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Hosted by Gaius Bolling and Jackson · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 344 episodes
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Welcome to Back To The Blockbuster, a Playlyst original podcast hosted by Gaius Bolling and Jackson Pye. Gaius brings his industry knowledge to the conversation as he currently works Press for film & TV while Jackson brings the casual moviegoer opinion. The duo also covers milestone movie anniversaries and predicts the box office every week. In addition to the main show, Gaius also hosts a bi-weekly spinoff called Back To The Blockbuster Presents: Deep Dives that sees Gaius and rotating guests diving into a different film of their choosing across all genres!
Gaius Bolling and Jackson hosts Back To The Blockbuster, a tv show with 344 episodes published.
This week, we’re unpacking the major shakeups in Hollywood: why Supergirl flopped at the box office and what that means for the DC universe, plus the explosive rumor that DC Studios is already planning a Bane and Deathst
This week on the show, we’re diving into the biggest headlines from Hollywood. First up, Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into the record books with the best pre-sales in five years—will Brand New Day be the biggest box
This week, we’re diving headfirst into a tidal wave of fresh trailers and blockbuster announcements. First up, we break down the long-awaited second trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day—what does it mean for Peter Parke
In this episode, Gaius and Jackson are breaking down the phenomenon in the making known as Obsession, written and directed by Curry Barker. Starring Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, & Megan Lawless, w
Join hosts Gaius and Jackson on 'Back To The Blockbuster' as they delve into the world of Hokum, a supernatural horror film written and directed by Damian McCarthy and starring Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, and David Wilmot,
In this episode, we dive into the week’s biggest movie news. Obsession’s unprecedented box office run is turning heads, and we break down why this film is breaking the mold and what it could mean for future releases. We
In this episode, we dive into the week’s biggest movie news. Obsession’s unprecedented box office run is turning heads, and we break down why this film is breaking the mold and what it could mean for future releases. We
We break down the full cast list for The Batman: Part II, analyzing how the new actors fit into the story, what their presence signals for the tone and direction of the sequel, and what fans can expect next. Also on deck
We break down the full cast list for The Batman: Part II, analyzing how the new actors fit into the story, what their presence signals for the tone and direction of the sequel, and what fans can expect next. Also on deck
This episode celebrates the 30th anniversary of Fear, a psychological thriller that turned Mark Wahlberg from rapper/Calvin Klein model to the boyfriend parents hoped to keep their daughters away from. We revisit the fil
This episode celebrates the 30th anniversary of Fear, a psychological thriller that turned Mark Wahlberg from rapper/Calvin Klein model to the boyfriend parents hoped to keep their daughters away from. We revisit the fil
In this episode, we kick things off with the latest trailers shaking up the industry, including Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and a slate of teasers from Zach Cregger’s take on Resident Evil, DC Studios’ Clayface, A24’
In this episode, we kick things off with the latest trailers shaking up the industry, including Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and a slate of teasers from Zach Cregger’s take on Resident Evil, DC Studios’ Clayface, A24’
Celebrating Scream 4’s 15th anniversary, this episode dives into Wes Craven’s return to Woodsboro and Kevin Williamson’s razor-sharp screenplay. We revisit the film’s killer mix of nostalgia and new shocks, spotlighting
Celebrating Scream 4’s 15th anniversary, this episode dives into Wes Craven’s return to Woodsboro and Kevin Williamson’s razor-sharp screenplay. We revisit the film’s killer mix of nostalgia and new shocks, spotlighting
We dive into the biggest movie headlines from Cinemacon, spotlighting announcements and strategy from Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, and Universal Pictures. From new projects to release windows, we break down what these st
We dive into the biggest movie headlines from Cinemacon, spotlighting announcements and strategy from Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, and Universal Pictures. From new projects to release windows, we break down what these st
In this episode, we dissect the surprising pairing of Kirsten Dunst with Sydney Sweeney in The Housemaid’s Secret. We break down what their dynamic could bring to the thriller vibe, tease potential plot twists, and look
In this episode, we dissect the surprising pairing of Kirsten Dunst with Sydney Sweeney in The Housemaid’s Secret. We break down what their dynamic could bring to the thriller vibe, tease potential plot twists, and look
An introduction to Undertone, the Canadian supernatural horror film written and directed by Ian Tuason and starring Nina Kiri and Adam DiMarco. We set the stage with the film’s premise, its atmospheric approach, and A24’
Sarah Michelle Gellar
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Nikki Glaser
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Quentin Tarantino
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Robert Downey Jr.
Tony Stark
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson
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Sam Mendes
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Ridley Scott
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Brad Pitt
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Back To The Blockbuster is hosted by Gaius Bolling and Jackson. The show is categorised under tv (film) and has published 344 episodes.
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