Feelin' Film

We boldly go where Feelin' Film has not gone before - into the romance zone. This week we're talking about a beloved romantic classic, based on a book by celebrated author Nicholas Sparks, it's  The Notebook . Our conversation leads places we didn't expect that it would and we discover a depth to this story that really resonated with us both. It's a week unlike any other so sit...

March's Donor Pick episode is a favorite of ours and gives us a reason to praise the late, great Bill Paxton as well. Tombstone is a classic Western action-adventure with one of the greatest ensemble casts ever assembled and perhaps the most quotable script of all-time. But it also offers us a chance to talk about themes of family, loyalty, and what it means to fight against your nature. Thank...

This week we are talking about the newest film from the writers of Zombieland and Deadpool , starring Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal and Rebecca Ferguson, among others. Life  is a fast-paced sci-fi horror/thriller in space that tells the story of what happens to a space station after they discover the first life from Mars. Not every movie needs to have incredible depth to be a fun viewing experien...

A short spoiler-free review of The Zookeeper's Wife , to help you decide if it's worth seeing.  Join the Facebook Discussion Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1162223530455455/   Support us on Patreon & get awesome rewards:   https://www.patreon.com/FeelinFilm   Intro/Outro Music - "Air Hockey Saloon" by Chris Zabriskie  Follow the show: Twitter - @FeelinFilm Aaron - @Aar...

In this landmark 50th episode, we discuss Disney's newest live-action remake, Beauty and the Beast. Is it better than the original? Does it even matter? Is Emma Watson a good enough Belle? Are the new songs worthy of the classics? We answer these burning questions and more as we celebrate almost a year of podcasting with this magical new film. What We've Been Up To - 0:02:01 (Patrick - Ugl...

This week we are covering the second of our two listener chosen episodes based on voting compiled from films recommended using the #FeelThisFilm hashtag. The winning movie was Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and we couldn’t be more excited to discuss this awesome and unique film experience. There is nothing quite like this creative graphic novel adaptation by Edgar Wright. We just might be in lesbians...

Don Shanahan joins the show for a discussion about the return of Kong to the big screen. This latest monster movie provides plenty of thrilling, towering action sequences that are worthy of the King. We talk about the different style of creature features over the years and whether or not character development is necessary for a good blockbuster. So push play on this episode and find out why we thi...

In this episode we discuss  Logan , what could be the final chapter in Hugh Jackman’s incredible run as Marvel comic superhero Wolverine. This latest installment is R-rated and offers us the gritty, ultra-violent picture of Wolverine that many know from comics but have never seen portrayed on screen. It was quite the ride and so we’ve called in some back-up from Francisco and Paul of the Retro Rew...

In this minisode, horror writer and superfan Blake Collier joins the show to discuss  Get Out , the new hit film from freshman director Jordan Peele.  Get Out is a special film that has managed to subvert the genre in many ways and become not only a fantastic thrill ride but also an important social commentary on race in America today. We do our best in this conversation to remain sensitive to tho...

Aaron is joined by two new Feelin' Film writing contributors, Steve Clifton and Don Shanahan, to give our reactions to the 2017 Oscars and also the first ever listener voted on Feeler's Choice Awards. One of the most shocking award ceremonies ever provides us plenty to discuss, debate, and consider.  Steve Clifton Twitter: @woosterbbb Blog:  Popcorn Confessional Don Shanahan Twitter: @Casa...

In this minisode we’ll be discussing the multiple Oscar nominated film, Manchester by the Sea . This is a film that deals with grief as realistically as any we’ve ever seen and unpacking its layers of emotion was both exciting and, like watching the movie, a little bit rough. It is also a masterwork in filmmaking and deserving of its recognition as one of the best films of 2016. This is one emotio...

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This week we are discussing Michael Mann’s collaboration with Daniel Day Lewis, the frontier epic, The Last of the Mohicans . This film was chosen by our listeners via a voting process that was conducted using all of the movies recommended with our #feelthisfilm hashtag. With a strong theme throughout of duty to family vs. duty to society, this movie gives us a big question to wrestle with while w...

We are extremely happy to be talking about the latest cinematic adventure of The Dark Knight this week, in all its blocky glory. Batman is a beloved character and his treatment by the LEGO team in this film was handled with expert care. This movie didn't just give us the expected laughs, but packed an emotional punch with several very teachable lessons. It also shined in its use of self-refere...

Here in Episode 44, we are wrapping up our five-week journey of #NolanMonth by discussing his most recent film, Interstellar , with special guest and friend of the show Andrew Dyce of Screenrant . We’ve had a fantastic time talking our way through Christopher Nolan’s films so it is fitting that we have someone joining us who is both a huge fan of this film and exceptional writer.  Interstellar  is...

Silence is a complicated film. Based on the 1966 novel of the same name by Shusaku Endo, it tells the story of two Jesuit priests who travel to Japan to learn the fate of their mentor and spread the gospel of Christianity throughout the country. It is an honest look into faith, doubt, persecution, and the mystery of God. In this conversation we attempt to understand our feelings about its characte...

It's week four of #NolanMonth and revisiting many of Christopher Nolan's great films has been a joy, but this one hit us harder than we remembered. There are enough layers here to fill many notebooks and we have a great time working our way through this expertly woven masterpiece. So spin your tops, look away, and stay for awhile as we plunge ourselves deep into the dream-like world of  In...

This week we get to talk about what is arguably the greatest comic book film of all-time, The Dark Knight . This incredible movie gives us a wealth of topics to discuss - from the acting to the cinematography to the characters to the tough moral predicaments we find them wrestling with. It's a fun and thoughtful conversation. We may not be the podcast you deserve, but we’ll try to be the podca...

In this minisode we cover a film that deals with some incredibly tough themes such as grieving and the need for empathy. The story of A Monster Calls is close to both of our hearts and we hope to talk our way through some of the incredibly strong feelings it provokes. We had been excited about this one for a long time and were not disappointed. Join the Facebook Discussion Group:  https://www.face...

We have this condition, you see... It's week two of #NolanMonth and in this episode we do our best to remember what we thought of Christopher Nolan's feature film debut, Memento.  There is so much to unpack from this marvelous film. Whether it be the unique narrative structure, questions of memory as identity, or the idea of living a lie, we try our best to talk through why we find this fi...

We kick off #NolanMonth with the first of five straight episodes celebrating the talented director.  Insomnia offers us a more straightforward film than we are used to from Christopher Nolan, but like the rest of his filmography gives us plenty of questions to chew on. We discuss obsession and the weight that secrets can have on our lives. This one is worth missing some sleep over.  What We've...

In this special SPOILER FREE "minisode," we wrap up the year by discussing some of our favorite things about 2016. 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-2016) - 0:06:57 Favo...

This week we’re taking a journey through space with Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence in Passengers. The film has received pretty harsh criticism after being praised and hyped prior to its release. This provides us a great opportunity to discuss expectations and how they affect a viewing experience, one of our favorite topics. We also discuss the deep human need for companionship, something the fi...

For our first ever Christmas episode, we choose a film that really fits the "feelin'" focus of our show.  It's a Wonderful Life has long been a favorite and important movie to both hosts and discussing the lessons it has taught us is a real joy. In addition, we read some of our listeners' favorite Christmas movies and why they were chosen. Merry Christmas from Feelin' Film!...

Enchanting and magical, this simple Hollywood tale of a jazz pianist falling for an aspiring actress is a journey of emotions. In Damien Chazelle's new modern-day musical we are treated to a deep masterpiece of storytelling from one of the profession's most talented young directors. This film provides plenty of great discussion material for us to feel our way through, and we even take some...