Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast

Roll Credits Studios

 Grab some popcorn and join Joe and Dylan as we take on the greatest movies Dylan somehow skipped. Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast makes every episode feel like movie night with friends and where every classic is a brand-new premiere. 

  1. The Outsiders: What Do You Lose When You Grow Up?

    13h ago

    The Outsiders: What Do You Lose When You Grow Up?

    SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A bunch of future movie stars, a rivalry that feels bigger than high school, and one line that still echoes years later: “Stay gold.” We break down The Outsiders with a focus on the Complete Novel edition, the cut that restores key scenes and shifts the center of gravity back to Ponyboy, his brothers, and the Greasers as a family trying to hold together under pressure. If you’ve only seen the theatrical version, the differences are not tiny, they change how the story breathes. We talk about how Francis Ford Coppola got attached to the project, why the film is likely set in the mid-1960s, and how the movie captures a clear class divide between the Greasers and the Socs without turning anyone into a cartoon. From the sudden violence to the church hideout to the whiplash of becoming heroes, the plot forces a hard question: what happens when kids are judged before they ever get a chance to grow up? Then we go deep on craft and behind-the-scenes stories: Coppola’s rehearsal-heavy approach, the way the soundtrack shifts tone by using period songs alongside the “Stay Gold” theme, and the practical effects and filmmaking tricks that make scenes like the rumble and the fire sequence work. We also revisit the emotional core of the movie through Johnny’s letter and Robert Frost’s “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” and we wrap with our ratings and what still holds up today. Subscribe to Have You Seen the Movie Podcast, share this with a friend who loves coming-of-age films, and leave us a five-star review if you want more movie premieres. After you listen, tell us: are you a Greaser or a Soc? 🎬 Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast is a Roll Credits Studio production.  🎧 Listen where ever you get your quality podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/10QRGuPFPCaL6FWmFBxEyF   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-the-movie-podcast/id1845758756 📱 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter/X: HaveYouSeenPodcast (@HYSPod) / X 📷 Instagram: Instagram 🎵 TikTok: haveyouseenpod (@haveyouseenpod) | TikTok  👥 Hosted by: Dylan & Joe 👉 Got a classic you think we should cover? Send us your movie suggestion!

    53 min
  2. Star Wars: A New Hope

    Jun 11

    Star Wars: A New Hope

    SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! You can’t escape Star Wars, but you can finally sit down and ask a scarier question: what does A New Hope actually feel like when you watch it today? We bring fresh eyes to the 1977 film that changed Hollywood forever and quickly realize the weird tension at the heart of any classic. You think you know every beat from pop culture, but the real experience can still surprise you, especially when huge story moments land with less emotion than you expect. We get into the details that make the movie endure: George Lucas dropping us into a fully formed galaxy, the choice to let the droids guide the plot, and why it was originally released as simply Star Wars before the “Episode IV: A New Hope” label arrived later. From there, we talk characters and casting, including what makes Han Solo work, why Leia still reads as a sharp, capable leader, and how Darth Vader is literally a blend of performances. We also debate pacing, “dry” acting, and the way Luke’s maturity seems to jump ahead overnight. Then we nerd out where Star Wars really flexes: practical effects, miniatures, matte paintings, and the despecialized cut, plus the audio magic that sells space as a place you can almost touch. John Williams’ legendary score, the Cantina vibe, Vader’s breathing, Chewie’s voice, and even the lightsaber hum all get their due. Listen for our favorite scenes, our ratings debate, and the question we end on: does the hype still hold up? Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave us a five-star review if you want more movie premieres every week. 🎬 Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast is a Roll Credits Studio production.  🎧 Listen where ever you get your quality podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/10QRGuPFPCaL6FWmFBxEyF   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-the-movie-podcast/id1845758756 📱 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter/X: HaveYouSeenPodcast (@HYSPod) / X 📷 Instagram: Instagram 🎵 TikTok: haveyouseenpod (@haveyouseenpod) | TikTok  👥 Hosted by: Dylan & Joe 👉 Got a classic you think we should cover? Send us your movie suggestion!

