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Lots of movies we'd never heard of, plenty we had, and side conversations about video stores, J-horror, DVD packaging, Jason Statham and more.
Then we found the bootlegs.
Keep It or Donate It? Part II is out now!
Lots of movies we'd never heard of, plenty we had, and side conversations about video stores, J-horror, DVD packaging, Jason Statham and more.
Then we found the bootlegs.
Keep It or Donate It? Part II is out now!
Tim Curry, Michael Bay, Alien: Romulus, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, movie soundtracks, Resident Evil, and plenty more.
🎙️ Movie Catch-Up | What We've Watched & What's Next: barkknightmedia.com/podcast/movi...
Tim Curry, Michael Bay, Alien: Romulus, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, movie soundtracks, Resident Evil, and plenty more.
🎙️ Movie Catch-Up | What We've Watched & What's Next: barkknightmedia.com/podcast/movi...
Naturally, we then asked him to write about physical media.
🎬 Check out Tom's 12 favorite pieces in Factory Sealed! An Adventure in 4K Physical Media: barkknightmedia.com/blog/factory...
Naturally, we then asked him to write about physical media.
🎬 Check out Tom's 12 favorite pieces in Factory Sealed! An Adventure in 4K Physical Media: barkknightmedia.com/blog/factory...
- 4 years
- 73 episodes
- 32 blog articles
- 1k+ watch hours
- 180 published videos
- 57.1k+ YouTube views
- 6 guest author articles
- 2.6k+ followers/subscribers
Thanks everyone who's joined along the way. It's been a blast.
- 4 years
- 73 episodes
- 32 blog articles
- 1k+ watch hours
- 180 published videos
- 57.1k+ YouTube views
- 6 guest author articles
- 2.6k+ followers/subscribers
Thanks everyone who's joined along the way. It's been a blast.
We review Evil Dead Burn, rank the entire Evil Dead franchise, discuss the series' evolving lore, and talk about where we'd like to see Evil Dead go next.
How would you rank the films?
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barkknightmedia.com/podcast/evil...
We review Evil Dead Burn, rank the entire Evil Dead franchise, discuss the series' evolving lore, and talk about where we'd like to see Evil Dead go next.
How would you rank the films?
🩸
barkknightmedia.com/podcast/evil...
The article looks at why this moment feels notable and why these movies may matter beyond their individual success.
The article looks at why this moment feels notable and why these movies may matter beyond their individual success.
Diving into two sci-fi films that approach humanity from very different directions but arrive somewhere surprisingly similar. We talk the filmmaking, scores, physical media, and other favorites.
Diving into two sci-fi films that approach humanity from very different directions but arrive somewhere surprisingly similar. We talk the filmmaking, scores, physical media, and other favorites.
I revisited:
🩸 High Tension
☢️ The Hills Have Eyes
🐟 Piranha 3D
🐊 Crawl
…and broke down why they show he’s the right choice for the sequel. barkknightmedia.com/blog/alexand...
I revisited:
🩸 High Tension
☢️ The Hills Have Eyes
🐟 Piranha 3D
🐊 Crawl
…and broke down why they show he’s the right choice for the sequel. barkknightmedia.com/blog/alexand...
Three sci-fi action classics.
RoboCop.
Total Recall.
Starship Troopers.
Paul Verhoeven used the film medium to dig into corporate power, media influence, and government control in ways that are still relevant today.
Full breakdown on our blog. barkknightmedia.com/blog//paul-v...
Three sci-fi action classics.
RoboCop.
Total Recall.
Starship Troopers.
Paul Verhoeven used the film medium to dig into corporate power, media influence, and government control in ways that are still relevant today.
Full breakdown on our blog. barkknightmedia.com/blog//paul-v...
Four new releases, all with strong early buzz, plus a couple filmmakers coming out of YouTube/social making the jump to theatrical.
From folk horror to altered reality dread, this is a really interesting lineup.
Full breakdown: barkknightmedia.com/blog/may-202...
Four new releases, all with strong early buzz, plus a couple filmmakers coming out of YouTube/social making the jump to theatrical.
From folk horror to altered reality dread, this is a really interesting lineup.
Full breakdown: barkknightmedia.com/blog/may-202...
We just published a new blog article from Joshua Bell digging into the Hollywood Golden Age, the studio system, and how that era helped shape the way we experience films today.
We just published a new blog article from Joshua Bell digging into the Hollywood Golden Age, the studio system, and how that era helped shape the way we experience films today.
A Halloween II (1981) review exploring Michael Myers, Laurie Strode, and how the sequel bridges the original film and the rise of 80s slashers.
barkknightmedia.com/blog/31-days...
