The Backlot by Alamo Drafthouse: Recent Episodes
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Your weekly look at what’s new and newsworthy at the movies from the Alamo Drafthouse in Springfield, Missouri. Join us every week as we take a look at the top five movies at the box office, the top headlines of the week, this week’s new releases, all of the special programming coming up at the Alamo Drafthouse, and more..
This week, we're breaking format a bit. We're drafting our top three live action films that we would like to see adapted into animated films, plus a big announcement about the podcast in June and beyond.
Join us as we cover this week at the movie theater, take a look at what's coming up at the Alamo Drafthouse in the next week, and sit down with Bill Allen, star of 'Rad' and author of 'My RAD Career'.
This week, we're listing our top three movies we'd like to see on the big screen -- either again or for the first time. Join us!
Join us this week as we give Curtis K. a hard time right from the get-go and we chat with writer/director Ryan Smith about 'Eldritch U.S.A.' which premieres Friday, April 28th at the Alamo Drafthouse in Springfield.
This week, we're discussing the week in film news and talking SATO48, which kicks off next Friday, April 21st.
Join us this week as we cover the week in movie news and discuss our top three video games we'd like to see adapted for film or television.
This week, Curtis, Curtis, and Joey are drafting their favorite tricksters, fools, con men, and twists in cinema. Plus, all that's new & newsworthy at the box office and around town this weekend. Join us!
This week, Joey and the Curtises (the Curti?) give out Oscars reactions, break down what's coming up in the next week, and a couple of folks are owed a pie to the face -- check out the videos on our social media accounts @BacklotPod.
This week, we sat down with filmmaker Kyle Harris for an EXCLUSIVE interview ahead of the screening of his new film 'Our of Exile' and in-person Q&A at the Alamo Drafthouse in Springfield. Enjoy!
We're back this week with brand new shows, starting with our 2023 Oscars Fantasy Draft. Who do you think drafted the most Oscar winners? Let us know by voting right now on social media. Follow us and vote at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter. The poll question is pinned to the top of those pages, so you can't miss it!
You voted, and this week we're bringing you the results of our favorite 90s movie finale. Plus all that’s new at the Alamo Drafthouse in September, including $3 tickets this Saturday, the return of 3D, and more. Join us!
Tell us about the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), give us your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
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We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
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This week, we’re asking you to vote for your favorite 90s movie from our early, mid, and late 90s winners. Plus all that’s new and newsworthy at the box office and at an Alamo Drafthouse near you, including Ferris Bueller spins off, the MPAA giving the Hellraiser reboot an R rating, and more. Join us!
Vote for YOUR favorite 90s movie, tell us about the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), give us your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week, we’re asking you to vote for your favorite film from our late 90s winners to decide which moves on to the finals next week. Plus all that’s new and newsworthy at the box office and at an Alamo Drafthouse near you, including our discussion on the passing of Wolfgang Peterson, a Wizard of Oz remake that no one asked for, and more. Join us!
Vote for YOUR favorite movie from the late 90s, tell us about the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), give us your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week, we’re asking you to vote for your favorite film from 1999. Plus all that’s new and newsworthy at the box office and at an Alamo Drafthouse near you, including our discussion on the passing of Olivia Newton-John, Joker 2: Arkham Boogaloo, and more. Join us!
Vote for YOUR favorite movie from 1999, tell us about the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), give us your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
This week, we’re asking you to vote for your favorite film from 1998. Plus all that’s new and newsworthy at the box office and at an Alamo Drafthouse near you, including a chance to win a trip to St. Louis or Chicago to celebrate the Alamo Drafthouse’s 25th anniversary. Join us!
Vote for YOUR favorite movie from 1998, tell us about the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), give us your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
This week, we’re asking you to vote for your favorite film from 1997. Plus all that’s new and newsworthy at the box office and at an Alamo Drafthouse near you, including a chance to win a trip to St. Louis or Chicago to celebrate the Alamo Drafthouse's 25th anniversary. Join us!
Vote for YOUR favorite movie from 1997, tell us about the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), give us your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
This week, we’re asking you to vote for your favorite film from the mid-90s from our winners from our 1994, 95, and 96 polls. Plus all that’s new and newsworthy at the box office and at an Alamo Drafthouse near you. Join us!
Vote for YOUR favorite movie from 1996, tell us about the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), give us your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
This week, we’re asking you to vote for your favorite film from 1996. Plus all that’s new and newsworthy at the box office and at an Alamo Drafthouse near you. Join us!
Vote for YOUR favorite movie from 1996, tell us about the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), give us your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
This week, we’re asking you to vote for your favorite film from 1995. Plus all that’s new and newsworthy at the box office and at an Alamo Drafthouse near you. Join us!
Vote for YOUR favorite movie from 1995, tell us about the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), give us your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week, we're asking you to vote for your favorite film from 1994. Plus all that’s new and newsworthy at the box office and at an Alamo Drafthouse near you. Join us!
Vote for YOUR favorite movie from 1994, tell us about the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), give us your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
This week, the winners that YOU voted for from 1990-93 are going head to head to determine which film will represent the early 90s in our finals at the end of the summer. Plus all that's new and newsworthy at the box office and at an Alamo Drafthouse near you. Join us!
Vote for YOUR favorite movie from the early 90s, tell us about the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), give us your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
Join us for all the week's movie news, including Jurassic World Dominion's success, Joker 2: The Musical, our favorite films from 1993, and more!
Vote for YOUR favorite movie from 1993, the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
This week, we dive into the success of Top Gun Maverick and discuss our favorite movies from 1992. Join us!
