The Bark Knight Podcast

Patrick Bark

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TV & Film
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Your ultimate destination for in-depth discussions and insights into all things film and television. Join our hosts as they explore the latest movie releases, some all-time classics, and the latest binge-worthy shows. Our podcast features engaging interviews, in-depth analysis, thought-provoking commentary, and the latest industry news, perfect for cinephiles and TV enthusiasts alike.

2d ago

Movie Catch-Up: What We’ve Watched and What’s Next

No central topic this time, just talking movies. Patrick and Dan catch up on what they've been watching and what's coming next, with conversations about Eli Roth, Alien: Romulus, Netflix, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Guy Ritchie's In the Grey, Marvel and Michael Bay. We also remember Tim Curry and look back at some of our favorite performances from his career, from The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Clue to IT, Legend, Muppet Treasure Island and more. Then we turn our attention back to what's ahead, including Supergirl, Zach Cregger's Resident Evil and a few other movies on our radar. Welcome to the Movie Catch-Up. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:23 Episode Overview 00:00:41 Eli Roth (The Ice Cream Man (2026), Cabin Fever) 00:05:49 Fede Alvarez, Alien: Romulus, and Ridley Scott 00:07:51 David Jonsson, Cailee Spaeny, and the X-Men 00:09:42 The Quality of Netflix’s Output 00:11:38 Our Latest Movie Theatre Watches 00:11:42 The Odyssey, Spider-Man, and The End of Oak Street 00:13:43 Music and Casting at the Oscars 00:16:33 Upcoming Thrillers: Verity & Victorian Psycho 00:17:47 Spider-Man: Brand New Day 00:18:17 Insidious: Out of the Further 00:20:18 The End of Oak Street’s side character problem 00:21:14 Other Watches (Vox Machine, Bullet Train) 00:21:33 Guy Ritchie’s In the Grey 00:26:15 Dan caught up on show with Marvel (Daredevil: Born Again, Ironheart, Wonder Man, Punisher: Last Kill) & Fallout 00:28:45 Michael Bay (Armaghedon, The Rock, and the Bad Boys movies) 00:33:34 The Armaghedon Soundtrack and movie soundtracks 00:34:42 Those We’ve Lost Recently (Peter Cullen, Tim Curry, Dolly Parton, Hayden Penettiere) 00:35:34 Our Tim Curry Favorites (Rocky Horror Picture Show, Fern Gully, Clue, IT, Home Along 2, Muppet Treasure Island, Legend, Congo, Scary Movie 2, Hunt for Red October, The Shadow, McHale’s Navy, Criminal Minds) 00:49:33 Looking forward to (Onslaught, Dog Stars, Coyote vs. Acme, Resident Evil, Primetime, Hope, Fall 2: Deadpoint, Pan’s Labyrinth, Avengers: Doomsday) 00:54:03 Trilogies and Extended Cuts (Dune; Part II, Into the Spider-Verse, Lord of the Rings, The Snyder Cut) 00:58:04 Supergirl, James Gunn, & Andy Muschietti 01:02:48 Zach Creggars’ Resident Evil 01:06:18 Episode Wrap
Aug 15 · Bonus

Bonus Episode – Blade Runner 2099, Neuromancer, & Lanterns | Comic-Con 2026

We're heading back to Comic-Con 2026 for a bonus episode covering Blade Runner 2099, Neuromancer, and DC Studios' Lanterns. Patrick and Paul discuss how Blade Runner 2099 fits into the franchise's larger lore, Apple's upcoming adaptation of William Gibson's Neuromancer and whether truly punk rock storytelling is possible within modern Hollywood, and why Damon Lindelof's involvement in Lanterns has them excited about the upcoming DC series starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:09 Episode Overview 00:00:28 Blade Runner 2099 00:02:57 The Lore & Animated Shorts Connections 00:05:26 The Success of the Franchise 00:06:06 The Cast 00:08:05 Neuromancer 00:10:56 Is True Punk Rock Storytelling Possible Under Hollywood’s Current Form? 00:12:50 DC Studios’ Lanterns 00:13:16 Damon Lindelof (Lost, The Leftovers, & Watchmen) 00:14:49 The Cast (Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre) 00:16:33 Watchmen & The Leftovers 00:18:00 Episode Wrap
Aug 1

Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider, Black Panther, & Marvel's Future | Comic-Con 2026

