Excuse the Intermission
Alex, and Max take you on a journey through film with this discussion podcast about movies.
Podcasting since 2020 • 272 episodes
Excuse the Intermission
Latest Episodes
Filmmaker Interviews LIVE from the 2025 Gig Harbor Film Festival
Five conversations. One weekend that proves short films can carry more than most features. We sat down at the Gig Harbor Film Festival with filmmakers who turned everyday pressure into unforgettable cinema—starting with a travel-phobe who liter...
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Episode 265
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1:18:10
ETI Movie News: Robert Redford's Legacy, Studio Shifting and Previewing the Gig Harbor Film Festival
The landscape of Hollywood is shifting before our eyes. From massive studio consolidations to the passing of icons, Alex and Max dive deep into what these changes mean for the future of cinema.Following a month-long hiatus, the hosts ca...
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Episode 264
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1:28:49
A Journey Through Crowdfunding with Filmmaker Ducky Dutkiewiczz
The magic of filmmaking often lies in that sweet spot between meticulous planning and creative spontaneity. Andrew "Ducky" Dutkiewiczz embodies this balance as he joins us to discuss his upcoming short film "Call This Land Mother" – a story abo...
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Episode 263
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Zach Cregger’s Weapons
When 17 children from the same third-grade classroom vanish into the night, a small suburban town becomes the epicenter of a nightmare that defies explanation. "Weapons," Zach Crager's sophomore directorial effort following his breakout hit "Ba...
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Episode 262
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1:37:54
NY Times Top 100 Films of the 21st Century feat. Filmmaker Kalee Quiñones
What defines the greatest films of our still-young century? When The New York Times published their reader-selected Top 100 Films of the 21st Century, we couldn't resist diving into this cultural touchstone that had over 200,000 cinephiles weig...
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Episode 261
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