Missing Frames: Catching up with Cinema
No more excuses! Join these heroic podcasters as they plunge the depths of cinema to watch all the movies they should have seen long ago. From classics like Citizen Kane to fan favorites like The Princess Bride, your hosts seek to not only make up for their years of cinematic ignorance but to delight the masses with their thoughtful and entertaining examinations.
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September 14, 2026 • 79 mins
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After years of false starts, Shawn has finally finished Neon Genesis Evangelion. TC Padgett returns to Missing Frames to introduce Shawn to Hideaki Anno's legendary and deeply disturbing conclusion to one of anime's most celebrated series.
From giant robots, biblical imagery, and apocalyptic body horror to the Hedgehog's Dilemma, Human Instrumentality, and the existential terror ...
After years of false starts, Shawn has finally finished Neon Genesis Evangelion. TC Padgett returns to Missing Frames to introduce Shawn to Hideaki Anno's legendary and deeply disturbing conclusion to one of anime's most celebrated series.
From giant robots, biblical imagery, and apocalyptic body horror to the Hedgehog's Dilemma, Human Instrumentality, and the existential terror ...
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August 3, 2026 • 91 mins
For nearly his entire life, Guillermo del Toro dreamed of bringing Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to the screen. In 2025, that dream finally became a reality.
In this special episode of Missing Frames, Shawn Eastridge is joined once again by acclaimed comic book writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Infernal Hulk, Batman and Robin, Superman: The Warworld Saga) for an in-depth exploration of Guillermo del Toro's latest effort. T...
In this special episode of Missing Frames, Shawn Eastridge is joined once again by acclaimed comic book writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Infernal Hulk, Batman and Robin, Superman: The Warworld Saga) for an in-depth exploration of Guillermo del Toro's latest effort. T...
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July 19, 2026 • 80 mins
It's time to celebrate another milestone! For the 160th episode of Missing Frames, Shawn welcomes back longtime friend Brad Gullickson for another installment of their ongoing "anniversary series," a tradition that began nearly a decade ago with Episode 30: Dirty Harry. This time, Brad introduces Shawn to one of the most influential crime films of the 1960s: John Boorman's Point Blank, starring the incomparable Lee Marvin. On paper...
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June 13, 2026 • 26 mins
Following her announcement at Superman Celebration that she will reprise her role as Martha "Ma" Kent in James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow, Neva Howell joins Shawn Eastridge for her first interview discussing the highly anticipated sequel and the future of the DC Universe.
Neva reflects on returning to the role of Ma Kent, reuniting with Pruitt Taylor Vince (Pa Kent), and stepping back into the warm, family-like environment...
Neva reflects on returning to the role of Ma Kent, reuniting with Pruitt Taylor Vince (Pa Kent), and stepping back into the warm, family-like environment...
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June 8, 2026 • 86 mins
Go APES with The Franchyze Boiz!
Shawn, Brad, and Aaron take a deep dive into one of the strangest, smartest, and most influential franchises in science fiction history: Planet of the Apes. In Part One of their epic discussion, they revisit all five films from the original series, from the groundbreaking 1968 classic starring Charlton Heston to the increasingly bizarre sequels that somehow become darker, stranger, and more p...
Shawn, Brad, and Aaron take a deep dive into one of the strangest, smartest, and most influential franchises in science fiction history: Planet of the Apes. In Part One of their epic discussion, they revisit all five films from the original series, from the groundbreaking 1968 classic starring Charlton Heston to the increasingly bizarre sequels that somehow become darker, stranger, and more p...
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May 19, 2026 • 69 mins
In this episode of Missing Frames, Shawn and returning guest John Mills tackle one of the most gloriously baffling cult films of the 1980s: Masters of the Universe.
Technically speaking? It’s not a good movie.
Emotionally speaking? They kind of love it anyway.
Together, Shawn and John dive deep into the strange, earnest, deeply endearing world of Cannon Films’ live-action adaptation of He-Man and th...
Technically speaking? It’s not a good movie.
Emotionally speaking? They kind of love it anyway.
Together, Shawn and John dive deep into the strange, earnest, deeply endearing world of Cannon Films’ live-action adaptation of He-Man and th...
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May 8, 2026 • 28 mins
It’s been nearly a year since the release of Superman, so what better time to catch up with Ma Kent herself, Neva Howell?
In this special Between Takes episode of Missing Frames, Neva returns to the show to reflect on the whirlwind year following Superman’s release, including the heartfelt reactions from fans who embraced her warm, grounded portrayal of Martha Kent. She shares stories about meeting Superman fans ...
In this special Between Takes episode of Missing Frames, Neva returns to the show to reflect on the whirlwind year following Superman’s release, including the heartfelt reactions from fans who embraced her warm, grounded portrayal of Martha Kent. She shares stories about meeting Superman fans ...
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May 6, 2026 • 53 mins
In this Missing Frames episode, Shawn and Sarah conclude their journey to Oz with Wicked: For Good. They were huge fans of Part One, but this time around? They're not quite Defying Gravity. While the performances are still strong, what should have been a powerful payoff feels more like a drawn-out third act, one that struggles to justify the filmmakers' decision to split the story into two films.
During their disc...
