Welcome to The Fixate & Binge Podcast , where host Joe Curdy dives deep into the world of film and television — exploring the stories that move us and the creators who bring them to life. Each week, Joe sits down with filmmakers, writers, actors, and producers from around the globe to unpack the art, craft, and cultural impact of movies and TV. From indie gems to major releases, every conversation blends thoughtful analysis with candid, down-to-earth storytelling. Whether you’re a passionate cinephile, a storyteller in the making, or just someone who loves a good binge, this show helps you see what’s on screen in a whole new light. Expect smart conversation, honest recommendations, and insights that connect cinema to real life. 🎬 New episodes every Tuesday. T une in, think deeply, and binge wisely.
THE LAST PICTURE SHOWS: A 10,825-Mile Journey Through America's Vanishing Theaters
The Last Picture Shows (2026) · Aug 25, 2026
DO US PART: The Rom-Com Isn’t Dead — Writer & Director Reed Arnold Just Proved It!
Do Us Part (2019) · Aug 11, 2026
25 YEARS OF QUEER CINEMA HISTORY: Queer Cinema Trailblazer Todd Stephens & Birkett Turton Celebrate the Cult Classic GYSPY 83
Gypsy 83 (2001) · Jul 28, 2026
HOW DO YOU HEAL AFTER LOSS? | HONEYJOON Writer & Director Lilian T. Mehrel on Grief, Love & Finding Joy Again
Honeyjoon (2025) · Jun 16, 2026
The Forgotten Grindhouse Fever Dream of MATADOR BOLERO | Jonathan Rosado Interview
Matador Bolero (2026) · May 19, 2026
Lost Luggage, Family Baggage, and KANGAROO ISLAND with Screenwriter Sally Gifford & Director Timothy David
Kangaroo Island (2021) · Apr 28, 2026
PROJECT HAIL MARY: Finding Friendship at the Edge of the Universe
Project Hail Mary (2026) · Mar 31, 2026
I Worked With Chuck Norris — The Untold Side of a Legend | Oscars 2026 Hits & Misses
Sidekicks (2024) · Mar 24, 2026
🎙️Working With David Fincher & Ridley Scott: Sam Troughton Tells All | Ep. 200
Mank (2020) · Mar 17, 2026
GUNFIGHTER PARADISE: Jethro Waters on Faith, Madness & the Dark Side of Patriotism
Gunfighter Paradise (2024) · Mar 3, 2026
"Horror with a Heartbeat: The Adams Family on MOTHER OF FLIES, Shudder, and Surviving Cancer"
Mother of Flies (2025) · Feb 24, 2026
Built for the Grind: Mike Ferguson on the Indie Film Hustle and BLACKOUT!
Blackout (2023) · Feb 17, 2026
From Bangkok with Laughs: POLICE ACADEMY 2, WICKER PARK, and Assigned Viewing Gone Right!
Wicker Park (2004) · Feb 3, 2026
The Many Lives of Larry Bagby -- Acting, Music, BAND ON THE RUN, with Writer & Director Jeff Hupp, Part 1
Band on the Run (2024) · Jan 13, 2026
Sibling Bonds, Autism, and Pure Heart: A Talk with the Cast & Director of this Year's Indie Gem HELLBENT ON BOOGIE
Hellbent on Boogie (2024) · Nov 25, 2025
Love, Doubt, and Honesty: Inside the 2025 SXSW Indie Sensation I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND w/ director GG Hawkins and actress Madison Lanesey (Part 2)
I Really Love My Husband (2025) · Nov 11, 2025
Inside BAD MAN: Director Michael Diliberti & Star Johnny Simmons on Dark Comedy, Chaos, and Small-Town Crime
Bad Man (2025) · Oct 28, 2025
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER: Paul Thomas Anderson vs. the New American Order
One Battle After Another (2025) · Oct 7, 2025
A Debut in Terror: JC Doler on Co-Writing & Directing the 2025 Shudder Sensation THE TWIN
The Twin (2025) · Sep 30, 2025
The Art of Grief and Comedy -- Actress and Writer of 2022's Indie Hit TRUST Jennifer Levinson!
Trust (2022) · Sep 9, 2025
Campfire Tales: The Making of MARSHMALLOW, 2025’s Must-See Indie Horror Sensation with Director Daniel DelPurgatorio & Producer Todd M. Friedman
Campfire Tales (1997) · Aug 19, 2025
FINDING NICOLE: Director & Producer Harley Wallen on Telling a Survivor's Story
Finding Nicole (2025) · Jul 29, 2025
Undefeated, Undisputed Heavyweight Boxer Oleksander Usyk's Discipline over Motivation and the Films That Prove It!
