Awake in the Dark

Brent Leuthold

Awake in the Dark is a bi-weekly podcast devoted to discussing the latest in mainstream and independent cinema. Each week, host Brent Leuthold is joined by a guest as they discuss a recent film and their reactions to it.

  1. Ep. #80 – Dune: Part Two

    03/06/2024

    Ep. #80 – Dune: Part Two

    I'm joined again by my friend Paul as we spice up our lives once more with Dune: Part Two, the latest sci-fi epic from Denis Villeneuve. Then we talk over other titles we've be watching at home, including The Zone Of Interest (which is now available for purchase through video on demand) and True Detective: Night Country (which is streaming in its entirety on Max). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Dune (Part One) episode with Paul

    1h 48m
  2. Ep. #79 – 2024 Oscar Talk

    02/21/2024

    Ep. #79 – 2024 Oscar Talk

    I'm joined virtually by my IFJA colleague Ben Sears as we talk over this year's Academy Awards, going over the nominations in all of the 23 categories with predictions, our personal picks and some overlooked options from last year's films. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Notes on the 2024 Oscars

    2h 25m
  3. Ep. #78 – Barbenheimer

    07/25/2023

    Ep. #78 – Barbenheimer

    I'm joined virtually by friend and IFJA colleague Ben Sears as we take on the Barbenheimer double feature. First we unbox Barbie, and then we unpack Oppenheimer, which are both playing now in theaters everywhere. We also shout out a couple streaming series we've watched recently, including I'm A Virgo (all episodes streaming on Amazon Prime) and Based On A True Story (all episodes streaming on Peacock). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.

    1h 37m
  4. Ep. #77 – Fast X

    05/23/2023

    Ep. #77 – Fast X

    I'm joined virtually by friends and IFJA colleagues Mitch and Nick as we buckle up for Fast X, the tenth installment of the Fast & Furious saga. Then we talk over streaming options old and current, including Justified (all seasons streaming on Hulu), Jade (available on Criterion Channel) and Love & Death (season finale premieres Thursday on Max). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.

    1h 50m
  5. Beau Is Afraid

    04/25/2023

    Beau Is Afraid

    I'm joined again by my IFJA colleauge Ben as we wrap our brains around the long strange trip that is Beau Is Afraid, the latest from Ari Aster playing in theaters now. Then we discuss other things we've been watching, including 20th Indy Film Fest selection In A Good Way (now available to rent here) and 30 Rock (all 7 seasons streamable on Peacock). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.

    1h 34m
  6. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

    03/31/2023

    Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

    I'm joined by my friend Matt as we roll a 20-sided die of fun talking about Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, the new fantasy adventure opening in theaters this Friday. Then we branch off into the world of streaming, discussing network classics from Survivor (every season streaming on Paramount+) to Parks and Recreation (all 7 seasons streaming on Peacock). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.

    1h 13m
  7. Ep. #74 – 2023 Oscar Talk

    02/28/2023

    Ep. #74 – 2023 Oscar Talk

    I'm joined by my IFJA colleague Ben Sears as we talk over this year's Academy Awards, going over the nominations in all of the 23 categories with predictions, our personal picks and some overlooked options from last year's films. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Notes on the 2023 Oscars Every 2023 Oscar Nomiee Ranked

    1h 54m
  8. Ep. #73 - Hit The Road

    11/15/2022

    Ep. #73 - Hit The Road

    On a very special episode, I'm joined by Breakfast All Day co-hosts and LAFCA members Alonso Duralde and Christy Lemire as we discuss Hit The Road, a family road dramedy now available to rent or stream on Showtime. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.

    17 min
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About

Awake in the Dark is a bi-weekly podcast devoted to discussing the latest in mainstream and independent cinema. Each week, host Brent Leuthold is joined by a guest as they discuss a recent film and their reactions to it.

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  • Creator
    Brent Leuthold
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Awake in the Dark