Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

🎬 I had the absolute blast chatting with Josh DeForge on the ‪@RunningScaredMotionPictures‬Podcast 🎙️

If you’re into film discussions, movie analysis, and all things filmmaking, this episode is for you!

We talk about what makes a movie tick, my thoughts on storytelling, and some advice for student filmmakers.

Check out Episode 6 with me here ⬇️

#RSMPPodcast #MoviePodcast #FilmAnalysis #MovieDiscussion #FilmmakingInsights

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Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

So I’m curious…


Did you first see Heavy Metal

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Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

New episode of What If I Don't Like It? is out!

This time I’m joined by illustrator Brett Kelley to talk about the cult animated classic Heavy Metal! A movie that mixed sci-fi, fantasy, and rock music long before adult animation became mainstream.

We get into:

🎨 The comic book origins of Heavy Metal
🎬 Why making a $10 million R-rated animated movie in 1981 was such a gamble
📚 The influence of legendary artist Jean Giraud (Moebius)
🤖 And how (and WHY) modern shows like Love, Death & Robots carry some of its creative DNA

It’s messy.
It’s weird.
Its awesome.
And it’s still one of the most fascinating animated cult films ever made!

6 days ago | [YT] | 0

Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

**Think Napoleon Dynamite is just awkward high school chaos? Think again. 😏**

I just dropped the Trivia segment from the latest episode of What If I Don’t Like It? with filmmaker Victoria Roccaforte, and it’s packed with 10 obscure facts that might totally change how you see the movie!



There’s so much intentional craft behind the awkwardness you love, and I break it all down.



Watch the trivia breakdown now, then catch the full episode for the full story behind this indie classic! 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSLHW...



#NapoleonDynamite #MovieTrivia #IndieFilm #JonHeder #PedroDance #WhatIfIDontLikeIt #FilmFacts #HiddenMovieDetails

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Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

I finally watched Napoleon Dynamite… yes, for the FIRST time.

And now I understand why people either quote it forever, or stare at you like you just spoke in tongues. 😅

In our latest episode, Western MA friend and filmmaker, Victoria Roccaforte ‪@vroccafilms‬ and I break down:
• How a $400K Sundance film made $46M
• Why Pedro is secretly the emotional core
• Whether the humor is mean or sincere
• And if 20 years of memes completely changed how this movie plays

So I need to know…

Is Napoleon Dynamite:
🔥 A genius cult classic
😐 Overhyped millennial nostalgia
🤷 Or something you had to be there for

Drop your vote below! And yes, a vote for Pedro counts. 😉

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 2

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New episode is live!! 🎬

I’m joined by Holly Holiday from the ‪@Getyourpopcornpodcast‬ Podcast to talk Greta Gerwig’s Little Women (2019). Yes, we do compare it to the 1994 version 😅, talk casting ages, adaptation fatigue, and why some movies keep getting remade whether we ask for it or not.

This one spirals (in a good way): Spielberg discourse, horror getting snubbed at awards, method acting nonsense, and why loving movies doesn’t mean turning your brain off.

If you’ve ever thought “I like this movie… but I don’t know if I love it,” this episode is for you.

#LittleWomen #FilmDiscussion #MoviePodcast #GretaGerwig

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We’re talking The Night of the Hunter (1955)! It's one of the most influential and famously intimidating films ever made. Why do filmmakers love it? Why do so many first-time viewers feel nervous to watch it? Carl Gustafson (‪@carlthecritic‬ ) and I break it all down in a conversation for anyone who’s ever thought, “Should I even watch this?”

Set your notifications now so you don’t miss it! 🔔
Watch tomorrow →

#TheNightOfTheHunter #FilmAnalysis #ClassicHorror #MoviePodcast #RobertMitchum #CharlesLaughton #FilmEssay #ClassicFilm

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

Tomorrow at 7 AM, a brand-new episode of What If I Don’t Like It? drops!

Brian Cottington from‪@CinemaPsychosShorts‬ joins me for a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly deep dive into Fried Green Tomatoes.

We discuss the film's queer coding, interesting trivia, journey from page to screen, AND uncover the secret hidden horror element that I had been waiting for Brian to see!! 😲

Set your alarms ⏰ and get ready for some heart, chaos, and movie madness!

Subscribe now so you don’t miss it!

#FriedGreenTomatoes #BrianCottington #CinemaPsychos #MovieRuntime #FilmPodcast #90sMovies #QueerCinema #ComfortMovies #PodcastEpisode #NowStreaming

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🚨 New Episode Premieres Tomorrow – 10/15 @ 7 AM ET! 🚨

🎬 Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Deep Dive | Frank Oz, Rick Moranis & The Dark Side of Musicals

Ever wonder why Little Shop of Horrors still haunts audiences nearly 40 years later?
This week on What If I Don’t Like It? I sit down with horror film critic and fellow podcaster, ‪@TaylorComplains‬ to talk about his first EVER viewing of Frank Oz’s cult horror musical, practical effects, and that infamous alternate ending that test audiences hated but horror fans love.

We dig into:
💀 Why horror musicals rarely work — and why this one does
🎭 How Frank Oz’s Muppet legacy shaped the film’s tone
🎥 Rick Moranis as the ultimate “lovable loser”
🌆 The bleak, brilliant original ending that cost more than Aliens (1986)

🔔 Premieres tomorrow at 7 AM ET right here on the channel — hit “Notify Me” so you don’t miss it!

📺 Can’t make it live? The full replay will stay available so you can catch our full breakdown anytime.

🎧 Check out ‪@TaylorComplains‬ for hilarious horror reviews and movie hot takes across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

#LittleShopOfHorrors #FrankOz #RickMoranis #HorrorMusical #FilmPodcast #MovieRuntime #CultCinema #80sMovies #PracticalEffects #WhatIfIDontLikeIt #PodcastPremiere #ReplayAvailable

5 months ago | [YT] | 0

Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

🚨 Did You Miss This Episode? 🚨

In Episode 36, film critic Harry Marks joined us to break down one of Nicolas Cage’s most beloved adventure films: National Treasure. 🗝️📜

Is it a true American classic… or just Hollywood fun dressed up as history? We dig into the historical accuracy, Cage’s performance, and the legacy of treasure-hunting films.

👉 Watch the full episode here

📖 Check out Harry’s books:
➡️ Cabinet of Curiosities –⁠ a.co/d/2bmabL7

➡️ Library at the Center of the Earth –⁠ a.co/d/2fkNePY

🗺️ Plus: Want a real adventure? Try the Green Mountain Adventure Challenge
.

👇 What’s your favorite National Treasure moment?

#NationalTreasure #NicolasCage #MoviePodcast #FilmCritique #WhatIfIDontLikeIt #AdventureFilm #TreasureHunting

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