The Movie Knights Roundtable

'Merica...the movie. What movies feel the most American to you?!? Let us know in the comments!🎬 More from The Movie Knights:All Links: https://linktr.ee/Movie_Knights00:00 - Start01:29 - Topic Intro01:41 - Idiocracy02:52 - Independence Day05:05 - Top Gun Maverick/Top Gun06:14 - Forrest Gump08:00 - Superhero Films09:22 - Re-defining patriotism - Frost/Nixon, The Post, etc11:25 - War Films - Saving Private Ryan, Black Hawk Down, etc11:56 - The Covenant13:06 - Hacksaw Ridge & The Patriot14:08 - Team America: World Police14:54 - Sports Movies - Hoosiers, Miracle, etc12:23 - Lincoln17:53 - Badass president movies - Air Force One, White House Down, etc18:36 - Apollo 13, The Sandlot19:54 - Mr Smith Goes To Washington21:15 - Question of the Week - If Aliens Landed Tomorrow, Which Movie Should They Watch To Understand America?22:56 - National Treasure24:55 - Game#movietalk #film #america

he DCU is officially underway. With Superman launching the new DC Universe and Supergirl arriving next, we're breaking down James Gunn's DCU, what's working, what isn't, and where DC Studios should go from here.This week on The Movie Knights Roundtable, we discuss the future of the DCU after Superman, Supergirl, Clayface, Creature Commandos, Peacemaker Season 2, Lanterns, and the projects that have already been announced.We look back at James Gunn's original DC Studios announcement, evaluate what we've seen so far, discuss whether the current strategy is working, and debate what the next phase of the DC Universe should look like.We also discuss whether DC has become more creatively exciting than Marvel, how important Supergirl and Clayface are to the future of the franchise, and what DC Studios needs to stop doing if they want to build a successful shared universe.If you're a fan of DC Comics, Superman, Supergirl, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Justice League, the DCU, James Gunn, Peter Safran, and the future of superhero movies, this episode is for you.What should be the next major DCU project after Supergirl?Episode Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:35 - The Future Of The DCU01:56 - Revisiting James Gunn's Original DCU Announcement04:12 - Every DCU Project So Far05:10 - Is The DCU Strategy Actually Working?07:18 - What DC Studios Should Do Next11:33 - DCU Canon Needs To Be More Clear14:00 - Will Supergirl And Clayface Decide The DCU's Future?16:49 - Is DC More Exciting Than Marvel Right Now?18:15 - Blockbuster Or Street-Level? DC Character Game20:48 - DCU Pitch Meeting: Greenlight Or Pass?🎬 More from The Movie Knights: https://linktr.ee/Movie_Knights#dcu #dccomics #supergirl #superman

Movie theaters are facing more challenges than ever. Ticket prices keep rising, ads before movies seem longer every year, theatrical windows have shrunk, and bad audience behavior can completely ruin the experience.This week on The Movie Knights Roundtable, we're tackling a big question: How do we fix movie theaters?We discuss the biggest issues facing theaters today, from disruptive audiences and expensive concessions to the need for movies to feel like true events again. We also debate whether longer theatrical windows could help bring audiences back and what theater chains should be doing differently.If you love going to the movies, this is the conversation for you.What would you change about the movie theater experience?Episode Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:53 - How Do We Fix Movie Theaters?02:31 - Why Movie Theaters Struggle To Make Money03:07 - Punishing Bad Audience Behavior06:39 - Why Going To The Movies Is So Expensive10:08 - Do Longer Theatrical Windows Help?11:43 - Are Pre-Movie Ads Out Of Control?16:26 - Making Moviegoing Feel Like An Event Again22:41 - Blind Ranking Movie Theater Candy🎬 More from The Movie Knights: https://linktr.ee/Movie_Knights#movies #cinema #amc #moviepodcast

Steven Spielberg is one of the most influential filmmakers in movie history. With classics like Jaws, Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, and more, Spielberg helped define modern blockbuster filmmaking.In this episode of The Movie Knights Roundtable, we celebrate Steven Spielberg's incredible career ahead of the release of Disclosure Day. We discuss our favorite Spielberg movies, his greatest strengths as a filmmaker, the films that don't work for us, and why his impact on Hollywood is still being felt today.Whether you're a lifelong Spielberg fan or just discovering his movies, join us for a deep dive into one of the most important filmmakers ever.🎬 More from The Movie Knights: All Links: https://linktr.ee/Movie_KnightsBe sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation.Episode Timestamps:00:00 - Start00:57 - Why We're Celebrating Steven Spielberg02:30 - Jurassic Park vs Schindler's List: Spielberg's Greatest Achievement?03:36 - Why Spielberg Is Such a Versatile Filmmaker04:44 - Steven Spielberg's Visual Storytelling Genius07:22 - How Spielberg Inspired Modern Directors10:00 - Spielberg's Unbelievable Run of Classic Movies13:27 - Why Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Is Underrated15:50 - When You Realize You're Watching a Spielberg Masterpiece24:26 - Spielberg-Themed Game#stevenspielberg #movietalk #film

Star Wars fans are probably going to hate some of these rankings.In this episode of The Movie Knights Roundtable, we rank every Star Wars movie from worst to best, debating the entire Skywalker Saga along with Rogue One, Solo, and Mandalorian & Grogu. From the original trilogy to the prequels, sequels, and modern Star Wars films, we break down which movies still hold up, which ones are overrated, and which deserve more love.Along the way we dive into Star Wars hot takes, controversial opinions, and one of our favorite games yet: Guess the Glup Shitto.If you love Star Wars discussions, movie rankings, film debates, or movie podcasts, this episode is for you.Episode Timestamps:00:00 - Start02:32 - Worst Star Wars Movie Pick (#12)05:23 - Ranking Star Wars Movie #1107:47 - Ranking Star Wars Movie #1010:31 - Ranking Star Wars Movie #913:50 - Ranking Star Wars Movies #8 and #720:27 - Ranking Star Wars Movie #625:29 - Top 5 Star Wars Movies30:53 - Top 4 Star Wars Movies33:07 - Top 3 Star Wars Movies37:06 - Second Best Star Wars Movie39:30 - Best Star Wars Movie Ranked44:53 - Star Wars Hot Takes Game (“This Is The Way” or “It’s Treason Then”)48:03 - Guess the Glup Shitto Star Wars Game🎬 More from The Movie Knights:All Links: https://linktr.ee/Movie_KnightsBe sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation for more movie rankings, Star Wars discussions, and weekly movie debates.#starwars #ranking #moviediscussion #starwarsfan #disney

Some movies have amazing ideas… but would they have worked better as TV shows? In this episode of The Movie Knights Roundtable, we discuss movies that may have benefited from a longer format, including The Maze Runner, The Truman Show, Eternals, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, The Running Man, The Nice Guys, and more.We break down which movies needed more time for world-building, character development, or storytelling and why certain concepts may work better as streaming series instead of feature films.If you love movie discussions, TV debates, adaptations, or film podcasts, this episode is for you.Episode Timestamps:00:00 - Start00:38 - Movies That Should Have Been TV Shows Intro01:21 - Why The Maze Runner Should Have Been a TV Show03:41 - Could The Truman Show Work as a Series?06:10 - Why Eternals Needed a Disney+ Series14:44 - The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy TV Show Potential16:53 - The Running Man as a TV Series19:06 - Why The Nice Guys Deserved a Show21:20 - Game🎬 More from The Movie Knights:All Links: https://linktr.ee/Movie_KnightsBe sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation for more movie discussions, TV debates, and weekly entertainment podcasts.#film #movietalk #netflix