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.
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Send us a text In this pulse-pounding episode, I dive deep into BRING HER BACK, the chilling new horror film from Michael and Daniel Philippou—the twisted minds behind Talk to Me. I’ll break down what makes this film so relentlessly terrifying, from its psychological tension to its visceral scares, and why it cements t
Send us a text In this episode, host Joe Curdy is joined by actor and content creator Dr Bob Beshere for a deep dive into ANDOR the acclaimed Disney+ series that redefined Star Wars storytelling. Together, they explore the show"s rich political themes, its grounded and complex characters, and the powerful performances
'Never stop. Never stop fighting till the fighting is done!' Drawing Inspiration from ANDOR to DePalma's THE UNTOUCHABLES
Send us a text 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
Discussing the MCU's THUNDERBOLTS*, CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, and Netflix's Surprise Hit From Argentina -- THE ETERNAUT!
Send us a text 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
Send us a text 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: TOP SECRET! (1984) THE DOORS (1991) TOMBSTONE (1993) HEAT (1995) THE GHOST AND THE DARKNESS (1996) THE SAINT (1997) Wi
Film Critic Adam Kromachou on Coogler's SINNERS & Jeff Bridges Drops a Wild THE BIG LEBOWSKI Fan-Theory In-Person on Your Host! — Pt. 1
Send us a text 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