PixelSplitters

Tuned In! Ep. 144

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Josh: Project Hail Mary
Willis: Blow Out

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.208 – Project Hail Mary, AI Kilmer, and Overlapping Release Dates

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:43:26 -0000

This week on Pixelsplitters we're discussing the weekend box office success of Project Hail Mary, and what it means for the box office in 2026. Also, Val Kilmer's estate has signed off on a posthumous, AI performance from the actor...which we have lots of thoughts on. And finally, there's two BIG weekends coming this year, and some major movies coming out on either the same day, or within a week. Why can't we spread these out?

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Tuned In! Ep. 143

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:18:07 -0000

Willis: Sentimental Value
Josh: Undertone

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.207 – The 98th Academy Awards!

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:17:00 -0000

Welcome to our review of the 98th Academy Awards! It was quite the night, and Josh and Willis are here to discuss the winners, the losers, the things that worked, and the things that missed. It's our favorite night of the year, and we can't wait to talk about it. Listen in today!

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and TV news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Tuned In! Ep. 142

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:21:23 -0000

Willis: The Secret Agent
Josh: Sirǎt

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.206 – Some Movie Trailers and Final Oscar Predictions

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:11:05 -0000

The Oscars are this weekend!

But we've talked a lot about them, so this episode, Josh and Willis are going to take a little time to talk about some trailers they've seen for upcoming movies. There's some exciting stuff coming soon.

And of course, we have to lock in our final predictions for the 2026 Oscars. Who do you think is taking home the statue? Listen in to hear our picks!

Tuned In! Ep. 141

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:26:44 -0000

Josh: His House
Willis: If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.205 – PGA and SAG Awards, and Paramount and Warner Bros.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:30:14 -0000

This past weekend, we had both the Producer Guild Awards and the SAG Awards, giving us our best look at what the Oscar race will look like.

Also, big news is unfolding with the Warner Brothers acquisition, Netflix is out and Paramount looks to have the win. Josh and Willis are here to discuss what this means. Listen in today.

Tuned In! Ep. 140

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:39:10 -0000

Willis: Predator Badlands
Josh: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.204 – The BAFTAs, Famous Last Words, and Netflix v. Paramount

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:16 -0000

This week on the episode, we're going to check in with the BAFTAs, which happened last weekend, and talk through how the awards landscape is shaping up.

Also, with the passing of Eric Dane, Netflix has brought its series "Famous Last Words" back to the forefront, and Josh and Willis have thoughts...

And finally, the never-ending struggle to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery has taken a new turn this week, as Paramount makes a new bid.

Tuned In! Ep. 139

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:47:53 -0000

Josh: "Wuthering Heights"
Willis: Frankenstein

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.203 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Most Anticipated Films for 2026

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:25:52 -0000

It's one of our favorite episodes of the year!

Listen in this week as Josh and Willis run through their most anticipated films of 2026. We've got a lot of really interesting stuff coming up and a lot of big things from important filmmakers. Which ones make the cut? Which dark horse films ended up on our lists? Top 5 coming at you!

Tuned In! Ep. 138

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:54:44 -0000

Willis: Blue Moon
Josh: It was Just an Accident

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.202 – Catherine O'Hara, "Iron Lung", and Aranofsky's AI

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0000

This week on Pixelsplitters, we pay tribute to the late, great, Catherine O'Hara, gone far too soon.

Also, Markiplier's new film "Iron Lung" has caused quite a stir as the non-dependent film took number 2 at the boxoffice this past weekend, all without a major studio behind it.

And finally, Darren Aronofsky has released a fully AI series called "On this Day 1776," which is more than a little horrifying, but also an interesting work to try to dissect.

All this and more on this week's Pixelsplitters! Listen in today!

Tuned In! Ep. 137

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:08:15 -0000

Josh: Send Help
Willis: The Rip

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.201 – Kathleen Kennedy and the Oscar Nominations

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:20:22 -0000

It is officailly Oscar season!

Welcome back dear listeners, this week we have a lot to discuss.
Firstly, Kathleen Kennedy, after 16 years as President of LucasFilm, is moving on and passing the reins to Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. What will Star Wars look like in this new age?

Also, the Oscar Nominations are out! Tune in as Josh and Willis work through the nominations and talk about their overall response to the list. This episode is always a blast.

Tuned In! Ep. 136

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:49:36 -0000

Willis: Clouds of Sils Maria
Josh: Marty Supreme

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.200 – A Review of the Past, Present, and Future of the Industry

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:03:26 -0000

Episode 200!

We finally made it to our 200th episode, dear listener! It has been a long time coming, but we are finally here!

We started this podcast in April of 2021, and to celebrate our 200th episode, Josh and Willis are taking a look back at what the industry was like back when we started, comparing that to how things are today, and daring to look forward to 2030 and speculate about how the industry is going to continue to evolve.

We had a lot of fun with this episode; we hope you will too. Listen in today!

Ep.199 – MEGAPIXELS: Our Top Films of 2025

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:20:13 -0000

Welcome, dear listener, to one of our favorite episodes of the year. We've reached the end of 2025, and it is time to reflect on our favorite films of the year. There are a lot of films in play, and Josh and Willis are ready to discuss what made them great and what made us love them.

Can you guess which films will be our top picks?

This will be our last episode of the year. But don't worry, dear listener, we will be back first thing next year with our 200th EPISODE!

Tuned In! Ep. 135

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:07:29 -0000

Josh: Jay Kelly
Willis: Nouvelle Vague

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.198 – Warner Bros. Sale Battle, and the Golden Globe Nominations

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:08:10 -0000

Lots to talk about this week, dear listener. There is a whole lot of drama going on with Warner Bros Discovery's sale to Netflix and or Paramount Skydance.

And the Golden Globe nominations are out, which means we're starting to get a better idea of what our Oscar season is going to look like!

Tuned In! Ep. 134

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:30:01 -0000

A Special Tuned In! this week.
Both Josh and Willis are here to talk about TRAIN DREAMS.

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.197 – Early Oscar Predictions

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:41:06 -0000

Happy Thanksgiving, dear listener!
This week, we're talking about the Oscars and how the Oscar race is starting to shape up. Who are the big contenders? Who are the dark horses? What should we expect?

This should be fun to talk through around the dinner table, so listen in today!

Ep.196 – Disney+ AI, Bad Movie Remakes, Movie Marketing in 2025

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Back again with another episode! This week, we're talking about Bob Iger's new proposal to let Disney+ members generate their own Disney AI content. How could that possibly go wrong?

Also, with The Running Man out in theaters this week, we want to talk about what movies get remade. Is it better to remake good ones or bad ones?

And finally, what can marketers do in 2025 to market movies? Is TikTok the answer? Is there an answer? Listen in to hear our thoughts.

Tuned In! Ep. 133

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:58:49 -0000

Josh: Predator: Badlands
Willis: The Isle

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.195 – Trailer Talk! November 2025

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Things are a little quiet in the movie news world, but we are coming up on some big releases, so Josh and Willis are here to break down some of the recent trailers! These are always a lot of fun- Let us know what you are excited for!

Tuned In! Ep. 132

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:45:54 -0000

Willis: Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Josh: A House of Dynamite

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.194 – IMAX and Cinemark, Taylor Sheridan leaves Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery Up for Sale

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:19:16 -0000

This week on PixelSplitters:

IMAX continues to gain popularity, and Cinemark theaters are expanding their screens. Is IMAX the future of movie-going?

Big news as Taylor Sheridan, creator of shows like Yellowstone and Tulsa King, is leaving his longtime home at Paramount and signing a deal with NBC Universal.

And finally, Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that it is up for sale. Paramount Skydance seems to be the lead bidder, but are there other options out there?

All this and more in this week's episode!

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and TV news of the week and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Tuned In! Ep. 131

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Josh: Tron Ares
Willis: Jurassic World Rebirth

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.193 – Films that lose money, Sora 2 & SAG-AFTRA, & Netflix Podcasts

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Lots to cover on this week's PixelSplitters.

To begin, Josh and Willis talk again about films that are released with no path towards financial success. Will these still get made? Should these still get made? Who will make them?

Secondly, SAG-AFTRA has words for OpenAI and the Sora 2 generator. Where are we with this AI video development and can we head in a positive direction?

Finally, Netflix and Spotify are bringing podcasts to your Netflix home screen. Would you watch a podcast on your TV? Is there revenue to be made? Is Netflix trying to take on YouTube?

Most importantly, can PixelSplitters be on Netflix?

Josh and Willis explore all these questions and more on episode 193 of PixelSplitters. Listen in today!

Tuned In! Ep. 130

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:19:04 -0000

Josh: Cloud
Willis: Highest 2 Lowest

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.192 – Diane Keaton, Stranger Things Runtimes, and Apple TV loses the +

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:30:00 -0000

This week on Pixelsplitters, we celebrate the endlessly talented Diane Keaton and talk about where we first met her.

Also, the controversial runtimes of the new season of Stranger Things appear to be incorrect. The actual runtimes are much more manageable.

And finally, Apple TV drops the + from its name. Josh and Willis talk about what that means and where Apple stands in the major streaming rankings.

Tuned In! Ep. 129

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 20:43:29 -0000

Willis: Play Dirty
Josh: One Battle After Another

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.191 – Bond Gun Censorship, Tilly Norwood, and Pocket Watching Movies

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:03:14 -0000

After a week's hiatus, Josh and Willis are back with some more movie talk.

Firstly, Amazon Prime in the UK pulled some odd censorship maneuvers when they recently edited the gun out of some famous James Bond Posters.

Secondly, you knew we'd have to talk about it, dear listener, but what is up with AI-generated "actress" Tilly Norwood? Who wants this?

And finally, the degradation of the importance of Box office numbers continues, but that doesn't stop media outlets from labeling a film a failure because of weak opening numbers. Let's talk more about what constitutes the success of a film.

Tuned In! Ep. 128

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:04:33 -0000

Josh: Hard Eight
Willis: Superman (2025)

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.190 – Robert Redford, The Mandalorian & Grogu, and AI Ownership

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:28:34 -0000

This week, we pay special tribute to the late, great Robert Redford and discuss what his legacy means to filmmaking.

Also, a new trailer has dropped for The Mandalorian & Grogu, the next Star Wars installment. Are we excited for this?

Finally, amidst all the discussion about what AI is trained on, there is another, quieter discussion that must be had: who owns the AI-generated content? Josh and Willis debate the legal precedent.

Tuned In! Ep. 127

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:31:23 -0000

Willis: Alice in the Cities
Josh: The Long Walk

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.189 – Paramount/Warner Brothers Merger Rumors and The Emmys

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:50:44 -0000

Lots to talk about this week! After the struggle to acquire Paramount, David Ellison is setting his eyes on Warner Bros. Discovery. Josh and Willis talk through the implications of that.

Also, the Emmys were this past weekend! Let's talk through the winners and all other things Emmy these days.

Tuned In! Ep. 126

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:49:39 -0000

My goodness! Someone is talking about TV in this episode?!

Josh: Caught Stealing
Willis: The Paper

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.188 – Trailer Talk! September '25

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:48:55 -0000

As happens from time to time, we welcome you to another Trailer Talk episode. With festival season underway, we're starting to get a look at some of the more cinematic films of the year. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk through some of the newest trailers to drop.

Play Dirty
Dust Bunny
Wake Up Dead Man
Jay Kelly
Wuthering Heights
Die My Love
Hamnet
Is This Thing On?
Marty Supreme
A House of Dynamite

Tuned In! Ep. 125

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 22:33:11 -0000

This week on Tuned In:

Willis: The Long Kiss Goodnight
Josh: Lurker

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.187 – Netflix AI Guidelines, Ne Zha 2, and "Survive until '25"

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:24:08 -0000

This week, Josh and Willis have an interesting discussion about Netflix's new AI guidelines for productions, and what they mean for the industry and the future of AI in filmmaking.

We also break down what happened with the US release of Ne Zha 2 and whether a dubbed release will do any better.

Also, what happened to "Survive Until '25," the rallying cry of Hollywood all of last year? Did we survive? What are we looking at with the future of the Box Office?

All this and more on this week's episode of Pixelsplitters

Tuned In! Ep. 124

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:01:00 -0000

Another week, another pair of movies!

Josh: Honey, Don't!
Willis: Deep Cover (1992)

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.186 – MEGAPIXELS: Our Most Anticipated for the rest of 2025

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:30:00 -0000

It's time for another MEGAPIXELS Episode!!

We're more than halfway through the year, which means it's time to explore the films that Josh and Willis are most excited for that will release in the second half of 2025. A lot of the major popcorn films have already been released, and the festival films are starting to find their way into the lineup.

Listen in to hear what we're excited to see!

Tuned In! Ep. 123

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0000

This week on Tuned In!: A major player in the current box office, and something a little obscure from 2007.

Willis: Charlie Wilson's War
Josh:Weapons

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.185 – YouTube wants the Oscars, Feeding the Fandom, and Time Between TV Seasons

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:15:10 -0000

Hello dear listener! A new episode is here!
Sorry we missed last week, but THIS week, we're talking about YouTube and their quest to stream the OSCARS. Is this the best platform for that?

Also, are chronically online filmmakers like James Gunn helpful to the fandom? Or is it becoming too much? Do we need updates on every little item?

And finally, let's talk about TV. Often these days, there is a lot of time between seasons of prestige shows. Why is that, and is it really sustainable?

Tuned In! Ep. 122

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 22:33:47 -0000

Tuned In! Long Form Edition -

Willis: Mountainhead

Josh: KPop Demon Hunters

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.184 – Genres: Documentary, Classic Monster, and Comedy

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:58:46 -0000

This week, Josh and Willis are exploring the state of a few different genres in 2025:

What's up with Documentary these days? Has it been overtaken by the true crime craze? Are we counting those as documentaries?
Have you noticed there are a lot of movies coming starring old school Hollywood monsters? Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolfman. What's leading this resurgence?
Is comedy dead in 2025? Is it changing? Or is it still going strong? We have some thoughts!

Tuned In! Ep. 121

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 18:07:33 -0000

Tuned In! will be looking a little different from now on, dear listener. From now on, we'll be focusing more in-depth on just one movie from our viewing week.

This week with Josh: Fantastic Four: First Steps

This week with Willis: Mickey 17

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.183 – Fantastic 4 Box Office, Warner Bros. & Discovery, and IMAX Expansion and AI

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:45:00 -0000

This week on PixelSplitters, we return to our standard format. What's in the news this week?

The Fantastic 4 is number one at the box office, but should it be doing better?

Warner Bros. and Discovery are splitting up and reorganizing their content.

