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Cinema To The Letter: Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017) (A for Atypical Star Wars) by Talk Film Society Network
Siobhan and Marcelo select 32 films they deem to be the most “Southland Tales”-ian since the release of Southland Tales 20 years ago. Then they eliminate them one-by-one, bracket-style, to give out the first-ever Southlandies Talesies Award!
Search your feelings, you know it to be true... that a new episode of Cinema To The Letter is here! The penultimate episode of the Star Wars season sees Thomas alongside Adam Thomas and Jael Peralta discussing the M for Masterpiece choice of The Empire Strikes Back! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Why has Star Wars' multi-generational omnipresence weakened? What is the status of Han and Leia's relationship between A New Hope and this film? Is the Emperor suffering from some sort of allergic reaction? Well, saddle up your Tauntaun and learn the ways of The Force from Yoda Man himself while you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Usual theme music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Begun, this Cinema To The Letter episode has! Our Star Wars season barrels forward as Thomas is joined by Talk Film Society regulars Marcelo J. Pico and Siobhan Irving to discuss the E for Egregious choice of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones! Together, our trio answer the crucial questions. Is a practical creature more real than a CG creature? Was Yoda guilty of Clone War crimes? What sick individuals would cut a pear with a knife and fork? Well, put on your clone trooper helmets and take a seat at Dexter Jettster's diner while you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases, which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Usual theme music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Elise and Marcelo kick off season three with a Cats Redux. A trip to New York City and Cats: The Jellicle Ball has turned them into full-blown Cats Converts. All hail Old Deuteronomy! Instead of revisiting the nightmarish Cats (2019) movie, on this episode, Elise and Marcelo discuss the seminal documentary Paris is Burning (1990) to prepare for the ball. This fall they’ll officially begin season three with Fiddler on the Roof, it’s their TRADITION, after all.
Cinema To The Letter: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) (N for New Star Wars) by Talk Film Society Network
Siobhan and Marcelo celebrate 5 years of this podcast and 20 years of (the Cannes Cut of) Southland Tales by coming back to cover Chapter 9 and Chapter 10 of the Cannes Cut of Southland Tales, with special guest Violet Valentine!Listen to more at: TalkFilmSociety.com/SouthlandTales
Cinema To The Letter? Now this is podcasting! Our Star Wars season continues as Thomas invites special guests Torrey Depina and Adam Sirdoreus to discuss the I for Indie pick Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace! Before you say anything, it counts! George Lucas got all that merchandise money and financed this very successful yet very divisive return of the Star Wars franchise after a 16-year hiatus all by himself. Listen in as our trio answers all the crucial questions. Has time or millennial/Gen Z nostalgia been kind to The Phantom Menace? Does Jar Jar Binks deserve his infamy more than certain other aliens? How effectively does a hoodie hide one's true identity? Well, grab your double lightsabers and roll your chance cubes as you listen to find out!Watch the Paul F. Tompkins episode of The George Lucas Talk Show!Watch the star-studded live read of The Phantom Menace screenplay!Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases, which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Usual theme music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
May the Force Be With You, Cinema To The Letter! After a months-long hiatus, Cinema To The Letter returns with is latest regular season all built around one of the most iconic franchises returning to the silver screen: Star Wars! While Thomas is flying solo as a host, he's brought along special guests Lili Labens and Charlie Suor to discuss the film that started it all (in release order at least), A New Hope! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions about this true C for Classic. Which George Lucas-approved special edition change is the worst? Were we gaslit into thinking Princess Leia had an accent? Who are the best "Little Guys" in Star Wars? Well, take your first step into a larger world by listening to this episode now!Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases, which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Usual theme music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
A long long time ago in a podcast feed far far away, a podcast went on hiatus. Somehow, Cinema To The Letter has returned! With a new film in this storied franchise hitting theaters this summer, Cinema To The Letter marks its return with a season all about Star Wars! Listen to this bonus episode for all the updates about the new season, the Patreon content and more!Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Usual theme music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Cinema To The Letter: Best Movie Action Sequence March Madness (Patreon Unlock) by Talk Film Society Network
Siobhan and Marcelo finish Oscar Season 2025 by talking about the 98th Oscars with their special guest, Stage to Screen co-host Elise Poston. Plus, SXSW 2026 coverage!Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.Learn more about That You Are Here, the short film by Marcelo and Elise, and their friend Micol: TalkFilmSoc.com/ThatYouAreHere
Siobhan and Marcelo talk about their favorite films of 2025 and offer some last Oscar predictions. Next episode: season finale and the Oscars recap episode!Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.
Siobhan and Marcelo announce the winners of the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards! History is being made tonight! Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.
Siobhan and Marcelo announce the nominees of this year’s Talk Film Society Awards! Then they list their favorite directors of 2025! What more do you want, honestly? You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best in film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.
Thomas do an audio commentary for the 1999 animated classic The Iron Giant! Film starts at 00:14:02Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Usual theme music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Siobhan and Marcelo discuss their favorite lead performances of the year! Just like the best supporting performance episode, this is non-gendered! But they also talk about who will win the Best Actor and Best Actress Oscars, of course. You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best in film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.
Siobhan and Marcelo talk scores and soundtracks in this episode; more specifically, the best original scores of 2025 and the best original songs. Plus, some Oscar-nominated shorts talk and some Sundance 2026 talk.You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best in film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.
Siobhan and Marcelo talk writing, both original and adapted, as they pick their favorite scripts of 2025. They also predict who’ll win the BIG AWARDS.You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best in film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.
Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by special guest, film writer and author Richard Newby! They discuss their favorites of 2025 in the Best Makeup and Hairstyling and Best Costume Design categories. Plus, they discuss the snubs and flubs of this year’s Oscar nominations.You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best in film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.
Hi Ho, Cinema To The Letter here! With a new special coming soon to Disney+, it seemed like the right time to unleash our retrospective on The Muppet Show from last May onto the main feed! Join Thomas, Bryan and special guest star Heather Beattie as they discuss a selection of episodes from the original classic The Muppet Show! Episodes featuring esteemed guest stars like Steve Martin, Rita Moreno, Harry Belafonte, Liza Minelli and more! Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Usual theme music by Burial Grid!
Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by Formula 1 enthusiast Terra to live commentate over the Oscar nominations announcement! Then, they talk about the Golden Globes and their favorites in the Best Sound and Best Visual Effects categories in film in 2025!
Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by Thomas from Cinema to the Letter in this episode, where they discuss their favorite ensembles in film from 2025. Plus, they talk a lot about the Best Casting Oscar category. This is a good one. You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best of film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.
Siobhan and Marcelo pick their best lenses of the year as they discuss the best cinematography in film in the year 2025!You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best of film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.
Siobhan and Marcelo build sets and cut film through conversation as they discuss their favorites and their Oscar predictions for Best Production Design and Best Editing of 2025!You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best of film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.
Siobhan and Marcelo welcome back their best Best Animated Film guest, Joey Hamilton, to discuss the best animated films of 2025!
Siobhan and Marcelo welcome back Stage to Screen co-host Elise Poston to the show to discuss the best supporting performances of 2025. And yes, we’re changing the way we do things. No more supporting actress and actor categories; it’s all in one big category now!You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best of film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.
You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best of film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.Siobhan and Marcelo return to talk about one of their favorite things: AWARDS. And in this episode, they do some awards season 2025 talk, but they mostly talk about their favorite non-2025 watches of the year.
Nothing says the holiday season like looking back at the good, the bad and the ugly parts of the west! For this brand new bonus podcast, Thomas is joined by Siobhan Irving and Sam Brutuxan to discuss The Dollars Trilogy aka The Man With No Name Trilogy from director Sergio Leone and star Clint Eastwood! Listen in as our trio discusses 60 years of this iconic western trilogy consisting of A Fistful of Dollars, For A Few Dollars More and The Good The Bad And The Ugly!Please help Siobhan at her GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b0a8d14acJoin our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Elise and Marcelo close out this season of Stage to Screen by looking back at some musicals they’ve seen recently, then they look ahead to season three, and finally, they review Wicked: For Good!
Woody for a second so you can listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases, which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Elise and Marcelo get into a classic on both counts, the musical and the film adaptation of Cabaret. Liza, fascism, queer representation, jazz hands; it’s all here at the Pod Kast Klub!
Elise and Marcelo spend 4 hours and 20 minutes discussing Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights, from watching the original Broadway run (one of them did that) to the deep connection they have with the film (directed by the Wickedly talented Jon M. Chu).
Elise and Marcelo try something a little different in this episode. First, they talk about Stephen Sondheim’s classical musical Company, how important it is to one of them (guess who), and their experience watching a local production. Then, they talk about the classic documentary Original Cast Album: Company and the fact that there hasn’t been a film adaptation, yet.
Elise and Marcelo wish you a Happy Halloween by talking about the cult classic The Rocky Horror (Picture) Show! Featuring Joey Hamilton and special guest Rocky Horror creator Richard O'Brien.
Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man) as well as the other entries in the Universal Monster canon.Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Elise and Marcelo start their new season of Stage to Screen with a look at the stage musical and film adaptation (directed by Clint “Sully” Eastwood) of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons musical Jersey Boys. Catch up on the show: TalkFilmSoc.com/StagetoScreen
Cinema To The Letter covering... television? These MOOD SWINGS! As the show proper remains on hiatus, hear this special Patreon unlock bonus podcast from last year where Thomas & Bryan discuss Spaced! Hear them discuss both seasons of this acclaimed cult show while answering the crucial questions. How much of the future work of Edgar Wright & Simon Pegg can be seen in Spaced? Does the geeky satire of the turn of the millennium still hold up today? Will this bonus podcast just be bad British accents? Tune in to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Elise and Marcelo are here to announce the lineup for Season 2 of Stage to Screen! Plus, more importantly, they interview Rocky Horror creator Richard O'Brien and Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror director Linus O'Brien.Catch up on the show: TalkFilmSoc.com/StagetoScreen
No, we're not cussin' with you. It's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! Specifically, the A for Atypical season finale for our Animation season, in which Thomas, Bryan, and returning guest Torrey Depina of [marco polo]: An Adult Swim Podcast, to discuss Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Do we take Wes Anderson for granted? Why does Fantastic Mr. Fox evoke the fall season so well? What witchcraft is responsible for making stop-motion puppets have the ability to cry? Well, get in your motorcycle with a sidecar and crank up this podcast to find out!Make sure to stay until the end of the episode (or skip to 02:24:05) for some important announcements about the future of the show!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
What's that gliding into your podcast feeds? It's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! Join Thomas and Bryan as they discuss the M for Masterpiece choice for their animation season: Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. Why is this such an underrated work in the Hayao Miyazaki canon? Can the great anime debate of subs or dubs finally be settled? Who will promise an airship in every home if elected? Well, listen in while riding on top of that Ohm bug to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Mars Needs Moms, but does Cinema To The Letter need Mars Needs Moms? No. The answer is no. To explain why, hear Bryan, Thomas and special guest Adam Sirdoreus of the Films for Breakfast podcast discuss a disastrous flop that was so E for Egregious it destroyed an entire form of animation! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Why is director/writer Simon Wells the most unique nepo baby in history? Can this fully motion capture style animated movie ever make a comeback? Have we found the worst movie ever covered on the podcast? Well, climb in your rocket ship and blast off so you can listen on your voyage & find out!Hear Thomas on the latest episode of Have a Nice Apodcalypse discussing Richard Kelly productions and see him on panels @ Tampa Bay Comic Con this weekend!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
A new episode of Cinema To The Letter? AWOOOGA! Our animation season continues as Thomas & Bryan discuss the N for New choice of the Pixar film Turning Red! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How have Pixar films evolved into the 2020s? Why does this Chinese Canadian story of female coming of age set in 2002 feel so universal? Which dawn of the millennium boy band is the stand out of the era? Well, find your center while listening to this episode so you can transform from a red panda and listen to find out!Jacob Gellar's Pinocchio video essay as recommended by BryanJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Don't scurry too far away from the super intelligent rats of CINEMA To The Letter! As their animation season continues, Thomas & Bryan welcome animation enthusiast Joey Hamilton to discuss Don Bluth's debut feature The Secret of NIMH! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Why is the story of Don Bluth filled with tragic irony? How has The Secret of NIMH helped influence modern animation weirdos? What is the shark of the field? Well, listen to this episode while you're trying to move a cinderblock mouse house so you can find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Cinema To The Letter: A Symphony of Sight and Sound... well mainly just sound. To kick off the animation season, Bryan, Thomas, and returning guest Jael Peralta discuss the Walt Disney anthology musical film Fantasia in the longest regular episode of the show yet! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How much of a diva is Mickey Mouse on set? Has our understanding of dinosaurs really changed that much in 85 years? Why do the thoughts of Jael Peralta not necessarily reflect the thoughts of Cinema To The Letter? Well, make sure you're listening to this episode in Fantasound so you can find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Siobhan and Marcelo talk about the films produced by Darko Entertainment with guest Thomas and Torrey from [marco polo] An Adult Swim Podcast (Patreon.com/Cinema2Letter). The list of movies includes: World’s Greatest Dad, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, Operation: Endgame, Hell Baby, Bad Words, and a few more. Listen to more at: TalkFilmSociety.com/SouthlandTales
For this bonus episode, Thomas & Bryan announce their line up for Season 10: Animation!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society podcast network!
Siobhan and Marcelo welcome guest Zephyr to discuss and talk over Todd Haynes’ 1995 film Safe, starring Julianne Moore, for Pride Month!
Are your paws up and ready for a new episode of Cinema To The Letter? To wrap up their SNL Vehicle Season, Thomas & Bryan dive into the world of dog shows, improvised comedy & mockumentary film with Best In Show! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. Does the modern comedy world owe Christopher Guest everything? Who stands out amongst this incredible cast? Which of our two hosts actually has two left feet? Well, grab Busy Bee while you head out to the show floor & listen to find out!Too Many Tapes' video essay The Complicated Cruelty of Christopher Guest: https://youtu.be/IRG2nNSGwWo?si=BE_C_XarkJUtaOldThomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgGn2M5u0KFu8mRJ5tjNj-lNwMLTy6XREJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
If listening to podcasts is cool, then we're Cinema To The Letter! For the M for Masterpiece slot for SNL Vehicle season, Thomas, Bryan, and special guest Scott Johnson are here to discuss the ultimate kick-off for the infamous Adam Sandler, Billy Madison! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Did Adam Sandler help kill the studio comedy? What makes Billy Madison stand out amongst other comedies in the 30 years since it was released? Is it too damn hot for a penguin to be running around here? Well, put down that copy of The Puppy Who Lost His Way and listen to us to find out!Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77UJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Prepare for Cinema To The Letter to cast a spell on you! As our SNL Vehicle season reaches the E for Egregious episode, Thomas & Bryan are joined by comedian Sierra Layko to discuss the forgotten disaster Bewitched! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. How can Will Ferrell be so miscast during the height of his star career? What did this film from the late great Nora Ephron lack from her much better romcoms? Why is this the only time we'll ever see Nicole Kidman wearing a bucket hat? Well, hop on your broomstick and fly off while you listen to find out!Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77UJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Even if we're only halfway through our SNL Vehicle season, it's time for Cinema To The Letter to go on vacation! For the N for New episode, Thomas & Bryan are discussing the Kristen Wiig broad comedy Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. What makes Kristen Wiig stand out amongst other SNL veterans turned movie stars? Why can't we see more broad comedy films like Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar on a big screen? Can the seagulls hear our prayers? Well, hop on that banana boat and glide along the Floridian water with us as you listen to find out!Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77UHear Thomas discuss Drop on the Films for Breakfast podcast: https://shorturl.at/BVIIJJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
It's time for everyone's favorite show that isn't created in a cult bunker Cinema To The Letter! Our SNL Vehicle season continues with the I for Indie choice Brigsby Bear, featuring Kyle Mooney, Andy Samberg, Beck Bennett, and a plethora of other SNL talents in front of and behind the camera! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. How does Brigsby Bear balance its dramedy tightrope far better than most others in the subgenre? Why is the meta-casting for Mark Hamill so genius? Did a smaller-scale indie film make us want a Coke more than product placement in a massive blockbuster? Well, connect your animatronic Brigsby head to Bluetooth and listen in to find out!Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77UJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're starting a new season of Cinema To The Letter! Yes, it's time to hit it as Thomas & Bryan kick off their new season on Saturday Night Live Vehicles with the first film ever based on an SNL sketch The Blues Brothers! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. How have the comedic stylings of Dan Aykroyd & the late John Belushi aged in the half a century since their SNL debuts? How does the casual maximalist style of controversial director John Landis work for this madcap musical comedy adventure? Can Gen Z-ers ever possibly get on board with the styles of Jake and Elwood? Well, go on a true mission from God by pressing play on this episode to find out!Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77UJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
It's March so Cinema To The Letter is getting into the Madness! Every March on the Cinema To The Letter Patreon, Thomas & Bryan devote a massive bonus episode to a March Madness bracket related to a movie topic. To coincide with this year's Patreon drop for the Best Movie Action Sequence, we're releasing last year's March Madness bracket where Thomas, Bryan, Lili Labens, Chrishaun Baker & John Patterson determine the Best Movie Monster on the main feed! Listen in to find out who wins!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including this year's March Madness) and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
While we're not live, from New York or posting this on Saturday Night, we've still got an announcement to make off! Given Saturday Night Live is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Cinema To The Letter is doing an entire season about SNL Cast Member Vehicle films! That is to say, films starring former SNL cast members! Listen in to find out about all six films we'll be covering this spring!Thomas' Curated SNL Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgGn2M5u0KFu8mRJ5tjNj-lNwMLTy6XREJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
In the twelfth and final episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo celebrate the end of this long, but good, Oscar season! Check out the list of nominees and winners of our Talk Film Society Awards here: TalkFilmSoc.com/tfs-awards/2024Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod
In the eleventh episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo present the winners of the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards! Check out the list of nominees and winners here (the winners will be added soon): TalkFilmSoc.com/tfs-awards/2024Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod
Mike and Marcelo talk about the first of Steven Soderbergh’s 2025 theatrical releases, Presence, written by David Koepp. They also talk about Quentin Tarantino, 4K remasters, director commentaries, Nickel Boys, and Kevin Smith. Listen to past episodes of Soderbergh Manifesto: TalkFilmSoc.com/Soderbergh
Mike and Marcelo catch up on two 2023 Steven Soderbergh series, Full Circle and Command Z. They also talk about the Star Wars movies Soderbergh watched in 2024. Watch Command Z right now: CommandZSeries.comWatch Full Circle on Max. Listen to past episodes of Soderbergh Manifesto: TalkFilmSoc.com/Soderbergh
In the tenth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo go through their favorite directors and films of the year 2024! By the way, we have two more eps left after this: the TFSAwards and the Oscars wrap-up. What a season it has been. Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod
In the ninth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by guest Matt Curione to discuss the best actors and actresses of 2024 in film! Exciting stuff, honestly. Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod
In the eighth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo talk the best editing, production design, and cinematography in film of the year 2024. Plus, they announce the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards nominees. Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod
In the seventh episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by guest Jared McMillan to discuss their favorite adapted and original screenplays of 2024. Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod
Siobhan and Marcelo talk about Southland Tales, the Cannes Cut, chapters 7 and 8 with guests Terra and Joey. Megalopolis is mentioned. Alan Wake, too. Listen to more at: TalkFilmSociety.com/SouthlandTales
In the sixth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo wake up early to watch this year’s Oscar nominations announcement. Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod
Sara, Ale, and Shak welcome Mary Beth McAndrews, director of Bystanders, to the show to discuss the threequel of the Undisputed franchise, Undisputed III: Redemption. They mostly talk about what movies they’ve watched in past episodes, what movies they want to watch for the show eventually, and Scott Adkins’ (fake) tattoos.
Cinema To The Letter encourages you to - even in the worst of times - always look on the bright side of life! To close out the Criterion season, Thomas, the non-messiah Bryan and very special guest Jael Peralta discuss the out-of-print spine entry that still counts as part of the collection Monty Python's Life of Brian! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Who is their favorite Monty Python member? Why must Criterion selections go out of print? Which zany comedies should become part of the Criterion Collection? Well, grab your gourd or shoe (whichever your denomination prefers) and settle in to listen so you can find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
In the fifth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo talks sounds, more specifically, the best in sound, song, and scores in film in 2024.Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod
Cinema. Letter. Always you wrestle inside me. Always you will. Cinema To The Letter continues the Criterion season with their M for Masterpiece episode covering Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line! Together they'll answer the crucial questions. Will there ever be a war season of Cinema To The Letter? Who amongst this stacked cast was incredibly upset about having their parts in The Thin Red Line cut down? Which Green Day album was Terrence Malick listening to during the editing process? Well, make sure you don't blow your butt off so you can listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
In the fourth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by past, future, and current guests Thomas and Bryan from Cinema to the Letter. They discuss their favorites in the Makeup and Hairstyling and Costume Design categories of 2024! Listen to Cinema to the Letter: TalkFilmSoc.com/CinematotheLetterVoting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The nominees will be announced on January 20th, 2025. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Listen to Elise and Marcelo on their show, Stage to Screen: TalkFilmSoc.com/StagetoScreenCheck out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod
In the third episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by past Best Animated Film guest Joey Hamilton. They discuss their favorite Visual Effects and Animated Films of 2024! Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote.
Following a holiday hiatus, Cinema To The Letter kicks back into action! Continuing with their Criterion season, Bryan & Thomas discuss the egregious choice Game of Death! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How much does the final version of Game of Death differ from the late Bruce Lee's original vision? Why does this action movie feature so many boring people talking in boardrooms? Did Bruce Lee roll in his grave at turbine speeds when Game of Death was released? Well, listen in as you put on your best yellow jumpsuit and scale that pagoda full of murderous martial arts fighters to find out!Hear Thomas discuss the New Years horror film Bloody New Year on Earth Station Boo! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
In the second episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by Stage to Screen host Elise Poston. They discuss their favorite Supporting Actor and Actress performances of 2024!Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The nominees will be announced on January 20th, 2025. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Listen to Elise and Marcelo on their show, Stage to Screen: TalkFilmSoc.com/StagetoScreenCheck out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod.
The first episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024 isn’t really about the awards season. Siobhan and Marcelo go over their favorite first-time watches/new discoveries they had over the last year of non-2024 movies!Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, starts on January 6th, 2025. Go to this link for the ballot once it’s live: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards. The nominees will be announced on January 20th, 2025. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod.
Seems like a perfect day to listen to Cinema To The Letter! The Criterion season reaches the halfway point as Thomas & Bryan discuss Wim Wender's N for New film Perfect Days. Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How vital is it to protect one's physical media collection? What newer films would they most want to be added to the Criterion Collection? Which Marvel characters would make the best post-credit poem reader? Well, put away your cassette player so you can listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Siobhan and Marcelo do another commentary, no big deal, except they have Gotham Awards-winning director Vera Drew (The People’s Joker) on to talk over Jingle All the Way. Again, no big deal. They discuss director’s cuts, the dangers of consumerism, and Jingle All the Way.Listen to more TFS Commentaries: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSCommentaries
Nothing brings a child and mother closer than listening to Cinema To The Letter together! Actually, maybe mom doesn't need to listen with you. Regardless, it's time to hear Thomas, Bryan special guest Manish Mathur of Bollywood Drafts discuss the I for Indie film for this Criterion-themed season All About My Mother! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What makes the films of Pedro Almodovar so special? How can female representation be complex compared to Strong Female Character™ archetypes? Why are the vibes at a sex worker fire pit so immaculate? Well, look both ways before crossing the street before you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Elise and Marcelo end the first season of the podcast were they focus on stage musicals and their film adaptations by discussing Wicked. From Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and everything in between, they discuss just about everything to do with the stage show and the film adaptation (of part one).
Cinema To The Letter: the perfect podcast to listen to while you're stumbling through a steel French hellscape! To kick off their Criterion season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Megan Robinson are looking at the classic film from director Jacques Tati Playtime! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How do Americans pronounce Jacques Tati? Does this message of modernization break the barriers of language and time? How much money does Mr. Bean owe Monsieur Hulot? Well, don't drop your phone into that Greek pillar garbage can so you can listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
Sara, Ale, and Shak talk about The Addams Family Reunion, the 1998 DTV sequel made by Saban, starring Tim Curry and Daryl Hannah. There’s baby-eating, bad ‘90s aesthetics, and just horrible times all around. Plus, an update on the Patron Saint of Seequels Billy Zane.
Elise and Marcelo talk about possibly one of the worst musicals they’ve seen, Cats. First, they discuss the 1998 stage show version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical. Then they discuss the 2019 film adaptation. In the next episode they talk Wicked and, in the meantime: courage.
The home video distribution company The Criterion Collection is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year so Cinema To The Letter is devoting a season to it! Listen in as Thomas & Bryan reveal all six of the films they'll be devoting episodes to that have spine numbered releases as part of The Criterion Collection!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Elise and Marcelo talk about the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical Little Shop of Horrors and the 1986 film adaptation, plus the original The Little Shop of Horrors directed by Roger Corman.
Mike and Marcelo return to talk Soderbergh, of course. They talk about their anticipation of Presence and Black Bag before talking about Magic Mike's Last Dance.Watch The Limey on the big screen in Chicago on November 19: classiccinemas.com/limeyListen to past episodes: TalkFilmSoc.com/Soderbergh
Elise and Marcelo talk about seeing a stage performance of My Fair Lady before breaking down the Best Picture-winning adaptation. Also, they watched the original Pygmalion film and you might be surprised where they land on that.
Elise Poston and Marcelo Pico talk about the stage version of Les Misérables and the 2012 film adaptation. From the joy of seeing it on stage to the horror(?) of Russell Crowe’s performance, they talk about it all.
Elise Poston and Marcelo Pico introduce you to Stage to Screen here in this, The Intro Episode! Stay tuned for the next episode in which they discuss Les Misérables, the stage show and the film adaptation.
Sara, Ale, and Shak talk Candyman 3: Day of the Dead, and about how much Sara hates movies, plus, most importantly they give a Billy Zane update.
Siobhan and Marcelo end it all! ‘It’ being the Friday the 13th commentary series! They talk over the 2009 Friday the 13th remake and give their final rankings of the entire series. Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
One, Two, Matt and Jacob are coming for you! That's right, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic series, the Spooky Boys are heading to Elm Street to talk everything Freddy Krueger! Join us as we run down all seven original movies in an episode that's been a long time coming. So brew some coffee, booby trap your house, and settle in for the latest Monsters Never Die!
To end their ghost movie season and ring in Halloween, Cinema To The Letter is going truly Atypical. Thomas, Bryan and special guest Emily Slade of the Why This Film Podcast are breaking all the rules of cinema by covering the infamous feature length BBC TV special Ghostwatch! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. How did Ghostwatch get banned from British TV for decades while becoming a cult classic? What would the American equivalent of something this unique? Can a podcast itself become an unholy seance? Well, tune in "live" and listen to this episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Siobhan and Marcelo talk over their first Freddy movie! That’s right, the Friday the 13th series retrospective takes them to dreamland as they watch the legendary fight of Freddy vs. Jason. Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
If you're stuck inside away from the sun and alongside ghosts, nothing will lift your spirits like our newest episode of Cinema To The Letter! For the Masterpiece pick of their Ghosts season, Thomas is introducing one of his favorite films of all time to Bryan: The Others! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why has Nicole Kidman endured all this time? Where did this international crew get their fog guy from? Does heartbreak feel good on a podcast like Cinema To The Letter? Well, light a lantern and listen to this episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Siobhan and Marcelo continue their Friday the 13th commentary series by going to the future and space while they talk over Jason X.Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
We've had enough spooky ghosts this season on Cinema To The Letter. Let's meet a friendly one! For the E for Egregious pick, Thomas & Bryan are discussing the very ‘90s family film adaptation of Casper! Together our duo answers the crucial questions. Is Casper perhaps too friendly? Which cut of Apocalypse Now do the Ghostly Trio prefer? What is with these weird ass cameos? Well, prepare to be resurrected by the Lazarus Machine so you can complete your unfinished business of listening to this episode so you can find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
In Space Nobody Can Hear You Podcast. Matt and Jacob return to discuss the highs and mediums of one of our most consistently entertaining franchises! What makes the Alien franchise tick? What did we think of Alien Romulus? Are we Prometheus-heads or not? Listen and find out!
Sara, Ale, and Shak talk about Cinderella III: A Twist in Time, shoe sizes, memory holes, and more!
Siobhan and Marcelo continue their Friday the 13th commentary series by talking over the one where Jason is a slimy worm thing, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday.Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
The house isn't playing tricks on you. This is the N for New episode of Cinema To The Letter's Ghost season! Bryan and Thomas take a look at The Night House, a haunting tale of loss and unpleasant revelations for Rebecca Hall! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why do they consider themselves "Rebecca Hall-ics"? Has the modern age of "Elevated Horror" become stale? How does director David Bruckner recreate the terror of looking over your shoulder at a shape? Well, sit right next to The Nothing on your couch and listen in to find out!Florida Hurricane Relief Resources can be found here: shorturl.at/JICGtJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Siobhan and Marcelo head to New York City (Canada) with their guest Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC) to talk over Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan! Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
What's that behind you? It's the newest episode of Cinema To The Letter! Thomas & Bryan are continuing their Ghosts spooky season with their I for Indie choice of James Wan's Insidious alongside special guest LT! Together, our trio answer the crucial questions. How loving can two parents be if they forget about 2/3rds of their kids? Why is Lin Shaye everyone's horror aunt? How can we keep track of all these comedy stars and horror Barabaras? Well, grab your lantern and enter The Further as you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
s and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
How do you kill time while spending the night in a haunted house? By listening to the season premiere of Cinema To The Letter! To kick off their Ghost season, Thomas, Bryan and returning guest Lili Labens will discuss the C for Classic film House on Haunted Hill! Together, our trio will answer all the crucial questions. Who actually deserves the prize money? What makes the premise of House on Haunted Hill so ingeniously simple? How does Vincent Price manage to keep all his scares in check? Well, avoid that walking skeleton so you can listen in to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Siobhan and Marcelo talk over the final chapter of the Tommy Jarvis trilogy, Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. They have fun doing so! Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
The spooky season is creepy toward us and Cinema To The Letter is getting haunted! As voted on by our Patrons, we're devoting our 7th season to Ghost Movies! Which 6 films will they cover? Listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Siobhan and Marcelo are back to talking about Jason after finding out there are more Friday the 13th movies after the supposed “Final Chapter”. Thomas Mariani (@notthewhostommy, Cinema to the Letter) joins them as they talk over A New Beginning.Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Marcelo Pico welcomes Mike Schindler (@Mumbles3K) onto the show to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia and the soundtrack/score by Aimee Mann and Jon Brion.Listen to the extended version of this episode and future episodes on our Patreon: TalkFilmSociety.com/TheRecordPartyJoin our Discord for more film talk: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Siobhan and Marcelo finally reach the end of their Friday the 13th with Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter! The start of a new series begins with the next episode because there’s no way in hell Jason is coming back from this one. Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Marcelo Pico is your host for this new show, which focuses on films and their soundtracks and scores. Thomas Mariani (Cinema to the Letter) is the first guest. Here, Marcelo and Thomas discuss Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums and the soundtrack and score by Mark Mothersbaugh.Listen to the extended version of this episode and future episodes on our Patreon: TalkFilmSociety.com/TheRecordPartyJoin our Discord for more film talk: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Siobhan and Marcelo continue their stay at Camp Crystal Lake and the Friday the 13th TFS Commentaries series on the TFS Main Feed by talking over Friday the 13th Part III! Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Siobhan and Marcelo continue their commentary series covering Friday the 13th franchise by talking over the 1981 sequel, Friday the 13th Part 2, a movie that’s 25% footage from the first movie. Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
What's that waiting in the sky? It's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! To wrap up their Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas & Bryan are discussing a very A for Atypical film for hard sci-fi, director John Carpenter and Academy Award-nominated performances: Starman! Together, our duo answers the important questions. Why does Bryan prefer this to most fish-out-of-water stories? Do any of John Carpenter's scores have a love theme? How is one Starman cast member directly responsible for one of the greatest moments in cinematic history? Well, grab yourself a slice of Dutch apple pie and listen in to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
Siobhan and Marcelo have decided to provide a commentary for each and every Friday the 13th movie, starting with this one, the 1980 original. This series is like something you’d find behind the paywall over on our Patreon but we’re releasing it to everyone. We’re going to have a fun time at the lake for the next 12 weeks. Come in, the water is fine!Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Are we experiencing Deja Vu? Nope because this is a brand new Cinema To The Letter! For the M for Masterpiece episode of their Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas & Bryan are joined by special guest Yonathan Habtemichael to discuss Tony Scott's 2006 sci-fi thriller Deja Vu! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Why is Deja Vu a crucial fulcrum point for the career of Denzel Washington? What happened to Paula Patton? Should a sequel to Deja Vu exist just for the perfect sequel title? Well, listen to this episode from four days in the future to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
There are three laws in podcasting... but we forgot all of them in the adaptation process. For the E for Egregious pick of Cinema To The Letter's Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas, Bryan, and returning guest Adam Thomas are discussing the disastrous Will Smith android thriller I, Robot! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Why did Hollywood break director Alex Proyas? What ridiculous lengths can Will Smith go through to save a cat? How much can one adapt something "suggested by" the work of Isaac Asimov? Well, lace up your Converse and try to run to your device without tripping over your feet so you can listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
Art takes guts, especially in a plastic-soaked nightmare future! For the N for New episode of this season's Hard Sci-Fi theme, Thomas & Bryan are discussing the latest film from David Cronenberg Crimes of the Future! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How does an older filmmaker truly embody modern-era dread? What animal is Kristen Stewart channeling through her unique performance? Which flavors do plastic bars come in? Well, sit back in your weird digestion bone chair and listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
Check in to the latest episode of Monsters Never Die where the spooky boys, Matt and Jacob, are covering all of the horrors of Bates Motel. We get our first Hitchcock on the show and capture a shockingly good batch of sequels and a shockingly bad remake.
In space, no one can hear you scream "CINEMA TO THE LETTER!" For their Hard Sci-Fi season's I for Indie episode, Thomas & Bryan are looking to the stars as they cover Claire Denis' very strange version of an interstellar thriller High Life! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How does High Life capture the experience of living in our modern world? Why does Robert Pattinson pick the weirdest projects to be in? Will Andre 3000 get to know what's going inside that peculiar box? Well, head toward that wormhole in your practical spaceship while you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
Alert! Alert! There's a new season of Cinema To The Letter starting! To kick off our Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Kaycee Jarrard are looking back at a true C for Classic of the subgenre The Andromeda Strain! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. How integral was heavy smoking to the success of character actors back in the 1970s? Was 6'9" author Michael Crichton too tall to fit in a locker as a nerdy teen? Will we ever return to the beauty of dot matrix printers? Well, use one of those robot armatures to push play on this episode so you can listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Nothing says "Hot Summer" like "Hard Sci-Fi"! For the upcoming 6th season of Cinema To The Letter, Thomas & Bryan are covering films within the hard sci-fi subgenre. That is to say, science fiction films with a more grounded version of traditional sci-fi concepts. Listen to this bonus episode as they announce all six films they will cover for their latest season!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Godzilla has fought many kaiju, but can he handle one made of smog and sludge? Cinema To The Letter will find the answer as Thomas & Bryan wrap up their Godzilla season with the very A for Atypical choice of Godzilla vs. Hedorah! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. What does Godzilla do in his off time? How weird is this compared to other totally normal films in the later Showa era of Godzilla? Does combining environmental horror and kid's show aesthetics in one film work? Well, prepare to Save The Earth so you can listen to this episode!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
Siobhan and Marcelo return for the fourth season of their Richard Kelly/Southland Tales show. They catch up and then talk about The People’s Joker, Vera Drew’s Criterion closet picks, and a little bit of Southland Tales. Chappie, Freaks, Valley of the Dolls, The Elephant Man, and Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom are discussed.
Giant monsters demand giant titles! The penultimate entry in our Godzilla season sends Thomas & Bryan into the dawn of the new millennium as they cover Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How did the Millennium Era of Godzilla reinvent the King of the Monsters and his kaiju buddies for the 21st century? Why did Baragon get left out of this massive title? Would Godzilla make an effective divorce lawyer? Well, stop trying to take pictures of that cute kaiju so you can survive to listen now!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
A special announcement from Marcelo Pico, Editor-in-Chief of Talk Film Society. Also, please enjoy the first episode of the Talk Film Society Podcast published on September 1, 2014. Classic episodes of Talk Film Society will be on our Patreon starting on May 24, 2024: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyDonate and help us stay up and running!
Godzilla using his atomic breath is the exact kind of flame that attracts moths. Specifically Mothra! As Cinema To The Letter continues to celebrate Godzilla's 70th anniversary, Thomas, Bryan, and special guest Chris Luciantonio are here to discuss the 1992 film Godzilla vs Mothra! Together, they'll answer all the crucial questions. What separates Godzilla's late 20th-century Heisei era from the classic Showa era? Does this kaiju film have anything to say about the environment in a totally subtle fashion? How fun are Ferris wheels once they smack you upside the head thanks to a giant moth monster? Well, stop listening to those twin fairies singing the Mothra song so you can listen in to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! Listen to Thomas on the first episode of the Talk Film Society Patreon exclusive podcast Record Party all about The Royal Tenenbaums!
Hello, romantics! With a buzzy, sexy, star-studded, and overwhelming romantic drama out now, your host Manish (@vertigay314) had to weigh in! With his sparring partner Dave Giannini (@darnthatdave), he discusses Luca Guadagnino's CHALLENGERS starring Zendaya and some random guys (fine, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor). Listen in as Dave and Manish volley back and forth about the tennis movie, serving up hot takes, and analyze what exactly about the movie has social media making such a racket!
First Godzilla & King Kong were fighting. Now? They're "x"-ing! For this episode of Cinema To The Letter, Thomas & Bryan discuss Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire as the brand N for New pick for their Godzilla season! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions in spoilery detail. How has the American Monsterverse treated Godzilla, King Kong, and their kaiju friends? Why is one of the best movie stars of our time Dan Stevens trapped in mediocre blockbusters? Does Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire confirm the King of the Monsters' status as an honorary Italian? Well, slap on your robotic arm enhancements and whip out your spinal cord whip before you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
Siobhan and Marcelo get you jacked in for The May-trix commentary series over at the TFS Patreon! TalkFilmSoc.com/Patreon
Godzilla Minus One equals A Great Movie! That's the kind of math we appreciate at Cinema To The Letter ! Yes, as our Godzilla season's I for Indie pick (don't worry, we explain in the episode) we're covering the recent Academy Award winning sleeper hit from the franchise! Join Thomas, Bryan & special guest Mel Glenn Gore as they answer all the crucial questions. Why did Godzilla Minus One become such a beloved hit? What makes this version of the great kaiju so distinctive? How can anyone compete with director Takashi Yamazaki & his special effects crew's Oscar night Godzilla footwear? Well, prime your Godzilla back spikes and listen to us unleash our atomic breath levels of praise to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Introducing a new podcast project from host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314); Bollywood Drafts! Together with Amirtia (@amritaIQ) and Asim (@AsimBurney) from @khandaanpodcast and Sal (@salandthebadpun), Manish sets out to make the definitive ranking of superstar Shah Rukh Khan's top 13 films! They're celebrating the 20th anniversary of his classic MAIN HOON NA... but will it make it on the list? What gets vetoed? Listen in to find out what is the King Khan's best movie of all time!
Godzilla is turning 70, so it's about time we finally try to Destroy All Monsters! As the legendary kaiju reaches this milestone, Cinema To The Letter is looking at six different Godzilla films for this brand-new season! In this episode, Thomas, Bryan, and special guest Bill Mulligan discuss the 9th film to feature Godzilla known as Destroy All Monsters, in which the big G shares the screen with fellow kaiju Mothra, Anguirus, and King Ghidorah amongst others! Together, our trio asks the important questions about this C for Classic pick. How was this the ultimate culmination of what director Ishiro Honda built up with kaiju cinema? Why do Germans think Frankenstein is in this lineup? What does Varan do exactly? Well, get on the next plane out of Monsterland and listen to this episode on the flight to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
The King of the Monsters is also the king kaiju of Cinema To The Letter! For their upcoming fifth season, Cinema To The Letter hosts Thomas & Bryan are tackling their first franchise: Godzilla! That's right, Cinema To The Letter is celebrating this legendary movie monster's 70th birthday with a full season devoted to covering six Godzilla films. Which Godzilla films will fit the typical acronym programming of Classic, Indie, New, Egregious, Masterpiece, and Atypical? Tune into this special bonus episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
Cinema To The Letter is still on hiatus (Godzilla season starts in mid-April), but here's a bonus episode that'll be long enough to tide you over. Back in the Double Edged Double Bill days, every March marked a March Madness Bracket podcast over on the Patreon. We're still keeping that tradition alive over on the Cinema To The Letter Patreon for the Best Movie Monster, but to sell you on joining here's a rather large sample of what you get for $1. Specifically, Thomas, DEDB co-host Adam Thomas, Jael Peralta, Rafe Telsch & Scott Johnson facing off to determine The Best Animated Film Of All Time via March Madness bracket! 32 animated films will face off. Which one wins? Well, listen to all 280 mins (!) of this bonus episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including this year's March Madness Bracket bonus podcast determining the Best Movie Monster of All Time) and the chance to vote for new episode topics at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Usual theme music by Burial Grid!