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April 20, 2026 • 65 mins
“You can’t handle the truth!” But can you handle finally watching A Few Good Men?
In this episode of Missing Frames, Shawn introduces returning guest Richie Pepio to Rob Reiner's iconic courtroom drama A Few Good Men. Together, they unpack what makes the movie work, from Aaron Sorkin’s signature dialogue (and early “Sorkinisms”) to Reiner’s direction and the film’s s...
In this episode of Missing Frames, Shawn introduces returning guest Richie Pepio to Rob Reiner's iconic courtroom drama A Few Good Men. Together, they unpack what makes the movie work, from Aaron Sorkin’s signature dialogue (and early “Sorkinisms”) to Reiner’s direction and the film’s s...
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April 6, 2026 • 52 mins
In this episode of Missing Frames, Shawn and Sarah FINALLY dive into one of the biggest cultural phenomena in recent memory: Wicked (Part One). Coming in with surprisingly little knowledge of the musical, they explore whether the hype is justified. They unpack the emotional core of Elphaba and Glinda’s relationship, highlight unforgettable song and dance numbers (Jonathan Bailey FTW), and debate whether the decision to split ...
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March 1, 2026 • 77 mins
In this episode of Missing Frames, John Mills returns to tackle one of Akira Kurosawa’s most acclaimed films: HIGH AND LOW. Along the way, Shawn and John discuss the film’s remarkable cinematography, its influence on filmmakers from David Fincher to Michael Mann, and why Kurosawa’s storytelling still feels strikingly modern more than sixty years later. They also reflect on Kurosawa’s legacy in global ci...
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February 15, 2026 • 46 mins
In this episode of Missing Frames, Shawn and Sarah celebrate the legacy of legendary actress Catherine O’Hara by revisiting Christopher Guest’s mockumentary comedy A Mighty Wind (2003). The conversation dives into the film’s folk music setting, the emotional core of Mitch and Mickey’s relationship, and the unique collaborative process behind Guest’s improvisation-driven filmmaking. Along the way, Shawn...
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January 4, 2026 • 55 mins
While heading to the theater for James Cameron’s latest blockbuster, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Shawn and Sarah Eastridge take a look back, reflecting on the original film and The Way of Water. Following their screening, they break down their spoiler-free and spoiler-heavy thoughts on the newest entry and ask the big question: do they want more Avatar? And more importantly: do they want more Avatar WITHOUT James Cameron at the hel...
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December 25, 2025 • 89 mins
Missing Frames is closing out 2025 with a beloved holiday classic: Stanley Kubrick’s EYES WIDE SHUT. Wait…what? That’s right, we’re declaring once and for all that Eyes Wide Shut IS a Christmas movie. Join Shawn Eastridge and returning guest Richie Pepio as they dive into Stanley Kubrick’s enigmatic final film and discuss how it offers an intriguing and disturbing glimpse into the realm of marriage an...
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December 14, 2025 • 118 mins
2025 has been the Year of Superman, and Missing Frames has been celebrating James Gunn’s new film by sitting down with some of the writers, artists, and actors who help make the Man of Steel so special. Past conversations have included comic legends Dan Jurgens, Mark Waid, Tom King, and Phillip Kennedy Johnson, reflections on Richard Donner’s iconic film with Lauren Shuler Donner, and even a chat with Ma Kent herself, N...
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October 31, 2025 • 87 mins
What happens when a film not only lives up to the hype but completely rewires your cinematic brain? In this Halloween special, Shawn is joined by John Carpenter aficionados Brad Gullickson and John Mills as he dives headfirst into his first-ever viewing of John Carpenter’s In the Mouth of Madness. The trio unpacks the movie’s eerie brilliance, Sam Neill’s masterful performance, and the meta madness that makes this...
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August 24, 2025 • 72 mins
Can you love both Zack Snyder’s MAN OF STEEL and James Gunn’s SUPERMAN? While online discourse often paints fans as divided, there are many who appreciate both interpretations of the iconic hero. In this episode of Missing Frames’ Celebrating Superman series, Shawn is joined by fellow Nerd Party members Matthew Rushing and John Mills—two longtime Superman fans who enjoy both Snyder’s and Gunn’s v...
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August 18, 2025 • 90 mins
The Franchyze Boiz conclude their Superman franchise watch with a long overdue discussion of JAMES GUNN'S SUPERMAN. The eagerly anticipated film has proved a hit with both audiences and critics, but did it live up to the Boiz' hopes and expectations? And how does it rank with the rest of the series? Shawn, Brad, and Aaron share all their thoughts and feelings on this new iteration of the Man of Steel and ponder what the future of t...
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August 12, 2025 • 65 mins
DC Comics' Superman Group Editor PAUL KAMINSKI joins Shawn's Celebrating Superman series to discuss their love of the Man of Steel, James Gunn's new film, and all of the exciting things the Superman creative team have in store for Superman fans through the rest of this year AND BEYOND!
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July 30, 2025 • 67 mins
Ma Kent has joined the Superman celebrations! The wonderful actress Neva Howell, who portrays Martha Kent in James Gunn's new film, joins Shawn for a freewheeling discussion about her experience taking on this iconic role. They discuss how she started developing the character from her very first audition, some of her favorite memories from the set, and what it was like seeing the film on the big screen for the first time. They also...
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