The Indie Magazine Podcast

Cole took his family to see PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, and he’s a fan. Everyone’s favorite canine-pseudo-cops go cretaceous in this theatrical entry, and what follows is sure to be big fun for fans of the show and first time viewers alike.

We hope you enjoy today’s episode, and get your tickets to PAW Patrol: The Dino Moviebelow.

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After seeing Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the newest entry from Sony and Marvel starring Tom Holland, Madison says that no matter what, this is the direction for a true friendly *neighborhood* Spider-Man.

While there are a few other big characters involved, including Jon Bernthal’s Punisher and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk, this feels less Avenger-y and much more grounded. Beyond the story itself, Madison praised the masterful dire...

Madison drops a quick review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the newest entry in the web-slinger’s story from Sony and Marvel starring Tom Holland.

Give it a listen or watch and get your tickets today!

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SPIDER-MAN™: BRAND NEW DAY

It's a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn&rsqu...

Madison gives us his quick take on Christopher Nolan’s newest film, The Odyssey. Adapting the 3000+ year old story wasn’t easy, but as fans and critics worldwide agree, the film is a testament to practical effects, shooting on location, finding story amidst the plot, and delivering a truly epic cinematic experience that is worth the trip to the theaters.

We hope you enjoy this quick recap, and go see The Odyssey, in thea...

The most beautiful game has produced some fun movies over the years. Tristan and Madison discuss their childhood favorites, ones they can’t stop coming back to, and the potential opening for a truly great soccer movie.

We hope you’re enjoying the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and be sure to give some of these movies a watch between games, or after the tournament comes to a close.

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Madison is here with a review of The Invite, a Sundance-darling that delivers all the right emotions, cinematography, and character-first storytelling in a tight 1hr. 47 mins.

More than a premise, this film is masterfully directed by Olivia Wilde, and stars Wilde, Seth Rogen, Edward Norton, and Penelope Cruz. Purchased and distributed by A24, the film is now in theaters.

Get your tickets to The Invite today, and let us know in our co...

Madison and Tristan discuss Steven Spielberg’s new film, Disclosure Day (2026), and why Madison believes it’s in Spielberg’s top 15, but maybe not top 5.

We get into box office predictions, current sentiments, and expectations, as well as the lore, Spielberg’s fascination with the subject, and how he deals with it in this film.

A spiritual successor to Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), more pos...

Madison attended an early press screening of Steven Spielberg’s newest film, Disclosure Day, and we’ve got a teaser review ready for you!

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Disclosure Day (2026):

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Coming to you hot today with a look at Steven Spielberg’s filmography: The Good, The Great, and The Ugly.

Steven Allan Spielberg set the new standard of blockbusters, he has been an influential director, producer, and force for good in Hollywood for over 60 years, and we’re discussing some of our favorites (and less favorites) from his body of work.

The Good: Minority Report (2002), War of the Worlds (2005), The Fa...

We’re breaking down one of the most (if not the most) hotly-anticipated releases this year, Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday. 

From sharing an opening weekend with Dune: Part Three to cast concerns, and comic adaptations to cinematic limitations, Madison shines a light on the most important MCU film since Avengers: Endgame. Well, until Avengers: Secret Wars comes out.

Let us know in the comments on Instagram or on Spotify...

Madison is here with a review of one of the most intriguing releases of the year thus far, David Lowery’s newest film, Mother Mary.

Distributed by A24, Mother Mary is the first of two Anne Hathaway vehicles in a month, with The Devil Wears Prada 2 releasing on May 1st. That said, the two films share little more than Miss Hathaway and fashion. Yet Lowery’s haunting film blurs the lines between memory and reality, performa...

Madison discusses his take on Project Hail Mary, all things Ryan Gosling, product placements, visual and practical effects, and the delicate dance that comes with adapting a popular Sci-Fi novel.

Let us know in the comments on Instagram or on Spotify what you thought of the film, and get your tickets if you haven’t yet!

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The 98th Academy Awards will air this Sunday, and in prep for the big day, we discuss the nominees for Best Picture. While Madison loved the *neature* of Train Dreams, he was less enthused about F1 being included. While Tristan liked Bugonia, he felt like Jesse Plemmons was snubbed for a Best Actor nom. One by one, we discuss each movie, our thoughts, and the discussions surrounding them.

Tune in to the Oscars this weekend, be respo...

It’s been a great year, full of great guests, good movies, TV, and music. There are some exciting prospects for 2026, and we catch up and update fans and listeners of the pod on our plans for the upcoming year.

Madison’s got some big news to share about a project he’s been working on this year, Tristan will catch everyone up on what he’s been working on outside of the podcast, and they’ll discuss what w...

If you're from Vegas, you might already know what's going down...

And if you don't yet, you're about to get caught up to speed. Kevin and Rex sit down to dish on First Friday, the potential pitfalls of Indie filmmaking (and not having an accountant), and what Rex has learned throughout it all.

They wrap up the episode with a little more of what Rex is working on now, so tune in, buckle up, and share with anyone who needs the tea!

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Originally aired on 12/25/2023, we're revisiting a fan-favorite for the Christmas season!

Kevin Bessey joined us to talk about his favorite Christmas albums and songs, a little about the Christmas Canon, and about the Christmas music he’s recorded in the last few years.

Let us know what you've been listening to during the holidays, and we’ll catch up with you one more time before the end of the year.

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We’re back with our Sacred Texts series, and we’re discussing Booksmart (2019), Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut that forever changed our very own Madison D. Daniels.

Sacred Texts can be art in any medium that you internalize, reflect upon, and find worth or inspiration through beyond the original presentation. These movies or shows could impact you in a number of ways, and they could be Sacred because they are fam...

Have you ever sat in a theater, on a plane, or on your couch and thought, “Could I write something good enough to get made?” There’s the idea stage (important), the writing phase (very important), then you reach the pitching  and submitting phase. Enter Seldy Gray.

As a creative executive, Seldy works to find the right scripts, screenwriters, talent, and stories that can reach the right audience or satisfy the...

We’re back with our Sacred Texts series, and we’re discussing Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987). One of John Hughes’ finest, not to mention John Candy and Steve Martin, this is a *truly 80’s* flick that deserves a revisit. While the comedy style, jokes, and set pieces might induce some millennial cringe, the deeper story about carrying your grief, dealing with adversity, and having grace for your fellow...