16mm Film Crew Podcast

This week we take a look at the Brad Pitt led #BulletTrain. The action comedy is directed by David Leitch, the man behind pop culture hits John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2 and Hobbs & Shaw Movie Info Directed by: David Leitch Written by: Zak Olkewicz Starring: Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, and Hiroyuki Sanada Plot: Ladybug is an unlucky assassi...

We take a look at Netflix's latest attempt at an action movie franchise, The Grey Man. But not even a star-studded cast could save this mid-level spy/action movie. 

This week we take a look at Jordan Peele's latest horror film Nope. A homage to monster movies like Jaws, about the dangerous lengths people go to capture fame  We also go over all the news from Comic-Con, especially our reaction to the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer. Movie Info Directed and Written by: Jordan Peele Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun and Brandon Perea...

This week we take a look at #OfficialCompetition, a Spanish language film that pokes fun at idiosyncrasies and egos some actors and directors have. Dale also goes over the mixed reactions from fans to Thor: Love and Thunder and the latest entertainment news Movie Info Directed and Written by: Gastón Duprat and Mariano Cohn Starring: Antonio Banderas,  Penélope Cruz and Oscar Martínez Plot: An...

Hey everybody we are back with our favorite film genre - a coming-of-age story. This time we take a look at Sundance standout, Cha Cha Real Smooth. Plus we throw in some Stranger Things S4 talk and entertainment news as well. Movie Info Directed and Written by: Cooper Raiff Starring: Dakota Johnson and Cooper Raiff Plot: A man who works as a bar mitzvah party host strikes up a unique friendship wi...

It's been a busy last few days...This week we talk about some films showcased at the Tribeca Film Festival and share our thoughts and feelings on the latest Supreme Court ruling.

This week we take a look at Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. A Sundance standout starring the brilliant Emma Thompson and add it to our favorite films of 2022 list!  Movie Info Directed by: Sophie Hyde Written by: Katy Brand Starring: Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack Plot: Retired widow Nancy Stokes hires a good-looking young sex worker called Leo Grande, in the hope of enjoying a night of plea...

This week we take a look at #Crimes of the Future. David Cronenberg's latest film may be celebrated by critics but viewers will leave with more questions than answers. Movie Info Directed and Written by: David Cronenberg Starring: Viggo Mortensen and Léa Seydoux Plot: As the human species adapts to a synthetic environment, the body undergoes new transformations and mutations. Accompanied by his pa...

This week we take a look at Alex Garland's Men, the film is the latest in the current Hollywood trend of elevated horror. But it fails to hit the mark like its contemporaries Get Out and Midsommar. Movie Info Directed and Written by: Alex Garland Starring: Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear Plot: In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hopin...

From time to time, it's good to take a break from modern films and look at the classics. And with that, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?". Movie Info Directed by: Robert Aldrich Written by:  Henry Farrell and Lukas Heller Starring: Bette Davis and Joan Crawford Plot: A former child star torments her paraplegic sister in their decaying Hollywood mansion.

Festival Season is in full swing and we're kicking it off with a special Cannes Episode focusing on French filmmaker Celine Sciamma's Petite Maman. We're also taking a dive into all news and controversy coming from Cannes in addition to our week's recommendations. Check it out Movie Info Directed and Written by: Céline Sciamma Starring: Joséphine Sanz, Gabrielle Sanz, and Stéphane Varupenne Plot:...

What happens when you mix mystery, murder, a podcast, and a comedic homage to movies like Rear Window? Well, you get Only Murders in the Building. Show Info Created by: Steve Martin and John Hoffman Starring: Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez Plot: Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. When a grisly death occurs inside their e...

This week we review Marvel's latest box-office smash and the first big movie of the summer, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.    Movie Info Directed by: Sam Raimi Written by: Michael Waldron Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, and Xochitl Gomez Plot: Dr. Stephen Strange casts a forbidden spell that opens a portal to the multiverse. However, a threat emerges that m...

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month, we take a look at Turning Red, a story about a young girl who discovers she has the ability to turn into a giant red panda. Movie Info Directed by: Domee Shi Written by: Julia Cho and Domee Shi Starring: Rosalie Chiang and Sandra Oh Plot: Mei Lee is a 13-year-old girl who is torn between being her mother's obedient daughter and...

Seems like we are in the midst of a  "Shakespeare-esque" revival in Hollywood. This week we take a look at Robert Eggers' historical action drama, The Northman. Movie Info Directed by: Robert Eggers Written by: Sjón and Robert Eggers Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang and Anya Taylor-Joy Plot: Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally mu...

Robert Pattinson is one of Hollywood's greatest actors and one of its biggest underdogs. We take a deeper look at Rob’s incredible acting journey from Harry Potter to The Batman.

As the global opinion of the Royal Family as Heads of State changes, we take a look back at The Crown. We discuss the real-world parallels to this fictional take on the Royals and our expectations for the upcoming season. Movie Info Created By: Peter Morgan Starring: Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and I melda Staunton Plot: The series follows the political rivalries and romances of Queen Elizabeth II'...

This week we go into international waters with Mati Diop's #Atlantics, a story where the themes of the female experience intersect with the story of migrant workers and the loved ones they leave behind. Winner of the 2019 Grand Prix Award at Cannes. Movie Info Directed and Written By: Mati Diop Starring: Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, and Herbert Nordrum Plot: A soon-to-be-inaugurated futur...

On our annual Oscars Awards episode, we breakdown the winners, how our predictions held up, and yes Will Smith and Chris Rock. Check it out!

This week we talk about The Worst Person in the World. A coming of age story from Norway up for Best International Feature Film and Best Original Screenplay. And while this is a genre and film we both enjoy, we take time to voice our concerns with the overall lack of diversity in these types of movies. Movie Info Directed By: Joachim Trier Written By:  Eskil Vogt and Joachim Trier Starring: R...

Guillermo del Toro recreates a classic noir psychological thriller about greed, power, and the circus. We breakdown this Best Picture nominee and review the winners from the BAFTA and Critic's Choice Awards. Movie Info Directed By:  Guillermo del Toro Written By:  Guillermo del Toro and Kim Morgan Starring: Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, and Rooney Mara Plot: In 1940s New York, down-on-...

As darkness falls a Knight rises. Join us as we give our review of #TheBatman Show Info Directed & Written By: Matt Reeves Starring: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, and Jeffrey Wright Plot: Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator'...

As the curtain falls on the stage, join us as we give their initial thoughts about Euphoria Season 2. Show Info Directed & Written By: Sam Levinson Starring: Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Angus Cloud, and Maude Apatow Plot: "Euphoria" follows the troubled life of 17-year-old Rue, a drug addict fresh from rehab with no plans to stay clean. As the classmates struggle to make sense of their futures, t...

Join us as we watch a movie not only dealing with the concept of what it is to human, but also how we personally deal with our fear of death. Plus we take a look at the Box Office numbers and the latest news. Movie Info Directed & Written By: Benjamin Cleary Starring: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Awkwafina, Glenn Close Plot: As a final gesture, when a loving husband and father diagnosed with...

We take a trip back to the Summer of 1969. Where for six weeks, thousands of people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, in Questlove's Summer of Soul. Plus talk we about the Super Bowl Halftime Show and review 2 short films by black creators.