FaveFilm Podcast

Snoochie boochies, movie lovers! On this episode, we dive into Kevin Smith's "Clerks" follow-up, the often underappreciated comedy "Mallrats." Join us as we discuss Jason Lee's star quality, Jay's bevy of catchphrases, Silent Bob's Jedi powers, the battle of T.S. vs. Mr. Svening, stink-palming, 90210 jokes, Magic Eye posters, dirt malls, Miss Ivana's pepperoni, and much more. We're going in wolvie...

Calling all movie lovers and fools who dream! In this episode, we get to talk about one of our favorite movies in recent years: Damien Chazelle's stunning musical "La La Land." We'll stroll through the City of Stars and discuss all the color and music, Ryan Gosling's mad piano skills, the terrible auditions (RUDE!), the fabulous dance sequences, the Oscar controversy, Emma Stone making us cry, and...

We're BACK, and it's a new year! That means awards season is in full gear, and we're reflecting on the best movies we saw in 2018. Join us as we count down our Top 10 Fave Films of last year. It was so hard to narrow down to ten that we even have a few honorable mentions to highlight. Plus, we run through the films coming out in 2019 that have us pumped. See you at the movies!

The end of summer is here, movie lovers! In this episode of Breakin' It Down, we'll recap the best and worst in cinema for summer 2018 and cover two of the biggest news stories. We'll discuss the films we loved, like BlackkKlansman, Alpha, Deadpool 2 and more, and we'll take a dive into the garbage heap to talk about the worst films we saw. In the news, we'll talk about the controversy and media b...

"You remind me of the babe.." In this special episode, Leasha watches one of Richard's childhood favorites for the first time. We visit the magical and musical world of the 80s cult classic, Labyrinth. That's right - she's never seen it. Can you believe?  Join us on a harrowing journey through the maze where we discuss all the glitter, the allure of David Bowie's bulge, Jennifer Connelly's endurin...

I KNOW YOU ARE, BUT WHAT AM I? In this week's episode, we tried something a little different. Richard has never seen Pee Wee's Big Adventure, one of Leasha's favorite childhood films. Let's just say, he's generally confused. We dive into this cult classic and talk about Pee Wee's fun house and badass bike, the toothbrush and the tape, Francis' bath tub, creepy Mickey, Large Marge, the Alamo, scary...

Welcome to another edition of "Breakin' It Down," where we talk about movies we've seen recently, our latest streaming recommendations, and a couple of news items that caught our eye. This week: Quick takes on Avengers: Infinity War, Rampage, Blockers, and Chappaquiddick. Recent home release and streaming recommendations, including the new 4K edition of Grease, the Movie Trivia Schmoedown, Jedi Co...

In our new segment "Breakin' It Down," we talk about movies we've seen recently, our latest streaming recommendations, and a couple of news items that caught our eye. This week: Quick takes on A Quiet Place, Love Simon, Ready Player One, and Pacific Rim: Uprising. Streaming movie and documentary recommendations, including Wild Wild Country, The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling, Longshot, 808, and Mo...

Hey, movie lovers! Feb-HUGHES-rary is back! We are once again celebrating the genius of John Hughes by taking on what is undoubtedly one of his most famous and beloved films, "The Breakfast Club." Join us for Saturday detention as we discuss behind the scenes drama, the memorable lines, Bender's magnetism, the wisdom of Carl, the shattered glass, Alison's makeover, and how all we really want is to...

Hey, movie lovers! Our first episode of 2018 is an epic one! We take a good long look at one of our favorite musical cult classics, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Join us and our special guest Tobi as we discuss the sexy allure of Dr. Frank N. Furter, the trials of Riff Raff, Brad's asshole tendencies, Janet's lusty explorations, the fabulous floor show, the mysterious Zen Room, and of course, the...

AND WE'RE BACK! After a bit of a hiatus while we moved house, we have returned with an episode dedicated to our favorite holiday films. Join us for this "Conversation" as we walk-through our holiday movie calendar with must-sees from our childhoods and a few films we discovered together. Get ready to get festive!       

CAN YOU DIG IT? Come along with us to the gritty streets of 1970s New York as we revisit the cult classic, The Warriors. As the gang tries desperately to make it back to Coney, we follow along on their journey and talk about some of the obstacles and characters they encounter. We discuss the power of Cyrus, the lunacy of Luther, the "word," the ratched Orphans, and more! So grab your bottles and c...

