The Film Snobs: Recent Episodes
The Film Snobs
Just a bunch of guys who talk about a different film each week, switching category every month. Spooky, animated, musicals, and feeling lonely are just some of the realms we’ve entered. We also take this 50% seriously.
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Hey there Snobbies. Today we have Caleb’s pick for ROMCOM. Jared came in HARD that this is NOT a RomCom. This was heavily debated on this episode as we discussed why the Paul Thomas Anderson Directed film “Punch Drunk Love,” belongs in this category. If a film’s heart is romance and comedy, isn’t it a RomCom? Is it a NeuroDivergentRomCom? Is it just pure chaos energy? What we DO know, is that this is a heck of a film and we were here for it! Eric especially loved any time Philip Seymour Hoffman graces the screen. This episode was a lot of fun, we hope you enjoyed it too.
Film Discussed: Punch Drunk Love (2002)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Snobs. HOLY COW. Or should I say….Holy BEAVERS! WE decided to watch a INSANE film from the creative and genius mind of Mike Cheslik and Ryland Brickson Cole Tews…comes a film unlike anything you have ever seen, and we can confidently say this, “Hundreds of Beavers.” This film is taking a silent film approach with ADR and hyper-toonlike-violence and we are HERE FOR IT! We talk about Beavers, Rabbits, raccoons, trappers, Santa Claus, surviving the winter, genocide, and much much more. With ZERO expectations, we seriously enjoyed watching this film and can’t wait for you to watch it too. You’ll have to rent it, but PLEASE PLEASE rent this film and join us on this journey. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Hundreds of Beavers (2022)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Sup Snobbies. We have a FILM SNOBS FIRST!! Today marks the first time we’ve had a repeat guest TWICE in a row. Lydia is back with her take on Cody’s pick this week. We gave Cody the assignment to pick the topic and the film. He picked ROM COMS, and picked the unlikely choice of “Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines,” directed by Ken Annakin. This film was such a blast to talk about and we enjoying singing the theme song all the way through. Come on this ridiculous journey with us as we talk about WHY this is a RomCom. Yes, we figure that out. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Hello Snobbies. Today we travel to Italia to sunbathe, drink spritzes, dress with impeccable style and assume hot peoples' personas. That's right, we're discussing 1999's The Talented Mr. Ripley. Enjoy the episode!
Film Discussed: The Talented Mr. Ripley
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Snobbies! We have a special one for today. Today is Eric’s pick and he picked one his favorite films of all time when he was a kid, Stephen Sommers, “The Mummy” This episode is a lot of us talking about the Mummy, but even more of us talking about other random things haha. We enjoyed this adventure romp and Brendan has NEVER looked better. This was a fun one, hope you enjoy!
Film Discussed: The Mummy (1999)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Snobbies! We’re back with Cody’s pick for REMAKES and this one is a stone cold classic. Kurt Russell has never been hotter?? Questions mark?? This remake is from a 1951 original called, “The Thing From Another World,” adapted from the 1938 novel, Who Goes There? WE WATCHED Director John Carpenter’s, “The Thing.” THIS. FILM. RULES!!! We had an absolute blast watching this film. Every once and a while, the Snobs watch a film that just makes us react. The Thing was more psychological than we thought and we loved talking through what makes us human? Who can we trust? What even was this film trying to say? One thing was for sure, this film had EPIC visual effects. Ooey, Gooey, gutsy, visual effects. Enjoy this legendary film
Film Discussed: The Thing (1982)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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WELCOME BACK! WE’re back with a very special series….WE’RE DOING REMAKES! This week we have a very special guest…ERIC’S DAD RUSS! This episode was so fun. It was Caleb’s pick today and he decided to go with the remake of the original film from 1969….TRUE GRIT! This remake was made in 2010 and made by the Cohen Brothers. We talked about Russ’s top 4 films, all the crossovers, Matt Daemon in a truly iconic role, Josh Brolin’s voice, Steinfeld KILLING IT at 14 years old, and much much more. WE hope you enjoy this, we missed you Cody!
Film Discussed: True Grit (2010)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Welcome back everyone! And welcome to a special mid-week episode of the film snobs. Today we are featuring Part 2 of the Annual Snobbie awards. The SNOBBIES are a very important and yearly tradition where we come up with the categories and criteria and then feature films that probably didn’t have much of a chance in the Oscars and some that did. We, as per usual, had an absolute blast making this ep. Thanks again to RICKY and ETHAN! We love you and miss you. We hope that you enjoy this ep!
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Welcome fans one and all to THE 3rd ANNUAL SNOBBIES!! WE are out here talking about our favorite films of the previous year. This episode we talk about our top 10’s and our group top 10 as a Film Snob collective. We welcome previous and best snobs ETHAN and RICKY!!! SO, so, so excited to have these men back on the pod. It is becoming a yearly occurrence and we are HERE for it. Join us on this journey as we walk down the 2023 road towards the only top 10 list that matters. Enjoy!
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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SNOBBIES! This is the LAST young snobs episode of the bunch. We are very happy and blessed to welcome Nathan and Luca Mendes. The MENDES brothers from the land of Brazil! This episode was a blast as the brothers picked a film that we did NOT expect, 2018’s…from director’s John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein…GAME NIGHT! Jason Bateman’s best and most straight man and Jesse Plemons’s absolute most hilarious and awkward roles he’s ever done. This was such a fun film to talk about and thank you SOOOOOO much to the young snobs that stopped in to chat with us. YOU are the future. Enjoy.
Film Discussed: Game Night (2018)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Welcome Back!! To another episode of YOUNG SNOBS! Today we are graced with the presence of RJ! His pick for this segment is a film that all of the snobs love and loved to talk about. This film is filled with love, life, and travel. This film is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty! Joins us as we talk about Ben stiller, tropic tinder for some reason, apprehension, taking life by the horns, travel, and much much more. This film is so good and we just want to get right into it! Enjoy!
Film Discussed: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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YOYOYO!!! Snobbies, we are starting a NEW topic this month. This topic is a treat and we are throwing the choice of film and discussion to a few of our lucky, young snobs, in a topic called…YOUNG SNOBS! They will host and drive the pod! This week we have JOHNATHAN, who appeared on the “Good Morning” episode and had a lot of great insights. Back on the scene and only 17 years old! We enjoyed talking about his pick by Director Akira Kurosawa, “Dreams.” This was a collection of recurring dreams that the director had and he put to film. This film Is hard to describe but so so so beautiful to watch, we hope you enjoy it!
Film Discussed: Dreams (1990)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Good morning SNOBBIES! And welcome back to our episode on Terence Davies month. This week we have Jared’s pick and he decided to go with “The Long Day Closes.” This film has a similar feel and vibe to Distant Voices, Still Lives. In this film we follow the perspective of Bud, a boy in Liverpool in the 1950’s, coming of age around the other family members and the austere Catholic Church as he enters the rigors of school, nurtures a bedazzled love of the movies and longs for companionship. Jared says this is a near perfect film and Terence Davies best film he’s ever made. We dive into childhoods, favorite shots, the Davies Dissolve, and much much more. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: The Long Day Closes (1992)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Snobbies. Welcome to a new segment. Today we are featuring an old ep from the archives. This episode is one that we have talked about more than once on the podcast. The topic when this originally aired was "Going on a Journey." This was Ricky's week to pick a film and he decided to go with MXP Most Xtreme Primate as the film that best represented "Going on a Journey." You can tell on the pod, but I was a little less than enthusiastic about this pick. Probably one of the only times I've actively tried to derail a podcast due to how horrible the film was. Ahhh, fun times. Anyway, enjoy this throwback week as we recuperate after the holidays and we WILL be back with Jared's Terence Davies pick next time! See you then!
Film Discussed: MXP Most Xtreme Primate (2004)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Ho ho ho Snobbies! SURPRISE! We’re coming at you NOT on a Monday. This week we decided to do something a little different. The Snobs are in the studio with old time guest Andy and Eric’s wife Jordan. We discuss holiday favorites, least favorites Christmas movie, best Santa, best animated Christmas movie, etc. We had such a great time with this episode and really enjoyed just having a fireside chat about our holiday favorites.
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Hey there Snobbies! This week we continue on our journey with the late Terence Davies and his filmography. This week was Cody’s pick and he chose to go with the director’s last film that he ever made…Benediction. A film that truly has some of the most incredible acting we have ever seen. The film features a war time military man who is put into a mental hospital to quiet his dissenting voice. The film follows the man’s life and love’s. With incredible direction, brutal shots, and beautiful scenery, the film takes you along a path that follows closely with Davies’s own life. We LOVED Benediction and loved talking through it tonight. We hope that you enjoy it as well.
Film Discussed: Benediction (2021)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Welcome back Snobbies! This month we are continuing to feature the late Terence Davies and his filmography. This week was Eric’s pick and he chose to go with 1988’s Distant Voices, Still Lives. A film that has been described as the most important British film ever made, this film was powerful. This film opened up a bit of discussion in all of us about family, fathers, abuse, history, love, pain, and healing. This film delves into the heart of a family and the heart of a human. Joins us In our discussion and enjoy this film.
Film Discussed: Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Snobbies, we have a new topic! This month we are featuring the late Terence Davies and his filmography. This week was Caleb’s pick and he chose to go with 2016’s A Quiet Place. Wait…no…A Quiet PASSION. That’s it. Okay. This film was very good. A film about Emily Dickinson and what a beautiful and brutal film. With incredible shots, beautiful dialogue, and death…we had plenty to talk about. Every other week we will pick another film from Terence’s body of work. We hope you enjoy this film!
