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Ep 56Project Hail Mary (Scene: Fishing for Taumoeba)
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Fishing for Taumoeba" sequence from Project Hail Mary (2026), directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Drop us a line at [email protected] — or follow us on YouTube, and most social media platforms @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news and updates. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:37 Die My Love (2025), DTF St. Louis (2026), The Secret Agent (2025), Blue Moon (2025), Rental Family (2025), Good Will Hunting (1997) Send Help (General Review) ~ 00:23:17 Scene Selection ("Fishing for Taumoeba") ~ 00:31:26 Thanks for listening!

Ep 5598th Oscars (Nightcap)
EIn another "Nightcap" episode, we discuss the recent Academy Awards ceremony — and announce the winner of our second annual Oscar Ballot Pool! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on most social media platforms @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show.

Ep 54Send Help (Scene: Tentacles & Testicles)
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Tentacles & Testicles" sequence from Send Help (2026), directed by Sam Raimi. Drop us a line at [email protected] — or follow us on YouTube, and most social media platforms @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news and updates. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:01:16 28 Years Later: Bone Temple (2026), Anaconda (2025), Force Majeure (2014), Ella McCay (2025), A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026), Cape Fear (1991) Send Help (General Review) ~ 00:22:37 Scene Selection ("Tentacles & Testicles") ~ 00:32:10 Thanks for listening!

Ep 53Bonus Categories of 2025! (Nightcap)
EIn another Nightcap episode, we explore additional films from 2025 in categories like "Honorable Mentions", "Wasn't For Me", "Wasn't For Them", "Top Series", "Guilty Pleasure", "Scene of the Year" and "Most Anticipated for 2026". Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, YouTube, Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Honorable Mentions ~ 00:00:50 Mark – Ballad of Wallis Island, Splitsville, Jay Kelly, Roofman Connor – Wake Up Dead Man, F1, It Was Just An Accident, The Perfect Neighbor Cody – Eternity, Predator: Badlands, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Sinners Wasn't For Me ~ 00:13:13 Mark – If I Had Legs I'd Kick You Connor – Materialists Cody – Happy Gilmore 2 Wasn't For Them ~ 00:20:22 Mark – Companion Connor – Final Destination Bloodlines Cody – Caught Stealing Top Series ~ 00:24:28 Mark – Task Connor – The Rehearsal: Season Two Cody – Pluribus: Season One Guilty Pleasure ~ 00:30:38 Mark – Zootopia 2 Connor – Your Friends and Neighbors Cody – KPop Demon Hunters Scene of the Year ~ 00:37:23 Mark – "The Globe" from Hamnet Connor – "Call On Me" from Warfare Cody – "Weaponized" from Weapons Most Anticipated for 2026 ~ 00:47:52 Mark – Toy Story 5 Connor – Dune: Messiah Cody – The Odyssey -- Thanks for listening!

Ep 52Top Ten Films of 2025!
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we discuss our Top Ten films of 2025 as we head toward awards season! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, YouTube, Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Mark — 10) Bring Her Back 9) Hamnet 8) Train Dreams 7) Warfare 6) One Battle After Another 5) Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery 4) Eddington 3) 28 Years Later 2) Weapons 1) Marty Supreme Connor — 10) Eddington 9) No Other Choice 8) Eternity 7) Weapons 6) Train Dreams 5) The Ballad of Wallis Island 4) Sentimental Value 3) Warfare 2) One Battle After Another 1) Marty Supreme Cody — 10) F1 9) The Ballad of Wallis Island 8) Hamnet 7) Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery 6) 28 Years Later 5) Sentimental Value 4) Marty Supreme 3) Weapons 2) Train Dreams 1) One Battle After Another -- Thanks for listening!

Ep 51Train Dreams (Nightcap) Pro Take: Clint Bentley - Writer/Director
EIn this "Nightcap" bonus episode, we are joined for a "Pro Take" by Director and Co-Writer Clint Bentley to discuss the making of Train Dreams, available to stream on Netflix. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, YouTube, Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show.