Comic-Con 2026 reshaped Marvel's future with Ryan Gosling joining the MCU as Ghost Rider and David Jonsson cast as the next Black Panther. Patrick and Paul break down both casting announcements before discussing Marvel's creative direction following Avengers: Secret Wars, the future of Ghost Rider and the Midnight Suns, X-Men theories, returning legacy characters, and where the MCU could be headed next. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:09 Episode overview 00:01:07 Ryan Gosling cast as Ghost Rider 00:01:19 Gosling’s acting Style 00:05:24 The decision to adapt Ghost Rider at this moment in time 00:08:59 MCU Fatigue, Multiverse-Fatigue, or Wasted Potential-Fatigue? 00:13:21 John Blaze or Danny Ketch Ghost Rider? 00:14:52 How did Ghost Rider come together? 00:16:58 A New Direction for Marvel 00:20:34 Ghost Rider Villain & Midnight Sons (Suns?) Theories 00:24:42 The Popularity of Magik (and The New Mutants) 00:27:00 Midnight Suns Casting 00:29:48 Avengers Doomsday, Secret Wars, & X-Men Theories 00:35:31 Characters we hope to see in Secret Wars 00:35:37 Scarlet Witch 00:37:46 Havok 00:40:13 Fox X-Men Characters 00:40:31 Storm (Halle Berry & 00:42:50 Psylocke (Olivia Munn) 00:46:54 X-Men: Apocalypse 00:50:09 David Jonsson Cast as Black Panther 00:52:58 How will they handle Jonsson’s Age? 00:55:35 Was the way they recast the right choice? 00:58:05 How Ryan Coogler’s Crew Has Grown Since Wakanda Forever 00:59:17 Marvel’s Process Going Forward 00:59:54 The Stars of the Future MCU (Tom Holland, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, & Mark Ruffalo) 01:02:47 Episode Wrap
Jul 23

Evil Dead Burn Review & Evil Dead Franchise Ranking

We review Evil Dead Burn, explore its connections to the larger Evil Dead mythology, rank every film in the franchise, and discuss where the series should go next. Along the way we dive into the Necronomicon, creature design, French horror influences, physical media, and some of our favorite moments from across the Evil Dead universe. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:09 Episode Overview 00:00:43 Evil Dead Burn Discussion 00:00:52 Budget & Box Office (with Evil Dead Rise comparison) 00:01:49 Release Date and Physical Media Release 00:03:51 The Sets 00:05:59 Movie Background (Synopsis, Director) 00:08:05 French Horror (Maniac (2012), High Tension, Martyrs) 00:11:51 Comparing to the Other Evil Dead Movies 00:15:13 The Opening Scene/Crawl 00:18:05 The Characters 00:20:46 The Book, the Kandarian Daggar, and the Lore 00:26:06 Our Reviews 00:30:41 The Demon Dog 00:33:00 Isolating the Groups in Each Movie 00:35:36 The Weapons 00:39:37 The Third Act Final Boss Fight 00:41:21 The Post-Credits Scene 00:48:28 The Use of Mirrors and How Ellie Returns 00:51:16 What’s next for the franchise? 00:59:08 Ranking the Franchise 00:59:35 Patrick’s Ranking 01:02:17 Dan’s Ranking 01:03:27 What do we want to see next for the franchise? 01:03:32 Evil Dead Wrath Quick Tangent 01:04:45 Dan’s Franchise Theme Ideas 01:05:50 Evil Dead Wrath Tangent Part 2 01:09:37 Patrick Franchise Theme Ideas 01:12:52 Could Evil Dead work in space? 01:13:55 RIP Sam Neill 01:14:37 Physical Media Showcase - Patrick Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2 VHS Tapes and Evil Dead Rise Arrow Video 4K Blu-ray, Dan’s Shin Godzilla 4K Blu-ray 01:16:44 Episode Wrap
Jun 5

