NOW PLAYING: ELIO / F1 | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 11)

In this jam-packed episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee dive into two of the most talked-about releases of the year: Pixar’s heartfelt sci-fi adventure ELIO and the high-octane racing drama F1.

ELIO (2025)

• Directed by Adrian Molina (Coco)
• Starring:
  Yonas Kibreab as Elio,
  America Ferrera as Olga Solis,
  Jameela Jamil and Brad Garrett in supporting roles

Pixar’s latest centers on an 11-year-old boy who becomes Earth’s galactic ambassador — by accident. The hosts break down its message, visuals, emotional beats, and where it fits in the modern Pixar landscape.

F1 (2025)

• Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick)
• Starring:
  Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Lewis Hamilton (as producer and advisor)

Berkan shares his full review of F1, breaking down how the film handles racing realism, drama, and how it stacks up next to other sports films.

Also in this episode:

• A debate on how classic Pixar films (like Up, WALL·E, Toy Story) stack up against today’s releases
• How The Incredibles holds up as a comic book movie
• A heated Top 5 Best Animated Movies of the last decade (2015–2025)
• A fan-submitted hot take that sparks discussion: Will Avatar: Fire and Ash gross over a billion dollars?

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NOW PLAYING: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 11)

In this fire-breathing episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee review the highly anticipated live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon — and yes, they have opinions.

Directed by Dean DeBlois (returning from the animated trilogy), this remake reimagines the bond between Viking and dragon for a new generation.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (2025)

• Directed by Dean DeBlois
• Starring:
  Mason Thames as Hiccup
  Nico Parker as Astrid
  Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast
  Nick Frost as Gobber

In this episode, Berkan and Michael:

• Review the new How to Train Your Dragon remake and how it compares to the beloved DreamWorks animated original
• Rank the best dragons in cinema history — from Toothless to Smaug to Falkor
• Debate the best musical scores in Hollywood history (Hans Zimmer hive, assemble)
• Build a Disney Channel Mt. Rushmore of iconic childhood characters
• And finally… ask the all-important question: which fictional characters could we steal from their husbands?
  (Yes, this one goes off the rails. No, we’re not sorry.)

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NOW PLAYING: KARATE KID LEGENDS | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 10)

In this episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee return to the dojo for a breakdown of the brand-new film: Karate Kid: Legends — the ultimate generational crossover in the franchise’s history.

With Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan uniting for the first time, Karate Kid: Legends bridges the original 1980s films and the 2010 reboot, setting up an all-new chapter for one of cinema’s most iconic martial arts sagas.

KARATE KID: LEGENDS (2025)

• Directed by Jonathan Entwistle
• Starring:
  Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso,
  Jackie Chan as Mr. Han,
  Ben Wang (from American Born Chinese) as the new lead student
• Produced by Karen Rosenfelt

Berkan and Michael discuss:

• How this film ties together multiple Karate Kid timelines
• What it means for the future of the Cobra Kai universe
• Where it ranks in the legacy of martial arts cinema
• The impact of nostalgia done right — and how franchises can evolve while honoring the past

Plus: Is Karate Kid: Legends a passing of the torch… or the start of something entirely new?

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NOW PLAYING: LILO & STITCH / MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 8)

In this wild (literally) episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee break down two of 2025’s biggest releases: Disney’s long-awaited live-action Lilo & Stitch and Tom Cruise’s explosive finale in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

And just when you think the conversation couldn’t get more intense—wild coyotes crash the episode mid-recording. Not a metaphor. Real coyotes. Still rolling.

LILO & STITCH (2025)

• Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On)
• Starring:
  • Maia Kealoha as Lilo
  • Zach Galifianakis as Pleakley
  • Billy Magnussen as Dr. Jumba
  • Sydney Agudong as Nani
  • Courtney B. Vance as Cobra Bubbles
• Produced by Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich

The crew debates where Lilo & Stitch lands in the Disney live-action remake pantheon, and compares Rotten Tomatoes scores between remakes and their original animated counterparts.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING (2025)

• Directed by Christopher McQuarrie
• Starring:
  • Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt
  • Hayley Atwell as Grace
  • Rebecca Ferguson as Ilsa Faust
  • Simon Pegg as Benji
  • Ving Rhames as Luther
  • Vanessa Kirby as the White Widow
  • Pom Klementieff, Esai Morales, and Shea Whigham also return

We break down the stunts, story, and emotional stakes of Ethan Hunt’s last mission—and ask: Where does Mission: Impossible rank among legendary action franchises like James Bond, Fast & Furious, and John Wick?