Ep 50How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Scenecraft Holiday Special!)
EIn another Scenecraft holiday special, we deep-dive into How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) – directed by Ron Howard, and starring Jim Carrey – for its 25th anniversary! Drop us a line at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram, YouTube, Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest releases and news on the show. Thanks for listening, and Happy Holidays!

Ep 49Cast Away (Nightcap) Pro Take: William Broyles Jr. - Writer
EIn this "Nightcap" bonus episode, we are joined for a "Pro Take" by Writer William Broyles Jr. to discuss his screenplay for Cast Away, in celebration of its 25th anniversary! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, YouTube, Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show.

Ep 48Cast Away [25th Anniversary] (Scene: The Island)
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we are joined by friend of the show, Ren, as we break down the entirety of Chuck Noland's time on "The Island" in Cast Away (2000), directed by Robert Zemeckis. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. Also – we are now on YouTube! Come check out our new channel, and please "like and subscribe"! — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:01:23 The Human Condition (1959-1961), Frankenstein (2025), Eternity (2003), Predator: Badlands (2025) Cast Away (General Review) ~ 00:15:37 Scene Selection ("The Island") ~ 00:30:14 Thanks for listening!

Ep 47One Battle After Another (Scene: River of Hills)
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "River of Hills" chase sequence from One Battle After Another (2025), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:39 Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025), M3gan 2.0 (2025), Mystic River (2003), Bugonia (2025), The Matrix (in Cosm) (1999), Wake Up Dead Man (2025) One Battle After Another (General Review) ~ 00:19:47 Scene Selection ("River of Hills") ~ 00:28:30 Thanks for listening!

Ep 46Toy Story [30th Anniversary] (Scene: Falling with Style)
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Falling with Style" rocket sequence from Pixar's Toy Story (1995), directed by John Lasseter. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:38 Caught Stealing (2025), The Fountain (2006), Materialists (2025), Task (2025), KPop Demon Hunters (2025), The Paper (2025) Toy Story (General Review) ~ 00:23:13 Scene Selection ("Falling with Style") ~ 00:34:26 Thanks for listening!

Ep 45Weapons (Nightcap) Pro Take: Jason Collins, Leo Satkovich & Melizah Wheat - Hair, Makeup & Special Effects
EIn this "Nightcap" episode, we are joined for a "Pro Take" by Jason Collins, Leo Satkovich & Melizah Wheat (the Hair, Makeup & Special Effects team on the film) to talk Aunt Gladys, veggie peelers, and more! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show.

Ep 44Weapons (Scene: Archer's Nightmare)
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Archer's Nightmare" scene from Weapons (2025), directed by Zach Cregger. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:36 The Naked Gun (2025), Eddington (2025), Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), Broad City (2014-2019), Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2006), Together (2025) Weapons (General Review) ~ 00:23:26 Scene Selection ("Archer's Nightmare") ~ 00:31:28 Thanks for listening!

Ep 43Superman (Scene: On the Record)
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "On the Record" interview scene from Superman (2025), directed by James Gunn. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:46 Elio (2025), Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025), Love Affair(s) (2020), F1 (2025), 28 Years Later (2025), Superman: The Movie (1978) Superman (General Review) ~ 00:30:26 Scene Selection ("On the Record") ~ 00:42:20 Thanks for listening!

Ep 42Friendship (Scene: Trip to Subway®) + Pro Take: Billy Bryk as "T-Boy"
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we are joined by friend of the show, Ren, as we break down the "Trip to Subway®" scene from Friendship (2025) – directed by Andrew DeYoung. At the end of the episode, actor Billy Bryk — who plays "Tony" AKA "T-Boy" in the film — joins us for his "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:01:15 Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016), Bring Her Back (2025), The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025), Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025) Friendship (General Review) ~ 00:18:20 Scene Selection ("Trip to Subway®") ~ 00:31:09 Pro Take (Billy Bryk as "Tony" AKA "T-Boy" in Friendship) ~ 01:06:24 Thanks for listening!

