Footcandle Films

The Hollywood release floodgates are truly open as we near the end of 2021. For that reason, our hosts opted for not the usual two but three reviews of recent films on this episode that include "Eternals", "The French Dispatch" , and "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" . Following the reviews, Alan & Chris each share some interesting announcements in the world of cinema. Last but not least the episode co...

Two big new releases from two big directors mean we have two big new reviews on this episode of Footcandle Films. We begin with Denis Villeneuve's take on the classic sci-fi epic DUNE and follow that with genre-hopping Edgar Wright's new LAST NIGHT IN SOHO . Alan helms the news segment having scoured the internet for items of interest before both hosts share their film recommendations to close out...

Daniel Craig is back (finally) in the long delayed Bond installment NO TIME TO DIE . Our hosts share their thoughts on the film as well as the latest entry in the MMCU (that's the Michael Myers Cinematic Universe) HALLOWEEN KILLS . In the news segment Alan covers the recent announcements from both the DC & Marvel camps and asks his co-host which films (if any) have his Spidey-sense tingling. B...

Adapting material for the big screen can be tough. In this episode, our hosts review two recent efforts with "The Many Saints of Newark" & "Dear Evan Hansen" . In the movie news segment, they discuss the winners of the recently wrapped Footcandle Film Festival and talk about director David Gordon Green's next project once his Halloween trilogy wraps. If you're looking for something to screen f...

This episode of Footcandle Films kicks off with a review of the latest entry into the Marvel Comic Universe - SHANG CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS. For the second review, the hosts discuss the indie sci-fi drama NINE DAYS which just so happens to also be one of their favorite films of the year. Alan & Chris then share some movie news before closing the show with recommendations of films y...

The long-delayed Ryan Reynolds comedy "Free Guy" has finally made it to cinemas across the country. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on this mainstream cinematic offering as well as the definitely not mainstream film "Annette" starring Adam Driver. Films recently announced or being released soon are discussed in the news portion of the show including our hosts' reactions to the new teaser tra...

Is it a sequel? A reboot? A reheat? Whatever you consider James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad" , Alan & Chris give the film a review as well as share their thoughts on the new take on Arthurian legend "The Green Knight" . Rounding out the show are silver-screen news items and picks of movies you might want to put on your radar. Recommendations from the hosts in this episode: "The Skin I Live In" ,...

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Emily Blunt star in Disney's latest theme park ride turned into a big-screen family adventure with "Jungle Cruise" . Alan & Chris share their thoughts on this new release as well as "Old" the latest from director M. Night Shyamalan. Afterward, they talk some movie news before concluding the show with recommendations of films you might want to check out. Recommenda...

In this episode of Footcandle Films, discussions of the indie horror-comedy "Werewolves Within" and director Edgar Wright's first foray into documentary filmmaking "The Sparks Brothers" comprise the review portion, followed by a healthy dose of silver screen news items. Last but not least each host offers a suggestion of a movie they've recently caught up with that you might enjoy. Recommendations...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe kicks off its Phase 4 story arc with "Black Widow" . Hosts Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the film as well as discuss the art house World War II drama "When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit" . Silver screen movie news items follow with film recommendations rounding out the show. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode include: "Plan B" and "Superman II: The R...

We've got reviews of the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS & Pixar's latest LUCA to kick off this episode. The hosts follow up the review segment with a deluge of movie news (hooray...the movie-making machine is getting cranked up again after the pandemic) and suggestions of movies you might want to watch or rewatch. Reviews included in this episode: "In The Heights" , "Lu...

Alan & Chris ventured back to an actual brick and mortar theater to see the blockbuster release of "A Quiet Place Part II". They review the film as well as discuss the straight-to Netflix thriller "The Woman in the Window" starring Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Julianne Moore & Jennifer Jason Lee. Alan then shares three cinematic news items before both hosts close out the show with recommendatio...

Who can chew more scenery? Emma Stone as Cruella de Vil or Emma Thompson as her nemesis Baroness von Hellman. Our hosts weigh in on the latest Disney release CRUELLA as well as share their takes on the indie comedy TOGETHER TOGETHER starring Ed Helms and Patti Harrison. Next up Alan & Chris discuss some news items that fall under the SOUNDS LIKE IT COULD BE GOOD? banner and close out the show...