Sci-Fi Classics, Vol. 3 - The Abyss & Interstellar

The Sci-Fi Classics series concludes (for now). This week, we revisit The Abyss and Interstellar, two science fiction films that approach humanity from very different directions while arriving at a similar idea: that love, connection, and empathy may be what ultimately preserve us. We begin beneath the ocean with James Cameron’s ambitious and technically groundbreaking The Abyss, discussing Ed Harris and Michael Biehn’s performances, the film’s atmosphere, score, endings, and legacy before heading into space with Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar to discuss time, sacrifice, memorable performances, filmmaking, and what continues to make the film resonate. We close by reflecting on our favorite entries in the Sci-Fi Classics series and sharing more recommendations for your watchlist. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:09 Episode Overview 00:00:57 Have we seen them, and how we’re watching 00:02:19 Under Pressure: Making The Abyss documentary 00:05:26 Michael Biehn 00:07:10 The Atmosphere and Claustrophobic Setting 00:09:28 The Cinematic Feel (with Special Edition DVD) 00:13:11 Armageddon vs The Abyss 00:17:03 The Beautification of Hollywood 00:19:53 Where this fits within the James Cameron filmography 00:27:42 Alan Silvestri’s Score 00:29:16 Are the Aliens essential to the plot? 00:34:22 The Different Endings 00:44:20 The Start of James Cameron’s Technological Advances in Filmmaking 00:49:26 Insterstellar 00:50:02 Dan’s Thoughts on Sci-Fi Classics that led to this 00:53:14 Patrick on the rewatchability of the movie 00:55:21 Paul on the beauty of the movie 00:57:23 Professor Brand’s Pessimism vs Murph’s Optimism vs Mann’s Selfishness 01:05:35 The Movie and the Score’s Relationship with Time 01:08:24 The Supporting Cast (and TARS/CASE) 01:12:44 Matthew McConaughey’s Comeback 01:15:13 The Black Hole and 2001: A Space Odyssey Comparisons 01:19:51 Christopher Nolan Playing with Time 01:26:03 The Denis Villeneuve Connection 01:27:00 The Greats of Movie Composers (John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Ludwig Göransson) 01:28:54 Is Cooper Station going back to Edmonds’ planet? (Battlestar Galactica / Cowboy Bebop comparison) 01:33:46 Our Favorite Scenes 01:37:16 The Approachability of Christopher Nolan Movies 01:40:46 Physical Media Discussion 01:43:05 Sci-Fi Classics Takeaways 01:50:16 Our Favorites of the Series 01:52:13 Our Other Sci-Fi Recs (Alien, Star Wars, Contact, Back to the Future, The Fifth Element, The Martian, Sunshine, The Matrix, Edge of Tomorrow, Tron: Legacy) 01:58:01 Episode Wrap
Apr 23

The Mummy Movies: From Universal Monsters to Lee Cronin’s New Film

We break down The Mummy movies from the 1932 original to modern adaptations, covering the Universal era, the Brendan Fraser films, and beyond. Also includes horror news and our Physical Media Showcase. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:09 Episode overview 00:00:37 Catching up with the hosts 00:01:32 The Mummy (1932) & the Original Universal Movies 00:03:50 The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection (Blu-ray Set) 00:09:23 The Abbott & Costello Universal Monster Movies 00:11:24 Hammer Horror’s The Mummy (1959) 00:19:07 The Brendon Fraser Era 00:19:12 The Mummy (1999) 00:26:26 The Mummy Returns 00:27:58 The Rock 00:29:00 The Plot Holes 00:31:19 Scorpion King 00:34:13 The Rundown, Walking Tall 00:35:13 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 00:36:51 Rob Cohen Discussion (Dragon Heart, Daylight, The Skulls, The Fast and the Furious, XXX, Stealth, Alex Cross, The Hurricane Heist) 00:39:10 The Mummy 3 Synopsis 00:40:07 The Mummy (2017) 00:51:01 Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (Evil Dead Rise) 01:09:17 Honorable Mentions (Moon Knight, Tales From the Darkside: The Movie, The Monster Squad) 01:12:06 Bubba Ho-Tep 01:14:26 Final Recommendations 01:15:10 Physical Media Showcase - Goosebumps Curse of the Mummy, Scorpion King Soundtrack 01:17:01 News 01:17:08 Evil Dead Burn Trailer 01:21:24 Clayface Trailer 01:22:54 Episode Wrap
Apr 8