Ep 41Sinners (Scene: Spirits of the Juke Joint)
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Spirits of the Juke Joint" scene from Sinners (2025), directed by Ryan Coogler. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:35 Drop (2025), Novocaine (2025), Final Destination (2000), The Rehearsal: Season 2 (2025), Thunderbolts* (2025), The Four Seasons (2025) Sinners (General Review) ~ 00:21:41 Scene Selection ("Spirits of the Juke Joint") ~ 00:31:03 Thanks for listening!

Ep 40Mickey 17 (Scene: In-Flight TV Dinner)
EThank you for bearing with us during our brief hiatus... In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "In-Flight TV Dinner" scene from Mickey 17 (2025), directed by Bong Joon Ho. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:39 The French Connection (1971), The Monkey (2025), The Electric State (2025), Flow (2024), Get Shorty (1995), September 5 (2024) Mickey 17 (General Review) ~ 00:20:27 Scene Selection ("In-Flight TV Dinner") ~ 00:28:55 Thanks for listening!

Ep 39Mulholland Drive (Scene: The Man Behind Winkie's) + Pro Take: Bonnie Aarons as "The Bum"
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down "The Man Behind Winkie's" sequence from Mulholland Drive (2001), directed by David Lynch. We are also joined by Bonnie Aarons, who plays "The Bum" in the film, for her "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:01:07 Companion (2025), The Straight Story (1999), Mudbound (2017), The Skeleton Key (2005), A Different Man (2024), Matilda (1996) Mulholland Drive (General Review) ~ 00:19:19 Scene Selection ("The Man Behind Winkie's") ~ 00:30:34 Pro Take (Bonnie Aarons as "The Bum" in Mulholland Drive) ~ 00:57:49 Thanks for listening!

Ep 38Bonus Categories of 2024! (Nightcap)
EIn another Nightcap episode, we explore additional films from 2024 in categories like "Honorable Mentions", "Wasn't For Me", "Wasn't For Them", "Top Series", "Scene of the Year" and "Most Anticipated for 2025". Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Honorable Mentions ~ 00:01:30 Mark – A Quiet Place: Day One, Juror #2, Didi Connor – Babes, It's What's Inside, Fly Me to the Moon Cody – Nosferatu, A Complete Unknown, The Brutalist Wasn't For Me ~ 00:14:34 Mark – Hundreds of Beavers Connor – Anora Cody – Juror #2 Wasn't For Them ~ 00:27:40 Mark – Trap Connor – Snack Shack Cody – Fly Me to the Moon Top Series ~ 00:38:49 Mark – Squid Game: Season 2, The Sticky Connor – Fallout Cody – Ripley Scene of the Year ~ 00:46:45 Mark – Riding the Sandworm from Dune: Part Two Connor – Forest Drive from Civil War Cody – The Bommy Knocker from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Most Anticipated for 2025 ~ 00:53:02 Mark – Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Connor – Mickey 17 Cody – One Battle After Another (FKA The Battle Of Baktan Cross) -- Thanks for listening!

Ep 37Top Ten Films of 2024!
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we discuss our Top Ten films of 2024 as we head toward awards season! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Top Ten Films of 2024 ~ 00:02:50 Mark — 10) Love Lies Bleeding 9) Snack Shack 8) Smile 2 7) A Real Pain 6) Dune: Part Two 5) Conclave 4) The Order 3) Problemista 2) The Substance 1) Civil War Connor — 10) My Old Ass 9) Rap World 8) A Real Pain 7) Snack Shack 6) Problemista 5) The Order 4) Civil War 3) Conclave 2) Nickel Boys 1) Dune: Part Two Cody — 10) Sing Sing 9) Conclave 8) Inside Out 2 7) The Substance 6) Problemista 5) Nickel Boys 4) The Order 3) Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 2) Dune: Part Two 1) Civil War -- Thanks for listening!

Ep 36Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Scenecraft Holiday Special!)
EIn this Scenecraft holiday special, we follow up on our 2023 special and deep-dive into Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes. Drop us a line at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. Thanks for listening, and Happy Holidays!

