Ajay Discusses Movies

Ajay Discusses Movies

Author: Ajay Thakkar Language: English Episodes: 50
Ever find yourself wanting to dissect a film's ending or celebrate a hidden gem, but you need the right person to chat with? That's the feeling Ajay Discusses Movies captures in every episode. Host Ajay Thakkar brings his perspective as a stand-up comedian and genuine film enthusiast to conversations that are less like formal reviews and more like the best kind of late-night chat after leaving the theater. Each week, he's joined by a rotating cast of guests from across the comedy and entertainment worlds, ensuring the dialogue is always fresh and often unexpectedly funny. They dive into everything from classic cinema and cult favorites to the latest blockbuster or buzzy TV show, never taking things too seriously but always with a clear love for the material. Listening to this podcast feels like pulling up a chair at a lively table where hot takes are welcome, deep cuts are appreciated, and the sheer joy of talking about what works-or hilariously doesn’t-in a story is the whole point. You’ll get thoughtful analysis woven seamlessly with humor, personal anecdotes, and that specific thrill of connecting over a shared scene or performance. It’s the perfect companion for your watchlist, offering new angles on old favorites and enthusiastic introductions to films you might have missed.
Episodes
Spider-Man: Brand New Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:48
A good film, The best MCU spider man film. Despite No Way Home being more memorable, this will be viewed as the critically better film. Spider Man: Brand New Day stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon…
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:21
With rave critical and commercial success as well as early awards buzz. Christopher’s Nolans The Odyssey is a 3 hour epic that further proves Nolan is Hollywood’s last filmmaker who is able to drive people to the theater…
Olivia Wilde's The Invite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:00
The Invite is a tastefully done comedy film that examines the importance of communication in relationships through a sexual lens. A hilarious film that should be seen with a packed audience (even if A24 doesn’t want it t…
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's The interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:27
Despite a forgettable middle chunk, The Interview is a hilariously dumb schlocky film that should have never received the vitriol it first got when it was released. It serves as a cautionary tale as to what studios shoul…
Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:09
Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day is a fun sci-fi action adventure film that delves into the complexities of meeting extra terrestrial life, even if parts of the film were better executed in his previous work. The booksh…
Kane Parsons' Backrooms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:30
In an impressive directorial debut, Kane Parsons is able to deliver a memorable dread inducing sci-fi horror film. Even if certain parts of it didn’t particularly land well. The bookshop has been updated. Go check out my…
Boots Riley's I Love Boosters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:51
Despite some blemishes, I Love Boosters is a hilarious adventure comedy film that proves Boots Riley is still a unique voice in an increasingly sterile American movie system. It deserves to be seen on the big screen in a…
Q2 Anne Hathaway Movies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:40
I discuss David Frankel's Devil Wears Prada 2 and David Lowery's Mother Mary. One is a fine film that banks on the references of its predecessor. The other is one of the most bold, ambitious films of the year. Go listen!…
Lee Cronin's The Mummy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:06
Lee Cronin's The Mummy borrows from several of its influences without any regard for its characters, plot, or story. Making it one of the worst films of the year. The bookshop has been updated with Shusaku Endo's The Sea…
Kristoffer Borgli's The Drama [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:07
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