Beyond the Screen Podcast

Beyond the Screen
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Movies, TV, and entertainment are full of stories—but not all of them make sense. On Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Jake, and Emily break down box office hits, casting drama, and the rumors shaping Hollywood. It’s part analysis, part banter, and always a little unexpected.

  1. 6d ago

    S3 E15: A24 has Betrayed Us...

    In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and a very sleepy Jake break down the box office results for Toy Story 5 and the underwhelming debut of James Gunn's Supergirl. The duo dives into the controversy surrounding A24’s partnership with Google DeepMind for AI research, finally, they cover a massive slate of news including the return of Cyberpunk Edgerunners Season 2, a 2028 Donkey spin-off, and the battle over digital ownership and physical media. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/2026W26/?ref_=bo_hm_rwhttps://www.imdb.com/calendar/ https://www.movieinsider.com/movies/january/2026 https://www.boxofficemojo.com/calendar/ https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/release-schedule https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/a24-google-deepmind-ai-venture-backrooms-1236627228/https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/deepmind-a24-research-partnership/https://deadline.com/2026/06/a24-defends-google-ai-partnership-1236968675/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-influencer-screenings-1236631135/https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/28/cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-fall-2026-release-date-visual Intro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/

    1h 53m

  2. Jun 23

    S3 E14: HOLLYWOOD TURNS TO...REDDIT???

    In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan and Emily discuss all things box office as "Toy Story 5" becomes the biggest debut of 2026 so far. Following this, the duo talked all things Amazon MGM, as the production house recently cancelled an almost complete film from Luca Guadagnino due to internal conflicts after a deal with OpenAI, and about the impact of Hollywood's recent endeavor into Reddit to find the next "Backrooms". All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen!Sources:https://newsletter.readthedailies.com/archivehttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/?ref_=bo_nb_we_mojologohttps://www.imdb.com/calendar/ https://www.movieinsider.com/movies/january/2026 https://www.boxofficemojo.com/calendar/ https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/release-schedule https://variety.com/2026/film/global/luca-guadagnino-sam-altman-movie-artificial-dropped-amazon-1236785830/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/netflix-focus-pass-openai-sam-altman-movie-luca-guadagnino-1236626845/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/reddit-backrooms-hollywood-ip-1236622594/ Intro Video Sound Effects Used:Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/

    1h 38m

  3. Jun 16

    S3 E13: Paramount wins over the DOJ

    In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake start on a massive industry shakeup as Fox announces a $22 billion acquisition of Roku, positioning themselves as a data powerhouse rather than a traditional streaming competitor before they dive into the heart of the show which centers on the Department of Justice officially clearing Paramount’s takeover of Warner Brothers, sparking a heated debate over antitrust laws, political bias, and the potential for massive job cuts. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharing https://www.imdb.com/calendar/ https://www.movieinsider.com/movies/january/2026 https://www.boxofficemojo.com/calendar/ https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/release-schedulehttps://variety.com/2026/tv/news/doj-approves-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-1236780234/ https://deadline.com/2026/06/paramont-warner-bros-deal-justice-department-approval-1236955260/ Intro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/

    1h 42m

  4. Jun 9

    S3 E12: We're OBSESSED Over This Take!

    In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan and Jake break down a massive weekend where Scary Movie 6 revitalized the comedy genre with a record-breaking opening, while Masters of the Universe struggled to overcome the "Jared Leto curse" and a lack of youth interest before diving into a heated debate over the Obsession pay controversy sparked by art director Sally Choi, as the hosts discuss the ethics of contract negotiations and "burning bridges" in the indie but big time film world. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen!Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/

    1h 51m

  5. Jun 2

    S3 E11: We Got Lost in the "Backrooms" REVIEW!

    In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake break down a historic weekend at the box office as Kane Parsons’ The Backrooms shatters records alongside other "new wave" of social media stars-turned-filmmakers, including the incredible staying power of Curry Barker’s Obsession. The heart of the show features an in-depth, spoiler-filled review of The Backrooms, where they get into the "marshmallow meat" of everything Kane Pixels, Async, Null Zones, and the Complex. All this and more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/

    2h 11m

  6. May 26

    S3 E10: Mandalorian & Grogu BETTER THAN Rogue One!?!?

    In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily and Jake analyze The Mandalorian and Grogu’s box office debut and its surprisingly record-breaking audience rating beating our Rogue One. The guys also break down major industry headlines, including Sebastian Stan’s makeup team being are none other than Colin Farrell's Penguin makeup artists and distributor Neon wins their 7th straight Palme d'Or. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond the Screen!Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/

    1h 49m

  7. May 19

    S3 E9: Grogu Divides Test Audiences and The Bond Debate is Back!

    In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake tackle the "unfiltered" first reactions to The Mandalorian and Grogu, debating if Star Wars has lost its cinematic spark before diving into the high-stakes search for the next James Bond, analyzing the "sex appeal" criteria and a roster featuring some of Britain's hottest actors (in our opinion). All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond the Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/

    1h 50m

  8. May 12

    S3 E8: Batman Part 2 Chilly First Look

    In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake break down Michael becoming the highest-grossing domestic biopic ever and the shock critical success of Hugh Jackman’s The Sheep Detectives before diving into the snowy first look at The Batman Part II production and its star-studded new cast members, including Sebastian Stan and Charles Dance. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/

    1h 23m
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Movies, TV, and entertainment are full of stories—but not all of them make sense. On Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Jake, and Emily break down box office hits, casting drama, and the rumors shaping Hollywood. It’s part analysis, part banter, and always a little unexpected.

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  • Creator
    Beyond the Screen
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Clean
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