At Blockbusters and Birdwalks, you’ll listen to reviews and conversations about all kinds of movies, from Academy Award winners to exploitation masterpieces with a mix of commercial hits and obscure favorites thrown in for good measure. The point is recognizing that movies present our culture with the building blocks of social memory, enabling each of us to enjoy ourselves because movies are fun.
1999 Best. Movie. Year. Ever., a conversation – Episode 3: “The Blair Witch Project”
The Blair Witch Project (1999) · Jul 20, 2026
1999 BEST. MOVIE. YEAR. EVER., a conversation – Episode 2: “Varsity Blues”
Varsity Blues (1999) · Jul 13, 2026
1999: BEST. MOVIE. YEAR. EVER., a conversation – Episode 1: “Following”
Following (1999) · Jul 7, 2026
REVENGE OF NATURE, a conversation – Episode 7: “Snakes on a Plane”
Snakes on a Plane (2006) · Jun 25, 2026
REVENGE OF NATURE, a conversation – Episode 6: “The Edge”
The Edge (1997) · Jun 5, 2026
REVENGE OF NATURE, a conversation – Episode 5: “Roar”
Roar (1981) · May 23, 2026
REVENGE OF NATURE, a conversation – Episode 4: “Triangle of Sadness”
Triangle of Sadness (2022) · May 12, 2026
REVENGE OF NATURE, a conversation – Episode 3: “The Fly”
The Fly (1986) · Apr 27, 2026
REVENGE OF NATURE, a conversation – Episode 2: “Dersu Uzala”
Dersu Uzala (1975) · Apr 20, 2026
REVENGE OF NATURE, a conversation – Episode 1: “Contagion”
Contagion (2011) · Mar 27, 2026
“Oppenheimer” (2023), a conversation about a Blockbuster
Oppenheimer (2023) · Mar 8, 2026
“Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood” (2019), a conversation about a Blockbuster
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019) · Feb 24, 2026
“Sinners” (2025), a conversation about a Blockbuster
Sinners (2025) · Feb 9, 2026
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 19A: EXTRA CREDIT: Alternatives to “The Death of Stalin”
The Death of Stalin (2017) · Dec 14, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 19: EXTRA CREDIT: “The Death of Stalin”
The Death of Stalin (2017) · Dec 14, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 18A: Conclusion: Alternatives to “Heathers”
Heathers (1989) · Nov 25, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 18: Conclusion: “Heathers”
Heathers (1989) · Nov 25, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 17A: Emotional Realism, Part 2: Alternatives to “Welcome to the Dollhouse”
Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) · Nov 18, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 17: Emotional Realism, Part 2: “Welcome to the Dollhouse”
Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) · Nov 18, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 16A: Audiences, Part 2: Alternatives to “Joker: Folie à Deux”
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) · Nov 15, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 16: Audiences, Part 2: “Joker: Folie à Deux”
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) · Nov 15, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 15A: Special Effects: Alternatives to “The Fabulous Baron Munchausen”
The Fabulous Baron Munchausen (1962) · Nov 15, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 15: Special Effects: “The Fabulous Baron Munchausen”
The Fabulous Baron Munchausen (1962) · Nov 15, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 14A: Sound: Alternatives to “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) · Oct 30, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 14: Sound: “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) · Oct 30, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 13A: Editing: Alternatives to “Crank” and “Crank 2: High Voltage”
Crank (2006) · Oct 30, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 13A: Editing: Alternatives to “Crank” and “Crank 2: High Voltage”
Crank: High Voltage (2009) · Oct 30, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 13: Editing: “Crank” and “Crank 2: High Voltage”
Crank (2006) · Oct 30, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 13: Editing: “Crank” and “Crank 2: High Voltage”
