In space, no one can hear you scream - which is why the Alien franchise is one that has endured the test of time. The gang spill their thoughts on the latest addition to the IP, Alien: Romulus, and give their official all-time Alien movie ranking to boot. Plus - Bennifer, The Acolyte and the problem with Disney, Industry S3, and a bunch of stuff th…

It's been a minute! But we finally got our schedules together to talk about the House of the Dragon S2 finale (and season altogether) and the merits (or not) of a "movie" like Deadpool and Wolverine and the future of the MCU. PLUS - Olympics 2024 fever and what we recently saw (The Battle of Algiers, The First Slam Dunk, and Ambulance). (0:25) Olym…

Finally some time to banter about Quark's latest (and hopefully not last?) movie, Marupok A+ (with a little MTRCB, how to save local cinemas, and Maris Racal x Showbiz Kachipan and armpit hair thrown in!), Longlegs, Twisters, the Emmys, and our true feelings about The Bear S3. (01:00) Marupok A+ (16:40) Longlegs (23:11) Twisters + Hitman (28:54) Em…

We are so back, baby! Summer tv and movie season is bringing in the heat with all the tentpoles being released (and not just from fire-breathing dragons!). We discuss the fiery return of HBO's House of the Dragon, the chaos of The Boys, Disney’s big bet on The Acolyte, and box office blockbuster sequels Bad Boys: Ride or Die and Inside Out 2. Catch…

Was 1999 truly the greatest year in cinema? We dive headfirst into the nostalgia (and maybe some controversy) to discuss our FAVORITE films from this legendary year. From genre-bending blockbusters like "The Matrix" to cult classics like "Fight Club," and hidden gems like "The Iron Giant," this episode is packed with laughs, debates, and deep dives…

Gas up the V8 and spray some chrome on our faces for this episode of reckoning! The Wasteland calls us once again, this time with Furiosa's epic origin story which was equal parts beautiful, brutal, and biblical. PLUS - Hacks season 3, X-Men 97, the Lollapalooza documentary, and some Showbiz Kachipan (local and Cannes, baby!) (0:15) FAMAS Kachipan …

It's a supersized episode of pop culture goodness that really needs no description, just timecodes (so you can skip to your heart's delight): (0:10) Xian Lim and Showbiz Kachipan (2:30) Kendrick vs Drake rap beef (21:35) The Idea of You (30:40) Godzilla Minus One (finally!) (38:50) Everybody’s in LA (45 :30) The Fall Guy (49:19) Baby Reindeer and R…

With summer in full swing, the Endslate trio find themselves keeping their cool with some great watches. It’s a chaotic hour full of Shogun (and what to watch to scratch that post-Shogun itch), Challengers, The Jinx S2, Baby Reindeer, The Sympathizer, and Conan O’Brien Must Go. Baby Reindeer (15:39) The Jinx (16:24) The Sympathizer (19:31) Conan Mu…

How to beat this oppressive summer heat? Aircon, a dark room, and something to watch! We deep dive into Alex Garland's polarizing Civil War and where this sits in his filmography so far. PLUS - we swoon over the new Ripley and share our thoughts about 3 Body Problem, Fallout, Sugar, Exhuma, Immaculate, The First Omen, and Steve! (Martin). (2:37) Ri…

12 weeks into 2024 and we finally listed and put to record our favorite films of 2023. Better late than never! It was an embarrassment of riches for movies despite the doom of the strikes, skyrocketing budgets, and the decline of superhero films. Which ones made each of our lists? Press play! **** Endslate is an ANIMA podcast. Stalk the hosts! Mel …

The Endslate trio weigh in on this year’s 96th Academy Awards results: the winners, the losers, and the utterly perplexing. Our yearly awards season coverage, over and out! **** Endslate is an ANIMA podcast. Stalk the hosts! Mel Alcaraz: @mel_alcaraz Ramon De Veyra: @ramondeveyra Quark Henares: @quarkhenares Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endslatepod…