Ep 35The Substance (Nightcap) + Pro Take: Pierre-Olivier Persin - Special Makeup Effects Supervisor
EIn another "Nightcap" episode, we are joined by friend of the show, Samantha, as we discuss The Substance (2024) directed by Coralie Fargeat, starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. We are also joined for a "Pro Take" by Pierre-Olivier Persin, the Special Makeup Effects Supervisor on the film. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — The Substance (General Review) ~ 00:02:19 Pro Take (Pierre-Olivier Persin – Special Makeup Effects Supervisor) ~ 00:17:21 Thanks for listening!

Ep 34Saw [20th Anniversary] (Scene: Reverse Bear Trap) + Pro Take: Tom "Brooklyn" Bellissimo - Special Effects Supervisor
EHappy Halloween week! In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Reverse Bear Trap" sequence from Saw (2004), directed by James Wan. We are also joined for a "Pro Take" by Tom "Brooklyn" Bellissimo, who built several of the infamous traps in the film as the Special Effects Supervisor. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:57 Terrifier 2 (2022), Evil Dead Rise (2023), It's What's Inside (2024), Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022), Bone Tomahawk (2015), Idle Hands (1999) Saw (General Review) ~ 00:19:37 Scene Selection ("Reverse Bear Trap") ~ 00:36:38 Pro Take (Tom "Brooklyn" Bellissimo – Special Effects Supervisor) ~ 01:11:15 Thanks for listening!

Ep 33The Mummy [25th Anniversary] (Scene: Wrong Side of the River)
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we are joined by friend of the show, Harry, as we break down the "Wrong Side of the River" scene from The Mummy (1999) – directed by Stephen Sommers. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:01:32 Galaxy Quest (1999), eXistenZ (1999), Office Space (1999), Dick (1999), Blast from the Past (1999), Wild Wild West (1999), Notting Hill (1999) The Mummy (General Review) ~ 00:21:08 Scene Selection ("Wrong Side of the River") ~ 00:42:22 Thanks for listening!

Ep 32Alien: Romulus (Scene: Stay Calm & Stay Quiet) + Pro Take: Dane Hallett - Creature Designer
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Stay Calm & Stay Quiet" sequence from Alien: Romulus (2024), directed by Fede Álvarez. We are also joined by Dane Hallett, who designed creatures on the film, for his "Pro Take" at the end of the episode! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:46 Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), Problemista (2024), You've Got Mail (1998), Don't Look Now (1973), Trap (2024), Alien - Franchise Rundown (1979-1997) Alien: Romulus (General Review) ~ 00:21:36 Scene Selection ("Stay Calm & Stay Quiet") ~ 00:30:45 Pro Take (Dane Hallett – Creature Designer) ~ 00:56:50 Thanks for listening!

Ep 31Forrest Gump [30th Anniversary] (Scene: Running on Empty)
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Running on Empty" scene from Forrest Gump (1994), directed by Robert Zemeckis. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:01:19 Snack Shack (2024), The Boys in the Boat (2023), The Bear: Season 3 (2024), Fleishman Is in Trouble (2022), Longlegs (2024), Fly Me to the Moon (2024) Forrest Gump (General Review) ~ 00:22:24 Scene Selection ("Running on Empty") ~ 00:30:45 Thanks for listening!

Ep 30Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Scene: The Bommy Knocker) + Pro Take: Darcy Bryce as "Pissboy"
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Bommy Knocker" sequence from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024), directed by George Miller. We are also joined by Darcy Bryce, who plays "Pissboy" in the film, for his Pro Take at the end of the episode! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:51 Eileen (2023), Wicked Little Letters (2023), Heist: The Bourbon King (2021), Elizabethtown (2005), I Saw the TV Glow (2024), IF (2024) Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (General Review) ~ 00:18:43 Scene Selection ("The Bommy Knocker") ~ 00:26:40 Pro Take (Darcy Bryce as "Pissboy") ~ 01:06:48 Thanks for listening!

