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Avengers Infinity War
Wind River
Airplane!
Oscars
A Cure For Wellness
Shutter Island
Office Space
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Zero Hour
Extract
The Revenant
The Shining
Toy Story
Midnight Run
Blade Runner
Blade Runner 2049
Contagion
Outbreak
Attack Of the Clones
Megalopolis

All film is in conversation with the cinema that came before it. In Preceding Film, Drew Watzke and Heath Anderson dissect newer films while comparing and contrasting movies that preceded and influenced them. If you want to get a hold of us, contact us at precedingfilm@gmail.com

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Drew and Heath discuss Sidney Lumet's masterpiece Dog Day Afternoon and it's influences on several films including Nick Cassavete's Denzel Washington starring John Q. 

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Drew, Heath and Jack Yarid viewed 14,000,605 alternate futures and determined they could only discuss Avengers: Infinity War if they paired it with the 1996 LA crime film 2 Days in the Valley.

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Drew and Heath break down their top five Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. Number THREE might shock you! Also, Brian Finley, MCU correspondent, reveals his favorite MCU movie.

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Drew and Heath host the Mike Judge episode as they talk about the cult classic Office Space and Extract which Mike Judge himself called a companion piece to the first film.

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Episode: Avengers:Infinity War Preview Episode
Mike Judge
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Episode: Extract/Office Space
Ray Cotolo
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Episode: Megalopolis/Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Allie Easter
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Independent contributor / Allie Easter
Episode: Contagion/Outbreak
Jonah Wilcox
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Episode: Blade Runner 2049/Blade Runner
Lora Taylor
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Episode: September 5/Munich
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Episode: Rocky IV/Rocky III

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Drew Watzke
Host of Preceding Film
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Extract/Office Space
Q: What is your MVP for Extract?
JK Simmons stands out for their charisma and humor, even when the role is relatively straightforward, though the film overall doesn't reach the same level as Office Space.
Extract/Office Space
Q: What makes Office Space the better movie in your view?
The script is just way better, with numerous quotable lines and a sharper, more ingenious concept that feels fresher and more relatable than Extract.

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A thoughtful, conversation-driven film discussion program that examines newer releases in the context of their predecessors. Across episodes, the hosts compare and contrast contemporary films with classic influentials, blending rigorous analysis with pop-culture banter, trivia, and strong visual storytelling notes. Noteworthy strengths include a loose, roundtable dynamic, a willingness to bring in guests with domain expertise (from MCU coverage to epidemiology in related episodes), and a knack for connecting films to broader cultural conversations. This mix makes it appealing to cinephiles who enjoy cross-referencing eras, industry insights, and playful debates about storytelling, craft, and historical context. Potential listeners often app... more

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4. Allie Easter
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