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Ep. 86: Blasphemy! Movies We Hate Part 1/3

Ep. 85: Top Ten (All Time) Part 2

This week we take a break from our regular format to do something a little special. Branden and Lewis are navigating crazy times in life, so thought it would be a great opportunity to sit down and go down our list of our top ten favorite films of all time! This is part one of two - films 10-6 for both co-hosts! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!  Show Website...

Holy Nightmare Batman! This week Branden brings Lewis a film to worship, the original 1966 Batman starring Adam West, Burt Ward, Lee Meriwether, Cesar Romero, Burgess Meredith and Frank Gorshin. With an abundance of caped crusaders filling our multiplexes we thought this was the perfect time to revisit an original!  We talk about Batman, Robin and The Flash In our Trailers features we also talk ab...

This week Lewis and Branden are discussing the highly praised, surreal lampoon of Hollywood - David Lynch’s 2001 film, Mulholland Drive starring Naomi Watts, Laura Harring and Justin Theroux. Both of our co-hosts had not seen this movie, so come join us as we discuss our initial thoughts and reactions! We talk about dreams, the movie industry and definitive answers to questions.  In our Trailers f...

The following podcast episode contains a discussion on suicide, a sensitive and complex topic. We understand that it can be distressing and potentially triggering for some listeners. We want to emphasize that the purpose of this episode is to provide information, raise awareness, and promote understanding around this important issue. However, we strongly encourage anyone who may be experiencing su...

Here comes the two little nerds from Earth 19999 to talk about the latest installment in the Miles Morales story! Have you seen the film and want to hear spoiler filled thoughts? This is the show for you! We talk Gwen, 3rd act revelations and what could possibly come next! Why don’t you also share this with some of your variants? We promise we won’t hunt you across the Spider-Verse! In our Trailer...

Thwip! Here comes two Spider-Man variants to talk all about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse from 2018! We are very excited for the new Spider-Verse film and thought this would be a perfect opportunity to sit back and get lost in potentially the best Spider-Man film… ever? In our Trailers features we also talk about: Not a darn thing.  Time Stamps:   Welcome and Introduction: - 0:00:01 *Feature P...

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Groovy… Lewis and Branden get groovy this week on Film Church Radio with the new Evil Dead Rise (2023). Will they love it as much as the originals? In our Trailers features we also talk about: Hypnotic (2023), STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023), Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023), The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023). Time Stamps:  Welcome...

This week on the show Lewis picked the 1953 Western Classic - Shane. Both of our co-hosts have been wanting to watch/rewatch this for a while, and it’s finally time! It holds a special place in many peoples heart and considered a classic of American Cinema but does it live up to the hype?  We talk about Shane, Shane and Shane.  In our Trailers features we also talk about: Classic Movies, Guardians...

This week on the show Branden pickled Metropolis (1927) for our co-hosts to talk about! A perfect pick for Mother’s Day due to the creation of Maschinenmenschn in the memory of Hel, and another classic ticked off the list. Is this an essential film to watch when looking at film history?  We talk about Fritz Lang, Silent Cinema and Religion.  In our Trailers features we also talk about: Boudu Saved...

This week Lewis and Branden are taking a trip to wore ravaged Rome, and tackling Italian Neo-Realism on the podcast. We are discussing Rome: Open City a devastating look at the close of the Second World War in occupied Italy. We talk about Religion, Women and doing homework for movies. In our Trailers features we also talk about: Caprice (1986), Time Bandits (1981), The Gentleman (2019), The Super...

This week Branden and Lewis are embarking on a trippy journey to The Holy Mountain (1973), directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky. A film neither co-hosts had seen before, or were ready for when they watched it! We talk about drugs, The Beatles and Jesus. In our Trailers features we also talk about: The Cable Guy (1996), Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), K-12 (2019), Barry Lyndon (1975), The Cab...