Ep 29In A Violent Nature (Nightcap) + Pro Take: Pierce Derks - Cinematographer
EIn another "Nightcap" (bonus) episode, we discuss In A Violent Nature (2024) directed by Chris Nash – and chat with Cinematographer Pierce Derks. Check out the film in theaters on May 31! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us online @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga episode coming June 5 – thanks for listening!

Ep 28The Fall Guy (Scene: Cannon Roll) + Pro Take: Keir Beck - Stunt Coordinator
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Cannon Roll" sequence from The Fall Guy (2024), directed by David Leitch. We are also joined by Keir Beck, Stunt Coordinator on the film, for his "Pro Take" at the end of the episode! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:43 Unfrosted (2024), The Contestant (2023), Le Divorce (2003), The Intouchables (2011), Challengers (2024), Ripley (2024) The Fall Guy (General Review) ~ 00:20:21 Scene Selection ("Cannon Roll") ~ 00:25:44 Pro Take (Keir Beck – Stunt Coordinator) ~ 00:50:23 Thanks for listening!

Ep 27Civil War (Scene: What KIND of American Are You?)
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "What KIND of American Are You?" scene from Civil War (2024), directed by Alex Garland. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:54 The Abyss (1989), Suncoast (2024), Ex Machina (2014), How to Have Sex (2023), Monkey Man (2024), David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived (2023) Civil War (General Review) ~ 00:17:30 Scene Selection ("What KIND of American Are You?") ~ 00:27:19 Thanks for listening!

Ep 26Dune: Part Two (Scene: Riding the Sandworm) + Pro Take: Greig Fraser - Cinematographer
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Riding the Sandworm" sequence from Dune: Part Two (2024), directed by Denis Villeneuve. We are also joined by Greig Fraser, Cinematographer on the film, for his "Pro Take" at the end of the episode! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. YouTube soon to launch! — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:56 Drive Away Dolls (2024), Shortcomings (2023), The Piano Teacher (2001), Atlanta (2016-2022), Wonka (2023), Nyad (2023) Dune: Part Two (General Review) ~ 00:16:00 Scene Selection ("Riding the Sandworm") ~ 00:24:39 Pro Take (Greig Fraser – Cinematographer) ~ 00:53:26 Thanks for listening!

Ep 25The Taste of Things (Scene: Baked Alaska)
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Baked Alaska" scene from The Taste of Things (2023), directed by Tran Anh Hung. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:01:00 The Greatest Night in Pop (2024), Society of the Snow (2023), After Hours (1985), Anselm (2023), Argylle (2024), The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (2023) The Taste of Things (General Review) ~ 00:15:59 Scene Selection ("Baked Alaska") ~ 00:21:02 Thanks for listening!

Ep 24Top Ten Films of 2023! (w/ Bonus Categories)
EIn this mega-episode of Scenecraft, we discuss our Top Ten films of 2023 and explore some "bonus" categories, such as "Most Anticipated (for 2024)" and "Scene of the Year." Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Top Ten Films of 2023 ~ 00:03:30 Mark — 10) Beau Is Afraid 9) No Hard Feelings 8) Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 7) Killers of the Flower Moon 6) Priscilla 5) The Iron Claw 4) Anatomy of a Fall 3) Poor Things 2) The Holdovers 1) Dream Scenario Connor — 10) Beau Is Afraid 9) The Promised Land 8) Dream Scenario 7) May December 6) The Zone of Interest 5) Killers of the Flower Moon 4) No Hard Feelings 3) Poor Things 2) The Taste of Things 1) The Holdovers Cody — 10) Killers of the Flower Moon 9) Dream Scenario 8) Maestro 7) Poor Things 6) Beau Is Afraid 5) Anatomy of a Fall 4) Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 3) Past Lives 2) All of Us Strangers 1) The Holdovers -- Honorable Mentions ~ 00:49:00 Mark — Asteroid City Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Oppenheimer Connor — The Iron Claw Perfect Days You Hurt My Feelings Cody — The Zone of Interest Godzilla Minus One Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. -- "Wasn't for Me" ~ 00:57:36 Mark — How To Blow Up a Pipeline Connor — Saltburn Cody — Ferrari -- "Wasn't for Them" ~ 01:05:51 Mark — Guy Ritchie's The Covenant Connor — May December Cody — Asteroid City -- Top Three Series of 2023 ~ 01:12:01 Mark — 3) Fargo - Season 5 2) The Curse 1) Beef Connor — 3) Beef 2) The Curse 1) Succession - Season 4 Cody — 3) Jury Duty 2) The Last of Us 1) The Bear - Season 2 -- Most Anticipated (for 2024) ~ 01:26:59 Mark — Civil War Connor — Dune: Part Two Cody — Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga -- Scene of the Year ~ 01:30:35 (Spoiler Warning!) Mark — Maestro - "Ely Cathedral" Connor — No Hard Feelings - "Maneater" Cody — All of Us Strangers - "The Power of Love" -- Thanks for listening!

