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"Black Label" is a special series that will run throughout 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 answers questions from the listeners that include everything from their opinio...

"Black Label" is a special series that will run throughout 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 ponders how best to combat tropes in the movies, including white savior narrat...

We have our annual post-Oscars conversation, discussing our favorite speeches, biggest surprises, history-making wins, and more. Then we reveal the 2020 listener-nominated and listener-chosen Feeler's Choice Awards! Oscars Recap - 0:01:25 Feeler's Choice Winners Announced - 1:06:57 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Inst...

For Oscars week, we bring you our annual review of this year's excellent slate of nominated short film selections, as well as our Oscar predictions. Unlike many pundits, we would never tell you to follow our lead, but maybe us talking through our picks will help you find some clarity. Live-Action Shorts - 0:01:59 Animated Shorts - 0:28:42 Documentary Shorts - 0:47:04 Oscar Predictions - 1:09:1...

For our fourth and final week of Makoto Shinkai Director Month, we discuss his 2007 episodic film about longing for love across the years. As we note, it's a beautiful bridge between earlier Shinkai works and his eventual feature film "Your name." and (in what should be no surprise) another powerful emotional viewing experience. 5 Centimeters Per Second Review - 0:01:36 The Connecting...

Kicking off a new special series that will run throughout Black History Month 2020, four Critics of Color sit down to discuss their love for movies, how they got into film criticism, and what to expect in future episodes, in addition to sharing some thoughts on the upcoming 2020 Academy Awards. This special series highlights perspectives in film criticism that are vital to the culture because they...

In week three of Makoto Shinkai Director Month, we dig into his 45-minute short film from 2013 about a young student and a mysterious woman who meet under the rains of Tokyo in a beautiful garden gazebo. It's a lovely, slice-of-life tale with Shinkai's signature striking weather animation and incredible sound design that helps pull you in emotionally. We also reveal the 2020 Feeler's C...

For our January Donor Pick, the Patrons chose Bong Joon-Ho's international sensation for us to discuss. There's no doubt that this film has taken the world by storm, and for very good reason, as it is a masterclass in filmmaking with layers upon layers to peel back all while enjoying and entertaining domestic thriller. We chat about the biggest takeaways we had from the film, though we lik...

It's week two of Makoto Shinkai Director Month and we are stepping forward in the filmography to cover his newest film, which centers around the bond between a teenage runaway and a teenage orphan, set against the backdrop of climate change-induced crazy weather. As always there is a lot to emotionally unpack, and maybe a statement about humanity's effect on the planet as well. Weathering...

This week, in a special episode of FF+, we bring to you an interview with 2D Sequence Director and Voice Actor for "SGT Stubby: An American Hero" Jordan Beck. Jordan is also the Chief Operations Officer for Fun Academy Media Group. We talk about their excellent latest animated film, its educational and historical value, and the kind of engaging learning through entertainment that the studi...

This week's episode covers Sam Mendes' new war film that is famously made with the illusion of taking place as one continuous shot. The technical mastery in filmmaking craft is evident throughout, but does this immersive and intense rush through the battlegrounds of WW I affect us emotionally? That's always our question, and we have a good conversation expressing why it was successful...

We kick-off our fourth annual Director Month with the first feature-length film from one of our favorite animation directors, Makoto Shinkai. Much like Christopher Nolan, Shinkai has a keen sense for modern science fiction, but he also weaves romance, coming of age stories, and history into his films. This one is no different, as it features elements of all those things, and is a fascinating, beau...

We close the book on 2019's year in film with our annual end of year special, where we cover a multitude of topics and share highlights (and lowlights) from the year. We also spend the opening portion of this episode recapping the 2020 Golden Globe Awards.  Golden Globes Recap - 0:01:30 End of Year Special - 0:19:30 Favorite non-2019 first time viewed film Favorite non-film 2019 entertainment...

For December's Donor Pick episode we tackle a Christmas classic and discuss what makes this action spectacular tower above the competition.  Die Hard  Review - 0:00:57 The Connecting Point - 0:57:19 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Email feelinfilm@gmail.com Feelin' Film on Apple Podcasts Feelin'...

All adaptations are not created equal and this week we discuss one of the best, Greta Gerwig's new take on Louisa May Alcott's book. With a modern flair, a meta twist, and the best ensemble cast of the year, this version of Little Women warmed our hearts and won us over. Little Women  Review - 0:01:01 The Connecting Point - 1:21:02 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twit...

We chat about the final film in the epic Skywalker Saga. Does it satisfy? Does it entertain? Do we want more? Just like this film, there is a lot stuffed into our conversation as we work through our conflicted feelings for Episode IX. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker  Review - 0:02:50 The Connecting Point - 1:38:14 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin'...

Potentially lost in the shuffle of big-name releases this Christmas is one of the most important films of the year, and also one of our favorites. We chat about this riveting story of toxic sexism and how brave women at Fox News took down its infamous sexually abusive CEO. This slick, entertaining film is so much more than just a history lesson, though. It is first and foremost a story that gave u...

This year's Christmas movie conversation takes us all the way back to 1947, giving us the chance to discuss faith, its impact on lives, and what it looks like when examined in a court of public opinion. Miracle on 34th Street  Review - 00:01:40 The Connecting Point - 0:57:50 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Instagram Websi...

It's time to get real and raw, as this week we chat about Noah Baumbach’s impressive, devastating new feature film. We are strong believers in the emotional impact films can have and this one hits as hard as any in a long time.  Marriage Story  Review - 0:01:09 The Connecting Point - 1:27:37 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitte...

This week we're joined by film critic Kolby Mac to discuss Rian Johnson's crowd-pleasing whodunit murder mystery. We compare its signature detective to iconic ones of the past, talk about the use of immigration as a theme, recount our incredibly fun theatrical viewing experiences, and much more. Knives Out  Review - 0:00:58 The Connecting Point - 1:00:48 Follow & Subscribe Kolby  Twitt...

Our donor pick episode for November, the month we chose to discuss movie friendships, was a perfect choice. We talk rehabilitation, institutionalization, bravery, freedom, and above all, hope.  The Shawshank Redemption  Review - 0:01:53 The Connecting Point - 1:08:59 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Email fee...

Wrapping up our 200th episode celebration, we discuss how this film is an origin story for Indiana Jones, and then generally gush while giving all of the reasons why this is our favorite entry in the series.  Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade  Review - 0:01:08 The Connecting Point - 1:07:40 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter In...

Continuing our journey through the greatest adventurer's film trilogy, we compare the structure of this prequel to the film that came before it, admire a special relationship Indiana forms, and discuss whether or not this is a racially insensitive story. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom  Review - 0:01:16 The Connecting Point - 0:58:22 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick T...

Happy 200th episode to us! In celebration, we are once again covering a favorite trilogy, beginning with this conversation about an adventure movie that would go on to define an entire genre and one that gave us an iconic hero for all-time. Raiders of the Lost Ark  Review - 0:12:50 The Connecting Point - 1:35:20 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Fil...

For this week's FF+, Seattle film critic Paul Carlson of Escape Into Film joins the show to discuss four wildly different new and upcoming film releases. New For You  Frozen 2 - 0:01:52 Honey Boy - 0:15:13 Waves - 0:23:36 Little Women - 0:33:51   Follow & Subscribe Paul Carlson Twitter Escape Into Film Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Insta...