Talk Film Society Network

Cinema To The Letter: Best Movie Action Sequence March Madness (Patreon Unlock)

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:41:22 +0000

Cinema To The Letter: Best Movie Action Sequence March Madness (Patreon Unlock) by Talk Film Society Network

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TFSAwards Show: 98th Academy Awards Wrap-Up

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:19:09 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo finish Oscar Season 2025 by talking about the 98th Oscars with their special guest, Stage to Screen co-host Elise Poston. Plus, SXSW 2026 coverage!Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.Learn more about That You Are Here, the short film by Marcelo and Elise, and their friend Micol: TalkFilmSoc.com/ThatYouAreHere

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TFSAwards Show: Best Films of 2025

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:02:13 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo talk about their favorite films of 2025 and offer some last Oscar predictions. Next episode: season finale and the Oscars recap episode!Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.

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TFSAwards Show: 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:00:44 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo announce the winners of the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards! History is being made tonight! Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.

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TFSAwards Show: Best Directors of 2025

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:22:10 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo announce the nominees of this year’s Talk Film Society Awards! Then they list their favorite directors of 2025! What more do you want, honestly? You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best in film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.

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Cinema To The Letter: The Iron Giant Audio Commentary (Patreon Unlock)

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:28:32 +0000

You are who you choose to be and we appreciate that you choose to listen to Cinema To The Letter! For this month's Patreon bonus podcast unlock, hear Bryan & Thomas do an audio commentary for the 1999 animated classic The Iron Giant! Film starts at 00:14:02Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Usual theme music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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TFSAwards Show: Best Lead Performances of 2025

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:41:39 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo discuss their favorite lead performances of the year! Just like the best supporting performance episode, this is non-gendered! But they also talk about who will win the Best Actor and Best Actress Oscars, of course. You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best in film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.

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TFSAwards Show: Best Original Scores of 2025

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:32:43 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo talk scores and soundtracks in this episode; more specifically, the best original scores of 2025 and the best original songs. Plus, some Oscar-nominated shorts talk and some Sundance 2026 talk.You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best in film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.

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TFSAwards Show: Best Original Screenplays, Best Adapted Screenplays of 2025

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:32:00 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo talk writing, both original and adapted, as they pick their favorite scripts of 2025. They also predict who’ll win the BIG AWARDS.You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best in film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.

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TFSAwards Show: Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Costume Design of 2025

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:04:13 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by special guest, film writer and author Richard Newby! They discuss their favorites of 2025 in the Best Makeup and Hairstyling and Best Costume Design categories. Plus, they discuss the snubs and flubs of this year’s Oscar nominations.You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best in film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.

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Cinema To The Letter: The Muppet Show Retrospective (Patreon Unlock)

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:48:50 +0000

Hi Ho, Cinema To The Letter here! With a new special coming soon to Disney+, it seemed like the right time to unleash our retrospective on The Muppet Show from last May onto the main feed! Join Thomas, Bryan and special guest star Heather Beattie as they discuss a selection of episodes from the original classic The Muppet Show! Episodes featuring esteemed guest stars like Steve Martin, Rita Moreno, Harry Belafonte, Liza Minelli and more! Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Usual theme music by Burial Grid!

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TFSAwards Show: Best Sound, Best Visual Effects of 2025, and Oscar Noms

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:35:18 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by Formula 1 enthusiast Terra to live commentate over the Oscar nominations announcement! Then, they talk about the Golden Globes and their favorites in the Best Sound and Best Visual Effects categories in film in 2025!

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TFSAwards Show: Best Acting Ensembles of 2025

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:40:51 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by Thomas from Cinema to the Letter in this episode, where they discuss their favorite ensembles in film from 2025. Plus, they talk a lot about the Best Casting Oscar category. This is a good one. You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best of film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.

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TFSAwards Show: Best Cinematography of 2025

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:54:53 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo pick their best lenses of the year as they discuss the best cinematography in film in the year 2025!You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best of film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.

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TFSAwards Show: Best Production Design and Best Editing of 2025

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:54:48 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo build sets and cut film through conversation as they discuss their favorites and their Oscar predictions for Best Production Design and Best Editing of 2025!You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best of film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.

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TFSAwards: Best Animated Films of 2025

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:56:53 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo welcome back their best Best Animated Film guest, Joey Hamilton, to discuss the best animated films of 2025!

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TFSAwards Show: Best Supporting Performances of 2025

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:29:48 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo welcome back Stage to Screen co-host Elise Poston to the show to discuss the best supporting performances of 2025. And yes, we’re changing the way we do things. No more supporting actress and actor categories; it’s all in one big category now!You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best of film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.

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TFSAwards Show: Best Non-2025 First-Time Watches

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:28:22 +0000

You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best of film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.Siobhan and Marcelo return to talk about one of their favorite things: AWARDS. And in this episode, they do some awards season 2025 talk, but they mostly talk about their favorite non-2025 watches of the year.

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Cinema To The Letter: The Dollars Trilogy - Full Franchise (Bonus)

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:54:55 +0000

Nothing says the holiday season like looking back at the good, the bad and the ugly parts of the west! For this brand new bonus podcast, Thomas is joined by Siobhan Irving and Sam Brutuxan to discuss The Dollars Trilogy aka The Man With No Name Trilogy from director Sergio Leone and star Clint Eastwood! Listen in as our trio discusses 60 years of this iconic western trilogy consisting of A Fistful of Dollars, For A Few Dollars More and The Good The Bad And The Ugly!Please help Siobhan at her GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b0a8d14acJoin our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Stage to Screen: Wicked: For Good

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 23:05:18 +0000

Elise and Marcelo close out this season of Stage to Screen by looking back at some musicals they’ve seen recently, then they look ahead to season three, and finally, they review Wicked: For Good!

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Cinema To The Letter: Toy Story - Full Franchise - Patreon Unlock

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:31:40 +0000

You've got a Full Franchise in me! For Cinema To The Letter's bonus podcast for this month, you can hear Thomas & Bryan's Full Franchise discussion of the Toy Story franchise in honor of the first film's 30th anniversary! Listen as our duo answers the crucial questions. How did Pixar innovate animation by debuting the first computer-animated film? Who is our favorite Toy Story side character? What is up with the Best Original Song Academy Award? Well, put down your Buzz Lightyear & Woody for a second so you can listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases, which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Stage to Screen: Cabaret

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:50:20 +0000

Elise and Marcelo get into a classic on both counts, the musical and the film adaptation of Cabaret. Liza, fascism, queer representation, jazz hands; it’s all here at the Pod Kast Klub!

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Stage to Screen: In the Heights

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 04:50:08 +0000

Elise and Marcelo spend 4 hours and 20 minutes discussing Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights, from watching the original Broadway run (one of them did that) to the deep connection they have with the film (directed by the Wickedly talented Jon M. Chu).

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Stage to Screen: Company

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:21:43 +0000

Elise and Marcelo try something a little different in this episode. First, they talk about Stephen Sondheim’s classical musical Company, how important it is to one of them (guess who), and their experience watching a local production. Then, they talk about the classic documentary Original Cast Album: Company and the fact that there hasn’t been a film adaptation, yet.

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Stage to Screen:The Rocky Horror Show

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:41:39 +0000

Elise and Marcelo wish you a Happy Halloween by talking about the cult classic The Rocky Horror (Picture) Show! Featuring Joey Hamilton and special guest Rocky Horror creator Richard O'Brien.

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Cinema To The Letter: Universal Monsters Drive-In Special - Patreon Unlock

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:17:18 +0000

To celebrate 100 years of Universal Monsters, this Halloween is going with a classic spooky Patreon unlock! Hear Bryan and Thomas celebrate the spooky season back in 2023 with a little drive-in marathon of some classic Universal Monster films! All of which Bryan saw for the first time! Listen to their live reactions to all five films (Dracula, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man & Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man) as well as the other entries in the Universal Monster canon.Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Stage to Screen: Jersey Boys

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:19:30 +0000

Elise and Marcelo start their new season of Stage to Screen with a look at the stage musical and film adaptation (directed by Clint “Sully” Eastwood) of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons musical Jersey Boys. Catch up on the show: TalkFilmSoc.com/StagetoScreen

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Cinema To The Letter: Spaced 25th Anniversary Retrospective - Patreon Unlock Bonus Episode

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:14:57 +0000

Cinema To The Letter covering... television? These MOOD SWINGS! As the show proper remains on hiatus, hear this special Patreon unlock bonus podcast from last year where Thomas & Bryan discuss Spaced! Hear them discuss both seasons of this acclaimed cult show while answering the crucial questions. How much of the future work of Edgar Wright & Simon Pegg can be seen in Spaced? Does the geeky satire of the turn of the millennium still hold up today? Will this bonus podcast just be bad British accents? Tune in to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Stage to Screen Season 2 Overture, Interview with Richard O'Brien and Linus O'Brien

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:10:13 +0000

Elise and Marcelo are here to announce the lineup for Season 2 of Stage to Screen! Plus, more importantly, they interview Rocky Horror creator Richard O'Brien and Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror director Linus O'Brien.Catch up on the show: TalkFilmSoc.com/StagetoScreen

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Cinema To The Letter: Fantastic Fox (2009) (A for Atypical Animation)

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:44:19 +0000

No, we're not cussin' with you. It's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! Specifically, the A for Atypical season finale for our Animation season, in which Thomas, Bryan, and returning guest Torrey Depina of [marco polo]: An Adult Swim Podcast, to discuss Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Do we take Wes Anderson for granted? Why does Fantastic Mr. Fox evoke the fall season so well? What witchcraft is responsible for making stop-motion puppets have the ability to cry? Well, get in your motorcycle with a sidecar and crank up this podcast to find out!Make sure to stay until the end of the episode (or skip to 02:24:05) for some important announcements about the future of the show!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Cinema To The Letter: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) (M for Masterpiece Animation)

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:02:07 +0000

What's that gliding into your podcast feeds? It's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! Join Thomas and Bryan as they discuss the M for Masterpiece choice for their animation season: Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. Why is this such an underrated work in the Hayao Miyazaki canon? Can the great anime debate of subs or dubs finally be settled? Who will promise an airship in every home if elected? Well, listen in while riding on top of that Ohm bug to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Cinema To The Letter: Mars Needs Moms (2011) (E for Egregious Animation)

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:00:56 +0000

Mars Needs Moms, but does Cinema To The Letter need Mars Needs Moms? No. The answer is no. To explain why, hear Bryan, Thomas and special guest Adam Sirdoreus of the Films for Breakfast podcast discuss a disastrous flop that was so E for Egregious it destroyed an entire form of animation! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Why is director/writer Simon Wells the most unique nepo baby in history? Can this fully motion capture style animated movie ever make a comeback? Have we found the worst movie ever covered on the podcast? Well, climb in your rocket ship and blast off so you can listen on your voyage & find out!Hear Thomas on the latest episode of Have a Nice Apodcalypse discussing Richard Kelly productions and see him on panels @ Tampa Bay Comic Con this weekend!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Cinema To The Letter: Turning Red (2022) (N for New Animation)

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:41:24 +0000

A new episode of Cinema To The Letter? AWOOOGA! Our animation season continues as Thomas & Bryan discuss the N for New choice of the Pixar film Turning Red! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How have Pixar films evolved into the 2020s? Why does this Chinese Canadian story of female coming of age set in 2002 feel so universal? Which dawn of the millennium boy band is the stand out of the era? Well, find your center while listening to this episode so you can transform from a red panda and listen to find out!Jacob Gellar's Pinocchio video essay as recommended by BryanJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Cinema To The Letter: The Secret of NIMH (1982) (I for Indie Animation)

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:01:08 +0000

Don't scurry too far away from the super intelligent rats of CINEMA To The Letter! As their animation season continues, Thomas & Bryan welcome animation enthusiast Joey Hamilton to discuss Don Bluth's debut feature The Secret of NIMH! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Why is the story of Don Bluth filled with tragic irony? How has The Secret of NIMH helped influence modern animation weirdos? What is the shark of the field? Well, listen to this episode while you're trying to move a cinderblock mouse house so you can find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Cinema To The Letter: Fantasia (1940) (C for Classic Animation)

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:33:08 +0000

Cinema To The Letter: A Symphony of Sight and Sound... well mainly just sound. To kick off the animation season, Bryan, Thomas, and returning guest Jael Peralta discuss the Walt Disney anthology musical film Fantasia in the longest regular episode of the show yet! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How much of a diva is Mickey Mouse on set? Has our understanding of dinosaurs really changed that much in 85 years? Why do the thoughts of Jael Peralta not necessarily reflect the thoughts of Cinema To The Letter? Well, make sure you're listening to this episode in Fantasound so you can find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Have a Nice Apocalypse 31 - The Films of Darko Entertainment

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:58:44 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo talk about the films produced by Darko Entertainment with guest Thomas and Torrey from [marco polo] An Adult Swim Podcast (Patreon.com/Cinema2Letter). The list of movies includes: World’s Greatest Dad, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, Operation: Endgame, Hell Baby, Bad Words, and a few more. Listen to more at: TalkFilmSociety.com/SouthlandTales

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Cinema To The Letter: Season 10: Animation Lineup Announcement

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:22:37 +0000

For this bonus episode, Thomas & Bryan announce their line up for Season 10: Animation!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society podcast network!

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TFS Commentaries: Safe with Zephyr

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo welcome guest Zephyr to discuss and talk over Todd Haynes’ 1995 film Safe, starring Julianne Moore, for Pride Month!

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Cinema To The Letter: Best In Show (2000) (A for Atypical SNL Vehicle)

Tue, 06 May 2025 17:19:53 +0000

Are your paws up and ready for a new episode of Cinema To The Letter? To wrap up their SNL Vehicle Season, Thomas & Bryan dive into the world of dog shows, improvised comedy & mockumentary film with Best In Show! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. Does the modern comedy world owe Christopher Guest everything? Who stands out amongst this incredible cast? Which of our two hosts actually has two left feet? Well, grab Busy Bee while you head out to the show floor & listen to find out!Too Many Tapes' video essay The Complicated Cruelty of Christopher Guest: https://youtu.be/IRG2nNSGwWo?si=BE_C_XarkJUtaOldThomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgGn2M5u0KFu8mRJ5tjNj-lNwMLTy6XREJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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Cinema To The Letter: Billy Madison (1995) (M for Masterpiece SNL Vehicle)

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:33:35 +0000

If listening to podcasts is cool, then we're Cinema To The Letter! For the M for Masterpiece slot for SNL Vehicle season, Thomas, Bryan, and special guest Scott Johnson are here to discuss the ultimate kick-off for the infamous Adam Sandler, Billy Madison! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Did Adam Sandler help kill the studio comedy? What makes Billy Madison stand out amongst other comedies in the 30 years since it was released? Is it too damn hot for a penguin to be running around here? Well, put down that copy of The Puppy Who Lost His Way and listen to us to find out!Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77UJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Cinema To The Letter Bewitched (2005) (E for Egregious SNL Vehicle)

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:10:39 +0000

Prepare for Cinema To The Letter to cast a spell on you! As our SNL Vehicle season reaches the E for Egregious episode, Thomas & Bryan are joined by comedian Sierra Layko to discuss the forgotten disaster Bewitched! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. How can Will Ferrell be so miscast during the height of his star career? What did this film from the late great Nora Ephron lack from her much better romcoms? Why is this the only time we'll ever see Nicole Kidman wearing a bucket hat? Well, hop on your broomstick and fly off while you listen to find out!Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77UJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Cinema To The Letter Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar (2021) (N for New SNL Vehicle)

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:35:58 +0000

Even if we're only halfway through our SNL Vehicle season, it's time for Cinema To The Letter to go on vacation! For the N for New episode, Thomas & Bryan are discussing the Kristen Wiig broad comedy Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. What makes Kristen Wiig stand out amongst other SNL veterans turned movie stars? Why can't we see more broad comedy films like Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar on a big screen? Can the seagulls hear our prayers? Well, hop on that banana boat and glide along the Floridian water with us as you listen to find out!Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77UHear Thomas discuss Drop on the Films for Breakfast podcast: https://shorturl.at/BVIIJJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Cinema To The Letter: Brigsby Bear (2017) (I for Indie SNL Vehicle)

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:39:24 +0000

It's time for everyone's favorite show that isn't created in a cult bunker Cinema To The Letter! Our SNL Vehicle season continues with the I for Indie choice Brigsby Bear, featuring Kyle Mooney, Andy Samberg, Beck Bennett, and a plethora of other SNL talents in front of and behind the camera! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. How does Brigsby Bear balance its dramedy tightrope far better than most others in the subgenre? Why is the meta-casting for Mark Hamill so genius? Did a smaller-scale indie film make us want a Coke more than product placement in a massive blockbuster? Well, connect your animatronic Brigsby head to Bluetooth and listen in to find out!Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77UJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Cinema To The Letter: The Blues Brothers (1980) (C for Classic SNL Vehicle)

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're starting a new season of Cinema To The Letter! Yes, it's time to hit it as Thomas & Bryan kick off their new season on Saturday Night Live Vehicles with the first film ever based on an SNL sketch The Blues Brothers! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. How have the comedic stylings of Dan Aykroyd & the late John Belushi aged in the half a century since their SNL debuts? How does the casual maximalist style of controversial director John Landis work for this madcap musical comedy adventure? Can Gen Z-ers ever possibly get on board with the styles of Jake and Elwood? Well, go on a true mission from God by pressing play on this episode to find out!Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77UJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Cinema To The Letter: Best Movie Monsters March Madness - Patreon Preview

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

It's March so Cinema To The Letter is getting into the Madness! Every March on the Cinema To The Letter Patreon, Thomas & Bryan devote a massive bonus episode to a March Madness bracket related to a movie topic. To coincide with this year's Patreon drop for the Best Movie Action Sequence, we're releasing last year's March Madness bracket where Thomas, Bryan, Lili Labens, Chrishaun Baker & John Patterson determine the Best Movie Monster on the main feed! Listen in to find out who wins!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including this year's March Madness) and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Cinema To The Letter: Season 9: SNL Vehicles Lineup Announcement

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

While we're not live, from New York or posting this on Saturday Night, we've still got an announcement to make off! Given Saturday Night Live is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Cinema To The Letter is doing an entire season about SNL Cast Member Vehicle films! That is to say, films starring former SNL cast members! Listen in to find out about all six films we'll be covering this spring!Thomas' Curated SNL Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgGn2M5u0KFu8mRJ5tjNj-lNwMLTy6XREJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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TFSPod: 97th Academy Awards Wrap-Up

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the twelfth and final episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo celebrate the end of this long, but good, Oscar season! Check out the list of nominees and winners of our Talk Film Society Awards here: TalkFilmSoc.com/tfs-awards/2024Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

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TFSPod: 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the eleventh episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo present the winners of the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards! Check out the list of nominees and winners here (the winners will be added soon): TalkFilmSoc.com/tfs-awards/2024Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

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Soderbergh Manifesto: Presence

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Mike and Marcelo talk about the first of Steven Soderbergh’s 2025 theatrical releases, Presence, written by David Koepp. They also talk about Quentin Tarantino, 4K remasters, director commentaries, Nickel Boys, and Kevin Smith. Listen to past episodes of Soderbergh Manifesto: TalkFilmSoc.com/Soderbergh

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Soderbergh Manifesto: Full Circle, Command Z

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Mike and Marcelo catch up on two 2023 Steven Soderbergh series, Full Circle and Command Z. They also talk about the Star Wars movies Soderbergh watched in 2024. Watch Command Z right now: CommandZSeries.comWatch Full Circle on Max. Listen to past episodes of Soderbergh Manifesto: TalkFilmSoc.com/Soderbergh

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TFSPod: Best Directors and Films of 2024

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the tenth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo go through their favorite directors and films of the year 2024! By the way, we have two more eps left after this: the TFSAwards and the Oscars wrap-up. What a season it has been. Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

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TFSPod: Best Actors and Actresses of 2024

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the ninth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by guest Matt Curione to discuss the best actors and actresses of 2024 in film! Exciting stuff, honestly. Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

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TFSPod: Best Editing, Production Design, and Cinematography of 2024

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:02:30 +0000

In the eighth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo talk the best editing, production design, and cinematography in film of the year 2024. Plus, they announce the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards nominees. Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

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TFSPod: Best Adapted and Original Screenplays of 2024

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 03:42:00 +0000

In the seventh episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by guest Jared McMillan to discuss their favorite adapted and original screenplays of 2024. Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 30 - Southland Tales Cannes Cut Chapter 7 & 8 with Terra & Joey

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo talk about Southland Tales, the Cannes Cut, chapters 7 and 8 with guests Terra and Joey. Megalopolis is mentioned. Alan Wake, too. Listen to more at: TalkFilmSociety.com/SouthlandTales

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TFSPod: The 97th Academy Awards Nominations

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the sixth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo wake up early to watch this year’s Oscar nominations announcement. Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

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Seequels: Undisputed III: Redemption

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 02:55:16 +0000

Sara, Ale, and Shak welcome Mary Beth McAndrews, director of Bystanders, to the show to discuss the threequel of the Undisputed franchise, Undisputed III: Redemption. They mostly talk about what movies they’ve watched in past episodes, what movies they want to watch for the show eventually, and Scott Adkins’ (fake) tattoos.

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Cinema To The Letter Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) (A for Atypical Criterion)

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:14:33 +0000

Cinema To The Letter encourages you to - even in the worst of times - always look on the bright side of life! To close out the Criterion season, Thomas, the non-messiah Bryan and very special guest Jael Peralta discuss the out-of-print spine entry that still counts as part of the collection Monty Python's Life of Brian! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Who is their favorite Monty Python member? Why must Criterion selections go out of print? Which zany comedies should become part of the Criterion Collection? Well, grab your gourd or shoe (whichever your denomination prefers) and settle in to listen so you can find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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TFSPod Best Sound and Film Scores of 2024

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 01:20:05 +0000

In the fifth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo talks sounds, more specifically, the best in sound, song, and scores in film in 2024.Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Check out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

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Cinema To The Letter: The Thin Red Line (1998) (M for Masterpiece Criterion)

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:34:14 +0000

Cinema. Letter. Always you wrestle inside me. Always you will. Cinema To The Letter continues the Criterion season with their M for Masterpiece episode covering Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line! Together they'll answer the crucial questions. Will there ever be a war season of Cinema To The Letter? Who amongst this stacked cast was incredibly upset about having their parts in The Thin Red Line cut down? Which Green Day album was Terrence Malick listening to during the editing process? Well, make sure you don't blow your butt off so you can listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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TFSPod Best Makeup and Hairstyling and Costume Design in Film of 2024

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:00:11 +0000

In the fourth episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by past, future, and current guests Thomas and Bryan from Cinema to the Letter. They discuss their favorites in the Makeup and Hairstyling and Costume Design categories of 2024! Listen to Cinema to the Letter: TalkFilmSoc.com/CinematotheLetterVoting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The nominees will be announced on January 20th, 2025. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Listen to Elise and Marcelo on their show, Stage to Screen: TalkFilmSoc.com/StagetoScreenCheck out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod

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TFSPod: Best Visual Effects and Best Animated Films of 2024

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 02:55:42 +0000

In the third episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by past Best Animated Film guest Joey Hamilton. They discuss their favorite Visual Effects and Animated Films of 2024! Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote.

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Cinema To The Letter: Game of Death (1978) (E for Egregious Criterion)

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:34:48 +0000

Following a holiday hiatus, Cinema To The Letter kicks back into action! Continuing with their Criterion season, Bryan & Thomas discuss the egregious choice Game of Death! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How much does the final version of Game of Death differ from the late Bruce Lee's original vision? Why does this action movie feature so many boring people talking in boardrooms? Did Bruce Lee roll in his grave at turbine speeds when Game of Death was released? Well, listen in as you put on your best yellow jumpsuit and scale that pagoda full of murderous martial arts fighters to find out!Hear Thomas discuss the New Years horror film Bloody New Year on Earth Station Boo! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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TFSPod: Best Supporting Actors and Actresses of 2024

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:10:44 +0000

In the second episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024, Siobhan and Marcelo are joined by Stage to Screen host Elise Poston. They discuss their favorite Supporting Actor and Actress performances of 2024!Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, has begun. Go to this link for the ballot: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. The nominees will be announced on January 20th, 2025. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Listen to Elise and Marcelo on their show, Stage to Screen: TalkFilmSoc.com/StagetoScreenCheck out our Substack for more: TalkFilmSoc.com/SubstackFollow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod.

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TFSPod: Best Non-2024 First-Time Watches of 2024

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 05:41:39 +0000

The first episode of the TFS Awards Season Series 2024 isn’t really about the awards season. Siobhan and Marcelo go over their favorite first-time watches/new discoveries they had over the last year of non-2024 movies!Voting in the 12th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, voted on by you, honoring the best in film in 2024, starts on January 6th, 2025. Go to this link for the ballot once it’s live: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards. The nominees will be announced on January 20th, 2025. The winners will be revealed on February 28th, 2025. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSPod.

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Cinema To The Letter: Perfect Days (2023) (N for New Criterion)

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:44:14 +0000

Seems like a perfect day to listen to Cinema To The Letter! The Criterion season reaches the halfway point as Thomas & Bryan discuss Wim Wender's N for New film Perfect Days. Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How vital is it to protect one's physical media collection? What newer films would they most want to be added to the Criterion Collection? Which Marvel characters would make the best post-credit poem reader? Well, put away your cassette player so you can listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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TFS Commentaries: Jingle All the Way with Vera Drew

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:17:01 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo do another commentary, no big deal, except they have Gotham Awards-winning director Vera Drew (The People’s Joker) on to talk over Jingle All the Way. Again, no big deal. They discuss director’s cuts, the dangers of consumerism, and Jingle All the Way.Listen to more TFS Commentaries: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSCommentaries

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Cinema To The Letter: All About My Mother (1999) (I for Indie Criterion)

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:13:55 +0000

Nothing brings a child and mother closer than listening to Cinema To The Letter together! Actually, maybe mom doesn't need to listen with you. Regardless, it's time to hear Thomas, Bryan special guest Manish Mathur of Bollywood Drafts discuss the I for Indie film for this Criterion-themed season All About My Mother! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What makes the films of Pedro Almodovar so special? How can female representation be complex compared to Strong Female Character™ archetypes? Why are the vibes at a sex worker fire pit so immaculate? Well, look both ways before crossing the street before you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Stage to Screen: Wicked

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:28:14 +0000

Elise and Marcelo end the first season of the podcast were they focus on stage musicals and their film adaptations by discussing Wicked. From Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and everything in between, they discuss just about everything to do with the stage show and the film adaptation (of part one).

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Cinema To The Letter: Playtime (1967) (C for Classic Criterion)

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:40:18 +0000

Cinema To The Letter: the perfect podcast to listen to while you're stumbling through a steel French hellscape! To kick off their Criterion season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Megan Robinson are looking at the classic film from director Jacques Tati Playtime! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How do Americans pronounce Jacques Tati? Does this message of modernization break the barriers of language and time? How much money does Mr. Bean owe Monsieur Hulot? Well, don't drop your phone into that Greek pillar garbage can so you can listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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Seequels: Addams Family Reunion

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:03:31 +0000

Sara, Ale, and Shak talk about The Addams Family Reunion, the 1998 DTV sequel made by Saban, starring Tim Curry and Daryl Hannah. There’s baby-eating, bad ‘90s aesthetics, and just horrible times all around. Plus, an update on the Patron Saint of Seequels Billy Zane.

