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PixelSplitters

Andrew Willis & Josh Fullerwww.pixelsplitters.com
PixelSplitters is a weekly conversation movie news podcast discussing whats new in Film & TV. Sometimes, we do Top 5 lists!
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Episodes

Tuned In! Ep. 122

Tuned In! Long Form Edition - Willis: Mountainhead Josh: KPop Demon Hunters Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Aug 10, 202522 min

Ep.184 – Genres: Documentary, Classic Monster, and Comedy

This week, Josh and Willis are exploring the state of a few different genres in 2025: What's up with Documentary these days? Has it been overtaken by the true crime craze? Are we counting those as documentaries? Have you noticed there are a lot of movies coming starring old school Hollywood monsters? Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolfman. What's leading this resurgence? Is comedy dead in 2025? Is it changing? Or is it still going strong? We have some thoughts! Pixelsplitters is a conversation p...

Aug 07, 202556 minEp. 184

Tuned In! Ep. 121

Tuned In! will be looking a little different from now on, dear listener. From now on, we'll be focusing more in-depth on just one movie from our viewing week. This week with Josh: Fantastic Four: First Steps This week with Willis: Mickey 17 Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Aug 03, 202522 min

Ep.183 – Fantastic 4 Box Office, Warner Bros. & Discovery, and IMAX Expansion and AI

This week on PixelSplitters, we return to our standard format. What's in the news this week? The Fantastic 4 is number one at the box office, but should it be doing better? Warner Bros. and Discovery are splitting up and reorganizing their content. And IMAX continues to expand as the premier premium format for movies. But is it damaging its credentials by hosting an AI film festival? Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and TV news of the week and examines where the fi...

Jul 31, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 183

Tuned In! Ep. 120

Willis: The Luckiest Man in America Deep Cover Heads of State Josh: Materialists Eddington Superman Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Jul 27, 202528 min

Ep.182 – Movies as a Dad, Box Office Checkin, and Trailer Talk

At long long last, Willis has returned!!! After taking a couple of months to hang out with his new kid, Willis is back and has some thoughts about his relationship with movies now that he's a dad. Also, since its been a little while, Josh and Willis are doing a little check in. Whats the box office like? Are there surprises? Also, we take a look at some of the many new trailers that have been released and give our thoughts on what's to come. We're back! Listen in and nerd out with us! Pixelsplit...

Jul 24, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 182

5 Signature Big Screen Experiences from the 2020s

This week, Josh is back again with what will hopefully be the final midpoint retrospective. This week, he's taking a look at F1 - and the 5 BIG SCREEN experiences of the 2020s thus far. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Jul 17, 202524 min

Top 5 Signature Sequels from the 2020s

We might actually be winding down on Willis' paternity break, but for the time being, Josh is here with the natural successor to last week's episode, the top 5 sequels of the 2020s. Let's talk about 28 Years Later and all the other wild sequels of the last five years. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Jul 07, 202526 min

5 Signature Original Films From the 2020s

Willis is taking forever with this whole "Dad" thing, so Josh is back with a new 2020s Midpoint Retrospective! This week, he’s taking a look at the Original Films of the decade. These may seem few and far between, but they are out there, and they are excellent. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Jun 29, 202527 min

Signature Horror from the 2020s

As Willis continues to be a new dad, Josh is back with a new installment of the 2020s Midpoint Retrospective! This week Horror! (An episode Willis probably wouldn't have any contributions to anyway) Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Jun 14, 202529 min

2020s Midpoint Retrospective: The Final Reckoning

Hey! We’re back! Well, half of us are back for the time being. Willis is still out being a new father (no biggie or anything) so Josh is taking over the feed for the next few weeks with a new mini series we are calling a 2020s Mid Point Retrospective! Every week he will be talking about a new movie in a specific genre and then speculating about the most significant films in said genre from the 2020s (this sounds much more complicated than it really is). This week, he’s starting with Mission Impo...

Jun 05, 202535 min

Tuned In! Ep. 119

Josh: Daddio The Ugly Stepsister Tampopo Willis: Anaconda Chef Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

May 25, 202526 min

Ep.181 – Kung Fury 2, Special Features, and Film Journalism

Hey Everyone! This week's episode is a little late because Willis had his baby! While Dad and son get acquainted PixelSplitters is going to take a little hiatus, but that just means there'll be more to talk about when we're back! This week however, Josh and Willis are here to talk about the leaked Sizzle Reel for Kung Fury 2, which has long been trapped in distribution hell. Also, we talk about DVD special features, and how those extras are just kind of...not around anymore. And finally, Cannes ...

May 18, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 181

Tuned In! Ep. 118

Josh: The Arcadian High & Low Thunderbolts* Willis: Days of Thunder Black Bag Thunderbolts* Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

May 11, 202527 min

Ep.180 – Thunderbolts* & the 100% Movie Tariff

This week on Pixelsplitters, Josh and Willis are discussing Thunderbolts*! The latest entry into the MCU feels a little different than the rest of the MCU. And of course, we have to talk about President Trump's proposal to implement a 100% tariff on all films not made in the USA. Whatever that means. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and TV news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and ne...

