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In preparation for David Fincher's Mank, this week we examine what many believe to be the greatest film ever made!  But do the GYFF boys agree? There's dissension to say the least!     Did we get it right?  Let us know!   Feedback@getyourfilmfixpodcast.com  

In 2000, And Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon arrived on U.S. shores and left with multiple Oscar nominations and a huge box office performance.  But why did this film resonate so powerfully with Americans?  How does it hold up now?   We then move on to a discussion of the state of cinema in the time of coronavirus.  With the move of most of the 2020 film slate to 2021, what does this mean for...

It won Best Picture and Best Director at the Oscars, not to mention some other awards, but does Mel Gibson's historical epic hold up to 21st century scrutiny?  We dive into 1995 and finish the episode off with some trivia from 25 years ago....   feedback@getyourfilmfixpodcast.com  

I'm Thinking of Ending Things.  Interpret that however you wish. And that's what we attempt to do this week as we try to unravel the newest film from writer/director Charlie Kauffman. The film is available on Netflix and at the very least, will leave you eager to hear our thoughts!   Let us know yours at feedback@getyourfilmfixpodcast.com

This week we go back to the well again for another Just F***ing watch it challenge!  Chapin had to watch Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon, Lee watched Danny Boyle's Sunshine and Jeremy indulged in First Blood!  A good time was had by all!     Let us know what you think feedback@getyourfilmfixpodcast.com . 

It's the 25th anniversary of The Usual Suspects, a film that won two Oscars and shook audiences around the world with it's twist ending.  But how does the film and especially the twist hold up after 25 years of scrutiny?  Is this a great movie or just a genre film with a shocking ending?     Then we draft our Top 5 favorite twist endings.     Let us know what you think!   Feedback@getyourfilmfixpo...

It's another new movie this week with the Amazon Original Blow the Man Down, directed by Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy. We break down the film's alleged "Coenesque" plot, style and themes, as well as the first-time directors' take on the small town crime genre. Then we wrap it all up with our Top 5 Character Actors nobody's heard of.     Let us know what you think: feedback@getyourfilmfix...

This week we review another (relatively) new movie in Kelly Reichardt's frontier "adventure" First Cow.  We dissect Reichardt's uniquely subtle and quiet style, how it works to her advantage and if it works for us on a personal level.  Then we move on to another round of film trivia!   Let us know what you think!   Feedback@getyourfilmfixpodcast.com  

This week on the podcast we watch a new movie!  Andrew Patterson's The Vast of Night premiered at Slamdance in 2019 and debuted on Amazon Prime May 29, 2020, ushering in a new talent (Patterson) and raising the par for low-budget filmmaking.  But is this just a "calling card" film or can it reach the heights of other debut films from some of the world's most renowned directors?     Let us know wha...

This week we return to our Just F***ing Watch It series with another film from the Soviet Union, Elem Klimov's World War II masterpiece Come and See.  We examine the film's extraordinary visual style and technique, with special attention for the haunting performances.  This is a film you don't want to miss (find it on the Criterion Channel).  Then we wrap it up with our Top 5 Horrors of War.     L...

It's a Tom Hanks double feature this week!  First, we examine Apple TV+'s latest and most successful release in it's nascent history, the World War II naval drama Greyhound, written by and starring Mr. Hanks. Next, in honor of it's 25th anniversary, we blast off with Ron Howard's Apollo 13.  Finally, we list the podcast's definitive ranking of Tom Hanks' performances.  

It's a Soderbergh double feature!  In 2000, Steve Soderbergh was nominated TWICE for best director, for his work on Erin Brockovich and Traffic.  He would go on to win for Traffic, but also set a precedent for one of the most prolific two decades in any director's history, often making two films a year!  We dive into these two vastly different films. Then we count down our Top 5 best career years...