And IMAX continues to expand as the premier premium format for movies. But is it damaging its credentials by hosting an AI film festival?

Tuned In! Ep. 120

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 21:23:50 -0000

Willis:
The Luckiest Man in America
Deep Cover
Heads of State

Josh:
Materialists
Eddington
Superman

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.182 – Movies as a Dad, Box Office Checkin, and Trailer Talk

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:39:11 -0000

At long long last, Willis has returned!!!

After taking a couple of months to hang out with his new kid, Willis is back and has some thoughts about his relationship with movies now that he's a dad.

Also, since its been a little while, Josh and Willis are doing a little check in. Whats the box office like? Are there surprises? Also, we take a look at some of the many new trailers that have been released and give our thoughts on what's to come.

We're back! Listen in and nerd out with us!

5 Signature Big Screen Experiences from the 2020s

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0000

This week, Josh is back again with what will hopefully be the final midpoint retrospective. This week, he's taking a look at F1 - and the 5 BIG SCREEN experiences of the 2020s thus far.

Top 5 Signature Sequels from the 2020s

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:06:01 -0000

We might actually be winding down on Willis' paternity break, but for the time being, Josh is here with the natural successor to last week's episode, the top 5 sequels of the 2020s. Let's talk about 28 Years Later and all the other wild sequels of the last five years.

5 Signature Original Films From the 2020s

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:27:17 -0000

Willis is taking forever with this whole "Dad" thing, so Josh is back with a new 2020s Midpoint Retrospective! This week, he’s taking a look at the Original Films of the decade. These may seem few and far between, but they are out there, and they are excellent.

Signature Horror from the 2020s

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 11:56:27 -0000

As Willis continues to be a new dad, Josh is back with a new installment of the 2020s Midpoint Retrospective! This week Horror! (An episode Willis probably wouldn't have any contributions to anyway)

2020s Midpoint Retrospective: The Final Reckoning

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Hey! We’re back! Well, half of us are back for the time being.

Willis is still out being a new father (no biggie or anything) so Josh is taking over the feed for the next few weeks with a new mini series we are calling a 2020s Mid Point Retrospective! Every week he will be talking about a new movie in a specific genre and then speculating about the most significant films in said genre from the 2020s (this sounds much more complicated than it really is).

This week, he’s starting with Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning and the Top 5 Signature Action Films from the 2020s.

Tuned In! Ep. 119

Sun, 25 May 2025 18:09:48 -0000

Josh:
Daddio
The Ugly Stepsister
Tampopo

Willis:
Anaconda
Chef
Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.181 – Kung Fury 2, Special Features, and Film Journalism

Sun, 18 May 2025 21:58:51 -0000

Hey Everyone! This week's episode is a little late because Willis had his baby!

While Dad and son get acquainted PixelSplitters is going to take a little hiatus, but that just means there'll be more to talk about when we're back!

This week however, Josh and Willis are here to talk about the leaked Sizzle Reel for Kung Fury 2, which has long been trapped in distribution hell.

Also, we talk about DVD special features, and how those extras are just kind of...not around anymore.

And finally, Cannes is coming up, and many film journalists are bemoning their lack of access to stars during the festival. Josh and Willis discuss how film journalism looks today compared to years gone by.

Tuned In! Ep. 118

Sun, 11 May 2025 16:01:00 -0000

Josh:
The Arcadian
High & Low
Thunderbolts*

Willis:
Days of Thunder
Black Bag
Thunderbolts*

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.180 – Thunderbolts* & the 100% Movie Tariff

Thu, 08 May 2025 12:30:00 -0000

This week on Pixelsplitters, Josh and Willis are discussing Thunderbolts*! The latest entry into the MCU feels a little different than the rest of the MCU. And of course, we have to talk about President Trump's proposal to implement a 100% tariff on all films not made in the USA. Whatever that means.

Tuned In! Ep. 117

Sun, 04 May 2025 14:53:04 -0000

Willis:
Draft Day
Havoc
Chongqing Hot Pot

Josh:
Mosquito
Havoc
Black Mirror Season 7

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.179 – MEGAPIXELS: The Quintessential Michael Mann

Thu, 01 May 2025 13:02:33 -0000

This week, on a very special MEGAPIXELS, Josh and Willis are running through the filmography of one of the greatest heist directors ever: Michael Mann. We're putting together the quintessential 10. These are the 10 essential Michael Mann films to watch. We had a lot of fun with this one. Listen in and hear our picks!

Tuned In! Ep. 116

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Willis:
Lazarus
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Manhunter

Josh:
The Keep
Rounders
Sinners

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.178 – Sinners, Oscar Rules, and Box Office Popularity

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:11:30 -0000

This week, Josh and Willis talk about the Box office sensation that is Sinners!

Also, the Academy has officially ruled that members MUST watch all the nominated movies. Which somehow wasn't a thing before.

Also also, people say they want to go see movies in theaters. Is that true? Is the box office still a good indicator of film popularity? Let's discuss!

Tuned In! Ep. 115

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:08:03 -0000

Josh:
The Jericho Mile
Holy Spider
Warfare

Willis:
Enter The Dragon
The Shadowless Tower
Columbus

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.177 – Minecraft, Stunt Oscars, and Trailer Talk

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:39:02 -0000

This week on Pixelsplitters - Minecraft is a sensation that we didn't see coming.

Also, the Academy is officially honoring stunt people with a new Oscar.

And, as sometimes happens, there are some trailers we need to talk about. Listen in today!

Tuned In! Ep. 114

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:08:56 -0000

Josh:
The Studio
The Insider
Heat

Willis:
Furiosa
Last of the Mohicans
Blood Simple

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.176 – Avengers Casting, MGM Shakeup, and Warner Brothers

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Lots to talk about this week on PixelSplitters!

Marvel is back in the news with their unique* casting announcement for Avengers: Doomsday.

Also, things are changing over at MGM/Amazon. Jen Salke is stepping down, and Amy Pascal and David Heyman are stepping up to helm James Bond.

Finally, what on earth is going on with Warner Bros? They've sold the distribution rights for their long-shuttered Coyote vs Acme, and Zazlov's handpicked project, Alto Knights, has completely tanked. All eyes turn to Superman to save WB.

Lots to discuss. Tune in and puzzle over the big questions with us.

Tuned In! Ep. 113

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 21:35:50 -0000

Willis:
O'dessa
Bad Taste
The Adventures of Bukaroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

Josh:
Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan
Black Bag
Secret Sunshine

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

AI Dubbing, Franchises Up for Grabs, and YouTube as Streamer

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:39:01 -0000

This week on PixelSplitter - Streamers and studios are starting to use AI to dub foreign language films with visual and audio matching. Is this a good use of AI?

Also, there are a lot of major franchises out it the world that we could consider dead. Should they be sold off and given a chance for new life? Or should they stay dead?

And finally, YouTube is one of the most watches streaming services out of all of them. Is this good or bad for longform Hollywood projects? Or is this worst case for Hollywood?

Tuned In! Ep. 112

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:50:47 -0000

Josh:
Kraven the Hunter
The Electric State
Rumors

Willis:
Kraven the Hunter
Bottle Rocket
Thief

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.174 – Staircase Studios, The Impact of the Film Bro, and New Literalism in Cinema

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Put on your theory caps, dear listener. Today on Pixelsplitters, we are getting abstract.
Staircase Studios is a new production company working to create AI feature films, and they're trying to do it on the up and up. Is there a place for this in Hollywood? What about Film Bros? Is there a place for them?
Finally, Josh and Willis want to talk about the concept of New Literalism as it pertains to modern cinema. Is everything too on the nose these days? Is there no room for ambiguity?

Our brains were spent after this episode. Listen in and let us know what you think!

Tuned In! Ep. 111

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:18:41 -0000

Willis:
Venom: The Last Dance
Dream Scenario
Problemista

Josh:
Robot Dreams
Paradise
Mickey 17

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.173 – Thunderbolts* Marketing, Bond sold to Amazon, and Casting by Instagram Followers

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:18:51 -0000

This week we are back to our regular news conversations. The Oscars are over, but that doesn't mean Hollywood has gone quiet. Marvels Thunderbolts* has started an interesting marketing campaign. James Bond is officially owned by Amazon, and there are more and more reports of producers casting based on how many followers someone has on Instagram. Lots to talk about! Listen in for all our thoughts!

Tuned In! Ep. 110

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:40:32 -0000

Willis:
Piece by Piece
September 5
The Jurassic Park Franchise

Josh:
Fired on Mars
Moonlight IMAX
The Monkey

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.172 – The 2025 Academy Awards

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:19:31 -0000

The 2025 Academy Awards were this past Sunday and Josh and Willis are here with their thoughts! A big, deserving win for Anora, and a lot of other great moments! Tune in and hear our breakdown!

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes, we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Tuned In! Ep. 109

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0000

Willis:
Gattaca
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man
Drunk Angel

Josh:
Heart Eyes
Captain America: Brave New World
Flow

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.171 – Awards Season Review & Oscar Predictions

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Awards season is in full swing and the Oscar race is shaping up! In this week's episode, Josh and Willis are running through the big winners at the BAFTAs and the WGA Awards, and giving their final predictions of who'll win on Oscar Night!

This is our last episode before the Oscars. Be sure to watch on Sunday, March 2nd at 7pm ET.

Tuned In! Ep. 108

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:29:49 -0000

Josh:
To Live and Die in LA
Here
September 5
The Teacher's Lounge

Willis:
Star Trek: Section 31
Flow
Anora

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.170 – MEGAPIXELS: Our Top 5* Most Anticipated of 2025

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:48:21 -0000

It is MEGAPIXELS time, dear listeners.
Josh and Willis are here to discuss their TOP 5 MOST ANTICIPATED films coming in 2025. There is a BIG list of things coming, and we're surprised about some of the new releases that are making our list and surprised by some of the ones that aren't. Tune in to learn what we're looking forward to!

Tuned In! Ep. 108

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Josh:
The Wild Robot
Presence
Empire Records
Nickel Boys

Willis:
The Pitt
In the Heart of the Sea
Gladiator II

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.169 – The 2025 Oscar Nominations!

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0000

The 2025 Oscar Nominations are OUT dear listener, and Josh and Willis are here with THOUGHTS. There's a lot to discuss with this list. What's there, what's not, how many films are represented. And we are here to talk about it all.

We have our Oscar-watching lists! The Brutalist is 215 minutes long you guys.

Tuned In! Ep. 107

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 17:01:00 -0000

Willis:
Gamera vs. Guiron
The Dead Don't Die
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Josh:
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
On of Them Days
A Real Pain

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.168 – David Lynch, AI in the Oscars, and Greta in IMAX

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Yes dear listen, we know the Oscar nominations came out this morning, but you'll have to wait until next week.

This week we're going to talk about David Lynch. His style, his films, and his legacy. Also, there is some buzz floating around about The Brutalist and Emelia Perez using some AI to tweak some performances. And finally, it has been announced the Greta Gerwig's Narnia film will be released in IMAX, marking a Netflix first.

Tuned In! Ep. 106

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 16:32:05 -0000

A Special Extended Tuned In!

Josh:
A Complete Unknown
Will & Harper
Only the Brave
Nosferatu
Nightbitch
What You Wish For

Willis:
Kneecap
Den of Thieves
Maria
The Substance
The Wild Robot
Baby Assassins: Nice Days

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.167 – The California Wildfires, The Golden Globes, and a Couple Oscar Predictions

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:20:00 -0000

Welcome to 2025 dear listener!
We are back after a holiday hiatus with some movie industry news to cover. Firstly, we have to talk about the devastating California wildfires, and what kind of impact they could have on Hollywood. We're also going to talk about the Golden Globes, which happened at the beginning of the month, and discuss what the Oscar race is starting to look like.

Tuned In! Ep. 105

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 22:11:37 -0000

One last Tuned In! in 2024:

Josh:
Juror #2
A Different Man
Red Rooms
Wicked

Willis:
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
Conclave
Challengers

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.166 – MEGAPIXELS: Our Top Films of 2024

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:50:00 -0000

Welcome to our final episode of 2024!
As is tradition, Josh and Willis are taking this time to review the films of 2024 and run through their favorites! Tune in this week for our top 5 countdown of the films we loved in 2024.

Tuned In! Ep. 104

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:23:43 -0000

Josh:
Special Ops: Lioness
Imaginary
The Straight Story

Willis:
AfrAId
Shiva Baby
Emilia Pérez

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.165 – The Golden Globe Nominations, The Gotham Awards, and the NYFCC

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:07:31 -0000

The Golden Globe nominations are out this week! Josh and Willis are here to examine the field and discuss which films will be big players in the upcoming Oscar season. To add to that conversation, we'll take a look at the winners from the Gotham Awards and the New York Film Critics Circle. Which films are you excited to see?

Tuned In! Ep. 103

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:15:00 -0000

Willis:
Paint
Daaaaaali!
Dune: Part Two

Josh:
It's What's Inside
The Piano Lesson
We Live in Time

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.164 – Record Thanksgiving, Theaters ban singing, Aging actors, and Global Filmmaking

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:30:00 -0000

Lots to talk about on this week's episode of PixelSplitters!

The Thanksgiving box office hit record highs with the release of Moana 2 and the momentum of Wicked and Gladiator II.

Also, Wicked has had some viewers singing in the aisles. AMC has a problem with that.

With the release of Maria, Angelina Jolie says she's had more work as an older actress than she did when she was younger. Is that the new norm?

And, is the future of Hollywood outside the US? Can countries like Hungary draw productions away from southern California?

All this and more on today's episode! Listen in!

Tuned In! Ep. 102

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Josh:
From / Teacup
Janet Planet
Gladiator II

Willis:
Godzilla vs Hedora
Transformers One
Dave

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.163 – Disney+ is profitable, Musical Marketing, and The Collapse of Hollywood

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Happy Thanksgiving dear listener! This week on the pod we're going to check in with the box office battle between Gladiator II and Wicked.

Also, just a year after record losses, Disney+ and Disney streaming is profitable! How is this possible?

Also also, with Wicked in theaters, Josh and Willis talk about why we rarely see movie musicals advertised as musicals.

Finally, with all the shifting and anxiety in Hollywood these days, some are predicting a vast collapse of the studio system. Is this possible? Is the end near? Lots to think about on this week's PixelSplitters.

Tuned In! Ep. 101

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 15:15:47 -0000

Willis:
Paterson
Destroy All Monsters / All Monsters Attack
Evil Does Not Exist
Predestination

Josh:
Boy Kills World
Evil Does Not Exist
Transformers One
The Brutalist

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Ep.162 – Trailer Talk!

