The FORCED PERSPECTIVE Movie Podcast

It's that time of the year again, folks! Join Mark (b.k.a. SportsGuy515) and Adolfo as they get ready for Hollywood's biggest night! On this episode, the guys preview the Academy Awards, and give their predictions on who will take home gold on Oscar night, as the annual ceremony returns this year to its home at the Dolby Theatre! Plus - Oscar hosts, the "Cut for Time" Awards, Oscars Fan Favorite, Boutique Blu-Ray Labels and their deluxe releases, and more! Get your tuxedos and evening gowns ready, and meet us at the limo - the red carpet awaits! DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!

Oscars 2017: Wow, the wrong film was just announced as Best Picture winner...pretty embarrassing. There's absolutely no way that something this humiliating could ever happen again. Oscars 2021: Hold my beer. On this episode of YOUR favorite movie podcast, join Mark (b.k.a. SportsGuy515) and Adolfo as they recap last Sunday's 93rd Academy Awards ceremony and try to make sense of the format, the winners, and everything in between! PLUS - Adolfo's "altered state" while watching the Oscars, Daniel Kaluuya is happy he was conceived, a possible theory on the Oscars' declining TV ratings, the disgraceful "In Memoriam" segment, the absolute botch that was "Best Actor" going on last, some underrated 2020 movie highlights, Peacock and the value of holding on to your old wrestling tapes in 2021, and MORE! Almost 2 hours of discussion - so grab some popcorn, strap in, and DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!

It's that time of the year once again, folks! With the 93rd Academy Awards upon us, Mark (SportsGuy515) and Adolfo are back to predict the winners on Hollywood's biggest night - taking place in a way that's VERY DIFFERENT from what we're used to! Who will take home gold on Oscar night? PLUS: Pandemic fatigue and the movies, burying Esquire Magazine, a hilarious Kenny Omega-related tangent, quick thoughts on Zack Snyder's Justice League, Alamo is BACK, and more! Get your tuxedos and evening gowns (or if you're Jodi Foster, your pajamas) ready, set up your Zoom cam, plop up on your couch, and DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!

After an unprecedented year that was 2020, the only step to take is forward. On the grand return episode of your favorite movie podcast, join Mark (b.k.a. SportsGuy515) and Adolfo - in their first FP episode together since last year's Oscars - as they recap their past 11 months, discussing the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on cinema, quarantine life, and what the future could possibly hold in 2021, topping off the show with reviews of recent films WONDER WOMAN 1984 and MANK. Almost 2 hours of great film discussion - join our big return and DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!

It's that time of the year again, folks...it's OSCAR TIME! On this episode of YOUR favorite movie podcast, join SportsGuy515, Adolfo, and special guest Brandon Draven, as they offer their official predictions for the big Academy Awards ceremony this weekend. PLUS - as is tradition on the Oscar Preview Show, the guys each offer up their TOP 10 FILMS of 2019, as well as a brief discussion on the WORST of 2019 and the year overall in Film as we look ahead to 2020! ALMOST 3 HOURS of film talk! So get your tuxedos and evening gowns ready, hop into your limo, and DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!

The Road to OSCAR-MANIA is officially upon us! Join SportsGuy515 and Adolfo as they gear up for Awards Season with a discussion of the Golden Globes and the upcoming ceremonies to look out for on our journey to the Academy Awards. PLUS - the Oscar nominations are officially out. Who received a nom? Who got snubbed? The guys give their opinions on this year's Oscars and who just may be walking away with award statues. Almost 90 minutes of film awards talk! Get the scoops and DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!

Our 2nd (and, to our knowledge, last) backlog episode of 2019! Join SportsGuy515 and Adolfo as they do what they do best - play catch up! Among their topics of discussion are Disney Plus, box office numbers, Kevin Feige, Martin Scorsese and his Marvel comments, and Jeff Goldblum! In the second half of the show, the guys have a retrospective discussion of (500) DAYS OF SUMMER (celebrating its 10th Anniversary in 2019) to complement the THE GRADUATE episode of the Essential Films Podcast. Almost 2 hours of film talk...so don't wait! DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!

Happy New Year, everyone! To usher in 2020, we here at FORCED PERSPECTIVE are going to be playing some catch-up (as usual), but in a less...traditional way. As it turns out, we have 2 episodes left over from 2019 that have yet to be aired. So for the next 2 weeks, these episodes will finally see the light of day! And what better way to start than with our episode-long discussion of JOKER! On this episode of your favorite movie podcast, Mark (b.k.a. SportsGuy515) and Adolfo, along with special guest HEADCASE, give us an in-depth review and discussion of the Todd Philips film JOKER (making its debut on Blu-ray this week). Join the guys as they touch upon the "controversy" heading into JOKER's theatrical release, the blatant homages to Martin Scorsese, how to interpret the "art" of a film, Joaquin Phoenix's amazing performance, spoiler-talk, and MORE! Over 2 hours of fun movie talk - so sit back, relax, and DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!