A new movie!! Shell out $20 and join us as we break down Judd Apatow's latest collaboration with Pete Davidson in The King of Staten Island.  Then we break down our top comedies of the last decade.   Let us know what you think!  Please!  We'll Venmo you $20.   Feedback@getyourfilmfixpodcast.com . 

IT IS FINALLY HERE!  But was it all a dream?  Spin your tops, unfurl your capes, tattoo feedback@getyourfilmfixpodcast.com  somewhere on your body, because we rank all 10 of Christopher Nolan's films in this epic podcast.  

We're back this week with a new film (finally)!!!  Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods popped up on Netflix on Friday, just as the nation faces it's second week of protests after the killing of George Floyd.  We discuss the film's impact on the movement and our thoughts, before drafting our perfect acting troupe.     Let us know what you think about our troupes and Da 5 Bloods!   Feedback@getyourfilmfixpodcas...

This week, Jeremy, Lee and Chapin challenged each other to watch or re-watch a film of our choosing.  Here's how we did it: Chapin assigned Jeremy Annihilation. Jeremy assigned Lee Sweet Smell of Success.  Lee assigned Chapin The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Let us know what you think!   Feedback@getyourfilmfixpodcast.com  

Jeremy and Chapin gather to discuss the future of film production after the COVID-19 outbreak.  What will film sets look like?  Will they be safe?  How will production companies move forward? Let us know your thoughts: feedback@getyourfilmfixpodcast.com  

It's back to the year 2000 again for it's most popular film worldwide, the sequel to the 1996 hit, Mission Impossible 2.  We break down this wildly silly film directed by Hong Kong legend John Woo, then make Get Your Film Fix's definitive ranking of the MI series.   Let us know what you think!   Feedback@getyourfilmfixpodcast.com  

Lee, Chapin and Jeremy talk about the news of a 'Scarface' reboot and some reflections on the 'Requiem for a Dream' podcast. 

We continue our look back at the Year 2000 in film with Darren Aronofsky's stylish psychological thriller Requiem for a Dream. We discuss the film's hammering style, Aronofsky's effective but punishing technique and his ultimate message.   We move on to a new game!  Lee and Jeremy square off as Hollywood Moguls, picking the hits and playing the box office game!   Let us know your thoughts.  Who do...

Guns, cocaine, cigars...just another night in at the library...not.  We're off the boat from Cuba and stepping foot in 1980s Miami, looking back at Brian De Palma's beloved Scarface starring Al Pacino.  We talk about this film's history and importance in hip hop culture, and, most importantly, does it hold up? And, ultimately, what was the intention of De Palma and Oliver Stone?  Were we meant to...

Bare with us, it's only Jeremy and Lee this week, BUT they are attending a film festival!  Well, an online one. A selection of feature and short films were featured on Prime Video the last two weeks and Jeremy and Lee share the best and worst from what may be the (short-term) future of film festivals.  

Continuing our "Just F-ing Watch It" series this week, Jeremy, Lee and Chapin go into The Zone with Andrei Tarkovsky's Stalker. As our first experience with perhaps the USSR's most famous director, we examine Tarkovsky's languid pacing, poetic dialogue and meandearing  storytelling.   We know you are likely at home and with more time on your hands, so we chose our Top 5 Films available on Netflix!...

We've been waiting on this one for a while!  Cameron Crowe's autobiographical journey through 1970s Rock 'n Roll certainly holds a place in many people's hearts.  But can Jeremy, Chapin and Lee be truly "honest and unmerciful" to such an important film?  Find out!   Let us know what you think or send us your voice memos to be played on the show!   Feedback@getyourfilmfixpodcast.com  

A NEW movie.  At last!  Eliza Hittman's new drama Never Rarely Sometimes Always hits VOD in the wake of theater closures and is available to rent for $20. We look at the film's appeal in our current lockdown and it's take on one of the country's most divisive issues.   Then we move on to a new game: movie trivia, hosted by Jeremy!   If you've got ideas for a game, segment, movie to review or reall...