Film Discussed: A Quiet Passion (2016)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Welcome back Snobbies. We are EXCITED to have you back and enjoying another spooky film with us. This week, we have the incomparable, Josh George with us! He joins for the first time ever and we have an interesting one for you. Jared’s pick this week and he chose a legend of a film from 1932, director Tod Browning brings us, “Freaks.” This film deals in the controversial as it features differently abled people and takes place in a circus. The film follows certain characters as they go through circus life. Hans, one of the main characters and who has dwarfism, is infatuated with a female acrobat named Cleopatra and this infatuation gets everyone into a heap of trouble. We freaking loved this film so join us as we dance our way through it and talk about some surprisingly deep topics. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Freaks (1932)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Here. We. GOOOOO!! Welcome back to SPOOKTOBER 4, pick #3 by Cody Martin himself. We are excited to talk about this film. This animated EPIC is packed with delicious animation, beautiful shots, and a tragic story. This film is directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and is called, “Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust.” This film, in the words of Cody is the perfect middle ground as it doesn’t feel like a halloween movie made by Disney or an over the top horror flick. WE really had a good time with this film and found it to be the perfect Sppoktober addition to the collection. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2001)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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SNOBBIES! Bringing to you SPOOKTOBER #2!! This week we have Eric’s pick and he decided to go the wacky route. If you remember our very first episode SPOOKTOBER #1, where we featured “House,” this film made us feel right at home. GUEST Alec Brunk joined us today as Eric’s first guest on the pod! This film’s director Ricky Lau brings us “Mr. Vampire.” This film from 1985 brought possibly the most laughs we’ve had on this episode. A mixture of killing vampires, sexy ghosts, KungFu vamp slaying, comedic assistants, misty hill gorillas, hopping undead, I mean…it goes on and on. This film rules and we had such a fun time talking through it. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Mr. Vampire (1985)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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CUE spooky witch laughter and zealous lightening storms!! That’s right! It’s SPOOKTOBER #4!!!! We are PSYCHED! to be back in the SPOOKTOBER atmosphere. Caleb, Cody, and Eric take on Caleb’s pick for tonight (Jared is in Europe…having a terrible time) a film that is melancholic in nature and definitely sets up some sad snobs action. A film directed by LENGENDARY director Lars von Trier, “Melancholia.” This film was seen by all and the rewatch was improved in the eyes of some and sustained in the eyes of others. We talked about artistic shots, mental health, world death, how absolutely strange this film was followed by a discussion on how smart this film was…everything was covered and nothing was covered. Join us on this journey through Melancholia and the mind of Lars von Trier. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Melancholia (2011)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Hey Snobbies! Welcome to the Second ever Snobbie’s Choice week. Last time, Tom picked The Truman Show. This week we have Nick Maddie who is here to give us the ethical discussion film of a lifetime, from director Ben Affleck’s debut…”Gone Baby Gone.” This film GETS. US. HEATED! WE really enjoyed talking about Right and Wrong, bad girlfriends, Bad mom’s, love for a child, and we talk about what each of us would do in their place. This film has some sensitive material as the film is about a child being taken from her home and can trigger some people. This was a great episode and we enjoyed talking through it. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Gone Baby Gone (2007)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Welcome Snobbies! to the last episode in the ChatGPT series where Artificial Intelligence picks our movies for us. The topic has been a lot of fun and we have seen some really cool films. Tonight we have Jared picking the film from the list ChatGPT gave him. The film that was chosen was from legendary director Éric Rohmer, “A Summer’s Tale.” This film deal with ultra-realism, where the other film we did for this topic, 8 1/2, did surrealism. The film follows a man on his way through the French coast side and his many interactions with women where choices are made for him. We had different opinions about this film, but we all agreed that it was the best of the bunch.
Film Discussed: A Summer’s Tale (1996)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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BARBENHEIMER!!!!! It’s here. Very late to the overall cultural party, but we recorded this a while ago. The snobs minus Caleb are here to talk about Barbie and Oppenheimer. You know the drill. Hopefully you’ve seen one or both of these films. If not, what have you been doing with your life?? We enjoyed talking through both films and probably spent too much time on Oppenheimer…kinda like Nolan did! Oooooooohhhhhh. SNAP! But really, this was the longest episode we’ve ever done so sick back, and enjoy!
Film Discussed:Barbie (2023) Oppenheimer (2023)
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Welcome back Snobbies! It’s another exciting installment of ChatGPT picking our movies for us! This week we have Eric’s pick and he decided to change up the prompt and just ask the AI to give him “10 random movies” and that’s exactly what it gave him! His pick today was from none other than legendary director Martin Scorsese, “The Departed.” This film was a bunch of fun to talk about and heads up….we were a bit loopy on this episode. Not entirely sure why. REGARDLESS! We enjoyed talking through Boston accents, a mired of profanity, good/bad acting, and much much more! We hope you enjoy! Film Discussed: The Departed (2006) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Cody Martin : letterboxd.com/codytmartin/ Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/ Five star reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
DISCLAIMER: This episode contains sexual content, though not explicit or gratuitous, it is still discussed.
ChatGPT is back and it is ready to pick another film for us. CODY IS BACK! and we are happy about it. This week Cody chooses the film that chatGPT gaffes us from another legendary Italian director Federico Fellini, “8 1/2” This film is a film about film and a story about the director himself. A master of the surreal style and arguably the father or surrealism, this film really took us on a journey. The film deals with women, film, life, choices, regret, and love. This film should be watched side-by-side with “Bardo” (2022) a modern masterclass on surrealism. The team is split on this film but we have plenty to talk about. We hope you enjoy!
Discussed in pod “Martin Eden” episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-film-snobs/id1538653633?i=1000508169696
Film Discussed: 8 1/2 (1963)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Cody Martin : letterboxd.com/codytmartin/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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DISCLAIMER: This film talks about sensitive topics such as rape, though not explicit or gratuitous, it is still discussed.
WE’RE BACK! That’s right babyyyy, we’re back and we are doing a new topic today. This one we have been waiting to do for a long time now and the time has finally arrived. Caleb brought up the idea that we should let chatGPT pick a film for us to watch. We asked AI “Give us a movie that a film snob would watch.” and we chose from a list of 10. WE originally picked Apocalypse Now….but it did not exist AT ALL on the internet for streaming, renting, or buying! So we chose the classic from legendary director Akira Kurosawa, “Rashomon 羅生門.” A film that inspired a handful of films and most recently “The Last Duel,” which we talk about on pod. A film that is packed with things to talk about, we hope you enjoy!
Film Discussed: Rashomon 羅生門 (1950)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Cody Martin : letterboxd.com/codytmartin/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Snobbies! Welcome…to the end of Movies Of the Middle East, or MOME as we’ve been calling it. Tonight we have a special guest COLIN! who hasn’t been on the pod since Do The Right Thing two years ago! Tonight’s pick comes from Jared and is by director Nadav Lapid, “Ahed’s Knee.” This film, coming out of Israel, tackles a possibly autobiographical story about something the director went through while featuring a film. The film deals with nationalism, censorship, a director’s voice, as well as many interesting camera choices that had us scratching our heads….sometimes in a good way! Anyway, we enjoyed talking through this film and we hope you Enjoy also!
Film Discussed: Ahed's Knee (2021)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Cody Martin : letterboxd.com/codytmartin/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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BABABABABABONUS EPISOOOOODE! With guest to the pod and first timer, TOM! We let Tom pick the film with no topic guidelines at all. We had NO idea what he would chose, other than it being his favorite film of all time. Tom ended up choosing the Peter Weir directed film “The Truman Show.” The snobs are Jared-less as he is dealing with possible Malaria. We discuss ALL the finer details of ethics, philosophy, creation, method acting, the perfect score, Caleb melting a priceless memory of Eric’s, and much much more. Join us as we had a complete blast talking through this film and we hope you Enjoy!
Film Discussed: The Truman Show (1998)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Cody Martin : letterboxd.com/codytmartin/
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Yoyoyo! Welcome back to MOME! This week we have Eric’s pick for Movies Of the Middle East and it comes from director Hany Abu-Assad, “Paradise Now.” This film is a sobering view on what happens leading up to a suicide bomb attack. We follow two best friends in Palestine as they are chosen to carry out a retaliatory attack against Israel. This film is intensely complex and captures the feelings behind doing what is right vs. something just. The Snobs enjoyed talking through this film with GUEST MATT BOLT! Matt brings some a Middle Eastern opinions and we get into how this film reminded us of Napoleon Dynamite??! Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Paradise Now (2005)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Cody Martin : letterboxd.com/codytmartin/
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Snobbies. We are BACK! And this time we are bringing you Caleb’s pick for MOME, Movies Of the Middle East. ANDY HARDING joins us for today’s episode. Today’s pick comes from Iranian LEGEND director Abbas Kiarostami, “Where is the Friend’s House?” This film was so sweet and delightful. We had fun talking about this film and how different and interesting it was. This film was a bit slow, but most of us enjoyed this insight and window into Middle Eastern culture, values, and how elders and children are treated at times. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Where is the Friend’s House? (1987)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Cody Martin : letterboxd.com/codytmartin/
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Snobbies. Welcome back. Today we have a very special treat….IT’S A NEW TOPIC!! Today we are looking at our newest snob’s chosen topic which we are REALLY excited about, it’s Middle Eastern Films! Today’s pick comes from director Babak Anvari and is called, “Under the Shadow.” This film takes place in Iran during the early 90’s and the main characters find themselves in a creepy situation where their fears and traumas are being preyed upon. We loved watching this and discussing the greater elements behind the shots and what this film was trying to say. Eric was not so enthusiastic about the jump scares. We hope you Enjoy! And we want to say that we recommend you watch any of the films were talk about here.
Film Discussed: Under the Shadow (2016)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Cody Martin : letterboxd.com/codytmartin/
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Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to PART 2 of the 2nd annual Snobbie Awards! This is being released after The Oscars so that you can have a little fun and compare our wins with what happened in the Academy Awards. But as you probably remember, The Snobbie Awards are much different than The Oscars. In Part 1 we talked about our Top 10 of the year and in this episode we pick the categories we want to talk about and feature films that may not have gotten much Oscar buzz during the year. There’s some overlap, but all-in-all, we are super excited to talk about the films from 2022 and we have TWO special guests with us today, Ricky and Ethan! They join us from Oregon and Ireland! We are super happy to have them on. So buckle up and get ready for the show! Enjoy!
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Cody Martin : letterboxd.com/codytmartin/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the second annual Snobbie Awards! This is being released after The Oscars so that you can have a little fun and compare our wins with what happened in the Academy Awards. But as you probably remember, The Snobbie Awards are much different than The Oscars. Here we pick the categories we want to talk about and feature films that may not have gotten much Oscar buzz during the year. There’s some overlap, but all-in-all, we are super excited to talk about the films from 2022 and we have TWO special guests with us today, Ricky and Ethan! They join us from Oregon and Ireland! We are super happy to have them on and it was a record breaking episode haha. So buckle up and get ready for the show! Enjoy!
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Cody Martin : letterboxd.com/codytmartin/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Snobbies, this is the end! The last film to be picked for the sight and sound list of top films for the decade! Today we have Jared's pick and he ended with a 5 star masterpiece. From Directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, comes the dancing classic watched by dancers everywhere, "The Red Shoes." This film was a treat to watch and we were happy to talk about it. The film has an incredible score and dance number that entranced us. Like the shoes, we were taken on a journey through this wonderful and colorful landscape and were transported into film bliss. We hope you enjoy this film as much as we did.
Film Discussed: The Red Shoes (1948)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Cody Martin : letterboxd.com/codytmartin/
The Sight and Sound Poll List: https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/directors-100-greatest-films-all-time
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Ladies and Gentlemen! We have for you a true treat! The NUMBER 1 film on the Sight and Sound Top films for Directors, Stanley Kubrick’s Opus and true space odyssey…2001: a space odyssey. This film had a very different response from the snobs tonight. Eric loved it, Jared knows and appreciates the genius but it doesn’t wow him, Caleb liked it, and Cody thought it was mid. We had fun talking about this film that completely changed the game. We enjoyed discussing this film and wanted to make sure that we covered the top film, we hope you enjoyed it as well.
Film Discussed: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Cody Martin : letterboxd.com/codytmartin/
The Sight and Sound Poll List: https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/directors-100-greatest-films-all-time
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Welcome back Snobbies! to our Sight and Sound Top 100 films of all time picked by directors all over the world. Today we have Caleb’s pick and it is a truly beautiful masterpiece. Director F.W. Murnau brings a story that is timeless and stunning, even though it is a silent film! We were blown away at how heartfelt, emotional, and affecting this film was. We talked about drowning wives, feeling bad about it, city life, having a great day, immediately having a bad day, and so much more. Guest star Micah joins us and it is a really great time. Enjoy this ep everyone.
