Untitled Film Project Podcast

A documentary has never won Best Picture. Actually, a documentary has never even been nominated for Best Picture. That's about to change with YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING. Director Nathan Fielder takes his around-the-clock access to convicted felon and fraudster Elizabeth Holmes and turns it into something... more. So let's talk about it!

The latest iteration of Street Fighter has hit the big screen! If you're a fan of the classic video game series, STREET FIGHTER will stroke all kinds of nostalgia. But if you're only mildly familiar with it, you might wonder if a teenage boy wrote this movie. So let's talk about it...

FORGOTTEN ISLAND is a beautiful movie with incredible animation, stellar voice acting, and a universal story. Too bad nobody saw it in theaters. How did DreamWorks fail this movie? Let's talk about it...

Long-time filmmaker Susanne Rostock worked closely with legendary artist and civil rights leader Harry Belafonte. In the last decade of his life, she filmed his interactions with Bruce Springsteen, Aloe Blacc, Jon Bon Jovi, Tony Bennett, and a laundry list of influential celebrities and personalities. During that time, a series of grotesque events took place across the country. Trayvon Martin, George Floyd, and many other black men were tragic victims of racist-fueled violent acts. Suddenly, Rostock found herself filming Belafonte working tirelessly to find solutions or, at the very least, share his playbook with the younger generation. The FOLLOWING...

It was post-9/11, and Americans wanted justice for everything, no matter how crooked the path may be to get there. Enter PRIMETIME. A24's fictionalized retelling of newsman Chris Hansen and the NBC show To Catch a Predator is incredible on many levels... rewatchability not being one of them. So let's talk about it...

The Untitled Film Project Podcast was invited to cover the 57th Annual Nashville Film Festival, and it was a blast! In this episode, we recap the Festival, highlight some favorites, and even discuss a couple of disappointments. So support your local film festival... and let's talk about it!

Critics are absolutely -- almost exactly -- split on DIGGER. Some audiences may love it, some may hate it, but a lot of them will appreciate it... as long as they make it through the whole thing. So let's talk about it!

Gover has a conversation with FLINT director and screenwriter Ryan Whitaker at the Nashville Film Festival.

Gover discusses Litte Hollywood, Tennessee with Christian Whittemore.

Unlike some documentaries orchestrated by the subject's loved ones, COME WHAT MAY isn't afraid to showcase Ralphie May's struggles with addiction. Ralphie's widow, stand-up comedian, and co-director of the film, Lahna Turner, spent some time with us after the Nashville screening to explain that Ralphie actually wanted his story told. So let's talk about it...

JOHN WICK has built an entire cinematic universe where unrelenting a** kicking is the norm. Well, THE FURIOUS just put that to shame! So let's talk about it...

When the 2026 TV special THE MUPPET SHOW starring Sabrina Carpenter won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special, it only reinforced the idea that The Muppets need to come back in full force. Sure, another Muppet Show would be great, but what about movies? So we asked: What movie would you make Muppets? Let's talk about it...

After leaving behind decades of legendary music, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jimmy Buffett passed away in 2023. Thankfully, in 2026, filmmaker John H. Cunningham has gathered the musicians, producers and experts who were there with Jimmy for the beginning of his incredible career. From his writing days in Nashville to finding a home in Key West, the OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD documentary walks you through Buffett's origin story, courtesy of our guest, John H. Cunningham. Let's talk about it...

Olivia Wilde directs and co-stars in one of the best films of 2026 in THE INVITE. You may go in thinking this is a sex comedy, but when you leave, you'll be having deep, meaningful conversations with your partner. THE INVITE isn't to be missed. So let's talk about it...

When it was first reported that Warner Bros. had finished a new Wile E. Coyote movie but was scrapping it, it didn't make any sense. This wasn't some original idea from an amateur filmmaker that had a friend at the top of the studio greenlight some project. This was frickin' Looney Tunes! And they were just gonna get rid of it?? Something didn't smell right. Now, years later, we finally get to see what Warner Bros. wanted to get rid of. So let's talk about it...

Enjoyable for some, tough to sit through for others, THE END OF OAK STREET is a dinosaur movie that tries things differently. Do we applaud them for taking some swings? Absolutely. But we think we know why it didn't work. So let's talk about it...

If you want to feel great about the future of America, look no further than COOKIE QUEENS! And if you want to be pissed off about how a nationwide 501(c)(3) non-profit organization can exploit children with what can only be considered child labor, look no further than COOKIE QUEENS. There's a lot to unpack here, so let's talk about it...

THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING isn't exactly a great title... but it's a great movie! Matthew McConaughey returns to the (live-action) silver screen for the first time in over half a decade, and he does so with a vengeance. And, of course, there's the incredible debut performance of Angelina LookingGlass, who steals the second half of the film. Mad props to writer/director Andrew Patterson for making bold choices and giving the audience something different with THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING! So let's talk about it...

As huge Nate Bargatze fans (his specials, his albums, his SNL appearances, the Nateland podcast), we were really excited for him to bring a traditional, family-style comedy into theaters. Unfortunately, it didn't work. So let's talk about it...

Marvel has been hit-or-miss since ENDGAME, but man, when they hit, they hit. SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY is a home run in terms of character development, cameos, heart, action, and fun. So let's talk about it...

Taking a 3,000-year-old literary work and turning it into a modern-day masterpiece is something only Christopher Nolan could do. THE ODYSSEY is a masterclass in filmmaking, so let's talk about it...