On this episode of your favorite movie podcast, Mark (b.k.a. SportsGuy515) and Adolfo do what they do best: play catch-up! Join the guys as they recap the summer that was in film (in a way only they can) with discussions on ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD, AVENGERS: ENDGAME, THE LION KING, SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, and more! Plus: Mark discusses his recent trips to Alamo Drafthouse, Disney/Marvel's big plans for Phase 4 of the MCU, and Mark's ENDGAME obsession! Over 2 hours of fun movie talk - so sit back, relax, and DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!

WE. ARE. BACK! On this episode of FORCED PERSPECTIVE, join SportsGuy (b.k.a. Mark) and special guest co-host Brandon Draven (filling in for Adolfo) as they discuss (spoiler and non-spoiler) and dissect the 9th film from director Quentin Tarantino - ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD. How does this film rank among the rest of Tarantino's filmography? Plus - a discussion on revival cinemas, Alamo Drafthouse arrives in L.A., our Summer 2019 viewings so far, and more! Almost 3 hours of movie talk! Travel back to 1969 and download/stream now!

We have reached the home stretch! On this episode of YOUR favorite movie podcast, join Mark (b.k.a. SportsGuy515) and Adolfo, along with special guest MR. EDDIE, as they conclude their journey to AVENGERS: ENDGAME with a retrospective on Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR (2016), DOCTOR STRANGE (2016), GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 (2017), SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING (2017), THOR: RAGNAROK (2017), BLACK PANTHER (2018), AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR (2018), ANT-MAN & THE WASP (2018), AND CAPTAIN MARVEL (2019)). Over 2 hours of great MCU talk. Prepare to make your last stand against Thanos and DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!

The EndGame is upon us! On this special episode of YOUR favorite movie podcast, join Mark (b.k.a. SportsGuy515) and Adolfo - along with special guest MIKE DENNIN - as they begin the journey to AVENGERS: ENDGAME with a retrospective on Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (IRON MAN (2008), THE INCREDIBLE HULK (2008), IRON MAN 2 (2010), THOR (2011), CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER (2011), and THE AVENGERS (2012)).Over 2 hours of great MCU discussion - assemble with the Avengers and DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!

Your dynamic duo is back with another edition of YOUR favorite movie podcast! Join SportsGuy515 (b.k.a. Mark) and Adolfo as they review the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, CAPTAIN MARVEL! The guys discuss both the pre-release controversy surrounding the film as well as the film itself - is it a worthy entry into the MCU? Where does it rank among its MCU brethren? The guys give their thoughts! PLUS: as an introduction to FORCED PERSPECTIVE's MCU Retrospective, the guys briefly discuss Marvel BEFORE the MCU - films such as CAPTAIN AMERICA (all of them), Roger Corman's (unreleased) FANTASTIC FOUR, X-MEN, Ang Lee's HULK, DAREDEVIL, and more! 90 minutes of Marvel wackiness await - DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!

Hollywood's Biggest Night isn't over until YOUR favorite movie podcast weighs in on its shenanigans! Join SportsGuy515 (b.k.a. Mark the Mark) and the returning Adolfo, along with special guest Brandon Draven, as they discuss the events of the 91st Academy Awards, including its winners, historic firsts, and the system that allowed GREEN BOOK to walk out of the Dolby Theatre as Best Picture of the Year. Plus - the trio finally puts 2018 to rest with a look back at their personal best and worst films of the year that was. A can't-miss episode! DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!

It isn't OSCAR season without the official FORCED PERSPECTIVE Oscar Preview, simply known as OSCAR-MANIA! Join SportsGuy515 (better known nowadays as "Mark the Mark") and special guest co-host BRANDON DRAVEN (filling in for Adolfo) as they preview this Sunday's 91st Academy Awards with their predictions as to who will take home the top prizes this year. It's another can't-miss episode of your favorite movie podcast! Get caught up before the Oscars and DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!

