Movie Postmortem Podcast

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🎥🎙️We dissect films of all kinds: good, bad, and guilty pleasures. New episodes weekly! Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-postmortem/id1790768582 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3zv4T558TmXbgCuTl5waWz?si=jdcwwpIXR-eyVOBaeEsYnw

Spider-Man sitting on a huge pile of money
A promotional graphic for Movie Postmortem’s episode on Man of Steel. The design features the iconic Superman shield dominating the center of the image. The metallic red-and-gold “S” emblem appears weathered and textured, set against a dark steel-gray background with subtle lighting that gives it a dramatic, industrial look. Beneath the emblem, the title “MAN OF STEEL” is displayed in widely spaced white lettering. The Movie Postmortem logo appears in the upper left corner, with “Season 2, Episode 30” shown below it in text.
Martyn Ford (Shao Kahn) shared these photos on his Instagram with Adeline Rudolph (Kitana). Martyn and Adeline are in full prosthetics and make-up for their characters. Kiana is winking and Shak Kahn is making a kissing face.
A promotional graphic for Movie Postmortem‘s episode on Mortal Kombat II. The design uses the film’s official poster, centered on Johnny Cage wearing sunglasses and a leather jacket with his arms confidently crossed. Behind him stand several key characters from the sequel, including Kitana in blue armor, the masked ninja Sub-Zero, the horned demon-like Shao Kahn with glowing red eyes, and another masked fighter. The background is split into icy blue tones on the left and fiery orange-red on the right, reflecting the film’s elemental conflict. The Movie Postmortem logo appears in the upper left corner above the text “Season 2, Episode 29.” Across the center is the Mortal Kombat II title and dragon emblem, layered over the cast.
Jon Hamm as Don Draper from the TV show Mad Men. He sits in a movie theater staring intensely at the film being shown to him. Completely locked in. A lit cigarette is in his right hand.
A promotional graphic for Movie Postmortem’s episode on Spider-Man (2002). The main image shows Spider-Man in his classic red-and-blue suit crouched low on a wet city street at night in his signature superhero pose. The Movie Postmortem logo appears in the upper left corner above the text “Season 2, Episode 28.” In the upper right corner, bright yellow text announces “With Special Guest Kellie from” alongside the colorful Final Girls Podcast logo. The Spider-Man movie title appears near the bottom left.
Movie poster for Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass. Features a bright collage of the cast of the film.
Chris Hemsworth as George Kirk in Star Trek (2009).
A promotional graphic for Movie Postmortem‘s episode on Thor (2011). The background features a dramatic movie poster with Thor kneeling at the center, gripping Mjolnir as bright light shines upward from beneath the hammer. Behind him are large close-up portraits of the film’s principal characters: Jane Foster on the far left, Loki with a mischievous smile, Odin with his white beard and piercing blue eye, and Heimdall wearing his golden armor and helmet on the far right. The film’s title, “THOR,” appears in large glowing orange letters across the middle of the image, partially overlaying the characters. In the lower left corner is the Movie Postmortem logo, while “Season 2, Episode 27” is displayed beside it in bold white text.
Will Smith and Vivica A Fox in a still from the movie Independence Day
This is a promotional graphic for Movie Postmortem’s episode on Independence Day. The image uses the iconic movie poster showing a massive alien mothership hovering over New York City at sunset. A brilliant white energy beam extends from the underside of the spacecraft directly toward the top of the Empire State Building, while the city skyline below is bathed in an orange glow. The Movie Postmortem logo appears in the upper left corner, with “Season 2, Episode 26” displayed beneath it. Across the bottom of the image, the film’s title stretches across the skyline in large white lettering.
This image shows a slightly blurry selfie taken inside a movie theater, with the focus on showing off a Jurassic Park T-shirt. * The photo is taken from a high angle, with me looking up towards the camera. * I am smiling with a satisfied, closed-mouth grin while looking directly into the camera. * I am wearing glasses and a gray T-shirt featuring the classic Jurassic Park logo, with the iconic orange and yellow and black Tyrannosaurus rex emblem prominently displayed across the front. * The theater lobby is softly lit in the background, with glowing red digital display lights behind me.
This is a promotional graphic for Movie Postmortem – Season 2, Episode 25, covering Jurassic Park. * The design uses a black background with the Jurassic Park logo in the center. * The red-and-yellow logo features the silhouette of a Tyrannosaurus rex inside a circular emblem. * the logo reads “Jurassic Park”. * In the upper-left corner sits the Movie Postmortem logo. * Beneath it, text identifies the episode as “Season 2 Episode 25.”