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Stage to Screen: Cats

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 18:39:42 +0000

Elise and Marcelo talk about possibly one of the worst musicals they’ve seen, Cats. First, they discuss the 1998 stage show version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical. Then they discuss the 2019 film adaptation. In the next episode they talk Wicked and, in the meantime: courage.

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Cinema To The Letter: Season 8: Criterion Lineup Announcement

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:06:21 +0000

The home video distribution company The Criterion Collection is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year so Cinema To The Letter is devoting a season to it! Listen in as Thomas & Bryan reveal all six of the films they'll be devoting episodes to that have spine numbered releases as part of The Criterion Collection!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Stage to Screen: Little Shop of Horrors

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:33:16 +0000

Elise and Marcelo talk about the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical Little Shop of Horrors and the 1986 film adaptation, plus the original The Little Shop of Horrors directed by Roger Corman.

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Soderbergh Manifesto: Magic Mike's Last Dance

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:22:11 +0000

Mike and Marcelo return to talk Soderbergh, of course. They talk about their anticipation of Presence and Black Bag before talking about Magic Mike's Last Dance.Watch The Limey on the big screen in Chicago on November 19: classiccinemas.com/limeyListen to past episodes: TalkFilmSoc.com/Soderbergh

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Stage to Screen: My Fair Lady

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:21:18 +0000

Elise and Marcelo talk about seeing a stage performance of My Fair Lady before breaking down the Best Picture-winning adaptation. Also, they watched the original Pygmalion film and you might be surprised where they land on that.

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Stage to Screen: Les Misérables

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 23:13:21 +0000

Elise Poston and Marcelo Pico talk about the stage version of Les Misérables and the 2012 film adaptation. From the joy of seeing it on stage to the horror(?) of Russell Crowe’s performance, they talk about it all.

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Stage to Screen: The Overture

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:48:06 +0000

Elise Poston and Marcelo Pico introduce you to Stage to Screen here in this, The Intro Episode! Stay tuned for the next episode in which they discuss Les Misérables, the stage show and the film adaptation.

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Seequels: Episode 50 - Candyman 3: Day of the Dead

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:30:45 +0000

Sara, Ale, and Shak talk Candyman 3: Day of the Dead, and about how much Sara hates movies, plus, most importantly they give a Billy Zane update.

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TFS Commentaries: Friday the 13th (2009)

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 01:38:26 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo end it all! ‘It’ being the Friday the 13th commentary series! They talk over the 2009 Friday the 13th remake and give their final rankings of the entire series. Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Monsters Never Die: A Nightmare on Elm Street Special

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 23:57:23 +0000

One, Two, Matt and Jacob are coming for you! That's right, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic series, the Spooky Boys are heading to Elm Street to talk everything Freddy Krueger! Join us as we run down all seven original movies in an episode that's been a long time coming. So brew some coffee, booby trap your house, and settle in for the latest Monsters Never Die!

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Cinema To The Letter: Ghostwatch (1992) (A for Atypical Ghosts)

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:01:23 +0000

To end their ghost movie season and ring in Halloween, Cinema To The Letter is going truly Atypical. Thomas, Bryan and special guest Emily Slade of the Why This Film Podcast are breaking all the rules of cinema by covering the infamous feature length BBC TV special Ghostwatch! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. How did Ghostwatch get banned from British TV for decades while becoming a cult classic? What would the American equivalent of something this unique? Can a podcast itself become an unholy seance? Well, tune in "live" and listen to this episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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TFS Commentaries: Freddy vs. Jason

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo talk over their first Freddy movie! That’s right, the Friday the 13th series retrospective takes them to dreamland as they watch the legendary fight of Freddy vs. Jason. Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Cinema To The Letter: The Others (2001) (M for Masterpiece Ghosts)

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:00:15 +0000

If you're stuck inside away from the sun and alongside ghosts, nothing will lift your spirits like our newest episode of Cinema To The Letter! For the Masterpiece pick of their Ghosts season, Thomas is introducing one of his favorite films of all time to Bryan: The Others! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why has Nicole Kidman endured all this time? Where did this international crew get their fog guy from? Does heartbreak feel good on a podcast like Cinema To The Letter? Well, light a lantern and listen to this episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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TFS Commentaries: Jason X

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 22:28:55 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo continue their Friday the 13th commentary series by going to the future and space while they talk over Jason X.Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Cinema To The Letter: Casper (1995) (E for Egregious Ghosts)

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:31:01 +0000

We've had enough spooky ghosts this season on Cinema To The Letter. Let's meet a friendly one! For the E for Egregious pick, Thomas & Bryan are discussing the very ‘90s family film adaptation of Casper! Together our duo answers the crucial questions. Is Casper perhaps too friendly? Which cut of Apocalypse Now do the Ghostly Trio prefer? What is with these weird ass cameos? Well, prepare to be resurrected by the Lazarus Machine so you can complete your unfinished business of listening to this episode so you can find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Seequels: Episode 49 - Cinderella III: A Twist in Time

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:01:07 +0000

Sara, Ale, and Shak talk about Cinderella III: A Twist in Time, shoe sizes, memory holes, and more!

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Monsters Never Die: Alien Special

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:01:07 +0000

In Space Nobody Can Hear You Podcast. Matt and Jacob return to discuss the highs and mediums of one of our most consistently entertaining franchises! What makes the Alien franchise tick? What did we think of Alien Romulus? Are we Prometheus-heads or not? Listen and find out!

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TFS Commentaries: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 20:30:52 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo continue their Friday the 13th commentary series by talking over the one where Jason is a slimy worm thing, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday.Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Cinema To The Letter: The Night House (2021) (N for New Ghosts)

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:31:35 +0000

The house isn't playing tricks on you. This is the N for New episode of Cinema To The Letter's Ghost season! Bryan and Thomas take a look at The Night House, a haunting tale of loss and unpleasant revelations for Rebecca Hall! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why do they consider themselves "Rebecca Hall-ics"? Has the modern age of "Elevated Horror" become stale? How does director David Bruckner recreate the terror of looking over your shoulder at a shape? Well, sit right next to The Nothing on your couch and listen in to find out!Florida Hurricane Relief Resources can be found here: shorturl.at/JICGtJoin our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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TFS Commentaries: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 21:03:05 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo head to New York City (Canada) with their guest Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC) to talk over Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan! Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Cinema To The Letter: Insidious (2011) (I for Indie Ghosts)

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:25:51 +0000

What's that behind you? It's the newest episode of Cinema To The Letter! Thomas & Bryan are continuing their Ghosts spooky season with their I for Indie choice of James Wan's Insidious alongside special guest LT! Together, our trio answer the crucial questions. How loving can two parents be if they forget about 2/3rds of their kids? Why is Lin Shaye everyone's horror aunt? How can we keep track of all these comedy stars and horror Barabaras? Well, grab your lantern and enter The Further as you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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TFS Commentaries: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 01:03:55 +0000

s and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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House on Haunted Hill (1959) - C for Classic Ghosts

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 18:46:21 +0000

How do you kill time while spending the night in a haunted house? By listening to the season premiere of Cinema To The Letter! To kick off their Ghost season, Thomas, Bryan and returning guest Lili Labens will discuss the C for Classic film House on Haunted Hill! Together, our trio will answer all the crucial questions. Who actually deserves the prize money? What makes the premise of House on Haunted Hill so ingeniously simple? How does Vincent Price manage to keep all his scares in check? Well, avoid that walking skeleton so you can listen in to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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TFS Commentaries: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:35:06 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo talk over the final chapter of the Tommy Jarvis trilogy, Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. They have fun doing so! Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Cinema To The Letter: Season 7: Ghosts Announcement

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:43:01 +0000

The spooky season is creepy toward us and Cinema To The Letter is getting haunted! As voted on by our Patrons, we're devoting our 7th season to Ghost Movies! Which 6 films will they cover? Listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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TFS Commentaries: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:58:57 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo are back to talking about Jason after finding out there are more Friday the 13th movies after the supposed “Final Chapter”. Thomas Mariani (@notthewhostommy, Cinema to the Letter) joins them as they talk over A New Beginning.Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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The Record Party: Magnolia with Mike Schindler

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:59:32 +0000

Marcelo Pico welcomes Mike Schindler (@Mumbles3K) onto the show to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia and the soundtrack/score by Aimee Mann and Jon Brion.Listen to the extended version of this episode and future episodes on our Patreon: TalkFilmSociety.com/TheRecordPartyJoin our Discord for more film talk: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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TFS Commentaries: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:38:56 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo finally reach the end of their Friday the 13th with Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter! The start of a new series begins with the next episode because there’s no way in hell Jason is coming back from this one. Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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The Record Party: The Royal Tenenbaums with Thomas Mariani

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:27:39 +0000

Marcelo Pico is your host for this new show, which focuses on films and their soundtracks and scores. Thomas Mariani (Cinema to the Letter) is the first guest. Here, Marcelo and Thomas discuss Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums and the soundtrack and score by Mark Mothersbaugh.Listen to the extended version of this episode and future episodes on our Patreon: TalkFilmSociety.com/TheRecordPartyJoin our Discord for more film talk: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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TFS Commentaries: Friday the 13th Part III

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:01:18 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo continue their stay at Camp Crystal Lake and the Friday the 13th TFS Commentaries series on the TFS Main Feed by talking over Friday the 13th Part III! Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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TFS Commentaries: Friday the 13th Part 2

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:34:06 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo continue their commentary series covering Friday the 13th franchise by talking over the 1981 sequel, Friday the 13th Part 2, a movie that’s 25% footage from the first movie. Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety Join our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Cinema To The Letter: Starman (1984) (A for Atypical Hard Sci-Fi)

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:18:17 +0000

What's that waiting in the sky? It's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! To wrap up their Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas & Bryan are discussing a very A for Atypical film for hard sci-fi, director John Carpenter and Academy Award-nominated performances: Starman! Together, our duo answers the important questions. Why does Bryan prefer this to most fish-out-of-water stories? Do any of John Carpenter's scores have a love theme? How is one Starman cast member directly responsible for one of the greatest moments in cinematic history? Well, grab yourself a slice of Dutch apple pie and listen in to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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TFS Commentaries: Friday the 13th (1980)

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:01:07 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo have decided to provide a commentary for each and every Friday the 13th movie, starting with this one, the 1980 original. This series is like something you’d find behind the paywall over on our Patreon but we’re releasing it to everyone. We’re going to have a fun time at the lake for the next 12 weeks. Come in, the water is fine!Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyJoin our Discord for movie talk with great people and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Cinema To The Letter: Deja Vu (2006) (M for Masterpiece Hard Sci-Fi)

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:01:57 +0000

Are we experiencing Deja Vu? Nope because this is a brand new Cinema To The Letter! For the M for Masterpiece episode of their Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas & Bryan are joined by special guest Yonathan Habtemichael to discuss Tony Scott's 2006 sci-fi thriller Deja Vu! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Why is Deja Vu a crucial fulcrum point for the career of Denzel Washington? What happened to Paula Patton? Should a sequel to Deja Vu exist just for the perfect sequel title? Well, listen to this episode from four days in the future to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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Cinema To The Letter: I, Robot (2004) (E for Egregious Hard Sci-Fi)

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:51:02 +0000

There are three laws in podcasting... but we forgot all of them in the adaptation process. For the E for Egregious pick of Cinema To The Letter's Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas, Bryan, and returning guest Adam Thomas are discussing the disastrous Will Smith android thriller I, Robot! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Why did Hollywood break director Alex Proyas? What ridiculous lengths can Will Smith go through to save a cat? How much can one adapt something "suggested by" the work of Isaac Asimov? Well, lace up your Converse and try to run to your device without tripping over your feet so you can listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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Cinema To The Letter: Crimes of the Future (2022) (N for New Hard Sci-Fi)

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:54:40 +0000

Art takes guts, especially in a plastic-soaked nightmare future! For the N for New episode of this season's Hard Sci-Fi theme, Thomas & Bryan are discussing the latest film from David Cronenberg Crimes of the Future! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How does an older filmmaker truly embody modern-era dread? What animal is Kristen Stewart channeling through her unique performance? Which flavors do plastic bars come in? Well, sit back in your weird digestion bone chair and listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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Monsters Never Die: Psycho Special

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:54:30 +0000

Check in to the latest episode of Monsters Never Die where the spooky boys, Matt and Jacob, are covering all of the horrors of Bates Motel. We get our first Hitchcock on the show and capture a shockingly good batch of sequels and a shockingly bad remake.

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Cinema To The Letter: High Life (2019) (I for Indie Hard Sci-Fi)

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 02:40:54 +0000

In space, no one can hear you scream "CINEMA TO THE LETTER!" For their Hard Sci-Fi season's I for Indie episode, Thomas & Bryan are looking to the stars as they cover Claire Denis' very strange version of an interstellar thriller High Life! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How does High Life capture the experience of living in our modern world? Why does Robert Pattinson pick the weirdest projects to be in? Will Andre 3000 get to know what's going inside that peculiar box? Well, head toward that wormhole in your practical spaceship while you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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The Andromeda Strain (1971) - C for Classic Hard Sci-Fi

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 18:14:17 +0000

Alert! Alert! There's a new season of Cinema To The Letter starting! To kick off our Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Kaycee Jarrard are looking back at a true C for Classic of the subgenre The Andromeda Strain! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. How integral was heavy smoking to the success of character actors back in the 1970s? Was 6'9" author Michael Crichton too tall to fit in a locker as a nerdy teen? Will we ever return to the beauty of dot matrix printers? Well, use one of those robot armatures to push play on this episode so you can listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Cinema To The Letter: Season 6: Hard Sci-Fi Lineup Announcement

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:24:40 +0000

Nothing says "Hot Summer" like "Hard Sci-Fi"! For the upcoming 6th season of Cinema To The Letter, Thomas & Bryan are covering films within the hard sci-fi subgenre. That is to say, science fiction films with a more grounded version of traditional sci-fi concepts. Listen to this bonus episode as they announce all six films they will cover for their latest season!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Cinema To The Letter: Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971) (A for Atypical Godzilla)

Tue, 28 May 2024 15:59:48 +0000

Godzilla has fought many kaiju, but can he handle one made of smog and sludge? Cinema To The Letter will find the answer as Thomas & Bryan wrap up their Godzilla season with the very A for Atypical choice of Godzilla vs. Hedorah! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. What does Godzilla do in his off time? How weird is this compared to other totally normal films in the later Showa era of Godzilla? Does combining environmental horror and kid's show aesthetics in one film work? Well, prepare to Save The Earth so you can listen to this episode!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 29 - The People's Joker Special

Tue, 21 May 2024 16:25:46 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo return for the fourth season of their Richard Kelly/Southland Tales show. They catch up and then talk about The People’s Joker, Vera Drew’s Criterion closet picks, and a little bit of Southland Tales. Chappie, Freaks, Valley of the Dolls, The Elephant Man, and Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom are discussed.

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Cinema To The Letter: Godzilla, Mothra & King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (Masterpiece)

Tue, 21 May 2024 14:10:22 +0000

Giant monsters demand giant titles! The penultimate entry in our Godzilla season sends Thomas & Bryan into the dawn of the new millennium as they cover Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How did the Millennium Era of Godzilla reinvent the King of the Monsters and his kaiju buddies for the 21st century? Why did Baragon get left out of this massive title? Would Godzilla make an effective divorce lawyer? Well, stop trying to take pictures of that cute kaiju so you can survive to listen now!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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A Special Announcement, Talk Film Society Podcast - Episode 1

Mon, 20 May 2024 21:22:45 +0000

A special announcement from Marcelo Pico, Editor-in-Chief of Talk Film Society. Also, please enjoy the first episode of the Talk Film Society Podcast published on September 1, 2014. Classic episodes of Talk Film Society will be on our Patreon starting on May 24, 2024: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyDonate and help us stay up and running!

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Cinema To The Letter: Godzilla vs Mothra (1992) (E for Egregious Godzilla)

Tue, 14 May 2024 15:43:31 +0000

Godzilla using his atomic breath is the exact kind of flame that attracts moths. Specifically Mothra! As Cinema To The Letter continues to celebrate Godzilla's 70th anniversary, Thomas, Bryan, and special guest Chris Luciantonio are here to discuss the 1992 film Godzilla vs Mothra! Together, they'll answer all the crucial questions. What separates Godzilla's late 20th-century Heisei era from the classic Showa era? Does this kaiju film have anything to say about the environment in a totally subtle fashion? How fun are Ferris wheels once they smack you upside the head thanks to a giant moth monster? Well, stop listening to those twin fairies singing the Mothra song so you can listen in to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! Listen to Thomas on the first episode of the Talk Film Society Patreon exclusive podcast Record Party all about The Royal Tenenbaums!

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It Pod to Be You: Challengers (Bonus Episode)

Mon, 13 May 2024 23:03:53 +0000

Hello, romantics! With a buzzy, sexy, star-studded, and overwhelming romantic drama out now, your host Manish (@vertigay314) had to weigh in! With his sparring partner Dave Giannini (@darnthatdave), he discusses Luca Guadagnino's CHALLENGERS starring Zendaya and some random guys (fine, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor). Listen in as Dave and Manish volley back and forth about the tennis movie, serving up hot takes, and analyze what exactly about the movie has social media making such a racket!

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Cinema To The Letter: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) (N for New Godzilla)

Tue, 07 May 2024 16:29:38 +0000

First Godzilla & King Kong were fighting. Now? They're "x"-ing! For this episode of Cinema To The Letter, Thomas & Bryan discuss Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire as the brand N for New pick for their Godzilla season! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions in spoilery detail. How has the American Monsterverse treated Godzilla, King Kong, and their kaiju friends? Why is one of the best movie stars of our time Dan Stevens trapped in mediocre blockbusters? Does Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire confirm the King of the Monsters' status as an honorary Italian? Well, slap on your robotic arm enhancements and whip out your spinal cord whip before you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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TFS Commentaries: Final Flight of the Osiris, Announcing The Maytrix!

Fri, 03 May 2024 22:01:53 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo get you jacked in for The May-trix commentary series over at the TFS Patreon! TalkFilmSoc.com/Patreon

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Cinema To The Letter: Godzilla Minus One (2023) (I for Indie Godzilla)

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:01:08 +0000

Godzilla Minus One equals A Great Movie! That's the kind of math we appreciate at Cinema To The Letter ! Yes, as our Godzilla season's I for Indie pick (don't worry, we explain in the episode) we're covering the recent Academy Award winning sleeper hit from the franchise! Join Thomas, Bryan & special guest Mel Glenn Gore as they answer all the crucial questions. Why did Godzilla Minus One become such a beloved hit? What makes this version of the great kaiju so distinctive? How can anyone compete with director Takashi Yamazaki & his special effects crew's Oscar night Godzilla footwear? Well, prime your Godzilla back spikes and listen to us unleash our atomic breath levels of praise to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Bollywood Drafts: Top 13 Shah Rukh Khan Films

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:01:08 +0000

Introducing a new podcast project from host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314); Bollywood Drafts! Together with Amrita (@amritaIQ) and Asim (@AsimBurney) from @khandaanpodcast and Sal (@salandthebadpun), Manish sets out to make the definitive ranking of superstar Shah Rukh Khan's top 13 films! They're celebrating the 20th anniversary of his classic MAIN HOON NA... but will it make it on the list? What gets vetoed? Listen in to find out what is the King Khan's best movie of all time!

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Cinema To The Letter: Destroy All Monsters (1968) (C for Classic Godzilla)

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:04:35 +0000

Godzilla is turning 70, so it's about time we finally try to Destroy All Monsters! As the legendary kaiju reaches this milestone, Cinema To The Letter is looking at six different Godzilla films for this brand-new season! In this episode, Thomas, Bryan, and special guest Bill Mulligan discuss the 9th film to feature Godzilla known as Destroy All Monsters, in which the big G shares the screen with fellow kaiju Mothra, Anguirus, and King Ghidorah amongst others! Together, our trio asks the important questions about this C for Classic pick. How was this the ultimate culmination of what director Ishiro Honda built up with kaiju cinema? Why do Germans think Frankenstein is in this lineup? What does Varan do exactly? Well, get on the next plane out of Monsterland and listen to this episode on the flight to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Cinema To The Letter: Season 5: Godzilla Lineup Announcement - Bonus Episode

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:14:06 +0000

The King of the Monsters is also the king kaiju of Cinema To The Letter! For their upcoming fifth season, Cinema To The Letter hosts Thomas & Bryan are tackling their first franchise: Godzilla! That's right, Cinema To The Letter is celebrating this legendary movie monster's 70th birthday with a full season devoted to covering six Godzilla films. Which Godzilla films will fit the typical acronym programming of Classic, Indie, New, Egregious, Masterpiece, and Atypical? Tune into this special bonus episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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Cinema To The Letter: Best Animated Film March Madness Bracket - Bonus Episode

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:18:48 +0000

Cinema To The Letter is still on hiatus (Godzilla season starts in mid-April), but here's a bonus episode that'll be long enough to tide you over. Back in the Double Edged Double Bill days, every March marked a March Madness Bracket podcast over on the Patreon. We're still keeping that tradition alive over on the Cinema To The Letter Patreon for the Best Movie Monster, but to sell you on joining here's a rather large sample of what you get for $1. Specifically, Thomas, DEDB co-host Adam Thomas, Jael Peralta, Rafe Telsch & Scott Johnson facing off to determine The Best Animated Film Of All Time via March Madness bracket! 32 animated films will face off. Which one wins? Well, listen to all 280 mins (!) of this bonus episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including this year's March Madness Bracket bonus podcast determining the Best Movie Monster of All Time) and the chance to vote for new episode topics at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Usual theme music by Burial Grid!

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TFSPod: 96th Annual Academy Awards Wrap-Up, SXSW 2024

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:35:09 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo cover the 96th Academy Awards. That’s right, it’s the end of awards season 2023! They also talk Poor Things, American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Love Lies Bleeding, and as part of SXSW 2024 coverage: Sing Sing, Babes, and Monkey Man, plus a whole lot more!Join our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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TFSPod: The 11th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, Her

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:01:13 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo present the winners of this year’s Talk Film Society Awards! Before they hand out those awards, they go back and discuss the first recipient of the Talk Film Society Awards Best Film award, 2013’s Her. Check out this year’s nominees: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Cinema To The Letter: Oscars Predictions 2024 - Bonus Episode

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:07:26 +0000

Cinema To The Letter is still currently on hiatus, but here's a surprise bonus episode! Hear Thomas alongside friends of the show Rafe Telsch (Never Say Die/Have Not Seen This), Emily Slade (Why This Film/In A Barbie World) and Mel Gore (Tangent1985) as they discuss the nominees for the 96th Academy Awards & who they think will win come this Sunday!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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TFSPod: Best Directors & Best Pictures 2023, The English Patient

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:01:32 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo talk the Best Pictures and Best Directors of 2023 in the almost-last episode of their awards season series. They also discuss the movie of the week, The English Patient, the Oscar winner for Best Picture and Best Director. Plus, they talk Dune: Part Two, Problemista, Hannibal, The Fugitive, Thanksgiving, Wonka, Salvador, and a whole lot more!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 100 - Gone Girl

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:51:54 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) celebrates the podcast's 100th episode with an epic tribute to David Fincher's 2014 absurdist black romantic comedy GONE GIRL. Starring Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck, the twisted marriage story was a smash hit and in the decade since has emerged as an influential and unforgettable classic. Manish invites a group of guests to dissect the film: Erica (@eRockReviews), Dave (@darnthatdave), Erin (@erinefraser), Ben (@nebisben), Sal (@salandthebadpun), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico). In honor of our Gone Girl Amy and our Aloof Boy Nick, listen to a celebration of the film that Oscar winner Anne Hathaway once called her more recent favorite romantic comedy!

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Cinema To The Letter: Rango (2011) (A for Atypical Won 1 Oscar)

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:36:02 +0000

It's the last round up for this season of Cinema To The Letter, cowpokes! To close out the Won 1 Oscar season, Bryan, Thomas & special guest Saveydro discuss the unlikely Best Animated Feature winner Rango as their A for Atypical choice! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How does Rango stick out in the modern animated film landscape? Why is Gore Verbinski such a visionary filmmaker? Who is the true Spirit of the West? Well, lasso up yourselves some ugly cute critters and have them listen along with you to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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TFSPod: Best Actors & Best Actresses 2023, The Silence of the Lambs

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:01:12 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo are near the end of the award season series! Here, they talk the Best Actor and Actress categories and they pick their favorites of 2023. Plus, they talk about the Best Actor and Best Actress winner The Silence of the Lambs. That and they talk Oppenheimer, The Taste of Things, Turning Red, Dicks: The Musical, Blue Valentine, and a lot more! Vote in this year’s Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwardsJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Cinema To The Letter: Michael Clayton (2007) (M for Masterpiece Won 1 Oscar)

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:03:17 +0000

Do we look like we're negotiating? No, we look like we're listening to the latest episode of Cinema To The Letter! For this episode, hosts Thomas & Bryan are joined by special guest Matt Curione to discuss 2007's Michael Clayton as the M for Masterpiece pick of their Won 1 Oscar season! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How weird is it that Tilda Swinton won her Oscar for this not-so-weird role? What did director/writer Tony Gilroy bring from Michael Clayton to his eventual Star Wars TV show? How much does Tom Wilkinson make you want to bite into a baguette? Well, sit in the back of that taxi like George Clooney pondering what his next step is as you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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TFSPod: Best Original Scores 2023, Frida

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:35:48 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo go through their favorite film scores of 2023 on this episode of the award season series! They also talk about the Oscar-winning film of the week, Frida, which won the Best Original Score award. They also talk The Promised Land, Argylle, John Wick, Promising Young Woman, Past Lives, Poor Things, and a lot more!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 99 - Just Wright

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:12:41 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) closes out the Sports Romance miniseries with the 2010 Sanaa Hamri film JUST WRIGHT! Starring THEE Queen Latifah, Common, and Paula Patton, this romantic comedy is pleasant and charming, with some deep insights baked into the surface-level studio film. He welcomes back Alexandria Daniels (@filmnvinyl) to the podcast, and they talk about the Queen, her legacy, and what this movie means for her screen persona. Listen to the podcast—or risk getting a bucket of ice getting thrown onto you!

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Cinema To The Letter: The Greatest Show On Earth (1952) (E for Egregious Won 1 Oscar)

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:08:18 +0000

Step right up for The Greatest Podcast On Earth! This week, Cinema To The Letter examines the 1952 Best Picture The Greatest Show on Earth, one of the more infamous winners of the biggest Academy Award about life at the circus as the E for Egregious pick for their Won 1 Oscar season. Together, our duo Thomas and Bryan answer the crucial questions. Why did this inspire a young Steven Spielberg to become a filmmaker? How bad can old school rear screen projection get? Where would we be without the keen insights of Buttons, A Clown? Well, sit back and look at the center ring as you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society podcast network!

