Buffalo Bill's Basement

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Buffalo Bill's Basement is a movie review podcast where father-son duo Stephen and Steve Privitera go deep on one movie every single week. No rushed roundups, no skimming the surface: just two guys, one movie, and a full-length conversation about what works, what doesn't, and whether it's worth your time. Each episode is a deep dive. We break down the story and the characters, the performances and the casting, the directing and the cinematography, the music and the soundtrack, and the behind-the-scenes history of how the movie got made. We talk new releases in theaters, streaming movies, box office hits and flops, cult classics, and the scenes we can't stop thinking about. Sometimes we agree. Often we don't. That's half the fun. Our picks cover every genre and every era: brand-new releases, recent movies, 80s and 90s favorites, sci-fi, fantasy, action, horror, comedy, animated films, franchise blockbusters, hidden gems, and anniversary re-releases. If you love honest movie reviews, film discussion, movie trivia, and hearing real fans (not critics) talk movies the way you would with friends after the credits roll, this is your kind of show. It's the perfect companion for a movie night, a rewatch, or deciding what to watch next. And yes, we know what the name sounds like. Relax. Nobody down here is asking you to put the lotion in the basket. The only thing going in the basket is popcorn. So grab a snack, dim the lights, and head down to the basement. New movie review episodes every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show so you never miss a pick, and let us know which movie we should cover next.

Episodes

  1. Oct 26

    The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Review: Stop-Motion Magic | Buffalo Bill’s Basement

    Buffalo Bill’s Basement is back with episode 4, and this week’s pick is The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Tim Burton’s stop-motion musical about Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who stumbles onto Christmas and decides he wants to take it over. Stephen and Steve Privitera break down the plot, the story of Jack and Sally, and why this movie is still one of the most re-watched films of the holiday season. We also dig into the behind-the-scenes drama that surrounded the production, including the question of who really directed the film. Then we get into Tim Burton’s gothic, spooky-yet-whimsical aesthetic, from the twisted, striped visuals to the Danny Elfman songs that make the movie sing. Next, we talk about how brutally hard stop-motion filmmaking is. Every frame is a physical puppet moved by hand, so a few seconds of screen time can take a huge amount of work. We also take a little tangent into the art of music sampling, which turns out to be a surprisingly deep rabbit hole. Joining us this week is Stephen’s brother, Cooper, who brings his own take on the movie. Is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie, a Christmas movie, or both? Settle the debate with us. Dim the lights, grab some hot cocoa, and come on down to the basement. New movie review episodes every week, wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show so you never miss a pick, and let us know which movie we should cover next. Keywords: The Nightmare Before Christmas, Nightmare Before Christmas 1993, Tim Burton, Jack Skellington, stop-motion animation, Henry Selick, Danny Elfman, Halloween movies, Christmas movies, movie review podcast

About

Buffalo Bill's Basement is a movie review podcast where father-son duo Stephen and Steve Privitera go deep on one movie every single week. No rushed roundups, no skimming the surface: just two guys, one movie, and a full-length conversation about what works, what doesn't, and whether it's worth your time. Each episode is a deep dive. We break down the story and the characters, the performances and the casting, the directing and the cinematography, the music and the soundtrack, and the behind-the-scenes history of how the movie got made. We talk new releases in theaters, streaming movies, box office hits and flops, cult classics, and the scenes we can't stop thinking about. Sometimes we agree. Often we don't. That's half the fun. Our picks cover every genre and every era: brand-new releases, recent movies, 80s and 90s favorites, sci-fi, fantasy, action, horror, comedy, animated films, franchise blockbusters, hidden gems, and anniversary re-releases. If you love honest movie reviews, film discussion, movie trivia, and hearing real fans (not critics) talk movies the way you would with friends after the credits roll, this is your kind of show. It's the perfect companion for a movie night, a rewatch, or deciding what to watch next. And yes, we know what the name sounds like. Relax. Nobody down here is asking you to put the lotion in the basket. The only thing going in the basket is popcorn. So grab a snack, dim the lights, and head down to the basement. New movie review episodes every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show so you never miss a pick, and let us know which movie we should cover next.