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:24:09 -0000

The anticipation has reached an apex, and it's time for another trailer talk! Josh and Willis are back this week to talk about a handful of upcoming releases that have new trailers out! Everything from Dear Santa to The Last Showgirl. Listen in and let us know if you are excited for any of these!

Tuned In! Ep. 100!

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:10:42 -0000

Josh and Willis are taking a short break this week, but instead of a regular episode, we are celebrating our 100th Tuned In! This marks over 600 films watched and discussed since our first Tuned In! episode in July 2022. That's a lot of celluloid!

Willis:
Quiz Lady
Predators
Kim's Video

Josh:
The Shadow Strays
Terrifier
Anora

Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.161 – Tax Credits, Netflix "Moments", and Horror Fatigue

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:19:05 -0000

Happy Halloween Pixelsplitters!

This week, Josh and Willis discuss the new proposed tax credits to bring productions back to Los Angeles. Also, Netflix has a new feature called Moments that is...questionable. We've all heard of Superhero Fatigue, but is Horror Fatigue on the way? More and more horror films come out every year. Let's discuss!

Tuned In! Ep. 99

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:30:00 -0000

Josh:
Antlers
MadS
Smile 2

Willis:
Gamera vs Viras
The Fall Guy
Love Lies Bleeding

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.160 – Disney's New Chair, Biopics, and Original Storytelling

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:27:01 -0000

This week on Pixelsplitters, we touch on Disney's new chair and the hunt for a New CEO. Also, what's up with biopics these days? Are there too many of them? Or are they just not as good as they once were?

Josh and Willis also talk about original storytelling in Hollywood these days. What it looks like, where it's going, and who's making original films. Listen in to hear more!

Tuned In! Ep. 98

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:48:43 -0000

Willis:
The X From Outer Space
Drop Dead Gorgeous
Vice

Josh:
Saturday Night
Below
Angst

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.159 – Horror as a Genre, Today's Moviegoer, and What is a Hit?

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:59:15 -0000

This week - Joker 2 continues to tank at the box office, losing out to Terrifier 3. Josh and Willis take a look at why the Horror genre continuously does so well.

Also, with the various hits and misses in the box office these days, what specifically is it that moviegoers want? What will they show up for?

And is box office performance the only thing that constitutes a 'hit' these days? Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Tuned In! Ep. 97

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Willis:
The Garfield Movie
Inside Out 2
Perfect Days

Josh:
Joker: Folie à Deux
My Old Ass
The Coffee Table

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.158 – Investing in Theaters, Joker & Megalopolis, and Lionsgate's AI Deal

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:00:15 -0000

This week on PixelSplitters, we examine the $2.2 billion investment in theaters near you. Also, to major films have completely bombed in recent weeks. What's going on with Joker 2 and Megaloloplis? And finally, Lionsgate has made a deal with an AI firm to create an AI to aid in development. What does that mean and is it good? Or bad?

Tuned In! Ep. 96

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 21:04:00 -0000

Josh:
The Assistant
Wolfs
Megalopolis
The Substance

Willis:
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
The Paper
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.157 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Most Anticipated for the Rest of 2024

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:40:52 -0000

It is MEGAPIXELS time!

This week, we are listing our most anticipated films for the rest of 2024. Quite a few major films are still coming down the pipeline. Josh and Willis are excited about some and less excited about others. Join us for the big countdown and see what we're looking forward to the most!

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and TV news of the week and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes, we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Tuned In! Ep. 95

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:17:36 -0000

Willis:
Praying with Lior
Rebel Ridge
Son of Godzilla

Josh:
The Master
Biosphere
12 Angry Men
In A Violent Nature

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.156 – The 2024 Emmy's (Round 2)

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:57:38 -0000

The Emmy's were this past weekend!

Yes, the Emmy's already happened once this year, but thanks to the strikes, we're going again. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk through the winners, and what these awards really mean in the grand scheme of things.

Tuned In! Ep. 94

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Willis:
Man with a Movie Camera (1929)
Time Bandits (2024)
Mars Express

Josh:
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Snack Shack
Rebel Ridge

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.155 – No Movies After the Election, Some Trailers, and Movies out of Telluride

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:47:51 -0000

This week on PixelSplitters - It seems like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is doing well in the box office. Will it continue?
Also, the major studios have gotten together and seemingly agreed that there's no real point to releasing anything the weekend after the November election.
Then, Josh and Willis take a look at a few new trailers that came out recently and talk about their excitement (or lack thereof). Then, they turn their eyes toward the latest films out of Telluride and continue to discuss.

Tuned In! Ep. 93

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Willis:
The Thin Blue Line
Trap
A Quiet Place: Day One

Josh:
One Hour Photo
Drive Away Dolls
Oddity

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.154 – The Acolyte Cancelled, Festival Season, and Sex in Movies

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:23:26 -0000

This week, Josh and Willis talk about the Acolyte cancellation and what it means for Star Wars fans and non-Star Wars fans. Also, the Telluride Film Festival was last week, and some of the big films for the second half of 2024 are starting to pickup steam. And what's with sex in movies in 2024? It is certainly a different situation than it used to be. Let's discuss.

Tuned In! Ep. 92

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Willis:
Our Brand is Crisis
What to do with a Dead Kaiju
The Bikeriders
Delirious

Josh:
Blink Twice
King of Comedy
Alien: Romulus

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.153 – Paramount's New Offer, Megalopolis' AI Trailer, and WOLFS Straight to AppleTV+

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:30:00 -0000

Lots to talk about today as things don't seem to go the way they should. David Ellison's Paramount takeover has a new challenger, creating more drama for the studio. Megalopolis has another scandal after their latest trailer was found to have fake, AI-generated movie reviews. And Wolfs, which was supposed to have a wide theatrical release, is now coming straight to AppleTV+.
Josh and Willis have lots to discuss. Listen in today!

Tuned In! Ep. 91

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 17:48:31 -0000

Willis:
The Umbrella Academy
Runaway Jury
The Instigators

Josh:
Election
The Beast
Kneecap

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.152 – Deadpool breaks $1B, Joaquin Pheonix bails on his next film, and D23

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week on Pixelsplitters Deadpool and Wolverine breaks the 1 billion mark, Joaquin Pheonix exits his next film five days before it is supposed to start shooting, and D23 happened. Disney released a bunch of first looks and updates on upcoming projects that Josh and Willis just had to talk about.

Tuned In! Ep. 90

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Willis:
Deadpool & Wolverine
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Josh:
Didi
Trap
Sing Sing

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.151 – Shawn Levy Saves Cinema (?), Sing Sing Budgets, and Season Finales

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:23:26 -0000

This week we talk about Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy and his would be role in saving cinema. Also, the new Coleman Domingo film Sing Sing has a very interesting finance model that deserves a closer look. And what is going on with season finales? Willis is supremely frustrated by a recent finale (can you guess which one?) and wants to talk about why so many are missing the payoff.

Tuned In! Ep. 89

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Josh:
Humane
Le Samouraï
Deadpool & Wolverine

Willis:
Civil War
Gamera vs Barugon
Twisters

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.150 – Deadpool & Wolverine Opening, Box office records, and Comic-con announcements

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Hey it's our 150th episode!

This week, Josh and Willis discuss the record-breaking opening weekend of Deadpool and Wolverine as well as the strong box office performance from a couple of other films.

Also, this past week was San Diego Comic-Con, and Marvel dropped some MAJOR news about the future of the MCU. Let's discuss!

Tuned In! Ep. 88

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 22:38:27 -0000

Josh:
Joy Ride (2001)
The Devil’s Bath
Twisters

Willis:
The War of the Gargantuas
Fast Charlie
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.149 – MEGAPIXELS: Star Wars Live Action Ranked

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0000

It's a brand new MEGAPIXELS Episode!

With The Acolyte wrapping last week, Josh and Willis thought they'd talk about Star Wars for a little bit. And by talk about, they meant RANK.

This is an examination of all the live-action movies and TV shows in the Star Wars canon. We discuss our likes, our dislikes and which is better than the others. Lots to talk about, so listen now!

Tuned In! Ep. 87

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 14:37:03 -0000

Josh:
Anyone But You
Bodied
Longlegs

Willis:
Elysium
Hellboy
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.148 – Trailer Talk!

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:01:13 -0000

It's that time again dear listener, Trailer Talk! Every now and then we get a bunch of new trailers released and just have to talk about them. And this week we have a bunch!

Anora
F1
Here
Red One
Nosferatu
Agatha All Along
Captain America: Brave New World
We Live in Time
Gladiator II

Tuned In! Ep. 86

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:29:07 -0000

Josh:
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
A Quiet Place: Day One
Kinds of Kindess

Willis:
Invasion of Astro Monster
Moli and Max from the future
Arkansas

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.147 – Inside Out cross $1B, Stranger Things is 8 movies, Paramount SOLD!

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:56:32 -0000

We are back from a bit of a hiatus with all your movie news! Inside Out 2 continues to dominate the box office, becoming the first film of 2024 to cross the $1 billion mark. Also, the final season of Stranger Things is going to be full of VERY long episodes. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Finally, at long long last, Paramount has found a buyer in David Ellison and Skydance Media, which will no doubt change the trajectory of Paramount. Let's discuss!

Tuned In! Ep. 85

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:45:19 -0000

No New Episode this week as Josh is vacationing in Italy, so how about a quick Tuned In!

Willis:
Double Indemnity
Bad Boys for Life
Hit Man

Josh:
Go
Tomorrowland
Boiler Room

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.146 – Inside Out 2 Crushes the Box Office, Blade is in trouble, and Megalopolis gets distribution

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:36:32 -0000

This week on PixelSplitters, we talk about the impressive opening weekend of Inside Out 2. Also, Marvel's Blade film continues to be in trouble 5 years after it was initially announced. And Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis finds a US distributor!

Tuned In! Ep. 84

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 13:32:15 -0000

Josh:
I.S.S
Layer Cake
The Acolyte

Willis:
Gorath
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Godzilla Minus One

Ep.146 – Bad Boys Ride or Die, The 2023 Release Schedule, and the Acolyte Controversy

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week on Pixelsplitters, Josh and Willis talk about the surprise box office performance of Bad Boys: Ride or Die, which banked $56 Million Domestically last weekend. Also, lets look ahead and think about the number of movies still coming out this year, and how well they might perform at the box office.

Also, we have to talk about the idiotic controversy around The Acolyte.

Tuned In! Ep. 83

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 23:41:08 -0000

Josh:
Babes
Stopmotion
Hitman

Willis:
The Talk of the Town
Pool Hall Junkies
The Last Stop in Yuma County

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.144 – Box Office Check-in, Venom the Last Dance, and AI at Sony and Tribeca

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:20:40 -0000

This week on PixelSplitters, Josh and Willis are taking a look at the 2024 box office. Is it really as bad as everyone is saying? Also, Venom The Last Dance has released its first trailer, bringing the franchise into the pantheon of trilogies.

Also, Sony's CEO said recently they are going to pursue AI in their production workflows, and the Tribeca Film Festival is hosting a special category for AI generated short films. Are we at a turning point for AI? Or is this what was always going to happen?

Tuned In! Ep. 82

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 17:57:50 -0000

Willis:
The Big Heat
Gamera
Madam Web

Josh:
Wildcat
Furiosa
I Saw the TV Glow

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.143 – Memorial Day Box Office, Paramount, Streaming Bundles, and Cannes

Thu, 30 May 2024 12:38:09 -0000

We are back after another short hiatus, sorry folks, summer can get busy.

This week, Josh and Willis are here to talk about the lackluster Memorial Day box office. Why didn't anyone show up for Furiosa? Also, Paramount is about to be sold to one of two major bidders, which could have consequences for Hollywood. Streamers are back in the news after the Apple+, Netflix, Peacock bundle "StreamSaver" arrives from Xfinity. Are we heading back to cable? And of course, we have to talk about the Cannes Film Festival that happened this past week. What were the big wins? Listen in to hear our thoughts!

Tuned In! Ep. 81

Thu, 23 May 2024 15:03:38 -0000

No new episode this week, but here's a Tuned In! for your listening pleasure.

Willis:
Migration
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Unfrosted

Josh:
Rolling Thunder
The Limey
High Life

Ep.142 – Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, IASTE & AI, and Disney+

Thu, 16 May 2024 16:02:48 -0000

This week on Pixelsplitters: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has a strong start for an underappreciated franchise. IATSE is negotiating with studios about AI, and Disney+ is doing great under the watchful eye of Bob Iger.

Tuned In! Ep. 80

Sun, 12 May 2024 13:06:51 -0000

Josh:
The Shining,
Son of a Gun,
The Fall Guy

Willis:
Dogora,
The Equalizer 2,
Hundreds of Beavers

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.141 – The Fall Guy Falls, Megalopolis, Superman, Acolyte, and a Slow News Day

Thu, 09 May 2024 12:27:58 -0000

This week on Pixelsplitters...there's not that much to talk about...

The Fall Guy did not meet expectations. We got a little tease of Megalopolis. There's a picture of Superman. And a new trailer for The Acolyte.

But that's not a lot of big news. What's up with that?

Tuned In! Ep. 79

Sun, 05 May 2024 13:35:55 -0000

Josh:
Rebel Moon Part 2: Scargiver
Infested
Challengers

Willis:
Time Cop
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Atragon

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.140 – MEGAPIXELS: The Quintessential Spielberg

Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week, on a very special MEGAPIXELS, Josh and Willis are running through the filmography of one of the greatest directors of all time: Steven Spielberg, and putting together the quintessential 10. These are the 10 essential Spielberg films of his illustrious career. We had a lot of fun with this one, listen in and hear our picks!

Tuned In! Ep. 78

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Willis:
Fallout
Lift
Wake Up Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Drive-Away Dolls

Josh:
Free Fire
Exists
Civil War

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.139 – Trailer Talk and Video Game Adaptations

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:15:27 -0000

It's time for another Trailer Talk! There are some new movies starting to make waves, and we are starting to get excited about them!

Also, are video game adaptations primed to take the crown from comic book movies? Is this where the industry is going to go? Let's discuss!

Tuned In! Ep. 77

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:34:39 -0000

No new episode this week dear listener, we have a bonus Tuned In! for you instead!

Josh:
Pride & Glory
Monkey Man
The First Omen

Willis:
Code 8 (1 & 2)
The TV Set
Them!

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.138 – Netflix Genre, Dune in IMAX, and Theaters in 2024

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:55:58 -0000

This week on Pixelsplitters, Josh and Willis discuss Netflix's new pivot to organizing their productions by genre instead of budget. How will that affect the kind of movies we get? Also, Dune II is heading back to IMAX theaters, adding to the spectacle once more. And finally, Cinemacon starts this week, and theater owners are giving us a little insight into what the industry is like for them right now.

