Out, and Synthesizn'

    Episode 28 - One Theater After Another, Selling Out, and Synthesizn'
    Oct 10 2025
    (ep211) Back from a random summer hiatus we dive straight back in with some SPOILER FREE One Battle After Another Discussion. We then respond to a listener submitted query about what "selling out" even looks like in the Hollywood system. Finally we "spin the reel", and on no good authority try to evaluate how the synth scores of yesteryear have (and will have) aged. Enjoy it while it's legal! Follow us on IG: @castagainsttype Tiktok: @castagainstpod Email us: castagainsttype@gmail.com
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    58 mins
  • Episode 27 - Movie House Chit Chat, Plastic Surgery Role Stealing, and About My Father

    Episode 27 - Movie House Chit Chat, Plastic Surgery Role Stealing, and About My Father
    Aug 18 2025
    (ep210) Will Matt and Colin ever have a normal theater going experience again? Is plastic surgery gatekeeping careers away from upcoming actors? Where does About My Father rank amongst bargain bin slop? Listen to find out! Segment 1 - Naked Gun and Weapons Theater going (1:50) Segment 2 - Elder A-Listers Stealing Young Roles (16:45) Segment 3 - Movies That Change Real Life (38:40) Follow us on IG: @castagainsttype Tiktok: @castagainstpod Email us: castagainsttype@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 6 mins