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TFSPod: Best Adapted & Original Screenplays 2023, The Apartment

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 06:01:01 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo continue the 2023 award season series with a look at screenplays, both original and adapted. They talk about the film of the week, the Best Original Screenplay Oscar winner, The Apartment. Then they list their favorite screenplays of 2023. Plus they discuss Jamarique’s “Virtual Insanity” music video, Infinity Pool. more Sundance 2024 films: Exhibiting Forgiveness and Tendaberry, also Wall Street, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, and a whole lot more!

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Cinema To The Letter: Another Round (2020) (N for New Won 1 Oscar)

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:12:57 +0000

Cheers to a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! This week, Thomas & Bryan cover the N for New pick for their Won 1 Oscar season: the 2020 Best International Film winner Another Round! While those Academy Awards might be a blur, the exploits of Mads Mikkelson and his bros attempting to stay consistently inebriated is an incredibly entertaining watch worth looking back at! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. How does Another Round pull off one of the best endings in modern cinematic history? Why is Mads Mikkelson so uniquely hot? Can dudes both rock and not rock simultaneously? Well, grab a cold one and listen in to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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TFSPod: Best Animated Films 2023, Spirited Away with Joey Hamilton

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 06:01:02 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo continue their award season series 2023 by talking the best animated films of the year with their guest Joey (@rmfezman). The films discussed are as follows: A Fish Called Wanda, American Fiction, Lupin III: The First, Yentel, Clerks, plus Sundance 2024 films: A Real Pain, Love Me and Thelma, and a lot more! They discuss the movie of the week, Spirited Away, the Oscar-winning animated film, and they also list their favorite animated films of the year. Expect a lot of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and The Super Mario Bros. Movie talk.

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Cinema To The Letter: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) (I for Indie Won 1 Oscar)

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:16:55 +0000

Did you forget there's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter? Don't worry, it's still here for you to discover! For the I for Indie pick for their Won 1 Oscar season, Thomas & Bryan are joined by Lili Labens to remember the 2004 sci-fi romantic drama Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. Why is screenwriter Charlie Kaufman the king of "Dude Are You Okay" cinema? What made sad clown Jim Carrey perfect for this role? Where did Hollywood lose sight of Michel Gondry's talents? Well, stop dancing around in your underwear and listen in to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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TFSPod: Best Supporting Actors 2023, A Fish Called Wanda with Matt Curione

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 06:01:06 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo discuss the 2023 Oscar nominations, live to tape! Then guest Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC) comes in to discuss the nominees and the film of the week, A Fish Called Wanda. They also discuss the best supporting actor performances of 2023. Plus, they talk A Few Good Men, Jerry Maguire, I.S.S., The Beekeeper, and more! Check out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspod

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Cinema To The Letter: Rashomon (1950) (C for Classic Won 1 Oscar)

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:04:37 +0000

No matter what perspective you're following, there's no denying that a new season of Cinema To The Letter has started! To kick off their awards focused Won 1 Oscar season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest John Patterson discuss Rashomon! This C for Classic pick from director Akira Kurosawa won the initial version of what is now known as Best International Feature Academy Award and would lead of an incredible run of acclaimed masterpieces from Kurosawa. Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Can we find an empirical truth in this cruel world? Why are early Oscar categories so weird? How can anyone not feel sad looking at Takashi Shimura on the edge of tears? Well, try to remember what you've witnessed and listen in to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 98 - Love & Basketball

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:08:55 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) brings in the new year with the landmark basketball romance LOVE & BASKETBALL. With guest Shak (@ShakExcellence)! They talk about the super hot chemistry between stars Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps, the beautiful filmmaking by Gina Prince-Bythewood, and how well the movie holds up in its exploration of gender in sports. This 2000 movie is entertaining, charming, romantic, and gets even better on rewatch!

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TFSPod: Best Production Design & Best Costume Design 2023, Moulin Rouge!

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 06:01:05 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo continue their 2023 awards season series by looking at the Best Costume Design and Best Production Design categories. They talk about their favorites of the year, and they go back to talk about the Oscar winner of both awards, Moulin Rouge! They also discuss the Critics Choice Awards and the SAG, PGA, and DGA nominations. They also talk about the films The Boy and the Heron, Mean Girls (2024), All About My Mother, Self Reliance, Killers of the Flower Moon, and more! Plus the greatest Gold Derby Game ever played is played on this episode!Check out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspodJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Cinema To The Letter: Season 4: Won 1 Oscar Lineup - Bonus Episode

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:22:54 +0000

There's Oscar buzz abound and that means Cinema To The Letter is returning for a new season! This time, hosts Thomas and Bryan are looking at six films that have Won 1 Oscar! That's right; this selection is not just Best Picture winners or any of the other major categories. All of them won (at least) one Academy Award in any category! Listen in to find out which specific films will be covered!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid!

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TFSPod: Best Visual Effects 2023, Gravity with Thomas and Bryan

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 06:01:19 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo welcome back to the show Thomas and Bryan from Cinema to the Letter (@cinema2letter) to discuss awards season 2023. Their main focus is Best Visual Effects; they talk about their favorites of the year and they also go back to talk about the 2013 winner of the Best Visual Effects Oscar, Gravity. They also discuss the Golden Globes, The Iron Claw, Suicide Squad, The Lodge, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, All of Us Strangers, The Zone of Interest, Fallen Leaves, and plenty more! Check out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspodJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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TFSPod: Best Cinematography 2023, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 07:03:22 +0000

Happy New Year! Siobhan and Marcelo celebrate by talking awards season 2023! They talk about Barbie moving to the Adapted Screenplay category before focusing on their main topic: Best Cinematography. They talk about the 2003 Oscar winner for Best Cinematography, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Then they talk about their favorites of 2023. But also they talk about all this: Rebel Moon, Maestro, The Iron Claw, The Holdovers, Showing Up, Anyone But You, The Color Purple, and a whole lot more.Check out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspodJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 97 - Wimbledon

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 22:32:39 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) travels across the pond for the 2004 tennis romcom WIMBLEDON! He welcomes back friend of the podcast Erin Fraser (@erinefraser) for this cute but not completely satisfying movie starring the legendary Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany. Be warned: they talk more about Dunst's career journey than the actual movie, but who could blame them? They also go into how few tennis movies there are, the movie's surprisingly stacked cast, and how this movie differs from 2020s romcoms!

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TFSPod: TFS Commentaries: Tenet

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:01:09 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo take a break from their awards season series to bring you an episode from Behind The Paywall! Recorded and released in 2022 for the Talk Film Society Patreon comes a commentary for the Chris Nolan film Tenet! Siobhan hates it and Marcelo loves it; where will they fall after watching this truly divisive film? Listen (not in reverse) to find out! Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSocietyCheck out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspodJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Cinema To The Letter: Return to Oz (1985) (A for Atypical Disney)

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000

We're not in Kansas anymore here on Cinema To The Letter! For the final episode in their Disney season, Bryan and Thomas discuss a truly A for Atypical film from this family friendly studio. While Return to Oz was aimed at a family audience, the intensity of its fantasy imagery was so decried upon release that Oscar winning editor Walter Murch never got to direct a film again. However, does that mean Thomas and Bryan dislike this infamous film from the studio? What separates this L. Frank Baum adaptation from the most famous Oz film of all? How well does the Nome King wear those ruby slippers? Well, walk down the dilapidated yellow brick road while listening to this episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

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TFSPod: Best Sound 2023, Grand Prix

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:01:10 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo continue with their awards season 2023 series! They discuss the Critics Choice Awards nominations, and the films Maestro, The Boy and the Heron, Wonka, Master Gardener, Leave the World Behind, and Gran Turismo. Then they focus on their main topic: SOUND. They pick their favorites in the Best Sound category this year and they talk the Best Sound Oscar winner Grand Prix from 1966. Check out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspodJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Cinema To The Letter: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) (M for Masterpiece Disney)

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:55:55 +0000

Hi ho and happy holidays from Cinema To The Letter! To get into the festive mood during their Disney season, Bryan and Thomas are dedicating an episode to The Muppet Christmas Carol! Thomas is a lifelong Muppet fan while Bryan hadn't seen a Muppet film until earlier this year. The results may fill you with the spirit of the holiday season! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How does this A Christmas Carol adaptation and its Scrooge as played by Michael Caine stick out from the many others? What does the future hold for Jim Henson's Muppets in a the modern Disney landscape? Why are The Muppets masters of the fourth wall break in an age of Ryan Reynolds snark? Well, hear the singing of the street corner choir and return home so you can get warm by the fire while listening to this episode!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

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TFSPod: Best Film Editing 2023, JFK

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:01:07 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo talk the Golden Globes nominations, Poor Things and May December before diving into their favorite Film Editing picks of 2023. Plus, they watch JFK, the 1991 winner of the Oscar for Best Film Editing, and they have opinions! Check out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspod

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 96 - Tin Cup

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:54:17 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes back guest Ben Miller (@nebisben) for another Ron Shelton sports rom-com TIN CUP! Starring Rene Russo and Kevin Costner, the easy golf rom-com is witty, romantic, and just so charming. Ben talks about his love of the game and how it's portrayed in the film, while Manish explores how the 1996 romcom is emblematic of a romcom era gone by. It's a smooth, sun-kissed film and a joy to talk about!

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Cinema To The Letter: Tomorrowland (2015) (E for Egregious Disney)

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:01:48 +0000

There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining through the end of this episode of Cinema To The Letter! For the E for Egregious pick of the Disney season, Thomas, Bryan, and special guest Shakyl Lambert are discussing the 2015 Disney flop Tomorrowland! Yet, not everyone thinks that Brad Bird's live-action folly is all that bad! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Was this the last of a bygone era for Disney blockbusters? Why is Tomorrowland not on Disney+ in the US? Does donning a baseball cap magically deage you ten years? Well, grab your pin and transport yourself to another dimension where you can listen to this episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

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TFSPod: Best Supporting Actresses 2023, Girl, Interrupted

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:01:07 +0000

The awards season has begun yet again! Siobhan and Marcelo return to bring you everything AWARDS! They talk Saint Omer, Six Underground, Triple Frontier, Ferrari, The Iron Claw, Godzilla Minus One, and many more movies! They then focus on the Best Supporting Actress race of 2023, they pick their personal favorite performances in that category, and they go back to discuss the 1999 winner for Best Supporting Actress, Angelina Jolie in Girl, Interrupted.

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 95 - Bull Durham

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:46:01 +0000

Hello, romantics! The Sports Romance miniseries continues with the 1988 Ron Shelton baseball sex comedy BULL DURHAM! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Danny Bowes (@bybowes) for this funny, sexy, and romantic hit movie. Starring Susan Sarandon, Kevin Costner, and Tim Robbins, the movie captures of the romance of baseball with a sun-kissed visual flair and a script full of witty lines!

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Cinema To The Letter: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) (N for New Disney)

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:51:43 +0000

The dog days are over. And by "dog days" we mean "days without a new episode of Cinema To The Letter!" For the N for New pick on their Disney series, Bryan and Thomas are discussing the very fresh Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! Or rather, they discuss their complicated relationships with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole in contrast to their absolute love for the final entry in James Gunn's trilogy at length. Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What does the future hold for the current rocky status of the MCU? Did we get a satisfying conclusion for all our space friends? How do you waste Judy Greer when she's playing a cyborg pig monster? Well, load up your Zune so you can listen to this episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

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Cinema To The Letter: Clerks (1994) (I for Indie Disney)

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:39:58 +0000

Unlike some other folks who won't stop talking, Cinema To The Letter IS supposed to be here today! Specifically, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Torrey Depina are here to discuss Clerks! Yes, despite the raunchy independent nature of Kevin Smith's directorial debut, this does fit the Disney season given Miramax was a Disney subsidiary at the time of release. Loopholes, we love'em! Especially as it allows Thomas and Torrey to introduce Bryan to Smith's filmography! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Do the three films with Clerks in the title work as a trilogy without other View Askewniverse knowledge? How crucial was Clerks to the way we discuss media on the Internet? When will Andor address the plights of the Death Star contractors? Well, listen in while you're standing outside the Quick Stop to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including more of Torrey on the monthly Adult Swim podcast [marco polo]) and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

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Monsters Never Die: Halloween 2023 Recap

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:53:02 +0000

It's the episode you've all been waiting for! The return of Jacob! That's right, the Spooky Boys are together again and this month they're going over their favorites that they watched during Spooky Season 2023. From vampires to Edgar Allan Poe, Matt and Jacob sure watched a lot and they're excited to tell you all about it.

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Cinema To The Letter: Sleeping Beauty (1959) (C for Classic Disney)

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:11:47 +0000

Cinema To The Letter has awoken from its sleep to start Season 3! Bryan and Thomas are kicking off their Disney season with a true C for Classic: Sleeping Beauty! The ambitious animated masterwork that Walt himself envisioned as his daring opus... before he lost interest in favor of his theme parks. However, Thomas and Bryan are here to ask the important questions about this legendary title in the Disney library. How technologically daring was this for animation history? Is this the underrated MVP of the Disney animation canon? Who is the pettiest Disney villain of all? Well, dance right alongside someone you met once upon a dream as you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 94 - Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:34:44 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) is at the halfway point of the Sports Romance miniseries. For the occasion, he invited his two cousins Vikrum and Kinjal to talk about the monumentally influential Bollywood epic LAGAAN. The 2001 film was the 3rd Indian nominated for the Best International Feature Oscar, and as of now the last. It stars superstar Aamir Khan as a farmer who leads a motley crew in a high-stakes game of cricket against the British in order to save their village. With a compelling love triangle, elegant filmmaking, and stirring music, LAGAAN is a classic of the 21st century and extremely entertaining two decades later.

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Cinema To The Letter: Season 3: Disney Lineup - Bonus Episode

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:10:37 +0000

Cinema To The Letter is opening the gates for season 3! This time, Thomas and Bryan are getting magical to coincide with Disney's 100th anniversary! Starting November 21st, our two heroes will start covering six Disney films that fit the acronym of C for Classic, I for Indie, N for New, E for Egregious, M for Masterpiece and A for Atypical. Listen in to find out which ones! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

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Cinema To The Letter: The Exorcist III (1990) (A for Atypical Horror)

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:35:09 +0000

Happy Halloween from Cinema To The Letter! For this All Hallow's Eve finale to the horror focused Season 2, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Chrishaun Baker have gathered to discuss a very atypical choice of The Exorcist III! Directed by the original Exorcist book/screenwriter William Peter Blatty, this sequel features a serial killer possessing spirit, George C. Scott bellowing and one of the greatest jump scares of all time! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Is the theatrical or director's cut of this film better? Which horror villain are they leaving milk and cookies out for tonight? Does Heaven have angelic Fabio and Patrick Ewing in a train station lobby? Well, get your holy water ready as you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 93 - She's the Man

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:30:54 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes the two hosts of The Podcast Around the Corner Shawnee Mead (@ShawneeMead) and Dan Colon (@DanColon) for the Amanda Bynes' crossdressing sports romcom SHE'S THE MAN. A 2000s high school cult classic, this movie is adapted from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and features a charming breakthrough performance from Channing Tatum. On the podcast, they discuss how progressive the movie is for its time, Amanda Bynes' impact on teen comedy, and what does and doesn't work in the movie!

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Cinema To The Letter: Let The Right One In (2008) (M for Masterpiece Horror)

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:12:35 +0000

Watch out for those vampires, kids! For the penultimate episode of their horror season, Bryan and Thomas are taking a look at the 2008 Swedish vampire film Let The Right One In! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions about this modern masterpiece. How do children deal with loneliness? Is Sweden secretly purgatory on Earth? Why does this very serious movie spark many dumb tangents in this episode? Well, take a dip in your heated indoor pool to escape the snow and listen to this episode on your portable radio to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

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Cinema To The Letter: Wish Upon (2017) (E for Egregious Horror)

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:12:35 +0000

If you wished for a new Cinema To The Letter episode, your wish came true! For the fourth episode of their horror season, Thomas, Bryan & special guest Siobhan Irving are here to discuss the 2017 horror film Wish Upon, a story about magic, death, and everything the teens would use an evil music box to bring into existence. Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What truly makes a film "so bad it's good"? Is the evil music box the greatest modern villain of our time? Which kind of hot sauce best describes a person at peak attractiveness? Well, stop playing that horror-inspired AR mobile game and start listening to this episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 92 - Jerry Maguire

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:41:32 +0000

Hello, romantics! The Sports Romance miniseries continues with one of the major movies of the 1990s: Cameron Crowe's JERRY MAGUIRE! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) is joined by Joe Buttice (@JoeyButts21) to talk about this classic starring Renee Zellweger, Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Regina King. Filled with quotable lines and lovable characters, the movie remains as sweet and charming as ever!

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Cinema To The Letter: Skinamarink (2023) (N for New Horror)

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:49:53 +0000

Skinamarink is one of the more divisive horror films of 2023. Audiences think it's either a lot of boring long shots of dark hallways or a lot of terrifying long shots of dark hallways. Luckily, Thomas and Bryan are here to set the record straight on Kyle Edward Ball's surreal sleeper hit! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What makes for a truly scary horror film? Why did the TikTok generation latch onto this 90s-set experimental horror film? Which classic toy deserves more film roles? Well, turn on your box CRTV and listen to this while you stumble through dark liminal spaces to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

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Monsters Never Die: Bones Commentary

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 02:06:36 +0000

As Jacob (@jacob_denobel) continues his personal journey Matt (@TheRealMattC) has recruited Max (@ODSTSpartan) for a commentary for Ernest Dickerson's underrated Bones from 2002.Ever want to see Snoop Dogg play a mixture of 70s gangster, Freddy Krueger, and Pinhead? Well then Bones will most definitely be your jam. Listen along as Matt & Max have a ball revisiting this classic.

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Cinema To The Letter: Phantasm (1979) (I for Indie Horror)

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:50:45 +0000

Cinema To The Letter continues its horror season with the surreal indie darling Phantasm! Joining Bryan and Thomas to discuss this legendary film is former Double Edged Double Bill host and big BOY in his own right, Adam Thomas! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Why did this very odd movie spawn a long-running franchise? What exactly is in those silver balls? How does one survive "the mortician's place"? Well, wipe that mustard-colored blood off your hands and step into that dimensional gate so you can listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including more DragonCon 2023 panel recordings) and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 91 - Creed

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:14:34 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the Sports Romance miniseries with 2015's Creed! A sequel/reboot of the Rocky franchise the film takes the series back to its roots. He welcomes back Ned Baker (@nednednedned) back to the podcast for this crowd-pleasing epic. Featuring a compelling romance between Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson, captivating fight sequences, and a twist on the underdog story, Ryan Coogler's sports movie is a modern classic.

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Cinema To The Letter: Black Sabbath (1963) (C for Classic Horror) - Season 2 Premiere

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:35:32 +0000

The Halloween season is fast approaching, so Cinema To The Letter is getting spooky for their next batch of films! Thomas and Bryan kick off their horror-themed curation with Mario Bava's anthology film Black Sabbath! Three tales of terror that feature phone-based stalkers, Slavic vampires, and eerie corpses out to seek their vengeance. Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What does Boris Karloff mean to the youths? How much did American censorship affect this Italian film's western release? Can Thomas get his ancestors rolling in their graves over his pronunciation of Italian names? Well, watch out for the vampire sitting next to you as you listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including more DragonCon 2023 panel recordings) and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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Cinema To The Letter: 2023 In Horror: The Year So Far (Live From DragonCon) - Bonus Episode

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:10:49 +0000

Before our spooky second season starts next week, Cinema To The Letter is bringing you a bonus episode recorded this past Labor Day weekend at DragonCon! One of our usual hosts Thomas participated in a panel about the horror films of 2023 so far, alongside fellow panelists Crystal Cleveland, Christopher G. Moore, Hansi Oppenheimer, Aaron Michael Ritchey and DL Wainright! Listen as our panelists discuss horror hits of 2023 like Megan, Talk To Me & Evil Dead Rise, as well as underrated gems you may have missed and a couple ones you may want to skip!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including more DragonCon 2023 panel recordings) and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 90 - Rocky

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:01:08 +0000

Hello, romantics! It's the start of a new miniseries! We're tackling sports romances on It Pod to Be You. And what better way to start than John G. Avildsen's Oscar winner Rocky! The 1976 film is a stone-cold classic, one of the most influential movies of its era. Your host Manish (@verigay314) welcomes back Alisa Rivera (@bollywoodnewbie) for this special movie. Both a gritty rags to riches tale and a tender love story, the film is massively entertaining to this day. Starring Talia Shire and Sylvester Stallone, Rocky is hard to beat!

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Cinema To The Letter: Season 2: Horror Lineup - Bonus Episode

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:47:54 +0000

Cinema To The Letter is opening the curtain for season 2! This time, Thomas and Bryan are getting spooky to coincide with the Halloween season! Starting September 26th, our two heroes will start covering six horror films that fit the acronym of C for Classic, I for Indie, N for New, E for Egregious, M for Masterpiece and A for Atypical. Listen in to find out the specific films!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

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TFS Commentaries: Saw Short 2003 (Hello Zepptember Announcement)

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 15:06:14 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo talk over the original 2003 Saw short film that started it all! Stay tuned for commentaries covering ALL NINE SAW FILMS this September! Only on our Patreon! The first Saw commentary drops on Labor Day! TalkFilmSociety.com/SAW Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety

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TFSPod: The Equalizer

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:01:26 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo say goodbye to the blockbusters of summer 2023. They also talk Taylor Swift, Bottoms, The Outwaters, Ghostwatch, and, with the release of The Equalizer 3, they talk The Equalizer series.

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 89 - Brokeback Mountain

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:13:57 +0000

Hello romantics! Guest host Megan Kearns (@OpinionessWorld) is here to chat with your regular host Manish (@vertigay314) on his favorite Queer Romance: 2005's Brokeback Mountain! What better way to end this miniseries than with Ang Lee's Oscar winning western-romance. Manish talks about his attachment to the film, the outstanding filmmaking, and how this movie has a more esoteric happy ending. It's one of Ang Lee's major achievements, featuring career defining work from Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, and Michelle Williams.

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TFSPod: Gran Turismo with Thomas and Bryan from Cinema to the Letter

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 05:01:10 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo welcome Thomas and Bryan from Cinema to the Letter (@cinema2letter) to the show to discuss Gran Turismo, racing movies, Days of Thunder, raunchy teen sex comedies, Bottoms, American Pie, Oldboy, and a whole lot more!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 88 - The Shining

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:14:21 +0000

Hello, romantics! It's the long-awaited grand finale of the Bad Romance miniseries. Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Zaki Hassan (@zakiscorner) for Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece The Shining! Featuring one the most toxic marriages in Hollywood, the film has been interpeted and reinterpreted. But it's a horror classic for a reason. Starring Shelley Duvall and Jack Nicholson, The Shining is reflects how much modern horror has changed and how marriages can crumble with or without ghosts.

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TFSPod: Cade: The Tortured Crossing and the Films of Neil Breen

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 05:00:39 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo talk a little about summer blockbusters yet again but then they mostly focus on the works of Neil Breen: Fateful Findings, Twisted Pair, and Cade: The Tortured Crossing!

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Cinema To The Letter: Last Action Hero (1993) (A for Atypical Blockbuster)

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:44:24 +0000

The summer is winding down, so it's time for a close to the Cinema To The Letter's inaugural season on Blockbusters! Thomas, Bryan and their first ever special guest Marcelo J. Pico are here to talk all about the blockbuster to end all action hero runs Last Action Hero! Arnold Schwarzenegger's meta take on the films that created him was met with box office and critical disappointment 30 years ago, but that's not the take of our trio! Together, they'll answer all the crucial questions. How did Arnold Schwarzenegger take this hit? What is up with John McTiernan's bizarre career? What filmmaking duo owes their entire thing to this movie breaking down doors? Well, hop into the screen of your local theater so you can listen to this episode in Dolby sound to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

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TFSPod: The Last Voyage of the Demeter

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:30:32 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo talk summer blockbusters, vampire movies, Barbie (again), Ganga & Hess, Insidious: The Red Door, The Conjuring movies, Gravity, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, and more!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 87 - God's Own Country

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:00:14 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) enters the final month of the queer romance miniseries with Francis Lee's tender and gritty 2017 film God's Own Country! Picked by guest Michael Peers (@Michael_Peers) the film is an acclaimed look at opening up in relationships and how love and romance bring down barriers even in a harsh climate. Manish and Michael talk about the performances, the cultural context, and the beauty of the film as well as how the film reflects modern queer life.

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Cinema To The Letter: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) (M for Modern Blockbuster)

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 02:10:51 +0000

While a toon and a human try to solve a murder mystery, Bryan and Thomas are here to watch a modern masterpiece of a blockbuster! Yes, the penultimate episode of Cinema to the Letter's Blockbuster mini-series is all about the 1988 Robert Zemeckis film Who Framed Roger Rabbit! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why could Disney only make this film at this specific time? How did Bob Hoskins manage to talk to invisible folks? What is the modern legacy of the Looney Tunes? Well, take Merry Go Round off the record player so you can listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

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Monsters Never Die: Alien Commentary

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:20:05 +0000

This month Matt (@TheRealMattC) finds himself stranded on LV-426 without a Jacob (@Jacob_Denobel) in sight! That's right, while Jacob is out on paternity leave, Matt is on a quest to find someone to talk to!This month Matt is joined by Diego Crespo (@thediegocrespo) in an attempt at an insightful look at Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror film Alien.It's the first Monsters Never Die commentary and it's a blast!

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Cinema To The Letter: Van Helsing (2004) (E For Egregious Blockbuster)

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:12:52 +0000

Sure, Van Helsing can face off against the greatest monsters of all time. However, what can he do against the powers of a terrible script and hideous CG? Thomas and Bryan are here to find out for the fourth episode of their Blockbuster mini-series all about Stephen Sommer's egregiously bad summer 2004 flop Van Helsing! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. Could a Dark Universe ever work? How did Shrek clearly influence Van Helsing's visual aesthetic? Who else goes as hard as Richard Roxburgh? Well, stake that vampire through the heart with your crossbow so you can listen to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

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TFSPod: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990), Deep Blue Sea

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:42:40 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo talk summer blockbusters, what’s playing in August, what’s been delayed, the movie Talk to Me, Plane, The Flash, the strike, and finally Deep Blue Sea and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film from 1990.

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 86 - Weekend

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:04:25 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the queer romance miniseries with Weekend, the 2011 romance from Andrew Haigh. Chosen by returning guest Mark Perez (@iameldiablito), the film is a frank, sexy, romantic, and thought-provoking look at queerness and what it means to be who you are. Starring Tom Cullen and Chris New as two strangers who spend a weekend together, the film is quiet, intense, warm, and ultimately unforgettable.

