Another Film Pobcass

The Rommies return to the Paul Thomas Anderson well (much to Tierney’s delight) to discuss his 2002 underrated gem (much to Tierney’s dismay). They debate whether or not this is his most romantic film, and then they try to determine if this film is as much of an outlier in his filmography as it might seem on first glance. Finally, they celebrate the cut-too-short creative collaboration between two...

For Tierney’s next pick of the 2020 Festival, the Rommies journey along with Armando Iannucci as he makes Soviet Russia… hilarious? Come for the discussion about which parts of this ridiculous satire work and which parts are less effective, but stay for the Rommies awkwardly dancing around trying not to spoil a 4-year-old episode of TV. In any case, they strongly recommend that you listen to this...

For Matt’s next selection of the 2020 Festival, the Rommies celebrate one of 2019’s most underseen and underappreciated films. After letting the pure beauty of this film wash over them, the Rommies discuss the deep heartbreak at its core. Finally, the Rommies buy up all of the available Jonathan Majors stock because after this performance, it certainly won’t be around for long!

For the next film in the 2020 Festival, the Rommies ride the emotional roller coaster that is Denis Villeneuve’s family/war drama. Follow along as they unravel the tragic secret at the heart of this story, and listen as they discuss how effective the storytelling choices along the way are. Finally, the Rommies spend a little time celebrating Villeneuve’s oeuvre, complete with a truly R-rated take...

For the next installment of the 2020 Festival, the Rommies discuss the 2015 (or is it 2016? maybe 2018…?) film about two warring Indigenous tribes on the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, who struggle to maintain their traditions in a modern world. They can’t get enough of the awe-inspiring power of the island, and they also look at the broader idea of exoticism in film. Plus, our T girl resurrect...

The Rommies investigate Bong Joon-Ho’s breakout film in the next installment of the 2020 Festival. They discuss Director Bong’s masterful ability to blend genres and try to determine where this fits into his oeuvre. Be on alert, though. You never know when one of the Rommies will jump over a table and double-foot kick you in the chest with these takes!

The Rommies head down to New Zealand to hang out with some silly vampire flatmates in Collin’s next selection for the 2020 Fest. After some slight recording technical difficulties, the Rommies rebound for a lively discussion about this absurd comedy specifically, as well as a broader conversation about what makes comedies effective across time. And, as if that weren’t enough, the Rommies unveil wh...

Enter this deeply strange alternate reality as the Rommies discuss Yorgos Lanthimos’s pitch-black rom-com. Listen in as they discuss the quirks of this crazy world and the funniest/most insightful pieces of social commentary. Plus, find out which animals they would live as if they were to have an unsuccessful hotel stay.

The next film in the 2020 Festival features content near and dear to the Rommies’ hearts: a coming of age story about a rambunctious kid who loves movies. (#Relatable) Journey with them to this beautiful Sicilian village, and listen in as they discuss the heartwarming (and heartbreaking) friendship between Salvatore and Alfredo. Plus, stick around for what is by FAR the best/worst/most upsetting t...

The 2020 Fest resumes with David Fincher’s oft-forgotten 90’s classic. After a brief retrospective of Fincher’s career (including some truly WILD takes by one of the Rommies), they discuss the psychological nightmare scenario of living in an IRL escape room that is The Game. (Which, by the way, they just lost.)

Tierney’s first selection for the 2020 Fest is Robert Altman’s 1975 … classic? Join the Rommies as they all experience this … “film” … for the first time and discuss what worked (a short list) and what didn’t (a much longer list). But hey: at least Jeff Goldblum does close up magic and rides a dope tricycle!

Collin begins his journey to complete his favorite directors’ filmographies (while dragging the Rommies along for the ride!) with Christopher Nolan’s 2002 psychological thriller. Join them as they stay awake for six straight days to discuss one of Nolan’s most underseen and forgotten about films, and listen as they crack the case of one of Hollywood’s most enduring mysteries: what’s up with Al Pac...

The Rommies kick off the 2020 1F Film Festival with one of Matt’s all time favorites! Join them as they take a Serious look at this Simple story of a Scholarly man who adjusts to the Single life after the Shocking death of his Steadfast partner. This Somber film is full of Sumptuous visuals and Seductive characters, giving the Rommies Substantial fodder for perhaps their most Sincere conversation...

The Rommies break quarantine* to travel to their home away from home, 1(F)11 Archer Avenue. Join them in the Gypsy Cab as they revisit some of the iconic local haunts (the African Wing of the Public Archives, the swimming pool at the 375th Street Y, the elevator at the Lindbergh Palace Hotel) and spend some quality time with their favorite dysfunctional family. *No quarantines were broken in the r...

Ladies and gentlemen… They’ve traveled over half the internet to be here tonight. They couldn’t get away sooner because their new pobcass was coming in and they had to see about it. That pob is now flowing at one episode a week, and it isn’t costing listeners anything at all. They are still recording, and they have at least the next six months planned out; so, ladies and gentlemen, if they say the...

Join the Rommies as they travel back 65 million years to hang out with everyone's favorite dinosaurs (and sexy chaoticians, of course!). Come for the discussion of this iconic classic, but stay for the Alan Grant Lovefest and some truly questionable hot takes. Just be careful if you take this pobcass into the kitchen. You never know what kind of company will be waiting for you...

Witness the Rommies begin their pobcass adventure with the first movie they all watched together in their living room / home theater. Join them as they die historic on the Fury Road, and let them carry you to the gates of Valhalla. *SPRAYS CHROME PAINT DIRECTLY ON TEETH*