Here we go again reading the pre-cursor and awards season tea leaves to give you our bold picks for this year’s 96th Academy Awards. Who will win and who should win - listen to us go through all categories so you can impress your Oscar pool (10:40). PLUS - Quark’s lowdown on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Singapore including a failed marriage proposal…

Mel, Ramon, and Quark take a one way Shai-Hulud ride into the world of Dune Part 2, Denis Villeneuve's much-anticipated sequel to his 2021 sci-fi masterpiece. Enjoy the trio's hot, spicy takes on Zendaya, Austin Butler, and Timothee Chalamet and other trivial things like the rules of deep puncture wounds. PLUS - some content catch up with Shogun, M…

2023 proved to be a big year for Philippine cinema - more releases, more streaming options, and a huge box office take during the biggest filmfests in the country (Cinemalaya and the Metro Manila Film Festival). Film critic Philbert Dy helps us sift through the best local releases of the year. **** Endslate is an ANIMA podcast. Stalk the hosts! Mel…

Dropping it like it's hot - our annual list of the best TV shows of the past year. From returning favorites that soared to new heights to breakout hits that stole our hearts (and our watchlists), to a few curtain calls for beloved shows, this episode is your one-stop shop for all things binge-worthy in 2023 (16:08). PLUS - our instant reax to the O…

How many times can people say "allegedly" in one episode? Find out in this explosive wrap of the year in Showbiz Kachipan! The lowdown on 2023's break-ups, hook-ups, and shake-ups - all courtesy of Endslate faves MJ Felipe and Bianca Gonzalez. **** Endslate is an ANIMA podcast. Stalk the hosts! Mel Alcaraz: @mel_alcaraz Ramon De Veyra: @ramondeveyr…

Mel, Ramon, Quark, and special guest, graphic designer and perpetually online friend-of-pod Miguel Lugtu dissect 2023's biggest pop culture moments, predict 2024's wildest trends, and crown the year's most exquisite movie art. Join us for a hilarious look back and a crystal ball-gazing peek into the future, as well as an Endslate exclusive on the a…

Ramon and Mel are joined by our hallowed Hallyu lovers, Shai Lagarde and Anton Holmes (of Fandemonium), and Francine Putong (of Dramabuds) to once again gush, geek out, and groan over the highs, mids, and lows of Korean dramas, movies, and music, and how these are partially shaped by the goings on in the world today (and vice-versa). Listen to our …

We put the spotlight on KAMPON, Quantum Films' entry to this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Enjoy this fun sit down with director, King Palisoc, and star, Derek Ramsay on coming out of retirement, the difficulties of shooting horror, filming love scenes with your wife's best friend, and why cinema is still magic. ***** Endslate is an ANI…

Endslate warms your heart this holiday season with our free-flowing stream of consciousness critique and convos about May December, Wonka, The Crown S6, Aquaman 2, and a gift of Showbiz Kachipan! (01:07) Aquaman (SPOILERS!) (16:10) Wonka (20:52) The Crown (32:22) Showbiz Kachipan (39:22) May December (SPOILERS!) ***** Endslate is an ANIMA podcast a…

With Secret Invasion, The Marvels, and Loki, plus all the bad press the once-juggernaut MCU has been getting, we can't help but ask - where did the studio go wrong and where can they go from here (hint: it's not Kang!)? At least there's a bright shining star in Disney's "supers" armor: its hit k-drama, Moving. PLUS - Quark and Ramon's post-QCinema …

Our favorite methodical perfectionist filmmaker is back in the director's chair with a fine return to murdering form in The Killer - David Fincher's latest film about an efficiency-obsessed assassin grappling with the consequences of a botched job. We talk style, substance, Ross and Reznor, and of course where this lies in our (revisited and revise…

