Gut Punch is a podcast from Beneficial Shock! - the fully illustrated movie magazine. In each episode hosts Gabriel Solomons and Thomas Puhr select a significant scene from a movie and discuss - in detail - why it hits hard. We explore the emotional impact of these 'moments' while digging into the film's themes from varied perspectives, on occasion inviting special guests to participate or offer up their own 'Gut Punch' scenes of choice .
Episode 16: Sirāt (Oliver Laxe, 2025)
Sirāt (2025) · Jul 15, 2026
Episode 15: Climax (Gaspar Noé) with Deep Cuts Horror Trivia
Climax (2018) · May 29, 2026
Episode 14: Carrie (1976) with film-maker Tim Rogg
Carrie (1976) · Apr 28, 2026
Episode 13: Sunset Boulevard (1950) with Pamela Hutchinson
Sunset Boulevard (1950) · Mar 24, 2026
Episode 12: Up (2009) with Jim Quail
Up (2009) · Feb 21, 2026
Episode 11: The Holdovers (2024)
The Holdovers (2023) · Dec 19, 2025
Episode 10: One Battle After Another (2025)
One Battle After Another (2025) · Nov 29, 2025
Episode 9: Pride (2014) with Molly Lipson
Pride (2014) · Sep 26, 2025
Episode 8: Goodfellas (1990) with film-maker Tim Rogg
GoodFellas (1990) · Sep 12, 2025
Episode 7: Night of the Living Dead (1968) with Aaron Christensen
Night of the Living Dead (1968) · Aug 12, 2025
Episode 6: American Movie (1999) and The Lighthouse (2019)
American Movie (1999) · Jul 25, 2025
Episode 4: The Iron Giant (1999) and Saint Maud (2020)
The Iron Giant (1999) · Jul 8, 2025
Episode 5: Children of Men (2006) with Walt Hickey
Children of Men (2006) · Jul 8, 2025
Episode 1: Punch-Drunk Love (2002) and Midnight Run (1988)
Punch-Drunk Love (2002) · Jun 23, 2025
Episode 2: Full Metal Jacket (1987) and The Mist (2007)
Full Metal Jacket (1987) · Jun 17, 2025
Episode 3: Toni Erdmann (2016) and Tully (2018)
Toni Erdmann (2016) · Jun 17, 2025