Piecing It Together Podcast

On the 487th episode of Piecing It Together, we kick off our FilmQuest Film Festival 2025 coverage as Jonna Jackson joins me to talk about Orion. We also talk about Jonna's role in the festival and her own work in film and music. Puzzle pieces for Orion include Event Horizon, Saw, The Abyss and Closetland.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Orion and the movies we discuss!Written by Anne VithayathilDirected by Jaco BouwerStarring Andrew McCarthy, Drew Van AackerJonna Jackson is the assistant director of FilmQuest Film Festival and also a film producer and script editor/consultant.Check out FilmQuest at https://www.filmquestfest.comAnd also check out FilmQuest on Instagram @filmquestMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhe

On the 486th episode of Piecing It Together, Michael Klug joins me to talk about A House Of Dynamite. This thriller from Kathryn Bigelow is a look at a dozen people's response to an impending nuclear theat. Puzzle pieces include The War of the Worlds, WarGames, Dunkirk and Independence Day.As always, SPOILER ALERT for A House Of Dynamite and the movies we discuss!Written by Noah OppenheimDirected by Kathryn BigelowStarring Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Gabriel BassoNetflixMichael Klug is a screenwriter, filmmaker and author.Check out Michael's website at http://www.klugiverse.com/And follow Michael on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/michael.klug.463085My latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and

On the 485th episode of Piecing It Together, Chad Clinton Freeman joins me to talk about Guillermo del Toro's new take on the classic monster tale, Frankenstein! Chad was my guest years ago for an episode on the original Frankenstein, so this episode bookends decades of adaptation of the classic story. Puzzle pieces include Ex Machina, Re-Animator, Chappie and The Crow.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Frankenstein and the movies we discuss!Written by Guillermo del ToroDirected by Guillermo del ToroStarring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph WaltzNetflixChad Clinton Freeman is a film fan and the founder of the Pollygrind Film Festival.My latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can

On the 484th episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker/author Steven Bernstein joins me to talk about Sorry, Baby. This dramedy from A24 and writer/director/star Eva Victor has a finger on the pulse of a very specific kind of young person that we're both fascinated by. Puzzle pieces include Lost In Translation, Janet Planet, Girls and Days Of Heaven.We also talk about Steven Bernstein's history in Hollywood and his new project GRQ The Movie.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Sorry, Baby and the movies we discuss!Written by Eva VictorDirected by Eva VictorStarring Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, Louis Cancelmi, Kelly McCormackA24Steven Bernstein is an award-winning cinematographer, filmmaker and author.Check out Steven's Instagram @stevenbernsteindirectorwriterAnd check out the GRQ The Movie Instagram at @grpthemovieAnd check out GRQ on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Grq-Steven-Bernstein/dp/191578946XMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unrelease

On this special episode I’m joined by Jason Harris of Awesome Movie Year to talk about the trailers for a whole bunch of movies coming out in November 2025. This month’s lineup includes Die My Love, Frankenstein, Trap House, Jay Kelly, Now You See Me Now You Don't, Nouvelle Vague, Wicked For Good, David, Zootopia 2, Eternity, The Thing With Feathers, Predator Badlands, The Running Man, Keeper and SISU: Road To Revenge.As always, SPOILER ALERT for all of the movies we discuss!Jason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas). He also co-hosts the Awesome Movie Year Podcast which you can find at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comCheck out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/My latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena

On the 483rd episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas for the 40th anniversary of The Last Dragon! Jason Harris, Tab Lloyd and Mikey VIP join me for this wild action comedy produced by Berry Gordy. Puzzle pieces include Dolemite, Streets Of Fire, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka and Kill Bill.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Last Dragon and the movies we discuss!Jason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas). He also co-hosts the Awesome Movie Year Podcast which you can find at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comCheck out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/Tab Lloyd is a comedian and actress based in Las Vegas.Check out her website for more about her and her work at https://mstablloyd.com/And Follow @mstablloyd on InstagramMikey VIP is a DJ, Rapper and Podcaster and hosts The VIP Section Comedy shows.Check out Mikey VIP’s website at https://www.mikeyvvip.comAnd Follow Mi