Gattaca (1997) · Jul 22, 2025
Undefeated, Undisputed Heavyweight Boxer Oleksander Usyk's Discipline over Motivation and the Films That Prove It!
Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) · Jul 22, 2025
Undefeated, Undisputed Heavyweight Boxer Oleksander Usyk's Discipline over Motivation and the Films That Prove It!
Whiplash (2014) · Jul 22, 2025
From Script to Screen: Michael Smallwood and Elizabeth Caddy on their film TONIGHT AND MAYBE TOMORROW
Tonight and Maybe Tomorrow (2025) · Jul 1, 2025
28 YEARS LATER: Why Most American Audiences Don't Get It
28 Years Later (2025) · Jun 24, 2025
From Bangkok to Hollywood: Discussing Tony Jaa's THE PROTECTOR with Actress/Producer Patty Srisuwan
The Protector (2005) · Jun 10, 2025
BRING HER BACK: The Philippou Brothers Just Traumatized Me (Again)!
Bring Her Back (2025) · Jun 3, 2025
The Spark & the Flame: Performance, Politics & ANDOR with Dr. Bob Beshere
The Flame (1947) · May 27, 2025
Discussing the MCU's THUNDERBOLTS*, CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, and Netflix's Surprise Hit From Argentina -- THE ETERNAUT!
Clown in a Cornfield (2025) · May 13, 2025
Discussing the MCU's THUNDERBOLTS*, CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, and Netflix's Surprise Hit From Argentina -- THE ETERNAUT!
Thunderbolts* (2025) · May 13, 2025
VAL KILMER's Amazing Film Career, With Film Critic Adam Kromachou - Pt. 2 of 2
Heat (1995) · May 6, 2025
VAL KILMER's Amazing Film Career, With Film Critic Adam Kromachou - Pt. 2 of 2
Top Secret! (1984) · May 6, 2025
VAL KILMER's Amazing Film Career, With Film Critic Adam Kromachou - Pt. 2 of 2
The Saint (1997) · May 6, 2025
VAL KILMER's Amazing Film Career, With Film Critic Adam Kromachou - Pt. 2 of 2
The Doors (1991) · May 6, 2025
VAL KILMER's Amazing Film Career, With Film Critic Adam Kromachou - Pt. 2 of 2
The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) · May 6, 2025
VAL KILMER's Amazing Film Career, With Film Critic Adam Kromachou - Pt. 2 of 2
Tombstone (1993) · May 6, 2025
Film Critic Adam Kromachou on Coogler's SINNERS & Jeff Bridges Drops a Wild THE BIG LEBOWSKI Fan-Theory In-Person on Your Host! — Pt. 1
DragonHeart (1996) · Apr 29, 2025
Film Critic Adam Kromachou on Coogler's SINNERS & Jeff Bridges Drops a Wild THE BIG LEBOWSKI Fan-Theory In-Person on Your Host! — Pt. 1
Sinners (2025) · Apr 29, 2025
HELL OF A SUMMER Review — When Great Horror Ideas Go Wrong!
Hell of a Summer (2025) · Apr 8, 2025
Reviews: BLACK BAG, THE ELECTRIC STATE, and the Harry Potter Racism Controversy!
The Electric State (2025) · Mar 18, 2025
Bong Joon-ho's MICKEY 17 Was Worth the Wait: the first great film of 2025!
Mickey 17 (2025) · Mar 11, 2025
The Best of Netflix in 2024, from ARCANE to BLACK DOVES, and Some Candid Thoughts About the Health Insurance Industry in America
The Gentlemen (2020) · Dec 10, 2024
Discussing the Genius of Taika Waititi's WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, with special guest Dr. Bob Beshere!
What We Do in the Shadows (2014) · Nov 12, 2024
What Presidential Election? Let's watch some Vintage 1970's Kung Fu Movies instead!
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) · Nov 5, 2024
What Presidential Election? Let's watch some Vintage 1970's Kung Fu Movies instead!
Crippled Avengers (1978) · Nov 5, 2024
What Presidential Election? Let's watch some Vintage 1970's Kung Fu Movies instead!
Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) · Nov 5, 2024
What Presidential Election? Let's watch some Vintage 1970's Kung Fu Movies instead!
One-Armed Boxer (1972) · Nov 5, 2024
England vs America: A Special Relationship of Terror in Time for Halloween!
The Wicker Man (1973) · Oct 22, 2024
Five Modern Classics That Never Got Their Due | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #10
Dredd (2012) · Oct 15, 2024
Five Modern Classics That Never Got Their Due | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #10
Seven Psychopaths (2012) · Oct 15, 2024
Five Modern Classics That Never Got Their Due | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #10
A Hidden Life (2019) · Oct 15, 2024
Five Modern Classics That Never Got Their Due | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #10
Togo (2019) · Oct 15, 2024
Five Modern Classics That Never Got Their Due | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #10
The Innocents (2021) · Oct 15, 2024
Five Cult Favorites That Deserve a Much Bigger Audience | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #9
Shoot 'Em Up (2007) · Oct 8, 2024
Five Cult Favorites That Deserve a Much Bigger Audience | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #9
RocknRolla (2008) · Oct 8, 2024
Five Cult Favorites That Deserve a Much Bigger Audience | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #9
Four Lions (2010) · Oct 8, 2024
Five Cult Favorites That Deserve a Much Bigger Audience | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #9
13 Assassins (2010) · Oct 8, 2024
Five Cult Favorites That Deserve a Much Bigger Audience | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #9
Tyrannosaur (2011) · Oct 8, 2024
Five Extraordinary Films You Probably Missed | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #8
Lucky Number Slevin (2006) · Oct 1, 2024
Five Extraordinary Films You Probably Missed | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #8
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) · Oct 1, 2024
Five Extraordinary Films You Probably Missed | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #8
Tell No One (2006) · Oct 1, 2024
Five Extraordinary Films You Probably Missed | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #8
Dead Man's Shoes (2004) · Oct 1, 2024
Five Movies That Should Be Modern Classics | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #7
Reign of Fire (2002) · Sep 24, 2024
Five Movies That Should Be Modern Classics | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #7
Punch-Drunk Love (2002) · Sep 24, 2024
Five Movies That Should Be Modern Classics | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #7
Welcome to Collinwood (2002) · Sep 24, 2024
Five Movies That Should Be Modern Classics | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #7
Death to Smoochy (2002) · Sep 24, 2024
Five Movies That Should Be Modern Classics | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #7
Narc (2002) · Sep 24, 2024
Five Dark, Bold Films That Hollywood Forgot | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #6
Dancer in the Dark (2000) · Sep 17, 2024
Five Dark, Bold Films That Hollywood Forgot | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #6
Billy Elliot (2000) · Sep 17, 2024
Five Dark, Bold Films That Hollywood Forgot | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #6
The 13th Warrior (1999) · Sep 17, 2024
Five Dark, Bold Films That Hollywood Forgot | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #6
Sexy Beast (2001) · Sep 17, 2024
Five Dark, Bold Films That Hollywood Forgot | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #6
Frailty (2002) · Sep 17, 2024
Five Masterpieces That Deserved Far More Recognition | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #5
The Celebration (1998) · Sep 10, 2024
Five Masterpieces That Deserved Far More Recognition | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #5
The Game (1997) · Sep 10, 2024
Five Masterpieces That Deserved Far More Recognition | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #5
A Simple Plan (1998) · Sep 10, 2024
Five Masterpieces That Deserved Far More Recognition | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #5
The Limey (1999) · Sep 10, 2024
Five Criminally Overlooked Movies from the '90s | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #4
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) · Sep 3, 2024
Five Criminally Overlooked Movies from the '90s | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #4
Brassed Off (1996) · Sep 3, 2024
Five Criminally Overlooked Movies from the '90s | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #4
The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) · Sep 3, 2024
Five Criminally Overlooked Movies from the '90s | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #4
