<![CDATA[Tinseltown Thunderdome]]>c73d26e5-56f6-5ac9-87d1-f46ee301cf27Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:02:17 +0000Captivate.fmCameron, Aaron, and Matthttps://artwork.captivate.fm/b0566263-4ef4-4827-ad36-42a43ef2bb9c/Gr1AJwBkAOxM2u0LqcOpQ6F9.jpgTinseltown ThunderdomeCameron, Aaron, and MattCameron, Aaron, and MattThree of Hollywood’s least known critics join forces to give a thumbs up or down to the movies competing for fame and glory in the blood and dust of Tinseltown Thunderdome. These grudge matches determine the fate of some of the most sacred movie lists. From James Bond to Disney Animation and everything in between, we hold nothing back on the path to the last movie standing.https://tinseltownthunderdome.captivate.fm/trueepisodicnopodcastHereticHereticOn today's episode we discuss A24's 2024 thriller HERETIC.

]]>On today's episode we discuss A24's 2024 thriller HERETIC.

]]>4a00ee88-2883-4aa3-bec5-fecd9d6be49dWed, 09 Jul 2025 00:02:00 -050050:34truefull1271271Cameron, Aaron, and MattMickey 17Mickey 17It's been six years since our beloved Bong Joon Ho's last movie and we're excited to discuss his much anticipated new release, MICKEY 17. What worked and what didn't.

]]>It's been six years since our beloved Bong Joon Ho's last movie and we're excited to discuss his much anticipated new release, MICKEY 17. What worked and what didn't.

]]>c83836be-f010-4785-a464-58e68284c013Sun, 29 Jun 2025 21:34:00 -050038:48truefull1261261Cameron, Aaron, and MattAnoraAnoraSex, yelling, drugs, violence, and... tenderness; all qualities we love of Sean Baker movies, and all epitomized in his newest outing, Anora. On today's episode, we discuss the Academy Awards Best Picture winner.

]]>Sex, yelling, drugs, violence, and... tenderness; all qualities we love of Sean Baker movies, and all epitomized in his newest outing, Anora. On today's episode, we discuss the Academy Awards Best Picture winner.

]]>020980fa-fb8b-4395-9a7d-7905b8bcbfcbMon, 28 Apr 2025 19:47:00 -050045:30truefull1251251Cameron, Aaron, and MattJuror #2Juror #2The man, the myth, the legend...Clint Eastwood is not only still making movies in his 90s, but with Juror #2 he has proved that he's still got it! On today's episode we break down the sneaky good 2024 courtroom drama.

]]>The man, the myth, the legend...Clint Eastwood is not only still making movies in his 90s, but with Juror #2 he has proved that he's still got it! On today's episode we break down the sneaky good 2024 courtroom drama.

]]>963d0174-bb4a-474c-8e9e-53e47ce5832dSun, 30 Mar 2025 20:20:00 -050039:15truefull1241241Cameron, Aaron, and MattDeadpool v WolverineDeadpool v WolverineIs Marvel back? In today's episode, we discuss the successes and failures of Deadpool v Wolverine and whether Marvel has rediscovered their mojo.

]]>Is Marvel back? In today's episode, we discuss the successes and failures of Deadpool v Wolverine and whether Marvel has rediscovered their mojo.

]]>9fa69e18-d61d-4a14-8fff-ef9c85a0c54dMon, 24 Mar 2025 01:37:00 -050022:40truefull1231231Cameron, Aaron, and MattBarbarianBarbarianIn today's episode, we discuss 2022's horror hit Barbarian!

]]>In today's episode, we discuss 2022's horror hit Barbarian!

]]>b3d7e90a-ae40-439b-9efa-f4974e491accSun, 16 Mar 2025 10:54:00 -050025:52truefull1221221Cameron, Aaron, and MattNapoleonNapoleonAge is just a number and no one personifies that more than Ridley Scott who, at 85, directed the new biopic Napoleon starring Joaquin Phoenix.

