Max & Dave disclose their love of America's most beloved director, Steven Spielberg, what makes him so great, and how he has shaped our country's perspective over the past 50 years. They also unpack his latest theatrical effort, DISCLOSURE DAY, why it's so bafflingly disappointing, and why you should still go see it.

Every Frame a Painting: The Spielberg Oner

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Max & Dave predict the Big Summer Movies and a few sleeper picks to keep an eye on. But first, two Box Office Phenoms from young content creators. Obsession, Backrooms, Iron Lung, why 20-year-old filmmakers are making low-budget films that outperform Star Wars movies and what it means for the future of moviegoing.

Max & Dave discuss MICHAEL, it's success at the box office and what it says about America in the question of "Art Vs. Artist." Plus other wins and losses at the Spring Box Office.

Max & Dave return to earth and unpack Project Hail Mary, the first full-throated Hit of 2026; why people are seeing it, Why they're loving it, and what Amazon/MGM is doing in releasing a movie like this?

Max & Dave share their reactions to The Oscars: the wins, the losses, the bits, the snubs, and the surprises.

The Oscars are nearly upon us! Max & Dave discuss the 10 Best Picture Nominees: were they profitable, did they make a cultural impact, and which ones specifically are worth your time. Plus who is going win the big prize, a disagreement on Marty Supreme and why The Oscars are still important despite their waning ratings.

Max & Dave unpack the cornucopia of cringe-worthy celebrity cameos in this year's Super Bowl commercials. Why actors today are grabbing that paycheck, and maybe why that's OK in 2026. Or maybe not? Plus The State of the Biz, Netflix on Trial, Max hates Marty and more.

Max & Dave dive deep into AVATAR: FIRE & ASH, and discuss James Cameron, the most successful Director of all time. And also why the same guy who brought you iconic films like ALIENS, TRUE LIES, TERMINATOR(S) is probably No Ones Favorite Director. For the last 20 years, he's been living in this silly blue world of AVATAR. Why, Jim? Why? And why do audiences flock to his film regardless of what Dave thinks.

00:00 Picture This: Dave Fights for His Family

00:59 Intro

01:51 Current Box Office

09:48 Awards Season Significance

16:56 10 Word Logline

18:18 New Villain and Gender Parity in Avatar 3

24:00 Cameron Visibility in Marketing

29:07 Avatar 3 Box Office (so far)

30:18 Audience Reach: Box Office vs Ticket Sales & Repeat Viewers

31:51 Popularity Contest: Sinners vs Avatar 3

37:50 Avatar 1 vs 2 vs 3

41:09 The Cost of a Premium Ticket

45:14 Recent Comparisons

46:18 Quantity Over PLF

48:30 James Cameron Vs James Cameron

54:27 Big Jim's Influence on American (and Global) Media

57:19 The Importance of The Intangibles

01:02:05 Was Avatar 3 Successful?

01:05:33 Wrap Up