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Cinema To The Letter: Tenet (2020) (N For New Blockbuster)

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:28:30 +0000

While we're still in the radiant glow of Oppenheimer, let's look back at Christopher Nolan's last film Tenet! Together, Thomas and Bryan will answer the crucial questions. Was a global pandemic the only thing that doomed Tenet? What makes a great "vibes" movie? Will Christopher Nolan ever get back with Warner Bros after their relationship with the ultimate toxic boyfriend David Zaslav? Well, put on this episode while you're moving backwards to listen and find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

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TFSPod: Barbenheimer, Gore Verbinski's Pirates Trilogy

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:55:01 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo talk summer blockbusters, the strike, Saw X, Barbie and Oppenheimer, and finally Gore Verbinski's Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy. It’s a show!

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Cinema To The Letter: The Blair Witch Project (1999) (I for Indie Blockbuster)

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:13:29 +0000

Cinema To The Letter continues the Blockbuster mini-series with the next letter in C.I.N.E.M.A.: I for Indie! Specifically, Bryan and Thomas are covering 1999's very profitable summer blockbuster The Blair Witch Project! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What is scary about The Blair Witch Project? How real can found footage horror feel? Should every horror film have a Scooby-Doo parody? Well, don't go on a hike in the woods and just listen to this podcast inside to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

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TFSPod: The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia!

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:10:28 +0000

Siobhan and Marcelo return to podcast, this time about summer blockbusters! In anticipation of Barbie and Oppenheimer releasing on July 21, 2023, they talk about July 18, 2008, the date when The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia! were both released in theaters.

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 85 - Velvet Goldmine

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:51:14 +0000

Hello romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the Queer Romance miniseries with Todd Haynes' glam rock masterpiece VELVET GOLDMINE. Picked by returning guest Gavin (@FriendlessMean), the film explores gender, sexuality, self-discovery, and self-destruction. Starring Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Christian Bale, and Toni Colette, the film is kind of about Bowie but not really--moreso this fluid and hedonistic era. Gavin and Manish explore the historical context, the complicated romances, and how the movie stands the test of time!

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Cinema To The Letter: Jaws (C for Classic Blockbuster) - Series Premiere

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:02:23 +0000

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the new podcast Cinema To The Letter! To start their Blockbuster mini-series, hosts Thomas and Bryan discuss the C for Classic that kicked off the first ever summer movie season: Steven Spielberg's Jaws! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How did young Steven Spielberg ever survive this production? Does the shark still look fake? Which cast members are true salty sea dogs? Well, prepare for the adventure of a life time by sinking your Jaws into this episode to find out!Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!"

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 84 - Carol

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:39:47 +0000

Merry Christmas in June, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Molly (@rasberryrazz) for her pick in the Queer Romance miniseries: the 2015 film CAROL directed by Todd Haynes. The wistful, radical, and magnificent film starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara has emerged as a Christmas classic, and a standout in an already illustrious director's work. Through its compelling performances, ethereal score, beautiful direction and writing, and surprising meme-readiness, Carol is one present you can unwrap any time of year!

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Double Edged Double Bill Bonus: Phantom of the Opera And Love Never Dies (Patreon Sneak Peek)

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:22:37 +0000

For this Patreon unlocked bonus podcast, Adam and Thomas cover the pro-shot filmed version of The Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall! Listen as our duo discuss their experience with live theater, ponder the fan fiction fascinations of The Phantom and try to make sense of the sequel Love Never Dies! Plus, hear a new intro in which Thomas reveals the upcoming new podcast's name, format and upcoming slate of films that will be covered when it premieres on July 11th!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & updates about the new show coming to this feed later this summer! Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean for bonus episodes in the coming weeks and the upcoming show! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 28 - Donnie Darko Revisited

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 05:00:29 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo go all the way back to Richard Kelly’s first movie, Donnie Darko. They talk to guest Gene Aversa (@gene9892) about it.

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 83 - Desert Hearts

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:31:39 +0000

Happy Pride month, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) celebrates with guest Priyanka Bose (@mspriyankabose) with their pick, the seminal lesbian romance DESERT HEARTS, directed by Donna Deitch. The two talk about the lovely filmmaking, thoughtful themes, and strong performances of this influential queer classic. Starring Helen Shaver and Patricia Charbonneau, the 1985 indie film was the first feature film with a positive lesbian storyline which is wild to think about! It's greatly entertaining, wistful, romantic, sexy, and quite fresh to this day!

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 27 - Southland Tales Cannes Cut Chapter 5 & 6 with Ruin Carroll

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:00:19 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo welcome Ruin “Ru” Carroll (@DDruulz) to the show to discuss the Cannes Cut of Southland Tales, more specifically chapter 5 and 6! Catch up on past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/SouthlandTales

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Double Edged Double Bill Bonus: Top 10 Best Film Directors (Patreon Sneak Peek)

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 22:08:34 +0000

As Thomas continues working on the new show, here's bonus podcast unlocked from the Patreon in which he & Adam did a Top 10 List of their Top 10 Best Film Directors! Listen in to hear film dorky conversations and - more crucially - which of these directors needs to direct the third Sonic the Hedgehog film! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & updates about the new show coming to this feed later this summer! Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean for bonus episodes in the coming weeks and the upcoming show! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Monsters Never Die: Evil Dead Special

Wed, 31 May 2023 18:47:24 +0000

This month Jacob and Matt are going back! Back to the shack that is, with a look at the extra goopy Evil Dead series! From its low budget beginnings to an exceptional sequel to medieval times, we go wild for Raimi's original trilogy. Also discussed is 2013's Delightful Blood Carnival of a remake by Fede Alvarez and the latest installment Evil Dead Rise! So join us and maybe we won't swallow your soul! No promises.

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 26 - Southland Tales Cannes Cut Chapter 3 & 4 with Andrew Cook

Fri, 26 May 2023 05:01:08 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo have a big announcement, plus they make drinks, talk Fast X, and then they talk with Andrew Cook (@MasterMastermnd) about the Cannes Cut of Southland Tales, Chapters 3 and 4. Timecode: 26:06 to 51:01.

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 82 - Bros

Wed, 24 May 2023 15:37:59 +0000

Hello, romantics! The podcast covers its most recent movie yet with the 2022 romcom BROS! Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes back Daniel Brilliant (@FilmnSports21) for his pick, the sweet, raunchy, and discourse-heavy film starring Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane. The two go into themes of identity and queerness, how the film navigates its representation, and its romcom homages. Directed by studio comedy fave Nicholas Stoller, Bros was the first of its kind and should be held up as a new romcom staple. Put on your best Debra Messing scarf and listen in!

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Double Edged Double Bill Bonus: The Matrix Franchise Double Dip (Patreon Sneak Peek)

Tue, 23 May 2023 22:24:40 +0000

While Thomas prepares the new show for this feed, here is double the Patreon bonus episode unlock! First, a media discussion from December 2021 in which Adam, Thomas and special guest Rafe Telsch of Have Not Seen This and Never Say Die take a look back at The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions! Then, an On the Edge of Relevance in which Adam, Thomas and Rafe reunited to give their initial reaction to The Matrix Resurrections mere days after initially watching the then recent release! Together, our trio answers all the crucial questions. How did this trilogy break new ground for cinema? Are the sequels misunderstood masterpieces? Well, take this podcast in pill form... or just listen to it to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & updates about the new show coming to this feed later this summer! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean for bonus episodes in the coming weeks and the upcoming show! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!Additional Reading Referenced:"How The Matrix universalized a trans experience - and helped me accept my own" by Emily St. JamesThe Matrix is an allegory for being transgender, according to director Lilly Wachowski by Quispe Lopez "Queer Symbolism is The Matrix's True Legacy" by Natalie Michie ft. Myriad Augustine "The Matrix Resurrections: A Trans-Philosophy Reading" by R.A.W."

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 25 - Southland Tales Cannes Cut: Chapter 1 & 2

Fri, 19 May 2023 05:00:58 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo begin breaking down Southland Tales once again, this time they’re focusing on the first two chapters of the Cannes Cut. Timecode: 0:00 to 26:06 in the Cannes Cut.

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 24 - Southland Tales Cannes Cut Commentary with Vera Drew

Fri, 12 May 2023 05:00:40 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo welcome Vera Drew back onto their Southland Tales show to talk over the infamous Cannes Cut of the film!

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Monsters Never Die: Horror Musicals Special

Thu, 11 May 2023 15:14:35 +0000

Get your bloody tap shoes on, because Matt and Jacob are taking a deep dive into everyone's favorite genre blend, Horror Musicals. Find out what Jacob's first-ever movie was, listen to Matt's Sweeney Todd theatrical experience, and learn about one or two new cult hits for you to discover. This episode is toe-tapping fun!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 81 - The Wedding Banquet

Wed, 10 May 2023 17:24:42 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the queer romance miniseries with Ang Lee's 1993 film The Wedding Banquet with guest Alex Marcus (@MediaThinkings)! With a complicated family dynamic, winning performanes, and Ang Lee's signature compassionate filmmaking, this film is a hidden gem. Alex and Manish dive into the film's sexual politics, the parental pressures, and a contender for Best Movie Boyfriend. Starring Winston Chao, May Chin, and Mitchell Lichtenstein, The Wedding Banquet is romantic, bittersweet, and surprisingly forward-thinking for a 30 year old queer romcom!

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Double Edged Double Bill 256: Little Shop Of Heat (Series Finale)

Wed, 10 May 2023 15:50:23 +0000

Five years ago today, the first episode of Double Edged Double Bill was released. Now after half a decade, the show is sadly coming to a close. Yet, Adam and Thomas are still down for one last ride as they drop the bad movie half and just cover two of their favorite films of all time! First, our duo revisit the sad tension of Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in Michael Mann's Heat! Then, our duo sings the praises of the very odd musical/comedy/horror/sci-fi genre mash up from 1986 Little Shop Of Horrors! Finally, Adam and Thomas reminisce about the last five years while answering the crucial questions. What were the best and worst movies they ever covered? How much have the last five years changed them? What does the future hold for this podcast feed? Well, drop whatever you're doing within the next 30 seconds so you can leave Skid Row and listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & updates about the new show coming to this feed later this year! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean for bonus episodes in the coming weeks and the upcoming show! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 23 - Richard Kelly's Faves Vol 2

Fri, 05 May 2023 05:00:55 +0000

Your favorite podcast covering the works of Richard Kelly and more specifically Southland Tales returns! On this episode, the Kelly Crew catches up on Kelly’s Twitter feed before going through some of the director’s favorite films: Witness, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Barry Lyndon, and All the President’s Men. Catch up on past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/SouthlandTales

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Double Edged Double Bill 255: Forest Whitaker Is The Last King of Repo Men

Tue, 02 May 2023 17:50:49 +0000

Despite not looking like a real movie, Big George Foreman is out in theaters. So, Thomas and special guest host Torrey Depina are here to devote a Double Edged Double Bill to star Forest Whitaker! First, Forest Whitaker wins an Oscar for singlehandedly elevating dull Oscar Bait in The Last King of Scotland! Then, Forest Whittaker is Jude Law's toxic organ harvesting bro in Repo Men! Together, our duo answers crucial questions. Does James McAvoy speak for us? Which animated character should Forest Whitaker play in live action? What's so special about next week's 5th anniversary episode? Well, stop randomly pointing at your globe and pay up all your organ bills so you can listen to find out! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpod Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 80 - Bad Education

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:16:52 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the queer romance miniseries with the twisty erotic noir Bad Education! He welcomes back Sal (@Salandthebadpun) to for her pick, and they discuss the great Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar's take on identity, abuse, queerness, classic cinema, and filmmaking. Starring Gael Garcia Bernal and Fele Martinez, the film is challenging and disturbing yet beautiful, wistful, and 100% queer!

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Double Edged Double Bill Bonus: The Dark Knight Commentary (Patreon Sneak Peek)

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:58:47 +0000

You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself talking about The Dark Knight on the internet. Due to recording schedule issues and general personal life stuff, there isn't a new Double Edged Double Bill this week. So, we're digging out another bonus podcast from behind our Patreon paywall to give you all a taste of how far your $1 would go if you haven't signed up. patreon.com/dedbpodThis bonus podcast is an audio commentary for the middle film of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy The Dark Knight, originally released September 2021. Don't expect all around praise for this highly successful blockbuster, though. Only one of our hosts is a fan. The other thinks it's overrated. Hear it all in this feature length discussion that answers crucial questions. How did The Dark Knight change cinema forever? Where did Aaron Eckhardt go wrong? Will this be the only The Dark Knight discussion with multiple Jaws: The Revenge references? Listen to find out!Film starts at 08:35.Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Double Edged Double Bill 254: The Monstrous Motherly Antics of Serial Mom and Ma

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:40:42 +0000

Evil Dead Rise is coming this week to bring motherly Deadites to the forefront of the franchise. So, Adam, Thomas and special guest Lili Labens are here to devote a Double Edged Double Bill to horror films with monstrous mothers at their center! First, Best Supporting Actress Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer finally gets a lead role as the titular den mother in Ma! Then, Kathleen Turner is a very good mom and very efficient killer who did nothing wrong in John Waters' Serial Mom! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Does gore build a strong family unit? What exactly is Luke Evans hiding between his legs coursing with dog blood? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Forest Whitaker? Well, wipe those liver chunks off your shoe and stop dancing to Funky Town with all the cool modern kids so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 79 - My Beautiful Laundrette

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:23:35 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) begins a new miniseries on Queer Romance: queer movies, queer guests! First up is Erik Anderson (@awards_watch) with Stephen Frears' 1985 My Beautiful Laundrette. Both a tender, steamy queer romance and a biting look at Thatcher-era England, the film is quite transgressive and radical for its time. Starring a young Daniel Day-Lewis and Gordon Warnecke, the discussion goes into the look of the film, the performances, and how it compares to queer movies today!

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Double Edged Double Bill 253: Roger Ebert Has a Dog Day After North

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:18:10 +0000

Hard to believe that it's been a decade since beloved critic Roger Ebert passed away. His analysis helped shape a generation of critics and audience members alike, including his work with Gene Siskel that arguably paved the way for film podcasts like this one. So, Double Edged Double Bill is devoting an episode to one film he gave a big thumb's up to and another he gave a massive thumb's down to! First, Al Pacino sweats his way through a hot summer's bank heist in Sidney Lumet's acclaimed drama Dog Day Afternoon! Then, Rob Reiner kills his directorial hot streak with North, a film Roger Ebert loathed so much he made it infamous! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What was Al Pacino like before he danced around with headphones hooked to his Shrek cased phone? How badly did North destroy Rob Reiner's miracle run? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode about Monstrous Mothers? Well, change out of your Easter bunny costume and hop away from the bank so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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Double Edged Double Bill 252: Stories We Tell About The Raven Are From 2012

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:01:32 +0000

2012 feels like a completely different time for movies. The Avengers were just getting together, The Dark Knight Rises actually tried to end a superhero's story and people were still hungry for some Hunger Games. Now over a decade later, Double Edged Double Bill is taking a look at two of 2012's other cinematic offerings. First, John Cusack dawns a not-quite Baltimore accent to portray Edgar Allan Poe on the hunt for a murderous fanboy in The Raven! Then, Sarah Polley hopes to find out her origins and true familial connections in Stories We Tell! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What type of vegetable shaped head is needed to play a famous American poet? How does perspective shape the legacy of a person? Which two films will they cover on next week's episode all about the films Roger Ebert loved and hated most? Well, pause your old home movies and take thy beak from out that heart so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Monsters Never Die: Killer Dolls Special

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:14:41 +0000

The Spooky Boys are back and they've visited the local doll factory! Join Jacob and Matt as they hang out with ventriloquist dummies, Rip Torn, and take dancing lessons with the latest in AI. It's another fun episode and will be sure to make playtime a joy.

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Double Edged Double Bill Bonus: Best Movie Sequel March Madness 2022 (Patreon Sneak Peek)

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:50:25 +0000

Unfortunately, due to recording schedule issues there is no new regular episode of Double Edged Double Bill this week. However, rather than release nothing, we decided to put out a bonus podcast from behind the paywall of our Patreon on the main feed! Said bonus episode is 2022's March Madness bracket podcast breaking down the best movie sequel! Joining our regular hosts Adam and Thomas are returning guests Jessica Scott, Yonathan Habtemichael and Marcelo Pico! Listen for all the chaos that will follow!If you like this, consider becoming a Patron for $1 to hear other bonus podcasts, including this year's March Madness bonus podcast about the Best Animated Film featuring Jael Peralta, Rafe Telsch and Scott Johnson coming soon and our On the Edge of Relevance all about John Wick Chapter 4! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Double Edged Double Bill 251: Laurence Fishburne Reaches the Event Horizon with Osmosis Jones

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:36:45 +0000

Laurence Fishburne is returning to fight alongside his Matrix costar Keanu Reeves for John Wick Chapter 4 this weekend! So, we're devoting a Double Edged Double Bill to his massive career! First, Laurence Fishburne voices a virus out to destroy the live action body of Bill Murray in Osmosis Jones! Then, Laurence Fishburne and his space crew float into an intergalactic Hellmouth in Event Horizon! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. What deeply upsetting lyrics did Kid Rock manage to sneak onto a family film's soundtrack? Why would you ever go on a spooky spaceship? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode the films of 2012? Well, dodge that vomit and close your eyes in the empty vacuum of space as you listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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TFSPod: The 95th Annual Academy Awards Wrap-up

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:29:45 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo reach the end of Awards Season 2022 as they do a post-mortem of the 95th Annual Academy Awards.

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 78 - Midsommar

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:19:27 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish explores the twisted romance, cult rituals, and arresting visuals of Ari Aster's 2019 folk horror hit MIDSOMMAR! Returning to the podcast is Caroline Siede (@CarolineSiede), who brings her rom-com expertise to this funhouse mirror romantic comedy. They discuss the fairy tale elements, the controversial ending, the performances and look of the film, and the state of the romcom today! Take some tea with special properties and join the May Queen dance-off!

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Double Edged Double Bill 250: UHF Seeks a Total Recall Redemption

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:00:24 +0000

It's a very special episode of Double Edged Double Bill! To celebrate 250 episodes, Thomas welcomes Adam back from his sabbatical with the annual tradition of Redemption! Yes, given every episode has two good & two bad picks to choose from, one pairing goes on and another gets left in the dust. So, every year two films tossed to the side are given a second chance via redemption! First, a beloved sci-fi action film gets a remake that most forgot existed with the 2012 version of Total Recall! Then, Weird Al Yankovic attempts to get weird on the big screen via a story of the small screen in UHF! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. Why does Weird Al have such longevity? Who would want to live the life of handsome schlub Colin Farrell? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Laurence Fishburne? Well, recall which frequency to tune to so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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TFSPod: The 10th Annual Talk Film Society Awards

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:59:24 +0000

It’s time! Marcus and Marcelo announce the winners of the 10th Annual Talk Film Society Awards: the best of 2022, according to you, the voters!Check out the nominees and winners: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Double Edged Double Bill Bonus: Oscars 2023 Roundtable

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:49:53 +0000

Hollywood's biggest night is coming this Sunday and Double Edged Double Bill is here to discuss! After plans fell through at the last minute to continue the annual tradition of this Oscar roundtable with over on Have Not Seen This, Thomas picked up the pieces alongside returning guests Emily Slade & Mel Gore as a bonus episode! Our trio will be discussing their thoughts on the major nominees for the 95th Academy Awards as well as their hopes for the awards in general. What will win the Oscar for Best Picture? Which nominees rank highest? Are they going to talk about the one thing no one will shut up about from last year? Well, put on your finest clothes and listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Double Edged Double Bill 249: The Exorcist Gets a Letter Delivered by The Postman

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:49:29 +0000

So, you're a director who recently made a film so acclaimed that it won Best Picture at the Academy Awards. How do you follow that? Well, this week's Double Edged Double Bill is all about that next step. Join Thomas and returning guest Kaycee Jarrad as they examine Best Picture Follow Ups! First, director William Friedkin uses his cache from The French Connection to make one of the definitive horror films of the last fifty years The Exorcist! Then, Kevin Costner falls from the height of his powers with his Dances With Wolves follow up The Postman! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. How much does horror play on exhaustion? What is the essential trinity of dad media? Which two films will they choose for next week's redemption episode? Well, grab your holy water sent to you via the mail and listen in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network.

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TFSPod: Best Films of 2022

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 03:27:49 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo talk about the PGA and SAG Awards, The Whale and Blonde, the Oscar race as it stands right now, and then they reveal their Best Pictures of the year 2022! It’s a big one (the episode). Voting is open in the final round of the 10th Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsRead the entire list of the nominees here: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwardsNomineesJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 77 - Leave Her to Heaven

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 02:25:16 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) invites Melanie Greenberg (@moviemavengal) of Pardesi Reviews (@PardesiYT) for John M. Stahl's Leave Her to Heaven! The 1945 film starring Gene Tierney is both a dark film noir thriller and a lush, vibrantly colorful Technicolor melodrama.. With a captivating and disturbing lead performance, bonkers twists, and allusions to Greek mythology, the film is one of a kind. Its influence on the "obsessed lover" genre cannot be understated!

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Double Edged Double Bill 248: Creed vs Supergirl: A Spin-Off Off

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:28:02 +0000

Creed III promises even more boxing action spun off from the Rocky franchise. So, this week Thomas and special returning guest James Rodrigues are looking at a film spin-offs Double Edged Double Bill! First, most of the cast & crew of the beloved 70s/80s Superman movies bows out of the infamous disaster of a spin-off that is Supergirl! Then, new life is breathed into a seemingly wrapped up sports film series with the surprisingly rousing first Creed! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. How does one turn franchise nods into necessary details for a moving character focused story? What man is actually worth bailing on your plans for world domination to pursue for smooching? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Best Picture Follow Ups? Well, put down that all important MacGuffin you're playing with and get in your ringside seats so you can listen to find out!Listen to Thomas' guest spot on Reel Talk: The Movie Show covering M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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TFSPod: Best Film Directors of 2022

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:17:48 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo talk about their favorite film directors of 2022, catch up on the winners of this year’s BAFTAs and DGA awards, and talk about Marcelo’s fateful trip to NYC. Voting is open in the final round of the 10th Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsRead the entire list of the nominees here: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwardsNomineesJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Double Edged Double Bill 247: Michelle Pfeiffer In Dangerous Grease 2

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:37:04 +0000

Michelle Pfeiffer is earning her bag on the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe effort Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. So, Thomas and returning guest Chris Luciantonio are celebrating her career Double Edged Double Bill style! First, Michelle Pfeiffer leads the infamous follow up to a popular musical hit of the 70s with Grease 2! Then, Glenn Close and John Malkovich get their rocks off by destroying the lives of Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman and several other innocents in Dangerous Liaisons! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How horny can a musical get? Why does John Malkovich move like a shark? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode on spin-offs? Well, put on your finest pre-Revolution France garments and jump on your Cool Rider's bike so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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TFSPod: Best Picture Oscar Winner Titanic and More

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 03:44:18 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo discuss Titanic and their favorite Best Picture winners ever. Plus Babylon and other things related to the Oscars and the awards season. Voting is open in the final round of the 10th Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsRead the entire list of the nominees here: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwardsNomineesJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 76 - Mulholland Drive

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:42:46 +0000

Happy 4th anniversary, romantics! To celebrate the occasion, your host Manish (@vertigay314) tackles David Lynch's elusive, mysterious classic Mulholland Dr.! The highly acclaimed film defies conventional storytelling but has an underlying romance at the center. The film explores obsession, exploitation, Hollywood, and sexuality. Manish welcomes Mattie Lucas (@cinemattie) to discuss Lynch's poisoned valentine to Hollywood. Open the blue box and enter this nightmarish fantasy!

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Double Edged Double Bill 246: The Worst Person In the World Dooms the Romance of Julie & Jack

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 20:55:39 +0000

Happy Valentine's Day, especially to all the doomed romantics out there. This week, Thomas is joined by guest host Ryan Corderman to talk all about films featuring doomed romances, as in romances where the couples don't end up together by the end. Spoilers! First, the first film from Birdemic director James Nguyen is a romantic thriller all about the bizarre twists & turns of internet dating with Julie & Jack! Then, we travel all the way to Norway for a quarter life crisis story that's universal with The Worst Person In the World! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How can a film make one sweat over their blu ray collection? What is the true continuity of The Birds franchise? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Michelle Pfeiffer? Well, freeze time in order to walk all the way to your phone so you can put on your VR headset and listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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M. Night Frights: Episode 13 - Knock at the Cabin

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:47:05 +0000

Manish (@vertigay314) is back with another episode of M. Night Frights, the podcast miniseries celebrating the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan! The Philadelphia genre king is back with Knock at the Cabin starring Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Abby Quinn, Kristen Cui, and Rupert Grint. Manish welcomes back Shuarya Chawla (@Shaurya_Chawla) first for a spoiler free discussion, then a full spoiler chat about the themes, filmmaking, and ending! Answer the knock and listen in.

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TFSPod: Best Picture Oscar Nominee Triangle of Sadness and More

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:46:58 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo give updates on the state of the Oscar race, the To Leslie controversy, AI chat robots, and the Best Picture nominees Triangle of Sadness and All Quiet on the Western Front. Voting is open in the final round of the 10th Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsRead the entire list of the nominees here: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwardsNomineesJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Double Edged Double Bill 245: Suspiria Will Dance Until They're Breakin' 2 Electric Boogalo

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:48:57 +0000

It's time for Double Edged Double Bill to start dancing! Given Magic Mike's Last Dance is closing the trilogy this week, Thomas and special guest/big boss as Talk Film Society Marcelo J. Pico discuss a dance film double feature! First, a horror remake amps up the dancing without sacrificing the terror in the 2018 version of Suspiria! Then, Cannon Films double dips on the breakdance craze twice in one year with Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How does one explain the holy Tilda Swinton trinity? Why can't we live in a break dancing utopia? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on doomed romances? Well, put down some cardboard and drown out the screams of your tethered dance partner turning into a pretzel by listening to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Monsters Never Die: Snowbound Horror Special

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:19:44 +0000

The Spooky Boys are back and it's mighty chilly outside, so they're taking a look at Snowbound Horror! Join them as they look back at Alaskan vampires, isolated researchers, crazed cannibals, and two Stephen King adaptations! The weather might be cold but the conversations are hot in the latest episode of Monsters Never Die!

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Double Edged Double Bill 244: Passengers Have Bad Times at the El Royale

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:37:13 +0000

M. Night Shyamalan is coming out with his latest contained thriller Knock at the Cabin. So, we're devoting a Double Edged Double Bill to "bottle films," which are films that take place mostly in one location! First, Chris Pratt creepily avoids dying alone on a spaceship by dooming Jennifer Lawrence to his same fate in Passengers! Then, the 1960s come to a violent end in a motel at the border between California & Nevada in Bad Times At The El Royale! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. When did the Chris Pratt star status start to fall? What happened to Drew Goddard's film career? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on dance movies? Well, clap along to the beat of us prying off floorboards as you avoid the existential dread of space madness while you listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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TFSPod: 95th Oscar Nominations and 10th TFSAwards Nominations

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 23:11:49 +0000

This is it! Marcus and Marcelo dig into the 2022 Oscar nominees! And they announce the 10th Annual Talk Film Society Awards nominees. Voting is open in the final round of the 10th Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsRead the entire list of the nominees here: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwardsNomineesJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 75 - Rosemary's Baby

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:14:38 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) invites guest Diego Crespo (@thediegocrespo) onto the Bad Romance miniseries. We're moving into the Bramford for the 1968 horror masterpiece Rosemary's Baby starring Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes. They talk about Mia Farrow's compelling performance, gaslighting, pushy Manhattan neighbors, the inherent fear in pregnancy, and how good the wife guy king John Cassavetes is as a manipulative husband!

