Busting the Block with Ryan & Kevin: Recent Episodes
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In episode 33 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan and Kevin discuss the action-packed masterpiece, Mad Max: Fury Road. They talk about the film's breathtaking sequences, their reactions to when they saw it the first time, the future of the Mad Max franchise, and why it absolutely rules!
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Ryan's Twitter - @ryanmcquade77
Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
The Show's Twitter Page - @BustingTheBlock
Music for this Episode:
On A QuestMad
Max: Fury Road | Brothers In Arms
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In episode 32 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan and Kevin discuss the Todd Philips comic book drama, Joker. They talk about the film's controversy, if its message makes sense, Joaquin Phoenix's performance, the breathtaking score, and what a sequel would look like if it is made.
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Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
The Show's Twitter Page - @BustingTheBlock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
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In episode 31 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan and Kevin discuss the Tim Burton action sci-fi remake, Planet of the Apes. They discuss the Apes franchise, the groundbreaking original film, Mark Walhberg's bad acting, the head-scratching twists, and the modern trilogy with Andy Serkis.
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Ryan's Twitter - @ryanmcquade77
Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
The Show's Twitter Page - @BustingTheBlock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
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In episode 30 of the Busting the Block podcast, Dan Bayet of Next Best Picture joins Ryan and Kevin to discuss the action sci-fi flick, The Matrix. They discuss the impact the film has had on cinema, the misunderstood sequels, the mind-blowing special effects, as well as talk about their anticipation for the fourth installment.
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Ryan's Twitter - @ryanmcquade77
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Dan's Twitter - @dancindanonfilm
The Show's Twitter Page - @BustingTheBlock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
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In episode 29 of the Busting the Block podcast, Mitchell Beaupre of Awards Radar joins Ryan and Kevin to discuss the horror adventure, Van Helsing. They dive deep into the film's lore, direction, special effects, Kate Beckinsale's career, and also sorts of fun in-between.
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Mitchell's Twitter - @itismitchell
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Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Alan Silvestri - Van Helsing Theme
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In episode 28 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan and Kevin return from their hiatus to answer some listener questions, talk about all the films they saw at the fall film festivals, and even talk a little about Denis Villeneuve's Dune. They should be back with regular episodes for a while so listen, share on social media, and leave a review on iTunes.
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Ryan's Twitter - @ryanmcquade77
Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
The Show's Twitter Page - @BustingTheBlock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
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In episode 27 of the Busting the Block podcast, Catherine Gonzales of Latinx Lens joins Ryan and Kevin to discuss the action-adventure sequel, The Mummy Return. They talk about the film's aging CGI, the Scorpion King, Rick and Evelyn's relationship, sympathy for the villain, and so much more.
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Catherine's Twitter - @thingscatloves
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Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Alan Silvestri- The Legend of the Scorpion King
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In episode 26 of the Busting the Block podcast, Daniel Howat of Next Best Picture joins Ryan and Kevin to discuss the action-adventure The Mummy (1999). They talk about the film's incredible cast, the influences this film careers, and why other movies like this just don't work.
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Daniel's Twitter - @howatdk
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Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Jerry Goldsmith - End Titles
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In episode 25 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan and Kevin talk about both the 2016 and 2021 versions of the Suicide Squad. They go in-depth on both, why they do and don't work, and if they have any similarities.
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Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Dirty Work - Steely Dan
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In episode 24 of the Busting the Block podcast, Mitchell Beaupre of Awards Radar joins Ryan and Kevin to discuss the history adventure National Treasure. They dive deep into Nicolas Cage's career, their favorite moments in the film, why Jon Jon Voight is the worst, and more.
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Ryan's Twitter - @ryanmcquade77
Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
Mitchell's Twitter - @itismitchell
The Show's Twitter Page - @BustingTheBlock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Trevor Rabin - National Treasure Theme
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In episode 23 of the Busting the Block podcast, Erik Anderson of Awards Watch joins Ryan and Kevin to discuss the action spectacle Twister. They dive deep into Erik's passion for film, his love of disaster movies, Helen Hunt's career, and so much more.
