Layers of Film: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Layers of Film, the show where mediocre people discuss masterful films. Catch the show on the first Monday of each month. Enjoy!
Join Austin and Big T as we finish season two with a ranking of the films we’ve watched this year. Listen in as we discuss our joint rankings, talk about the pros and cons of each film, and try to resolve a perfect tie between two movies.
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Grab some coffee (with or without spit) and listen to this month’s episode as Austin and Big T discuss the crime thriller, Promising Young Woman.
Tune in as we share what we think this film is saying about modern society, what we appreciate about the cinematography and music, and what we thought about that ending. Learn when Austin went from being uncertain about this movie to thinking it’s great, and find out just what we think of the title.
So, get a little day drunk and enjoy this episode, then join us in September when we start Season 3 with the stellar 2014 movie, Interstellar.
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Nail that door shut and wrap yourself in a bear pelt as you tune in this month to Austin and Big T discussing the 2015 Western drama The Hateful 8.
Listen in as we share our favorite characters and talk about our favorite scenes. Austin tells where this falls in his ranking of Quentin Tarantino movies, and Big T talks about why this film might not be for him (but why he can appreciate it). We discuss the racial undertones of the film as well as how misogyny plays a role in part of the plot. We also answer the age old question: is there anything worse than getting your nuts shot off? (spoiler: there is)
So, grab some jelly beans and peppermint sticks and listen to this month's episode. Then join us in August when we finish off season 2 with the 2020 award-winning crime thriller, Promising Young Woman.
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Note: Apologies for the 24 hour delay of this month's episode! I, Austin, waited till the last second to edit the show and it ended up taking way longer than I thought it would take to edit. I'm sorry, please don't throw tomatoes at me! Now, enjoy Big T's wonderful episode summary!
Power up and plug in for this month’s episode, where Austin and Big T discuss the 2014 sci-fi film, Ex Machina. Take a break from your day job, grab some mineral water, and join us as we explore not only the meaning behind the movie but also the complexities of making art. We talk about what the film is saying about humanity, what it means to create art with blind spots, and what even is consciousness. As we share our thoughts and what we liked and didn’t like about this film, we also ask one pivotal question: in a world of flesh and AI, who exactly is the most human?
So, give this month’s episode a listen and tune in next month when we discuss the 1998 comedy-drama, Pleasantville.
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Follow the breadcrumbs to this month’s episode as Austin and Big T talk about the 2018 black comedy crime thriller, A Simple Favor. Pull up a chair as we discuss what we did and didn’t like about the film, which characters we sympathized with the most, and what subtle hints of foreshadowing we saw throughout the film. We explore how this film plays with expectations (maybe on purpose, or maybe not), and we get to the bottom of whether we think Stephanie really was the saint everyone assumed her to be.
Then, join us next month as we dive into the 2014 sci-fi thriller, Ex Machina.
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Grab your crabbies and homemades and join Austin and Big T this month as we discuss the 2012 comedy-drama Silver Linings Playbook. Listen in as we share our thoughts on what this film does well (and not so well) in its depiction of mental illness and real life. We talk about the way interpersonal relationships are so masterfully portrayed in this movie, and we ask the hard-hitting questions like why was Nikki playing her wedding song when she was cheating on Pat, was Veronica trying to set Tiffany and Pat up, and what was the symbolism behind the dance scene?
Take a seat, pour yourself some Raisin Bran, and enjoy this month’s discussion, and then join us next month when we talk about the 2018 comedy thriller A Simple Favor.
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Join Austin and Big T as we wrap up season one with a ranking of the films we’ve watched so far. Listen in as we discuss our joint rankings, talking about the pros and cons of these twelve masterful films.
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Content warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, child sexual abuse, and other violent themes.
Heeeeere’s Austin and Big T! We’re back this month to talk about the 1980 psychological horror film, The Shining. We share some of our theories about the deeper meaning behind the movie and discuss how symbolism and foreshadowing make the film so much better. We explore various themes and ask the important questions like who’s behind the haunting, who hurt Danny, and what was up with the freaky furry felattio?
So tune in this month and then join us next time as we discuss the 2012 comedy-drama Silver Linings Playbook!
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Why don't we celebrate 4th of July with the classic movie all about independence, Ocean's Eleven? Witty banter, elaborate schemes, intense action, everything that America is all about!
Give this month’s episode a listen then join us in August when we talk about the 1980 horror film The Shining.
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We’re keen for you to listen to this month’s episode as we talk about Big Eyes, the 2014 film that follows the true story of Walter and Margaret Keane. Austin and Big T discuss our favorite characters, what we think could’ve been better, and if the waifs really are as eerie as they seem. We explore the commentary this film makes about society (both in the 50s and 60s as well as today) and share just why we think Margaret would stay with Walter for so long.
