Talk The Frame: A Film Podcast

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Never watch a movie alone with the Talk the Frame Podcast. Join your host, John Mugabe, as we cover and discuss the latest ongoings in film and other pop media spaces. Stay tuned weekly to get instant reactions, cultural commentary, big picture coverage on what’s screening near you, and more.

Episodes

  1. Aug 11

    'One Night Only' Doesn't Get It Done + Building The Perfect Modern Rom-Com

    On today’s pod, I’m talking to you about Will Gluck’s One Night Only starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner. In the back half of this episode we’ll cover some Hollywood news and I’ll put my studio hat on to build the perfect modern rom-com. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:27 'One Night Only' Review 22:10 Building The Perfect Modern Rom-Com 34:55 Hollywood News 36:19 Outro Host: John Mugabe Follow us on Instagram or TikTok!

    'One Night Only' Doesn't Get It Done + Building The Perfect Modern Rom-Com

  2. Aug 4

    Spider-Man Brand New Day Reactions

    On today’s pod, we’ll break down Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the MCU’s latest release that has both comic nerds and theatre chains shouting “We are so back.” Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:24 Spider-Man: Brand New Day Reactions 28:34 Barbie 2 Update and Other Movie News 32:19 A Little Bit of Accounting 35:56 Outro Host: John Mugabe Follow us on Instagram or TikTok!

    Spider-Man Brand New Day Reactions

  3. Jul 22

    Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Reaction

    On today’s pod, we’re reacting to Christopher Nolan’s latest release and the overwhelming favorite for movie of the summer, The Odyssey. Chapters 00:00 Intro 0:20 The Odyssey Review 27:50 More of Christopher Nolan 36:18 Bonus Take and Outro Host: John Mugabe Follow us on Instagram or TikTok

    Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Reaction

  4. Jul 6

    Mid-Year Superlatives + 2nd Half Projections

    On today’s pod, we’ll look back on the 1st half of 2026 and give out some superlatives, while later we'll discuss what major narratives await us in the back half of the year. Chapters 00:00 The Return of Movies 05:10 Superlatives of 2026: Highlights and Lowlights 09:54 The Impact of Streaming and Online Culture 14:48 Anticipating the Future of Superhero Films 19:56 Movie Star Check-In: Who's Leading the Pack? 25:10 The Future of Hollywood: New Directions and Challenges Host: John Mugabe Follow us on Instagram or TikTok

    Mid-Year Superlatives + 2nd Half Projections
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Never watch a movie alone with the Talk the Frame Podcast. Join your host, John Mugabe, as we cover and discuss the latest ongoings in film and other pop media spaces. Stay tuned weekly to get instant reactions, cultural commentary, big picture coverage on what’s screening near you, and more.

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