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Independent darling director Sean Baker's ANORA starring Mikey Madison won the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and has now made it into theaters across the U.S. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the film as well as look at some trailers of upcoming releases. To close out the show both hosts each share a recommendation of a film you should consider checking out. The recommendatio...

Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, & director Robert Zemeckis (who first worked together on FORREST GUMP) reunite for a generational story about families and the special place they inhabit, sharing in love, loss, laughter, and life. We share our thoughts on the new film HERE as well as discuss some trailers of films yet to be released. Closing out the show Chris gets some help with his movie recommendat...

Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow & Isabella Rossellini star in a thriller about the struggle to elect a pope in Edward Berger's new film CONCLAVE . We've got a review plus some movie news and a joint recommendation from our hosts on a film you should check out. Recommendation: The Grand Budapest Hotel Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

A documentary about musician Pharrell Williams done entirely in LEGO. That's the premise of the new film PIECE BY PIECE by the Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville. Alan & Chris share a review and then discuss a few movie trailers as well as ponder the rumors of Christopher Nolan's next film. A recommendation in this episode: Tuesday Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https...

Recorded at the MESH Studios in Hickory NC it's a review of SATURDAY NIGHT ! (please read that in the voice of Don Pardo for the full effect). Our hosts discuss the latest film from Jason Reitman and then a pair of trailers for some interesting theatrical releases coming in early 2025. Recommendation in this episode: Casa Bonita Mi Amor Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

Joaquin Phoenix reprises his Oscar-winning role as Arthur Fleck in JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX . The film also stars Lady Gaga and adds musical numbers to the mix. Alan & Chris share a review and then delve into the trailers of two soon-to-be-released motion pictures. Closing out the episode Chris shares a very specific type of recommendation for a very specific type of moviegoer. Recommendation in th...

Writer/Director Jeremy Saulnier's latest film REBEL RIDGE, his second in partnership NETFLIX, began streaming on September 6th. Alan & Chris share a review and then, in keeping with the theme of films being released direct to streaming, discuss the trailers of two films on the horizon. Chris closes the show with one of his famous (infamous?) streaming recommendations of films to put on your wa...

It's been over thirty-five years since Tim Burton brought the antics of a spectral cavorting demon named Beetlejuice to the big screen. Reuniting the original cast Burton's anticipated sequel BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE has now hit cinemas across the country. Our hosts share a review and then discuss the trailers for Y2K and NIGHTBITCH . In wrapping up the episode Chris shares a movie recommendation y...

Zoë Kravitz makes her directorial debut with the new suspense thriller BLINK TWICE starring Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, & Alia Shawkat. Our hosts share a review & then discuss two trailers for big films from two big directors (Pedro Almodovar & Francis Ford Coppola). Recommendation included in this episode: The Princess Bride Footcandle Film Society and Film Festival See Privacy Polic...

ALIEN: ROMULUS makes for the seventh film in the Alien franchise (if you don't count the two Alien Vs. Predator movies). Our hosts share their review of the new release, discuss a possible Aronofsky comic book project, and ponder the merits of the BETWEEN THE TEMPLES trailer. Recommendation: Daughters Footcandle Film Society & Film Festival Information See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Director Doug Liman has reunited with Matt Damon 22 years after THE BOURNE IDENTITY for THE INSTIGATORS - a film that follows two unlikely partners who must go on the run after a heist that doesn't go as planned. Our hosts give their thoughts on this reunion & also share some news about upcoming releases. The recommendation included in this episode: The Teachers' Lounge Footcandle Film Society...

M. Night's back with a thriller starring Josh Hartnett...and Hayley Mills...? Our hosts share a review of TRAP and then discuss some trailers of two soon-to-be-released films they are anticipating. For his recommendation on this episode, Chris appeals to Alan to catch up with the latest installment of the Planet of the Apes franchise reboot that is now streaming on Hulu. Recommendation in this epi...

Deadpool has officially entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe in his third trip to the big screen. Alan & Chris review DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE and then depart the world of comic book movies to discuss three trailers of upcoming films scheduled to be released before the end of 2024. A recommendation from our hosts in this episode: The Truman Show Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at htt...

