Feelin' Film

Welcome to our April Donor Pick, Minisode 40, where we’ll be discussing Sam Mendes’ Road to Perdition , the film adaptation of the Max Allan Collins graphic novel. We were pleasantly surprised to be provided an opportunity to revisit this great Tom Hanks gangster flick and have a wonderful conversation about not only its themes but its stunning cinematography and score. Contact Aaron Twitter Faceb...

Baseball season is back so we're celebrating the start of America's favorite pastime by discussing  Moneyball with Chad Hopkins from The Cinescope Podcast. It's hard not to be romantic about baseball and we hope to capture that in this conversation about a wonderful film based on Michael Lewis' book of the same name.   What We've Been Up To - 0:02:50 (Aaron -  La La Land  Film...

March was Women's History Month and to honor that we asked our Patrons to choose from a list of female-directed films for the Donor Pick Episode.  Sofia Coppola’s incredible LOST IN TRANSLATION came out on top and we were happy to discuss a film that gives us plenty to feel.  Contact Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Website Email feelinfilm@gma...

We square off in the octagon (aka Google Hangout) this week to talk Gavin O'Connor's incredibly powerful fight film,  Warrior. Its story of brothers chasing the same goal for very different reasons is told with an emotional depth that makes it stand out among similar films and evokes a powerful response from us both.  What We've Been Up To - 0:01:29 (Aaron - Michael Mann and anime feve...

In February we tasked our Patrons with choosing a romantic comedy for us to talk about in honor of Valentine’s Day and by a runaway vote, Crazy, Stupid, Love came out on top. We weren't surprised, but we are thrilled because this resulted in one of our best conversations yet. We hope you enjoy this conversation! Contact Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook...

On this episode of FF+, Patrick and friend of the show Francisco Ruiz take a crack at walking through one of Patrick’s favorite types of storytelling: documentaries. Here they explore what makes a documentary entertaining, how real people can turn into heroes and villains, and why 80’s video games are the best ever. Hope you enjoy! (This episode was originally released on June 8, 2017 as part of a...

This week we're discussing the new horror thriller A Quiet Place a couple of weeks sooner than we planned after a surprise opening weekend in which it hauled in over $50 million. John Krasinski's film is an intelligent, family-centered, emotionally-driven creature feature that is as great as it is unique. Joining us for this conversation is  special first-time guest Patrick Willems, YouTub...

It's time to enter the OASIS! This week we were so excited to drop our new episode that we bumped up the release date because we've been anxiously awaiting this film ever since it was announced. We're talking Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Ernest Cline's sci-fi novel, Ready Player One . We have a joyful conversation and also discuss some of the criticisms we've heard. Enj...

For the second week in a row, we tackle a new blockbuster action film, this one featuring heavy CGI work. We both love Guillermo Del Toro's  Pacific Rim , and a sequel with more giant robots punching giant monsters can't possibly be messed up, right? We discuss our reactions to and (lack of) feelings for the fun but forgettable Pacific Rim Uprising.  Also included are reviews of Wes Anders...

March is Women’s History Month, so for Episode 3 we did researched some of the best female performances of all-time and found the perfect film to discuss on AFI’s Top 100 10th Anniversary list.  We didn’t have to go far because slotted at #16 on their original list and #28 on their anniversary the list is Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s All About Eve .  Before this podcast, this was a “blind spot” for both...

This week we are joined by returning guest Andrew Dyce of Screenrant.com to discuss the latest video game adaptation - TOMB RAIDER. We have a great conversation about the genre's previous failures and what this movie does to set itself apart.  What We've Been Up To - 0:01:14 (Aaron - Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague ) (Patrick -  The Brainwashing of my Dad ) (Andrew - Star Wars Rebels, Bob'...

We conclude our 100th episode celebration of TOY STORY with the final (for now) film. Once again, we are moved by many of the deeper themes that Pixar so brilliantly weaves into this tale, and we consider whether there has been a better animated villain than Lots-O' Huggin' Bear. We also give recall two last memorable episodes and discuss both this series' place in history and whether...

