James Cameron

James Cameron

Author: Alternate Ending December 16, 2025 Duration: 2:35:23

This week sees the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, the tenth narrative feature directed by James Cameron, and that seemed like an auspicious enough number to use it as an excuse to celebrate. Alternate Ending's resident Avatar maniac, Tim Brayton, is joined by a trio of fellow Cameron-heads: Zev Burrows, Andrew Milne, and Caleb Wimble. And the four of them dilly-dally for as much time as Ol' Jim himself might do in going over his directorial career, and some of his other interests, culminating in our picks for the best films of his slender but massively popular filmography. As a warm up, the team has an all-2020s movie roundtable this time: Caleb sees Oscar hopeful tearjerker Hamnet, Andrew raises and then crushes our hopes with the samurai drama Tornado, Zev puzzles around with Yorgos Lanthimos's newest weird fiction, Bugonia, and Tim deals with one of the decade's most confusing distribution platforms to see Kurosawa Kiyoshi's 45 minute filmlet Chime, by request of Patreon subscriber... Caleb Wimble. Well how about that.


The conversations on Alternate Ending-Movie Review Podcast begin with a simple, shared love for cinema, but they quickly go much deeper than that. This isn't a formal critique or a dry analysis; it's the sound of three friends debating, laughing, and unpacking what they just watched, with the listener right there in the room. The goal is practical: to help you decide where to spend your valuable time and money. You'll get clear, often passionate, opinions on which new releases are worth a trip to the theater, which are perfect for a cozy night on the couch, and which you might want to skip entirely. What defines this podcast is its perspective. As the hosts note, they aren't just another group of guys rehashing classic cult favorites. The dynamic between the two hosts and their third co-host brings a distinct and engaging balance to every discussion, covering everything from big blockbusters and hidden indie gems to classic TV series. Each episode feels like a genuine conversation, one that’s as much about the experience of watching as it is about the film or show itself. Tune in for thoughtful reviews, unexpected recommendations, and the kind of easygoing rapport that makes you feel like part of the group.
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Duration: 51:03
Welcome to Your Movie Rocks, an Alternate Ending podcast hosted by Mandy Albert. For every episode, Mandy will watch a movie assigned by her guest host, followed by a lively discussion. There's only one rule: no matter w…
April 2026 Movie Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:22
We're saying goodbye to March by getting in right under the wire with a preview of the films coming out in April 2026, with mere hours to go before The Super Mario Galaxy Movie wall-jumps its way into theaters. Are Tim a…
Bride of AE - Daybreakers (2009) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:23
Tim and Brennan dig a skeleton out of Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke's closet by reviewing his post-Twilight dystopian vampire movie DAYBREAKERS! Love the Podcast? Leave us a review! Follow Brennan on Twitter, Instagram, and…
The 98th Academy Awards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:45
Fresh of off One Battle After Another and Sinners sharing a combined haul of 10 Oscars, the Alternate Ending crew is here with our thoughts on the ceremony and winners. Tim is joined by Cameron and Caleb to talk about th…
A look back at 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:04
With the Oscars coming up fast, it's the time of year we like to take stock of the movie year that was, and so Brennan is joined this week by an extra-large crew, as Caleb Wimble, Cameron Shaw, and Gavin McDowell come al…
Your Movie Rocks: Super Mario Bros. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:41
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Podcast Special: Old Testament Movies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:57
We have a bonus episode for you this week! To celebrate the recent publication of The Rewritten Bible in Late Antiquity, a new book by regular podcast guest and Sects, Lies, and Videotape columnist Gavin McDowell, he and…
March 2026 Movie Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:58
The Alternate Ending team, led by Brennan, prepares for the movies of March, a surprisingly full schedule of horror movies, among other things. Before the show, Caleb brings the new critical darling The Testament of Ann…
Bride of AE - The Skeleton Key (2005) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:37
Tim and Brennan dig a skeleton out of Oscar nominee Kate Hudson's closet by reviewing her Southern Gothic horror outing THE SKELETON KEY! Love the Podcast? Leave us a review! Follow Brennan on Twitter, Instagram, and Let…
Alternate Ending 10th Anniversary Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:56:47
The Alternate Ending podcast was born on 3 January 2016, when the husband-and-wife team of Rob and Carrie Jarosinski shared their picks for the top 5 movies of all time. The site and the podcast have both seen a lot of c…