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Double Edged Double Bill 243: Julianne Moore Dances Through Boogie Nights With Hannibal

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:59:20 +0000

Julianne Moore is one of the best actresses alive. So, given she's busy out there promoting Sharper and When You Finish Saving the World, it only seemed appropriate to devote a Double Edged Double Bill to her! First, Julianne Moore gets her first Oscar nomination as part of one of the best ensembles in film history with Boogie Nights! Then, Julianne Moore desperately tries to fill some big shoes next to Anthony Hopkins in the horror sequel Hannibal! Together, our duo answers some crucial questions. What presidential ghost is haunting our hosts? Why does Hannibal Lecter not work as a film franchise? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode on bottle movies? Well, shield your eyes from the bright shining stars in front of you and keep your brains secured as you listen to find out!Listen to Adam's guest spot on Have Not Seen This talking about The Proposition! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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TFSPod: Best Film Scores of 2022

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:40:03 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo talk the best film scores (and some original songs) of 2022. Clips are played from a phone; sorry for the low quality. Next week we talk Oscar nominees. Voting is open in this year’s Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Double Edged Double Bill 242: Ravenous for the Whiteout of Snowy Suspense

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:36:56 +0000

While the weather outside is frightful, the fire inside is delightfully suspenseful! In order to warm themselves up, Adam and Thomas are taking a look at the subgenre snowy suspense! That is, thrillers that take place in a snowy environment. First, Kate Beckinsale tries to make the tundra somewhat memorable in the rightfully forgotten thriller Whiteout! Then, Guy Pearce fights cannibalistic urges and weird shifts of tone & score in Ravenous! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why are certain movies completely forgettable? How does the director behind the live action Smurfs and Scooby-Doo movies become a studio's backup director choice? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Julianne Moore? Well, finish eating your buddy's frost bitten fingers and listen in while making your trek through the snow to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network & submit your choices for the Talk Film Society Awards by January 20th!

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TFSPod: Best Screenplays of 2022

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:04:15 +0000

Marcelo Pico and Marcus Iriving continue their 2022 awards season series with a look at the best original and adapted screenplays of 2022!Voting is open in this year’s Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 74 - Inception

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:23:24 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) goes into a dream within a dream within a dream within a...well you get the idea! Christopher Nolan's 2010 blockbuster Inception is known as a mind-bending sci-fi action film, but with guest Bones from @5DayRentalsPod, Manish explores the relationship elements in the film. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Marion Cotillard, the smash hit movie explores breaking up, letting go, and everything in between!

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Double Edged Double Bill 241: 2001: A Death Spa Odyssey with Killer AI

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:17:24 +0000

Since M3GAN is slicing her way through theaters, Double Edged Double Bill is dedicating an episode to movies about Killer AI! First, Stanley Kubrick introduces HAL 9000 to monolithic acclaim in 2001: A Space Odyssey! Then, getting a killer work out becomes lethally literal via ghost possessed computers in Death Spa! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How daunting can lauded classics be? Was horror legend Ken Foree a secret lost Doctor Who regeneration? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode about snowy suspense? Well, open your podbay doors and avoid the projectile tiles in your gym shower so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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TFSPod: Best Lead Actresses of 2022 Part 2

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 15:40:31 +0000

Marcelo Pico and Marcus Iriving finish their conversation on the best lead actress performances of 2022! Voting is open in this year’s Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Double Edged Double Bill 240: 2022 Makes Moonfall After Yang

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 20:00:20 +0000

2023 is here, but before Adam & Thomas can fully move forward they must look back one last time at the films of 2022! First, director Roland Emmerich officially kills the disaster genre he revived in the 90s with the idiocy of Moonfall! Then, Colin Farrell finds out there's more than meets the eye with his daughter's robotic sibling in After Yang! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. What hairstyle should androids avoid? Why can't Emmerich read the room about conspiracy theorists? Which two films will they cover in next week's episode about Killer AI? Well, put on your movie watching sunglasses and try to get some help from gravity so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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TFSPod: Best Lead Actresses of 2022

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 21:29:16 +0000

Marcelo Pico and Marcus Iriving reach the biggest category yet in their look at this year’s awards season: best lead actress! And yes, they for sure fit all of their conversation in this one episode. No doubt about it. No need to wait another week for the second part. Nope. No way… Oh wait. Oh hey, voting is open in this year’s Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwardsJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Double Edged Double Bill 239: Forrest Gump Plans The Great Escape Through Historical Fiction

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:13:25 +0000

It's time to escape with your best running shoes for another Double Edged Double Bill! This week, as Babylon and Pale Blue Eye are out in theaters, we're devoting the episode to historical fiction! That is, films set in historical time periods with fictionalized elements. First, 76 men plot an escape from a PoW camp in the true yet embellished story The Great Escape! Then, the powers of Tom Hanks are used for the evils of an American victory lap to thunderous acclaim, box office and generational love in Forrest Gump! Together our heroes answer the crucial questions. Could Charles Bronson actually emote? What talking animal should team up with Tom Hanks? Which two films will they cover for next week's big 2022 releases wrap up episode? Well, keeping digging that tunnel to underneath that park bench covered in chocolates so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 73 - Eyes Wide Shut

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 19:54:13 +0000

Merry Christmas, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Josh Bell (@signalbleed) to discuss Stanley Kubrick's polarizing holiday movie Eyes Wide Shut! The 1999 film starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman strikes the balance between baffling and intriguing, offering a take on masculinity, marriage, and the commodification of the holiday spirit.

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Monsters Never Die: Halloween Special

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 20:15:25 +0000

The Spooky Boys are back with a holiday treat for your ghouls. Halloween! That's right, Monsters Never Die has returned from Jacob's honeymoon with a special episode recorded back in October. Listen to Matt and Jacob and Marcelo as they discuss all 13 entries in the wild Halloween franchise from the Meat 'n Potatoes Halloween 4 to the wild swings of Halloween Ends.

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TFSPod: Best Supporting Actors of 2022

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 06:07:50 +0000

Marcelo Pico and Marcus Iriving continue their look at this year’s awards season by talking some of the best 2022 supporting actors and that race as it is in late-December. As a reminder:You can vote for the best of 2022 for the Talk Film Society Awards starting Thursday, December 29. The 10th Talk Film Society Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 5th.Subscribe to our newsletter for TFSAwards updates and to receive the ballot as soon as it’s available: TalkFilmSoc.com/NewsletterJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Double Edged Double Bill 238: Brendan Fraser Gives The Mummy a Blast from the Past

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:09:36 +0000

Brendan Fraser is returning to the big screen with his critically acclaimed turn in The Whale. So, it only seems fair to give him the Double Edged Double Bill treatment, courtesy of Thomas and special guest Marcus Irving! First, atomic bomb bunker baby Brendan Fraser comes to the surface for the first time in 1999 to find love & supplies in Blast from the Past! Then, Brendan Fraser fights mummies again to extremely diminishing returns in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What is the definitive Brendan Fraser himbo performance? How did The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor destroy Marcus' innocence? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on historical fiction films? Well, board a form of public transportation and swerve away from the terracotta warriors on your path so you can listen in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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TFSPod: Best Supporting Actresses of 2022

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 17:53:18 +0000

Marcelo Pico and Marcus Iriving continue their look at this year’s awards season by talking best supporting actresses and that race as it is in mid-December. As a reminder:You can vote for the best of 2022 for the Talk Film Society Awards starting Thursday, December 29. The 10th Talk Film Society Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 5th.Subscribe to our newsletter for TFSAwards updates and to receive the ballot as soon as it’s available: TalkFilmSoc.com/NewsletterJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 72 - Get Out

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:22:17 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) tackles the Bad Romance(s) in Jordan Peele's 2017 phenomenon Get Out with guest Pernell Myers (@PernellVan)! The two talk about their own experiences in dating as POC, the heartbreak at the center of the film, and how the Oscar winning movie remains relevant and layered after 5 years. Starring Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams, Get Out is a true classic of our modern times.

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Double Edged Double Bill 237: Sigourney Weaver Is On a Galaxy Quest with Chappie

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:43:59 +0000

As cinemas return to the world of Pandora for Avatar: The Way of Water, so does one of our great actresses: Sigourney Weaver! So, Adam, Thomas and special guest Addison Binek are devoting an entire Double Edged Double Bill to the legendary star of sci-fi, horror and various other genres of film. First, Sigourney Weaver sits behind a desk while the titular robot gains sentience in Chappie! Then, Sigourney Weaver joins Tim Allen, Alan Rickman and a bunch of excited aliens to see if art can imitate life in Galaxy Quest! Together, our trio answer the crucial questions. How far does Weaver Cred go if she doesn't have much to do? Why is it so hard to create a modern cult classic? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode all about Brendan Fraser? Well, swear by Grabthar's Hammer that you'll cut off that terrible Hugh Jackman mullet and then listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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TFSPod: 2022 Awards Season Begins, Best Lead Actors

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:00:34 +0000

In celebration of the tenth time doing the Talk Film Society Awards, Marcelo Pico and Marcus Iriving start their series on the 2022 awards season with a discussion on the best lead actor performances of 2022. Listen!Subscribe to our newsletter for TFSAwards updates and to receive the TFSAwards ballot as soon as it’s available: TalkFilmSoc.com/NewsletterJoin our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord

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Double Edged Double Bill 236: Journey Through the Henson Labyrinth of Muppets

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:44:06 +0000

Guillermo del Toro is bringing Pinocchio to life this week on Netflix with the help of The Jim Henson Company. So, Adam and Thomas are devoting an episode to the history of Henson and its cinematic puppetry works! First, Jim Henson brings his most beloved characters to the big screen for the first time with the original 1979 classic The Muppet Movie! Then, David Bowie and his goblin minions might not be enough to entertain one of our co-hosts in Labyrinth! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How do The Muppets pull off the magic trick of us believing they're just actors? What Star Wars character is a distant cousin of The Fireys? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Sigourney Weaver? Well, keep movin' right along and avoid any large bulges so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 71 - Atonement

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:25:36 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the Bad Romance miniseries with Joe Wright's 2007 WWII film Atonement! Thomas Marinari (@notthewhostommy) joins the podcast to talk about the performances from Saorise Ronan, Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, and Benedict Cumberbatch, the themes of guilt and regret, and the famous camerawork and score!

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Double Edged Double Bill 235: Akira In Anime Slumberland

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:10:47 +0000

Revember is coming to an end for Double Edged Double Bill, but Thomas and returning guest Torrey Depina are here to end things on an animated note. Or rather, an anime note as the show returns to the world of Japanese animated films! First, a classic comic strip gets adapted in a rare Japanese/American co-production that will leave you sleeping on your flying bed with Little Nemo Adventures in Slumberland! Then, a cyberpunk world overrun by unsupervised teen gangs leads to body horror and surreal chaos beyond all comprehension with Akira! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Is the key to writing terrible songs a hot sauce stained napkin? How angsty can one horrible abomination of science gone wrong be? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode about Henson Company Productions? Well, ride your motorcycle past that annoying flying squirrel so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Double Edged Double Bill 234: Superman Is On a Ninja Domination Quest for Cannon Films

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:30:23 +0000

Revember continues on Double Edged Double Bill! As we head into Thanksgiving weekend, Adam and Thomas are treating themselves to a second helping of Cannon Films, the infamous production company that produced genre schlock of all sorts throughout the 1980s! First, ninjas, exorcisms and aerobics all smash together into the one bizarre package that is Ninja III: The Domination! Then, Christopher Reeve's final turn as the Man of Steel is botched by Cannon production problems with Superman IV: The Quest for Peace! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Can poison darts destroy guns? Does nuclear energy + the heart of the sun + fabric = a full developed superhero with costume? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode returning to the world of anime? Well, fly your way over via terrible chroma key and avoid possessed ninjas so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 70 - Jackie Brown

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:06:31 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) begins his Bad Romance miniseries with guest Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico). Kicking off this next season is Quentin Tarantino's melancholy crime romance Jackie Brown starring Pam Grier and Robert Forster. Both an exhilarating heist thriller and a thoughtful look at aging, second chances, and understated attraction, this 1997 film is a bellwether for Tarantino's later career.

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Double Edged Double Bill 233: Pluto Nash Goes Back To The Future of Troubled Productions

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:42:45 +0000

After various production problems, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has finally hit theaters and become another box office smash. So, it only seems appropriate for Double Edged Double Bill to return to the world of films with troubled productions for Revember! First, $100 million and extensive on set rewrites resulted in a flop that nearly destroyed Eddie Murphy's career with The Adventures of Pluto Nash! Then, Robert Zemeckis managed to overcome being denied by every studio and a complete recasting of his lead actor to create the absolute classic with Back to the Future! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Is Eddie Murphy responsible for Pluto being stripped of its planet status? Will Ken Burns help us explain what happened between 1955 and 1985? Which two films will they discuss for next week's episode going back to the world of Cannon Films? Well, jump into your DeLorean and travel to the moon while you listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Double Edged Double Bill 232: Stan Helsing Has Top Secret Info About Spoofs

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:51:53 +0000

"Revember continues as Double Edged Double Bill revisits the spoof genre! Given the king of song parody Weird Al Yankovic has released his own musician biopic spoof Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, it only seems natural that Adam and Thomas return to the very dicey comedy subgenre! First, the Scary Movie franchise looks good next to the horror movie parody work on display in Stan Helsing! Then, the directors of Airplane declassify the spoof genre with their underrated classic Top Secret! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What made Leslie Nielsen the master of spoof acting? How much money can go into one stupid gag? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode on troubled productions? Well, dance your way past any cows that may drop on your head randomly so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 69 - The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:50:11 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) concludes his unofficial 1960s miniseries with Jacques Demy's musical THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG! Guest Erica Richards (@eRockReviews) joins to discuss the melancholy romance, modern influences, and colorful aesthetic.

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Double Edged Double Bill 231: The Wackness of Dear Evan Hansen

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:29:24 +0000

Throughout November, Double Edged Double Bill is revisiting topics we've done previously. So, we're kicking off the special theme month of "Revember" with a return to coming of age films as we anticipate The Fabelmans and Armageddon Time! First, Josh Peck ascends from Nickelodeon sitcom star to indie lost youth coming of age under the tutelage of Ben Kingsley in The Wackness! Then, a 27 year old is miscast as a sociopathic teen in the infamous musical adaptation Dear Evan Hansen! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. How does Ben Kingsley's work in 2008 average out when it includes The Wackness and The Love Guru? Is Evan Hansen the greatest movie monster of the 21st century? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode in which we return to the world of spoofs? Well, grab something out of your ice cream cart and wave through a window while you listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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Double Edged Double Bill 230: An American Werewolf In London Howls At the Bad Moon

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:51:52 +0000

Double Edged Double Bill is wrapping up the spooky season by the light of the full moon. Hopefully, there's no horribly painful transformation involved as Adam and Thomas discuss werewolf movies! First, Michael Paré tries to usurp a German Shepherd's role as the dog of the family in Bad Moon! Then, a young American tries to balance his love life, his friendship with a rotting corpse ghost and his own lycanthropy while visiting Great Britain in An American Werewolf In London! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How does one do or not do a werewolf transformation? Which genre director had a shorter stint hosting The Tonight Show than Conan O'Brien? What two films will they choose for next week's episode returning to coming of age films? Well, take a walk with your non-werewolf furry friend and stay off the moors so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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Double Edged Double Bill 229: Boris Karloff In The Terror of The Old Dark House

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:33:10 +0000

Boris Karloff is one of the true icons of early horror cinema. The classic visage of his Universal Monster Frankenstein still looms large on the genre. So, he's more than worthy of a Double Edged Double Bill! First, Boris Karloff and his Frankenstein director James Whale reunite for the scary fun of The Old Dark House! Then, Roger Corman, Francis Ford Coppola and Jack Nicholson stretch two days of shooting with Boris Karloff into a bizarre exquisite corpse of a film known as The Terror! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. Did a child actually cause the sinking of the Titanic? Can six different directors cobble together a film that makes any sense? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on werewolves? Well, make the most of your two extra days on our castle set by having a potato while you listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 68 - My Fair Lady

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:32:19 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Kevin Brackett (@KevinRBrackett) onto the podcast for the classic 1964 musical My Fair Lady! Starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison, this best picture winner is perfectly loverly!

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Halloween H40: Episode 13 - Halloween Ends

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:32:08 +0000

Hosts Brandon-Shea (@BrandonMutala) and Zach (@mooreonzach) return once again, for the last time, to discuss the Halloween franchise. Guest Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) joins the show again to talk David Gordon Green’s Halloween Ends! Does evil finally die tonight? Stay tuned to find out!

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Steve 'N Destroy: Episode 37 - A Dangerous Man

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:44:52 +0000

Steven Seagal and Keoni Waxman are reunited, and so, too, are our hosts with fan favorite guest Will Janowitz! James and Dylan realize how insular this show has become when not even Will can join in on the basic discussion. Does anyone actually listen to it? How could they? Are we just screaming into the ether, wasting time on a project we don’t enjoy and are outright embarrassed by? Is it morally wrong to use Marcelo’s time, money, and resources to put out a boring, nightmare podcast that only serves to pointlessly amplify the voices of two straight white men with nothing new to say? Also, the return of Squirtcast!

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I Assure You We're Podcasting: 14 - Clerks III

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:27:56 +0000

It’s all been leading up to this. Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes back Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and welcomes for the first time Marcus (@JunkBlader) onto the show to discuss Clerks III. No spoilers here, just know they get into all the details of Smith’s latest, possibly most personal film.

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Double Edged Double Bill 228: Blumhouse Shoots Fantasy Island On a Cam

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:51:46 +0000

Double Edged Double Bill is entering the Blumhouse this spooky season! Thomas and returning guest Jessica Scott explore two films from the production company that is promising us that Halloween Ends this weekend. Sure, Jason. First, a 70s TV series gets a horror makeover in the not-so-fantastic Fantasy Island! Then, a young woman's life and profession are at the mercy of a digital demon in the underrated Internet horror film Cam! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How many hats can one film wear? What can we (especially Jason Blum) learn from artists with specific perspectives? Which two films will they choose for next week's Boris Karloff episode? Well, submit your tokens for the wishing well of the damned so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Steve 'N Destroy: Episode 36 - The Keeper

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:27:31 +0000

Dylan and James meet Keoni Waxman, the man responsible for helping maintain Steven Seagal’s prolific output through the 2010’s. Will he usher in an optimistic new era for Steve ‘N Destroy, or confirm everyone’s worst fears? Also, Steven has some New Rules!

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Double Edged Double Bill 227: Hellraiser Traces the Cenobite Bloodline to Pinhead

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:12:06 +0000

We have such sights to show you... via audio in your ears! Yes, October has started and Double Edged Double Bill is kicking off spooky season with an episode all about Hellraiser in honor of the upcoming reboot! First, Clive Barker introduces us to Pinhead and his Cenobite crew with the 1987 sexually charged horror classic Hellraiser! Then, studio meddling hampers the time hopping ambitions of the infamous capper to theatrical films in the franchise Hellraiser Bloodline! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Will Thomas be able to pick up all the names that Adam drops? How does Pinhead keep track of all those sin filled TPS reports? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode on Blumhouse? Well, make sure those chains are on tight and that the Lament configuration is solved as you listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 67 - The Graduate

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:18:48 +0000

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes returning guest Erin E. Fraser (@erinefraser) onto the show to discuss the classic rom-com, The Graduate, directed by Mike Nichols and starring Anne Bancroft, Dustin Hoffman, and Katharine Ross.

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Double Edged Double Bill 226: Mobsters Tell A Bronx Tale

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:16:50 +0000

Ever since they could remember, Adam and Thomas always wanted to do a Double Edged Double Bill about gangsters. Specifically covering movies about Italian mobsters! First, Christian Slater leads a cast that could've only come together in 1991 to play legendary mafiosos in Mobsters! Then, Robert De Niro and Chazz Palminteri try to teach a young man about the ways of life in the wonderful coming of age mob drama A Bronx Tale! Together, our two heroes answer the crucial questions. Can you make a Young Guns about old school mobsters? Are their thoughts about the actor who plays Teenage Calegro clear enough? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Hellraiser? Well, sit next to Anthony Quinn at his elaborate dinner table at our legitimate gentleman's club so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!"

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 66 - In the Mood for Love

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:50:56 +0000

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Alex (@MediaThinkings) back onto the show to discuss one of Wong Kar-wai’s many masterpieces, In the Mood for Love starring Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung.

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Double Edged Double Bill 225: Rated NC-17 for Killer Joes And Showgirls

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 18:14:05 +0000

Blonde is coming out to great controversy on Netflix, notably its NC-17 rating. The infamous MPA rating has been a scarlet letter for cinema since its inception over 30 years ago. So, it's a natural subject for a Double Edged Double Bill! First, Matthew McConaughey kicks off his comeback with the extremely upsetting William Friedkin film Killer Joe! Then, Paul Verhoeven makes the ultimate rise to fame story in the fascinating Showgirls! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. Is Gina Gershon the queen of NC-17? Would Matthew McConaughey fit in a western setting? Which two films will they cover for next week's episode on mafia movies? Well, put on your cowboy hat and travel to DIFFERENT PLACES while you listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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I Assure You We're Podcasting: 13 - Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:58:00 +0000

Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes back two returning guests to talk about Kevin Smith’s 13th feature film and his second TV series. First, Ale (@Sick__66) and Mike discuss Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, then Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) and Mike talk Masters of the Universe: Revelation.

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I Assure You We're Podcasting: 12 - Yoga Hosers

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:00:47 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) welcomes Lance (@sirlancelaster) onto the Kevin Smith podcast retrospective to talk about Yoga Hosers and Smith’s trip into the Arrowverse!

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 22 - Southland Tales Chapter 12 with Vera Drew

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 19:36:40 +0000

This is it. Marcus and Marcelo have on their most special guest for the end of their 12-part look at Southland Tales, Vera Drew (@VeraDrew22), writer-director of The People’s Joker! Timecode: 2:10:53 through the end of the movie!

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Double Edged Double Bill 224: Viola Davis Is Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close to the Widows

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:09:20 +0000

Viola Davis is set to rule over all as The Woman King this week. So, we're devoting a Double Edged Double Bill to her prolific career! First, Viola Davis has to suffer through Oscar Bait drivel with the offensively treacle Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close! Then, Viola Davis gets her long overdue leading turn in the heady heist drama Widows! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Does winning Jeopardy! Kids Week properly prepare you for a leading role? Could Cynthia Ervio outrun the T-1000? What will they choose for next week's episode on NC-17 rated films? Well, stop your massive scavenger hunt through New York and put on this episode en route to your heist so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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Monsters Never Die: 200 Films Spectacular

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:12:17 +0000

The Spooky Boys are celebrating 200 films covered on Monsters Never Die with a look back at their faves, least faves, underground gems and everything in between. Follow along with their Letterboxd list and check your stats against the show. Have you seen all 200? If so, Jacob will buy you a free $5 footlong!

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 21 - Southland Tales Chapter 11 with Alec Robbins

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:06:30 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo welcome special guest Alec Robbins (@alecrobbins) to the show to talk about, you guessed it, Southland Tales! It’s Chapter 11! That’s 1:59:56 to 2:10:53!

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I Assure You We're Podcasting: 11 - Tusk

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:06:03 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) welcomes Lee Hutchison (@LeeHutchison_) onto the show to discuss Kevin Smith’s 11th feature film, the A24 2014 horror-comedy, Tusk!

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 20 - Southland Tales Chapter 10 with Thomas & Terra

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:11:47 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo welcome back Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) and Terra (@Play_Champion) to discuss, you guessed it, Southland Tales. It’s Chapter 10! The time codes are: 1:50:57 through 1:59:56. It’s a fun one.

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TFSPod: Nope with Matt Curione

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:06:59 +0000

Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) returns to the Talk Film Society Podcast as host and Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC) returns as guest as they talk about Nope, Jaws in 3D, Better Call Saul, and so much more.

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Double Edged Double Bill Bonus: Top 10 Robots From TV & Film (Patreon Sneak Peek)

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:13:07 +0000

Given Labor Day & DragonCon scheduling issues, there's not regular episode this week. So, we're releasing a bonus podcast from behind the paywall of our Patreon on the main feed. This time, it's Adam and Thomas counting down their Top 10 Robots from TV & Film! It's full of twists and turns, just like the hours of other bonus podcasts you can listen to if you become an Edged Lord for $1 a month! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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I Assure You We're Podcasting: 10 - Red State

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 20:20:07 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) welcomes Dave Giannini (@darnthatdave) onto the continuing Kevin Smith retrospective to discuss Red State, Smith’s 10th film. They talk about the auction controversy, how Smith's career shifts yet again, and what’s really scary about Red State.

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Dream a Little Deeper: 20 - The Fox and the Hound

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:37:41 +0000

For what is the final Xerox era Disney film, Alex takes a look at the declining state of Disney in popular perception overall, not just for animation. Disney scrambles to recover, and makes a bunch of attempts to return to form and save costs. Alex and Terra clown on how bad the opening of this movie is, while offering slight praise at how even the good parts of the film are middling at best. Terra complains about the visual fidelity of the Disney+ version of the film. All of our guests talk about how sad the movie is and how that disincentives watching it. Alex doesn’t care about the Todd/Copper relationship, while Terra brings a queer reading to their pairing. Terra highlights some weirdness surrounding the film’s depiction of parenting and teaching younger generations, which our guest Jenna expands on with an exploration on Big Mama as a black stereotype. Alex finds Widow Tweed fairly well rounded and adjusted. We end with updated rankings of the movies so far and Terra nervously outlines their research process.Originally recorded March 12th, 2022.

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Double Edged Double Bill 223: Ponyo On the Cliff By the Skeleton Man

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:38:22 +0000

For this Double Edged Double Bill, the fantasy realms are coming to us! Yes, Adam and Thomas are here with an episode about urban fantasy films (i.e. when fantastical elements come into our real world) given the genre is in the air with the recent premieres of House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! First, Michael Rooker and a group of mercenaries must catch the baffling titular villain in the Predator rip off TV movie known as The Skeleton Man! Then, acclaimed animator Hayao Miyazaki does his spin on The Little Mermaid with a little fish girl and boy finding each other in Ponyo On the Cliff By the Sea! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. What would it be like to work with The Skeleton Man? Why can't we eat anime food? Which two films will they cover for their next episode on Viola Davis? Well, watch out for helicopter destroying arrows as you run on top the sentient waves of Japan so you can listen to find out!See Thomas at DragonCon this Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta, GA! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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I Assure You We're Podcasting: 9 - Cop Out

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:33:48 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) talks about another turning point in Kevin Smith’s career, Cop Out, with guest Diego (@thediegocrespo). Starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan, what happens when Smith directs a movie he didn’t write? How about those stories on set? Is this a Kevin Smith action masterpiece? All will be talked about.

