Raiders Of The Lost Podcast

What is IMAX? Why does the format still feel so uniquely immersive compared to standard 35mm or digital projection?

In this episode, we get a rare guided tour of IMAX’s Los Angeles facility with Patricia Keighley, the company’s Chief Quality Guru, for an up-close look at how true 15/70 IMAX films are cut, stored, printe...

This week, we're breaking down another packed week of movie and TV news! We dive into the latest Spider-Man updates, the current box office landscape, and why The Odyssey is making waves with its IMAX release plans. We also discuss the newest X-Men casting rumors, the latest on Blade, The Mummy, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Thomas Crown Affair, Wicker, and Jumanji.

On the TV front, we're talking about Wonder Man, Netflix's Neurom...

He's back! Spider-Man: Brand New Day centers on a lonelier Peter Parker going through arachnid mutations, four years after the memory-erasing spell of No Way Home. Stripped of every personal connection, he has thrown himself completely into the role of Spider-Man.

Led by the incredible Tom Holland with a star studded supporting cast, Spider-Man: Brand New Day offers some of the best moments of the entire Spidey franchise. 

So ...

Spider-Man has swung, flipped, and web-slung his way to the top of the box office for more than two decades... yet the debate over which films truly capture the heart of the character rages on. Is it Tobey Maguire and Sam Raimi’s beloved original trilogy? The dazzling, multiversal brilliance of the Spider-Verse movies? Andrew Garfield’s darker, more emotional Amazing Spider-Man era? Or Tom Holland’s sleek, MCU-pow...

MARVEL brought the house down with one of the most incredible Hall H shows ever! Ryan Gosling is officially the new Ghost Rider and David Johnsson is our new Black Panther. The Odyssey continues to dominate the box office plus we talk Spider-Man theories, Resident Evil, Lanterns, Captain America, Blade Runner 2099, Johnny Depp's return, Clayface, Space Balls, Zendaya, The Rings Of Power, Ray Gunn, Atari, Matchbox, Onslaught and so ...

This week’s Movie News is packed! The domestic box office is on track to top $10 billion for the first time since 2019, powered by Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey shattering records with a massive $257M global opening weekend.

We dive into fresh trailers and teases: Tom Cruise in Digger, Avengers: Do...

Join us for a deep dive into Christopher Nolan’s monumental new epic, The Odyssey. This ambitious adaptation of Homer’s ancient tale brings the legendary hero’s perilous journey home to breathtaking life on the biggest screens possible as the first film ever shot entirely on IMAX cameras and IMAX film.

Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, joined by an all-star cast including Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Tom Holland as...

From the epic scale of IMAX 65mm and Ultra Panavision 70, through the rich textures of 35mm VistaVision and standard 35mm, all the way down to the raw, intimate grain of 16mm and 8mm, Tyler Shields breaks down the technical challenges, creative decisions, and sheer logistical madness of blending these formats into a single cohesive film, Chapter 51.

James is joined by legendary sound designer and supervising sound editor Mark Mangini, a two-time Oscar winner for his groundbreaking work on Mad Max: Fury Road and Dune, whose unforgettable sonic landscapes have also elevated classics like Blade Runner 2049, The Lion King, Aladdin and Gremlins. 

With career that has defined the auditory power of modern cinema, Mark joins us to share his insights into craft...

Enjoy our spoiler-free deep dive into Steven Spielberg’s highly anticipated sci-fi thriller 'Disclosure Day', straight from an early screening. We explore the film’s epic scope, powerhouse performances led by Emily Blunt and an all-star cast, and Spielberg’s signature blend of wonder, tension, and heart that makes it a true cultural event. Whether you’re a UFO skeptic, believer, or just love masterful storyt...

Ready to feel old? Let's celebrate the 25th anniversary of so many incredible movies from 2001 with deep dives into classics like The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Spirited Away, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and Shrek that forever changed blockbuster cinema, animation, and fantasy. We also revisit the bold indie and cult favorites that defined the era — Donnie Darko, Mulholland Drive, Memento,...

Obsession debuts at the box office, Michael, Devil Wears Prada 2, The Batman, The Punisher, Spider-Man Brand New Day, Wildwood, East Of Eden, Rambo, M Night Shyamalan, Anything But Ghosts, Sam Raimi, Dev Patel and so much more!

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Mortal Kombat suffers a fatality at the box office to Devil Wears Prada, Matt Damon hosts SNL, One Piece, A Quiet Place 3, Backrooms, Obsession, Tony, Bane & Deathstroke, Planet of the Apes, Cape Fear, Chamber of Secrets, Paper Tiger, Blue Planet 3, Longlegs and more!

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With the trailer out for The Odyssey let's break down everything we know about the film!

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4:30 (Casting)

6:00 (Downey as Poseidon)

8:50 (American accents)

11:50 (Saying dad)

13:30 (Nolan hate)

20:00 (Cinematography)

23:20 (Practic...

We announced our new film DER SANDMANN today! Plus Michael torches the box office, The Mummy, Fuze, Super Mario Galaxy, John Wick, Possession, Spider-Noir, Project Hail Mary, The Death of Robin Hood, Avatar the Last Airbender, Battlefield, The Drama, Backrooms and more!

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