On the 482nd episode of Piecing It Together, Eric Langberg joins me to talk about Kiss Of The Spider Woman. This musical remake takes its prisoners on a wild, over-the-top technicolor ride with J.Lo! Puzzle pieces include Cabraet, Babylon, Sucker Punch and This Is Me... Now.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Kiss Of The Spider Woman and the movies we discuss!Written by Bill CondonDirected by Bill CondonStarring Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, Jennifer LopezLionsgateEric Langberg is a film critic whose work can be read at SlashFilm, Bright Wall/Dark Room and on his own website Everything’s InterestingCheck out Everything’s Interesting at https://medium.com/everythings-interestingAnd Follow Eric on Twitter @ericanders.bsky.comMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on

On the 481st episode of Piecing It Together, Tia Bean joins me to talk about Freakier Friday! This long awaited sequel to the Jamie Lee Curtis / Lindsay Lohan switchup comedy is now out on Disney+! Puzzle pieces include 17 Again, Step Brothers, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Mean Girls.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Freakier Friday and the movies we discuss!Written by Jordas WeissDirected by Nisha GanatraStarring Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Vanessa BayerDisneyTia Bean is an actress and podcaster.Her podcast My Weird Little Podcast can be found at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-weird-little-podcast/id1588837738And you can find out about the shows Tia is in by following her on Instagram at @tiaisthecoolestMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming A

On the 480th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas with Sam Novak, Johnny Molinaro and Nic Patrick to talk about Tron: Ares! The third in the cult series takes the videogame action to the real world and featured a killer soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails. Puzzle pieces include Pixels, Terminator, Alien: Covenant and Ex Machina.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Tron: Ares and the movies we discuss!Written by Jesse WigutowDirected by Joachim RonningStarring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jeff BridgesDisneySam Novak is the Deputy Editor of VEGAS 411, an online source for Sin City tourists and locals. He’s a fitness fan, a pet adoption advocate, and is mad about the movies. A former movie theater manager, he successfully operated 36 screens for both AMC and an independent movie house in South Florida. Check out VEGAS 411 at https://vegas411.comAnd follow Sam on Instagram @sammasseurNic Patrick is a filmmaker and co-host of the UNLV Fil

On the 479th episode of Piecing It Together, it's a super episode as I'm joined by Joe Black, Luis Samra, Jason Harris, Samantha Soriano, Derrick Murray and Paul Hibbard to talk about One Battle After Another! Paul Thomas Anderson's latest is the movie of the year and we all couldn't wait to talk about it. Puzzle pieces include Duel, Carlitos Way, Goodfellas and many of the other films of Paul Thomas Anderson.As always, SPOILER ALERT for One Battle After Another and the movies we discuss!Written by Paul Thomas AndersonDirected by Paul Thomas AndersonStarring Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infinti, Benecio Del Toro, Regina HallWarner BrosJoe Black is a filmmaker and has recently completed work on his latest, Natasha Hall: Suffrage.Check out Joe’s website at https://www.bluemeanspregnantfilms.com/And Follow Blue Means Pregnant Films on Instagram @bluemeanspregnantfilmsJason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas). He also co-hosts the Awesome Movie Year Podcast which

On the 478th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas with William-Patrick Coleman, KL Martin and Bob Jomes to talk about Good Boy! This horror story from the point of view of a dog has caught a lot of buzz, and as a huge dog lover and the lead of a doggy rock group The Pup Pups, of course I had to do a show on this one. Puzzle pieces include Scooby Doo, The Thing, The Others and Poltergeist.This episode is dedicated to the memory of Harvey from The Pup Pups.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Good Boy and the movies we discuss!Written by Ben Leonberg and Alex CannonDirected by Ben LeonbergStarring Indy, Shane Jensen, Larry Fessenden, Arielle FriedmanShudder / IFCKL Martin is a writer-director-filmmaker from Las Vegas. He has directed nine shorts including “You Should Smile More” which is currently on a film festival run.Check out his work at https://linktr.ee/KEVINLMARTINFollow KL Martin on Twitter @Codename_LEONCheck out Jason Harris on FacebookBob Jom