Film Discussed: Sunrise (1927)
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The Sight and Sound Poll List: https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/directors-100-greatest-films-all-time
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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BLUE PEOPLE!!1 Yes that's right, if it's blue, it's gotta be Avatar...or a terrible Smurf reboot. This little bonus content comes to you after we decided to talk in length about seeing Avatar together. That is, Ricky, Jared, and Eric. Cody and Caleb saw it separately and only KIND OF liked it. Join us as we gush on the effects, the plot, the realistic turnout of the water stuff, and so much more. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Avatar: The Way of the Water (2022)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Cody Martin : letterboxd.com/codytmartin/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Hey! What can you say?? We're in the mood for love today and RICKY IS BAAACCCKKK!!!!1!! Today is Ricky's pick and he decided to go for the Kar-Wai Wong classic, "In the Mood for Love." Guys...we loved the film. It was so good. Such a lovely tribute to films that can be so sensual and sexy but not have to show any over the top nudity or sex scenes. Sometimes it works, but in this film, they didn't need it. The shots are great, the dialog is great, the framing, the music, the FEEELLLSSS!! It's a good time and coming in the top 10 of the top 100 isn't too shabby. We hope you Enjoy this as much as we did!
Film Discussed: In the Mood for Love (2000)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Cody Martin : letterboxd.com/codytmartin/
The Sight and Sound Poll List: https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/directors-100-greatest-films-all-time
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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SNOBBIES! This is a new topic for the history books! We are going through the Sigh and Sound list of 100 greatest films of all time! We are picking from the Director list because the Critic list is just absolutely insane and not in a good way. This week we have CODY back! And we induct him into the hallowed halls of Films Snobs. Past Film Snobs include Ethan Jasso. Ricky Wickham. and current snobs. But now…Cody enters the ranks of Snobs and we couldn’t be happier. TJ also comes back to join us for an epic ride as Cody picks the Andrei Tarkovsky film, “Stalker.” We couldn’t believe that we would be watching one of the greatest films ever made, breaking way past the 50% mark on the list coming in at 14 of 100. This film was…a lot to take in. Join us as we travel through radiated fields and step ever closer to…THE ROOM. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Stalker (1979)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Cody Martin : letterboxd.com/codytmartin/
The Sight and Sound Poll List: https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/directors-100-greatest-films-all-time
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Welcome Snobbies to CHEER-UP films #3 with Jared’s pick featuring two late 50’s Japanese children going on a speaking strike until they get a brand new television in their home. This hilarious and well made film comes from director Yasujirô Ozu and is called, “Good Morning.” The film takes place almost entirely in a small Japaense village while we follow the daily goings on of people and tune in to their conversations and daily dramas that happen. This film was delightful and fun to watch and was such a joy to talk about. We hope you enjoy it too.
Film Discussed: Good Morning (1959)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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CHEER ME UP! Welcome Snobbies to CHEER-UP films #2 with Eric’s pick featuring Martin Scorsese’s 1931 Paris masterpiece, “Hugo!” This film was a treat to watch and we really enjoyed talking through the different themes involved. Guest star TOM joins us on the pod and he gives thoughts on orphan culture, how deep this film was to him and what the notes say that he took on the film! This film is a delightful and beautiful film…that Tom thought was sad. We hope you enjoy!
Film Discussed: Hugo (2011)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Snobbies, welcome to CHEER-UP FILMS month! Today we are introducing a new topic for the snobs and we begin with Caleb’s pick. He is a deeply Midwestern boy, as is Eric, and Jared a little too, so Caleb decided to Cheer us up after a long Halloween month with a film that dribbles down into the soul of every Indiana proud resident…director David Anspaugh brings a true classic of Sports film perfection, a true pioneer in the art form that is a sports movie, “Hoosiers.” We really enjoyed watching this film again, some of us for the first time since we were kids. We talked through our favorite moments, why this film works so well, and when we actually got into the Vietnam War…it makes sense if you listen. We really enjoyed this film and talking through it and hope you do too. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Hoosiers (1986)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Hey there Snobbies!! Welcome...to...THE TRIANGLE OF SADNESS!!! If you didn't know, this is the most insane film you'll watch all year. So buckle up. This film is by director: Ruben Östlund and features two models, some rich people, Woody Harrelson, and an island. This film goes places you would not anticipate and says things that will stick with you for days...maybe years. With themes like rich/poor hierarchy, equality, survival, socialism, marxism, capitalism, the list goes on. This film was SUCH a blast to talk about and Caleb was out of town, so Jared, Eric and guest star JOHN FRANCK joins us to talk through what was for Eric, a fast 5 star experience. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Triangle of Sadness (2022)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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WELCOME Snobbies to the second LIVE Film Snobs Event! We recorded this 10/27/2022. We love putting these on and bringing all of you out has helped us buy some decent microphones!! So thank you! Joining us for the Live event is Warren Epstein! He is a very special guest and MAJOR supporter of films at Kimball’s Peak Theater. He’s features at the beginning of every film that comes on! He is the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at Pikes Peak State College as well as the former arts editor and film critic at The Gazette. Warren talks with us snobs, Jared, Caleb, and Eric as we discuss the masterpiece that is, “The Night of the Hunter.” Charles Laughton’s one and only film, this classic is breathtaking and yet so incredibly simple. We dive in and discuss the good, the bad, and the beautiful that this film has to offer. Easily one of our best guests, Warren brings loads of commentary and laughs as he also gives insight into life as a critic. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.
Film Discussed: The Night of the Hunter (1955)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Sorry for the late release again snobbies! I WAS TRICK OR TREATING!! …and then I forgot…Anyway, today we have a late addition to SPOOKTOBER 3, Jared’s pick…the 2022’s modern Gothic horror and film that has MUCH to say…Alex Garland’s, “Men.” This film is NOT, I repeat NOT for the faint of heart and should not be watched unless you are prepared for it. The imagery, sound, and themes in this film are worth talking about but are difficult to get to if you can’t get past the imagery. Men are horrible? Men are redeemable? Men are Toxic? Sure. We LOVED talking through these themes and LUCKY YOU!! You don’t necessarily have to watch it to hear about it! Join us as we, 3 men, stumble through a podcast that ABSOLUTELY should have had a woman on it, haha. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Men (2022)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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THEY’RE Heeeeeeeeereeee! That’s right Snobbies, we back and we watched POLTERGEIST! Welcome to SPOOKTOBER 3 part 2! This week was Eric’s pick and we watched a CLASSIC of Americana filming and visual effects. This film was written and produced by Steven Spielberg…also we think it was also directed by him too..shhhhhhh. Guest Star Cody Martin joins us on the pod, our FIRST GUEST in the New Era of The Film Snobs. Cody brings a lot of film knowledge and laughs as we make our way through this memorable film. We discuss ILM, the child actors, the visual effects, weed smoking parents, Caleb being a father, and SO MUCH MORE!! We loved this film and we hope you do too, Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Poltergeist (1982)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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SPOOKTOBER IS HERE!!! Snobbies! WE have Arrived at the 3rd installment of Spooktober with Caleb, Jared, and Eric. Sorry this is coming a day late! This time we are releasing every WEEK! Just like the old days, in order to get them out by Halloween! This film comes from one of our favorite directors and most unrealized directors of our time. From such hits as Signs, The Sixth Sense, The Village, M. Night Shyamalan’s, “The Visit.” In this film, a pair of siblings go and visit their grandparents in PA during the winter time and find out that all is not what they think it is. A found footage film that unravels into something truly tense, creepy, and unexpected. Jared also goes on a TARE about how M. Night is one of the most mocked directors and misunderstood filmmakers of our generation. Join us as we gush about this film and agree that it is a perfect entry into SPOOKTOBER 3!!!
Film Discussed: The Visit (2015)
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Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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This is the FINAL film in the NEW ERA for the Film Snobs. Welcome back everyone, we missed you. This week we have Jared’s pick and what an incredible pick it truly is. A film by legendary director who is known for such films like, Pride and Prejudice, Atonement, Darkest Hour, and Anna Karenina comes a film for all you hopeless romantics out there…”Cyrano.” Staring Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett…guys….this film was so good. We talk about unrequited love, war, poems, passion, and how does this man keep doing it??! Joe Wright GETS IT! We were so pleasantly pleased with this film and we were so happy to talk about it. Don’t forget that we have a public event happening at the Kimball’s Theater with a live podcast episode happening afterwards, October 27th @7pm.
Film Discussed: Cyrano (2021)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Welcome back Snobbies! WE’RE BACK!! It’s interesting getting used to the new every other week schedule. I like it though. ANYWAY, today we have Eric’s pick for NEW ERA and he decided to go with a film that piggy-backs off the CLASSIC clout of an epic series of films…The Rocky Films…Ryan Coogler’s “CREED” Can we take you higher? This film has all the feels as Sly gives probably his most Oscar worthy performance of his career. The guy is a total legend and Michael B. Jordan is no less of a heavy hitter in this EPIC film about legacy, heritage, family, and fighting for your life. We had a blast talking about Creed and we just freaking LOVE the Rocky films. Guys, get pumped. Enjoy.
Film Discussed: Creed (2015)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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WELCOME! To….THE NEW ERA! Snobbies, this is a momentous occasion. Today we enter into the new film topic…The New Era. We decided that with Ethan and Ricky gone, we would usher in the new and…basically the same Film Snobs as you know them, but we would watch films that dealt with a personal change, entering into a new space, find one’s self, etc. We are ALSO starting a new schedule that means we will be dropping episodes every other week now and not every week. If you’re a dedicated follower and have listened to ALL of out episodes…well…then…what the heck are you doing with your life? Really. If NOT, then you can go backing our catalogue and check out old episodes and get caught up! We have quite a few. THIS WEEK, Caleb was picking the film and he picked something only Jared has seen, a movie about rebirth, finding one’s self again, and things not being what you once thought. The film is by Christian Petzold and is called, “Phoenix.” We are excited to talk through this and for you to be here at the beginning of something new, but we will never forget our roots. Ethan and Ricky. We love you.
Film Discussed: Phoenix (2014)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Ladies and GENTLEMEN! This is the first LIVE event for The Film Snobs and what an event it was. After gathering fans and friends in The Kimball’s Theater to watch a special showing of The Young Girls of Rochefort and…it was a delight! Jacques Demy directs this pastel joy driven gem of a film. The music, the young love, the summer feeling…this film brings the feels to everyone. Jared brings candy for correct answers to questions, we get some audience participation, my wife leaves after the movie! It was a blast. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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Snobbies. This is technically the second to last episode with Ricky and Ethan, but the last episode we as friends spend with them. Next week we will be premiering THE FILM SNOBS LIVE! episode that was so very special to us all. Thank you all for coming out to see the film with us at Kimball’s and for staying for the podcast. But anyway, this episode is about the conclusion of the long long LONG awaited War and Peace pt.4 episode. The Snobs started this journey many months ago and we are concluding it here. I hope you enjoy our crazy commentary and our soppy wet good-byes to our beloved Ricky and Ethan. You shall be missed.
