Raised on Film: Recent Episodes
Adam Galloway
My name is Adam Galloway and I was Raised on Film! You may remember me from The Viewer's Cut, a podcast that I co-created with three film school friends. That journey has come to an end, but my solo podcasting adventure has just begun. With a little help from some guests along the way, I am here to discuss, debate and rank a wide variety of movie nonsense. Thank you very much for tuning in... enjoy!
Amber joins Adam to discuss two popular horror films from 2025. Both films used different styles of storytelling to successfully create uncomfortable tension while exploring the fear of the unknown.
Eric joins Adam to discuss their passionate fandom of the two-time Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Naturally, that conversation bleeds perfectly into ranking their favourite sports movies of all time.
Klarissa joins Adam to discuss some potentially controversial Hot Takes! Together, they compare lists of different opinions on a few movies and television shows that go against the universal norm.
Jake joins Adam to discuss the legendary actor and his epic return to the fairway playing Happy Gilmore. They breakdown the movie, as well as recap his colourful thirty year career.
Andrew joins Adam to discuss the iconic film celebrating its 50th anniversary! Jaws has terrified audiences for half a century, continuing to cement its legacy as one of the greatest movies ever made.
Dave joins Adam to discuss the iconic franchise that has stood the test of time. They travel back to the year 1999, when a little coming-of-age sex comedy impacted an entire generation with a warm apple pie.
Lauren joins Adam to discuss her inspirational career journey, from cosplay artist to actress. She shares her past, present and future projects, while also talking some classic horror dating back to the 70's.
Anna joins Adam to discuss the iconic horror franchise that has turned 25 years old. Altogether, they have six films to breakdown and rank from best to worst.
Chris joins Adam to discuss the iconic action movie franchise that reached its epic finale... for now. The two of them compare rankings of all the films that have spanned across the last thirty years!
Jake joins Adam to discuss the popular film franchise. Together, they compare notes and breakdown what they believe works better for them in each set of films.
Klarissa joins Adam to discuss the iconic film and character John Rambo. The film is over forty years old, so together they breakdown how the film's themes have aged over time, making it even more relevant today.
Shamoon joins Adam to discuss the popular television series. The show may have reached its epic conclusion, but the legacy and impact for past, present and future generations will never die!
Andrew joins Adam to discuss the late, great Hollywood legend. His jam-packed fantastic filmography dates back to the 60's, so they decided to check out some films they had never seen to celebrate his remarkable career.
Mauricio joins Adam to discuss Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster film Inception, which is celebrating its 15 year anniversary. They breakdown what they love and why they believe it still holds up.
Josh joins Adam to discuss MTV's House of Wax. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, together they'll breakdown why they believe this cult horror film still holds up to this day.
Andrew joins Adam to discuss some of their favourite memories watching the Academy Awards over the past 20+ years, dating back to Titanic's epic night in 1998.
Klarissa joins Adam to discuss Hollywood icon Demi Moore and her fabulous 40 year career... including her recent critically acclaimed performance in the Substance.
Chris joins Adam to discuss some movies from the previous year. 2024 had a wide range of different genres, from horror to action to drama, so together they share which films made the biggest impact.
Candace joins Adam to discuss some of her favourite film genres and movies... including the classic 90's epic disaster chick flick from James Cameron.
Corey & Bonnie join Adam to discuss different Christmas movie vibes. It's never too early to start getting into the holiday spirit!
Bonnie joins Adam to discuss film adaptations from novels. They also tackle what makes a good remake and the necessary progress of female representation behind the camera.
Chris joins Adam to discuss the unique filmography of the iconic filmmaker that spans thirty years. There's a lot of variety with his films, so these rankings will be interesting to compare.
Amber joins Adam to discuss a wide variety of different topics. They each compiled a list of different questions to ask, in an attempt to try to get to know each other's film taste a little better.
Cameron joins Adam to discuss another group of horror films that made an impact, either in the theatre, or in the comfort of their home. They also breakdown which styles work best to spark tension and fear for audiences.
Karina joins Adam to discuss the current state of cinema and its battle with streaming platforms. They also share some magical memories from different theatre experiences that just couldn't happen at home.
Klarissa joins Adam to discuss her passion for film and Instagram journey. Along the way, they also compare different coming of age films that impacted each of them during their childhood.
Jenna joins Adam to discuss the iconic films and actresses of the early 2000's. It was a trendy time for millennials, from Hilary Duff to Lindsay Lohan, and to this day it still feels... so yesterday!
Chris joins Adam to discuss two of the biggest shows of all-time! They both similar styles, so they're going to break each show down, ultimately leading to an epic question being answered... is it Jerry or Larry... or both?
Jake joins Adam to discuss the magical year of 1994. The box office has been plagued with lackluster results recently, so it made sense to travel back 30 years... when the world was introduced to many iconic films.
Jenna joins Adam to discuss the iconic producer, writer and director! Whether it's her grounded, genuine characters... or her fabulous, trendy production design... they have a lot to breakdown.
Chris & Jenna join Adam to discuss the late legendary filmmaker. She wrote & directed many films over a few decades, including 'the big three' timeless romantic-comedy classics!
Cameron joins Adam to discuss some good old fashioned... action! They each compiled a top ten list, so together they will breakdown the specific elements that draw them to this crowded movie genre.
Karina joins Adam to discuss the popular (and perhaps controversial) movie genre. They will breakdown some films they both like, in an attempt to decipher why audiences love a good 'chick flick'.
Chris joins Adam to discuss 2023's The Iron Claw! Together, they will breakdown what they liked and disliked about the critically acclaimed film based on the Von Erich family.
Jake joins Adam to discuss some popular football films. It's Super Bowl week! Why not celebrate the best and worst movies revolving around one of the most popular sports in North America!
