The Podcast: Pixar in the 2020s
The latest episode of Tim Brayton’s podcast examines Pixar’s 30‑film milestone with Hoppers and critiques the studio’s recent slate, which has struggled to match the box‑office and critical heights of earlier hits. Hosts Zev and Cameron contextualize Pixar’s output alongside classic films like La Pointe Courte, Return to Oz, and the obscure Devil’s Island, highlighting shifting audience tastes. The discussion underscores concerns about Pixar’s creative direction and its ability to sustain franchise momentum in the streaming era.
PATREON EXCLUSIVE UNTIL 4/8 Women in Love (1969)
Alternate Ending has placed a deep‑dive review of the 1969 British drama *Women in Love* behind a Patreon paywall, requiring a $5 monthly membership. The post features original analysis, high‑resolution stills, and contextual commentary on the film’s cast and director...
The Podcast: April 2026 Movie Preview
The April 2026 movie preview episode drops on March 31, 2026, just hours before the highly anticipated *Super Mario Galaxy* film hits theaters. The podcast hosts, Tim Brayton and Andrew, skip the Mario hype and instead focus on recent releases like *Project...
The Secret Agent (2025)
Kleber Mendonça Filho’s 2025 film *The Secret Agent* immerses viewers in a hyper‑stylized 1977 Recife, juxtaposing vivid 1970s nostalgia with the brutal reality of Brazil’s military dictatorship. The opening sequence’s sonic‑photo montage sets a surreal, carnival‑charged tone that persists through...
Your Movie Rocks: Super Mario Bros.
The 1995 Super Mario Bros. film arrived with a $48 million budget, promising a live‑action translation of Nintendo’s iconic platformer, but its gritty, cyber‑punk reinterpretation clashed with the franchise’s family‑friendly image. Critical backlash and a domestic box‑office of only $20 million signaled a major...