Another Pass Podcast
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
Case Aiken and Sam Alicea take a look at movies that they find fascinating but flawed and make suggestions on what could have been done at the time.
Episodes
- KPop Demon Hunters Got Another Pass
Sam and Case are joined by Katie DeMatteis and Ben MartinMooney to discuss the movie KPop Demon Hunters. The episode covers the film's production challenges, creative decisions, music, animation style, themes of identity, and its success.
- Another Pass at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
On Another Pass, Sam, Case, and editor Sophia Ricciardi discuss the 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. They analyze its character designs, narrative issues, and the reception of its cast, questioning if the film successfully updated…
- Another Pass at Transformers the Movie
On Another Pass, Sam and Case revisit Transformers: The Movie (1986) with Nic Woolfe. They discuss the film's notable character deaths, its iconic soundtrack featuring "The Touch," and its animation style, which blends detailed hand-drawn…
- Another Pass at Shazam! Fury of the Gods
On Another Pass, Sam and Case, joined by Zorikh Lequidre, revisit Shazam! Fury of the Gods. They discuss the film's mythic themes, its blend of family comedy and spectacle, and its box office performance, also touching on the character's c…
- Another Pass at Iron Man 2
On Another Pass, Sam and Case discuss Iron Man 2 with guests Red and Blue from Overly Sarcastic Productions. They explore the film's position within the early MCU, its narrative goals, and its shortcomings, finding it more complex than its…
- Slacker Got Another Pass
This week on Another Pass , Case and Sam are joined by Xan Sprouse from Gold Standard: The Oscars Podcast to celebrate a film that triumphed despite its production troubles! We look at how creative perseverance, behind-the-scenes chaos, an…
- Another Pass at Magnolia
This week on Another Pass , Sam and Case are joined by Erin Callahan to dig into Paul Thomas Anderson's sprawling emotional epic, Magnolia. We talk about intersecting lives, the weight of coincidence, and whether a few small edits could ma…
- Another Pass at X-Men Dark Phoenix
This week on Another Pass , Sam and Case are joined by Randy Allain and Kris Ingersoll to tackle the flatscan of a film that was X-Men: Dark Phoenix! Together, they explore where this cosmic finale lost its spark, what could've made it soa…
- Another Pass at Double Impact
This week on Another Pass , Sam and Case are joined by action aficionado Adam Garman to take on Double Impact ! Two Van Dammes. Twice the splits. Half the plot? We revisit the 1991 JCVD cult classic to see where this martial arts double fe…
- Another Pass at Virus
This week on Another Pass , Case and Sam are joined by guest Sean Muir to dissect the late '90s sci-fi horror flick Virus—a movie where bad wiring meets worse decisions. Together, they explore the film's potential, its squandered setup, an…
- Starship Troopers Got Another Pass
For the 175th episode of Another Pass, we had to talk about a cult classic so cultish and such a classic that it demanded two separate panels! That's right! For a discussion on Starship Troopers, Case and Sam are joined by John Lestrange (…
- Another Pass at Troy
Vanessa Cominsky joins Case and Sam to RAGE against this awkward historical epic! Overview Podcast hosts Case Aiken and Sam Alicea provide a framework for discussing the 2004 film Troy, highlighting its connection to early 2000s epic films…
- Another Pass at Another Pass at Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on this classic episode when Case sat down with Geoff Moonen and chatted about Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back! Overview Episode dedicated to Kevin…
- Another Pass at Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
Case and Sam are joined by Nic Woolfe to stomp like a kaiju (stomp stomp stomp)! We're digging into the Monster-verse with "Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)"! Overview In the podcast discussion titled "Another Pass at Godzilla King of…
- Another Pass at Another Pass at Captain America: The First Avenger
Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the eighteenth episode when Case sat down with Drew Lewandowski and chatted about Captain America: The First Avenger! Overview In the latest ep…
- Another Pass at Alien Resurrection
