Feelin' Film

Another DC superhero movie, another wave of negative reviews. But is there enjoyment to be had in this film? We think so and highlight all the best parts of what turned out to be a surprisingly fun film despite its flaws.    What We’ve Been Up To   - 0:02:42 Aaron (Stranger Things) Patrick (2016 Summer Olympics)   Suicide Squad Review - 0:09:25   The Connecting Point - 0:54:16   Intro/Outro Music...

We kick off the 2016 Summer Olympics by talking about arguably the greatest film ever made within the setting. The themes are deep and emotional content wide in this powerful story about class, religion, and honor.   What We’ve Been Up To   - 0:01:23 Aaron (Minisode with Andrew Dyce, Pathfinder RPG) Patrick (Justice League: Doom, Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru)   Chariots of Fire Review - 0:19:3...

Special guest Andrew Dyce, editor at Screenrant.com and co-host of the Total Geekall podcast, joins us to discuss a concerning trend of negative groupthink toward films and angry fandom. Using films such as Batman v Superman , Avatar,  and Ghostbusters , we try to figure out why moviegoers are so enamored with hating films instead of loving them.   Guest Links Twitter - @andrewbdyce / @screenrant...

We boldly go where no podcast has gone before to discuss the newest film in the rebooted Star Trek movie universe. Does  Star Trek Beyond  amount to more than just  Fast and Furious in space? And if that's all it is, is that even a bad thing? The fandom comes out in this one so buckle up and enjoy the conversation as we go full ahead.   What We’ve Been Up To   - 00:01:34 Aaron (Raiders!, Stard...

We take a trip to the awe-inspiring world of Tomorrowland this week and discuss how marketing has a major impact on the expectations of moviegoers. Regardless of story choices, this is a film with a fantastic message about creativity and imagination.   What We’ve Been Up To   - 0:01:50 Aaron (Undertale, Battlestar Galactica) Patrick (Raiders, Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel)   Tomorro...

As pet owners we get giddy over seeing what our beloved animals might be up to when we're not home. But does The Secret Life of Pets have more to offer from its adventure story, or is it too many gags and not enough substance? We discuss our experience with what is undeniably a fun and gorgeous look into the unknown lives of our most beloved companions.   What We’ve Been Up To   - 0:01:02 Aaro...

This week we try not to get our words muggled while we discuss Steven Spielberg's latest whoopsy waffling film based on a beloved children's book. The movie presents an opportunity for us to discuss the value of enjoying a theater experience without it leaving a lasting impression and also rave about some amazing special effects work.   What We’ve Been Watching   - 1:20 Aaron (The Shallows...

We go deep into The Shallows to examine whether this is just another shark attack movie or something with a little more heart. Part horror, part drama, all awesome is our consensus for this gorgeously shot survivor movie.   Intro/Outro Music - "Air Hockey Saloon" by Chris Zabriskie Follow the show: Twitter - @FeelinFilm Aaron - @AaronElWhite Patrick - @shoelesspatch   You can always e-mail...

This week we give Chappie a second chance. Can it possibly be as bad as reviews would have you believe? We think there is an awful lot of good in the film, including some big ideas worth thinking about. We discuss these, Blomkamp's reputation, and his unique style of filmmaking as we dig into what Chappie can offer us to consider.   Chappie Review - 0:00:47   Most Defining Scene - 51:40   Intr...

Patrick & Aaron set off on a journey to find meaning in Pixar's latest animated feature. We promise this episode isn't in whale language, but we were tempted to try. This picture is more than just its laughs and grins; it tells an important story about living with disabilities, accepting them, and overcoming them. We try to do it justice, as well as have some fun reminiscing about all...

Aaron is joined by guest Scott Kelly to discuss James Wan's latest horror masterpiece. Is The Conjuring 2 one of the rare sequels that is better than the original? It's certainly worthy of consideration. The hosts dig into themes of skepticism, faith, and love, as well as (of course) talk about how scary the film is.    Scott - @scoke15,  https://crossprocessingblog.com Intro/Outro Music -...