Film Discussed: War and Peace (1965)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy! https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/
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This is officially the end of RICKY & ETHAN MONTH!!! Ethan wraps up his week with a delightful, beautiful, and wholesome film that captured the feeling of purity and charm. We watched director Paul King’s “Paddington 2.” Guys…SNOBBIES! In the words of Ricky, “This film slaps.” It’s just a good time and makes you feel happy throughout the washing experience. Ethan must really have a thing for canals and Brendan Gleeson because both of his films had them in them. This film has animated bears, crossdressing Hugh Grant, a town coming together, and reunited love. We were DELIGHTED to watch this last film from Ethan and to talk through our joy from which this film brings.
Film Discussed: Paddington 2 (2017)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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Well, the time has come. We are saying good-bye soon to our fellow snobs and it’s getting sad around here. But tonight, we have started ETHAN WEEK and he has chosen a very funny and yet serious film that we all love…a film by Martin McDonagh called, “In Bruges.” This film is filled with hilarious one liners, action, shoot-outs, brilliant performances, and deals with suicide. This film also handles some fairly problematic material but manages to weave a story that is both entertaining and hard to look away from. Set in the dream-like land of Belgium, Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson steal the show as they stumble through a weekend away. The snobs loved talking through one of Ethan’s top 4 on Letterboxd and we hope you enjoy it as well.
Film Discussed: In Bruges (2008)
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This week we watched Ricky's final pick for RICKY PALOOZA and it was a VERY memorable film for more ways than one. Jonathan Glazer‘s "Under the Skin" is an art house sci-fi masterpiece. DISCLAIMER: this film is not for the faint of heart. It includes some images which may be disturbing or graphic. We discuss the nature of humans, cinematography, lighting, the incredible soundtrack, predatory behavior, and aliens. To say that this film is something you'll forget easily would be a MASSIVE lie. We enjoyed talking about this one, even though Ethan was gone this week. He'll be back next week ETHAN PALOOZA! Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Under the Skin (2013)
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This begins our send off for RICKYÐAN! We’ll be watching two films from Ricky and two more from Ethan. Movies that capture their taste or are significant in some way. So first up is David Lynch’s genius debut feature, Eraserhead! This film was NOT well received by most of the Snobs the first time…or the second time. We discuss our varying thoughts, along with the general artistry on display and some potential interpretations. We still had fun talking about this film and thanks Ricky for picking it! Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Eraserhead (1975)
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Sorry for the late release everyone! I hope you haven’t been just sitting there waiting for the episode to drop…just wasting away, not eating, drinking, breathing….ANYWAY, Today we have Caleb’s pick for Summer Hours, A Peter Weir film, Picnic At Hanging Rock. This film was deeeeeeply symbolic and we had many things to say about it. And did you know that Caleb made a short film about this movie??? No? Ask him about it, it’s an inspiration. We talk about the deeper meanings behind the plot of this film and it leads Jared to talk about Aliens. This film is beautiful and wild and leaves you thinking many many thoughts. We recommend this film, but be in the right mood. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Picnic At Hanging Rock (1975)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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THE GREAT BAMBINO!!! JUST in time for the 4th of July comes a film with one of the most iconic 4th of July celebrations in all of cinema. A nostalgic pic coming from Eric and his choice for Summer Hours, David Mickey Evans’s summer Americana baseball epic, The Sandlot. The snobs dig in with special Guest TJ!! Ricky is missing today and he was missed. Is this movie the best film ever? No. Is it #4 in Eric’s best nostalgia movies? Yes. We kick back, grab a lemonade, and round 2 as this baseball film gives us mad suburban vibes. Neighborhood pool time, sleepovers in a tree house, backyard baseball in 90 degree heat, Babe Ruth dreams, this was a good one to talk about. We even touch on the problematic area of this movie. Join us as we point to center field and call our shot…this movie was fun to talk about. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: The Sandlot (1993)
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Snobbies, tonight we have Ethan’s pick for our hot new topic Summer Hours. He chose a very long film, but one that is considered a modern Classic already. From the mind of the LEGENDARY Director, PTA (Paul Thomas Anderson), comes “There Will Be Blood.” Guess star Andy Harding for a brief moment on the pod, we talk through incredible lighting, incredible soundtrack from Johnny Greenwood, incredible story and yeah…an all around great time. Caleb was not here this week so we miss his presence. This was a heck of a film and we are excited to talk about it. Excellent choice Ethan. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: There Will Be Blood (2007)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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WELCOME BACK!! Snobbies, we are jumping in to our née topic, Summer Hours! Will these films capture the heart of summer? Ricky’s pick seems to know a thing or two about summer time…“Night Is Short, Walk on Girl”, by director Masaaki Yausa, is animated film filled to the brim with distinct and insane animation in the best way possible. We laughed our way through the whole film and thought it was one of the most unique and crazy things we’ve seen in a long time. It was a great change of pace to watch something lighter hearted and simply fun. Caleb is absent for this episode but we manage to also talk abour our theater experience of Memoria, and Ricky confronts the Snobs after the last Film Bro episode that dropped last week! Don’t miss it! Enjoy!
Film Discussed: The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl (2017)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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The Film Bro Part 2: The Midnight Sun
In the events after Caleb was investigated for being a Film Bro in episode 1, he was found innocent and acquitted of all charges. But that means something even more sinister has happened - a false accusation. Who would do this to Caleb? Why would they do it? The investigation leads to film sets, rattlesnakes, and a web of lies bigger that anyone imagined.
Link to first episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-film-bro-csi-cinema-snob-investigation-1/id1538653633?i=1000535346110
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5G3uNk19oKthiyeXZY8jj7?si=bacac78910f94224m
Links to trial:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-1991-rad-dads-2/id1538653633?i=1000535995806
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eighth-grade-2018-rad-dads-3/id1538653633?i=1000536721381
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RRnGCbwwtNrK9nPnQEiKP?si=7bb391531bf442f7
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5XThOpiAMLSvSb4Ope0zI9?si=9de5a01401624c82
Link to Gazette article detailing theft of Stephen Copper's Vehicle:
https://gazette.com/news/half-pound-of-meth-seized-3-stolen-vehicles-recovered-in-drug-bust-as-police-arrest/article_73c65ef4-b6f0-11ec-83b4-5feb245efe80.amp.html
For photos of items submitted as evidence, please view the Instagram page for The Film Snobs (@thefilmsnobs)
For any leads that contribute to solving the crimes detailed in the podcast, please contact Jared Klopfenstein directly.
GUEST STAR Parker rises from the ashes of the long lost episode he once perished with. We started this reflection journey with a film starring Juliette Binoche talking about the value of a copy and we end this reflection journey with a film starring Juliette Binoche discussing the value of art. Summer Hours, by Olivier Assayas, was perfect and beautiful and perfect. We discussed the meaning and value of art, where does it draw its value from, sentimental, prestige, cost, age? We discuss how incredible this house is and the feels that it invokes. Ladies and gentlemen…this movie was delightful. We truly hope you enjoy this episode.
Film Discussed: Summer Hours (2008)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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This week is part 4 of Reflections with Eric choosing Darren Aronofsky’s “Black Swan.” This film is CRAZY! Eric experienced one of the most uncomfortable movie moments in his his life. Caleb, Ethan, Jared, and Eric talk about mental health, pressure of excellence, growing up after being held back emotionally, etc. This film was stunning, scary, beautiful, and uncomfortable. We hope you enjoy the discussion and the incredible performance by the excellent Natalie Portman. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Black Swan (2010)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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Snobbies! Caleb’s pick for Reflections is James Gray’s space odyssey…and according to Jared THE best space film ever made, Ad Astra. With returning guest star Andy and first time guest Nick, the snobs give their thoughts on reflections, fatherhood, mental illness, and monkey’s! This film goes to the moon and then it goes further than the moon…TO NEPTUNE! Caleb promotes his part in the Kid Chimp Song, “House Party in Space,” by rapping his single line, “Neptune Dad, makes me Neptune Sad.” ANYWAY…We hope you enjoy this one!
Film Discussed: Ad Astra (2019)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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Welcome back for round two of REFLECTIONS! We watched Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Birdman.” Michael Keaton stars in this deep introspective journey about a man that used to be famous and is now coming to grips with the fact that one day he will leave this earth and what will his life show for it? A blockbuster from 1992?! NO. He wants to be known for something good and for something meaningful. Struggling with mental health breaks and possible suicidal tendencies, Keaton’s character must navigate his play and the circus in his mind. Jared is not with us this week, but sit back and enjoy the show!
Film Discussed: Birdman (2014)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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We are starting a brand new category tonight! REFLECTIONS. This week is Ricky’s pick and he chose the absolute masterpiece and classic, “Certified Copy.” We also welcome back SKYLER! and all of his cursing too! This film, directed by the late, incomparable, Abbas Kiarostami, was one of his last films before his death in 2016. We break down copies in art, items, relationships, and gifts. We are enamored with this film and hope that you too find some value in the copy. As for this episode, it’s all original baby! Oh yeah, Eric is out of the mirrorverse. Welcome back!!
Film Discussed: Certified Copy (2010)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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Okay, hey Snobbies. I'm writing here from a parallel mirror verse, don't ask...I got stuck during the episode and am hoping someone smashes a mirror nearby. ANYWAY! We wrap up BOMB MOMS tonight! We watched a legend of a film tonight. Mirror takes a deep dive into A LOT of issues and meanings. The things is...we really had a hard time explaining how or why we loved this movie so much. It holds some of the most incredible shots that I have seen in a film (That wind scene....oh man) But for the most part, you are going to just have to watch it and ENJOY!
Film Discussed: Mirror (1975)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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WOOF! Okay Snobbies, we have a special movie here with special guest...ANOTHER ETHAN! This week is Caleb's pick with You Were Never Really Here. This film is dark, moving, important, and telling a story that most are not necessarily going to want to see. The Snobs talk through why this film moved them in special ways and even had more to say than on the surface. This film tackles sex trafficking and rescuing those who seem lost. Additionally the film features a bomb mom and the snobs like her a lot. The rest is up to you guys, Enjoy the ep!
Film Discussed: You Were Never Really Here (2017)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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SUUUUUUPPPP Snobbies. We are in Film #3 for BOMB MOMS. This week is Eric’s pick for Bomb Moms and he picked Lenny Abrahamson’s, “Room.” Brie Larson stars in her Oscar Winning performance and Jacob Tremblay stars as the young Jack. This film features the enduring, tested, perseverant, graceful, difficult, loving love that a mother gives her child. This film is complicated in the emotions that it evokes, powerful in the message it gives, lasting in the impact it had on us. Caleb, Ethan, and Eric discuss the many facets of this film, how they would have escaped, what it must have been like to handle this Trauma, Caleb says the word “Druthers,” and everyone is like, “Whaaaaaaat????” It’s an incredible film guys, definitely check it out. We had a blast talking about it. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Room (2015)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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This weeks discussion covers the Oscar nominated motion picture, Greta Gerwig’s, “Lady Bird.” A coming of age story about Saoirse Ronan’s character trying to find her place in this world. Her relationship with her mother was a major part of the film and how generational issues transcend throughout the years. We talk through these issues and how a mother’s impact on our lives has shaped us. We talk a bit about our favorite memories with our mothers, high school dynamics, funniest moments, and sad moments. But is Lady Bird’s mom a BOMB MOM? She had her flaws…but what Mom or Dad doesn’t? Walk with us into this pod episode, or fling yourself out of the car, either way. ENJOY!