May 08, 202554 minEp. 180

Tuned In! Ep. 117

Willis: Draft Day Havoc Chongqing Hot Pot Josh: Mosquito Havoc Black Mirror Season 7 Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

May 04, 202522 min

Ep.179 – MEGAPIXELS: The Quintessential Michael Mann

This week, on a very special MEGAPIXELS, Josh and Willis are running through the filmography of one of the greatest heist directors ever: Michael Mann . We're putting together the quintessential 10. These are the 10 essential Michael Mann films to watch. We had a lot of fun with this one. Listen in and hear our picks! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and TV news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tun...

May 01, 20251 hr 26 minEp. 179

Tuned In! Ep. 116

Willis: Lazarus The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Manhunter Josh: The Keep Rounders Sinners Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Apr 27, 202524 min

Ep.178 – Sinners, Oscar Rules, and Box Office Popularity

This week, Josh and Willis talk about the Box office sensation that is Sinners! Also, the Academy has officially ruled that members MUST watch all the nominated movies. Which somehow wasn't a thing before. Also also, people say they want to go see movies in theaters. Is that true? Is the box office still a good indicator of film popularity? Let's discuss! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is he...

Apr 24, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 178

Tuned In! Ep. 115

Josh: The Jericho Mile Holy Spider Warfare Willis: Enter The Dragon The Shadowless Tower Columbus Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Apr 21, 202531 min

Ep.177 – Minecraft, Stunt Oscars, and Trailer Talk

This week on Pixelsplitters - Minecraft is a sensation that we didn't see coming. Also, the Academy is officially honoring stunt people with a new Oscar. And, as sometimes happens, there are some trailers we need to talk about. Listen in today! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us....

Apr 17, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 177

Tuned In! Ep. 114

Josh: The Studio The Insider Heat Willis: Furiosa Last of the Mohicans Blood Simple Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Apr 07, 202526 min

Ep.176 – Avengers Casting, MGM Shakeup, and Warner Brothers

Lots to talk about this week on PixelSplitters! Marvel is back in the news with their unique* casting announcement for Avengers: Doomsday. Also, things are changing over at MGM/Amazon. Jen Salke is stepping down, and Amy Pascal and David Heyman are stepping up to helm James Bond. Finally, what on earth is going on with Warner Bros? They've sold the distribution rights for their long-shuttered Coyote vs Acme, and Zazlov's handpicked project, Alto Knights, has completely tanked. All eyes turn to S...

Apr 03, 202559 minEp. 176

Tuned In! Ep. 113

Willis: O'dessa Bad Taste The Adventures of Bukaroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension Josh: Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan Black Bag Secret Sunshine Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Mar 30, 202529 min

AI Dubbing, Franchises Up for Grabs, and YouTube as Streamer

This week on PixelSplitter - Streamers and studios are starting to use AI to dub foreign language films with visual and audio matching. Is this a good use of AI? Also, there are a lot of major franchises out it the world that we could consider dead. Should they be sold off and given a chance for new life? Or should they stay dead? And finally, YouTube is one of the most watches streaming services out of all of them. Is this good or bad for longform Hollywood projects? Or is this worst case for H...

Mar 27, 20251 hr 5 min

Tuned In! Ep. 112

Josh: Kraven the Hunter The Electric State Rumors Willis: Kraven the Hunter Bottle Rocket Thief Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Mar 23, 202530 min

Ep.174 – Staircase Studios, The Impact of the Film Bro, and New Literalism in Cinema

Put on your theory caps, dear listener. Today on Pixelsplitters, we are getting abstract. Staircase Studios is a new production company working to create AI feature films, and they're trying to do it on the up and up. Is there a place for this in Hollywood? What about Film Bros? Is there a place for them? Finally, Josh and Willis want to talk about the concept of New Literalism as it pertains to modern cinema. Is everything too on the nose these days? Is there no room for ambiguity? Our brains w...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 174

Tuned In! Ep. 111

Willis: Venom: The Last Dance Dream Scenario Problemista Josh: Robot Dreams Paradise Mickey 17 Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Mar 16, 202529 min

Ep.173 – Thunderbolts* Marketing, Bond sold to Amazon, and Casting by Instagram Followers

This week we are back to our regular news conversations. The Oscars are over, but that doesn't mean Hollywood has gone quiet. Marvels Thunderbolts* has started an interesting marketing campaign. James Bond is officially owned by Amazon, and there are more and more reports of producers casting based on how many followers someone has on Instagram. Lots to talk about! Listen in for all our thoughts! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examine...

Mar 13, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 173

Tuned In! Ep. 110

Willis: Piece by Piece September 5 The Jurassic Park Franchise<be> Josh: Fired on Mars Moonlight IMAX The Monkey Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Mar 09, 202527 min
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