On the 477th episode of Piecing It Together, Josh Bell joins me to talk about Fight Or Flight! Josh Hartnett is having a blast in this hectic non-stop action flick. Puzzle pieces include Passenger 57, Bullet Train, Con Air and Kill.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Fight Or Flight and the movies we discuss!Written by DJ Cotrona and Brooks McLarenDirected by James MadiganStarring Josh Hartnett, Katee Sackhoff, Julian Kostov, Charithra ChndranVerticalJosh Bell is a film critic whose reviews can be read at CBR, Crooked Marquee, The Inlander and elsewhere. With comedian and filmmaker Jason Harris, he co-hosts the podcast Awesome Movie Year, at awesomemovieyear.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.Like Him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/And Follow him on Bluesky at @signalbleed.bsky.comMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of

On this special episode I’m joined by Jason Harris of Awesome Movie Year to talk about the trailers for a whole bunch of movies coming out in October 2025. This month’s lineup includes Play Dirty, Roofman, Killing Faith, The Smashing Machine, Steve, Kiss Of the Spider Woman, The Woman In Cabin 10, Anenome, After The Hunt, The Black Phone 2, Pets On A Train, Good Fortune, Good Boy, Tron: Ares, Bugonia and Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.As always, SPOILER ALERT for all of the movies we discuss!NOTE: Poolman actually comes out on October 10th, not October 3rd as stated on the episode.Jason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas). He also co-hosts the Awesome Movie Year Podcast which you can find at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comCheck out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/My latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Di

On the 476th episode of Piecing It Together Podcast we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas to talk about HIM with guests Korey Kilgore, Samantha Soriano and Patrick Nelson. This crossroads between football and the devil was produced by Jordan Peele but doesn't quite come together the way we'd hoped. Puzzle pieces include Whiplash, Rosemary's Baby, Late Night With The Devil and Smile 2.As always, SPOILER ALERT for HIM and the movies we discuss!Written by Skip Bronkie, Zack Akers, Justin TippingDirected by Justin TippingStarring Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, Tim HeideckerUniversalKorey Kilgore is a retired Navy Vet and co-creator and host of The Killing Tyme Podcast.Check out The Killing Tyme Podcast at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMv6EvS5hSz72_SBY6q2QwAnd follow Korey on Twitter @KoreyKilgoreSamantha Soriano is a film theorist, critic, and filmmaker with a Fine Arts degree in Film from UNLV and has brought her skills to a variety of film and creative projects over the

On the 475th episode of Piecing It Together we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas in Las Vegas with Teresa O'Hara, Danny Chandia and Darlene Dalmaceda to talk about A Big Bold Beautiful Journey! This magical romance from Kogonada starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell explores all kinds of ideas about love and life. Puzzle pieces include Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, What Dreams May Come, La La Land and Hot Tub Time Machine.As always, SPOILER ALERT for A Big Bold Beautiful Journey and the movies we discuss!Written by Seth ReissDirected by KogonadaStarring Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell, Kevin Kline, Phoebe Waller-BridgeColumbia PicturesDanny Chandia is a filmmaker and co-founder of Desert Cactus Films whose latest project is “Margaret The Brave.”Check out Desert Cactus Films at https://www.desertcactusfilms.comFollow @desertcactusfilms on InstagramAnd check out the trailer for “Margaret The Brave” at https://youtu.be/juEV1ClSF44?si=pM7H4HPrSyLVg667Darlene Dalmaceda is

