In this episode of Movie Postmortem, we fire up the grill and celebrate Independence Day, the blockbuster that dominated the box office during the summer of 1996! With monument-destroying aliens and one of the greatest presidential speeches in movie history, this film delivers spectacle on an epic scale.

We discuss how this film helped cement Will Smith's movie-star status, why some of the special effects hold up better than others, and how seeing the film in Washington DC made the experience even better.

Plus, hear which part of the film we think should be completely cut as part of a script stitch up.

In this episode of Movie Postmortem, Reggie and Isaiah revisit Jurassic Park, the blockbuster that inspired Reggie to become a scientist. We discuss how Spielberg's masterful direction, groundbreaking visual effects, and John Williams' iconic score made this film something that holds up even after more than 30 years. Join us as we examine the Causes of Celebration of this film!

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In this episode of Movie Postmortem, we are joined by the hosts of the Vaguely Nerdy Podcast to discuss Disclosure Day, the alien-contact film that had all of us excited long before it ever reached theaters. We debate the film's biggest strengths and weaknesses, rank our favorite Spielberg alien movies, and even discuss if we've experienced a real-life alien encounter ourselves. We also explore why the film's fascinating premise and strong performances never quite overcome its clunky script.

Was Disclosure Day worth the wait, or is it another reminder that a great premise can only carry a film so far? Tune in as we disclose the truth about this film.

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