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This week we are joined by Don Shanahan from Every Movie Has a Lesson to discuss the sleeper hit of 2019, a movie that has found its way into each of our hearts. There's a wealth of emotional and thematic elements to explore and we enjoy sharing how this film has moved us and how important we feel it can be for the world. The Peanut Butter Falcon  Review - 0:01:58 The Connecting Point - 1:00:5...

We love biopics, and this week we're excited to chat about director James Mangold's newest that tells the story of the events leading up to and including the 1966 LeMans 24-hour race. With strong relationships throughout, the film gives us plenty to connect with and talk about in addition to just geeking out over the exhilarating racing sequences.  Ford v Ferrari  Review - 0:01:56 The Conn...

We celebrate Veterans Day this year with our second military film, Roland Emmerich's newest blockbuster retelling of The Battle of Midway. Kevin Brackett from Reel Spoilers joins Aaron for a heartfelt conversation about the importance of historical accuracy, empathizing with the enemy, the power of immersive action sequences, and more. Thank you to all the Veterans who have served, are serving...

In this first of two episodes celebrating Veterans Day and honoring great achievements during World War II, contributor Don Shanahan from Every Movie Has a Lesson joins us to discuss a film that recounts the incredible success of a particular B-17 bombing crew and puts us right there alongside a great cast of characters to experience the danger these airmen faced and how they managed together.   M...

For our annual Halloween-inspired spooky episode, we discuss a fantasy comedy classic responsible for iconic imagery and dialogue and with a unique premise that makes it something truly special.  Ghostbusters Review  - 0:01:25 The Connecting Point - 0:43:11 Follow & Subscribe Jeremy Twitter Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Emai...

We celebrate October with this month's Donor Pick, a movie that invites us to consider its social commentary, reflect on our own potential for darkness, and enjoy some radical running zombie action. 28 Days Later  Review  - 0:01:20 The Connecting Point - 0:50:23 Click here to fill out our Listener Feedback Survey ! Follow & Subscribe Caless Twitter Letterboxd Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick...

Our traveling companions are back for another trip into Z-Land. Did this long-awaited and much-anticipated sequel hit the same mark that its predecessor did? We explain what did (not much) and didn't (a lot) work for us. Zombieland 2  Review  - 0:02:06 The Connecting Point - 0:56:01 Click here to fill out our Listener Feedback Survey ! Follow & Subscribe Caless Twitter Letterboxd Aaron Twi...

Kicking off a little mini run on zombie flicks for this October, we discuss one of the more unique entries in this sub-genre. There's a lot of fun to be had in the United States of Zombieland, but there are moments of poignancy that give us the feels too. So go ahead and push play because it's time to nut up or shut up!  Zombieland  Review  - 0:01:30 The Connecting Point - 0:52:13 Click he...

In one of the most dark and uncomfortable major comic book films ever made, Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix bring a new origin story to the screen for DC's most iconic villain. Although some critics have expressed a lack of value in what the film has to say, we feel very differently and dig into the film's depiction of mental illness and violence. We also discuss how the film is a sort o...

This week we are celebrating a movie that turned 30 years old on July 21. Director Rob Reiner and writer Nora Ephron's classic stands out as one of, if not THE definitive romantic comedy, inspiring countless others and remaining one of the pinnacle achievements of the genre to this date.   When Harry Met Sally  Review  - 0:02:32 The Connecting Point - 01:37:51 Follow & Subscribe Erynnne Hu...

For September's Donor Pick, our Patrons chose this sweet Richard Curtis film about time travel. We enjoy discussing what makes this particular romcom unique and why we felt as deeply about the relationships around the central characters as we did the primary romance.   About Time  Review  - 0:01:19 The Connecting Point - 1:01:07 Follow & Subscribe Erynnne Hundley Twitter Instagram Essentia...

This week we head into space with Brad Pitt for an introspective, meditative, thoughtful exploration of daddy issues that has moments of action blockbuster mixed in as well. Does this tonal marriage work? Were we able to feel what James Gray was putting down? Tune in to find out. Ad Astra  Review - 0:00:53 Connecting Point - 1:03:47 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Fac...