Film Discussed: Lady Bird (2017)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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Ricky kicks off our new topic, BOMB MOMS, with the Palme d’Or winning musical, “Dancer in the Dark”, by Lars Von Trier. Björk, Iceland’s national treasure, stars as the lead and gives one of the greatest performances in cinema history. The film is a beautiful and heartbreaking experience of a mother doing everything she can to provide for her child. After a good cry, we struggled to keep it together as we discussed the intricacies of the film’s acting, musical numbers, story, and other interesting creative choices. It truly is a one of a kind masterpiece. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Dancer in the Dark (2000)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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Welcome to the end Snobbies…of CINEMA CATS! This is Caleb’s pick for this month’s genre. Caleb picked the LION centered film by Tim McCanlies, “Secondhand Lions,” A film about a boy who was dropped off at his great-uncles house in order to find their treasure. The boy finds out that they are filled with great stories about their exploits and adventures and there is more to the story than meets the eye! Witness…Caleb lose his ever-loving mind in this podcast, a rare decent into madness caught on record. We go all over the place in this episode, but we’ll just let you be the judge on how fun it is. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Secondhand Lions (2003)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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Meow Meow x4, Snobbies. We are coming at you with Jared’s pick this week; James Gray’s “The Lost City of Z.” I (Eric) was absent for this episode, but personally love this film. Not sure about the cat connections, but whatever. I guess there are cougars and jaguars in the jungle. Anyway, this episode features guests Dalton and Parker! Welcome back to the podcast! Enjoys the ep!
Film Discussed: The Lost City of Z (2016)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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Meow Meow, thrice. Welcome to Cinema Cat Part 3! This week was Ricky’s pick and he went to the MOON (Muta) with how many cats are in this film. With another Ghibli film, we watched, “The Cat Returns,” tonight. This film was delightful, wacky, feline, and beautiful. There are so many cats in this film that it puts the previous two snobs films to shame. We talk about all the hard hitting questions: What kind of cat would you be? What cat would you eat cake and tea with? Who is your favorite cat? You know, the crazy obvious questions you ask on a Cinema Cats episode. Sammy joins us and becomes the most recurring guest. Eric still hates cats, so that hasn’t changed, oh well! VOTE ON THE NAME OF RICKY'S CAT!!! (on Spotify) Enjoy this episode!
Film Discussed: The Cat Returns (2002)
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Meow, meow!! AGAIN!! Today we dive into Ethan’s pick for CINEMA CATS month and he chose the brilliant and groundbreaking film, Children of Men. Now I know what you’re thinking, “Eric, these movies aren’t cat movies!! Why are you guys picking them??” Well Snobbies, I had the same thought…trust me…BUT! There are three cats in this film and that’s more than I had for my pick soooooooo NO COMPLAINING! We invite EVAN onto the pod and he talks about the film with us. We discuss Pink Floyd album art, why this is more of a dog movie, Blake Lively comments on our Shane Reid episode, Eric talks about how much he hates cats again….its a banger of an episode guys. ENJOY!
Film Discussed: Children of Men (2006)
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Meow, meow, hissssssssssss. That’s right snobbiest, it’s CINEMA CATS TIME!! This month we are picking films with cats or are VERY loosely connected to cats. Ricky, a snob or cat lover, is very excited about this genre. Eric is less than pleased. Today we listen to Eric’s pick, directed by the great Robert Wise, director of great films like West Side Story and The Sound of Music comes “The Curse of The Cat People.” This film is a sequel to the wacky film “Cat People.” Eric admits that Cat People had more cat content and that he messed up by picking the sequel…oh well. Ricky is gone, Jared explains the deeper meaning behind one of the great films of the 40’s, Cookie Cat talks about Budweiser a lot, and Ethan shares sentimental stories. It’s a good ep people. Enjoy!
Film Discussed: The Curse of The Cat People (1944)
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Snobbies. You have made it to The Superlatives episode. This is part 2 of the 2021 Film Snob Awards. In this episode, the Snobs discuss their favorites: Favorite shot, favorite performance, favorite scene, favorite score, most emotional moment, funniest moment, biggest disappointment, most surprising moment, and of course RADDEST DAD! We had A LOT of fun on this episode and we know you will too. We hope you enjoy us talking about our favorite moments from 2021. What a year in film, truly.
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Snobbies...this is a special treat for you all. We had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Shane Reid from Exile Edit, editor of the documentary "One More Time With Feeling“. Shane talks about his experience with the film, his evolving relationship with Andrew Dominik, the emotions surrounding the project, and much more. We were honored to have him on the podcast and can't wait for you to listen. Shane...it was an honor. You're always welcome back on the pod. Enjoy! Film Discussed: One More Time With Feeling (2016) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five star reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
WELCOME to the Top Ten of 2021 Episode. With award season is in the air, we needed to discuss OUR top picks as Film Snobs. Forget what the Academy nominated…we have the real dish here on this episode. This is PART 1 of 2. Next week we will be discussing our favorite shots, performances, emotional moments, funniest moments, RADDEST DAD, etc. But in THIS episode, each of us share our top ten films released in 2021...and the lists are surprisingly different! This episode is just about our longest yet and features some pretty hilarious moments combined with our most precious experiences this year. These episodes were very fun to make. Enjoy!
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Listen. They can't all be winners. But in this episode, The Snobs invited over some of their friends to talk about their favorite movies during the halftime of a college championship game. FilmSnobs Eric, Jared, and Ethan host this episode with return guests SKYLAR, Parker S, Parker C, Austin P. Johnson, Steven, and Andy...who is responsible for most of the censorship in this episode, as per usual. I hope you enjoy this really random and CHAOTIC episode. ENJOY!
Snobbies. This is a FIRST! Today we release an episode that delves into the controversial conversation that enters Video games into the echelon of Literature, Painting, Music, and Cinema. Can video games be ART? We talk about a very beautiful and well made game called Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. Ricky, Jared, and Eric discuss the medium of video games and how they can enter Art status. Also discussed are the elements that this game that we found seriously interesting; Psychosis, Motion Capture, Sound design, consultants for the game who actually have mental illnesses, script writing, cinema style video games, stigma of video games, emotional responses to games, and many many more. This episode is one of a kind and was a joy to talk about. We apologize for the audio quality in the episode, we did this from our COVID friendly homes. I hope you enjoy!
Everyone is gone for Christmas - except for the Two True Snobs. Join Jared & Ricky for what Ricky calls his "Favorite Movie of the Year" and "A New Christmas Classic." Spencer, directed by Pablo Lorrain, stars Kristen Stewart as the Princess Diana in the best performance of her career. It takes place over 3 days while the Royal Family is on a Christmas holiday in a castle. Only the truest of Snobs can understand that this movie is a masterpiece, that Jonny Greenwood is perhaps the best living composer, and that everyone should add pearls to the soup menu. Please go watch this film, and enjoy the podcast! Film Discussed: Spencer (2021) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five star reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
SNOBBIES! Today…we watched…Steven Spielberg’s WEST SIDE STORY!! In Jared’s pick for COZY movies, we talk about a beautiful remake of a 1961 Musical that captured out hearts. The music in this film is actually incredible and very well crafted to sound like the 60’s. If you’re a fan of the original, you’ll love the remake. From fire escape ballads to knife fights in a warehouse, everyone but Ricky was wowed by this film. Be sure to be ready for some tissues if you hadn’t seen any of this story like Caleb and Eric. We talk about the acting, the soundtrack, the shots, the directing, the choreography, ITS ALL HERE! Join us on this journey and fall in love.
Film Discussed: West Side Story (2021)
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Ladies and Gentlemen. This film is perfect. Yes, that may be a tall claim, but few movies come close to the level of attention, feeling, and artistry that this film has reached. A classic from the vault of director Jacques Demy, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is a masterpiece of song, color, and emotion. In Ethan's pick, we discover just how sad we can get, happy we can feel, and cozy we can become. Eric is surprised at how short the film is, Jared is in love with the colors, Ricky's views change on a character, Caleb goes gaga for Catherine Deneuve's eyes, and Ethan is touched. This film is a great watch and we have so much to say about it. Enjoy this with a loved one or by yourself, just have some tissues handy.
Film Discussed: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
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CARRRRPPPEEEE DIIIIIIIEEEEEMMMMM. Seize the day boys! That’s right, we watched Dead Poets Society by: Peter Weir. Get ready for some east coast Autumn, also snow, also study groups huddled close, boys becoming best friends, and a teacher who stokes the fire of their souls, teaches them to think for themselves, and love poetry. This movie was Eric's pick and was basically the reason he started/joined a poetry club in college after watching the movie. SKYLAR joins us on this pod and tells us his greatest acting moment, we call Caleb "Fink," Eric divulges that he showed this movie to a girl he liked, we talk about some heavy topics, and Caleb is angry at the ending. This episode is WILD and packed full of things you're sure to enjoy!
Films Discussed: Dead Poets Society (1989)
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BUDDY THE ELF IS COMING!! That's right, we watched, Jon Favreau's "Elf," in Caleb's pick for COZY movies. We bundled up for this ride through The Seven Levels of the Candy Cane Forrest, past The Sea of Twirly, Swirly Gumdrops, and finally through the Lincoln tunnel. Elf has a special place in our hearts and a sour place in others hearts. It's complex emotion for sure. Caleb says a naughty word and ends up on the Naughty List, Eric drops an Easter Egg?, Jared says Art is dead, and Ricky Hungyyyyy! It's a wild ride today folks. Enjoy!
Films Discussed: Elf (2003)
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Snobbies. Get. You’re. Hygge on!!! Wrap up in a sweater, light a candle, get some hot coco cause WE IN COZY MONTH!! We are very happy about this segment. Not necessarily needing to be about Christmas as we approach the Holidays. This film, directed by: Hayao Miyazaki and coming from the Studio Ghibli. We love Ghibli and are really excited to talk about this cozy little adventure. Whether its the pitter patter of the rain, the fuzzy belly of Totoro, or the childlike nature of the main characters, we LOVE this cozy movie. Sijia and Sammy join us on this episode and we discuss past traumas, Ricky cries, Eric loses his mind over the course of the episode, and we conclude that this episode goes off the rails completely. ENJOY!
Films Discussed: My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
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Hey there Snobbies! This week we are bringing to you a different episode entirely. Caleb, Ricky, and Ethan are gone this week and you know what that means…..FIRESIDE CHAT! with Jared and Eric. Today we talked about Taylor Swift’s short film, Netflix’s film “Passing” and the Marvel Film Shang-Chi. We have opinions, we have takes…some of the are hot…and we enjoy this interlude episode until next week when we talk about Cozy Movies. So sit back, pull up a mug of tea, wrap yourself in a blanket, and enjoy this Fireside Chat.