Vote for YOUR favorite movie from 1992, the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
On this bonus SUPER SIZED episode, we're talking SATO48 ahead of this weekend's awards ceremony. Our summer series continues with a look at our favorite movies from 1991 -- and we need YOUR vote!
Vote for YOUR favorite movie from 1991, the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
This week, we're kicking off our summer long Favorite 90s Movie discussion from the Alamo Drafthouse in Springfield, Missouri, and we need YOUR help to determine our Favorite 90s Movie winner. Up first, our favorite movies of 1990.
Vote for YOUR favorite movie from 1990, the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
Joey and Chris are joined by special guest and Downton Abbey fan Jeremy Rabe, who breaks down everything we need to know before heading to the theater this weekend to see Downton Abbey: A New Era. Plus, we're talking about our favorite British films and everything coming up this week at the Alamo Drafthouse. Join us!
Tell us YOUR favorite British films, the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
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This week, our hosts are discussing their favorite movies adapted from other media (books, TV, songs, video games, etc.). Plus, our thoughts on 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', all that's new at the box office, and everything coming to the Alamo Drafthouse in Springfield, Missouri this week. Join us!
Tell us YOUR favorite movie adapted from other media, the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
This week, we're back at the Alamo Drafthouse in Springfield, Missouri for the first time since before the pandemic began. How long has it been? So long that Joey forgot to change the recording software to record from our fancy soundboard and microphones (sorry). Even though we sound like we're at the bottom of the well for this first episode back, we're covering all the movie news, new releases, and Alamo programming. Plus, Curtis, Jen, Kenny, and Joey are discussing the movies we HAVE to see on the big screen at the Alamo Drafthouse in 2022. Join us!
Tell us what movies YOU need to see on the big screen in 2022, the movies you watched (at the theater or at home), your short movie reviews, Alamo experiences, and what you think are the top stories of the week. If we use your comments, we’ll give you a shout out in an upcoming episode.
- Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod on Facebook and Twitter
- Or call and leave us a message on the hotline at (417) 986-7842
We just might read or play your comments in an upcoming episode.
This week, we're revealing your favorite movie from 1993 and we're putting the winners from 1990-93 head-to-head to determine your favorite movie from the early 90s. Plus, all that's new and newsworthy at the Alamo Drafthouse this weekend. Join us!
We're continuing our Favorite 90s Movies tournament with a look at the films of 1993, plus all that's new & newsworthy at the Alamo Drafthouse in Springfield, Missouri this week. Join us!
This week, we're taking a look at our favorite films from 1992 -- and we need YOU to choose a winner! All that, plus everything coming to the Alamo Drafthouse in Springfield, Missouri this weekend.
This week we're announcing the winner of our Favorite Movie of 1990 poll -- which will move on in our Favorite 90s Movie tournament -- and picking our favorite movies from 1991, which we need YOU to vote on!
Vote now on Facebook and Twitter @BacklotPod.
This week, we're kicking off our summer-long Favorite 90s Movies tournament. Each of our cohosts will draft their favorite movie from 1990, and YOU get to pick the winner.
This week, we're breaking down what's new and newsworthy at the box office, including a couple of announced horror reboots, and talking about our top 5 movie musicals. Join us!
This week, we're breaking down what's new and newsworthy at the box office and our hosts are telling Kevin Bacon what Kevin Bacon movies (other than 'Tremors') Kevin Bacon should watch. Join us!
We're back this week with all that's new & newsworthy at the box office, including a ton of new trailers and our top 5 movies that scream "summertime". All that plus your comments and a whole lot more. Join us!
Join us this week as we break down the news, new trailers, and more from the past week and discuss what's coming this weekend to the Alamo Drafthouse in Springfield, Missouri. Plus, Jen, Joey, and Kenny draft their favorite songs that have appeared on movie soundtracks.
Join us as we reflect on re-opening weekend at the Alamo Drafthouse in Springfield, Missouri. We're also talking about the Marvel Studios phase four sizzle reel, finding out what YOU want to see on the big screen, taking a look at what's coming up this weekend at the Alamo, and more.
It's been a minute, but we're back (for realsies this time) as the Alamo Drafthouse in Springfield, Misouri reopens today. Find out about what to expect when you return to the Alamo this week, find out which Oscar nominees we think have the biggest upside & brightest futures, and more.
This week, Jen gives her spoiler-free thoughts on Tenet, we wonder who asked for a Borat sequel, and all the programming headed to the Alamo Drafthouse and The Backlot in September. Join us!
Let us know what you watched at the movie theater, what you thought about it, and what you think are the top stories we should be talking about each episode.
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This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
We're back!
After almost 10 months off (half of that due to COVID-19), The Backlot by Alamo Drafthouse podcast is back and ready to get back to the theater. This week, Jen leads us through the safety protocols and what you'll find that's different when you head out to the Alamo Drafthouse in Springfield, Missouri. Plus, we're taking a quick look at the films that you can catch at the theater throughout the month of August.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Every week we'll be asking you for questions, comments, and to tell us which film you think will claim the top spot at the box office in our weekly poll. Just search for and follow us at @BacklotPod.
Make your comments a part of the show! Let us know what movie you saw at the movie theater, what you thought of that movie (or any of the special programming at the Alamo Drafthouse), or your thoughts on anything we discussed this week. If we use your comments and suggestions, we’ll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Again, that's @BacklotPod on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Direct links to our social media accounts and more can be found at PopGoesTheCulture.com/backlot.
Follow the Alamo Drafthouse online:
- Download the Alamo Drafthouse app on your mobile device.
- Visit Drafthouse.com/Springfield
- Or on social media on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @AlamoSpringMO