Fantastic Film Club

This week we are deep diving into the 2024 classic film, The Substance. We lovingly approach this episode similar to a book club discussion where we go into deeper meanings, personal impacts, and genuine thoughts about the film. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to learn who will be next week's Hall of Fame inductee. Thank you to Courtney for the great show graphics.

We decked the halls, we sang joyful tunes, and most importantly watched some fantastic films. Join Whitney, Courtney, Jake, and Brian as we each discuss our four favorite films from our December watch project. If you'd like to participate in JaNEWary with us here's Jake's list: https://boxd.it/R5aru . Special thank you to Courtney for our graphics.

Happy holidays! This week we had a fireside chat to do a mini-State of the Union regarding films in 2025 and beyond. What will it take for Netflix to realize box office should be a significant part of revenue moving forward? Who will fill the gap when WB is merged? Why aren't screenings of older films done on a larger scale? Is 2026 the return of giant weekly box office hauls, or is it a dying...

Dillon's off to Sundance! In this episode, we go over his Park City path to glory by going over the most anticipated films playing at Sundance Film Festival 2026. Thanks to Courtney for our amazing show graphic.

This week we lovingly induct Sandra Bullock into our Hall of Fame. We go into the details of her candidacy and take a big picture look at her career. Thank you to Courtney for our phenomenal show graphics.

This week we are doing a book club style breakdown of the tremendously adorable rom-com While You Were Sleeping. Make sure to celebrate DeCINEMAber with us on Letterboxd as we discover and rewatch holiday films.

This week we fondly look back at our first very own month long watch project, Filmsgiving. We each discuss our four personal favorites from the month before setting up our December watch project at the end of the episode. Follow along or even participate with us on letterboxd! Get well soon Brian.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! This week we are drafting Christmas classics and some lesser known holiday films. Hopefully this episode gives you plenty of new films to watch and fill your holiday season with joy and depression! Thanks to Courtney for our graphics!

This week we discuss the Oscar Nominated, yet unsung animated film The Mitchells vs The Machines. We are halfway through Filmsgiving and decided to spend time discussing this film we all love. Stay tuned until the end where we set up the next episode. Thank you to Courtney for the stellar artwork.

In this episode, we induct James Wan into the Film Club Hall of Fame. We go over why he belongs, what we love about his work, and celebrate his career. Stick around until the end for a lengthy Muppet discussion. Follow us on  Instagram  as we continue our November watch project Filmsgiving. Thank you to Courtney for the stellar artwork.

This week we are dissecting James Wan's masterpiece Malignant and set up our next Hall of Fame episode. Follow us on  Instagram  as we begin our November watch project Filmsgiving. Thank you to Courtney for the stellar artwork.

This week the gang gets together to discuss their favorite films from this year's Hooptober! Get well soon, Brian! Thanks to Courtney for our show graphics!

In this episode we're drafting the best from 6 categories and putting together killer lineups. Thanks to Courtney for our show graphics!

This week we induct Denzel Washington into our Hall of Fame and place four deserving names on our voting ballot. Whitney is on assignment, we have a special guest, and Jake apparently really needs to rewatch Silence of the Lambs. Huge thanks to Courtney for the phenomenal show graphic.

In this episode, we focus on the thrilling procedural possession film Fallen (1998) and set up our next Hall of Fame show. Huge thank you to our own Courtney for the phenomenal art work and both Wicca Phase Springs Eternal and run, forest run! for today's theme.

The 20th Fantastic Fest was a huge hit! Listen as our hosts share their experience, share their favorite films they saw, and provide advice to make Fantastic Fest even better. Huge thanks to Courtney for the phenomenal show graphic.

This week our hosts picked a film from September that they believe is the best film of the month. After playful deliberation, they vote and crown the greatest film of all time (for this month). The films discussed are Splitsville, The Wrong Paris, Conjuring: Last Rites, The Long Walk, and One Battle After Another. Huge thanks to Courtney for the phenomenal show graphic and thank you to Karl Casey...

We fondly look back and draft our favorite films from the year 2015. Brian picks 5 star classics, Courtney follows her heart, Dillon stays on brand, Whitney leans action, and Jake *allegedly* doesn't have a political agenda with his picks. ***Huge thanks to Courtney for the phenomenal show graphic and thank you to Karl Casey at White Bat Audio for the use of our theme song.***

This week we induct the legendary director William Friedkin into our Hall of Fame and place four deserving names on our voting ballot. Huge thanks to Courtney for the phenomenal show graphic.

This week we preview the 20th edition of Fantastic Fest by telling you about the films we're looking forward to and give you our predictions for Secret Screenings. Huge thanks to Courtney for the phenomenal show graphic and thank you to Karl Casey at White Bat Audio for the use of our theme song at the end of the show.

This week our hosts picked a film from August that they believe is the best film of the month. After playful deliberation, they vote and crown the greatest film of all time (for this month). Huge thanks to Courtney for the phenomenal show graphic and thank you to Karl Casey at White Bat Audio for the use of our theme song.

This week, each host and a lucky fan choose a unique theme for each round. Huge thanks to Courtney for the phenomenal show graphic and thank you to Karl Casey at White Bat Audio for the use of our theme song.

This week, Whitney inducts Michelle Pfeiffer into our Hall of Fame and the rest of us present our nominations for the HoF Ballot. Huge thanks to Courtney for the phenomenal show graphic and thank you to Karl Casey at White Bat Audio for the use of our theme song.

We fondly look back and fantasy draft our favorite films from the year 1985. Brian drafts his favorites, Courtney follows her heart, Dillon leans horror, Whitney goes highbrow, and Jake definitely knows the filmography of Dario Argento. ***Huge thanks to Courtney for the phenomenal show graphic and thank you to Karl Casey at White Bat Audio for the use of our theme song.***

In this super-sized episode we talk about our favorite films from July, preview what's releasing in August, and give A24 some deserved flowers. Huge thanks to Courtney for the phenomenal show graphic and thank you to Karl Casey at White Bat Audio for the use of our theme song.