]]>Age is just a number and no one personifies that more than Ridley Scott who, at 85, directed the new biopic Napoleon starring Joaquin Phoenix.

]]>e1f8f1c6-2234-474c-b5ed-89669448004cThu, 25 Jul 2024 09:21:00 -050022:54truefull1211211Cameron, Aaron, and MattThe KillerThe KillerAaron and Cameron break down 'The Killer,' David Fincher's new thriller starring Michael Fassbender.

]]>Aaron and Cameron break down 'The Killer,' David Fincher's new thriller starring Michael Fassbender.

]]>cadeefb7-b31b-45c0-b2e7-40c9f243d15eSat, 13 Jul 2024 00:03:00 -050029:58truefull1201201Cameron, Aaron, and MattCivil WarCivil WarIn today's episode, we discuss Alex Garland's Civil War, the new A24 movie starring Kristen Dunst and Wagner Moura. Like the country it's depicting, is it a dumpster fire, a complicated and nuanced representation of modern dynamics, a polarizing piece of propaganda, or something else?

]]>In today's episode, we discuss Alex Garland's Civil War, the new A24 movie starring Kristen Dunst and Wagner Moura. Like the country it's depicting, is it a dumpster fire, a complicated and nuanced representation of modern dynamics, a polarizing piece of propaganda, or something else?

]]>7695fb29-3c80-410d-bb56-3d24be9cf1b4Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:08:00 -050048:34truefull1191191Cameron, Aaron, and MattDune Part 2Dune Part 2Dune Part 2 has arrived and so has our review of it!

]]>Dune Part 2 has arrived and so has our review of it!

]]>7d9641a6-2ed2-4b27-bb40-097e9a35006aFri, 31 May 2024 19:49:00 -050028:21truefull1181181Cameron, Aaron, and MattPoor ThingsPoor ThingsOn today's episode, we tackle Yorgos Lanthimos' newest movie Poor Things. It's a fun reimagining of the classic Frankenstein tale starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, and Willem Dafoe.

]]>On today's episode, we tackle Yorgos Lanthimos' newest movie Poor Things. It's a fun reimagining of the classic Frankenstein tale starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, and Willem Dafoe.

]]>ebfb8356-c667-406a-b62c-48f74eaf6b06Mon, 20 May 2024 18:25:00 -050057:21truefull1171171Cameron, Aaron, and MattShowdown: Perfect MoviesShowdown: Perfect MoviesPerfect is in the eyes of the beholder and in today's episode we are the beholders. We each selected 3 movies that we deem to be perfect, then narrowed it down to the top 8 using our aggregated ranking system. Today's Showdown we determine which one is the most perfect!

]]>Perfect is in the eyes of the beholder and in today's episode we are the beholders. We each selected 3 movies that we deem to be perfect, then narrowed it down to the top 8 using our aggregated ranking system. Today's Showdown we determine which one is the most perfect!

]]>dc0b5673-f8b1-4b28-9711-5a3e50767d9eSat, 30 Mar 2024 10:29:00 -050001:19:49truefull1161161Cameron, Aaron, and Matt1994 Movie Roulette1994 Movie RouletteIntroducing a new game we call Movie Roulette. The game works like so - it's centered around a year, in this case 1994. We spin a roulette wheel which instead of number has five categories - Drama, Thriller/Horror, Comedy, Blockbuster and Wildcard. Whichever category we land on is the one from which we have to select a movie. We will go until each of us has selected from every category. After listening, we invite you to vote on who you think made the five best selections. The voting will be held on X (Twitter).

]]>Introducing a new game we call Movie Roulette. The game works like so - it's centered around a year, in this case 1994. We spin a roulette wheel which instead of number has five categories - Drama, Thriller/Horror, Comedy, Blockbuster and Wildcard. Whichever category we land on is the one from which we have to select a movie. We will go until each of us has selected from every category. After listening, we invite you to vote on who you think made the five best selections. The voting will be held on X (Twitter).

