This Week on the Force Five Podcast: This week, host Jason Kleeberg is joined again by screenwriter Phil Iscove, creator of the Fox series Sleepy Hollow and co-host of Podcast Like It’s. Today’s topic is Top 5 Ticking Clock films…these are films where a life‑or‑death deadline hangs over everything - not just a dramatic two‑minute bomb‑scene—it’s the entire premise. Think High Noon where Gary Cooper’s Will Kane awaits the arrival of the Miller Gang on the twelve o’clock train or 1988’s D.O.A., wh...
Jun 30, 2025•Season 5Ep. 177
This Week on the Force Five Podcast: This week, host Jason Kleeberg is joined again by writer Duane Swierczynski, co-author of the new book Lion and Lamb with James Patterson. On this show, we talk about our favorite films and some underrated gems featuring musicians in the cast. Patreon Head to https://www.patreon.com/forcefive to access older episodes, reviews, giveaways and talk flicks with me! Connect with Duane Swierczynski Buy a book: https://www.gleefulmayhem.com/novels Join his newslette...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 176
This Week on the Force Five Podcast: 🎙️ In this classic episode that originally aired in September of 2022, host Jason Kleeberg is joined by David Rosen. He’s a musician and the host of the Piecing it Together Podcast. Together, they reveal their picks for their Top 5 movie dogs. There’s also a review of the film Nope (2022), which had just come out at the time. Patreon Head to https://www.patreon.com/forcefive to access older episodes, reviews, giveaways and talk flicks with me! Connect with D...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 175
This Week on the Force Five Podcast: 🎙️ This week, host Jason Kleeberg is joined by Chris Bumbray (Editor-in-Chief at joblo.com) and Sean O’Connell (Deputy Editor at CBR.com) to celebrate the filmography of the biggest movie star on the planet - Tom Cruise. With Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning right around the corner, these two go head to head looking to craft the best list of 5 Tom Cruise films, voted on by you, the List Nerds. Patreon Head to https://www.patreon.com/forcefive to access ol...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 174
This Week on the Force Five Podcast: 🎙️ This week, host Jason Kleeberg is joined by Eric Holmes, co-host of the Cinemaddicts podcast. This week, we imagine being billionaires with enough dough to fund some filmmakers that we think deserve a blank check to, in some cases, make whatever the F they want. Patreon Head to https://www.patreon.com/forcefive to access older episodes, reviews, giveaways and talk flicks with me! Connect with Eric Holmes Listen to Cinemaddicts: https://podfollow.com/10719...
May 05, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 173
This Week on the Force Five Podcast: 🎙️ This week, host Jason Kleeberg is joined by Hunter Robinson, host of the podcast Tumbleweeds & TV Cowboys. This week, we explore the directorial debuts that not only introduced fresh voices but redefined what cinema could be. From low-budget gems to high-concept masterpieces, we dive into the movies that set the stage for legendary careers. Patreon Head to https://www.patreon.com/forcefive to access older episodes, reviews, giveaways and talk flicks w...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 172
This Week on the Force Five Podcast: 🎙️ This week, host Jason Kleeberg is joined by screenwriter Jaime Kawamoto to spotlight the 5 Great Films Directed by Canadians. From cult classics to cinematic powerhouses, they dive into the unique voices and visions coming out of Canada. Discover some hidden gems, revisit old favorites, and maybe add a few new titles to your watchlist. Special Offer Head to BartBridge.com and use code FORCE5 for 5% off of their products! Patreon Head to https://www.patreo...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 171
This Week on the Force Five Podcast: 🎙️ Casting non-actors in a film can lead to raw, authentic, unforgettable performances. On this episode of the Force Five Podcast, host Jason Kleeberg and McVeigh (2025) director Mike Ott sit down to talk about their favorites. Which actors made the cut? Who should have made the list? Let me know at [email protected]. #FilmPodcast #MovieTalk #ForceFivePodcast Patreon Head to https://www.patreon.com/forcefive to access older episodes, reviews, and ta...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 171
This Week on the Force Five Podcast: 🎙️ Character actors are performers who specialize in playing distinctive supporting roles (most of the time) rather than leading ones. They excel at transforming into a wide range of characters, sometimes disappearing so fully into their roles that audiences may recognize their face but not their name. On this episode of the Force Five Podcast, host Jason Kleeberg and Carlo from The Movie Loot Podcast celebrate those actors. Which actors made the cut? Who sh...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 169
This Week on the Force Five Podcast: 🎙️ Loneliness can be haunting, heartbreaking, or even beautiful — especially in film. In this episode of Force Five , host Jason Kleeberg and author Valentina Rojas break down their Top 5 Lonely Movies , exploring films that capture isolation, solitude, and the human condition in unforgettable ways. From quiet character studies to vast, empty landscapes, these movies make us feel the weight of being alone. Which films made the cut? Tune in to find out! Got a...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 168
This Week on the Force Five Podcast: 🎙️ In this classic Patreon episode, The Force Five Podcast presents the Brad Pitt Draft! Along with host Jason Kleeberg, Chris and Rob from the Get Me Another Podcast celebrate Brad Pitt’s amazing career. You’ll be surprised by what makes the list and more importantly, what’s left off! Special Offer Love physical media? Visit MonsterMaul.com and use promo code FORCEFIVE for 10% off new and used discs! 💿 Connect with Get Me Another Listen to Get Me Another: ...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 167
This Week on the Force Five Podcast: Squarespace wasn’t ready for the whole episode, so I had to split them up! 🎙️ Discover the ultimate list of the Best Films of 2024 in this must-listen episode of The Force Five Podcast. Join host Jason Kleeberg as he and his guests count down the top cinematic experiences of the year, featuring a mix of indie gems, blockbuster hits, and everything in between. With special guests David Rosen from the Piecing it Together Podcast and Pete Abeyta from the Middle...
