Above the Line is a film podcast about contemporary cinema & film culture. Hosted by Ian and McKenzie.
Above the Line
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Above the Line is a film podcast about contemporary cinema & film culture. Hosted by Ian and McKenzie.
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Recent Episodes
June 22, 2026
Disclosure Day (2026)
<p>On this episode, Ian & McKenzie get into the latest sci-fi film from one of the greatest living filmmakers - Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day. </p><p>They get into the surprising divisive nature of the response to the film, how the film slots into Spielberg's career, the fantastic performances, and so much more! </p><p>----</p><p>Visit our website to keep up with us and read our blog <a href="https://abovethelinepod.com/">here</a>. </p><p>Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/abovethelinepod.bsky.social">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abovethelinefilmpod/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@abovethelinefilmpod">YouTube</a>.</p><p>Follow Ian on <a href="https://letterboxd.com/watchamooovie/">Letterboxd</a>.</p><p>Follow McKenzie on <a href="https://letterboxd.com/mckenziewilkes/">Letterboxd</a>.</p><p>Listen to our other podcasts: <a href="https://linktr.ee/criterionconnection">The Criterion Connection</a> and <a href="https://solo.to/austindangerpod">Austin Danger Pod</a></p><p>Send your letters and voicemails to info@abovethelinepod.com</p><p>----</p><p>Above the Line is a film podcast about contemporary cinema & film culture. </p><p>Hosted & produced by Ian & McKenzie</p><p>Edited by McKenzie</p><p>Mixed by Ian</p><p>Social media by McKenzie</p><p>Music by Lydia Simmons. </p>
June 4, 2026
Backrooms (2026)
<p>On this episode, Ian & McKenzie get into the many questions raised by the new film, Backrooms (2026), from YouTube prodigy Kane Parsons. </p><p>First, they chat a little bit about the current state of the U.S. box office, how its a great time to be a cinema goer, and maybe not such a great time to be a Disney executive (01:55). </p><p>Then, they get into the interesting mood and aesthetics of Backrooms (2026) as well as the severely flawed execution of it's inadequate script (20:49). </p><p>----</p><p>Visit our website to keep up with us and read our blog <a href="https://abovethelinepod.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>. </p><p>Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/abovethelinepod.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abovethelinefilmpod/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@abovethelinefilmpod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>.</p><p>Follow Ian on <a href="https://letterboxd.com/watchamooovie/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Letterboxd</a>.</p><p>Follow McKenzie on <a href="https://letterboxd.com/mckenziewilkes/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Letterboxd</a>.</p><p>Listen to our other podcasts: <a href="https://linktr.ee/criterionconnection" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Criterion Connection</a> and <a href="https://solo.to/austindangerpod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Austin Danger Pod</a></p><p>Send your letters and voicemails to info@abovethelinepod.com</p><p>----</p><p>Above the Line is a film podcast about contemporary cinema & film culture. </p><p>Hosted & produced by Ian & McKenzie</p><p>Edited by McKenzie</p><p>Mixed by Ian</p><p>Social media by McKenzie</p><p>Music by Lydia Simmons. </p>
June 2, 2026
The Sheep Detectives (2026)
<p>Above The Line has been on hiatus for quiet a long time, but the long awaited return is here!</p><p>Ian & McKenzie highlight some stuff they've seen lately (some good stuff and a few less-than-good things). Then, they have a brief conversation about the swings and risks of David Lowery's latest and how they (mostly) pay off. And finally, we get into a shared recent favorite of ours: the very very charming film, The Sheep Detectives. </p><p>----</p><p>Visit our website to keep up with us and read our blog <a href="https://abovethelinepod.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p>Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/abovethelinepod.bsky.social" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abovethelinefilmpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@abovethelinefilmpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p><p>Follow Ian on <a href="https://letterboxd.com/watchamooovie/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Letterboxd</a>.</p><p>Follow McKenzie on <a href="https://letterboxd.com/mckenziewilkes/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Letterboxd</a>.</p><p>Listen to our other podcasts: <a href="https://linktr.ee/criterionconnection" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Criterion Connection</a> and <a href="https://solo.to/austindangerpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Austin Danger Pod</a></p><p>Send your letters and voicemails to info@abovethelinepod.com</p><p>----</p><p>Above the Line is a film podcast about contemporary cinema & film culture. </p><p>Hosted & produced by Ian & McKenzie</p><p>Edited & mixed by McKenzie </p><p>Artwork by Ian</p><p>Social media by McKenzie</p><p>Music by Lydia Simmons. </p><p><br /></p>
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