Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast

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 Grab some popcorn and join Joe and Dylan as we take on the greatest movies Dylan somehow skipped. Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast makes every episode feel like movie night with friends and where every classic is a brand-new premiere. 

  1. 6D AGO

    Jurassic Park: We Came For Dinosaurs and Stayed For Jeff Goldblum

    SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! What happens when wonder meets hubris and the gates actually open? We return to Jurassic Park to unpack why those dinosaurs still feel alive—on screen and in our imaginations—and how a bold mix of practical effects and early CGI changed the blockbuster forever. We start with the clean premise: a billionaire’s dream of a dinosaur theme park collides with chaos when systems fail. From there, we trace the film’s careful craft. Spielberg’s staging turns rain, glass, and headlights into tools for tension; the T‑Rex attack remains a lesson in how to build fear and awe without losing clarity. John Williams’ score carries us from revelation to dread, reshaping a single theme to fit wonder, stillness, and survival. Along the way, we spotlight the cast: Sam Neill’s grounded Grant, Laura Dern’s capable and empathetic Ellie Sattler, Jeff Goldblum’s electric Ian Malcolm, and Richard Attenborough’s charming yet blinkered John Hammond. Their chemistry gives the spectacle a moral center, asking what responsibility comes with invention. We dig into the tech lineage too. The film’s pipeline—animatronics for tactility, ILM’s CGI for scale, and motion input rigs that bridged stop‑motion and digital—set a standard that modern VFX still follow. Sound design deserves its flowers: raptor clicks, sub‑shaking footsteps, and creature voices built from birds and snakes make the island feel physical. We also wade into the science: amber, frog DNA, and the bird‑raptor connection, where cinematic license meets plausible ideas. Nostalgia surfaces—theme park nods, merchandise sight gags—but the core takeaway holds in 2026: story first, tools second, harmony always. By the end, we share ratings, favorite scenes (hello, kitchen showdown), and why the finale lands harder with T‑Rex crashing the party. Whether you’re revisiting a classic or seeing it with fresh eyes, this conversation will sharpen how you watch its craft and hear its heartbeat. If you enjoyed the breakdown, follow the show, leave a five-star review, and send us your movie pick for a future episode—we’d love to feature your suggestion next. 🎬 Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast is a Roll Credits Studio production. 🎧 Listen where ever you get your quality podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/10QRGuPFPCaL6FWmFBxEyF https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-the-movie-podcast/id1845758756 🌐 Visit Us: www.rollcreditsstudio.com 📱 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter/X: HaveYouSeenPodcast (@HYSPod) / X 📷 Instagram: Instagram 🎵 TikTok: haveyouseenpod (@haveyouseenpod) | TikTok 👥 Hosted by: Dylan & Joe 👉 Got a classic you think we should cover? Send us your movie suggestion!

    52 min
  2. JAN 7

    Stand By Me, Rob Reiner's Legacy Through A Coming Of Age Classic

    SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A body by the tracks. Four boys with something to prove. And a filmmaker who turned a small-town legend into a timeless portrait of friendship, grief, and the stories that outlive us. We return to Stand By Me to honor Rob Reiner’s legacy and explore why this film still lands like a secret told at dusk. We dive into the adaptation from Stephen King’s The Body, unpacking how the movie reshapes horror roots into a tender coming‑of‑age journey. From Will Wheaton and River Phoenix’s lived‑in performances to Corey Feldman and Jerry O’Connell’s pitch‑perfect rhythms, the chemistry feels effortless because it was carefully built—rehearsals, long takes, and on‑set choices that drew out real emotion. We break down the pie‑eating yarn, the trestle terror, and that quiet deer by the tracks, showing how humor and fear make the heavy moments easier to carry. Richard Dreyfuss’s narration and the 50s and 60s soundtrack do more than set a vibe; they anchor the film in memory, where every scene feels both present and already gone. You’ll hear how visual design and practical staging created a seamless world, why Ben E. King’s Stand By Me was the only song that could close it, and what Stephen King himself said after his first screening. We connect the film’s influence to later favorites—from The Sandlot to Stranger Things—while reflecting on the cast’s paths and River Phoenix’s enduring impact. If you’ve ever felt overshadowed, found your voice with the right friend, or kept a moment just for yourself, this conversation will meet you there. If the episode moved you, tap follow, leave a five‑star review, and share it with a friend who still knows all the words. Then text us your name and a movie suggestion using the link in the description—what should we revisit next? 🎬 Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast is a Roll Credits Studio production. 🎧 Listen where ever you get your quality podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/10QRGuPFPCaL6FWmFBxEyF https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-the-movie-podcast/id1845758756 🌐 Visit Us: www.rollcreditsstudio.com 📱 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter/X: HaveYouSeenPodcast (@HYSPod) / X 📷 Instagram: Instagram 🎵 TikTok: haveyouseenpod (@haveyouseenpod) | TikTok 👥 Hosted by: Dylan & Joe 👉 Got a classic you think we should cover? Send us your movie suggestion!

