Film Church Radio

In this Episode Branden sits down with the filmmakers at Inwood Park Productions who are currently working on their feature film THE MAUVE ARTIFACT. They dive into everything from 2024 and more including (but not limited to), Superhero movies, Strawberry mansion, Kubrick movies and the shining, Wild robot, I saw the tv glow, Pushba 2, Anora, Carry-On, Dune 2, Wicked, Lisa Frankenstein, Twisters, A...

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Ep. 109: Top 5 Watches of 2023

Ep. 108: Holiday Movie Recommendations

Ep. 107: Rope (1948)

This week on the show we have a hangover from our Darnish Horror Month and we are talking about Freaks from 1932, directed by Tod Browning! A film that has fallen into the realms of cult classic status!   We talk about Circuses, representation and lighting a cigarette with no arms! In our Trailers features we also talk about: Top Hat, Past Lives and The Grand Illusion.  Time Stamps:   Welcome and...

This week two men sit down and discuss 3 Women (1977) directed by Robert Altman, starring Shelley Duvall and Sissy Spacek. Our second Altman film of the year is a dream like exploration of identity and womanhood. What will our co-hosts make of it?  We talk about the Shelley Duvall, Sissy Spacek and Janice Rule. In our Trailers features we also talk about: The Color Purple, Hot Rod, Indiana Jones a...

This week we blast into the MCU to discuss the latest superhero extravaganza! The Marvels have underperformed this year, and we discuss why we think that might be, looking at the characters, plot and superhero fatigue. Is this an under appreciated gem, or an underdeveloped flop? We discuss in detail!  We talk about the MCU, female heroes and the future. In our Trailers features we also talk about:...

This week our co-hosts grab their canoes and head down the Cahulawassee river for some bonding, but unfortunately the locals don’t take too kindly. That’s right, this week we are talking about Deliverance from 1972, a horror classic launching the career of Burt Reynolds and making sure we never heard the sequel of a pig the same way.  We talk about manhood, natives and unforgettable images. In our...

This week we honor the late, great William Friedkin by discussing the 1977 thriller, Sorcerer. A film that has grown in popularity and was mentioned widely when Friedkin passed away earlier this year. Our co-hosts enjoy a chat remembering the great director. We talk about Tension building, great actors and satisfying explosions. In our Trailers features we also talk about: Renfield (2023), Theatre...

We couldn’t let a new Scorsese film pass by without talking about it in detail! This week we are of course discussing Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Lily Gladstone, Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. As always we would love to hear what you made of the film, and any questions you may want for us to answer!   We talk about Scorsese’s approach to histor...

This week we are 100 episodes old and to celebrate we have a super special bumper episode celebrating our favorite horror movies! We asked you (our friends and contributors) to send us their favorite horror movies and they did not disappoint! In the main part of the film we talk about Psycho, a film we’ve both seen a few times but one of the greatest of all times! We also answer some listeners que...

This week on the podcast we are taking a anxiety riddled trip out of our comfort zone to confront some pretty big mommy issues with Beau on our very special Beau is Afraid show. Ari Aster is a director that is defining a generation of movies and audiences, but is his latest offering as good? We deep dive to find what exactly is worrying Beau.  We talk about Aster’s oeuvre, comedy / horror’s and st...

As we glide into the third week of our Darnish Horror Month Branden and Lewis decide to take a vacation to Venice! We heard it’s very nice this time of year, the only trouble is they are being followed by a pair of sisters who can communicate with the dead and there is a serial killer lurking along the canals. Only kidding, we are talking about Don’t Look Now from 1973 starring Julie Christie and...

Another episode of Darnish Horror Month at Film Church Radio? How’s that for a slice of fried gold? A cult(?) classic is explored this week with Shaun of the Dead from 2004 directed by Edgar Wright, starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. A film that has grown with popularity over the years and is a staple of British late night television. Should you revisit it this halloween? Listen to decide! We tal...

Welcome to the first week of our Darnish Horror Month! In October we like to celebrate by only watching ghoulishly grim and startlingly scary movies for the whole month! This week we turn to a classic horror novel to kick off our favorite time of the year - Bram Stoker’s Dracula from 1992 directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder and the irreplaceable Gray Oldman. Do...

This week on the show we are going into the future, to go back to the past, to go back to the future, to go back to the past again. Confused? Then join us as we talk about 12 Monkeys from 1995, directed by Terry Gilliam starring Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt. A film we are enough removed from Covid-19 to find enjoyable again.  We talk about Bruce Willis’ acting abilities, set design and time travel. ...

Dead or Alive, you’re listening to this podcast! This week we are interrogating the new, robotic arm of the law! RoboCop from 1987 directed by Paul Verhoeven, starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen and Red Foreman… oops sorry, Kurtwood Smith.  We talk about action law enforcement, great action movies, and one liners.  In our Trailers features we also talk about: Barbie (2023), Slacker (1990), Walk the...

This week we are spending time with the famous Arnold Braunschweiger!… What? That’s not his name? Oh! I mean the irreplaceable Arnold Schwarzenegger in the meta action movie spoof, Last Action Hero from 1993! A film full of self mockery from one of the greatest Movie Stars of all time.  We talk about action cinema, Movie Stars and underrated gems.  In our Trailers features we also talk about: Lost...

This week Lewis and Branden are entering the cinema screen and talking about The Purple Rose of Cairo from 1985 written and directed by Woody Allen, starring Mia Farrow and Jeff Daniels. Who hasn’t watched a great movie and thought ‘I want to live in THAT world’, or ‘I want to marry THAT character’? Well this movie takes a typical Allen approach to that question! Join us as we discuss this Oscar n...

With Barbie and Greta Gerwig celebrating phenomenal success we would be amiss not to devote a full episode to her! Branden picked Frances Ha for our main discussion but we talk about Barbie in our trailers section too! As always we would LOVE to know your thoughts on either movie, so please let us know! We talk about Greta Gerwig, Greta Gerwig and Greta Gerwig! In our Trailers features we also tal...

Lewis is back and in typical fashion his pick takes us back to the earliest days of cinema to celebrate one of the greatest Cinema Gods, Charlie Chaplin. After making Lewis’ top ten, he brings City Lights to the church for Branden to experience. A must watch film for any film lover.  We talk about multiple takes, empathy and top tier comedy! In our Trailers features we also talk about: Indiana Jon...

This week our MONTH OF ZACH (that’s what we’re calling it now) comes to a conclusion, delivering what was promised 3 weeks ago by discussing Gosford Park from 2001. Branden, Lewis and Zach have a good old chin wag about all things English in this episode, coinciding nicely with Lewis’ move back to his homeland.  We talk about England, Murder Mystery genres and great direction! In our Trailers feat...

Ep. 88: Blasphemy! Movies We Hate Part 3/3

Ep. 87: Blasphemy! Movies We Hate Part 2/3