Bad Casting | Ep.33 The Buddy System Podcast

In this episode, Seth and Evan dive deep into the latest blockbuster trailers like Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Shrek 5, and Brad Pitt’s upcoming survival thriller Heart of the Beast. You’ll discover how these trailers reveal surprising details, the questionable animation choices, and the franchise fatigue simmering beneath the surface. Get an insider’s look at how Hollywood’s big-budget trailers might be overloading with fan service and nostalgic callbacks, sometimes at the expense of storytelling consistency.Seth shares his honest reactions to the Spider-Man trailer’s confusing multiverse lore and CGI shifts, while Evan debates whether Shrek 5’s questionable animation looks are worth the nostalgia. Plus, we unpack the failed efforts of blockbuster franchises to innovate and whether these movies are just more of the same old thing. You’ll break down the strategic implications of giant studio spending, why big trailers often tease more than they deliver, and what it means for your movie-watching choices.Whether you’re a die-hard Marvel fan, animation lover, or indie film enthusiast, this episode gives you the essential tools to decode what’s really coming soon to theaters. With a mix of sarcastic humor, industry insights, and genuine passion for movies, this episode keeps you in the know and ready to hit play on the next big hit. Perfect for film geeks, trailer skeptics, and anyone tired of endless franchise sequels, tune in and join us as we cut through the cinematic noise to see what’s really worth your ticket money.#spiderman #film #movietrailer #shrek #reaction Chapters00:00 What did you watch this week 08:35 Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer 23:01 Shrek 5 Trailer 31:06 Austin Powers 434:05 Heart of the Beast trailer 42:33 Game Time: Framed

Most movies try to scare you with monsters or jump scares but what if the real terror is the endless unexplainable maze of the backrooms? In this episode Seth and Evan break down the mind-bending horror hit that’s reshaping modern creepiness. With a limited cast a tiny budget and an infinite universe of liminal spaces Backrooms proves that you don’t need a blockbuster budget to create genuine fear.You’ll discover why this low-budget horror became a cultural phenomenon breaking records with an $118 million opening weekend despite mixed reviews. Seth and Evan analyze the movie’s secret sauce: haunting set design creative cinematography and the psychological dread that keeps viewers glued. They explore how Kane Parsons a YouTube creator turned director channels his obsession with liminal spaces into a visually mesmerizing experience that feels both familiar and disturbing.We break down the film’s core mysteries: What caused the backrooms to appear? How long have the characters been trapped? And what is the true nature of the demon lurking within? Seth and Evan share their theories about the ongoing universe hinting at sequels that could explore the origins of this endless maze and the shadowy corporations controlling it all. Plus they reveal a surprise scene completely cut from the original film that they reenact live to show what could’ve been.Perfect for horror fans craving atmospheric psychological terror and fans of mysterious internet lore. If you're fascinated by worlds just beyond our grasp and want to understand why the backrooms are more than just a creepy photo this episode is essential listening. Dive into the theories dissect the design and get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most talked-about horror movies of the year and why it’s only just beginning.Hit play to unlock the secrets lurking in the endless halls. This is more than a review; it’s a discussion about the art of fear itself.#Backrooms #horror #moviereview #filmpodcast #podcast Chapters:00:00 What We Watched This Week07:29 BACKROOMS Review and Theories35:57 Game of the Day: Framed40:56 Seth's Scene of the Week

Most indie movies don’t hit the billion-dollar mark, but Obsession is rewriting the script, grossing over $100 million on a tiny budget under a million dollars. Could this be the start of a new era where bold, low-budget filmmaking dominates the box office? Prepare to be inspired by Curry Barker, the YouTube creator who took a DIY approach to a cinematic breakout. Shot in just 20 days, edited from his home, and propelled solely by word-of-mouth and relentless passion.In this episode, Seth and Evan break down how Obsession defies Hollywood norms, blending horror, humor, and tight storytelling to captivate audiences worldwide. You'll discover how Curry Barker’s unique vision, from high-quality YouTube sketches to feature films, exemplifies the future of independent filmmaking. We explore the film's innovative use of darkness and minimalist settings, the surprising effectiveness of simple storytelling strategies, and the power of social media to launch indie projects into global consciousness.We also dive into why this film matters in today’s cinematic landscape, unlocking new opportunities for indie talents and challenging the giants of Hollywood to take fresh risks. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a horror fan, or someone craving authentic stories, this episode offers a blueprint for making waves with limited resources.#moviereview #obsession #indiefilm #film #podcast

Join Seth and Evan as they dive into this summer's biggest movie releases. They'll break down which films are worth your time and which ones might not live up to the hype. Get the inside scoop on whether these blockbusters are must-sees or misses.From The Odyssey and Backrooms to Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Death of Robin Hood, find out what makes each movie tick and why some might surprise you. Whether you're a film fanatic or just looking for a good watch, this episode will help you decide what to see next.#theodyssey #podcast #moviereview #movierecommendations #filmfanatics Chapters00:00 What We Watched This Week09:12 Movies Coming This Summer!11:12 The Mandalorian and Grogu15:56 Backrooms21:21 Masters of the Universe24:01 Scary Movie26:59 Disclosure Day30:58 Toy Story 533:45 The Death of Robin Hood36:18 Supergirl38:05 Minions and Monsters & Moana39:36 The Odyssey47:26 Spider-Man: Brand New Day51:18 Surprise Sleeper Hit Movie53:28 Game Time: Framed Challenge56:18 Seth's Scene of the Week01:00:17 Outro and Reflections

Prepare for a chaos-filled ranking of war movies you think you've seen—and some you definitely haven't. Join us as we hilariously debate, override, and reluctantly agree on the most iconic (and infamous) war flicks of all time. Are you brave enough to hear our takes? Tune in now and join the chaos!Chapters00:00 What We Watched This Week13:31 Ranking War Movies56:05 Game and Scene#WarMovies#MovieRanking#FilmDebate#CinematicJourney#MovieBuffs

On the final episode of THE BUDDY SYSTEM :( Seth and Evan say goodbye to embark on their new journey of doing a Film oriented show! The name will change but we never will!!! Today we talk trilogies, tv shows, guess some movies and do a real funny scene. All priming ourselves for what is to come! Thank you for tuning in to what was "The Buddy System" We hope you join us on our upcoming adventures :) Chapters00:00 Audition Adventures 05:18 The legend Mike White 07:24 White Lotus 10:51 Big Announcement (OUR NEW SHOW!)16:01 Pirate time 19:45 Guess the movie 29:07 Ranking Movie Trilogies37:24 Fools Gold39:14 AI is ruining school42:00 Hunting Santa 45:26 Seth's Scene 51:35 Technical Difficulties

On this weeks episode of THE BUDDY SYSTEM! Evan and Seth dive into movie talk... (might be a transition in the works, don't sleep) they talk Shrek, Spiderman, The great Kenny Powers, perform a top tier scene and go over some new movies that came out this past weekend. If you like MOVIES, you don't wanna miss this one:) Chapters00:00 Intro and Danny Mcbride 07:11 Hollywood Hairlines12:06 The original Shrek concepts 17:50 Pizza Movie review 20:26 Child Actors25:44 Ranking the Spidermans 35:08 Ready or Not 2 and Mario movie 44:41 Seth's scene 52:57 Manifest destiny

On this weeks episode of THE BUDDY SYSTEM! Seth and Evan talk movies old and new, war stories, Harry Potter race wars, bad casting directors and perform a couple of stellar scenes. Don't miss it! SUBSCRIBE!!! Chapters00:00 Introducing Gay Bane 03:45 Military stories13:15 Project Hail Mary 16:46 Upcoming Movies and impressions 20:08 Theatre peer pressure 24:14 Harry Potter fantasies 26:29 Harry Potter Series 33:19 Clips of the week 39:30 Anchorman43:17 Seth and Evan Scenes! 58:58 Bad Casting Director

In this weeks episode of THE BUDDY SYSTEM! Seth goes it alone in his first ever SOLO POD :/ Seth discusses The art of self promotion (or lack there of) with himself, talks Project Hail Mary and trying to stay in shape, getting flipped off more than once in a single day, how he thinks he'd do on survivor and may or may not leave you with a positive poem to get you through your day :) Enjoy! Chapters00:00 Intro to the first solo pod03:15 Project Hail Mary (Ryan gosling is a man rocket)06:14 Why am I doing this? 09:05 The STRUGGLE (of self promotion)18:41 How would I do on Survivor 24:58 Getting flipped off in traffic 31:08 The meaning of it all (and a lil poem)

On this weeks episode of THE BUDDY SYSTEM! Evan and Seth talk secret passcodes, Oscars reactions, Survivor and reality tv game shows, some great clips of the week and a goofy little character to send you on your way to the weekend! You don't wanna miss it:) We're almost at 100 subs, help us get there and SMASH that button BUDDIES! #comedy #podcast #improvisation #funny Chapters Introduction and nicotine stories 00:00 Weekend race car driving 10:53 The Oscars 12:47On the set of Grand Army 18:05AD's are the worst 20:46Oscars acceptance speeches 24:12Reality TV competition shows 32:41CLIPS of the day 46:00Characters (space is a highway) 54:20 The grind continues 57:44