Almost Major
A movie pod discussing the mini-major studios and the films they released!
Dead Man on Campus (1998)
I Want My MTV and we want you to listen to our new episode on DEAD MAN ON CAMPUS (1998)!
We begin our new MTV Films miniseries by discussing the origins of the studio, the life of David Gale, the summer track of 1998, the urban legend this film is based on, THE CURVE + more!
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
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INTERMISSION: The Warriors (1979)
It's INTERMISSION time with THE WARRIORS (1979)!
We also discuss the video game, Walter Hill, unmade remakes and Dexter.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor + on Bluesky
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
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Joe's Apartment / Beavis & Butt-Head Do America (1996)
We finish off our Geffen miniseries and fuse with our upcoming MTV Films miniseries today with JOE'S APARTMENT (1996) and BEAVIS & BUTT-HEAD DO AMERICA (1996)!
Also: this being one host's first memory going to the theater, spout 134 quotes from one film, rank the films we covered this miniseries and detail our next MTV Films miniseries!
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
After Hours (1985) (with Mitchell Beaupre!)
Put down that copy of Tropic of Cancer because we are talking AFTER HOURS (1985)!
Mitchell Beaupre joins us to discuss their favorite movie, other fav Scorsese movies, Guy Ritchie and unfortunately for one host... ANACONDA (2025).
Mitchell's Griffin Dunne & Amy Robinson interview
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Our guest, Mitchell: @mitchell on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Lost In America (1985) (with Mitchell Beaupre!)
Load up the Winnebago because we are talking LOST IN AMERICA (1985)!
Mitchell Beaupre returns to discuss Albert Brooks, IN THE GREY, fav movies of 2026 so far, gambling away your life savings + more!
Mitchell's Albert Brooks interview
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Our guest, Mitchell: @mitchell on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Interview with the Vampire (1994)
This week, we are talking INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (1994)!
We discuss this film's chaotic production, finally (?) talk about Tim Allen, Xavier Dolan needledrops (sorry), WISHMASTER!, CleanFlix and favorite vampire films.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Risky Business (1983)
The dream is always the same with this week's episode covering RISKY BUSINESS (1983)!
We discuss shark movies, the Tangerine Dream score, hatred of Bob Seger, other favorite sex comedies, and Bryden's childhood inability to finish this film.
The Jo Weldon article mentioned in this episode: https://joweldon.substack.com/p/risque-business
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Michael Collins (1996)
This week's episode covers MICHAEL COLLINS (1996)!
We discuss Ireland (all of it!), open the book on Neil Jordan once again, our legends using AI, the man who brought down the White House, and do the Macarena.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
M. Butterfly (1993) (with Michelle O'Connell!)
This week's episode covers M. BUTTERFLY (1993)!
Michelle O'Connell breaks down the differences between the play and the film, talk all about Cronenberg and more!
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Our guest, Michelle: Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) (with Michelle O'Connell!)
This week's episode covers LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (1986)!
Michelle O'Connell returns to discuss the differences between the original film, this film and the stage play, talk the original vs the theatrical ending, and one co-host resists the urge to do his Audrey impression.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Our guest, Michelle: Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
The Butcher Boy (1997) (with Dan Mecca!)
This week's episode covers THE BUTCHER BOY (1997)!
Dan Mecca (The B-Side) returns to talk about the last Geffen Pictures release, MERCURY RISING (and there's nothing surprising), and start our multi-episode discussion on Neil Jordan.
Dan's Letterboxd article on Irish cinema can be viewed HERE
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Our guest, Dan: @djmecca on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Men Don't Leave (1990) (with Dan Mecca!)
These men couldn't leave even if they wanted to as we discuss MEN DON'T LEAVE (1990)!
Dan Mecca (The B-Side) returns to discuss this lesser seen (but great) film, pre-game for our future ORANGE COUNTY episode, get distracted by the Blood Orchid (who wouldn't), get our Friedkin on and talk the 1995 Academy Awards.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Our guest, Dan: @djmecca on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
The Last Boy Scout (1991)
We are discussing THE LAST BOY SCOUT (1991) on today's episode!
Topics include Tony Scott's filmography, Shane Black-isms, this being Eddie Griffin's first film, and how much C4 the villains have (they have enough).
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Personal Best (1982) (with Paul Oyama!)
Call us The Pharcyde because we are runnin' today as we discuss PERSONAL BEST (1982)!
