Film Code

The guys are back, with Season 1 Codebreaking Champion, Nathan Pigg, to discuss an early 2000s comedy hit, Superbad starring Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, and Emma Stone . What did we think of this celebrated comedy now, 16 years later. Does it still hold up or are their things we noticed differently this time around? Plus, Brandon holds us in the air as he gives us his latest codeword. Will we be abl...

As we transition out of spooky month and into the joyous holiday season, we could think of no better film to discuss than Henry Selick 's 1993 classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas starring Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, Danny Elfman, and Ken Page. How does this horror holiday claymation hold up on it's 30-year anniversary? The gus discuss some things they love, and a few things t...

It's officially the end of our spooky month marathon, and the guys are wrapping it up with Brian De Palma 's 1976 horror classic, Carrie starring Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie. This seminal horror film brought light to many issues to teens at that time, including bullying and sexuality. How has this film held up in the 4 decades since? Find out on this week's episode of Film Code !

Spooky Season continues as the guys take on the body horror masterpiece, John Carpenter's The Thing starring Kurt Russell, Keith David, Wilford Brimley, and T.K. Carter. What did the guys think of this dreary, sci-fi horror thriller? Does it hold up better now than it did in the 80's? We're joined this week by special guest, Jason, the man, the myth, the legend himself behind the BInge Movies podc...

Spooky month has been good to us, and we keep it going this week with William Friedkin 's masterpiece, The Exorcist starring Ellen Burstyn , Linda Blair , and Jason Miller . 50 years later, does this iconic horror film still hold up? We're joined once again by the David Thewlis of podcasting , as Ben Miller joins us to break down everything from this dark, disturbing film that debuted the...

Spooky month continues at Film Code as the guys dive into a celebrated classic with Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. Starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall and based on the book written by Stephen King. How does this psychological horror film hold up all these years later? And is it truly one of the greatest horror films ever made? Find out all that and more on this week's episode of Film Code!

The guys are celebrating spooky season, and this year, we're going back in time to 1960 to visit one of the all-time greats. Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock and his frightening masterpiece, Psycho . 63 years later, can this horror classic hold up for the guys or has all the magic been drained out of it after so long? Plus, Zach has everyone up in arms, with his secretive codeword this wee...

The guys are back to dive into one of their most anticipated films of the season. Finally getting to the Peter Weir classic, The Truman Show starring Jim Carrey , Laura Linney , Paul Giamatti , and Ed Harris . What did the guys think of this prophetic film? And how has it added context to the world today? Plus, Brandon "hits" back with a new codeword. Will he take the lead again on the s...

The guys return to talk about one of the most celebrated movies of the past decade. It's Damien Chazelle 's debut film, Whiplash starring J.K. Simmons and Miles Teller . How does this film hold up almost 10 years later? And which one of them could've withstood Fletcher's torment the longest? Plus, Phoenix has the codeword this week and he's going into foreign territory. Will th...

The guys are back to look at 2010 Best Picture Nominee, District 9 directed by Neill Blomkamp . What did the guys think of this sci-fi, action, mockumentary? And how does it hold up 14 years later? Plus, Zach has the codeword this week, and a chance to get on the board to start the season. Will he be able to stump the team, or will someone squander his chance to compete for the championship? Find...

This week, the guys take on another modern day classic as they revisit Quentin Tarantino 's eighth film, Django Unchained starring Jamie Foxx , Christoph Waltz , Leonardo DiCaprio , Kerry Washington , and Samuel L. Jackson. What did this rewatch do for the guys, and where does it rank all time in the filmography of Tarantino? Plus, we're back with a new codeword and this one is gonna be tr...

The guys are back, and the rules have changed. Due to the WGA and SAG strikes currently going on in Hollywood, we've shifted from what would have been our #Barbenheimer episode to covering two incredible films from the same directors. We're traveling back in time and light years into the future with Greta Gerwig 's 2019 adaptation, Little Women , and Christopher Nolan 's 2014 sci-f...

The guys are back to discuss the next summer blockbuster led by Tom Cruise , this time it's the 7th installment in the Mission Impossible franchise, with Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Pt. 1. The film is directed by Christopher McQuarrie and reunites the IMF team with Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg , and Rebecca Ferguson . They're also joined this time by Hayley Atwell, the returning white wi...