This image from the film Disclosure Day shows a television news anchor (Courtney Grace) seated in a studio, appearing to react to something emotional or significant unfolding offscreen. * The anchor wears a sleeveless teal dress and sits against a backdrop of a city skyline illuminated by evening lights. * Her posture is composed and professional, but her expression suggests she is struggling to maintain complete detachment. * Her eyes are focused slightly downward and off-camera, as though she is watching a live video feed or receiving information through a studio monitor. * There is a hint of concern or disbelief in her face.
Emily Blunt as reporter Margaret Fairchild in the movie Disclosure Day. She wears a red dress and is standing in front a weather projection map of the Midwest showing a storm passing through Kansas.
This is a promotional graphic for Movie Postmortem – Season 2, Episode 24, covering Disclosure Day. Background Poster: * The image uses one of the film’s posters as its backdrop. * On the left, the title “Disclosure Day” appears in tall black lettering beneath the name Spielberg, with the release date 06.12.26 below it. * The right half of the poster is dominated by a close-up of a man portrayed by Josh O’Connor. * His face is partially obscured by a cloudy, translucent overlay that creates a double-exposure effect. * Superimposed over his face is the silhouette of a deer. * One icy blue eye remains sharply visible through the haze. Podcast Branding: * In the upper-left corner, bold yellow text announces “WITH SPECIAL GUESTS CHERYL AND JAE.” * Beside it is The Vaguely Nerdy logo. * The Movie Postmortem logo appears in the lower-left corner. * Next to the logo, text identifies the episode as “Season 2 Episode 24.”
A meme showing an advertising executive (Don Draper from the show Mad Men) gesturing as he makes a pitch for a concert. The meme text says “Disclosure Day but for Bigfoot” and a Bigfoot emoji is on the presentation board.
This poster for Disclosure Day uses a minimalist design centered on a close-up of Emily Blunt’s face, partially obscured by the silhouette of a bird. * The majority of the image is rendered in soft whites, grays, and soft blues, creating a cold, dreamlike atmosphere. * A large bird silhouette dominates the foreground. Rather than appearing as a solid shape, the bird’s form reveals part of Emily’s face within it, blending the two images together. Her eye prominently featured.
This collage compares two live-action versions of Bumblebee from the Transformers film franchise. Top Image - Bumblebee (2018): * Bumblebee’s face is smoother, rounder, and more expressive. * His large glowing blue eyes dominate the design, giving him a warm, friendly, almost cute bug-like appearance. * The facial structure is simpler and less cluttered with mechanical details, making his emotions easier to read. Bottom Image - Transformers (2007): * Bumblebee has a much more complex and mechanical face packed with exposed gears, plates, and moving parts. * His eyes are smaller and surrounded by intricate machinery. * The sharper angles and busier design make him look tougher and more serious.
This is a promotional graphic for Movie Postmortem – Season 2, Episode 23, covering Bumblebee (2018). * The background uses the film’s official poster artwork, dominated by the head of yellow-and-black Autobot Bumblebee. His bright blue eyes glow against a warm sunset sky, making him the focal point of the image. * In the foreground stands Charlie Watson, played by Hailee Steinfeld, looking determined as she faces the camera. A military character played by John Cena appears in the lower right beneath Bumblebee. * The film’s title, “Bumblebee,” appears in large yellow lettering across the left-center of the image. * The Movie Postmortem logo is positioned in the upper-left corner. * Beside the logo, bold white text reads “Season 2 Episode 23.” * The overall color palette is warm golds and oranges.
This is a screenshot of my Letterboxd Recent Activity section showing four recently watched and rated films. From left to right: * Hungry – The poster features a stylized neon-colored hippopotamus lunging from the water with its mouth wide open while a terrified swimmer is caught in its path. The film is rated 2 stars. * Masters of the Universe – The poster shows a sword-wielding He-Man standing beneath a giant skull-faced figure (Skeletor) in the sky, with other warriors posed beside him. The film is rated 3 stars. * Backrooms – A minimalist poster dominated by a yellow wall. A woman has her face pressed tightly to the wall, creating an unsettling and mysterious image. The film is rated 2.5 stars. * Pressure – The poster depicts two men standing back-to-back in military-style attire against a cloudy wartime backdrop filled with aircraft and explosions. The film is rated 3.5 stars.