Tuned In! Ep. 76

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 23:26:16 -0000

Willis:
X-Men '97
The Iron Claw
Three Body Problem

Josh:
In a World
Immaculate
Late Night with the Devil

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.137 – Quiet On Set, A Bad Q1 for Movies, and Adaptations

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:24:12 -0000

This week on PixelSplitters, Josh and Willis talk briefly about the Quiet on Set docu-series and its implications in Hollywood. We also discuss how the Box Office faired in Q1 of 2024, and what we expected and didn't expect. And finally, there is a lot of chatter on the internet about recent live action adaptations of beloved content with a passionate fanbase. But are we losing the meaning of the word "adaptation"?

Tuned In! Ep. 75

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 15:11:03 -0000

Willis:
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Relax, I'm from the Future
The Killing
Damsel
Gorgo

Josh:
Road House (2024)
Grosse Pointe Blank
La Haine
Love Lies Bleeding

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.136 – Late Night with the Devil, Hollywood Contraction, and Digital Archiving

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week on Pixelsplitters, Josh and Willis discuss the AI controversy surrounding the new horror film Late Night with the Devil . There also seems to be a lot of movie executives that are looking for work, so let's use that as a jumping off point for the contraction of Hollywood. And finally, we've talked about film preservation, but what about digital preservation? Are things safe because they're digital?

Tuned In! Ep. 74

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:25:53 -0000

Josh:
The Alter Collection
Ghost Watch
Perfect days

Willis:
The Zone of Interest
Poor Things
Anatomy of a Fall

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.135 – The 2024 Academy Awards Review

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0000

For the fourth consecutive year, Josh and Willis are here to break down last Sunday's Academy Awards! What did we like? What was strange? Who were the big winners and who deserved better? All these questions and more on today's special episode!

Tuned In! Ep. 73

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Willis:
Nightmare Alley
El Conde
Spaceman

Josh:
Silent Night
NYAD
Dune Part II

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.134 – How Oscar Voting Works & Our Final Predictions

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:30:00 -0000

The Oscars are almost here dear listener, and Josh and Willis are here to make their final predictions on who will take home the golden statue.

But also, there's a lot of complex rules when it comes to how the Academy nominates films, how those films campaign, and how the final votes are tabulated. This week we're going to try and pull back the curtain on how this all works.

The Oscars are this coming Sunday - March 10th at 7:00pm EST!!! Get ready to cast your ballots!

Tuned In! Ep. 72

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 17:30:43 -0000

Josh:
Chinatown
Mean Streets
Swamp Thing (2019)
The Last Airbender

Willis:
Varan
Dumb Money
Snake Eyes
The Last Airbender

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.133 – 3 More Award Shows, and Amazon v Roadhouse

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we will be talking about the recent awards shows that took place over the past weekend, including the Producers Guild of America Awards, the Independent Spirit Awards, and the SAG Awards (streamed live on Netflix!) Join Josh and Willis as they discuss what these awards mean for the upcoming Oscars race.

Additionally, we will be touching on some recent news about Amazon and Doug Liman's Road House. There have been some serious allegations about their use of AI and copyright infringement, and we will discuss the implications of these accusations. So, sit back, relax, and tune in to this week's episode.

Tuned In! Ep. 71

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Josh:
The Color Purple
The Taste of Things
Madam Web

Willis:
Cop Land
Rollerball (2002)
The Mysterians

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.132 – Madam Web, Doug Liman, and Streaming Mergers

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:30:00 -0000

This week on Pixelsplitters, Josh and Willis are going to talk about the box office train wreck known as Madam Web. Also, Doug Liman is boycotting his own movie. What's that about? Then there's the rumors about a possible merger between Paramount+ and Peacock. Are we heading back to cable? Is that a bad thing? Listen in this week and find out.

Tuned In! Ep. 70

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:34:18 -0000

Josh
Cop land
A Walk Among the Tombstones
Dune

Willis
Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005)
The Sum of All Fears
The Marvels
American Fiction

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.131 – Superbowl Trailer Talk

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000

The Kansas City Chiefs took on the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday in the biggest sports event of the year; Superbowl 58. In between plays, Studios released new trailers for some of the biggest films of the year.

This week Josh and Willis are going to talk trailers. Which films have our attention, and which have our angst. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Tuned In! Ep. 69

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0000

This week on Tuned In!

Willis:
The Lighthouse
Rodan (1956)
Rollerball (1975)

Josh:
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Living in Oblivion
The Zone of Interest

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.130 – Sports Streaming, The Apple Vision Pro, and Physical Media

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Everyone is talking about the new Apple Vision Pro, so Josh and Willis figured they should to. More specifically what it could mean for the theater industry and the TV industry.

Also, have you heard about this new potential sports streaming service? Could all sports finally end up in one place?

And what does physical media look like in 2024? Are we sticking with it, are we heading back to it? Will movie-goers abandon it for streaming? What will happen to streaming in the age of VR?

These questions and more this week on Pixelsplitters!

Tuned In! Ep. 68

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week on Tuned In!

Josh:
Life
Wuthering Heights
The Kitchen

Willis:
The Creator
Godzilla King of the Monsters (1956)
True Detective: Night Country

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.129 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies of 2024

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:45:00 -0000

It's MEGAPIXELS Time! As has become a tradition, it's time for Josh and Willis to list off their top 5 most anticipated films of 2024. There are a ton of great movies coming out in 2024, and we had a hard time coming up with these lists. So tune in and see what made the cut this year, and maybe find some new things to put on your watchlist.

Tuned In! Ep. 67

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Fast X, The Beekeeper, Godzilla Raids Again, Devil in a Blue Dress, It Comes at Night, and Saltburn

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.128 – The OSCAR Nominations!

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:35:00 -0000

The 2024 Oscar Nominations are here!

We are into Oscar season officially dear listeners! We are dedicating a whole episode to running through the nominations list, talking about surprises, talking about snubs, and talking about what we think of everything and anything! Listen in!

Tuned In! Ep 66

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:42:35 -0000

Self-Reliance, Heaven Knows What, Song of Kong (1933), Two Lovers, Phantom Thread, All of Us Strangers

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.127 – Critics Choice, Emmy's, and has Netflix won the streaming wars?

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:01:00 -0000

Awards season is in full swing! Fuller than usual actually. Both the Emmy's and the Critics Choice awards were this past week. Josh and Willis run through the nights and discuss what this means for the Oscar race.

Also, there's been some talk on the internet that Netflix has "won" the streaming wars. Is this true? Listen in to find out.

Ep.126 – The Golden Globes and an Extended Tuned In!

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Welcome to 2024

It's a new year dear listeners and we are back with a brand new episode. The Golden Globes were this past weekend, and they were....fine?

But more importantly, it's been a long time since our last episode, but Josh and Willis haven't stopped watching movies, so we're doing a special extended Tuned In! To cover what we've been watching. Listen in to hear our thoughts on:

Night Swim Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Rebel Moon Part 1 Gran Turismo Self Reliance Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Saltburn Maestro Ferarri Hackers American Fiction Godzilla (1954) King Kong (1933) The Iron Claw

Tuned In! Ep. 65

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Maestro, Killers of the Flower Moon, 20 Days in Mariupol, Paddington, and Poor Things.

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.125 – The 2023 Movie Draft!

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:30:00 -0000

The Final Episode of 2023

We've made it through another year dear listeners! Josh and Willis are doing their first-ever movie draft to cap the year off! Six categories, and six movie picks. Listen in as we pick our favorites and assemble the best lineup possible.

Our six categories are:

Favorite Movie not released in 2023
Oscar Contender
Breakthrough
Budget $100 million or more
Surprise
Underseen Gem

We also spend a little time running through our Top 10 Movies of 2023, which is quite the list to behold.

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and TV news of the week and examines where the film industry is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Tuned In! Ep. 64

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 22:30:00 -0000

Leave the World Behind, Old Joy, The Holdovers, Showing Up, & John Wick Chapter 4

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.124 – SAG Ratifies, Netflix Releases Data, and The Golden Globe Nominations

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:35:00 -0000

Here we go into awards season, everybody! This week; SAG-AFTRA ratified their new contract and put a period on the strike. Also, in an unheard-of move, Netflix has released a ton of viewership data and plans to continue to do so. And of course, the Golden Globe nominations are here, and so are our thoughts. Listen in as we run through the major categories.

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Tuned In! Ep. 63

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0000

May December, Good Burger 2, Reptile, Backdraft, & Godzilla Minus One.

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecast.co

Ep.123 – Dave Feloni & Star Wars, The Marvels Box Office, and High Cost TV Shows

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Dave Feloni has been named the Chief Creative Officer in charge of Star Wars, The Marvels takes the record for lowest-grossing MCU movie, and there seem to be a lot of TV shows that are spending a lot of money not to be very good. Yet still they get a second season!

Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecast.co

Tuned In! Ep. 62

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 01:05:10 -0000

Thanksgiving, Monarch, Dream Scenario, Missing, Napoleon, Interstate 60, & Last Sentinal

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecast.co

Ep.122 – Trailer Review!

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:45:08 -0000

It's time for another trailer review episode! We've made it past the Oscar trailers part of the year, and we're looking at a bunch of trailers for 2024 films. Some interesting stuff, and some stuff we don't know how we feel about

This week: Madam Web Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Renaissance The Fall Guy Mean Girls Avatar the Last Airbender (Netflix Live Action) Anyone But You Garfield Inside Out 2 Ghostbusters Frozen Empire

Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecast.co

Tuned In! Ep. 61

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 13:30:00 -0000

The Double, Blackberry, The Pigeon Tunnel, Blue Beetle, Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain, & Reality.

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.121 – MEGAPIXELS! Early 2024 Oscar Predictions

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:30:00 -0000

IT'S MEGAPIXELS

Happy Thanksgiving dear listeners! Today Josh and Willis are making early predictions (arguably too early) of the top nominations for the 2024 Oscars. Listen in as we discuss our top picks for Best Animated Feature, Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, Best Actor and Actress, Best Director, and the big one...Best Picture.

A lot of these movies haven't released yet, but Josh and Willis are here to speculate wildly for your turkey day entertainment.

Tuned In! Ep. 60

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 18:50:41 -0000

Gen V, Coherence, TMNT Mutant Mayhem, Matchstick Men, The Killer, & The Marvels

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.120 – The Marvels Box Office, Coyote vs ACME, and the SAG AFTRA Deal

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:04:19 -0000

This week on PixelSplitters: The Marvels bombs at the Box Office, leading to what seems like it might be a big shakeup at Marvel, Warner Brothers Discover is back on it's bulls**t with a completed "Coyote v ACME" film, and Josh and Willis discuss the details of the SAG-AFTRA deal that ended the strike and got the wheels turning again in Hollywood.

Tuned In! Ep. 59

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Scavengers Reign, Invincible Season 2, Searching, Belly, BigBug, Priscilla, and Baby Assassins 2 Babies.

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.119 – AMPTP's "Final Offer" and the State of the MCU

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000

The STRIKE is OVER!

Sadly this episode was recorded before the agreement was reached, but listen in as we talk about the final days of negotiation in the SAG-AFTRA Strike. Also, it's time for a deep dive into what's going on with Disney and Marvel and the MCU.

Tuned In! Ep. 58

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:00:17 -0000

When Evil Lurks, Oppenheimer, Anatomy of a Fall, Meg 2, Blackkklansman, The Killer, Royal Hotel, & Killers of the Flower Moon.

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.118 – Recent Box Office Breakdown and SAG-AFTRA Still on Strike

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

After life got in the way last week, Josh and Willis have returned! The box office is weird these days, with the Eras Tour and Five Nights at Freddy's shaking things up.

Also, SAG-AFTRA is +100 days on strike, and as much as we hope, there is still no deal. It's time to check in.

Tuned In! Ep. 57

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 13:59:04 -0000

Barbarian (spoilers!), The Royal Hotel, The Meg, Most Beautiful Island, In the Heights, & Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.117 – The Eras Tour, SAG-AFTRA Fights on, and the state of Marvel

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:15:00 -0000

Taylor Swift's Eras tour opens with a huge box office. SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP still can't strike a deal, and Daredevil Born again is undergoing a massive redo. Lots of pixels to be split!

Tuned In! Ep. 56

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Ahsoka, Exorcist: Beliver, Spotlight, VHS 85, Beau Travail, and Terminator: Genysis

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.116 – What is a subscriber? and Movies we're excited for!

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:27:10 -0000

Quick update on the stikes today as SAG-AFTRA resumes negotiations. The new language from the WGA contract is officially ratified, and Josh and Willis have to wonder...under this new contract, what exactly is a subscriber? Also, not for nothing, but there are a LOT of good movies coming our way in the next couple of months. Josh and Willis run through a few of them and see what they're most excited for.

Tuned In! Ep. 55

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 23:06:19 -0000

Saw X, The Creator, 65, The Lost City, Gen V, & Rio

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.115 – The WGA Strike is over!

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000

The WGA Strike is OVER!

Last week the WGA settled their contract dispute and brought everyone back to work. The new contract is incredible complex. Josh and Willis do their best to break it down and discuss what this means for the industry.

Tuned In! Ep. 54

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 21:24:19 -0000

Equalizer 3, Inside, No One Will Save You, Hearts Beat Loud, Past Lives, Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.114 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Movies We'll Never Watch Again

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:35:31 -0000

MEGAPIXELS!

It's been a while, but it's time for another MEGAPIXELS episode! This week Josh and Willis are counting down their Top 5 movies they liked, but will never watch again. There are many different reasons to never watch a movie again, and Josh and Willis run the gamut.

Tuned In! Ep. 53

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Twister, Mother May I, Jennifer's Body, Night Moves, Safety Not Guaranteed, Hypnotic (spoilers!), and Inside Llewyn Davis.

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.113 – Suspension of Deal Partnerships, the enigma of Horror, and Rotten Tomatoes

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:23:46 -0000

The stikes continue, and the Studios are moving in the wrong direction. Warner Brothers Discover announced last week that it will suspend many of its big name partnerships until after the strike.

Also, as we know, Josh loves horror movies, but what about them makes them so lasting?

And finally, Rotten Tomatoes is kind of a crappy metric...but why and what do we do about it?

Lots to talk about this week. Listen in and hear all of Josh & Willis' hot takes.

Tuned In! Ep. 52

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 13:44:45 -0000

The Red Turtle, Warm Bodies, Funny Pages, Trumbo, Bottoms, and Hypnotic.

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.112 – Trailer Talk September 2023

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:07:17 -0000

TRAILERS!