Films Discussed: All Too Well (2021), Passing (2021), Shang-Chi (2021)
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Snobbies. We have some soleumn news. Unfortunately in the process of recording this weeks episode, one of the audio tracks that contained a full hour of recording, was lost. We apologize for the disappointment, we’re pretty bummed here too. We managed to salvage 20 minutes of material, even though very little of it is about the movie. Bottom line is, we HIGHLY recommend this film and as Jared said in the lost recording, this is in his TOP TOP movies and is 5 start rated. We loved watching and talking about it. We hope you go watch it yourself. This movie was directed by M. Night Shyamalan and came out in 2004. This was one of his best in our opinion. We hope you Enjoy.
Film Discussed: The Village (2004)
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Yes Snobbies, we know. SPOOKTOBER is over. But not at The Film Snobs! Here we are keeping the spooky train going babyyy!! This week we have Caleb’s pick and it’s a surprisingly good choice! Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, we get the first really creepy addition to the Harry Potter franchise. We have a Film Snobs first by having our first married guests on the pod! Micah and Kaitlyn Houghton! We discuss our houses, our relationship with Harry Potter, our patronus, and many more things. This is a good one everyone! Enjoy!
Film Discussed: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
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Welcome back Snobbies to another installment of SPOOKTOBER! Today we watched Eric’s pick…which turned out to be one of the shortest episodes we’ve ever recorded. This movie was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and has one sequel. What can be said about this movie that we didn't already discuss in the pod in a mere 35 minutes...yeah. It's not incredible by any stretch, but we had a few laughs and enjoyed talking about a film that was only barely better than Jared's pick last year, Double, Double Toil and Trouble with Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. So with that roaring review, ENJOY this ep! Film Discussed: The Addams Family (1991) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso: letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five star reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
SPOOOOOOOOOKTOBER is here to stay! This week we have Ethan’s pick and it is a bit of a funny horror flick. Fresh of the Boat of Wellington, New Zealand we have Taika Waititi’s “What We Do In The Shadows.” This is a bit of a hilarious, spooky movie and we love it. Filled with a Mocumentary style of filmmaking, this film is near and dear to Ricky and Eric as they spent some time in NZ. Breaking the U.S. market for an indie film that isn’t The Lord of the Rings, What we do in the shadows was a bit groundbreaking and we are excited to talk about it…right after Caleb cleans up this wine spill. Classic Caleb…ENJOY!
Film Discussed: What We Do In The Shadows (2014)
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Snobbies. What a treat. If you haven't seen the new Dune movie, go watch it and be blessed by it's visual spectacle. If you are Caleb, then be underwhelmed. Today, we talk about the new Dune movie and try not to give anything away. We bring this episode to you in a long series of "Movies that just came out in the theater that you want a review from to know if you should go see it because we already went and saw it for you so that now you know if you should go and see the movie." Long title, but it is what it is. ENJOY!
Film Discussed: Dune (2021)
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SNOBBIES! SPOOKTOBER is back!! For the second time, we discuss spooooooooky movies that we decided needed some limelight. This week we have Ricky’s pick and he chose the mini-series “Over the Garden Wall,” created by Patrick McHale. This mini-series is the PERFECT thing to watch on a blustery Autumn day, with some warm tea and a blanket. There are ten episodes and the runtime comes to only 110 minutes or so. This beautiful, spooky, and genuinely incredible mini-series was such a blast to watch. Tune in to hear our thoughts about Greg, his frog, ghosts, pumpkins, and insecurities. ENJOY!
Film Discussed: Over the Garden Wall (2014)
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THERE. IS. NO. TIME. TO. DIE. Snobbies, today we talk about the new bond film without spoiling anything. We loved it so much, we wanted to try and convince you that this is NOT a bad film at all. Please go watch it, please go enjoy it. Enjoy us gushing on it for 15 minutes.
Film Discussed: No Time To Die (2021)
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WOWOWOW, This pod is about a VERY RAD DAD. Nick Cave stars in this Documentary as we talk through “One More Time With Feeling,” a film made by Andrew Dominik. This is a sad, beautiful, powerful, tragically raw film that deals with grief, music, creation, life, death, family, and bonds that hold us together. The Snobs delve into this incredible doco and we talk about things that ultimately cause Caleb to derail us with humor at every turn. TJ joins the pod and we also talk about what he thought the second time around. Enjoy Snobbies! Film Discussed: One More Time With Feeling (2016) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Heyoooo Snobbies! It is a new week and a new pick in the RAD DAD’s Saga. This week we have ETHAN’s pick and let me tell you…Life is Beautiful…but so if this film. No…like, that is the name of the film. Roberto Benigni directs and stars in this classic piece of cinema where a young man falls in love, loves his family, then keeps life alive in his son amidst impossible odds. A stunning film on the perseverance of life, joy, hope, and love. On the pod we talk through this masterpiece and manage to not convict another member of the film snobs of being a Film Bro! Amazing! Enjoy this episode and bask in the perfection. Film Discussed: Life is Beautiful (1997) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Come one, come all. Today we have ETHAN JASSO back in the house!!! As well as guest star DALTON PHILLIPS! But today is Caleb Zehr’s pick for this week’s RAD DAD movie and it is Bo Burnham’s “Eighth Grade.” Yes, that’s right. The YouTube Phenom has made a movie and this film is a true beauty of classic youth Americana. As promised, we also delve right back into the trial of the century. Is Caleb Zehr indeed….a film bro? New evidence is submitted, witnessed called on the phone, and in a surprising twist…Caleb’s Letterboxd account was hacked!?!? Tune in to find out our thoughts on this marvelous film as well if Caleb is acquitted by the FilmSnobs. ENJOY!! Film Discussed: Eighth Grade (2018) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
HOOK, HOOK, HOOK, Gimme the HOOK! Snobbies. This episode is magical. This episode can cure the common cold ANNNNND make you a better person. In this episode we tackle Steven Spielberg’s, “Hook.” Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Smith?! POWERHOUSE line-up for this ultimate classic on the joy of retaining your childhood innocence. In this pod, Eric gushes over this being his favorite film, we discuss if Peter Pan truly is a RAD DAD, Ricky discusses childhood trauma given to him by the BOO BOX, we listen to an incredible score, and Jared explains that he’ll spank his kids someday. It’s all here. PLUS! Caleb gets taken to Film Snob Court at the beginning of the episode. DON’T MISS THAT! Guys, this is a special one, we hope you enjoy it. Film Discussed: Hook (1991) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
True Crime comes for The Film Snobs. Caleb Zehr has been accused by an anonymous source of being something that horrifies him: A Film Bro. But are the accusations true? CSI Host Jared Klopfenstein digs through the evidence, gathers testimonies, and secretly records the accused Caleb Zehr himself in search of the truth.
This is the opening episode of a new 5 part podcast series "CSI: Cinema Snob Investigation." I’m your host, Film Snob founding member, Jared Klopfenstein. This is an investigation into cinematic crime that takes more twists and turns than any Alfred Hitchcock movie.
Part 2 has no release date as the investigation is constantly changing, but we will let you know as soon as it is ready for release.
SNOBBIES. RAD DADS ARE IN!!! This month we try to find the most Rad of Dads. It's a competition. We've seen too many Bad Dads and we need to break this curse. What we have here is a first. Lets just say it. We watched a Twilight movie. Most of us have not watched ANY Twilight movies and Ricky's pick for today was the very last one, haha. Director Bill Condon, known for films like The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn- Part 1, The Jonas Brothers: Fly with Me, and Beauty and the Beast remake...Condon brings the most batSH** movie we've ever watched. Easily the most decapitations in a movie we've ever seen, the Snobbies really get down to the important issues in this one. Eric talks about his real life interaction with Kristen Stewart, we talk about favorite kills, and why this is hands down the freakiest CG baby we’ve ever seen. Honestly, if you can believe it, this episode is more insane than the Chef episode. Some of the snobs...just Eric...legitimately lose their minds. ENJOY! Film Discussed: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn- Part 2 (2012) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Snobbies…we have ARRIVED. This marks the end of the Yummy Movies journey and it has been truly delightful. Heavyweights, Chef, The Lunchbox, Holy Motors, and Phantom Thread. And that’s what we watched today! Phantom Thread, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is a true thinker and feeler. On initial watch we Snobs were perplexed. On further watches, some Snobs talked about its complexities. We really go the distance on this one talking about mushrooms, dresses, true love?, and finding what you’re looking for. This is truly one for the books and I hope you are all ready for it! Enjoy! Film Discussed: Phantom Thread (2017) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
SNOBBIES! This is a chat for the ages. We have the whole gang back together and a special guest NICK KOZLAREK! Today we discuss the classic, the everlasting, the eternally joyful movie...CHEF! Directed and starred by Jon Favreau, we take a journey following a man who has blown up his food career and is looking for rebirth in a busted up food truck. Chef is a delightful movie that deals with heartbreak, re-finding yourself, redemption, and renewal. This was Eric's pick and is a movie that just doesn't disappoint. Join the Snobs as they discuss the art of an impression, the best food we've had on a movie yet, flipping trucks and eating burritos, and Caleb & Ethan bicker the entire time. It's a heck of a pod! Sit back and Enjoy EASILY the most chaotic podcast that we've ever made. Film Discussed: Chef (2014) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
WHAT. A. TREAT!! The other Snobs couldn't be bothered showing up today...so Jared and Eric have decided to grace us with the first of many fireside chats talking about rare gems. This week, they talked about ANIMA. A short film/music video directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Radiohead's Thom Yorke. This is too beautiful to really put down into words and IF YOU'RE READING THIS RIGHT NOW, go watch it before listening to the podcast, it is recommended. ANIMA is only 12 minutes long and is quite possibly one of the greatest re-watches of all time...so don't feel bad if you're confused or unmoved the first time. Please enjoy us gushing on this brilliant and eternal piece of art. Film Discussed: ANIMA (2019) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Ricky's pick this week as we dive head first into yummy movies...in a pick that baffles the mind, ponders the meaning, and excites the senses. We watched, in what Jared calls, "One of the greatest of all time..." and "The role of a lifetime for Denis Lavant," We watched...HOLY MOTORS! A film directed by: Leos Carax. This was a crazy one folks. There was a LOT to discuss here and we dive into ALL of it. A man with 9 appointments based in reality? Dream? Fiction? Near-future? Some of us Snobs are left speechless and I think that you will be too. Enjoy this episode! Film Discussed: Holy Motors (2012) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Buckle up Snobbies for quite possibly the most yummy movies that we've talked about to date. This week, we watched Ritesh Batra's "The Lunchbox." A film where a woman tries to gain back the love and affection of her man through food, but accidentally sends the lunch to another man. This episode has love, intrigue, suspense, and just warm warm feelings throughout. This was a real shocker for the snobs this week. This film really sneaks up on you. Caleb and Ricky were gone for this episode, but we soldier on without them talking about Indian culture, the great Irrfan Khan, an invisible Auntie, and penpals. This is a good one folks. Enjoy! Film Discussed: The Lunchbox (2013) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
