100 Films Later: How All The Right Movies Is Telling the Story of Hollywood, One Movie at a Time

When All The Right Movies launched back in 2019, the team had a simple goal: create the movie podcast they wished existed. The kind that actually tells the great stories behind how films were made, not just discussing whether they're worth watching. One hundred episodes later, they've discovered something which is good to know: there's an insatiable appetite for creative film storytelling.

Here's the thing about most movie podcasts: they're essentially mates-down-the-pub conversations recorded for posterity. Absolutely nothing wrong with that, but the ATRM team wanted something  a bit different. Retain that great, engaging dynamic that entertains audiences, but also tell the story of Hollywood one movie at a time—and actually mean it.

Each episode of All The Right Movies represents weeks of research. The hosts buy specialist books, watch every available documentary, and dig up interviews from archives most people forgot existed. Why? Because when they tell you about how The Terminator came to be, they don't just mention that James Cameron had a nightmare about a metal skeleton. They tell you he was sick with a fever in a Rome hotel room, had the nightmare, sketched it out, and then spent years trying to convince anyone to let him direct it. They reveal that the studio wanted O.J. Simpson for the Terminator role (Cameron said he was "too nice”—yikes), and that Arnold only had 58 words of dialogue in the entire film.

This obsessive approach to research led to some pretty mind-blowing discoveries over their first 100 episodes. During The Shining, Kubrick made Shelley Duvall perform the baseball bat scene 127 times (“made” being the operative word). The famous chest-bursting scene in Alien was kept secret from most of the cast, meaning their horrified reactions were genuine (Yaphet Kotto took it particularly badly). These aren't just fun facts—they're windows into how great films are actually crafted.

What makes All The Right Movies different isn't just the research though. It's the fact that the team—John, Luke, Westy, and Matt—have spent over 50 years combined working in creative industries. When they analyse a film, they're bringing perspectives from digital media, photography, cinematography, broadcast television, music composition, and more. They spot things others miss because they understand the creative process: they’ve been there, done that, and probably still have the call sheets to prove it.

But here's their secret weapon: they've been friends for 20 years. That chemistry you can't fake? They've got it in spades. Whether they're doing questionable Arnold impressions or finding humour in Scorsese’s perfectionism, they balance serious film analysis with the kind of conversations you'd actually want to be part of. No pretension, no film school snobbery—just four people who bloody love movies sharing that passion with fellow enthusiasts.

What's particularly special about All The Right Movies is how they've built a passionate community around their content. Through their ATRM Patron subscription service, they've created a space where over 1,200 dedicated supporters don't just listen—they actively participate. Patron questions are woven into episodes, adding fresh perspectives and creating a dialogue between hosts and audience. The monthly newsletter features a "Patron of the Month" interview, and patrons even get to vote on which films make it onto the show. Beyond the podcast itself, patrons can chat directly with the hosts and fellow film enthusiasts in their online community, turning movie discussions into ongoing conversations that extend well beyond each episode. It's this community focus that transforms passive listeners into active participants in the ATRM story.

Over 100 episodes, ATRM has covered everything from blockbusters like Inception and Star Wars to stone-cold classics like The Godfather and Rear Window. They've explored how these films connect—like how Spielberg recommended John Williams to George Lucas, or how Goodfellas influenced practically every crime film that followed. Each episode stands alone as a comprehensive deep-dive, but together they're building something bigger: an interconnected story of how Hollywood really works.

The response has been rather overwhelming. They've achieved over 2,000,000 downloads, built a community of over a thousand dedicated patrons, and have a following approaching 1,500,000 on social media. They even caught the attention of directors like Christopher McQuarrie and Edgar Wright (which they're still not quite over). But what matters most? Hearing from listeners who say the podcast has changed how they watch films. That’s the whole point.

Looking ahead to their next 100 episodes, the team isn't changing the formula that's worked so well. They'll keep diving deep into the films that matter, uncovering the stories that deserve telling, and maintaining the quality that their audience expects. (And whilst they can't say too much just yet, there's some rather exciting news on the horizon that'll take All The Right Movies beyond the podcast format—watch this space). Because ultimately, every great film has a great story behind it—and they're just getting started telling them.

Fancy joining them for the next 100? Start with their most recent deep dive or explore the full catalog of 100+ episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at alltherightmovies.com where you'll also find exclusive articles and film features. And if you fancy becoming part of the community that's shaping the show's future, their Patreon is where the real magic happens.. Trust us, you’ll never watch movies the same way again.