    49 min
  3. West Side Story

    Jun 5

    West Side Story

    SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A street fight that snaps into choreography. A love story that can’t outrun its own neighborhood. West Side Story (1961) is one of those iconic movie musicals people “know” before they’ve really watched it, so we put it back on the screen and get specific about why it works, where it shows its age, and how it still sets the bar for dance-driven storytelling.  We talk through the setup of Jets vs Sharks and the Romeo and Juliet DNA, plus the real-world context that shaped the Broadway musical before it hit theaters. Then we get into the characters and casting: Natalie Wood as Maria, Richard Beymer as Tony, Rita Moreno as Anita, and the wild what-if that Elvis was once offered Tony. The conversation turns to the music’s secret sauce, from jazz and Latin fusion to odd meters that make songs like “America” feel like they’re arguing and celebrating at the same time.  Behind the curtain, we dig into how the movie was built: choreography tailored to character, dancing that pushes plot forward, and the mix of real locations with sets designed for camera angles. We also don’t dodge the messy production realities, including widespread vocal overdubbing (hello, Marnie Nixon), plus the makeup and casting choices that reflect the era’s limitations and biases. Finally, we trace the cultural impact, from later musicals to pop visuals where dance and “combat” blend into one language, then we rate the film and say whether we’d actually rewatch it.  If you like smart movie reviews with history, craft talk, and honest reactions, hit subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a five-star review so more listeners can find us. 🎬 Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast is a Roll Credits Studio production.  🎧 Listen where ever you get your quality podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/10QRGuPFPCaL6FWmFBxEyF   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-the-movie-podcast/id1845758756 📱 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter/X: HaveYouSeenPodcast (@HYSPod) / X 📷 Instagram: Instagram 🎵 TikTok: haveyouseenpod (@haveyouseenpod) | TikTok  👥 Hosted by: Dylan & Joe 👉 Got a classic you think we should cover? Send us your movie suggestion!

    39 min
  4. Michael!

    May 27

    Michael!

    SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! The first seconds matter, and Michael knows it. We talk about how the film opens with the kind of musical rush that can instantly snap you back into a time, a place, and a version of yourself that remembers hearing those songs for the first time. From there, we dig into what kind of Michael Jackson biopic this is: not a full Jackson family epic, not a tabloid timeline, but a movie that tries to translate pressure, artistry, and momentum into scenes that move. We get specific about performances, because a music biopic lives or dies on believability. Joe breaks down why Jafar Jackson’s portrayal works once you spend time with it, from the physical details and vocal choices to the makeup and camera angles that occasionally make you do a double take. We also talk about the supporting cast that shapes the conflict, including Nia Long as Katherine Jackson and Coleman Domingo as Joe Jackson, plus the characters that quietly change the stakes, like Michael’s bodyguard Bill Bray. Then we go straight into the engine room: the music and the making of it. We discuss how the film shows the creative process with Quincy Jones, why Off the Wall matters as the start of a new era, and how songs like “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough,” “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” “Beat It,” and “Thriller” function as storytelling, not just highlights. We also hit the MTV barrier moment, the Pepsi accident sequence, and the nonlinear flashback structure that some viewers resist but we think can work when the emotional throughline is strong. If you love movie reviews, music history, and the craft behind pop culture, hit play, then subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a five-star rating so more people can find it. 🎬 Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast is a Roll Credits Studio production.  🎧 Listen where ever you get your quality podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/10QRGuPFPCaL6FWmFBxEyF   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-the-movie-podcast/id1845758756 📱 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter/X: HaveYouSeenPodcast (@HYSPod) / X 📷 Instagram: Instagram 🎵 TikTok: haveyouseenpod (@haveyouseenpod) | TikTok  👥 Hosted by: Dylan & Joe 👉 Got a classic you think we should cover? Send us your movie suggestion!