The Madness of King George (1994) · Sep 3, 2024
Five Criminally Overlooked Movies from the '90s | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #4
The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) · Sep 3, 2024
Five Brilliant Films That Were Years Ahead of Their Time | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #3
The Name of the Rose (1986) · Aug 27, 2024
Five Brilliant Films That Were Years Ahead of Their Time | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #3
Reality Bites (1994) · Aug 27, 2024
Five Brilliant Films That Were Years Ahead of Their Time | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #3
The Quiet Earth (1985) · Aug 27, 2024
Five Brilliant Films That Were Years Ahead of Their Time | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #3
Enemy Mine (1985) · Aug 27, 2024
Five Brilliant Films That Were Years Ahead of Their Time | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #3
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991) · Aug 27, 2024
Five Fantasy & Sci-Fi Favorites That Deserved Bigger Audiences | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #2
Ladyhawke (1985) · Aug 20, 2024
Five Fantasy & Sci-Fi Favorites That Deserved Bigger Audiences | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #2
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) · Aug 20, 2024
Five Fantasy & Sci-Fi Favorites That Deserved Bigger Audiences | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #2
The Dead Zone (1983) · Aug 20, 2024
Five Fantasy & Sci-Fi Favorites That Deserved Bigger Audiences | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #2
The Last Starfighter (1984) · Aug 20, 2024
Five Fantasy & Sci-Fi Favorites That Deserved Bigger Audiences | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #2
Never Cry Wolf (1983) · Aug 20, 2024
Five Adventure & Drama Classics That Time Forgot | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #1
WarGames (1983) · Aug 13, 2024
Five Adventure & Drama Classics That Time Forgot | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #1
Papillon (1973) · Aug 13, 2024
Five Adventure & Drama Classics That Time Forgot | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #1
Where Eagles Dare (1968) · Aug 13, 2024
Five Adventure & Drama Classics That Time Forgot | 50 Movies That Deserve More Love #1
The Man from Snowy River (1982) · Aug 13, 2024
A Deep-Dive Into Michael Mann's Neo-Noir Masterpiece: 1995's HEAT
Heat (1995) · Jul 30, 2024
VENI, VIDI, VICI: The Greatest Warfare Films Ever Made! And a Spoiler-Free Reaction to 'LONGLEGS'!
Longlegs (2024) · Jul 16, 2024
This Is NOT the Way: The Problem With Star Wars Are the "Fans" of Star Wars
The Acolyte (1985) · Jul 9, 2024
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga -- Why is this film struggling at the box office?
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) · Jun 4, 2024
Woody and Wim: Joe discusses two classic films you should have already seen, Annie Hall (1977) and Paris, Texas (1984)
Paris, Texas (1984) · May 14, 2024
Woody and Wim: Joe discusses two classic films you should have already seen, Annie Hall (1977) and Paris, Texas (1984)
Annie Hall (1977) · May 14, 2024
Binge Report: Baby Reindeer, Loot, Ripley, Killing Eve, Shogun, Boy Kills World
Boy Kills World (2024) · Apr 30, 2024
Quick Reviews Of The Gentlemen, Poor Things, And Ricky Stanicky - Worth Your Time Or Not?
Ricky Stanicky (2024) · Mar 19, 2024
Praise and Criticism For Drive-Away Dolls, Bob Marley: One Love, and Dune: Part Two
Dune: Part Two (2024) · Mar 5, 2024
A Tribute To Classic Hong Kong Action Cinema With Director Chris Cowden
Hardboiled (1929) · Feb 13, 2024
Quick Takes: The Surprising Humanity of Godzilla Minus One Minus Color, Streaming Oscar Nominees, and What We've Been Watching
Godzilla Minus One (2023) · Feb 6, 2024
In Praise of Action: The Rock With Adam Khromachou (AKA sunsetloner)
The Rock (1996) · Jan 9, 2024
From Moscow with Blues: Andrew McFadden Shares His Lifelong Love For The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers (1980) · Jan 3, 2024
Exploring Elements of Quiet Courage in 'A Hidden Life' With David Hayward, aka The Naked Pastor
A Hidden Life (2019) · Nov 21, 2023
November-December 2023 Movie Picks & A Damn Good Time Of A Conversation
Pain Hustlers (2023) · Nov 7, 2023
There Is Always Hope: Unpacking Children of Men with Geoffrey Stewart
Children of Men (2006) · Oct 24, 2023
The Power of Belief and Horror: The Exorcist & The Exorcist: Believer
The Exorcist (1973) · Oct 10, 2023
The Power of Belief and Horror: The Exorcist & The Exorcist: Believer
The Exorcist: Believer (2023) · Oct 10, 2023
Reigniting Richard III's Legacy: Discussing The Lost King with Robyn Whalley
The Lost King (2022) · Oct 3, 2023
Cinematic Clash: Will Disagreements About Joy Ride and No One Will Save You Break the Bond?
