Podcast

Almost Major

Film History, Film Reviews, TV & Film

A movie pod discussing the mini-major studios and the films they released!

Episodes
146
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
1 hr 2 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
3 days ago

Episodes

146 episodes, newest first

  1. Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)

    Season 6, Episode 3

    Show notes

    Happy Halloween and FIVE year anniversary for ALMOST MAJOR! To celebrate, we are talking... HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS (2013)!

    We also discuss 3D movies, wide-release horror, DRILLBIT TAYLOR + more!

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    Bluesky: @almostmajor.bsky.social
    Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    53 min
  2. Election (1999)

    Season 6, Episode 2

    Show notes

    You look like you could use a cupcake... and our episode on ELECTION (1999)!

    We also discuss the differences between the book and the film, Broderick's career, rant about Goodreads and try to solve the question of "what does a class president do?"

    Twitter: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostMajor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    1 hr 15 min
  3. Dead Man on Campus (1998)

    Season 6, Episode 1

    Show notes

    I Want My MTV and we want you to listen to our new episode on DEAD MAN ON CAMPUS (1998)!

    We begin our new MTV Films miniseries by discussing the origins of the studio, the life of David Gale, the summer track of 1998, the urban legend this film is based on, THE CURVE + more!

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    Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    1 hr 1 min
  4. INTERMISSION: The Warriors (1979) Bonus

    Season 5

    Show notes

    It's INTERMISSION time with THE WARRIORS (1979)!

    We also discuss the video game, Walter Hill, unmade remakes and Dexter.

    Twitter: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostMajor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+ on Bluesky
    Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    1 hr 12 min
  5. Joe's Apartment / Beavis & Butt-Head Do America (1996)

    Season 5, Episode 11

    Show notes

    We finish off our Geffen miniseries and fuse with our upcoming MTV Films miniseries today with JOE'S APARTMENT (1996) and BEAVIS & BUTT-HEAD DO AMERICA (1996)!

    Also: this being one host's first memory going to the theater, spout 134 quotes from one film, rank the films we covered this miniseries and detail our next MTV Films miniseries!

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    Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!

    1 hr 20 min
  6. After Hours (1985) (with Mitchell Beaupre!)

    Season 5, Episode 10

    Show notes

    Put down that copy of Tropic of Cancer because we are talking AFTER HOURS (1985)!

    Mitchell Beaupre joins us to discuss their favorite movie, other fav Scorsese movies, Guy Ritchie and unfortunately for one host... ANACONDA (2025).

    Mitchell's Griffin Dunne & Amy Robinson interview

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    Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Our guest, Mitchell: @mitchell on Letterboxd

    Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!

    59 min
  7. Lost In America (1985) (with Mitchell Beaupre!)

    Season 5, Episode 9

    Show notes

    Load up the Winnebago because we are talking LOST IN AMERICA (1985)!

    Mitchell Beaupre returns to discuss Albert Brooks, IN THE GREY, fav movies of 2026 so far, gambling away your life savings + more!

    Mitchell's Albert Brooks interview

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    Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Our guest, Mitchell: @mitchell on Letterboxd

    Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!

    48 min
  8. Interview with the Vampire (1994)

    Season 5, Episode 8

    Show notes

    This week, we are talking INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (1994)!

    We discuss this film's chaotic production, finally (?) talk about Tim Allen, Xavier Dolan needledrops (sorry), WISHMASTER!, CleanFlix and favorite vampire films.

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    Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!

    1 hr 13 min
  9. Risky Business (1983)

    Season 5, Episode 7

    Show notes

    The dream is always the same with this week's episode covering RISKY BUSINESS (1983)!

    We discuss shark movies, the Tangerine Dream score, hatred of Bob Seger, other favorite sex comedies, and Bryden's childhood inability to finish this film.

    The Jo Weldon article mentioned in this episode: https://joweldon.substack.com/p/risque-business

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    Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!