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Ryan's Twitter - @ryanmcquade77
Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
Erik's Twitter - @awards_watch
The Show's Twitter Page - @BustingTheBlock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Mark Mancina - The Hunt Begins
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In episode 22 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan and Kevin return from their break to talk about their Top 5 films of 2021 so far and then take listener questions.
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Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
The Show's Twitter Page - @BustingTheBlock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
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In episode 21 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan and Kevin discuss the space adventure Lost in Space. They talk about the significance of this review, the terrible special effects, Gary Oldman's shocking performance, and a third act that will blow your mind.
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Ryan's Twitter - @ryanmcquade77
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Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Lost in Space - Apollo 440 (1998)
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In episode 20 of the Busting the Block podcast, Cody Dericks of Next Best Picture joins Ryan and Kevin to discuss the epic Titanic. They talk about their relationship with the film, James Cameron's style of filmmaking, Leo and Kate and so much more.
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Cody's Twitter - @codymonster91
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Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
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In episode 19 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee discuss the latest video game remake Mortal Kombat. They talk about their relationship with the game, the improvements from the original film from the 1990s, and video game movies on the whole.
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The Show's Twitter Page - @BustingTheBlock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Benjamin Wallfisch - Techno Syndrome 2021
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In episode 18 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee discuss the western action-adventure Wild Wild West. They talk about Will Smith's career, the special effects, the terrible female representation, and so much more.
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Ryan's Twitter - @ryanmcquade77
Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
The Show's Twitter Page - @BustingTheBlock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Will Smith ft. Dru Hill, Kool Mo Dee - Wild Wild West
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In episode 17 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee discuss the latest blockbuster Godzilla vs. Kong. They talk about their relationship with the Monsterverse, the lighting of a Godzilla action sequence, and how they would change the writing of the human characters. Plus, Kevin goes full fanboy on this episode and it is glorious to listen to.
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Ryan's Twitter - @ryanmcquade77
Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
The Show's Twitter Page - @BustingTheBlock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Mega - Tom Holkenborg
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In episode 16 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee are joined by the Editor in Chief of Film Inquiry Kristy Strouse to discuss Jurassic Park. They talk about how well the film has aged, their relationship with the franchise, Steven Spielberg, and whether Kevin knows how human arms work. Overall, a very fun episode.
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Kristy's Twitter - @strouse_kristy
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Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
John Williams - Theme From Jurassic Park
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In episode 15 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee are joined by film critic Jeffrey Zhang to discuss Blade Runner 2049. They talk about how beautiful the film is, the genius that is Roger Deakins, whether there should be a sequel, and talk a little about their anticipation for Dune later this year.
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Ryan's Twitter - @ryanmcquade77
Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
Jeffrey's Twitter - @strangeharbors
The Show's Twitter Page - @BustingTheBlock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Hans Zimmer- 2049
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In episode 14 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee are joined by Rosa of Latinx Lens to discuss Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. They talk about their relationship with the first three Pirates movie, Hans Zimmer's score, and how great this movie is. Listen and enjoy!
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Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
Rosa's Twitter - @rosasreviews The Show's Twitter Page - @BustingTheBlock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Hans Zimmer- Pirates of the Caribbean Theme
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In episode 13 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee are joined by Karen Maine, the director of Yes, God, Yes, to discuss The Sixth Sense. They talk about their messy relationships with M. Night Shyamalan, the re-watchablility, the big twist, the pointlessness of awards, and the film year of 1999.
Listen and enjoy!
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Ryan's Twitter - @ryanmcquade77
Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
Karen Maine's Twitter - @KL_Maine
The Show's Twitter Page - @BustingTheBlock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
James Newton Howard - The Sixth Sense Score
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Listen to the show on the following platforms:
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Spotify
In episode 12 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee are joined by Nicole Ackman of Next Best Picture to discuss the third chapter of the Harry Potter Series, The Prisoner of Azkaban. They talk about their love for the franchise, the problematic novelist and source material, wonderful British acting, and the genius of Alfonso Cuarón.
Listen and enjoy!