Crank: High Voltage (2009) · Oct 30, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 12A: EXTRA CREDIT: Alternatives to “The Night of the Hunter”
The Night of the Hunter (1955) · Oct 10, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 12: Image Making: “The Night of the Hunter”
The Night of the Hunter (1955) · Oct 10, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 11: Design: “Marie Antoinette”
Marie Antoinette (2006) · Oct 3, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 10: EXTRA CREDIT: “Friday”
Friday (1995) · Aug 24, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 9: Direction: “Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia”
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974) · Aug 17, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 8A: Performance: Alternatives to “Amadeus (Director’s Cut)”
Amadeus (1984) · Aug 12, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 8: Performance: “Amadeus (Director’s Cut)”
Amadeus (1984) · Aug 12, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 7A: Non-Classical Style: Alternatives to “The Swimmer”
The Swimmer (1968) · Aug 5, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 7: Non-Classical Style: “The Swimmer”
The Swimmer (1968) · Aug 5, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 6: Classical Style: “Sweet Smell of Success”
Sweet Smell of Success (1957) · Jul 21, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 5A: Audiences, Part 1: Alternatives to “Perfect Days”
Perfect Days (2023) · Jul 21, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 5: Audiences, Part 1: “Perfect Days”
Perfect Days (2023) · Jul 21, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 4A: Emotional Realism, Part 1: Alternatives to “Come and See”
Come and See (1985) · Jul 21, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 4: Emotional Realism, Part 1: “Come and See”
Come and See (1985) · Jul 21, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 3: Life of a Movie: “Alien 3 (Assembly Cut)”
Alien³ (1992) · Jul 1, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 2: 6 Critical Questions: “Drum”
Drum (1976) · Jun 16, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 1A: Introduction: Alternatives to “La Haine”
La Haine (1995) · Jun 12, 2025
GATEWAY CINEMA, a conversation – Episode 1: Introduction: “La Haine”
La Haine (1995) · Jun 12, 2025
2005, a conversation – “Kingdom of Heaven”
Kingdom of Heaven (2005) · Mar 27, 2025
2005, a conversation – “Munich”
Munich (2005) · Mar 13, 2025
2005, a conversation – “The Puffy Chair”
The Puffy Chair (2006) · Mar 13, 2025
Romance, a conversation – “Warm Bodies”
Warm Bodies (2013) · Feb 13, 2025
2005, a conversation – “The Proposition”
The Proposition (2005) · Jan 31, 2025
2005, a conversation – “Brick”
Brick Vision (2005) · Jan 22, 2025
Romance, a conversation – “Harold and Maude”
Harold and Maude (1971) · Jan 22, 2025
Romance, a conversation – “Fire Island”
Fire Island (2022) · Jan 9, 2025
2005, a conversation – “The New World” (The Extended Cut)
The New World (2005) · Jan 9, 2025
Romance, a conversation – “10 Things I Hate About You”
10 Things I Hate About You (1999) · Jan 9, 2025
2005, a conversation – “Syriana”
Syriana (2005) · Dec 4, 2024
Romance, a conversation – “Some Kind of Wonderful”
Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) · Dec 4, 2024
2005, a conversation – “North Country”
North Country (2005) · Nov 14, 2024
2005, a conversation – “Bad News Bears”
The Bad News Bears (1976) · Oct 29, 2024
Comic Book Movies, a conversation – “30 Days of Night”
30 Days of Night (2007) · Oct 29, 2024
Comic Book Movies, a conversation – “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) · Oct 29, 2024
Comic Book Movies, a conversation – “Tank Girl”
Tank Girl (1995) · Oct 14, 2024
2005, a conversation – “Paradise Now”
Paradise Now (2005) · Oct 14, 2024
Comic Book Movies, a conversation – “Superman II”
Superman II (1980) · Sep 26, 2024
1971, a conversation – “Carnal Knowledge”
Carnal Knowledge (1971) · Sep 18, 2024
1971, a conversation – “The Beguiled”
The Beguiled (1971) · Sep 6, 2024
1971, a conversation – “Duck, You Sucker!”
