The Establishing Shot

What were the best movies of 2025? What is the state of the movie industry in 2026? Letterboxd being bid on by Netflix, Sony, and others? We talk about all of this after an extended hiatus. Plus, because our best of 2025 talk is so belated, most of the movies should be available to rent or stream or check out at the library!https://www.establishingshotpod.com/Feedback:Email us at [email protected] a voicemail from the button on the right side of the screen on our website https://www.establishingshotpod.com/Support the Show:Join The Establishing Shot Family for early, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and access to our Discord server where we talk movies all the time: https://www.establishingshotpod.com/supportGuest Info:Jean-Pierre BoudreauxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanpierreboudreaux/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jpboudreaux/Inhabit Creative Co.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inhabitcreativeco/Website: https://www.inhabitcreative.com/ Follow Eli and the Show:Eli on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/theelipriceEli on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/elipriceShow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EShotPodShow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/establishingshotpodShow on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@establishingshotpodShow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/establishingshotpodShow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/establishingshot.bsky.socialShow on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@establishingshotpodShow on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EstablishingShotPodOther Links:My Letterboxd Ranking of 2025 Movies:https://letterboxd.com/eliprice/list/2025-ranked/

What makes a great Christmas movie? This is a question we attempt to tackle this week as we review three Christmas movies elected by a few supporters of the show: The Star (2017), Eloise at Christmastime, and Die Hard. Through a brief review of each of these movies, each bringing their own unique Christmas vibes, we are able to see what really makes a good Christmas movie. Grab a cup of hot chocolate, sit back, and relax as you listen to these Christmasmovie reviews and recommendations. Don’t forget to enjoy some movies with friends and family this holiday season!https://www.establishingshotpod.com/Feedback:Email us at [email protected] a voicemail from the button on the right side of the screen on our website https://www.establishingshotpod.com/Support the Show:Join The Establishing Shot Family for early, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and access to our Discord server where we talk movies all the time: https://www.establishingshotpod.com/supportFollow Eli and the Show:Eli on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/theelipriceEli on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/elipriceShow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EShotPodShow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/establishingshotpodShow on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@establishingshotpodShow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/establishingshotpodShow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/establishingshot.bsky.socialShow on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@establishingshotpodShow on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EstablishingShotPodOther Links:My Letterboxd Ranking of Christmas Movies: https://letterboxd.com/eliprice/list/christmas-movies-ranked/

In this special review/interview episode, we explore Stationed at Home, a new indie film that explores the connection of the cosmic to the everyday life of people in a forgotten town. Following cab driver Ralph as he awaits the passing of the International Space Station across the sky on a cold Christmas Eve, director Daniel Masciari and crew guide us on a journey through spaces and soul of Binghamton, NY. Daniel joins me after a short review to talk about the process of making the film, the influences and inspirations that brought it about, and the deep themes of place and relationships that are hidden beneath the surface of the story. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/Feedback:Email us at [email protected] a voicemail from the button on the right side of the screen on our website https://www.establishingshotpod.com/Support the Show:Join The Establishing Shot Family for early, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and access to our Discord server where we talk movies all the time: https://www.establishingshotpod.com/supportGuest Info:Daniel Masciari, Director of Stationed at HomeDaniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielvmasciari/Stationed at HomeWebsite (w/ links to buy/rent the film): https://www.stationedathome.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stationedathomefilm/Facebook: http://facebook.com/StationedAtHomeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stationedathomefeaturefilmReview on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14284376/Review on Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/stationed_at_homeReview on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/stationed-at-home/ Follow Eli and the Show:Eli on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/theelipriceEli on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/elipriceShow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EShotPodShow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/establishingshotpodShow on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@establishingshotpodShow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/establishingshotpodShow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/establishingshot.bsky.socialShow on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@establishingshotpodShow on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EstablishingShotPod

Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Although his career started with a bang as he basically fathered the modern summer blockbuster with Jaws, it hasn’t been without its ups and downs. One thing that you can never take away from him, however, is both his genius behind the camera and his passion for his projects. In this bittersweet episode, we finish our Spielberg series by taking a look back over his entire career after having visited every single one of his films. I share takeaways, some favorite performances, shots, and moments. And I share my final Spielberg rankings.https://www.establishingshotpod.com/Feedback:Email us at [email protected] a voicemail from the button on the right side of the screen on our website https://www.establishingshotpod.com/Support the Show:Join The Establishing Shot Family for early, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and access to our Discord server where we talk movies all the time: https://www.establishingshotpod.com/supportFollow Eli and the Show:Eli on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/theelipriceEli on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/elipriceShow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EShotPodShow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/establishingshotpodShow on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@establishingshotpodShow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/establishingshotpodShow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/establishingshot.bsky.socialShow on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@establishingshotpodShow on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EstablishingShotPodOther Links:My Letterboxd Ranking of Spielberg Films: https://letterboxd.com/eliprice/list/elis-ranking-of-steven-spielbergs-directorial/ Research Resources:- Steven Spielberg All the Films: The Story Behind Every Movie, Episode, and Short by Arnaud Devillard, Olivier Bousquet, Nicolas Schaller- Steven Spielberg: A Life in Films by Molly Haskell- A Companion to Steven Spielberg by Various Authors, edited by Nigel Morris

The horror genre is a beloved one, and it is teeming with multitudes of subgenres. We explore all of these subgenres in this week’s movie draft. From slashers to paranormal to monster movies and more, the exploration of our fears and anxieties are taken on in these various forms. We draft everything from old classic Universal monster movies to modern horror hits and everything in between. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/Feedback:Email us at [email protected] a voicemail from the button on the right side of the screen on our website https://www.establishingshotpod.com/Support the Show:Join The Establishing Shot Family for early, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and access to our Discord server where we talk movies all the time: https://www.establishingshotpod.com/support/Guest Info:Zachary LeeWebsite: https://muckrack.com/zachary-lee-4Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/zacharoni22BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/zacharylee.bsky.socialLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/zlee729/ Follow Eli and the Show:Eli on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/theelipriceEli on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/elipriceShow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EShotPodShow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/establishingshotpodShow on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@establishingshotpodShow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/establishingshotpodShow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/establishingshot.bsky.socialShow on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@establishingshotpodShow on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EstablishingShotPodOther Links:No Film School’s The Ultimate Guide to Horror Subgenres: https://nofilmschool.com/horror-subgenres