Talk Film Society Network

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 an...

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...

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.

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...

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 o...

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!

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 pa...

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.

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--m...

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...

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 perf...

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 up...

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.

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 fi...

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

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...

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 s...

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.

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 c...

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 th...

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.

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

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!

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 contend...

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...