WE'RE BAAAAAAACCCCCCKKKK It is officially our 4th season at Film Code, and we're kicking off with a catch-up of all the movies we missed while we were away. We're talking Indiana Jones and the Dial of the Destiny, Wes Anderson's Asteroid City , R-rated comedies Joy Ride and No Hard Feelings , and of course, the highly acclaimed sequel, Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse. What did w...

What a run it has been, and a perfect way to cap it all off. Our third season is ending at the same time the 3rd film in this trilogy releases and we part ways with some of our more endearing characters in the MCU . It's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The last MCU film directed by James Gunn , and starring Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Bradley Cooper , and Chukwudi Iwuji. Now, the...

This is the penultimate episode of season three of Film Code as the guys take some time to talk about a few recent films that they didn't have time to discuss on the show. We give our thoughts on Super Mario Bros Movie , Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret , Beau Is Afraid , and a few others. As our 3rd season comes to an end, thank you to everyone who's been on this journey with us,...

After all this time, we are finally ready to close out 2022 as we deliver our winners for our 3rd Annual Film Code Film Awards! Thank you to everyone who helped create our nominees and those of you who voted for our winners! We had a blast talking movies with you all this past year and now, we've finally arrived at the time to honor them. We hope you enjoy!

As we near the end of Season 3 here on Film Code, we had an opportunity to have one of our favorite guests back on. It's Darrin Lundberg of the NostalgiaCast podcast back for his third time to talk about one of the most chastised Best Picture winners in the last decade. The infamous Green Book starring Mahershala Ali, Viggo Mortensen, and Linda Carderelli . Do they agree with the take that thi...

The guys are back to discuss this second attempt to bring the storied dice game to screen, it's Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, and Chloe Coleman. What did we think of this roleplaying game adaptation? And will there be more to come? Plus, Zach is still stuck at the bottom of the leaderboard, but he's got one chance to rise abo...

The guys are back to discuss the next installment in possibly the best action franchise of all time, John Wick Chapter 4 starring Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgard, and the late, great, Lance Reddick . This week, we're joined by Cinema Chat cohort, Jeremy Valore as we break down every bone-crunching, sword-slashing, and fiery kill in this action epic. Is it the best of the franchise? Wi...

The guys are finally back after a long hiatus to talk about the sequel to the requel, and the 6th installment in the slasher franchise, Scream VI starring Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Mason Gooding, Jasmine Savoy Brown , and returning Courtney Cox and Hayden Panittiere. Our group of survivors are in a new city and trying to move on with thier lives, but they can escape their past, or the next Gh...

It's the 9th film in the RCCU (Rocky/Creed Cinematic Universe), and this time it's personal. Michael B. Jordan goes behind the camera himself this time to tell the next chapter in the story of Adonis Creed . Joined this time by the talented Jonathan Majors and returning stars Phylicia Rashad and Tessa Thompson . This time it's clear, you can't run from your past. What did we think of the third ins...

It's time to dive into the Quantum realm. As Marvel Studios drops it's 31st film in their Cinematic Universe , It's the kickoff to Phase 5 , Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania starring Paul Rudd , Jonathan Majors , Evangeline Lily , Michelle Pfeifer , Kathryn Newton , and Michael Douglas . How does Quantumania tie into the future of the MCU? Who is Kang the Conquerer? And what does this have to do w...

It's the 25 anniversary of one of the highest grossing films of all time, and it's back in theaters. James Cameron 's epic, TITANIC starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet . Does this timeless tragic love story still hold up 25 years later? And could both of them have fit on that door? Plus, the heart of the ocean isn't the only thing that's missing this week as so is Zach's new codeword. Will...

This week, we heard a knock and we answered. It was M. Night Shymalan 's new feature film, Knock at the Cabin starring Dave Bautista, Johnathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, and Rupert Grint. Based on the book, The Cabin at the End of the World , a couple is faced with the impossible choice of sacrificing a member of their family or risk the apocalypse. So did Shymalan regain his glory or is this another l...