Ep 23Poor Things (Scene: Lisbon) + Pro Take: Elle McAlpine - Intimacy Coordinator
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Lisbon" sequence from Poor Things (2023), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. We are also joined by Elle McAlpine, Intimacy Coordinator on the film, for her "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. YouTube soon to launch! — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:54 A Thousand and One (2023), Saltburn (2023), Leave the World Behind (2023), The Shining (1980), The Boy and the Heron (2023), Maestro (2023) Scene Selection ~ 00:14:25 Poor Things (2023) (Scene: Lisbon) Pro Take ~ 01:01:48 Elle McAlpine - Intimacy Coordinator (Poor Things) Thanks for listening!

Ep 22Home Alone (Scenecraft Holiday Special!)
EIn this Scenecraft holiday special, we deep-dive into Home Alone (1990), directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads (and other social platforms) @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. Thanks for listening, and Happy Holidays!

Ep 21Dream Scenario (Nightcap)
EIn another "Nightcap" (bonus) episode, we discuss Dream Scenario (2023) directed by Kristoffer Borgli, starring Nicolas Cage. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. New episodes will be released twice a month – thanks for listening!

Ep 20The Holdovers (Scene: Entre Nous)
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Entre Nous" scene from The Holdovers (2023), directed by Alexander Payne. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:39 Anatomy of a Fall (2023), Priscilla (2023), The Curse (2023–), White Oleander (2002), The Pigeon Tunnel (2023), The Killer (2023) Scene Selection ~ 00:14:58 The Holdovers (2023) (Scene: Entre Nous) Thanks for listening, and Happy Thanksgiving!

Ep 19The Exorcist (Scene: The Exorcism)
EHappy Halloween! In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down "The Exorcism" scene from The Exorcist (1973), directed by William Friedkin. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:43 Searching for Sugar Man (2012), The Exorcist: Believer (2023), Dream Scenario (2023), May December (2023), Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), Priscilla (2023) Scene Selection ~ 00:13:05 The Exorcist (1973) (Scene: The Exorcism) Thanks for listening!

Ep 18The Creator (Scene: Bridge Battle) + Pro Take: James Clyne - Production Designer
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Bridge Battle" scene from The Creator (2023), directed by Gareth Edwards. We are also joined by James Clyne, Production Designer on the film, for his "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, Bluesky, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. YouTube soon to launch! — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:44 Saw X (2023), No One Will Save You (2023), Only Murders in the Building (2021–), The Skin I Live In (2011), Fair Play (2023), Wes Anderson: Roald Dahl Short Films (2023) Scene Selection ~ 00:11:43 The Creator (2023) (Scene: Bridge Battle) Pro Take ~ 00:38:39 James Clyne - Production Designer (The Creator) Thanks for listening!

