The Countdown Movie Show

After waiting a LONG time for a Spider-Man movie, could fans of the webbed wonder get something better than Sam Raimi's 2002 original? Turns out - hell, yes! Spider-Man 2 is a wild epic with ingenious visual effects and a strong villain and Sean, Justin, and Paul are here for it! Plus, long time friend of the hosts Ryan Paregien sits in the whole show for the Spidey 2 cross-talk, and the quizzes, this time provided by Paul (not wanting to back down from a challenge!). Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/TheCountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/countdownmovieshow.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownmovieshow https://x.com/CountMovieShow https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment https://www.youtube.com/@countdownmovieshow  

Do you hear the people sing? Singing the song of SPIDER-MAN! Yup, the latest focus for The Countdown Movie Show is your friendly, neighborhood web slinger. This podcast series leads up to the new film, Brand New Day, and starts back with 2002's Spider-Man, directed by Sam Raimi. That film is the topic of today's show: the alternate casting, the stakes of bringing such a popular superhero to the screen, and the iconic imagery, actors, and scenes that made the film great! Sean, Justin, and Paul talk about it all and more. Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/TheCountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/countdownmovieshow.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownmovieshow https://x.com/CountMovieShow https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment https://www.youtube.com/@countdownmovieshow  

Is this the end of the Avatar trilogy, or will there be more to come? It's clear, at least, that three movies in, James Cameron isn't slowing down on AMBITION. Sean, Justin, and Paul go deep on how Avatar: Fire and Ash's pre-production IS production, whether or not high frame rate is an experience-killer, and if Spider got redeemed. Plus, the team breaks out their Dennis Miller impersonations, ChatGPT plays a part in the quiz, and a name-the-movie-by-its-plot game. And if you're not singing Rogers & Hammerstein at the end, you're not paying attention... Music licensed through Adobe Stock. Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/TheCountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/countdownmovieshow.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownmovieshow https://x.com/CountMovieShow https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment https://www.youtube.com/@countdownmovieshow  

Pop quiz - longer wait? Between Titanic and Avatar? Or between Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water? It's the long, wait between Avatar and its sequel that wins by a year (thirteen to twelve)! Worth the wait? Justin, Sean, and Paul dive into it from the advancements in technology to new story points (Amrita, anyone?) to the crowds SHOWING UP to the tune of over two billion dollars. Other things are debated like Spider - do we like him? Edie Falco - is she aware the film was released? And much more! To donate to The Karen Volpe Preston Legacy Fund scholarship, go here: https://crcfonline.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1615 Music licensed through Adobe Stock. Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/TheCountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/countdownmovieshow.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownmovieshow https://x.com/CountMovieShow https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment https://www.youtube.com/@countdownmovieshow  

All hail the return of the EVENT MOVIE! James Cameron's epic Avatar hit screens in 2009 after Cameron's twelve year absence from narrative film and the result was a game-changing super-blockbuster. Paul, Justin, and Sean discuss their first time seeing the film, it's impact, legacy, the technological advances, characters, science, action, and more that makes up this WHOLE lotta movie. Plus, Justin runs a game of "Pandora or Not?", fun facts and more. The movie is a LOT, the show is a LOT. Enjoy!  Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/TheCountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/countdownmovieshow.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownmovieshow https://x.com/CountMovieShow https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment https://www.youtube.com/@countdownmovieshow  

A new Tron movie brings with it all sorts of challenges. Can hype be retained when it's been fifteen years since the last film of the franchise? (no) Can the score keep up with what Daft Punk did in the last film? (yes) Does Jared Leto look great for 54 years old? (sure) Sean, Justin, and Paul break down EVERYTHING about seeing Tron: Ares, right down to the great experience at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre. Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/TheCountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/countdownmovieshow.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownmovieshow https://x.com/CountMovieShow https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment https://www.youtube.com/@countdownmovieshow  