Duck, You Sucker (1971) · Aug 16, 2024
1971, a conversation – “The Decameron”
The Decameron (1971) · Aug 1, 2024
1971, a conversation – “Punishment Park”
Punishment Park (1971) · Jul 19, 2024
1971, a conversation – “The Devils”
Thor: The Dark World (2013) · Jul 2, 2024
1971, a conversation – “McCabe & Mrs. Miller”
McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) · Jun 17, 2024
1971, a conversation – “Klute”
Klute (1971) · May 31, 2024
1971, a conversation – “Bananas”
Bananas (1971) · May 16, 2024
1971, a conversation – “The Andromeda Strain”
The Andromeda Strain (1971) · May 3, 2024
“Mom and Dad” (1945), a conversation about a Blockbuster
Mom and Dad (1945) · Apr 4, 2024
“She Done Him Wrong” (1933), a conversation
She Done Him Wrong (1933) · Mar 21, 2024
“Airport” (1970), a conversation about a Blockbuster
Airport (1970) · Mar 6, 2024
“An Officer and a Gentleman” (1982), a conversation about a Blockbuster
An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) · Feb 23, 2024
“Cleopatra” (1963), a conversation about a Blockbuster
Cleopatra (1963) · Feb 8, 2024
“Walk the Line” (2005), a conversation about a Blockbuster
Walk the Line (2005) · Jan 24, 2024
“Doctor Zhivago” (1965), a conversation about a Blockbuster
Doctor Zhivago (1965) · Jan 11, 2024
"Sound of Freedom” (2023), a conversation about a Blockbuster
Sound of Freedom (2023) · Dec 21, 2023
"The Mule" (2018), a conversation about a Blockbuster
The Mule (2018) · Dec 15, 2023
"Turn Me On, Goddammit!" (2011), a conversation
Turn Me On, Dammit! (2011) · Oct 21, 2023
"Prisoners" (2013), a conversation
Prisoners (2013) · Aug 30, 2023
"CODA" (2021), a conversation
CODA (2021) · Aug 21, 2023
"No Country for Old Men" (2007), a conversation
No Country for Old Men (2007) · Jul 18, 2023
Deliberate Controversy, a conversation – Part 8: “2000 Mules”
2000 Mules (2022) · Apr 18, 2023
Deliberate Controversy, a conversation – Part 7: “Bamboozled”
Bamboozled (2000) · Apr 18, 2023
Deliberate Controversy, a conversation – Part 6: “The Last Temptation of Christ” (1988)
The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) · Mar 16, 2023
Deliberate Controversy, a conversation – Part 5: “Monty Python’s Life of Brian” (1979)
Life of Brian (1979) · Feb 28, 2023
Deliberate Controversy, a conversation – Part 4: “Basic Instinct” (1992)
Basic Instinct (1992) · Feb 17, 2023
Film History 1945 to Now- 1. "Rome, Open City" (1945)
Rome, Open City (1945) · Feb 15, 2023
Deliberate Controversy, a conversation – Part 3: “Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS” (1975)
Ilsa: She Wolf of the SS (1975) · Feb 7, 2023
Deliberate Controversy, a conversation – Part 2: “Last Tango in Paris” (1972)
Last Tango in Paris (1972) · Jan 20, 2023
Deliberate Controversy, a conversation – Part 1: “Dragged Across Concrete” (2019)
Dragged Across Concrete (2019) · Jan 4, 2023
"Friday Night Lights" (2004)
Friday Night Lights (2004) · Dec 16, 2022
1976, a conversation – Part 6: "King Kong" (1976)
King Kong (1976) · Dec 9, 2022
1976, a conversation – Part 5: “Obsession” (1976)
Obsession (1976) · Nov 30, 2022
"The Passion of the Christ" (2004)
The Passion of the Christ (2004) · Nov 18, 2022
"Team America: World Police" (2004)
Team America: World Police (2004) · Nov 17, 2022
1976, a conversation – Part 4: “The Killing of a Chinese Bookie” (1976 / 1978)
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) · Nov 17, 2022
"House of Flying Daggers" (2004)
House of Flying Daggers (2004) · Nov 3, 2022
"Shaun of the Dead" (2004)
Shaun of the Dead (2004) · Nov 2, 2022
1976, a conversation – Part 3: “The Bad News Bears” (1976)
The Bad News Bears (1976) · Oct 28, 2022
"Million Dollar Baby" (2004)
Million Dollar Baby (2004) · Oct 27, 2022
"Fahrenheit 9/11" (2004)
Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) · Oct 15, 2022