    58 min
  3. 12/31/2025

    Annie; Hard Knock Takes On A Soft-Hearted Classic

    SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A comic-strip orphan, a Broadway juggernaut, and an 80s movie that went bigger than big—Annie gives us plenty to love and plenty to question. We dive straight into the film’s strange alchemy: John Huston’s gritty instincts guiding a glossy musical, an orchestra that shakes the walls, and a story that dares to make radical optimism its engine. From the grimy rhythm of It’s The Hard Knock Life to the unabashed uplift of Tomorrow, we unpack why these songs still punch, where the dubbing deflates the magic, and how music functions as dialogue in a world painted with showbiz primary colors. Casting is the film’s secret weapon. Carol Burnett’s Miss Hannigan wobbles between hilarious and unsettling, turning physical comedy into character study. Albert Finney’s Daddy Warbucks commands a room and then quietly learns to soften it. Tim Curry and Bernadette Peters turn Easy Street into a master class in movement and mischief. We bring the receipts: the reshot Easy Street sequence, the choice to swap Broadway’s Christmas ending for a Fourth of July blowout, and the decision to pull Punjab and Asp from the comic—choices that add texture but raise modern representation questions. We also track the contrasts that make Annie tick: orphanage grit to marble-palace gleam, one-week PR stunt to real connection, jaded adulthood to a kid who wins by being relentlessly kind. Does it hold up? The melodies do, the heart does, and the scale still impresses, even as certain portrayals and production quirks show their age. We sketch the blueprint for a period-faithful remake that restores key songs, sharpens cultural framing, and casts performers with the same undeniable presence that made the 1982 version iconic. If you love movie musicals, Broadway history, or the way nostalgia shapes taste, this one’s for you. Hit play, then tell us: stage musical at heart, or a cinematic spectacle that still earns its spotlight? Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find the show. 🎬 Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast is a Roll Credits Studio production. 🎧 Listen where ever you get your quality podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/10QRGuPFPCaL6FWmFBxEyF https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-the-movie-podcast/id1845758756 🌐 Visit Us: www.rollcreditsstudio.com 📱 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter/X: HaveYouSeenPodcast (@HYSPod) / X 📷 Instagram: Instagram 🎵 TikTok: haveyouseenpod (@haveyouseenpod) | TikTok 👥 Hosted by: Dylan & Joe 👉 Got a classic you think we should cover? Send us your movie suggestion!

    1 hr
  4. A Voice on Christmas Eve

    12/24/2025 · BONUS

    A Voice on Christmas Eve

    SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! This Christmas Eve, we’re sharing something truly special, a family treasure, brought back to life for one more holiday night. Growing up, our Christmas Eve wasn’t complete without one familiar tradition: gathering together to hear a beloved voice read “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” It was simple, it was small, but it meant everything. Somehow, when he read it, the world felt warmer. Safer. More magical. Tonight, that tradition returns. In the first half of this special episode, Dylan shares a short story reflecting on memory, family, and the quiet magic of Christmas  And in the second half, you’ll hear an irreplaceable gift: an original recording of his grandfather reading ’Twas the Night Before Christmas A voice that carries us home again. Whether you’re wrapping presents, sitting by the glow of your tree, driving through snowy streets, or celebrating with the people you love — we hope this brings you a little peace, a little joy, and a little Christmas magic. Merry Christmas…  and may you never be too old to search the skies on Christmas Eve. 🎄✨ 🎬 Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast is a Roll Credits Studio production. 🎧 Listen where ever you get your quality podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/10QRGuPFPCaL6FWmFBxEyF https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-the-movie-podcast/id1845758756 🌐 Visit Us: www.rollcreditsstudio.com 📱 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter/X: HaveYouSeenPodcast (@HYSPod) / X 📷 Instagram: Instagram 🎵 TikTok: haveyouseenpod (@haveyouseenpod) | TikTok 👥 Hosted by: Dylan & Joe 👉 Got a classic you think we should cover? Send us your movie suggestion!

