The Fixate & Binge Podcast
Welcome to the Fixate & Binge Podcast, your one-stop destination that uses movies and television shows as a springboard to discuss life’s most important topics! Listen in to hear recommendations, reviews, and real-world applications on the meaning of the stories told through the medium of movies and television. Hosted by Joe Curdy, new episodes are released every Tuesday. Usually spanning 30-60 minutes each episode, you’ll come away with something to think about and a knowledge of which entertainment options are worth your time, and which are not.
Episodes
Life is frequently unfair and comeuppance, justice, accountability, fairness -- are all too often not achieved.
Tune in to hear why it matters to never give up, why it is the duty of everyone who loves justice and equality to continue fighting even in the face of failure.
From the recent ANDOR to Brian DePalma's 1987 crime thriller THE UNTOUCHABLES -- tune in to listen why never giving up is itself a victory over...
Welcome Back to this week's latest episode -- where I review and discuss (spoiler-free) the latest Marvel Comics Universe's THUNDERBOLTS* -- which is currently enjoying tremendous success for all the right reasons.
I also share my support for Netflix's surprise hit from Argentina -- THE ETERNAUT -- which has just been greenlit for a second season after finding success with viewers around the world with i...
In Part 2 of this 2-part podcast with my guest, film critic Adam Kromachou of Sunset Loner Cinema -- discusses with Joe the Six Best Films of Val Kilmer's career.
The selected films are:
THE GHOST AND THE DARKNESS (1996)
With such a respected film corpus, this podcast is a love letter to Val Kilmer fans from around the world!
RIP
Val Kil...
In Part 1 of this two-part series, film critic and content creator Adam Kromachou of Sunset Loner Cinema joins the show to break down Ryan Coogler’s bold new film SINNERS and I unpack a mind-bending fan theory about THE BIG LEBOWSKI -- with audio I recorded from a recent in-person visit rom Jeff Bridges this past weekend in San Francisco.
From the symbolism behind Coogler’s latest characters to a surprising new take o...
To commemorate Shakespeare's 461st Birthday, I am very happy to bring on to the Fixate & Binge Podcast, HANNAH YOUNG, a native of Stratford-on-Avon, the home of Shakespeare. Hannah is a classically trained actress who has performed extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company over several seasons in her career. She features as Lady Macbeth in Cheek by Jowl’s film ‘Acting’ which is premiered this weekend in ...
Welcome back to this week's episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast!
In this episode, I offer my defense of why binging is sometimes the BEST way to experience a show and there is no better opportunity than now to fully enjoy HBO MAX's runaway medical drama hit -- THE PITT starring ER's Noah Wylie.
Trust me -- there is simply no better way to fully immerse yourself in one of the finest shows of 202...
Welcome Back to this week's episode of the Fixate & Binge Podcast.
In this episode, I explain the tremendously unfortunate podcast recording that was lost like tears in the rain due to faulty recording software that failed me at the worst possible moment.
Still, there is much to love (I hope) in this week's episode where I review the latest horror flick, HELL OF A SUMMER, which was an underwhelming viewing...
Your time is money and watching commercials at the cinema for up to 30-minutes before your movie begins is incentivizing theatergoers to opt to stay home, avoid the ads, and just get on with their viewing experience!
Cinema chains need to meet their patrons halfway -- and back Connecticut State Senator Martin Looney's proposed bill no. 797 to being a national law that requires theater chains to advertise the actua...
Family Statement on the passing of George Foreman:
"With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman, Sr who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025 surrounded by loved ones."
"A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose."
RIP to one of my personal ...
Welcome back to the Fixate & Binge Podcast -- in this latest episode, Joe discusses the ugly campaign picking up steam with the casting announcements for HBO's new Harry Potter series and discusses (with examples) why this is hypocrisy of the highest order and a huge step back towards tolerance and equality.
Joe also discusses two new films -- one of which is streaming now on Netflix: THE ELECTRIC STATE s...
Welcome back to our 8th episode of 2025!
It's been delayed almost an entire year, but it's finally here -- Bong Joon-ho's MICKEY 17 -- the first great film of 2025!
Tune in to hear Joe's mostly-spoiler-free take on what the film means, what other films are similar in theme, and why Joe boldly claims that Bong Joon-ho is becoming our generation's Stanley Kubrick!
Well, that's a wrap on the 97th Academy Awards for 2025 -- and boy did my predictions from the previous episode humble me!
Tune in to hear what I got wrong and why -- and what surprised this year more than previous years.
Also discussed -- Letterboxd reviews for Netflix's short, political series ZERO DAY, starring Robert De Niro, and Osgood Perkins' latest horror film currently in cinemas THE MONKEY.
I al...
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, the 97th Academy Awards broadcast will anoint its winners in esteemed categories that have been coveted for nearly 100 years by producers, actors, screenwriters and directors since Tinseltown first conceived of the awards ceremony.
Viewed from around the world by a growing cinematic community, countless critics, bloggers and podcasters have made their predictions.
The Fixate & Binge Podcast...
The discussion continues in this second part of this 2-part podcast interview with film producer and director, Elizabeth Caddy -- with a deep dive into the themes and philosophy of Apple TV's SEVERANCE! We discuss the significance of specific developments in season 1 and where we think the show is taking us in the current season 2!
Also in this episode are some recommendations to two new shows available to stream ...
Film producer and director, Elizabeth Caddy stops by the Fixate & Binge Podcast to discuss her love of making films and creating exciting, thought-provoking stories ranging from short films, feature films or the brilliant tv series, Gin & Platonic, which she executive produces.
We also discuss Elizabeth's latest project -- A HOPEFUL MADNESS -- which she wrote and co-directed, that is currently making the r...
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 3 of The Fixate & Binge Podcast!
This week's episode, I was honored to have Harry Marks of Lobby Intros drop by to discuss his recent viral TikTok review of Robert Eggers' NOSFERATU -- which has received (to date) over 1-million views!
Harry also offers his insight on why classic cinema matters, where to get started for anyone hoping to start broadening...
Welcome back!
If you have Disney+/HULU and a AMC+/SHUDDER subscription -- you owe it to yourself to see the following films new to streaming:
A REAL PAIN, Written, directed and starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin. Streaming now on Disney+/HULU.
A DIFFERENT MAN, Written and directed by Aaron Schimberg, starring Sebastian Stan, Adam Pearson, Renate Reinsve. Streaming now on Disney+/HULU...
Welcome to 2025 and a brand new year of The Fixate & Binge Podcast!
In this episode, Netflix's new hit show -- AMERICAN PRIMEVAL -- is reviewed, but the question lingers: was there a better, more factually based story to be told from the Territory of Utah in the mid-19th century? Joe weighs in with some Mormon history...
Joe also addresses news that streaming giants like Netflix are actively...
Welcome to a short series of the best from streaming in 2024!
This week's episode, I discuss the best that HBO/MAX offered subscribers with:
THE PENGUIN
TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON (Season 2)
THE FRANCHISE
I also discuss the problem(s) with Tyler Sheridan's latest production, LANDMAN, starring Billy Bob Thornton, and Ali Larter.
Welcome to a short series of the best from streaming in 2024!
This week's episode, I discuss the best that HULU/FX offered subscribers with:
SHōGUN
UNDER THE BRIDGE
THE BEAR (SEASON 3)
FARGO (SEASON 5)
I also discuss troubling news about why the James Bond franchise has stalled -- and what this might mean for Bond fans around the world...
Have a Happ...
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