Jan 27, 2025•31 min•Season 5Ep. 167
This Week on the Force Five Podcast: 🎙️ Discover the ultimate list of the Best Films of 2024 in this must-listen episode of The Force Five Podcast. Join host Jason Kleeberg as he and his guests count down the top cinematic experiences of the year, featuring a mix of indie gems, blockbuster hits, and everything in between. With special guests David Rosen from the Piecing it Together Podcast and Pete Abeyta from the Middle Class Film Class Podcast, the conversation dives deep into what made these...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 166
This Week on the Force Five Podcast: 🎙️ The Force Five Podcast presents a deep dive into the best physical media releases of 2024! Host Jason Kleeberg, joined by physical media expert Ryan Verrill, highlights top picks across Blu-ray and 4K UHD formats, including titles from renowned boutique Blu-ray labels. From cult classics to genre-defining box sets, discover why physical media remains the ultimate way to enjoy cinema. Plus, exclusive insights into restoration processes, rare releases, and ...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 165
This Week on the Force Five Podcast: Join host Jason Kleeberg, The Activated Man director Nicholas Gyeney and horror legend Kane Hodder for 5 Underrated 90’s Horror Movies 🎥✨ Get behind-the-scenes stories about Kane’s legendary career, from playing Jason Voorhees to collaborating with Charlize Theron and starring in The Activated Man . Plus, hear why Nicholas believes horror can inspire hope and transformation. 🎧 Tune in for an entertaining mix of horror nostalgia and industry insights. Keywor...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 164
This Week on the Force Five Podcast: Join me and actor/podcaster JP Sarro for Top 5 Winter Films. Bundle up as we talk about the coldest movies film has to offer! 🎥✨ Special Offer Love physical media? Visit MonsterMaul.com and use promo code FORCEFIVE for 10% off new and used discs! 💿 Connect with JP Sarro Follow JP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpsarrogram/ Listen to The Lapsed Fan Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1044102900 Support The Lapsed Fan Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thel...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 164
This Week on the Force Five Podcast: Join me as Sunflower (2024) writer/director Mateusz Balcerek takes on the challenge of naming 5 Awesome Female Empowerment Films. Expect a lively discussion about inspiring stories, cultural touchstones, and hidden gems! 🎥✨ Special Offer Love physical media? Visit MonsterMaul.com and use promo code FORCEFIVE for 10% off new and used discs! 💿 Connect with Mateusz Balcerek Follow Mateusz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbalcerek/ Check out Sounds B...
Dec 02, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 162
This week, Jordan Courtney from Filmshake - The 90’s Movie Podcast joins me to talk 5 90’s Hidden Gems . Helpful Links: For the website for I Woke Up Early The Day I Died, use this link . To listen to Filmshake - The 90’s Movie Podcast, use this link . To follow Filmshake on Twitter, use this link . If you want more of the Force Five Podcast: For everything Force Five, head to: https://www.forcefivepodcast.com To follow on Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/forcefive To see other Someone’s F...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 161
This week, film critic Lindsey Dunn from 1 of My Stories joins me to talk Top 5 Zero to Hero Films. Helpful Links: To head to 1 Of My Stories, use this link . To for the 1 Of My Stories YouTube channel, use this link . To follow Lindsey on Twitter, use this link . If you want more of the Force Five Podcast: For everything Force Five, head to: https://www.forcefivepodcast.com To follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/forcefivepod To follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/forcefivepodcast To f...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 160
Matt Lynch and Emalie Soderback from Scarecrow Video, Viva Physical Media and The Suspense is Killing Us Podcast join me this year for the annual F5 Halloween Special! For the Halloween Special, we each chose movies you need to watch from five scary categories: Helpful Links: To save Scarecrow video, use this link. To watch Viva Physical Media, use this link. To listen to The Suspense is Killing Us, use this link. To follow Matt on Twitter, use this link. To follow Emalie on Twitter, use this li...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 158
This week, Brandon Tamburri, director of the new film Plan B (2024) joins me to talk 5 Great Movies Where Comedians Played it Straight. Helpful Links: To watch Plan B, use this link . To listen to the Joke Zero Podcast, use this link . If you want more of the Force Five Podcast: For everything Force Five, head to: https://www.forcefivepodcast.com To follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/forcefivepod To follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/forcefivepodcast To follow on Letterboxd: https://...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 157