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I Assure You We're Podcasting: 8 - Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:18:29 +0000

Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) onto the Kevin Smith retrospective to talk about 2008’s Zack and Miri Make a Porno. They talk about their feelings on Smith’s podcasting, the Judd Apatow Effect, and what turned out to be an important film in the career of Smith, starring Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks.

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Dream a Little Deeper: 19 - The Rescuers

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 23:19:41 +0000

The second movie Disney released in 1977, Alex uses the history section to focus on the company’s wider changes and the way this sets up the management transition that precedes the 90s renaissance. Production of The Rescuers is especially tense as the old guard animators and new hires clash over teaching styles and production decisions, which sets the stage for what happens around the release and development of The Black Cauldron (Terra will get into it later). Terra is put off by the visual stereotyping of the mice in the Mouse UN, Alex loves the cold open at the start of the movie, and Terra sees Don Bluth’s fingerprints all over the place. Alex and Terra disagree over if we can hold the quality of the source material against the film. Alex unpacks how the movie treats Bianca and what this says about the film’s attitude towards women. Speaking of women, Terra likes Medusa, surprise surprise, and articulates why she’s better than Cruella. Alex has quibbles with some voice acting choices, and the bayou itself is a very scary place. Don’t go into strange bayous, kids. Swamps and bogs and bayous are dangerous.Originally recorded February 26th, 2022. Listen to all of Dream A Little Deeper: Season 2 on our Patreon now: patreon.com/talkfilmsociety

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Double Edged Double Bill 222: Martin Short Sends Clifford Into Innerspace

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:22:56 +0000

Martin Short is a famously manic performer. Hopefully, this episode of Double Edged Double Bill all about him can keep up with the Only Murders in the Building star's energy! First, Martin Short tries to get a tiny Dennis Quaid out of his body in Joe Dante's Innerspace! Then, Martin Short plays a child who ruins Charles Grodin's life through antics in Clifford! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Can Martin Short play a lead character? Who is the modern star that owes their entire existence to Innerspace? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on urban fantasy films? Well, try to survive a hyperdrive run through Dinosaur World with your original face shape in tact so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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I Assure You We're Podcasting: 7 - Clerks II

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 19:45:40 +0000

Mike (@Mumbles3K) continues the Kevin Smith retro series by talking about the return of the Askewniverse with guest Marcelo (@MarceloJPico). Clerks II! The sequel that had to happen; Mike and Marcelo talk about Smith’s return to a safe space, Rosario Dawson, and what Smith is actually really good at according to Marcelo.

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I Assure You We're Podcasting: 6 - Jersey Girl

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:16:43 +0000

The Kevin Smith retrospective podcast rolls on as Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Steve ‘N Destroy’s James (@JamesBarretts) onto the show to talk Jersey Girl. Kevin Smith leaves the View Askewniverse behind and heads back to Jersey, but does it pan out? The 2004 romantic comedy starring Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, George Carlin, Jason Biggs, and, yes, Jennifer Lopez, is thoroughly discussed.

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 65 - On Her Majesty's Secret Service

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:58:13 +0000

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes David (@davidtlowbridge) from Licence To Queer to talk about James Bond and more specifically, On Her Majesty's Secret Service. They talk about the romance between James and Tracy, and the romantic exploits of Bond overall.

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Steve 'N Destroy: Episode 35 - Driven to Kill

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:41:49 +0000

Dylan and Jamds droen their worrows adter finally reaching thr breaking point. Is new low for Steve 'N Drstroy. Stevendestroypodcast@gmail.com

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Dream a Little Deeper: 18 - The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:36:38 +0000

Disney released two movies in 1977, so Alex focuses on animation department politics and Winnie the Pooh facts in this episode, and saves wider company stuff for the next one, because god forbid we have an episode with a light history section in it. While this episode features multiple guests, Elise McGouran has so much to say about this movie we should have just recorded the discussion with her, that’s how much Alex has to edit her in. Much like with Sleeping Beauty, Terra and Alex cover so much ground that this would be far too long an episode description. They do spend a lot of time on adaptational changes, metatextual gags and narrative, and take a divergence into discussing sequences that are eerily reminiscent of military propaganda within Disney’s secret fifth package film.Originally recorded February 6th, 2022.Listen to all of Dream A Little Deeper: Season 2 on our Patreon now: patreon.com/talkfilmsociety

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Double Edged Double Bill 221: Bowfinger Films the Best Worst Movie About Movies

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 18:52:46 +0000

Get ready for your close up, Mr. Double Edged Double Bill! Adam and Thomas are devoting a whole episode to movies about movies and are joined by special guest Chris Luciantonio! First, Steve Martin attempts to skewer Hollywood with double the Eddie Murphy in Bowfinger! Then, a documentary chronicles the cast & crew of Troll 2 discovering its unintended cult fandom with Best Worst Movie! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How do communities build up around so bad they're good movies? Can a unique Eddie Murphy performance provide enough good will to last feature length? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode all about Martin Short? Well, put on your homemade goblin costumes and run away from the stunt drivers so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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I Assure You We're Podcasting: 5 - Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 22:26:16 +0000

The Kevin Smith retrospective podcast continues as Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Matt (TheRealMattC) onto the show to discuss Jay and Silent Bob Strick Back and the state of New Jersey. They talk the 2001 film and Matt’s New Jersey residency, and how close he is to Kevin Smith, locationally.

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I Assure You We're Podcasting: 4 - Dogma

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:30:11 +0000

Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes his father and former Catholic priest, Tom, onto the Kevin Smith podcast to talk about Dogma, the 1999 film. They talk about the dogma in Dogma, his background with the church, and exorcisms. Later, Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) joins Mike to talk about Clerks: The Animated Series and offers thoughts on Dogma.

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Dream a Little Deeper: 17 - Robin Hood

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 22:46:46 +0000

Yes, we talk about furries. Terra also talks a lot today. These points are unrelated.This time, ROY Disney dies. Before he died though, he oversaw the completion of Walt Disney World. This went, uh…well, it went. This, coupled with the energy crisis and shuffle of leadership, sends the company further into the chaos that Walt’s death created. Needless to say, this affects the production of Robin Hood. It’d be great if these animators could catch a break at any point, huh? Anyways, Terra posits the fondness for this movie is influenced by nostalgia. Our guests argue that the fun and joy of the movie is infectious, which makes the tone shift at the end really hit. Terra thinks the movie feels made for TV in multiple ways, Alex thinks the focus is too much on people who aren’t Robin Hood, and they both discuss why the children characters are better in this than the Aristocat children. Terra talks about feudal economic hierarchies. The Sheriff of Nottingham is the most despicable villain in the whole film, King Richard has his hands washed of blame for the Crusades, and every one of Robin Hood’s actions are justified by Prince John and Sir Hiss being war criminals and narcissistic monsters. Alex complains about the lack of stakes in the recent run of films but praises the lightness this creates, and Terra argues there really should be a cultural sensitivity warning at the start. Terra relishes the amount of gender present in Robin and Little John. Our hosts also dig into the finer points of actors who only have one voice that they use and why some of them are good and some of them aren’t. Terra has reached their limit on the fake Disney deaths. Like seriously, stop it. No one buys this. Please stop it.Originally recorded Jan 22nd, 2022. Listen to all of Dream A Little Deeper: Season 2 on our Patreon now: patreon.com/talkfilmsociety

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Double Edged Double Bill 220: I Saw The Devil And Wanted Revenge!

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:58:24 +0000

Revenge is a dish best served cold. However, this week's Double Edged Double Bill is full of hot takes about the subgenre of revenge films! First, James McAvoy goes on Harry Potter style fantasy journey through a world of assassins with Wanted! Then, two men go on a gory cat and mouse game of revenge in the South Korean thriller I Saw The Devil! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What restaurant chain uses their donut glaze recipe for healing bullet wounds? How can a film about such ugly subject matter still be colorful? Which films will they choose for next week's episode covering movies about movies? Well, try to curve that bullet away from your Achilles tendon so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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I Assure You We're Podcasting: 3 - Chasing Amy

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 23:30:15 +0000

Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Ale (@Sick__66) onto the Kevin Smith podcast to talk about the Kevin Smith film Chasing Amy. Starring Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, and Jason Lee, is this 1997 film the best Smith has and/or will ever do? Let’s talk about it.

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Steve 'N Destroy: Episode 34 - Against the Dark

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 23:11:31 +0000

It’s Steve ‘N Destroy Episode 34!!! The big 3-4! Steven Seagal makes a brief appearance to fight some absolute, definite, 100% zombies in the vampire flick Against the Dark! You won’t believe your ears as James and Dylan struggle to talk about the movie. The debut of a hit new segment: What’s in Your Fridge? Conversely, the debut of a terrible new podcast slogan we don’t feel comfortable typing out.

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I Assure You We're Podcasting: 2 - Mallrats

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 23:10:13 +0000

On the second episode of the Kevin Smith retrospective podcast, Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) onto the show to talk about Mallrats. They talk about the history around the film, including its resurgence years later and how Marcelo really feels about Smith as a person.

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Dream a Little Deeper: 16 - The Aristocats

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:05:24 +0000

The corporate structure of Disney falls into disarray after Walt dies, and the company finds itself in creative paralysis trying to stay true to the “What Would Walt Do” mantra. This, naturally, involves focusing on the parks more than actual movies, which means Alex decides the most prudent thing to do is talk to her dad about accounting and finances for longer than you would expect. Some of our guests sing the praises of The Aristocats from a nostalgic, personal perspective. Terra and Alex, however, are significantly less enthusiastic about having watched this film. They balk at the French-ness of the French setting, comparing the film to 101 Dalmatians in connection to the setting and structure. Alex is annoyed by some characters, namely Thomas O’Malley, who cannot pick a lane in terms of what model of masculinity he wants to follow. Terra takes issue with the Dutchess part of the relationship and how she regards Thomas. Terra fully despises the children, but Alex has a more nuanced read on their depiction. Terra fully adores most of the incidental animal side characters, except for the alley cats for, ya know, REASONS, and all of our guests have similar issues with those characters. Alex waits until the very end of the pod to bring up Edgar, his whole situation, and the class implications therein. Terra and Alex have opinions on Edgar that may be hot or may be ice cold, depends how y’all react to this episode. Tweet us and leave iTunes reviews please, we need to know what the case is.Originally recorded Jan 15th, 2022Listen to all of Dream A Little Deeper: Season 2 on our Patreon now: patreon.com/talkfilmsociety

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 64 - Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:24:56 +0000

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Dave (@darnthatdave) back onto the podcast to discuss Paul Mazursky’s 1969 film, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. They dig into the swinger culture of the 1960s and its relevance today, plus a lot of Elliott Gould talk, of course.

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Double Edged Double Bill 219: Brad Pitt Travels to the Cool World of Ad Astra

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 20:26:30 +0000

Brad Pitt is one of our great movie stars. So, it only seems natural for Adam, Thomas and returning guest Mel Glenn Gore to devote an episode of Double Edged Double Bill to him just in time for his latest vehicle Bullet Train! First, a young Brad Pitt tries to act against dirty cartoon characters in the infamous failure Cool World! Then, a more mature Brad Pitt works through his daddy issues in the cold reaches of space in Ad Astra! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Did Cool World almost kill Brad Pitt's career? What will win win us our absentee Neptune daddy's love? Which two films will they cover on next week's episode about revenge films? Well, avoid zero gravity space rover chases and doodle femme fatales so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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I Assure You We're Podcasting: 1 - Clerks

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:26:29 +0000

In the beginning, there was Clerks. At least for Kevin Smith. Your host for this Smith series, covering the works of the man himself, is Mike (@Mumbles3K). Leading up to Clerks 3, he’ll talk to guests of all types, including Max (@JMaxHegel) who happens to be his first guest! They talk about Smith’s early work and the 1994 film Clerks, of course.

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Dream a Little Deeper: 15 - The Jungle Book

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:25:42 +0000

Walt dies in this one, so the history section is long and complicated because Walt was extremely petty and couldn’t help screwing people over (both family and employees), even until his final breath. Walt’s brother wasn’t much better, he just decided to commit tax fraud primarily. Alex and Terra discuss if tickets sold or money made is the best way to judge the popularity of movies. Terra gives a very brief overview of Rudyard Kipling, one of our guests asks if there are wolves in India, and Alex remarks upon the obvious whiteness of all the voice actors and explains imperialism. Our hosts welcome the return of their dear friend, the cultural content warning, and dig into what that could POSSIBLY be in reference to throughout this movie set in the jungles of India. Terra doesn’t necessarily ship Baloo and Bagheera, they just are getting major divorced dad vibes from this relationship. Our hosts argue about the ending and if it makes any logical sense at all (it doesn’t, Terra is correct, don’t listen to Alex). Terra praises Baloo’s character animation, then Alex says she thinks the movie looks good, a statement that catches Terra off guard and prompts a discussion of the ways this movie could look even better. Terra praises Shere Khan’s vibes and Alex highlights how little of a threat he actually is, which undercuts the stakes of the film writ large. Ultimately, The Beatles would have made this movie better if they were here.Originally recorded Jan 2022.Listen to all of Dream A Little Deeper: Season 2 on our Patreon now: patreon.com/talkfilmsociety

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Double Edged Double Bill 218: One Crazy Rough Night From Dusk Till Dawn

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:43:22 +0000

Prepare for one crazy night with Double Edged Double Bill! This week, Adam and Thomas explore the subgenre where most of the actions occur over the course of one night via two specific films. First, Scarlett Johansson leads a comedy ensemble about a bachelorette party gone wrong that itself never goes right with Rough Night! Then, George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino shift from hot day to dark night and from crime thriller to horror action with From Dusk Till Dawn! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How crucial is balancing varying comedic tones? What happens when Frankenstein eats shellfish? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Brad Pitt? Well, finish those drinks and grab a wooden stake so you can survive the night & listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 63 - The Apartment

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:54:28 +0000

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes David Rosen (@bydavidrosen) from the Piecing It Together Podcast onto the podcast to discuss The Apartment. They talk about how important and influential the 1960 Billy Wilder Best Picture winner is, and the iconic duo of Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine.

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Dream a Little Deeper: 14 - The Sword in the Stone

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 22:41:40 +0000

This week, Alex stresses Walt’s disinterest in animation and the resultant corporate changes surrounding the production of The Sword in the Stone, including the beginnings of intergenerational animator drama. Only one of our interview guests had actually seen Sword in the Stone, so the bulk of the work falls to Terra and Alex to discuss how mid this whole movie is. Terra compares this to the package films, has their faith in the storybook opening broken, and nitpicks historical accuracy. Alex thinks Merlin is a bad teacher, highlights the nonsensical depiction of the monarchy throughout the film, and calls this a “coffee shop AU King Arthur fan fic.” Our hosts praise Archimedes as the best part of the film, Terra can’t help but bring up Fantasia, and squirrels do be horny in this movie. Like, honestly, it’s real weird; what were they thinking putting this in the movie????Originally recorded October 30th, 2021. Listen to all of Dream A Little Deeper: Season 2 on our Patreon now: patreon.com/talkfilmsociety

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Double Edged Double Bill 217: Travel Back to the 1970s for 54 & The Nice Guys

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:50:21 +0000

Time to put on your bellbottoms and do the hustle all night long for this week's Double Edged Double Bill! At the behest of their Patrons, Adam and Thomas are traveling back to the age of disco and smoking indoors with an episode all about 1970s period pieces. First, Studio 54's cool vibes and Mike Myers' Oscar hopes are dashed by executive meddling with 54! Then, Shane Black puts '70s attire on Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe for The Nice Guys! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How much of an improvement is the director's cut of 54 compared to the theatrical version? What element do filmmakers forget about in constructing period pieces? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode about One Crazy Night movies? Well, get out on the dance floor and prove that you're invincible so you can listen in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Dream a Little Deeper: 13 - One Hundred and One Dalmatians

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:37:05 +0000

To start off this first real episode back, Alex makes the rather bold assumption that we would post this before a full year had passed between episodes (oops) before digging into the company-wide changes and production issues surrounding 101 Dalmatians, including the advent of Xerox animation. Alex also examines the heteronormative attitudes baked into the film, which feeds into a very critical discussion of the film’s understanding of economics and class (this devolves into a very long Jane Austen tangent that’s all Terra’s fault). Alex and our guests delve into what really makes Cruella work as a villain or possibly a feminist icon, which leads Terra and Alex into a debate about the role of women in the movie. Terra is terrible at basic math.Originally recorded October 9th, 2021.Listen to all of Dream A Little Deeper: Season 2 on our Patreon now: patreon.com/talkfilmsociety

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Double Edged Double Bill 216: 2022 Drives An Ambulance Into Deep Water

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:24:10 +0000

We're past the halfway point of 2022, so Adam and Thomas are checking in with the films of the year so far! First, Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas play a sexy game that leads to murder in Deep Water! Then, Michael Bay lets Jake Gyllenhaal loose in an emergency vehicle and follows him with a drone for Ambulance! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What is the current state of action cinema? How intense can Dunkin Donuts dropping era Ben Affleck get? Which two films will they discuss on next week's episode about 1970s period pieces? Well, stop blasting Christopher Cross and put those snails back in their containers so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpod Follow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Seequels: Episode 48 - Bring It On: All or Nothing

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:36:47 +0000

Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) return for their twice-yearly podcast, Seequels! They talk the DTV sequel Bring It On: All or Nothing, starring Hayden Panettiere and Rihanna. They also discuss krumping, why they aren’t doing an episode on Wild Things 2, Gwen Stefani, and the Usher-T-Pain beef! It’s all here, folks!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 62 - Romeo and Juliet (1968)

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 20:52:01 +0000

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes George from The Best Little Horror House in Philly podcast (@LittleHorrorPHL) onto the show to discuss Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. They talk other adaptations of The Bard’s work before digging into the film starring Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey in the titular roles.

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Dream a Little Deeper: Bonus - Q&A

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 01:03:37 +0000

Oh, hey! Didn’t see you come in! Been quite the month off huh? Ok, so obviously Alex and Terra have been gone for longer than a month, but they have certainly been busy!!! In an effort to re-familiarize themselves with the process of making a podcast (a thing that no one should ever do), they take the time to answer some listener-submitted questions about their personal lives, movies in general, and address larger questions about Disney’s output and existence.Originally recorded October 2nd, 2021

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Double Edged Double Bill 215: Natalie Portman In Mr. Magorium's Annihilation Emporium

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:48:19 +0000

This week, Natalie Portman is the one wielding the hammer now for Thor: Love & Thunder! So, it's high time Adam and Thomas devoted an episode the Double Edged Double Bill to the Academy Award winning actress! First, Natalie Portman puts on a cheery face for the aggressive whimsy of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium! Then, Natalie Portman must face bizarre unsettling mutations from another world in Annihilation! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What are the benefits of multiple doppelgängers? Will the unsettling horrors of Mr. Magorium forever haunt the show? Which two film will they cover for next week's episode about the films of 2022 so far? Well, wax your elaborate eyebrows and listen carefully to your skeleton bear speakers so you can find out!Please donate if you can to the National Network of Abortion Funds. Listen to Thomas' guest spot on SIVAKO: Road to Avatar podcast! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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TFSPod: Talking Deep with Dream a Little Deeper

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 23:10:27 +0000

Host Marcelo welcomes the hosts of Dream a Little Deeper, Alex (@Alex_Isaak) and Terra (@Play_Champion), onto the show to discuss their show Dream a Little Deeper and its newly released Season 2! They also talk about some of their favorite films of 2022, so far! Check out Season 2 of Dream a Little Deeper on our Patreon now: TalkFilmSoc.com/DALDSeason2Check out Dream a Little Deeper’s previous episodes: TalkFilmSoc.com/dreamalittledeeper

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Double Edged Double Bill 128: David Cronenberg Sends Shivers Through Dead Ringers (Re-Release)

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:33:30 +0000

In honor of the Talk Film Society David Cronenberg celebration this month, hear an archival episode of Double Edged Double Bill in which Adam and Thomas talk all about the master of body horror via Dead Ringers & Shivers. Originally released on October 27th 2020.For more archival episodes, visit their Podbean feed: doubleedgeddoublebill.podbean.com

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Monsters Never Die: Jurassic Park Special

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:05:12 +0000

Is Monsters Never Die back to cover Spielberg's dinosaur opus and its five sequels? You bet jurassic is. Matt (TheRealMattC) and Jacob (Jacob_deNobel) are here to take you through every blood-curdling monster showdown while arguing about whether dinosaur feathers are cute or dopey, whether Colin Treverrow has any idea what he's doing behind a camera, and whether an invisible dinosaur makes sense for a zoo.

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Double Edged Double Bill 214: Have a Wet Hot American Summer at Sleepaway Camp!

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:50:03 +0000

Remember to pack your bug spray and swimsuit for a laugh-filled time at summer camp! Adam and Thomas are your counselors, here to guide you through a Double Edged Double Bill of summer camp comedies. First, David Wain assembles one of the most stacked comedy casts of all time for Wet Hot American Summer! Then, an attempt to cash in on the Friday the 13th slasher craze goes horribly wrong, resulting in the laughably baffling Sleepaway Camp! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How many jokes can fit into a 97 minute run time? Who is the Sleepaway Camp cast member that is making the hellish world of social media a better place? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Natalie Portman? Well, grab your sentient can of vegetables and turn off your curling irons so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 61 - Charulata

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:57:50 +0000

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes back onto the show Divesh Bhrambhatt (@dvshrrr) to discuss Charulata. They talk about how important Satyajit Ray’s romantic drama film is to them and cinema itself. The film stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, and Sailen Mukherjee.

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Double Edged Double Bill 213: Ethan Hawke Leads An Assault on First Reformed

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:39:28 +0000

Ethan Hawke has done everything from character-based dramas to junky genre fodder. So, Adam, Thomas and returning guest Shakyl Lambert are giving him the Double Edged Double Bill treatment! First, Ethan Hawke must form an unlikely alliance with Laurence Fishburne to survive the remake of Assault on Precinct 13! Then, Ethan Hawke has a crisis of faith on multiple levels in First Reformed! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What is the best Ethan Hawke performance? Why doesn't everyone pay John Carpenter for remaking his movies? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on summer camp comedies? Well, stop writing in your journal and listen in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 19 - The Dead Zone Commentary

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:40:34 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo record a commentary for David Cronenberg’s The Dead Zone for this, their Richard Kelly/Southland Tales podcast. Why? Well, Kelly likes The Dead Zone a lot. There, happy?

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Double Edged Double Bill 212: Pixar Must Be Brave 4 Toy Story

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:14:05 +0000

Pixar is returning to the Toy Story universe with Lightyear, so it's only fair that Double Edged Double Bill devotes another episode to the Disney animation giant! First, a fascinating mother/daughter story of royalty has to bear some responsibilities with Brave! Then, our beloved playthings Woody & Buzz must protect the life of a sentient spork in Toy Story 4! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. What is the best Toy Story film? Can Gerard Butler pull off a rebellious princess voice? Which two films will they cover for next week's Ethan Hawke episode? Well, grab your arrow and crash your way Duke Caboom-style into this episode to find out! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 60 - Down with Love

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 19:56:21 +0000

Hello, romantics! The podcast that’s all about love celebrates 60 episodes by covering Down with Love! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes back the show’s first guest, Maxwell Haddad (@cinemaxwell), to discuss the ‘60s-set 2003 romcom, starring Renée Zellweger and Ewan McGregor, directed by Peyton Reed!

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Double Edged Double Bill 211: Let's Ride the Carnival of Souls at Action Point!

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:17:24 +0000

Hurry Hurry Hurry! Step right up and take a ride on the Double Edged Double Bill! Even though the Jurassic Park franchise has long since jumped off of the amusement park theme by Jurassic World: Dominion, Adam and Thomas are looking at amusement park themed films this week! First, Johnny Knoxville & Chris Pontius try and fail to adapt their Jackass stunt energy to a narrative with Action Point! Then, Herk Harvey takes a break for educational films to create the unique horror experience that is Carnival of Souls! Together, our duo answers the vital questions. Does the charm of the Jackass crew translate to acting? What does Carnival of Souls say about the 1960s? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode on Pixar? Well, ride the broken down rides filled with ghouls at your own risk and tune in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 18 - 2006 Cannes Film Festival

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:11:15 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo go back in time to cover the 2006 Cannes Film Festival! That's right, we're talking about the festival where Southland Tales made its debut, and where it was notoriously booed at its screening. They talk about a handful of films there were in competition with Richard Kelly's film that year, including Volver, Fast Food Nation, Pan's Labyrinth, Marie Antionette, Babel, and The Wind that Shakes the Barley. Finally, they give out their own awards!

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Double Edged Double Bill 210: 13th Warrior Bombs Gods of Egypt

Tue, 31 May 2022 14:01:41 +0000

Films that are box office bombs often become infamous. Yet, is that infamy deserved? It's a question that weighs heavy over both of the films for this week's episode! First, Antonio Banderas is very miscast as the titular The 13th Warrior! Then, the entire miscast ensemble of Gods of Egypt must deal with bizarre effects work and terrible blockbuster dialogue! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. How disastrous can Hollywood whitewashing get? What directorial career is the most 50/50 in terms of massive success to massive failure ratio? Which two films will the choice for next week's episode about amusement park films? Well, transform into your flying eagle person form and avoid the army of bear Vikings so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Double Edged Double Bill 209: Tom Cruise Puts Up Collateral for Mission Impossible II

Tue, 24 May 2022 18:35:17 +0000

Tom Cruise has been running across big screens for over forty years. Now that he's returning to the character that made him a star with Top Gun Maverick, it's finally time to devote an episode of Double Edged Double Bill to him! Adam, Thomas and special guest Matt Curione of the Monsters Never Die podcast are here to talk about Tom Cruise and his star power via two specific films. First, Tom Cruise becomes a deadly silver fox taking Jamie Foxx for a deadly joy ride in Collateral! Then, Tom Cruise puts on his Oakleys and jumps through fire for his second turn as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible II! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What is the best Tom Cruise look? How has the Mission: Impossible franchise evolved since the days of Limp Bizkit? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on the biggest box office bombs? Well, hop on your motorcycle and make sure those homies didn't steal your briefcase so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Monsters Never Die: Gremlins Knock-Offs

Mon, 23 May 2022 14:47:22 +0000

The Spooky Boys Matt (TheRealMattC) and Jacob (Jacob_deNobel) are back and there’s something weird nipping at their ankles! That’s right, this month they tackle the varied iterations of Gremlins Knock-Offs! From Critters, to Ghoulies, to Munchies, and back to the Gremlins themselves, the Spooky Boys have a blast and a half talking about these weird little guys being weird little dudes. Enjoy and stay tuned because the Spooky Boys shall return.