]]>33e01a1a-0288-4283-b7c3-6c01e0bf9b9aThu, 22 Feb 2024 15:12:00 -050001:03:58truefull1151151Cameron, Aaron, and MattOppenheimerOppenheimerIn today's episode, we discuss Christopher Nolan's critical and box office hit Oppenheimer!

]]>In today's episode, we discuss Christopher Nolan's critical and box office hit Oppenheimer!

]]>c10144ab-b3dd-4822-8b7e-788c5dcf4b25Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:15:00 -050057:25truefull1141141Cameron, Aaron, and MattBarbieBarbieBetter late than never, in this episode we review the phenomenon that is Barbie.

]]>Better late than never, in this episode we review the phenomenon that is Barbie.

]]>f68ecc12-b7ae-490d-9115-c4caf84c4d0cWed, 30 Aug 2023 13:05:00 -050039:27truefull1131131Cameron, Aaron, and MattShowdown: Best Director of the 21st CenturyShowdown: Best Director of the 21st CenturyIn another edition of the Thunderdome Showdown we try to figure out who the best film director is of the 21st Century. We're focusing on directors whose feature debut released in the year 2000 or later. We each brought 4 directors to the table and hashed it out to see which was best.

The directors are: Greta Gerwig, Taika Waititi, Damien Chazelle, Rian Johnson, Alejandro Inarritu, Bong Joon Jo, Ryan Coogler, and Asghar Farhadi.

]]>In another edition of the Thunderdome Showdown we try to figure out who the best film director is of the 21st Century. We're focusing on directors whose feature debut released in the year 2000 or later. We each brought 4 directors to the table and hashed it out to see which was best.

The directors are: Greta Gerwig, Taika Waititi, Damien Chazelle, Rian Johnson, Alejandro Inarritu, Bong Joon Jo, Ryan Coogler, and Asghar Farhadi.

]]>0cfaa98a-47d9-4371-9bbb-899b5b1c024dTue, 22 Aug 2023 16:35:00 -050059:15truefull1121121Cameron, Aaron, and MattDream TeamsDream TeamsAt some point, we've probably all fantasized about our favorite actors and filmmakers collaborating on the perfect project. In this episode, we craft our dream team of actors, directors, and stories.

]]>At some point, we've probably all fantasized about our favorite actors and filmmakers collaborating on the perfect project. In this episode, we craft our dream team of actors, directors, and stories.

]]>a0aab20a-11ab-4a45-a065-262e9dcc6304Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -050035:35truefull1111111Cameron, Aaron, and MattSpiderman: Across the SpiderverseSpiderman: Across the SpiderverseCameron, Aaron, and Matt review and analyze Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse.

]]>Cameron, Aaron, and Matt review and analyze Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse.

]]>472e0ad2-07b9-4ab1-aea0-ce1d903622feTue, 08 Aug 2023 21:24:00 -050026:25truefull1101101Cameron, Aaron, and MattBest TV of 2022 (Part 2)Best TV of 2022 (Part 2)Part 2 of our favorite TV shows of 2022.

]]>Part 2 of our favorite TV shows of 2022.

]]>a214e2e3-b898-431f-8579-262f34ae6317Fri, 26 May 2023 10:00:00 -050048:54truefull18181Cameron, Aaron, and MattBest TV of 2022 (Part 1)Best TV of 2022 (Part 1)In this part 1 or 2 series, Cameron, Aaron, and Matt rank their top 3 shows of 2022. As well as, look back on the year of shows as a whole.

]]>In this part 1 or 2 series, Cameron, Aaron, and Matt rank their top 3 shows of 2022. As well as, look back on the year of shows as a whole.

]]>106235a8-41e5-43b7-addc-43b9e5af3029Mon, 22 May 2023 19:22:00 -050051:30truefull17171Cameron, Aaron, and MattBest Movies of 2022Best Movies of 2022In this episode, Cameron, Matt, and Aaron rank their top 3 movies of 2022. As well as, look back on the year of movies as a whole.