For our milestone 10th episode we go BIG as Patrick & Aaron discuss one of the most iconic films of all-time. We celebrate by diving into the deep end with a killer shark and exploring all the themes and suspense that made this film the first summer blockbuster and favorite film. What We’ve Been Watching   - 1:00 Patrick (Dogtown and Z-boys) Aaron (X-Men: Apocalypse guest spot on  Reel World T...

This first sequel in the rebooted Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie universe has real Turtle Power and is a ton of fun for young and old. Patrick and Aaron recount all the great laugh out loud moments, nostalgic nods, and a couple of surprisingly deep themes this film has to offer. What We’ve Been Watching   - 1:40 Patrick (Contact, The Flashpoint Paradox) Aaron (Seattle Film Festival: If There&#...

They're ninjas. They're mutants! Technically, they're turtles. And they're teenagers. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles returned to the big screen with a bang in 2014 and this week Patrick & Aaron reminisce about this newest version of a beloved childhood cartoon. Though highly criticized, the guys find quite a bit to be excited about in the turtles' latest adventure. What We’ve...

This week the guys get blown away by a classic disaster film. Who knew that divorce drama and tornados could be so much fun? Come listen as Patrick & Aaron discuss whether or not Bill Paxton can singlehandedly bring down an otherwise awesome film. Spoiler Alert: He can't.   What We’ve Been Watching   - 4:30 Patrick (This is Up, Crazy Stupid Love, Juno) Aaron (Son of Rambow, The Shawshank R...

Patrick and Aaron join the fight as the MCU is broken apart. Are we Team Cap or Team Ironman? Listen to find out and hear about the emotional response we had to Marvel's newest epic adventure. You don't wanna miss this.    What We’ve Been Watching   - 2:10 Patrick (Driving Miss Daisy, Grey Gardens, Documentary Now: Sandy Passage) Aaron (Ride with the Devil, Ratchet and Clank, Marcy Martha...

This year we've decided to join in the popular 2016 Summer Movie Challenge. We'll be competing both individually and as a team against Richard and David, the hosts of Popcorn Theology !    2016 Summer Movie Challenge Rules The rules for the game come from  TimeTravelReview’s Summer Movie Pool :   The object is to pick the films that you think will be the top-ten grossing films of the summe...

Guns N' Roses said it best, "I don't need your Civil War..." But alas, civil wars do happen, and this week we are bringing you two recommendations of films set during such a conflict. One is a scary look at the life of a child soldier in a fictional West African civil war and the other is a lesser known 90's film that is more of a drama set against the backdrop of the American...

Join us for a deep dive into the vibrant and fantastical world of Neverland. In this "second chance" episode we discuss how some films are better seen through the eyes of a child, and how adults can consciously work to have the same experience. There is much to explore in any film based on the wonderful story of Peter Pan so sprinkle some fairy dust and come along for the flight.   What We...

This week Aaron & Patrick each have a spoiler-free film recommendation. Patrick discusses his love for the Irish comedy Waking Ned Devine and Aaron talks about the emotional impact Short Term 12 has had on him. Both films are currently streaming on Netflix as of 4-24-16. NOTE: We forgot to mention the rating for Waking Ned Devine. The film is rated PG.      Intro/Outro Music - "Air Hockey...

Join us for a conversation about the highly under-marketed and under-appreciated new film from director Jeff Nichols. We discuss the importance of plot, emotional storytelling, and more about this old school science fiction mystery. Links to some of the articles mentioned in or that inspired this episode: Nichols' Inspiration http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Heartbreaking-Story-Inspired-Jeff-Nic...

On this inaugural episode, Aaron and Patrick lay out the vision for Feelin' Film and explain why we should be looking for the good in movies. They discuss Batman v Superman at length and don't shy away from addressing some of the film's criticisms, but try to direct the focus to what the film gets right. Links to some of the articles mentioned in or that inspired this episode: http://o...