Footcandle Films

Alan and Chris are back (finally, and a little behind schedule) with a review of The Sun Never Sets, the new film from writer-director Joe Swanberg starring Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, and Corey Michael Smith. Set against the Alaskan landscape, it follows a woman whose relationship with her older, divorced boyfriend hits a rough patch just as an old flame reappears in her life. The guys dig into...

Alan and Chris are back to take on one of the most improbable release stories in recent memory: Coyote vs. Acme has finally made it to theaters. Shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023 as a tax write-off, rescued by Ketchup Entertainment, and now in wide release nearly three years behind schedule, Dave Green's live-action/animation hybrid puts Wile E. Coyote on the witness stand against the company whose...

A new dinosaur action adventure film has hit theaters starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. No, it is not another installment in the Jurassic Park franchise but a new film from writer/director David Robert Mitchell. We've got a review of THE END OF OAK STREET , a serving of trailer tapas, and some pondering of the release strategy of the upcoming Beatles biopics. Recommendation from our hosts...

THE LAST HOUSE , a psychological sci-fi thriller, tells the story of a family of four suddenly sealed inside their home with no way out. We've got a review of the new film starring Wagner Moura & Greta Lee, a fresh round of Trailer Tapas, and a glimpse of what director Ari Aster is working on for his next film all on this episode. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Nope Footcandle...

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY picks up where the previous Spidey cinematic installment NO WAY HOME left off.  Peter Parker lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man forgotten by his friends.  Mounting pressure triggers a dangerous change threatening his ability to fight a new mysterious enemy. We've got a review of the latest MCU entry as well as a round of Trailer Tapas fresh from the internet kitchen. R...

Olivia Wilde directs and stars in the new film THE INVITE alongside Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, & Edward Norton. We got a review plus a round of Trailer Tapas discussing three upcoming movies, and a recommendation of a film you can watch from the comfort of your own couch. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode  - Mile End Kicks Footcandle Film Society 

Writer/ Director Christopher Nolan's work is back on the big screen with his take on THE ODYSSEY starring seemingly all of Hollywood's hottest actors.  We've got a review plus talk of three upcoming films in our Trailer Tapas section.   Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: Tuner Footcandle Film Society

Julian Schnabel is the latest director enabled by the deep pockets of Netflix to bring a passion project to life. IN THE HAND OF DANTE is a time line jumping tale starring Oscar Isaac, Al Pacino, Gerard Butler and John Malkovich. We've got a review plus each host shares some of their favorite films of the year thus far. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Sunlight Footcandle Film Socie...

Krypto was for many a standout in last year's SUPERMAN. Now his rightful owner, SUPERGIRL , gets a big screen film of her own. We've got a review of the new film plus direct from the cinematic kitchen a fresh round of Trailer Tapas. Recommendation - He Got Game Footcandle Film Society 

Andrew Stanton has helmed big cinematic successes like FINDING NEMO and WALL-E. He was also a writer on TOY STORY 1, 2, & 4. With TOY STORY 5 he gets his first chance to sit in the directors chair for a TOY STORY film. We've got a review of TOY STORY 5, a discussion of the deal between Google and a24 involving the use of AI in filmmaking, and some discussion of the new films by Taika Waititi a...

Spielberg's back on the big screen with a sci-fi thriller starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, and Eve Hewson. We've got a review of DISCLOSURE DAY plus sneak peaks of three upcoming releases in our Trailer Tapas section.   Recommendation from our hosts in this episode:   Exit 8 Footcandle Film Society   

The latest movie from writer/director John Carney stars Paul Rudd as Rick a washed up wedding singer. One night after a gig he bonds over music with Danny, a fading boy band star played by Nick Jonas. When Danny reignites his career after turning one of Rick’s songs into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. We've got a review of POWER BALLAD plus a fresh order o...