As tends to happen, a lot of trailers have come out in the past couple of weeks, for a lot of big upcoming movies. And, as also tends to happen, Josh and Willis have a lot of takes to discuss. Strap in for an all trailers episode!

Tuned In! Ep. 51

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Blue Beetle, The Flash (Spoilers), Out of the Blue, You are SO Not Invited to my Bat Mitzvah, The Wandering Earth 2, and LOLA

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.111 – Barbie, Release moves, Rebel Moon, and VFX Unionizing!

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:18:25 -0000

Barbie continues to dominate the box office, but may hit VOD next week? The strikes continue as studios begin moving their biggest releases back into 2024 instead of settling with the unions. Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon trailer is here...and the Disney VFX team has voted to unionize. These are your topics. Discuss!

Tuned In! Ep. 50

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000

50 Tuned In Episodes!!!

Last Voyage of the Demeter, Asteroid City, A Simple Favor, Shin Kamen Rider, TMNT Mutant Mayhem, Johnny Mnemonic Black and White, & Rye Lane.

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.110 – Blue Beetle, The Marvels, & Strikes v. Box Office

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:30:00 -0000

We missed you listeners

Sorry we were gone last week! Life comes at you fast. But we are back this week with a brand new conversation. Blue Beetle is here! Did you see it? Are you excited? Are you more or less excited for The Marvels?

Also, the strikes continue. The Box office is starting to be affected by the lack of promotion, and maybe, just maybe, we're starting to see the light at the end of the strike tunnel.

Tuned In! Ep. 49

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Barbie, Guardians Vol. 3, Operation Fortune, They cloned Tyrone, Twisted Metal, Escape from Pretoria

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.109 – $1B Barbie, Killing It Marketing, South Korean Unions, and a VFX Union

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:20:29 -0000

This week Josh and Willis find themselves talking again about the union shift in the industry. Though, of course let's start with Barbie crossing 1 BILLION! What a world we live in. Also, with SAG-AFTRA on strike, NBC can't use Craig Robinson to promote the show Killing It. What is a studio to do? Also also, Netflix's troubles continue to climb as it runs into issues with the film industry in South Korea, where a surprisingly large amount of content is made. And finally, after a year of hearing tales of woe, certain VFX professionals have begun to organize to join IASTE and unionize for the first time.

The shift is gaining momentum.

Tuned In! Ep. 48

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:30:00 -0000

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 Oppenheimer (again!) Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Talk To Me Speed

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.108 – The Barbenheimer Effect and Strike Delays

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000

In all our excitement last week, we didn't get a chance to talk about Barbenhiemer! Of course Josh has seen both films and Willis hasn't seen either yet, but the impact on the industry in 2023 is being felt far and wide. Let's discuss.

Also, 93 days into the WGA strike and 20 days into the SAG AFTRA strike, we're still no closer to a deal, and studios are starting to push back their major releases. What does that mean for studios? For box office? For union members? Lots to talk about as the industry continues to shift and change under our feet.

Tuned In! Ep. 47

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 23:12:14 -0000

Spider-man Across the Spider-verse, Hijack, Bringing Out the Dead, Futurama, Barbie, & Oppenheimer

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.107 – MEGAPIXELS: 5 things to know about the industry today

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000

MEGAPIXELS: Industry Intro

What are the 5 basic things you need to know about the film industry in 2023?

We talk a lot about the ins and outs of the film industry here on PixelSplitters. But sometimes it gets a little convoluted and we need to bring it back to basics. This is the premise for this weeks special MEGAPIXELS. Listen in as Josh and Willis try and bring things down to their simplest forms and let the new comer to the industry build a baseline.

Tuned In! Ep. 46

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Tetris, Something in the Dirt, Quicksand, The Lobster, The Villainess, Parasite, Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Pt. 1

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.106 – The SAG-AFTRA Strike

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:59:16 -0000

SAG-AFTRA is on strike. Paired with the continued strike of the WGA, this has brought us to a historic moment in the film industry. Josh and Willis take a look at what SAG-AFTRA is striking about and what it means for the industry.

Tuned In! Ep. 45

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:45:00 -0000

Lady Snowblood, Insidious: The Red Door, Biosphere, Platonic, But I'm a Cheerleader, & Joyride

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.105 – Pay It Forward Box Office, Big Name Trailers, and Not Enough Imax Screens

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000

We're Back!

After a week off to recharge our batteries, Josh and Willis have returned with some new movie news. Firstly, a new movie called "Sound of Freedom" has devised a new way to make money at the box office that is...untraditional. Also, we've started getting some trailers for some of the big budget movies coming in the second half of the year. And, the summer blockbusters are here in full force, and everyone wants to be on the biggest screen. But what happens when there are too many movies and not enough IMAX theaters? Listen in this week as we discuss.

Tuned In! Ep. 44

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Asteroid City, Wrath of Becky, Encino Man, The Flash, King of New York, and Past Lives

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.104 – DGA Settlement, July Releases, and David Zaslav

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:36:02 -0000

This week on Pixelsplitters Josh and Willis discuss the ratified DGA contract, and what it means for SAG and the WGA. Also, have you noticed that there are a lot of blockbusters that come out in July? Why is that? And finally, we talk about David Zaslav, CEO of WarnerDiscovery, who's...having a rough time of it.

Tuned In! Ep. 43

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 23:23:41 -0000

Black Mirror: Joan is Awful & Beyond the Sea, Godzilla King of the Monsters, Polite Society, Young Frankenstein, & High Anxiety

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.103 – Box Office Bombs, Asteroid City, and Some First Looks

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000

It seems all the hype around The Flash was unwarranted. Things aren't looking too hot for Pixar's new Elemental either. Josh and Willis are here to break down the weekend box office and talk about what's going on. Because you know was did great? Asteroid City. In only 6 theaters!

Also some first looks at big properties have started making their way across the internet: The first images of the gaang in Avatar the Last Airbender's live action remake, Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, and the reality version of Squid Game. Josh and Willis have thoughts.

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Tuned In! Ep. 42

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 12:30:00 -0000

Renfield, Reality, Flamin' Hot, Jury Duty, and Tammy & the T-Rex

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.102 – Multiverse Storytelling, PVOD Margins, and the Streaming Model

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000

The industry is in a strange place in a lot of ways. Listen in to this week's Pixelsplitters as Josh and WIllis discuss what it means when your story exists in the multiverse. Also, Universal studios revealed how much margin they make off of listing a movie on PVOD vs releasing it in theaters, giving us our first real glimpse into those numbers. And finally, we're going to talk about the streaming model in general, where is it now, how has it changed, and can it become profitable?

Tuned In! Ep. 41

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 11:54:52 -0000

The Boogeyman, How to Blow Up a Pipeline, Shazam Fury of the Gods, From, Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania, Spider-man Across the Spider-verse, & Speed Racer

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.101 – Across the Spider-verse Box Office, Ezra Miller & The Flash, and The DGA Deal

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:57:01 -0000

After 100...

We're into the next 100 episodes dear listener. Episode 101; back to normal, lots to talk about. Spider-man Across the Spider-verse is having an excellent Box Office run, putting all other recent superhero films to shame. But, coming up is The Flash, which Ezra Miller continues to be the star of despite his many...issues. And the DGA has come to a tentative deal with the studios to avoid a strike. But this also puts our WGA friends in a weaker position. Lots to cover! Listen in!

Ep.100 – The Top 100 Movie Bracket

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000

HAPPY 100 EPISODES!!

It's the 100th episode of PixelSplitters!!! Can you believe it!? In celebration, Josh and Willis are embarking on an epic journey. We have made a list of the top 100 movies of the 21st century and blindly randomized them into a bracket. Tune In as epic movie goes against epic movie until only one remains.

This was painful. But we did it for you dear listeners. Strap in and lets celebrate our centennial!

Tuned In! Ep. 40

Sun, 28 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Citadel Ep. 5, Joe, Synchronic, Fired on Mars, Upgrade, and First Cow.

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.99 – Netflix Passwords, Paramount + Showtime, Max, and Union Strikes

Thu, 25 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Streaming Streaming Streaming

Lots going on in the world of streaming on this 99th episode of PixelSplitters. Netflix has officially started to crack down on password sharing in the US. Paramount+ is becoming the permanent home of all Showtime content, and MAX is finally here. All these big moves are happening while the WGA continues to strike, and now the DGA and SAG-AFTRA are starting down the negotiation path. Are we headed for a triple strike?

Tuned In! Ep. 39

Sun, 21 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Beau Is Afraid, Air, How to Blow Up a Pipeline, Escape Plan, Win It All, and Citadel (Ep. 4)

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.98 – Disney+ Hulu in one app, what makes a movie star, and big auteur movies

Thu, 18 May 2023 14:07:13 -0000

A Redefining Time

PixelSplitters is back with a whole lot to talk about. First off, Disney+ and Hulu are going to merge into one app. Unless you don't want them to? Or...what? Also, Josh and Willis take a look at what it means to be a movie star these days. Is it talent? Or the number of followers you have? In that same vein, what is up with big name Directors making HUGE EPIC films these days? Are the auteur dogs off the leash? Answers to this and more in today's episode.

Tuned In! Ep. 38

Sun, 14 May 2023 14:30:00 -0000

Sisu, Quasi, Evil Dead Rise, The Last Duel, Inside, and Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3.

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.97 – Guardians 3 Box Office, Citadel, and the WGA Strike

Thu, 11 May 2023 12:30:00 -0000

We missed you!

Hello again dear listener! We took a short break but now we're back with more important movie news. And what a time choose to take a break. The Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 has released, and is re-igniting a little MCU power. Citadel has premiered on Prime Video and is a whole lot of nothing. Most importantly however, the Writers Guild of America voted to strike and put a stop to all television writing for the foreseeable future. A move that will have a massive impact for years to come. There is a lot to break down and understand about this strike, and Josh and Willis do their very best.

Ep.96 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Most Influential Directors

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000

MEGAPIXELS!!!

Welcome back dear listeners, it's time for another MEGAPIXELS! This week Josh and Willis are getting personal. We are counting down our TOP 5 Most Influential Directors. This is a wide category with a lot of different options, but we did our best. Tune in and find out who made the list!

Tuned In! Ep. 37

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Game Night, Burnt, The Meg, The Cooler, and Clerks III

Tuned In! is the side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk about the movies they watched this week.

Ep.95 – HBO becomes "MAX", The Harry Potter Reboot, and Long Movies

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Change is in the Air

Things are changing over at HBO/Discovery. Known simply as "Max", their new app is set to include all HBO and all Discovery content in one weirdly paired place. Along with their new brand, Max is giving us 7 seasons of a new Harry Potter show, whether we like it or not. Josh and Willis also want to talk about all the reboots we're getting in general. What is causing this push or recycled content? And finally, it has been announced that Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" will be a very long movie. Why? Why are movies so long these days? Lots to talk about today, listen in!

Tuned In! Ep 36

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Air, Police Story, The Super Mario Brother Movie, Tetris, and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Ep.94 – Star Wars Celebration, Super Mario, Voice Acting, and Product Movies

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:33:30 -0000

IP continues to be a huge influence on the movie industry. Listen in to today's episode as Josh and Willis talk about the new announcements from Star Wars Celebration, marvel at the success of the Super Mario Brothers movie, discuss the merits of A-List names vs VO talent, and breakdown the newly emerging genre of Product movies. That's 4 topics in one episode!

Tuned In! Ep. 35

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 22:56:27 -0000

Save Yourselves!, Butterfly Kisses, Knock at the Cabin (Spoilers!), Old (Spoilers!), A Good Person, & Weird

Ep.93 – Trailer Talk 2023!

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Start the Hype Train

It is trailer time again. Devout listeners know every now and then, the hype levels peak and Josh and Willis take some time to run through the trailers that keep dropping. TODAY IS THAT DAY! Lots to go through so listen in and let us know what upcoming movies you are excited for.

06:42 - Across the Spider-verse
12:31 - Asteroid City
17:30 - Barbie
24:29 - Beau is Afraid
29:48 - Blue Beetle
35:41 - Citadel
43:36 - Elemental
47:27 - Hypnotic
51:39 - Quasi
53:50 - Simulant
57:12 - White House Plumbers
59:52 - Secret Invasion

Tuned In! Ep. 34

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 12:56:29 -0000

Scream VI, The Land of Steady Habits, Swarm, Tokyo Drifter, Yes Madam, and John Wick 4

Ep.92 – Victoria Alonso Continues, The John Wick Box Office, and a Stunt Oscar

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000

The Victoria Alonso story continues to unravel. John Wick kicks ass and takes names at the Box Office. And, isn't it really time we had an Academy Award for Stunt work? Discuss.

Tuned In! Ep 33

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 14:01:30 -0000

Shiva Baby, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Honeymoon, Behind Enemy Lines, Censor, and Blackhat

Ep.91 – Nancy Meyers, EEAAO passes Morbius, Shazam goes thud, and Victoria Alonso

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:07:19 -0000

Lots to talk about on this 91st episode of PixelSplitters, Nancy Meyers is trying to find money for her new film, Everything Everywhere has surpassed the box office of Morbius, Shazam makes almost no money, and long time Marvel Veteran Victoria Alonso is out. Josh and Willis have many many thoughts on this week's topics.

Tuned In! Ep 32

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0000

The Quiet Girl, Women Talking, The Whale, 65, and Living

Ep.90 – The 2023 OSCARS Review (and Verizon +Play)

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:20:37 -0000

The OSCARS!

It's our 3rd year covering the Oscars here on PixelSplitters, and there's lots to talk about, and it's good stuff this year! Join Josh and Willis as they breakdown the show, the winners, and whatever those ads we kept seeing for Verizon +Play were about.

Ep.89 – What We've Been Watching & Oscars Preview

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0000

The Oscars Are Almost Here!

Download our Official PixelSplitters Oscar Ballot!

The Oscars are airing this Sunday at 8pm! Josh and Willis have both been watching as many movies as possible before the big day. As such, this episode has a special extended Tuned In! where we review some of the big name nominees (spoilers for Babylon!). Also, let's talk about what we expect from the actual broadcast? What's a win? Will they address the slap? Tune in and hear all our predictions.

Tuned In! Ep 31

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 16:01:00 -0000

Shotgun Wedding, The Outwaters, The Woman King, & Aftersun

Ep.88 – Ant-Man's Reception, the BAFTA's, and the Return of Mid-tier Movies

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:09:27 -0000

Let's get Quantum!

Ant-Man is here! Josh has seen it, Willis hasn't (par the course), and there is a lot of conversation around this movie. Let's discuss, also the BAFTAs we last weekend, and we're going to examine how much of an impact they have on the Oscar conversation. And finally, there's a lot of talk about the big blockbuster movies, but there is a seriously strong mid-tier generation of movies going on right now. What's up with that?