WE ARE FAM-I-LY! Join us for a closer look at the outrageously hilarious 90s classic, The Birdcage. We'll discuss the magic of Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, Lex Luthor in drag, Calista Flockhart's real age, and of course, Agador's "wattamaliness." Don't be late to dinner at the Coleman...ahem...Goldman house! Come on, Gloria. All audio clips Copyright © MGM/UA

Movie lovers - it's morphin' time! In honor of the new Power Rangers movie, we take a look back at the movie that first brought our heroes to the big screen. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie is ridiculous, puntastic, and makes no sense. But Leasha and her sister Tobi still have a great time picking apart this awesomely bad B-movie. We discuss Ivan Ooze's real nefarious plan, extreme sports,...

Hey, movie lovers! Get ready to go to lunch as we take a look at David Mamet's stage-to-screen classic, "Glengarry Glen Ross." This razor-sharp film features remarkable performances, memorable monologues, and tension for days. We'll discuss Alec Baldwin's brief yet iconic appearance, Al Pacino's sales techniques, Shelley's desperation, and of course, THE LEADS! We love this film and hope you do to...

"I'm not even supposed to be here today!" Join us as we explore Kevin Smith's film debut - the indie classic "Clerks." With snappy dialogue and relatable characters, Clerks is easily one of the funniest movies of all time. We'll discuss Dante's misery, Randal's disregard for authority, horrible customers, Walt Flanagan, the original downer ending, and the incomparable duo that are Jay and Silent B...

Happy Halloween, movie lovers! We're celebrating the season by taking a look at some of our favorite villains and monsters on film. Join us and our special guest, Leasha's sister Tobi, as we talk about the movie mischief-makers and creepies who have scared us and made us think. Beware...things are going to get scary! BWA HA HA!

In this episode, we take you on the mighty wings of the 80s action classic, "Top Gun." This movie has it all: great practical effects, a heroic Tom Cruise, harrowing drama, steamy locker room scenes, dogfights, and beach volleyball. What more could you want?  Be our wingman as we take a deep dive (pun intended) into this fantastic film and try to bring back that loving feeling. Oh yes, we went the...

"Get busy livin' or get busy dying."  Join us as we take a deep dive into the modern classic "The Shawshank Redemption." Despite winning NO Oscars, this film stands the test of time with its hopeful message and compelling characters. It's a beautiful story with a beautiful score, standout performances, and masterful direction. If you haven't seen it, watch before listening. Do not let this one get...

KHAAAAAAAAN!  Join us as we continue our special Star Trek series with an in-depth look at everybody's favorite: Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan. In this episode, we discuss why Khan is widely regarded as the best Star Trek film by fans and critics alike. Everything from the Genesis Project to Lt. Saavik to Khan's chest.  It's all here! So let's boldly go, movie lovers! All audio clips Copyright...

*NOTE: We had some feedback that there were volume issues with this episode. We have since fixed the sound and re-uploaded on 05/30/16. Make it so!  In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, join us for a special two-part series where we discuss each of our favorite Trek films. In this first part, we talk about Leasha's favorite, "Star Trek: First Contact." Picard and crew are once agai...

Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? Join us for an in-depth look at the 80's high school classic "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." This is the second in our spotlight series looking at the films of writer/director/genius John Hughes.  In this episode, we discuss our longing to be like Ferris, the schemes, the slapstick, and the crisis of Cameron (among other things). Life moves pretty fast, so join us for some l...

HI DUDES! In this edition, we celebrate John Hughes by taking a look at the 1985 cult favorite "Weird Science." Laugh along with us as we discuss behind-the-scenes stories, the most quotable lines, the fashion, and our favorite moments. All audio clips Copyright © Universal Pictures Please be aware that this episode contains strong language.  

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Quentin Tarantino's 1994 masterpiece,  Pulp Fiction .  We discuss Mia's feet, Butch's watch, Ezekiel 25:17 and many other gems. So give it a listen...don't be a (rectangle.) All audio clips Copyright © Miramax, LLC Please be aware that this episode contains strong language.  

Quick Takes are a new feature on FaveFilm Podcast where we briefly review (spolier free!) a movie currently in theaters. In this episode we discuss the 8th film by Quentin Tarantino, "The Hateful Eight."