This week, Reny Campbell (aka Meat Wedge) from the Replay Rewind Podcast joins me to talk Top 5 Found Family Films. Helpful Links: To listen to the Replay Rewind Podcast, use this link . If you want more of the Force Five Podcast: For everything Force Five, head to: https://www.forcefivepodcast.com To follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/forcefivepod To follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/forcefivepodcast To follow on Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/forcefive This episode was wri...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 156
This week, Aaron West from Criteron Now and Cinejourneys.com joins me to talk Top 5 Films Set in San Francisco. Today’s sponsor is Clutch Caddie ! Head to https://clutchcaddiegolf.com/ and pick up some gear. Helpful Links: To listen to the Criterion Now podcast, use this link . To head to Cinejourneys.com, use this link . If you want more of the Force Five Podcast: For everything Force Five, head to: https://www.forcefivepodcast.com To follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/forcefivepod To follo...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 155
This week, Jen Howell from the Every Rom Com Podcast returns to Force Five to talk Top 5 Movie Montages . Today’s sponsor is Hiya Health ! Use promo code SFMWTJH7 for 20% off your first order. Helpful Links: To listen to the Every Rom Com Podcast, use this link . To follow Jen on Twitter, use this link . To follow Jen on Letterboxd, use this link . If you want more of the Force Five Podcast: For everything Force Five, head to: https://www.forcefivepodcast.com To follow on Twitter: https://twitte...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 154
This week, Pete Abeyta from The Middle Class Film Class returns to the Force Five Podcast to talk 5 Great Films with a Character’s Name in the Title. Today’s sponsor is Hiya Health ! Use promo code SFMWTJH7 for 20% off your first order. Helpful Links: To listen to the MCFC, use this link . To follow Pete on Twitter, use this link . To see the MCFC on YouTube, use this link . If you want more of the Force Five Podcast: For everything Force Five, head to: https://www.forcefivepodcast.com To follow...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 153
This week, Ryan Verrill from Disc-Connected returns to the Force Five Podcast to talk 5 Great Films Featuring Cults . Today’s sponsor is Hiya Health ! Use promo code SFMWTJH7 for 20% off your first order . Helpful Links: To order Flocks on Blu-ray from Not Quite Reality, use this link . To follow Disc-Connected on Twitter, use this link . To see Disc-Connected on YouTube, use this link . To check out Disc-Connected on Facebook, use this link . If you want more of the Force Five Podcast: For ever...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 152
This week, film critic Matt Konopka from killerhorrorcritic.com joins the Force Five Podcast to talk Top 5 Werewolf Movies. Today’s sponsor is Hiya Health ! Use promo code SFMWTJH7 for 20% off your first order . Helpful Links: To check out KillerHorrorCritic.com, use this link . To preorder Friday the 13th through Arrow, use this link . To follow Matt on Twitter, use this link . For more Force Five: For everything Force Five, head to: https://www.forcefivepodcast.com To follow on Twitter: https:...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 4Ep. 151
This week, screenwriter and co-host of the Die Hard on a Blank Podcast Philip Gawthorne joins the Force Five Podcast to talk Top 5 Henchmen. Today’s sponsor is Hiya Health ! Use promo code SFMWTJH7 for 20% off your first order. Helpful Links: To listen to Die Hard on a Blank, use this link . To follow Philip on Twitter, use this link . If you want more of the Force Five Podcast: For everything Force Five, head to: https://www.forcefivepodcast.com To follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/forcefi...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 150
Draft month continues here on Force Five as literary manager and producer Jarrod Murray and producer and one of the founders of Beryllium Pictures Ethan Erwin join me for the Dark Castle Entertainment Draft. Today’s sponsor is Hiya Health ! Use promo code SFMWTJH7 for 20% off your first order. Helpful Links: To explore Beryllium Pictures, use this link . To check out Ethan Erwin on IMDB, use this link . To watch Sugar on Apple TV+, use this link . To see Jarrod Murray on IMDB, use this link . If...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 149
This week we take a break from the normal Top 5 list format to draft Bruce Willis films on a special Force Five Live! And who better to talk Bruce than the man who literally wrote the book on Bruce, Sean O’Connell, author of Bruce Willis: Celebrating the Cinematic Legacy of an Unbreakable Hollywood Icon. Drafting opposite him is JoBlo.com’s Editor in Chief, Chris Bumbray. Today’s sponsor is Hiya Health ! Use promo code SFMWTJH7 for 20% off your first order. Helpful Links: To preorder a personali...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 4Ep. 148