Also in this episode:

• Which Disney remakes have actually improved on the original?
• Does Rotten Tomatoes reflect fan opinion—or fuel remake fatigue?
• And yes… how do you keep podcasting when coyotes interrupt the show?

This might be our wildest episode yet—and one of the most fun.

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NOW PLAYING: THUNDERBOLTS* | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 7)

In this powerhouse episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee are joined by Instagram fitness influencer Jack Lifts to break down Marvel Studios’ gritty new anti-hero team-up: Thunderbolts*.

Directed by Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts** brings together a stacked cast of misfit heroes and reformed villains, including:

• Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
• Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / The Winter Soldier
• Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent
• David Harbour as Red Guardian
• Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost
• Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine

The trio dives deep into the film’s themes, action, and where it fits in the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe. But this episode doesn’t stop there.

Also in this episode:

• An intense debate on which Avenger could take on 100 gorillas.
• A chaotic breakdown of which Avengers are (probably) virgins.
• The official Top 10 MCU movies, according to the crew.
• A raw and heartfelt conversation about how fatherhood changes the way we see movies, especially superhero stories.

Equal parts nerdy, unhinged, and surprisingly emotional—this episode is for Marvel fans who love deep dives and wild sidebars.

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NOW PLAYING: REVENGE OF THE SITH (20th Anniversary) | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 7)

In this special 20th anniversary episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee return to the galaxy far, far away after attending the theatrical re-release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.

Fresh from seeing it on the big screen, Berkan and Michael dive deep into how Revenge of the Sith holds up after 20 years, exploring its emotional impact, its stunning visuals, and its place in the Star Wars saga today. They also reflect on where it ranks among other Star Wars movies—and why it continues to resonate with fans new and old.

Also in this episode:

• A full discussion on Andor Season 1 and a preview of what to expect in Andor Season 2.
• A heated debate: Revenge of the Sith vs The Empire Strikes Back—which film truly defines Star Wars greatness?
• Analysis of Anakin Skywalker’s tragic fall, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s heartbreak, and how George Lucas’s bold storytelling paved the way for modern Star Wars storytelling.

If you’re a fan of the Force, the Dark Side, or just love a passionate Star Wars debate, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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NOW PLAYING: SINNERS | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 5)

In this episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee give their out-of-theater reaction to seeing SINNERS in glorious 70mm IMAX.

From the cinematography to the story’s gothic flair, they break down what makes Sinners one of the boldest vampire films in recent memory. The conversation dives into the film’s visuals, performances, and whether the hype surrounding its theatrical presentation was truly worth it.

Also in this episode:

• A full ranking of the best vampire movies of all time—from Twilight to Blade, Let the Right One In, Interview with the Vampire, Nosferatu, and beyond.
• A discussion on what Sinners adds to the vampire genre and how it compares to past bloodsucker classics.

If you’re a fan of stylish horror, gothic visuals, and intense genre storytelling, this one’s for you.

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NOW PLAYING: CINEMACON 2025 RECAP | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 5)

In this special episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, host Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) takes listeners behind the scenes of CinemaCon 2025, the premier movie industry event held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Berkan shares firsthand experiences from the convention floor, offering insights into the most anticipated films and exclusive studio presentations.

Highlights from CinemaCon 2025 include:

• DreamWorks & Universal Pictures: The world premiere of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, directed by Dean DeBlois, featuring Mason Thames as Hiccup and Nico Parker as Astrid. Gerard Butler reprises his role as Stoick the Vast. The film received rave first reactions for its emotional depth and visual spectacle.
• Marvel Studios: Exclusive footage from Thunderbolts was showcased, confirming fan theories about the team’s formation. Cast members Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hannah John-Kamen, and Wyatt Russell were present to discuss the film.
• Paramount Pictures: Tom Cruise honored his late Top Gun co-star Val Kilmer with a heartfelt tribute and introduced the trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, set to release on May 23, 2025.
• Amazon MGM Studios: Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry promoted their new thriller Crime 101, sharing insights about their on-set experiences. The film also stars Mark Ruffalo and Barry Keoghan.
• Warner Bros. & DC: James Gunn revealed footage from his upcoming Superman film, showcasing David Corenswet in the titular role.
• Other Notable Announcements: Previews of Wicked: For Good featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Jurassic World: Rebirth with Scarlett Johansson, and Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling were also unveiled.

Celebrity Appearances:

CinemaCon 2025 was a star-studded affair with appearances from Florence Pugh, Jamie Lee Curtis, Channing Tatum, Scarlett Johansson, Halle Berry, Jenna Ortega, Sydney Sweeney, Leonardo DiCaprio, and more, who showcased their upcoming films and participated in various panels.

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