This is a review graphic for Hungry (2026). Left Side: * The film poster shows a giant hippopotamus erupting from the water with its mouth stretched wide open, exposing rows of large teeth. * Two people are caught in the attack: one struggles in the water while another hangs from a tree branch above, reaching down in a desperate attempt to help. * The poster tagline reads, “THIS HIPPO ISN’T PLAYING GAMES.” * Above the poster, bold text reads “REVIEW.” * At the bottom left are the Movie Postmortem logo, the handle @MOVIEPOSTMORTEM on Bluesky, and a red SUBSCRIBE NOW button. Right Side: * The written review notes that the title promises campy fun, but the movie turns out to be an oddly serious and mundane thriller. * The hippo is described as entertaining whenever it appears on screen. * The review criticizes the film for having too little action and even less suspense. * It concludes that the movie needed more bite and leaves viewers hungry for a better animal-attack film. Bottom Right (Rating): * The score is ⭐⭐ (2 out of 5 stars), credited to Reggie.
This image shows E.T. at one of the film’s darkest and most unsettling moments. * The alien lies motionless in a shallow creek bed, partially submerged in water and surrounded by rocks, sticks, and wet vegetation. * His skin appears pale pink-gray and sickly, with a wrinkled, almost leathery texture that looks far more realistic than it needs to. * E.T.’s body looks swollen and lifeless, his limbs stretched awkwardly across the stream. For me, this sequence is far more memorable than the film’s lighter moments and is the reason I won’t rewatch this.
This is a promo graphic for our Movie Postmortem episode on Hook (1991). Main Image: * The artwork is based on the film’s poster, featuring Peter Pan and Captain Hook facing forward side by side. * Peter Pan, portrayed by Robin Williams, appears on the right with a confident smile. * Captain Hook dominates the center-left of the image with his elaborate pirate hat, curled mustache, and slightly sinister expression. His signature metal hook is prominently displayed in the foreground, glowing with reflected light. * Smaller images of other characters appear around them, including Tinker Bell near the top and Smee near the bottom, reinforcing the film’s whimsical fantasy setting. * The title “Hook” appears in large red lettering against a black background on the left side of the image. * The Movie Postmortem logo appears in the lower-left corner. * Beside it, text reads: * “SEASON 2” * “EPISODE 22”
Rod Serling, creator and host of TheTwilight Zone. Serling stands centered in the frame wearing a light-colored suit, white dress shirt, and dark tie. He looks directly toward the camera, as if delivering one of his famous opening or closing narrations. His slightly raised eyebrows and conversational expression make it feel as though he is in the middle of introducing a strange tale or revealing an obvious moral lesson.
Vincent Price as Egghead, Batman TV show villain. Bald egg shaped head holding three eggs between his fingers.
This image shows Vincent Price as the Inventor in Edward Scissorhands, warmly presenting the human hands he created for Edward. * The Inventor stands smiling gently in a workshop filled with machinery and tools in the background. * He has neatly combed white hair, a thin mustache, and wears elegant dark clothing with a patterned scarf, giving him the appearance of a kind but eccentric old scientist.
This is a promo image for our Movie Postmortem episode on Princess Mononoke. Main Image: * The image features San, the wolf-girl known as Princess Mononoke, standing in profile in the center foreground. * She wears a white fur cloak, red facial markings, and tribal-style accessories. * Behind her is the giant white wolf Moro, whose massive head fills much of the frame. The wolf has a sly snarling expression on its face. * The forest background is dense and dark green. * Across the center, the title “PRINCESS MONONOKE” appears in the film’s distinctive white stylized lettering. Episode Info: * In the top right corner is the circular Movie Postmortem logo. * Beneath it, bold white text reads: “SEASON 2” “EPISODE 21”
This is a screenshot of a Letterboxd “Recent Activity” section showing the last four films watched and rated. (Left to Right): 1. I Love Boosters * The poster is packed with colorful portraits of stylishly dressed women surrounded by bright makeup, flowers, and fashion-forward looks. * The title “I Love Boosters” appears in large white lettering across the center. * The vibrant collage aesthetic gives the film a bold, glamorous, pop-art energy. * The film is rated ★★★★ (4 stars). 2. The Mandalorian and Grogu * The poster features the Mandalorian front and center in his silver Beskar armor with Grogu nearby. * Explosions, starfighters, and other Star Wars characters fill the orange-and-gold sci-fi background. * The logo “The Mandalorian and Grogu” is prominently displayed in bright green and white lettering. * The film is rated ★★★ (3 stars). 3. Obsession * A man sits inside a dimly lit vehicle while the glowing title “OBSESSION” appears in the window. A woman out of focus is on the porch in the background. * The minimalist horror-style imagery implies a tense and mysterious atmosphere. * The film is rated ★★★½ (3.5 stars). 4. In the Grey * The poster shows three serious-looking characters standing outdoors against a pale blue sky. * Two men in sunglasses stand in the foreground while a woman stands between them in the background. * The film is rated ★★★ (3 stars).