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 17 - Richard Kelly's Faves Vol 1

Fri, 20 May 2022 20:57:57 +0000

Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 17 - Richard Kelly's Faves Vol 1 by Talk Film Society Network

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Double Edged Double Bill 208: A24 Presents The Farewell Comes At Night

Tue, 17 May 2022 15:58:09 +0000

A24 releases some of the best arthouse films today. Naturally, they're more than worthy of being the focus for another Double Edged Double Bill episode! First, an extremely obvious metaphor lurks in the shadows in It Comes At Night! Then, a family tries to hide the secret of their beloved matriarch's health from her in The Farewell! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Can a character's singular trait be dream sequences? How can Awkwafina avoid overexposure? Is that Taylor Kitsch or Garrett Hedlund? Which two films will they choose for next week's Tom Cruise episode? Well, take that burlap sack off your head and finish your crab so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 16 - Southland Tales Chapter 9

Fri, 13 May 2022 14:26:52 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo talk Chapter 9 of Southland Tales! That’s timecode 1:37:55 - 1:50:57 for those keeping track. They talk drinks (of course), and they talk Richard Kelly setting up the pieces in Southland Tales on the mega-zeppelin before the explosive finale, and they talk Kevin Smith!

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Double Edged Double Bill 207: RoboCop and Hancock: A Cinematic Superhero Team Up

Tue, 10 May 2022 16:11:57 +0000

Double Edged Double Bill is celebrating its fourth anniversary and dead or alive you're listening to us! Adam and Thomas take this opportunity to devote an episode to films about superheroes that were originally created for film! First, Will Smith plays a drunken reprobate with a Superman power set in the messy Hancock! Then, Paul Verhoeven crafts a film that helped defined the good & bad of the 80s with RoboCop! Together, our heroes answer the big questions. Is Hancock the last true blockbuster for Will Smith? How can a film like RoboCop balance satiric wit and sleazy shenanigans? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about A24? Well, turn on the radio in your new car that gets shitty gas mileage and listen to find out!Read Thomas' article "Sam Raimi and the Blockbusters of Madness" over at Film Cred! film-cred.com/sam-raimi-and-the-blockbusters-of-madness/Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 15 - Southland Tales Chapter 8

Fri, 06 May 2022 13:04:49 +0000

After a brief hiatus, Marcus and Marcelo return to talk about Richard Kelly and Southland Tales! They’re joined by special guest Richard Newby (@RICHARDLNEWBY) to discuss Chapter 8 of Southland Tales (timecode: 1:21:52 - 1:37:55). They also talk about Richard Kelly, The Rock, and so much more!

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Double Edged Double Bill 206: Sam Raimi Presents A Simple Spider-Man Plan 3

Tue, 03 May 2022 19:37:39 +0000

For the first time in over a decade, Sam Raimi is back behind the director's chair! Before we see him dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness though, it's time we returned to the director's earlier works for an episode of Double Edged Double Bill! First, Sam Raimi gives us his stab at a suspense drama with the low-key underrated gem A Simple Plan! Then, Sam Raimi closes out his superhero trilogy with the messy Spider-Man 3! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Does Spider-Man 3 get too much hate? How well does Billy Bob Thornton pull off sad sentient scarecrow energy? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on superheroes created for cinema? Well, swing a web on over and hide your found fortune so you can listen in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Double Edged Double Bill 205: Popstar Never Stop Killing Gunther

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 19:24:43 +0000

Mockumentary is a diverse subgenre, but tends to be known as a vehicle for comedy. It can go so right or so wrong, making it perfect Double Edged Double Bill material! First, Taran Killam focuses his directorial debut on an Arnold Schwarzenegger cameo to little fanfare with Killing Gunther! Then, Andy Samberg and his Lonely Island crew create the ultimate modern pop musician satire with Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How elaborate is every edit for this podcast? Are theatrical studio comedies dead? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Sam Raimi? Well, donkey roll on over to our Austrian garden so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 59 - High Fidelity

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:41:00 +0000

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Conrado Falco (@CocoHitsNY) to this show dedicated to rom-coms to discuss High Fidelity. The 2000 Stephen Frears film stars John Cusack, Jack Black, and Lisa Bonet. How well does it hold up more than 20 years later, and how much does it have to say about modern romance? Put on your giant headphones and listen to find out.

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Double Edged Double Bill 204: Bruce Willis Pets 12 Monkeys and a Hudson Hawk

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:35:32 +0000

Bruce Willis is one of our great movie stars. Given his recently announced retirement, Adam and Thomas felt it was finally time for Willis' long overdue Double Edged Double Bill treatment! First, Bruce Willis travels to the past in order to piece together his dystopian future in 12 Monkeys! Then, Bruce Willis is a cartoonish gentleman thief in the infamous Hudson Hawk! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. Who is our ideal sponsor? Are movie star passion projects ever that successful? Which two films will they choose for next week's mockumentary episode? Well, hop in your time machine and swing on a star so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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HeyCast - The Dirties (from 2021)

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:20:40 +0000

(This was originally published on our Patreon on August 11th, 2021.) Matt and Marcelo are back to record an episode of that one podcast they did a while ago. In this episode they talk about The Big Sleep, Death Wish, Fallen Angels, Nobody, and celebrities who don't bathe, plus a lot more!patreon.com/talkfilmsociety

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HeyCast - A Shazam! Easter (from 2019)

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:43:30 +0000

(This was originally published on our Patreon on April 21st, 2019.) Matt Curione and Marcelo Pico return to bring you another HeyCast episode! They catch up, talk video games, that new Star Wars trailer, podcasts, and movies (obviously!) They talk Shazam!, Dumbo, Mars Attacks!, The Mist, Interview with the Vampire, MCU movies, Godzilla, Destroyer, and more! Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety

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Steve 'N Destroy: Episode 33 - Kill Switch

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 20:21:57 +0000

Steven Seagal gets sole writing credit and tracks down a serial killer in Kill Switch! It may be the most unpleasant movie James and Dylan have had to watch. But can a shocking twist ending reverse everything they thought they knew? Maybe there’s a game at the end. We don’t know! We recorded this a long time ago, and if you think we’re listening to these episodes to help write the descriptions you clearly haven’t heard our show before.

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Double Edged Double Bill 203: Twin Peaks Fire Walk Carlito's Way

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:53:17 +0000

Time to find out the secret origins of two idiots recording a podcast together! This week, Adam and Thomas are avoiding the new Fantastic Beasts by talking about other prequel films! First, the origins of a Brian De Palma classic gangster film we never asked for are revealed in the prequel Carlito's Way: Rise to Power! Then, David Lynch brings us to a time before damn fine coffee with Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. How do five years of prison time transform Jay Hernandez into Al Pacino? What is the hidden meaning behind The Black Lodge? Which films will they choose for next week's episode all about Bruce Willis? Well, wear your finest 70s era attire and keep your emerald ring handy as you listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Igniting the Spark: Episode 19 - Solo

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:13:35 +0000

On this special episode, guest James (@JamesBarretts) talks about Solo: A Star Wars Story with host Callie (@calliesmith92). They also talk about all the Star Wars James hasn’t seen, the Galaxy’s Edge marketing gimmicks, and how Solo: A Star Wars Story is actually a good movie! May the Force be with you!

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Steve 'N Destroy: Episode 32 - The Onion Movie

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:41:39 +0000

Wow! After a long, dark slumber the Most Popular Show on the Talk Film Society Network in History has returned! James and Dylan find themselves struggling with the very fabric of the show when they’re forced to watch The Onion Movie. The boys have no choice but to take solace in a familiar face and Wex Poetic.

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Igniting the Spark: Episode 18 - The Mandalorian: Chapter 8

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:34:00 +0000

Eli Smith (@heymisterwallet) returns as a guest to talk the season one finale of The Mandalorian with host Callie (@calliesmith92)! The talk Jason Sudeikis punching Baby Yoda, the Darksaber, and Boba Fett ruling Tatooine with respect instead of fear.

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Double Edged Double Bill 202: Michael Mann Presents The Last of the Blackhats

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:36:55 +0000

Michael Mann is returning to the director's chair for the pilot episode of HBO Max's Tokyo Vice. So, it only seemed right to do a Double Edged Double Bill episode all about this legendary director with two films that leave our cohosts divided! First, The Last of the Mohicans shows a very different side of Michael Mann as Daniel Day Lewis fights in the French Indian War. Then, Chris Hemsworth clacks on a keyboard intensely in Michael Mann's hacker thriller that bombed so hard it put him in director jail Blackhat! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. What if Daniel Day Lewis was a traditional 90s action lead? Why do we have very few new movie stars? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode? Well, type out your code so you will find the answers and listen to this week's episode! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover (as well as a special unedited video version of this special episode)! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam (@atom_or_adam) and Thomas (@notthewhostommy) on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Marking the Marcs: Open up a Can of Podcast (A Failed Show)

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:43:31 +0000

Back in February 2020, Marking the Marcs hosts Marcelo and Marcus started recording a new limited series on the Stone Cold Steve Austin-Vince McMahon rivalry of the late ‘90s and early 2000s. They only recorded the first two episodes and published them on the Talk Film Society Patreon in March 2020. Now, listen to those two episodes here in one episode with over two hours of wrestling talk. There will be no further episodes. Enjoy.

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Monsters Never Die: Scream Special

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:51:32 +0000

The Spooky Boys, Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_DeNobel), have a question to ask: What's your favorite scary movie? If the answer is a Scream movie, you’re in luck! They’re joined by Scream Expert Carlo DiMicco (@micco3006) to discuss everything from Scream to Scream! From Wes Craven’s Scream Quadrilogy to the new re-quel by Radio Silence; yes, it’s a scream, baby!

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Double Edged Double Bill 201: Penélope Cruz Is Our Volver Counselor

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:49:48 +0000

Penélope Cruz is one of our great actresses. Capable of phenomenal work that transcends language. Shame that most English language productions fail to give her solid material to work with. So, given her recent Academy Award nomination for Parallel Mothers, Adam and Thomas felt like it was time for her to receive the Double Re-Deux treatment! First, Penélope Cruz and her frequent collaborator Pedro Almodóvar weave a tale of grief and ghost farts with Volver. Then, Ridley Scott squeezes Penélope Cruz into a packed ensemble film about the nihilistic nature of drug cartels in The Counselor. Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why do American films often fail Penélope Cruz? What does it look like when an inhuman entity makes a crime drama? Which films will they choose for next week's episode about Michael Mann? Well, avoid that wire trap and move that corpse filled freezer to the back so you can listen to find out!Hear Thomas on this week’s Have Not Seen This Podcast breaking down this year’s Academy Award nominees! bit.ly/3K5G8GNSubscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover (as well as a special unedited video version of this special episode)! patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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TFSPod: Everything Everywhere All At Once, SXSW 2022

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:47:05 +0000

Marcelo Pico is joined by Sara Sorrentino to discuss Everything Everywhere All At Once and SXSW 2022! From Michelle Yeoh to A24 and South by Southwest in general, they talk about a lot! Here are all the SXSW films they touch on: Spin Me RoundChee$eCrows Are WhiteLinoleumBad AxeDeadstreamCha Cha Real SmoothBodies Bodies BodiesPiratesSissyThe Kids in the Hall: Comedy PunksThis Much I Know to Be TrueMarcel the Shell with Shoes OnSkate DreamsSlash/BackSeriously Red This Much I Know To Be True

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Double Edged Double Bill Bonus: Best Movie Villain March Madness 2021 (Patreon Sneak Peek)

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:17:58 +0000

Unfortunately, due to recording schedule issues there is no new regular episode of Double Edged Double Bill this week. However, rather than release nothing this week, we decided to release a bonus podcast from behind the paywall of our Patreon (patreon.com/dedbpod) on the main feed! Said bonus episode is 2021's March Madness bracket podcast breaking down the best movie villain! Joining our regular hosts Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are returning guests Shakyl Lambert, Kaycee Jarrard and Caitlin Turner! Listen for all the chaos now!If you like this, consider becoming a Patron for $1 to hear other bonus podcasts, including this year's March Madness podcast breaking down the Best Movie Sequel featuring Yonathan Habtemichael, Jessica Scott and Marcelo Pico! patreon.com/dedbpodHear Thomas on this week's Have Not Seen This Podcast breaking down this year's Academy Award nominees!Follow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam (@atom_or_adam) and Thomas (@notthewhostommy) on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 36 - KIMI

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 22:05:43 +0000

Mike and Marcelo talk SoderNews, including Magic Mike 3, superhero sex, and other upcoming Soderbergh projects. Then they dive into the director’s latest: KIMI, starring Zoë Kravitz. See you in a few months when Soderbergh assuredly releases something else worth podcasting about!

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Double Edged Double Bill 200: Dangerous Men Double Revue

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:07:23 +0000

Double Edged Double Bill has somehow reached episode 200! To celebrate, Adam and Thomas decided to do something special: record in the same place! At the same time! For the first time! This episode also marks a new gimmick in the form of The Double Revue, in which the favorite and least favorite films of each cohost are put in the spotlight! First, Adam gushes about his love for horror and Gregory Peck's eyebrows via The Omen! Then, Thomas gushes about his love for funny bad films and indecipherable plot threads via Dangerous Men! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What horror franchise did Damien inspire? How can one decipher the work of an auteur like John S. Rad? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Penelope Cruz? Well, cover your number of The Beast tattoo and turn down your repetitive synth loops so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover (as well as a special unedited video version of this special episode): www.patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! The music for our show is provided by Chris Oliver!

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Double Edged Double Bill 199: Ip Man Fights Gotti For Redemption

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:50:43 +0000

Every week, Adam and Thomas choose two films from two good and two bad choices to be the subject of the following week's episode. However, with each new Double Edge Double Bill, more alt choices get tossed to the side. So, every year two unchosen films get a shot at redemption! First, Ip Man - Adam's alt good choice from our first martial arts films episode - gets a chance to show their fighting prowess. Then, Gotti - Thomas' alt bad choice from our John Travolta episode - proves that mob movies don't always go the way of Goodfellas! Together our heroes answer the crucial questions. What separates Donnie Yen from other martial arts titans? Can you trust a troll behind a keyboard? Which two films will they choose for next week's very special episode? Well, bite down on your fist and prepare for a fight to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover: www.patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! The music for our show is provided by Chris Oliver!

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Double Edged Double Bill 198: Robert Pattinson Gives Us Maps to The Lighthouse

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:08:11 +0000

While Robert Pattinson is set to fight many a costumed freak in The Batman, one mustn't forget that he's a freak in his own right. So, Adam, Thomas and returning guest Yonathan Habtemichael are here to celebrate fascinating freak and fantastic actor Robert Pattinson by dedicating an episode of Double Edged Double Bill to him! First, Pattinson weirdly plays the most normal character in David Cronenberg's insane Hollywood tale Maps to the Stars! Then, Willem Dafoe leads Pattinson into the mad world of being a wickie in The Lighthouse! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How filthy can the film industry be on a metaphorical and literal level? Can a film full of farts be Shakesperian? Which two films will they choose for next week's annual redemption episode? Well, use your star map to locate this episode so you can crack it open like a lobster and listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover: www.patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! The music for our show is provided by Chris Oliver!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 58 - Marry Me

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:23:46 +0000

Hello romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Megan Kearns (@OpinionessWorld) on to discuss the 2022 high-concept, romantic comedy featuring two big stars, Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson, that’s in theaters (and streaming on Peacock right now)! It’s 2012 all over again as Manish and Megan talk Marry Me!

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Double Edged Double Bill 197: Petey Wheatstraw, Smokey And the Bandit Drive Through 1977

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:32:27 +0000

Forty five years ago, cinema changed forever with the release of... the two films we're covering for Double Edged Double Bill! So, Adam and Thomas are looking back at the year 1977 in film with a double feature that has nothing to do with stars nor the wars going on between them. First, Burt Reynolds, his moustache and Sally Field drive across the southern United States with the precious cargo that is Coors in Smokey and the Bandit! Then, Rudy Ray Moore makes a deal with the devil to seek vengeance and make bizarre faces in Petey Wheatstraw! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. What is the line between intentional and unintentional comedy? How did CB radio culture become a thing? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Robert Pattinson? Well, grab your cane infused with the powers of Satan and hop in your TransAm so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover: www.patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! The music for our show is provided by Chris Oliver!

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Monsters Never Die: Evil Hands!

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:57:48 +0000

Give the spooky boys Matt (@TheRealMattC) and Jacob (@Jacob_DeNobel) a hand...in fact, give them nine, because they're back to talk about the best evil hand movies of all time. Hear about 45 fingers of fright as they discuss Mad Love, The Hands of Orlac, The Beast with Five Fingers, The Crawling Hand, Dr. Terror's House of Horrors, ...And Now the Screaming Starts, The Hand, Body Parts, and Idle Hands!These danger digits stretch throughout film history, from silent terrors to '90s stoner comedies. Give it a listen, and don't forget to stay spooky!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 57 - Gehraiyaan

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:55:38 +0000

On this very special episode, It Pod to Be You and the Khandaan podcast have a crossover episode. Host Manish joins Khandaan’s Asim (@asimburney), Amrita (@amritaIQ), and Sujoy (@9e3K) to discuss Gehraiyaan, the new film by Shakun Batra, which is now on Amazon Prime.

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Double Edged Double Bill 196: Adventure Leads Our Master and Commander Into the Sahara

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:37:48 +0000

Adventure is calling and Double Edged Double Bill stepping into the great unknown! Given Sony is finally releasing the Uncharted movie, Adam and Thomas are covering two adventure films with the help of special guest Jael Peralta! First, Matthew McConaughey gets sandy as he fights warlords and Bond villains while hunting for treasure in the overstuffed Sahara! Then, Russell Crowe & Paul Bettany lead a crew of men on the high seas in Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What is the star appeal of Matthew McConaughey? Do dudes rock? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on the films of 1977? Well, hoist your sails and shield your eyes from solar flares while you listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover: www.patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! The music for our show is provided by Chris Oliver! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

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TFSPod: Announcing the 9th Annual TFSAwards Nominees

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 22:54:21 +0000

On a very special episode, Marcelo, Matt, and Marcus reveal the nominees of the 9th Annual Talk Film Society Awards. Plus, they talk some Oscar Talk. Vote now for the winners: TalkFilmSociety.com/VoteHere are the Talk Film Society Awards Best Film nominees: Drive My CarDuneThe Green KnightLicorice PizzaThe Matrix ResurrectionsPigThe Power of the DogTitane West Side StoryThe Worst Person In The World

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DEDB 195: Historical Romances Have the Sense & Sensibility To Not Catch Tulip Fever

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:53:14 +0000

Given Valentine's Day is around the corner, Double Edged Double Bill is getting a bit romantic. So, Thomas - while deeply missing his dashing co-host - welcomes special guest Manish Mathur of It Pod to Be You to discuss two historical romance films to get into the holiday spirit! First, an infamous monster of Hollywood ends his career on the laughable disaster that is Tulip Fever! Then, Ang Lee brings a quiet beauty to a Jane Austen classic with Sense & Sensibility! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. How bewitching can sideburns be? Are nuns secretly running a tulip mafia? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on adventure films? Well, put down that book of poetry you're reading and that tulip you've been sniffing so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover: www.patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam (@Atom_or_Adam) and Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! The music for our show is provided by Chris Oliver!

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Igniting the Spark: Episode 17 - The Mandalorian: Chapter 7

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:06:53 +0000

Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes back guest Chad (@ChadAOliver) to discuss the seventh episode of the first season of The Mandalorian! They also talk Galaxy of Sounds, Gina Carano (oof), the 501st Legion, and a lot more!

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Double Edged Double Bill 194: Regina King Is Down To Earth for One Night In Miami

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:40:58 +0000

Regina King is an all star performer who has been working on screens big and small for decades. So, she more than deserves to get the Double Edged Double Bill treatment! First, King tries to find chemistry with a resurrected Chris Rock in an elderly rich white man's body in Down to Earth! Then, Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown and Sam Cooke converse about the stakes of black America in 1964 for Regina King's directorial debut One Night in Miami! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Can Chris Rock lead a film? How well does Regina King do on her first directorial outing? Which two films will they discuss on next week's Valentine's Day episode all about historical romances? Well, grab a non-vanilla ice cream flavor to eat in your newly inhabited body while you listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover: www.patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam (@Atom_or_Adam) and Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! The music for our show is provided by Chris Oliver!

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Igniting the Spark: Episode 16 - The Mandalorian: Chapter 6

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 03:20:09 +0000

Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes back guest Cody (@codylunsford_) to discuss Chapter 6 of The Mandalorian. They talk de-aging, Bill Burr, musicals, and what’s good and bad about modern day Star Wars! Tangents galore!

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Double Edged Double Bill 193: Disaster Films Cause a Geostorm to Rage Over Cloverfield

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:20:28 +0000

Disaster films aren't as common anymore. Shocker that a modern world plagued by daily chaos wouldn't flock to disasters for their escapist entertainment. Still, Adam and Thomas are running straight into the disaster genre in anticipation of Roland Emmerich's Moonfall! First, Emmerich's partner in crime Dean Devlin unleashes various catastrophic weather events & regretful cast members in Geostorm! Then, a giant monster causes massive metropolitan destruction from a found footage POV in Cloverfield! Together, our heroes answer all the crucial questions. What is the appeal of Gerard Butler? Will gas station pump TVs be the new cinematic format? Which films will they cover on next week's episode about Regina King? Well, grab your DV cams and dodge those frozen seagulls so you can tune in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover: www.patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam (@Atom_or_Adam) and Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! The music for our show is provided by Chris Oliver!

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Double Edged Double Bill 192: January Unleashes The Grey & Movie 43 Upon Us

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:16:42 +0000

January is known as a dump month for film releases. Is such a reputation justified? Well, Adam and Thomas will be the judge of that as they give January releases the Double Edged Double Bill treatment. First, Liam Neeson and a group of plane crash survivors try to make it past hungry wolves and the elements in The Grey! Then, Peter Farrelly tricks a bunch of acclaimed actors into doing horribly unfunny sketches for Movie 43! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. Does Liam Neeson love eCards? Can sketch comedy work at feature length? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about disaster films? Well, howl at the moon and avoid Peter Farrelly's calls so you can listen to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover: www.patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam (@Atom_or_Adam) and Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! The music for our show is provided by Chris Oliver!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 56 - Licorice Pizza

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:00:49 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Tom O'Keefe (@rogerqbert) from the Reel Spoilers podcast! They discuss the new Paul Thomas Anderson film Licorice Pizza, starring Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman. From offensive jokes, underage ‘romance’, and the vibe of the ‘70s, they talk everything about PTA’s new rom-com.

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Double Edged Double Bill 191: Wes Craven Introduces Us to His Deadly Friend Under The Stairs

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 07:51:32 +0000

As we all prepare to Scream once again, it's time to revisit the works of Ghostface's creator. Adam and Thomas celebrate the career of the late great Wes Craven with the help of special guest Erin Brady (@erinmartina)! First, we venture to the dark side of inner city landlords with People Under the Stairs! Then, Short Circuit and A Nightmare on Elm Street are mashed together in the bizarre aberration that is Deadly Friend! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Which modern star is secretly in People Under the Stairs? How deadly can a basketball be? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on January releases? Well, sit back & listen in to find out the answers and hear about a BIG announcement for the show!Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover: www.patreon.com/dedbpodFollow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam (@Atom_or_Adam) and Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! The music for our show is provided by Chris Oliver!

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Bonus: Double Edged Double Bill Joins the TFS Podcast Network

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 01:27:45 +0000

The podcast Double Edged Double Bill joins the Talk Film Society Podcast Network! Editor-in-Chief of TFS Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) welcomes Adam (@Atom_or_Adam) and Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) to TFS with a bonus ep where they talk about Double Edged Double Bill, the films of 2021, and their thoughts on Zack Snyder and The Matrix! Go to TalkFilmSociety.com/DEDB to listen to their back catalog!

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Seequels : Episode 47 - The Lion King 1½

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:48:18 +0000

Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) reunite after a six month break to talk about the nostalgia-driven Disney DTV sequel The Lion King 1½. They give life updates, their thoughts on the meta-ness of this sequel/prequel/side-quel, how great DVD and flash player games were, and a lot more!

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 35 - No Sudden Move

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:14:58 +0000

Mike and Marcelo talk about Steven Soderbergh’s No Sudden Move, the new HBO Max film starring Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, David Harbour, Jon Hamm, Amy Seimetz, Brendan Fraser, and Kieran Culkin. Surprise: It’s yet another great film from Soderbergh. They discuss the complicated plot, the noir-ness of it all, and those wide angle fisheye lenses!

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 5 - Southland Tales Prequel Comic

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:16:49 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo talk the Southland Tales: The Prequel Saga and all the details that Richard Kelly adds to the Southland Tales world by way of comic book. They also talk a horrible short film that didn’t really need to be discussed. Next episode: Southland Tales!

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Seequels : Episode 46 - Hard Target 2

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 04:48:55 +0000

Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) welcome you back to the seemingly bi-yearly Seequels podcast with Hard Target 2! Scott Adkins is mentioned plenty! Also, a whole lot of other stuff we can’t really get into. You better just listen to this!

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 4 - Domino Breakdown

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 22:12:25 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo don’t get to Southland Tales just yet. In their look at the works for Richard Kelly they do a deep dive conversation into the 2005 Tony Scott film Domino, written by Richard Kelly! Stay tuned for the next episode when they really, for real this time, talk Southland Tales!

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 3 - Domino Commentary

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:28:42 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo, before they get to Southland Takes, do an audio commentary for the 2005 Tony Scott film Domino, written by Richard Kelly. They give their overall impressions on the film, how it holds up, and how much of Richard Kelly is in it. Stay tuned for a deep dive on Domino in the next episode!

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 2 - Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut

Mon, 31 May 2021 16:35:43 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo, on the road to Southland Tales, watch Donnie Darko: The Director’s Cut, listen to all the audio commentaries and check out all the special features on the film to finally solve the mystery of Donnie Darko. Stay tuned for the next episode in which Marcus and Marcelo discuss Domino!

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Have A Nice Apodcalypse: 1 - Donnie Darko Commentary

Fri, 21 May 2021 14:24:08 +0000

Marcus and Marcelo return with a new podcast covering Southland Tales and the works of Richard Kelly. They begin their journey to the end of the world with a commentary for 2001’s Donnie Darko, Kelly’s feature directorial debut.

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 34 - 93rd Academy Awards Ceremony

Mon, 03 May 2021 20:41:22 +0000

Mike and Marcelo return to talk the Oscars! But why, you might ask... Well, Steven Soderbergh produced the 93rd annual awards show and it certainly felt like a Soderbergh production. Mike and Marcelo discuss what went right and what went wrong and what made the occasion a certified Soderbergh Experiment.

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Seequels : Episode 45 - Daphne and Velma

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:10:35 +0000

Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Talk Film Society Editor-in-Chief and Owner Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) get the band back together to watch the 2018 live action Scooby-Doo prequel Daphne & Velma. They discuss who amongst them is Daphne and who is Velma, leaving Shak out of the picture. They also, somehow, end up talking about vampire sex and fluids. Another typical episode of your favorite podcast, Seequels!

