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With his first feature film in six years indie director Trey Edward Shults is back in movie theaters with a collaboration with musician The Weeknd. We've got a review of HURRY UP TOMORROW and some news from the Cannes Film Festival.   Recommendation from our hosts in this episode- MouseHunt   Footcandle Film Society

The filmmaking duo of Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck have a new movie out that relays four interconnected stories set in 1987 Oakland, CA revolving around a mysterious force that guides the area underdogs. We've got a review of FREAKY TALES plus some movie news & a joint recommendation from our hosts of a movie you should consider watching. Recommendation - Nickel Boys

An unconventional team of antiheroes embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts in THUNDERBOLTS - the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We've got a review of the new film plus a sampling of three upcoming a24 films all on this episode. Recommendations from our host in this episode: Tower Footcandle Films Society

On the fictional island of Carpathia a shy girl is raised to fear an elusive animal known as ochi. When she discovers a wounded baby ochi she embarks on a quest to return him to his home. Willem Dafoe & Emily Watson star in the new film THE LEGEND OF OCHI which hit theaters April 25th. Our hosts share a review and then partake in some trailer tapas. Recommendation from our hosts in this episod...

Director Ryan Coogler & actor Michael B. Jordan have re-teamed for their fourth feature together with SINNERS which tells the story of twin brothers Smoke & Stack (both portrayed by Jordan) who return to their hometown to attempt a fresh start by opening a juke joint only to have a great evil descend upon their new venture. On this episode, we share a review of SINNERS plus watch & dis...

If you've been in a movie theater since January you've likely seen the trailer for DROP - Christopher Landon's latest directorial effort starring Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar. We've got a review plus thoughts on trailers for new films by Wes Anderson & Ari Aster   Recommendations - It's What's Inside (Netflix) , The Studio (AppleTV+)   Footcandle Film Society  

A MINECRAFT MOVIE starring Jack Black, Jason Mamoa, and Danielle Brooks made bank at the box office this past weekend.  Alan & Chris entered the OverWorld and have a review of the film plus some news of upcoming releases. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - One of Them Days Footcandle Film Society    

Paul Rudd & Jenna Ortega star as a father & daughter traveling to a wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO in the dark comedy DEATH OF A UNICORN .  Our hosts share their thoughts on the movie as well as discuss news of films in the works.  Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: American Animals Footcandle Film Society 

Steven Soderbergh has released his second film of 2025 - a spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett as a married couple who both work as intelligence agents. We've got a review of BLACK BAG plus quick looks at upcoming new releases. Recommendation included in this episode: Molli and Max in the Future Footcandle Film Society 

OPUS is writer/director Mark Anthony Green's feature debut.  It stars John Malkovich as a reclusive pop music icon and Ayo Edebiri as a journalist sent to cover his first album release in thirty years.  We've got a review of the film plus another serving of Trailer Tapas where we sample some news of upcoming releases. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: The Music Never Stopped Footcandl...

MICKEY 17 is director Bong Joon Ho’s much-anticipated follow-up to 2019’s Best Picture-winning PARASITE . We’ve got a review plus a serving of Trailer Tapas where we sample the upcoming films BRING HER BACK and HOLLAND . Recommendation from our hosts in this episode – Schindler’s List Footcandle Film Society

Director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes makes his directorial debut with MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, and Morgan Freeman. Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of a U.S. Army Afghanistan veteran who - thanks to the presence of her dead best from the Army - is at odds with her estranged Vietnam Veteran grandfather and her VA counselor. We've got a...

'Twas the week leading up to the Academy Awards ceremony. Our hosts were in a quandary as to what film to review. A based on a true story inspiring drama, a new contender for the title of an American masterpiece, or a film that just hit theaters. Why not all three? Listen in for thoughts on SING SING , THE BRUTALIST, & THE MONKEY. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode- September 5 Foot...

A sci-fi thriller romance starring Miles Teller & Anya Taylor-Joy? That's how THE GORGE released on AppleTV+ on Valentine's Day has been promoted. We've got a review plus a few thoughts on the new CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD & news of an upcoming a24 film starring Paul Rudd & Tim Robinson. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode- Flow Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Poli...

Writer/Director Drew Hancock's new film COMPANION follows what happens when a billionaire's death sets off a chain of events for Iris (played by Sophie Thatcher) and her friends during a weekend trip to his lakeside estate. Our hosts share a review followed by some trailers for new films on the horizon. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Footca...

Director Stephen Soderbergh is back on the big screen with the first of his two 2025 films. PRESENCE tells the tale of a family who moves into a new home only to become convinced they are not alone. Our hosts give their thoughts on this new release as well as discuss the recent Oscar nominations. Recommendations - Incident, I'm Not a Robot NOTE: Both short film recommendations can be found streami...

On this episode of Footcandle Films, we review the new creature feature WOLF MAN starring Julia Garner and Christopher Abbott. Afterward, Alan serves up a platter of Trailer Tapas with previews of THE ALTO KNIGHTS and QUEEN OF THE RING . Chris closes out the show with a timely recommendation of a documentary on filmmaker David Lynch. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: David Lynch: The...

HERETIC , a horror thriller from A24 Studios starring Hugh Grant, gets the honor of being the first film to be reviewed in 2025 by Alan & Chris. After the review, each host shares a list of films they are anticipating for 2025. Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

For the first Footcandle Films podcast of 2025 Alan & Chris look back at the cinematic offerings of 2024 and give their top 5 actresses, actors, directors & films. Adding a little twist to the usual "Best of" recaps each host also shares their biggest disappointment & biggest surprise from 2024. Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Two additional gifts await under the cinematic Christmas tree for our hosts to discuss before calling it quits for 2024. In this episode, Alan & Chris unwrap the new Bob Dylan biopic A COMPLETE UNKNOWN starring Timothée Chalamet and the thriller BABYGIRL starring Nicole Kidman. Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Looking for something a little different to do on Christmas Day? How about heading to the local multiplex to see what spin Robert Eggers puts on the vampire tale with NOSFERATU ? Alan & Chris have had a chance to screen the film early and share a review. Also on this episode, we discuss A DIFFERENT MAN starring Sebastian Stan and talk about the recently released Academy Awards shortlists. Foot...

Marielle Heller's new film NIGHTBITCH starring Amy Adams tells the story of a woman who has paused her career as an artist to be a stay-at-home mom, but soon her domesticity takes a surreal turn. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the film as well as discuss the documentary, Will & Harper. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: Tully Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at...

Two actors who have become directors have new films out. We discuss Jesse Eisenberg's A REAL PAIN first and then spend some time on jury duty with Clint Eastwood's JUROR #2 . For our news portion of the podcast we look over the rumored Oscar nominees for the Best Actor & Best Supporting Actor categories. Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

On this week's podcast episode, we review two movie musicals that couldn't be more different. First, we venture to a cinematic version of Oz with WICKED . Afterward, we travel to Mexico for the tale of a drug lord attempting to restart their life after faking their death in EMILIA PÉREZ . With both films featuring some buzzed-about acting performances, we then look over the predicted Oscar nominee...

Twenty-four years have passed since Ridley Scott's GLADIATOR was a box office and critical hit. A child in the first film, Lucius, is all grown up now and Ridley Scott is back to tell his story in GLADIATOR II . Does it succumb to the dreaded sickness known as sequel-itis? Our hosts share a review, talk some movie trailers, and then ponder some early Oscar predictions. Footcandle Film Society See...