PICTURE THIS - MOVIE PODCAST

Max Kessler and David Weaver

Join hosts Max Kessler and David Weaver on PICTURE THIS, where film lovers and industry pros break down the movies you need to see, the business of Hollywood, and the ever-changing theater-going experience. Each week, they dive into new releases, timeless classics, box office trends, and American pop culture with humor and insight. Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a die-hard cinephile, this podcast is your guide to the stories on-screen and the stories behind the scenes. 📩 Ask a question and Share your thoughts at PictureThisMoviePodcast@gmail.com

  1. 3d ago

    Backrooms, Obsession & Our Summer Movie Preview

    Max & Dave predict the Big Summer Movies and a few sleeper picks to keep an eye on. But first, two Box Office Phenoms from young content creators. Obsession, Backrooms, Iron Lung, why 20-year-old filmmakers are making low-budget films that outperform Star Wars movies and what it means for the future of moviegoing.

    56 min

  2. May 17

    MICHAEL and Art Vs. Artist in America

    Max & Dave discuss MICHAEL, it's success at the box office and what it says about America in the question of "Art Vs. Artist." Plus other wins and losses at the Spring Box Office.

    1h 7m

  3. Apr 20

    PROJECT HAIL MARY

    Max & Dave return to earth and unpack Project Hail Mary, the first full-throated Hit of 2026; why people are seeing it, Why they're loving it, and what Amazon/MGM is doing in releasing a movie like this?

    54 min

  4. Mar 20

    The Oscars Reactions

    Max & Dave share their reactions to The Oscars: the wins, the losses, the bits, the snubs, and the surprises.

    30 min

  5. Mar 7

    The Oscars' Best Picture Preview

    The Oscars are nearly upon us! Max & Dave discuss the 10 Best Picture Nominees: were they profitable, did they make a cultural impact, and which ones specifically are worth your time. Plus who is going win the big prize, a disagreement on Marty Supreme and why The Oscars are still important despite their waning ratings.

    50 min

  6. Feb 17

    Selling Out at The Super Bowl

    Max & Dave unpack the cornucopia of cringe-worthy celebrity cameos in this year's Super Bowl commercials. Why actors today are grabbing that paycheck, and maybe why that's OK in 2026. Or maybe not? Plus The State of the Biz, Netflix on Trial, Max hates Marty and more.

    54 min

  7. Jan 29

    AVATAR & James Cameron's Cultural Impact

    Max & Dave dive deep into AVATAR: FIRE & ASH, and discuss James Cameron, the most successful Director of all time. And also why the same guy who brought you iconic films like ALIENS, TRUE LIES, TERMINATOR(S) is probably No Ones Favorite Director. For the last 20 years, he's been living in this silly blue world of AVATAR. Why, Jim? Why? And why do audiences flock to his film regardless of what Dave thinks. 00:00 Picture This: Dave Fights for His Family 00:59 Intro 01:51 Current Box Office 09:48 Awards Season Significance 16:56 10 Word Logline 18:18 New Villain and Gender Parity in Avatar 3 24:00 Cameron Visibility in Marketing 29:07 Avatar 3 Box Office (so far) 30:18 Audience Reach: Box Office vs Ticket Sales & Repeat Viewers 31:51 Popularity Contest: Sinners vs Avatar 3 37:50 Avatar 1 vs 2 vs 3 41:09 The Cost of a Premium Ticket 45:14 Recent Comparisons 46:18 Quantity Over PLF 48:30 James Cameron Vs James Cameron 54:27 Big Jim's Influence on American (and Global) Media 57:19 The Importance of The Intangibles 01:02:05 Was Avatar 3 Successful? 01:05:33 Wrap Up

    1h 8m

  8. 12/31/2025

    Movie Wins of 2025 & Hopes for 2026

    As 2025 comes to a close, Max & David talk about their favorite Wins of the movie year, and they look ahead to 2026 and the big movie milestones to come. Tom Cruise, Anne Hathaway, Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg, Greta Gerwig, Lord & Miller, and more await us!

    52 min
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Join hosts Max Kessler and David Weaver on PICTURE THIS, where film lovers and industry pros break down the movies you need to see, the business of Hollywood, and the ever-changing theater-going experience. Each week, they dive into new releases, timeless classics, box office trends, and American pop culture with humor and insight. Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a die-hard cinephile, this podcast is your guide to the stories on-screen and the stories behind the scenes. 📩 Ask a question and Share your thoughts at PictureThisMoviePodcast@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Max Kessler and David Weaver
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Max Kessler and David Weaver

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