    47 min
  5. Rebel Without A Cause: Would You Survive the Chicken Run?

    May 6

    Rebel Without A Cause: Would You Survive the Chicken Run?

    SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A teen drama from 1955 shouldn’t feel this raw, yet Rebel Without a Cause still lands like a punch. We rewatch James Dean as Jim Stark and end up talking less about “rebellion” and more about what happens when parents can’t lead, adults don’t listen, and kids are left to prove themselves in the worst ways possible. If you’ve ever wondered why this film became a defining coming-of-age movie, we break down the emotional logic that makes it stick. We get into the performances and the real-world stories around them: Dean’s three-film career and sudden death, Natalie Wood’s drive to reshape her image, and Sal Mineo’s heartbreaking arc on screen. From the police station tension to the shifting power dynamics inside Jim’s home, the movie builds a world where the only dependable authority figure might be a cop trying to keep a disaster from getting bigger. Along the way, we talk about why the score can feel almost invisible, and how 1950s culture shaped what the filmmakers could show. Then we go full film-nerd: Griffith Observatory as a landmark location, Nicholas Ray’s cameo, production pivots like the move to color, and the headline-inspired violence that was considered too much. We also unpack the chicken run, the scene that turns peer pressure into a literal cliff edge, and ask the big question the title dares you to answer: who is the rebel, and what is the cause? Follow the show, leave a five-star rating, share this with a movie friend, and tell us what you’d rate Rebel Without a Cause today. 🎬 Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast is a Roll Credits Studio production.  🎧 Listen where ever you get your quality podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/10QRGuPFPCaL6FWmFBxEyF   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-the-movie-podcast/id1845758756 📱 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter/X: HaveYouSeenPodcast (@HYSPod) / X 📷 Instagram: Instagram 🎵 TikTok: haveyouseenpod (@haveyouseenpod) | TikTok  👥 Hosted by: Dylan & Joe 👉 Got a classic you think we should cover? Send us your movie suggestion!

    55 min
  6. Project Hail Mary: We cried over a rock alien

    Apr 29

    Project Hail Mary: We cried over a rock alien

    SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! You know that rare sci fi movie that makes you laugh, then quietly punches you in the chest five minutes later? Project Hail Mary did that to us. We saw it together in theaters and walked out with the same reaction: we need to talk about it right now while the sound, the visuals, and the feelings are still ringing in our ears. Full spoilers ahead, because there’s no clean way to describe what works without getting into the turns. We dig into Ryan Gosling’s Ryland Grace as a surprisingly grounded emotional core, then pivot to the real breakout: Rocky. The “rock alien” could have been a gimmick, but the movie turns him into the most lovable character in the story, and we unpack why the friendship works so well. We also compare key choices against Andy Weir’s book, including how the movie handles memory reveals, how it reshapes Strat’s emotion, and why some science details get streamlined for the screen. Then we go deep on craft for anyone who loves behind-the-scenes filmmaking: the eclectic Project Hail Mary soundtrack, Daniel Pemberton’s score built from unusual sounds, the color grading that makes space feel alive, and the shifting aspect ratios that sell confinement versus scale. We even share the practical effect tricks, puppetry details, and little production stories that made us appreciate the movie more. If you’re into smart sci fi, space movies, and stories about sacrifice and friendship, hit play, subscribe to Have You Seen the Movie Podcast, and share this with a friend who needs a new theater pick. After you listen, what’s your rating out of 10 and did Rocky make you cry too? 🎬 Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast is a Roll Credits Studio production.  🎧 Listen where ever you get your quality podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/10QRGuPFPCaL6FWmFBxEyF   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-the-movie-podcast/id1845758756 📱 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter/X: HaveYouSeenPodcast (@HYSPod) / X 📷 Instagram: Instagram 🎵 TikTok: haveyouseenpod (@haveyouseenpod) | TikTok  👥 Hosted by: Dylan & Joe 👉 Got a classic you think we should cover? Send us your movie suggestion!