Tuned In! Ep 30

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0000

Empire of Light, Something in the Dirt, Pinocchio, Avatar, & Missing

Ep.87 – Trailer Review!

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:29:30 -0000

Trailer Week!

With the Superbowl this past weekend, Josh and Willis thought it was about time to take a look at all the big name trailers that have dropped in the past week. And there are a lot of them! Are we excited? Are we not? Tune in and feel the hype!

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Tuned In! Ep 29

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Evolution, Knock at the Cabin, Ticket to Paradise, Wakanda Forever, Skinamarink, and All Quiet on the Western Front

Ep.86 – Viola Davis, Andrea Riseborough, Netflix Passwords, and the DCU

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:48:43 -0000

Lots to talk about this week on PixelSplitters! Viola Davis has hit legendary EGOT status with her Grammy win last weekend, and the academy has investigated Andrea Riseborough's oscar nom and found no issues. Also, let's talk about Netflix's password sharing crackdown...or not crackdown now...I guess? And then, of course, Josh and Willis have to nerd out about superhero projects again, because James Gunn has announced a pretty deep slate of new DC properties coming our way. One that Willis is particularly geeking out about.

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Tuned In! Ep 28

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 15:10:43 -0000

Infinity Pool, Elvis, Triangle of Sadness, Navalny, and The Last of Us Episode 3 (SPOILERS!)

Ep.85 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Most Anticipated Films of 2023

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:23:36 -0000

MEGAPIXELS 2023!

It's time for another Megapixels dear listener! Tune in this week as Josh and Willis break down their top 5 most anticipated films of 2023. And of course by Top 5 we mean Top 5 with a runner up and one additional one to keep an eye on...so Top 7? Also, we've tossed a few rules in there so our lists aren't just all Barbie and Oppenheimer. Listen in to learn more.

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Tuned In! Ep 27

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 18:04:49 -0000

The Pez Outlaw, Devotion, Fire of Love, and Fantastic Planet

Ep.84 – Avatar 2 Billion and the 2023 Oscar Nominations

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0000

The Oscar Nominations are here!

First off, Avatar The Way of Water has become the sixth film ever to cross the two billion dollar mark. But also, the academy has released the 2023 Oscar nominations. Josh and Willis have some thoughts...like is Top Gun Maverick actually an Oscar worthy film?

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Tuned In! Ep 26

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 17:24:48 -0000

Last of Us, Sick, I'm Totally Fine, and Tár

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Ep.83 – The Golden Globes, The Critics Choice, and Oscar Nom Predictions

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000

It's Awards Season!

So the Golden Globes were...not that bad! The Globe winners and the Critics Choice winners are starting to give us a good picture of what the Oscar race is going to look like. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the winners, and ponder who will take home the golden statue.

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Tuned In! Ep 25

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0000

M3GAN, Strange World, Babylon, and The Menu (SPOILERS!)

Spoilers for the Menu at 15:27 - Skip forward to 23:06.

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Ep.82 – Kaleidoscope, Avatar Box Office, and TV Cancellations

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:33:10 -0000

Welcome to a New Year of PixelSplitters

Josh and Willis are back with some hot takes on the industry. Did you watch Kaleidoscope? What a way to tell a story. Also, the box office on Avatar The Way of Water just keeps going up and up. And after the cancellation of 1899 on Netflix, Josh and Willis ruminate on the state of TV, and what these streaming giants are doing.

PixelSplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecast.co

Ep.81 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Movies of 2022

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0000

BEST OF 2022!

It's the final episode of 2022 and Josh and Willis are here with another Megapixels! All in, what were our favorite movies from 2022?

Tune in for our top 5, as well as a runner up and a top pick not released in 2022!

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Tuned In! Ep 24

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Murderville, Banshees of Inisherin, The Void, and Avatar The Way of Water

Ep.80 – Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Superman

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Have you seen this?!

Greta Gerwig gave us a 2001 Reference in a Barbie trailer. Christopher Nolan detonated something pretty big to give us Oppenheimer. James Gunn has plans that we can only speculate about, but they don't include Henry Cavill.

Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecast.co

Tuned In! Ep 23

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Firestarter, Amsterdam, The Square, and After Yang

Ep.79 – Golden Globe Nominations and Warner Brothers Issues

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Here comes awards season!

Warner Discovery continues to make upheavals in their streaming content. And the Hollywood Foreign Press has released the 2023 Golden Globe Nominations. Josh and Willis have a LOT of takes this week.

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Tuned In! Ep. 22

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 03:03:57 -0000

Troll, Funny Games, and the Fabelmans

Ep.78 – Sight & Sound 2022, Movie Trailers, & Movie Criticism

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Have you heard of the Sight & Sound Top 100 List? It's quite an interesting list to talk about. What about trailers? Do you watch trailers as soon as they come out or do you prefer to wait to see the move? And to wrap it all up, Josh and Willis are going to talk about the state of movie criticism in the industry and on the internet. Lots and lots to ponder about.

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Tuned In! Ep 21

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 18:28:17 -0000

Bones and All, Black Adam, Luck, and Glass Onion

Ep.77 – Thanksgiving Box Office, Strange World, & Glass Onion

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Well that was quite the holiday weekend.

Hope everyone had a lovely turkey day. You know who didn't? Theaters. Josh and Willis dive into this past weekends abysmal box office, and debate what's going on with the various offerings. Really Disney? Really Netflix? Listen in as we dive into the nitty gritty.

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Tuned In! Ep 20

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:44:46 -0000

Ocean's 11-13, The 355, & Emily the Criminal

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Ep.76 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Most Anticipated of 2022 REVISITED

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:17:00 -0000

MEGAPIXELS THANKSGIVING REMIX!

A long time ago Josh and Willis talked about their most anticipated movies of 2022. And now, we're talking about those same movies again. But hindsight is kind of 20/20...

Also woah Bob Chapek is out! We'll of course have to touch on that...

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Tuned In! Ep 19

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 14:15:00 -0000

Armageddon Time, Marcel the Shell, and Black Panther

Ep.75 – Walter Hamada, Harry Styles, and Pirate Margot Robbie

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0000

What does the future hold?

Some big moves happening in the industry that will affect things...eventually... Walter Hamada is on his way to Paramount to make horror movies, Harry Styles is stepping back from acting, and Margot Robbie's Pirates of the Caribbean film has been scrapped. And of course...we have to talk about Black Panther's box office (no spoilers!). Josh and Willis are gonna think about the future...tune in and think along with us!

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Tuned In! Ep 18

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 14:29:13 -0000

Blockbuster, Unbearable Weight, and the Policeman

Ep.74 – Disney+ Tier Pricing, Friday the 13th, & Revisiting the Russos

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:28:10 -0000

Let's talk about the business of movies. This week Disney+ announced its new ad supported tier pricing, and it's weird. Also, after years and year, the Friday the 13th franchise is legally cleared to make new content. And Josh and Willis are excited to talk a little more about the Russo brothers, and what they're doing in the movie business.

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Tuned In! Ep 17

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0000

Coherence, Banshees of Inisherin, Tár, and Hubie Halloween

Ep.73 – Animation for Everyone, Disney+ Merch, and DC’s New Leads

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Corporations corporations corporations.

Josh and Willis are back with another episode, and we're gonna talk about how these big corporations are handling stuff. Bob Chapek doesn't think adults will watch animation, but he does think they'll pay $400 for a lightsaber. And James Gunn and Peter Safran are taking over the DCEU, shining a light on the darkest universe.

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Tuned In! Ep 16

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 03:08:31 -0000

House of the Dragon and Black Adam

Ep.72 – Disney Delays, Halloween Ends Petition, & Ant-Man 3

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:02:37 -0000

Just watch the movies people..

Lots to talk about when it comes to expectations today. This week, Josh and Willis are examining the recent delays from the MCU (and others) and if we really need to know exact release dates 5 years out. Also, tune in as we get a little heated about a recent petition to re-shoot Halloween Ends because some fans didn't like it. And what are we expecting from Ant-Man 3?

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Tuned In! Ep 15

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:38:12 -0000

Halloween Ends and Hocus Pocus 2!

Ep.71 – She-Hulk, Black Adam Rating, & Box Office Importance

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:53:09 -0000

Time for a quick superhero check-in. She-Hulk has wrapped with a very strange finale (SPOILERS!), and Black Adam has finally arrived after a long road to theaters. Just how dark is this movie? And there's always a lot of talk around Box Office being the metric for a good movie...but is that really true these days? Is it correlation? Or causation? Join Josh and Willis this week and they explore what it means to have a good box office.

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Tuned In! Ep 14

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 15:48:05 -0000

Willis watched movies his wife wouldn't watch, and Josh checks out Hellraiser and Amsterdam

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Ep.70 – AI Performance, Apollo 10 1/2, and Blonde...

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0000

We have to talk about Blonde...

Lots to talk about on today pod. One big thing specifically, but also other things. James Earl Jones signed his voice rights over and Josh and Willis are going to dive in to what AI could mean for filmmaking and performance moving forward. Also, the Academy has said that the animated feature Apollo 10 1/2 isn't an animated feature...

And Andrew Dominik released Blonde... and there is just so so much to unpack.

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Tuned In! Ep 13

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:21:21 -0000

Willis watches bad movies and Josh goes to the theater a lot!

Ep.69 – Dahmer, Don't Worry Darling, and Andor

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Seriously though...

Lots to talk about on today's episode of PixelSplitters. Andor has come to Disney+ and is giving us hope for a different kind of Star Wars. Don't Worry Darling has come to theaters, and Josh and Willis are thinking hard about the controversy around the film. And Dahmer has reappeared in a new Netflix series...and no one told the victims families. Lots to unpack all around.

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Tuned In! Ep 12

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 21:33:53 -0000

Vampires, Outfits, and See How they Run

Ep.68 – The Woman King, DVD Sales, & Streaming Beats Cable

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:10:40 -0000

Do you still have DVD's?

This week, Josh and Willis are talking through a few subjects that might not seem that related, but somehow wove themselves together quite nicely. The Woman King dominated the box office the past weekend, and lined itself up nicely for the Oscar conversation. Also, DVD sales have cratered, and that loss of revenue has helped shape the industry today. Also Also! More people are watching streaming over cable for the first time ever. What does that mean for the future? And for the future of awards ceremonies. Josh and Willis have a lot to dive into this week, so listen in!

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Tuned In! Ep 11

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 12:49:25 -0000

One word movie titles! (and Thor L&T)

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Ep.67 – Some Trailers, More Trailers, & Even More Trailers

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Have you seen the trailer for...

There are a lot of movies coming out friends. This week Josh and Willis are digging deep into a lot of the new trailers that have been dropping. What are we excited for? What are we not excited for? Tune in and find out!

This week we're talking about:

Secret Invasion - 2023 Andor - SEP 21 Glass Onion - DEC 23 Armageddon Time - OCT 28 Amsterdam - OCT 7 The Fabelmans - NOV 11 All Quiet on the Western Front - OCT 28 The Little Mermaid - MAY 26 2023 Disenchanted - NOV 24 Entergalactic - SEPT 30 Werewolf by Night - OCT 7 The Santa Clauses - NOV 16 National treasure the edge of history - DEC 14 The School For Good and Evil - OCT 21 Babylon - DEC 25 (JAN 6)

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Tuned In! Ep 10

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:49:13 -0000

Rings of Power and Willis' new favorite movie

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Ep.66 – The Russo Brothers, The Emmys, and Film Fest Drama

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000

...What we actually meant was Venice...

On this episode of Pixelsplitters, Josh and Willis prove to be fallible yet again. The Russo Brothers have a new show coming that seems very Russo Brothers, the Emmys are on Monday, and there have been a couple of big todos at the VENICE Film Festival. Josh and Willis spend the whole episode blaming all the drama on the Telluride film festival, which is a perfectly lovely festival that hasn't done anything dramatic...seriously, when you hear us say "Telluride" just pretend we said "Venice"

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Tuned In! Ep 9

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 13:10:43 -0000

3000 years and Stallone's Samaritan (spoilers!)

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Ep.65 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Movie Villians

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Insert Evil Laugh Here.

Josh and Willis are back with another MEGAPIXELS list for you dear listener. This time, we are counting down out top 5 greatest all time movie villains. We made a couple extra rules so we didn't end up with the same list (Darth Vader...d'uh), but you'll have to tune in to hear the ground rules. This one was actually a ton of fun.

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Tuned In! Ep 8

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 13:13:24 -0000

Top Gun, Disney, and Dragons.

Ep.64 – HBO Sizzle, SAG Contracts, & MoviePass Returns

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0000

All the Content!

So HBO is in the news again. House of Dragon is huge, and there's a lot more coming. SAG has passed new guidelines about actors working on multiple shows. And MOVIEPASS is back, somehow... Josh and Willis are here as always to walk you through what's going on, and supply some color commentary.

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Tuned In! Ep 7

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 23:43:36 -0000

Uncharted Nicholas Cage.

Ep.63 – The Flash Situation, Universal is Winning, & Disney Surpasses Netflix

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:26:49 -0000

Let's Talk about the Studios

There's a lot going on in the big budget movie world right now. Warner Brothers has been backed into a corner (again) with the DCEU and 'Flashpoint'. Universal is not only reporting top tier box office, but is recruiting top tier talent. And Disney has overtaken* Netflix when it comes to streaming subscribers. Josh and Willis, as usual, have many thoughts.

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Tuned In! Ep 6

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 18:27:48 -0000

Prey You Face the Music On a Bullet Train

Ep.62 – James "Fidel" Franco, Streaming Residuals, & Warner Media Discovery

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0000

We are...conflicted...

There is a lot of drama going on in Hollywood right now. James Franco has been cast as a Cuban...kinda sorta really not ok. Acting doesn't pay like it used to. Just ask Sydney Sweeny.

AND WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH WARNER MEDIA DISCOVERY?! Things are cancelled, things are changing, companies are merging and Willis and Josh have a lot to say on the matter. It's a conflict episode of Pixelsplitters y'all.

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Tuned In! Ep. 5

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 21:09:57 -0000

Nope v Marvel v Gray Man

Ep.61 – Comic-Con Wrap Up and the VFX Culture at Marvel

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000

So Much Comic-Con it spilled into another episode!

There was so much more at comic-con than Marvel and DC, and (as promised) Josh and Willis are here to discuss it. What are we excited for? What are we less excited for. Also, what is happening over at Marvel with their VFX teams. Is every little pixel really that important? We discuss the culture that has lead some artists to walk. Tune in, we get heated.