No One Will Save You (2023) · Sep 26, 2023
Cinematic Clash: Will Disagreements About Joy Ride and No One Will Save You Break the Bond?
Joy Ride (2023) · Sep 26, 2023
A Thousand And One: A Mother's Story of Survival and Winning An Unfair Fight
A Thousand and One (2023) · Sep 19, 2023
Voices of Machines, Echoes of Humanity: It's a Blade Runner Deep Dive with John Rising
Blade Runner (1982) · Aug 22, 2023
Exploring the Enduring Influence of Classic American Films With DiAnté Jenkins
Double Indemnity (1944) · Jul 18, 2023
Exploring the Enduring Influence of Classic American Films With DiAnté Jenkins
Night of the Hunter (1991) · Jul 18, 2023
Fast X and Ted Lasso Full Discussion With Spoilers!
Fast X (2023) · Jun 6, 2023
Guy Richie's The Covenant: Why This Film Feels Authentic to Retired Special Forces Member, Manny Curdy
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant (2023) · May 16, 2023
A Visit With Nils & Johannes Sørvik About Their Acting Work in Oscar-Nominated Norwegian Film, War Sailor
War Sailor (2022) · May 9, 2023
The Birthday Boy And His Near Obsessive Love For Blade Runner
Blade Runner (1982) · May 2, 2023
Exploring Body Image and Aging With Vibrant Med Spa Owner, Heidi Arambula: The First Wives Club
The First Wives Club (1996) · Apr 18, 2023
Exploring Love & Betrayal with Heal From Infidelity Coach Andrea Giles: The Bridges of Madison County
The Bridges of Madison County (1995) · Mar 28, 2023
Chris Johnson Introduces Us To An Anime Classic: Akira
Akira (1988) · Feb 7, 2023
Hannah Fowles: Exploring La La Land
La La Land (2016) · Jan 24, 2023
The Banshees of Inisherin: This Film Is Food For Thought
The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) · Jan 17, 2023
White Noise & Avatar: Baffled By Both
Avatar (2009) · Jan 6, 2023
White Noise & Avatar: Baffled By Both
White Noise (2022) · Jan 6, 2023
DiAnte Jenkins Double Feature: There Will Be Blood & No Country For Old Men
There Will Be Blood (2007) · Jan 3, 2023
What We've Been Watching Catch Up & An Early Peek at New Christmas Movies
Spirited (2022) · Nov 29, 2022
What We've Been Watching Catch Up & An Early Peek at New Christmas Movies
Falling for Christmas (2022) · Nov 29, 2022
What We've Been Watching Catch Up & An Early Peek at New Christmas Movies
A Christmas Story Christmas (2022) · Nov 29, 2022
Wakanda Forever Review and a Revisit of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) · Nov 22, 2022
DiAnte Jenkins Joins Joe and Jared to Discuss the Masterpiece, The Big Lebowski
The Big Lebowski (1998) · Nov 15, 2022
Interview With A Real Life Director, Chris Cowden
Moments in Spacetime (2020) · Nov 8, 2022
Smile Review & Get Truly Scared With Phobia Films
Smile (2022) · Oct 13, 2022
Look Both Ways Review After a TikTok and Rings of Power Check In
Look Both Ways (2022) · Oct 11, 2022
The Greatest Beer Run Ever
The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022) · Oct 4, 2022
What Do Cobra Kai, The God Father, and Montana Have In Common?
The Godfather (2023) · Sep 27, 2022
The 'Burbs And An Unintended But Honest Discussion About Introversion
The 'Burbs (1989) · Sep 20, 2022
Speeding to the Cinema: Bullet Train and More!
Bullet Train (2022) · Aug 19, 2022
Nope Review: It May Not Be About What You Think It's About
Nope (2022) · Jul 28, 2022
Speeding to the Cinema: Jurassic World: Dominion Review
Jurassic World Dominion (2022) · Jul 21, 2022
Top Gun: Maverick & The 1980's Films That Helped Make Us Who We Are
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) · Jul 12, 2022
Elvis and Minions: Good Reasons to See Both
Minions (2015) · Jul 4, 2022
Elvis and Minions: Good Reasons to See Both
Elvis (2022) · Jul 4, 2022
Pride Month Movies 2022
Moonlight (2016) · Jun 25, 2022
Pride Month Movies 2022
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) · Jun 25, 2022
Pride Month Movies 2022
Uncle Frank (2020) · Jun 25, 2022