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Now You See Me VIP Movie with Magic Amanda at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis
The Mostly Superheroes podcast crew teams up with Alamo Drafthouse’s Mark Bluestein and magician Magic Amanda for a preview of Now You See Me: Now You Don’t — blending movie talk, illusions, and community fun.
Timestamped Segments
00:00 Intro – Mostly Superheroes crew celebrates 400+ episodes
00:04:20 Alamo x Magic Amanda team-up announced
00:05:06 VIP event details and Museum of Illusions tie-in
00:07:30 Amanda explains her magic style and audience approach
00:08:33 How Alamo discovered Amanda through the podcast
00:10:00 Now You See Me franchise rewatch and fan discussion
00:14:58 Behind-the-scenes magician facts from the films
00:18:00 Movie soundtracks, high energy, and the Four Horsemen
00:25:52 Ad break – Randi Naughton, Steve’s Hot Dogs, and Team Jake
00:36:20 80s nostalgia sidebar: Cheers and pop culture riffs
00:38:10 What’s new at Alamo Drafthouse STL
00:40:10 November film lineup and event programming
00:41:36 The Godfather talk and Italian movie nostalgia
00:43:12 Mob movie realism and Sopranos comparisons
00:46:11 Nickname chaos: Magic Mark, Real Amanda, and LJ
00:50:02 Amanda’s live math magic trick
00:52:45 The big reveal – the magic number is today’s date
00:53:30 Reactions and reflections on the trick
00:54:15 Event recap and hype for Alamo’s Now You See Me premiere
00:55:05 Closing thanks and tease for post-event episode
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What's Playing at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis This August 2025?
Get ready for the MOSTLY MOVIE PHONE rundown of August movies at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis! Hosts Logan Janis and Mark Bluestein, Special Programming Director and Presentation and Programming Manager at Alamo, dive into upcoming screenings and recent movie discussions.
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August Highlights at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis
Recent Buzz:
Superman: Still a hit, with some debate on Lois Lane's casting.
Fantastic Four: Excitement builds for the new film, recalling past versions and Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards.
Marvel's Comeback? A discussion on Marvel's resurgence with films like Deadpool & Wolverine and Captain America: Brave New World.
August 2025 Lineup (1994-1995 Theme):
Week of August 1st:
Samurai Series: Seven Samurai, The Tale of Zatoichi (with "Ghost of Tsushima" popcorn bucket!).
"Clueless" Movie Party: Interactive fun with props.
"Tales from the Hood": Adult horror from 1994.
"Sergeant Kabuki Man, NYPD": 4K remaster of a Troma classic.
Second Week of August:
"Lady Snow Blood": A must-see samurai film.
"SpongeBob SquarePants" (Original Movie): Both kid-friendly and adult-only showings!
"Party Girl": A 90s date movie with Parker Posey.
Week of August 14th:
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem": Kids' camp special.
"Elvis: That's the Way It Is": Early 70s concert film, selling out fast!
Don't forget the Alamo Season Pass! For only $19.99, get unlimited movies!
Future Previews: Alamo Drafthouse will also be a premiere theater for Spike Lee's new movie Highest to Lowest, followed by a Spike Lee trilogy starting with Malcolm X.
New Movies In July at Alamo in St. Louis
Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis Movie Lineup
Mostly Superheroes the Podcast is back with host Logan Janis featuring Mark Bluestein from Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis discuss upcoming movies and events at Alamo Drafthouse in St. Louis. They highlight new releases including "28 Days Later," "Elio," and "Materialists," as well as holdover films like "The Materialists" and "The Life of Chuck."
Mark announced a special mystery screening on June 23rd and promoted upcoming big format screenings of "F1" and "Megan 2.0."
They also teased two major superhero screenings in July: "Superman" on July 12th and "Fantastic 4" on July 26th. Learn more about those at www.mostlysuperheroes.com/events. Watch or Listen. Subscribe and Review. Thanks for supporting this independent podcast.
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June 2025 Movies at Alamo Drafthouse
In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, get up to date with the latest screenings at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis this June! Whether you're looking for new releases, special screenings, or classic throwbacks, there's something for everyone. Mark Bluestein from Alamo breaks it down with Logan and Andy. Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy!
The Phoenician Scheme 2025 Film
Join hosts Logan Janis and Scotty Scoop as they dive into the latest Wes Anderson film, The Phoenician Scheme. In this spoiler-free episode, they break down the film’s unique storytelling, stunning visuals, and quirky performances while giving you a clear synopsis of what to expect.
Shout out to Allied Global Marketing and Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis for helping us get to this special screening! Watch for more screening events at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis. Get the Season Pass for $19.99/MO and see up to one movie PER DAY!
The budget for the film is $30 million USD.
As of 13Jun2025, The Phoenician Scheme has earned approximately $19.8 million worldwide, with $8.5 million domestically and $11.2 million internationally.
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New Releases
Karate Kid Legends (2025)
Thunderbolts* (2025)
Friendship (2025)
The Phoenician Scheme (2025)
Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Megan 2.0 (2025)
28 Years Later (2025)
The Life of Chuck (2025)
Elio (2025)
F1 (2025)
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) – Live-Action Remake
Classic & Special Screenings
Dogma (1999) – 25th Anniversary Screening
Friday the 13th (1980) – Special One-Night Screening
Bride of Chucky (1998)
Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Scarface (1983)
Conan the Barbarian (1982)
Jaws (1975) – Limited Screening
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (2015)
Harry Potter Series (2001–2011)
Special Events & Movie Parties
Midsommar (2019) – Movie Party
Bond for Pride Month – Special Screening
Kids Camp Series – Featuring Garfield, Lyle Crocodile, and Hotel Transylvania
Mark Bluestein from Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis Catches Us Up on Movies, Events & the Theater Experience
🎬 Mostly Superheroes welcomes Mark Bluestein, Programming Manager and Special Screenings Coordinator at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis! Host Logan Janis dives into movies, events, St. Louis, and more in this packed episode. From behind-the-scenes insights to upcoming screenings, tune in for a deep dive into the local film scene.
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Thunderbolts in May
Superman & Fantastic Four in July
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