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Battleship Pretension

Tyler Smith & David Bax
Oppenheimer
TCM Classic Film Festival
San Diego Comic-Con
Hollywood
Toronto International Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
Self-Destruction
Poor Things
Barbie
David Lynch
Diablo
Videoheaven
Killers Of the Flower Moon
Cinema
Academy Awards
2024 Films
Needle Drops
Project Hail Mary
Twinless
Redbox

Battleship Pretension is a podcast that represents the kind of conversations that film geeks have when they get together. There are strong opinions, in-jokes, obscure references, and wild tangents. And, since Tyler and David are two of the sharpest wits ever fused together, there are laughs aplenty.

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Tyler and David are joined by Scott Nye to count down their favorite new-to-them films watched in 2025.

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David discusses the movies he's been watching, including Primate, Hamnet, Left-Handed Girl, The Housemaid, Predators, Die My Love, The Ice Tower, Anemone, Zootopia 2, Rental Family, Dracula and Reflections in a Dead Diamond.

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Tyler and David discuss the best films of the century so far as well as Derek Cianfrance's Roofman.

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Tyler and David discuss the career of the late Robert Redford as well as Kelly Reichardt's The Mastermind.

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Recent Guests

Julie Sesnovich
Film expert and critic, guest host on Battleship Pretension
Episode: 962. Fall Movie Preview 2025
Wayne Federman
Comedian and actor returning to the podcast for the celebration of episode 950
Episode: 950. Episode 950 with Wayne Federman!
Mario Cantone
Actor and comedian known for his work on stage and screen, including collaboration with Terrence McNally.
Episode: 946. TCM Classic Film Festival 2025 Wrap-Up
Aaron Neuwirth
Film critic and host of Out Now, co-host of Two Black Guys Talk Godzilla.
Out Now Podcast & Two Black Guys Talk Godzilla
Episode: 944. Video Game-Inspired Movies
West Anthony
Resident musicologist and guest speaker
Battleship Pretension
Episode: 940. Quincy Jones with West Anthony
Matt Warren
Celebrated filmmaker
Episode: 939. Horror Movies as Metal Subgenres
Courtney Howard
Member of the LA Film Critics, critic for Variety and AV Club
Episode: 922. Courtney Howard!
Kyle Anderson
Film critic and writer for Nerdist
Nerdist
Episode: 912. Bavamania! with Kyle Anderson
Ryan Gallagher
Guest from Criterion Cast
Criterion Cast
Episode: 905. SDCC 2024 Preview

Hosts

Tyler Smith
Co-host of Battleship Pretension; host of BP Movie Journal; prominent voice in film discussions and interviews.
David Bax
Co-host of Battleship Pretension; frequent critic and commentator with deep film knowledge and thoughtful analysis.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 405 ratings
  • Good discussions but very amateur

    I love the discussions of films on this show but the main host is an empirically not great public speaker. So many UHMMMS and UHHHS. He could benefit from a public speaking or broadcast course because it makes the show borderline unlistenable. The TIFF episode is a good example of this. It sounds like public TV at 1am. Is the host aware that he’s recording this for public consumption? Seriously—the content is so good and the execution is so, so bad.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Greg White LA
    United States3 years ago
  • Better than ever!

    I’ve listened to your show for a decade now, and it’s better than ever. David, your taste in music especially has introduced me to so much. Tyler, I’m praying for you! Stay strong and keep being you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Will.Bausch
    United States3 years ago
  • "Between he"

    It's not bad but it's so off-putting when the one guy repeated says "between he and ____."I know he's trying to sound educated but the result is quite the opposite.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    IForgotToPutInTheCrystals
    United States3 years ago
  • My favorite podcast

    Tyler and David are the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BoogieKnights88
    United States4 years ago
  • Heard on JDEP

    Enjoyed Tyler on the recent just dumb enough pod ep. Wanted to hear more. Not disappointed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rel Noxama
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Long-time fans value the show's consistency and growth over years, while new listeners find the banter approachable and insightful.
Listeners appreciate the breadth of topics, from classic films to contemporary releases, and the occasional festival coverage.
Overall, the show is praised for being thoughtful, entertaining, and essential for cinephiles, with guests and a journal format adding depth.
Some critiques include occasional on-air ums/uhs and tangents, with a few reviews mentioning a perceived balance or bias in opinions.
Intelligent, engaging discussions with strong host chemistry; the two hosts have a deep love of cinema and often bring fresh perspectives.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

939. Horror Movies as Metal Subgenres
Q: What will we be talking about in the next episode that we record?
Discussing current releases or restorations from the past year.
937. Oscars 2025!
Q: What were your thoughts on Conan hosting?
I feel like he crushed it. I thought he was great.
937. Oscars 2025!
Q: What's your general impression of the Oscars?
I thought it was a good Oscars. I thought it was like a return to just like classic Oscar shit.
922. Courtney Howard!
Q: What are some of your favorite movies of all time?
I love Breakfast at Tiffany's, Fight Club, and Die Hard are among my favorites.
922. Courtney Howard!
Q: Can you say where you went to film school here in Southern California?
I went to Biola University, which is off the five in Anaheim. They have a great film department.

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A thoughtful, long-running film conversation anchored by two hosts who bring a blend of cinephile rigor and playful banter. Episodes typically center on deep dives into genres, filmmakers, and specific filmographies, often mixing serious criticism with personal anecdotes and light humor. The show also features occasional journal-style installments and discussions around film festivals, contemporary cinema trends, and the LA film scene. A notable strength is the chemistry between the two leads, which keeps even dense topics accessible, while a recurring willingness to challenge conventional opinions provides a distinctive, opinionated lens on cinema. The format tends to reward listeners who enjoy thorough analysis, spirited debate, and behin... more

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4. Aaron Neuwirth
5. West Anthony
6. Matt Warren
7. Courtney Howard
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