This image captures the iconic motorcycle slide from Akira. * Kaneda rides his legendary bright red futuristic motorcycle across a dark Neo-Tokyo highway at night. * The bike is turned sharply sideways in a dramatic powerslide, with Kaneda leaning low to the ground as sparks, debris, and glowing skid marks trail behind him. * The red motorcycle dominates the frame with its sleek sci-fi design, oversized wheels, and glowing lights. * Bright green streaks crackle across the pavement beneath the bike, adding energy and motion to the scene. * In the distance, the glowing skyline of Neo-Tokyo fills the background with neon-lit buildings against the dark blue night sky. Overall: * The image is one of the most famous shots in anime history, symbolizing speed, and style. * The composition and motion create an instantly recognizable moment that has been referenced and recreated across countless films, shows, games, and music videos.
This is a promo graphic for our Movie Postmortem episode on Akira. Main Image: * The center of the image features the iconic red motorcycle from Akira, suspended above the large black “AKIRA” title with the red Japanese katakana logo painted across it. * Below the bike, Kaneda is shown from behind in his red jacket, walking toward the motorcycle. The small figure against the oversized bike and logo creates a dramatic, legendary feeling. * The clean white background makes the bright red motorcycle and lettering stand out even more. Branding and Episode Info: * On the right side is the circular Movie Postmortem logo featuring film and medical-themed imagery. * Beneath the logo, bold white text reads: “SEASON 2” “EPISODE 20”
A still from the animated film Aladdin where the genie says to Aladdin “I can’t make anybody fall in love with anybody else”. Next to the still is another image: the movie poster for the film Obsession that shows a closeup of a woman’s face. Her pupil is heart shaped instead of round. The tagline says be careful what you wish for.
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This image shows a man and woman facing each other in a warmly lit nighttime scene from the AMC Coca-Cola ad. * The woman stands on the left wearing a tan trench-style coat with her dark hair pulled back neatly. She is turned toward the man with a soft, attentive expression. * The man stands on the right wearing a dark jacket. He has short textured hair and a beard, and he looks back at her seriously as they appear to be in the middle of a conversation. * The background is blurred with orange and golden city lights, giving the scene a cinematic, romantic atmosphere. * The framing and lighting make the pair feel emotionally connected, matching the ad’s polished movie-trailer style aesthetic.
This is a screenshot of a Letterboxd “Recent Activity” section showing the last four films watched. 1. Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour Live in 3D * The poster is drenched in blue and orange concert lighting, with Billie Eilish performing onstage. * A smaller image of Billie appears near the bottom in oversized sports-style clothing. * The film is rated ★★★★ (4 stars). 2. The Sheep Detectives * The poster shows a group of quirky characters standing outdoors surrounded by sheep and farm animals. * The central figure wears a brown hat and coat, giving the image a lighthearted mystery-comedy vibe. * The film is rated ★★★★ (4 stars). 3. Mortal Kombat II * The poster is packed with fighters from the franchise arranged in an action-heavy collage. * Fiery reds and icy blues split the image visually, emphasizing the series’ elemental combat themes. * The film is rated ★★★ (3 stars). 4. Mortal Kombat (2021) * The poster prominently features Scorpion and Sub-Zero facing off with the Mortal Kombat dragon logo between them. * The color palette contrasts warm fire tones with cold blue ice effects. * The film is rated ★½ (1.5 stars), with a rewatch symbol shown beside the rating.
This is a promo graphic for our Movie Postmortem episode on Disney’s Aladdin. Left Side: * Aladdin, Jasmine, Abu ride together on the flying magic carpet. * The Genie looms large behind them with a huge grin and open arms. * The characters are illustrated in the classic bright 1990s Disney animation style. Center: * The gold Aladdin logo stretches across the middle of the image against a twilight desert sky. * Below it sits the glowing magic lamp in the sand, radiating light outward. Background: * The backdrop features a purple and pink sunset over desert dunes with a moonlit sky, creating the romantic fantasy atmosphere associated with the film. Bottom Right: * The Movie Postmortem logo appears prominently. * Text beside it reads “Season 2 Episode 19.”