    7 min
  5. We Revisit Charlie Brown To Find Out What The Holidays Are Really About

    12/24/2025

    We Revisit Charlie Brown To Find Out What The Holidays Are Really About

    SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! The holidays get loud, but one small special still quiets a room. We’re taking a heartfelt tour through A Charlie Brown Christmas—how a tiny budget, a six‑month deadline, and a few bold choices created a tradition that still feels honest. Our conversation starts with those living-room memories lit by tree lights and the TV glow, then moves into the craft: real kids’ voices, hand-drawn animation by Bill Melendez, and Vince Guaraldi’s jazz that somehow sounds like snow falling on a familiar street. We dig into Charles Schulz’s personal imprint on Charlie Brown, the way vulnerability and dry humor turn a simple plot into something that lingers. You’ll hear the backstory of the Coca‑Cola sponsorship, why the team resisted flashy trends, and how the color palette and stage choreography make each scene instantly recognizable. And yes, we face the moment many of us rushed past as kids: Linus’s reading. With grown-up eyes, that pause reads like a creative north star—clear, gentle, and brave enough to say what the season means without lecturing. From Snoopy’s guitar antics to the melancholy lift of Christmas Time Is Here, we map the details that transformed a modest TV special into an evergreen classic. If you’ve ever wondered why the sad little tree matters, why Guaraldi’s piano feels like home, or how authenticity beats spectacle, you’ll find good company here. Press play, cozy up, and then tell us your story: which scene shaped your idea of the holidays? Subscribe, share with a friend who needs some quiet joy, and leave a review to help others find the warmth. 🎬 Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast is a Roll Credits Studio production. 🎧 Listen where ever you get your quality podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/10QRGuPFPCaL6FWmFBxEyF https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-the-movie-podcast/id1845758756 🌐 Visit Us: www.rollcreditsstudio.com 📱 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter/X: HaveYouSeenPodcast (@HYSPod) / X 📷 Instagram: Instagram 🎵 TikTok: haveyouseenpod (@haveyouseenpod) | TikTok 👥 Hosted by: Dylan & Joe 👉 Got a classic you think we should cover? Send us your movie suggestion!

    40 min
  6. Home Alone: The Ultimate Holiday Battle Plan

    12/17/2025

    Home Alone: The Ultimate Holiday Battle Plan

    SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A kid’s Die Hard with more Christmas and zero blood? We finally put Home Alone under the microscope to see why Kevin’s traps, the Wet Bandits’ pratfalls, and that church scene still hit so hard. One of us watched it for the first time; the other grew up building booby traps waiting for imaginary burglars. The result is equal parts nostalgia and fresh eyes. We dig into the 90s texture that made this movie iconic: the lavish house that became a playground for chaos, the cluttered family energy that sells the “we forgot Kevin” premise, and the Chicago neighborhood that feels alive beyond the frame. Macaulay Culkin’s performance carries the film with a rare balance of innocence and nerve, while Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern deliver pitch-perfect physical comedy. Catherine O’Hara anchors the story with guilt and grit, and Old Man Marley quietly steals the emotional spotlight, transforming urban legend into a tender reunion that gives the film its heart. Behind the scenes, the craft shines. Learn how sets were built in a gym and pool to stage those elaborate gags, why a certain back-crushing fall became a stunt-world staple, and how Joe Pesci invented “cartoon cursing” to keep things PG. Then there’s the not-so-secret weapon: John Williams’ score. From Nutcracker nods to galloping momentum, the music turns slapstick into symphony and the church conversation into something genuinely sacred. We wrap with honest ratings and a debate about longevity: does Home Alone still work in a smartphone age? Short answer: yes, because it’s not only about booby traps; it’s about a kid finding courage and a family finding its way back. If you love sharp takes, production lore, and a little holiday cheer, hit play—then tell us your spiciest Home Alone opinion. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a five-star review to help others find the show. 🎬 Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast is a Roll Credits Studio production. 🎧 Listen where ever you get your quality podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/10QRGuPFPCaL6FWmFBxEyF https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-the-movie-podcast/id1845758756 🌐 Visit Us: www.rollcreditsstudio.com 📱 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter/X: HaveYouSeenPodcast (@HYSPod) / X 📷 Instagram: Instagram 🎵 TikTok: haveyouseenpod (@haveyouseenpod) | TikTok 👥 Hosted by: Dylan & Joe 👉 Got a classic you think we should cover? Send us your movie suggestion!

