{"podcast":{"title":"What If I Don’t Like It? - A Movie Discussion Podcast","slug":"what-if-i-don-t-like-it-a-movie-discussion-podcast-6707260","podcast_index_feed_id":6707260,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ee28e5e4/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-if-i-dont-like-it","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39856577/39856577-1732406517551-2e4548c2c3b3.jpg","author":"Kt Baldassaro","episode_count":50,"summary":"What If I Don’t Like It? is a movie podcast and film discussion hosted by actress and filmmaker Kt Baldassaro. Each episode, a guest finally watches a movie they’re sure they won’t like, despite never having seen it. Together they break down the film, exploring surprises, bias, and how personal taste shapes the way we judge and experience movies.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T06:17:52.475533+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-if-i-don-t-like-it-a-movie-discussion-podcast-6707260"},"episode":{"title":"Heavy Metal with Brett Kelley - Episode 44","slug":"heavy-metal-with-brett-kelley-episode-44","published_at":"2026-03-16T01:57:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-if-i-don-t-like-it-a-movie-discussion-podcast-6707260/heavy-metal-with-brett-kelley-episode-44","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-if-i-don-t-like-it-a-movie-discussion-podcast-6707260","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-if-i-dont-like-it/episodes/Heavy-Metal-with-Brett-Kelley---Episode-44-e3gfvri","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ee28e5e4/podcast/play/116964658/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-15%2F420083452-44100-2-1ac45d20be2ff.mp3","summary":"This episode, we’re discussing the animated cult classic Heavy Metal. A strange, influential, and often controversial film that helped push adult animation into mainstream conversation. Host Kt Baldassaro is joined by illustrator Brett Kelley for a deep dive into Heavy Metal (1981) : its origins, its visual style, and why the movie still has a devoted following more than four decades later. In this Heavy Metal (1981) review and discussion , we explore: • How the film grew out of the French sci-fi comic magazine Metal Hurlant • The artistic influence of legendary illustrator Jean Giraud • The movie’s unusual anthology format and multiple animation studios • Why the Harry Canyon segment feels like a visual predecessor to The Fifth Element • The cult reputation of the Tarna storyline • How modern anthology animation like Love, Death & Robots echoes its style and structure If you’re curious about the history of adult animation, cult sci-fi films, or the legacy of Heavy Metal (1981) , this episode breaks down why the movie still sparks debate among film fans, artists, and animation lovers. 🎨 Follow Brett Kelley & see his artwork Shop: https://ko-fi.com/bkartmerc/shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bkartworks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BKArtMerc/ 🎧 Follow Kt Baldassaro (@MovieRuntime) Instagram & TikTok: @MovieRuntime YouTube: @MovieRuntime Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime 00:00 Theme Song 00:51 Why You May or May Not Like Heavy Metal (ep Teaser) 04:28 Welcome to the Episode! 10:05 The Evolution of Animation and Storytelling 15:38 The Role of Music in Heavy Metal 19:18 Characterization and Themes in Heavy Metal 25:00 Cultural Reflections and Critiques 25:50 Soft Landing 32:34 Grimaldi 36:18 Harry Canyon 45:15 DEN 58:54 The Evolution of Heavy Metal Magazin…","meta_description":"This episode, we’re discussing the animated cult classic Heavy Metal. A strange, influential, and often controversial film that helped push adult animatio…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":9296,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/what-if-i-don-t-like-it-a-movie-discussion-podcast-6707260/episodes/heavy-metal-with-brett-kelley-episode-44/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-if-i-don-t-like-it-a-movie-discussion-podcast-6707260/heavy-metal-with-brett-kelley-episode-44.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}