Part two of our TOY STORY Trilogy conversation was the most surprising, as we were reminded of the deep themes at work in this film. Our discussion centers around two big ideas: mortality and community. We also remember more of our favorite past episodes. Toy Story 2  Review  - 0:08:18 The Connecting Point - 0:47:50 Contact Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook...

Episode 100! Woooooooohoooooo! We had a bit of a hard time deciding what single movie would be memorable enough to cover on such a special episode, and so we’re cheating. Instead of one, we’re doing three, our first ever coverage of a trilogy in fact. In part one we reminisce about the two years of Feelin' Film, talk about some of our favorite episodes, and (of course) discuss TOY STORY in dep...

Patch and Aaron hop on the mic directly after the Oscars for a conversation about the show and all its winners. They also announce the 2018 Feeler's Choice Award winners. Don't miss this fun conversation. Contact Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Website Email feelinfilm@gmail.com Feelin' Film on Apple Podcasts Feelin' Film on Google...

In this week's episode we are talking about what could be the most divisive film of 2018, although it’s still early in the year. Alex Garland’s latest film Annihilation , based on the novel of the same name by Jeff Vandermer, brings with it a lot of questions, both from the story, and the audience. We wrestle with a bit of both in our discussion and give our reactions to the incredible creatio...

After recording Episode 95:  Full Metal Jacket , we found ourselves eagerly seeking out even more information about the film. This led to the discovery of Full Metal Jacket Diary , a collection of star Matthew Modine's journal entries and pictures that had been not only printed in book form and recorded as an audiobook, but developed into a one-of-a-kind immersive iPad app experience. We found...

Black Panther has arrived and Marvel's latest film is shattering box office records and receiving plenty of praise in its first weekend. We're joined by Emmanuel Noisette of Eman's Movie Reviews to discuss the cultural importance and quality of entertainment that Ryan Coogler's film brings.  What We've Been Up To - 0:02:12 (Aaron - Hamilton: An American Musical ) Black Panther ...

Here in Episode 2 of "Connecting With Classics", Aaron, Don, and guest host Josh from LSG Media's Science Fiction Film Podcast celebrate Valentine’s Day by discussing a film that is considered one of the greatest love stories ever told. Casablanca checks in at #3, NUMBER THREE!, on the AFI Top 100 10th Anniversary list. This is definitely a beloved classic we have a great conversation...

The 2018 Winter Olympics are in full swing as we get together to discuss a film about one of the greatest upsets in sports history, the United States victory over Russia in the 1980 Winter Olympics - the "Miracle on Ice." MIRACLE is one of the most accurate biopics ever made and a highly rousing, emotional true story that inspires. We were filled with emotion during this depiction of the d...

This week we start our two-week long celebration of the Winter Olympics by chatting about I, Tonya , the new mockumentary style film from director Craig Gillespie. The film seeks to evoke a sense of empathy for Tonya Harding (we think) and establish some background about her upbringing and life both before and after the memorable attack on fellow skater Nancy Kerrigan that she is forever tied to....

Our final week of Kubrick Month has arrived and we wrap things up by having a conversation about the movie that gave us the great director's take on the Vietnam War.  Full Metal Jacket  is e xtremely tense, often funny, and incredibly shot, but it is more than just a war movie. It's also a commentary about humanity and with that provides us plenty to talk through. It's been an awesome...

Every once in a great while a film comes along with science fiction ideas that are fresh and reinvigorating to the genre. Director Neill Blomkamp's feature film, District 9 , is just that, blending science fiction, satire, and social commentary with incredible visuals and technology to give us something wholly original. Join us for this discussion of the January Donor Pick episode, and one of...

It's Week 3 of Kubrick Month and we turn our attention to the director's version of comedy. Dark, satirical comedy as it may be.  Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb  isn't just a movie with one of the longest titles in cinema history, but is a masterful look at how nuclear weapons have shaped the world, and the potential dangers that come with them. Fo...

Welcome, listeners new and old, to the first episode of our new series "Connecting With Classics." In this initial episode, Aaron & Don discuss the #77 film on AFI's Top 100 10th Anniversary list, and one which is closely connected to current new release The Post . If  All the President's Men isn't the best journalism film ever made, it's certainly in the conversation....