Case and Sam are joined by DJ Nik to revivify some Xenomorphs! Overview In the latest episode of the Another Pass podcast, hosts Case Aiken and Sam Alicea, along with guest DJ Nik, delve into the complexities of "Alien Resurrection," the f…
- Another Pass at Another Pass at The Hobbit Trilogy
Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the seventeenth episode when Case sat down with Ben Milton and Addy Thomas and chatted about The Hobbit Trilogy! Overview In the latest Podcast…
- Another Pass at The Super Mario Bros Movie
Matt aka Stormageddon emerges from a pipe to surprise Case and Sam with the power up of a movie, The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Can they make it through with only three continues? Music by Vin Macri and Matt Brogan Podcast Edited by Sophia R…
- Another Pass at Another Pass at X-Men 3: The Last Stand
Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the sixteenth episode when Case sat down with Geoff Moonen and chatted about X-Men 3: The Last Stand! Note: The original episode we're discussi…
- Farragut Forward Got Another Pass
Case and Sam are joined in this episode by many of the people behind the independent Star Trek fan production, Farragut Forward! Tune in for interviews with Dave Moretti, Paul Sieber, Johnny K, and John Broughton! Overview In the latest ep…
- Another Pass at Another Pass at Avengers: Age of Ultron
Overview The Podcast Episode Discussion and Analysis meeting focused on the 15th episode, "Age of Ultron," exploring various facets of the film's narrative and character development. The team reviewed the movie's overall quality, noting im…
- Another Pass at Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier is a movie that begs the audience to ask many questions. Why does God need a Starship? Why is Captain Kirk climbing the mountain? How many "Rows" are in "Row Row Row Your Boat"? And more! From Farragut Forwa…
- Another Pass at Star Trek: Generations
Case and Sam are joined by Hope Wyatt from Mind Brain Movies ( https://www.youtube.com/@Mindbrainmovies ) to send off both the cast of Star Trek's Original Series AND the Enterprise-D! Tune in for this discussion of Star Trek: Generations!…
- Another Pass at Solo: A Star Wars Story
Case and Sam are joined by Randy Allain from the Media / Lit podcast to ask "Who are your people?" Tune in for this dissection of Solo: A Star Wars Story! Overview In the latest episode of the podcast, hosts Case and Sam welcome guest Rand…
- Another Pass at Another Pass at Transformers (2007)
Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the thirteenth episode when Case sat down with Ben Milton & Addy Thomas and chatted about Zoolander 2! Overview In a review of Episode 14 of th…
- Another Pass at The Grudge
Case and Sam are joined by Ben Haslar from the Reels of Justice podcast to take a look at a movie that really bears a Grudge!
- Another Pass at Another Pass at Zoolander 2
Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the thirteenth episode when Case sat down with Ben Milton & Addy Thomas and chatted about Zoolander 2!
- A Dirty Shame Got Another Pass
Sometimes, a movie can be derailed by the censors and what happened to the return on this movie was A Dirty Shame! Wes Johnson, who was in the film as Fat F*** Frank, joins Case and Sam to discuss A Dirty Shame.
- Another Pass at Another Pass at Thor the Dark World
Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the twelfth episode when Case sat down with Geoff Moonen and chatted about Thor The Dark World! Originally aired NOVEMBER 2, 2017 Review aired…
- Another Pass at King Arthur (2004)
Can we pull the sword and reveal a champion who can restore order to the merely mediocre 2004 film about the noble King Arthur? Lo! There is a champion who might join Case and Sam! Lauren Carter joins them to peer through the Avalonian mis…
- Another Pass at Another Pass at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Let's look back at the time Addy Thomas joined Case to talk about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3!
- Another Pass at Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Remember when the worst impulses of the modern film industry, like digitally resurrecting actors and sterile green screen only sets, were instead a beautiful dream of tomorrow? Well, Case and Sam, along with guest Jesse Fresco, remember. J…
- Another Pass at Another Pass at Tron Legacy
Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the ninth episode when Case sat down with Geoff Moonen and chatted about Tron Legacy!