Siobhan and Marcelo cover the 96th Academy Awards. That’s right, it’s the end of awards season 2023! They also talk Poor Things, American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Love Lies Bleeding, and as part of SXSW 2024 coverage: Sing Sing, Babes, and Monkey Man, plus a whole lot more!Join our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Siobhan and Marcelo present the winners of this year’s Talk Film Society Awards! Before they hand out those awards, they go back and discuss the first recipient of the Talk Film Society Awards Best Film award, 2013’s Her. Check out this year’s nominees: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Cinema To The Letter is still currently on hiatus, but here's a surprise bonus episode! Hear Thomas alongside friends of the show Rafe Telsch (Never Say Die/Have Not Seen This), Emily Slade (Why This Film/In A Barbie World) and Mel Gore (Tangent1985) as they discuss the nominees for the 96th Academy Awards & who they think will win come this Sunday!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
Siobhan and Marcelo talk the Best Pictures and Best Directors of 2023 in the almost-last episode of their awards season series. They also discuss the movie of the week, The English Patient, the Oscar winner for Best Picture and Best Director. Plus, they talk Dune: Part Two, Problemista, Hannibal, The Fugitive, Thanksgiving, Wonka, Salvador, and a whole lot more!
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) celebrates the podcast's 100th episode with an epic tribute to David Fincher's 2014 absurdist black romantic comedy GONE GIRL. Starring Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck, the twisted marriage story was a smash hit and in the decade since has emerged as an influential and unforgettable classic. Manish invites a group of guests to dissect the film: Erica (@eRockReviews), Dave (@darnthatdave), Erin (@erinefraser), Ben (@nebisben), Sal (@salandthebadpun), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico). In honor of our Gone Girl Amy and our Aloof Boy Nick, listen to a celebration of the film that Oscar winner Anne Hathaway once called her more recent favorite romantic comedy!
It's the last round up for this season of Cinema To The Letter, cowpokes! To close out the Won 1 Oscar season, Bryan, Thomas & special guest Saveydro discuss the unlikely Best Animated Feature winner Rango as their A for Atypical choice! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How does Rango stick out in the modern animated film landscape? Why is Gore Verbinski such a visionary filmmaker? Who is the true Spirit of the West? Well, lasso up yourselves some ugly cute critters and have them listen along with you to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
Siobhan and Marcelo are near the end of the award season series! Here, they talk the Best Actor and Actress categories and they pick their favorites of 2023. Plus, they talk about the Best Actor and Best Actress winner The Silence of the Lambs. That and they talk Oppenheimer, The Taste of Things, Turning Red, Dicks: The Musical, Blue Valentine, and a lot more! Vote in this year’s Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwardsJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Do we look like we're negotiating? No, we look like we're listening to the latest episode of Cinema To The Letter! For this episode, hosts Thomas & Bryan are joined by special guest Matt Curione to discuss 2007's Michael Clayton as the M for Masterpiece pick of their Won 1 Oscar season! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How weird is it that Tilda Swinton won her Oscar for this not-so-weird role? What did director/writer Tony Gilroy bring from Michael Clayton to his eventual Star Wars TV show? How much does Tom Wilkinson make you want to bite into a baguette? Well, sit in the back of that taxi like George Clooney pondering what his next step is as you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
Siobhan and Marcelo go through their favorite film scores of 2023 on this episode of the award season series! They also talk about the Oscar-winning film of the week, Frida, which won the Best Original Score award. They also talk The Promised Land, Argylle, John Wick, Promising Young Woman, Past Lives, Poor Things, and a lot more!
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) closes out the Sports Romance miniseries with the 2010 Sanaa Hamri film JUST WRIGHT! Starring THEE Queen Latifah, Common, and Paula Patton, this romantic comedy is pleasant and charming, with some deep insights baked into the surface-level studio film. He welcomes back Alexandria Daniels (@filmnvinyl) to the podcast, and they talk about the Queen, her legacy, and what this movie means for her screen persona. Listen to the podcast—or risk getting a bucket of ice getting thrown onto you!
Step right up for The Greatest Podcast On Earth! This week, Cinema To The Letter examines the 1952 Best Picture The Greatest Show on Earth, one of the more infamous winners of the biggest Academy Award about life at the circus as the E for Egregious pick for their Won 1 Oscar season. Together, our duo Thomas and Bryan answer the crucial questions. Why did this inspire a young Steven Spielberg to become a filmmaker? How bad can old school rear screen projection get? Where would we be without the keen insights of Buttons, A Clown? Well, sit back and look at the center ring as you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society podcast network!
Siobhan and Marcelo continue the 2023 award season series with a look at screenplays, both original and adapted. They talk about the film of the week, the Best Original Screenplay Oscar winner, The Apartment. Then they list their favorite screenplays of 2023. Plus they discuss Jamarique’s “Virtual Insanity” music video, Infinity Pool. more Sundance 2024 films: Exhibiting Forgiveness and Tendaberry, also Wall Street, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, and a whole lot more!
Cheers to a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! This week, Thomas & Bryan cover the N for New pick for their Won 1 Oscar season: the 2020 Best International Film winner Another Round! While those Academy Awards might be a blur, the exploits of Mads Mikkelson and his bros attempting to stay consistently inebriated is an incredibly entertaining watch worth looking back at! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. How does Another Round pull off one of the best endings in modern cinematic history? Why is Mads Mikkelson so uniquely hot? Can dudes both rock and not rock simultaneously? Well, grab a cold one and listen in to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
Siobhan and Marcelo continue their award season series 2023 by talking the best animated films of the year with their guest Joey (@rmfezman). The films discussed are as follows: A Fish Called Wanda, American Fiction, Lupin III: The First, Yentel, Clerks, plus Sundance 2024 films: A Real Pain, Love Me and Thelma, and a lot more! They discuss the movie of the week, Spirited Away, the Oscar-winning animated film, and they also list their favorite animated films of the year. Expect a lot of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and The Super Mario Bros. Movie talk.
Did you forget there's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter? Don't worry, it's still here for you to discover! For the I for Indie pick for their Won 1 Oscar season, Thomas & Bryan are joined by Lili Labens to remember the 2004 sci-fi romantic drama Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. Why is screenwriter Charlie Kaufman the king of "Dude Are You Okay" cinema? What made sad clown Jim Carrey perfect for this role? Where did Hollywood lose sight of Michel Gondry's talents? Well, stop dancing around in your underwear and listen in to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
Siobhan and Marcelo discuss the 2023 Oscar nominations, live to tape! Then guest Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC) comes in to discuss the nominees and the film of the week, A Fish Called Wanda. They also discuss the best supporting actor performances of 2023. Plus, they talk A Few Good Men, Jerry Maguire, I.S.S., The Beekeeper, and more! Check out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspod
No matter what perspective you're following, there's no denying that a new season of Cinema To The Letter has started! To kick off their awards focused Won 1 Oscar season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest John Patterson discuss Rashomon! This C for Classic pick from director Akira Kurosawa won the initial version of what is now known as Best International Feature Academy Award and would lead of an incredible run of acclaimed masterpieces from Kurosawa. Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Can we find an empirical truth in this cruel world? Why are early Oscar categories so weird? How can anyone not feel sad looking at Takashi Shimura on the edge of tears? Well, try to remember what you've witnessed and listen in to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) brings in the new year with the landmark basketball romance LOVE & BASKETBALL. With guest Shak (@ShakExcellence)! They talk about the super hot chemistry between stars Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps, the beautiful filmmaking by Gina Prince-Bythewood, and how well the movie holds up in its exploration of gender in sports. This 2000 movie is entertaining, charming, romantic, and gets even better on rewatch!
Siobhan and Marcelo continue their 2023 awards season series by looking at the Best Costume Design and Best Production Design categories. They talk about their favorites of the year, and they go back to talk about the Oscar winner of both awards, Moulin Rouge! They also discuss the Critics Choice Awards and the SAG, PGA, and DGA nominations. They also talk about the films The Boy and the Heron, Mean Girls (2024), All About My Mother, Self Reliance, Killers of the Flower Moon, and more! Plus the greatest Gold Derby Game ever played is played on this episode!Check out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspodJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
There's Oscar buzz abound and that means Cinema To The Letter is returning for a new season! This time, hosts Thomas and Bryan are looking at six films that have Won 1 Oscar! That's right; this selection is not just Best Picture winners or any of the other major categories. All of them won (at least) one Academy Award in any category! Listen in to find out which specific films will be covered!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!
Siobhan and Marcelo welcome back to the show Thomas and Bryan from Cinema to the Letter (@cinema2letter) to discuss awards season 2023. Their main focus is Best Visual Effects; they talk about their favorites of the year and they also go back to talk about the 2013 winner of the Best Visual Effects Oscar, Gravity. They also discuss the Golden Globes, The Iron Claw, Suicide Squad, The Lodge, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, All of Us Strangers, The Zone of Interest, Fallen Leaves, and plenty more! Check out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspodJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Happy New Year! Siobhan and Marcelo celebrate by talking awards season 2023! They talk about Barbie moving to the Adapted Screenplay category before focusing on their main topic: Best Cinematography. They talk about the 2003 Oscar winner for Best Cinematography, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Then they talk about their favorites of 2023. But also they talk about all this: Rebel Moon, Maestro, The Iron Claw, The Holdovers, Showing Up, Anyone But You, The Color Purple, and a whole lot more.Check out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspodJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) travels across the pond for the 2004 tennis romcom WIMBLEDON! He welcomes back friend of the podcast Erin Fraser (@erinefraser) for this cute but not completely satisfying movie starring the legendary Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany. Be warned: they talk more about Dunst's career journey than the actual movie, but who could blame them? They also go into how few tennis movies there are, the movie's surprisingly stacked cast, and how this movie differs from 2020s romcoms!
Siobhan and Marcelo take a break from their awards season series to bring you an episode from Behind The Paywall! Recorded and released in 2022 for the Talk Film Society Patreon comes a commentary for the Chris Nolan film Tenet! Siobhan hates it and Marcelo loves it; where will they fall after watching this truly divisive film? Listen (not in reverse) to find out! Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyCheck out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspodJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
We're not in Kansas anymore here on Cinema To The Letter! For the final episode in their Disney season, Bryan and Thomas discuss a truly A for Atypical film from this family friendly studio. While Return to Oz was aimed at a family audience, the intensity of its fantasy imagery was so decried upon release that Oscar winning editor Walter Murch never got to direct a film again. However, does that mean Thomas and Bryan dislike this infamous film from the studio? What separates this L. Frank Baum adaptation from the most famous Oz film of all? How well does the Nome King wear those ruby slippers? Well, walk down the dilapidated yellow brick road while listening to this episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!
Siobhan and Marcelo continue with their awards season 2023 series! They discuss the Critics Choice Awards nominations, and the films Maestro, The Boy and the Heron, Wonka, Master Gardener, Leave the World Behind, and Gran Turismo. Then they focus on their main topic: SOUND. They pick their favorites in the Best Sound category this year and they talk the Best Sound Oscar winner Grand Prix from 1966. Check out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspodJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Hi ho and happy holidays from Cinema To The Letter! To get into the festive mood during their Disney season, Bryan and Thomas are dedicating an episode to The Muppet Christmas Carol! Thomas is a lifelong Muppet fan while Bryan hadn't seen a Muppet film until earlier this year. The results may fill you with the spirit of the holiday season! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How does this A Christmas Carol adaptation and its Scrooge as played by Michael Caine stick out from the many others? What does the future hold for Jim Henson's Muppets in a the modern Disney landscape? Why are The Muppets masters of the fourth wall break in an age of Ryan Reynolds snark? Well, hear the singing of the street corner choir and return home so you can get warm by the fire while listening to this episode!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!
Siobhan and Marcelo talk the Golden Globes nominations, Poor Things and May December before diving into their favorite Film Editing picks of 2023. Plus, they watch JFK, the 1991 winner of the Oscar for Best Film Editing, and they have opinions! Check out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspod
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes back guest Ben Miller (@nebisben) for another Ron Shelton sports rom-com TIN CUP! Starring Rene Russo and Kevin Costner, the easy golf rom-com is witty, romantic, and just so charming. Ben talks about his love of the game and how it's portrayed in the film, while Manish explores how the 1996 romcom is emblematic of a romcom era gone by. It's a smooth, sun-kissed film and a joy to talk about!
There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining through the end of this episode of Cinema To The Letter! For the E for Egregious pick of the Disney season, Thomas, Bryan, and special guest Shakyl Lambert are discussing the 2015 Disney flop Tomorrowland! Yet, not everyone thinks that Brad Bird's live-action folly is all that bad! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Was this the last of a bygone era for Disney blockbusters? Why is Tomorrowland not on Disney+ in the US? Does donning a baseball cap magically deage you ten years? Well, grab your pin and transport yourself to another dimension where you can listen to this episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!
The awards season has begun yet again! Siobhan and Marcelo return to bring you everything AWARDS! They talk Saint Omer, Six Underground, Triple Frontier, Ferrari, The Iron Claw, Godzilla Minus One, and many more movies! They then focus on the Best Supporting Actress race of 2023, they pick their personal favorite performances in that category, and they go back to discuss the 1999 winner for Best Supporting Actress, Angelina Jolie in Girl, Interrupted.
Hello, romantics! The Sports Romance miniseries continues with the 1988 Ron Shelton baseball sex comedy BULL DURHAM! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Danny Bowes (@bybowes) for this funny, sexy, and romantic hit movie. Starring Susan Sarandon, Kevin Costner, and Tim Robbins, the movie captures of the romance of baseball with a sun-kissed visual flair and a script full of witty lines!
The dog days are over. And by "dog days" we mean "days without a new episode of Cinema To The Letter!" For the N for New pick on their Disney series, Bryan and Thomas are discussing the very fresh Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! Or rather, they discuss their complicated relationships with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole in contrast to their absolute love for the final entry in James Gunn's trilogy at length. Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What does the future hold for the current rocky status of the MCU? Did we get a satisfying conclusion for all our space friends? How do you waste Judy Greer when she's playing a cyborg pig monster? Well, load up your Zune so you can listen to this episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!
Unlike some other folks who won't stop talking, Cinema To The Letter IS supposed to be here today! Specifically, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Torrey Depina are here to discuss Clerks! Yes, despite the raunchy independent nature of Kevin Smith's directorial debut, this does fit the Disney season given Miramax was a Disney subsidiary at the time of release. Loopholes, we love'em! Especially as it allows Thomas and Torrey to introduce Bryan to Smith's filmography! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Do the three films with Clerks in the title work as a trilogy without other View Askewniverse knowledge? How crucial was Clerks to the way we discuss media on the Internet? When will Andor address the plights of the Death Star contractors? Well, listen in while you're standing outside the Quick Stop to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including more of Torrey on the monthly Adult Swim podcast [marco polo]) and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!
It's the episode you've all been waiting for! The return of Jacob! That's right, the Spooky Boys are together again and this month they're going over their favorites that they watched during Spooky Season 2023. From vampires to Edgar Allan Poe, Matt and Jacob sure watched a lot and they're excited to tell you all about it.
Cinema To The Letter has awoken from its sleep to start Season 3! Bryan and Thomas are kicking off their Disney season with a true C for Classic: Sleeping Beauty! The ambitious animated masterwork that Walt himself envisioned as his daring opus... before he lost interest in favor of his theme parks. However, Thomas and Bryan are here to ask the important questions about this legendary title in the Disney library. How technologically daring was this for animation history? Is this the underrated MVP of the Disney animation canon? Who is the pettiest Disney villain of all? Well, dance right alongside someone you met once upon a dream as you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) is at the halfway point of the Sports Romance miniseries. For the occasion, he invited his two cousins Vikrum and Kinjal to talk about the monumentally influential Bollywood epic LAGAAN. The 2001 film was the 3rd Indian nominated for the Best International Feature Oscar, and as of now the last. It stars superstar Aamir Khan as a farmer who leads a motley crew in a high-stakes game of cricket against the British in order to save their village. With a compelling love triangle, elegant filmmaking, and stirring music, LAGAAN is a classic of the 21st century and extremely entertaining two decades later.
Cinema To The Letter is opening the gates for season 3! This time, Thomas and Bryan are getting magical to coincide with Disney's 100th anniversary! Starting November 21st, our two heroes will start covering six Disney films that fit the acronym of C for Classic, I for Indie, N for New, E for Egregious, M for Masterpiece and A for Atypical. Listen in to find out which ones! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!
Happy Halloween from Cinema To The Letter! For this All Hallow's Eve finale to the horror focused Season 2, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Chrishaun Baker have gathered to discuss a very atypical choice of The Exorcist III! Directed by the original Exorcist book/screenwriter William Peter Blatty, this sequel features a serial killer possessing spirit, George C. Scott bellowing and one of the greatest jump scares of all time! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Is the theatrical or director's cut of this film better? Which horror villain are they leaving milk and cookies out for tonight? Does Heaven have angelic Fabio and Patrick Ewing in a train station lobby? Well, get your holy water ready as you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes the two hosts of The Podcast Around the Corner Shawnee Mead (@ShawneeMead) and Dan Colon (@DanColon) for the Amanda Bynes' crossdressing sports romcom SHE'S THE MAN. A 2000s high school cult classic, this movie is adapted from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and features a charming breakthrough performance from Channing Tatum. On the podcast, they discuss how progressive the movie is for its time, Amanda Bynes' impact on teen comedy, and what does and doesn't work in the movie!
Watch out for those vampires, kids! For the penultimate episode of their horror season, Bryan and Thomas are taking a look at the 2008 Swedish vampire film Let The Right One In! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions about this modern masterpiece. How do children deal with loneliness? Is Sweden secretly purgatory on Earth? Why does this very serious movie spark many dumb tangents in this episode? Well, take a dip in your heated indoor pool to escape the snow and listen to this episode on your portable radio to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!
If you wished for a new Cinema To The Letter episode, your wish came true! For the fourth episode of their horror season, Thomas, Bryan & special guest Siobhan Irving are here to discuss the 2017 horror film Wish Upon, a story about magic, death, and everything the teens would use an evil music box to bring into existence. Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What truly makes a film "so bad it's good"? Is the evil music box the greatest modern villain of our time? Which kind of hot sauce best describes a person at peak attractiveness? Well, stop playing that horror-inspired AR mobile game and start listening to this episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Hello, romantics! The Sports Romance miniseries continues with one of the major movies of the 1990s: Cameron Crowe's JERRY MAGUIRE! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) is joined by Joe Buttice (@JoeyButts21) to talk about this classic starring Renee Zellweger, Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Regina King. Filled with quotable lines and lovable characters, the movie remains as sweet and charming as ever!
Skinamarink is one of the more divisive horror films of 2023. Audiences think it's either a lot of boring long shots of dark hallways or a lot of terrifying long shots of dark hallways. Luckily, Thomas and Bryan are here to set the record straight on Kyle Edward Ball's surreal sleeper hit! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What makes for a truly scary horror film? Why did the TikTok generation latch onto this 90s-set experimental horror film? Which classic toy deserves more film roles? Well, turn on your box CRTV and listen to this while you stumble through dark liminal spaces to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!
As Jacob (@jacob_denobel) continues his personal journey Matt (@TheRealMattC) has recruited Max (@ODSTSpartan) for a commentary for Ernest Dickerson's underrated Bones from 2002.Ever want to see Snoop Dogg play a mixture of 70s gangster, Freddy Krueger, and Pinhead? Well then Bones will most definitely be your jam. Listen along as Matt & Max have a ball revisiting this classic.
Cinema To The Letter continues its horror season with the surreal indie darling Phantasm! Joining Bryan and Thomas to discuss this legendary film is former Double Edged Double Bill host and big BOY in his own right, Adam Thomas! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Why did this very odd movie spawn a long-running franchise? What exactly is in those silver balls? How does one survive "the mortician's place"? Well, wipe that mustard-colored blood off your hands and step into that dimensional gate so you can listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including more DragonCon 2023 panel recordings) and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the Sports Romance miniseries with 2015's Creed! A sequel/reboot of the Rocky franchise the film takes the series back to its roots. He welcomes back Ned Baker (@nednednedned) back to the podcast for this crowd-pleasing epic. Featuring a compelling romance between Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson, captivating fight sequences, and a twist on the underdog story, Ryan Coogler's sports movie is a modern classic.
The Halloween season is fast approaching, so Cinema To The Letter is getting spooky for their next batch of films! Thomas and Bryan kick off their horror-themed curation with Mario Bava's anthology film Black Sabbath! Three tales of terror that feature phone-based stalkers, Slavic vampires, and eerie corpses out to seek their vengeance. Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What does Boris Karloff mean to the youths? How much did American censorship affect this Italian film's western release? Can Thomas get his ancestors rolling in their graves over his pronunciation of Italian names? Well, watch out for the vampire sitting next to you as you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including more DragonCon 2023 panel recordings) and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Before our spooky second season starts next week, Cinema To The Letter is bringing you a bonus episode recorded this past Labor Day weekend at DragonCon! One of our usual hosts Thomas participated in a panel about the horror films of 2023 so far, alongside fellow panelists Crystal Cleveland, Christopher G. Moore, Hansi Oppenheimer, Aaron Michael Ritchey and DL Wainright! Listen as our panelists discuss horror hits of 2023 like Megan, Talk To Me & Evil Dead Rise, as well as underrated gems you may have missed and a couple ones you may want to skip!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including more DragonCon 2023 panel recordings) and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Hello, romantics! It's the start of a new miniseries! We're tackling sports romances on It Pod to Be You. And what better way to start than John G. Avildsen's Oscar winner Rocky! The 1976 film is a stone-cold classic, one of the most influential movies of its era. Your host Manish (@verigay314) welcomes back Alisa Rivera (@bollywoodnewbie) for this special movie. Both a gritty rags to riches tale and a tender love story, the film is massively entertaining to this day. Starring Talia Shire and Sylvester Stallone, Rocky is hard to beat!
Cinema To The Letter is opening the curtain for season 2! This time, Thomas and Bryan are getting spooky to coincide with the Halloween season! Starting September 26th, our two heroes will start covering six horror films that fit the acronym of C for Classic, I for Indie, N for New, E for Egregious, M for Masterpiece and A for Atypical. Listen in to find out the specific films!
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Siobhan and Marcelo talk over the original 2003 Saw short film that started it all! Stay tuned for commentaries covering ALL NINE SAW FILMS this September! Only on our Patreon! The first Saw commentary drops on Labor Day! TalkFilmSociety.com/SAW Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety
Siobhan and Marcelo say goodbye to the blockbusters of summer 2023. They also talk Taylor Swift, Bottoms, The Outwaters, Ghostwatch, and, with the release of The Equalizer 3, they talk The Equalizer series.
Hello romantics! Guest host Megan Kearns (@OpinionessWorld) is here to chat with your regular host Manish (@vertigay314) on his favorite Queer Romance: 2005's Brokeback Mountain! What better way to end this miniseries than with Ang Lee's Oscar winning western-romance. Manish talks about his attachment to the film, the outstanding filmmaking, and how this movie has a more esoteric happy ending. It's one of Ang Lee's major achievements, featuring career defining work from Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, and Michelle Williams.
Siobhan and Marcelo welcome Thomas and Bryan from Cinema to the Letter (@cinema2letter) to the show to discuss Gran Turismo, racing movies, Days of Thunder, raunchy teen sex comedies, Bottoms, American Pie, Oldboy, and a whole lot more!
Hello, romantics! It's the long-awaited grand finale of the Bad Romance miniseries. Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Zaki Hassan (@zakiscorner) for Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece The Shining! Featuring one the most toxic marriages in Hollywood, the film has been interpeted and reinterpreted. But it's a horror classic for a reason. Starring Shelley Duvall and Jack Nicholson, The Shining is reflects how much modern horror has changed and how marriages can crumble with or without ghosts.
Siobhan and Marcelo talk a little about summer blockbusters yet again but then they mostly focus on the works of Neil Breen: Fateful Findings, Twisted Pair, and Cade: The Tortured Crossing!
The summer is winding down, so it's time for a close to the Cinema To The Letter's inaugural season on Blockbusters! Thomas, Bryan and their first ever special guest Marcelo J. Pico are here to talk all about the blockbuster to end all action hero runs Last Action Hero! Arnold Schwarzenegger's meta take on the films that created him was met with box office and critical disappointment 30 years ago, but that's not the take of our trio! Together, they'll answer all the crucial questions. How did Arnold Schwarzenegger take this hit? What is up with John McTiernan's bizarre career? What filmmaking duo owes their entire thing to this movie breaking down doors? Well, hop into the screen of your local theater so you can listen to this episode in Dolby sound to find out!
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Siobhan and Marcelo talk summer blockbusters, vampire movies, Barbie (again), Ganga & Hess, Insidious: The Red Door, The Conjuring movies, Gravity, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, and more!
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) enters the final month of the queer romance miniseries with Francis Lee's tender and gritty 2017 film God's Own Country! Picked by guest Michael Peers (@Michael_Peers) the film is an acclaimed look at opening up in relationships and how love and romance bring down barriers even in a harsh climate. Manish and Michael talk about the performances, the cultural context, and the beauty of the film as well as how the film reflects modern queer life.
While a toon and a human try to solve a murder mystery, Bryan and Thomas are here to watch a modern masterpiece of a blockbuster! Yes, the penultimate episode of Cinema to the Letter's Blockbuster mini-series is all about the 1988 Robert Zemeckis film Who Framed Roger Rabbit! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why could Disney only make this film at this specific time? How did Bob Hoskins manage to talk to invisible folks? What is the modern legacy of the Looney Tunes? Well, take Merry Go Round off the record player so you can listen to find out!
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This month Matt (@TheRealMattC) finds himself stranded on LV-426 without a Jacob (@Jacob_Denobel) in sight! That's right, while Jacob is out on paternity leave, Matt is on a quest to find someone to talk to!This month Matt is joined by Diego Crespo (@thediegocrespo) in an attempt at an insightful look at Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror film Alien.It's the first Monsters Never Die commentary and it's a blast!
Sure, Van Helsing can face off against the greatest monsters of all time. However, what can he do against the powers of a terrible script and hideous CG? Thomas and Bryan are here to find out for the fourth episode of their Blockbuster mini-series all about Stephen Sommer's egregiously bad summer 2004 flop Van Helsing! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. Could a Dark Universe ever work? How did Shrek clearly influence Van Helsing's visual aesthetic? Who else goes as hard as Richard Roxburgh? Well, stake that vampire through the heart with your crossbow so you can listen to find out!
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Siobhan and Marcelo talk summer blockbusters, what’s playing in August, what’s been delayed, the movie Talk to Me, Plane, The Flash, the strike, and finally Deep Blue Sea and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film from 1990.
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the queer romance miniseries with Weekend, the 2011 romance from Andrew Haigh. Chosen by returning guest Mark Perez (@iameldiablito), the film is a frank, sexy, romantic, and thought-provoking look at queerness and what it means to be who you are. Starring Tom Cullen and Chris New as two strangers who spend a weekend together, the film is quiet, intense, warm, and ultimately unforgettable.
While we're still in the radiant glow of Oppenheimer, let's look back at Christopher Nolan's last film Tenet! Together, Thomas and Bryan will answer the crucial questions. Was a global pandemic the only thing that doomed Tenet? What makes a great "vibes" movie? Will Christopher Nolan ever get back with Warner Bros after their relationship with the ultimate toxic boyfriend David Zaslav? Well, put on this episode while you're moving backwards to listen and find out!
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Siobhan and Marcelo talk summer blockbusters, the strike, Saw X, Barbie and Oppenheimer, and finally Gore Verbinski's Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy. It’s a show!
Cinema To The Letter continues the Blockbuster mini-series with the next letter in C.I.N.E.M.A.: I for Indie! Specifically, Bryan and Thomas are covering 1999's very profitable summer blockbuster The Blair Witch Project! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What is scary about The Blair Witch Project? How real can found footage horror feel? Should every horror film have a Scooby-Doo parody? Well, don't go on a hike in the woods and just listen to this podcast inside to find out!
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Siobhan and Marcelo return to podcast, this time about summer blockbusters! In anticipation of Barbie and Oppenheimer releasing on July 21, 2023, they talk about July 18, 2008, the date when The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia! were both released in theaters.
Hello romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the Queer Romance miniseries with Todd Haynes' glam rock masterpiece VELVET GOLDMINE. Picked by returning guest Gavin (@FriendlessMean), the film explores gender, sexuality, self-discovery, and self-destruction. Starring Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Christian Bale, and Toni Colette, the film is kind of about Bowie but not really--moreso this fluid and hedonistic era. Gavin and Manish explore the historical context, the complicated romances, and how the movie stands the test of time!
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the new podcast Cinema To The Letter! To start their Blockbuster mini-series, hosts Thomas and Bryan discuss the C for Classic that kicked off the first ever summer movie season: Steven Spielberg's Jaws! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How did young Steven Spielberg ever survive this production? Does the shark still look fake? Which cast members are true salty sea dogs? Well, prepare for the adventure of a life time by sinking your Jaws into this episode to find out!
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Merry Christmas in June, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Molly (@rasberryrazz) for her pick in the Queer Romance miniseries: the 2015 film CAROL directed by Todd Haynes. The wistful, radical, and magnificent film starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara has emerged as a Christmas classic, and a standout in an already illustrious director's work. Through its compelling performances, ethereal score, beautiful direction and writing, and surprising meme-readiness, Carol is one present you can unwrap any time of year!
For this Patreon unlocked bonus podcast, Adam and Thomas cover the pro-shot filmed version of The Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall! Listen as our duo discuss their experience with live theater, ponder the fan fiction fascinations of The Phantom and try to make sense of the sequel Love Never Dies! Plus, hear a new intro in which Thomas reveals the upcoming new podcast's name, format and upcoming slate of films that will be covered when it premieres on July 11th!
Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & updates about the new show coming to this feed later this summer! Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean for bonus episodes in the coming weeks and the upcoming show! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
Marcus and Marcelo go all the way back to Richard Kelly’s first movie, Donnie Darko. They talk to guest Gene Aversa (@gene9892) about it.
Happy Pride month, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) celebrates with guest Priyanka Bose (@mspriyankabose) with their pick, the seminal lesbian romance DESERT HEARTS, directed by Donna Deitch. The two talk about the lovely filmmaking, thoughtful themes, and strong performances of this influential queer classic. Starring Helen Shaver and Patricia Charbonneau, the 1985 indie film was the first feature film with a positive lesbian storyline which is wild to think about! It's greatly entertaining, wistful, romantic, sexy, and quite fresh to this day!
Marcus and Marcelo welcome Ruin “Ru” Carroll (@DDruulz) to the show to discuss the Cannes Cut of Southland Tales, more specifically chapter 5 and 6!
Catch up on past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/SouthlandTales
As Thomas continues working on the new show, here's bonus podcast unlocked from the Patreon in which he & Adam did a Top 10 List of their Top 10 Best Film Directors! Listen in to hear film dorky conversations and - more crucially - which of these directors needs to direct the third Sonic the Hedgehog film!
Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & updates about the new show coming to this feed later this summer!
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This month Jacob and Matt are going back! Back to the shack that is, with a look at the extra goopy Evil Dead series! From its low budget beginnings to an exceptional sequel to medieval times, we go wild for Raimi's original trilogy. Also discussed is 2013's Delightful Blood Carnival of a remake by Fede Alvarez and the latest installment Evil Dead Rise! So join us and maybe we won't swallow your soul! No promises.
Marcus and Marcelo have a big announcement, plus they make drinks, talk Fast X, and then they talk with Andrew Cook (@MasterMastermnd) about the Cannes Cut of Southland Tales, Chapters 3 and 4. Timecode: 26:06 to 51:01.
Hello, romantics! The podcast covers its most recent movie yet with the 2022 romcom BROS! Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes back Daniel Brilliant (@FilmnSports21) for his pick, the sweet, raunchy, and discourse-heavy film starring Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane. The two go into themes of identity and queerness, how the film navigates its representation, and its romcom homages. Directed by studio comedy fave Nicholas Stoller, Bros was the first of its kind and should be held up as a new romcom staple. Put on your best Debra Messing scarf and listen in!
While Thomas prepares the new show for this feed, here is double the Patreon bonus episode unlock! First, a media discussion from December 2021 in which Adam, Thomas and special guest Rafe Telsch of Have Not Seen This and Never Say Die take a look back at The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions! Then, an On the Edge of Relevance in which Adam, Thomas and Rafe reunited to give their initial reaction to The Matrix Resurrections mere days after initially watching the then recent release! Together, our trio answers all the crucial questions. How did this trilogy break new ground for cinema? Are the sequels misunderstood masterpieces? Well, take this podcast in pill form... or just listen to it to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & updates about the new show coming to this feed later this summer! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean for bonus episodes in the coming weeks and the upcoming show! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!Additional Reading Referenced:"How The Matrix universalized a trans experience - and helped me accept my own" by Emily St. JamesThe Matrix is an allegory for being transgender, according to director Lilly Wachowski by Quispe Lopez "Queer Symbolism is The Matrix's True Legacy" by Natalie Michie ft. Myriad Augustine "The Matrix Resurrections: A Trans-Philosophy Reading" by R.A.W."
Marcus and Marcelo begin breaking down Southland Tales once again, this time they’re focusing on the first two chapters of the Cannes Cut. Timecode: 0:00 to 26:06 in the Cannes Cut.
Marcus and Marcelo welcome Vera Drew back onto their Southland Tales show to talk over the infamous Cannes Cut of the film!
Get your bloody tap shoes on, because Matt and Jacob are taking a deep dive into everyone's favorite genre blend, Horror Musicals. Find out what Jacob's first-ever movie was, listen to Matt's Sweeney Todd theatrical experience, and learn about one or two new cult hits for you to discover. This episode is toe-tapping fun!
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the queer romance miniseries with Ang Lee's 1993 film The Wedding Banquet with guest Alex Marcus (@MediaThinkings)! With a complicated family dynamic, winning performanes, and Ang Lee's signature compassionate filmmaking, this film is a hidden gem. Alex and Manish dive into the film's sexual politics, the parental pressures, and a contender for Best Movie Boyfriend. Starring Winston Chao, May Chin, and Mitchell Lichtenstein, The Wedding Banquet is romantic, bittersweet, and surprisingly forward-thinking for a 30 year old queer romcom!
Five years ago today, the first episode of Double Edged Double Bill was released. Now after half a decade, the show is sadly coming to a close. Yet, Adam and Thomas are still down for one last ride as they drop the bad movie half and just cover two of their favorite films of all time! First, our duo revisit the sad tension of Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in Michael Mann's Heat! Then, our duo sings the praises of the very odd musical/comedy/horror/sci-fi genre mash up from 1986 Little Shop Of Horrors! Finally, Adam and Thomas reminisce about the last five years while answering the crucial questions. What were the best and worst movies they ever covered? How much have the last five years changed them? What does the future hold for this podcast feed? Well, drop whatever you're doing within the next 30 seconds so you can leave Skid Row and listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & updates about the new show coming to this feed later this year! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean for bonus episodes in the coming weeks and the upcoming show! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
Your favorite podcast covering the works of Richard Kelly and more specifically Southland Tales returns! On this episode, the Kelly Crew catches up on Kelly’s Twitter feed before going through some of the director’s favorite films: Witness, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Barry Lyndon, and All the President’s Men. Catch up on past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/SouthlandTales
Despite not looking like a real movie, Big George Foreman is out in theaters. So, Thomas and special guest host Torrey Depina are here to devote a Double Edged Double Bill to star Forest Whitaker! First, Forest Whitaker wins an Oscar for singlehandedly elevating dull Oscar Bait in The Last King of Scotland! Then, Forest Whittaker is Jude Law's toxic organ harvesting bro in Repo Men! Together, our duo answers crucial questions. Does James McAvoy speak for us? Which animated character should Forest Whitaker play in live action? What's so special about next week's 5th anniversary episode? Well, stop randomly pointing at your globe and pay up all your organ bills so you can listen to find out! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpod Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the queer romance miniseries with the twisty erotic noir Bad Education! He welcomes back Sal (@Salandthebadpun) to for her pick, and they discuss the great Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar's take on identity, abuse, queerness, classic cinema, and filmmaking. Starring Gael Garcia Bernal and Fele Martinez, the film is challenging and disturbing yet beautiful, wistful, and 100% queer!
You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself talking about The Dark Knight on the internet. Due to recording schedule issues and general personal life stuff, there isn't a new Double Edged Double Bill this week. So, we're digging out another bonus podcast from behind our Patreon paywall to give you all a taste of how far your $1 would go if you haven't signed up. patreon.com/dedbpodThis bonus podcast is an audio commentary for the middle film of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy The Dark Knight, originally released September 2021. Don't expect all around praise for this highly successful blockbuster, though. Only one of our hosts is a fan. The other thinks it's overrated. Hear it all in this feature length discussion that answers crucial questions. How did The Dark Knight change cinema forever? Where did Aaron Eckhardt go wrong? Will this be the only The Dark Knight discussion with multiple Jaws: The Revenge references? Listen to find out!Film starts at 08:35.Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
Evil Dead Rise is coming this week to bring motherly Deadites to the forefront of the franchise. So, Adam, Thomas and special guest Lili Labens are here to devote a Double Edged Double Bill to horror films with monstrous mothers at their center! First, Best Supporting Actress Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer finally gets a lead role as the titular den mother in Ma! Then, Kathleen Turner is a very good mom and very efficient killer who did nothing wrong in John Waters' Serial Mom! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Does gore build a strong family unit? What exactly is Luke Evans hiding between his legs coursing with dog blood? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Forest Whitaker? Well, wipe those liver chunks off your shoe and stop dancing to Funky Town with all the cool modern kids so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) begins a new miniseries on Queer Romance: queer movies, queer guests! First up is Erik Anderson (@awards_watch) with Stephen Frears' 1985 My Beautiful Laundrette. Both a tender, steamy queer romance and a biting look at Thatcher-era England, the film is quite transgressive and radical for its time. Starring a young Daniel Day-Lewis and Gordon Warnecke, the discussion goes into the look of the film, the performances, and how it compares to queer movies today!
Hard to believe that it's been a decade since beloved critic Roger Ebert passed away. His analysis helped shape a generation of critics and audience members alike, including his work with Gene Siskel that arguably paved the way for film podcasts like this one. So, Double Edged Double Bill is devoting an episode to one film he gave a big thumb's up to and another he gave a massive thumb's down to! First, Al Pacino sweats his way through a hot summer's bank heist in Sidney Lumet's acclaimed drama Dog Day Afternoon! Then, Rob Reiner kills his directorial hot streak with North, a film Roger Ebert loathed so much he made it infamous! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What was Al Pacino like before he danced around with headphones hooked to his Shrek cased phone? How badly did North destroy Rob Reiner's miracle run? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode about Monstrous Mothers? Well, change out of your Easter bunny costume and hop away from the bank so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!
2012 feels like a completely different time for movies. The Avengers were just getting together, The Dark Knight Rises actually tried to end a superhero's story and people were still hungry for some Hunger Games. Now over a decade later, Double Edged Double Bill is taking a look at two of 2012's other cinematic offerings. First, John Cusack dawns a not-quite Baltimore accent to portray Edgar Allan Poe on the hunt for a murderous fanboy in The Raven! Then, Sarah Polley hopes to find out her origins and true familial connections in Stories We Tell! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What type of vegetable shaped head is needed to play a famous American poet? How does perspective shape the legacy of a person? Which two films will they cover on next week's episode all about the films Roger Ebert loved and hated most? Well, pause your old home movies and take thy beak from out that heart so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
The Spooky Boys are back and they've visited the local doll factory! Join Jacob and Matt as they hang out with ventriloquist dummies, Rip Torn, and take dancing lessons with the latest in AI. It's another fun episode and will be sure to make playtime a joy.
Unfortunately, due to recording schedule issues there is no new regular episode of Double Edged Double Bill this week. However, rather than release nothing, we decided to put out a bonus podcast from behind the paywall of our Patreon on the main feed! Said bonus episode is 2022's March Madness bracket podcast breaking down the best movie sequel! Joining our regular hosts Adam and Thomas are returning guests Jessica Scott, Yonathan Habtemichael and Marcelo Pico! Listen for all the chaos that will follow!If you like this, consider becoming a Patron for $1 to hear other bonus podcasts, including this year's March Madness bonus podcast about the Best Animated Film featuring Jael Peralta, Rafe Telsch and Scott Johnson coming soon and our On the Edge of Relevance all about John Wick Chapter 4! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
Laurence Fishburne is returning to fight alongside his Matrix costar Keanu Reeves for John Wick Chapter 4 this weekend! So, we're devoting a Double Edged Double Bill to his massive career! First, Laurence Fishburne voices a virus out to destroy the live action body of Bill Murray in Osmosis Jones! Then, Laurence Fishburne and his space crew float into an intergalactic Hellmouth in Event Horizon! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. What deeply upsetting lyrics did Kid Rock manage to sneak onto a family film's soundtrack? Why would you ever go on a spooky spaceship? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode the films of 2012? Well, dodge that vomit and close your eyes in the empty vacuum of space as you listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!
