Recorded LIVE at the beginning of October 2023, this episode features our host Carlo as he and his guest, actress and YouTuber Lindsay Washburn, choose their loot by settling on the categories for the five films they will watch through the month. Listen to them talk about why they chose the categories they chose, and the possible films they would like to watch. After this, stay tuned for our October Loot episode at the end of the month, where they will share their loot and give their thoughts on...
Oct 10, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 24
In this episode of The Movie Loot, me and my friend, composer and host of Piecing It Together, David Rosen get on a pirate ship to talk about Oliver Stone!!! and punctuation symbols!!! Can you believe it?!? It's all in our loot of September watches! Check it out. 00:00:00 - 00:02:30 -- Intro 00:02:30 - 00:11:22 -- Meet David! 00:11:22 - 00:40:35 -- The September Loot 00:40:35 - 00:42:20 -- Closing 00:42:20 - 00:44:57 -- Outro Follow David Piecing It Together Podcast: http://www.piecingpod.com/ F...
Oct 05, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 24
The Movie Loot, Episode 92, Chapter 1, Verse 1. In the beginning, Carlo created The Movie Loot. Now the podcast was formless and empty, radio darkness was over the surface, and Carlo was hovering over the radio waves. And Carlo said, let there be an episode with Jason from Force Five Podcast, and Carlo saw that it was good. So check out our loooooong conversation about loooooong takes and see for yourself that it is good. 00:00:00 - 00:03:46 -- Intro 00:03:46 - 00:11:09 -- Meet Jason! 00:11:09 -...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Recorded LIVE at the beginning of September 2023, this episode features our host Carlo as he and his guest, composer and podcaster David Rosen (Piecing It Together Podcast), choose their loot by settling on the categories for the five films they will watch through the month. Listen to them talk about why they chose the categories they chose, and the possible films they would like to watch. After this, stay tuned for our September episode at the end of the month, where they will share their loot ...
Sep 08, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Happy Birthday to me! Another year with a loot of great "gifts" from friends and listeners. Check out the recommendations I got as well as other films I saw during the month, as we all sit around the table singing "Cumpleaños Feliz". Also, make sure you follow these great people and podcasts! Russell Osborne Josh G. and Your Next Favorite Movie Podcast Best Film Ever Podcast Andrew Sylvie Podcast Intro/Outro: Tino Mendes & Yellow Paper - The Heist...
Sep 08, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Erica Albright's a bitch, which is why I've immersed myself in this quest to create this podcast, so I can see if she finally listens to me. Check out everything I have to say about one of the best scenes from Fincher's The Social Network. But be quick, before somebody comes here and smashes the laptop on the ta- All movie clips (c) Sony Pictures "Hand Covers Bruise" from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (c) Null "Baby, You're a Rich Man" from The Beatles
Sep 04, 2023•21 min•Season 100Ep. 19
Wanting people to listen, you can't just tap them on the shoulder anymore. You have to hit them with a sledgehammer, and then you'll notice you've got their strict attention... which is what I've just done with a sledgehammer of a guest in academic and writer Richard Dyer, who joins me in talking about the career and works of David Fincher! So take your shirts and shoes off, and listen. 00:00:00 - 00:03:39 -- Intro 00:03:39 - 00:15:43 -- Meet Richard! 00:15:43 - 00:25:54 -- The Fincher Talk 00:2...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Recorded LIVE at the beginning of August 2023, this episode features our host, birthday boy Carlo, choosing his loot by settling on the categories for the five films he will watch through the month. Listen to him talk about why he chose the categories, and some possible films he would like to watch. If you wanna recommend something that fits any of those categories as a "gift" to him, feel free to reach out! After this, stay tuned for our August episode at the end of the month, where he will sha...
Aug 13, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 19
In this episode of The Movie Loot, me and my friend, film critic and founder of Movie Reviews 101 Darren Lucas, are abducted by aliens and taken to Argentina, but we still managed to get here on time to play some video games and talk about our July watches! It's all in the loot bag and ready to be shared with you. 00:00:00 - 00:02:36 -- Intro 00:02:36 - 00:10:51 -- Meet Darren! 00:10:51 - 00:37:00 -- The July Loot 00:37:00 - 00:39:09 -- Closing 00:39:09 - 00:41:04 -- Outro Follow Darren Lucas an...
Aug 12, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Recorded LIVE at the beginning of July 2023, this episode features our host Carlo as he and his guest, film critic Darren Lucas (Movie Reviews 101), choose their loot by settling on the categories for the five films they will watch through the month. Listen to them talk about why they chose the categories they chose, and the possible films they would like to watch. After this, stay tuned for our July episode at the end of the month, where they will share their loot and give their thoughts on the...
