Force Five
A movie podcast with a new guest each show, hosted by ex-video store clerk and Telly Award winner Jason Kleeberg. Each guest comes up with a movie-themed ‘five list’ topic beforehand, and then the picks are discussed on-air. For more show info, head to www.forcefivepodcast.com.
Episodes
This Week on the Force Five Podcast:
🎙️ This week, host Jason Kleeberg is joined by Eric Holmes, co-host of the Cinemaddicts podcast. This week, we imagine being billionaires with enough dough to fund some filmmakers that we think deserve a blank check to, in some cases, make whatever the F they w...
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🎙️ This week, host Jason Kleeberg is joined by Hunter Robinson, host of the podcast Tumbleweeds & TV Cowboys. This week, we explore the directorial debuts that not only introduced fresh voices but redefined what cinema could be. From low-budget gems to high...
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🎙️ This week, host Jason Kleeberg is joined by screenwriter Jaime Kawamoto to spotlight the 5 Great Films Directed by Canadians. From cult classics to cinematic powerhouses, they dive into the unique voices and visions coming out of Canada. Discover some hidden...
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🎙️ Casting non-actors in a film can lead to raw, authentic, unforgettable performances. On this episode of the Force Five Podcast, host Jason Kleeberg and McVeigh (2025) director Mike Ott sit down to talk about their favorites.
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🎙️ Character actors are performers who specialize in playing distinctive supporting roles (most of the time) rather than leading ones. They excel at transforming into a wide range of characters, sometimes disappearing so fully into their roles that audiences ma...
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🎙️ Loneliness can be haunting, heartbreaking, or even beautiful — especially in film. In this episode of Force Five, host Jason Kleeberg and author Valentina Rojas break down their Top 5 Lonely Movies, exploring films that capture isolation, solitude, and the h...
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🎙️ In this classic Patreon episode, The Force Five Podcast presents the Brad Pitt Draft! Along with host Jason Kleeberg, Chris and Rob from the Get Me Another Podcast celebrate Brad Pitt’s amazing career. You’ll be surprised by what makes the list and more impo...
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Squarespace wasn’t ready for the whole episode, so I had to split them up!
🎙️ Discover the ultimate list of the Best Films of 2024 in this must-listen episode of The Force Five Podcast. Joi...
This Week on the Force Five Podcast:
🎙️ Discover the ultimate list of the Best Films of 2024 in this must-listen episode of The Force Five Podcast. Join host Jason Kleeberg as he and his guests count down the top cinematic experiences of the year, featuring a mix of indie gems, blockbuster hits, a...
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🎙️ The Force Five Podcast presents a deep dive into the best physical media releases of 2024! Host Jason Kleeberg, joined by physical media expert Ryan Verrill, highlights top picks across Blu-ray and 4K UHD formats, including titles from renowned boutique Blu-...
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Join host Jason Kleeberg, The Activated Man director Nicholas Gyeney and horror legend Kane Hodder for 5 Underrated 90’s Horror Movies 🎥✨
Get behind-the-scenes stories about Kane’s legendar...
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Join me and actor/podcaster JP Sarro for Top 5 Winter Films. Bundle up as we talk about the coldest movies film has to offer! 🎥✨
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Join me as Sunflower (2024) writer/director Mateusz Balcerek takes on the challenge of naming 5 Awesome Female Empowerment Films. Expect a lively discussion about inspiring stories, cultural touchstones, and hidden gems! 🎥✨
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This week, Jordan Courtney from Filmshake - The 90’s Movie Podcast joins me to talk 5 90’s Hidden Gems.
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This week, film critic Lindsey Dunn from 1 of My Stories joins me to talk Top 5 Zero to Hero Films.
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Matt Lynch and Emalie Soderback from Scarecrow Video, Viva Physical Media and The Suspense is Killing Us Podcast join me this year for the annual F5 Halloween Special!
For the Halloween Special, we each chose movies you need to watch from five scary categories:
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This week, Brandon Tamburri, director of the new film Plan B (2024) joins me to talk 5 Great Movies Where Comedians Played it Straight.
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This week, Reny Campbell (aka Meat Wedge) from the Replay Rewind Podcast joins me to talk Top 5 Found Family Films.
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This week, Aaron West from Criteron Now and Cinejourneys.com joins me to talk Top 5 Films Set in San Francisco.
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This week, Jen Howell from the Every Rom Com Podcast returns to Force Five to talk Top 5 Movie Montages.
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