Ep 17Jurassic Park [30th Anniversary] (Scene: T-Rex Escape) + Pro Take: Richard Landon - Lead Mechanical Dinosaur Designer
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "T-Rex Escape" scene from Jurassic Park (1993), directed by Steven Spielberg. We are also joined by Richard Landon, Lead Mechanical Dinosaur Designer & On-Set Puppeteer on the film, for his "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, Bluesky, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:58 Blue Beetle (2023), Gran Turismo (2023), Bottoms (2023), Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023) Scene Selection ~ 00:11:20 Jurassic Park (1993) (Scene: T-Rex Escape) Pro Take ~ 00:55:40 Richard Landon - Lead Mechanical Dinosaur Designer & On-Set Puppeteer (Jurassic Park) Thanks for listening!

Ep 16There Will Be Blood (Scene: Oil & Fire) + Pro Take: Dillon Freasier as "H.W. Plainview"
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we're joined by friend of the show, Josh, to break down the "Oil & Fire" scene from There Will Be Blood (2007), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. We are also joined by Dillon Freasier, who plays H.W. Plainview in the film, for his "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, Bluesky, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:54 The River Wild (2023), Oldboy (2003), Telemarketers (2023), No Hard Feelings (2023), Theater Camp (2023), Hard Eight (1996) Scene Selection ~ 00:12:42 There Will Be Blood (2007) (Scene: Oil & Fire) Pro Take ~ 01:11:19 Dillon Freasier as "H.W. Plainview" (There Will Be Blood) Thanks for listening!

Ep 15Heavyweights (Scene: Team Perkis)
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we're joined by friend of the show, Nate, to break down the "Team Perkis" scene from Heavyweights (1995), directed by Steven Brill. Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:46 Talk to Me (2023), Eastbound & Down (2009-2013), The Deepest Breath (2023), The Beanie Bubble (2023), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023), Sorcerer (1977) Scene Selection ~ 00:23:31 Heavyweights (1995) (Scene: Team Perkis) New episodes will be released twice a month – stay tuned!

Ep 14Barbie (Nightcap) feat. Monika & Emily!
EIn our second "Nightcap" (bonus) episode, we discuss Barbie (2023), directed by Greta Gerwig, with two special guests... Monika & Emily! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. New episodes will be released twice a month – stay tuned!

Ep 13Oppenheimer (Scene: Trinity Test) + Pro Take: Scott R. Fisher - Special Effects Supervisor
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Trinity Test" scene from Oppenheimer (2023), directed by Christopher Nolan. We are also joined by Scott R. Fisher, Special Effects Supervisor on the film, for his "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:01:17 The Flash (2023), Flamin' Hot (2023), How To with John Wilson (2020-), The OC (2003-2007), Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge (2023) Scene Selection ~ 00:13:01 Oppenheimer (2023) (Scene: Trinity Test) Pro Take ~ 00:48:34 Scott R. Fisher - Special Effects Supervisor (Oppenheimer) New episodes will be released twice a month – stay tuned!

Ep 12Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (Scene: The Orient Express) + Pro Take: James Mather - Supervising Sound Editor
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down "The Orient Express" scene from Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023), directed by Christopher McQuarrie. We are also joined by James Mather, Supervising Sound Editor on the film, for his "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:01:18 Elemental (2023), Polite Society (2023), Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023), The Other Two (2019-2023), The Bear - Season 2 (2023), No Hard Feelings (2023) Scene Selection ~ 00:13:50 Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) (Scene: The Orient Express) Pro Take ~ 00:58:18 James Mather - Supervising Sound Editor (Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One) New episodes will be released twice a month – stay tuned!

Ep 11Asteroid City (Scene: Award Ceremony) + Pro Take: Erica Dorn - Lead Graphic Designer
EIn this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Award Ceremony" scene from Asteroid City (2023), directed by Wes Anderson. We are also joined by Erica Dorn, Lead Graphic Designer on the film, for her "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:45 Reality (2023), Clockwatchers (1997), Mindhunter (2017-2019), I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2023), Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), Past Lives (2023) Scene Selection ~ 00:17:12 Asteroid City (2023) (Scene: Award Ceremony) Pro Take ~ 01:01:49 Erica Dorn - Lead Graphic Designer (Asteroid City) New episodes will be released twice a month – stay tuned!