My Dad's Movie Podcast

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My Dad's Movie Podcast is a show I have created with my dad, where we can sit and talk shop about film and share our love for movies with our listeners. Other brothers make frequent appearances as well as multiple special guests. Every week we explore new movies and profile the director, examining their life, and analyzing how their upbringing and experiences have led to the creation of some of America's most memorable movie moments.

  1. 1d ago

    Ep. 56 - Denis Villeneuve (Sicario)

    Sicario is one of the most tense thrillers of the last decade—but what actually makes it feel so dangerous?On this episode of My Dad's Movie Podcast, we revisit Denis Villeneuve's Sicario, starring Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin. For Mick, it's a first-time watch. For Taber, it's a chance to dig into why the movie works so well.We talk about Roger Deakins' incredible cinematography, the film's oppressive use of music and sound, the decision to keep Emily Blunt—and the audience—in the dark, Benicio del Toro's terrifyingly calm performance, and why the violence in Sicario feels disturbing rather than exciting.We also get into one of the subtler filmmaking tricks in the movie: shots and edits that seem to linger just a little too long, creating tension simply by refusing to cut when the audience expects them to.Plus: Josh Brolin's flip-flops, Jon Bernthal taking a real punch from Emily Blunt, film vs. digital cinematography, the ridiculously stacked cast, and why Alejandro may be one of the most intimidating characters in modern crime cinema.If you enjoy movie discussions, filmmaker interviews, and celebrating the films we love, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share. Your support helps us continue bringing exciting conversations with filmmakers, actors, and movie lovers from around the world.Listen to My Dad's Movie Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.*All original audio and video content of this video is copyrighted to Mick Johnson @ 2025. All rights reserved, use by written permission only.#Sicario #DenisVilleneuve #RogerDeakins #FilmAnalysis #MoviePodcast

  2. Aug 30

    Ep. 54 - Tim Burton & Edgar Wright (Batman Returns, The Worlds End)

    Tim Burton and Edgar Wright are two filmmakers whose movies are unmistakably their own.From Batman, Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands to Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End, both directors built careers around distinctive styles, strange characters, dark comedy and movies that refuse to feel generic.This week on My Dad’s Movie Podcast, we sit down with Indie Filmmakers Jorge Harrington and Sam Patzer as we dive into what makes Tim Burton and Edgar Wright such distinctive filmmakers. We take a deeper look at Burton’s incredible use of production design — the sets, architecture, gothic imagery and visual worlds that make a Burton movie instantly recognizable — and Edgar Wright’s unmistakable approach to editing, visual comedy, transitions and using the cut itself to tell a joke or move the story forward.Along the way, we talk about our favorite moments from their movies, the films that worked for us, and the ones that maybe didn’t.We also get into Tim Burton’s Batman era, the very different Batman 3 that could have been, Gary King and the surprisingly emotional heart of The World’s End, and my dad’s extremely specific problem with aliens that fall apart too easily.Two directors. Two completely different filmmaking toolkits. Two filmographies packed with movies we love talking about.Who do you prefer: Tim Burton or Edgar Wright? And what’s your favorite movie from either director?#TimBurton #EdgarWright #Filmmaking #ProductionDesign #FilmEditing #Batman #HotFuzz #ShaunOfTheDead #TheWorldsEnd #Beetlejuice #MoviePodcast #FilmPodcast #Funny #MichaelKeaton #SimonPegg

  3. May 19

    Ep. 49- The Hollywood Chameleon -- Geoffrey Blake Interview

    Hollywood actor Geoffrey Blake joins My Dad’s Movie Podcast for an incredible conversation packed with unforgettable movie moments and honest insight into life as a Hollywood actor.From working on legendary films like Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, Contact, and Young Guns, Geoffrey shares what it was really like acting alongside some of the biggest names in cinema — and the lessons he learned throughout his incredible career.If you love movies, filmmaking, Hollywood history, or discovering the stories behind iconic films, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.COMMENT BELOW:What’s your favorite movie that Geoffrey Blake has been in?Don’t forget to:LikeCommentSubscribeAnd Share this episode with fellow movie fansYour support helps us continue bringing amazing guests and movie conversations to the channel!My Dad's Movie Podcast is now partnered with Squatch Juice! Use the link below and enter the code MDP10 at checkout to receive an additional 10% off!https://www.squatchjuice.com/Mydadsmoviepodcast*No Copyright Infringement intended, all images pulled from Google Images. We claim no ownership over any images used within this episode.*All original audio and video content of this video is copyrighted to Mick Johnson @ 2025. All rights reserved, use by written permission only.#GeoffreyBlake #ForrestGump #Apollo13 #youngguns #contact #Hollywood #MoviePodcast #FilmPodcast #MyDadsMoviePodcast #CharacterActor #Movies

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My Dad's Movie Podcast is a show I have created with my dad, where we can sit and talk shop about film and share our love for movies with our listeners. Other brothers make frequent appearances as well as multiple special guests. Every week we explore new movies and profile the director, examining their life, and analyzing how their upbringing and experiences have led to the creation of some of America's most memorable movie moments.