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Nicole Ackman's Twitter - @nicoleackman16
The Show's Twitter Page - @bustingtheblock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
John Williams - Lumos! (Hedwig's Theme)
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In episode 11 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee discuss The Dark Knight. The boys go in-depth to talk about what this movie means to them, their relationship with superhero movies, and the impact the movie had on the world and the film industry. It is also their longest episode to date, and they promise they won't go this long again in the future.
Listen and enjoy!
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Ryan's Twitter - @ryanmcquade77
Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
The Show's Twitter Page - @bustingtheblock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Hans Zimmer - The Dark Knight Theme
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In episode 10 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee discuss Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. The boys break down what Star Wars means to them, when they first saw the movie, the fandom surrounding the franchise, and so much more.
Listen and enjoy!
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Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
The Show's Twitter Page - @bustingtheblock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
John Williams - Duel of the Fates
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In episode 9 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee discuss the action-adventure film, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. The boys break down the source material, the bad CGI, how its story compares to The Avengers, and why it was such a big box office failure.
Listen and enjoy!
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Ryan's Twitter - @ryanmcquade77
Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
The Show's Twitter Page - @bustingtheblock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Trevor Jones - Capturing Mr. Hyde
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In episode 8 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee discuss the disaster, end of the world thriller, The Day After Tomorrow. The boys go over the logic behind the film's science, Jake Gyllenhaal's age, global warming, and Roland Emmerich's future in cinema.
Listen and enjoy!
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Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
The Show's Twitter Page - @bustingtheblock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
The Day After Tomorrow- Harold Kloser
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In episode 7 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee discuss the Disney sci-fi adventure, John Carter. They look into the long legacy of the film, the lack of world-building, the acting ability of Taylor Kitsch, and if director Andrew Stanton should ever touch a live-action movie again.
Listen and enjoy!
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Ryan's Twitter - @ryanmcquade77
Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
The Show's Twitter Page - @bustingtheblock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
John Carter - Theme
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In episode 6 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee discuss the final chapter of The Hobbit Trilogy, The Battle of the Five Armies. They talk about how they saw this movie when it came out, they talk about the crazy way this movie starts, and debate whether the title of the film is correct.
Listen and enjoy!
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Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
The Show's Twitter Page - @bustingtheblock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Billy Boyd - The Last Goodbye
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In episode 5 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee are joined by Matt Neglia of Next Best Picture to discuss the second chapter of The Hobbit Trilogy, The Desolation of Smaug. They talk about Matt's attachment to Middle Earth, elf-dwarf love, some worse CGI than the previous film, and how much fun Lee Pace is having in this movie.
Listen and enjoy!
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Ryan's Twitter - @ryanmcquade77
Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
Matt Neglia's Twitter - @NextBestPicture
The Show's Twitter Page - @bustingtheblock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Ed Sheeran - I See Fire
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In episode 4 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee discuss the first chapter of The Hobbit Trilogy, An Unexpected Journey. They talk about the additional minutes added to the film, the CGI, and it's weird connection to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Listen and enjoy!
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The Show's Twitter Page - @bustingtheblock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey: Misty Mountains Song
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In episode 3 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee discuss the final chapter of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Return of the King, and talk about the news facing streaming services as well as all the endings to this Best Picture winner.
Listen and enjoy!
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Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
The Show's Twitter Page - @bustingtheblock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Annie Lennox - Into the West
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(Apologies for the audio this week on Ryan's end. It has been fixed for future episodes.)
In episode 2 of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee discuss the middle chapter of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Two Towers, and talk about the reactions they have gotten from the first episode of the show and well as settle a debate about Longbottom Leaf once and for all. Listen and enjoy!
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Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
The Show's Twitter Page - @bustingtheblock
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Howard Shore- The Riders of Rohan
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On the first episode of the Busting the Block podcast, Ryan McQuade and Kevin Lee introduce the origins of the show, their friendship with one another, and discuss one of the biggest risks in Hollywood history, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Thanks for joining us and hope you enjoy the show.
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Ryan's Twitter - @ryanmcquade77
Kevin's Twitter - @Klee_FilmReview
Music for this Episode:
On A Quest
Howard Shore- The Breaking of the Fellowship