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This week we continue Kubrick Month by looking at the director's science fiction masterpiece. Is 2001: A Space Odyssey just an artistic marvel or is it also a genuinely entertaining story? We discuss the possibilities while talking plenty about HAL-9000 and Kubrick's deliberately ambiguous ending. Join us for this conversation and let us know what you think about the film, theories and all...

We’ve gotten together to talk about Steven Spielberg’s newest film, The Post, a dramatization of the Washington Post's publication of the Pentagon Papers in 1971, which exposed government secrets and lies about the Vietnam War. With a cast led by superstars Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, this story of unbiased journalism is extremely relevant and sure to land numerous Oscar nominations. Contact A...

Happy kick-off to Kubrick Month, listeners. In this first episode of 2018 we begin our celebration of the director by discussing his masterful horror film, The Shining.  Also on this episode are reviews of Insidious: The Last Key ,  Paddington 2,  and  The Wolf Children. What We've Been Up To - 0:04:53 (Aaron - Insidious: The Last Key & Paddington 2 ) (Patrick - The Wolf Children ) The Shi...

We wanted to open up 2018 with a bang, so we called in That Guy Named John from the About to Review podcast to have a lively discussion with us about Hugh Jackman's new circus musical. We all three enjoyed this show very much, but we do spend some time discussing criticism revolving around the real-life P.T. Barnum versus his portrayal in the film. The Greatest Showman is a film that brought u...

In this special SPOILER FREE "minisode," we wrap up the year by discussing some of our favorite things about 2017. Instead of just a top ten list of favorite films, we talk about the moments and performances that really resonated with us personally. This is a super-sized bonus episode with a ton of content and we really hope you enjoy. Favorite First-Time Viewings (non-2017) - 0:01:10 Favo...

It's all about Santa's extended family and a modern Christmas for our holiday episode this year and we hope this episode finds you smiling as much as we did during the 2011 British adventure comedy, ARTHUR CHRISTMAS.  Arthur Christmas  Review  - 0:00:50 The Connecting Point - 0:40:48 Contact Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Website Email fe...

This month’s donor pick choice was kind of a surprise to both of us, but our listeners spoke and we listened, so here we are, ready to talk Joe Dante’s 1984 sci-fi/horror/comedy/camp film... GREMLINS. Contact Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Website Email feelinfilm@gmail.com Feelin' Film on iTunes Join the Facebook Discussion Group Support us...

Star Wars: The Last Jedi has arrived, and it is proving to be extremely divisive, as critics laud Rian Johnson's film despite many fans coming away disappointed. We enjoy this opportunity to talk about trilogy world-building and whether we like the directions Star Wars is heading. We also discuss the recently announced 2017 Seattle Film Critics Society Awards, of which Aaron is a voting member...

For this special minisode we are covering a film that blew us away on our first viewings, but we’ve patiently waited for it to be released on Blu-ray so that more would have the chance to see it before we had this discussion. Your Name , directed by Makoto Shinkai, is the story of a star-crossed boy and girl, perhaps destined to forever yearn for a meeting that will never come, connected across sp...

With the upcoming release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi right around the corner, we take a look back at the first film in this newest trilogy. Star Wars: The Force Awakens was met with great critical acclaim and yet a number of fans also loudly complained that it might just be too nostalgic. We discuss our first experience with the film and how it's aged for us, now two years later, and get ours...

Pixar's newest film Coco puts the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in the spotlight and explores fascinating cultural traditions with its vibrant animation and music. We discuss how  Coco makes us feel and also talk about Kedi , a wonderful documentary about the cats roaming the streets of Istanbul and the people who love them. This episode is a happy one, and we hope ou...

Dark-comedy, scathing political satire, drama about human nature, or all of the above? David O. Russell's Three Kings is a mixture of tones with a lot to say about the Persian Gulf War wrapped in an often funny, sometimes brutal adventure story. We dig in to this November Donor Pick and see if we can find the gold within. Contact Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Fil...

Feelin' Film writer Jeremy Calcara joins us for a discussion about one of our favorite coming-of-age films.  The Edge of Seventeen is unique in its rejection of typical genre tropes in order to tell a more realistic and innocent story. With memorable characters and relationships, this is a film we expect to find ourselves revisiting often, and talking about it brings us great joy. What We'...