]]>In this episode, Cameron, Matt, and Aaron rank their top 3 movies of 2022. As well as, look back on the year of movies as a whole.

]]>eb0417b6-929d-41c3-a80e-30ffad50bd5bThu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -050001:41:54truefull16161Cameron, Aaron, and MattShowdown: Marvel Cinematic UniverseShowdown: Marvel Cinematic UniverseSuperheroes run this Tinseltown, and at this point we take it for granted.  In 2008, when the first Iron Man kicked off the long interconnected Infinity Saga with a post-credits teaser alluding to the Avengers Initiative, it was impossible for audiences to imagine the 22-film patchwork of nested stories that would emerge to form the Marvel Cinematic Universe and solidify the superhero genre as the most dominant storytelling device used today.  But here we are nearly 14 years later – with Thanos now in ashes – and it’s hard to imagine our world without these Marvel heroes on the big screen.  Disney and Marvel have conquered Thanos and popular culture, but which MCU film will run the Infinity gauntlet of the Thunderdome to emerge victorious?

]]>Superheroes run this Tinseltown, and at this point we take it for granted.  In 2008, when the first Iron Man kicked off the long interconnected Infinity Saga with a post-credits teaser alluding to the Avengers Initiative, it was impossible for audiences to imagine the 22-film patchwork of nested stories that would emerge to form the Marvel Cinematic Universe and solidify the superhero genre as the most dominant storytelling device used today.  But here we are nearly 14 years later – with Thanos now in ashes – and it’s hard to imagine our world without these Marvel heroes on the big screen.  Disney and Marvel have conquered Thanos and popular culture, but which MCU film will run the Infinity gauntlet of the Thunderdome to emerge victorious?

]]>52b0e4e3-eceb-4967-9428-e1fbc190bca1Tue, 01 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -050054:56falsefull15151Disney and Marvel have conquered Thanos and popular culture, but which MCU film will run the Infinity gauntlet of the Thunderdome to emerge victorious?Cameron, Aaron, and MattShowdown: 21st Century Musical MoviesShowdown: 21st Century Musical MoviesMusicals can be easy to understand and enjoy, but so much harder to define. What makes a musical? It's not so simple. Is it musical numbers that drive the plot or spontaneous song and dance? Is it lyrics that capture an essence of the story? Regardless of how you define them, musicals are lightning rods for debate. Expect no less from this mix of modern musicals that touch on topics as diverse as the plight of a scorned East German trans rocker to an aging green felt-skinned frog trying to get the band back together. It’s anyone’s guess which of this incredible group will come out on top. Get ready for the Thunderdome!   

]]>Musicals can be easy to understand and enjoy, but so much harder to define. What makes a musical? It's not so simple. Is it musical numbers that drive the plot or spontaneous song and dance? Is it lyrics that capture an essence of the story? Regardless of how you define them, musicals are lightning rods for debate. Expect no less from this mix of modern musicals that touch on topics as diverse as the plight of a scorned East German trans rocker to an aging green felt-skinned frog trying to get the band back together. It’s anyone’s guess which of this incredible group will come out on top. Get ready for the Thunderdome!   

]]>5050cf13-c6ce-4d9a-99fc-0301bef86c38Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -050001:13:24truefull14141Cameron, Aaron, and MattSpecial: Mortal KombatSpecial: Mortal KombatYou asked for this bloodbath. Raiden, lord of the Thunderdome, granted permission for a special episode. Like the 2021 Mortal Kombat film, we set aside our tournament format for this installment to discuss the film that inspired the Video Game Thunderdome melee.

]]>You asked for this bloodbath. Raiden, lord of the Thunderdome, granted permission for a special episode. Like the 2021 Mortal Kombat film, we set aside our tournament format for this installment to discuss the film that inspired the Video Game Thunderdome melee.

