Almost Major

Join us in the adventures of FH with this week's Lions Gate Film JESUS' SON (2000)! Michael Snydel is back with us to discuss this little seen Alison Maclean directed film, the many character actors that populate it and of course... the soundtrack for TITAN A.E. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91...

We are a podcast ~spanning~ Lions Gate Films with this week's episode talking about BUFFALO '66 (1998)! Returning guest Michael Snydel (host of the Intermission podcast) joins us to discuss the complicated feelings we have with this film, comparing indie films from the 90s to present day and Julianne Moore's watch history. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @Bryd...

We continue our theme of Lions Gate apocalypse movies with DOGMA (1999)! We discuss Kevin Smith films as a whole, what does and doesn't work for us with him and, for some reason, CHAPTER 27 (2007) Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd

It's the beginning of our new Lions Gate Films mini-series! We start out talking about LAST NIGHT (1998)! We discuss Don McKellar's apocalyptic dark-comedy, for some reason THE HAUNTING (1999) and talk about how Lions Gate Films came to be.  Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd

INTERMISSION TIME! Before we start our new miniseries on Lions Gate Films, we wanted to do a intermission episode to talk about SWIMFAN (2002)! Special guest Roxana Hadadi (Vulture) joins us to talk about this wild film, the absence of erotic thrillers, and Josh Harnett.  Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie:...

Here it is! Our final episode covering Artisan Entertainment and we close out with FELICIA'S JOURNEY (1999)! We discuss Egoyan, TV's Felicity, "Mambo No. 5," CROSSROADS, our lasting impressions of Artisan and what our next miniseries will be. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterbox...

Our penultimate episode of our Artisan miniseries covers OPEN YOUR EYES (Abre los ojos)! We discuss the similarities and differences between this film and VANILLA SKY (2001), Alejandro Amenábar + Cameron Crowe's careers and bring it all home talking about CATS & DOGS (2001). Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Ch...

We have a double feature of music docs from Artisan for this week's episode: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB (1999) and STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN (2002)! We discuss music docs we enjoy, what makes a good music doc and also if a music doc can make someone into a new fan. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @c...

Owen Wilson as a serial killer? Wow! This week in Artisan brings us to THE MINUS MAN (1999)! We discuss Owen Wilson's rare dramatic turn, the absolutely bonkers trailer for this film (and WHITE NOISE), and NOW 2. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd

Folks, we continue our trip through Artisan with PERMANENT MIDNIGHT (1998)! We discuss this little seen drug film, when comedic actors go serious and the best actress race of 2011. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd

This isn't revenge, it's THE PUNISHER (2004)! Logan Kenny comes back to discuss Artisan's last released film, how Artisan almost owned most of the rights for Marvel films, and how GOTTI is quite similar to SPIDER-MAN. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd Our guest, Logan Kenny:...

We are back to discuss this week's Artisan film: BELLY (1998)! Logan Kenny joins us to discuss Hype Williams first and only feature film, how the world would have been better if he got to direct more and discuss what movies would work best if watched on mute at a bar. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctn...

We return for this week's Artisan film: MADE (2001)! Ryan Gowland (New World Pictures Podcast) returns to talk Jon Favreau's directorial debut, the tolerance we have for Vince Vaughn's "thing," and talk the NUMEROUS cameos this film has. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd Our...

We return for this week's Artisan film: THE WAY OF THE GUN (2000)! Ryan Gowland (New World Pictures Podcast) join us to talk about Christopher McQuarrie's directorial debut, bad accents, and get derailed talking about a film that shall not be named. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Le...

*AOL start-up noise* Get ready to log-on and lose millions of dollars with this week's episode on Artisan's STARTUP.COM (2001)! We discuss early internet memories, the dotcom bubble, and Homestar Runner. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd

CW: We discuss sexual assault in this episode as it pertains to the scenes in the film. The Artisan train keeps rollin' with this week's episode on THE CENTER OF THE WORLD (2001)! We discuss the career of director Wayne Wang, the mild controversary this movie caused, THE LIE and unrated films. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle o...

Dr. T? AND The Women?! We return with another Artisan film this week: DR. T & THE WOMEN (2000)! Megan Kearns (Spoilerpiece Theatre) joins us again to talk about a very divisive film in Robert Altman's filmography, Billy Bob Thornton meltdowns and naturally... "Butterfly" by Crazy Town. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Le...

Can you have it all? Well... you can have our episode on THE 24 HOUR WOMAN (1999)! Megan Kearns (Spoilerpiece Theatre) joins us to talk Nancy Savoca's 1999 film, Now That's What I Call Music 2, workout anthems from the 90s and discuss other workplace films we enjoy. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnas...

Wake up with our discussion on Dario Argento's SLEEPLESS (2001)! We are joined again by Mary Beth McAndrews (Scarred For Life + Watched Once, Never Again) to talk about this lesser known Argento film, bad music teachers of past and (naturally) RAT RACE. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitte...

Time to polish your away message because we are going deep into internet horror with STRANGELAND (1998)! Mary Beth McAndrews (Scarred For Life + Watched Once, Never Again) joins us to discuss bringing chat rooms back, favorite performances from musicians, and moral panic of the 90s. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterbox...

Break out your dentist drills for our discussion of NOVOCAINE (2001)! Gavin Mevius from The Mixed Reviews joins us again to talk dark comedies (the good and the bad... like this movie), dentistry, and try our damndest not to bring up BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on T...

Time to pack your bags and make an impromptu trip to LA with our discussion of CHUCK & BUCK (2000)! We are joined by Gavin Mevius from The Mixed Reviews podcast to discuss early 2000s DV films and underseen queer films (like this movie!) Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd...

We return to talk about a movie that truly should be forgotten forever... BOAT TRIP (2003)! Michael Snydel (host of Intermission pod on The Film Stage) joins us again to discuss perhaps the final boss of all gay panic films of the 2000s. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Letterboxd Our...

Time to go back to college for seven years with our discussion on VAN WILDER (2002)! We bring on (read: forced) special guest Michael Snydel (host of Intermission pod on The Film Stage) to talk the prevalence of toxic heterosexual sex comedies of the early 2000s, gay panic and Comedy Central's Secret Stash. Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitt...

Folks... we are opening the book with this episode on BOOK OF SHADOWS: BLAIR WITCH 2 (2000)! We discuss what went wrong with this rushed meta sequel, nu-metal soundtracks, and get possessed by the Blair Witch! Or not... we're not sure, actually... Twitter: @AlmostMajor Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter/Letterboxd Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on Letterboxd Charlie: @ctnash91 on Twitter/Lett...