Someone's Favorite Productions

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A movie pod discussing the mini-major studios and the films they released!

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Lost & Delirious (2001) (with Jacob Oller!) 03.05.2023 1:00:42

We return to talk about love in classrooms this week with LOST & DELIRIOUS (2001)! Special guest Jacob Oller (Paste Magazine) returns to talk about this forgotten LGBT film, wish this film took place in THE GAME (1997) universe, and compare it to the book this film is based on. Twitter: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostMajor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kevin: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kevbonesy on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bryden: @...

But I'm A Cheerleader (1999) (with Jacob Oller!) 27.04.2023 53:06

1, 2, 3, 4... we've got the pod you've been looking for! We're covering BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER (1999)! Special guest Jacob Oller (Paste Magazine) joins us to discuss this quintessential 90's queer film, Jamie Babbit's career, and talk too much about NUTTY PROFESSOR II: THE KLUMPS. Twitter: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostMajor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kevin: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kevbonesy on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bryden: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B...

The Cooler (2003) (with Dan Mecca & Mitchell Beaupre!) 19.04.2023 1:29:04

We're coming in hot with this week's episode covering THE COOLER (2003)! Returning guests Dan Mecca (The B-Side) and Mitchell Beaupre (Letterboxd) cool out discussing William H. Macy being the king of the sad sacks, Maria Bello's hat collection, and of course, more Edward Burns impressions. As mentioned in the ep, here's Tom Cruise's directed segment of FALLEN ANGELS Twitter: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostMajor⁠⁠⁠...

Confidence (2003) (with Mitchell Beaupre & Dan Mecca!) 13.04.2023 1:16:11

We can say in confidence that this episode is beautiful chaos. This week's episode covers CONFIDENCE (2003)! Returning guests Mitchell Beaupre (Letterboxd) and Dan Mecca (The B-Side) drop by to discuss all things Edward Burns, IDENTITY (2003) and turn the clocks back. Twitter: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostMajor⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kevin: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠kevbonesy on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bryden: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠BrydenDoyle on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Shattered Glass (2003) (with Jack Draper!) 06.04.2023 1:17:27

In case of fraudulent stories, break glass! This week's episode covers SHATTERED GLASS (2003)! Jack Draper joins us again to discuss this great docudrama, if people still experience joy in the movie theater, and bring in the dancing lobsters. Twitter: @ ⁠⁠⁠AlmostMajor⁠⁠⁠ Kevin: @ ⁠⁠⁠kevbonesy on Twitter⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠ Bryden: @ ⁠⁠⁠BrydenDoyle on Twitter⁠⁠⁠ + @ ⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠ Cha...

The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2000) (with Jack Draper!) 29.03.2023 1:11:32

If eyes are the windows into the soul, you'd better keep yours closed for this film! This week's episode covers THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE (2000)! Returning guest Jack Draper (Exiting Through the 2010s) joins us to discuss this amateurish doc, what could possibly have been amplified to make a more interesting story, and compare it to the 2021 narrative film. Twitter: @ ⁠⁠AlmostMajor⁠⁠ Kevin: @ ⁠⁠kevbo...

A Slipping-Down Life (1999) (with Megan Kearns!) 22.03.2023 1:04:59

This week's episode covers A SLIPPING-DOWN LIFE (1999)! Megan Kearns joins us again to discuss this bonkers film, why it took five years to come out, if IN THE CUT makes a good birthday gift, discuss PROMETHEUS being a masterpiece, and the SAW franchise. Twitter: @ ⁠AlmostMajor⁠ Kevin: @ ⁠kevbonesy on Twitter⁠ / ⁠Letterboxd⁠ Bryden: @ ⁠BrydenDoyle on Twitter⁠ + @ ⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠ Charlie: @...

Lovely & Amazing (2001) (with Megan Kearns!) 07.03.2023 1:18:50

This week's episode covers LOVELY & AMAZING (2001)! Returning guest Megan Kearns joins us to discuss this film, Nicole Holofcener as a whole, and every band poster Jake Gyllenhaal's character has on his bedroom walls. Twitter: @ AlmostMajor Kevin: @ kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd Bryden: @ BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @ JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd Our guest,...

O (2001) (with Mike Thorn!) 28.02.2023 55:30

CW: We discuss sexual assault in this episode as it pertains to the scenes in the film. Hartnett, Hartnett, where art thou, Hartnett? This week's episode covers "O" (2001)! Mike Thorn returns to discuss Shakespeare adaptations, the two-year delay for this film, and naturally, RAT RACE. Twitter: @ AlmostMajor Kevin: @ kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd Bryden: @ BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @ JDoyle on...

Bully (2001) (with Mike Thorn!) 21.02.2023 1:01:51

CW: We discuss sexual assault in this episode as it pertains to the scenes in the film. This week's episode covers BULLY (2001)! Special guest Mike Thorn joins us to discuss this provocative film, the Larry Clark of it all and naturally, DISTURBING BEHAVIOR (1998) Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnas...