Paul Oyama joins us to discuss his track and field film, Robert Towne, the lawsuit surrounding this film, favorite sports films and more!
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Our guest, Paul: @presciient on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Beetlejuice (1988) / Defending Your Life (1991)
We're talkin' afterlife on our first episode of our new miniseries covering GEFFEN PICTURES with BEETLEJUICE (1988) + DEFENDING YOUR LIFE (1991)!
We also discuss ape playing basketball, if or if not Bryden has seen THE SHADOW, Brooks' SNL short films, and witness the birth of Ethan Embry.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
INTERMISSION: Natural Born Killers (1994)
It's INTERMISSION time with NATURAL BORN KILLERS (1994)!
We discuss all the controversy, MTV Movie Awards nominee for Best Kiss, THE LOSERS, the book written about the making of the film Killer Instinct, what could have been with the original script and announce the next miniseries!
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
In the Land of Blood and Honey (2011) + Pompeii (2014)
CW: We bring up sexual assault when it pertains to certain scenes in IN THE LAND OF BLOOD AND HONEY
Our last episode of the FilmDistrict miniseries is here with IN THE LAND OF BLOOD AND HONEY (2011) and POMPEII (2014)!
Other topics include being forced to watch the ROBOCOP remake, discussion on whether or not the coast is toast and more.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) (with Jack Draper!)
We're mumblin' our way back in time this week with SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED (2012)!
Jack Draper (Exiting Through The 2010s) joins us again to discuss this Sundance darling, Waldo Salt, Indie Spirits and naturally STUMPTOWN.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Our guest, Jack: @jdraperr on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Insidious (2010) + Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)
We celebrate our FOUR year anniversary (and Halloween as well) with a double feature of INSIDIOUS (2010) + INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2 (2013)!
Blinded by the blue lanterns and smoke of The Further™, we discuss both James Wan films, a very memorable theater experience, previous TIFF Midnight Madness films, giggle at the phrase "astral projection," briefly open the Red Door, and read the most confusing Wikipedia plot entry yet.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Olympus Has Fallen (2013) (with Logan Kenny!)
We return to chat about OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN (2013)!
Logan Kenny returns to Shoot The White House™, try to find our porpoise, and somehow relate this film to... Jeanne Dielman...
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Our guest, Logan: @LoganKenny1 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Parker (2013) (with Logan Kenny!)
We return to chat about PARKER (2013)!
Logan Kenny returns to discuss Jason Statham, Florida, what time is the appropriate time for CAPONE and many more detours!
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Our guest, Logan: @LoganKenny1 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Oldboy (2013) (with Sam Cohen!)
You don't have to wait 20 years to listen to our newest episode on OLDBOY (2013)!
Sam Cohen (The Digital Bits) joins us again to discuss this controversal remake, Spike Lee's filmography, the troubled post-production and film school.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Our guests, Sam: Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Dead Man Down (2013) (with Dan Mecca!)
Our episode this week covers DEAD MAN DOWN (2013)!
Dan Mecca (The B-Side) returns to discuss this non-action film, Adrien Brody, take a one-way trip to Tangent City, when Colin Ferrell was the hottest, and the difficulties of bringing international stars into mainstream American cinema.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Our guest, Dan Mecca: @djmecca on Twitter / Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Playing For Keeps (2012)
They said it couldn't be done (?) but we are covering PLAYING FOR KEEPS (2012)!
In this episode, we do bad accents, talk the 10 year journey this film took to being made, and how we have to just... deal with it existing.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Red Dawn (2012)
We begin our new FilmDistrict miniseries with RED DAWN (2012)!
We deep dive into the legacy of FilmDistrict, the films we will be covering, try to make sense of this remake and potentially rob a Subway.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
INTERMISSION: Femme Fatale (2002)
It's Intermission time! Before we start on our FilmDistrict miniseries, we take an intermission to talk about a non mini-major film in Brian De Palma's FEMME FATALE (2002)!
We deep dive into De Palma's filmography, discuss Rebecca Romijn's great performance and discuss Cannes 2001 (and of course, Palm Dog winners).
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989)
Our final episode of our 1980s New Line Cinema miniseries is here! We discuss NOES5, find out who is Turner and who is Hooch, and go on a Rampage.
We also discuss our upcoming FILMDISTRICT miniseries!
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) (with Sam Cohen!)