Marcus and Marcelo reach the end of Awards Season 2022 as they do a post-mortem of the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish explores the twisted romance, cult rituals, and arresting visuals of Ari Aster's 2019 folk horror hit MIDSOMMAR! Returning to the podcast is Caroline Siede (@CarolineSiede), who brings her rom-com expertise to this funhouse mirror romantic comedy. They discuss the fairy tale elements, the controversial ending, the performances and look of the film, and the state of the romcom today! Take some tea with special properties and join the May Queen dance-off!
It's a very special episode of Double Edged Double Bill! To celebrate 250 episodes, Thomas welcomes Adam back from his sabbatical with the annual tradition of Redemption! Yes, given every episode has two good & two bad picks to choose from, one pairing goes on and another gets left in the dust. So, every year two films tossed to the side are given a second chance via redemption! First, a beloved sci-fi action film gets a remake that most forgot existed with the 2012 version of Total Recall! Then, Weird Al Yankovic attempts to get weird on the big screen via a story of the small screen in UHF! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. Why does Weird Al have such longevity? Who would want to live the life of handsome schlub Colin Farrell? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Laurence Fishburne? Well, recall which frequency to tune to so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!
It’s time! Marcus and Marcelo announce the winners of the 10th Annual Talk Film Society Awards: the best of 2022, according to you, the voters!Check out the nominees and winners: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Hollywood's biggest night is coming this Sunday and Double Edged Double Bill is here to discuss! After plans fell through at the last minute to continue the annual tradition of this Oscar roundtable with over on Have Not Seen This, Thomas picked up the pieces alongside returning guests Emily Slade & Mel Gore as a bonus episode! Our trio will be discussing their thoughts on the major nominees for the 95th Academy Awards as well as their hopes for the awards in general. What will win the Oscar for Best Picture? Which nominees rank highest? Are they going to talk about the one thing no one will shut up about from last year? Well, put on your finest clothes and listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
So, you're a director who recently made a film so acclaimed that it won Best Picture at the Academy Awards. How do you follow that? Well, this week's Double Edged Double Bill is all about that next step. Join Thomas and returning guest Kaycee Jarrad as they examine Best Picture Follow Ups! First, director William Friedkin uses his cache from The French Connection to make one of the definitive horror films of the last fifty years The Exorcist! Then, Kevin Costner falls from the height of his powers with his Dances With Wolves follow up The Postman! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. How much does horror play on exhaustion? What is the essential trinity of dad media? Which two films will they choose for next week's redemption episode? Well, grab your holy water sent to you via the mail and listen in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network.
Marcus and Marcelo talk about the PGA and SAG Awards, The Whale and Blonde, the Oscar race as it stands right now, and then they reveal their Best Pictures of the year 2022! It’s a big one (the episode). Voting is open in the final round of the 10th Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsRead the entire list of the nominees here: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwardsNomineesJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) invites Melanie Greenberg (@moviemavengal) of Pardesi Reviews (@PardesiYT) for John M. Stahl's Leave Her to Heaven! The 1945 film starring Gene Tierney is both a dark film noir thriller and a lush, vibrantly colorful Technicolor melodrama.. With a captivating and disturbing lead performance, bonkers twists, and allusions to Greek mythology, the film is one of a kind. Its influence on the "obsessed lover" genre cannot be understated!
Creed III promises even more boxing action spun off from the Rocky franchise. So, this week Thomas and special returning guest James Rodrigues are looking at a film spin-offs Double Edged Double Bill! First, most of the cast & crew of the beloved 70s/80s Superman movies bows out of the infamous disaster of a spin-off that is Supergirl! Then, new life is breathed into a seemingly wrapped up sports film series with the surprisingly rousing first Creed! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. How does one turn franchise nods into necessary details for a moving character focused story? What man is actually worth bailing on your plans for world domination to pursue for smooching? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Best Picture Follow Ups? Well, put down that all important MacGuffin you're playing with and get in your ringside seats so you can listen to find out!Listen to Thomas' guest spot on Reel Talk: The Movie Show covering M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
Marcus and Marcelo talk about their favorite film directors of 2022, catch up on the winners of this year’s BAFTAs and DGA awards, and talk about Marcelo’s fateful trip to NYC. Voting is open in the final round of the 10th Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsRead the entire list of the nominees here: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwardsNomineesJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Michelle Pfeiffer is earning her bag on the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe effort Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. So, Thomas and returning guest Chris Luciantonio are celebrating her career Double Edged Double Bill style! First, Michelle Pfeiffer leads the infamous follow up to a popular musical hit of the 70s with Grease 2! Then, Glenn Close and John Malkovich get their rocks off by destroying the lives of Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman and several other innocents in Dangerous Liaisons! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How horny can a musical get? Why does John Malkovich move like a shark? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode on spin-offs? Well, put on your finest pre-Revolution France garments and jump on your Cool Rider's bike so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
Marcus and Marcelo discuss Titanic and their favorite Best Picture winners ever. Plus Babylon and other things related to the Oscars and the awards season. Voting is open in the final round of the 10th Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsRead the entire list of the nominees here: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwardsNomineesJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Happy 4th anniversary, romantics! To celebrate the occasion, your host Manish (@vertigay314) tackles David Lynch's elusive, mysterious classic Mulholland Dr.! The highly acclaimed film defies conventional storytelling but has an underlying romance at the center. The film explores obsession, exploitation, Hollywood, and sexuality. Manish welcomes Mattie Lucas (@cinemattie) to discuss Lynch's poisoned valentine to Hollywood. Open the blue box and enter this nightmarish fantasy!
Happy Valentine's Day, especially to all the doomed romantics out there. This week, Thomas is joined by guest host Ryan Corderman to talk all about films featuring doomed romances, as in romances where the couples don't end up together by the end. Spoilers! First, the first film from Birdemic director James Nguyen is a romantic thriller all about the bizarre twists & turns of internet dating with Julie & Jack! Then, we travel all the way to Norway for a quarter life crisis story that's universal with The Worst Person In the World! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How can a film make one sweat over their blu ray collection? What is the true continuity of The Birds franchise? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Michelle Pfeiffer? Well, freeze time in order to walk all the way to your phone so you can put on your VR headset and listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
Manish (@vertigay314) is back with another episode of M. Night Frights, the podcast miniseries celebrating the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan! The Philadelphia genre king is back with Knock at the Cabin starring Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Abby Quinn, Kristen Cui, and Rupert Grint. Manish welcomes back Shuarya Chawla (@Shaurya_Chawla) first for a spoiler free discussion, then a full spoiler chat about the themes, filmmaking, and ending! Answer the knock and listen in.
Marcus and Marcelo give updates on the state of the Oscar race, the To Leslie controversy, AI chat robots, and the Best Picture nominees Triangle of Sadness and All Quiet on the Western Front. Voting is open in the final round of the 10th Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsRead the entire list of the nominees here: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwardsNomineesJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
It's time for Double Edged Double Bill to start dancing! Given Magic Mike's Last Dance is closing the trilogy this week, Thomas and special guest/big boss as Talk Film Society Marcelo J. Pico discuss a dance film double feature! First, a horror remake amps up the dancing without sacrificing the terror in the 2018 version of Suspiria! Then, Cannon Films double dips on the breakdance craze twice in one year with Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How does one explain the holy Tilda Swinton trinity? Why can't we live in a break dancing utopia? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on doomed romances? Well, put down some cardboard and drown out the screams of your tethered dance partner turning into a pretzel by listening to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
The Spooky Boys are back and it's mighty chilly outside, so they're taking a look at Snowbound Horror! Join them as they look back at Alaskan vampires, isolated researchers, crazed cannibals, and two Stephen King adaptations! The weather might be cold but the conversations are hot in the latest episode of Monsters Never Die!
M. Night Shyamalan is coming out with his latest contained thriller Knock at the Cabin. So, we're devoting a Double Edged Double Bill to "bottle films," which are films that take place mostly in one location! First, Chris Pratt creepily avoids dying alone on a spaceship by dooming Jennifer Lawrence to his same fate in Passengers! Then, the 1960s come to a violent end in a motel at the border between California & Nevada in Bad Times At The El Royale! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. When did the Chris Pratt star status start to fall? What happened to Drew Goddard's film career? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on dance movies? Well, clap along to the beat of us prying off floorboards as you avoid the existential dread of space madness while you listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
This is it! Marcus and Marcelo dig into the 2022 Oscar nominees! And they announce the 10th Annual Talk Film Society Awards nominees. Voting is open in the final round of the 10th Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsRead the entire list of the nominees here: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwardsNomineesJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) invites guest Diego Crespo (@thediegocrespo) onto the Bad Romance miniseries. We're moving into the Bramford for the 1968 horror masterpiece Rosemary's Baby starring Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes. They talk about Mia Farrow's compelling performance, gaslighting, pushy Manhattan neighbors, the inherent fear in pregnancy, and how good the wife guy king John Cassavetes is as a manipulative husband!
Julianne Moore is one of the best actresses alive. So, given she's busy out there promoting Sharper and When You Finish Saving the World, it only seemed appropriate to devote a Double Edged Double Bill to her! First, Julianne Moore gets her first Oscar nomination as part of one of the best ensembles in film history with Boogie Nights! Then, Julianne Moore desperately tries to fill some big shoes next to Anthony Hopkins in the horror sequel Hannibal! Together, our duo answers some crucial questions. What presidential ghost is haunting our hosts? Why does Hannibal Lecter not work as a film franchise? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode on bottle movies? Well, shield your eyes from the bright shining stars in front of you and keep your brains secured as you listen to find out!Listen to Adam's guest spot on Have Not Seen This talking about The Proposition! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
Marcus and Marcelo talk the best film scores (and some original songs) of 2022. Clips are played from a phone; sorry for the low quality. Next week we talk Oscar nominees. Voting is open in this year’s Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
While the weather outside is frightful, the fire inside is delightfully suspenseful! In order to warm themselves up, Adam and Thomas are taking a look at the subgenre snowy suspense! That is, thrillers that take place in a snowy environment. First, Kate Beckinsale tries to make the tundra somewhat memorable in the rightfully forgotten thriller Whiteout! Then, Guy Pearce fights cannibalistic urges and weird shifts of tone & score in Ravenous! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why are certain movies completely forgettable? How does the director behind the live action Smurfs and Scooby-Doo movies become a studio's backup director choice? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Julianne Moore? Well, finish eating your buddy's frost bitten fingers and listen in while making your trek through the snow to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network & submit your choices for the Talk Film Society Awards by January 20th!
Marcelo Pico and Marcus Iriving continue their 2022 awards season series with a look at the best original and adapted screenplays of 2022!Voting is open in this year’s Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) goes into a dream within a dream within a dream within a...well you get the idea! Christopher Nolan's 2010 blockbuster Inception is known as a mind-bending sci-fi action film, but with guest Bones from @5DayRentalsPod, Manish explores the relationship elements in the film. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Marion Cotillard, the smash hit movie explores breaking up, letting go, and everything in between!
Since M3GAN is slicing her way through theaters, Double Edged Double Bill is dedicating an episode to movies about Killer AI! First, Stanley Kubrick introduces HAL 9000 to monolithic acclaim in 2001: A Space Odyssey! Then, getting a killer work out becomes lethally literal via ghost possessed computers in Death Spa! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How daunting can lauded classics be? Was horror legend Ken Foree a secret lost Doctor Who regeneration? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode about snowy suspense? Well, open your podbay doors and avoid the projectile tiles in your gym shower so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
Marcelo Pico and Marcus Iriving finish their conversation on the best lead actress performances of 2022! Voting is open in this year’s Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
2023 is here, but before Adam & Thomas can fully move forward they must look back one last time at the films of 2022! First, director Roland Emmerich officially kills the disaster genre he revived in the 90s with the idiocy of Moonfall! Then, Colin Farrell finds out there's more than meets the eye with his daughter's robotic sibling in After Yang! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. What hairstyle should androids avoid? Why can't Emmerich read the room about conspiracy theorists? Which two films will they cover in next week's episode about Killer AI? Well, put on your movie watching sunglasses and try to get some help from gravity so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
Marcelo Pico and Marcus Iriving reach the biggest category yet in their look at this year’s awards season: best lead actress! And yes, they for sure fit all of their conversation in this one episode. No doubt about it. No need to wait another week for the second part. Nope. No way… Oh wait. Oh hey, voting is open in this year’s Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
It's time to escape with your best running shoes for another Double Edged Double Bill! This week, as Babylon and Pale Blue Eye are out in theaters, we're devoting the episode to historical fiction! That is, films set in historical time periods with fictionalized elements. First, 76 men plot an escape from a PoW camp in the true yet embellished story The Great Escape! Then, the powers of Tom Hanks are used for the evils of an American victory lap to thunderous acclaim, box office and generational love in Forrest Gump! Together our heroes answer the crucial questions. Could Charles Bronson actually emote? What talking animal should team up with Tom Hanks? Which two films will they cover for next week's big 2022 releases wrap up episode? Well, keeping digging that tunnel to underneath that park bench covered in chocolates so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
Merry Christmas, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Josh Bell (@signalbleed) to discuss Stanley Kubrick's polarizing holiday movie Eyes Wide Shut! The 1999 film starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman strikes the balance between baffling and intriguing, offering a take on masculinity, marriage, and the commodification of the holiday spirit.
The Spooky Boys are back with a holiday treat for your ghouls. Halloween! That's right, Monsters Never Die has returned from Jacob's honeymoon with a special episode recorded back in October. Listen to Matt and Jacob and Marcelo as they discuss all 13 entries in the wild Halloween franchise from the Meat 'n Potatoes Halloween 4 to the wild swings of Halloween Ends.
Marcelo Pico and Marcus Iriving continue their look at this year’s awards season by talking some of the best 2022 supporting actors and that race as it is in late-December. As a reminder:You can vote for the best of 2022 for the Talk Film Society Awards starting Thursday, December 29. The 10th Talk Film Society Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 5th.Subscribe to our newsletter for TFSAwards updates and to receive the ballot as soon as it’s available: TalkFilmSoc.com/NewsletterJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Brendan Fraser is returning to the big screen with his critically acclaimed turn in The Whale. So, it only seems fair to give him the Double Edged Double Bill treatment, courtesy of Thomas and special guest Marcus Irving! First, atomic bomb bunker baby Brendan Fraser comes to the surface for the first time in 1999 to find love & supplies in Blast from the Past! Then, Brendan Fraser fights mummies again to extremely diminishing returns in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What is the definitive Brendan Fraser himbo performance? How did The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor destroy Marcus' innocence? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on historical fiction films? Well, board a form of public transportation and swerve away from the terracotta warriors on your path so you can listen in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
Marcelo Pico and Marcus Iriving continue their look at this year’s awards season by talking best supporting actresses and that race as it is in mid-December. As a reminder:You can vote for the best of 2022 for the Talk Film Society Awards starting Thursday, December 29. The 10th Talk Film Society Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 5th.Subscribe to our newsletter for TFSAwards updates and to receive the ballot as soon as it’s available: TalkFilmSoc.com/NewsletterJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) tackles the Bad Romance(s) in Jordan Peele's 2017 phenomenon Get Out with guest Pernell Myers (@PernellVan)! The two talk about their own experiences in dating as POC, the heartbreak at the center of the film, and how the Oscar winning movie remains relevant and layered after 5 years. Starring Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams, Get Out is a true classic of our modern times.
As cinemas return to the world of Pandora for Avatar: The Way of Water, so does one of our great actresses: Sigourney Weaver! So, Adam, Thomas and special guest Addison Binek are devoting an entire Double Edged Double Bill to the legendary star of sci-fi, horror and various other genres of film. First, Sigourney Weaver sits behind a desk while the titular robot gains sentience in Chappie! Then, Sigourney Weaver joins Tim Allen, Alan Rickman and a bunch of excited aliens to see if art can imitate life in Galaxy Quest! Together, our trio answer the crucial questions. How far does Weaver Cred go if she doesn't have much to do? Why is it so hard to create a modern cult classic? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode all about Brendan Fraser? Well, swear by Grabthar's Hammer that you'll cut off that terrible Hugh Jackman mullet and then listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
In celebration of the tenth time doing the Talk Film Society Awards, Marcelo Pico and Marcus Iriving start their series on the 2022 awards season with a discussion on the best lead actor performances of 2022. Listen!Subscribe to our newsletter for TFSAwards updates and to receive the TFSAwards ballot as soon as it’s available: TalkFilmSoc.com/NewsletterJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Guillermo del Toro is bringing Pinocchio to life this week on Netflix with the help of The Jim Henson Company. So, Adam and Thomas are devoting an episode to the history of Henson and its cinematic puppetry works! First, Jim Henson brings his most beloved characters to the big screen for the first time with the original 1979 classic The Muppet Movie! Then, David Bowie and his goblin minions might not be enough to entertain one of our co-hosts in Labyrinth! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How do The Muppets pull off the magic trick of us believing they're just actors? What Star Wars character is a distant cousin of The Fireys? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Sigourney Weaver? Well, keep movin' right along and avoid any large bulges so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the Bad Romance miniseries with Joe Wright's 2007 WWII film Atonement! Thomas Marinari (@notthewhostommy) joins the podcast to talk about the performances from Saorise Ronan, Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, and Benedict Cumberbatch, the themes of guilt and regret, and the famous camerawork and score!
Revember is coming to an end for Double Edged Double Bill, but Thomas and returning guest Torrey Depina are here to end things on an animated note. Or rather, an anime note as the show returns to the world of Japanese animated films! First, a classic comic strip gets adapted in a rare Japanese/American co-production that will leave you sleeping on your flying bed with Little Nemo Adventures in Slumberland! Then, a cyberpunk world overrun by unsupervised teen gangs leads to body horror and surreal chaos beyond all comprehension with Akira! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Is the key to writing terrible songs a hot sauce stained napkin? How angsty can one horrible abomination of science gone wrong be? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode about Henson Company Productions? Well, ride your motorcycle past that annoying flying squirrel so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!
Revember continues on Double Edged Double Bill! As we head into Thanksgiving weekend, Adam and Thomas are treating themselves to a second helping of Cannon Films, the infamous production company that produced genre schlock of all sorts throughout the 1980s! First, ninjas, exorcisms and aerobics all smash together into the one bizarre package that is Ninja III: The Domination! Then, Christopher Reeve's final turn as the Man of Steel is botched by Cannon production problems with Superman IV: The Quest for Peace! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Can poison darts destroy guns? Does nuclear energy + the heart of the sun + fabric = a full developed superhero with costume? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode returning to the world of anime? Well, fly your way over via terrible chroma key and avoid possessed ninjas so you can listen to find out!
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Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) begins his Bad Romance miniseries with guest Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico). Kicking off this next season is Quentin Tarantino's melancholy crime romance Jackie Brown starring Pam Grier and Robert Forster. Both an exhilarating heist thriller and a thoughtful look at aging, second chances, and understated attraction, this 1997 film is a bellwether for Tarantino's later career.
After various production problems, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has finally hit theaters and become another box office smash. So, it only seems appropriate for Double Edged Double Bill to return to the world of films with troubled productions for Revember! First, $100 million and extensive on set rewrites resulted in a flop that nearly destroyed Eddie Murphy's career with The Adventures of Pluto Nash! Then, Robert Zemeckis managed to overcome being denied by every studio and a complete recasting of his lead actor to create the absolute classic with Back to the Future! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Is Eddie Murphy responsible for Pluto being stripped of its planet status? Will Ken Burns help us explain what happened between 1955 and 1985? Which two films will they discuss for next week's episode going back to the world of Cannon Films? Well, jump into your DeLorean and travel to the moon while you listen to find out!
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"Revember continues as Double Edged Double Bill revisits the spoof genre! Given the king of song parody Weird Al Yankovic has released his own musician biopic spoof Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, it only seems natural that Adam and Thomas return to the very dicey comedy subgenre! First, the Scary Movie franchise looks good next to the horror movie parody work on display in Stan Helsing! Then, the directors of Airplane declassify the spoof genre with their underrated classic Top Secret! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What made Leslie Nielsen the master of spoof acting? How much money can go into one stupid gag? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode on troubled productions? Well, dance your way past any cows that may drop on your head randomly so you can listen to find out!
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Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) concludes his unofficial 1960s miniseries with Jacques Demy's musical THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG! Guest Erica Richards (@eRockReviews) joins to discuss the melancholy romance, modern influences, and colorful aesthetic.
Throughout November, Double Edged Double Bill is revisiting topics we've done previously. So, we're kicking off the special theme month of "Revember" with a return to coming of age films as we anticipate The Fabelmans and Armageddon Time! First, Josh Peck ascends from Nickelodeon sitcom star to indie lost youth coming of age under the tutelage of Ben Kingsley in The Wackness! Then, a 27 year old is miscast as a sociopathic teen in the infamous musical adaptation Dear Evan Hansen! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. How does Ben Kingsley's work in 2008 average out when it includes The Wackness and The Love Guru? Is Evan Hansen the greatest movie monster of the 21st century? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode in which we return to the world of spoofs? Well, grab something out of your ice cream cart and wave through a window while you listen to find out!
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Double Edged Double Bill is wrapping up the spooky season by the light of the full moon. Hopefully, there's no horribly painful transformation involved as Adam and Thomas discuss werewolf movies! First, Michael Paré tries to usurp a German Shepherd's role as the dog of the family in Bad Moon! Then, a young American tries to balance his love life, his friendship with a rotting corpse ghost and his own lycanthropy while visiting Great Britain in An American Werewolf In London! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How does one do or not do a werewolf transformation? Which genre director had a shorter stint hosting The Tonight Show than Conan O'Brien? What two films will they choose for next week's episode returning to coming of age films? Well, take a walk with your non-werewolf furry friend and stay off the moors so you can listen to find out!
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Boris Karloff is one of the true icons of early horror cinema. The classic visage of his Universal Monster Frankenstein still looms large on the genre. So, he's more than worthy of a Double Edged Double Bill! First, Boris Karloff and his Frankenstein director James Whale reunite for the scary fun of The Old Dark House! Then, Roger Corman, Francis Ford Coppola and Jack Nicholson stretch two days of shooting with Boris Karloff into a bizarre exquisite corpse of a film known as The Terror! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. Did a child actually cause the sinking of the Titanic? Can six different directors cobble together a film that makes any sense? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on werewolves? Well, make the most of your two extra days on our castle set by having a potato while you listen to find out!
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Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Kevin Brackett (@KevinRBrackett) onto the podcast for the classic 1964 musical My Fair Lady! Starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison, this best picture winner is perfectly loverly!
Hosts Brandon-Shea (@BrandonMutala) and Zach (@mooreonzach) return once again, for the last time, to discuss the Halloween franchise. Guest Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) joins the show again to talk David Gordon Green’s Halloween Ends! Does evil finally die tonight? Stay tuned to find out!
Steven Seagal and Keoni Waxman are reunited, and so, too, are our hosts with fan favorite guest Will Janowitz! James and Dylan realize how insular this show has become when not even Will can join in on the basic discussion. Does anyone actually listen to it? How could they? Are we just screaming into the ether, wasting time on a project we don’t enjoy and are outright embarrassed by? Is it morally wrong to use Marcelo’s time, money, and resources to put out a boring, nightmare podcast that only serves to pointlessly amplify the voices of two straight white men with nothing new to say? Also, the return of Squirtcast!
It’s all been leading up to this. Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes back Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and welcomes for the first time Marcus (@JunkBlader) onto the show to discuss Clerks III. No spoilers here, just know they get into all the details of Smith’s latest, possibly most personal film.
Double Edged Double Bill is entering the Blumhouse this spooky season! Thomas and returning guest Jessica Scott explore two films from the production company that is promising us that Halloween Ends this weekend. Sure, Jason. First, a 70s TV series gets a horror makeover in the not-so-fantastic Fantasy Island! Then, a young woman's life and profession are at the mercy of a digital demon in the underrated Internet horror film Cam! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How many hats can one film wear? What can we (especially Jason Blum) learn from artists with specific perspectives? Which two films will they choose for next week's Boris Karloff episode? Well, submit your tokens for the wishing well of the damned so you can listen to find out!
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Dylan and James meet Keoni Waxman, the man responsible for helping maintain Steven Seagal’s prolific output through the 2010’s. Will he usher in an optimistic new era for Steve ‘N Destroy, or confirm everyone’s worst fears? Also, Steven has some New Rules!
We have such sights to show you... via audio in your ears! Yes, October has started and Double Edged Double Bill is kicking off spooky season with an episode all about Hellraiser in honor of the upcoming reboot! First, Clive Barker introduces us to Pinhead and his Cenobite crew with the 1987 sexually charged horror classic Hellraiser! Then, studio meddling hampers the time hopping ambitions of the infamous capper to theatrical films in the franchise Hellraiser Bloodline! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Will Thomas be able to pick up all the names that Adam drops? How does Pinhead keep track of all those sin filled TPS reports? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode on Blumhouse? Well, make sure those chains are on tight and that the Lament configuration is solved as you listen to find out!
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Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes returning guest Erin E. Fraser (@erinefraser) onto the show to discuss the classic rom-com, The Graduate, directed by Mike Nichols and starring Anne Bancroft, Dustin Hoffman, and Katharine Ross.
Ever since they could remember, Adam and Thomas always wanted to do a Double Edged Double Bill about gangsters. Specifically covering movies about Italian mobsters! First, Christian Slater leads a cast that could've only come together in 1991 to play legendary mafiosos in Mobsters! Then, Robert De Niro and Chazz Palminteri try to teach a young man about the ways of life in the wonderful coming of age mob drama A Bronx Tale! Together, our two heroes answer the crucial questions. Can you make a Young Guns about old school mobsters? Are their thoughts about the actor who plays Teenage Calegro clear enough? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Hellraiser? Well, sit next to Anthony Quinn at his elaborate dinner table at our legitimate gentleman's club so you can listen to find out!
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Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Alex (@MediaThinkings) back onto the show to discuss one of Wong Kar-wai’s many masterpieces, In the Mood for Love starring Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung.
Blonde is coming out to great controversy on Netflix, notably its NC-17 rating. The infamous MPA rating has been a scarlet letter for cinema since its inception over 30 years ago. So, it's a natural subject for a Double Edged Double Bill! First, Matthew McConaughey kicks off his comeback with the extremely upsetting William Friedkin film Killer Joe! Then, Paul Verhoeven makes the ultimate rise to fame story in the fascinating Showgirls! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. Is Gina Gershon the queen of NC-17? Would Matthew McConaughey fit in a western setting? Which two films will they cover for next week's episode on mafia movies? Well, put on your cowboy hat and travel to DIFFERENT PLACES while you listen to find out!
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Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes back two returning guests to talk about Kevin Smith’s 13th feature film and his second TV series. First, Ale (@Sick__66) and Mike discuss Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, then Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) and Mike talk Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
Mike (@mumbles3k) welcomes Lance (@sirlancelaster) onto the Kevin Smith podcast retrospective to talk about Yoga Hosers and Smith’s trip into the Arrowverse!
This is it. Marcus and Marcelo have on their most special guest for the end of their 12-part look at Southland Tales, Vera Drew (@VeraDrew22), writer-director of The People’s Joker! Timecode: 2:10:53 through the end of the movie!
Viola Davis is set to rule over all as The Woman King this week. So, we're devoting a Double Edged Double Bill to her prolific career! First, Viola Davis has to suffer through Oscar Bait drivel with the offensively treacle Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close! Then, Viola Davis gets her long overdue leading turn in the heady heist drama Widows! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Does winning Jeopardy! Kids Week properly prepare you for a leading role? Could Cynthia Ervio outrun the T-1000? What will they choose for next week's episode on NC-17 rated films? Well, stop your massive scavenger hunt through New York and put on this episode en route to your heist so you can listen to find out!
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The Spooky Boys are celebrating 200 films covered on Monsters Never Die with a look back at their faves, least faves, underground gems and everything in between. Follow along with their Letterboxd list and check your stats against the show. Have you seen all 200? If so, Jacob will buy you a free $5 footlong!
Marcus and Marcelo welcome special guest Alec Robbins (@alecrobbins) to the show to talk about, you guessed it, Southland Tales! It’s Chapter 11! That’s 1:59:56 to 2:10:53!
Mike (@mumbles3k) welcomes Lee Hutchison (@LeeHutchison_) onto the show to discuss Kevin Smith’s 11th feature film, the A24 2014 horror-comedy, Tusk!
Marcus and Marcelo welcome back Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) and Terra (@Play_Champion) to discuss, you guessed it, Southland Tales. It’s Chapter 10! The time codes are: 1:50:57 through 1:59:56. It’s a fun one.
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) returns to the Talk Film Society Podcast as host and Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC) returns as guest as they talk about Nope, Jaws in 3D, Better Call Saul, and so much more.
Given Labor Day & DragonCon scheduling issues, there's not regular episode this week. So, we're releasing a bonus podcast from behind the paywall of our Patreon on the main feed. This time, it's Adam and Thomas counting down their Top 10 Robots from TV & Film! It's full of twists and turns, just like the hours of other bonus podcasts you can listen to if you become an Edged Lord for $1 a month! patreon.com/dedbpod
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Mike (@mumbles3k) welcomes Dave Giannini (@darnthatdave) onto the continuing Kevin Smith retrospective to discuss Red State, Smith’s 10th film. They talk about the auction controversy, how Smith's career shifts yet again, and what’s really scary about Red State.
For what is the final Xerox era Disney film, Alex takes a look at the declining state of Disney in popular perception overall, not just for animation. Disney scrambles to recover, and makes a bunch of attempts to return to form and save costs. Alex and Terra clown on how bad the opening of this movie is, while offering slight praise at how even the good parts of the film are middling at best. Terra complains about the visual fidelity of the Disney+ version of the film. All of our guests talk about how sad the movie is and how that disincentives watching it. Alex doesn’t care about the Todd/Copper relationship, while Terra brings a queer reading to their pairing. Terra highlights some weirdness surrounding the film’s depiction of parenting and teaching younger generations, which our guest Jenna expands on with an exploration on Big Mama as a black stereotype. Alex finds Widow Tweed fairly well rounded and adjusted. We end with updated rankings of the movies so far and Terra nervously outlines their research process.
Originally recorded March 12th, 2022.
For this Double Edged Double Bill, the fantasy realms are coming to us! Yes, Adam and Thomas are here with an episode about urban fantasy films (i.e. when fantastical elements come into our real world) given the genre is in the air with the recent premieres of House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! First, Michael Rooker and a group of mercenaries must catch the baffling titular villain in the Predator rip off TV movie known as The Skeleton Man! Then, acclaimed animator Hayao Miyazaki does his spin on The Little Mermaid with a little fish girl and boy finding each other in Ponyo On the Cliff By the Sea! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. What would it be like to work with The Skeleton Man? Why can't we eat anime food? Which two films will they cover for their next episode on Viola Davis? Well, watch out for helicopter destroying arrows as you run on top the sentient waves of Japan so you can listen to find out!
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Mike (@mumbles3k) talks about another turning point in Kevin Smith’s career, Cop Out, with guest Diego (@thediegocrespo). Starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan, what happens when Smith directs a movie he didn’t write? How about those stories on set? Is this a Kevin Smith action masterpiece? All will be talked about.
Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) onto the Kevin Smith retrospective to talk about 2008’s Zack and Miri Make a Porno. They talk about their feelings on Smith’s podcasting, the Judd Apatow Effect, and what turned out to be an important film in the career of Smith, starring Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks.
The second movie Disney released in 1977, Alex uses the history section to focus on the company’s wider changes and the way this sets up the management transition that precedes the 90s renaissance. Production of The Rescuers is especially tense as the old guard animators and new hires clash over teaching styles and production decisions, which sets the stage for what happens around the release and development of The Black Cauldron (Terra will get into it later). Terra is put off by the visual stereotyping of the mice in the Mouse UN, Alex loves the cold open at the start of the movie, and Terra sees Don Bluth’s fingerprints all over the place. Alex and Terra disagree over if we can hold the quality of the source material against the film. Alex unpacks how the movie treats Bianca and what this says about the film’s attitude towards women. Speaking of women, Terra likes Medusa, surprise surprise, and articulates why she’s better than Cruella. Alex has quibbles with some voice acting choices, and the bayou itself is a very scary place. Don’t go into strange bayous, kids. Swamps and bogs and bayous are dangerous.
Originally recorded February 26th, 2022.
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Martin Short is a famously manic performer. Hopefully, this episode of Double Edged Double Bill all about him can keep up with the Only Murders in the Building star's energy! First, Martin Short tries to get a tiny Dennis Quaid out of his body in Joe Dante's Innerspace! Then, Martin Short plays a child who ruins Charles Grodin's life through antics in Clifford! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Can Martin Short play a lead character? Who is the modern star that owes their entire existence to Innerspace? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on urban fantasy films? Well, try to survive a hyperdrive run through Dinosaur World with your original face shape in tact so you can listen to find out!
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Mike (@Mumbles3K) continues the Kevin Smith retro series by talking about the return of the Askewniverse with guest Marcelo (@MarceloJPico). Clerks II! The sequel that had to happen; Mike and Marcelo talk about Smith’s return to a safe space, Rosario Dawson, and what Smith is actually really good at according to Marcelo.
The Kevin Smith retrospective podcast rolls on as Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Steve ‘N Destroy’s James (@JamesBarretts) onto the show to talk Jersey Girl. Kevin Smith leaves the View Askewniverse behind and heads back to Jersey, but does it pan out? The 2004 romantic comedy starring Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, George Carlin, Jason Biggs, and, yes, Jennifer Lopez, is thoroughly discussed.
Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes David (@davidtlowbridge) from Licence To Queer to talk about James Bond and more specifically, On Her Majesty's Secret Service. They talk about the romance between James and Tracy, and the romantic exploits of Bond overall.
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Disney released two movies in 1977, so Alex focuses on animation department politics and Winnie the Pooh facts in this episode, and saves wider company stuff for the next one, because god forbid we have an episode with a light history section in it. While this episode features multiple guests, Elise McGouran has so much to say about this movie we should have just recorded the discussion with her, that’s how much Alex has to edit her in. Much like with Sleeping Beauty, Terra and Alex cover so much ground that this would be far too long an episode description. They do spend a lot of time on adaptational changes, metatextual gags and narrative, and take a divergence into discussing sequences that are eerily reminiscent of military propaganda within Disney’s secret fifth package film.
Originally recorded February 6th, 2022.
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Get ready for your close up, Mr. Double Edged Double Bill! Adam and Thomas are devoting a whole episode to movies about movies and are joined by special guest Chris Luciantonio! First, Steve Martin attempts to skewer Hollywood with double the Eddie Murphy in Bowfinger! Then, a documentary chronicles the cast & crew of Troll 2 discovering its unintended cult fandom with Best Worst Movie! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How do communities build up around so bad they're good movies? Can a unique Eddie Murphy performance provide enough good will to last feature length? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode all about Martin Short? Well, put on your homemade goblin costumes and run away from the stunt drivers so you can listen to find out!
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The Kevin Smith retrospective podcast continues as Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Matt (TheRealMattC) onto the show to discuss Jay and Silent Bob Strick Back and the state of New Jersey. They talk the 2001 film and Matt’s New Jersey residency, and how close he is to Kevin Smith, locationally.
Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes his father and former Catholic priest, Tom, onto the Kevin Smith podcast to talk about Dogma, the 1999 film. They talk about the dogma in Dogma, his background with the church, and exorcisms. Later, Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) joins Mike to talk about Clerks: The Animated Series and offers thoughts on Dogma.
Yes, we talk about furries. Terra also talks a lot today. These points are unrelated.
This time, ROY Disney dies. Before he died though, he oversaw the completion of Walt Disney World. This went, uh…well, it went. This, coupled with the energy crisis and shuffle of leadership, sends the company further into the chaos that Walt’s death created. Needless to say, this affects the production of Robin Hood. It’d be great if these animators could catch a break at any point, huh? Anyways, Terra posits the fondness for this movie is influenced by nostalgia. Our guests argue that the fun and joy of the movie is infectious, which makes the tone shift at the end really hit. Terra thinks the movie feels made for TV in multiple ways, Alex thinks the focus is too much on people who aren’t Robin Hood, and they both discuss why the children characters are better in this than the Aristocat children. Terra talks about feudal economic hierarchies. The Sheriff of Nottingham is the most despicable villain in the whole film, King Richard has his hands washed of blame for the Crusades, and every one of Robin Hood’s actions are justified by Prince John and Sir Hiss being war criminals and narcissistic monsters. Alex complains about the lack of stakes in the recent run of films but praises the lightness this creates, and Terra argues there really should be a cultural sensitivity warning at the start. Terra relishes the amount of gender present in Robin and Little John. Our hosts also dig into the finer points of actors who only have one voice that they use and why some of them are good and some of them aren’t. Terra has reached their limit on the fake Disney deaths. Like seriously, stop it. No one buys this. Please stop it.
Originally recorded Jan 22nd, 2022.
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Revenge is a dish best served cold. However, this week's Double Edged Double Bill is full of hot takes about the subgenre of revenge films! First, James McAvoy goes on Harry Potter style fantasy journey through a world of assassins with Wanted! Then, two men go on a gory cat and mouse game of revenge in the South Korean thriller I Saw The Devil! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What restaurant chain uses their donut glaze recipe for healing bullet wounds? How can a film about such ugly subject matter still be colorful? Which films will they choose for next week's episode covering movies about movies? Well, try to curve that bullet away from your Achilles tendon so you can listen to find out!
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Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Ale (@Sick__66) onto the Kevin Smith podcast to talk about the Kevin Smith film Chasing Amy. Starring Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, and Jason Lee, is this 1997 film the best Smith has and/or will ever do? Let’s talk about it.
It’s Steve ‘N Destroy Episode 34!!! The big 3-4! Steven Seagal makes a brief appearance to fight some absolute, definite, 100% zombies in the vampire flick Against the Dark! You won’t believe your ears as James and Dylan struggle to talk about the movie. The debut of a hit new segment: What’s in Your Fridge? Conversely, the debut of a terrible new podcast slogan we don’t feel comfortable typing out.
On the second episode of the Kevin Smith retrospective podcast, Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) onto the show to talk about Mallrats. They talk about the history around the film, including its resurgence years later and how Marcelo really feels about Smith as a person.
The corporate structure of Disney falls into disarray after Walt dies, and the company finds itself in creative paralysis trying to stay true to the “What Would Walt Do” mantra. This, naturally, involves focusing on the parks more than actual movies, which means Alex decides the most prudent thing to do is talk to her dad about accounting and finances for longer than you would expect. Some of our guests sing the praises of The Aristocats from a nostalgic, personal perspective. Terra and Alex, however, are significantly less enthusiastic about having watched this film. They balk at the French-ness of the French setting, comparing the film to 101 Dalmatians in connection to the setting and structure. Alex is annoyed by some characters, namely Thomas O’Malley, who cannot pick a lane in terms of what model of masculinity he wants to follow. Terra takes issue with the Dutchess part of the relationship and how she regards Thomas. Terra fully despises the children, but Alex has a more nuanced read on their depiction. Terra fully adores most of the incidental animal side characters, except for the alley cats for, ya know, REASONS, and all of our guests have similar issues with those characters. Alex waits until the very end of the pod to bring up Edgar, his whole situation, and the class implications therein. Terra and Alex have opinions on Edgar that may be hot or may be ice cold, depends how y’all react to this episode. Tweet us and leave iTunes reviews please, we need to know what the case is.
Originally recorded Jan 15th, 2022
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Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Dave (@darnthatdave) back onto the podcast to discuss Paul Mazursky’s 1969 film, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. They dig into the swinger culture of the 1960s and its relevance today, plus a lot of Elliott Gould talk, of course.
Brad Pitt is one of our great movie stars. So, it only seems natural for Adam, Thomas and returning guest Mel Glenn Gore to devote an episode of Double Edged Double Bill to him just in time for his latest vehicle Bullet Train! First, a young Brad Pitt tries to act against dirty cartoon characters in the infamous failure Cool World! Then, a more mature Brad Pitt works through his daddy issues in the cold reaches of space in Ad Astra! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Did Cool World almost kill Brad Pitt's career? What will win win us our absentee Neptune daddy's love? Which two films will they cover on next week's episode about revenge films? Well, avoid zero gravity space rover chases and doodle femme fatales so you can listen to find out!
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In the beginning, there was Clerks. At least for Kevin Smith. Your host for this Smith series, covering the works of the man himself, is Mike (@Mumbles3K). Leading up to Clerks 3, he’ll talk to guests of all types, including Max (@JMaxHegel) who happens to be his first guest! They talk about Smith’s early work and the 1994 film Clerks, of course.