Give this month’s episode a listen then join us in July when we talk about the 2001 heist comedy Ocean’s 11.
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We’ve made an episode you can’t refuse, so listen this month as we discuss The Godfather, the 1972 film that may have single-handedly saved the film industry. Big T and Austin talk about our favorite moments, which actor refused to memorize their lines, and how exactly someone can get shot 400 times and still get out of a car. We explore the impact this movie has had on pop culture and answer the burning question: who exactly is the title referring to?
So, tune in this month then join us in June when we talk about the 2014 biographical drama Big Eyes. And don’t worry, if you can’t listen, we won’t put a horse head in your bed—probably.
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Whether you’re in a train car or on a crop duster, tune into this week’s episode as Austin and Big T discuss North by Northwest, a film consistently rated one of the best movies of all time. We talk about what aged well and what has become just a bit dated. We also explore how this movie laid the groundwork for so many action and thriller movies that came after it. Big T asks why Roger didn’t just pay the $2 fine, and Austin wants to know why Roger and Eve were so horny. Plus, we both share some of our favorite moments from this Hitchcock masterpiece.
After that, prepare for next month’s episode when we discuss one of the biggest commercial and critical successes of all time: The Godfather.
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Join Austin and Big T as we travel down under and watch New Zealand film’s biggest financial success, Hunt for the Wilderpeople. We share our favorite moments—from the laugh-out-loud scenes to the heartwarming ones—and discuss what makes this such a masterful film. We explore what it means to love unconditionally and answer just why we think the whole country was obsessed with Ricky Baker.
Then, listen next month when we discuss one of the most critically-acclaimed films of all time: Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest.
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Facehuggers, chestbursters, and feline jump scares. This month, Austin and Big T discuss the 1979 sci-fi horror classic, Alien. We talk about how the film set the stage for the coming decades of the genre as well as what we think doesn’t hold up. We also explore larger concepts, like what it means to lose autonomy and when should we question authority. Plus, Austin answers the age-old question: what exactly is a robot brain made of?
So join us this week and tune in next month when we discuss Hunt for the Wilderpeople, the hit 2016 New Zealand film.
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Happy New Year! Goals, self-improvement, and reaching your potential are common topics this time of year, and what better film to explore these ideas than Whiplash? Join Austin and Big T as we discuss the complexities of wanting greatness and what happens when we’ll cross any boundary to get there. Shooting for the stars can be good, but at what cost?
After that, join us next month when we talk about what many consider to be one of the most influential sci-fi films ever made: the original Alien from 1979.
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Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving and are excited for Christmas! It is a time for family, friends, holiday cheer, but most importantly discussing an unsettling faun’s true intentions on whether or not it wants to murder an innocent child. Get ready for Spanish history, fantastical mystery, and a child’s potentially made up journey to the underworld. Merry Christmas everyone!
Then, tune in next month when we discuss the 2014 film, Whiplash
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Happy Halloween! Get ready for a spook-tacular episode as we discuss one of Big T’s favorite horror movies: Ready or Not. Filmed in 2019, this movie’s full of carnage, character, and plenty of commentary! Austin shares his first impressions of the film, Big T tells us why he loves it so much, and both share our thoughts. From favorite moments to what we think the film is saying about society, join us as we have a wickedly entertaining conservation.
Then, tune in next month when we discuss the 2006 Spanish film Pan’s Labyrinth.
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Join us this month as your favorite mediocre people discuss the 1999 animated classic The Iron Giant. We talk about the film and the novel it’s based on, exploring its themes and how this movie has a message for just about everyone. We share our favorite moments, what we think could’ve been better, and where exactly we think the giant came from—and whether or not we even think that’s important.
Once you’ve finished listening, embrace spooky season and prepare for our next episode by watching 2019’s Ready or Not. As a special Halloween treat, we’re releasing our November episode a day early—on Halloween! So watch the movie, then join us for what will surely be a wicked episode!
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This month on Layers of Film, we discuss Tim Burton’s 1990 film Edward Scissorhands. From our favorite scenes to what the movie may be saying about society, we talk about how the music, color, and camerawork make this movie so rewatchable. Even more, we ask the questions you’ve always wanted answered: Why didn’t the townspeople check to see if Edward was actually dead? Did Jim deserve to die? And, most important, why is Peg such a horrible saleswoman?
So, join your fellow mediocre humans as we discuss this masterful film, and tune in next month when we’ll be talking about the 1999 animated classic The Iron Giant.
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Welcome to Layers of Film, the podcast where masterful films are discussed by mediocre people. We’re your hosts Austin and Big T, and we can’t wait to talk about some of the best, weirdest, and most interesting films out there.
Join us next month when we talk about Tim Burton’s 1990 classic Edward Scissorhands.
Episodes are released the first Monday of every month.
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