80 episodes

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.

Awake in the Dark Brent Leuthold

    • TV & Film
    • 4.7 • 12 Ratings

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.

    Ep. #80 – Dune: Part Two

    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

    • 1 hr 48 min
    Ep. #79 – 2024 Oscar Talk

    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

    • 2 hr 24 min
    Ep. #78 – Barbenheimer

    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.

    • 1 hr 37 min
    Ep. #77 – Fast X

    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.

    • 1 hr 49 min
    Beau Is Afraid

    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.

    • 1 hr 34 min
    Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

    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.

    • 1 hr 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Obsessive Viewer Podcasts ,

Insightful criticism and entertaining energy

This is one of my go-to film review podcasts. Brent has a very thoughtful approach to his film criticism and always offers a fresh perspective. His guests are always just as insightful and entertaining. It’s a consistently awesome podcast.

jgood1977 ,

Yeah! It’s back.

I missed listening to your podcast. Thank you so much for bringing it back. Always very interesting to hear your analysis of the movies. I try my best to watch as many of the recommendations as possible. Keep up the great work!

FatMeatMalone ,

Amazing Podcast!!

I enjoy listening these on my daily commute. In my opinion, it only has one flaw: It’s needs more Barto Bueno!

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