We're not sure what the pitch meeting was like, but we know that PRESSURE is an incredible movie. So, we're reviewing PRESSURE, the historical drama about how a meteorologist (played by Andrew Scott) was critical in turning the tide of World War II for the Allies on the beaches of Normandy. Look, D-Day has been done in cinema countless times, so it's great to see a different take on the strategy of war. Let's talk about it...

There's no denying Steven Spielberg is one of the best directors in the history of cinema. There's also no denying that when studios start the hype machine seven months out, it's rarely a good sign. So, does DISCLOSURE DAY live up to the hype? Let's talk about it...

With a reported budget of around $10 million, BACKROOMS has grossed over a quarter of a billion dollars at the global box office. But why? What is it about this little movie that has captured the attention -- and curiosity -- of the average moviegoer? Is it Chiwetel Ejiofor's incredible performance? Is it 20-year-old director Kane Parsons? Is it because of the lore of creepypasta? Let's talk about it...

Whether you're fans of the original He-Man and the Masters of the Universe show from the 1980's or not, we think the 2026 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE reboot is a great time at the theater! Well... two of us do. So let's talk about it!

TUNER quickly became one of our favorite films of the year. Leo Woodall, Havana Rose Liu and Dustin Hoffman's performances are great, Daniel Roher's direction is top notch and the story is compelling. Unfortunately, it's directly competing with THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, DISCLOSURE DAY, PRESSURE, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, BACKROOMS, POWER BALLAD and THE BREADWINNER, all within 14 days of it's wide release date. And that's not even mentioning the fact that MICHAEL and THE SHEEP DETECTIVES are still performing well. But we implore you... do not sleep on TUNER. Find it in your local theater and go see it...

As with any film or show in a massive franchise (Marvel, Star Wars, DCEU, etc.), one of the problems with welcoming new fans into the saga is the amount of homework that needs to happen before you watch something. THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU is a great example of a fun, action-packed Star Wars movie that doesn't require an ounce of research to enjoy. But does that make it a good movie? Let's talk about it...

Here at the Untitled Film Project Podcast, we had an incredible opportunity to bridge a 43-year gap in Michael Jackson history. Marcea Lane was the Pink Zombie Bride over Michael's left shoulder in the original Thriller video back in 1983. Fast forward 43 years, and Nichole Weber portrays that same Pink Zombie Bride in the new MICHAEL biopic. So why not get them together so they can share their experiences and insights on working with Michael and Jaafar, on how long they spent in the makeup chair, or on how they got the gig in the first place? So let's talk...

One of the co-stars of the new Netflix/Happy Madison comedy ROOMMATES, Aidan Langford, joins the Untitled Film Project Podcast to talk about the ability to improvise on set, how Sadie Sandler is "an angel," and the nerves involved in meeting Adam Sandler had him taking over an airplane bathroom. So let's talk about it...

The Michael Jackson biopic MICHAEL is about to gross a billion dollars. But, does it honor the King of Pop? Why is Janet Jackson nowhere to be found in the film? Is it just a "concert film" or is there depth? Let's talk about it...

During two recent episodes, we found ourselves talking about what categories we would defend on the game show THE FLOOR, both movie-related and general knowledge. So what topic would you pick if you were cast as a contestant on THE FLOOR? Let's talk about it...

The Super Mario franchise is a cash cow. There's no reason to think THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE will be any different. But we noticed that, at the end of the day, the filmmakers relied on the incredible visuals and treasure trove of characters to generate said cash because, quite frankly, there's just about nothing else of value. So let's talk about it!

Maggie Gyllenhaal is an accomplished actor. She's also written and directed an incredible indie film, THE LOST DAUGHTER. But THE BRIDE! is hardly the follow-up anybody wanted to see. There are redeeming qualities of THE BRIDE! -- Jessie Buckley's performance, in particular -- but, all in all, it's a complete mess. Is it a mob movie? Is it an uprising movie? Is it a monster movie? Is it a feminist movie? So let's talk about it...

Expectations are high among fans of Project Hail Mary. So for book lovers, audiobook fans, and moviegoers alike—how does it stack up? Is it already the best movie of 2026 so far? We break down the heart, friendship, and humor behind one of the year’s most anticipated films.

Disney/Pixar movies are always fun for kids. But they haven't really made an original, high-quality movie that hits people of all ages in a long time. Probably since 2017's COCO. Is HOPPERS a return to form? Let's talk about it...

This one isn't for everybody. But, if you enjoy dark comedy and appreciate satire, grab your popcorn because GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE is a must-watch!

CRIME 101 hit theaters with zero hype. Unlike HOPPERS, PROJECT HAIL MARY, or THE ODYSSEY, CRIME 101 got almost zero promotion... but, in this case, that's a good thing. The ensemble cast including Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan and Halle Berry (among others) is outstanding, the directing is incredible and the writing is even better. So let's talk about it...

Director Corin Hardy joined the Untitled Film Project Podcast to talk about his new horror film WHISTLE, finding himself directing episodes of GANGS OF LONDON, how King Kong -- and yak hair -- planted the seeds that sprouted his career in Hollywood.

2026 is expected to be a huge year for movies and movie theaters. From TOY STORY 5 to MINIONS 3 to the live-action MOANA to AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, the recycling of IPs and the laundry list of sequels should keep theaters packed. But what are the most anticipated movies of 2026? Let's talk about it...

We see hundreds of movies a year. So, now that our awards ballot has been submitted to the Music City Film Critics' Association, here are the absolute best films we saw in 2025! Let's talk about it...