Film Literate

Devin Diazoni and Paola Zavala are FINALLY back to recap and weigh in on the final three episodes of Disclaimer . Support Film Literate on Patreon ! Guest: Paola Zavala ( Instagram | Letterboxd )

Dive into the first installment in Karen Marie Moning's Fever series, Darkfever , with Ewa Mykytyn in Armchair Chat No. 4! Support Film Literate on Patreon ! Host: Ewa Mykytyn ( Goodreads )

The Polar Express is a children's picture book by Chris Van Allsburg that features 15 illustrations. Which is about the number of headaches that the surprisingly faithful motion-capture film adaptation by Robert Zemeckis might induce. Happy Holidays, dear listeners! Support Film Literate on Patreon ! Guest: Charlotte Diazoni

Ewa Mykytyn's third Armchair Chat covers the second book in a series that started with the title Fourth Wing by Rebeccas Yarros. So, tune in to hear about Iron Flame ! Support Film Literate on Patreon ! Host: Ewa Mykytyn ( Goodreads )

Catch up with Devin Diazoni as he chronicles his viewing (and, when possible, reading) habits during the first 2+ weeks of fatherhood. Support the show on Patreon !

Ewa Mykytyn returns to the first chair for another thoroughly engrossing Armchair/Fireside Chat, this time about Karen Marie Moning's The House at Watch Hill . Support Film Literate on Patreon ! Host: Ewa Mykytyn ( Goodreads )

In the absence of Devin "New Dad" Diazoni, Ewa Mykytyn assumes first (and only) chair for a breakdown of Catherine Doyle's The Dagger and the Flame . So, listen in and hear all about The City of Fantome! Support Film Literate on Patreon ! Host: Ewa Mykytyn ( Goodreads )

Devin say one thing, Charlotte says another, and it all changes back again! Dive headfirst into the autumn aesthetic and prepare for the Thanksgiving season with an episode about one of the best films ever covered on Film Literate. Which is pretty short, but only because  Fantastic Mr. Fox is, too. And also: 10/10, no notes. Support Film Literate on Patreon ! Guest: Charlotte Diazoni

For the second consecutive month, Devin's flying without his co-pilot. Does he land the plane? Hear for yourself! What a wasted opportunity... Could have much more seamlessly  referenced rocket-packs in the description here. Support the show on Patreon !

Devin Diazoni and Paola Zavala reunite to recap and weigh in on the first four episodes of Alfonso Cuarón's (thus far) incredibly faithful adaptation of Renée Knight's Disclaimer . Support Film Literate on Patreon ! Guest: Paola Zavala ( Instagram | Letterboxd )

In the time between De Niro and DiCaprio, who were Scorsese’s leading men? Answer: Nicolas Cage and the Dalai Lama. Listen to strangers become friends through a shared love of books and movies as Jacob White joins Devin Diazoni to discuss 1999’s Bringing Out the Dead . Support the podcast on Patreon ! Guest: Jacob White (IG: madcrazymoviereviews ) Episode Correction: There are nine circles of Hell...

"What if the next thriller you read was all about you." That's the tagline for the debut novel by Renée Knight. And a tagline for this episode might be: "What if books were better - way better - than their taglines? And that tagline ain't half bad." Tune in to hear a conversation about the novel that inspired one of the most celebrated filmmakers of a generation to go...

Renée Knight's thrilling Disclaimer has been adapted into an Apple TV+ miniseries by four-time Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón! Consequently, Devin Diazoni and Paola Zavala will be bringing you a miniseries of their own! With four pods about Disclaimer ! Not counting this one. This is just an announcement. The 1st pod will drop on October 7, 2024 and cover the novel, so pick yourself up a...

Just because Devin Diazoni's podding solo again doesn't mean you shouldn't listen! But, fair warning, this one's almost exclusively about baseball. As the title suggests. Support Film Literate on Patreon !

Here it is. The third (and fourth). Are you, are you coming to the tree? Support the show on Patreon ! Guest: Charlotte Diazoni

Say you're a director. And you direct a film. That people enjoy. Where do you go from there? Press play for an in-depth discussion between Devin Diazoni and Paola Zavala about Damien Chazelle's first four/five feature films! Support the show on Patreon ! Guest: Paola Zavala ( Instagram , Letterboxd )

As they close the book on Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea , Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn read from the mailbag and talk about everything under the sun as well as a few things still underground. Here's what was, what is, and what's to come for Film Literate's Book Club! Recipe: Gabriele's Starless Sea Gingerbread Support Film Literate on Patreon ! Guest: Ewa Mykytyn

In which Devin Diazoni and Chris Zappettini talk about Bad Monkey , Jimmy Carter, Challengers , Consenting Adults , Gena Rowlands, Ridley Scott, upcoming episodes, and more! Support the show on Patreon ! Guest: Chris Zappettini ( Instagram )

Our maiden voyage has come to an end! Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn say their goodbyes to Erin Morgenstern and The Starless Sea . For now. Because... Did you read the book along with us? Did you like it? Did we miss something you didn't, or vice versa? Let us know! A mailbag episode is coming, so please send in all comments and questions to filmliteratepodcast@gmail.com. Guest: Ewa Mykytyn Su...

In this episode, a wife joins her husband to discuss a movie marathon that one of them was more excited about than the other. And all to get themselves - as well as you, dear listener - ready for Alien: Romulus ! So travel back to 1979, 1986, 1992, 1997, 2003 & 2007, 2012, and 2017 for a look into the future. Support the show on Patreon ! Guest: Charlotte Diazoni 

With this episode, we are three-quarters of the way through the first miniseries of the Film Literate Book Club! Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn reunite to descend even further into Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea . So, come on down. The water's... not quite what you'd expect. Guest: Ewa Mykytyn Support Film Literate on Patreon !

Learn a bit about reproduction, women's bodies, and a few of the movies that either do or don't set the most detailed expectations when it comes to making babies. Support Film Literate on Patreon ! Guest: Charlotte Diazoni ( Instagram )

In which Devin Diazoni and Chris Zappettini talk about Avatar: The Way of Water , baseball, Booksmart , The Boys , Shelley Duvall, Luca , Willie Mays, Neon Genesis Evangelion , Presumed Innocent , and much, much more! Support the show on Patreon ! Guest: Chris Zappettini ( Instagram )

Welcome back to the Film Literate Book Club! For this episode, Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn dove deep into Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea - looking here at Book II: Fortunes and Fables and Book III: The Ballad of Simon and Eleanor ! This is, despite the book numbers, part two of four. Guest: Ewa Mykytyn Support Film Literate on Patreon !

Let's go break the fourth wall or grow some mutton chops! Deadpool's teaming up with Wolverine, and a married couple (re)watched all 13 live-action X-Men film. For you. You're welcome. Support the show on Patreon ! Guest: Charlotte Diazoni Corrections and clarifications: The Skarsgård family is Swedish. Everybody knows that. The host, Devin Diazoni, implied that he enjoys Darren Aro...