Bodycam Director Brandon Christensen on Found Footage Horror & Shudder

In this episode of the Bark Knight Podcast, we’re joined by director Brandon Christensen to discuss his latest horror film Bodycam, which has climbed to the number one spot on Shudder. We break down the film’s bodycam-driven found footage approach, including its visual style, technical execution, and the influences behind it, from The Blair Witch Project to As Above, So Below. Brandon also shares insight into working with Shudder, shooting and editing back-to-back projects, and collaborating with actors like Keegan Connor Tracy. The conversation expands into his earlier work, including Z, the craft of jump scares, and how modern horror continues to evolve. We also dive into physical media, recent watches, and the films that continue to shape his perspective as a filmmaker. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:09 Episode Overview 00:01:06 Bodycam is Number 1 on Shudder 00:02:55 Bodycam Synopsis 00:03:45 Shooting and Editing Back-to-Back Films 00:04:40 The Inspirations of Bodycam (Jurassic World, PhiladelphiaTent Cities) 00:09:27 First Person Shooter Visuals 00:10:33 The Blair Witch Project Influence 00:11:56 The Shooting Process Behind Scenes 00:13:09 The Bodycam Mechanism for Found Footage 00:14:18 As Above, So Below 00:15:04 Working with Shudder & How They’ve Contributed to Found Footage (with V\H\S) 00:16:43 Bodycam IMDb Trivia 00:20:24 Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin 00:23:51 Working with Keegan Conner Tracy 00:28:18 What would you double feature Bodycam with for a Halloween Double Feature? (Grave Encounters, Rec, People Under the Stairs 00:33:10 Z & The Art of Jump Scares 00:38:55 The Monster Design of Z 00:40:34 Night of the Reaper & When a Stranger Calls 00:43:41 Recently Horror (& Non-Horror Watches) of Brandon’s (Nirvana The Band the Show the Movie, Blackberry, Weapons, Sinners) 00:51:04 Oddity, Hokum, & Brandon’s Witch Feature 00:54:48 Physical Media Discussion (An American Werewolf in London, It Follows, Scream, The Prestige, Scream 4) 00:58:50 Movie Scores to Work To (Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross) 01:01:58 Episode Wrap
Mar 29

Oscars 2026 Predictions: Best Picture, Actor, Score & More

The Oscars are almost here, and we’re diving into our 2026 predictions across the biggest categories—Best Picture, acting races, Director, Screenplay, Score, and more. We break down the frontrunners, key snubs, and which films could take over the night. Who’s winning? Let’s get into it. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:09 Episode Overview 00:00:32 Categories We Won’t Cover 00:01:03 The Little Theatre in Rochester, NY & CinemaCafe in Virginia Beach 00:02:30 Categories We Will Cover 00:02:56 Achievement in Casting 00:09:58 Best Production Design 00:14:24 Expectations & the Theatre Experience 00:18:09 Best Editing 00:20:00 The Power of Shooting on Film 00:22:23 The Weapons Snub 00:28:32 Best Costume Design 00:30:34 Wicked and Other past Best Costume Winners 00:32:39 The Strengths and Issues of Frankenstein 00:35:32 Jacob Elordi Compared to Robert Pattinson’s Batman 00:37:46 Bringing it back to Frankenstein 00:38:44 The Bride & Jessie Buckley 00:39:47 Best Cinematography 00:43:41 Best Visual Effects 00:46:28 Best Original Score 00:47:10 Max Richter’s On the Nature of Daylight 00:50:09 Sinners Score vs One Battle After Another Score 00:52:09 Score Snubs (F1, Tron: Ares, Jay Kelly, The Testament of Anne Lee, Challengers in 2025) 00:56:22 Best Adapted Screenplay 00:59:03 Best Make-Up and Hairstyling 01:02:05 Best Original Screenplay 01:02:32 Comparing Sentimental Value, Jay Kelly, and Hamnet 01:13:40 Best Original Song 01:17:34 Best Supporting Actor 01:25:02 Best Animated Feature 01:27:46 Guillermo del Toro Filmography 01:29:26 Best Supporting Actress 01:36:04 Best International Feature Film 01:36:25 The Secret Agent Reviews 01:42:42 Best Director 01:46:48 Best Actress 01:50:42 Amanda Seyfried and The Testament of Anne Lee Snub 01:51:15 Jesse Buckley’s Performance 01:53:38 Best Actor 01:54:04 The Case for Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant) 01:56:45 The Case for Michael B Jordan (Creed, The Black Panther) 02:01:02 The Case for Ethan Hawke (The Before Trilogy,Juliet Naked) 02:04:07 Wagner Maura (Narcos, Civil War) 02:04:50 The Timothy Chalemet Situation 02:08:56 Wagner Moura Part 2 02:09:40 Best Actor Snubs (Jesse Plemons, Paul Mescal) 02:11:00 Best Picture 02:25:12 Marty Supreme’s Award Chances 02:26:55 Episode Wrap Editor’s Note A previous version of this episode was uploaded with audio issues. This version has been fully corrected.

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Your ultimate destination for in-depth discussions and insights into all things film and television. Join our hosts as they explore the latest movie releases, some all-time classics, and the latest binge-worthy shows. Our podcast features engaging interviews, in-depth analysis, thought-provoking commentary, and the latest industry news, perfect for cinephiles and TV enthusiasts alike.

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Patrick Bark
Years Active

2022 - 2026
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76
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