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Tuned In! Ep 4

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:00:47 -0000

Royal fights and murder podcasts.

Ep.60 – Comic-con 2022 Check-in

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:52:30 -0000

Comic-Con!

It's the BIG 60! That is a lot of split pixels. To celebrate, Josh and Willis are taking a good look at the Marvel and DC info that came out of San Diego Comic-Con, and boy is there a lot to look at. Listen in as we completely nerd out and ponder the state of the MCU and the DCEU moving forward. Strap in, this episode gets intense.

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Tuned In! Ep 3

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Zombies good or zombies bad? Kenneth Branagh good or Kenneth Branagh bad?

Ep.59 – Netflix, Video Game Adaptations, and a Box Office Check-in

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Let's check in with the state of things

We talk about a lot of stuff on this pod. Every now and then, news comes back around and it's worth checking out what's been going on. Tune in this week as Josh and Willis discuss how Netflix is doing better than expected by losing almost a million followers. Josh has a lot of thoughts on the Resident Evil series, and wants to take another look at video game adaptations. And as we enter Q3, it's worth taking a look at the Box Office performance in the first half of 2022, and what it means for the film industry.

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Tuned In! Ep 2

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Tuned In this week.

Josh watches good and bad movies. Willis wants to talk about story complexity.

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Ep.58 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Movies that will be shown in Film School (2010's)

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:32:43 -0000

Put on your film snob glasses

It's time for another MEGAPIXELS dear listeners! Josh and Willis were talking about movies that are worth learning about, and decided to build a whole episode around their top 5 movies that will be (or are being) taught in film school. Don't worry, these movies aren't as inaccessible as you think.

What's in your Top 5 Movies everyone should learn about? Tune in and hear ours!

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes (TODAY!) we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Tuned In!

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Introducing Tuned In!

Josh and Willis are off this week (Happy 4th), but we're excited to introduce a new mini-pod from us here at PixelSplitters.

We talk a lot about the state of the industry on Pixelsplitters, but we also LOVE to talk about what we're watching. There's so much good stuff to watch these days and it deserves to be discussed.

Tuned In is a bite sized pod where Josh and Willis just chat about what they've watched this past week. Was it worth it? Was it not? Discuss.

We'll be back next week with our regular long-form discussions, but for now (and moving forward), enjoy what we've tuned into this week.

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Ep.57 – Top Gun hits $1B, Kenobi...ends, & the Mid-tier movie comeback

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Hello there!

It is yet another episode of PixelSplitters, and today Josh and Willis are doing some deep pondering. Top Gun has crossed the $1 billion mark in under a month! Kenobi has come and gone on Disney+, and it was...good? And to really test their mental capacity, Josh and Willis chew on the seeming resurgence of the mid-tier movie in 2022. All this and more!

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Ep.56 – Squid Game the Game Show, Avatar and Paramount, Hours Streamed vs Dollars Earned

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:23:40 -0000

Things are...happening...

It's a conflicted episode of PixelSplitters today. Some good things are in the works. Some bad things are in the works. Netflix is creating a game show based on Squid Game...that's actually a thing that's happening. BUT! We are also getting three new animated movies in the Last Airbender universe! Josh and Willis also take a few minutes to break down what is the better indictor these days, box office dollars or hours streamed.

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Ep.55 – Morbius Round 2, Squid Game Season 2, & Legacy Sequels

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Episode 55, Round 2

After faltering last week, Pixelsplitters is back with a brand new episode all about second chances. Josh and Willis settle in and discuss what must be discussed...the re-release of Morbius (and No Way Home). Also, Season 2 of Squid Game is officially coming our way...which we kind of knew already? The big topic of this week? Are all these legacy sequels (Top Gun, Jurassic World) a good thing for the industry? A bad thing? A money grab? Are they hurting the films that came before? So many questions to examine.

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Ep.54 – Star Wars, Theatrical Releases, & Public Domain Copyright Law

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000

It's about to get nerdy in here.

It's Thursday! That means it's PIXELSPITTERS TIME. Everyone get ready because Josh and Willis are getting into some deeply nerdom today...so you know...just like every other week. Let's start off with the fact that the Star Wars celebration was this past weekend, and there are some interesting things on the Star Wars horizon. Also, word on the street is that fewer movies are being released theatrically than in years past. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? ALSO, Josh and Willis dive into the ever captivating world of public domain copyright law in response to the Winnie the Pooh Horror Film coming out later this year.

Lot's to cover. Strap in...

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Ep.53 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Movies We Want As Franchises

Thu, 26 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000

MEGAPIXELS!

It seems like everything these days is a franchise right? Well it turns out...not everything. In the newest MEGAPIXELS episode, Josh and Willis are counting down the top five movies they WISH would get turned into franchises. This list may surprise you.

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Ep.52 – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness SPOILER TALK

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000

SPOILERS AHEAD!

Ok...so Doctor Strange has been out for a couple weekends now. It's time we discussed it. Josh and Willis are going to break down their thoughts on the film, the filmmaking, the filmmaker, and the future of the MCU.

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Ep.51 – Dr. Strange Box Offfice, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Are Trailers Good or Bad?

Thu, 12 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Big Movie Season is Here!

Who saw Dr. Strange this weekend? This week on PixelSplitters, Josh and Willis are breaking down digging into their usual Marvel fandom and breaking down the numbers. Also, Who saw the new Avatar trailer? Who's excited? Josh and Willis have...concerns. Those concerns lead to an interesting conversation about whether trailers these days are a good thing or a bad thing.

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Ep.50 – Sequel Timing, Behind the Scenes, and Sony Streaming

Thu, 05 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Lots to talk about in our 50's

Pixelsplitters has officially made it to 50! Josh and Willis have lots to talk about as they make it back to their three subject structure. Do movies have a shelf life for sequels? Top Gun: Mavericks and Avatar 2 have been coming for a looooong time. Also, are behind the scenes photos and videos a help or a hinderance. That's a big question to unpack. And finally, Sony doesn't have a streaming service. Should it? Tune in as Josh and Willis break down their thoughts.

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Ep.49 – Netflix...?

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Tumultuous Times for the Streaming Giant

Netflix has had quite the week. It announced a loss of subscribers for the first time since 2011. It's stock tanked. For the first time, the future of Netflix seems uncertain. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss what caused this shift, what the streaming world looks like these days, and what Netflix's next move might be.

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Ep.48 – MEGAPIXELS: TOP 5 Most Influential Movies!

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000

ONE YEAR OF PIXELSPLITTERS

Welcome dear listener to our 1 year anniversary! In honor of our 12 months of podcasting, Josh and Willis are giving you a jam packed MEGAPIXELS Episode. We figured it was about time for our listeners to get to know us a little better. So listen in as we break down the TOP 5 MOST influential pieces in our lives. The things that shaped our movie taste! The things that turned us into the podcast hosts you love.

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Ep.47 – Will Smith, Bruce Willis, and Jim Carrey

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000

People these days...

Some major names in Hollywood have been having some major, shall we say, career shift. Josh and Willis are breaking down what's going on with Will Smith, Bruce Willis, and Jim Carrey. What will we do without them?

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Ep.46 – TV in 2022

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:43:03 -0000

What's the deal with TV?

Now that the Oscars are over, Josh and Willis are turning their attention to the smaller screen for a bit. We are kind of in the wild west when it comes to how TV is presented to us. No standards for episode length, no standards for season length. What are we to do? Lots to break down these days to tune in while we debate the all the different aspects of the TV industry.

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Ep.45 – The 2022 Academy Awards

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0000

It's Oscars Season!

Well...That was quite the night...

Tune in this week as Josh and Willis do exactly what you would expect them to do. An in depth break down of the 94th annual Academy Awards. Don't worry, we solve our differences with words.

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Ep.44 – The Batman on HBO, Netflix Password Sharing, and Oscar Predictions

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Prepare Yourself for the Biggest Night in Hollywood

The Oscars are almost upon us dear listener. But also there are some streaming shenanigans to discuss. The Batman is going to be on HBOMax NEXT MONTH! How's that for a 45 day streaming window. Also, Netflix is going to charge you more for multiple households. Time to kick your ex off the account. And of course THE OSCARS are THIS WEEKEND! Josh and Willis break down who they think WILL take home a statue, and who they think SHOULD.

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Ep.43 – The Batman Surcharge, Ads on Streamers, and Obi-Wan Kenobi

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:01:00 -0000

The Dark Price Rises

It's Pixelsplitters time, and Josh and Willis are back with some...opinions. Some people are aghast at the brazen price gouging for The Batman...others are not. Some people can't stand the idea of ad tiers on streaming services...others disagree. And some people know a lot about what's going on in this Obi-Wan Kenobi series...and then there's Willis and Josh who ask...Shouldn't it be called Ben Kenobi?

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Ep.42 – The Batman, Missing Movies, and The Academy Drama

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:56:20 -0000

This must be Thursday, I never could get the hang of Thursdays.

It's episode 42! Join us this week as Josh and Willis have some deep thought. The Batman is doing a lot of box office work, and actually giving some credibility to the DCEU? Also we talk about a group called Missing Movies, who are working to preserve films from being lost to the sands of the hourglass. And of course, as usual, there is DRAMA with the Academy. But what's really driving this and what's the future of the Oscars? Listen in and hear our thoughts on life, the universe, and everything.

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Ep.41 – #OscarFanFavorite, Academy Category Bumps, and the SAG Awards

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Awards Season in Full Swing

How's everyone's "to watch" list doing these days? We're getting closer and closer to the Oscars...and the academy is...doing things. Tune in this week as Josh and Willis talk about what on earth is happening with #OscarFanFavorite, AND what on earth is happening with the Academy deciding not to present some oscars live. Also, we talk through the winners of the SAG Awards from this past weekend, and what it means for the films and actors who won.

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Ep.40 – The 2022 Oscar Nominees!

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0000

It's Oscar Season!

Polish your shoes and do up your hair. The 94th Academy Awards are upon us. Last week the nominees were announced and Josh and Willis are here to break down the nominees. Also did you hear? There are three hosts this year! And they're doing a "Fan Favorite" Category! Who will you vote for? Tune in and hear all of our thoughts.

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Ep.39 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2022

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0000

MEGAPIXELS TV!

Yes we just did a Megapixels a couple of weeks ago, BUT WE ARE BACK WITH ANOTHER ONE! We talk so much about movies on this podcast, but there is some damn good TV coming to a screen near you in the coming year. So Josh and Willis have spelled out their top 5 most anticipated TV shows of 2022. And it's a good bet there are some shows you haven't heard of in here.

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Ep.38 – Piracy, Pilot Season, & Big I.P. Fatigue in the Streaming Era

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0000

So about Streaming...

As we make our way into the second month of 2022 Josh and Willis are diving into some more abstract ideas. What does Piracy mean in the time of streaming and simultaneous releases? Will pilot season ever really be pilot season again? And is all the big IP coming to streaming platforms really healthy for the industry. These are our deep thoughts.

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Ep.37 – Movies in Space, Sundance, Dafoe, & Stunt Oscars

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Pixels In Space!

Josh and Willis are now posting this podcast from space. You can't prove it's not true. But seriously what's up with the idea of making films in space? Josh and Willis have some thoughts. Also this episode, we're talking about Sundance being online this year, Willem Dafoe's thoughts on playing Joker, and how deserving the stunt community is of an Oscar category.

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Ep.36 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Most Anticipated Films of 2022

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000

MEGAPIXELS ROUND THREE

We are back with another MEGAPIXELS Episode. This week Josh and Willis are counting down their top 5 most anticipated films of 2022. No doubt a list that will change as the year continues on, but for now there's some great things to look forward to.

Are any of these on your list?!

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Ep.35 – The Golden Globes, Turning Red, and Black & White

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000

What's that awards show that happens in January?

It's the second episode of the year and apparently the golden globes were awarded this past weekend? Tune in as Josh and Willis discuss their (lack of) excitement about the Globes, and how they'll be in the future. We also talk about Pixar's new film Turning Red, which has been unceremoniously bumped from its theatrical release. And has anyone else noticed there are more and more black and whit films popping up? What's up with that?

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.34 – Spider-Man Box Office, Book of Boba, Franchise Continuation, & Content vs. Art

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:37:20 -0000

Happy New Year!

It is 2022! Welcome back dear listeners, it is time to split even more pixels than last year. This week Josh and Willis are shaking off their holiday relaxation and getting back to the standard format. Listen in as we chat about the ever expanding Spider-Man No Way Home box office, and break down our thoughts on Book of Boba (streaming on Disney+). We also ponder the concept of continuing shows and franchises after lackluster finales. And we dive yet again into the abyss of movies vs art.

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.33 – Do Superhero Movies have a Positive Impact on the Film Industry?

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Pondering the Big Questions

In the last episode of the year, Josh and Willis are pondering a big question that have come to their attention over the last 32 episodes. Is the huge influx of superhero content something that has benefited the industry? Or has it been harmful.

Josh and Willis don't have an answer going into this, but there's some interesting arguments to be made.

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.32 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Superhero Films

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0000

MEGAPIXELS EPISODE TWO

It is a big day in the Superhero universe. Today is the release of Spider-man No Way Home, possibly the most anticipated superhero movie of all time.

In honor of this release, Josh and Willis are breaking down the past 20 years of superhero films. Join us as we run through our top 5 and bottom 5 films of the modern era of this massive genre. Yes, this is a long episode. Yes, it's worth it. The highs are wild and the lows are wilder.

A couple of rules to our lists: We are omitting The Dark Knight because it would obviously be at the top of both Josh and Willis' list. We are omitting Catwoman. Because no one here has seen that movie. Other than that any movie after 1999 is fair game.

What would make your list?

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.31 – Hawkeye & Disability Representation, Multiplex Uncertainties, and Trailer Talk

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Long title, long episode...deal with it

Pixelsplitters is officially into its thirties everyone. This week Josh and Willis talk about the fabulous disability representation in Disney+'s Hawkeye series. We also dive back into a conversation we've had many times on this podcast, are theaters in trouble? Will they come back? And...as happens every few weeks or so....DAMN there are a lot of cool new trailers.

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.30 – P.T. Anderson's Platform Release, Red Notice Metrics, and Oppenheimer

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:34:48 -0000

PixelSplitters turns 30!

We made it to the big 3-0 dear listener! Josh and Willis are pleased as punch to be bringing you this episode. This week we're talking about P.T. Anderson and Licorice Pizza's release plan, breaking down Netflix's new Top 10 page where they actually report Red Notice's viewing metics, and we talk about Chris Nolan's Oppenheimer film and if the director is too big to fail.

