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In this episode Daniel and Mason look at the feature film adaptation of the documentary of the same name,  Last Breath . Directed by Alex Parkinson, who also directed the documentary of the same name, Daniel and Mason discuss the differences of the feature length film, as well as asking if the film wasn't Hollywoodized enough.  Films discussed during this episode: Last Breath Wallace and Gromit: V...

In this episode Daniel is joined by Nate Deen, the writer and subject of the film  Brave the Dark . In this interview they discuss the story of Nate's life being turned into a feature length film and the long journey it took to get it into theaters. They also discuss how this is as truthful as it gets when it comes to true story films.  Films discussed during this episode: Brave the Dark Saving Pr...

In this episode Daniel and Mason, as well as special guest Michael Denniston from the Trilogy in Theory podcast discuss their Top 5 Films of 2024. You'll find everything you want in this film recap episode; bizarre criticisms, many laughs and even love of French cinema. Films discussed during this episode: Dune: Part Two Trap Juror No. 2 The Count of Monte Cristo Hit Man Heretic Love Lies Bleeding...

Independent Film Focus focuses on talking to filmmakers and highlighting their projects that might not have a wide release or are independently backed. In today's episode Daniel chats to José Lourenço about his debut feature,  Young Werther . Starring Alison Pill, Douglas Booth and Patrick J Adams,  Young Werther , based on the acclaimed German novel  The Sorrows of Young Werther gets a new modern...

In this episode Daniel is joined by one of the track stars of the 1987 State Championship winning team of McFarland High School, Thomas Valles. His story is featured in the Kevin Costner film McFarland, USA . Thomas discusses his portrayal on screen by Carlos Chalabi, the facts the movie got wrong, and some of the things left out of the film because it was produced by Disney.  Films discussed duri...

In this episode Daniel and Mason chat with decorated historian Dr. Shadi Bartsch about Ridley Scott's latest offering, Gladiator II . A professor of Classics at the University of Chicago, Dr. Bartsch deconstructs the movie and its many historical claims, as well as talking about if  Gladiator II  stays true to the spirit of history. She also addresses if it was "total Hollywood bullshit" or if the...

In this episode Daniel and Mason look at the true story behind the first episode of Saturday Night Live,  Saturday Night . With some potential star making performances from the cast we talk about how this movie came out of nowhere and isn't getting quite as much buzz as it should. We also chat about how this is a different film than any of director Jason Reitman's previous films and why that shoul...

Starting a new series within the podcast, Independent Film Focus will feature host Daniel Chadwick-Shubat talking to filmmakers and highlighting their projects that might not have a wide release. With episode 1, Daniel talks to filmmaker and one of Canada's top special effects artists, Steven Kostanski about his new film,  Frankie Freako .  They talk about his history in the film industry, where h...

In this episode Daniel is joined by guest co-host Quinn Hainey, who hosts the Seat Struck Movie Podcast . We chat about the new release  The Apprentice  which shows the rise of Donald Trump (Sebastian Stan) in 1970's New York, as well as his relationship with infamous lawyer Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong). We discuss how accurate this unconventional biopic is and how it's not the Donald Trump movie you...

Back after an extended summer break, Daniel and Mason review the latest film offering from Saoirse Ronan,  The Outrun . Based on the incredibly moving memoir by Amy Liptrot,  The Outrun  details Rona's (Saoirse Ronan) incredibly difficult journey with alcoholism and looking for a place to heal on the Orkney Islands. Daniel and Mason chat about the great ensemble, as well as discussing the potentia...

In this episode Daniel and co-host Mason chat about M. Night Shyamalan's latest feature,  Trap . Coming at it from different lenses they discussed the campy aspect of this psychological thriller, as well as Josh Hartnett's performance as Cooper. It's a fun one and there might be some fierce disagreements. Films discussed during this episode: Trap Deadpool and Wolverine Transformers Spirited Away T...

In this episode Daniel is joined by historian, war photographer, and author of  The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare , Damien Lewis. Damien looks back on writing the book, the journey to film adaptation, with some interesting tidbits along the way. Damien also answers what scenes in the film happened in real life and teased what could happen in potential sequels.  Film discussed during this episo...

In this episode Daniel is joined by Bishop and Donna Martin, the focus of the latest film from Angel Studios,  Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot . The film follows a pastor and his wife who start to adopt at risk children and end up inspiring their whole community to adopt over 70 children. The Martins talk about their faith in God which inspired these acts of service and kindness, as well a...

In this episode Daniel and co-host Mason get to talk about a movie they had the very special privelege to see together in Washington D.C. and that was  The Bikeriders . It was followed by a Q&A with the stars of the film Austin Butler and Jodie Comer who played Benny and Kathy respectively. Also starring Tom Hardy,  The Bikeriders  tells the true story of a photographer who followed around a biker...

In this episode Daniel is joined by co-host Mason to talk about the latest Richard Linklater film,  Hit Man . Starring Glen Powell, this story is loosely based on the amazing true story of Gary Johnson, who moonlit as a fake hit man for the Houston Police (covered in the 2001 article Hit Man by Skip Hollandsworth).  Films discussed during this episode: Hit Man Boyhood Everybody Wants Some! Furiosa...

In this episode Daniel is joined by co-host Mason to talk about one of Mason's most anticipated films of the year,  Monkey Man . In his directorial debut, Dev Patel does his take on  John Wick with a blend of Bollywood thrown in. What follows is a high paced, ultra violent action flick that ends up dividing opinions amongst the hosts.  Films discussed during this episode: Monkey Man John Wick Poor...

In this episode Daniel is joined by recurring co-host Mason to chat about the new Anthony Hopkins film One Life . The film looks at the life of Sir Nicholas Winton, who helped save over 600 children from Prague at the infancy of World War II. Daniel and Mason also make their Oscar predictions for the 5 major categories, and as the Oscars have already happened you can see if their predictions were...

In this episode Daniel is joined by Jim Morris, the subject of  The Rookie , where he was played by Dennis Quaid. Jim talks about his tough ubringing, his time as a young baseball player, his wonderful grandparents, and his crazy journey to Major League Baseball that inspired the making of the film.  Films discussed during this episode: The Rookie A League of their Own Sandlot The Good, the Bad an...

In this episode Daniel is joined by recurring co-host Mason for the first time to chat about the new film  Bob Marley: One Love. The film focuses on the end of Bob Marley's life, specifically his tour with  Exodus  and his relationships with the people around him. Daniel and Mason also explore a few more films they've recently been watching, as well as films they're looking forward to.  Films disc...

In this episode we sit down with Mike Konesky and Sean Raftis to talk about the 2018 comedy  Tag which is based on a true story involving them and 8 other friends playing a 23 year long (and counting) game of tag. They discuss what scenes in the movie actually happened in real life, as well as discussing some of the other hilarious tales that have taken place over the last two decades. Films discu...

In this inaguaral episode we sit down with Robert Bilott (portrayed by Mark Ruffalo), the subject of the film Dark Waters . We cover the quick filmmaking process from the article in the New York Times about Robert coming out in 2016, to the release of the film mere months before COVID hit the Western Hemisphere. We also look at how accurate the film was in portraying the timeline as well as the re...