- Another Pass at Reboot Season 4: Daemon Rising & My Two Bobs
Red comes from the Net. She makes videos and comics and now this place: Another Pass. Her goal: discuss Reboot Season 3. Her price: Discuss Reboot Season 4.
- Another Pass at Another Pass at Captain America Civil War
Let's look back at the time Dr. Tom Obrzut joined Case to talk about Captain America Civil War!
- Bonus Episode: The McCaw Podcast Universe on Dawn of the Planet of the Apes featuring Case Aiken
We've got a bonus episode featuring Case guesting on The McCaw Podcast Universe to talk Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! Check it out!
- Another Pass at Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Moving from ancient ruins to Cold War era espionage made for a less well received Indiana Jones film. Can Case and Sam, along with guest Doug Lief, whip it into shape?
- Another Pass at Another Pass at The Dark Knight Rises
Let's look back at the time Ben Milton and Addy Thomas joined Case to talk about The Dark Knight Rises!
- The Oath: A Batman Fan Film Got Another Pass
Independent film making is hard. It's even harder when all eyes are on you because you're using a famous property. Johnny K joins Case and Sam to talk about the challenges in making the award winning Fan Film, The Oath: A Batman Fan Film!…
- Another Pass at Another Pass at Planet of the Apes (2001)
Let's look back at the time Case had Geoff Moonen on to talk about the 2001 Planet of the Apes reimagining.
- Another Pass at The Flight of Dragons
Case and Sam are joined by Joseph Mastropiero to talk about a formative Rankin and Bass fantasy cartoon, The Flight of Dragons.
- Another Pass at Another Pass at Spider-Man 3
Let's look back at the time Case had Geoff Moonen on to talk about Spider-Man 3.
- Another Pass at Practical Magic
Case and Sam are joined by Anna Grindrod-Feeny to state for the record that it's centrifugal motion, it's perpetual bliss. It's Practical Magic. It's a beloved flop. It's a beautiful miss.
- Another Pass is on Strike!
Case and Sam stand with Writer's Guild and Screen Actor's Guild! In this episode, they share their thoughts on the matter before taking a pause in solidarity with the striking Unions!
- Another Pass at Power Rangers (2017)
On this episode, Case and Sam need a power and a force that you've never seen before ( Nic Woolfe ), as well as someone with the ability to morph to even up the score ( Matty Limerick ). Together, no one could ever take them down, since th…
- Another Pass at Another Pass at Star Trek The Motion Picture
Let's look back at the time Case had Farragut Forward's Executive Producer, John Broughton, on to talk about Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Check out Farragut Forward: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/farragut-forward-a-star-trek-fan-pro…
- Another Pass at Speed Racer
We're joined by Sophia Ricciardi, host of Movie Struck and The Overly Sarcastic Podcast, to look at the 2008 Wachowski flop. By the end of the episode will we be saying "Go Speed Racer Go Speed Racer Go Speed Racer, Go!"?
- Total Recall Got Another Pass
Often called "A Thinking Man's Action Movie" and "The Last of the Great Action Movies", it's hard to imagine that "Total Recall" was a fight to get made. From the "One Track Mind" and "Reels of Justice" podcasts, Ryan Luis Rodriguez joins…
- Another Pass at Another Pass at The Amazing Spiders-Man
For some web slinging reason Case decided to do both of the Amazing Spiders-Man movies for the fourth episode of Another Pass. Check out Sam digesting (externally) all of the takes on the two awkward entries in the Wall Crawler's filmograp…
- Another Pass at Dungeons & Dragons (2000)
The world's most popular table top role playing game has had a meteoric rise in the past decade, so it's hard to imagine just how hard the 2000 attempt to adapt the property to film rolled a critical failure! To talk about the infamous flo…