They say the only things that would survive nuclear war are cockroaches and our new episode on A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4: THE DREAM MASTER (1988)!
Sam Cohen (The Digital Bits) joins us to discuss the first dip in the NOES series, armlegs, analyze a film death like the Zapruder film, and (we're sorry) discuss SEX AND THE CITY 2.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Our guests, Sam: Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) (with Ryan Verrill!)
Welcome to primetime as we cover A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS (1987)!
Ryan Verrill (Disc-Connected) is here to discuss the fan-favorite sequel, Chuck Russell's filmography and the MPAA.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Our guests, Ryan: @disc_connected on Twitter / Letterboxd
Check out the mentioned interview Ryan did with actor Ira Heiden from this film!
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) (with The Mixed Reviews!)
Grab your basketballs that turn into volleyballs because we're talking A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY'S REVENGE (1985)!
Gavin and Louie from The Mixed Reviews are back to discuss this previously maligned but now celebrate queer horror film, the SCREAM QUEEN documentary, and USA Up All Night.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Our guests, Gavin: @FriendlessMean on Twitter + Letterboxd
Louie: @louiegrendon + @lrendon on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) (with Mike Thorn!)
We're your podfriend now with this week's episode of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)!
Mike Thorn joins us again to discuss this astoundingly influential horror classic, very specific classroom topics, The Silence of the Hams, and favorite Wes Craven films.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Our guest, Mike: @MikeThornWrites on Twitter / @waltz3 on Letterboxd
Check out Mike Thorn's new podcast Craftwork here!
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Buddies (1985)
This week, we are covering BUDDIES (1985)!
We discuss the first narrative film about AIDS and how blunt filmmaking can be most effective.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Special Effects (1984) (with Mitchell Beaupre!)
This week, we talk more Larry Cohen with SPECIAL EFFECTS (1984)!
Mitchell Beaupre (Letterboxd) returns to discuss this Cohen film, Mini Coopers, and why that man is on a ledge.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Our guest, Mitchell: @itismitchell on Twitter / @mitchell on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Perfect Strangers (1984) (with Mitchell Beaupre!)
This week, we talk about early Larry Cohen with PERFECT STRANGERS (1984)!
Mitchell Beaupre (Letterboxd) joins us again to discuss this mismarketed film, LimeWire, COLLATERAL BEAUTY, and finally dissect the filmography of David Frankel.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Our guest, Mitchell: @itismitchell on Twitter / @mitchell on Letterboxd
Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
Polyester (1981)
We never wanted to use macramé to kill, but we did want to discuss POLYESTER (1981)! We talk John Waters jumping to slightly more mainstream work, THE WILD THORNBERRYS, and what it means to be a good Christian woman.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Out Of The Dark (1988)
Bobo wants you to listen to this episode on OUT OF THE DARK (1988)! We discuss this underseen (not gem) film, Divine's final film performance and other movies involving phone sex.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Escape From The Bronx (1983) (with Clay Williams!)
We return to take out the trash with ESCAPE FROM THE BRONX (1983)!
Clay Williams (Exiting Through the 2010s) joins us again to discuss this Italian action spectacle, link this film to HEY ARNOLD: THE MOVIE, and pull a MST3K on ourselves.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd
Our guest, Clay: @birdsofclay on Twitter / Letterboxd
Copkiller (1983) (with Clay Williams!)
We raise our body count as we bring Clay Williams (Exiting Through the 2010s) to talk Copkiller (1983)! We discuss 2012, Harvey Keitel, BAD LIEUTENANT, and make enemies with the UK.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd Our guest, Clay: @birdsofclay on Twitter / Letterboxd
An Impudent Girl (1985) (with Natalia Keogan!)
We got a cheeky one this week with AN IMPUDENT GIRL (1985)! Natalia Keogan (Filmmaker Magazine, Paste Movies) returns to discuss Charlotte Gainsbourg, our memories of gym class and find the best title for a film yet. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd Our guest, Natalia: @nataliakeogan on Twitter
Sincerely Charlotte (1985) (with Natalia Keogan!)
This week we are covering a very hidden gem... SINCERELY CHARLOTTE (1985)! Natalia Keogan (Filmmaker Magazine, Paste Movies) joins us to discuss Isabelle Huppert, our favorite movies from her and do bad French accents. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd Our guest, Natalia: @nataliakeogan on Twitter