]]>fe8d71be-9418-47e2-ae0c-2011c04b2933Mon, 17 May 2021 19:00:00 -050034:13truefull111Cameron, Aaron, and MattShowdown: Video Game MoviesShowdown: Video Game MoviesVirtual worlds that define video games are nearly limitless, unless an evil AI is harnessing your lifeblood in a vast human farm, while keeping you docile in a sim-like reality. Whether you are the chosen one or the nerdy one, if you were born sometime after 1972, video games likely have played at least some role in your life. When Atari was born in Sunnyvale, California, it was all but inevitable that their explosive popularity would lead to movies about video games and movies based on video games, and movies where video games transpose real life and… you get the picture. We debated where to draw the lines and you are about to see the high scores. Fire up your console, charge up your controllers, and strap on your haptic suits. Get ready for the Thunderdome!     

]]>Virtual worlds that define video games are nearly limitless, unless an evil AI is harnessing your lifeblood in a vast human farm, while keeping you docile in a sim-like reality. Whether you are the chosen one or the nerdy one, if you were born sometime after 1972, video games likely have played at least some role in your life. When Atari was born in Sunnyvale, California, it was all but inevitable that their explosive popularity would lead to movies about video games and movies based on video games, and movies where video games transpose real life and… you get the picture. We debated where to draw the lines and you are about to see the high scores. Fire up your console, charge up your controllers, and strap on your haptic suits. Get ready for the Thunderdome!     

]]>cf6dd3ff-f5f6-4206-b6ce-7b75e34d2bdaFri, 09 Apr 2021 19:00:00 -050047:33truefull13131Cameron, Aaron, and MattShowdown: Walt Disney Animation StudiosShowdown: Walt Disney Animation StudiosFrom Mickey Mouse and Pinocchio to Simba and Aladdin, it really doesn’t matter what generation you’re a part of, if you’re alive, you’re pretty likely to have experienced Disney’s storied animated films at some point or another. From casual viewers to die-hards, Disney, the wholesome, fun-loving studio, can be counted on to tell both classic and innovative stories. But darkness lurks, like a classic villain, ready to strike right at the heart of Disney, and to raise uncomfortable questions about the legacy of its most hailed classics. Get ready for the Thunderdome!   

]]>From Mickey Mouse and Pinocchio to Simba and Aladdin, it really doesn’t matter what generation you’re a part of, if you’re alive, you’re pretty likely to have experienced Disney’s storied animated films at some point or another. From casual viewers to die-hards, Disney, the wholesome, fun-loving studio, can be counted on to tell both classic and innovative stories. But darkness lurks, like a classic villain, ready to strike right at the heart of Disney, and to raise uncomfortable questions about the legacy of its most hailed classics. Get ready for the Thunderdome!   

]]>f1c3e46c-cdad-448c-949c-a4b05d97cff6Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:00:00 -050045:54falsefull12121Cameron, Aaron, and MattShowdown: James BondShowdown: James BondThe longest-running film series of all time offers fertile ground for a vicious series of death matches. Ian Fleming’s spy creation is anachronistic, frequently sexist, rarely serious, very British, and always white and male… at least so far. He never fails to serve Her Majesty well, through superheroic spy skills and zany gadgets, with plenty of one-liners and one-night stands along the way. 

]]>The longest-running film series of all time offers fertile ground for a vicious series of death matches. Ian Fleming’s spy creation is anachronistic, frequently sexist, rarely serious, very British, and always white and male… at least so far. He never fails to serve Her Majesty well, through superheroic spy skills and zany gadgets, with plenty of one-liners and one-night stands along the way. 

]]>b3b502b8-52a4-4d26-9d73-ac276c3e3cf5Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:30:00 -050049:14truefull11111The longest-running film series of all time offers fertile ground for a vicious series of death matches. Ian Fleming’s spy creation is anachronistic, frequently sexist, rarely serious, very British, and always white and male… at least so far. He never fails to serve Her Majesty well, through superheroic spy skills and zany gadgets, with plenty of one-liners and one-night stands along the way.Cameron, Aaron, and Matt