Andrew B. Dyce of Screenrant joins the fellas for some discussion on the newest entry into the DC Extended Universe.  This conversation covers the positives and negatives of our  Justice League experiences, and we also give our take on the DECU's progress thus far. Having Andrew on the show always results in insightful chat so give it a listen and let us know what you think! What We've Bee...

In this minisode we discuss Agatha Christie’s often adapted book to film, Murder on the Orient Express , directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, along with Johnny Depp, Daisy Ridley, Michelle Pfeiffer, Josh Gad, Penelope Cruz, Leslie Odom Jr., Willem Dafoe, and a handful of other people potentially accused of murder. This story is special for a reason and we enjoy talking about the ethics and mo...

For this week's episode we find ourselves leaving travelling with the mighty Thor on his third solo adventure. Indie filmmaker Taika Waititi takes the reigns of the MCU and molds Thor: Ragnarok  with his signature comedic style. The result is an aesthetically unique, visually striking, and hilarious new superhero film. But is that enough? We both enjoyed the film, but its absence of emotional...

This week, in honor of Veteran’s Day, we are talking what we consider to be one of the most affecting war movies ever made, Black Hawk Down , Ridley Scott’s adaptation of the Mark Brown account of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu. This episode is a bit more somber than usual because there is nothing funny about this film. It is unflinchingly brutal in its depiction of war and its effect on those who w...

For our 2017 Halloween episode, we are discussing the 1999 cult classic film that launched the found footage genre.  The Blair Witch Project featured an incredible viral marketing campaign on its way to becoming the 2nd highest return on investment in film history. Listen for a great conversation that covers the films history, our thoughts on how scary it is, and some intriguing theories about the...

For October's Donor Pick Episode we're discussing Wes Craven's masterpiece that revived the slasher genre in the 90's. That's right, it's the iconic  Scream , with all its self-awareness, gore, and that incredible opening scene. We talk about just how great Craven really was, as well a conversation about whether or not horror movies turn people violent. Enjoy this special H...

On this week's episode we cover our first of three scary movies for this October. Patrick called out sick but the show must go on and the People's Critic, Tim Hall, fills in admirably to talk about one of his favorite movies of all-time.  The Thing is well known for its incredible special effects, but there is much more to explore in this paranoia-filled sci-fi horror. What We've Been...

It is inconceivable to us that  The Princess Bride turns 30 years old this year. This classic is cemented into pop culture, known for its memorable dialogue. Surprisingly, we manage not to turn this episode into a quote-a-long (although it was pretty tempting). We do, however, find plenty of themes to discuss - like friendship, revenge, and (of course) true love. It is an extra special treat to ta...

For the second week in a row we've got replicant fever and are trying to answer that nagging question, "Do androids dream of electric sheep?"  Blade Runner 2049 inspires us to honor its epic length with some extended conversation of our own. There is plenty to discuss in the incredible new film from Denis Villeneuve so join us for an in-depth journey as we explore the film's emotio...

Few movies have had as profound an impact on our thoughts of what it means to be human as Ridley Scott's  Blade Runner . We welcome first time guest James Harleman,  Blade Runner  superfan, to the podcast and spend some time unpacking the film's numerous themes and questions about identity.  What We've Been Up To - 0:01:31 (Aaron - Battle of the Sexes ) (James -  Jeepers Creepers 3 ) B...

Aaron & Patch are joined by That Guy Named John from the About to Review Podcast for this September Donor Pick Minisode.  We talk Watchmen , Zack Snyder’s epic 2009 cinematic adaptation of the 1980’s comic written by Alan Moore, and much like the film tackle a lot of content in a short period of time. Enjoy, and be sure to check out John's awesome podcast and follow him on social media.  ...

Sometimes you've just gotta talk it out.  Emmanuel Noisette of Eman's Movie Reviews joins Aaron for an exploratory, therapeutic, cathartic, and hopefully insightful conversation about the many possible interpretations of Darren Aronofsky's latest film.   Contact Emmanuel  Facebook Website Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Website Email f...