We are joined by entertainment journalist and The InSneider publisher Jeff Sneider co-host of The Hot Mic and FYC: For Your Consideration.

To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of 2016's incredible movie lineup, Zack and Jeff go head-to-head in a fantasy-style 2016 Movie Draft. They revisit one of the best years in modern film, picking ten films each.

Who built the better roster? Tune in to find out — and don't forget to check out The Hot Mic, FYC, and Jeff's newsletter, The InSneider. 🎬

Timecodes:

03:14 Movie Draft 2016

33:06 Next Year's Oscar Predictions

40:32 Below the Line Oscar Predictions

Links:

The InSneider Newsletter: https://www.theinsneider.com/

The Hot Mic: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWhZZEYoeaYDnefV6OuvQBaMudPxARbPa&si=FzthjeqznIlQyfrW

FYC: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPlwQzXEf5ypOLgG9NSSBJrJCegurGHbY&si=xt4Uoch57yXvQIox

Jeff Sneider's Twitter: https://x.com/TheInSneider?lang=en

Jeff Sneider's Blogspot: https://theinsneider.blogspot.com/

Jeff Sneider's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinsneider/?hl=en

Zack sits down with one of his favorite filmmakers, Matt Johnson, to discuss Matt's new film, Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, distributed by Neon. They talk about the film's production and the challenges of indie filmmaking. Nirvanna hits theaters on February 13th, don't miss this inspiring conversation.

Follow Nirvanna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ntbtstm/

Link to watch Nirvanna trailer: https://youtu.be/y2K9ccMREOI?si=qByi-9l5Vnp0LFyG

Rate and review Nirvanna on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35522483/

Rate and review Nirvanna on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/nirvanna-the-band-the-show-the-movie/

Nirvanna fan website: https://nirvannathebandthe.show/

Awards season is officially here! Boone Haslerud joins the show to predict the winners of this year's Academy Awards.

Boone Haslerud's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/boonehaslerud/

On this episode of the Cinema Flow Podcast, host Zack Abdulbaki sits down with writer, director, and rising creative Juss Thrasher, creator of the breakout web series Unrequited,

He shares his approach to self-distribution, grassroots marketing, and building an audience independently.

The conversation also looks ahead to what's next for the series, including the possibility of a season two, and Juss's long-term goals as a filmmaker.

Links:

Juss Thrasher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juss.thrasher/

"Unrequited" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unrequited.series/

Watch "Unrequited" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSWfTemQjAg

On this episode of the Cinema Flow Podcast, host Zack Abdulbaki sits down with actor, writer, filmmaker, and all-around creative force Eric Toms.

Eric takes us back to the very beginning, sharing his experience as a stand-up comedian, including unforgettable experiences touring the world and opening for comedy legends like Norm Macdonald, Tracy Morgan, and Lewis Black.

The conversation also explores Eric's work in television, including Reality Binge, his love for sketch comedy, and the podcast "Making Movies Is Hard" which he produces. Eric also chats with us about his debut play My Dad's Kid which premiered at the Beverly Hills Playhouse, a hilarious and heartfelt story about family, rivalry, and long-buried secrets.

Plus, Eric shares how he got into photography, the origins of Night of Shorts Night, and his passion for championing short filmmakers, where he and Zack first crossed paths.

It's a wide-ranging, funny, and insightful conversation about creativity, persistence, and carving your own lane in the film industry.

Eric's Website: www.erictoms.com

Eric's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomsfunny/?hl=en

Making Movies is Hard! Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-movies-is-hard-the-struggles-of-indie-filmmaking/id1006416952

Submit your film to Night of Shorts Night: https://www.erictoms.com/night-of-shorts-night

Eric's Merchandise: https://www.redbubble.com/people/tomsfunny/explore?page=1&sortOrder=recent

On this special episode of the Cinema Flow Podcast, host Zack Abdulbaki is joined by actor, writer, and filmmaker Eric Toms to react to the 98th Academy Awards nominations.

Zack and Eric dive into the biggest surprises, snubs, and headline-making nominees across the major categories, sharing honest reactions, industry insight, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Whether you're an awards-season junkie or just love talking movies, this episode is a must-listen.

Eric's Website: www.erictoms.com

Eric's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomsfunny/?hl=en

Making Movies is Hard! Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-movies-is-hard-the-struggles-of-indie-filmmaking/id1006416952

Submit your film to Night of Shorts Night: https://www.erictoms.com/night-of-shorts-night

Eric's Merchandise: https://www.redbubble.com/people/tomsfunny/explore?page=1&sortOrder=recent

Adam Elara and Andrew Vaughan join the podcast to conduct the 2026 box office draft.

Adam, Andrew, and Zack each draft eight blockbuster movies set to be released in 2026 with the goal of making the most money possible against the production budget.

Adam Elara's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/adamelara

Listen to "Brown Man Down" by Sikeen:

https://sikeenmusic.com/en-usd/pages/music

Follow Sikeen music on Instagram: https://linktr.ee/Sikeenmusic

Adam Elara's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/adamelara/

Andrew Vaughan's Production Company: https://www.shaywanproductions.com

Andrew Vaughan's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/avproshots/

Kanopy: https://www.kanopy.com/en

Internet Archive: https://archive.org/

This week we're putting one of modern cinema's biggest stars to the test in "Timothée Chalamet: Smash or Pass."

Joined by returning guests Sean McGrath and Angelique Acuna, we dive into Timothée Chalamet's filmography, breaking down the hits, the risks, and the roles that sparked debate.

From indie breakthroughs to blockbuster moments, we revisit Chalamet's most talked about performances and decide which ones truly deliver and which ones miss the mark.

Please check out "Brainbugs". The new film that Sean McGrath worked on as a cinematographer. It will be shown at Look Cinemas in Glendale.

Tickets available here:

https://tinyurl.com/mspm276

"Rodge's Horror Lodge" on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@RodgesHorrorLodge/videos

Trailer for "Wildman" starring Sean McGrath: https://youtu.be/ZZ7k_qwb9_Y?si=0H0-1QHr7HYovck5

Sean McGrath's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DS8WVyQkSkp/?img_index=1

Angelique Acuna's Substack:

https://angeacunamatata.substack.com/

Angelique Acuna's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/angelique.acuna/