Feelin' Film

We've reached the penultimate episode of book-to-movie month. This week we're tackling the Francis Ford Coppola adaptation of S.E. Hinton's classic novel, The Outsiders . This film's cast list reads like a who's who of eventual Hollywood stars, and though the plot is a familiar one it is no less moving. We get into the film's themes and try our best to "stay gold" t...

  Mike Ward from Should I See It joins Aaron to give their spoiler-free impressions about The LEGO Ninjago Movie . Does this newest LEGO-themed feature film live up to the dynamite success of its two previous entries? Listen now to find out what we think and help you make a smart choice with your time and money.  Contact Mike Twitter Website Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin&...

It's week three of our book-to-movie series here in September and in this episode we are discussing the 2012 David O. Russell adaptation of Matthew Quick's hit novel. Silver Linings Playbook  offers us a peak into lives we don't often see on a Hollywood screen, and particularly not in a way that results in romance. We have a great time discussing how these relationships make us feel an...

IT just so happens that a particular box office smash of a horror film is opening during our book-to-movie month and IT fits our theme perfectly. So here we are, after having forced Patrick to watch movie in his least favorite genre, discussing the new 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's classic scary clown novel. We try to do IT justice as we talk about ITs scares, ITs character depth, and ITs...

It's week two of class in our book-to-movie month, and this episode we are discussing a film we both have an extreme affection for.  Stephen Chbosky’s incredible story,  The Perks of Being a Wallflower , is so much more than just another teenage coming-of-age tale. We get deep, raw, and emotional as we talk about the movie and how we relate to its characters. It's a special conversation an...

We kick off book-to-movie month with arguably the best summer blockbuster ever made.  Jurassic Park is one of those special films that evokes such a sense of awe and wonder that it captures the imaginations of adults and children alike. We talk through some of the present themes and reminisce about our own experiences with this Steven Spielberg masterpiece.  What We've Been Up To - 0:04:47 Jur...

We celebrate the kick-off of football season by discussing  Rudy , our August Donor Pick. This film provided us with a great opportunity to debate whether made-up content in a biopic can affect our level of inspiration. We also spend plenty of time gushing about all of the reasons  Rudy is one of our favorite football movies.  Contact Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Fi...

This is a re-release of an episode that was recorded for the now defunct podcast Feelin' Film Plus. We had a conversation about the first season of the anime Tokyo Ghoul  and wanted it to be available for you. The show presents a world in which humans must co-exist with a race of human-like creatures who require flesh for sustenance. As you can imagine there are plenty of ethical questions to...

In this episode, we examine a film considered to be a classic but which also has a huge amount of relevance in today’s cultural landscape. Our conversation about the 1957 directorial debut of Sidney Lumet is one we've been excited about for quite a while. It is a film that truly does make us feel many different emotions, and connecting with this one was not a problem. We hope you enjoy and wou...

This week we're joined by returning special guest Andrew Dyce of Screenrant.com to talk about mutants, mariners, drifters, smokers, and more. If you're wondering how we came to be discussing a film as maligned as Waterworld  it's because Andrew wanted to… that’s how! So hop on this sailboat with us as we set out to sea and explore this unique sci-fi piece of film history.   What We&#39...

We welcome back the boys from Retro Rewind Podcast this week to have a conversation about a movie that we all have great affection for.  TRON: Legacy is undeniably one of the most visually incredible films ever made and has a score by Daft Punk that is universally loved. But is that all, or is there more to this unique story of AI and a humanized digital landscape? Join us as we talk about how thi...

(SPOILER FREE) Aaron and Ryan walk out of the theater and go straight into a conversation about their thoughts on Annabelle: Creation . This newest film in the growing Conjuring film universe is full of scares, but does it correct Annabelle' s failures and succeed as a prequel? Listen to find out what both a fan of the film series and a non-horror fan think!   Contact Aaron Twitter Facebook Pa...

This week we are talking about one of our biggest theater regrets of 2016. This beautiful stop-motion animated picture is magical, fantastical, and has a great story centered around a special family. As much as any movie we've discussed recently,  Kubo and the Two Strings brings out the feelings and makes for great conversation.    Kubo and the Two Strings  Review  - 0:06:51 The Connecting Poi...

