Light Up the Dark — A Movie Podcast

Andrew & Greg
  • 4.4 (7)
  • Film Reviews
  • Updated Weekly

🗓️ New episodes every Sunday! 🌟 Filmmakers Andrew and Greg launch into a conversation about a specific film each week, navigating the movie with insight, humor, and a filmmakers’s eye 🎥✨ Together, our heroes explore how cinema reflects what makes us human... and how the light on the screen awakens the light within 🌟🌞 So press PLAY and join the journey! Because sometimes, to find the light, you have to watch the movie! 🔥🚀🎬🌟✨ Email us at LightUpTheDarkPodcast@gmail.com with any comments or questions and we'll respond on the show! 📩

  1. Tremors

    5d ago

    Tremors

    🌟 Our heroes head to Perfection with Tremors, the monster movie classic that somehow turns giant underground worms into one of the most lovable movies ever made 🪱🌵💥 Even though our heroes promise to keep this episode short, Greg's pick this week is just too much fun! It's one of the most fun episodes our heroes have ever recorded, stretching across two nights and ending with en epic game of "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon." 🎙️🔥🕓 Before that, Greg brings his serious Tremors knowledge and passion, connecting the dots in a way no viewer ever has before as to why Tremors is so beloved 🎬🧠✨ So stay off the ground, grab a snack, and get ready to light up the dark… one graboid at a time 🔦🪱🌌 LightUpTheDarkPodcast@gmail.com 📲📩 Email us your comments and questions and we’ll read them on next week’s show 🗣️🎙️💬 Light Up the Dark—A Movie Podcast will return next week with: Batman.

    5h 52m
  2. In the Mood for Love

    May 31

    In the Mood for Love

    🌟 Our heroes whisper the secret of In the Mood for Love, Wong Kar-wai’s hypnotic masterpiece about longing, memory, and the unbearable weight of love left unspoken 🌙🚬❤️ This is Andrew’s pick, and from the very beginning, the tone becomes one of the deepest and most serious conversations our heroes have ever had on the podcast 🎬✨ Together, Andrew and Greg approach the film not simply as viewers, but as filmmakers, diving into Wong Kar-Wai’s direction, Christopher Doyle’s cinematography, and the film's profound themes 🧠🎥🌧️ Andrew makes a major declaration in this episode, officially placing In the Mood for Love into his personal Top 10 Greatest Films Ever Made. And over the course of the conversation, he explains why. The beauty. The restraint. The music. The atmosphere. The feeling that the film somehow captures something impossible to fully put into words. What emerges is not just a movie discussion, but a meditation on the incredible power of cinema as an art form. So step into the hallway, let the music play, and get ready to light up the dark… one passing glance at a time 🔦🌙❤️ LightUpTheDarkPodcast@gmail.com 📲📩 Email us your comments and questions and we’ll read them on next week’s show 🗣️🎙️💬 Light Up the Dark—A Movie Podcast will return next week with: Tremors.

    3h 54m
  3. Point Break

    May 24

    Point Break

    🌟 Our heroes catch the ultimate wave with Point Break, Kathryn Bigelow’s adrenaline-fueled action classic where surfing, bank robberies, skydiving, and spiritual enlightenment collide in a blaze of pure cinematic energy 🌊🏄‍♂️💥 This movie is one of Greg's favorite movies, an ultimate Greg pick, and he's ready to ride the wave of this conversation. Andrew brings his trademark philosophy and makes Greg fall in love with the movie even more ⚡️🎬🌴🧠🌊✨ So wax up the board, chase the endless summer, and get ready to light up the dark… one ultimate ride at a time 🔦🌊🏄‍♂️💥 LightUpTheDarkPodcast@gmail.com 📲📩 Email us your comments and questions and we’ll read them on next week’s show 🗣️🎙️💬 Light Up the Dark—A Movie Podcast will return next week with: In the Mood for Love.

  4. Heat

    May 17

    Heat

    🌟 Our heroes are willing to walk away in 30 seconds flat with Heat, Michael Mann’s towering crime epic where cops and criminals become mirror images of each other 🌃🔥💥 This week’s episode is Andrew's pick, and our heroes unpack the mythic showdown between Al Pacino and Robert De Niro ⚡️🎬🚔 From the legendary downtown shootout to the intense late-night conversations, the episode digs into why Heat still feels more alive than almost every crime film that followed 🧠🌌✨ So grab your coffee, keep one eye on the exits, and get ready to light up the dark… one big score at a time 🔦🌃💥 LightUpTheDarkPodcast@gmail.com 📲📩 Email us your comments and questions and we’ll read them on next week’s show 🗣️🎙️💬 Light Up the Dark—A Movie Podcast will return next week with: Point Break.