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Seequels : Episode 44 - Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 04:34:30 +0000

Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) wish you happy holidays and a silent night. deadly night as they watch and discuss Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker. Mickey Rooney, Pettos, the fact that this movie is a pretty good Christmas-themed horror movie, Shak’s TikTok fame, horny hips, Bad Celebrity Websites, RAISINS, Twitter beefs, and more!

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 33 - Let Them All Talk

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:49:18 +0000

Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and Mike (@mumbles3k) return to talk Let Them All Talk, Steven Soderbergh’s latest film, now playing on HBO Max. They dig into the movie, starring Meryl Streep, Lucas Hedges, Candice Bergen, Gemma Chan, and Dianne Wiest. They also discuss Soderbergh’s latest interviews, the state of the theatrical world, limited edition box sets, and much more.

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Seequels : Episode 43 - Kronk's New Groove

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:05 +0000

Well, well, well, look what podcast decided to come back… Seequels returns with Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) talking about the highly-suggested DTV sequel Kronk's New Groove, the 2005 follow-up to The Emperor's New Groove. They catch up on what they’ve been up to since last recording, the validity of making a sequel centered on a comedic side character, raisin bread, Billy Zane, Vin Diesel, TikTok, and more!

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Seequels : Episode 42 - The Prince & Me 2: The Royal Wedding

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 04:00:28 +0000

Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) watch and discuss The Prince & Me 2: The Royal Wedding, the 2006 DTV sequel to the 2004 original. It has a weirdly-named dude, some romance, accents, and—okay, let’s cut to the chase: this is the episode where Ale receives her birthday gift, a Cameo by Billy Zane!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALE!!!

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Seequels : Episode 41 - Undisputed II: Last Man Standing

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:34:16 +0000

Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss Undisputed II: Last Man Standing, the sequel to the 2002 original Undisputed starring Wesley Snipes and Ving Rhames. They touch on the hotness of Michael Jai White and Scott Adkins, whether or not Sam Neill and/or Sam Elliott are in this movie, the “8 Mile” rip-off end credits song, and if this is the best action movie they’ve seen for the podcast. Also, a Billy Zane update!

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Seequels : Episode 40 - Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:53:32 +0000

Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) talk about brain-eating flying metal balls on this episode of their podcast focusing on DTV sequels. Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead has a Tall Man, yellow blood, and an amazing character in Rocky, who should be talked about a lot more, seriously. Plus, of course, theme park rides are discussed. As mentioned in the episode, here’s the link the Black Lives Matter Resources site: https://blm.makeroom.me/

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Seequels : Episode 39 - The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure

Wed, 20 May 2020 18:05:15 +0000

Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) finally discuss one of the longest-running, direct-to-video franchises ever with the first sequel to The Land Before Time, The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure. Let’s cut to the chase and say they bring up Rule 34 and things take a turn. Enjoy!

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Seequels : Episode 38 - Aladdin and the King of Thieves

Fri, 08 May 2020 03:19:34 +0000

Much like Avatar (Airbender, not Cameron), when the world needed them most, they vanished. Now, Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) are back! And of course they’re going into hot animated dad territory with Aladdin and the King of Thieves! Listen to them wonder why references to Don King and Ozzie Nelson are made in a 1996 DTV kids movie, also listen to them get angry at John Rhys-Davies for being a terrible person in real life, but most importantly enjoy this episode!

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Seequels : Episode 37 - Dragonheart: A New Beginning

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:09:34 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) welcome The Waffle Press boys Diego (@thediegocrespo) and Matt (@EmperorOTN1) to discuss Dragonheart: A New Beginning, the 2000 DTV sequel to the 1996 original. They discuss dragon, uhh, spit, theme park rides, the Super Mario Bros movie, the fact that there are five of these and SOMEONE likes the franchise enough to admit it. Please enjoy this very normal, very run-of-the-mill ep of Seequels!

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Seequels : Episode 36 - Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 04:37:36 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) finally talk to you about something they all love: Hot Wheels! That’s right, finally, the Seequels Gang talks about their passion, those little collectable car toys from their childhood. Oh and also they talk about Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves, the third film in the Shrunk series. Enjoy it, even if it’s’ just a little.

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Seequels : Episode 35 - Another Cinderella Story

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:06:21 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) return to the Disney Kingdom with—oh wait, this isn’t Disney? Okay… They return to the Warner Home Video Kingdom(?) to discuss Another Cinderella Story, starring Selena Gomez , Jane Lynch, and the Ginger Snaps sisters. Not much else to say other than did you know there were so many A Cinderella Story sequels? Like nearly as many as Scorpion King sequels! Bizarre. Anyway, enjoy this episode!

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Seequels : Episode 34 - Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 20:36:25 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) talk about Werewolf Rules and the such as they focus on the DTV horror sequel Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning. It’s a boring movie, sure, maybe the most boring movie covered on this podcast. But still, Seequels is never boring, trust us. You have to trust us, otherwise this whole podcast-listener relationship just won’t work out. Enjoy!This episode is brought to you by Tubi. Tubi: We’re a real thing!

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Seequels : Episode 33 - The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 02:36:34 +0000

Your hosts Sara ‘Big Country’ Sorrentino (@SaraSorrentino), Ale ‘Big Country’ Gonzalez (@Sick__66), and Shak ‘Big Country’ Lambert (@ShakExcellence) revisit The Scorpion King franchise with The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power. They discuss The Hulk, Billy Zane’s Cameo, and the eventual GoFundMe that will fund Seequels’ attempt to get Billy Zane to record a Cameo for the podcast.

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Seequels : Episode 32 - Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 20:36:18 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) keep the holiday spirit alive by discussing the 1997 DTV sequel, Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas. They, of course, discuss who’s hot and who’s not, who dies, and the conspiracy theories swirling around the world of that man who’s a big werewolf and his inanimate object servants. Enjoy and Happy New Year!

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Seequels : Episode 31 - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Vacation

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 14:24:01 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) want to wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best this holiday season! Now with that out of they way let’s talk about National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Vacation. This might be a new low for everyone involved so please, do yourselves a favor, for the safety of the public at large, if you see a DVD of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Vacation, please destroy it. Break it, burn it, bury it. Rid the world of this evil. Also, again, Happy Holidays!

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Seequels: Episode 30 - Jingle All The Way 2

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 23:45:35 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) celebrate X-mas by talking about Jingle All The Way 2, starring Larry the Cable Guy(?). They talk about what’s missing (sexy villains), what might be there (right-wing politics), and what’s worth a nude from Ale (watch a bad movie = get a nude?). They finally rank where this WWE Studios films stacks up against the other WWE Studios films they’ve covered on the show.

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Seequels: Episode 29 - Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 20:01:11 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) talk about souls and dogs, and dogs with souls on this all new episode of the podcasting discussing direct-to-video sequels. They focus on Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure, the 2001 sequel made 46 years after the original film. Where does this Disney DTV sequel stack up against the others they’ve watched? More importantly, are you #TeamSoul or #TeamNoSoul?

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Seequels: Episode 28 - Spooky Buddies

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 19:44:21 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) extend the spooky season celebrations with Spooky Buddies, the spin-off/sequel to the Air Bud and Air Buddies franchises. Now, make no mistake, this movie is bad, there’s no hiding at, it’s very bad. Hear the Seequels gang make the most of this movie and stay tuned for the big twist as the one who suggested they watch the movie is revealed!

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Seequels: Episode 27 - Hellraiser: Hellworld

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:18:44 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) dive straight into hell(world) in this spooky episode. They discuss the eighth installment of the Hellraiser franchise, Hellraiser: Hellworld. It turns out this meta-sequel was too much for one host, and we’ll let you listen and find out who, but if you’re a fan of the podcast you can figure it out. Don’t worry, if you’re too creeped out by this just wait until they watch Spooky Buddies.

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 32 - The Laundromat

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:15:28 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) return to discuss the second 2019 feature film by Steven Soderbergh, The Laundromat. Your two hosts discuss the journey they took to watch the Netflix film in a theater, how dark and comedic this dark comedy is, and just what the hell is going on with the Meryl Streep’s ‘brownface’. Enjoy this and we’ll see you again real soon!

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Seequels: Episode 26 - Cult of Chucky

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 15:44:31 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) celebrate one year of their podcast and welcome guest Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) to discuss the sequel to the DTV sequel the Seequels gang covered on Episode 8; it’s Cult of Chucky! They talk doll innards, the complicated canon of the Child’s Play saga, and of course the hotness of a girl possessed by the doll voiced by her real-life father.

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Seequels: Episode 25 - Deep Blue Sea 2

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 15:57:44 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) travel to the deep in this latest episode. The DTV sequel to the film where Samuel L. Jackson gets eaten by a shark is their focus; Deep Blue Sea 2 offers up a lot of good things despite it feeling like a shark horror movie made in the 2000s. So zip up your diving suit halfway, jump in and enjoy.

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Seequels: Episode 24 - Stomp the Yard: Homecoming

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 01:52:00 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) go back in time to fight crime with Timecop 2—no wait, no… they actually watched Stomp the Yard: Homecoming, the 2010 direct-to-video sequel to the 2007 original. So, what’s to like about this film centered around a step competition? Well, just listen to the episode and hear the Seequels Gang try to salvage this experience.

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Seequels: Episode 23 - Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 04:25:34 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss yet another DTV Disney sequel, 1998’s Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World. First off, if you’re basing you knowledge on the real life Pocahontas on Disney’s films, please go read a book instead. That’s just the start; the journey to a new world might not have been worth taking, as our hosts struggle with animal shenanigans, one too many Johns, and the allegory of substance abuse. Grab a white man and listen!

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Seequels: Episode 22 - Critters 3

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 20:05:21 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the 1991 DTV sequel to Critters, Critters 3, starring none other than Leonardo DiCaprio in his first film role. From the hosts’ relationship with Leo himself, the alien Krites, to the new Seequels patron saint Frances Bay, they cover it all! So sit back and enjoy this conversation on the shenanigans of these alien bros!

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Seequels: Episode 21 - The Marine 6: Close Quarters

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 13:34:15 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) have a twofer on this episode: they dive back into both the DTV action arena and the world of professional wrestling. The Marine 6: Close Quarters stars many WWE superstars, including an Irish redhead, a former reality star, and a “Sexy Boy”. So, can this film centered around at least one marine clear the very low hurdle for DTV action sequels? Listen to find out!

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Seequels: Episode 20 - Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:29:06 +0000

In celebration of 20 episodes, your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence), for the first time in a long time, watch a GOOD movie! It’s Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch, the 2005 DTV animated sequel to the 2002 original Lilo & Stitch. From great characters, honest humor, attacks on cultural appropriation, and its beautiful runtime of 68 minutes, this DTV sequel has it all! And so does this episode, so enjoy!

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Seequels: Episode 19 - The Man with the Iron Fists 2

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:45:10 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) are in desperate need of a good DTV action movie sequel. And in their quests they’ve turned to RZA and The Man with the Iron Fists 2. From the director of The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption, does this martial arts action throwback top the Seequel’s gang DTV lists? Listen and find out! But also, please get in touch and recommend them good movies, for the love of god.

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Seequels: Episode 18 - Poison Ivy II: Lily

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:43:49 +0000

First off, your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) would like to warn you the subject of this episode, the 1996 DTV sequel Poison Ivy II: Lily, is pretty racy. It’s about a student who decides to become a sexy alter ego and tries to seduce her art teacher. It’s a ‘sleazy 90s softcore porn wannabe DTV thriller! So put on your black lipstick (properly) and listen!

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Seequels: Episode 17 - The Return of Jafar

Thu, 30 May 2019 15:48:15 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) finally talk about the first-ever Disney DTV animated sequel, 1994’s The Return of Jafar. The sequel to the classic Aladdin is also notable for starring Jason Alexander, not starring Robin Williams, and having Aladdin turn into a mooching boyfriend to Jasmine. Is this a stand-out DTV feature, or something very middle of the road? Just rub the lamp and find out, guys.

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Seequels: Episode 16 - Tremors 2: Aftershocks

Sat, 18 May 2019 20:19:41 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the 1996 DTV sequel to Tremors, Tremors 2: Aftershocks. Sure, it’s low on budget and high on comedy, but it’s a pretty good little horror movie, says the Seequels gang. They discuss the hotness of Fred Ward, Reba McEntire, and meat cubes… I mean MEET CUTES, sorry.

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Seequels : Episode 15 - Lost Boys: The Thirst

Thu, 09 May 2019 19:29:57 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the 2010 DTV sequel to the 2008 DTV sequel to the 1987 vampire flick The Lost Boys. It’s Lost Boys: The Thirst and we can tell you at least one of the co-hosts on this show was for sure thirsting for this movie to be featured on the podcast (it was Ale, duh). The conversation goes from Corey Feldman, to Tommy Wiseau, to of course werewolves. And no, they still won’t backtrack on Universal Soldier: Regeneration.

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Seequels : Episode 14 - Van Wilder: Freshman Year

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 03:58:24 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the DTV prequel to the comedy “classic” Van Wilder, Van Wilder: Freshman Year. It’s a raunchy comedy from the late 2000s that most certainly does make anyone reminiscent of the problematic days of 2000s comedies. You want misogyny? You want racism? You want inaccurate portrayals of vibrators? You got it all here. Just don’t expect comedy…

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Seequels: Episode 13 - Universal Soldier: Regeneration

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:35:48 +0000

Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss one of the direct-to-video sequels to the original 1992 sci-fi action film, Universal Soldier: Regeneration. Let’s not even go into the timeline of this franchise, instead let’s discuss how almost every actor in this is indistinguishable, how truly dark the tone is, and… how bad this movie might be? Despite all that, might this be the DTV action film gem they’ve been looking for? Well…

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Seequels: Episode 12 - The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 22:50:12 +0000

It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss another Disney TV sequel, 2000’s The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea. And joining them is their first ever guest, Petrana Radulovic (@Pet_rana) who knows a thing or two about Disney DTV sequels! 11 years after the original classic, how well does this sequel continue the timeless story? How good is the music? What’s wrong with Flounder? And will the gang bring up beastiality while they have a guest over? All these questions and more will be answered!

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Seequels: Episode 11 - Surf's Up 2: WaveMania

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 01:11:51 +0000

It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the 2017 sequel to Surf’s Up, Surf's Up 2: WaveMania. This one might take a long time to explain, but let’s just cut to the chase: the sequel features characters from the original penguin surfing film, joined by penguins played by WWE wrestlers and also Vince McMahon, playing a penguin named Mr. McMahon. And let’s not even touch on the sick stuff that’s going on with two animals and a straw, all in a PG-rated CGI animated DTV movie. Will the hosts lay the smack down on this epic crossover, or will they end up enjoying whatever the hell this is? Listen and find out!

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Seequels: Episode 10 - Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 23:57:28 +0000

It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the sixth installment in the Leprechaun series, Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood. Listen, oh boy, where do we start? With the awful racial stereotypes? The fact that this was at least better than I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer? Or poor Warwick Davis? Get in THE HOOD, y’all.

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Seequels: Episode 9 - Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 05:04:36 +0000

It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the 2010 prequel to Smokin' Aces, Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball. Underwhelming doesn’t even begin to cover this follow-up and finale entry in the Smokin’ Aces franchise. Imagine all the action and wackiness from the original and have that pared down to below mediocrity. Is this a new bottom for our hosts or — you know what? Let’s not pretend. This movie sucked! Boo! They should have done a Scorpion King sequel!

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Seequels: Episode 8 - Curse of Chucky

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 04:37:50 +0000

It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the first direct-to-video sequel in the Child’s Play franchise, its sixth entry, Curse of Chucky. The trio ponder many things, including what scares them, the Chucky lore, and if this is actually the best film they’ve seen so far on this podcast. That, plus much more! And please, if you follow one of the hosts on Twitter, follow them all!

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 31 - High Flying Bird

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 04:28:22 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) are back to discuss Steven Soderbergh’s latest iPhone-shot film, High Flying Bird. The Netflix sports drama has plenty to say about the NBA and about Soderbergh’s beliefs in film distribution, it turns out. The two hosts discuss how the film ties into the director’s world view and why it’s another accomplishment in his filmography. Oh, and there’s a long discussion on what’s a “film”, among other things. Listen, enjoy.

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Seequels: Episode 7 - Mulan II

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 06:37:11 +0000

It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the direct-to-video sequel to the Disney classic Mulan, 2004’s Mulan II. It’s a clear step down from the original, but how much so? There’s an arranged marriage plot and racist stuff, but what else is there? Honestly? Also, the hosts give an update on which previously-mentioned DTV star follows them, or not. One final thing, please follow the hosts of Seequels. All of them!

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Seequels: Episode 6 - George of the Jungle 2

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 01:53:05 +0000

It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the direct-to-video sequel to the Brendan Fraser film George of the Jungle, 2003’s George of the Jungle 2. The sequel deals with George and Ursula’s struggle with living in the jungle and being a family in the jungle after the events of the first—wait, what happens in the end credits scene? Wow, really? That’s actually what happens? Oh my. Well, I’m sure the hosts won’t spend too much time talking about that… Oh, they do? Okay, well, prepare yourselves listeners for so much confusion over the end credits scene and the film itself.

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Seequels: Episode 5 - The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption

Sun, 02 Dec 2018 14:18:10 +0000

It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino), Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss this, uhh, direct-to-video sequel to the prequel to the sequel of The Mummy remake… or something like that, it’s very complicated. The movie is The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption, starring Victor Webster as Mathayus, the Scorpion King; okay, so he’s not The Rock but this movie also has Ron Perlman, Billy Zane, and Dave Bautista (barely)! Listen as your hosts try to make their way through this Egyptian fantasy tale filled with white people, plus some talk about who’s hot in this movie, as expected!

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Seequels: Episode 4 - The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 06:00:45 +0000

It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino) , Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss a classic in the direct-to-video Disney sequel canon: The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride. They talk about attractive lions, Big Mane Energy, and furries… Listen, Disney knew what they were doing when they made these lions look like attractive humans, and now you just have to accept the fact that a lot of the discussion will revolve around these sexy animals. Sorry!

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Seequels: Episode 3 - I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 06:45:01 +0000

It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino) , Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) discuss the threequel to I Know What You Did Last Summer called I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer. Listen as they talk about literally anything else other than this movie, because folks, this movie is bad. It’s so bad they’d rather talk about other movies, like Stomp The Yard: Homecoming or The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. They also talk about how Shak picked this movie sight unseen, which turns out to be torture for everyone involved. They also touch on how Sara doesn’t watch too many horror movies. They also define the tropes of film noir. Anything but this movie. Listen! Click below to order your copy of the Criterion Collection Blu-ray of I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer!

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Seequels: Episode 2 - An Extremely Goofy Movie

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 03:52:26 +0000

It’s the direct-to-video sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino) , Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) talk about the sequel to A Goofy Movie, An Extremely Goofy Movie. Listen as they explain how this is an accurate representation of depression and extreme sports. Also, what happened to Goofy’s wife? And Pauly Shore is in this, too? [Insert Goof Troop theme song here]

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Seequels: Episode 1 - Casper Meets Wendy

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 05:25:04 +0000

It’s the sequel to the podcast you didn’t know existed. Your hosts Sara (@SaraSorrentino) , Ale (@Sick__66), and Shak (@ShakExcellence) explore those direct-to-video sequels of childhood classic, horror franchises, and action movies; anything squeezing name recognition out of an intellectual property, all mostly ending up on VHS and bargain bin DVDs. In the first episode they discuss Casper Meets Wendy. They made a sequel to that movie Casper starring Shelley Duvall, Teri Garr, George Hamilton, Hilary Duff, and, of course, Pauly Shore… Oh god.

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 30 - Unsane

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 03:13:21 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) return for episode 30 of Soderbergh 28/28! They discuss Unsane and this new iPhone-shot phase of Steven Soderbergh's career. Does Unsane look like 'velvet', as Soderbergh puts it? And where exactly does Unsane rank in the Soderbergh canon. Listen to find out!

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 29 - Mosaic

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 18:38:02 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) return for episode 29 of Soderbergh 28/28! Here, they discuss Soderbergh's latest, the not-a-movie, not-a-series, Mosaic. Mike and Marcelo dig into it, while keeping spoilers out of the discussion. Make sure to download the app to experience approximately seven hours of new Soderbergh content!

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 28 - Logan Lucky

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:12:02 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) came together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, for the last 27 episodes leading up to this episode, where they cover Soderbergh's latest, Logan Lucky. In this "final" episode, they discuss Soderbergh's return to theatrical feature films, they also rank their individual top 10 films from the director, and they also talk about trying out Singani 63 for the first time (live on mic, for one). This is the end for now, but Soderbergh 28/28 will return to discuss Soderbergh's upcoming Mosaic, Unsane, The Panama Papers, and more, once they're released. Thanks for listening!

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 27 - Behind the Candelabra & The Knick

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 17:42:17 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) come together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, starting from his feature film debut and going all the way to Logan Lucky. In Episode 27, they cover Soderbergh's "retirement years." First they look at his HBO film Behind the Candelabra, his final film at that point in his career. They then focus on the two seasons of Cinemax's The Knick, which he directed, shot, and edited. Plus, hey, let's not forget Magic Mike XXL, that music video he directed for DTCV, and some updates on our quest to try Singani 63. It's a long episode covering the years in which Soderbergh is suppose to be painting, but hey, that's Soderbergh for you.

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 26 - Side Effects

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 21:17:46 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) come together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, starting from his feature film debut and going all the way to Logan Lucky. In Episode 26, they discuss the "final" theatrical film from Soderbergh, the thriller Side Effects. How satisfying is this "end" of this acclaimed director's career? We hope you enjoy your retirement, Mr. Soder--Oh, wait, he never really left.

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 25 - Magic Mike

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 15:52:28 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) come together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, starting from his feature film debut and going all the way to Logan Lucky. In Episode 25, they discuss one of Soderbergh's biggest hits, Magic Mike. These two are in total agreement with this one; at this point, with a few films left before his "retirement", he's firing on all cylinders. ["Pony" by Ginuwine starts to play.]

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 24 - Haywire

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 21:47:47 +0000

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 23 - Contagion

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 02:49:13 +0000

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 22 - And Everything Is Going Fine

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 19:02:29 +0000

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 21 - The Informant!

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 18:13:14 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) come together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, starting from his feature film debut and going all the way to Logan Lucky. In Episode 21, they discuss a Soderbergh film that left them wanting more upon first viewing, The Informant!. Will a rewatch change their minds? Maybe? I mean, I know the answer. I'm not going to tell you because if you're reading this then you might be considering listening to this episode or you're listening to it right now. Well, I'm glad I got your attention. My main point was, hey, if you listen to this episode then you'll hear these two talk about their thoughts on The Informant!, that's it! Thank you!

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 20 - The Girlfriend Experience

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 01:19:15 +0000

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 19 - Che

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 20:02:41 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) come together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, starting from his feature film debut and going all the way to Logan Lucky. In Episode 19, they discuss the two-part biopic Che. What do the two hosts think of this not-your-average based-on-true-events epic? You have to listen to the episode to find out! (p.s. One of them thinks it's Soderbergh's best, so far.)

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 18 - Ocean's Thirteen

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 01:20:55 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) come together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, starting from his feature film debut and going all the way to Logan Lucky. In Episode 18, they discuss the final chapter of Soderbergh's Ocean's trilogy. Is Ocean's Thirteen the best of the three? Is Soderbergh back on top after The Good German? Well, not really, no. Listen anyway!

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 17 - The Good German

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 21:03:02 +0000

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 16 - Bubble

Mon, 29 May 2017 19:40:09 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) come together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, starting from his feature film debut and going all the way to Logan Lucky. In Episode 16, they discuss Soderbergh's low-budget, experimental film Bubble. Plus, they try to parse through the short film Building No. 7.

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 15 - Eros

Thu, 25 May 2017 20:39:30 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) come together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, starting from his feature film debut and going all the way to Logan Lucky. In Episode 15, they discuss Soderbergh's section in the sexually charged anthology movie Eros. His portion, titled Equilibrium, stars Robert Downey, Jr. and Alan Arkin, and is... not as "sexy" as one would imagine, or exactly as sexy as one would expect from a Soderbergh movie.

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 14 - Ocean's Twelve

Mon, 22 May 2017 16:48:30 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) come together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, starting from his feature film debut and going all the way to Logan Lucky. In Episode 14, they discuss Soderbergh's sequel to the hit Ocean's Eleven, 2004's Ocean's Twelve. It's a divisive movie, but not for these two.

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 13 - Solaris

Mon, 15 May 2017 23:53:43 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) come together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, starting from his feature film debut and going all the way to Logan Lucky. In Episode 13, they discuss Soderbergh's take on Stanisław Lem's book and Andrei Tarkovsky's 1972 film, the 2002 James Cameron-produced Solaris. They also discuss Soderbergh's 2003 HBO political series K Street.

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 12 - Full Frontal

Mon, 08 May 2017 19:51:39 +0000

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 11 - Ocean's Eleven

Tue, 02 May 2017 01:09:26 +0000

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 10 - Traffic

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 19:02:04 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) come together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, starting from his feature film debut and going all the way to Logan Lucky. In Episode 10, they cover Soderbergh's masterpiece, Traffic, the second in his 2000 one-two punch and the film that won a handful of Oscars, including the Best Director award.

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 9 - Erin Brockovich

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 16:14:09 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) come together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, starting from his feature film debut and going all the way to Logan Lucky. In Episode 9, they look at the first movie in Soderbergh's 2000 one-two punch, Erin Brockovich. Things get heated...at you, the listener, for taking Soderbergh for granted. Apologies.

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 8 - The Limey

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 22:33:02 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) come together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, starting from his feature film debut and going all the way to Logan Lucky. In Episode 8, they look at The Limey. It's The Limey. It's amazing. Please see The Limey. Why haven't you seen The Limey yet? What's wrong with you?

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 7 - Out of Sight

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 23:09:47 +0000

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 6 - Schizopolis

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 15:42:27 +0000

Generic greeting! Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) come together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, starting from his feature film debut and going all the way to Logan Lucky. In Episode 6, they look at Soderbergh's most personal film to date, as he reinvents himself (literally) in Schizopolis.

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 5 - Gray's Anatomy

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 14:50:43 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) come together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, starting from his feature film debut and going all the way to Logan Lucky. In Episode 5, they look at the beginning of Soderbergh's new phase, as he goes back to basics with Gray's Anatomy.

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 4 - The Underneath

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:28:07 +0000

Mike (@mumbles3k) and Marcelo (@marcelojpico) come together to break down all of Steven Soderbergh's 28 films, covering his 28-year career, starting from his feature film debut going all the way to Logan Lucky. In Episode 4, they look at the end of Soderbergh's first cycle of films, the maligned and misunderstood The Underneath (or just Underneath, it depends on whom you ask).

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 3 - King of the Hill

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 06:49:27 +0000

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 2 - Kafka

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 06:39:06 +0000

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Soderbergh 28/28: Episode 1 - sex, lies, and videotape

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 06:23:04 +0000

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