Film Analysis

Never Seen It Podcast — Episode 85 Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

In this episode, we break down Eyes Wide Shut, the final film from legendary director Stanley Kubrick. We explore how this psychological drama blends erotic tension, conspiracy, and philosophical themes into a deeply unsettling look at relationships and power. We start by examining the film’s central conflict: what happens when emotional intimacy becomes more threatening…

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Never Seen It Podcast — Episode 84 Rental Family (2025)

In this episode, we sit down to discuss Rental Family, a deeply emotional and thought-provoking film that explores loneliness, identity, and the human need for connection. Through Brendan Fraser’s vulnerable performance as a struggling actor in Japan, the film introduces us to the world of “rental families”—a service where people hire others to play roles…

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Never Seen It Podcast — Episode 82 Trainspotting (1996)

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Trainspotting, the 1990’s grunge classic directed by Danny Boyle that redefined indie filmmaking in the 1990s. We explore how the film captures the gritty reality of heroin addiction, toxic friendships, and the nihilistic mindset of a generation rejecting traditional life paths. We discuss standout performances, especially…

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Never Seen It Podcast — Episode 77 Good Boy (2025)

In this episode, we take on Good Boy (2025)—a haunting, emotionally strange horror film told largely through the eyes of a dog. The movie follows Indy, a loyal pup who moves with his owner Todd to a rural family home that may—or may not—be cursed. What begins as an eerie atmosphere slowly unfolds into something…

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Never Seen It Podcast — Episode 67 Sinners (2025)

In this episode of the Never Seen It podcast, we sit down together and unpack Ryan Coogler’s 2025 vampire horror film Sinners. We went into this one with a mix of hype and curiosity, and the conversation pretty much exploded in every direction because the movie gives us a lot to work with. We talk…

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Never Seen It Podcast — Episode 66 Weapons (2025)

In this episode of the Never Seen It podcast, the hosts take a deep dive into the highly anticipated horror film Weapons. As one of the most talked-about horror releases of the year, Weapons has sparked widespread discussion and debate—and the hosts explore exactly why. From its chilling atmosphere to its multi-perspective storytelling, this episode…

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Never Seen It Podcast — Episode 62 The Doom Generation (1995)

Welcome back to The Never Seen It Podcast! This week, the gang—Adrian (@b00tz2big), Alex (@filipinogrigio), Justin (@ghostnerd88), Donnie (@donnieappleseed_), and Arnold (@arnieda1manparty)—take a wild trip through The Doom Generation (1995), Gregg Araki’s cult classic of sex, violence, and absurdity. Chosen by Alex, the film sparks a lively discussion about Araki’s place in ‘90s indie cinema…

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Never Seen It Podcast – Episode 52 Inland Empire (2006)

This week on The Never Seen It Podcast, we enter the shadowy, hypnotic labyrinth that is David Lynch’s Inland Empire — and honestly, we’re still trying to find our way out. In true Lynch fashion, this one’s a full-on fever dream: fragmented timelines, identity blurring, eerie rabbits, haunted Hollywood lots, and more emotional dread than…

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