So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast

This week on So Many Sequels, Golden Oldies Month continues with John Ford’s 1940 adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath.Josh, Garrett and David dig into the film’s Dust Bowl-era Oklahoma roots, its connection to John Steinbeck’s landmark novel, and why a movie released more than 80 years ago still feels uncomfortably current in 2026.We talk Henry Fonda’s Tom Joad, Jane Darwell’s Oscar-winning performance as Ma Joad, the film’s depiction of poverty and displacement, and the way its story exposes systems that keep working people desperate, divided and disposable. We also get into Oklahoma’s place in the story, the case for a modern remake, and why any new version better actually film in Oklahoma.It’s a classic for a reason — and maybe a warning we still haven’t fully listened to.Watch, listen and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.More at somanysequels.com and follow us on Instagram at @somanysequelspod.

Is "You can't handle the truth!" the most iconic line of the 1990s, or is it just the most parodied?. This week, the squad dives into the high-stakes courtroom of Rob Reiner’s 1992 classic, A Few Good Men, to find out if the movie holds up as well as Jack Nicholson’s terrifying performance.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & Rob Reiner Month Update01:43 - What Is A Few Good Men About?02:23 - Box Office Breakdown: $243M Worldwide05:04 - First Watch for the Whole Squad05:43 - "You Can't Handle the Truth" Cultural Impact08:27 - Tom Cruise as Cocky Military Lawyer26:30 - Final Ratings & Reviews (4.5 Stars Across the Board)27:46 - The Ending Twist: Guilty Despite Everything29:57 - Jack Nicholson's Underrated Skull-Pissing Threat30:40 - The Letterboxd Game: David's Direct Hit32:00 - What's Next: This Is Spinal Tap & Stand By Me

In this Season 8 finale of So Many Sequels, Josh, Garrett, and David reflect on an incredible year of film. Garrett champions unexpected picks like the David Attenborough documentary Oceans and the hilarious Keke Palmer/SZA comedy One of Them Days. Josh defends his "predictable" selections including the emotionally resonant Wake Up Dead Man and Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another. David builds a case for music-driven cinema with K-pop: Demon Hunters, Life of Chuck, and Superman leading his list.The only universal pick? Ryan Coogler's Sinners—a vampire film that transcends horror to explore faith, freedom, and identity. The hosts unpack why this film resonated so deeply and debate whether its pre-horror slow burn was a feature or a flaw.Beyond rankings, the episode delivers fascinating podcast statistics from 2025: 38 movies reviewed spanning 1947 to 2025, John Hughes as the year's most-watched director, and revelations about Jack Black dominating David's viewing and listening habits. The discussion concludes with 2026 resolutions (David wants to watch 150 movies!) and predictions, including Josh's controversial take that Toy Story 5 will redeem the franchise.

It’s the final update of 2025! The So Many Sequels crew empties their holiday watchlists in this jam-packed episode. We break down the craftsmanship of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein on Netflix and argue over whether it should have stayed in theaters longer. Garrett survives a stomach bug to bring us his take on Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (and the scary new Marionette villain). Plus, we discuss the surprising box office numbers for Avatar: Fire and Ash.somanysequels.com

Is broadcast television finally dead? The hosts of So Many Sequels dive into the seismic shift happening in Hollywood as the Oscars announce their historic move from ABC to YouTube in 2029, signaling the end of an era for traditional media.In this packed news episode, Josh, Garrett, and David break down what the Oscars' YouTube deal means for global audiences, discuss the ongoing Warner Brothers/Netflix merger saga (and why a gold-plated envelope might seal the deal), and share their reactions to the tragic death of legendary director Rob Reiner. Plus: the guys catch up on their holiday viewing including Stranger Things Season 5, Apple TV's Pluribus, Roofman, Caught Stealing, and more. They also cover the weekend box office where Avatar: Fire and Ash dominated with $88 million, and a biblical David beat SpongeBob SquarePants.Subscribe to So Many Sequels on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube for weekly movie discussions, sequel deep-dives, and all the latest film news. Leave a review, join the conversation on social media, and stay tuned for the upcoming Rob Reiner tribute month kicking off in 2026!

It’s officially So Many Santas season, and the So Many Sequels crew kicks things off with one of the first new holiday releases of the year: A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025). The Jonas Brothers return to Disney with a short, silly, self-aware Christmas road-trip musical that feels like a home movie stitched together with music videos.Josh, Garrett, and David break down the movie’s Planes, Trains & Automobiles–style premise, the surprisingly stacked supporting cast (Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Chloe Bennet, Randall Park, Billy Lourd, and Will Ferrell), and whether the brothers’ self-parody actually works. There’s praise for the comedy bits, debate over the overproduced music, and a lot of discussion about what makes this movie charming… and what keeps it from being a true Christmas classic.Is this one for super fans only, or does it have enough laughs for casual viewers?🎄 Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us if this is going into your annual holiday rotation.

Hollywood keeps insisting the future is streaming… so why does Wicked: For Good keep torching box office records? This week, the movie industry’s contradictions are impossible to ignore — and Netflix might be the worst offender.If you love movies and the conversation around them, follow So Many Sequels wherever you listen. Leave a review, subscribe on YouTube, and keep the conversation going with us online.somanysequels.com00:00 – Intro & what we’ve been watching01:00 – Pixar’s Elio (troubled release, solid movie)02:00 – Kevin James, Nobody 2, and wasted sequels05:15 – Wicked: For Good reactions (Act 2 problems?)12:20 – Comedy is back? (The Naked Gun)15:45 – Horror still works (The Conjuring: Last Rites)19:00 – Netflix vs theaters & Wake Up Dead Man frustration26:10 – Letterboxd launches a digital video rental store30:45 – Weekend box office breakdown33:00 – Final thoughts & industry outlook

For Food & Family Month, the So Many Sequels crew unwraps one of the strangest and most iconic family films of all time, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). Gene Wilder delivers one of cinema’s most unpredictable performances, and we break down why his version of Wonka is still the gold standard of chaotic candy moguls.From unsettling tunnel boat rides to bratty children meeting VERY questionable fates, we revisit the film’s dark humor, musical numbers, and the surprisingly emotional heart at its center. The guys share their childhood memories of the movie, debate Wilder vs. Depp vs. Chalamet, and explore how the film became both a cult classic and a meme factory.It’s nostalgic, bizarre, deliciously weird, and the perfect pick for Food & Family Month.🍫 Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us which candy room you’d explore first!