Walt dies in this one, so the history section is long and complicated because Walt was extremely petty and couldn’t help screwing people over (both family and employees), even until his final breath. Walt’s brother wasn’t much better, he just decided to commit tax fraud primarily. Alex and Terra discuss if tickets sold or money made is the best way to judge the popularity of movies. Terra gives a very brief overview of Rudyard Kipling, one of our guests asks if there are wolves in India, and Alex remarks upon the obvious whiteness of all the voice actors and explains imperialism. Our hosts welcome the return of their dear friend, the cultural content warning, and dig into what that could POSSIBLY be in reference to throughout this movie set in the jungles of India. Terra doesn’t necessarily ship Baloo and Bagheera, they just are getting major divorced dad vibes from this relationship. Our hosts argue about the ending and if it makes any logical sense at all (it doesn’t, Terra is correct, don’t listen to Alex). Terra praises Baloo’s character animation, then Alex says she thinks the movie looks good, a statement that catches Terra off guard and prompts a discussion of the ways this movie could look even better. Terra praises Shere Khan’s vibes and Alex highlights how little of a threat he actually is, which undercuts the stakes of the film writ large. Ultimately, The Beatles would have made this movie better if they were here.
Originally recorded Jan 2022.
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Prepare for one crazy night with Double Edged Double Bill! This week, Adam and Thomas explore the subgenre where most of the actions occur over the course of one night via two specific films. First, Scarlett Johansson leads a comedy ensemble about a bachelorette party gone wrong that itself never goes right with Rough Night! Then, George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino shift from hot day to dark night and from crime thriller to horror action with From Dusk Till Dawn! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How crucial is balancing varying comedic tones? What happens when Frankenstein eats shellfish? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Brad Pitt? Well, finish those drinks and grab a wooden stake so you can survive the night & listen to find out!
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Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes David Rosen (@bydavidrosen) from the Piecing It Together Podcast onto the podcast to discuss The Apartment. They talk about how important and influential the 1960 Billy Wilder Best Picture winner is, and the iconic duo of Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine.
This week, Alex stresses Walt’s disinterest in animation and the resultant corporate changes surrounding the production of The Sword in the Stone, including the beginnings of intergenerational animator drama. Only one of our interview guests had actually seen Sword in the Stone, so the bulk of the work falls to Terra and Alex to discuss how mid this whole movie is. Terra compares this to the package films, has their faith in the storybook opening broken, and nitpicks historical accuracy. Alex thinks Merlin is a bad teacher, highlights the nonsensical depiction of the monarchy throughout the film, and calls this a “coffee shop AU King Arthur fan fic.” Our hosts praise Archimedes as the best part of the film, Terra can’t help but bring up Fantasia, and squirrels do be horny in this movie. Like, honestly, it’s real weird; what were they thinking putting this in the movie????
Originally recorded October 30th, 2021.
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Time to put on your bellbottoms and do the hustle all night long for this week's Double Edged Double Bill! At the behest of their Patrons, Adam and Thomas are traveling back to the age of disco and smoking indoors with an episode all about 1970s period pieces. First, Studio 54's cool vibes and Mike Myers' Oscar hopes are dashed by executive meddling with 54! Then, Shane Black puts '70s attire on Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe for The Nice Guys! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How much of an improvement is the director's cut of 54 compared to the theatrical version? What element do filmmakers forget about in constructing period pieces? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode about One Crazy Night movies? Well, get out on the dance floor and prove that you're invincible so you can listen in to find out!
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To start off this first real episode back, Alex makes the rather bold assumption that we would post this before a full year had passed between episodes (oops) before digging into the company-wide changes and production issues surrounding 101 Dalmatians, including the advent of Xerox animation. Alex also examines the heteronormative attitudes baked into the film, which feeds into a very critical discussion of the film’s understanding of economics and class (this devolves into a very long Jane Austen tangent that’s all Terra’s fault). Alex and our guests delve into what really makes Cruella work as a villain or possibly a feminist icon, which leads Terra and Alex into a debate about the role of women in the movie. Terra is terrible at basic math.
Originally recorded October 9th, 2021.
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We're past the halfway point of 2022, so Adam and Thomas are checking in with the films of the year so far! First, Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas play a sexy game that leads to murder in Deep Water! Then, Michael Bay lets Jake Gyllenhaal loose in an emergency vehicle and follows him with a drone for Ambulance! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What is the current state of action cinema? How intense can Dunkin Donuts dropping era Ben Affleck get? Which two films will they discuss on next week's episode about 1970s period pieces? Well, stop blasting Christopher Cross and put those snails back in their containers so you can listen to find out!
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Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) return for their twice-yearly podcast, Seequels! They talk the DTV sequel Bring It On: All or Nothing, starring Hayden Panettiere and Rihanna. They also discuss krumping, why they aren’t doing an episode on Wild Things 2, Gwen Stefani, and the Usher-T-Pain beef! It’s all here, folks!
Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes George from The Best Little Horror House in Philly podcast (@LittleHorrorPHL) onto the show to discuss Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. They talk other adaptations of The Bard’s work before digging into the film starring Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey in the titular roles.
Oh, hey! Didn’t see you come in! Been quite the month off huh? Ok, so obviously Alex and Terra have been gone for longer than a month, but they have certainly been busy!!! In an effort to re-familiarize themselves with the process of making a podcast (a thing that no one should ever do), they take the time to answer some listener-submitted questions about their personal lives, movies in general, and address larger questions about Disney’s output and existence.
Originally recorded October 2nd, 2021
This week, Natalie Portman is the one wielding the hammer now for Thor: Love & Thunder! So, it's high time Adam and Thomas devoted an episode the Double Edged Double Bill to the Academy Award winning actress! First, Natalie Portman puts on a cheery face for the aggressive whimsy of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium! Then, Natalie Portman must face bizarre unsettling mutations from another world in Annihilation! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What are the benefits of multiple doppelgängers? Will the unsettling horrors of Mr. Magorium forever haunt the show? Which two film will they cover for next week's episode about the films of 2022 so far? Well, wax your elaborate eyebrows and listen carefully to your skeleton bear speakers so you can find out!
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Host Marcelo welcomes the hosts of Dream a Little Deeper, Alex (@Alex_Isaak) and Terra (@Play_Champion), onto the show to discuss their show Dream a Little Deeper and its newly released Season 2! They also talk about some of their favorite films of 2022, so far!
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In honor of the Talk Film Society David Cronenberg celebration this month, hear an archival episode of Double Edged Double Bill in which Adam and Thomas talk all about the master of body horror via Dead Ringers & Shivers. Originally released on October 27th 2020.
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Is Monsters Never Die back to cover Spielberg's dinosaur opus and its five sequels? You bet jurassic is. Matt (TheRealMattC) and Jacob (Jacob_deNobel) are here to take you through every blood-curdling monster showdown while arguing about whether dinosaur feathers are cute or dopey, whether Colin Treverrow has any idea what he's doing behind a camera, and whether an invisible dinosaur makes sense for a zoo.
Remember to pack your bug spray and swimsuit for a laugh-filled time at summer camp! Adam and Thomas are your counselors, here to guide you through a Double Edged Double Bill of summer camp comedies. First, David Wain assembles one of the most stacked comedy casts of all time for Wet Hot American Summer! Then, an attempt to cash in on the Friday the 13th slasher craze goes horribly wrong, resulting in the laughably baffling Sleepaway Camp! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How many jokes can fit into a 97 minute run time? Who is the Sleepaway Camp cast member that is making the hellish world of social media a better place? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Natalie Portman? Well, grab your sentient can of vegetables and turn off your curling irons so you can listen to find out!
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Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes back onto the show Divesh Bhrambhatt (@dvshrrr) to discuss Charulata. They talk about how important Satyajit Ray’s romantic drama film is to them and cinema itself. The film stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, and Sailen Mukherjee.
Ethan Hawke has done everything from character-based dramas to junky genre fodder. So, Adam, Thomas and returning guest Shakyl Lambert are giving him the Double Edged Double Bill treatment! First, Ethan Hawke must form an unlikely alliance with Laurence Fishburne to survive the remake of Assault on Precinct 13! Then, Ethan Hawke has a crisis of faith on multiple levels in First Reformed! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What is the best Ethan Hawke performance? Why doesn't everyone pay John Carpenter for remaking his movies? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on summer camp comedies? Well, stop writing in your journal and listen in to find out!
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Marcus and Marcelo record a commentary for David Cronenberg’s The Dead Zone for this, their Richard Kelly/Southland Tales podcast. Why? Well, Kelly likes The Dead Zone a lot. There, happy?
Pixar is returning to the Toy Story universe with Lightyear, so it's only fair that Double Edged Double Bill devotes another episode to the Disney animation giant! First, a fascinating mother/daughter story of royalty has to bear some responsibilities with Brave! Then, our beloved playthings Woody & Buzz must protect the life of a sentient spork in Toy Story 4! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. What is the best Toy Story film? Can Gerard Butler pull off a rebellious princess voice? Which two films will they cover for next week's Ethan Hawke episode? Well, grab your arrow and crash your way Duke Caboom-style into this episode to find out!
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Hello, romantics! The podcast that’s all about love celebrates 60 episodes by covering Down with Love! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes back the show’s first guest, Maxwell Haddad (@cinemaxwell), to discuss the ‘60s-set 2003 romcom, starring Renée Zellweger and Ewan McGregor, directed by Peyton Reed!
Hurry Hurry Hurry! Step right up and take a ride on the Double Edged Double Bill! Even though the Jurassic Park franchise has long since jumped off of the amusement park theme by Jurassic World: Dominion, Adam and Thomas are looking at amusement park themed films this week! First, Johnny Knoxville & Chris Pontius try and fail to adapt their Jackass stunt energy to a narrative with Action Point! Then, Herk Harvey takes a break for educational films to create the unique horror experience that is Carnival of Souls! Together, our duo answers the vital questions. Does the charm of the Jackass crew translate to acting? What does Carnival of Souls say about the 1960s? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode on Pixar? Well, ride the broken down rides filled with ghouls at your own risk and tune in to find out!
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Marcus and Marcelo go back in time to cover the 2006 Cannes Film Festival! That's right, we're talking about the festival where Southland Tales made its debut, and where it was notoriously booed at its screening. They talk about a handful of films there were in competition with Richard Kelly's film that year, including Volver, Fast Food Nation, Pan's Labyrinth, Marie Antionette, Babel, and The Wind that Shakes the Barley. Finally, they give out their own awards!
Films that are box office bombs often become infamous. Yet, is that infamy deserved? It's a question that weighs heavy over both of the films for this week's episode! First, Antonio Banderas is very miscast as the titular The 13th Warrior! Then, the entire miscast ensemble of Gods of Egypt must deal with bizarre effects work and terrible blockbuster dialogue! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. How disastrous can Hollywood whitewashing get? What directorial career is the most 50/50 in terms of massive success to massive failure ratio? Which two films will the choice for next week's episode about amusement park films? Well, transform into your flying eagle person form and avoid the army of bear Vikings so you can listen to find out!
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Tom Cruise has been running across big screens for over forty years. Now that he's returning to the character that made him a star with Top Gun Maverick, it's finally time to devote an episode of Double Edged Double Bill to him! Adam, Thomas and special guest Matt Curione of the Monsters Never Die podcast are here to talk about Tom Cruise and his star power via two specific films. First, Tom Cruise becomes a deadly silver fox taking Jamie Foxx for a deadly joy ride in Collateral! Then, Tom Cruise puts on his Oakleys and jumps through fire for his second turn as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible II! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What is the best Tom Cruise look? How has the Mission: Impossible franchise evolved since the days of Limp Bizkit? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on the biggest box office bombs? Well, hop on your motorcycle and make sure those homies didn't steal your briefcase so you can listen to find out!
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The Spooky Boys Matt (TheRealMattC) and Jacob (Jacob_deNobel) are back and there’s something weird nipping at their ankles! That’s right, this month they tackle the varied iterations of Gremlins Knock-Offs! From Critters, to Ghoulies, to Munchies, and back to the Gremlins themselves, the Spooky Boys have a blast and a half talking about these weird little guys being weird little dudes.
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A24 releases some of the best arthouse films today. Naturally, they're more than worthy of being the focus for another Double Edged Double Bill episode! First, an extremely obvious metaphor lurks in the shadows in It Comes At Night! Then, a family tries to hide the secret of their beloved matriarch's health from her in The Farewell! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Can a character's singular trait be dream sequences? How can Awkwafina avoid overexposure? Is that Taylor Kitsch or Garrett Hedlund? Which two films will they choose for next week's Tom Cruise episode? Well, take that burlap sack off your head and finish your crab so you can listen to find out!
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Marcus and Marcelo talk Chapter 9 of Southland Tales! That’s timecode 1:37:55 - 1:50:57 for those keeping track. They talk drinks (of course), and they talk Richard Kelly setting up the pieces in Southland Tales on the mega-zeppelin before the explosive finale, and they talk Kevin Smith!
Double Edged Double Bill is celebrating its fourth anniversary and dead or alive you're listening to us! Adam and Thomas take this opportunity to devote an episode to films about superheroes that were originally created for film! First, Will Smith plays a drunken reprobate with a Superman power set in the messy Hancock! Then, Paul Verhoeven crafts a film that helped defined the good & bad of the 80s with RoboCop! Together, our heroes answer the big questions. Is Hancock the last true blockbuster for Will Smith? How can a film like RoboCop balance satiric wit and sleazy shenanigans? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about A24? Well, turn on the radio in your new car that gets shitty gas mileage and listen to find out!
Read Thomas' article "Sam Raimi and the Blockbusters of Madness" over at Film Cred! film-cred.com/sam-raimi-and-the-blockbusters-of-madness/
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After a brief hiatus, Marcus and Marcelo return to talk about Richard Kelly and Southland Tales! They’re joined by special guest Richard Newby (@RICHARDLNEWBY) to discuss Chapter 8 of Southland Tales (timecode: 1:21:52 - 1:37:55). They also talk about Richard Kelly, The Rock, and so much more!
For the first time in over a decade, Sam Raimi is back behind the director's chair! Before we see him dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness though, it's time we returned to the director's earlier works for an episode of Double Edged Double Bill! First, Sam Raimi gives us his stab at a suspense drama with the low-key underrated gem A Simple Plan! Then, Sam Raimi closes out his superhero trilogy with the messy Spider-Man 3! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Does Spider-Man 3 get too much hate? How well does Billy Bob Thornton pull off sad sentient scarecrow energy? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on superheroes created for cinema? Well, swing a web on over and hide your found fortune so you can listen in to find out!
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Mockumentary is a diverse subgenre, but tends to be known as a vehicle for comedy. It can go so right or so wrong, making it perfect Double Edged Double Bill material! First, Taran Killam focuses his directorial debut on an Arnold Schwarzenegger cameo to little fanfare with Killing Gunther! Then, Andy Samberg and his Lonely Island crew create the ultimate modern pop musician satire with Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How elaborate is every edit for this podcast? Are theatrical studio comedies dead? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Sam Raimi? Well, donkey roll on over to our Austrian garden so you can listen to find out!
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Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Conrado Falco (@CocoHitsNY) to this show dedicated to rom-coms to discuss High Fidelity. The 2000 Stephen Frears film stars John Cusack, Jack Black, and Lisa Bonet. How well does it hold up more than 20 years later, and how much does it have to say about modern romance? Put on your giant headphones and listen to find out.
Bruce Willis is one of our great movie stars. Given his recently announced retirement, Adam and Thomas felt it was finally time for Willis' long overdue Double Edged Double Bill treatment! First, Bruce Willis travels to the past in order to piece together his dystopian future in 12 Monkeys! Then, Bruce Willis is a cartoonish gentleman thief in the infamous Hudson Hawk! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. Who is our ideal sponsor? Are movie star passion projects ever that successful? Which two films will they choose for next week's mockumentary episode? Well, hop in your time machine and swing on a star so you can listen to find out!
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(This was originally published on our Patreon on August 11th, 2021.) Matt and Marcelo are back to record an episode of that one podcast they did a while ago. In this episode they talk about The Big Sleep, Death Wish, Fallen Angels, Nobody, and celebrities who don't bathe, plus a lot more!
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(This was originally published on our Patreon on April 21st, 2019.) Matt Curione and Marcelo Pico return to bring you another HeyCast episode! They catch up, talk video games, that new Star Wars trailer, podcasts, and movies (obviously!) They talk Shazam!, Dumbo, Mars Attacks!, The Mist, Interview with the Vampire, MCU movies, Godzilla, Destroyer, and more!
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Steven Seagal gets sole writing credit and tracks down a serial killer in Kill Switch! It may be the most unpleasant movie James and Dylan have had to watch. But can a shocking twist ending reverse everything they thought they knew? Maybe there’s a game at the end. We don’t know! We recorded this a long time ago, and if you think we’re listening to these episodes to help write the descriptions you clearly haven’t heard our show before.
Time to find out the secret origins of two idiots recording a podcast together! This week, Adam and Thomas are avoiding the new Fantastic Beasts by talking about other prequel films! First, the origins of a Brian De Palma classic gangster film we never asked for are revealed in the prequel Carlito's Way: Rise to Power! Then, David Lynch brings us to a time before damn fine coffee with Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. How do five years of prison time transform Jay Hernandez into Al Pacino? What is the hidden meaning behind The Black Lodge? Which films will they choose for next week's episode all about Bruce Willis? Well, wear your finest 70s era attire and keep your emerald ring handy as you listen to find out!
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On this special episode, guest James (@JamesBarretts) talks about Solo: A Star Wars Story with host Callie (@calliesmith92). They also talk about all the Star Wars James hasn’t seen, the Galaxy’s Edge marketing gimmicks, and how Solo: A Star Wars Story is actually a good movie! May the Force be with you!
Wow! After a long, dark slumber the Most Popular Show on the Talk Film Society Network in History has returned! James and Dylan find themselves struggling with the very fabric of the show when they’re forced to watch The Onion Movie. The boys have no choice but to take solace in a familiar face and Wex Poetic.
Eli Smith (@heymisterwallet) returns as a guest to talk the season one finale of The Mandalorian with host Callie (@calliesmith92)! The talk Jason Sudeikis punching Baby Yoda, the Darksaber, and Boba Fett ruling Tatooine with respect instead of fear.
Michael Mann is returning to the director's chair for the pilot episode of HBO Max's Tokyo Vice. So, it only seemed right to do a Double Edged Double Bill episode all about this legendary director with two films that leave our cohosts divided! First, The Last of the Mohicans shows a very different side of Michael Mann as Daniel Day Lewis fights in the French Indian War. Then, Chris Hemsworth clacks on a keyboard intensely in Michael Mann's hacker thriller that bombed so hard it put him in director jail Blackhat! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. What if Daniel Day Lewis was a traditional 90s action lead? Why do we have very few new movie stars? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode? Well, type out your code so you will find the answers and listen to this week's episode!
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Back in February 2020, Marking the Marcs hosts Marcelo and Marcus started recording a new limited series on the Stone Cold Steve Austin-Vince McMahon rivalry of the late ‘90s and early 2000s. They only recorded the first two episodes and published them on the Talk Film Society Patreon in March 2020. Now, listen to those two episodes here in one episode with over two hours of wrestling talk. There will be no further episodes. Enjoy.
The Spooky Boys, Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_DeNobel), have a question to ask: What's your favorite scary movie? If the answer is a Scream movie, you’re in luck! They’re joined by Scream Expert Carlo DiMicco (@micco3006) to discuss everything from Scream to Scream! From Wes Craven’s Scream Quadrilogy to the new re-quel by Radio Silence; yes, it’s a scream, baby!
Penélope Cruz is one of our great actresses. Capable of phenomenal work that transcends language. Shame that most English language productions fail to give her solid material to work with. So, given her recent Academy Award nomination for Parallel Mothers, Adam and Thomas felt like it was time for her to receive the Double Re-Deux treatment! First, Penélope Cruz and her frequent collaborator Pedro Almodóvar weave a tale of grief and ghost farts with Volver. Then, Ridley Scott squeezes Penélope Cruz into a packed ensemble film about the nihilistic nature of drug cartels in The Counselor. Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why do American films often fail Penélope Cruz? What does it look like when an inhuman entity makes a crime drama? Which films will they choose for next week's episode about Michael Mann? Well, avoid that wire trap and move that corpse filled freezer to the back so you can listen to find out!
Hear Thomas on this week’s Have Not Seen This Podcast breaking down this year’s Academy Award nominees! bit.ly/3K5G8GN
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Marcelo Pico is joined by Sara Sorrentino to discuss Everything Everywhere All At Once and SXSW 2022! From Michelle Yeoh to A24 and South by Southwest in general, they talk about a lot!
Here are all the SXSW films they touch on: Spin Me Round Chee$e Crows Are White Linoleum Bad Axe Deadstream Cha Cha Real Smooth Bodies Bodies Bodies Pirates Sissy The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks This Much I Know to Be True Marcel the Shell with Shoes On Skate Dreams Slash/Back Seriously Red This Much I Know To Be True
Unfortunately, due to recording schedule issues there is no new regular episode of Double Edged Double Bill this week. However, rather than release nothing this week, we decided to release a bonus podcast from behind the paywall of our Patreon (patreon.com/dedbpod) on the main feed! Said bonus episode is 2021's March Madness bracket podcast breaking down the best movie villain! Joining our regular hosts Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are returning guests Shakyl Lambert, Kaycee Jarrard and Caitlin Turner! Listen for all the chaos now!
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Hear Thomas on this week's Have Not Seen This Podcast breaking down this year's Academy Award nominees!
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Mike and Marcelo talk SoderNews, including Magic Mike 3, superhero sex, and other upcoming Soderbergh projects. Then they dive into the director’s latest: KIMI, starring Zoë Kravitz. See you in a few months when Soderbergh assuredly releases something else worth podcasting about!
Double Edged Double Bill has somehow reached episode 200! To celebrate, Adam and Thomas decided to do something special: record in the same place! At the same time! For the first time! This episode also marks a new gimmick in the form of The Double Revue, in which the favorite and least favorite films of each cohost are put in the spotlight! First, Adam gushes about his love for horror and Gregory Peck's eyebrows via The Omen! Then, Thomas gushes about his love for funny bad films and indecipherable plot threads via Dangerous Men! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What horror franchise did Damien inspire? How can one decipher the work of an auteur like John S. Rad? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Penelope Cruz? Well, cover your number of The Beast tattoo and turn down your repetitive synth loops so you can listen to find out!
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Every week, Adam and Thomas choose two films from two good and two bad choices to be the subject of the following week's episode. However, with each new Double Edge Double Bill, more alt choices get tossed to the side. So, every year two unchosen films get a shot at redemption! First, Ip Man - Adam's alt good choice from our first martial arts films episode - gets a chance to show their fighting prowess. Then, Gotti - Thomas' alt bad choice from our John Travolta episode - proves that mob movies don't always go the way of Goodfellas! Together our heroes answer the crucial questions. What separates Donnie Yen from other martial arts titans? Can you trust a troll behind a keyboard? Which two films will they choose for next week's very special episode? Well, bite down on your fist and prepare for a fight to find out!
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While Robert Pattinson is set to fight many a costumed freak in The Batman, one mustn't forget that he's a freak in his own right. So, Adam, Thomas and returning guest Yonathan Habtemichael are here to celebrate fascinating freak and fantastic actor Robert Pattinson by dedicating an episode of Double Edged Double Bill to him! First, Pattinson weirdly plays the most normal character in David Cronenberg's insane Hollywood tale Maps to the Stars! Then, Willem Dafoe leads Pattinson into the mad world of being a wickie in The Lighthouse! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How filthy can the film industry be on a metaphorical and literal level? Can a film full of farts be Shakesperian? Which two films will they choose for next week's annual redemption episode? Well, use your star map to locate this episode so you can crack it open like a lobster and listen to find out!
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Hello romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Megan Kearns (@OpinionessWorld) on to discuss the 2022 high-concept, romantic comedy featuring two big stars, Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson, that’s in theaters (and streaming on Peacock right now)! It’s 2012 all over again as Manish and Megan talk Marry Me!
Forty five years ago, cinema changed forever with the release of... the two films we're covering for Double Edged Double Bill! So, Adam and Thomas are looking back at the year 1977 in film with a double feature that has nothing to do with stars nor the wars going on between them. First, Burt Reynolds, his moustache and Sally Field drive across the southern United States with the precious cargo that is Coors in Smokey and the Bandit! Then, Rudy Ray Moore makes a deal with the devil to seek vengeance and make bizarre faces in Petey Wheatstraw! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. What is the line between intentional and unintentional comedy? How did CB radio culture become a thing? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Robert Pattinson? Well, grab your cane infused with the powers of Satan and hop in your TransAm so you can listen to find out!
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Give the spooky boys Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_DeNobel) a hand...in fact, give them nine, because they're back to talk about the best evil hand movies of all time.
Hear about 45 fingers of fright as they discuss Mad Love, The Hands of Orlac, The Beast with Five Fingers, The Crawling Hand, Dr. Terror's House of Horrors, ...And Now the Screaming Starts, The Hand, Body Parts, and Idle Hands!
These danger digits stretch throughout film history, from silent terrors to '90s stoner comedies. Give it a listen, and don't forget to stay spooky!
On this very special episode, It Pod to Be You and the Khandaan podcast have a crossover episode. Host Manish joins Khandaan’s Asim (@asimburney), Amrita (@amritaIQ), and Sujoy (@9e3K) to discuss Gehraiyaan, the new film by Shakun Batra, which is now on Amazon Prime.
Adventure is calling and Double Edged Double Bill stepping into the great unknown! Given Sony is finally releasing the Uncharted movie, Adam and Thomas are covering two adventure films with the help of special guest Jael Peralta! First, Matthew McConaughey gets sandy as he fights warlords and Bond villains while hunting for treasure in the overstuffed Sahara! Then, Russell Crowe & Paul Bettany lead a crew of men on the high seas in Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What is the star appeal of Matthew McConaughey? Do dudes rock? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on the films of 1977? Well, hoist your sails and shield your eyes from solar flares while you listen to find out!
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On a very special episode, Marcelo, Matt, and Marcus reveal the nominees of the 9th Annual Talk Film Society Awards. Plus, they talk some Oscar Talk.
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Here are the Talk Film Society Awards Best Film nominees: Drive My Car Dune The Green Knight Licorice Pizza The Matrix Resurrections Pig The Power of the Dog Titane West Side Story The Worst Person In The World
Given Valentine's Day is around the corner, Double Edged Double Bill is getting a bit romantic. So, Thomas - while deeply missing his dashing co-host - welcomes special guest Manish Mathur of It Pod to Be You to discuss two historical romance films to get into the holiday spirit! First, an infamous monster of Hollywood ends his career on the laughable disaster that is Tulip Fever! Then, Ang Lee brings a quiet beauty to a Jane Austen classic with Sense & Sensibility! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. How bewitching can sideburns be? Are nuns secretly running a tulip mafia? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on adventure films? Well, put down that book of poetry you're reading and that tulip you've been sniffing so you can listen to find out!
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Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes back guest Chad (@ChadAOliver) to discuss the seventh episode of the first season of The Mandalorian! They also talk Galaxy of Sounds, Gina Carano (oof), the 501st Legion, and a lot more!
Regina King is an all star performer who has been working on screens big and small for decades. So, she more than deserves to get the Double Edged Double Bill treatment! First, King tries to find chemistry with a resurrected Chris Rock in an elderly rich white man's body in Down to Earth! Then, Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown and Sam Cooke converse about the stakes of black America in 1964 for Regina King's directorial debut One Night in Miami! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Can Chris Rock lead a film? How well does Regina King do on her first directorial outing? Which two films will they discuss on next week's Valentine's Day episode all about historical romances? Well, grab a non-vanilla ice cream flavor to eat in your newly inhabited body while you listen to find out!
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Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes back guest Cody (@codylunsford_) to discuss Chapter 6 of The Mandalorian. They talk de-aging, Bill Burr, musicals, and what’s good and bad about modern day Star Wars! Tangents galore!
Disaster films aren't as common anymore. Shocker that a modern world plagued by daily chaos wouldn't flock to disasters for their escapist entertainment. Still, Adam and Thomas are running straight into the disaster genre in anticipation of Roland Emmerich's Moonfall! First, Emmerich's partner in crime Dean Devlin unleashes various catastrophic weather events & regretful cast members in Geostorm! Then, a giant monster causes massive metropolitan destruction from a found footage POV in Cloverfield! Together, our heroes answer all the crucial questions. What is the appeal of Gerard Butler? Will gas station pump TVs be the new cinematic format? Which films will they cover on next week's episode about Regina King? Well, grab your DV cams and dodge those frozen seagulls so you can tune in to find out!
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January is known as a dump month for film releases. Is such a reputation justified? Well, Adam and Thomas will be the judge of that as they give January releases the Double Edged Double Bill treatment. First, Liam Neeson and a group of plane crash survivors try to make it past hungry wolves and the elements in The Grey! Then, Peter Farrelly tricks a bunch of acclaimed actors into doing horribly unfunny sketches for Movie 43! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. Does Liam Neeson love eCards? Can sketch comedy work at feature length? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about disaster films? Well, howl at the moon and avoid Peter Farrelly's calls so you can listen to find out!
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Hello, romantics! Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Tom O'Keefe (@rogerqbert) from the Reel Spoilers podcast! They discuss the new Paul Thomas Anderson film Licorice Pizza, starring Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman. From offensive jokes, underage ‘romance’, and the vibe of the ‘70s, they talk everything about PTA’s new rom-com.
As we all prepare to Scream once again, it's time to revisit the works of Ghostface's creator. Adam and Thomas celebrate the career of the late great Wes Craven with the help of special guest Erin Brady (@erinmartina)! First, we venture to the dark side of inner city landlords with People Under the Stairs! Then, Short Circuit and A Nightmare on Elm Street are mashed together in the bizarre aberration that is Deadly Friend! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Which modern star is secretly in People Under the Stairs? How deadly can a basketball be? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on January releases? Well, sit back & listen in to find out the answers and hear about a BIG announcement for the show!
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The podcast Double Edged Double Bill joins the Talk Film Society Podcast Network! Editor-in-Chief of TFS Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) welcomes Adam (@Atom_or_Adam) and Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) to TFS with a bonus ep where they talk about Double Edged Double Bill, the films of 2021, and their thoughts on Zack Snyder and The Matrix!
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The Spooky Boys, Jacob (@Jacob_deNobel) and Matt (@TheRealMattC) return to close out 2021 with another Covid Christmas. Most years we’d all be spending the holidays at a big family gathering, but 2021 yet again brought some trouble our way. So the Boys decided to spend the Holidays with the Sawyer Family and take a look at the long running, and utterly baffling Texas Chain Saw Massacre series. With no less than five different timelines, the waters get choppy but the chili is always top-notch! So settle in, grab your dual chainsaw holsters and some roadside BBQ and enjoy the Monsters Never Die Holiday Special.
Hello, romantics! Manish returns as your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen to discuss two takes on a classic love story: West Side Story, both the 1951 and 2021 versions. His guest is Ned Baker (@nednednedned) as they first discuss the classic, Best Picture winner directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins and starring Natalie Wood and Rita Moreno. Then, they discuss Steven Spielberg’s take on the musical, starring Rachel Zegler and Ariana DeBose. We hope (snaps fingers) you enjoy it (snaps fingers).
Marcus and Marcelo, with guest Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy), discuss Chapter 7 of Southland Tales! Along with the pivotal musical number starring Justin Timberlake, they talk about Kevin Smith, music lyrics to a Muse song, and NFTs!
In the first segment, Manish (@vertigay314) talks House of Gucci, along with Ridley Scott and The Last Duel. And in the second segment, host Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) has his friend Grace on to discuss Tick, Tick… Boom!, plus In the Heights, Rent, and more! Enjoy it!
Guest Eli Smith (@heymisterwallet) joins host Callie (@calliesmith92) to discuss Chapter 5 of The Mandalorian. From Amy Sedaris to cowboy hats, all is discussed!
Host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes guest Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) back onto the show to discuss Chapter 4 of The Mandalorian! They artfully dodge and tackle a certain actress who stars in the episode, then they talk Baby Yoda, JJ Abrams, The Last Jedi, and they have just a good ol’ session of Star Wars therapy.
Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) reunite after a six month break to talk about the nostalgia-driven Disney DTV sequel The Lion King 1½. They give life updates, their thoughts on the meta-ness of this sequel/prequel/side-quel, how great DVD and flash player games were, and a lot more!
Marcelo and Marcus welcome Film Noir Expert and Film-Cred.com Editor-in-Chief Sara Sorrentino (@sarasorrentino) to the show to discuss Kiss Me Deadly, a major influence on Southland Tales, and Southland Tales itself. They talk about Italians, Mike Hammer, what is actually happening in Southland Tales, and so much more!
Guest @loafpile joins your host Callie (@calliesmith92) to discuss the third episode of the first season of The Mandalorian! They talk jetpacks, Disney+ shows, armor, and so much more!
It’s another great episode! Alex (@AlexIsaak) talks Spencer! Jacob (@Jacob_deNobel) talks Eternals! Good movies, good talk, it’s the Talk Film Society Podcast!
Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes guest Chad (@ChadAOliver) onto the show to discuss Chapter 2 of The Mandalorian! They talk Star Wars animation, mud, Minions, Jawas, and so much more! We have spoken.
Dune Fever has hit the world and we’re here to cover it. Marcelo welcomes Sara Sorrentino, Manish Mathur, and Matt Curione onto the show to talk Dune: Part One! Sara and Marcelo also discuss The French Dispatch, but this is mainly a very long talk on the new film by Denis Villeneuve.
Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes her guest Mark (@watlingtonmark) back onto her Star Wars show to discuss Mando! That’s right, Igniting the Sparks begins their look at the first season of The Mandalorian, episode by episode. They start with Chapter 1, and they talk Herzog, The Child, costumes, and much, much more!
The spooky boils, Matt and Jacob (@TheRealMattC & @Jacob_DeNobel), come together for their second anniver-scary to talk about the bone, the only, Tales from the Crypt! Take a deep dive into EC comics history as we talk about Tales from the Crypt, The Vault of Horror, Demon Knight, Bordello of Blood, and Ritual, as well as take a terrible tour through the best episodes of the series.
Shriek now, or forever rest in peace!
Marcelo and Marcus discuss chapter six of Southland Tales. They talk about Cockchuggers 2: Cockchuggin', they read the lyrics to “Teen Horniness Is Not a Crime”, they look up props, cars driven in this movie, storms, and so much more.
It’s The Return Of The Stars Wars Podcast! For the season opener, your host Callie (@calliesmith92) once again welcomes guest Shea (@justsheavassar) on to the show. This time they discuss Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the 2016 spin-off/prequel film. From the cast (Diego Luna!), their favorite moments, and how it fits into the Star Wars mythos.
James and Dylan make some very timely new years resolutions and get Pistol Whipped. A priest gives Jeff Ross a run for his money. Steven Seagal really tries this week, but does it pay off? Will having a character named Steve be too confusing for the boys to handle? It’s another great episode of your favorite podcast! This one’s for all the marbles!
We welcome another esteemed guest onto the show to discuss their persona Top 25 films of all time! Marcus Irving (@JunkBlader) is in the hot seat, talking everything from Lynch to Kevin Smith, and all the Ryan Gosling in between. Let us know your Top 25 for our TFS100 poll: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFS100
Here is Marcus’s ranked list: 1. Southland Tales 2. Apocalypse Now Redux 3. Raiders of the Lost Ark 4. Do the Right Thing 5. Call Me by Your Name 6. Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me 7. Cloud Atlas 8. The Tree of Life 9. Chasing Amy 10. Inglourious Basterds 11. Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion 12. Rocky13. Oldboy 14. Jackass Number Two 15. Furious 7 16. Saw 17. The Place Beyond the Pines 18. Drive 19. Eraserhead 20. Bone Tomahawk 21. Halloween II (2009) 22. Crank 23. Drag Me to Hell 24. mother! 25. Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Marcelo and Marcus discuss chapter five of Richard Kelly’s Southland Tales. They read lyrics, talk about cars having sex, Jon Lovitz, and so much more! Richard Kelly, we love you.
Hosts Brandon-Shea (@BrandonMutala) and Zach (@mooreonzach) return (from the dead) to discuss the sequel to the reboot/sequel to the original 1978 Halloween, not to be confused with Halloween II (1981) or Halloween II (2009), each of which also have scenes in hospitals. Guest Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) joins the show to discuss David Gordon Green’s Halloween Kills! Does evil die tonight? Stay tuned to find out!
It’s time to talk No Time To Die, James Bond, the future of what could be the greatest film franchise of all time, and much more. The guest is David Giannini (@darnthatdave)! He talks his personal connection with Bond, his thoughts on the 25th Bond film, and his tosses out some huge ‘hot takes’! Be warned. There is a spoiler section but we do warn you when to turn off if you don’t want to be spoiled.
The Boys are Back with the final stretch of Steven Seagal nightmares! James and Dylan celebrate revisiting Urban Justice, the first Seagal movie they ever watched together, with their beefiest episode yet. Home-Improvement-super-fan Nolan Hill returns, Keegan is introduced, and overworked/underpaid intern Nick Thorpe is finally allowed on mic. It’s a long and sloppy one this week, but we know the fans wouldn’t have it any other way. Woof woof bark bark!
Marcelo and Marcus discuss chapter four of Richard Kelly’s Southland Tales with special guest Brianna Ashby (@brianna_ashby)! They talk about art (of course), the Memory Gospel, the actress Michele Durrett, and so much more!
This week’s guest is Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC) and he’s here to talk about his Top 25 Films of All Time!
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Here’s Matt’s ranked Top 25: 1. Alien 2. Hannah and Her Sisters 3. Apocalypse Now 4. Blade Runner 5. Michael Clayton 6. The Insider 7. Casino 8. Cloud Atlas 9. Eyes Wide Shut 10. All the President's Men 11. Vertigo 12. Close Encounters of the Third Kind 13. Ghostbusters 14. Sleepy Hollow 15. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 16. Magnolia 17. Jurassic Park 18. Akira 19. Frances Ha 20. Halloween 21. Batman Returns 22. The Purple Rose of Cairo 23. Lilo and Stitch 24. Blue Velvet 25. Ocean's Eleven
Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_deNobel) finish off their Big-G coverage with the fourth and final episode of their Godzilla series. Listen to their takes on the much-maligned 'Zilla from Roland Emmerich's film, hear them try and determine which of the Legendary series best captures the Big Boy, and thrill as Matt argues that Shin Godzilla is the best Pokemon movie of all time. Godzilla is here to stay, and Monsters Never Die never will!
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Host Marcelo Pico welcomes back the Steve ‘N Destroy Boys, James (@JamesBarretts) and Dylan Jones. This time, they do an Under Siege commentary and it ends up being weird…
Marcelo and Marcus discuss chapter three of Southland Tales (the theatrical cut). Oh, they also make a drink, talk about 4K remasters, and they maintain a healthy episode length without going into any tangents at all.
On the first segment of this week’s show, Rachael (@maxfischers) discusses the films she watched at the Telluride Film Fest 2021, including Spencer, C’mon C’mon, Belfast, The Lost Daughter, and The Power of the Dog. Then, in the second segment Greg (@ReelBrew) talks Malignant, the new film by James Wan; love it or hate it, it’s definitely a head-turner. The last half of the Malignant segment features spoilers!
Marcelo talks with Harrison Brockwell (@Play_Champion) about their persona Top 25 films of all time!
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Here is Harrison’s ranked Top 25:
- Mulholland Drive
- Man with a Movie Camera
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- Modern Times
- Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- House
- Fantasia
- The Great Escape
- Silence
- The Grand Budapest Hotel
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi
- The Thing
- Paddington 2
- Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
- The Babadook
- Casino Royale
- The Witch
- Gone Girl
- Pacific Rim
- Winnie the Pooh
- Akira
- Get Out
- Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train
- Time Bandits
Marcelo and Marcus have their first guest on their podcast series covering Richard Kelly and Southland Tales: It’s Harrison Brockwell (@Play_Champion)! They all discuss the second chapter of the film Southland Tales, communists, Dwayne Johnson’s career, misguided quotes, and of course Moby!
Marcelo Pico has on guests Sara Sorrentino and Callie Smith to talk The Green Knight and Annette! They all discuss The Green Knight in the first segment, then it’s just Marcelo and Callie for the Annette discussion in the second segment. Read Callie’s review of Annette here: talkfilmsoc.com/reviews/review-annette
Marcelo has on guests Matt Curione and Manish Mathur to talk about James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, Jungle Cruise, and Pig. Plus some DCEU talk, The Toxic Avenger, Margot Robbie, and a lot more!
Marcus and Marcelo talk about the first 11 minutes of Richard Kelly’s Southland Tales. From Abilene, TX to Kiss Me Deadly; they try and cover it all. By the way, there were issues with the first attempted recording of this episode but we think in the end this does its best to make up for that mistake.
They’re baaaaaaack! Giant monster time never stops at Monsters Never Die as Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_deNobel) return to talk about the Big-G's Millenium period. Godzilla bones! Alien invasions! Muppets! This episode's got them all as the Spooky Boys take you from Godzilla 2000 all the way through Godzilla Final Wars. How does the Millenium era stack up against the other G-films? Listen and find out!
Marcelo continues to talk to great guests about their personal Top 25 Favorite Films of All Time. This time the guest is Jacob DeNobel (@Jacob_deNobel)!
