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The franchise goes international for this next entry, the one that is usually regarded by fans as the best, and we do not disagree. It's time for us to gush about one of the most perfect action films ever made. We love it. It's in the Trophy Room. Listen and find out why. Salute, mi familia. Fast Five Spoiler Review - 0:04:27 The Connecting Point - 1:23:01 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twit...

Though many dislike this entry, we have a fondness for this particular film in the Fast Saga and think it is severely underrated. In this episode we gush about how Justin Lin starts to take this franchise down new roads while solidifying character relationships we've come to love and giving us a healthy dose of mostly still grounded racing action. Fast and Furious Spoiler Review - 0:05:07 The...

This week we're joined by special guest Emmanuel Noisette of Eman's Movie Reviews to discuss the newest Spike Lee joint, a film that puts a focus on the Black Vietnam veteran experience and marries that with a gold heist. Everything Spike Lee is known for is present, including passionate history lessons, great acting performances, and unconventional stylistic choices. We talk about the fil...

We continue our fast and furious summer with a conversation about one of the most disliked sequels in the franchise. Changing directors, relocating to Miami, and introducing Brian O'Connor to an entirely new group of friends, this film stays in line with the grounded nature of the first but trades some of its emotional heft for a little extra style. We discuss both the ways it was a pleasant s...

Feelin' Film kicks off our fast and furious summer with a conversation about the film that launched one of our most-beloved franchises. The street racing, unique heist, great character introductions and more come up. And yes, we talk about family, too. The Fast and the Furious Spoiler Review - 0:06:14 The Connecting Point - 1:07:47 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter...

This week's early episode drop features discussion on the newest comedy from "The Big Sick" director Michael Showalter and star Kumail Nanjiani, a film in which the latter is half of a couple on the outs who stumble into a crime caper and hilariously try and salvage their relationship over the course of one crazy night. We chat about what makes a movie funny, the importance of cast che...

In this week's episode, we finish up discussing Andrew Garfield's turn wearing the Spider-Man mask. Our feelings on this sequel are a little more contentious, but there is no doubt plenty to talk about between its two empathetic villains, beautiful romance, and ultimately one of the most iconic and tragic comic deaths of all-time. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Review - 0:06:04 The Connecting Po...

"Black Label" is a special series that began during Black History Month 2020 where four Critics of Color sit down to discuss their love for movies. This special series highlights perspectives in film criticism that are vital to the culture because they are for the culture. In this episode, our round-table pushes through the "Rona" as they try and reconcile the Systemic Oppression a...

In this week's episode, we gush about our love for the first film of Andrew Garfield's turn wearing the Spider-Man mask. With minimal comparing to other iterations (though some is necessary), we lay out the many reasons (i.e. practically everything) that make this our favorite live-action version of the character. The Amazing Spider-Man Review - 0:11:26 The Connecting Point - 1:20:26 Follo...

This week we cover the newly released HBO film that tells the story of the largest embezzlement scheme ever to target an American school district. Do we have empathy for the devil? How can the pressure to be the best affect our decision making? We discuss these questions and more. Bad Education Review - 0:01:57 The Connecting Point - 0:57:25 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Tw...

For the month of April, our Patrons chose Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of a Philip K. Dick short story for us to discuss and this philosophically-focused conversation is the result. Fatalism vs. free will, privacy rights, and super cool not-so-far-fetched technology are among our topics. Minority Report Review - 0:03:52 The Connecting Point - 1:03:35 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook...

"Black Label" is a special series that began during Black History Month 2020 where four Critics of Color sit down to discuss their love for movies. This special series highlights perspectives in film criticism that are vital to the culture because they are for the culture. In this episode, our round-table catches up with one another amidst a challenging, changing landscape across the count...

We do our best not to rush or drag through this episode on Damien Chazelle's incredible, intense musical drama. With conflicted feelings, we try to stay on tempo and dig into a gem of a simple story about the prices paid to achieve greatness, and discuss whether or not there is a line that should not be crossed. Whiplash Review - 0:01:31 The Connecting Point - 0:53:32 Follow & Subscribe Aa...

This week we catch-up with an earlier 2020 release, the Blake Lively realistic assassin thriller with a musical name that has very little to do with anything that happens in the film. But like it or not, we find themes to discuss, and this story gives us an opportunity to chat about topics such as how we can show empathy for those experiencing tragedy and why our culture is fascinated with revenge...

This week we are excited to talk about the Matt Damon-led gambling crime drama featuring a sleazy Edward Norton character and a whole lot of skillfully narrated poker lessons. We get to discuss whether chasing your destiny is always the honorable choice, how long to hang onto a toxic friendship, tell some of our own poker stories, and much more. Rounders - 0:02:00 The Connecting Point - 0:56:13 Fo...

This week's episode takes us trotting around the globe, from the stormy seas to the sky to the desert, with a young journalist and his dog. It's an animated treasure hunting adventure for the whole family and we discuss whether a teenage protagonist makes for as compelling of a story as an adult explorer, why characters chasing their legacies is so interesting, and more. The Adventures of...

We return from a brief break before the end of the month to deliver the Patron-chosen March Donor Pick episode. Timing couldn't be better because while we're crying over the loss of what would have been baseball's opening weekend, we can instead discuss a movie that celebrates the sport and the women who once upon a time played it professionally. Penny Marshall's comedy is a fan-fa...

Just a quick note about some upcoming schedule changes and promotion of a new creative endeavor for one of our hosts. Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Email feelinfilm@gmail.com Feelin' Film on Apple Podcasts Feelin' Film on Google Play Feelin' Film on Stitcher Feelin' Film on TuneIn Feelin&#3...

"Black Label" is a special series that began during Black History Month 2020 where four Critics of Color sit down to discuss their love for movies. This special series highlights perspectives in film criticism that are vital to the culture because they are for the culture. In final episode of the series, the crew closes out by discussing the best examples of representation on the big and s...

This week we have a great conversation about Pixar's latest film, one that takes place in a modernized Dungeons & Dragons like world. We discuss its epic adventure, brotherhood, the importance of parental support, and more. Onward - 0:03:08 The Connecting Point - 0:44:33 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Instagram Websi...

"Black Label" is a special series that began during Black History Month 2020 where four Critics of Color sit down to discuss their love for movies. This special series highlights perspectives in film criticism that are vital to the culture because they are for the culture. In this episode, our round-table tries to define what black cinema is and the good, the bad, and the ugly within it. F...

This week we're discussing director/writer Leigh Whannell's sci-fi/horror modern remake of a Universal Pictures Classic Monster movie. With a stunning performance by Elisabeth Moss, incredible visuals and sound, and a plot that fits perfectly in our current times, this intense perspective-switching story is ripe for conversation about trauma, abuse, and how to relate to those who've ex...

For this month's Donor Pick Episode we're going back into Barry Jenkins' filmography to talk about his Oscar-winning picture from 2016. Though already covered by Aaron and a guest when Patrick was out of town, we take this opportunity to discuss it together and give the film our new format treatment where we have a deep conversation about its emotional impact on us, and what we think o...

We are joined by two very special guests to discuss a film they consider to be one of the best of its decade. This Barry Jenkins masterful imagining of James Baldwin's novel is a gorgeous depiction of love in early 1970's Harlem, and the painful racial and economic struggles that love must endure through. Barry Jenkins makes movies you feel, and our discussion is an emotional and powerful...