River Cities Reader Podcast

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June 5, 2025, with Dave and Darren — “Karate Kid: Legends,” “Bring Her Back,” and “Mountainhead”

Posted June 5, 202500:13:35

Mike Schulz, Dave Levora, and Darren Pitra discuss films and why some of them exist. Sometimes, there are no easy answers to that question.

Films:

  • Karate...

May 29, 2025, with Dave and Darren — “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” “Lilo and Stitch,” “The Last Rodeo,” and “Friendship”

Posted May 29, 202500:16:10

Mike Schulz, Dave Levora, and Darren Pitra discuss films reviewed by Schulz, and await forthcoming releases.

The Discussed:

  • Mission:...

May 22, 2025, with Dave and Darren — “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” and “Nonnas”

Posted May 22, 202500:18:40

Mike Schulz, Dave Levora, and Darren Pitra throw down on the latest batch of movies:

  • Final Destination: Bloodlines (dirs Zach...

Todd McGreevy & AD in the Morning on WQUD Discuss the May Edition of River Cities’ Reader

Posted May 22, 202500:15:48

River Cities’ Reader publisher Todd McGreevy talks with WQUD GM Aaron Dail on May 13, 2025, concerning the May issue of the Reader,...

May 15, 2025, with Dave and Darren “Clown in a Cornfield,” “Shadow Force,” “Fight or Flight,” and “The Shrouds”

Posted May 15, 202500:10:53

Mike Schulz, Dave Levora, and Darren Pitra talk film and drop plot twists on the clown movie:

This is what Schulz saw:

  • Clown...