"The Sea Inside" (2004)
The Sea Inside (2004) · Oct 14, 2022
1976, a conversation – Part 2: “The Enforcer” (1976)
The Enforcer (1976) · Oct 14, 2022
"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) · Sep 30, 2022
"The Bourne Supremacy" (2004)
The Bourne Supremacy (2004) · Sep 29, 2022
1976, a conversation – Part 1: “Rocky” (1976)
Rocky (1976) · Sep 28, 2022
"Super Size Me" (2004)
Super Size Me (2004) · Sep 20, 2022
CENSORSHIP, a conversation – Part 8: “Henry & June” (1990)
Henry & June (1990) · Sep 19, 2022
CENSORSHIP, a conversation – Part 7: “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer” (1986 / 1990)
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) · Sep 19, 2022
"A Very Long Engagement" (2004)
A Very Long Engagement (2004) · Aug 31, 2022
CENSORSHIP, a conversation – Part 6: “The Flamingo Kid” (1984)
The Flamingo Kid (1984) · Aug 22, 2022
CENSORSHIP, a conversation – Part 5: “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) · Aug 8, 2022
"The Greatest Show on Earth" (1952)
The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) · Jul 25, 2022
"Going My Way" (1944)
Going My Way (1944) · Jul 22, 2022
CENSORSHIP, a conversation - Part 4: "The Split" (1968)
The Split (1968) · Jul 11, 2022
CENSORSHIP, a conversation - Part 3: "Greetings" (1968)
Greetings (1968) · Jun 24, 2022
CENSORSHIP, a conversation - Part 2: "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (1966)
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) · Jun 14, 2022
CENSORSHIP, a conversation - Part 1: "Censor" (2021)
Censor (2021) · May 20, 2022
"Joker" (2019), a conversation
Joker (2019) · May 4, 2022
"Dolemite Is My Name" (2019), a conversation
Dolemite Is My Name (2019) · Apr 20, 2022
"Pig" (2021), a conversation
Pig (2021) · Mar 11, 2022
"Red Rocket" (2021), a conversation
Red Rocket (2021) · Mar 11, 2022
"The Last Duel" (2021), a conversation
The Last Duel (2021) · Feb 4, 2022
"Hobo with a Shotgun" (2011), a conversation
Hobo with a Shotgun (2011) · Jan 23, 2022
"A Clockwork Orange" (1971), a conversation
A Clockwork Orange (1971) · Jan 11, 2022
"Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song" (1971)
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) · Jan 10, 2022
"The Thing" (1982), a conversation
The Thing (1982) · Nov 12, 2021
"The Thing from Another World" (1951), a conversation
The Thing from Another World (1951) · Oct 31, 2021
"Promising Young Woman" (2020), a conversation
Promising Young Woman (2020) · Oct 9, 2021
"Straw Dogs" (1971), a conversation
Straw Dogs (1971) · Sep 28, 2021
"The Rescuers" (1977)
The Rescuers (1977) · Sep 11, 2021
"Love Story" (1970)
Love Story (1970) · Aug 29, 2021
"The Silence of the Lambs" (1991)
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) · Aug 29, 2021
"Army of the Dead" (2021)
Army of the Dead (2021) · Jun 11, 2021
"The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" (2007)
"The Outlaw Josey Wales" (1976)
The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) · Apr 17, 2021
"Stop Making Sense" (1984)
Stop Making Sense (1984) · Mar 4, 2021
"Desert Hearts" (1985)
Desert Hearts (1985) · Mar 4, 2021
"Blade Runner" (1982 / 1992 / 2007)
Blade Runner (1982) · Feb 4, 2021
"Conan the Barbarian" (1982)
Conan the Barbarian (1982) · Feb 4, 2021
"Bohemian Rhapsody" (2018)
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) · Feb 4, 2021
"Moulin Rouge!" (2001)
Moulin Rouge! (2001) · Feb 4, 2021
"Black Hawk Down" (2001)
Black Hawk Down (2001) · Feb 4, 2021
"Hedwig and the Angry Inch" (2001)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) · Feb 4, 2021
"Trainspotting" (1996)
Trainspotting (1996) · Feb 4, 2021
"Boyz N the Hood" (1991)
Boyz n the Hood (1991) · Feb 4, 2021
"Pulp Fiction" (1994)
Pulp Fiction (1994) · Feb 4, 2021