Christopher Lloyd

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Essential movie reviews, commentary and news from Hoosier film critics. filmyap.substack.com

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Christopher Lloyd

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The Rough Cut Retrospective - Black & White Movie Draft 08.05.2026 1:20:57

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Interview with "Two Women" director Chloé Robichaud 07.05.2026 6:28

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Maul: Shadow Lord Finally Delivers the Duel Fans Have Been Waiting For 07.05.2026 39:51

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Yap Rewind: Shark movies bite 04.05.2026 19:27

Ticket buyers didn't exactly sink their teeth into "Deep Water" this past weekend, so here's our archival podcast reminding us that after "Jaws," most shark movies really bite. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe

The AV Room: Indy Now -- May 1 02.05.2026 6:44

Christopher Lloyd reviews new theatrical releases including "The Devil Wears Prada 2," "The Story of Everything," "Animal Farm," "Deep Water" and "Hokum." Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe

The Rough Cut Retrospective - Meryl Streep Hall of Fame 01.05.2026 1:45:34

Echo Base Intel: Maul: Shadow Lord Episodes 7 & 8 - Lines Are Drawn 30.04.2026 49:27

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The Rough Cut Retrospective - MCU X-Men 'Draft N' Cast' 25.04.2026 1:09:57

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The AV Room: Indy Now -- April 24 25.04.2026 6:54

This week on Indy Now, Christopher Lloyd reviews new releases "I Swear" and "Michael," plus Film Yap team's picks for Indy Film Fest! Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe

Echo Base Intel: Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 Breakdown 24.04.2026 47:42

This week on Echo Base Intel, we head back to Hawkins to review Stranger Things: Tales from ’85. Does the animated series capture what made the original so special or get buried beneath the nostalgia? We break down the story, animation, characters and whether this return trip to the Upside Down is worth taking. Thanks for reading Film Yap! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full acc...

Echo Base Intel: Maul: Shadow Lord Episodes 5 & 6 Intel Report 22.04.2026 40:16

This week on Echo Base Intel, we’re diving into Episodes 5 & 6 of Maul: Shadow Lord and unpacking the biggest moments yet. Janix has fallen under Imperial control, key characters are forced to take sides and Maul is right in the middle of it all. We also break down the final The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer! Thanks for reading Film Yap! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full acces...

Yap Rewind: Indy Film Fest flashback 20.04.2026 21:22

With Indy Film Fest getting ready to kick off its 2026 run, let's turn back the dial to our thoughts on the lineup from 2011! Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe

The AV Room: Indy Now -- April 17 18.04.2026 5:53

This week on Indy Now, Christopher Lloyd reviews new releases "Lee Cronin's the Mummy," "Ballistic," "The Christophers," "Normal" and "Mile End Kicks." Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe

Seeing Double: The Princess Diaries Franchise 17.04.2026 1:06:57

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Echo Base Intel: Maul: Shadow Lord Episodes 3 & 4 Breakdown 17.04.2026 34:42

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The AV Room: Indy Now -- April 10 11.04.2026 5:21

This week on Indy Now, Christopher Lloyd takes a look at new releases "Hamlet," "Beast," "You, Me & Tuscany," "Faces of Death" and "Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord." Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe

A very early look at the 2026 movie awards race 10.04.2026 1:10:00

Film critics Nate Richard and Ben Sears look at the recently announced lineup for the Cannes film festival and weigh in on what film are generating the most awards buzz right now. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe

The Rough Cut Retrospective - 2001 Movies Draft 10.04.2026 1:13:41

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Echo Base Intel: Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Series Premiere 08.04.2026 36:40

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Yap Rewind: Changing face of animation 06.04.2026 17:40

With "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" dividing critics and bringing in blammo box office, we look back to our archival podcast about how the animated feature film has evolved. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe

The AV Room: Indy Now -- April 3 04.04.2026 5:29

This week on Indy Now, Christopher Lloyd reviews "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," "The Drama," "Palestine 36," "Fantasy Life" and "A Great Awakening." Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe

The Rough Cut Retrospective- A24 Film Fighters 03.04.2026 1:47:41

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The AV Room: Indy Now -- March 27 28.03.2026 5:25

This week on Indy Now, Christopher Lloyd reviews "Holy Days," "They Will Kill You," "Andre is an Idiot," "A Magnificent Life" and "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice." Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe

The Rough Cut Retrospective - Project Hail Mary 27.03.2026 1:39:24

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Yap Rewind: They Shouldn't Talk 23.03.2026 17:40

In honor of Rocky the non-verbal alien in "Project Hail Mary," we look back to our archival podcast about movie characters we think shouldn't speak. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe