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Above the Line is a film podcast about contemporary cinema & film culture. Hosted by Ian and McKenzie.
Ian and McKenzie hosts Above the Line, a tv show with 18 episodes published.
On this episode, Ian & McKenzie get into the latest sci-fi film from one of the greatest living filmmakers - Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day. They get into the surprising divisive nature of the response to the film, ho
On this episode, Ian & McKenzie get into the many questions raised by the new film, Backrooms (2026), from YouTube prodigy Kane Parsons. First, we chat a little bit about the current state of the U.S. box office, how its
Above The Line has been on hiatus for quiet a long time, but the long awaited return is here! Ian & McKenzie highlight some stuff they've seen lately (some good stuff and a few less-than-good things). Then, they have a b
The awards season is finally over! Join us as we discuss the 98th Academy Awards. We chat about everything from Conan's hosting job to the winners and even an incredibly odd Burger King ad campaign that played throughout
On this episode we get into the admirable ambition that is Maggie Gyllenhaal's new take on the mythos of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Then, we discuss the 10 films we are most looking forward to seeing this coming year.
On this episode (recorded on 3/7/2026), we discuss what we think should win and will win at the 98th Academy Awards. Additionally, we discuss some of our personal favorites from this year in all the categories. Listen as
On this episode, we catch up on our Oscar preparations by rewatching and discussing Ryan Coogler's Sinners. We discuss the record breaking 16 Oscar nominations this movie recently received, its big blockbusting spectacle
Join us as we watch the Oscar Nominations get announced live! First, we discuss a little bit before hand what we think will happen. We are proven right in some areas and wrong in others. Then, you can listen as we react
On this episode we are joined by our friend Josh to discuss the newest in Rian Johnson's Knives Out series. Wake Up Dead Man is, in our opinion, without question the best of these films yet and we love just about every
On this episode we discuss Hamnet and why it works better for some people than it does for others. We talk about Jessie Buckley's powerhouse performance, Paul Mescal's so-so performance. Then, we discuss the film in the
Ian and McKenzie give their brief reviews and some thoughts on Jafar Panahi's It Was Just an Accident. McKenzie also reports on seeing the man himself in-person at a Q&A at Chicago's Music Box Theatre. ---- Visit our web
On this episode we are joined by Frankie (@frankiedooodledandy) and Josh (Film Explorers Podcast) to discuss the newest film from Joachim Trier as he teams back up with Renate Reinsve. We discuss the many themes the film
On this episode we are joined by Christian Gutiérrez (Finite Cinema Dreams, Reel Latinos Podcast) to chat about the latest from Guillermo del Toro. We discuss his adaptation of the classic novel by Mary Shelley, what we
On this episode we are joined by Kev (Austin Danger Podcast) to break down the new film from Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone, Bugonia. We discuss how this movie relates to the current state of the world and political cli
On this episode, Ian and McKenzie review the new film from Mary Bronstein (Yeast, 2008), If I Had Legs I'd Kick You. They get into the autobiographical content, the film's surreal nature, and how some people are reading
On this episode, Ian and McKenzie review the lovely new one location drama from Richard Linklater and frequent collaborator Ethan Hawke about one of the final nights in composer Lorenz Hart's life, Blue Moon. ---- Visit
On this episode, Ian and McKenzie review the charming new Channing Tatum star vehicle, Roofman. Then, they share their differing opinions on the newest movie musical to his screens, Kiss of the Spider Woman. And for thei
This episode contains spoilers for A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, Eleanor the Great, and One Battle After Another On the first episode of Above the Line, Ian (they/them) & McKenzie (she/her) discuss the new film from Paul
Above the Line is a film podcast about contemporary cinema, film culture, and the theatrical experience. Hosted by Ian & McKenzie. Follow us on Instagram, BlueSky, and YouTube. Check out our website - https://abovethelin
Kane Parsons
Director of Backrooms · A24
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Josh
Clinical Instructor of Practice · Resvita
2 appearances on this show
Frankie
the Ninja Stripper Queen · Truth No Chaser Podcast
1 appearance on this show
Kev
Breatheolution
1 appearance on this show
Mary Bronstein
director, writer and actor
1 appearance on this show
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