Recently, Craig has the pleasure of chatting to Carl Bessai, director of the upcoming movie Field Sketches and his lead actor Vincent Gale. The discussion covers deindustrialising film making, the film industry in general and a surprising amount of Seth Rogen. Show Notes Carl's IMDb Carl's Instagram The Raven West Films website Raven West Films' In…

April is over so Kneel Before Pod once again checks in on the news and trailers the month provided. The conversation covers Sydney Sweeney owning the video game adaptation market, the year of the Predator and sentient shoes. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Chris Mackrel…

May the fourth be with you all on another Star Wars Day. This year we discuss the return of Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. We discuss season 4 episode 21 "Brothers", season 4 episode 22 "Revenge" and season 5 episode 1 "Revival". The conversation covers fan service, duplicitous talking snakes and spider leg rehabilitation. Craig McKenzie …

Alien Day -4/26 or April 26th- is once again upon us and Kneel Before Pod celebrates by discussing the 2024 entry into the canon, Fede Alvarez' Alien: Romulus. The conversation covers expanding the lore, fan service and Alien Wererabbits. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network.…

Recently, Craig had the pleasure of talking to director Paul Raschid, director of the upcoming interactive movie Hello Stranger and other interactive movies. The conversation covers the evolution of interactive storytelling, how to plan different scenarios and the potential future of cinema screenings. Show Notes Craig's review of White Chamber Pau…

Andor season 2 is very close to releasing so Kneel Before Pod opted to revisit season 1 and bring you an extended discussion about it. The conversation covers fascism, radicalisation and the eternal question - What is Star Wars? Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Aaron Bil…

38 years to go until the big day and Kneel Before Pod continues the annual coverage of Star Trek to celebrate. This year we return to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and pair it with Khan's introduction in the classic The Original Series episode "Space Seed". The conversation covers con/Khantext, how this would be approached in the modern day and P…

March is over and Kneel Before Pod brings you a stripped down news episode. The conversation covers more reboots, concerns about franchising and the power of chairs in movie marketing. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Izaak Stoakes can be found on his Twitter, BlueSky or…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues with Anthony Mackie's first cinematic outing in the role of Captain America, Captain America: Brave New World and Kneel Before Pod restart the Avengers to discuss it. The conversation covers the current state of the MCU, getting political and justice for Sam Wilson. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very si…

February is over but the news continues. Kneel Before Pod brings you a discussion of the news and trailers from February 2025. The conversation covers controversial entertainers, originality and Smurf versions of popular songs. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Izaak Stoa…

Superman & Lois comes to an end and with it an era of TV that spanned 23 years so Kneel Before Pod was both obligated and delighted to cover it to give it the send-off it deserves. The conversation covers emotional gut punches, consistency of thematic storytelling and the end of a golden TV era. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and ove…

January is finally over and Kneel Before Pod brings you the first 2025 news round-up. We cover video game adaptations, more unnecessary continuations and failing horror franchises. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Andrew’s work can be found on this site and on the Starbu…

Recently Craig had the pleasure of chatting with actress Millan Tesfazgi; she plays Sasha in the trilogy of Mary J. Blige-inspired Lifetime films Real Love, Strength of a Woman and Family Affair. The discussion covers building rapports on and off camera, acting as a therapeutic emotional release and swimming for work. Show Notes Millan's IMDb page …

The year comes to an end but the news cycle rolls on. The conversation covers The Odyssey, young Spider-Man, Glen Powell's work ethic and more. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM a…

Kneel Before Pod brings you a very special episode requested by donor and superfan Violet Hammond. She tasked her chosen team with going back to her childhood to discuss two Jim Henson puppet movies, The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. The conversation covers nostalgia, pertinent themes and David Bowie's codpiece. Aaron can be found on this very site. …

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Kneel Before Blog. For this year's Christmas Special, we have formed another writer's room to come up with a future Christmas classic. This year, our writers are tasked with crafting a festive thriller/horror about a deadly game of Secret Santa at an office Christmas party. Lucy Hale leads an excellent cast as…

November is over and Christmas looms but first there is news to discuss. The conversation covers Disney prequels, Tom Cruise's real name and Ridley Scott's work ethic. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Bo Nicholson’s projects can be found on his Linktree. Chris can also b…

Recently Craig had the pleasure of chatting to actress Natalie Moon, fresh off her recent appearance in the final season of Superman & Lois. The discussion covers broadening horizons, working on different projects and the wide variety of British accents. Show Notes Natalie's website Natalie's IMDb Natalie's Instagram Craig's review of Natalie's app…

October has ended, so it's time for another News Round-Up. The conversation covers werewolves, toy-to-movie adaptations, and justifiable sequels. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Andrew’s work can be found on this site and on the Starburst website. Show NotesTV Reviews C…

Superman & Lois soon returns for its fourth and final season so Kneel Before Pod finally delivers its coverage on season 3. The conversation covers recalibrating after major life changes, complex villains and moving storytelling. A trigger warning for discussion about cancer applies. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are …

September has ended so it's time to wake up Green Day and listen to the Kneel Before Pod news round-up. We talk half-musicals, repetitive sequels and life after Avatar for James Cameron. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Bo Nicholson’s projects can be found on his Linktre…

Summer is almost over but the news never stops. This month we discuss Disney's latest sequel plans, Taylor Swift's boyfriend in movies and whether it'll be a Kraven Christmas. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Angus Ballantine can be found on this very site and over on So…

Recently, Craig had the pleasure of talking to Star Trek: Prodigy co-executive producer and writer Aaron Waltke. The conversation covers the collaborative process of crafting the show, bringing Star Trek to a new audience and expanding the canon of the Star Trek universe. Show Notes Craig’s reviews of Star Trek: Prodigy Aaron's IMDb page Aaron's Tw…

Recently, Craig had the pleasure of talking to Star Trek: Prodigy writer Erin McNamara. The conversation covers the collaborative process of crafting the show, writing for a younger audience and expanding the canon of the Star Trek universe Show Notes Craig's reviews of Star Trek: Prodigy Erin's IMDb page Erin's Twitter If you enjoyed what you hear…

Deadpool & Wolverine have entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe -sort of- and Kneel Before Pod is here to break it down. The conversation covers off-limits jokes, fanservice and the rejection of God in modern cinema. Craig McKenzie can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet on the Film Stories podcast network. Darren Mooney’s words…