    1 hr 8 min
  10. Michael Collins (1996)

    Season 5, Episode 8

    Show notes

    This week's episode covers MICHAEL COLLINS (1996)!

    We discuss Ireland (all of it!), open the book on Neil Jordan once again, our legends using AI, the man who brought down the White House, and do the Macarena.

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    Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!

    59 min
  11. M. Butterfly (1993) (with Michelle O'Connell!)

    Season 5, Episode 7

    Show notes

    This week's episode covers M. BUTTERFLY (1993)!

    Michelle O'Connell breaks down the differences between the play and the film, talk all about Cronenberg and more!

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    Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Our guest, Michelle: Letterboxd

    Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!

    59 min
  12. Little Shop of Horrors (1986) (with Michelle O'Connell!)

    Season 5, Episode 6

    Show notes

    This week's episode covers LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (1986)!

    Michelle O'Connell returns to discuss the differences between the original film, this film and the stage play, talk the original vs the theatrical ending, and one co-host resists the urge to do his Audrey impression.

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    Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Our guest, Michelle: Letterboxd

    Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!

    53 min
  13. The Butcher Boy (1997) (with Dan Mecca!)

    Season 5, Episode 5

    Show notes

    This week's episode covers THE BUTCHER BOY (1997)!

    Dan Mecca (The B-Side) returns to talk about the last Geffen Pictures release, MERCURY RISING (and there's nothing surprising), and start our multi-episode discussion on Neil Jordan.

    Dan's Letterboxd article on Irish cinema can be viewed HERE

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    Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Our guest, Dan: @djmecca on Letterboxd

    Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!

    56 min
  14. Men Don't Leave (1990) (with Dan Mecca!)

    Season 5, Episode 4

    Show notes

    These men couldn't leave even if they wanted to as we discuss MEN DON'T LEAVE (1990)!

    Dan Mecca (The B-Side) returns to discuss this lesser seen (but great) film, pre-game for our future ORANGE COUNTY episode, get distracted by the Blood Orchid (who wouldn't), get our Friedkin on and talk the 1995 Academy Awards.

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    Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Our guest, Dan: @djmecca on Letterboxd

    Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!

    58 min
  15. The Last Boy Scout (1991)

    Season 5, Episode 3

    Show notes

    We are discussing THE LAST BOY SCOUT (1991) on today's episode!

    Topics include Tony Scott's filmography, Shane Black-isms, this being Eddie Griffin's first film, and how much C4 the villains have (they have enough).

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    Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!

    55 min
  16. Personal Best (1982) (with Paul Oyama!)

    Season 5, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Call us The Pharcyde because we are runnin' today as we discuss PERSONAL BEST (1982)!

    Paul Oyama joins us to discuss his track and field film, Robert Towne, the lawsuit surrounding this film, favorite sports films and more!

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    Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Our guest, Paul: @presciient on Letterboxd

    Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!

    59 min
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  19. In the Land of Blood and Honey (2011) + Pompeii (2014)

    Season 4, Episode 9

    Show notes

    CW: We bring up sexual assault when it pertains to certain scenes in IN THE LAND OF BLOOD AND HONEY

    Our last episode of the FilmDistrict miniseries is here with IN THE LAND OF BLOOD AND HONEY (2011) and POMPEII (2014)!

    Other topics include being forced to watch the ROBOCOP remake, discussion on whether or not the coast is toast and more.

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    Kevin: @kevbonesy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!

    1 hr 31 min
  20. Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) (with Jack Draper!)

    Season 4, Episode 8

    Show notes

    We're mumblin' our way back in time this week with SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED (2012)!

    Jack Draper (Exiting Through The 2010s) joins us again to discuss this Sundance darling, Waldo Salt, Indie Spirits and naturally STUMPTOWN.

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    Kevin: @kevbonesy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Bryden: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Our guest, Jack: @jdraperr on Letterboxd

    Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!

    1 hr 2 min

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