I drink Success for Breakfast....with Skim Milk! That's right people, We watched HEAVYWEIGHTS!! The classic, the immortal, the evergreen movie of the 90's, arguably Ben Stillers greatest role of all time. Steven Brill, who directs this film and co-wrote it with Judd Apatow, has perfectly encapsulated the teenage summer camp experience...for fat kids. In this episode, we talk about our camp history's, bad dubs, our true weight's revealed, and Andy swears.....a lot. ANDY Harding guest stars and Ricky falls asleep on the pod. It's a F** great episode! Enjoy! Film Discussed: Heavyweights (1995) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Welcome Snobbies to Wild Goose Lake, a film directed by Yi'nan Diao. Today was Caleb’s pick for movies that are hot and it was a great film. In today’s episode we have guest Hamilton Patrick! We discuss the movies subtle takes on surveillance culture, Police culture, and it takes place in Wuhan, so COVID culture? This one is a wild ride with incredibly beautiful shots and compelling characters. Enjoy! Film Discussed: The Wild Goose Lake (2019) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
"Drive it like ya stole it..." Yeah BABAY! We watched John Carney's beautiful film and according to Ricky..."much better than Once,"...we saw SING STREET this week. From acclaimed movies like, "Once," & "Begin Again," comes a lovely film about young love, making a band, Irish life in the 80's, and opportunity through song. We loved this film and it shows. Joining us was our guest, Ethan's roommate JOHN BIERMA who absolutely loves this movie and has seen it many times over. In this episode we discuss Irish music in the 80's, bravery in love, 80's fashion, lightning round irish music artists where Jared cheats, and the future of music videos. It's a great ep everyone! Enjoy! Film Discussed: Sing Street (2016) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Hello and welcome to 108 L-O-V-E radio. Your hosts for this week are THE FILM SNOBS, and that’s the double truth, Ruth. We watched Spike Lee’s “Do The Right Thing” and yes, we are four white guys and one hispanic guy talking about one of the most important Black films to come out in decades. Join us on our journey through talking about this film. We talk about it all! Film Discussed: Do The Right Thing (1989) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
DA NA......DA NA.....DA NA.....that's right. WE WATCHED JAWS! The Iconic Steven Spielberg summer blockbuster that actually kicked off the idea of having summer blockbusters! This film has buckets of blood, good shots, zooms, and dialogue...not to mention one of the greatest speeches in a film I've ever seen. We crack this one open and talk through the trivia and behind the scenes info that you might not know. We also hear from Ricky's shark friend...which didn't really turn out that well...so sit back and enjoy never going into the ocean every again!! Film Discussed: Jaws (1975) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Hi. This week we start watching movies that deal with the theme of being HOT, warm, scorching, sweltering, blisteringly HOT! Ricky’s pick is an incredible film by Director László Nemes, which follows a series of events leading up to WWI. Sunset, or "Napszállta" (in the true Hungarian) has a synopsis goes like this: A young girl grows up to become a strong and fearless woman in Budapest before World War I. In this episode we immediately start eating Caleb's peach cobbler. THEN we start discussing the deeper, finer topics of this complex and unique film. Sit back, and enjoy the show! Film Discussed: Sunset (2018) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! It's finally here folks. We are talking about THE great Terrence Malick...and we are talking about quite possibly THE most beautiful film he's ever created, "The New World." Buckle up everyone, because this is one of our favorite directors of all time. In this film, we get a first hand account of America's Princess Pocahontas. In this episode we talk about how terrible Christopher Plummer is, how incredible Q'orianka Kilcher is, why this is a perfect film, and other crazy topics. Enjoy Jared's pick as we discuss the final chapter in Princess Month. We also reveal our next topic! Enjoy! Film Discussed: The New World (2005) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Ethan's pick for this week's episode of Princess Month comes from a renowned director Guillermo del Toro, "Pan's Labyrinth." The Snobs continue on the journey to discover...Who is Pan? Spoilers...we have no idea...ALSO, we discuss piles of shoes, eye hands man, shaving, Princess Moanna, and Ethan brings this episode in with a Spanish intro. What more could you possibly want? Like really though. We are taking suggestions. Enjoy! Film Discussed: Pan's Labyrinth (2006) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Yoyoyo Snobbies! We are very excited about this episode of The Film Snobs. Today, we have Ricky's pick for Princess Month, and are diving head first into the beautiful, serene, and peaceful land of Studio Ghibli. Director Isao Takahata brings us a stunning and perfectly simple tale in "The Tale of The Princess Kaguya." Somehow, we manage to make our way through this movie without crying and talk about princess issues, flying Buddha, really bad suitors, and bamboo trees that sprout gold. So come along as Jared introduces a new segment, we find out Caleb isn't Latino, and other things I'm sure. Enjoy! Film Discussed: The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Welcome back Snobbies! Whoa, you are in for a trippy treat with this one. This week we watched Caleb's pick involving a princess that is going to be betrothed to her father...yeah. After his wife dies and says he can't re-marry unless it's with someone as beautiful as her...YEP! Okay! We are getting into it with, well...incest issues, the skin of a Donkey, Musical pig bands, helicopters, slow-motion, and baking a cake with yourself! It's a heck of an episode and we can't wait to talk more about it. NOT YOUR TYPICAL PRINCESS MOVIE! hahaha. Enjoy! Film Discussed: Donkey Skin (1970) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Hello and WELCOME to Princess Month. GUEST STAR Jeremiah Harris! Today we have a special treat from director Hsiao-Hsien Hou in a movie that was very under noticed in 2015. The film is "The Assassin." This month we wanted to feature princess in a different light. Not your run of the mill Disney Princess Month, nooooo. This is gonna be an education! We had both a lot to say and we were still left speechless about it...except Jared...So sit back and enjoy the variety as The Film Snobs take you on a rollercoaster of Princess movies. Enjoy! Film Discussed: The Assassin (2015) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Hey SNOBBIES. We are excited to release our yearly talk about the films that gave us goosebumps, tears, snooze, boos, and everything else. We share our top 10 of the 2020's and what films in 2021 blew us away. Ricky decided to show up 40 minutes late, but he manages to give his picks as well. Top shot, best scene, best performance (male or female), overrated, underrated, and hidden gem. This episode was fun to record so enjoy our usual madness and dumb banter.
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
WELCOME Snobbies….to the end of a JOURNEY! It has been quite the trek that you’ve taken with us for our fifth and final film of the “Going on a Journey) podcast selection! This week we have Jared’s pick as he chooses Bi Gan's unbelievable masterpiece, "Long Day's Journey into Night." In this film we discuss a variety of topic that include this filmmaker's style, his vision, and his unprecedented talent at only 28. We were absolutely blown away by this film and how its beauty just overtook us from the first moment. Join us as we talk about this incredible film and how it desperately needs to be seen by everyone RIGHT NOW. Enjoy! Film Discussed: Long Day's Journey into Night (2018) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Caleb's pick for this lane of the "Going on a Journey" highway is Kevin Lima's, "A Goofy Movie." (1995). A Disney classic of the 90's kid in all of us. For those who grew up on this movie, it is a stroll down memory lane. For those who didn't, it's probably not that great. We have enough of a mix in this episode as guest star Sammie Wickham join's us on the pod to discuss murder, Powerline, Father's raising sons, and much much more. Enjoy! Film Discussed: A Goofy Movie (1995) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Eric's pic for the week takes us on.....yep....A JOURNEY! Three brothers take a train to find their mother in the vast and beautiful landscape of india in Wes Anderson's "The Darjeeling Limited." In this episode we discuss the pretty as a picture film style of Wes and how he weaves a touching narrative about brothers finding their relationship with each other and reconnecting in brotherly love. This film is beautiful. Join us as we discuss actual Darjeeling tea that Jared makes, Ricky's phone call into the pod, and Jared truly resisting to do an Indian accent and cancelling us all over again. Enjoy! Film discussed: The Darjeeling Limited (2007) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Five start reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
Welcome back Snobbies! Sorry for the brief hiatus. This movie was LOOOOONG. Today we have Ethan's pick for a journey film and he went with Wim Wender's four hour director's cut epic "Until the End of the World." The original cut is 2h 38m, but we watched the LOOOOONG version. It is the superior cut for sure, as we found out. In this episode, we follow our characters on an EPIC globe trotting journey of self discovery, duty, and purpose. Wim manages to weave a story that brings you along and begs questions like, "How long can Ricky do an Australian accent on the pod for?" or, "Does Caleb even like this movie?" or "Will Caleb ever watch it??" Tune in to find out answers to these questions. ENJOY! Film Discussed: Until the End of the World (1991) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Leave us a 5 star review and we'll read it on the pod!
SNOBBIES! You are in for a TREAT! We have something in Film Snob lore called, "The Lost Episodes." In a hard drive mishap, we have unfortunately lost the first three episodes of The Film Snobs Podcast. We are proud to be releasing one of those lost episodes today, fully recovered. Next week we will be continuing on our topic of "Going on a Journey." With Ethan's surprise pick. But for now, Enjoy.
In this episode, we discuss the works of Carl Theodor Dreyer. He made 5 movies in 5 decades and we are paying homage to those films. This was an epic to have completed. All excellent films.
Films Discussed: The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928), Vampyr (1932), Day of Wrath (1943), Ordet (1955), and Gertrud (1964)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
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Hey there Snobbies. Welcome to SEASON 5 of this podcast. Today we start a new topic all about Going on a Journey. Movies that deal with a journey that the main character takes...in whatever form. Today, Ricky navigates us down the ski hill of life with a chimpanzee in tow. That's right, we watched Robert Vince's, "MXP: Most Xtreme Primate." On this episode, the Snobbies are short one Ethan, but manage to contemplate what it means to be another animal, mental health, how to apologize, and not get canceled. EEEE EEEE, AAAA, AAAA, OOOO, OOOO. Buckle up for a hell of a ride. Film Discussed: MXP: Most Xtreme Primate (2004) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein: letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr: letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts and we'll read it out loud on the pod.
In this episode, Jared takes us down the delightful path of Joe Wright's "Pride and Prejudice." You know the players in this movie so I wont even begin to insult you. The gang make their way through this lovely film as they discuss life, love, awkward social moments, strong independent women, and even Kiera herself makes an appearance! Enjoy our commentary on this beautiful period piece from Jane Austen's original book and join us in feeling all the feelings, flexing all the hands, and love, love, we LOVE this film. Enjoy. Stay tuned at the end for a bonus content we forgot to record originally. Film Discussed: Pride and Prejudice (2005) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: https://letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/, Jared Klopfenstein: https://letterboxd.com/kidchimp/, Ethan Jasso: https://letterboxd.com/e_unit7/, Caleb Zehr: https://letterboxd.com/cjzehr/Ricky Wickham: https://letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts and we'll read it out loud on the pod.
Hey there Snobbies! Today we continue on our topic of "Feeling Lonely." Join us as we talk about Derek Cianfrance's "The Light Between Oceans." This is a good one folks. Guest star Andy Harding joins us for our discussion on motherhood, miscarriages, enduring love, and ethical choices. Whooo! Enjoy! Film Discussed: The Light Between Oceans (2016) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: https://letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/, Jared Klopfenstein: https://letterboxd.com/kidchimp/, Ethan Jasso: https://letterboxd.com/e_unit7/, Caleb Zehr: https://letterboxd.com/cjzehr/Ricky Wickham: https://letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts and we'll read it out loud on the pod.