Is TWISTERS the sequel nobody asked for that we all need in 2024? As it appears to have gotten crowds back into movie theaters (a thought that is actually verbalized in an action scene) maybe this is the case. Alan & Chris discuss this blockbuster release as well as a smaller, simpler art house comedy THELMA starring June Squibb. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: Mean Girls (2004)...

Writer/director Oz Perkins has a new film starring Nicolas Cage as an elusive serial killer and up-and-coming scream queen Maika Monroe as the FBI agent tasked with tracking him down. We've got a review of LONGLEGS , movie news of upcoming releases, and a recommendation of a film you can enjoy from the cozy comfort of your living room all on this episode. Enjoy! Recommendation from our hosts in th...

Director Ti West and star Mia Goth have returned to the multiplex with MAXXXINE , the 3rd film in their horror trilogy, this past weekend. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the new film as well as the previous installments. Next in the show lineup, the hosts indulge in some trailer tapas with clips from F1 , HERETIC , and AFRAID . Chris then wraps up the show with one of his patent-pending...

Fresh off her Oscar-winning performance in POOR THINGS , Emma Stone returns for a third time to the world of director Yorgos Lanthimos in his latest film KINDS OF KINDNESS . The film which also stars Jesse Plemmons, Willem Dafoe, Hong Chau, and Margaret Qualley has the actors playing different characters in a trilogy of stories that comprise the film. After sharing a review of the movie, our hosts...

Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Mike Faist, & Michael Shannon star in writer/director Jeff Nichols' latest film THE BIKERIDERS . Alan & Chris share their thoughts on this new release before discussing some news about films yet to hit the silver screen. Rounding out the episode Chris recommends a film that is celebrating its' 25 anniversary. Recommendation in this episode: Office Spa...

BRATS , a new documentary available to stream exclusively on Hulu, centers on the 1980s films starring the "Brat Pack" and their profound impact on the young stars' lives. WE GROWN NOW , a small independent release, tells the story of two young boys, best friends Malik and Eric, growing up in the Cabrini-Green public housing complex in 1992 Chicago. Alan & Chris share reviews of each film befo...

Indie filmmaker Richard Linklater released his latest movie HIT MAN starring Glen Powell on Netflix on June 7th. Alan & Chris share a review and then discuss some upcoming films of interest. For a home viewing recommendation this week, Chris goes back to 2008 to a film (though well received at the time) he feels needs some more credit today. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: WALL-...

For 88 minutes a completely unrecognizable Jesse Eisenberg & Riley Keough depict the life of an unusual family in SASQUATCH SUNSET . Alan & Chris discuss the film and then cover some news of upcoming releases. Chris closes out the show with a recommendation of an unusual documentary that is not for the faint of heart. Recommendation in this episode: The Contestant Footcandle Film Society S...

Director George Miller is back in the deserts of Australia with FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. The fellows share their views on the film before giving details of three other movies that are yet to be released. Rounding out the show Chris shares a recommendation for a film you might consider adding to your watch list...or as he thinks might more likely be the...

Despite being in the midst of the summer movie season, Alan & Chris decided to take an off-ramp from the blockbuster freeway and visit an entry in the smaller independent film community. We've got a review of first time feature director Francis Galluppi's THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY starring Jim Cummings and then news from Cannes including thoughts on all those standing ovations. Recommendati...

They're back! After taking a podcast recording break due to hectic scheduling, our hosts return to deliver reviews of three new films to make up for lost time. With the three reviews to cover the hosts nixed the usual segment follow-up of movie news. Chris, however, couldn't pass up an opportunity to pass along a recommendation of a film you can screen from the comfort of your own living room. Rev...

Director Alex Garland's CIVIL WAR portrays a dystopian future when a divided America has been plunged into a battle between various factions. Our hosts share their takes on the film before discussing movie news of a musical starring Michael Shannon & Tilda Swinton and the next film by Yorgos Lanthimos. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: Devs Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Poli...