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It’s February, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “Shredruary” series! Where we cover movies that revolve around music or musicians! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss 2001’s satirical musical comedy, Josie and the Pussycats!

Endless product placement! A classic and catchy soundtrack that features Letters to Cleo’s Kay Hanley and (we think) Matthew Sweet! A consistently funny movie that effortlessly bounces between witty, subversive moments and silly, slapstick comedy! Fun, creative direction from Can’t Hardly Wait’s Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont! A perfect cast that includes Rachael Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson, Tara Reid, Parker Posey, Alan Cumming, Missi Pyle, possibly the greatest boy band of all time, Dujour, and the vocal talents of Mr. Moviefone! A misunderstood, ahead of its time gem - with a sweet message about being true to yourself and not getting caught in the cogs of consumerism - that has found the cult following it deserves despite its disappointing box office!

In addition, Tim shares his spoiler-free thoughts on 1988’s Alien Nation and the Oscar-winning cinematographer of Cool as Ice, while Alex talks about Shin Ultraman, Knight and Day, The Beekeeper, and Sniper G.R.I.T.!

You can find AIPT Movies on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

The AIPT Movies podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris, Tim Gardiner, and Matt Paul, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from three filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Instagram and Twitter @ActionHarris. Matt is a terrific artist that you can find on Instagram @no_wheres_ville. Tim can’t be found on social media because he doesn’t exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the AIPT Movies crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter @AIPTmoviesPod.

Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

The 241 team races toward episode 200 with a look at one of the most controversial films of  2023, "Indian Jones and the Dial of Destiny". That's right, it's TIME to give our SPOILER Review of Harrison Ford's last adventure as the whip-cracking archeologist. Is it as divisive as everyone says? Is it better than "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"? Is it a good send off for our Ford? ALL of these questions and more in this episode of Podcast 241! Click the link, give us a LIKE and a SUBSCRIBE and find out our thoughts on all things Star Wars, DC, Marvel and MORE!.

So find your compass, roll up your whip and dust that fedora off --  One. More. Time, because it's time for some 241!

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On this episode of the podcast, we look at what is most likely the final Indiana Jones movie, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.  Is it a fitting sendoff?  Did we enjoy it?  Find out our thoughts now!

On this episode, we conclude our director's spotlight for Michael Mann with his newly released film, FERRARI. 

On this episode, we continue our director's spotlight for Michael Mann with COLLATERAL. Starring Tom Cruise and Jaime Foxx.

On this episode, we continue our Michael Mann spotlight with his 1999 thriller about the investigative journalism that brought big tobacco down a peg: THE INSIDER.

On this episode, we continue our journey through comic book film with 2010's steampunk fantasy flick: JONAH HEX. 

On this episode, we continue our spotlight on Michael Mann with what very well may be his greatest work ever: HEAT.

On this episode, we continue our director’s spotlight on Michael Mann with his 1986 serial-killer-thriller: MANHUNTER.

On this episode, we begin a new Director’s Spotlight. Our coverage of Michael Mann starts with THIEF, his 1981 heist-drama starring James Caan. The first in a set of 5 movies in anticipation of FERRARI.

On this episode we conclude our spotlight on David Fincher with his latest release, the Netflix original THE KILLER. 

On this episode, we cover THE SOCIAL NETWORK, the true story of Mark Zuckerberg's rise to the top. 2 of 3 in our David Fincher spotlight. 

On this episode we begin a brand new director’s spotlight. David Fincher is our next subject, and in anticipation of his upcoming film we will watch FIGHT CLUB this week.

On this episode we conclude our fourth directors spotlight! Martin Scorsese’s newest film KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON has hit the big screen and thus, our podcast as well.

On this episode, we conclude our TOP 100 FAVORITE MOVIES EVER. Only 10 remain for the each of us, our favorites of all time. 

On this episode we knock out the penultimate installment in our TOP 100 FAVORITE MOVIES EVER. These flicks just missed the top 10. Some Nolan, some Wes, some superheroes, and so much more. Enjoy. 

Previously on the Special Topics in Media Pod-a-Thon!: franchise fatigue, IP gone awry, brand dominance in colossal collapse. Garret Castleberry cracks the rhetorical whip with Summer Movie scholar Kyle Hammonds as they tackle the close-out films that helped make June 2023 one of the most commercially promising, yet financially flailing months in recent history. The dark room duo initiate discourse with a split appreciation for Wes Anderson's promising Americana revery, Asteroid City. Then, Garret and Kyle tackle one of summer's most expensive movies and bankable characters in film history, Harrison Ford's final portray of Henry Jones Jr. in Disney's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Our film scholars back both features but seemingly vary from popular consensus. What gives in this mismatched equation? Perhaps the July slate will hold resolutions to the burning questions posed in this month of June capper to the 2023 Summer Movie Season. 

Hosts: Garret Castleberry, Kyle Hammonds

Producers: Garret Castleberry, Will McMurry (Audio Engineer), Alli Garner (Cover Art), Austin Foster (Music)

Recommended Screenings (Garret/Kyle):
Wes Anderson. (Director). Asteroid City [Film]. Chinchon, Madrid, Spain: Focus Features/Indian Paintbrush/American Empirical Pictures, 2023.

James Mangold. (Director). Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny [Film]. Yorkshire, England; Glascow, Scottland, UK: Walt Disney Pictures/Lucasfilm/Paramount Pictures. 

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On this episode we continue our TOP 100 FAVORITE MOVIES EVER. This is part 8, 20-29.

On this episode we continue our top 100 favorite movies ever. Scorsese, Spielberg, Nolan, Tarantino, Gerwig, so many goodies for you and me.