Jul 28, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 16
In this episode, Carlo tries to survive death, ambushes, freaky super-villains, and late release dates as he talks about the films he saw in June. From wrapping up the Final Destination franchise to catching up with Spider-Man films, everything is here, so check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:02:36 -- Intro 00:02:36 - 00:05:33 -- Final Destination Films 00:05:33 - 00:11:27 -- Spider-Man Films 00:11:27 - 00:13:57 -- The Hire Short Films 00:13:57 - 00:16:34 -- Closing/Outro Spider-Man: No Way Home clip (c)...
Jul 26, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 15
In our latest special episode, our host tries to keep it very hush-hush, but he can't help but gush all over 1997's L.A. Confidential. We talk about some overall themes by looking at the closing scene from this excellent neo-noir. Check it out! All movie clips (c) Warner Bros. "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive" from Johnny Mercer, copyrights belong to their owners
Jul 13, 2023•25 min•Season 100Ep. 18
They say that if you don't expect anything, you won't be disappointed. But sometimes we just can't help but expect something from certain films and when we don't get it, we end up disappointed. In this episode, me and my friend Sean (from Review It Yourself) share our most disappointing films. Check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:02:33 -- Intro 00:02:33 - 00:07:31 -- Meet Sean! 00:07:31 - 00:12:32 -- The Disappointing Talk 00:12:32 - 00:22:39 -- The Disappointing Game 00:22:39 - 00:44:20 -- The Disappoin...
Jul 11, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 14
In yet another episode of the much delayed Movie Loot, as me and my friend, writer and critic Mel Valentin, talk about our May watches! Our respective loots take us from Paraguay to Croatia, with stops in Mount Rushmore and Nazi Germany in between, while also talking about the perils of living in San Francisco. It's all in the loot bag and ready to be shared with you. 00:00:00 - 00:03:24 -- Intro 00:03:24 - 00:26:52 -- Meet Mel! 00:26:52 - 01:15:42 -- The May Loot 01:15:42 - 01:18:43 -- Closing ...
Jun 24, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 13
In honor of its title, The Hidden Loot wanted to stay "hidden" as it took us forever to put it out! But here it is, FINALLY. In it, me and my friend Justin (from The Film Effect Podcast) share our thoughts on "hidden gems", little-known and "obscure" films that we wish more people would know about, and we both share five recommendations of such films. Check it out! DISCLAIMER: There were some audio issues in some small portions that affected some of Justin's dialogue, so my excuses to you, liste...
May 30, 2023•2 hr•Season 4Ep. 12
Recorded on May 2023, this episode features our host Carlo as he and his guest, writer and critic Mel Valentin, choose their loot by settling on the categories for the five films they will watch through the month. Listen to them talk about why they chose the categories they chose, and the possible films they would like to watch. After this, stay tuned for our May episode at the end of the month, where they will share their loot and give their thoughts on these films. Listen and Join the Loot! Re...
May 18, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In this episode, Carlo tries to get back on track after an unexpected hiatus, and he has lots of films to talk about to help him. Listen as he breezes through John Woo's Hong Kong and into the green-screens from The Amazing Bulk. From the "requel" flavors of Scream (2022) and Evil Dead (2013) to the crazy twist of Malignant. It's all in here, so check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:02:39 -- Intro 00:02:39 - 00:04:39 -- John Woo Hong Kong films 00:04:39 - 00:13:58 -- Horror Films from the New Millennium 0...
May 13, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Ok, so this episode took a little while to come out, but that's because I had to go through a certain medical procedure where they took... my face...... OFF. So as I smoke my cigarette, I just want you to do one g*dd*mn thing... to listen to me dive into one scene from John Woo's classic action film. Check it out! All movie clips (c) Paramount Pictures "Hallelujah" from Handel and "Over the Rainbow" from Judy Garland copyrights belong to their owners
May 01, 2023•19 min•Season 100Ep. 17
After a sorta unintentional hiatus, our latest episode is finally here! Join the loot again, as me and my friend Stew talk about our March watches! From an epic fight for the empire of Japan to an epic fight to save a genetically engineered pig that looks like a hippo; from a missing gold and a missing body in Vietnam to three damning billboards in Ebbing, Missouri; from a time machine in Spain to a prisoner's camp in Yuma; from the meaning and purpose of life to the meaning and purpose of Beast...
Apr 15, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Recorded LIVE on March 2023, this episode features our host Carlo and guest Stew (from SWO Productions) as they choose their loot by settling on the categories for the five films they will watch through the month. Listen to them talk about why they chose the categories they chose, and the possible films they would like to watch. After this, stay tuned for our March episode at the end of the month, where they will share their loot and give their thoughts on these films. Listen and Join the Loot! ...