Quark, Ramon, and Mel embark on a cinematic journey into the heart of Martin Scorsese's latest masterpiece, "Killers of the Flower Moon," a film that unveils the dark and untold chapter of the Osage Nation's history. Then the trio do what they do best - force rank the top movies in Scorsese's filmography. If you think we're funny, we ask you - Funn…

It's our annual screamfest with the Dead Air trio of Chris Costello, Miguel Nacianceno, and Aryn Cristobal! We run down the gamut of horror releases this 2023 and weed out the best, the scariest, the goriest and the most palatable even for cowardly lions. Dead Air’s Top 5: Totally Killer No One Can Save You In My Mother Evil Dead Rise Talk to Me En…

We celebrate Spooky SZN with In My Mother's Skin, Amazon Prime's celebrated horror film directed by Kenneth Dagatan. We had the pleasure of chatting with Kenneth along with his stars, Beauty Gonzalez and Felicity Kyle Napuli, about horror filmmaking, their fave scary movies, and who the next Philipppine Scream Queen is (hint: she's in the movie!) E…

Yes we still have a podcast! We finally eked out some time to powow about what we've been enjoying: Beckham, Only Murders in the Building S3, Startstruck S3, The Concierge, Gen V, Monster, The Creator, and Wes Anderson's collection of stylish short films - The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, The Swan, The Ratcatcher, and Poison. Gen V (10:45) The C…

Cheers to the 20th anniversary of the (now) classic film Lost in Translation! We take a look back at the film's legacy in pop culture and Japanese tourism, why it still resonates with audiences today, and how Sofia Coppola is perhaps one of our most underrated directors. PLUS - a catchup on what we've been watching: Hamilton in Manila, One Piece, M…

Aryn talks to Miss Eliza and dives deeper into the industry of financial domination, since Miss Eliza has 6+ years more experience. Listen to this fun, light episode to know a little bit more about this type of spicy work.

Love is perhaps the most elemental emotion a human being can feel. So it makes sense that filmmakers turn to it for inspiration more than any other. This episode, we swoon over Past Lives - Celine Song's feature debut about love, fate, identity, and immigration. Plus - we run down our all-time favorite romance and relationship films (44:05). No com…

Wes Anderson - often copied (looking at you, AI and Tiktok!) but never duplicated. Love him or hate him, his quirky humor, symmetrical compositions, pastel palettes, and deadpan deliveries has made him an unlikely auteur of his generation. We deep dive into his career and force rank his filmography, including his latest film, Asteroid City. PLUS - …

Aryn invites findom goddess and comedian Lane Kwederis to talk about both of their passions and how they have managed to balance both of these and integrate them into their lives.

Barbie brilliantly shows a life in plastic isn't always fantastic. Enjoy this deep dive into the film and Greta Gerwig's filmography as a true creative genius. It's Greta's world and we're just living in it! PLUS - quick takes on Joyride, The Dragon Prince, What We Do in the Shadows S4, The Day After Trinity, and Shin Kamen Rider (aka Shin Masked R…

Barbenheimer proved *explosive* at the box office so here's our first of two deep dives on the movie pairing of the year. Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer was mesmerizing and terrifying but where does it rank in Nolan's filmography? With Quark's extremely complicated force ranking system, we find out! PLUS - talk about Here Lies Love on Broadway and…

Aryn invites beauty content creator Belle Rodolfo to the show to talk about how they met, pride month, and how to spell words one letter at a time.

We get on our knees before the altar of cinema to exalt praise for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1. Not the most perfect MI installment, but by golly, Tom Cruise and his one true love Christopher McQuarrie are here to ENTERTAIN (20:36)! Plus - we react to the Emmy nominations, talk about Quark's upcoming Cinemalaya closing film, Where i…

In this episode, Aryn interviews one of her current pigs who lives in France. They talk about his journey on findom and how it's currently developing.