Writer, director, & YouTube creator Kane Parsons got an early 21st birthday present with the opening weekend of his first feature film BACKROOMS bringing in 82 million dollars making him the youngest filmmaker ever to hit number one at the box office.  We've got a review plus a round of Trailer Tapas. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Dust Bunny Footcandle Film Society 

The Mandalorian and Grogu have made the lightspeed jump from the small to big screen with a new addition to the Star Wars cinematic universe. We've got a review of STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU , a round of Trailer Tapas, and a recommendation of a film you can watch from the comfort of your couch - all on this episode.   Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Chef (2014) Footcandle...

Director Kyle Balda, known for animated work like MINIONS & DESPICABLE ME 3, makes his first foray into the pasture of live action & CGI talking animals with THE SHEEP DETECTIVES starring Hugh Jackman and the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Patrick Stewart, Bryan Cranston, and Regina Hall.  We've got a review plus some Trailer Tapas, & a recommendation of a film you might have missed. R...

In HOKUM Adam Scott plays novelist Ohm Bauman who travels to a remote inn in Ireland to scatter his parents’ ashes. Once there he hears tales of things being haunted and has disturbing visions. We got a review of the new film plus a fresh round of Trailer Tapas. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Good Fortune Footcandle Film Society 

Director Antoine Fuqua's new film MICHAEL portrays the early life of the famous musician Michael Jackson with the title role being played by his nephew Jaafar Jackson. Our hosts share a review followed by quick looks at two upcoming movies slated for release in the near future. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Twinless Footcandle Film Society 

Peter Farrelly is primarily known as the writer/director of comedies like DUMB AND DUMBER, KINGPIN, & THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY.  After a brief detour into drama with 20218's GREEN BOOK he's returned to the realm of comedy with his latest film BALLS UP starring Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser.  We've got a review plus a discussion of the news coming out of the recently wrapped CinemaCo...

Jonah Hill’s new comedy ( OUTCOME ) stars Keanu Reeves as Hollywood leading man Reef Hawk. When Reef learns about an extortion plot tied to a mysterious video, he preemptively sets out on a redemption tour to make amends, confront his demons, and avoid getting cancelled. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode - Anaconda (2025)   Footcandle Film Society    

Zendaya & Robert Pattinson star in THE DRAMA as a happily engaged couple whose relationship gets put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. We've got of the film plus a look at some upcoming films in our Trailer Tapas segment. Recommendations - Pizza Movie   Footcandle Film Society

Writer/director BenDavid Grabinski's new action comedy MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE stars Vince Vaughn as both of the titular Nicks, James Marsden as the titular Mike, and Eiza González as the titular Alice. We've got a review of the new Hulu exclusive film plus a generous helping of Trailer Tapas.  Recommendations from our hosts in this episode - Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie Foo...

Ryan Gosling plays a science teacher alone on a spaceship light years from Earth in PROJECT HAIL MARY . We go long on the review (football pun intended...but also we did really talk a good bit about this one) and then wager which of seven upcoming proposed films based on IP we'd back with all our podcasting millions. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode- Sing Street Footcandle Film Societ...

The new Pixar film HOPPERS has been seen by many in the movie going world as a bounce back effort for the studio whose recent output hasn't fared well. Chris reviews the new film and then both hosts run down the outcomes of Sunday night's 2026 Academy Awards ceremony. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode: The Singers , Two People Exchanging Saliva   Footcandle Film Society 

Actress/Writer/Director Maggie Gyllenhaal is back with her 2nd feature film THE BRIDE! starring Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Annette Bening, Peter Sarsgaard, Penélope Cruz, and her brother Jake Gyllenhaal. We've got a review plus a Trailer Tapas segment where we sample the trailers of three new films set to release in the coming weeks. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Wild Rose F...

During the research process of making his 2022 biopic ELVIS starring Austin Butler director Baz Luhrmann gained access to mountains of archival footage of interviews, performances, and candid moments behind the scenes. He's now assembled a documentary entitled EPiC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT . We've got a review plus a Trailer Tapas segment with quick glimpses of films on the release schedule horiz...