Open Water (2003) (with Max Covill!) 14.02.2023 47:49

Jump in! The water is open! This week's episode covers OPEN WATER (2003)! Max Covill joins us again to talk about this little shark film, one host preaches the gospel of LITTLE BLACK BOOK, and talk movies shot on DV. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter / Letterboxd Our guest, Max Covil...

The Weight of Water (2000) (with Max Covill!) 08.02.2023 56:10

How much does water weigh?! We try to figure that out on this week's episode on THE WEIGHT OF WATER (2000)! Special guest Max Covill joins us to talk about this much forgotten Kathryn Bigelow film, compare this to PEARL and discuss the behind the scenes drama around GHOST SHIP... Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd...

Monster's Ball (2001) (with Laron Chapman!) 31.01.2023 1:19:35

Marc Forster heads, unite! This week's episode covers MONSTER'S BALL (2001)! Laron Chapman joins us again to discuss this divisive Oscar winner, SHADOWBOXER (2005), and Canada's reluctance to acknowledge Nickelback. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd Our guest, Laron Chapman:...

Mr. Death (1999) (with Laron Chapman!) 24.01.2023 54:45

Errol Morris fans, unite! This week's episode covers MR. DEATH: THE RISE AND FALL OF FRED A. LEUCHTER, JR! Special guest Laron Chapman joins us to discuss this baffling documentary, Morris' influence on documentaries, and the Scream franchise. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterbo...

Shadow of the Vampire (2000) (with Chris Feil!) 17.01.2023 1:06:08

Make a Faustian deal with us and listen to our episode on SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE (2000)! Chris Feil (This Had Oscar Buzz) returns to discuss this meta film, Dafoe's Oscar nomination, O-Town's "Liquid Dreams," the Best Actress race of 2001, and our inability to stop making vampire puns. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterb...

Gods and Monsters (1998) (with Chris Feil!) 10.01.2023 1:15:05

Gods and monsters and lawn mowing Brendan Fraser, oh my! Special guest Chris Feil (This Had Oscar Buzz) joins us to talk Gods and Monsters (1998)! We also discuss the Oscar noms (and wins!) for this film, Norbit, Shame (2011), and play The Letterboxd Game. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twi...

2022: In Review! 03.01.2023 2:34:03

We are taking a quick detour today to discuss our favorite films of 2022! We talk our favorites, honorable mentions and how 2022 stacked up against 2021. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd

Chelsea Walls (2001) (with Phil Iscove!) 20.12.2022 51:33

If these walls could talk, they'd never shut up. This week's episode is covering CHELSEA WALLS (2001)! Phil Iscove (Podcast Like It's 1999) joins us again to discuss Ethan Hawke's directorial debut, how this movie misses the mark, and the 2002 Oscars. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter...

Tape (2001) (with Phil Iscove!) 06.12.2022 55:13

We're talking Linklater with this week's episode on TAPE (2001)! Special guest Phil Iscove (Podcast Like It's 1999) joins us to discuss this lesser seen but excellent film, reactions from TIFF and Linklater overall. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd Our guest, Phil Iscove: @...

The Rules of Attraction (2002) (with Cait Brasel!) 22.11.2022 1:00:33

Rock 'n roll! It's our new episode on THE RULES OF ATTRACTION (2002)! Cait Brasel joins us again to talk this Bret Easton Ellis adaptation and (of course) Law and Order: SVU. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd Our guest, Cait Brasel: @CaitBrasel on Twitter

American Psycho (2000) (with Cait Brasel!) 15.11.2022 1:06:06

This pod even has a watermark... we're talking AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000)! Filmmaker Cait Brasel joins us to discuss this fantastic satire, the differences between the book and the film, and films we saw in health class. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd Our guest, Cait Brasel:...

The Devil's Rejects (2005) (with Scout Tafoya!) 10.11.2022 1:30:19

There is no ice cream in your future but there is our episode on THE DEVIL'S REJECTS (2005)! Scout Tafoya returns to talk about this divisive mid-2000s horror film and other American horror films from 2005. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd Our guest, Scout Tafoya: @Honors_Z...

House of 1000 Corpses (2003) (with Scout Tafoya!) 01.11.2022 1:26:49

Slam in the back of our new episode on HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES (2003)! Scout Tafoya joins us to talk Rob Zombie's first film and our relationship with him (it's complicated). Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd Our guest, Scout Tafoya: @Honors_Zombie on Twitter + @honorszombie o...

High Tension (2005) (with Katie Rife!) 25.10.2022 1:00:12

We're talking New French Extremity on this week's episode on HIGH TENSION (2005)! Katie Rife joins us again to discuss this Alexandre Aja film that doesn't work, Aja's other films and link everything back to Pierre Escargot. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd Our guest, Katie...

May (2002) (With Katie Rife!) 19.10.2022 59:04

Rest easy, as there are no *NSYNC jokes in this week's episode on MAY (2002)! The excellent film writer Katie Rife joins us to talk about this horror gem and Angela Bettis' fantastic performance. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd Our guest, Katie Rife: @RifewithKatie on Twit...