The #RoadTo100 arrives down the home stretch! YOUR favorite movie podcast, FORCED PERSPECTIVE, is proud to present the second of its final two episodes before the 100TH EPISODE SPECTACULAR! On this Episode 99, join SportsGuy515 and Adolfo as they add another entry into their MY FAVORITE FILM series by welcoming back BRANDON DRAVEN to discuss HIS favorite film - what many call Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece - from 1994, it's PULP FICTION! In Part 2, after laying some groundwork, the guys start recapping the film from start to finish and discuss why PULP FICTION truly is a 5-star film. ALMOST 2 HOURS OF GREAT FILM DISCUSSION!! SO MAKE SURE TO GRAB YOUR FIVE DOLLAR SHAKE AND DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!!!

The #RoadTo100 arrives down the home stretch! YOUR favorite movie podcast, FORCED PERSPECTIVE, is proud to present the first of its final two episodes before the 100TH EPISODE SPECTACULAR! On this Episode 99, join SportsGuy515 and Adolfo as they add another entry into their MY FAVORITE FILM series by welcoming back BRANDON DRAVEN to discuss HIS favorite film - what many call Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece - from 1994, it's PULP FICTION! In Part 1, the guys discuss all the stories behind the creation of the film that would become a watershed moment in the history of independent cinema. PLUS: -Is Corona better than Miller High Life? -The guys reminisce on watching PULP FICTION for the first time. -Adolfo tells a story involving his cherished bootleg VHS tape of PULP FICTION. -The story behind PULP FICTION's original vision and how the film ended up the way it did. -How PULP FICTION literally saved John Travolta's career. -The risk that Bruce Willis took in being a part of PULP FICTION and how that risk paid off handsomely. -Fawning over the amazing actors involved in this film. -The "Royale with Cheese" scene and why people love it so much. -...and MORE! OVER AN HOUR OF GREAT FILM DISCUSSION!! SO PICK UP SOME BIG KAHUNA BURGER, RELAX, AND DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!!!

The #RoadTo100 Continues... On this episode of YOUR favorite movie podcast, join SportsGuy515 & Adolfo, along with special guest HEADCASE, as they review and discuss the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING! PLUS: -Some advice on what to do when you have a hangover... -Headcase's experience at an advanced screening of SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING -Tom Holland strikes the perfect balance between Peter Parker and Spider-Man -Michael Keaton's performance is an absolute show-stealer! -Captain America teaches us a lesson in PATIENCE with the ultimate troll job. -The effectiveness of Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark in the mentor/father-figure role. -...and MORE! OVER AN HOUR OF GREAT SPIDER-MAN TALK!! SO GET YOUR BLITZKRIEG BOP GOING AND DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!!!

But...was he slow? The #RoadTo100 continues on FORCED PERSPECTIVE! Join SportsGuy515 & Adolfo as they review the latest Summer 2017 releases including IT COMES AT NIGHT, COLOSSAL, THE MUMMY, TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT, DESPICABLE ME 3, and BABY DRIVER! PLUS: -Queen without Freddy Mercury is NOT QUEEN! -Adolfo -The great storytelling of IT COMES AT NIGHT -The uniqueness that made COLOSSAL something special. -Did THE MUMMY succeed in jumpstarting Universal's Dark Universe? -TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT is exactly what you'd expect at this point - so much so that SportsGuy goes on yet another EPIC RANT on it. -As decent as Despicable Me 3 is, Adolfo still hates the Minions. -SportsGuy talks about attending BABY DRIVER at Alamo Drafthouse with Kid Koala in attendance. -BABY DRIVER is 2017's closest thing to perfection. Period. -...and MORE! AN EASY-LISTENING HOUR OF GREAT FILM DISCUSSION!! SO PUT ON YOUR EARPHONES, STRAP IN YOUR SEATBELT, and DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!!!

The #RoadTo100 continues on FORCED PERSPECTIVE! On this episode of YOUR favorite movie podcast, join SportsGuy515 & Adolfo as they journey along Summer 2017 with reviews of ALIEN: COVENANT, BAYWATCH, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES, and WONDER WOMAN! PLUS: -SportsGuy will return to Alamo Drafthouse in June for a screening of... -"KING ARTHUR died a horrible, painful death." -Adolfo -The issues with ALIEN: COVENANT and how Ridley Scott betrayed his own franchise. -Despite its issues, is ALIEN: COVENANT still worth a watch? SportsGuy thinks so. -Why BAYWATCH is not necessarily as bad as you'd think. -The guys debate the merits of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES as SportsGuy delivers a vicious rant on the film. -Why WONDER WOMAN is the pleasant surprise of the summer - and potentially of the year. -...and MORE! AN EASY LISTENING HOUR OF FUN FILM DISCUSSION!! SO GET YOUR LASSO OF TRUTH READY AND DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!!!