For this week's FF+ we discuss Colin Tevorrow's new short film in his  Jurassic World universe, have a spoiler-free discussion about a new favorite TV series, and catch you up on the highlights of what we've been watching, playing, and reading lately.   New For You  Battle At Big Rock -  0:01:37 Barry - 0:15:16   Extra! Extra!  What We've Been Up To - 0:29:54 ( Friday Night Lights...

This week we head back to West Texas to cover another film  adapted Buzz Bissinger’s best-selling book " Friday Night Lights." Unlike the rock-and-roll MTV version, this picture is more of a direct biopic. With Peter Berg at the helm, we can't help but be drawn in emotionally to its raw depiction of life chasing High School football glory. Enjoy this conversation about one of our favor...

This week's episode is all joy and smiles as we discuss a Studio Ghibli animated classic. It's a film with innocence and purity that rarely exists, and is worth celebrating for the unique emotional response it creates in us.   My Neighbor Totoro  Review  - 0:00:55 Connecting Point - 1:13:41 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twi...

September is officially upon us, but we haven’t forgotten about August just yet and specifically the donor pick selected by our awesome Patrons. The Wizard of Oz is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, just a couple of weeks ago in fact, and we are here to show it the love it deserves. Hop on the Yellow Brick road with us as we unpack this great American classic.     The Wizard of Oz  Revie...

This week we enlist the help of listener J.B. Huffman to celebrate the start of football season by discussing one of our favorite movies featuring the sport, and our first of two episodes on films that adapted Buzz Bissinger’s best-selling book " Friday Night Lights." There's a lot more than just teenage antics going on in this film, and much of what it calls out about Texas HS footbal...

For this week's FF+ we take a look at some of the movie and TV news coming out of Disney's D23 Expo 2019. We discuss new trailers, casting announcements, and some of the new details around how Disney's streaming service Disney + will work.   Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Email feelinfilm@gmail...

For our fourth and final film in this year's Director Battle Month series, we dig into yet another dark and cynical crime thriller. As with  No Country For Old Men last week, this film gives us a lot to chew on as the credits roll, and leaves a certain kind of feeling in the "Pitt" of your stomach. Se7en  Review  - 0:06:52  Connecting Point - 1:15:02 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitte...

For this week's FF+ we have spoiler-free reviews of two newly releasing films and three documentaries, and also some thoughts on a damn good movie history book.   New For You  Angel Has Fallen -  0:04:01 Fyre/Fyre Fraud -  0:11:06 The Peanut Butter Falcon  - 0:19:53 The Cat Rescuers -  0:30:13   Extra! Extra!  Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen - 0:41:25   Follow & S...

For our third film in this year's Director Battle Month series, our Facebook group chose a Coen Bros. gem that many consider a masterpiece, but leaves others full of anger. We dig in to themes of choice and consequence, as well as chance and fate, for this neo-western conservation. No Country For Old Men  Review  - 0:05:39  Connecting Point - 1:04:17 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebo...

This week's second film in our 2019 Director Battle Month takes us on a fantastical adventure through the Republic of Zubrowka. We take some time out to marvel at the artistic genius of Wes Anderson before digging into the themes of the film that stem from the wonderful relationship between its two protagonists. Like the film itself, we hope this episode will largely make you smile, as our con...

For this week's FF+ we review the movie adaptation of a popular Nickelodeon children's show, a documentary about WW I British bombers, and the newest DC animated universe film. We also discuss four recently released trailers for upcoming films that we're excited about.   New For You  Dora and the Lost City of Gold -  0:01:36 The Cold Blue -  0:10:02 Batman: Hush -  0:19:33   Trailer Ta...

This week we are a little faster than usual, and a lot more furious as we discuss the first spin-off in our beloved Fast and Furious franchise. Truth be told this is one of the least positive episodes of our show, as this film we were so very looking forward to just did not work for us, but we keep that positive honesty and talk about the things we did like, as well. Hobbs & Shaw  Review  - 0:...

For the first film of this August's Director Battle Month, our listeners chose a Hitchcock classic for us to discuss. We chat about some of the history surrounding the making of this thriller and try to figure out why we have so much empathy for the "bad guys". Psycho  Review  - 0:06:39 The Connecting Point - 1:00:12 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Faceboo...