The opening, awesome. The music, awesome. Jeff Bridges' voice over kicks in, awesome. Then...2010 computer effects kick in. And it's kind of that the entirety of Tron: Legacy, something cool followed by a bad choice, but ALL is discussed by Sean, Justin, and Paul (including Disney's Tron partnership with Playboy, which they guys find out about in real time). Remembering other movies from 2010 is a challenge, but the other games Justin has at the end of the episode are a bit more successful. Join The Countdown Movie Show team for this final episode before Tron: Ares opens today! Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/TheCountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/countdownmovieshow.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownmovieshow https://x.com/CountMovieShow https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment https://www.youtube.com/@countdownmovieshow  

The waits have been brutal - 28 years, 15 years - but a new Tron movie is always welcome. So...The Countdown Movie Show team of Justin, Sean, and Paul are prepping for Tron: Ares by watching the first two films in the franchise. Episode 1 is all about the film that kicked off the franchise, Steven Lisberger's Tron (1982), the ground-breaking visual effects, the music, Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, Cindy Morgan, and, as ever, time is made for Justin's Fun Facts and a game you can play along at home. Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/TheCountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/countdownmovieshow.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownmovieshow https://x.com/CountMovieShow https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment https://www.youtube.com/@countdownmovieshow  

Longest movie yet.  Longest episode yet. There's a lot to discuss when covering both Justice League (2017) and Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) and Justin, Sean, and Paul get into it - the different directors, different cuts, early projects that were halted, casting, and a whole lot of choices that just didn't make any sense. But was there much to enjoy? Turns out there's that too, plus Justin's usual fun facts and quiz time. If you're going to "save one" episode to listen to, this is the one! Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/CountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/countdownmovieshow.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/countdownmovieshow/ https://x.com/CountdowntoNine https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment https://www.youtube.com/@countdownmovieshow  

Skipping Justice League, 'cause it's not really a Superman movie, and it's never a bad idea, The Countdown to Nine podcast concludes with this detailed breakdown of James Gunn's 2025 film Superman - what worked, what didn't, what's new, what's re-hashed, casting, behind-the-scenes stories, and more. Plus, Justin's barrel o' fun facts and a game of Guess the D.C. Character by Their Superpower. This new movie about the Man of Steel made a lot of choices, and Paul, Justin, and Sean go over them all! Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/CountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/countdownmovieshow.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/countdownmovieshow/ https://x.com/CountdowntoNine https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment https://www.youtube.com/@countdownmovieshow  

Just when you thought you'd never have to watch Zack Snyder's Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice again, along comes an "Ultimate Edition", so...here we are. Justin, Sean, and Paul take in the extended edition of the coming together of D.C. Comics two biggest heroes and...it's dour and dark. Even Bruce Wayne's parents die again. Buy hey kids, that doesn't mean this show has to be depressing! Justin brings out the usual fun facts and games to lighten the mood 'cause...someone's got to...! Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/CountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/countdownmovieshow.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/countdownmovieshow/ https://x.com/CountdowntoNine https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment https://www.youtube.com/@countdownmovieshow  

Like him or not, here comes Zack Snyder to impose his will on the Superman franchise. This week, Justin, Sean, and Paul talk all about the 2013 Henry Cavill-led Man of Steel. They once-over Snyder's (or Schneider's) five-year Superman plan, alternate casting, Sean covers what worked while Justin and Paul cover what didn't. Plus, there's time for the usual Fuuuuun Facts, a product placement game and, as ever, TANGENTS! Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/CountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/countdownmovieshow.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/countdownmovieshow/ https://x.com/CountdowntoNine https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment https://www.youtube.com/@countdownmovieshow  

A re-watch of Superman Returns finds it sliiiiiiightly better for Justin and Paul while Sean continues loving on it. All this leads to interesting conversation about Bryan Singer's entry into the Man of Steel franchise. After letting go of Super Chicken, Justin runs a game of "Alive or Dead", and, as ever, there are Fuuuun Facts About Superman (Returns). All this is squeezed into the last ten minutes of the program, the first hour and twenty minutes is Sean recapping the film.  Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/CountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/countdownmovieshow.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/countdownmovieshow/ https://x.com/CountdowntoNine https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment https://www.youtube.com/@countdownmovieshow  