On the 474th episode of Piecing It Together, Ryan Pak of Soundtrack Your Life Podcast joins me to talk about Spinal Tap II: The End Continues! Against all odds, these rockers are still with us, still rocking and still hilarious. Puzzle pieces include A Mighty Wind, Popstar, Kingsman: The Golden Circle and Happy Gilmore 2.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Spinal Tap II and the movies we discuss!Written by Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob ReinerDirected by Rob ReinerStarring Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob ReinerBleecker StreetRyan Pak is a podcaster who hosts the podcast Soundtrack Your Life.Check out Soundtrack Your Life at https://www.soundtrackyourlife.net/And don’t forget to check out the episode on Ex-Machina featuring me!Follow Ryan on Instagram @soundtrackcastMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David

On the 473rd episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from AMC Town Square after an early screening of The Long Walk with film critic Daniel Howat. This adaptation of the Stephen King novel from JT Mollner and Francis Lawerence features a great young cast and a lot of walking. Puzzle pieces include Speed, Ploattoon, Cool Hand Luke and The Hunger Games.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Long Walk and the movies we discuss!Written by JT MollnerDirected by Francis LawerenceStarring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Charlie Plummer, Mark HamillLionsgateDaniel Howat is a film critic whose work can be seen at Next Best PictureCheck out Next Best Picture at https://www.nextbestpicture.com/And follow Daniel on Twitter @howatdkMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplai

On the 472nd episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas to talk about The Conjuring: Last Rites, the "final" (sure) film in the hugely successful Conjuring universe. Puzzle pieces include The Haunted, Mirror Mirror and The Entity.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Conjuring: Last Rites and the movies we discuss!Written by Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrickDirected by Michael ChavesStarring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mia Tomlinson, Ben HardyNew Line CinemaGina Mizzoni is a photographer and also happens to be David’s wife.Follow Gina and check out her work on Instagram @ginamizzoniphotographyCousin J. Spaghetti is a film enthusiast (forte: horror genre) and CEO of S.A.H.M. Inc.Tia Bean is an actress and podcaster.Her podcast My Weird Little Podcast can be found at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-weird-little-podcast/id1588837738And you can find out about the shows Tia is in by following her on Instagram at @tiaist

On the 471st episode of Piecing It Together, real life private detective Natasha Hall joins me to talk about Honey Don't! The latest from Ethan Coen and his wife Tricia Cooke continues their trilogy of lesbian detective stories. Puzzle pieces include The Long Goodbye, Bottoms, Red State and of course, the films Natasha Hall and Suffrage which are based on Natasha's life.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Honey Don't! and the movies we discuss!Written by Ethan Coen and Tricia CookeDirected by Ethan CookeStarring Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, Chris EvansFocus FeaturesNatasha Hall is a private detective whose life and cases have been documented in the feature films Natasha Hall and Suffrage from director Joe Black and star Cat Black. They are currently working on the third film in the series, She's So Hot!, which you can help get made by checking out their fundraiser at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-create-the-next-natasha-hall-adventureMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 i

On the 470th episode of Piecing It Together we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas to talk about The Toxic Avenger! I'm joined by Michael Keene, William-Patrick Coleman and Brianna Florian to discuss this new take on the Troma classic. Puzzle pieces include Freaked, Super, Little Nicky and Frankenstein.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Toxic Avenger and the movies we discuss!Written by Macon BlairDirected by Macon BlairStarring Peter Drinklage, Jakob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, Elijah WoodTroma / LegendaryMichael Keene is a filmmaker and hosts a YouTube film review channel.Check out Michael’s website at https://www.manateepartyfilms.com/And Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelKeeneWilliam-Patrick Coleman is the host of the FILMBUFF YouTube channel.Check out FILMBUFF at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrku_45HWx_zSx6mCSdxMkQAnd follow William on Instagram @filmbuff_showBrianna Florian is a filmmaker, producer and author.Check out her YouTube at