Steven Spielberg

Disclosure Day

“E.T. Burner Phone Home”

Reviewed Jun 19, 2026

A cybersecurity expert becomes a whistleblower after uncovering secrets about aliens, putting him on the run from a corporation. Meanwhile, a meteorologist experiencing strange phenomena joins forces with him to prove there's life beyond our understanding. Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller

The Adventures of Tintin

Keeping up with the Indiana Joneses

Reviewed Jun 30, 2023

Intrepid young reporter, Tintin, and his loyal dog, Snowy, are thrust into a world of high adventure when they discover a ship carrying an explosive secret. As Tintin is drawn into a centuries-old mystery, Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine suspects him of stealing a priceless treasure. Tintin and Snowy, with the help of salty, cantankerous Captain Haddock and bumbling detectives, Thompson and Thomson, travel half the world, one step ahead of their enemies, as Tintin endeavors to find the Unicorn, a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune, but also an ancient curse. Genres: Adventure, Animation, Mystery

Schindler’s List

Lost World

Reviewed Nov 12, 2021

The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II. Genres: Drama, History, War

A.I. Artificial Intelligence

Flat fact: 10 Newbucks gets all your questions answered.

Reviewed May 29, 2020

David, a robotic boy—the first of his kind programmed to love—is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee and his wife. Though he gradually becomes their child, a series of unexpected circumstances make this life impossible for David. Genres: Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction

Ready Player One

The only OASIS where Liam and Noel Gallagher could possib...

Reviewed Apr 4, 2018

When the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his fortune. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Hook

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Reviewed May 25, 2017

The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy in London, the vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland. Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Spielberg was so preoccupied with whether or not he could...

Reviewed Jun 5, 2015

Four years after Jurassic Park's genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm by revealing that he has been breeding more beasties at a secret location. Malcolm, his paleontologist ladylove and a wildlife videographer join an expedition to document the lethal lizards' natural behavior in this action-packed thriller. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Jurassic Park

Good programmers save lives

Reviewed May 29, 2015

A wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a theme park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA. Before opening day, he invites a team of experts and his two eager grandchildren to experience the park and help calm anxious investors. However, the park is anything but amusing as the security systems go off-line and the dinosaurs escape. Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

He was right. It wasn't the years...it was the mileage.

Reviewed May 8, 2015

Set during the Cold War, the Soviets—led by sword-wielding Irina Spalko—are in search of a crystal skull which has supernatural powers related to a mystical Lost City of Gold. Indy is coerced to head to Peru at the behest of a young man whose friend—and Indy's colleague—Professor Oxley has been captured for his knowledge of the skull's whereabouts. Genres: Action, Adventure

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

You chose to support indie podcasts...you chose wisely.

Reviewed May 1, 2015

In 1938, an art collector appeals to eminent archaeologist Dr. Indiana Jones to embark on a search for the Holy Grail. Indy learns that a medieval historian has vanished while searching for it, and the missing man is his own father, Dr. Henry Jones Sr.. He sets out to rescue his father by following clues in the old man's notebook, which his father had mailed to him before he went missing. Indy arrives in Venice, where he enlists the help of a beautiful academic, Dr. Elsa Schneider, along with Marcus Brody and Sallah. Together they must stop the Nazis from recovering the power of eternal life and taking over the world! Genres: Action, Adventure

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Anything Goes in this podcast review!

Reviewed Apr 24, 2015

After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace. Genres: Action, Adventure

Raiders of the Lost Ark

You throw me the donation, I'll throw you the podcast!

Reviewed Apr 17, 2015

When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime. Genres: Action, Adventure

Duel

Trucks. Why'd it have to be trucks?

Reviewed Apr 14, 2015

Traveling businessman David Mann angers the driver of a rusty tanker while crossing the California desert. A simple trip turns deadly, as Mann struggles to stay on the road while the tanker plays cat and mouse with his life. Genres: Action, Thriller, TV Movie

War of the Worlds

...Or War of the Podcast Hosts

Reviewed Jun 1, 2012

Ray Ferrier is a divorced dockworker and less-than-perfect father. Soon after his ex-wife and her new husband drop off his teenage son and young daughter for a rare weekend visit, a strange and powerful lightning storm touches down. Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Yoda is in E.T., then E.T. is in Phantom Menace. Yes, thi...

Reviewed May 25, 2012

An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home. Genres: Adventure, Family, Science Fiction

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

This podcast means something. This is important.

Reviewed May 18, 2012

After an encounter with UFOs, an electricity linesman feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen. Genres: Drama, Science Fiction

Poltergeist

The dangers of sitting too close to your TV

Reviewed May 10, 2011

The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back. Genres: Horror

Jaws

The true Amityville Horror

Reviewed Mar 29, 2011

When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to kill the beast before it strikes again. Genres: Adventure, Horror, Thriller

Minority Report

Precog sounds like a plumbing term.

Reviewed Feb 4, 2011

John Anderton is a top 'Precrime' cop in the late-21st century, when technology can predict crimes before they're committed. But Anderton becomes the quarry when another investigator targets him for a murder charge. Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Reviews? Why does it have to be reviews?

Reviewed May 26, 2008

Set during the Cold War, the Soviets—led by sword-wielding Irina Spalko—are in search of a crystal skull which has supernatural powers related to a mystical Lost City of Gold. Indy is coerced to head to Peru at the behest of a young man whose friend—and Indy's colleague—Professor Oxley has been captured for his knowledge of the skull's whereabouts. Genres: Action, Adventure