Straight from the nine-dash line comes this super-sized episode chockfull of what's hot and what's not (looking at you, The Weeknd!) in streaming and cinema right now. We finally get to lick our chops over The Bear's delightfully delish S2, wax nostalgia about Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford, try NOT to talk too much about The Idol's edgelord fanta…

Psychological thriller Cattleya Killer has maintained its prominent position at the top of Prime PH's charts, and we are thrilled to have a sit down with the people behind the hit streaming series: director Dan Villegas, actress and producer Ria Atayde, and writer Dodo Dayao. We delved into filming with "Hollywood standards," Arjo Atayde's feline p…

In this episode, Aryn talks to one of her loyal piggies to get more information on findom from the piggy side.

Quark, Mel, and Ramon are back to gush about the new Spider-Man movie, Across the Spider-verse, the show finale of Barry, and make good on their promise to make Quark watch 2005's sublime Pride & Prejudice. PLUS - finale talk on Ted Lasso, Yellowjackets, and Dave. Barry (4:35) Ted Lasso (25:12) Yellowjackets (31:02) Dave (38:40) Spider-Man: Across …

It's no secret that this podcast started because of our shared love for Succession (see Episode 1!). And because we can't make a Tomelette without breaking some Greggs, it was only fitting that we saw the finale together, pain sponges that we are. This is our giant goodbye to the Great Show of Our Time, Jesse Armstrong's masterclass in writing, dir…

Reunited and it feels so good! The Endslate trio talk about their love for the latest Mattfleck movie, AIR, which is a fun return to form for talky big business, dealmaking movies with a lot of heart (and rundown our fave business movies along the way). Plus - a Succession catch up (and our predictions for the last Roy standing), our take on Ted La…

Aryn talks about her experience with financial domination. Learn more about it on this episode!

The Guardians of the Galaxy are back! Heralding the start of the summer movie season, the last installment to the GOTG trilogy is jam-packed with jokes, action, classic rock, and lots and lots of narrative fat. Joining Mel and Ramon is fave friend of pod Chris Costello (of the BAMF and Dead Air podcasts) to talk about the highs and lows of GOTG 3, …

Time to catch up on some streaming shows! We've been loving Jinny's Kitchen's healing K-variety show vibes, Jury Duty's gift of a first season, Barry's brilliant final season so far (SPOILERS!), and how Shrinking absorbed all of Ted Lasso's focus and fun. Plus - preamble about the current Writers Guild of America strike and how long (we hope) it'll…

We deep dive into the whole John Wick franchise, from its humble beginnings as the indie action movie nobody wanted to the global blockbuster it is today: Which one was the best installment? Who's the best villain? What's the stupidest world-building rule in the series? Is he the world's greatest assassin or the world's worst house guest? Things yo…

Since our Substack meets Masterclass meets The Economist meets The New Yorker podcast is like clickbait for smart people, we are back talking about one of our fave shows of all time, SUCCESSION! We break down the first 3 episodes of Succesh's final season and pay tribute to the great L to the OG man himself. Plus - content catch-up time with stream…

2022 flew by at Mach 10 speed and we finally find ourselves with our favorite films of the past year... just in time for Q1 of 2023. In a year of megaplex hits, juggernaut indies, and movies about movies, which ones made our list? Our number ones MAY surprise you! We talk the best of 2022, some of the worst, Viva Max power, the Babylon hive, and of…

When the stars align and Mercury isn't in retrograde, once in a blue moon the Academy actually gets the winners right (mostly). Mel, Quark, and Ramon react to Hollywood's biggest night's highlights, lowlights, and what could have beens. And really - where was Tom Cruise?? Plus, the obsessives that we are, we predict Oscar 2024's race. Endslate is a…

Mel, Quark, and Ramon run down their list of Oscar who WILL wins and who SHOULD wins before the March 13 (PH time) ceremony. Will Everything, Everywhere take everything all at once? Will Austin Butler's Elvis accent take him all the way to the podium? Will Top Gun: Maverick win anything? PLUS - Quark's dispatch from the always fun Independent Spiri…