Episodes

Jack Reacher (2012) 14.07.2023 1:26:29

"You just got #reached..." (maybe Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher idk) Welcome to Episode 6 of Film Explorers, a podcast about exploring the bounds of cinema! Tom Cruise Month continues with Joey's pick: the first of many collaborations between our boy and Christopher McQuarrie, Jack Reacher. We talk getting #reached, Tom using his puny stature to his advantage, and Joey's unique abil...

The Mummy (2017) 07.07.2023 1:10:09

Welcome to Episode 5 of Film Explorers, a podcast about exploring the bounds of cinema! Tom Cruise Month begins with Jackson's pick: The Mummy (no, not the good one). We talk about making a movie so bad that you kill an entire cinematic universe, Alex Kurtzman's uniquely horrible direction, and a whole lot of scientific inaccuracies. Other topics include: Josh ascending in his seat during...

Chicago (2002) 30.06.2023 1:29:39

Welcome to Episode 4 of Film Explorers, a podcast about exploring the bounds of cinema! Best Picture Month concludes with Chicago, Rob Marshall's glamourous tale of fame and murder. We talk Rob Marshall's insane filmography, Joey's obsession with John C. Reilly, and supporting women's rights as well as women's wrongs. Other topics include: the conclusion of Josh's Mission:...

The Shape of Water (2017) 23.06.2023 1:46:55

Happy Pride, everyone!! Welcome to Episode 3 of Film Explorers, a podcast about exploring the bounds of cinema! Best Picture Month continues with The Shape of Water, Guillermo del Toro's gorgeously warped fairy tale. We talk the king Alexandre Desplat, over-the-top acting of the Michael Shannon variety, and Josh almost cries talking about how personal this story is to him. Stay tuned till the...

Lawrence of Arabia (1962) 16.06.2023 1:40:11

Welcome to Episode 2 of Film Explorers, a podcast about exploring the bounds of cinema! In this episode, hosts Jackson, Joey, and Josh discuss Lawrence of Arabia, the winner of Best Picture at the 35th Academy Awards in 1963. We talk epic cinematography, the white savior trope, Alec Guinness in morally questionable makeup, and camels. Lots of camels. Stay tuned till the end for Josh's pick for...

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) 09.06.2023 1:29:59

WARNING: Our feature presentation this week, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, features suicide and other topics that listeners may be sensitive to. Welcome to Episode 1 of Film Explorers, a podcast about exploring the bounds of cinema! In this episode, hosts Jackson, Joey, and Josh discuss One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, the winner of Best Picture at the 48th Academy Awards in 1976. We ta...

Meet the Hosts! 02.06.2023 2:04:15

Welcome to Episode 0 of Film Explorers, a podcast about exploring the bounds of cinema! In this episode, hosts Jackson, Joey, and Josh introduce themselves to you through each of their four favorite films and discuss how meaningful they all are. At the end of the episode, Jackson announces his pick for Episode 1. Stay tuned! Other topics include Jackson's love of John Carpenter and Christopher...