Plus as an added bonus, you are getting TWO recommendations from both Josh and Willis this week. Aren't you spoiled.

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.29 – Hollywood & California, Goodbye Platform Releases, and Sir Ridley Scott

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:05:00 -0000

Gobble Gobble Everybody!

Happy Thanksgiving dear listeners, welcome to episode 29! In this holiday episode Willis and Josh breakdown how important LA is to the film industry these days, the importance of platform film releases and how they translate to a streaming model, and the recent comments of Sir Ridley Scott, who is...opinionated...when it comes to the current state of the film industry.

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.28 – IMAX Enhanced, IATSE Conclusion, Disney+ Day, and the Spider-man: No Way Home Trailer Reaction

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000

DID YOU ALL SEE THAT TRAILER?!

SO MUCH TO COVER TODAY! Josh and Willis both looked into this whole IMAX Enhanced thing, IATSE ratified their new contract, and there was a promise of a lot of new content coming from Disney.

Also, somehow we timed this out...Josh and Willis were recording at the EXACT MOMENT the new Spider-man No Way Home trailer dropped...SO LISTEN IN TO OUR LIVE REACTIONS.

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.27 – The Polarizing Eternals, IMAX Enhanced, and Vin Diesel's Hobbs Problem

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000

...let's bring it back to something.

Episode 27 is here! Tune in this week as Josh and Willis discuss the polarizing effect of the Eternals what what that means for movie reviews. We also explore Disney's new IMAX feature on Disney+. AND we examine what on earth is going on in Vin Diesel's mind and his relationship to The Rock. This is...quite the episode.

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.26 – Dune, Boba, Morbius, and Cinematic Universes

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0000

It's alllll connected

Welcome to episode 26! Strap in we go on for a bit in this one. This week, Josh and Willis talk about Dune, and how it's streaming release may have helped or hindered. We talk about the Boba Fett and Morbius trailers and what exactly Star Wars and Sony are doing, and then, we zoom waaaay out and talk about how cinematic universes and easter eggs are changing the way people watch movies.

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.25 – The Rust Tragedy, The Ronin 4D, and Timothée Chalemet

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0000

A Tough Week for Film Sets

We are back with episode 25, and we are talking about a thing we hoped to never have to talk about. Josh and Willis discuss the tragedy that happened on the Rust film set, and what it means to the industry. We also talk about the new Ronin 4D, which is just a ridiculous looking thing that's probably going to be really interesting. And...is Timothée Chalamet a movie star? Are movie stars still the same thing they used to be? Let's discuss...

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.24 – IATSE Continues, Michael Caine...Retires? and DC Fandome

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:25:00 -0000

Episode 12x2

It's episode 24 and Josh and Willis are back to a more familiar format. This week, the drama of the IATSE contract negotiations continues to unfold, legendary actor Michael Caine retires but doesn't really retire, and DC throws down the gauntlet on all it's franchises at the DC Fandome. Who is ready for these films?

Oh and check out this excellent Sleuth video essay.

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.23 – MEGAPIXELS: Fall Movie Releases

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:01:00 -0000

THESE ARE THE MEGAPIXELS

This is episode 23 and we are trying something new! There is so much film content stuffed in this episode we have deemed it a MEGAPIXEL episode!!!

The last three months of 2021 are stuffed to the brim with next-level amazing film releases. Josh and Willis are spending the whole episode running through their TOP TEN MOST ANTICIPATED FILMS still to come out in 2021. And hot dang what a pair of lists they are. Honestly not at all what we expected.

If you love movies and you're excited about what cinema is offering right now...tune in. Do your most anticipated films match up with Josh and Willis'?

(Willis was so excited for this one that he screwed up his audio settings. Sorry everyone!)

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.22 – IATSE Votes, ScarJo v Disney, and The Squid Game Phenomenon

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:18:00 -0000

Is everyone paying attention?

This is episode 22, and there is a whole heap going on in the film industry. Josh and Willis followup on what's happening with the IATSE and what's happening with Scarlett Johansson and Disney. And seriously...have you seen Squid Game? How did we get to this amazing show?

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.21 – IATSE Strike, Chris Pratt is... Mario? and the Elder Generation of Auteurs

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Blackjack!

Pixelsplitters reaches big episode 21! This week we are taking a serious look at the potential upcoming IATSE Strike, which could change production as we know it. Also on the totally same level...Chris Pratt is playing Mario...? And Josh and Willis stand in awe of the elder generation of film-making auteurs who are still making epic movies in their twilight years.

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.20 – NAB, Samsung's 16k Sensor, Red V-Raptor, Canon R3, and the Apple Event

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:31:43 -0000

We Made it to 20 EPISODES!

In celebration of our 20th episode, we're completely changing the format. Just Kidding. But we are talking ALL tech news this week, because apparently all this stuff happens at once. NAB is not happening in November, which isn't really a surprise...Samsung has more resolution than you. RED has a new camera! Canon has a new camera! Apple has a new...phone...with a new camera! Listen in and listen to us geek out about tech!

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.19 – Nolan is Shopping, Disney in Theaters, and OMG TRAILERS!

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:30:00 -0000

Are Y'all Ready for this Release Schedule

It's episode 19 and we're bending the mold of what we usually do. We're gonna talk about Christopher Nolan potentially (actually) leaving Warner Brothers with his new film, Disney's decision to release the rest of its 2021 films only in theaters, and OMG THERE'S SO MANY NEW TRAILERS OUT!

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.18 – Shang-chi Cleans Up, The Netflix Chainsaw Massacre, and MORE Film Delays

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:15:00 -0000

One Day We'll Tone It Down with Marvel...

...but not today. Join Josh and Willis for episode 18, wherein we celebrate the Shang-Chi box office numbers, ponder the horror of a Netflix Horror IP, and speculate wildly about more film delays and what it all means...

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecast.co

Ep.17 – Spider-man: No Way Home, R5's Expensive 8k, and Streaming Premiere Windows

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:39:24 -0000

Spidey Breaks the Internet

It's episode 17 and Josh and Willis are getting the marvel stuff out of the way early this episode. Join us as we geek out about the Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer. Also we're gonna talk about what might actually be useable 8k out of the Canon R5, and the ever changing and bending rules of releasing films on streaming platforms.

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.16 – Pirate Margot Robbie, One Handed Canon, and Marvel (again)

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:05:00 -0000

Oh my god we're back again!

Everybody ready to split some pixels? Willis and Josh are back with a brand new episode. Yeah! Margot Robbie wants her own installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise (...yeah) but Everybody is against it. Also, Canon is making a one-hand camera those of you who can't Prop Your Body Right. And we swing back to the MCU and how the recent comments from Bob Chapek Lacked Foresight about what Shang-Chi means to the fans.

Am I the only one who doesn't get this new Canon?

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.15 – The Suicide Squad, More South Park, TTArtisan, and Brendan Fraser

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000

It's PixelSplitters Y'all!

Happy Episode 15 everybody. There's some interesting stuff going on this week. Did anyone see The Suicide Squad? Not really. Also, can you believe how much South Park is coming our way? TTArtisan's released a fancy new 50mm, and Brendan Fraser is on the rise. Let's BREAK IT DOWN!

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecast.co

Ep.14 – ScarJo v Disney, The Ayer Cut, and the Sony ZV-E10

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000

#drama

It's episode 14, and there's a lot of conflict in the movie world right now. Josh and Willis have a lot of thoughts about the Scarlett Johansonn Disney lawsuit, the would be Ayer cut of Suicide Squad, and a tiny little vlogging that gets them way to0 amped up. Listen in and feel that drama.

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

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Ep.13 – Invincible 2x, Screenwriting AI, Snake Eyes, and Gay Representation

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0000

This episode is a roller-coaster

All right y'all. This episode is all over the place, but like...in a good way. We're gonna talk about double the Invincible, robots writing scripts, Snake Eyes (A GI JOE ORIGIN DAMMIT), and the very delicate debate around gay representation in movies and television.

All this and more!

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecast.co

Ep.12 – Gendered Awards, Anthony Bourdain Doc, and Streaming Directors

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0000

That's A Dozen Pixelsplitters!

Welcome to Episode 12 of Pixelsplitters! Josh and Willis are back again, this time with some controversial subjects. Like why are the actor and actress award separated? Why not just "Best Actor," also how ethical is it to mimic someones voice with AI? And if streaming is so great, how come no huge directors are making their names there?

All this and more!

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecast.co

Ep.11 – The End of Movies, Tarantino's Theaters, Peacemaker, and Marvel

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:37:34 -0000

So much to watch, so little time...

Welcome to episode 11 dear listeners. Very little tech news this week so Josh and Willis are making a deep dive into the movie world. Listen in as we debate the question "Are movies dead" (spoilers: no), talk about this Peacemaker show that is apparently happening, cheer for Quentin Tarantino and his theater love, and of course, it wouldn't be an episode of Pixelsplitters if we didn't touch on what's going on in the MCU. Willis saw Black Widow.

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecast.co

Ep.10 – FAA & Drones, Actors & Podcasts, Photography & Manipulation, and Shang-Chi

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0000

It's a July Pixelsplitters!

PixelSplitters has made it to double digit episodes! Aren't y'all proud of us? Josh and Willis celebrate by pushing the boundaries of what this podcast is actually about. Starting with everyone's favorite topic, Drone Regulations! We also talk non-ironically about all those people out there with podcasts now, and debate about the intrinsic nature of photography and photos (#deep). And of course we had to talk about that Shang-Chi trailer because like...did you even watch it?

GET YOUR DRONE LICENSE ON! https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/knowledge_test_updates/ (seriously it took me like 20 minutes)

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecast.co

Ep.9 – Marvel Blu-Ray, Sony Drone, Evil Dead, and Jurassic World

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Alright you primitive screwheads listen up!

It's episode 9 and Josh and Willis have a lot to say about it. Listen in as we get all chatty cathy about Marvel not realeasing their tv series on Blu-Ray...because who still has discs? We also talk about Sony's new massive well priced drone, and dive deep into the next entry into the Evil Dead...Franchise? (bleh), and what makes a character and actor synonymous. Also thoughts are had about Jurassic World. Also (BONUS) there's a new trailer for Snake Eyes out and Willis has thoughts...

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecast.co

Ep.8 – Warnermedia Discovery, Volume UK, 50mp Phones, and Copyright Infringement

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:28:06 -0000

Copyright 2021

Welcome to episode 8 listeners! Josh and Willis are trying to keep these a little shorter for y'all. Today we're talking about the would-be juggernaut merger between Warner Brothers and Discovery, what a commercially available Volume system could mean, why on earth anyone would want a 50mp phone, and what copyright infringement means for artists and for Capcom. Listen in now and bask in our witty banter!

Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecast.co

Ep.7 – A Quiet Place: Part II, AMC, Cruella, and Director's Cuts

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0000

We Missed You!

Willis and Josh took a week off last week, and it was sad and lonely without you. So this week we're back with some excellent new content for your consumption. Tune in to episode 7 as we talk about a successful box office weekend for A Quiet Place II, the amazing return and rise of AMC Theaters, why more and more live-action adaptations are continually being shoved down our throats, and a vigorous discussion of the merits of a director's cut of a film.

Pixelsplitters is a podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecast.co

Ep.6 – MGM/Amazon, Method, Panasonic, Netflix Games, and MORE MUSICALS

Thu, 27 May 2021 05:00:00 -0000

This one maybe got a little long...

Josh and Willis throw their time management skills out the window and break down a whole bunch of stuff in the sixth episode of PixelSplitters. Amazon bought MGM! Method Acting is kinda crazy, and so is Panasonic. Netflix wants to make games, and Willis wants to keep talking about musicals. The world is a weird place.

Pixelsplitters is a podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

3:19 - Amazon Buys MGM 21:18 - Method Acting 36:14 - The GH5 Mk II and the GH6 58:21 - Netflix in the Gaming World 1:13:00 - Dear Evan Hansen 1:24:03 - Recommendations!

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Ep.5 – Dead Franchises, Tom Cruise, Virtual Filmmaking and Friends

Thu, 20 May 2021 05:19:00 -0000

Surprise! More talk of Franchises!

It's episode five y'all, and Josh and Willis just can't seem to shut up about franchises...even dead ones. Tune in this week as we talk about the latest installments in the SAW and GI Joe franchises, as well as the man who is a franchise unto himself: Tom Cruise. Then we'll sprinkle in an examination of the virtual film-making process that is quickly overtaking green screen, and bring it all back with some reunion talk....some FRIENDS reunion talk...you've been warned.

Pixelsplitters is a podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Ep.4 – Video Game Movies, Money for Streaming, DSLR's, and HFPA

Thu, 13 May 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Fatalities all around!

It's episode four of Pixelsplitters, and Willis and Josh both watched Mortal Kombat. But seriously folks, will there ever be a good video game movie? Also, how are John and Emily gonna get paid for A Quiet Place II, and how long before only the stubborn shoot with DSLR's? And can the Golden Globes just stop? Like...please...just stop.

Pixelsplitters is a podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Ep.3 – Play Something, 8k, and Getting Back to Theaters

Thu, 06 May 2021 04:01:00 -0000

What Do We Watch?! And Where?!

It's time for episode three of Pixelsplitters. This week Josh and Willis have some heavy thoughts on where and how they consume film and television. Should we surrender to the algorithm? Is it worth watching if it's not in 8k? And what will it take to get asses back in theaters? These questions and more on this weeks episode.

Pixelsplitters is a podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

01:40 - The "Play Something" Button 27:54 - Atomos Ninja V+ & 8k Resolution 40:51 - The Eternals "Teaser" and Getting back to theaters 53:43 - Weekly Recommendations

Ep.2 – The Oscars, Musicals, Sony, and Apple

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Oscar Season!

Josh and Willis picked a nice low key time to start their podcast...just before the biggest movie event of the year. Listen in as we take a deep dive into the 93rd Academy Awards, throw some shade at Spielberg, rejoice for Spider-man, and are befuddled by some DJI and Apple tech news.

Seriously...look at this new DJI Gimbal...what is even happening here?

Pixelsplitters is a podcast that explores the film and television news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Ep.1 – Warner Brothers, Zombies, Drones, and Mads Mikkelson

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0000

Welcome to PixelSplitters!

In our inaugural episode, film buffs Andrew Willis and Josh Fuller explore what's going on in the film and video world: What's up with Warner Brothers and their 45 day theater releases, the hilarious absurdity of the Fast and Furious Franchise, tempering our expectations of Army of the Dead, and what on earth DJI is doing with the Air 2S.

Pixelsplitters is a podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkled in. Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.