Andrew joins Adam to discuss the current state of the film industry. They look to the future of 2024, but also recap the previous year and breakdown the highs and lows of the box office.
Jake joins Adam to discuss Christmas movies! Together, they will attempt to construct a list (and check it twice) of the twelve best films to watch during the holidays!
Chris joins Adam to discuss all the iconic work of the late writer, director and producer. His biggest impact came in the 80's, giving audiences classic after classic, cementing his mark in pop culture forever.
Cameron joins Adam to discuss the popular horror filmmaker's successful career. He writes, directs and edits most of his projects, both in the world of film and television.
Cameron joins Adam to discuss another iconic horror franchise created by legendary filmmaker Wes Craven and led by the iconic Freddy Krueger.
Cameron, Chris, Ryan, Mauricio & Andrew join Adam to discuss the current state of a few beloved franchises. From Indiana Jones & Batman to the MCU & Star Wars, they have a lot to unpack.
Jake joins Adam to discuss their personal favourite films. They had fun attempting to compile films for the wives, so this just felt right... even though it presented an even tougher challenge.
Jake joins Adam to discuss some of their wives favourite films... without their knowledge! They went in blind, and together they try to construct a top 10 list that would make them both happy.
Eric joins Adam to discuss the popular Netflix series Cobra Kai. The show does a great job at balancing nostalgia, so they breakdown and talk about all of the wonderful stuff it has to offer viewers.
Jake joins Adam to discuss Christopher Nolan's newest film Oppenheimer. They breakdown what they liked and disliked about the film, while also diving deep into his remarkable filmography.
Andrew joins Adam to discuss the past, present and future of late night television. From David Letterman to Jimmy Fallon, there's a lot to breakdown... including one very special trip to New York.
Cameron joins Adam to discuss the world's best boss (aka Michael Scott). He has had a very successful career, ranging from ridiculous comedy to serious drama, so they have a lot to unpack.
Jake joins Adam to discuss Caddyshack, Happy Gilmore, Tin Cup, The Legend of Bagger Vance & The Greatest Game Ever Played. They love golf... so they're diving into each film to see how they hold up.
Jake joins Adam to discuss the one and only legendary performer. Together, they will honour and pay tribute to one of the most talented, diverse, and influential actors of all-time.
Chris joins Adam to discuss two of the greatest movie stars of all-time. Together, they will breakdown a majority of the films, in an attempt to determine which legend comes out on top.
Andrew joins Adam to discuss the Academy Awards, one year after the Will Smith controversy. They also attempt to breakdown society’s current outlook on celebrities in the modern climate.
Jake joins Adam to discuss the inconsistent career of one of the most well-known filmmakers of the last 20+ years. Between the good, the bad and the ugly... the two of them have a lot to breakdown.
Amber joins Adam to discuss the beloved Canadian actress. They rank their favourite films, and also breakdown why she is such a talented and genuine performer on screen.
Eric joins Adam to discuss the 1990 classic film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It has aged very well, so they each breakdown why they believe this film holds up over thirty years later.
Corey joins Adam to discuss the wonderful world of animation. Corey is very passionate about animation and he has a few things to share, including some of his favourite films, as well as his own work.
Jake joins Adam to discuss the man, the myth, the legend… Mr. Martin Scorsese. His filmography is vast, spanning over fifty years, so of course they had to do an epic ranking!
Barrett joins Adam to discuss one of their favourite film genres. They compare lists of different films they love and which type of thriller they prefer, and which directors do them the best!
Cameron joins Adam to discuss cars in film, including John Carpenter’s Christine from 1983. It has been 40 years since the Stephen King adaptation was released, is it an underrated classic?
Larry joins Adam to discuss his successful career in Hollywood. Escape from Alcatraz, Seinfeld & Friends... even Breaking Bad; he truly has many interesting stories to share!
Jake joins Adam to discuss the past year in film and what's to come in the year ahead. They also talk about older movies returning to the big screen and share some of their favourite theatre experiences.
Chris joins Adam to discuss the classic controversial Christmas film and attempt to breakdown the evidence for and against its inclusion during the holiday season.
Jake joins Adam to discuss everything Spider-Man. They discuss the films, the performances, but most importantly they unpack why this character has made such a huge impact on audiences.
Corey joins Adam to discuss the popular Netflix series Stranger Things! They breakdown what they like and dislike about the show and brainstorm what they hope to see in the fifth and final season.
Amber joins Adam to discuss the popular HBO series ‘Euphoria’. They both share how the topics explored made an impact on them and explain why this show is so important for today's audience.
Jake joins Adam to discuss the 2004 action-thriller, directed by Michael Mann and starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx. We love it! And we’re going to explain why this film worked for us.
Brendan joins Adam to discuss popular filmmaker Richard Linklater. They talk about his unique style of directing, his authentic screenwriting, and the influence his films have had on Brendan.
Chris joins Adam to discuss the popular Planet of the Apes reboot trilogy. They both explain what worked and what didn’t work and how these films impacted blockbuster filmmaking.
Barrett joins Adam to discuss a few films that are based or inspired by true stories. They explain what they look for with film adaptations and why they work or don't work for them.
Cameron joins Adam to discuss everything Friday the 13th. They talk about the highs, but most importantly they talk about the lows, and try to determine what the future holds for the man behind the mask!
Corey joins Adam to discuss practical effects used in horror films. They talk about a few of their favourite directors and compare how classic body horror holds up to modern CGI.
Jake joins Adam to discuss the phenomenon known as nostalgia. They talk about what the future holds for cinema as the world revels in the current wave of reboots, remakes and legacy sequels.
Amber joins Adam to discuss some of their favourite films growing up in the 90's. They both share stories and explain why each film had an impact on their childhood and how they hold up to this day.