In this animated-packed episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee dive into everything from Chinese mythology to wizarding education.

We kick things off with our review of Ne Zha 2, breaking down how the sequel stacks up to the original and where it might land in the all-time animation ranks. Then, we debate the Top 5 Highest-Grossing Animated Movies Ever, and how upcoming releases like Zootopia 2 could shake up the list.

Things get a little chaotic with a new round of KEEP – REBOOT – CUT, and we explore the buzz around the LEGO Batman video game revival. We end on a magical note, hilariously dissecting what Hogwarts students are actually learning and why Defense Against the Dark Arts might not cut it anymore.

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SPIDER-MAN BRAND NEW DAY / WEAPONS / FREAKY FRIDAY (Ep. 17)

The Drive-In Movie Podcast returns with a stacked episode, as hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee break down some of the biggest upcoming and current releases of 2025.

They kick things off with the rising hype around Spider-Man: Brand New Day, covering casting rumors, comic book origins, and what it could mean for the future of Sony and Marvel’s web-slinger.

Then, they dive into two brand-new releases:

• Weapons (2025) — from director Zach Cregger, known for Barbarian, this new psychological horror film starring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, and Alden Ehrenreich is already stirring up buzz.
• Freaky Friday (2025) — the highly anticipated sequel to the 2003 classic, bringing back Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as the mother-daughter duo in another magical body-swap adventure.

Finally, the hosts share their most anticipated movies for the rest of 2025 — including hot takes, surprise picks, and a couple of bold predictions.

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NOW PLAYING: FANTASTIC FOUR – FIRST STEPS | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 16)

In Episode 16 of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee review Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four — the long-awaited debut of Marvel’s First Family in the MCU.

This episode covers:

• Reactions to the cast, story, and visuals of Fantastic Four
• What this movie sets up for the future of the MCU
• How it compares to past Fantastic Four adaptations
• A chaotic guessing game: Can Michael name the correct Marvel movie release dates?

🎬 FANTASTIC FOUR (2025)

• Directed by: Matt Shakman
• Starring:
  Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic
  Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm / Invisible Woman
  Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm / Human Torch
  Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm / The Thing

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NOW PLAYING: SUPERMAN (2025) | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 15)

In Episode 15 of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee soar into the latest chapter of the DC Universe with a full review of SUPERMAN (2025) — the highly anticipated reboot directed by James Gunn.

🎬 SUPERMAN (2025)

• Directed by: James Gunn
• Starring:
  David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman
  Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane
  Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor
  Skyler Gisondo, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, and Sara Sampaio

In this spoiler-free episode, Berkan and Michael break down:

• Their reactions to the tone, cast, and story
• How this version of Superman compares to past iterations
• Whether James Gunn stuck the landing for a DCU reboot
• Early box office and fan reception
• Superman’s place in modern superhero cinema

They also share predictions about what comes next for the DC Universe, how this version of Lex Luthor ranks, and how Superman (2025) holds up against Marvel’s current offerings.

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NOW PLAYING: JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 14)

In Episode 14 of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee share their thoughts on Jurassic World: Rebirth, the newest installment in the iconic dinosaur franchise.

🎬 JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH (2025)

• Directed by: Gareth Edwards (Rogue One, Godzilla)
• Written by: David Koepp (Jurassic Park, The Lost World)
• Starring:
  Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett
  Mahershala Ali as Duncan Kincaid
  Jonathan Bailey as Dr. Henry Loomis
  Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Audrina Miranda, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Philippine Velge, Ed Skrein
• Release Date: July 2, 2025

Berkan and Michael discuss:

• What worked and didn’t in Rebirth
• How it compares to previous entries in the Jurassic franchise
• Reactions to the new characters and world-building
• How Gareth Edwards’ direction adds a fresh perspective
• The role of legacy vs. rebooting, and what this movie might mean for future installments

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NOW PLAYING: THE IRON GIANT | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 13)

Originally a Patreon exclusive — this episode is now available to everyone! 🎉

In this retro-fueled edition of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee revisit the 1999 animated classic The Iron Giant, directed by Brad Bird.

THE IRON GIANT (1999)

• Directed by Brad Bird (The Incredibles)
• Starring:
  Vin Diesel as The Iron Giant,
  Eli Marienthal as Hogarth,
  Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., and Christopher McDonald

This beautifully animated tale about a boy and a misunderstood robot still hits as hard today as it did decades ago — and Berkan & Michael break down why.

Also in this episode:

• Berkan reveals that he’s already seen SUPERMAN (2025)
• The duo debates: Which upcoming superhero film will dominate the box office — Superman or Fantastic Four?
• Michael quizzes Berkan on movie release dates
• They play the "Initial Game" — where you have to guess the movie title from just its initials (and yes, it gets competitive)

A perfect blend of nostalgia, movie knowledge, and chaotic fun.

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NOW PLAYING: ELIO / F1 | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 11)

In this jam-packed episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee dive into two of the most talked-about releases of the year: Pixar’s heartfelt sci-fi adventure ELIO and the high-octane racing drama F1.

ELIO (2025)

• Directed by Adrian Molina (Coco)
• Starring:
  Yonas Kibreab as Elio,
  America Ferrera as Olga Solis,
  Jameela Jamil and Brad Garrett in supporting roles

Pixar’s latest centers on an 11-year-old boy who becomes Earth’s galactic ambassador — by accident. The hosts break down its message, visuals, emotional beats, and where it fits in the modern Pixar landscape.

F1 (2025)

• Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick)
• Starring:
  Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Lewis Hamilton (as producer and advisor)

Berkan shares his full review of F1, breaking down how the film handles racing realism, drama, and how it stacks up next to other sports films.

Also in this episode:

• A debate on how classic Pixar films (like Up, WALL·E, Toy Story) stack up against today’s releases
• How The Incredibles holds up as a comic book movie
• A heated Top 5 Best Animated Movies of the last decade (2015–2025)
• A fan-submitted hot take that sparks discussion: Will Avatar: Fire and Ash gross over a billion dollars?

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NOW PLAYING: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 11)

In this fire-breathing episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee review the highly anticipated live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon — and yes, they have opinions.

Directed by Dean DeBlois (returning from the animated trilogy), this remake reimagines the bond between Viking and dragon for a new generation.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (2025)

• Directed by Dean DeBlois
• Starring:
  Mason Thames as Hiccup
  Nico Parker as Astrid
  Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast
  Nick Frost as Gobber

In this episode, Berkan and Michael:

• Review the new How to Train Your Dragon remake and how it compares to the beloved DreamWorks animated original
• Rank the best dragons in cinema history — from Toothless to Smaug to Falkor
• Debate the best musical scores in Hollywood history (Hans Zimmer hive, assemble)
• Build a Disney Channel Mt. Rushmore of iconic childhood characters
• And finally… ask the all-important question: which fictional characters could we steal from their husbands?
  (Yes, this one goes off the rails. No, we’re not sorry.)

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