  5. Falling Down

    May 10

    Falling Down

    🌟 Our heroes snap under the pressure of Falling Down, the darkly explosive cult classic where one man’s bad day spirals into a furious journey through the crumbling soul of Los Angeles 💥🚧🌴 This week’s pick belongs to Greg, who has long championed Falling Down as one of the sharpest and most uncomfortable portraits of modern frustration ever put on screen. From traffic jams to fast food counters to abandoned dreams, the film taps into something ugly, funny, and disturbingly recognizable ⚡️🎬🔥 Andrew, meanwhile, has never seen the film before! What does he make of it? 🧠💥🌆 Together, our heroes explore the film’s themes of masculinity, societal collapse, economic anxiety, loneliness, and the quiet rage simmering beneath everyday American life. They also spotlight Joel Schumacher’s direction and why the movie still feels weirdly prophetic decades later 👔🔥🌴 So grab your briefcase, leave the car behind, and get ready to light up the dark… one bad day at a time 🔦💼🔥 LightUpTheDarkPodcast@gmail.com 📲📩 Email us your comments and questions and we’ll read them on next week’s show 🗣️🎙️💬 Light Up the Dark—A Movie Podcast will return next week with: Heat.

    2h 6m
  6. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

    May 3

    Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

    🌟 Our heroes save Martha with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Zack Snyder's bold, divisive superhero epic 🦇⚡️🛡️🔥 This week’s episode is a big one because Andrew had this movie as his #19 of the century on his Top 20 of the 21st Century list. And the question at the heart of this episode is… why? So our heroes deep dive into the film as Andrew defends Snyder's ambition, the film's mythic scope, and the emotional and philosophical ideas beneath the surface. Andrew argues it's not just a superhero movie… it’s something bigger 🧠⚡️✨ So pick your side, enter the arena, and get ready to light up the dark… one clash of titans at a time 🔦🦇⚡️🌌 LightUpTheDarkPodcast@gmail.com 📲📩 Email us your comments and questions and we’ll read them on next week’s show 🗣️🎙️💬 Light Up the Dark—A Movie Podcast will return next week with: Falling Down.

    3h 48m
  7. Friday the 13th Part 3

    Apr 26

    Friday the 13th Part 3

    🌟 Our heroes hitch another ride up to Camp Crystal Lake with Friday the 13th Part III, the iconic sequel where Jason finally dons the mask and the legend is born 🔪🏒🌲🌙 This week’s episode continues Greg’s deep dive into his favorite horror franchise of all time, as he leads Andrew further into the woods ⚡️🎬🩸 Together, our heroes break down how Part III begins to reveal the rules of horror. Who survives? Who doesn’t? And why does the final girl always keep her clothes on? 🧠🌲✨ And of course… this is the moment. The turning point. The instant the franchise scores and becomes iconic. Jason finally gets his hockey mask, and the game is forever changed 🏒🔥 So keep your head on a swivel, stay out of the penalty box, and get ready to light up the dark… one slapshot into horror history at a time 🔦🌲🔪 LightUpTheDarkPodcast@gmail.com  📲📩 Email us your comments and questions and we’ll read them on next week’s show 🗣️🎙️💬 Light Up the Dark—A Movie Podcast will return next week with: Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.

    2h 5m
  8. Enchanted April

    Apr 19

    Enchanted April

    🌟 Our heroes take a much-needed vacation in Italy with Enchanted April, the romantic classic that reminds us of the quiet power of a change of scenery 🌸🌅✨ This week’s episode is a special one. It’s Andrew’s pick, chosen in honor of his mom’s favorite movie. Greg experiences the film with fresh eyes while Andrew connects with the film’s spirit. Together, our heroes unpack the film’s story, atmosphere, and the subtle magic that has made it a lasting favorite for so many 🌿🎬💫 So take a breath, follow the sunshine, and get ready to light up the dark… one quiet moment of beauty at a time 🔦🌸🌅 LightUpTheDarkPodcast@gmail.com 📩 Email us your comments and questions and we’ll read them on next week’s show 💬🎙️ Light Up the Dark—A Movie Podcast will return next week with: Friday the 13th Part 3.

    2h 8m
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🗓️ New episodes every Sunday! 🌟 Filmmakers Andrew and Greg launch into a conversation about a specific film each week, navigating the movie with insight, humor, and a filmmakers’s eye 🎥✨ Together, our heroes explore how cinema reflects what makes us human... and how the light on the screen awakens the light within 🌟🌞 So press PLAY and join the journey! Because sometimes, to find the light, you have to watch the movie! 🔥🚀🎬🌟✨ Email us at LightUpTheDarkPodcast@gmail.com with any comments or questions and we'll respond on the show! 📩

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