Here is Jacob’s Top 25 List, in chronological order: Frankenstein Top Hat Modern Times Hellzapoppin' Godzilla The Umbrellas of Cherbourg PlayTime Nashville The Evil Dead Streets of Fire Gremlins Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo RoboCop Do the Right Thing Quiz Show The Matrix The Iron Giant The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Down with Love Spider-Man 2 A Serious Man Fast Five Crimson Peak Lemonade The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience
Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) returns with his podcast celebrating the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan! Philadelphia's genre king returns with the trippy horror thriller Old, starring Gael Garcia Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Alex Wolff, Thomasin McKenzie, and Ken Leung! Manish is joined by Shaurya Chawla (@_ShauryaChawla) to discuss the film, first spoiler free then diving deep into the twists and reveals!
Marcus and Marcelo finally reach the movie Southland Tales! Here, the provide a commentary for the theatrical cut of Richard Kelly’s Southland Tales. Stay turned as the deep dive begins on the next episode.
Your step-dad’s least favorite podcast returns from an unintentional hiatus with everything you’ve come to love: Technical issues and conversations about sex criminals! If only Flight of Fury was just boring and completely plagiarized. Instead, Steven Seagal’s scum-of-the-earth darkness leeches its way onto the screen. Mandatory pre-show reading: This Washington Post article that tells Ciera Payton’s story about her nude scene.
Apologies that this episode has been cut to ribbons!
Mike and Marcelo talk about Steven Soderbergh’s No Sudden Move, the new HBO Max film starring Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, David Harbour, Jon Hamm, Amy Seimetz, Brendan Fraser, and Kieran Culkin. Surprise: It’s yet another great film from Soderbergh. They discuss the complicated plot, the noir-ness of it all, and those wide angle fisheye lenses!
Your Queer and Now hosts Dave (@darnthatdave) and Manish (@themanish89) take a look at 2001's Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Nearly 2 decades ago, John Cameron Mitchell's rock opera became a defining queer classic. With themes of gender, creativity, celebrity, and queerness, the musical is revolutionary and intensely affecting!
Marcus and Marcelo talk the Southland Tales: The Prequel Saga and all the details that Richard Kelly adds to the Southland Tales world by way of comic book. They also talk a horrible short film that didn’t really need to be discussed. Next episode: Southland Tales!
Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) welcome you back to the seemingly bi-yearly Seequels podcast with Hard Target 2! Scott Adkins is mentioned plenty! Also, a whole lot of other stuff we can’t really get into. You better just listen to this!
Your hosts David (@darnthatdave) and Manish (@themanish89) are back from hiatus with an all new decade of queer films to explore! First up is 2000's Billy Elliot starring Jamie Bell and Julie Walters. The hosts discuss the queerness of the movie, the performances, and the historical context.
As part of the TFS100 series, host Marcelo Pico talks to Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) about Manish’s Top 25 Films of All Time.
Let us know your Top 25 for our TFS100 poll: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFS100
Here is Manish’s Ranked Top 25 List: 1. Vertigo 2. All About My Mother 3. Belle de Jour 4. All About Eve 5. La Dolce Vita 6. The Red Shoes 7. When Harry Met Sally.. .8. The Big City 9. Mulholland Drive 10. Moonlight 11. Eyes Wide Shut 12. The Age of Innocence 13. American Psycho 14. Get Out 15. Salaam Bombay! 16. Brokeback Mountain 17. Veer-Zaara 18. Singin' in the Rain 19. Jackie Brown 20. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 21. Sholay 22. Little Women 23. It Happened One Night 24. Marie Antoinette 25. The Sixth Sense
Marcus and Marcelo don’t get to Southland Tales just yet. In their look at the works for Richard Kelly they do a deep dive conversation into the 2005 Tony Scott film Domino, written by Richard Kelly! Stay tuned for the next episode when they really, for real this time, talk Southland Tales!
Hello romantics! Your host Manish (@TheManish89) welcomes Zita Short (@Zita_Short) to the podcast for her pick: Frank Capra's It Happened One Night! This genre defining romantic-comedy set the template for literally every romcom since. With bright performances, clever gags, and a zippy energy, this classic is sure to bring a smile to your face!
As part of the TFS100 series, host Marcelo Pico talks to Sara Sorrentino (@SaraSorrentino) about Sara’s Top 25 Films of All Time.
Let us know your Top 25 for our TFS100 poll: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFS100
Sara’s Top 25 Films of All Time, Unranked: Inherent Vice The Apartment Beauty and the Beast Moonstruck Rebecca Arrival Beetlejuice Boy Crimson Peak Emma. Howl's Moving Castle The Jerk Murder, My Sweet My Cousin Vinny Snatch Who Framed Roger Rabbit Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Stardust Stranger Than Fiction The Sword in the Stone True Grit Being There I Married a Witch Holiday
Daddy’s home! This week the boys are joined by the head honcho himself, Marcelo J Pico (@MarceloJPico) to discuss a headache-inducing Direct to DVD Seagal flick that may or may not involve aliens. James and Dylan ask the hard questions, like: “Why do you keep letting us get away with it?”. Conversely, Marcelo asks them the even harder question: “What is Steven Seagal’s worst crime?” Plus, the IMDB Trivia bit has to be half-heartedly justified again!
As part of the TFS100 series, host Marcelo Pico talks to David Giannini about David’s Top 25 Films of All Time.
Let us know your Top 25 for our TFS100 poll: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFS100
Here’s David’s Rank Top 25 of All Time: 1. Lawrence of Arabia 2. Stalker 3. Vertigo 4. Pan's Labyrinth 5. It's A Wonderful Life 6. Jaws 7. Zodiac 8. Y Tu Mama Tambien 9. Barry Lyndon 10. Halloween 11. Alien 12. Raging Bull 13. Throne of Blood 14. Chinatown 15. Do the Right Thing 16. The Passion of Joan of Arc 17. Citizen Kane 18. Blue Velvet 19. Young Frankenstein 20. The Apartment 21. Paris, Texas 22. The Exorcist 23. A Separation 24. Phantom Thread 25. Ninotchka
Marcus and Marcelo, before they get to Southland Takes, do an audio commentary for the 2005 Tony Scott film Domino, written by Richard Kelly. They give their overall impressions on the film, how it holds up, and how much of Richard Kelly is in it. Stay tuned for a deep dive on Domino in the next episode!
James and Dylan welcome actual-podcaster and host of Monsters Never Die Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC) to discuss a real world monster: Steven Seagal. This week, Academy Award nominee Imelda Staunton gives some bizarre credibility to an otherwise standard throat-ripper from Seagal, but makes us wonder: Were these two ever in the same room? Also, someone brings the hammer down with arguably the harshest sentence yet, and IMDB Trivia is ripped from our good boys’ hands.
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@TheManish89) and guest Ben Miller (@NebIsBen) go into Pedro Almodóvar's kinky, lurid Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!. They analyze the toxic plot elements, enigmatic performances, and the vibrancy of the Spanish filmmaker's work. Starring Antonio Banderas and Victoria Abril, this is one messy romcom!
In our new TFS100 series, where we ask our guests their top 25 films of all time, Brianna Zigler (@justbrizigs) joins host Marcelo Pico to discuss her list!
Let us know your Top 25 for our TFS100 poll: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFS100
Here is Brianna’s Top 25, unranked in chronological order: Suspiria (1977) Girlfriends After Hours Clifford Event Horizon Eyes Wide Shut Marie Antoinette Superbad Burn After Reading A Serious Man Observe and Report Watchmen The Social Network Melancholia Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie Prometheus The Grand Budapest Hotel Inherent Vice What We Do in the Shadows Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) Twin Peaks: The Return Under the Silver Lake Uncut Gems The Beach Bum
James and Dylan admit they’re struggling and start calling in back-up. This week, the non-Sopranos actor Will Janowitz comes in to lend a helping hand and guide our weary boys through the unintelligible nonsense of Mercenary for Justice. The French Ambassador gets kidnapped, Steven Seagal gives swirlies, and for some reason the hero and the bad guy just have the same first name? It’s the kind of move you need to see to believe, so luckily Steve ‘N Destroy is here to see it for you!
The TFS100 series begins. This summer, Marcelo will be talking to a guest each week about their personal top 25 films of all time. First up, Greg Mucci (@ReelBrew) talks about his top 25.
Let us know your Top 25 for our TFS100 poll: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFS100
Greg’s (Unranked) Top 25: 1. Oslo, August 31st (2011) 2. Ravenous (1999) 3. Jennifer’s Body (2009) 4. Dark City (1998) 5. Little Shop of Horrors (1986) 6. Speed (1994) 7. Batman Returns (1992) 8. Point Break (1991) 9. The Shop Around the Corner (1940) 10. The Truman Show (1998) 11. Before I Fall (2017) 12. The Swimmer (1968) 13. Se7en (1995) 14. The Shining (1980) 15. Stand by Me (1986) 16. Big Trouble in Little China (1986) 17. Southland Tales (2006) 18. Jackass: The Movie (2002) 19. All That Jazz (1979) 20. Minority Report (2002) 21. The Evil Dead (1981) 22. The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958) 23. The Night of the Hunter (1955) 24. The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) 25. The Departed (2006)
Marcus and Marcelo, on the road to Southland Tales, watch Donnie Darko: The Director’s Cut, listen to all the audio commentaries and check out all the special features on the film to finally solve the mystery of Donnie Darko. Stay tuned for the next episode in which Marcus and Marcelo discuss Domino!
From the cinematographer of Nancy Drew, Hamlet 2, and Madea Goes to Jail comes: Black Dawn. That’s right, Jonathan Cold are back in town! James and Dylan ask the question: How is this a sequel to The Foreigner? Also, we meet Bald Thomas, Steven’s graphic design expert. Its another classic episode of Steve ‘N Destroy, and everyone is happy to be here!
Your host Manish (@TheManish89) and guest Eddie Mouradian (@eddie_mouradian) discuss the supernatural, dark comedy romance The Witches of Eastwick. George Miller, Jack Nicholson, Cher, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer, magic! It’s all discussed!
Marcus and Marcelo return with a new podcast covering Southland Tales and the works of Richard Kelly. They begin their journey to the end of the world with a commentary for 2001’s Donnie Darko, Kelly’s feature directorial debut.
This week, the boys get nasty when James does a burger routine of his own. Dylan steps in to keep the show afloat. Steven must break out of jail, get revenge, and still manage to save the Children’s Hospital from going out of business. Plus, a surprise appearance from Chloe Grace Moretz (in the movie, not on the podcast).
This week, the boys find themselves submerged in a full motel bathtub, holding a very slippery toaster oven. James hosts a high-stakes game of “What Steven is This?”, where the loser is forced to watch a randomly chosen Seagal movie from the past.
Dylan shocks the world by pulling out a visit from Steven’s Forum Friends. And hey, if you don’t want to see a ragtag team of homophobes save the world, why are you watching a Steven Seagal movie?
Don’t forget to send us hate-mail at Stevendestroypodcast@gmail.com!
Your host Manish (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Joshua Gannon (@blueyedguy86) to discuss the 2011 rom-com Something Borrowed starring Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin. and John Krasinski. They talk missed opportunities, the film’s initial lackluster opening and reevaluation, and what it means personally to Joshua.
This week, James and Dylan fly into the sun and enjoy the sweet, painless release of death. We’re invincible. They can’t touch us anymore. Treat your ears to a hip new game “The Foreigner or Foreigner”, that we’re already receiving word sucks and everyone hates. Steven Seagal pulls out the worst one-liner we’ve seen in weeks. Don’t forget to write your congressperson and tell them #SaveStevenDestroy.
And hey, while you’re at it, send us hate-mail at Stevendestroypodcast@gmail.com!
Manish Mathur and Marcelo Pico are here to talk The Twilight Saga over five episodes covering the five films, but first they introduce themselves and their thoughts of the series as a whole, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and the state of young adult film franchises.
Mike and Marcelo return to talk the Oscars! But why, you might ask... Well, Steven Soderbergh produced the 93rd annual awards show and it certainly felt like a Soderbergh production. Mike and Marcelo discuss what went right and what went wrong and what made the occasion a certified Soderbergh Experiment.
The Spooky Boys return with another kaiju-packed episode! This month they tackle the Heisei Era which spans 1984-1995 with seven films that feature some of the Big G’s most formidable opponents from classic fan favorites like Mothra and King Ghidorah to new challengers like the Godzilla/Flower/Dead Daughter (you read that right) hybrid Biollante. They’re joined by Hunter Davenport ( @Yung_Kame_) host of The Phantom Zone Podcast , who’s Heisei love runs deep. So buckle up in your Super X, sign up for the G-Force and get ready to rumble with our ongoing Spring of the Monsters!
To cope with Steven Seagal’s not-brief-enough-but-still-very-brief appearance in Korean boxing drama Clementine, James and Dylan unveil a brand new show: Steve ‘N Destroy. This time, its all about classic director Steven Brill! Mr Brill! The Brillster! Try not to get too spooked, because we’re talking about Hubie Halloween a lot this episode. We’re sorry!!!
Hello Romantics and happy 50th episode to It Pod to Be You! To celebrate this massive milestone, your host Manish (@TheManish89) puts on a massive show, with multiple guests talking the biggest film of all time: James Cameron’s romance-drama-disaster film Titanic starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. The guests are Greg Mucci (@ReelBrew), Adriana Gomez-Weston (@WriteIntentions), Carlos Ojano (@OneInchBarrier), Saleha (@Salandthebadpun), Jason Schultz (@adrycoolwit), Amrita Rajan (@amritaIQ), Zita Short (@Zita_Short), Dave Giannini (@darnthatdave), Erin E. Fraser (@erinefraser), Divesh Bhrambhatt (@dvshrrr), Megan Kearns (@OpinionessWorld), and Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC)!
Join your pals James and Dylan as they celebrate 20 classic episodes of Steve ‘N Destroy. Our hosts take a trip to the zoo, and play a new game everyone is talking about. Steven Seagal sends a little girl codes through the mail. There’s a sword fight maybe? Who can say! We definitely watched the movie this week haha we swear.
Originally recorded in 2019 for our Patreon:
Marcelo Pico and Sara Sorrentino provide a commentary for Paul Thomas Anderson's 2014 Thomas Pynchon adaptation, Inherent Vice. It's a long one for a great movie.
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Blast off, it’s Poddy time. The true purpose of Steve ‘N Destroy finally reveals itself. Old foes are extended olive branches, as new ones begin to expose themselves. What began as a simple lark amongst two meager men will bring forth into the world something bigger than anyone could have imagined: an iHeartRadio Podcast Award.
Also, why Steven’s feet hurt?
James and Dylan host.
Your host Manish (@TheManish89) talks the classic romantic comedy Some Like It Hot with guest Daniel Brilliant (@FilmnSports21). The 1959 Billy Wilder film stars Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, and the incredible Marilyn Monroe; Manish and Daniel discuss why it remains a landmark rom-com!
James and Dylan welcome back Nolan Hill as Steve ‘N Destroy’s first returning guest. Is this the best-worst movie yet? James makes a bold prediction. The Debut of a new hit podcast: HunkChat! #HeyMarcComeOnSteveNDestroyPodcast
Everyone's favorite large lad is back on theater screens and the Spooky Boys are here to take you back to the Big-G's origins! Matt and Jacob are joined by Movie Dumpster host Joe LaScola to discuss each of the 15 movies that make up Godzilla's Showa era of films (‘54-’75). Who's Godzilla's best frenemy? How many alien invasions can King Ghidorah be a part of? Are Godzilla and Mothra really married? These answers and more in the latest episode of Monsters Never Die!
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Your host Manish (@TheManish89) talks the Roaring Twenties and romance with his guest Adriana Gomez-Weston (@WriteIntentions), as they discuss Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher, and Jason Clarke.
James and Dylan meet Jonathan Cold! What is The Foreigner about? Why do these characters do the things they do? Who are you people?? In a desperate moment of need, the boys turn to Steven’s Forum Friends for guidance.
The podcast hosted by Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) returns to discuss SXSW 2021 and Zack Snyder’s Justice League. First he talks with guest Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) about their SXSW experiences and him watching Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror. Then, Marcelo talks to Harrison (@Play_Champion) about the 4-hour cut of Zack Snyder’s Justice League. And yes, this is a long episode, but it’s still have as long as the #SnyderCut.
Here’s a list of SXSW films discussed: Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror See You There Ludi The Oxy Kingpins Here Before Violation Introducing, Selma Blair Jakob’s Wife The Sparks Brothers
The cracks are starting to show as Steven Seagal sleepwalks through the last theatrical starring role of his career. Alcatraz 2: Electric Boogaloo. Morris Chestnut Reunion Special. James and Dylan choose how they’d like to die. We’re really depressed in this one. The listeners are going to love Half Past Dead!
Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Talk Film Society Editor-in-Chief and Owner Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) get the band back together to watch the 2018 live action Scooby-Doo prequel Daphne & Velma. They discuss who amongst them is Daphne and who is Velma, leaving Shak out of the picture. They also, somehow, end up talking about vampire sex and fluids. Another typical episode of your favorite podcast, Seequels!
Your hosts Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) end their look at queer films in the 1930s with, you guessed it, 1939’s The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland. They discuss whether or not this is the most gay movie ever made, or at least the most gay movie they’ve covered so far. Tap your heels together and get ready for a new decade in the next episode.
Your host Manish (@TheManish89) discuss the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, and his endeavors into the romantic with guest Erica Richards (@eRockReviews). The focus on Hitchcock’s 1954 classic, Rear Window, the relationship between the characters played by James Stewart and Grace Kelly, and how well Hitchcock plays with the romantic dynamic that doesn’t get talked about all that much.
Dylan gets everything he wanted from this podcast and calls it quits, while James just falls deeper into regret. Dennis Hopper reaches out and touches someone. Steven Seagal sits down. What more do you need? It’s Ticker, baby!!!
This week, Alex and Harrison tackle 1959’s Sleeping Beauty. Alex once again provides a history of the struggle over the film’s production, from the continued issues with coordinating with Walt to prolonged disagreements between the staff animators and concept artist Eyvind Earle, as well as the reception of Sleeping Beauty. In the discussion section, Alex and Harrison go extremely hard, covering so many topics so quickly that to chronicle them all here would result in something the length of a small novella. Ultimately - with the help of some guests - they examine the distinct aesthetics of Sleeping Beauty’s different spaces, discuss the differences between the depiction and perception of gender in the film, debate who Sleeping Beauty is actually about, and sing the praises of Maleficent and the Good Fairies.
Follow the show on Twitter @DreamDeeperPod, Alex on Twitter @alex_isaak and instagram @alexisaak_, and Harrison on Twitter @Play_Champion. You can also email the show at dreamalittledeeperpod@gmail.com
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) go beyond and they watch 2016’s Beyond. Along with that they watch the Enterprise episodes “The Expanse” and “The Xindi.” Live long and podcast! Wait, that sounds familiar.
Steven Seagal is back on the big screen, and it does not go as planned. Reality starts to set in. Tom Arnold riffs, but does DMX bark? How much do the boys know about Korn? James and Dylan host.
This week, the podcast goes to the dogs as our hosts discuss Lady and the Tramp. Alex digs into the various stories of the film’s origins and the rest of the obstacles faced by the film, including the disagreements between Walt and Lady and the Tramp’s lead concept artist. Morgan provides some additional insight on Disneyland’s opening and how close it actually was to abject failure. Alex digs into the shared aesthetic roots of Disneyland and Lady and the Tramp. Harrison gets really excited as Alex explains Cinemascope and its effect on Lady and the Tramp’s production. Moving on to the discussion section, Harrison struggles to articulate why he finds the film boring. Both Harrison and Alex are floored by the level of racism on display in this film. Tazmyn live reacts to the Siamese cats and provides her interpretation of their depiction, while Alex brings in some context for anti-Asian sentiments in the US at the time.
Follow the show on Twitter @DreamDeeperPod, Alex on Twitter @alex_isaak and instagram @alexisaak_, and Harrison on Twitter @Play_Champion. You can also email the show at dreamalittledeeperpod@gmail.com
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) trek into darkness and they also watch 2013’s Into Darkness. Along with that they watch the Deep Space Nine episode “Inquisition.”
Look who just moved in next door! Matt and Jacob are the boys who cried vampire in the latest episode of Monsters Never Die. This month, they cover the Fright Night franchise, including the original, a theatrical sequel, a remake, a direct-to-video sequel AND a foreign remake. Who's the hotter Jerry, Colin Farrell or Chris Sarandon? Would you hang out with a kid named Evil Ed? Is teen horniness a crime? These answers and more on Monsters Never Die!
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On a special episode of the podcast series that takes a look at queer cinema year by year, your hosts Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) head towards the end of the 1930s with two films from two years: Stage Door from 1937 and Hotel du Nord from 1938!
Your host Manish (@TheManish89) talks the two-time Oscar wining rom-com As Good as It Gets with is guest Jason Schultz (@adrycoolwit). The 1997 film has a pedigree no doubt, with James L. Brooks, Jack Nicholson, Helen Hut, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Greg Kinnear involved, and Manish and Jason look back at one of the most prestigious romantic comedies of the ‘90s.
The Doctor is in! Steven races against time to stop a deadly virus in his first Direct to DVD outing. No, it’s not THAT The Patriot, but it does still star a very bad man. Someone goes to jail for real, and it is unfortunately not Steven. Whose Grandpa Is This? James and Dylan host.
Our production pipeline finally thawed out after the winter storm ground the US to a halt last week! As such, Alex once again examines the production history surrounding Peter Pan. Tazmyn returns to discuss J.M. Barrie’s personal life, some more context for both the film and the original production, and the draw of Neverland’s magic and escapism. Our hosts dig into the weird, kinda toxic depictions of women in Peter Pan, from the toxic relationships between all the women in Neverland to the roles Wendy finds herself forced into. Alex asks Harrison what his Fursona would be if he was a Lost Boy. Our guest Lexie Tafoya provides a Native American perspective on the film’s depiction of them, while Tazmyn provides an example of the British perspective on the issue. Harrison steers the conversation towards Captain Hook, the accuracy of his depiction in Kingdom Hearts, and what his presence in Neverland means on a thematic level. Harrison also thinks the crocodile is the Grim Reaper.
Content Warning for brief discussion of pedophilia and child sexual assault from 1:23:05 to 1:24:36 and 1:26:00 to 1:26:50
Content Warning for brief discussion of bondage from 1:31:23 to 1:32:38
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Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) reboot (not really) and they watch Star Trek ‘09. Along with that they watch The Animated Series episode “Yesteryear.”
James and Dylan commemorate the “Golden Age” of Seagal with an award show. Celebrate the final gasp before Steven’s star falls into the $5 DVD bin! What will win the coveted Grossest Moment Award? How long will the boys be distracted talking about Star Wars? And who was Steven’s best theatrical foe? It’s the First Annual My Giant Steven Awards!
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) are friends, oh, and they watch 2002’s Nemesis. Along with that they watch the pilot episode of Picard, “Remembrance.”
In the deep dark hills of eastern Kentucky, that’s the place where Steven traced chemicals dumped into mines. Will James and Dylan leave Jackson alive?
For the official end of the Best of 2020 series, your host Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) talks The Invisible Man with his guest Jessica (@WeWhoWalkHere). She brings her own personal perspective to the discussion on the film directed by Leigh Whannell and starring Elisabeth Moss. But first, guest Aaron (@ahendrix9600) talks Sundance 2021 (check out his coverage) and films like Judas and the Black Messiah, Passing, In the Earth, and a lot more!
This week, Harrison and Alex find themselves in a deeper rabbit hole than expected discussing Alice in Wonderland. Alex once again covers production history, including the previous failed attempts to get an Alice movie made. Harrison steps in with some context about Carroll’s life and the Victorian literary movement. Tazmyn starts off our discussion segment by explaining why the movie resonated with her as a child, how dark and transgressive Alice in Wonderland feels, and concerns surrounding Carroll’s relationship with the young girls he befriended. The Tweedles make Alex profoundly uncomfortable. Harrison brings up Kingdom Hearts again.
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Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@TheManish89) celebrates two-years of It Pod to Be You with a super-sized episode! He talks Richard Linklater’s The Before Trilogy, starring Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke, with four guests! First, Conor O'Donnell (@scruffyl00kin) and Dan Mecca (@djmecca) talk Before Sunrise. Then, Sara Fetters (@MoviefreakSara) talks Before Sunset. And finally, Mark (@iameldiablito) talks Before Midnight. Thanks for listening over these two years!
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) perform an insurrection (not really, this is a joke) and then they watch 1998’s Insurrection. Along with that they watch the Deep Space Nine episode “In the Pale Moonlight.”
Dylan and James come to grips with one of the most challenging Seagal led films yet. Steven starts ad libbing and IMDB Trivia strikes back.
Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) discuss a horror movie that’s certainly of its time, 1936’s Dracula’s Daughter. The film is provocative, with its female vampire longing for women, despite the climate of the ‘30s and the overt homophobia.
Your hosts Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) return for the first time since WrestleMania 2020 to discuss WWE Royal Rumble 2021! Oh, and this is also the end of the series. They talk the PPV that took place on January 31, 2021, the Rumble, and they also talk about why they’re ending the show, the news, and the future of their podcasting career. Goodbye and stay subscribed! Wink, wink!
The show is finally back to discussing a single movie a week, something our hosts are both VERY thankful for. Alex once again goes over the production history surrounding Cinderella, digging into the multiple potential post-package film comeback options Walt considered, the various forms Cinderella itself took, and the lengths Walt took to make sure Cinderella was a success. Our guests dunk on the animals, and Lindsay offers some suggestions for how better to use those parts of the runtime. Harrison touches on how the aesthetics of class serve as indicators of the moral core of Lady Tremaine and her daughters. Alex hates the prince. Most of our guests don’t like him either and find Cinderella a boring lead. Manish, however, argues for a self awareness to Cinderella and she has a lot more going on than people give her credit for. Alex provides a read of Cinderella as a victim of emotional and physical abuse at the hands of Lady Tremaine, Anastasia, and Drizella. Alex and Harrison wrap up with a light discussion of the depictions of monarchy, class, the master/servant dynamics that manifest in the film, and Lady Tremaine’s effectiveness as a villain.
Content Warning for discussions of physical and emotional abuse throughout, with specific discussion begins at 54:40 and running through 1:12:20.
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Alejandra (@Sick__66), Sam (@SamShotFirst), Harrison (@Play_Champion), Rockie (@RockieWarAntz), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) reach the end of their journey (for now) as they discuss the second half of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, and the end of the Peter Jackson Middle Earth film series. They discuss the insane battle sequences, magic floating elves, not-so-great love stories, hot dwarves, death, and so much more! Farewell, everyone! We’ll be back!
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) make first contact and they also watch 1996’s First Contact. Along with that they watch the two-parter The Next Generation episodes “The Best of Both Worlds” Part 1 and 2.
Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_DeNobel) go ape in this special King-sized episode of Monsters Never Die! The boys--the ninth and tenth wonders of the world--are talking King Kong this month, hitting the big guy's travels from Skull Island to Manhattan to Japan and back again. Which of the King Kong remakes lives up to the original? What legal entanglements have been as deadly to the big gorilla as any biplane? And most importantly, what is this dude's deal with blondes? All this and more in this episode of Monsters Never Die!
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Your host Manish (@TheManish89) and guest Mike Schindler (@mumbles3k) discuss Doug Liman’s action-comedy-romance film Mr. & Mrs. Smith. From the superstar power couple of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, to the work of Doug Liman, and… I mean Pitt and Jolie are pretty hot, right?
James and Dylan are shaken by Steve’n's role in Executive Decision. Kurt Russell can’t talk to women. James makes Dylan play a game.
On this episode of the Talk Film Society Podcast, host Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) continues his look back at the films of 2020 with Swallow and I’m Your Woman. In the first segment he talks with guest Doug (@Doug_Tilley) about Swallow, directed by Carlo Mirabella-Davis and starring Haley Bennett. Then, in the next segment, guest Walter (@waltervinci) talks I’m Your Woman, directed by Julia Hart and starring Rachel Brosnahan.
Alex and Harrison’s sanity is tested as they discuss the four Package films, a task so stressful the episode had to be split in two in order to be manageable. This episode focuses on Melody Time and The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. Alex gives a very brief summary of the history she covered in Episode 7.1 before launching into discussion of Melody Time. Harrison brought notes this time, and goes DEEP on the conceptions of American folklore, history, and mythology the film presents through Johnny Appleseed and Pecos Bill. They discuss the apparent desire to make Jose Carioca a thing and the way that fell apart. Morgan Edwards presents a theory for why no one knows about the package films. Our hosts praise the framing device for The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. Alex and Harrison debate the likability of Mr. Toad, while Harrison puts him in the context of the British class hierarchy. Alex digs into how gender functions in Sleepy Hollow and the ways Karina and Ichabod use the other gender to further their own ends. Jack Caudle sings the praises of the design of the Headless Horseman. Our hosts give their rankings of Disney’s output to this point.
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Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) don’t take generations to watch 1994’s Generations. Along with that they watch the pilot episode of Voyager, “Caretaker.”
James and Dylan welcome Permits for Parking frontman and Home Improvement superfan Nolan Hill. Casey Ryback rides a train. Matt Reeves breaks James’ heart. Where would Steven Seagal belong in the Trump administration?
Alex and Harrison’s sanity is tested as they discuss the four Package films, a task so stressful the episode had to be split in two in order to be manageable. This episode focuses on Make Mine Music and Fun and Fancy Free. That being said, all of Alex’s research ends up in this episode, as she explains the financial realities and production wrinkles that surrounded the creation of these package anthologies. Our hosts dig into the class depictions across Make Mine Music before digging into the individual shorts. Harrison is befuddled by the lasting appeal of Casey at the Bat, while Alex takes the chance to examine the short’s depictions of masculinity and gender. Harrison really digs into the way his capitalist-centric reading of Dumbo carries forward into the Bongo short and how heteronormativity is tied up in American capitalism, Harrison doesn’t know where peas come from, hates how big food is, and changes his mind.
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Host Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) highlights The Vast of Night and An Evening with Tim Heidecker with Lee (@LeeHutchison_) and Jake (@jake_isgar), respectively. In the first segment, Marcelo and Lee talk the Amazon Prime film, The Vast of Night, and their mutual history with ‘90s alien encounter stories. Then, Marcelo talks with Jake about Tim Heidecker’s stand-up special and the comedian’s persona in that special and other series.
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) reach the undiscovered country and they also watch 1991’s The Undiscovered Country. Along with that they watch The Next Generation series finale “All Good Things…”
Alejandra (@Sick__66), Sam (@SamShotFirst), Harrison (@Play_Champion), Rockie (@RockieWarAntz), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) talk the first half of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (Extended Edition)! They celebrate entering a third year making this podcast with talk of the attack on Lake-town, Dragon Fever, the nArkenstone, and a whole lot more!
Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini), in their journey through queer films through the years, reach a low point, surprisingly, with this 1935 film. Sylvia Scarlett is directed by George Cukor and stars Katharine Hepburn (in drag) and Cary Grant, what could go wrong? Well… At least we’ll always have Holiday and The Philadelphia Story.
Your host Manish (@TheManish89) and guest Brendan Cassidy (@BrendanJCassidy) discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread, the 2017 film starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville, and Vicky Krieps that, yes, is a romantic comedy in our book. Drama, romance, relationship dynamics, poisoning, this episode covers it all!
James and Dylan have some explaining to do as they dig into Steven Seagal’s directorial debut (and finale) On Deadly Ground. Michael Caine and John C. McGinley pair up to foil Steven’s Eco-Terrorism.
Host Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) continues his look back at the films of 2020 by looking at Alone and The King of Staten Island with two great guests. First, Mike (@hibachijustice) talks John Hyams’ Alone, the indie horror thriller that may have flown under your radar. Then, MJ (@MJSmith891) talks Judd Apatow’s The King of Staten Island, starring the one reason you may have passed on it: Pete Davidson. Two great guests, two great movies, one great episode!
This week, Alex goes deep on the production history of Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros, interrogates the impact of the animators’ trips to South America and Mexico, and walks through the various appearances of the Three Caballeros in Disney media post-2011. Harrison gets very worked up over plane bones, goes in on Donald for being a pervert, and bemoans the underuse of the Aracuan in Three Caballeros. Our hosts also discuss the recent appearance of the Disney Plus content warning, and the ways it is both a good thing and emblematic of how low the bar actually is for Disney to deal with problematic content from its past. They also go back and forth on how both films are tied up in matters of cultural imperialism, and how damaging it could be for these films to be viewed as educational material.
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Your hosts Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) reach the final frontier to kill God and they also watch 1989’s The Final Frontier. Along with that they watch the first two episodes of Discovery, “The Vulcan Hello” and “Battle at the Binary Stars.”
James and Dylan look a gift horse in the mouth with the pleasantly Seagal-lite Under Siege. Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Busey operate on another level. Steven does the hamburger routine. Can Dylan do an Alex Jones voice?
The TFS Podcast goes full joyful with your host Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) talking with Merideth (@merideth) about the Jane Austen adaptation Emma., and then, in the next segment, he talks the delightful legacy sequel Bill and Ted Face the Music with Austin Shinn (@untitleduser).
Alejandra (@Sick__66), Sam (@SamShotFirst), Harrison (@Play_Champion), Rockie (@RockieWarAntz), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) wrap up The Desolation of Smaug and Harrison screams at everyone! They talk Lake Evans, Dick Arms, Ed “Wet Socks” Sheeran, and the final moments of the second entry of The Hobbit trilogy!
Your hosts Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) take the voyage home while also watching 1986’s The Voyage Home. Along with that they watch the classic The Original Series episode, “The City on the Edge of Forever.”
In the season finale of TFS the Season, Missy and Mike (@mumbles3k) Celebrate New Year's Day with Billy Wilder's The Apartment and W.S. Van Dyke's After the Thin Man.
Sam (@SamShotFirst) and Dave (@daveagiannini) talk a New Year’s Eve double feature, Kathryn Bigelow’s Strange Days and Bong Joon-ho’s Snowpiercer.
Matt and Jacob have made it through 2020 in one piece, and they're celebrating the end of another year of Monsters Never Die! by tackling your listener questions! Hear about their favorite discoveries of the year, examine what monsters did to entertain themselves during quarantine, and figure out the horror sequels that will populate future movie shelves next to the classic Babadook 2: Still Dookin'. Thanks for listening to year of movie talk and stay spooky!
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James and Dylan check out Steven Seagal’s guest spot on an episode of Roseanne and the time he was crowned Worst Saturday Night Live Host Ever. Rob Schneider is annoying. Roseanne gets racist. Who could have guessed?
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) talks two great movies with three great guests on this episode in a continuing series on the films of 2020. First, guest Ryan Oliver (@ryollie90) talks Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods and how it’s THE movie of 2020. Then, on the next segment, guests Brendan Foley (@TheTrueBrendanF) and Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew) talk Wolfwalkers, the new Cartoon Saloon animated film that’s one of the most visually stunning films of the year flatout.
Your host Manish (@TheManish89) talks a classic Julia Roberts rom-com with guest Radhika Menon (@menonrad)—1999’s Notting Hill. Celebrity culture, the stuttering likeability of Hugh Grant, and of course the perfection of one Julia Roberts, they touch on it all.
Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) reach the year 1934 in their quest to watch queer films through the decades. They discuss The Gay Divorcee, the Best Picture nominee, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The film features plenty of long musical numbers and most importantly, a gay-coded character played by Edward Everett Horton, which they dissect the importance of.
Your hosts Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) search for Spock and also watch 1984’s The Search For Spock. Along with that, they also jump to the Short Treks series to watch “Ephraim and Dot.”
Mike (@mumbles3k) and Lance (@sirlancelaster) serve up a somewhat obvious but very appropriate and perfect double feature of Home Alone and Die Hard. What happens when one man or boy is out-numbered and alone and fighting to save the holidays with various weapons to take out his enemies? Find out twice!
Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) wish you happy holidays and a silent night. deadly night as they watch and discuss Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker. Mickey Rooney, Pettos, the fact that this movie is a pretty good Christmas-themed horror movie, Shak’s TikTok fame, horny hips, Bad Celebrity Websites, RAISINS, Twitter beefs, and more!
2 Christmas 2 Carols! John Mills (@kesseljunkie) and Zach Moore (@mooreonzach) talk two different versions of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: Scrooge from 1970 and The Muppet Christmas Carol from 1992.
Maybe everything is going to be alright. James and Dylan host.
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Alex’s research got away from her again this week, and thus goes into detail on the production history of Bambi, from animation reference research and techniques to adaptational changes, as well as reactions to the film upon release. Harrison goes in on Thumper and the issues with Disney films overall he represents. Alex ponders the eternal question “is skunk gay?” Harrison once again criticizes the film’s pacing. Our hosts also examine why this movie hates parents, emotional manipulation in Disney films, the effectiveness of the film’s conservationist intentions, sudden tonal shifts, the role of women as depicted in the film, and an off-puttingly thicc owl.
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Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) has on two guest on two separate segments on this episode covering the films of 2020. First, he talks with Sam (@SamShotFirst) about Sound of Metal, starring Riz Ahmed and Olivia Cooke. Then, he talks with Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) about Brandon Cronenberg’s new film Possessor, starring Andrea Riseborough and Christopher Abbott.
Your hosts Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) scream ‘Khan’ and also watch 1982’s The Wrath of Khan. Along with that they watch The Original Series episode that started it all, “Space Seed.”
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Alejandra (@Sick__66), Sam (@SamShotFirst), Harrison (@Play_Champion), Rockie (@RockieWarAntz), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) talk the first half of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. They talk spiders, Legolas, Tauriel, a hot skin-changer, and, of course, The Barrel Chase Sequence!
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Mike (@mumbles3k) return to talk Let Them All Talk, Steven Soderbergh’s latest film, now playing on HBO Max. They dig into the movie, starring Meryl Streep, Lucas Hedges, Candice Bergen, Gemma Chan, and Dianne Wiest. They also discuss Soderbergh’s latest interviews, the state of the theatrical world, limited edition box sets, and much more.
Settle in for a long winter's nap as Sarah Riddell and Tristan Riddell (@theinsanerobin) take a look at the Christmas Rom Com Sleeping with Bill Pullman double feature of Nora Ephron's Sleepless in Seattle and Jon Turteltaub's While You Were Sleeping.
It's a comic book Christmas! Zach Moore (@mooreonzach) and Lance Laster (@sirlancelaster) face off DC and Marvel Christmas movies with Tim Burton's Batman Returns and Shane Black's Iron Man Three.
The Steven Seagal phenomenon is estimated to be a fraction of one percent of the American population and should not detract from his country or the contributions Americans have made to film. James and Dylan host.
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Your host Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) talks with Matt (@TheRealMattC) about Matt’s favorite physical release discs of 2020, including the Friday the 13th box set, The Irishman, new 4K sets of Back to the Future, the Star Wars films, The Deer Hunter, and a whole lot more! And, they talk about David Fincher’s latest, Mank.
Let’s get ready to Dumbooooooooooo!! Alex went overboard on research this week and showed up to record with a dozen pages of notes on the history of United States labor relations, the rise of unions, the 1941 animators' strike, and Walt’s attitudes towards unions and “communism.” With this context, Alex and Harrison dig in properly, specifically discussing the explicit racism present in Dumbo, how the film envisions personal satisfaction and fulfillment, and the emotional impact of everything surrounding Dumbo’s mom. Harrison talks about the Pink Elephants sequence and how it’s emblematic of squash and stretch animation. Alex also tries to put a spoiler tag on history after having already finished the history section, which is just ridiculous, honestly.
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Your hosts Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) start their journey through the star-studded film franchise with 1979’s Star Trek: The Motion Picture, along with The Original Series episode “The Changeling.”
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It’s another festive episode in our holiday series! This time, Manish (@TheManish89) and Alex Marcus (@MediaThinkings) go prestige with Carol and Eyes Wide Shut, two films with enough talent behind them to light a million Christmas trees.
Your host Manish (@TheManish89) celebrates the ten year anniversary of Band Baaja Baaraat, the seminal Indian rom-com starring Ranveer Singh Anushka Sharma. His guest Saleha (@Salandthebadpun) helps look back at the film that’s been influential and one that still holds up a decade later.
Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) go with their second choice for their look at queer film in 1933, Ladies They Talk About starring Barbara Stanwyck. There’s subtext galore as they discuss Stanwyck’s unique sexualtiy against the backdrop of what many consider to be the first women’s prison film.
On the latest episode of our festive holiday series, Lee (@LeeHutchison_) and James (@JamesBarretts) take a look at Christmas-set films from the Scott brothers, Ridley and Tony., Enemy of the State and Prometheus, respectfully.
Only the second week and Steven Seagal shows James and Dylan no mercy. Fake beards and blood banks. Another senator who might be up to no good. Steven gets it on.
Host Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) continues talking the films of 2020, and on this episode he welcomes the Editor in Chief of Shuffle Online, Catherine Gonzales (@thingscatloves). They talk working on their respective film sites during the pandemic, the theater experience, Tenet, and the main topic of the episode, Charlie Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things.
To boldly go where other podcasts have gone before, but now it’s Talk Film Society doing it! Your hosts Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) talk about their thoughts on Star Trek overall as they prepare to dive through the film franchise, while also watching episodes from all the series. Live long and podcast; no one has said that right?