A Halloween II (1981) review exploring Michael Myers, Laurie Strode, and how the sequel bridges the original film and the rise of 80s slashers.
barkknightmedia.com/blog/31-days...
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In the latest Bark Knight Media Guest Series, Josh Bell explores how silent cinema created a universal language that connected audiences across America.
Part of his ongoing Why Nostalgia Matters series.
In the latest Bark Knight Media Guest Series, Josh Bell explores how silent cinema created a universal language that connected audiences across America.
Part of his ongoing Why Nostalgia Matters series.
Which somehow turned into a debate about why the franchise has struggled to recreate the magic.
Is it sacred?
Is Eric Draven untouchable?
Does The Crow just need a radical reinvention?
🎥 Watch now (6 mins)
Which somehow turned into a debate about why the franchise has struggled to recreate the magic.
Is it sacred?
Is Eric Draven untouchable?
Does The Crow just need a radical reinvention?
🎥 Watch now (6 mins)
Predator: Badlands shows how theaters and streamers may have quietly gone from competitors to partners.
Theatrical runs create relevance. Streaming sustains longevity.
A look at why hybrid releases may define the future of franchise filmmaking.
Predator: Badlands shows how theaters and streamers may have quietly gone from competitors to partners.
Theatrical runs create relevance. Streaming sustains longevity.
A look at why hybrid releases may define the future of franchise filmmaking.
We break down Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049, exploring identity, morality, AI, legacy sequels, and why these sci-fi classics still spark debate. barkknightmedia.com/podcast/sci-...
We break down Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049, exploring identity, morality, AI, legacy sequels, and why these sci-fi classics still spark debate. barkknightmedia.com/podcast/sci-...
We finally talk about the Stranger Things finale (yeah, we’re late), which spirals into a bigger convo about series finales & which worked, which didn’t, and why shows like Battlestar Galactica, Lost, and The X-Files still get debated. Plus spoiler-free thoughts on Tron: Ares.
We finally talk about the Stranger Things finale (yeah, we’re late), which spirals into a bigger convo about series finales & which worked, which didn’t, and why shows like Battlestar Galactica, Lost, and The X-Files still get debated. Plus spoiler-free thoughts on Tron: Ares.
A guest essay exploring why movie nostalgia shapes memory, identity, and connection across generations - through film history, psychology, and personal experience. barkknightmedia.com/blog/why-nos...
A guest essay exploring why movie nostalgia shapes memory, identity, and connection across generations - through film history, psychology, and personal experience. barkknightmedia.com/blog/why-nos...
This isn’t a traditional.horror movie.
If you’re curious about the film, the real events behind it, and what worked (and didn’t) for me, check out the full thoughts here 🎥👇
This isn’t a traditional.horror movie.
If you’re curious about the film, the real events behind it, and what worked (and didn’t) for me, check out the full thoughts here 🎥👇
Our first guest contributor, Jon Cesario, brings an incredibly written piece on O Brother, Where Art Thou?, exploring myth, American folklore, music, and why certain films become part of who we are.
If you love thoughtful film writing, this one’s for you.
Our first guest contributor, Jon Cesario, brings an incredibly written piece on O Brother, Where Art Thou?, exploring myth, American folklore, music, and why certain films become part of who we are.
If you love thoughtful film writing, this one’s for you.
A countdown of the Top 10 Favorite Movies of 1983, featuring classic rankings, debates, and honorable mentions spanning horror, sci-fi, drama, and comedy from a landmark year in cinema.
A countdown of the Top 10 Favorite Movies of 1983, featuring classic rankings, debates, and honorable mentions spanning horror, sci-fi, drama, and comedy from a landmark year in cinema.
As we close out 2025, Patrick presents his Top 10 Favorite Movies, his favorite scores, trailers, & TV series of the year, and his most anticipated movies of 2026.
Don't forget to subscribe wherever you watch/listen!
As we close out 2025, Patrick presents his Top 10 Favorite Movies, his favorite scores, trailers, & TV series of the year, and his most anticipated movies of 2026.
Don't forget to subscribe wherever you watch/listen!
Explore two foundational science fiction films that defined the genre.
With the trailer release for Disclosure Day, we dig into our theories on the themes and how the aliens might fit into the story.
Explore two foundational science fiction films that defined the genre.
With the trailer release for Disclosure Day, we dig into our theories on the themes and how the aliens might fit into the story.
In this episode, we review Insidious & Jennifer’s Body, exploring their legacies, & breaking down the latest movie news including Heat 2, Ryan Coogler, Tarantino, Mike Flanagan’s Exorcist, & more.
In this episode, we review Insidious & Jennifer’s Body, exploring their legacies, & breaking down the latest movie news including Heat 2, Ryan Coogler, Tarantino, Mike Flanagan’s Exorcist, & more.