    53 min
  7. 12/10/2025

    Die Hard, Office Parties, And The Making Of A Holiday Classic

    SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! What makes an action movie timeless—and a holiday movie, too? We dive headfirst into Die Hard to unpack how a Christmas Eve office party turns into a masterclass in suspense, character, and practical effects. From the first “yippee-ki-yay” to the last drift of paper snow, we track the choices that built a tradition: a weary cop with something to prove, a mastermind in a tailored suit, and a skyscraper that moves like a maze. We start with first impressions and that perennial question: does it count as a Christmas movie? The answer reveals itself through texture. Run-DMC’s Christmas in Hollis, Let It Snow over embers, and Beethoven’s Ode to Joy twisted into a heist anthem frame a story about reconciliation and moral clarity. Bruce Willis’s leap from TV to big-screen everyman redefined action heroes with bruises, banter, and real fear. Alan Rickman’s first film role gives us Hans Gruber—urbane, sardonic, impossibly composed—whose California accent gambit delivers one of the most delicious cat-and-mouse scenes of the era. Behind the scenes, the craft is just as gripping. Miniatures sell the helicopter explosion, forced perspective widens the elevator shaft, candy glass spares bare feet, and smart staging keeps danger thrilling without recklessness. The building becomes its own character, mapped by throwaway details like a centerfold used as a waypoint, turning space into story. We highlight comedy that sharpens the edge—Ellis’s doomed swagger, Argyle’s limo heroics, a SWAT guy losing a fight to a rosebush—because humor is the pressure valve that makes the next set piece hit harder. We close with ratings, favorite moments, and why this film keeps earning a December rewatch: it’s about survival and reunion as much as gunfights and one-liners. If you love movie craft, iconic villains, and spirited debates about what makes a Christmas classic, hit play. Then tell us your verdict, subscribe for more film deep dives, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. 🎬 Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast is a Roll Credits Studio production. 🎧 Listen where ever you get your quality podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/10QRGuPFPCaL6FWmFBxEyF https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-the-movie-podcast/id1845758756 🌐 Visit Us: www.rollcreditsstudio.com 📱 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter/X: HaveYouSeenPodcast (@HYSPod) / X 📷 Instagram: Instagram 🎵 TikTok: haveyouseenpod (@haveyouseenpod) | TikTok 👥 Hosted by: Dylan & Joe 👉 Got a classic you think we should cover? Send us your movie suggestion!

    43 min
  8. 12/03/2025

    Dreaming of a White Christmas

    SEND US YOUR MOVIE SUGGESTION! A classic can feel brand-new when you know where to look. We sat down with White Christmas and unpacked why this mid-century musical still wraps the room in warmth: the crooner intimacy of Bing Crosby, the elastic comedy of Danny Kaye, and a score by Irving Berlin that turns story beats into melodies you hum for days. We also trace the lineage to Holiday Inn, where the title song first landed, and how that shared DNA deepens the sense of tradition that keeps audiences coming back. From the stage-like backdrops to the Vermont inn’s cozy interiors, the film showcases the best of practical moviemaking. We dig into VistaVision and the 4K restoration that brings texture back to faces, fabrics, and set pieces, then talk through old-school techniques like day-for-night shooting and meticulously framed long takes that let dance and character breathe. Costumes get a spotlight too: Edith Head’s silhouettes and color choices tell as much story as the dialogue, whether it’s a diamond accent breaking up a black gown or a monochrome suit turning Danny Kaye into a moving line on the screen. Behind the scenes, casting near-misses and last-minute changes shaped the film we love, while on-screen chemistry turned scripted moments into magic. We celebrate ad-libs like the “Sisters” spoof, explore Vera-Ellen’s dancing paired with dubbed vocals, and share favorite quotes that still slip into everyday life. And we end where the movie does: with a finale that marries community, nostalgia, and snowfall into a payoff that feels earned every single December. If you love film history, holiday traditions, or simply want to understand why White Christmas still fills theaters, this conversation is your winter ticket. Follow the show on your favorite podcast app, share it with a friend who knows every lyric, and leave a five-star review so more film fans can find us. What’s your favorite scene—and does it still hold up for you? 🎬 Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast is a Roll Credits Studio production. 🎧 Listen where ever you get your quality podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/10QRGuPFPCaL6FWmFBxEyF https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-the-movie-podcast/id1845758756 🌐 Visit Us: www.rollcreditsstudio.com 📱 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter/X: HaveYouSeenPodcast (@HYSPod) / X 📷 Instagram: Instagram 🎵 TikTok: haveyouseenpod (@haveyouseenpod) | TikTok 👥 Hosted by: Dylan & Joe 👉 Got a classic you think we should cover? Send us your movie suggestion!

    47 min

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 Grab some popcorn and join Joe and Dylan as we take on the greatest movies Dylan somehow skipped. Have You Seen?! The Movie Podcast makes every episode feel like movie night with friends and where every classic is a brand-new premiere.