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This week, Alex goes through Fantasia’s production history, the distinctions between American and European animation styles, the sound design woes that plagued the film’s release, and Fantasia’s critical reception. Harrison enters full stan mode, but Alex has questions about why this, of all the Disney films, hits Harrison so hard. Our hosts also dig into the objectionable depictions of race in the Pastoral Symphony and Nutcracker Suite sequences. A lot of this is Harrison just gushing about how good this movie is on all fronts, and how inseparable it is from his feelings on Kingdom Hearts. Alex, however, is less enthusiastic and really concerned about whoever is running the fish animation department over at Disney.
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Alejandra (@Sick__66), Sam (@SamShotFirst), Harrison (@Play_Champion), Rockie (@RockieWarAntz), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) finish the first Hobbit film, An Unexpected Journey (Extended Edition). They talk wrong timelines, hopefulness, Gollum, the Goblin King, prequelitis, songs, Gandalf having sex, and more!
Hosts Max Hegel (@jmaxhegel) and Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) spend the holidays with Bill Murray, discussing two of the actor’s finest holiday films, Scrooged and Ghostbusters 2.
Hosts Dylan and James (Steve ’N Destroy) discuss the entire Jingle All the Way saga with this double feature of Jingle All the Way, and Jingle All the Way 2.
Well, well, well, look what podcast decided to come back… Seequels returns with Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) talking about the highly-suggested DTV sequel Kronk's New Groove, the 2005 follow-up to The Emperor's New Groove. They catch up on what they’ve been up to since last recording, the validity of making a sequel centered on a comedic side character, raisin bread, Billy Zane, Vin Diesel, TikTok, and more!
Steven Seagal’s first film is often considered one of his best, but will Dylan and James agree? Back in April 2020, deep in the throes of Quarantine, the boys set the stage for the blood oath that keeps them watching every movie and trying to sentence Steven without knowing what’s to come.
Host Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) welcomes his guests and fellow Trek Film Society co-hosts Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) to talk 2020 films! They focus on two of the first, and last, big budget blockbusters of the year: Bad Boys for Life and Birds of Prey. They also discuss The Trial of the Chicago 7, what is technically a movie in 2020, and they tease their new Star Trek show, Trek Film Society (all episodes of which are now on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety!).
This week, Alex breaks out the dictionary to define “Disney formalism” as well as the issues with the popular framework of “Classic Disney.” Dr. Justin Rawlins explains the consolidation of Hollywood into the studio system, the rise of censorship and moral codes, and the potential impact it had on Walt Disney Studios’ popular understanding. Harrison gets really excited about multiplane shots, water, and butter. Our hosts grapple with the question of who is at fault for the events that befall Pinocchio and the associated confusing messages surrounding consciences (and consciousness). Harrison analyzes the class themes buried in various characters’ clothing, and both hosts consider the very real horrors that underlie Honest John, The Coachman and Pleasure Island. Alex also examines the roles of women in the film, and breaks down Jiminy’s perceptions of women.
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Content warning for discussions of child trafficking and sexual assault from 25:10 to 26:05 and 1:00:40 to 1:05:18.
Hosts Diego Crespo (@thediegocrespo) and Mike Schindler (@mumbles3k) celebrate Shane Black Friday with two of the auteur’s finest Christmas movies. They discuss why Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is the quintessential Shane Black film, why The Nice Guys counts as a Christmas movie, and why Black’s obsession with Christmas works so well.
Your host Manish (@TheManish89) returns with the podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen! On this episode, he discusses Leslye Headland’s Sleeping with Other People with guest Joel Arnold @joelkarnold. A different take on the standard rom-com story, with a memorable cast, they talk about sleeping with other people and Sleeping with Other People.
Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) travel to 1932 to discuss James Whale’s The Old Dark House, starring Boris Karloff, Charles Laughton, Melvyn Douglas, and Gloria Stuart. They dig into the openly gay director’s pre-Code horror comedy and the queer themes within.
It's Thanksgiving and the Monsters Never Die! boys are here to celebrate with the world's deadliest cranberry sauce The Blob! Thrill as Steve McQueen tries to shave a decade off his weathered face. Sing along to Burt Bacharach's classic theme song! And try your best not to get sucked into the gloopiest, gooeyiest, grossest monster this side of the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Matt and Jacob take a deep dive into the center of the creature as they cover the confusingly titled The Blob, Beware! The Blob, and The Blob!
Welcome to TFS the Season, the new show in which hosts and guests from around the network discuss their favorite holiday double features. In the series premiere, Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) and Mike Schindler (@mumbles3k) Celebrate Thanksgiving with Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion and John G. Avildsen's Rocky. New episodes drop every Thursday and Friday between Thanksgiving and New Year's.
On this first episode of Dream a Little Deeper, Alex outlines the methodology for the show and quickly details animation history leading up to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Every guest puzzles over if Snow White is actually a good film or not, while reflecting on the image of Walt Disney in pop culture. Harrison questions the film’s length and pacing in terms of narrative structure, and both hosts have concerns about some latent labor, class, and gender themes throughout the film. Alex also feels the need to explain her head canon for the ending, and Harrison mocks this film’s conception of black magic.
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Host Marcelo Pico welcomes Steve ‘N Destroy’s James (@JamesBarretts) and Dylan Jones to talk 2020 movies, primarily Borat Subsequent Moviefilm and The Devil All the Time. They also talk about the new Steven Seagal podcast (why are they doing this) and they also participate in a Borat Off (listen to try and make sense of it). The first ten episodes of Steven ‘N Destroy are now on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety.
Alejandra (@Sick__66), Sam (@SamShotFirst), Harrison (@Play_Champion), Rockie (@RockieWarAntz), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) have completed The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and you’d think that’d be it. No more Middle Earth to talk about, right? Right?? Well, you’re wrong. Now our podcastship begins their journey through The Hobbit Trilogy with An Unexpected Journey! They talk about the first half of the first film, they talk about the cast, the weirdness, the good, the bad, and the orcs. It’s quite a… journey.
The TFSPod returns yet again, this time to cover the films of 2020 that you may have missed. Palm Spring and Yes, God, Yes are discussed this week, available on Hulu and Netflix, respectively. To discuss those films, host Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) welcomes guests Alex (@AlexIsaak) and Harrison (@PlayChampion), the hosts of the new show Dream a Little Deeper (@DreamDeeperPod). On top of the 2020 film talk, they also get into the creation of their Disney Animated Film-focused series, the first five episodes of which is now available on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety.
Alejandra (@Sick__66), Sam (@SamShotFirst), Harrison (@Play_Champion), Rockie (@RockieWarAntz), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) reach the end of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, for real this time, as they discuss the ending(s) of The Return of the King. From the Eagles to The Grey Havens, they cover the final moments of the trilogy, plus they talk about the Oscars and they all (mostly) get excited to jump into The Hobbit Trilogy in the second half of the series.
Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) continue their journey through queer cinema of the 1930s with The Public Enemy from 1931. It’s in a much different context than modern day cinema, as they discuss the one scene that features a gay character as the butt of a joke by way of gay panic. They also touch on how this pre-Code film made James Cagney a star, and how it’s so much of a traditional gangster movie.
Monsters Never Die, and neither does Jason Voorhees! Matt and Jacob celebrate a year of podcasting together with this deep dive into Crystal Lake. Join the boys and special guest Rora Leah (instagram.com/aerithgainsbro) as they travel from New Jersey to Hell, up to space, and out to Elm Street. It's a slashing good time!
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It’s Day 13 and the Closing Night film of the Talk Film Society Festival 2020 is presented by Rachael Hauschild (@maxfischers). The film is Mike Flanagan’s Doctor Sleep. The talk covers Flanagan’s earlier work, in film and TV. Also, she talks about how the sequel to The Shining both stands as its own as a new vision, while also tying back to both Stephen King and Stanley Kubrick.
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For Day 12 of the Talk Film Society Festival 2020, Sara Sorrentino (@SaraSorrentino) and Shak Lambert (@ShakExcellence) present xXx: Return of Xander Cage, some would say the most perfect film for a fest that has a theme of “returns.” They answer the age-old questions like, “Why a sequel to xXx?” and “Is Vin Diesel white?” Grab your skateboard and get ready to jump out of an airplane without a parachute, it’s xXx time.
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As part of the Talk Film Society Festival, there is a Program featuring writing from TFS contributors covering the 15 films of TFS Fest. You’ll find details on how you can view and read that, plus more details about the festival, over on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety.
Alejandra (@Sick__66), Sam (@SamShotFirst), Harrison (@Play_Champion), Rockie (@RockieWarAntz), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) all learn that The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is such a big movie that it couldn’t fit in the allotted two-episode breakdown. They talk about the second half of the third chapter in the trilogy, all the way through the destruction of the ring, touching on the emotional climax, the many battles, and those damn ghosts. They save the discussion of the multiple ending for the third and final ROTK episode, so stay tuned!
It’s Day 11 of the Talk Film Society Festival. It’s Wachowski Day as Rockie Juarez (@RockieWarAntz) presents The Matrix Reloaded, the return to a franchise that’s better than you might expect. From the action set pieces, the new characters, and of course Keanu himself; if you haven’t seen this sequel, or it’s been too long, it’s time to return to The Matrix Reloaded.
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Day 10 of Talk Film Society Festival 2020 brings us one of the best “returns” in the modern age: it’s John Wick, presented by Harrison Brockwell (@Play_Champion)! The first film in the highly successful action franchise still packs a punch. It’s the role Keanu Reeves was born to play, and it’s the movie that TFS Fest was destined to feature in fest involving “returns”!
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It’s Day 9 of the Talk Film Society Festival! For this theme of “returns” that the fest has, it’s appropriate to talk about one of the best sequels ever: Terminator 2: Judgment Day! And who better to present Jim Cameron’s sequel than Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC)! From great behind-the-scenes facts to that 3D theme park ride, this episode, like T2, has it all!
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David Giannini (@DarnThatDave) presents the film of Day 8 of the Talk Film Society Festival 2020, it’s David Fincher’s Gone Girl! Rosamund Pike, Ben Affleck, Divorce; all of it is touched on as one of Fincher’s best is broken down and dissected as meticulously as David Fincher would allow.
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Day 7 of Talk Film Society Festival 2020 is Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Day. Mike Schindler (@mumbles3k) presents the 2005 Shane Black film, starring Robert Downey Jr. Talk about “returns,” this film has them! Enjoy as he talks about how it’s a pivotal movie in in the career of both Black and Downey, as well as being a neo-noir comedy that’s certainly “of its time.”
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For Day 6 of TFS Fest, Diego (@thediegocrespo) presents Alien Resurrection! That’s right, the fourth film in the original Alien franchise; Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s 1997 take on big budget, sci-fi horror is the main focus of this episode. Turns out this one may be divisive, but you won’t hear too many negatives here as Diego describes why he thinks it’s a worth film in the original franchise, and how its weirdness and direction it takes should be reevaluated for those who haven’t seen the light yet.
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James Barrett (@JamesBarretts) presents The World’s End as his pick for Day 5 of the Talk Film Society Festival! He discusses how it’s not only his favorite Edgar Wright movie, but one of his favorites of all time. Simon Pegg, Body Snatchers, and even Xander Cage sneaks into the conversation!
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It’s Day 4 of TFS Fest! It’s another double feature day, this time pairing two Superhero Sequels: Spider-Man 2 and Batman Returns! Alejandra Gonzalez (@Sick__66) presents Batman Returns, Tim Burton’s big budget sequel, that adds some signature Burton weirdness to the franchise. From the Penguin, Catwoman, and, oh, Batman himself, she talks about how it has quickly become a new favorite of hers.
As part of the Talk Film Society Festival, there is a Program featuring writing from TFS contributors covering the 15 films of TFS Fest. You’ll find details on how you can view and read that, plus more details about the festival, over on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety.
It’s Day 4 of TFS Fest! It’s another double feature day, this time pairing two Superhero Sequels: Spider-Man 2 and Batman Returns! Aaron Hendrix (@ahendrix9600) presents Spider-Man 2, Sam Raimi’s sequel to the groundbreaking original Spidey film that many wager is the best Spider-Man movie of them all (and maybe best superhero movie of them all). Romance, action, and a whole lot of burnout discussion; the conversation dives into what makes the Spider-Man 2 still one of the very best.
As part of the Talk Film Society Festival, there is a Program featuring writing from TFS contributors covering the 15 films of TFS Fest. You’ll find details on how you can view and read that, plus more details about the festival, over on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety.
Day 3 of the Talk Film Society Festival is a Seaside Killer Double Feature! Here, Sam Van Haren (@SamShotFirst) presents John Carpenter’s The Fog! The past comes back to literally haunt a coastal town celebrating its 100th anniversary, and it’s up to The Avengers of Horror to save the day—I mean look at that cast: Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh, Tom Atkins, Nancy Loomis! If you somehow missed The Fog, there’s no better time to watch it than now! Make sure to listen to the first episode in this double feature: I Know What You Did Last Summer, presented by Marcus Irving!
As part of the Talk Film Society Festival, there will be a Program featuring writing from TFS contributors covering these 15 films. You’ll find details on how you can view and read that, plus more details about the festival, over on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety.
Day 3 of the Talk Film Society Festival is a Seaside Killer Double Feature! Here, Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) presents I Know What You Did Last Summer, the now iconic 1997 slasher featuring what might be the most ‘90s young star cast ever. Also, don’t ask who the killer is, that’s a complicated question, okay? Make sure to listen to the second episode in this double feature: The Fog, presented by Sam Van Haren!
As part of the Talk Film Society Festival, there will be a Program featuring writing from TFS contributors covering these 15 films. You’ll find details on how you can view and read that, plus more details about the festival, over on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety.
Callie (@calliesmith92) presents Jonathan Demme’s Rachel Getting Married for Day 2 of the Talk Film Society Festival! There’s a pre and post-film discussion, diving into Demme as a unique filmmaker, the sense of realness in the family dynamic show in the film, and the fantastic ensemble, with Anne Hathaway in the lead.
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Manish (@themanish89) talks Pedro Almodovar’s Volver in the Opening Night episode of the Talk Film Society Festival! They intro the movie, no spoilers, for anyone watching the movie for the first time. They then dig into spoilers in a post-film discussion, touching on the many genres being juggled, the fantastic cast, and the powerful women on display.
As part of the Talk Film Society Festival, there is be a Program featuring writing from TFS contributors covering these 15 films. You’ll find details on how you can view and read that, plus more details about the festival, over on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety.
You may know Brandon-Shea (@BrandonMutala) and Zach (@mooreonzach) from Talk Film Society's Halloween H40 series. Now they're back on TFS to discuss another iconic horror franchise: The Creature from the Black Lagoon! In final episode, they discuss the final installment in the Creature franchise: The Creature Walks Among Us.
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You may know Brandon-Shea (@BrandonMutala) and Zach (@mooreonzach) from Talk Film Society's Halloween H40 series. Now they're back on TFS to discuss another iconic horror franchise: The Creature from the Black Lagoon! In Episode 2, they discuss the first sequel in the series, 1955's Revenge of the Creature!
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You may know Brandon-Shea (@BrandonMutala) and Zach (@mooreonzach) from Talk Film Society's Halloween H40 series. Now they're back on TFS to discuss another iconic horror franchise: The Creature from the Black Lagoon! In the first episode of this three-part series, they discuss the original, classic Universal horror film from 1954.
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Mike (@mumbles3k) and Max (@JMaxHegel) have watched all of Orson Welles’ directorial efforts… or so they thought at the end of initial run of Oh Welles, their Orson Welles podcast retrospective! Two years after The Other Side of the Wind, Mike and Max discuss what is essentially a feature-length conversation between “Orson Welles” and “Dennis Hopper” in the movie Hopper/Welles. To better replicate the experience of watching Hopper/Welles, Mike and Max have a long-winded, unedited chat about the film. Stay tuned for more Welles films because you know he’s going to keep dropping films like Tupac.
Alejandra (@Sick__66), Sam (@SamShotFirst), Harrison (@Play_Champion), Rockie (@RockieWarAntz), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) finally, FINALLY talk about the one thing they and you have been waiting for: Elf Sex! That, and they talk about the first part of The Return of the King! From mispronouncing character names, modernism, kissing cousins, orbs, dragons(?), and a whole lot more! Note: This was recorded in July 2019; Alejandra on this episode was suffering from an upper respiratory infection but she’s fine right now!
What is the Talk Film Society Festival? Firstly, it’s a 15-part podcast series being released over 13 days, from October 15th to October 27th, 2020. Each episode will cover one movie and will drop once or twice per day over the course of the festival. Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) is your host, as he talks with 16 guests and contributors of Talk Film Society about these 15 films. In this Lineup Preview, Marcelo shares clips from the 15 episodes and reveals who’s on deck to cover what films. Go to talkfilmsociety.com/TFSFest for the whole lineup. Go to patreon.com/talkfilmsociety for the TFS Fest program featuring writing from TFS contributors.
Alejandra (@Sick__66), Sam (@SamShotFirst), Harrison (@Play_Champion), Rockie (@RockieWarAntz), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) dig into one of the best action sequences ever captured on film, the Battle of Helm’s Deep, as they discuss the second half of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. From mispronouncing character names, massless elves, the dourness of Sam and Frodo, plus a lot of Helm’s Deep talk, this episode has it all (pertaining to the second half of The Two Towers)!
Don't fall asleep, the internet's most monstrous show returns for a special PODcast covering each and every adaptation of Jack Finney's classic novel "The Body Snatchers." In this episode Matt (@TheRealMattC) & Jacob (@Jacob_deNobel) (or is it their pod doubles?!) tackle anti-Communism, banjo-playing dog men, the military industrial complex, and the complex series of rewrites and reshoots that ended up giving us The Invasion.
As an added bonus, stay tuned to the end for a special interview with Andrew Ortiz, owner and operator of Super Yaki (@SuperYakiStuff), Monsters Never Die!'s new sponsor. Use code SUPERMONSTER for 10% off your order at superyaki.com!
Give it a listen, if you don't...you might be next!
Alejandra (@Sick__66), Sam (@SamShotFirst), Harrison (@Play_Champion), Rockie (@RockieWarAntz), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) discuss the first half of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. From the fantastic opening, Gollum, more Howard Shore love, the moving of chess pieces, and immense technical difficulties when it comes to the actual recording of this episode, this has it all!
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Just when you thought it was safe to listen to a podcast again, the Spooky Boys Matt (@TheRealMattC) & Jacob DeNobel (@Jacob_deNobel) are back to dive into Jaws knock-offs and cash-ins! Their heads are like a shark's fin as they're joined by Stephanie Crawford (@scrawfish) and Joe La Scola (@moviedumpster) to talk Orcas, Mako sharks, piranha, and great whites. Oh and just like last episode they're joined by friend of the show Carlo DiMicco (@Micco3006), our resident oceanic expert with over a dozen years experience, to offer some fun shark facts. So strap in, it's going to be a bitey ride!
Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) travel back in time to examine a new decade in queer film. They start their look at the 1930s with Morocco, Gary Cooper, Marlene Dietrich, and Adolphe Menjou. One scene stands out as an iconic one for LGBTQ+ representation, but how does the rest of the film compare?
Alejandra (@Sick__66), Sam (@SamShotFirst), Harrison (@Play_Champion), Rockie (@RockieWarAntz), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) finish up their discussion of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring! They talk Gandalf’s death, the Ring being its own character, Howard Shore, Sean Bean, the emotional impact of male friendship on film, and so much more!
Your host Manish (@TheManish89) welcomes Diego Crespo (@thediegocrespo) to the show to discuss the rom-com adventure movie Romancing the Stone. They talk about the film’s stars, Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner, the director Robert Zemeckis, and the late great screenwriter Diane Thomas. From its Aquaman connections and how it remains a landmark adventure movie, they dig into this treasure of a film.
Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) have gone back to the present, going through a full decade of queer cinema, leading up to 2020’s release of Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Listen as they passionately discuss Céline Sciamma’s film, starring Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel and the way that is handles love, from the scope of a queer film and beyond.
Alejandra (@Sick__66), Sam (@SamShotFirst), Harrison (@Play_Champion), Rockie (@RockieWarAntz), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) begin their quest into Middle Earth by discussing the first half of The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). They talk about the prologue, the cast, and just how perfect this epic truly is. For bonus episodes of this and more go to our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety.
On this special episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) has on guest Kayleigh Hearn (@ronchronchronch) to help guide him through superhero romances through film. They start with Superman: The Movie and the relationship between Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Then they shift their focus to the MCU and the DCEU, going from Tony Stark and Pepper Potts to Diana and Steve Trevor, and from Thor and Jane Foster to Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle, and of course Peter Parker and Mary Jane and the Raimi-era Spider-Man movies.
Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) watch and discuss The Prince & Me 2: The Royal Wedding, the 2006 DTV sequel to the 2004 original. It has a weirdly-named dude, some romance, accents, and—okay, let’s cut to the chase: this is the episode where Ale receives her birthday gift, a Cameo by Billy Zane!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALE!!!
Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) continue their look a queer cinema through the years as they make it to the year 2019. They touch on other films that are or could be seen as queer films; from Booksmart and Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, to Ma and Greta, before focusing on Pain and Glory. The 2019 film starring Antonio Banderas and written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar is a special and important film to say the least, and one worthy of your attention, as David and Manish make clear.
Hello again, romantics! Welcome back to the Summer of McConaughey! It Pod to Be You presents the fifth and final part of its series chronicling the highs and lows of Matthew McConaughey's 2000s run as rom-com leading man! Your host Manish (@TheManish89) has guest Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) on to discuss 2009's Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, co-starring Jennifer Garner, Emma Stone, and Michael Douglas. Listen as they discuss the end of the road for McConaughey's rom-com career in the 2000s, as well as how important the film is in his career.
Alejandra (@Sick__66), Sam (@SamShotFirst), Harrison (@Play_Champion), Rockie (@RockieWarAntz), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) don't yet enter Peter Jackson’s J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth but they look ahead at the journey in front of them in this introduction episode to Going Helm's Deep. They talk about their connections to the books and movies, Extended Cut vs. Theatrical, and the name of the show. Follow us on this quest!
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Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) covers the rom-com-zom film Warm Bodies. He’s joined by Anya Stanley (@BookishPlinko) to discuss the 2013 take on Romeo and Juliet and zombie films. respectively. If you’re not a horror fan, or even if you’re not a rom-com fan, Warm Bodies does well by meeting you in the middle.
Hello again, romantics! Welcome back to the Summer of McConaughey! It Pod to Be You presents the third part of its five-part series chronicling the highs and lows of Matthew McConaughey's 2000s run as rom-com leading man! On this episode, your host Manish (@themanish89) welcomes David Giannini (@daveagiannini) on to discuss 2006's Failure to Launch, starring MM and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) arrive at 2018, a year in which there were a handful of queer films of varying quality. The Miseducation Of Cameron Post is their main focus, the queer-focused conversion therapy indie that was overshadowed by the more star-studded Boy Erased which came out the same year. Directed by Desiree Akhavan and starring Chloë Grace Moretz and Sasha Lane, the case is made for this film that may have flown under your radar.
IT’S HERE! After months of waiting and recording episodes along the way, Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) have reached the end of their Michael Bay series (for now) with 2019’s 6 Underground, starring Ryan Reynolds and Mélanie Laurent and at least four others! Is this the “most” Michael Bay movie since Bad Boys II? What about the fact that it’s on Netflix and only a very small number of the population will ever get to experience this on the big screen? What about the moral questions that come up with the number of bodies that pile up over the course of two hours? All this and so much more is discussed, along with the Bayhem trio’s personal rankings of Michael Bay’s filmography. Thanks for listening.
Hello again, romantics! Welcome back to the Summer of McConaughey! It Pod to Be You presents the second part of its five-part series chronicling the highs and lows of Matthew McConaughey's 2000's run as rom-com leading man! Here, your host Manish (@TheManish89) welcomes his guest Alejandra Gonzalez (@sick__66) as they discuss the 2003 film starring Kate Hudson and Mr. Alright Alright Alright himself, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days!
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Hello, romantics! On this special episode of the podcast covering rom-coms, your host Manish (@TheManish89) welcomes guest PJ Campbell (@pj_campbell) for a discussion on the greatness of Mr. Garry Marshall. They dedicate the episode to Marshall’s “Holiday Trilogy”, which includes Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve, and Mother’s Day. It’s an extra-long episode, fitting for the star-studded final three films in Marshall’s filmography.
Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss Undisputed II: Last Man Standing, the sequel to the 2002 original Undisputed starring Wesley Snipes and Ving Rhames. They touch on the hotness of Michael Jai White and Scott Adkins, whether or not Sam Neill and/or Sam Elliott are in this movie, the “8 Mile” rip-off end credits song, and if this is the best action movie they’ve seen for the podcast. Also, a Billy Zane update!
Anthony Hopkins says “cool” in a very Anthony Hopkins way in 2017’s Transformers: The Last Knight, plus there are robots fighting; Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) are here to talk about it!
Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) and Paul Smith (@Haunt1013) return to The Podcast Where It Happens to finally discuss the play in its visual form, thanks to the new film on Disney+. They talk about the performances, the slight changes in this new film compared to the cast recording, and the ending. Plus, the tease how this may not be the end of the series just yet. Stay tuned and don’t throw away that shot of yours!
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The beaches are open and we're gonna need a bigger podcast. Thankfully, we've got one, because your spooky hosts with the mosts Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_DeNobel) are joined this month by Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Talk FIlm Society EiC, and Trace (@TracedThurman), host of the Horror Queers podcast, to talk about the Jaws franchise! Take a trip to Amity Island but look out for the fancy fish who prefers turf to his surf. In this special Independence Day episode, the four chat about the Spielberg classic and its sequels, while touching on some alternate cuts and abandoned films. The gang is also joined by very special guest Carlo (@micco3006), who provides the Monster Boys with some very important shark facts that suggest that Jaws is innocent...and man may be the greatest monster of all. So lean back, let Michael Caine show you the Bahamian sights, and listen as we dig into what makes Jaws chomp.
Hello, romantics! Welcome to the Summer of McConaughey! It Pod to Be You presents a five-part series chronicling the highs and lows of Matthew McConaughey's 2000's run as rom-com leading man! In the first episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Alex (@MediaThinkings) as they discuss 2001's The Wedding Planner, also starring Jennifer Lopez!
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Michael Bay is once again entrusted to put history on screen with 2016’s 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) dig into the messy political-charged action film, starring John Krasinski and James Badge Dale. If anything, Bay adds his own unique brand of action and violence to this real story of soldiers fighting for their lives.
Four years later… Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) and Paul Smith (@Haunt1013) come back to The Podcast Where It Happens to discuss, what else, Hamilton! The series began with them going through the Original Cast Recording song by song, with Marcelo slowly becoming a fan and Paul maintaining his long-standing fandom. Now, as they await Hamilton: The Movie, they play catch-up, checking in on where they are with their love of Hamilton and what they’ve been up to in the years since the initial run of TPWIH. Enjoy and stay tuned for their episode covering the movie!
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Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) talk about brain-eating flying metal balls on this episode of their podcast focusing on DTV sequels. Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead has a Tall Man, yellow blood, and an amazing character in Rocky, who should be talked about a lot more, seriously. Plus, of course, theme park rides are discussed. As mentioned in the episode, here’s the link the Black Lives Matter Resources site: https://blm.makeroom.me/
It’s another Transformers movie. Dear god. Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) dive back into Transformersville with 2014’s Transformers: Age of Extinction. Honestly, at this point, it’s pretty hard to decipher these Bay robot movies… oh this one has Mark Wahlberg! And TJ Miller gets brutally killed, so that’s a plus.
Your hosts Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) arrive at 2017, in their journey through LGBTQ+ films through the years. They discuss, you guessed it, Call Me by Your Name, directed by Luca Guadagnino, adapted by James Ivory, and starring Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer. Some would say it’s controversial, others say it’s a new classic; Manish and David give their take on this already seminal work.
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) has on guest Danny Bowes (@bybowes) to discuss 2008’s 27 Dresses. Directed by Anne Fletcher, the rom-com starring Katherine Heigl and James Marsden, needs reevaluation, much like its much wrongfully maligned lead actress! Pick a dress and enjoy!
This is Michael Bay’s America and we’re just living in it. Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) talk about 2013’s Pain and Gain, starring Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, and Anthony Mackie. Is this THE Michael Bay masterpiece? Probably not, but it’s worth the discussion.
Get your 3D glasses out and enjoy the extra dimension robot battles in this Bayhem episode in which Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) talk about 2011’s Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Bay continues to play with his robot toys and pushes the limits of tech… But really if you’re just looking for robot violence it’s still here in spades.
The podcast that everyone's buzzing about is back for a deep penetrating dive into the plasma pool of Fly films. In this episode of Monsters Never Die! Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_DeNobel) cover 40 years of sequels and remakes to The Fly. Thrill as guinea pigs, cats, people, and of course flies, are transported through space with often horrifying consequences. Question how a film with absolutely no flies can be considered a part of this franchise. Scream with horror as you try to make it through The Fly II.
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Yes, this is the giant robot testicals movie. It’s 2009 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, one of the many Bay Transformers sequels that is as indistinguishable as the next. Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) make the most of it.
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) has on guest Matthew St.Clair (@filmguy619) to discuss queer romantic comedies and romance films for a special themed episode, in celebration of Pride Month! From their favorites to the possibly problematic faves, they touch on Booksmart, God’s Own Country, The Way He Looks, Kissing Jessica Stein, Love Simon, Call Me By Your Name, Blockers, and more!
Your hosts Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) reach the year 2016. It’s the year Moonlight was released, the Academy Award Best Picture winner, directed by Barry Jenkins and starring Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle, Naomie Harris, and Mahershala Ali. It’s also the year Park Chan-wook’s The Handmaiden was released, starring Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri Ha, and Jung-woo. Both are important LGBTQ films in their own right, and both are discussed in this episode!
It felt inevitable to have Michael Bay make a feature film based off a popular toy line/Saturday morning cartoon. Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) are in luck with 2007’s Transformers as it’s one of, if not the best, Michael Bay giant fighting robots movie. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Fiona Underhill (@FionaUnderhill) to the show that covers rom-coms of all sorts to discuss the 1998 witch-filled film, Practical Magic. The natural magic of Oscar-winners Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman light up the screen as they play sisters who are witches, looking for love and casting spells along the way.
Your hosts Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) reach 2015 and a very important film in the realm of queer cinema, Todd Haynes’ Carol. Starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, Manish and David discuss everything from the performances, direction, and importance to LGBTQ films.
Michael Bay would like to remind you that he worked with Steven Spielberg on the Dreamworks 2005 production of The Island, starring Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson. Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) talk about the sometimes forgotten, yet arguably underrated sci-fi action film. Is it just THX-1138 with Bayhem on top? Maybe.
Hello, romantics! In another quarantined commentary, Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is joined by Rachael (@maxfischers) to talk over and discuss the classic You Can't Take It with You. The 1938 film won Oscars for Best Picture and for its director, Frank Capra; the film starring Jean Arthur and Jimmy Stewart was also the highest grossing film of the year — Manish and Rachael get into it, as they dive into this classic rom-com.
Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) finally discuss one of the longest-running, direct-to-video franchises ever with the first sequel to The Land Before Time, The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure. Let’s cut to the chase and say they bring up Rule 34 and things take a turn. Enjoy!
We boldly go where we’ve never gone before… Star Trek. That’s right, we’re going through each Star Trek film, breaking them down, while also watching episodes from the TV series. But first, your hosts Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) formally announce their trek while discussing the newly announced series Strange New Worlds and the Short Treks episodes featuring characters from the new show. And stay tuned for the official start of Trek Film Society, coming soon to Talk Film Society!
This is it. This might be the “most” Michael Bay of all Michael Bay and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) are here to talk about it. It’s 2003’s Bad Boys II, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Just as many opinions fly here as do bodies, so buckle up and remember: we’re bad boys for life.
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Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Erin Fraser (@erinefraser) and they discuss a huge film in the rom-com genre, 1990’s Pretty Woman. Julia Roberts! Richard Gere! Garry Marshall! They talk about what ages the landmark film and what solidifies it as a modern classic.
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Rockie (@RockieWarAntz) get together (live and in-person) to record a commentary for Mad Max: Fury Road, as the 91st Academy Awards are happening in the background. It's a fun time. Trust us.
First published on our Patreon on March 5, 2019: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety
Your hosts Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) arrive at 2014 in their look at important LGBTQ films through the years. They discuss Pride, the based-on-a-true-story film depicting the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners campaign in the UK in 1984. Filled with empathy, the film rises above a standard queer drama, especially compared to fellow 2014 queer film The Imitation Game, as you’ll hear your hosts mention.
There’s only one person to trust when it comes to a proper, respectul take on retelling a national tragedy: Michael Bay. Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) discuss 2001’s Pearl Harbor, starring Ben Affleck, Kate Beckinsale, and Josh Hartnett. Listen to this, as they break down the special edition DVD and ghastly extended edition!
Much like Avatar (Airbender, not Cameron), when the world needed them most, they vanished. Now, Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) are back! And of course they’re going into hot animated dad territory with Aladdin and the King of Thieves! Listen to them wonder why references to Don King and Ozzie Nelson are made in a 1996 DTV kids movie, also listen to them get angry at John Rhys-Davies for being a terrible person in real life, but most importantly enjoy this episode!
Just the typical “oil drillers tasked to go into space and detonate nuclear bombs to destroy asteroids that are heading on a collision course to destroy life on Earth'' story! Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) talk about one of the most ridiculous action blockbusters ever made: 1998’s Armageddon. Oh, and make sure to listen to that commentary on the Criterion Collection release of Armageddon!
This is an Animal Crossing podcast. What else do you want us to say? It’s hosted by Sara (@sarasorrentino), Matt (@TheRealMattC), and Alex (@tweetnandez). In this episode they talk about their history with the Animal Crossing franchise leading up to the most recent New Horizons game, their own personal islands and fruits, and Biff, ooooh Biff. This is a good episode, so says we.
So… what has everyone been up to lately? There’s a lot going on, honestly. Hard to keep up with it all. Anyway, we record this second part of the Marking-the-Marcs-Monsters-Never-Die crossover about a month ago, right after WrestleMania 2020. Your hosts Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) talk with their guests, the Monsters Boys: Jacob (@Jacob_DeNobel) and Matt (@TheRealMattC), about the two-night event, the strangeness of it all (for bad and good) and why some of them didn’t end up watching or staying awake through some of it. We hope you enjoy it, despite it all, and we will miss you because this might be our last episode ever… bye!
Your hosts Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) arrive at 2013, in their look at queer cinema through the years. It’s a year filled with notable films in the LGBTQ realm (although let’s not talk about Dallas Buyers Club) and the main focus is the French thriller Stranger by the Lake. It’s a dangerous yet sexy encounter—the film, not the episode… unless—and we’re here to detail it.
Hello, romantics! In yet another special quarantined commentary, urging those listening to stay inside, your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes Anisha Jhaveri (@jhavanis) on to discuss the 1953 classic Roman Holiday. Starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn, in an Oscar-winning role, take your ears on a trip and listen!
Did Michael Bay peak in 1996? Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) try to figure that out by discussing The Rock, starring Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery. A quintessential ‘90s action movie by way of Bruckheimer and Bay, we want you to welcome you to The Rock.
Don’t forget your boarding pass for this one. Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) discuss Michael Bay’s first feature film, 1995’s Bad Boys, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. What a way to start a film career where stuff blows up by blowing up a bunch of stuff.
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Matt Bowes (@matt_bowes) to discuss the oldest film discussed on the show, so far: 1936’s My Man Godfrey. They dig into this classic, screwball comedy, starring William Powell and Carole Lombard, and how its lighthearted touch might just be what we all need in times like these.
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), Mike (@mumbles3k), and Diego (@thediegocrespo) have one thing in common: they love Michael Bay. Here in the intro episode, they preview Bayhem: The Michael Bay Retrospective Podcast by Talk Film Society. They share their overall feelings on Mr. Bayhem himself, as they prepare to run through his filmography, leading up to 6 Underground.
Hello, romantics! In another special quarantined commentary, urging those listening to stay indoors, your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes Maxwell Haddad (@cinemaxwell) and PJ Campbell (@pj_campbell) to discuss the 2005 rom-com Hitch, starring Will Smith, Eva Mendes, and Kevin James.
Your hosts Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) reach 2012 in their focus of LGBTQ films. They discuss the important films of the year, and the lack thereof. Then they focus on the first mainstream animated movie to feature an openly gay character, Laika’s ParaNorman.
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Melanie Greenberg (@PardesiYT) on this episode focused on the 2014 rom-rom Bangalore Days. The Indian Malayalam-language film has 100% more singing and dancing than your typical American romantic comedy, and it’s all for the best.
It’s WrestleMania weekend, and Monsters Never Die is diving through the ropes to tackle horror films starring professional wrestlers. But it’s going to take more than Jacob (@Jacob_DeNobel) and Matt (@TheRealMattC) to cover the highs and lows of wrestling-cinema, so they’ve tagged in some partners to help them survive the night. It’s a high-impact collision of superstars as they’re joined by Talk Film Society’s wrestling experts Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) of Marking the Marcs to talk Plan 9 From Outer Space, They Live, See No Evil and more. Snap into a Slim Jim and give it a listen!
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) welcome The Waffle Press boys Diego (@thediegocrespo) and Matt (@EmperorOTN1) to discuss Dragonheart: A New Beginning, the 2000 DTV sequel to the 1996 original. They discuss dragon, uhh, spit, theme park rides, the Super Mario Bros movie, the fact that there are five of these and SOMEONE likes the franchise enough to admit it. Please enjoy this very normal, very run-of-the-mill ep of Seequels!
Marcus and Marcelo are here to talk about wrestling, the number 1 sport in the nation right now by default due to a pandemic. They discuss the audience-less broadcasts of WWE Smackdown, Raw, NXT, and AEW Dynamite, plus they discuss the prospects of a very very different WrestleMania 2020. Stay inside, listen, and we hope you enjoy!
Marcus and Marcelo not only talk to you about WWE's Elimination Chamber 2020 PPV, they also discuss AEW Revolution, the very very very serious coronavirus, PWH, the Road to WrestleMania(???), and a whole lot more!
Hello, romantics! In a special quarantined episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) and guest Dave Giannini (@DaveAGiannini) record a commentary for Kevin Smith’s rom-com Chasing Amy! Stay in (please) and sync up the 1997 film with these two discussing the film starring Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, and Jason Lee!
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) has on guest Vaneet Mehta (@nintendomad888) to discuss the 2011 rom-com starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. Is this pairing of podcast and movie meant to be? Well, you better not risk it and just take the leap of faith and listen!
Your hosts Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) discuss the year in film that was 2011 and they select Pariah as the main focus of this episode. Written and directed by Dee Rees, they discuss how the films deals with LGBTQ themes and how it stands out from the typical coming-out, coming-of-age film.
Marcus and Marcelo welcome you to 2020 with their coverage of Royal Rumble 2020! They talk the women's Royal Rumble, the men's Royal Rumble, the championship matches, and more! The Road to Wrestlemania officially begins!
It's the final PPV of 2019 and Marcus and Marcelo are here to talk about it. You could say TLC stands for "Talk Ladder SoCiety... that works, right? Anyway, it turns out the PPV was a little lackluster, but Marcus drops his top 10 wrestling matches of the year so that makes it a must-listen, trust us!
Top of the mornin’ to ya, Monsters Never Die! fans. Jacob (@Jacob_DeNobel) and Matt (@TheRealMattC) have returned for Saint Patrick’s Day to take you on a journey to Space, to the Hood and back with everyone’s favorite tour guide The Leprechaun. Follow this franchise as it falls from theaters to DTV to the Syfy Channel, as your faithful hosts cover every single film in the Leprechaun franchise. Which slasher has the best journey to space? Could Leprechaun Origins actually be the worst film of all time? Mix yourself a quarantini, and take in a little luck of the Irish as we attempt to answer these questions.
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) has on guest Murtada Elfadl (@ME_Says) to discuss Four Wedding and a Funeral, the movie, not four wedding ceremonies and one funeral, just to be clear! They talk about the 1994 film, directed by Mike Newell, written by Richard Curtis, and starring Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell, a classic in the rom-com genre!
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) talk Survivor Series, NXT Takeover Wargames, kidnappings, Green Book, and a whole lot more in this super-sized episode! Fans, we know you love it and we're here to give it to you!
Our new LGBTQ themed podcast series begins its journey through the years highlighting key films in queer cinema with the year 2010. Your hosts Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini) discuss the year in film, including Black Swan and The Kids Are All Right, before focusing on Beginners, starring Ewan McGregor and Christopher Plummer, and written and directed by Mike Mills.
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) finally talk to you about something they all love: Hot Wheels! That’s right, finally, the Seequels Gang talks about their passion, those little collectable car toys from their childhood. Oh and also they talk about Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves, the third film in the Shrunk series. Enjoy it, even if it’s’ just a little.
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) discuss WWE's Hell in the Cell 2019 PPV. It's divisive event and the hosts share their opinions on the matches features Becky Lynch, The Fiend, and many more.
Originally published on October 18, 2019 on patreon.com/talkfilmsociety.
Your hosts Sara (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) finally, FINALLY talk about The Love Guru! They talk about why exactly Mike Myers did this, they assemble an enemies list of those responsible for The Love Guru, and they talk about Ben Kingsley once again being super racist for no good reason. Plus, a Papa John’s update! Please enjoy this episode which features nothing of consequence and here’s to many more We Forgive You episodes! …Wait, I’m being handed a note …Oh …Well, that’s that then. This was fun. Goodbye, everyone!