This week we are taking a lonely stroll through one of Krzysztof Kieslowski's three part series titled the "Three Colors trilogy." This lonely episode delves into the first color, Blue. Juliette Binoche’s Julie journeys down the awfully lonely road of grief, discovering how to love again. Here we are going to talk about dragging hands against stone walls, blue, completing music, blue, yellow, helping prostitutes, blue, and other things. Listen to Caleb's great rendition of Blue, Ricky talk about Hawaii again, and Jared using a built in mic. Enjoy! Film Discussed: Three Colors: Blue (1993) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: https://letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/, Jared Klopfenstein: https://letterboxd.com/kidchimp/, Ethan Jasso: https://letterboxd.com/e_unit7/, Caleb Zehr: https://letterboxd.com/cjzehr/Ricky Wickham: https://letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts and we'll read it out loud on the pod.
Welcome back Snobbies! We missed you. Today we continue on our February film topic, “Feeling Lonely”. In this episode Caleb captains the ship of narcism and individualism that director Pietro Marcello created in the lovely and sad "Martin Eden." In this episode we get political and discuss things like socialism, communism, Ricky's turtle and dolphin adventures, bad Italian accent impressions, and super snob territory. Martin Eden takes us on a journey through a life lived in pursuit of self and purpose. Join us for the ride and decide to agree or disagree with jared who called Martin Eden, "Definitely in the top 25 of the decade." Hiiiiiiiigh Praise. Film Discussed: Martin Eden (2019) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: https://letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/, Jared Klopfenstein: https://letterboxd.com/kidchimp/, Ethan Jasso: https://letterboxd.com/e_unit7/, Caleb Zehr: https://letterboxd.com/cjzehr/Ricky Wickham: https://letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts and we'll read it out loud on the pod.
Well Snobbies, it’s that time again..we are moving on from the cold outside to explore the coldness in our hearts with the new film topic, “Feeling Lonely”. In this episode Ricky takes us into the world of director Wong Kar-Wai with the critically acclaimed Chungking Express. We discuss the big questions in life, like why the leaves are brown and the sky is grey. We further discuss why the leaves are brown and why all the browns are grey. Most importantly, we are brown and grey discussing brown and grey. Join us on this journey of melancholy, romance, talking to stuffed animals, and eating too much pineapple. Film Discussed: Chungking Express (1994) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: https://letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/, Jared Klopfenstein: https://letterboxd.com/kidchimp/, Ethan Jasso: https://letterboxd.com/e_unit7/, Caleb Zehr: https://letterboxd.com/cjzehr/Ricky Wickham: https://letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts and we'll read it out loud on the pod.
Welcome to the end of a journey. In this episode, we conclude our trek through the Czech snowscape and land in Frantisek Vlácil's, "Marketa Lazarová." Here, the snobs dig into the finer details of this religious allegory? Nationalistic propaganda? 5 chapter EPIC about a family feud? We pick our understanding of this incredible film and give our final COLD MOVIE rankings for all five freezing films. Ricky joins us virtually from Hawaii again as he discusses why he just might live there forever. Join us on the conclusion of Movies That are Cold Outside and tune in to hear what we are doing next! Enjoy! Film Discussed: Marketa Lazarová (1967) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: https://letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/, Jared Klopfenstein: https://letterboxd.com/kidchimp/, Ethan Jasso: https://letterboxd.com/e_unit7/, Caleb Zehr: https://letterboxd.com/cjzehr/Ricky Wickham: https://letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts and we'll read it out loud on the pod.
In this week's episode, The Snobs travel through the unforgiving Siberian wilderness as they watch Letter Never Sent. They discuss nature, communism and love. But the greatest of these is love. Ricky Wickham also recites a poem he wrote that was never sent. Grab your hammer and sickle as they unpack this 1960 Soviet Union survival drama. Film Discussed: Letter Never Sent (1960) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: https://letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/, Jared Klopfenstein: https://letterboxd.com/kidchimp/, Ethan Jasso: https://letterboxd.com/e_unit7/, Caleb Zehr: https://letterboxd.com/cjzehr/Ricky Wickham: https://letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts and we'll read it out loud on the pod.
The Snobs continue their arduous journey through the cold and make their way to the deeply powerful and tender tale of Wind River directed by: Taylor Sheridan, writer of acclaimed films like Hell or High Water and Sicario. In this episode, the snobs discuss the films deeper meanings behind the murder mystery backdrop. Join us on another cold journey as we unpack Indigenous issues, Jared sing's a rendition of "Wind River", and Ethan reveals he's vegan. All this and more on today's episode! Enjoy. Film Discussed: Wind River (2017) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: https://letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/, Jared Klopfenstein: https://letterboxd.com/kidchimp/, Ethan Jasso: https://letterboxd.com/e_unit7/, Caleb Zehr: https://letterboxd.com/cjzehr/Ricky Wickham: https://letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts and we'll read it out loud on the pod.
The Snobs continue on their journey through "Movies Where It's Cold Outside" as they make their way towards The Overlook Hotel in Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining." In this episode, the snobs really delve into the more subtle sides of The Shining. Enjoy this deep dive into Kubrick's vision and his take on this Stephen King classic. Film Discussed: The Shining (1980) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: https://letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/, Jared Klopfenstein: https://letterboxd.com/kidchimp/, Ethan Jasso: https://letterboxd.com/e_unit7/, Caleb Zehr: https://letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: https://letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts and we'll read it out loud on the pod.
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Film Discussed: Cats (2019)
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: https://letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/, Jared Klopfenstein: https://letterboxd.com/kidchimp/, Ethan Jasso: https://letterboxd.com/e_unit7/, Caleb Zehr: https://letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: https://letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/
Welcome to True Snob Theatre, the first spin-off series in the same podacastic universe of The Film Snobs. Here, only the highest art films are allowed to be discussed. Only the truest snobs are allowed, and two special guests who change the podcast game forever.
We open with one of the top 10 feature films of 2020: The Bachelorette: Tayshia's Hometowns. Who had the best hometown date? What are the rumors about Sad Boy Ben? And, most importantly - who is episode MVP? It's exactly who you expect.
It's Gabriel.
Film Discussed: The Bachelorette: Tayshia's Hometowns
Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: https://letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/, Jared Klopfenstein: https://letterboxd.com/kidchimp/, Ethan Jasso: https://letterboxd.com/e_unit7/, Caleb Zehr: https://letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: https://letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/, Austin P. Johnson: https://letterboxd.com/apj25/
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As the The Snobs start their next section of movies (Movies Where It's Cold Outside) they embark on a journey across the Russian countryside as they watch The Ascent (1977). In one of their deeper episodes, they discuss war, faith, the human condition and Vladamir Putin's favorite movie. Film Discussed: The Ascent (1977) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: https://letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/, Jared Klopfenstein: https://letterboxd.com/kidchimp/, Ethan Jasso: https://letterboxd.com/e_unit7/, Caleb Zehr: https://letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: https://letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts and we'll read it out loud on the pod.
Jared Klopfenstein wraps up the "FFF Month" (Favorite Film Family) with Babe. The whimsical story of an orphaned swine who finds his family and purpose in very unusual places. Caleb, Ethan, Ricky, Eric, and Jared all chime in this week from another socially distanced episode. We are also joined by special guest Sammy Wickham, Ricky's sister. We discuss why people need to watch this movie and what messages they can walk away with. The 5 snobs also give their definitive rankings of the FFF movies. Film Discussed: Babe (1995) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: https://letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/, Jared Klopfenstein: https://letterboxd.com/kidchimp/, Ethan Jasso: https://letterboxd.com/e_unit7/, Caleb Zehr: https://letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: https://letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts and we'll read it out loud on the pod.
Caleb Zehr continues our "FFF Month" (Favorite Film Family) with one of the easiest, loveliest, most heartwarming 199 minutes we've seen yet in "Anne of Green Gables" by Kevin Sullivan. Caleb, Ethan, Ricky, Eric, and Jared all chime in this week from another socially distanced episode. In this episode we take a look at a classic coming of age story as Anne, an orphan, finds her voice, confidence, and purpose in this world. Join us as we discuss why we loved this portrayal of family in another non-nuclear setting and how you can sometimes find family in the strangest of mistakes. Film Discussed: Anne of Green Gables (1985) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: https://letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/, Jared Klopfenstein: https://letterboxd.com/kidchimp/, Ethan Jasso: https://letterboxd.com/e_unit7/, Caleb Zehr: https://letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham: https://letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts and we'll read it out loud on the pod.
Eric Peterson continues "FFF Month" (Favorite Film Family) with an lovable, odd ball family in "You Can't Take it With You" directed by Frank Capra. In this episode we take a look at what it means to live a fulfilled life. Two families from opposite ends of the social structure meet when lovers from each family decide to get married. Hilarity ensues, but mostly a sobering look at what happens when you value that which you can't take with you when you die. This week we had a mixed bag of reviews for this film. Join us as this week we record from our homes and engage in the big wave of isolation happening yet again all over the country. Enjoy! Film Discussed: You Can't Take it With You (1938) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: Eric Peterson, Jared Klopfenstein: kidchimp, Ethan Jasso: Ethan, Caleb Zehr: Caleb Zehr, Ricky Wickham: OctopusWizard
Ethan Jasso continues "FFF Month" (Favorite Film Family) with a big favorite of all the snobs, Little Women (2019) directed by Greta Gerwig. Here we break down the ever changing, ever moving, ever powerful bonds of family as this movie breaks us down emotionally. Definitely had some sobby snobies this week. Film Discussed: Little Women (IMDb) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: Eric Peterson, Jared Klopfenstein: kidchimp, Ethan Jasso: Ethan, Caleb Zehr: Caleb Zehr, Ricky Wickham: OctopusWizard
Ricky starts off "FFF Month" (Favorite Film Family) with Palme d'Or winner Shoplifters (2018) directed by Hirokazu Koreeda. We deconstruct family with a gentle film that literally deconstructs a family in heartbreaking fashion. Film Discussed: Shoplifters (iMDb) Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: Eric Peterson, Jared Klopfenstein: kidchimp, Ethan Jasso: Ethan, Caleb Zehr: Caleb Zehr, Ricky Wickham: OctopusWizard
Welcome! to The Film Snobs. We are five guys, Ethan Jasso, Jared Klopfenstein, Caleb Zehr, Ricky Wickham, and Eric Peterson, all who love films and talking about them. Here we take a topic and each pick a movie within that topic. This week we chose Spooktober. Join us as we talk about our picks for this month and discuss what makes them great. Find us on Letterboxd as well for our reviews and ratings. Films Reviewed: Eyes Without a Face, The Wailing, Hausu, Let the Right One In, and Double Double Toil & Trouble Letterboxd: Eric Peterson: Eric Peterson, Jared Klopfenstein: kidchimp, Ethan Jasso: Ethan, Caleb Zehr: Caleb Zehr, Ricky Wickham: OctopusWizard