There's a lot for Sean, Justin, and Paul to talk about when it comes to Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, not much of it good. But thankfully, there are distractions! Among them, Justin has an unreasonable obsession with the 1960's Jay Ward/Bill Scott cartoon Super Chicken, and there's a play-along quiz about the entire Superman pop culture history. When back on track, the team talks about how the fourth in the O.G. Superman franchise...went wrong. (Spoiler - it's mostly Cannon...) Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/CountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/countdownmovieshow.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/countdownmovieshow/ https://x.com/CountdowntoNine https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment https://www.youtube.com/@countdownmovieshow  

The title of this episode comes from a Richard Pryor line in Superman III...and he speaks for all of us. All the goodwill of the previous two entries of the Superman franchise lead to this questionable entry in the filmography of the Man of Steel. Justin, Sean, and a...sad, perhaps(?) Paul discuss why this one just doesn't work but good news, there's time left at the end for an extended conversation about James Gunn's upcoming film - one month away! Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/CountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/countdownmovieshow.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/countdownmovieshow/ https://x.com/CountdowntoNine https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment https://www.youtube.com/@countdownmovieshow  

1978's Superman: The Movie was so successful, a sequel was a no-brainer. In fact, they saw the hit coming and filmed part of the sequel at the same time as the original. But something happened on the way to the cinema - new directors, more jokes, multiple cuts, re-shoots, and more. Discussing all this makes for a jam-packed episode of Countdown as Paul, Sean, and Justin take on the facts and opinions about Superman II. Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/CountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/themovieguysonline.bsky.social https://www.Facebook.com/ https://x.com/CountdowntoNine https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment http://www.Youtube.com/user/  

Next up on the Superman countdown - Superman II. But which film do you talk about? Richard Lester's 1980 original or 2006's The Donner Cut? We'll get to both, but this show gave us a chance to see The Donner Cut for the first time. In this quick preview clip, co-hosts Sean and Justin give their thoughts before and after seeing The Donner Cut in prep for Countdown to Nine, Ep. 2, coming later this week! Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/CountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/themovieguysonline.bsky.social https://www.Facebook.com/ https://x.com/CountdowntoNine https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment http://www.Youtube.com/user/  

It's hard to believe there have only been eight Superman movie since the 1978 Richard Donner film that put the legendary superhero on the big screen. There should probably be fifteen or so of these! But with James Gunn bringing fans a new Man of Steel story this July, it's time to count down to it! Your hosts Paul Preston, Sean Blodgett, and Justin Bowler will look at every film in the franchise, ramping up to David Corenswet's debut as Kal El. First up, Superman: The Movie and Christopher Reeve's damn-near otherworldly performance, a slew of special effects, and whatever Marlon Brando was doing. Listen in and prepare for more from the franchise, and more from Countdown to Nine - Superman. Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/CountdownMovieShow https://bsky.app/profile/themovieguysonline.bsky.social https://www.Facebook.com/ https://x.com/CountdowntoNine https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment http://www.Youtube.com/user/  

With Deadpool and Wolverine finishing a historic box office run, hosts Paul Preston, Sean Blodgett and Justin Bowler engage in rabid spoiler-filled talk about the movie, the records it set, the huge laughs, and wild action sequences. Plus, the guys go deep on their viewing experience in L.A., the making-of, the onslaught of cameos, and the future of the MCU, as they wrap up this season of Countdown! Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/CountdownMovieShow https://x.com/Countdown23Show https://www.Facebook.com/ https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment http://www.Youtube.com/user/  

From the beginning of Deadpool 2, Wade Wilson lets us know this won't be the same as the first film, which was a love story. Deadpool 2 is a family film - full of ridiculous gobs of violence, a mountain of profanity. Wait...so it IS kinda the same as the first film - full of things Paul, Sean, and Justin LOVE! Actually, the building of X-Force, the arrival of Cable and Juggernaut, and much more makes this sequel even crazier. And if you want to prep for the absolute insanity that is Deadpool and Wolverine, listening to this show is good prep. Only best buddies execute pedophiles together. Follow us: https://www.Instagram.com/CountdownMovieShow https://x.com/Countdown23Show https://www.Facebook.com/ https://www.themovieguys.net https://www.creativemotionentertainment http://www.Youtube.com/user/