We return to our regular formatted show this week by revisiting the characters from Joanna Hogg's Souvenir films. In her thematic follow up, The Eternal Daughter (2022), we are re-introduced to Julie in a gothic ghost story. Will our co-hosts be as impressed as they were with the first two installments? We talk about grief, master filmmakers and perfect trilogies. In our Trailers features we a...

We haven't quite finished talking about Kubrick yet, this week we are talking about A.I., Spielbergs collaboration with Kubrick. We are also joined by a very special guest: Filmmaker, writer, producer and now podcast host - Chance Smith from Inwood Park Productions! We talk about Teddy Bears, heartbreak and Piece of Mind - a short film directed by Chance and starring Branden! In our Trailers f...

So, the end of our Kubrick retrospective is upon us. We tackle the final film of one of the greatest directors ever to have lived, Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut (1999) starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. As promised we also invite our good friend Zach back to round out our special series. We talk about sexual impotency, cinematography, and legacies. In our Trailers features we also talk abou...

Listen up maggots! This is our penultimate Kubrick episode, and we join the Marine Corps to talk about Full Metal Jacket (1987). Kubrick had been constantly attracted to war, but what exactly is it that makes this master of cinema return again and again? We attempt to find out! We talk about Vietnam, Tarantino and multiple takes! In our Trailers features we also talk about: The Man Who Shot Libert...

This week we are checking into The Overlook Hotel with our very special guest and friend of the show, Andy Zike, to talk about the 1980 horror masterpiece, The Shining! We have so much to unpack in this episode we needed an extra hand to help! We talk about Shelley Duvall, hidden messages and horror history! In our Trailers features we also talk about: Andy! We hope that you enjoy the show and ret...

This week Branden and Lewis check off the final Kubrick film that they haven't previously seen in Barry Lyndon, and knowing that we may need some help picking apart this mammoth period drama we invite friend of the show, Zach, to join us! We talk about paintings, candlelight and laugh out loud moments In our Trailers features we also talk about: The 95th Academy Awards! We hope that you enjoy the...

Hi, Hi, Hi there our little FCR droogs! Welcome to the Kubrick retrospective episode on A Clockwork Orange (1971), another trip into the near future for Stan the Man. This film is notorious and we are here to pick it apart for you! We talk about violence, Malcolm McDowell, and capital punishment. In our Trailers features we also talk about: The Living End (1992), Smiley Face (2007), Cocaine Bear (...

This week we re-open the pod bay doors to allow Jason Woods to rejoin us to talk about 2001: A Space Odyssey, Kubrick's enduring masterpiece. Will this Goliath of cinema impress our co-hosts or will they be left floating in space? We talk about Film Criticism, special effects and the ultimate trip. You can find Jason: Website - https://www.sisustudios.org/?fbclid=PAAaZjppADOaMJSdt98u0qrz3jYrhE1Sj_...

This week, continuing our Kubrick retrospective, we are discussing Dr Strangelove. This feels like a close to a particular period of films for Kubrick, a time of experimentation and fighting for control. Join us as we appreciate this Kubrick comedy! We talk about scene stealing performances, JFK, and Kubrick's camera placement. In our Trailers features we also talk about: M3gan (2022), Blue Velvet...

How do you make a podcast about 'Lolita'? This is a question that Branden and Lewis battle with this week as we discuss the film in detail, speculating why Kubrick decided to make this film at such a pivotal time in his career? We talk about censors, photography and victims. In our Trailers features we also talk about: Saint Omer (2022), Empire of Light (2022), Decision to Leave (2022) and Scott P...

Welcome to week five of our Kubrick retrospective! The Hollywood studios are calling, how will Kubrick react to a different way to make a film? Summoned by Kirk Douglas to helm his epic after enjoying working with Kubrick on Paths of Glory, this film sticks out in the filmography because it is unlike anything Kubrick has done before or since. We talk about Hero's, cinematography and Hollywood's A-...