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PICTURE THIS - MOVIE PODCAST
Hosted by Max Kessler and David Weaver · EN
Join hosts Max Kessler and David Weaver on PICTURE THIS, where film lovers and industry pros break down the movies you need to see, the business of Hollywood, and the ever-changing theater-going experience. Each week, they dive into new releases, timeless classics, box office trends, and American pop culture with humor and insight. Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a die-hard cinephile, this podcast is your guide to the stories on-screen and the stories behind the scenes.
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Backrooms, Obsession & Our Summer Movie Preview
4d ago00:55:46Tap to summarizeMax & Dave predict the Big Summer Movies and a few sleeper picks to keep an eye on. But first, two Box Office Phenoms from young content creators. Obsession, Backrooms, Iron Lung, why 20-year-old filmmakers are making low-budget films that outperform Star Wars movies and what it means for the future of moviegoing.
Transcribe →MICHAEL and Art Vs. Artist in America
3w ago01:06:53Tap to summarizeMax & Dave discuss MICHAEL, it's success at the box office and what it says about America in the question of "Art Vs. Artist." Plus other wins and losses at the Spring Box Office.
Transcribe →PROJECT HAIL MARY
Apr 2000:53:51Tap to summarizeMax & Dave return to earth and unpack Project Hail Mary, the first full-throated Hit of 2026; why people are seeing it, Why they're loving it, and what Amazon/MGM is doing in releasing a movie like this?
Transcribe →The Oscars Reactions
Mar 2000:29:45Tap to summarizeMax & Dave share their reactions to The Oscars: the wins, the losses, the bits, the snubs, and the surprises.
Transcribe →The Oscars' Best Picture Preview
Mar 700:49:57Tap to summarizeThe Oscars are nearly upon us! Max & Dave discuss the 10 Best Picture Nominees: were they profitable, did they make a cultural impact, and which ones specifically are worth your time. Plus who is going win the big prize, a disagreement on Marty Supreme and why The Oscars are still important despite their waning ratings.
Transcribe →Selling Out at The Super Bowl
Feb 1700:53:49Tap to summarizeMax & Dave unpack the cornucopia of cringe-worthy celebrity cameos in this year's Super Bowl commercials. Why actors today are grabbing that paycheck, and maybe why that's OK in 2026. Or maybe not? Plus The State of the Biz, Netflix on Trial, Max hates Marty and more.
Transcribe →AVATAR & James Cameron's Cultural Impact
Jan 2901:08:15Tap to summarizeMax & Dave dive deep into AVATAR: FIRE & ASH, and discuss James Cameron, the most successful Director of all time. And also why the same guy who brought you iconic films like ALIENS, TRUE LIES, TERMINATOR(S) is probably No Ones Favorite Director. For the last 20 years, he's been living in this silly blue world of AVATAR. Why, Jim? Why? And why do audiences flock to his film regardless of what Dave thinks. 00:00 Picture This: Dave Fights for His Family00:59 Intro01:51 Current Box Office09:48 Awards Season Significance16:56 10 Word Logline18:18 New Villain and Gender Parity in Avatar 324:00 Cameron Visibility in Marketing29:07 Avatar 3 Box Office (so far)30:18 Audience Reach: Box Office vs Ticket Sales & Repeat Viewers31:51 Popularity Contest: Sinners vs Avatar 337:50 Avatar 1 vs 2 vs 341:09 The Cost of a Premium Ticket45:14 Recent Comparisons46:18 Quantity Over PLF48:30 James Cameron Vs James Cameron54:27 Big Jim's Influence on American (and Global) Media57:19 The Importance of The Intangibles01:02:05 Was Avatar 3 Successful?01:05:33 Wrap Up
Transcribe →Movie Wins of 2025 & Hopes for 2026
Dec 3100:51:30Tap to summarizeAs 2025 comes to a close, Max & David talk about their favorite Wins of the movie year, and they look ahead to 2026 and the big movie milestones to come. Tom Cruise, Anne Hathaway, Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg, Greta Gerwig, Lord & Miller, and more await us!
Transcribe →The Successful 2025 Movie Year(?) & Our Fall Movie Review
Dec 1100:55:45Tap to summarizeMax & Dave review their Fall Movie Rankings, and decide if 2025 was a Good Movie Year. Plus Warner Bros selling out, and what it means for the movie business.
Transcribe →Movie Stars
Nov 2800:58:42Tap to summarizeMax & Dave talk about Movie Stardom: what is it, why it's important, and why it might be irrelevant in 2025. Plus Wicked does Good, Marty Supreme flies, The Running Man falls, Max invites the Pope, Dave quotes Tom Cruise and other film-related shenanigans.
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