Mar 21, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 8
It's all about the Oscars in The Movie Loot's annual look at Hollywood's biggest awards. This time, friend Brian Clarkson joins our host to talk about his YouTube channel, but also to share his predictions for this year's Oscars. We close the episode with a little game and also sharing our Top 5 Best Picture nominees that didn't win through Oscars history. Check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:00:48 -- Intro 00:00:48 - 00:03:58 -- Meet Brian! 00:03:58 - 00:13:16 -- The Oscars Talk 00:13:16 - 00:34:34 -- B...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Join the loot again, as me and my friend Frank talk about our February watches! A couple's film? A film from Kuwait? A film about an inventor? A film with Jack Lemmon? Anything goes in the loot so check out the episode to know our thoughts on what we saw. 00:00:00 - 00:03:48 -- Intro 00:03:48 - 00:10:27 -- Meet Frank! 00:10:27 - 01:19:55 -- The February Loot 01:19:55 - 01:22:34 -- Closing 01:22:34 - 01:24:44 -- Outro Follow Frank and Silver Screeners Podcast LinkTree: Silver Screeners Twitter: @...
Mar 11, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this bonus episode, The Movie Loot takes a slight detour to talk with Mignon Fogarty, better known as Grammar Girl. We talk about grammar, podcasting, grammar podcasts, and a bit about films. Check it out! Mignon Fogarty is a five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards, an inductee in the Podcasting Hall of Fame, the founder of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network, and the former chair of media entrepreneurship in the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of...
Mar 04, 2023•38 min•Season 200Ep. 203
You know Vito Corleone? Men are coming to the hospital to kill him. You understand? Now listen to this episode where I analyze that scene from The Godfather, please. Also, listen to me talking about The Godfather on these other podcasts: Sonic Cinema: Episode 104 - Discussing "The Godfather" Silver Screeners: Episode 50 - The Godfather with special guest Carlo All movie clips (c) Paramount Pictures The Godfather Waltz (c) Nino Rota...
Mar 03, 2023•20 min•Season 100Ep. 16
Since this is an episode about short films released in a short month, I'll keep it short. I talked with filmmaker Tim Egan, director/writer of Curve. Check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:02:12 -- Intro 00:02:12 - 00:10:57 -- Meet Tim! 00:10:57 - 00:30:32 -- Short Talk About Curve 00:30:32 - 00:39:47 -- Short Talk About Shorts 00:39:47 - 00:42:42 -- The Short Short Game 00:42:42 - 01:05:50 -- The Short Loot 01:05:50 - 01:11:02 -- FilmTwitter's Short Loot 01:11:02 - 01:14:38 -- Closing 01:14:38 - 01:16:43 ...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Recorded LIVE on February 2023, this episode features our host Carlo and guest Frank (from Silver Screeners Podcast) as they choose their loot by settling on the categories for the five films they will watch through the month. Listen to them talk about why they chose the categories they chose, and the possible films they would like to watch. After this, stay tuned for our February episode at the end of the month, where they will share their loot and give their thoughts on these films. Listen and...
Feb 10, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Join the loot, along with me and my friend Corey as we tackle on five categories of films! The first film from any director? The first Best Picture winner we haven't seen? A film from Sudan? A Friday the 13th film? It's a mixed bag so check out the episode to know our thoughts on what we saw. 00:00:00 - 00:02:04 -- Intro 00:02:04 - 00:09:03 -- Meet Corey! 00:09:03 - 00:56:32 -- The January Loot 00:56:32 - 00:59:19 -- Closing 00:59:19 - 01:01:59 -- Outro Follow Corey and The Film Effect Podcast W...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Open the door and join us in the first official episode of The Movie Loot 2023, where our host Carlo and Pete (from the Middle Class Film Class Podcast) open their minds to talk about film opening scenes. What are the best? What are the most shocking? How important it is to open your film the right way? All of that and then some, when you open your podcasting app and press PLAY. Check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:08:49 -- Intro 00:08:49 - 00:19:51 -- Meet Pete! 00:19:51 - 00:35:19 -- The Opening Talk 0...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Recorded LIVE on January 2023, this special episode kickstarts a new year and a new format for The Movie Loot! In this episode, our host Carlo and guest Corey (from The Film Effect Podcast) choose their loot by settling on the categories for the five films they will watch through the month. Listen to them talk about why they chose the categories they chose, and the possible films they would like to watch. After this, stay tuned for our January episode at the end of the month, where they will sha...
Jan 21, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Finally! Join us for our final official episode of 2022, as we look back at not only the films we saw in December, but also a bit of a retrospective of how things went for The Movie Loot in 2022. From the Australian Outback to a Colombian sugar cane field, from the Old West to the New York, it's all in here. So take this final trip with us as we drive past 2022, and head into 2023 with hopes of more looters. Check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:05:08 -- Intro 00:05:08 - 00:17:55 -- The December Loot 00:0...
Jan 12, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 24