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) has on guest Jonathan (@JonathanValdez) to discuss Amy Heckerling’s 1995 rom-com Clueless, the Emma adaptation set in ‘90s Beverly Hills. They talk fashion, the characters, underage drinking, and of course romance and comedy in this take on Jane Austen!
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) return for Season 2 of this podcast about wrestling, on this film podcast network! On this episode the talk Premiere Week! From September 20 through October 4, 2019, the WWE and AEW released a lot of new content and Marcus and Marcelo watched (almost) all of it! Listen as they talk about all this wrestling, the good and the bad.
Welcome to Queer and Now, the new podcast highlighting LGBTQ films through the years, hosted by Manish (@themanish89) and David (@daveagiannini)! On this intro episode, they discuss their plans for this new series, their first LGBTQ films, and their favorites.
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) return to the Disney Kingdom with—oh wait, this isn’t Disney? Okay… They return to the Warner Home Video Kingdom(?) to discuss Another Cinderella Story, starring Selena Gomez , Jane Lynch, and the Ginger Snaps sisters. Not much else to say other than did you know there were so many A Cinderella Story sequels? Like nearly as many as Scorpion King sequels! Bizarre. Anyway, enjoy this episode!
The Skywalker Saga and this podcast series has reached its end (for now). Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) and her guest Cody(@codylunsford_) discuss The Rise of Skywalker, the final episode of the Sequel Trilogy, courtesy of the Disney Blockbuster Machine! It’s not all bad, well a lot of it is, but they dig into the good, including Adam Driver, the lightsaber fights, Babu Frik, and more!
It’s time to talk about The Last Jedi, finally. For your host Callie (@calliesmith92) and her guest Sam (@SamShotFirst), The Last Jedi is either a great Star Wars movie or the greatest Star Wars movie. They discuss everything from Not-Baby Yoda, Kylo and Rey, Rose, the Holdo Maneuver, that Throne Room Fight, and so so so much more.
Hello, romantics! Happy one-year anniversary! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) celebrates this milestone of the podcast by welcoming Caroline Siede (@CarolineSiede), the column writer of When Comedy Met Romance and inspiration for the very idea of this podcast! They discuss 1998’s The Wedding Singer, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Have a happy Valentine’s Day and thanks for listening!
Monsters Never Die, but do they love? Your sweethearts Jacob (@Jacob_DeNobel) and Matt (@TheRealMattC) try to answer this probing question in a special Valentine’s Day episode of everyone’s favorite spooky podcast. Snuggle up with a loved one and a box of chocolates (maggots optional) as Monsters Never Die covers four Valentine's Day-themed slashers. Is Hospital Massacre a lost slasher masterpiece? Does Valentine live up to the standards of the post-Scream slasher wave? And how does My Bloody Valentine 3D live up to the high bar set by the original? All this and more is covered in this heart-warming and pounding episode.
The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy discussion kicks off with your host Callie (@calliesmith92) discussing The Force Awakens with her guest Chad (@chadaoliver). They talk about the post-Lucas franchise as a whole, including The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. They also discuss the new and old characters, the power of Adam Driver. and of course how great Star Wars really is.
Our Star Wars podcast has reached the end of the Prequel Trilogy with Revenge of the Sith. Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes guest Shea (@justsheavassar) to discuss Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, Palpatine himself, hair buns, Jedi kids dying, and more! Make sure to get the high ground and listen!
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) talk about Werewolf Rules and the such as they focus on the DTV horror sequel Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning. It’s a boring movie, sure, maybe the most boring movie covered on this podcast. But still, Seequels is never boring, trust us. You have to trust us, otherwise this whole podcast-listener relationship just won’t work out. Enjoy!
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Our Star Wars podcast has reached what many consider the worst of the Prequel Trilogy with Attack of the Clones. But, in a welcomed twist, your host Callie (@calliesmith92) and her guest Mark (@watlingtonmark) manage to talk about the cool stuff in Episode II, including the cool ships, the cool creatures, and the cool story structure. There’s, of course, the dialogue and ridiculous finale, but still, this is a more positive discussion that might change your mind!
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Luis (@louiegrendon) to discuss 1999’s Never Been Kissed, starring Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Michael Vartan, Leelee Sobieski, Molly Shannon, Garry Marshall, John C. Reilly and James Franco. Is this a pinnacle of late ‘90s rom-coms, or is it held in high regard for nostalgia’s sake? Listen and infiltrate a high school to write a report for the Chicago Sun-times yourself!
Your hosts Sara ‘Big Country’ Sorrentino (@SaraSorrentino), Ale ‘Big Country’ Gonzalez (@Sick__66), and Shak ‘Big Country’ Lambert (@ShakExcellence) revisit The Scorpion King franchise with The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power. They discuss The Hulk, Billy Zane’s Cameo, and the eventual GoFundMe that will fund Seequels’ attempt to get Billy Zane to record a Cameo for the podcast.
Our Star Wars podcast has reached the divisive Prequel Trilogy with The Phantom Menace. Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes Talk Film Society Editor-in-Chief Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) to talk about George Lucas’ 1999 return to the Star Wars universe, the Pod races, the lightsaber duels, the Jar Jar Binks, and a whole lot more!
Here we go again. It’s a bonus episode where Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) hosts a commentary, live as it happened, of the 92nd Annual Academy Awards nominees announcement! He has, just like last year, Harrison (@Play_Champion) and Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) on to talk about all the good (Parasite, Pain and Glory, The Irishman) and the bad (mostly just Joker) and everything in between (Ford v Ferrari and 1917). Listen and enjoy but also make sure to vote in our awards show, the Talk Film Society Awards: talkfilmsociety.com/vote.
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) talks about a holiday on the latest episode, but not just any holiday, it’s the Last Holiday, the rom-com from 2006 starring Queen Latifah! He’s joined by guest Alexandria (@filmnvinyl) to talk about this favorite lead-character-thinks-they’re-dying-and-decides-to-live film.
Our Star Wars podcast has reached the final chapter of the original trilogy. Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) talks to guest Rockie (@RockieWarAntz) about Return of the Jedi. It’s a personal favorite of Rockie’s and they both discuss the classic chase through the woods, the not-so-special Special Editions, and the angsty Skywalker men.
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) keep the holiday spirit alive by discussing the 1997 DTV sequel, Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas. They, of course, discuss who’s hot and who’s not, who dies, and the conspiracy theories swirling around the world of that man who’s a big werewolf and his inanimate object servants. Enjoy and Happy New Year!
Our Star Wars podcast reaches what many might consider to be the best film in the series. Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) talks to guest Dave (@DaveAGiannini) to discuss The Empire Strikes back. They discuss Disney overlords, but most importantly they get into how the film itself still works on so many levels.
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) celebrates the fridge holiday season by going to the beach with his guest Shak (@ShakExcellence) as they discuss 2008’s Forgetting Sarah Marshall, starring Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis and Russell Brand. What better way to get over your ex than escaping to Hawaii and listening to this episode!
Hey Whatcha Watchin is back! Your hosts Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) return to celebrate 500 total episodes released on the Talk Film Society Podcast Network by talking about all the movies they’ve watched recently, including The Irishman, Hustlers, The Report, Honey Boy, Little Women, 1917, and a whole lot more. Plus, they go their list of the best films of the last ten years. Listen, enjoy, and thanks everyone for getting us to 500!
‘Tis the season to be scary! Your spooky hosts Jacob (@Jacob_DeNobel) and Matt (@TheRealMattC) are back with part two of the Monsters Never Die Holiday Horror Special! In this edition they highlight some Christmas Slasher movies, some which may or may not feature a killer Santa Claus. In this episode they go caroling at the local orphanage with 1984’s Silent Night, Deadly Night as well as its first sequel and 2012 “remake”, the criminally underrated P2 from 2007, the possible masterpiece of Christmas Evil, the Home Alone-esque Dial Code Santa Claus, and of course the grandaddy of all Christmas slashers, and Bob Clark’s best film 1974’s Black Christmas. Oh and don’t worry, they also tackle the 2006 and 2019 remakes. So on the long drive home from your Christmas festivities, turn off the same old holiday music and spend some quality time with your favorite Talk Film Society horror podcast!
Until Monsters Never Die returns in the new year, keep in touch with us over at @MonstersDiePod on Twitter and stay spooky!
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) want to wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best this holiday season! Now with that out of they way let’s talk about National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Vacation. This might be a new low for everyone involved so please, do yourselves a favor, for the safety of the public at large, if you see a DVD of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Vacation, please destroy it. Break it, burn it, bury it. Rid the world of this evil. Also, again, Happy Holidays!
‘Tis the season to be scary! That’s right, your spooky hosts Jacob (@Jacob_DeNobel) and Matt (@TheRealMattC) are back from the dead to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. In this first part of their Holiday Horror Special they dare to feed their new pets after midnight and discuss some of the most famous and infamous Christmas monsters. They discuss a killer snowman in the form of 1997s Jack Frost, the truly bizarre Elves, indie hit Anna and the Apocalypse, Pooka! from the Hulu series Into the Dark, Michael Dougherty’s Krampus, and then finally make a trip to Kingston Falls to highlight Joe Dante’s Gremlins! So ignore the family this holiday, grab your headphones, and stay spooky!
On the official Episode 1 of our new Star Wars podcast, your host Callie (@calliesmith92) covers the first Star Wars movie, Star Wars aka Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, with guest Eli Smith (@elishapsmith). They discuss the start of the Star Wars hype, alternate cuts, “Maclunkey”, The Phantom Menace, lightsaber battles, the benefit and detriment of 4K, and a whole lot more!
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) celebrate X-mas by talking about Jingle All The Way 2, starring Larry the Cable Guy(?). They talk about what’s missing (sexy villains), what might be there (right-wing politics), and what’s worth a nude from Ale (watch a bad movie = get a nude?). They finally rank where this WWE Studios films stacks up against the other WWE Studios films they’ve covered on the show.
It’s a Star Wars podcast! Before diving into each film in the Skywalker Saga, your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes Talk Film Society Editor-in-Chief Marcelo (@MarceloJPico). They talk about their love of Star Wars, with Marcelo’s being moderate and Callie’s being exceptionally high—high enough to host a Star Wars podcast, actually. Listen and get ready for the official first episodes to roll out soon, starting with Star Wars: A New Hope.
Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) welcomes Michele (@micheleneggen) onto the show to take a holiday… wait no, they’re discussing The Holiday! They dive into the 2006 Nancy Meyers film starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black. While this holiday film isn’t the biggest “holiday film”, it’s still a cozy rom-com worth the trip. Happy Holiday!
Your host Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) is celebrating the career of Martin Scorsese, leading up to The Irishman, with a big episode on the many films of the acclaimed director. Here he talks with Shea (@justsheavassar), Callie (@CallieSmith92), Sam (@SamShotFirst), David (@DaveAGiannini), Manish (@TheManish89), Matt (@TheRealMattC), Diego (@thediegocrespo), and Mike (@mumbles3k), as they all discuss Marty’s varied filmography, including Goodfellas, The King of Comedy, Silence, Raging Bull, Casino, The Aviator, After Hours, and a lot more!
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) talk about souls and dogs, and dogs with souls on this all new episode of the podcasting discussing direct-to-video sequels. They focus on Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure, the 2001 sequel made 46 years after the original film. Where does this Disney DTV sequel stack up against the others they’ve watched? More importantly, are you #TeamSoul or #TeamNoSoul?
Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) has on guest Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) to talk about funny people, no, we mean Funny People, the Judd Apatow 2009 film starring Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Leslie Mann. They talk about Sandler’s performance, how it handles male friendships, and, most importantly, how it stands as a romantic comedy.
Monsters Never Die and neither do podcast hosts! The limited series might be over, but your horrifying hosts Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_deNobel) are back to answer your listener questions in this bonus episode. Hear the boys rank the Universal Monsters by sexiness, choose their actors for modern day updates, and answer all those burning questions you’ve been shouting at your podcast player of choice for the past month.
The show returns for Season 2 next month, but for now, enjoy one last hurrah with the classic Universal horror films. Until their triumphant return, remember, Monsters Never Die and stay spooky!
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) do not clash over WWE's Clash of Champions 2019. They talk the matches, Becky Lynch's improved storyline, Seth Rollins' look alike, and of course the Joker. Enjoy this season finale of the podcast on the free feed, folks! We’ll be back (but are always on the Patreon).
Originally published on September 30, 2019 on patreon.com/talkfilmsociety.
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) extend the spooky season celebrations with Spooky Buddies, the spin-off/sequel to the Air Bud and Air Buddies franchises. Now, make no mistake, this movie is bad, there’s no hiding at, it’s very bad. Hear the Seequels gang make the most of this movie and stay tuned for the big twist as the one who suggested they watch the movie is revealed!
Your hosts Sara (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) have a guest on this episode. It’s a very special guest, maybe the best guest: it’s Marcelo (@MarceloJPico), the Editor-in-Chief of Talk Film Society, the website that hosts the show that Sara and Alex host! They dive deep into the Ernest films, give updates on Shaq, and make fun of Marcelo before talking about the ‘worst’ Fast and Furious movie, Fast & Furious. Drive safe, kids.
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) discuss NXT UK and its latest PPV, which takes place in Cardiff. They also discuss The Peanut Butter Falcon, other wrestling movies, and One Cut of the Dead, for some reason!
Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host is not Manish (@TheManish89)! What? How can that be, you ask? Well, for this very special episode, Dave (@DaveAGiannini) steps up as your guest host and speaks with guest Manish, as they discuss the classic film, When Harry Met Sally…. It not only belongs on the best rom-com lists, the 1989 Rob Reiner film, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, written by Nora Ephron, belongs on the all-time greatest movie lists. Let’s be friends, or not, just as long as you listen to this episode.
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) discuss all the latest wrestling news this side of NXT, AEW, and WWE, then they dive into SummerSlam 2019 aka the WrestleMania of Summer!
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) dive straight into hell(world) in this spooky episode. They discuss the eighth installment of the Hellraiser franchise, Hellraiser: Hellworld. It turns out this meta-sequel was too much for one host, and we’ll let you listen and find out who, but if you’re a fan of the podcast you can figure it out. Don’t worry, if you’re too creeped out by this just wait until they watch Spooky Buddies.
It’s all come to this, your hosts Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_deNobel) take a trip to the Black Lagoon for the final episode of the first season of Monsters Never Die. That’s right, this week we jump ahead to the 1950s when atomic horror and sci-fi was king and everyone fell in love with the Gill-Man! They tackle the original 1954 The Creature from the Black Lagoon, as well as its direct sequels Revenge of the Creature and The Creature Walks Among Us before diving into a few other Lagoon Lite adventures. We cover it “all,” from Humanoids of the Deep, to Demon of Paradise, and even Wes Craven’s Swamp Thing! The hosts also highlight a personal favorite of theirs, Guillermo del Toro’s Best Picture winning The Shape of Water and drown themselves in tears over just how beautiful it is. So until Monsters Never Die returns, stay scared and remember Spooky Season Never Ends!
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) welcome you to the most EXTREME wrestling podcast on the Talk Film Society Podcast Network! In this episode they cover WWE’s Extreme Rules 2019 and oh boy do things get EXTREME! (Not really, it’s just a standard episode which you should still listen to and enjoy!)
Originally published on July 29, 2019 on patreon.com/talkfilmsociety.
Your spooky hosts Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_deNobel) head to the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House to discuss the most lovelorn of the Universal Monsters, The Phantom of the Opera. From the silent Lon Chaney original to the Joel Schumacher helmed 2004 musical, your Angels of Music guide you through the storied history of this infamous character. Along the way they make a detour and tackle various other phantoms, whether they be of Paradises, Malls, or Auditoriums! Oh and it wouldn’t be a Spooky Season podcast without a little Robert England talk, so the spooky boys discuss the gore-filled 1989 adaptation as well. So grab your favorite costume for the Masquerade and give us a listen and stay spooky won’t you?
Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) has on guest Greg (@ReelBrew) to discuss the 2011 rom-com ensemble Crazy, Stupid, Love starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei, and of course Kevin Bacon. The film holds a special place in both their hearts and they talk about what works and what doesn’t. You’ll be crazy and… not smart if you miss this.
Your hosts Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_deNobel) are back with their hairiest episode yet as they discuss The Wolf Man! That's right, this week they get down with the classic 1941 Lon Chaney Jr. original as well as its sequels which include a WWE style showdown with Frankenstein's Monster! We even talk the 80s classics The Howling, American Werewolf in London, and Stephen King's Silver Bullet for some extra fun. And what Wolf Man episode would be complete without a look at Wolf starring real life werewolf Jack Nicholson and the completely insane 2010 remake starring Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins? So this week, don't only stay spooky, but stay hairy too!
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) are joined by guest Shak (@ShakExcellence) to discuss the WWE PPV right after WrestleMania, Money in the Bank, and they all try and make the most of it. They discuss matches, theme songs, and so much more!
Originally published on May 28, 2019 on patreon.com/talkfilmsociety.
Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) return to discuss the second 2019 feature film by Steven Soderbergh, The Laundromat. Your two hosts discuss the journey they took to watch the Netflix film in a theater, how dark and comedic this dark comedy is, and just what the hell is going on with the Meryl Streep’s ‘brownface’. Enjoy this and we’ll see you again real soon!
Your spooky hosts Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_deNobel) vanish without a trace this week as we get into James Whale’s classic 1933 picture, as well as its sequels! We discuss Invisible Men, Women, Agents, plus their various Returns and Revenge! From there your intrepid hosts tackle some of the worst films from both John Carpenter and Paul Verhoeven! So grab your favorite smoking jacket and goggles and don't forget to stay spooky!
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) are here for the official first episode of Marking the Marcs with Marcus and Marcelo! They're joined by guest Alejandra (@sick__66), as they break down the biggest matches of the biggest night in wrestling, WrestleMania 35. From the best of the night to the most controversial outcomes, they (mostly) cover it all! Plus, Matt (@TheRealMattC) offers a special remote segment live from WrestleMania!
Originally published on April 10, 2019 on patreon.com/talkfilmsociety.
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) celebrate one year of their podcast and welcome guest Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) to discuss the sequel to the DTV sequel the Seequels gang covered on Episode 8; it’s Cult of Chucky! They talk doll innards, the complicated canon of the Child’s Play saga, and of course the hotness of a girl possessed by the doll voiced by her real-life father.
Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) has on guest Stacey Yount (@Bollywriter) to discuss Bride and Prejudice. The film by Gurinder Chadha, which just celebrated its 15th anniversary, is told via Bollywood style, and is well worth any fan of romantic comedies or Jane Austen.
Another week and Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_deNobel) are all wrapped up in bandages and ready to talk The Mummy! In this week’s Monsters Never Die, your spooky hosts travel to ancient Egypt to bring you tales of revenge from beyond the grave! We even talk The Mummy’s Hand, Ghost, Tombs, and Curse as well as the Actually Perfect 1999 Stephen Sommers film starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. Come for the Mummy and stick around for some rousing action and adventure. Have fun and stay spooky!
Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) are fans of wrestling; one is a lapsed fan and the other is a present-day loyalist. In this new series, they discuss each WWE PPV, along with other wrestling goings-on. In this introduction, they set up Wrestlemania 2019, going over the huge matches to come on wrestling's biggest night.
Originally published on March 31, 2019 on patreon.com/talkfilmsociety.
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) travel to the deep in this latest episode. The DTV sequel to the film where Samuel L. Jackson gets eaten by a shark is their focus; Deep Blue Sea 2 offers up a lot of good things despite it feeling like a shark horror movie made in the 2000s. So zip up your diving suit halfway, jump in and enjoy.
Your spooky hosts Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_deNobel) stumble into this week’s Monsters Never Die much like the titular monster. Yep, they’re talking reanimated corpses this time around, as well as their Brides and Sons! The original James Whale classic as well as the initial sequels are discussed, leading up to Kenneth Branagh’s absolutely BONKERS 1994 adaptation. Have fun and stay spooky!
Your spooky hosts Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_deNobel) take you on a spooky journey through the spooky films of the Universal Monsters! First up, Dracula, the original! They talk about how it holds up, plus they talk about the multiple versions of the caped vampire through the years.
Your hosts Sara (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) talk Disney theme parks yet again! This time, more specifically, they set their sights on the 2003 film-based-on-the-ride, The Haunted Mansion, starring Eddie Murphy. Plus, they talk the Jeremy Renner app (RIP), Jack Bauer, Joker and more!
Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) talks with Stephanie (@Scrawfish) about the 2000 rom-com starring David Duchovny and Minnie Driver, Return to Me, directed by Bonnie Hunt(!!!). Listen as they talk about how overlooked this film is; an artifact of a simpler time when David Duchovny was riding high on The X-Files wave.
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) go back in time to fight crime with Timecop 2—no wait, no… they actually watched Stomp the Yard: Homecoming, the 2010 direct-to-video sequel to the 2007 original. So, what’s to like about this film centered around a step competition? Well, just listen to the episode and hear the Seequels Gang try to salvage this experience.
Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, guest Gavin (@FriendlessMean) selects 1999’s But I'm a Cheerleader to discuss. Starring Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Melanie Lynskey, and RuPaul, this satirical romantic comedy focuses on a lesbian cheerleader who is sent to conversion therapy.
On an all new episode of the original Talk Film Society podcast, host Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) talks to Rachael (@maxfischers) about her film festival going experiences as well as her trip to the 2019 Telluride Film Festival, where she highlights such films as Parasite, Uncut Gems, Ford v Ferrari, and A Hidden Life. Then, Callie (@calliesmith92) discusses Ari Aster’s latest film, Midsommar, and how the new director’s cut makes for a better viewing experience. Finally, Sara (@SaraSorrentino) returns to talk about the ‘90s action gem Demolition Man. Enjoy!
The original Talk Film Society returns with a new episode covering three amazing topics with three great guests. Host Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) talks to Sara (@SaraSorrentino) about the Marvel news that hit D23 2019, plus some Spider-Man speculation. Then, Sam (@SamShotFirst) discusses the news regarding the new The Matrix 4, the Wachowskis, and of course Keanu Reeves. Finally, Manish (@TheManish89) discusses how South Asian leads made their way into the films of 2019, including Aladdin, Yesterday, and Blinded by the Light. Enjoy!
Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Rachael (@maxfischers) is the guest and she selects the classic The Philadelphia Story, the classic 1940 film starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart. This romantic comedy is a must-see, no doubt, and Manish and Rachael give it the attention it deserves.
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss yet another DTV Disney sequel, 1998’s Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World. First off, if you’re basing you knowledge on the real life Pocahontas on Disney’s films, please go read a book instead. That’s just the start; the journey to a new world might not have been worth taking, as our hosts struggle with animal shenanigans, one too many Johns, and the allegory of substance abuse. Grab a white man and listen!
In a very special episode of the podcast, your hosts Sara (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) bring up a subject we should all be aware of. Then, they catch up and talk about LEGOs, Power Rangers, Hobbs & Shaws, and a lot more until they eventually have to discuss Cool World starring Brad ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Pitt. Travel with them down the animated hellscape envisioned by Mr. Horny on Main himself, Ralph Bakshi.
Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Anisha (@jhavanis) is Manish’s guest as they discuss the 1995 romantic comedy While You Were Sleeping, starring Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, and Peter Gallagher. Does this rom-com put them into a coma or fake being someone’s fiancée in order to fall in love with the coma patient’s brother? Listen and find out!
In what feels like forever, ANIME has arrived once again and the boys, Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Owen (@OwenKennelly), are back to learn you a few things as things get HOT in Neon Genesis Evangelion. Spoilers for Episodes 10 and 11 of Evangelion within.
Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Mike from the podcasts A Podcast Directed By (@Directedbypod) and The Grand Gesture (@grandgesturepod) is the guest on this episode where the main topic is the film Sideways. Does the 2004 rom-com rise about more than just a scenic trip to wine country? Open up that bottle, grab a burger, and listen!
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the 1991 DTV sequel to Critters, Critters 3, starring none other than Leonardo DiCaprio in his first film role. From the hosts’ relationship with Leo himself, the alien Krites, to the new Seequels patron saint Frances Bay, they cover it all! So sit back and enjoy this conversation on the shenanigans of these alien bros!
After a one week hiatus ANIME IS BACK AND HERE TO STAY BABY. This week the boys, Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Owen (@OwenKennelly), talk about the horrible tragedy of Kyōto Animation to start the show. From there, Evangelion is getting hot and heavy as Asuka shows up and, golly gee, does she make an impression! Some dancing and alien murder happens. Overall cool stuff. This week there will be spoilers for episodes 8 and 9 of Neon Genesis Evangelion so watch those first. If you were interested in donating to KyoAni here is the link. Be good to each other!
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) have a twofer on this episode: they dive back into both the DTV action arena and the world of professional wrestling. The Marine 6: Close Quarters stars many WWE superstars, including an Irish redhead, a former reality star, and a “Sexy Boy”. So, can this film centered around at least one marine clear the very low hurdle for DTV action sequels? Listen to find out!
Your hosts Sara (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) bring you Bad Mood Energy (BME) on this episode of We Forgive You! Why are they in a bad mood? Well, for one they’re talking about Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur movie, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (wait, that’s the actual full title?). But it’s not all bad; they give updates on Papa Shaq and the 2019 pizza lineup including Super Hawaiian, and so much more. Gather around the round table and enjoy.
Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Dave (@DaveAGiannini) is the guest and selects the 1995 rom-com French Kiss to discuss. Starring Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline, and set in Paris (of course), Manish and Dave go through why French Kiss is a big oui!
Talk Film Society Presents: Anime A-Go-Go: Neon Genesis Evangelion IS BACK BABY. For their one monthiversary the boys Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Owen (@OwenKennelly) decide to talk some anime that’s not Evangelion, as well as Evangelion! Weird! Also for some reason the version of Evangelion that the boys are watching has different episode titles than the Netflix version and what IMDB has it credited as? What’s up with that? Now that everything else is out of the way, this episode contains spoilers for episodes 6 and 7 of the show, so beware!
In celebration of 20 episodes, your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence), for the first time in a long time, watch a GOOD movie! It’s Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch, the 2005 DTV animated sequel to the 2002 original Lilo & Stitch. From great characters, honest humor, attacks on cultural appropriation, and its beautiful runtime of 68 minutes, this DTV sequel has it all! And so does this episode, so enjoy!
Talk Film Society Presents: Anime A-Go-Go: Neon Genesis Evangelion IS BACK. For this third episode, your gracious hosts through anime, Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Owen (@OwenKennelly) are knee deep in Evangelion. To be one hundred percent honest about how knee deep they are, if you were to do an equation they would be almost 1/5th into the show! That, if you are not familiar with human anatomy, is legitimately knee deep! Wow! This podcast covers episodes 4 and 5 of Evangelion, so if I were you I would watch them so you won’t be spoiled. Or don’t, you live your own life.
Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest Aparita (@Aparita) selects Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania as the rom-com discussed. The 2014 Hindi-language film has all the elements to make a good romantic feature, and Manish and Aparita go into detail on just why.
Your hosts Sara (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) go to the mythical land of the MCU to discuss Thor: The Dark World, the film they think is at the low rung of Marvel’s cinematic ladder. Do they think that because of the lame use of the villian? The lack of chemistry between the two leads? Or the fact that Kat Dennings is too awesome and is a blinding light to the rest of the movie? They get to the bottom of it all. Get out your zuzuvelas and rejoice!
Talk Film Society Presents: Anime A-Go-Go: Neon Genesis Evangelion - An Anime Podcast is back with episode two. Crazy right? Battle lines are drawn, not only for Shinji and all those crazy people at Nerv, but also for Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Owen (@OwenKennelly) as the talk trash on hiking and how to properly use a urinal!. This episode contains spoilers for episodes 2 and 3 of Neon Genesis Evangelion so you should watch those before this!
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) are in desperate need of a good DTV action movie sequel. And in their quests they’ve turned to RZA and The Man with the Iron Fists 2. From the director of The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption, does this martial arts action throwback top the Seequel’s gang DTV lists? Listen and find out! But also, please get in touch and recommend them good movies, for the love of god.
Welcome to Talk Film Society presents Anime-A-Go-Go: Neon Genesis Evangelion - An Anime Podcast! In this new series, Matt (@TheRealMattC)and Owen (@OwenKennelly) dive into the legendary anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion (now on Netflix!) by watching the very first episode. They lay the groundwork for the series and they talk about their feelings about anime overall.
Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest is Sara Sorrentino (@sarasorrentino), and they discuss the 1987, Cher rom-com Moonstruck. They touch on the Italianness of the film, along with Cher, Nicolas Cage, and how it holds up as a quintessential romantic comedy.
It’s all been leading to this. We started this journey through the films of Keanu Reeves a little over a year ago with a goal in mind, discuss each film before the release of John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. Well, we met that goal and now here we are. Sam (@samshotfirst) is joined by Melissa Kay (@mechamelissa) and Nolan McBride (@cronenberg_nolan) to discuss the latest chapter in the John Wick series. Featuring the biggest and best action yet and the deepest dive into the mythology of the underworld of assassins, Parabellum lived up to the hype and so does this fantastic conversation. Thanks for sticking with us through this journey and enjoy.
Your hosts Sara (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) talk about the Americanized version of the beloved big giant lizard. It’s Godzilla 1998, and they have Pablo (@ImPABLO_i_WRITE) on as a guest to parse through Roland Emmerich’s (possible) worst film. From the big dumb looking lizard, the baby ‘Zilla raptors, and Matthew Broderick’s face… You know what? Let’s focus on Jean Reno. Bless that man.
This is it. This is the end… game. Sara (@SaraSorrentino) and Sam (@SamShotFirst) are your hosts for this series covering the MCU films, and they finally discuss the 22nd film in the franchise, Avengers: Endgame. Their guest are Ale (@sick__66) and Melissa (@MechaMelissa) as they discuss the final chapter for many beloved Avengers... and Black Widow. Then, in the final segment, Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) helps bring together almost every past guest of the podcast to chime in on Endgame: AJ Moser (@Radmure), Stephanie (@Scrawfish), Manish (@TheManish89), Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC), Sian (@sharnacious), Rockie (@RockieWarAntz), Emily (@Horrorellablog), Kayleigh (@ronchronchronch), Callie (@CallieSmith92), Tyler (@tylerllewtaing), Aaron Hendrix (@ahendrix9600), Brendan Foley (@TheTrueBrendanF), Sean (@VindicaSean), Jeramy Wainwright (@JeramyWainwrigh), Chad Oliver (@Chadaoliver), Cody Lunsford (@codylunsford_) and Mark Watlington (@watlingtonmark). It’s a big episode, but it’s the final one (for now) so we had to go out with a bang.
Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest Sam (@SamShotFirst) selects 1999’s 10 Thing I Hate About You to discuss. What does this update of The Taming of the Shrew have beyond the hot young cast? Well, Sam and Manish tell you, because they have more than 10 things they LOVE about this one.
First off, your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) would like to warn you the subject of this episode, the 1996 DTV sequel Poison Ivy II: Lily, is pretty racy. It’s about a student who decides to become a sexy alter ego and tries to seduce her art teacher. It’s a ‘sleazy 90s softcore porn wannabe DTV thriller! So put on your black lipstick (properly) and listen!
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) finally talk about the first-ever Disney DTV animated sequel, 1994’s The Return of Jafar. The sequel to the classic Aladdin is also notable for starring Jason Alexander, not starring Robin Williams, and having Aladdin turn into a mooching boyfriend to Jasmine. Is this a stand-out DTV feature, or something very middle of the road? Just rub the lamp and find out, guys.
Your hosts Sara (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) discuss Peter Pan and, more specifically, Pan, the 2015 Joe Wright movie starring Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, and Rooney Mara. Their guest is Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) and of course they discuss the Frankenstein’d studio’s take on the fairy tale, but they also discuss anime, Walt Disney, and PBS!
Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest Amrita (@amritaIQ) selects Pillow Talk as the rom-com discussed. They talk about the wonderful stars, Doris Day and Rock Hudson, some of the antiquated and problematic elements of the film, and how well it stand ups almost 60 years later.
What makes a movie good? Does the plot need to make sense? Does there need to be high production value? Does it need a sense of logic? Or can a movie be good with none of these simply because it’s thoroughly insane. On this episode of our all Keanu Reeves podcast, host Sam (@samshotfirst) and his guest Marcus Irving (@MarcusIrving317) ask those exact questions with the bonkers Keanu sci-fi film Replicas.
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the 1996 DTV sequel to Tremors, Tremors 2: Aftershocks. Sure, it’s low on budget and high on comedy, but it’s a pretty good little horror movie, says the Seequels gang. They discuss the hotness of Fred Ward, Reba McEntire, and meat cubes… I mean MEET CUTES, sorry.
Keanu Reeves has had mixed results with romantic films and his most recent one, Destination Wedding, is just as divisive as most of his others. On this episode of our all Keanu podcast Sam (@samshotfirst) welcomes Erin Fraser (@erinefraser) as they discuss a film that is a case of love it or hate it. One thing is certain though, seeing Keanu reunite with Winona Ryder is an absolute joy.
On this series devoted to the one and only Keanu Reeves it’s clear that we adore the man, but not every project he chooses can be a winner. Case in point, the subject of the latest episode, Siberia. Sam (@samshotfirst) welcomes Sean Beattie (@VindicaSean) back to the show to discuss the Russia-set romantic crime drama. Where does it rank amongst the other romance-crime hybrids that Keanu has starred in? Well, you’ll have to listen to find out!
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the 2010 DTV sequel to the 2008 DTV sequel to the 1987 vampire flick The Lost Boys. It’s Lost Boys: The Thirst and we can tell you at least one of the co-hosts on this show was for sure thirsting for this movie to be featured on the podcast (it was Ale, duh). The conversation goes from Corey Feldman, to Tommy Wiseau, to of course werewolves. And no, they still won’t backtrack on Universal Soldier: Regeneration.
Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest is Alex (@MediaThinkings) selects Broadcast News, the Academy Award-nominee, starring Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, and William Hurt, directed by James L. Brooks. They both dive into how it holds up and how it’s a more serious take on the rom-com formula.
On this episode of our all Keanu Reeves show, Sam (@samshotfirst) is glad to welcome back David Giannini (@DaveAGiannini) to discuss the eating disorder drama To the Bone. A very impressive Lily Collins stars in the film written and directed by Marti Noxon. The film is surprisingly thoughtful in its portrayal of the subject matter and features Keanu as the doctor of everyone’s dreams — he is Keanu after all!
In honor of the 50th episode of our all Keanu Reeves podcast, we’re happy to present a very special installment to you, our loyal listeners. First up is a discussion on the second chapter in the Baba Yaga saga, John Wick Chapter 2, with Diego Crespo (@thediegocrespo) where he and Sam (@samshotfirst) dive deep into the sequel that is as complex as it is badass. Then, Sam is joined by very special guest Derek Kolstad. The John Wick screenwriter talks about how Keanu is an ideal storytelling partner and about the process of creating the fascinating world of these films. We hope you enjoy and, as always, thanks for listening!
Your hosts Sara (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) set their sights on Harry Potter, you nerds! Listen as they dive into what they call the worst Potter film of them all, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They talk Potter nerdom, bad direction by returning-to-the-podcast director Mike Newell, long hair, wands, and the lengths of Harry Potter books. If you’re into this stuff, you’re in for a treat. If you’re not, well, still listen, please. Or, what are you, a Slytherin? (Is that right, I don’t know.)
In this episode of our all Keanu Reeves podcast, Sam (@samshotfirst) welcomes guest Michele Eggen (@micheleneggen) and they discuss the strange post-apocalyptic film, The Bad Batch. Funnily enough, this podcast, which treats Keanu like an idol discusses the film which has him playing a cult leader. It’s yet another interesting turn in Keanu’s career, that’s for sure.
Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) has hosted and produced several podcasts in the past, even some that have never been released, but he’s serious about it this time: he’s making a podcast. On this episode, he has on Keanu Believe It host Sam Van Haren (@samshotfirst) to discuss podcasting, Keanu (of course), and Edgar Wright’s Cornetto Trilogy aka Three Flavours Trilogy aka Blood and Ice Cream Trilogy. Going through Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End, they discuss why these films work individually and as a thematic trilogy.
Imagine The Devil’s Advocate but without all the supernatural elements that made that movie interesting. In this episode of our all Keanu podcast, Sam (@samshotfirst) welcomes guest Pablo Hurtado (@ImPABLO_i_WRITE) to discuss The Whole Truth, the legal drama starring Keanu, Renée Zellweger, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and, of course, Jim Belushi. Case dismissed!
Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest is Ale (@Sick__66), as they talk about a favorite rom-com that just had its 15th anniversary, 13 Going on 30. Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer, crazy Big-style premise; I mean can you get any more 2000s rom-com than this? The film is a delight and so is the conversation!
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the DTV prequel to the comedy “classic” Van Wilder, Van Wilder: Freshman Year. It’s a raunchy comedy from the late 2000s that most certainly does make anyone reminiscent of the problematic days of 2000s comedies. You want misogyny? You want racism? You want inaccurate portrayals of vibrators? You got it all here. Just don’t expect comedy…
Keanu Reeves has had a fair amount of small roles throughout his career, but few are as small or as memorable as his turn in Nicolas Winding-Refn’s The Neon Demon. In this episode of our all Keanu podcast Sam (@samshotfirst) welcomes Jamie Righetti (@JamieRighetti) to discuss the complex and divisive horror film from the equally divisive auteur which features an impressively sleazy performance from Keanu that is hard to shake.
The subject of the latest episode of this podcast devoted to Keanu Reeves is two movies in one, the problem is that neither one is very good. It’s a surreal psychological drama, with a boring police procedural forced in by the studio, which results in a well-meaning mess of a film. Sam (@samshotfirst) and his returning guest MJ Smith (@MJSmith891) try to make sense of this confused movie which is easier said than done.
What happens when the host of a podcast seriously dislikes the subject of the episode and the guest loves it? You get a very interesting conversation is what happens! On this installment of our all Keanu Reeves podcast, Sam (@samshotfirst) welcomes back Marcus Irving (@MarcusIrving317) to discuss the Eli Roth thriller Knock Knock. While Sam and Marcus don’t agree on much when it comes to the film, one thing they share is the belief that whatever Keanu is doing here can’t be missed!
Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss one of the direct-to-video sequels to the original 1992 sci-fi action film, Universal Soldier: Regeneration. Let’s not even go into the timeline of this franchise, instead let’s discuss how almost every actor in this is indistinguishable, how truly dark the tone is, and… how bad this movie might be? Despite all that, might this be the DTV action film gem they’ve been looking for? Well…
Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) has hosted and produced several podcasts in the past, even some that have never been released, but he’s serious about it this time: he’s making a podcast. On this episode he has his old The Podcast Where It Happens co-host Paul Smith (@Haunt1013) on to discuss John Powell’s How to Train Your Dragon trilogy score. Paul selects a his favorite tracks from the three film soundtracks and they break down each one. it’s a long episode, but it’s an especially worthwhile ep! Listen and remember about that time there were dragons!
A man of focus, commitment, sheer will... We reach another major milestone on our all Keanu Reeves podcast as we arrive at the modern action classic John Wick. Sam (@samshotfirst) is joined by Emily Von Seele (@horrorellablog) to discuss the first film in one of the best action series of the decade.
Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, he has on guest Tanvi Rastogi (@Tanviidotcom) to discuss My Best Friend’s Wedding. Starring the romantic comedy icon of Julia Roberts, this film from 1997 holds a lot of the elements that are key to the genre. Listen as they appreciate the landmark film.
It’s a very special episode of Keanu Believe It! Or is it a very special episode of We Forgive You? It’s neither and it’s both… it’s a crossover!
47 Ronin is not Keanu Reeves’ worst film, not by a long shot, but it’s weird and flawed and baffling in all the most interesting ways. So what better film to unite our all Keanu podcast with our podcast devoted to forgiving our favorite artists’ worst films. KBI’s Sam (@samshotfirst) joins forces with WFY’s Sara (@SaraSorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) to talk mystical beasts, unnecessary super powers, and yes, even Papa John’s.
It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss another Disney TV sequel, 2000’s The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea. And joining them is their first ever guest, Petrana Radulovic (@Pet_rana) who knows a thing or two about Disney DTV sequels! 11 years after the original classic, how well does this sequel continue the timeless story? How good is the music? What’s wrong with Flounder? And will the gang bring up beastiality while they have a guest over? All these questions and more will be answered!
After over 20 years as an iconic action star, Keanu Reeves tried his hand at action direction. On the latest episode of our all Keanu series, your host Sam (@samshotfirst) and his guest Jenny Nulf (@jennyleighx33) take a look at his directorial debut, The Man of Tai Chi. Starring Tiger Chen, the kung-fu extravaganza boasts some incredible fights and leaves Keanu diehards waiting eagerly for his next effort behind the camera.
It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the 2017 sequel to Surf’s Up, Surf's Up 2: WaveMania. This one might take a long time to explain, but let’s just cut to the chase: the sequel features characters from the original penguin surfing film, joined by penguins played by WWE wrestlers and also Vince McMahon, playing a penguin named Mr. McMahon. And let’s not even touch on the sick stuff that’s going on with two animals and a straw, all in a PG-rated CGI animated DTV movie. Will the hosts lay the smack down on this epic crossover, or will they end up enjoying whatever the hell this is? Listen and find out!
Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) has hosted and produced several podcasts in the past, even some that have never been released, but he’s serious about it this time: he’s making a podcast. On this episode, he’s getting out from behind the computer and recording a podcast in a ramen restaurant with his guest Melissa (@mechamelissa). They’re talking The Matrix, in honor of its 20th anniversary. They touch on cyberpunk, its influences, its theme of love, the sequels, the badassness of Trinity, and a whole lot more! Plug in and enjoy!
Your hosts Sara (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) are joined by a guest — wait, what?? Wait, you’re telling me the dynamic duo, our heroes, have finally broken the mold and have allowed a guest onto their show for the first time? Wow. Well, who could it be? Diego (@deggowaffles)! Oh, he’s cool. And they’re talking about John Carpenter’s Escape from New York sequel Escape from L.A.? Awesome. And they talk about other stuff like the Predator franchise, Power Rangers, and Papa John’s? Wow, this episode is destined to be an all-timer. We are blessed.
On this episode of our all Keanu Reeves podcast, we cover something that’s technically a movie, but that’s the nicest thing to be said. Sam (@samshotfirst) and his returning guest David Giannini (@DavidAGiannini) are noted Keanu superfans, so when they say that even his presence doesn’t make this film worth sitting through, you better believe they mean it. Save yourself, listen to this instead of watching it.
Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, he has on guest Lexy Van Dyke (@Lexy_Myranda) to discuss Love and Other Disasters, the little-seen romantic comedy from 2006 starring Brittany Murphy. You may not have even heard of it, but you’re in store for a pleasant surprise with this charming picture which takes a look at the romcom genre itself. Grab a bottle of rosé and enjoy!
The latest installment of our all Keanu Reeves podcast covers a film that is more proof that our man is always looking to work with interesting and distinct artists. Rebecca Miller’s adaptation of her own novel has mixed results but it is undeniably the work of a unique voice. Listen as Sam (@samshotfirst) and his returning guest Lexy Van Dyke (@Lexy_Myranda) discuss the film which finds Keanu as part of a stacked ensemble led by Robin Wright.
Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) has hosted and produced several podcasts in the past, even some that have never been released, but he’s serious about it this time: he’s making a podcast. On this special episode celebrating 400 total episodes on the Talk Film Society Podcast Network, he runs down fifteen clips from fifteen Talk Film Society shows. There are way too many people to name in this episode so we’ll leave you with this: thanks for listening to Talk Film Society, and enjoy!
It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the sixth installment in the Leprechaun series, Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood. Listen, oh boy, where do we start? With the awful racial stereotypes? The fact that this was at least better than I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer? Or poor Warwick Davis? Get in THE HOOD, y’all.
On this episode of our all Keanu Reeves podcast, Sam (@samshotfirst) is joined by Mark Watlington (@WatlingtonMark) to discuss the 2010 film Henry’s Crime. Is this romance-crime hybrid good? Or is it just so much better than the other movies that fit that bill in Keanu’s career that it seems good in comparison? They explore the film, which co-stars James Caan and Vera Farmiga, to find out.
Sara (@SaraSorrentino) and Sam (@SamShotFirst) are your hosts for this series covering the MCU films. Before the Endgame, we’re introduced to Danvers herself in the latest MCU film Captain Marvel. They discuss the film with their guests Siân (@sharnacious) and Kayleigh (@ronchronchronch). They touch on everything, from Stan Lee, those pesky Skrulls, the lovely Ben Mendelsohn, Sam Jackson, the ‘90s, retcons, and of course GOOSE! If we could, this would be the GooseCast from now on. Listen and enjoy!
Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Manish is joined by Matt (@TheRealMattC) as they both discuss one of the landmark films in all of romantic comedies: the Academy Award Best Picture winner Annie Hall.
It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the 2010 prequel to Smokin' Aces, Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball. Underwhelming doesn’t even begin to cover this follow-up and finale entry in the Smokin’ Aces franchise. Imagine all the action and wackiness from the original and have that pared down to below mediocrity. Is this a new bottom for our hosts or — you know what? Let’s not pretend. This movie sucked! Boo! They should have done a Scorpion King sequel!
On the latest episode of our all Keanu Reeves series, Sam (@samshotfirst) takes a look at Scott Derrickson’s remake of the influential sci-fi classic with his guest Trey Lawson (@T_Lawson). Widely dismissed on release, even by the people on this episode, the admittedly uneven 2008 version of The Day the Earth Stood Still actually has more to offer than it appears at first glance. You’ll definitely want to listen as a film at war with itself always makes for an interesting conversation!
Your hosts Axle Vroomnandez (@tweetnandez) and Soarin’ Soarrentino (@sarasorrentino) attempt to forgive Pixar for Cars 2 and it goes just about as well as you’d imagine. They select their carsonas, drive to Radiator Springs, drink some unleaded straight from the tap and go to work. Is Pixar bulletproof? Is Cars 2 the only bad movie in their filmography? Will our intrepid hosts make it out of this episode in one piece, or have they finally… broken down? Listen and find out!
Sara (@SaraSorrentino) and Sam (@SamShotFirst) return to bring you a canonical episode of TFS Assemble! Here, they discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp with guest Tyler (@aIexgarland), the 20th film in the MCU. How does the sequel hold up against the original? After the tragic ending to Infinity War, is this a welcome, comforting hug of a movie? And, of course, they talk about that Stan Lee cameo.
Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) has hosted and produced several podcasts in the past, even some that have never been released, but he’s serious about it this time: he’s making a podcast. On this episode, Alejandra (@sick__66) is the guest and David Lynch is the topic. After an apology is issued for past grievances, Marcelo and Alejandra talk about every Lynch film, from Inland Empire to Eraserhead. Grab a cup of coffee and a light a cigarette and enjoy.
Keanu Reeves has worked with some of the best and most interesting directors around... he also once worked with David Ayer. Marcus Irving (@marcusirving317) stops by our all Keanu podcast once again to join Sam (@samshotfirst) for a discussion on Street Kings, the very not good police action-thriller that fails on pretty much every level despite best efforts from Reeves, Forest Whitaker and others in the stellar cast.
Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Manish welcomes Alisa (@BollywoodNewbie) and they both discuss the 1994 film Yeh Dillagi (This Light Hearted Jest). How does this Bollywood remake of the 1954 classic Sabrina hold up on its own?
Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) has hosted and produced several podcasts in the past, even some that have never been released, but he’s serious about it this time: he’s making a podcast. On this episode he has on Diego (@deggowaffles) and after Marcelo apologizes for mistakes of the past, they do a commentary for Michael Mann’s Miami Vice (Theatrical Cut). It’s nothing but praise for this, a much maligned film, yet one of Mann’s best works. Grab a mojito and enjoy!
It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the first direct-to-video sequel in the Child’s Play franchise, its sixth entry, Curse of Chucky. The trio ponder many things, including what scares them, the Chucky lore, and if this is actually the best film they’ve seen so far on this podcast. That, plus much more! And please, if you follow one of the hosts on Twitter, follow them all!
Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) has hosted and produced several podcasts in the past, even some that have never been released, but he’s serious about it this time: he’s making a podcast. On this episode, he welcome Mike Schindler (@mumbles3k); they discuss their podcast origins, the highs and lows of podcasting, and making podcasts. It’s a lot of podcast talk. They then turn their attention to Alita: Battle Angel and the two creative forces behind the new adaptation: James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez. A game is also played. Fun times are had by all.
Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) are back to discuss Steven Soderbergh’s latest iPhone-shot film, High Flying Bird. The Netflix sports drama has plenty to say about the NBA and about Soderbergh’s beliefs in film distribution, it turns out. The two hosts discuss how the film ties into the director’s world view and why it’s another accomplishment in his filmography. Oh, and there’s a long discussion on what’s a “film”, among other things. Listen, enjoy.
Keanu Reeves is not one who likes to repeat himself very often when it comes to choosing projects, so directly after The Matrix trilogy he was resistant to do more science fiction so soon. That is until Richard Linklater came along with a script and concept so good Keanu could not refuse. Marcelo Pico (@marcelojpico) is Sam’s (@samshotfirst) guest to discuss this animated adaptation of the Philip K. Dick novel A Scanner Darkly. Featuring one of Reeves’ very best performances, a stellar supporting cast with Winona Ryder, Robert Downey, Jr., and Woody Harrelson, and some of the most interesting work from Linklater — this is a film that is vastly under discussed.
Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen, covering romantic comedies from classics to modern hits and everything in between. He welcomes Maxwell Haddad (@cinemaxwell) as his first guest and they discuss Nora Ephron’s indelible 1998 romantic comedy, You’ve Got Mail, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. From what holds up to what doesn’t, they and every reasonable person can agree there’s a lot to love about this movie.
Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) has hosted and produced several podcasts in the past, even some that have never been released, but he’s serious about it this time: he’s making a podcast. On this episode he has on Sara Sorrentino (@sarasorrentino), the co-host of Seequels and We Forgive You and maker of podcasts herself. They talk about two good movies: Rebecca and Crimson Peak, and they also talk about horror movies, Ingmar Bergman, and they play one game. It’s fun!
Keanu Reeves demonstrated legendary chemistry with Sandra Bullock in Speed. So much so that it was only a matter of time before they’d be reunited, though I’m sure people weren’t expecting the reunion to be as... weird as The Lake House. Listen as Sam (@samshotfirst) and his returning guest Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC) try to make sense of this romantic drama and its very confusing time travel logic, and opine about how the world is overdue for another Reeves/Bullock collaboration.
Before Mike Mills’ one-two punch of Beginners and 20th Century Women he made his feature debut with Thumbsucker. While not entirely successful, the film shows the voice Mills would fully tap in his later work. Thanks to a stellar cast including Tilda Swinton, Lou Pucci, and Vincent D’Onofrio, and one of the more ingenious castings of Keanu Reeves as a wise orthodontist, it’s worth seeking out. Rob Dean (@neuroticmonkey) joins Sam (@samshotfirst) once again to discuss the film on our all Keanu podcast.
It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the direct-to-video sequel to the Disney classic Mulan, 2004’s Mulan II. It’s a clear step down from the original, but how much so? There’s an arranged marriage plot and racist stuff, but what else is there? Honestly? Also, the hosts give an update on which previously-mentioned DTV star follows them, or not. One final thing, please follow the hosts of Seequels. All of them!
Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) has hosted and produced several podcasts in the past, even some that have never been released, but he’s serious about it this time: he’s making a podcast. On this episode, he has guest Marcus Irving (@MarcusIrving317) on to discuss wrestling. That’s right, Marcelo watches wrestling. Long story, but he’s been avoiding it for quite a long time, but now he’s convinced himself to watch WWE’s Royal Rumble 2019, and Marcus is his guide through the whole event. The question is: Will Marcelo enjoy this enough to continue watching wrestling and eventually seeing this year’s Wrestlemania? You’ll have to listen to find out!
When it was announced that Keanu Reeves would be playing the very British John Constantine many fans of the comic were up in arms and didn’t give the film a proper chance. That is a shame since if you can look past a few changes, Francis Lawrence’s Constantine features one of Keanu’s very best performances. Sam welcomes Ale Gonzalez (@sick__66) back to the show to discuss everything that makes the horror-superhero hybrid, which also features great turns from Rachel Weisz and Tilda Swinton, worth rediscovery.
Originally recorded in July 2017, this is (technically) the first in our new commentary series. Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Matt (@TheRealMattC) provide a commentary of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They mostly stay on track to appreciate Alfonso Cuarón's 2004 film, but sometimes they go off into tangents (Frank Marshall). Enjoy! And if you enjoy this, check out our Patreon for more commentaries! Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety
Keanu Reeves has been in a number of romantic-comedies, though the ones we have covered so far in our all Keanu podcast have been, well, awful. So, it’s with relief that we come to a good one in the form of Nancy Meyers’ Something’s Gotta Give. Sam (@samshotfirst) welcomes back Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) to discuss the film. Keanu is nothing but smolder in this film which co-stars Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Amanda Peet, and Frances McDormand.
Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) has hosted and produced several podcasts in the past, even some that have never been released, but he’s serious about it this time: he’s making a podcast. On this episode, Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC) is the guest (surprise) and the topic is… making a podcast. They get into their podcasting history and then they talk about making a podcast series covering a director’s filmography. Which filmmaker, you ask? Well, there’s George Miller, Michael Bay, Robert Zemeckis, and James Cameron to choose from, so it’s anyone’s guess which one they decide to do in the future, you just have to listen to find out. Enjoy.
Your hosts Sara (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) attempt to forgive Mr. Dark Knight himself, Christopher Nolan and his final entry in his Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises. Is this take on the Tale of Two Cities set in Gotham a bit too much? Is it Bane’s fault? Is it Catwoman’s fault? Is it YOUR fault, somehow? Sara and Alex get to the bottom of all this, plus they talk video games, Pokémon, and, of course, Spider-Man 3. And remember: It’s Lord of the Rings, grandma.
Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) was your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, and it’s all lead to this, the release of his new film, Glass. On episode eleven, Manish has on guest Aaron (@ahendrix9600) first to discuss the final chapter in Shyamalan’s ‘Eastrail 177 Trilogy’ on non-spoiler terms. Then he adds in guest Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) to discuss the spoilers in the final act and whether this film is a fitting end to Shyamalan’s 19-years-in-the-making passion project.
It’s a bonus episode where Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) hosts a commentary, live as it happened, of the 91st Annual Academy Awards nominees announcement! He has Harrison (@Play_Champion) and Marcus (@MarcusIrving317) as guests and they give their reactions to the Oscar nominees as their announced. Did the Oscars get it right? Well, listen and find out what they think. Also, make sure to vote in this year’s Talk Film Society Awards!
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Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) has hosted and produced several podcasts in the past, even some that have never been released, but he’s serious about it this time: he’s making a podcast. In this episode he has Manish (@TheManish89) on as a guest to help announce the 6th Annual Talk Film Society Awards nominees! Plus, the discuss the current awards season and podcasting. A game is played and Marcelo continues his search for a co-host for his inevitable Ingmar Bergman podcast. Listen, enjoy!
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Everything that has a beginning has an end, and sadly that includes our episodes on The Matrix trilogy. The third and final entry of The Wachowskis’ blockbuster sci-fi series was widely dismissed upon release but it has its fair share of fans, including the host of our all Keanu podcast Sam (@samshotfirst) and his guests Marcelo Pico (@marcelojpico) and Rob Dean (@neuroticmonkey). So if you’ve ever wanted to hear an hour and a half of praise for this ambitious and beautiful film, you’ve come to the right place!
Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. On episode ten, Manish welcomes Asim (@asimburney) on to discuss Shyamalan’s fully-realized return to the public’s good graces, Split. They talk about that ending, of course, and how the film works as a standalone, as well. Filled with some controversial elements, too, there’s a lot to cover with this pivotal film in Shyamalan’s career.
It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the direct-to-video sequel to the Brendan Fraser film George of the Jungle, 2003’s George of the Jungle 2. The sequel deals with George and Ursula’s struggle with living in the jungle and being a family in the jungle after the events of the first—wait, what happens in the end credits scene? Wow, really? That’s actually what happens? Oh my. Well, I’m sure the hosts won’t spend too much time talking about that… Oh, they do? Okay, well, prepare yourselves listeners for so much confusion over the end credits scene and the film itself.
Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico) has hosted and produced several podcasts in the past, even some that have never been released, but he’s serious about it this time: he’s making a podcast. With the help of new and old friends, acquaintances, and anyone he’s podcasted with in the past, he’s making a weekly show where they discuss mostly movies, and sometimes life — who knows! In the first episode, he has guest Rockie (@RockieWarAntz) on to do a Jupiter Ascending commentary. They first talk about their violent history, some old podcast projects of theirs, and then it’s nothing but Wachowskis love. Listen and enjoy! #EnergyCreams
Fans had to wait four long years to see what became of Neo after embracing his destiny as The One, and we’re sure the wait between Matrix episodes of our all Keanu podcast has been just as painful. Well, the wait is over! Sam (@samshotfirst) is joined by Brendan Foley (@TheTrueBrendanF) and Shak Lambert (@ShakExcellence) for a deep dive into The Matrix Reloaded. Much more divisive than the first film, both among movie lovers and the people on this episode, Reloaded saw The Wachowskis swing big, both in terms of action and storytelling—making it a fascinating film to watch and discuss.
Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. On episode nine, Manish welcomes Karen (@KarenMPeterson) on to discuss 2015’s The Visit. What happens when Shyamalan keeps it simple and makes a to-the-point found footage horror film? Well, you get the director back on his A game, that’s what. It’s a new chapter for the director, and we’re for sure happy we’ve reached this point. Listen as they talk about how well the found footage thriller works and what to expect next.
If you’re going to get someone to coach an inner city little league team, you can’t do much better than superstar Keanu Reeves. Although when Keanu is playing a gambling addicted slacker, I guess you could do a little better. Your host Sam (@SamShotFirst) welcomes back Mike Delaney (@Miked_splat) to discuss the baseball drama Hardball which co-stars Diane Lane and John Hawkes and features Michael B. Jordan in his first prominent role.
Your hosts Sara (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) may have reached another low point, but they can't blame each other, they instead blame the listener who recommended the movie they watched for this episode, @roddersj04 this one’s on you! Sara and Alex watched The Cobbler, directed by the Tom McCarthy, who also directed Spotlight, which won the Best Picture Oscar in the same calendar year The Cobbler was released. Okay, they also talk about Super Smash Bros., Failure to Launch, funny Sandler movies, and Spotlight, a great movie! It’s not all bad…
Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. On episode eight, Manish welcomes Matt Bowes (@matt_bowes) on to discuss 2013’s post-apocalyptic, sci-fi action film After Earth. Is this the best film loosely based on the documentary TV show I Shouldn't Be Alive? It certainly is the last film in the director’s “bad streak” before his resurgence, so it’s an interesting milestone to say the least. Listen as you wait for rescue to Nova Prime.
Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. For episode seven, Manish welcomes Shah (@theshahshahid) on to discuss 2010's The Last Airbender, the live action adaptation of the beloved animated series. Yes, it's one of the lowest of low points for Shyamalan, but is there anything of worth in this much-ridiculed film? Listen and hear their thoughts.
The subject of the latest episode of this all Keanu Reeves podcast is Sweet November, which is as schmaltzy a romantic film as they come. Sam (@samshotfirst) welcomes back Laura Sirikul (@lsirkikul) to discuss the film which sees Keanu reunite with his The Devil’s Advocate co-star Charlize Theron. Their chemistry elevates this cliche ridden and tonally confused film, that might just be your cup of tea.
Hey Whatcha Watchin returns with this special Holiday Episode! Your hosts Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) catch up on what’s been happening in the six months since they last podcasted together, recommend films to each other, discuss their in-development, respective best of the year lists, and have guest Rockie (@RockieWarAntz) on to discuss the new DCEU James Wan film Aquaman. They talk about the super weird blockbuster and also pick some holiday movies to bring you holiday cheer! Happy holidays, folks! #holidays
Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. In episode six, Manish welcomes guest Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and they discuss 2008’s eco-thriller The Happening. They discuss how one of Shyamalan’s most maligned deals with science, horror, and its inherent campy nature. Is it a good film or a bad film? They tell you their thoughts but it’s up to YOU to decide, not that plastic tree in the corner!
Given the caliber of talent in front of and behind the camera, it’s a wonder why Sam Raimi’s The Gift starring Cate Blanchett isn’t talked about more. It’s doubly odd that it’s often ignored considering this is one of the few times where Keanu Reeves plays a character who is completely irredeemable. Sam (@samshotfirst) and his guest Drew Dietsch (@DrewDietsch) discuss everything that makes this film worth seeking out, from a phenomenal performance from Cate Blanchett, to the convincing against-type turn from Keanu, to the Stephen King vibes found throughout.
In this special episode of Talk Film Society’s Marvel Cinematic Universe series, guest host Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) talks with Rockie (@RockieWarAntz) and Sara (@SaraSorrentino) about the new animated Spider-Man film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. It’s not a canonical MCU film, but it’s worth talking about, seeing as it’s one of the best animated films of the year, and also one of the best Spider-Man things to ever exist. The conversation begins with non-spoilers, then they hit on the big surprises from the film (with a warning, of course). Enjoy! Thwip!
Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. In episode five, Manish has on guest Erin Fraser (@erinefraser) to discuss Lady in the Water. One of the most divisive films in the already divisive filmography of M. Night Shyamalan, Lady in the Water is a bedtime story, and a dark one at that. Is this one truly a “failure” on his part and how does Shyamalan’s take on critics play now? Get ready for our own bedtime story, kids, and listen.
Would you believe me if I told you that Keanu Reeves once played a serial killer who tormented James Spader? Well, it’s true! The movie is called The Watcher and it’s about as much of a misfire as you’d expect. Fortunately, it’s so absurd and ill-conceived that it’s a hell of a lot of fun to talk about. That’s where your host Sam (@samshotfirst) and his returning guest Adrian Torres (@YoAdrianTorres) come in! Listen as they try to make sense of this bizarre thing that is technically a movie.
Your hosts Sara Sorrentino (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) wish you a Happy Holidays! And they also give a dire warning about how your Christmas trees are attempting to murder your cats! After that holiday cheer, they discuss the 2015 reboot of the superhero property, Fantastic Four (aka Fant4stic). Okay, so who’s to blame for Fantastic Four? For sure not Michael B. Jordan, we can say that. Maybe it’s director Josh Trank? Kate Mara’s wig? Or 20th Century Fox? It could be—you know what, it’s Fox, that it, it’s them for sure. Listen, and please try not to envision a stretchy Miles Teller.
Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. In episode four, Manish has dating and relationship coach Varsha Mathur (@knowingluxe) on to discuss The Village, the 2004 mystery thriller starring Joaquin Phoenix, Adrien Brody, and Bryce Dallas Howard. They discuss the problematic aspects of the film, the magnificence of Bryce Dallas Howard, and, of course, the twist ending. They also touch on love, because love will keep us together, so says Shyamalan.
It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss this, uhh, direct-to-video sequel to the prequel to the sequel of The Mummy remake… or something like that, it’s very complicated. The movie is The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption, starring Victor Webster as Mathayus, the Scorpion King; okay, so he’s not The Rock but this movie also has Ron Perlman, Billy Zane, and Dave Bautista (barely)! Listen as your hosts try to make their way through this Egyptian fantasy tale filled with white people, plus some talk about who’s hot in this movie, as expected!
How does an actor follow one of the most iconic movies of their career? A role that launched them into the upper stratosphere of movie stardom? Well, in Keanu Reeves’ case, he followed playing Neo in The Matrix with playing a down-on-his-luck quarterback in The Replacements. Sam (@samshotfirst) is joined by his guest Mike (@TheMike31) to discuss the 2000 football comedy. Listen as they cover topics ranging from football history, to ill-advised needle drops, to which Keanu hairstyle is the best Keanu hairstyle
Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. In the third episode, Callie Smith is the guest as the conversation turns to the 2002 alien thriller Signs. Faith, water, and Mel Gibson, it’s all here. They also discuss whether or not the film manages to give the sort of impact it had 16 years ago.
Are you ready to see how deep the rabbit hole goes? That’s right, folks, it’s time at last to enter The Matrix. If it isn’t clear from how every episode of our Keanu Reeves podcast begins and ends, we are fairly fond of the Wachowskis science-fiction masterpiece around these parts. Sam (@samshotfirst) is joined by special guests Greg MacLennan (@themaclennan) and Mo Shafeek (@moshafeek) to discuss the film, its impact, and how the role of Neo is one Keanu was born to play.
Your hosts Sara Scorentino (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) first ask for your forgiveness then absolutely refuse to accept your forgiveness, all before attempting to forgive everyone in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. They also discuss theme park rides, Pokémon, and… really, it shouldn’t be okay to cast so many white people in movies like this, right? This doesn’t happen anymore, right? It sure was a strange time all the way back in… 2010?!!? What? Come on, Jake Gyllenhaal. We expect that from Ben Kingsley, but from Donnie Darko himself? No!
Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. In the second episode, Manish welcomes Sam Van Haren (@SamShotFirst) onto the show to discuss Shyamalan’s take on the superhero genre, Unbreakable. From being underappreciated for its time to its “twist” ending, they touch on just how this fits into the Shyamalan canon. As always, spoilers abound.
Please allow us to introduce you to this episode of our all Keanu Reeves podcast. The year was 1997 and Keanu played a lawyer who went to work for Satan, who was played by Al Pacino. That’s right, we are covering The Devil’s Advocate. Sam (@samshotfirst) welcomes back Sean Beattie (@VindicaSean) to explore the trashy recesses of this wonderfully twisted psychological horror film.
Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. In the first episode, Manish welcomes guest Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC); they discuss Shyamalan’s breakout film, The Sixth Sense. Spoiler alert: they dive right into the the big twist, as well as if the nearly 20-year-old film still holds up.
Mike (@mumbles3k) and Max (@JMaxHegel) have watched all of Orson Welles’ directorial efforts leading up to The Other Side of the Wind, the director’s new film released over 30 years after his death. Here, in the final episode of the series, they talk about The Other Side of the Wind. They touch on rewatches, to the movie-within-the-movie, to the documentaries and whether the actual movie is good or not, or if that really matters. Like the movie itself, feel free to replay this episode over and over so you can fully “get it”!
Throughout the ‘90s, Keanu Reeves was making interesting and unexpected choices, many paid off while others were disasters. The subject of the latest episode of this all Keanu podcast is somewhere in the middle. A somewhat-biography of poet Neal Cassady, The Last Time I Committed Suicide is occasionally interesting but largely unfocused. Sam (@samshotfirst) is joined by Marcus Irving (@marcusirving317) to discuss the film that co-stars Thomas Jane, Claire Forlani, and Adrien Brody.
It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino) , Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss a classic in the direct-to-video Disney sequel canon: The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride. They talk about attractive lions, Big Mane Energy, and furries… Listen, Disney knew what they were doing when they made these lions look like attractive humans, and now you just have to accept the fact that a lot of the discussion will revolve around these sexy animals. Sorry!
Mike (@mumbles3k) and Max (@JMaxHegel) are watching all of Orson Welles’ directorial efforts leading up to The Other Side of the Wind, the director’s new film set to be released over 30 years after his death. Here they discuss the final film Orson Welles directed before his death, F for Fake. The film, which might also be called F is for Fake or About Fakes or Truths and Lies, is a peek into an alternate future, one in which Welles lived and continued to make experimental films like this one (which we might see in his next film). Is this another masterpiece from Welles, or another mess? Listen and decide amongst yourselves!
Mike (@mumbles3k) and Max (@JMaxHegel) are watching all of Orson Welles’ directorial efforts leading up to The Other Side of the Wind, the director’s new film set to be released over 30 years after his death. They have two questions here: 1. Is this a movie? 2. What the hell is going on here? Orson Welles' shortest "movie" is a deep dive into the off-the-wall-ness we'll see in his last two movies, and Mike and Max try to make sense of it all. Listen!
Every career has its stinkers, and this episode covers what might be Keanu’s biggest one. The 1996 crime comedy-drama Feeling Minnesota is pretty much a failure at every level, and not an enjoyable one. Sam (@samshotfirst) and his guest Brendan Foley (@TheTrueBrendanF) had plenty to talk about though, from a bewildering performance from Vincent D’Onofrio to the film’s ill-advised fusing of inspirations. Just listen to this episode and save yourself from watching this movie.
Mike (@mumbles3k) and Max (@JMaxHegel) are watching all of Orson Welles’ directorial efforts leading up to The Other Side of the Wind, the director’s new film set to be released over 30 years after his death. Here, they discuss Chimes at Midnight aka Falstaff; the film that Welles himself considered his best work. It’s yet another dive into Shakespeare by way of the Silent Bob of plays, the character of Falstaff. Does Welles manage to pull off this entry in the Falstaff Cinematic Universe (FCU)? Is it as good as Citizen Kane? (Well, obviously not, but that question always seems to come up and they address it.)
Mike (@mumbles3k) and Max (@JMaxHegel) are watching all of Orson Welles’ directorial efforts leading up to The Other Side of the Wind, the director’s new film set to be released over 30 years after his death. Here, they discuss The Trial, the movie Welles made after he escaped to Europe after the big failure of Touch of Evil. The puzzle of a movie is well-made, yes, and timely, but is it at all worthwhile? Well, for one host it’s quite good, for another host it’s not so good. Listen to find out which is which!
In this podcast retrospective, host Brandon-Shea (@BrandonMutala) is joined by co-host Zach (@mooreonzach) to discuss the 11 films spanning 40 years in the Halloween film franchise. They’ve reached the end of the series here, with David Gordon Green’s Halloween. What do the hosts make of this sequel/re-quel/recalibration? Okay, just cutting to the chase, they were not disappointed. They go into how the new film honors the original film and the franchise as a whole. And they also touch on fandoms in general, and how positivity is the key to life. They’re going deep in this final episode. Thanks for listening, and here’s hoping Blumhouse greenlights a new Halloween II soon!
It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino) , Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the threequel to I Know What You Did Last Summer called I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer. Listen as they talk about literally anything else other than this movie, because folks, this movie is bad. It’s so bad they’d rather talk about other movies, like Stomp The Yard: Homecoming or The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. They also talk about how Shak picked this movie sight unseen, which turns out to be torture for everyone involved. They also touch on how Sara doesn’t watch too many horror movies. They also define the tropes of film noir. Anything but this movie. Listen!
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Your hosts Sara Scorentino (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) attempt to forgive 20th Century Fox (RIP) for their attempt to merge two IPs into one terrible franchise. It’s Alien vs. Predator, and it’s Sara and Alex vs. Alien vs. Predator! But before the movie talk, they give an update on Sara’s fantasy football league, ducks, steak, and how they’re REALLY doing. Then they talk about the film and how either Alex failed Sara, or Sara failed Alex — there’s a lot of failing going on in this one. Enjoy!
Mike (@mumbles3k) and Max (@JMaxHegel) are watching all of Orson Welles’ directorial efforts leading up to The Other Side of the Wind, the director’s new film set to be released over 30 years after his death. Here they discuss Welles’ other masterpiece, Touch of Evil. Listen to them describe the (surprise) convoluted history and multiple cuts of the film. Oh and what about Charlton Heston playing a Mexican? Now that’s something. Can they get past that one awkward thing to appreciate the rest of the film? Listen to find out!
If you were expecting a movie called Chain Reaction starring Keanu Reeves to be any genre, you’d expect a bonkers action movie. Well, it’s not that and that’s just the first confounding part of this movie. Diego Crespo (@deggowaffles) joins host Sam (@samshotfirst) on our all-Keanu podcast to discuss the many technically competent, but oh so bewildering, things in the sci-fi “thriller” which co-stars Morgan Freeman, Rachel Weisz, and Brian Cox
Mike (@mumbles3k) and Max (@JMaxHegel) are watching all of Orson Welles’ directorial efforts leading up to The Other Side of the Wind, the director’s new film set to be released over 30 years after his death. Here, they discuss Mr. Arkadin aka Confidential Report aka the unofficial prequel to The Third Man. Does Orson Welles, aka the Shane Black of his time, make good on this ‘adaptation’ of Welles’ radio plays? Listen as they try to make sense of this quite confusing entry in Welles’ filmography.
In this podcast retrospective, host Brandon-Shea (@BrandonMutala) is joined by co-host Zach (@mooreonzach) to discuss the 11 films spanning 40 years in the Halloween film franchise. Here they welcome back guest Mike Schindler (@mumbles3k) to discuss Rob Zombie’s sequel, Halloween II. Is it a fitting end to Zombie’s Halloween-verse? What’s the deal with that white horse? Is this Zombie’s unfiltered vision of a Halloween movie, for better or worse? But, really, what’s the deal with that horse?
Your hosts Sara (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) attempt to forgive… Chappie? First off, there’s a stunning revelation in the first minutes that will have listeners reeling. Then, they offer a personal Papa John’s update, before jumping into Neill Blomkamp’s, Die Antwoord-starring, Chappie. Hugh Jackman’s hair, the soul of Dev Patel, and some South African accents; they touch on it all. Neill Blomkamp: do they forgive him? Listen and find out.
On this episode of our podcast devoted to Keanu Reeves, things get romantic. A much more successful period romance from Keanu than Tune in Tomorrow…, A Walk in the Clouds is a charming and sincere film with an appropriately smoldering performance from our guy. Sam (@samshotfirst) welcomes Lexy Van Dyke (@Lexy_Myranda) to discuss the 1995 romantic drama. They chat about the stunning early work from Academy Award-winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, a fine performance from the legendary Anthony Quinn, and lots of shots of a sweaty Keanu.
Mike (@mumbles3k) and Max (@JMaxHegel) are watching all of Orson Welles’ directorial efforts leading up to The Other Side of the Wind, the director’s new film set to be released over 30 years after his death. Here, they discuss another one of Welles’ Shakespeare adaptations, Othello, aka The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice. As his first independent production, does it hold any weight to his previous work? Does—wait, is that Orson Welles in blackface? Is that his real hair? Umm. Okay, we need to talk about that…
In this podcast retrospective, host Brandon-Shea (@BrandonMutala) is joined by co-host Zach (@mooreonzach) to discuss the 11 films spanning 40 years in the Halloween film franchise. Here they welcome guests Mike Schindler (@mumbles3k) and Dan (@TrekGeekDan) to discuss the Rob Zombie’s remake of Halloween, simply titled Halloween. They all discuss the director’s cut, Zombie’s fascination with white trash, and if this is an actually good remake of the original? Is it even better than John Carpenter’s classic? Well, you’ll just have to listen to hear their thoughts on all this.
Mike (@mumbles3k) and Max (@JMaxHegel) are watching all of Orson Welles’ directorial efforts leading up to The Other Side of the Wind, the director’s new film set to be released over 30 years after his death. Here, they discuss Welles’ adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Does Welles fail or succeed here on his own terms? Is Shakespeare the Orson Welles of plays? And how often can Welles direct the same story — the rise of man who is eventually brought down by his ambition? Listen to possibly find out the answers to these questions.
Cyberpunk films are a surprisingly rare occurrence, and on this installment of our Keanu Reeves podcast, we take a look at one of the weirdest and most famous (or infamous?) examples of the subgenre. Your host Sam (@samshotfirst) is joined by Danielle Ryan (@danirat) to discuss Johnny Mnemonic, a true artifact of the mid-90s. The movie doesn’t really work but it’s hard not to enjoy the insanity and, as always, Keanu came to play. Upgrade your brains and listen.
It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino) , Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) talk about the sequel to A Goofy Movie, An Extremely Goofy Movie. Listen as they explain how this is an accurate representation of depression and extreme sports. Also, what happened to Goofy’s wife? And Pauly Shore is in this, too? [Insert Goof Troop theme song here]
Mike (@mumbles3k) and Max (@JMaxHegel) are watching all of Orson Welles’ directorial efforts leading up to The Other Side of the Wind, the director’s new film set to be released over 30 years after his death. Here, they discuss The Lady from Shanghai, a film that, surprise, isn’t as good as Citizen Kane! How can this be? Your hosts are thoroughly perplexed by the plot and the many, many white guys running around in this movie, with all that being said, how does it stand as Welles’ fourth directorial feature? Listen and hear their thoughts.
In this podcast retrospective, host Brandon-Shea (@BrandonMutala) is joined by co-host Zach (@mooreonzach) to discuss the 11 films spanning 40 years in the Halloween film franchise. Halloween: Resurrection is the focus on this episode, the follow-up to the successful H20. Don’t worry, your hosts won’t just show up for a contractually-obligated cameo where they get killed off; they’re here to maybe convince you this isn’t that bad of a sequel… maybe. Put aside Busta Rhymes doing whatever he’s doing in this movie and listen!
Mike (@mumbles3k) and Max (@JMaxHegel) are watching all of Orson Welles’ directorial efforts leading up to The Other Side of the Wind, the director’s new film set to be released over 30 years after his death. Here they discuss possibly his least well-known, yet easily accessible, third directorial feature, The Stranger. A Nazi-hunting movie made a year after the end of World War II, Welles has said this is his ‘worst’ film, but do the hosts agree on that? Listen and find out.
Just like Milhouse said, it’s just like Speed 2 but on a bus instead of a boat. That’s right, our Keanu Reeves podcast has finally made it to Speed! There was only one person Sam (@samshotfirst) was going to have on to discuss the iconic action film and that’s Talk Film Society Editor-in-Chief Marcelo Pico (@marcelojpico). They go in depth on the film discussing everything from the wild practical stunts, to one of the best romances in action cinema, to Keanu finally becoming a bonafide movie star.
Mike (@mumbles3k) and Max (@JMaxHegel) are watching all of Orson Welles’ directorial efforts leading up to The Other Side of the Wind, the director’s new film set to be released over 30 years after his death. On this episode they discuss Welles’ follow-up to Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons. Already, on his sophomore film, Welles dealt with studio interference and a seemingly forever-lost alternate cut. How does the film hold up now, as is it as bad as Welles thinks it is?
In this podcast retrospective, host Brandon-Shea (@BrandonMutala) is joined by co-host Zach (@mooreonzach) to discuss the 11 films spanning 40 years in the Halloween film franchise. 20 years ago, HE changed the face of Halloween, and on this episode, he’s back! Michael Myers faces off once again Jamie Lee Curtis’ Laurie Strode in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later. Did the franchise regain its footing after dealing with psychic powers and cults; most importantly, is blood thicker than water? Listen to find out!
35 days till Halloween, Halloween, Halloween! Silver Shamrock!
Your hosts Sara (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) attempt to forgive the 'worst' Star Wars film… or are they here to forgive the Star Wars fans? Before they talk about how Liam Neeson steals a child or a plush doll of Watto that someone owned, they give you an important update on Papa John(‘)s, why they’re always so grumpy, and Asian food markets. They then discuss Star Wars, oh Star Wars…
With a new film by Orson Welles set to be released over 30 years after his death, now’s the perfect time to dive into the filmography of one of the greats. Your hosts, Mike (@mumbles3k) and Max (@JMaxHegel) will be watching all of Welles’ directorial efforts leading up to The Other Side of the Wind (13 films in total). In the first episode, they explain why they’ve started the series, why several of these films will be first-time viewings, and they also touch on Star Trek (obviously). Then they focus on the one, the only, the classic Citizen Kane.
Once upon a time, Keanu Reeves played Buddha in a Bernardo Bertolucci film. No, really, it happened. It’s understandable if you don’t quite believe us, but that’s exactly what this all-Keanu podcast is for! Host Sam Van Haren (@samshotfirst) is joined by TFS contributor Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) to discuss Little Buddha. Is this a forgotten gem? Or is there a reason most don’t know about this chapter in Reeves’ career? Listen to find out!
It’s the sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino) , Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) explore those direct-to-video sequels of childhood classic, horror franchises, and action movies; anything squeezing name recognition out of an intellectual property, all mostly ending up on VHS and bargain bin DVDs. In the first episode they discuss Casper Meets Wendy. They made a sequel to that movie Casper starring Shelley Duvall, Teri Garr, George Hamilton, Hilary Duff, and, of course, Pauly Shore… Oh god.
In this podcast retrospective, host Brandon-Shea (@BrandonMutala) is joined by co-host Zach (@mooreonzach) to discuss the 11 films spanning 40 years in the Halloween film franchise. In the 6th episode they discuss the 6th entry in the franchise and they talk for over 60 minutes! 666! Halloween (666): The Curse of Michael Myers has a storied past, so much so they bring in guest John Mills (@kesseljunkie) to discuss not only the theatrical cut, but the fabled Producer’s Cut! Which is better? Does it really matter? Hey look, there’s a cult now! Listen and make sure to get your Mark of Thorn tattoos!
42 days till Halloween, Halloween, Halloween! Silver Shamrock!
Many say Keanu Reeves was horribly miscast as Don John in Kenneth Branagh’s Much Ado About Nothing, but host Sam (@samshotfirst) and his guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew) think otherwise. Listen to the latest episode of this all Keanu podcast as they discuss one of the very best Shakespeare adaptations. Much Ado… is a sexy, funny, and all-around joyous movie with an all-star cast including Emma Thompson, Denzel Washington, and Michael Keaton.
In this podcast retrospective, host Brandon-Shea (@BrandonMutala) is joined by co-host Zach (@mooreonzach) to discuss the 11 films spanning 40 years in the Halloween film franchise. Here, they discuss a low point in the series, Halloween 5 aka Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers! They touch on president masks, the Man in Black, the revenge of retconning, and… psychic abilities? Let’s all enjoy the bloodshed while we try to make sense of it all.
49 days till Halloween, Halloween, Halloween! Silver Shamrock!
Your hosts Sara (@sarasorrentino) and Alex (@tweetnandez) attempt to forgive the 'worst' Batman movie, Batman & Robin. But first, you get some much-needed updates on the weather and Papa John's. Then, they get into the hornieness of Joel Schumacher's franchise-ending entry of the series. Giant statue men, Uma, Alfred, Taco Bell, and Alicia Silverstone's mouth; it's all here! Listen, as their thoughts on this classic bad movie may surprise you (they like it)...
Oh, and remember when Anne Hathaway was going to be Black Cat in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 4? That would've been cool.