    58 min
  7. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: Save Ferris!

    Apr 23

    Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: Save Ferris!

    SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! Too many responsibilities. Too many expectations. Too many mornings where you don’t even want to get up. We start there, because that’s the emotional engine hiding inside Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and it’s why the movie still lands as more than an 80s teen comedy. We talk about what a “day off” really means when life feels heavy, and why Ferris remains such a strange, effective fantasy of relief. Then we widen the frame and put Ferris Bueller’s Day Off in context as a key chapter of John Hughes’ 1986 streak. We trace how Hughes’ voice evolves across his defining run and how Ferris relates to The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Pretty in Pink. If you love movie history, classic comedy analysis, and the kind of rewatch that makes you notice structure and intent instead of just quotes, you’ll get a lot out of this conversation. We also dig into behind-the-scenes details that make the era feel real, including how projects overlapped and how fast things moved in that creative moment. And we share a favorite bit of casting trivia: the Edie McClurg story that starts with a simple line read and ends with a role that’s now part of pop culture muscle memory. If you enjoyed this breakdown, subscribe, share the episode with a fellow John Hughes fan, and leave a review. What movie do you turn to when you need a reset? 🎬 Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast is a Roll Credits Studio production.  🎧 Listen where ever you get your quality podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/10QRGuPFPCaL6FWmFBxEyF   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-the-movie-podcast/id1845758756 📱 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter/X: HaveYouSeenPodcast (@HYSPod) / X 📷 Instagram: Instagram 🎵 TikTok: haveyouseenpod (@haveyouseenpod) | TikTok  👥 Hosted by: Dylan & Joe 👉 Got a classic you think we should cover? Send us your movie suggestion!

    50 min
  8. Apollo 13: Under Pressure

    Apr 15

    Apollo 13: Under Pressure

    SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! Artemis II just made the world look up again, so we decided to go back to one of the most intense space stories ever filmed: Ron Howard’s Apollo 13. It’s a movie where you can know every beat of the history and still feel your stomach drop when the alarms start, the lights flicker, and the radio goes quiet. We dig into why the tension works so well, from the film’s roots in Jim Lovell’s book and NASA transcripts to the small choices that make everything feel lived-in. We talk casting and performance, too: Tom Hanks as Jim Lovell, Ed Harris as Gene Kranz, and a stacked supporting crew that makes Mission Control feel like an operating room. Along the way we get into the family thread with Marilyn Lovell, the media pressure outside the house, and how the script ties Earth, the controllers, and the astronauts into one tight survival narrative. Then we go full filmmaking nerd: James Horner’s score, 1960s needle drops, the music rights that changed key moments, and the sound design that sells every mechanical click. We also break down how they pulled off “zero gravity” using the KC-135 vomit comet and a surprising amount of practical problem solving, which fits the theme of the story itself. If you love space movies, NASA history, or just great storytelling under pressure, hit play, follow the show, and leave a five-star rating. What would you rate Apollo 13 and which scene still gets you every time? 🎬 Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast is a Roll Credits Studio production.  🎧 Listen where ever you get your quality podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/10QRGuPFPCaL6FWmFBxEyF   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-the-movie-podcast/id1845758756 📱 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter/X: HaveYouSeenPodcast (@HYSPod) / X 📷 Instagram: Instagram 🎵 TikTok: haveyouseenpod (@haveyouseenpod) | TikTok  👥 Hosted by: Dylan & Joe 👉 Got a classic you think we should cover? Send us your movie suggestion!

    45 min

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 Grab some popcorn and join Joe and Dylan as we take on the greatest movies Dylan somehow skipped. Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast makes every episode feel like movie night with friends and where every classic is a brand-new premiere.