Anthony Hopkins recently won an Academy Award for his performance in "The Father". Many people were surprised the little golden statue wasn't awarded to the late Chadwick Boseman for his performance in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom". Hosts Alan & Chris give their opinions of Hopkins' performance and the overall film as well as discuss the independent comedy "Shiva Baby". Following the reviews come...

In "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar" Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo star as lifelong friends who embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they decide to leave their small town for the first time. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on this new oddball comedy and then switch gears to discuss a documentary about stray dogs on the streets of Istanbul ( "Stray" ). Following the reviews, Alan sh...

With the Academy Awards ceremony approaching, Alan and Chris opted to take some time to discuss the multiple award nominee "Minari" . They follow up with a review of the new director's cut of "Justice League" that was recently released exclusively on HBO. Some tidbits of movie news and film recommendations round out the episode. Recommendations from Alan and Chris in this episode: "The Mole Agent"...

This episode of the Footcandle Films podcast features reviews of two films centered around real-life stories. Alan & Chris discuss "The Mauritanian" starring Jodie Foster & Tahar Rahim and "Nomadland" starring Frances McDormand. For the movie news segment, the hosts share their thoughts on the recently released 2021 Oscar nominations. Rounding out the show are recommendations on films you...

Daniel Kaluuya won a Golden Globe for his work in "Judas and the Black Messiah" . Alan & Chris have a review of that film and the recent remake of the film "Rams" starring Sam Neill. Other winners of the Globes are discussed in the news section as well as a thoughts on the upcoming Disney reimagining of "Cruella". Closing out the show are recommendations of films you can catch up with from the...

Netflix dropped " Malcolm and Marie " starring John David Washington & Zendaya online recently. We've got a review of that film as well as the new documentary " Zappa " by director Alex Winter. Also featured on this episode: Sounds Like It Could Be Good?, Trailer Tapas, & Recommendation segments. Recommendations in this episode: " In & Of Itself " , " One Night in Miami " See Privacy P...

Movie viewing in 2020 was a strange experience. Instead of catching new releases on the big screen our hosts often streamed films on the small screens of their laptops. Despite the less than ideal circumstances cinema managed to offer numerous memorable moments and performances. Alan & Chris each share their Top 5 films of 2020 along with their traditional bonus categories of "biggest disappoi...

Hosts Alan & Chris return to the MESH studios to record their first podcast episode of 2021. On the docket - reviews of "Wonder Woman 1984" and the rumored Oscar favorite for the best foreign film "Another Round". Following the reviews, each host shares a bit of movie news before delivering the tried and true final segment of movie recommendations you should check out. Reviews in this episode:...

As 2020 draws to a close, films with hopes of Oscar nominations begin to surface. We've got reviews of two of them on this episode with "Sound of Metal" and "Promising Young Woman". Movie news and recommendations of films you might have missed round out what could likely be our last episode of the year. Enjoy & we'll see you in 2021! Recommendations: " While We're Young " , " S#!%house " Revie...

Rags to riches stories. That's the theme of our movies reviewed in this episode. One is an adaptation of a beloved Charles Dickens novel with "The Personal History of David Copperfield" while the other is the true story of Ted Ngoy in "The Donut King". After the reviews, our hosts delve into a quick news tidbits segment before ending the episode with their recommendations of films they think you s...

Sacha Baron Cohen decided to revive his fictional Kazakh television journalist for "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm". Our hosts Alan & Chris share their thoughts on this new release as well as Sofia Coppola's latest "On the Rocks" starring Bill Murray and Rashida Jones. In a Trailer Tapas segment our hosts discuss three upcoming movies and round out the episode with recommendations of films you mig...

Indie writer/director Jim Cummings is back with a new movie "The Wolf of Snow Hollow". Alan and Chris share their thoughts on this film as well as spend some time discussing the foreign flick "Out Stealing Horses" starring Stellan Skarsgard. With a lack of news stories about film to discuss Alan and Chris ponder the future of movie theaters before closing out the show with their recommendations of...