NOW PLAYING: LILO & STITCH / MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 8)

In this wild (literally) episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee break down two of 2025’s biggest releases: Disney’s long-awaited live-action Lilo & Stitch and Tom Cruise’s explosive finale in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

And just when you think the conversation couldn’t get more intense—wild coyotes crash the episode mid-recording. Not a metaphor. Real coyotes. Still rolling.

LILO & STITCH (2025)

• Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On)
• Starring:
  • Maia Kealoha as Lilo
  • Zach Galifianakis as Pleakley
  • Billy Magnussen as Dr. Jumba
  • Sydney Agudong as Nani
  • Courtney B. Vance as Cobra Bubbles
• Produced by Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich

The crew debates where Lilo & Stitch lands in the Disney live-action remake pantheon, and compares Rotten Tomatoes scores between remakes and their original animated counterparts.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING (2025)

• Directed by Christopher McQuarrie
• Starring:
  • Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt
  • Hayley Atwell as Grace
  • Rebecca Ferguson as Ilsa Faust
  • Simon Pegg as Benji
  • Ving Rhames as Luther
  • Vanessa Kirby as the White Widow
  • Pom Klementieff, Esai Morales, and Shea Whigham also return

We break down the stunts, story, and emotional stakes of Ethan Hunt’s last mission—and ask: Where does Mission: Impossible rank among legendary action franchises like James Bond, Fast & Furious, and John Wick?

Also in this episode:

• Which Disney remakes have actually improved on the original?
• Does Rotten Tomatoes reflect fan opinion—or fuel remake fatigue?
• And yes… how do you keep podcasting when coyotes interrupt the show?

This might be our wildest episode yet—and one of the most fun.

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NOW PLAYING: THUNDERBOLTS* | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 7)

In this powerhouse episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee are joined by Instagram fitness influencer Jack Lifts to break down Marvel Studios’ gritty new anti-hero team-up: Thunderbolts*.

Directed by Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts** brings together a stacked cast of misfit heroes and reformed villains, including:

• Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
• Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / The Winter Soldier
• Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent
• David Harbour as Red Guardian
• Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost
• Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine

The trio dives deep into the film’s themes, action, and where it fits in the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe. But this episode doesn’t stop there.

Also in this episode:

• An intense debate on which Avenger could take on 100 gorillas.
• A chaotic breakdown of which Avengers are (probably) virgins.
• The official Top 10 MCU movies, according to the crew.
• A raw and heartfelt conversation about how fatherhood changes the way we see movies, especially superhero stories.

Equal parts nerdy, unhinged, and surprisingly emotional—this episode is for Marvel fans who love deep dives and wild sidebars.

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NOW PLAYING: REVENGE OF THE SITH (20th Anniversary) | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 7)

In this special 20th anniversary episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee return to the galaxy far, far away after attending the theatrical re-release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.

Fresh from seeing it on the big screen, Berkan and Michael dive deep into how Revenge of the Sith holds up after 20 years, exploring its emotional impact, its stunning visuals, and its place in the Star Wars saga today. They also reflect on where it ranks among other Star Wars movies—and why it continues to resonate with fans new and old.

Also in this episode:

• A full discussion on Andor Season 1 and a preview of what to expect in Andor Season 2.
• A heated debate: Revenge of the Sith vs The Empire Strikes Back—which film truly defines Star Wars greatness?
• Analysis of Anakin Skywalker’s tragic fall, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s heartbreak, and how George Lucas’s bold storytelling paved the way for modern Star Wars storytelling.

If you’re a fan of the Force, the Dark Side, or just love a passionate Star Wars debate, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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