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1-Week Rental | Behind the Scenes Film Analysis

Load Bearing Beams | Pop Culture & Film Analysis
Christopher Nolan
The Shining
Interview With the Vampire
Doug
Inception
Stephen King
Bone Temple
Dwayne Johnson
Can't Hardly Wait
Reese Witherspoon
Nothing But Trouble
Hellraiser (1987)
High Fidelity
Jurassic Park
Jumanji: Welcome To the Jungle
Michael Bay
Drop Dead Fred
Elf
Cabin In the Woods
Darkness Falls

Behind the scenes look at a beloved movie every week, followed by an in-depth review and discussion, giving film lovers and pop culture enthusiasts a complete deep dive with every episode. Matt Stokes and Laci Roth rent a movie from the video store, spend the week obsessing over it, and then tell you all about it. They spend the week watching, re-watching, researching, reading interviews, and read... more

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Hey folks, we had to postpone our Oppenheimer episode one week. We're busy at Los Alamos putting the final touches on a giant episode, so we just needed a little more time. Since we have a lot of new listeners who weren't with us last summer, we're r... more

Six years later, it's interesting to look back at the summer of 2020 and remember that Christopher Nolan's Tenet was intended to save the movie industry in the midst of its worst crisis ever, the COVID-19 pandemic. Nolan was locked in a battle with W... more

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We said The Prestige is the "most" Christopher Nolan movie, and that Inception is his most autobiographical... but it turns out we were wrong, because both apply to Interstellar. It's a movie where a character literally says, "I'm not afraid of death... more

In this 30-minute preview from the 1-Week Rental Patreon, Matt is joined, as per tradition, by Neophyte Reviews and Screen Time Kota to break down the latest offering from Marvel Studios: Spider-Man - Brave New World.

This movie is breaking box off... more

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Recent Guests

Patrick Perot
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Episode: The Odyssey (2026) (Patreon Preview) | How The Odyssey's Themes Connect To All Of Christopher Nolan's Previous Films
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Episode: Insomnia (2002) (Patreon Preview) | Reviewing Christopher Nolan's Least Christopher Nolan Movie | Insomnia Film Analysis
Caleb Hogan
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Cinematic Joshua
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Episode: 176. The Cabin In The Woods (with Cinematic Joshua)
Wade Hymel
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Episode: Nickelodeon's Doug (with Wade Hymel & Patrick Perot)
Derek Ferreira
HFK, horror content creator and filmmaker
Episode: 175. Saw (2004) | How James Wan & Leigh Whannell Launched A Brand-New Horror Franchise | Behind The Senes Of Saw + Film Analysis
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Screentime Kota
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Episode: 28 Years Later (with Screen Time Kota)

Hosts

Matt Stokes
Host of the show; long-running host with deep involvement in film discussions.
Laci Roth
Co-host with strong insights and reactions; shares knowledge and humor.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Nostalgia

    The 1-week Rental podcast takes me back to my childhood. Great conversations about great films

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IB Film Guru
    United States3 months ago
  • I love this podcast!

    One Week Rental is so much fun to listen to I look forward to it every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slowpoke1160
    United States3 months ago
  • Load Bearing Beams is a Win!

    I love listening to this podcast. They crack me up and bring me such joy. Their combination of seriousness and silliness is perfect and a wonderful take for movies. If you love movies you need to listen to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenwalksn2walls
    United States2 years ago
  • Overjoyed I Found Load Bearing Beams !

    I am absolutely overjoyed that I found the podcast Load Bearing Beams ! Laci and Matt are so funny playing off of each other ! You can tell they love movies and take it very seriously- seriously but with a lot of humor and genuine affection for each other and for the films they pick to present each other. I adore the premise and understood it immediately ! A Load Bearing Beam Movie is a movie that meant a lot to you when you first saw it. It spoke to you on a deep and significant level. And ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Celluloid Affection
    United States2 years ago
  • LBBP is amazing!

    Load Bearing Beams podcast is such an awesome show for movie lovers and all. The hosts Matt and Laci are amazing and very knowledgeable. They also welcome you in with open arms, and you feel like part of the family as you were listening. If you haven’t already listen to their shows or even followed them give them a follow and watch and listen to all of their episodes. 5 out of 5 stars!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam 0704
    United States2 years ago

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Chemistry between hosts is consistently praised, making complex films approachable.

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Q: What kind of James Bond fan are you, Matt?
One who grew up with the franchise and gradually came to appreciate its evolution, while acknowledging the charm of the early, more constrained era and the way different actors brought their own take to Bond.

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Two movie lovers spend a week immersed in a chosen film, then return with a thorough, lively discussion that blends production history, source material, interviews, and thoughtful critique with playful banter. The format emphasizes deep research, context, and a clear point of view, while keeping conversations accessible and entertaining for a broad audience of cinephiles and pop culture fans. A standout aspect is the hosts' dynamic as a couple who bring personal anecdotes, strong chemistry, and a shared passion for film, which helps the show feel welcoming and relatable even when tackling deep cuts or cult favorites.

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