(SPOILER-FREE FIRST 17 MINUTES) Don Shanahan (Every Movie Has a Lesson) and Emmanuel Noisette (E-man's Movie Reviews) join Aaron to discuss Kathryn Bigelow's intense new film about the 1967 Detroit riots and Algiers Motel incident.   Full Spoiler Review: 0:17:09 Contact Don  Twitter Facebook Website Emmanuel  Facebook Website Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Fil...

July's Donor Pick Episode is here and FF contributor Steve Clifton joins us to talk about a movie he loves. This quirky romantic time travel film offers us a chance to talk about how nostalgia affects our lives and much more. Our listeners picked a good one and we have a great conversation about it. Contact Steve Twitter Website Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film...

This week we are absent one dad and joined by two others as Don Shanahan and Jeremy Calcara join Patrick for a lively discussion about the 1983 classic Mr. Mom . In this episode we talk about how our parents and upbringing informed our own parenting styles, what makes this film worth revisiting, and possibly drop a few dad jokes here and there. What We've Been Up To - 0:02:45 (Patrick - Superm...

  June's Donor Pick episode is finally here, just in time for August. Our patrons had to choose between five different 90's horror movies and somehow this Robert Rodriguez sci-fi joint came out on top. We had a surprisingly good time revisiting the film and that results in a very fun conversation.  Contact Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter W...

(SPOILER FREE) Aaron and Ryan share their thoughts on the neon 80's Cold War action spy film starring Charlize Theron. Is this truly just a female version of  John Wick or something more? We answer that question and give you the details you need to decide whether seeing  Atomic Blonde is for you, all spoiler free. Contact Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Faceboo...

War film? Rescue film? Horror film? Or all three? We tackle Christopher Nolan's latest movie and discuss whether the film's unique narrative structure and immersive sound were positives or negatives. We also try to answer what we think a Christopher Nolan movie is, which is no easy task. Nolan may be our favorite director but  Dunkirk was an experience we had to linger on. We hope you enjo...

(SPOILER FREE) Visionary director Luc Besson returns to the big screen with a stunningly beautiful sci-fi epic. There are some thing to really like about this film, and other things not so much. Aaron is joined by guest hosts Emmanuel and Blaine to hit the highlights and low points so that you'll be able to make an informed decision about whether seeing  Valerian and the City of a Thousand Pla...

DAWN has come and we RISE to the occasion of discussing one of 2017's best films.  War For the Planet of the Apes completes one of the greatest trilogies of the 21st century. It's not just a story of humanity's struggle to survive, but a character drama that harkens back to the Biblical and historical epics of old. We dig deep into this completion of Caesar's tale and hope you'...

This week we're excited to be talking about our friendly neighborhood web-slinger and his triumphant return to Marvel storytelling control.  Spider-Man: Homecoming is fun, fun, fun. We discuss new tech, getting the high school setting right, and who our favorite Spider-Man of the past 20 years is. What We've Been Up To - 001:15 (Aaron -  Board Games/Pandemic Legacy: Season 1) (Patrick - Th...

(SPOILER FREE) We do our best to tell you what A Ghost Story is, and isn't, so that you can decide if it's worth your time. It will either frustrate you or leave you haunted. Listen now to find out which you'll be.  Contact Don  Twitter Facebook Website Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Website Email feelinfilm@gmail.com Feelin' Film...

Join us this week for a unique and special recording of the Feelin' Film Podcast as we record live side-by-side for the first time ever. Not only that, but we also have an awesome guest with us, Chad Hopkins the host of The Cinescope Podcast, to help us talk though Edgar Wright's musical mayhem of a film, Baby Driver . This episode is recorded directly after we leave the theater so it'...

(SPOILER FREE) Aaron & Don give their thoughts on this wickedly entertaining remake from Sofia Coppola. We try to inform you so you can decide whether this seductively complex, yet simple, film is one for you.    Contact Don  Twitter Facebook Website Aaron Twitter Facebook Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Website Email feelinfilm@gmail.com Feelin' Film on iTunes F...