Layers of Film

Buckle up and brace yourself for this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2000 survival drama, Cast Away .  Join us as we talk about the most memorable moments of the film and share what we think would be the worst experiences to go through. We also discuss some of the fun facts about production and even ask the burning question: should Kelly and Chuck end up together or not? So crack open a cra...

Hook yourself up to your human bloodbag and settle in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2015 action film, Mad Max: Fury Road. Join us as we explore the worldbuilding of the Mad Max universe and share some of our favorite moments in the film. We also talk about the film’s production history, including the director’s prior work and how he came up with the idea. We even answer the question:...

Pour yourself a big milkshake and join Austin and Big T this month as we talk about the 2007 drama film, There Will Be Blood.   Listen in as we discuss our favorite (and not-so-favorite) parts of the film, including the cinematography and performances. We speculate (pun intended) on the film’s commentary regarding religion and capitalism, and we even ask the question: was Paul real? So, get yourse...

Set down your sword (or weapon of choice) and tune in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 1995 war film, Braveheart .   Join us as we share our favorite and not-so-favorite parts of the film and discuss the moments that touched us and made us laugh out loud. We also explore the theme of freedom and talk about which of the speeches we liked the most.  So grab a seat at the banquet table and...

Pour yourself a drink and pull up a chair as you join Austin and Big T this week to talk about the 2004 film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Listen in as we explore the themes of the film as well as what we liked and what we think could have been better. We also discuss how the timeline of the film adds to the narrative and what we loved about the performances. We even talk about a few othe...

Grab a hamburger and join us this month as Austin and Big T talk about the 1986 body horror film, The Fly. Tune in as we discuss the practical effects of the film and dive deep into the characters of Seth and Ronnie. We also explore why we think this film so perfectly captures the 80’s horror genre and what were the most gag-worthy moments of the film for us. We even talk about giving birth to a m...

Sit down with your favorite strudel and listen in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2009 film Inglourious Basterds. Join us as we discuss the highs and lows of the film, including that opening scene, the performances, and so much more. We explore if this is Tarantino’s best film and talk about how tension is built so expertly throughout. We even share our take on the classic question abou...

Take a seat at your favorite tree stump and tune in this month as Austin and Big T talk about the 2010 mystery/family drama, Winter's Bone. Join us as we talk about the social constructs of an established Ozark backwoods family, and follow the intense and complicated mystery that is finding our heroine's father in order to save her land! So grab a banjo, play some tunes, then join us next month wh...

Snag yourself some tasty cat food and tune in this month as we talk about the 2009 award-winning film District 9.  Join us as we share our favorite moments from the film and speculate about the origins of the prawns. We talk about how the pacing of the film affects its mood, and we even ask the question: what happens to Christopher Johnson? So get cozy in your mech suit and listen this month, then...

Grab a bowl of your favorite soup and join us this month as we discuss our 50th film! We’ll be talking about the 1982 legal drama, The Verdict. Listen in as we share our favorite things about the film and what it does well, as well as what it could have done better. We talk about the masterful cinematography and how the music (or lack thereof) works well. We explore Lumet’s choice to respect the a...

Join us as we embark on our journey into season five with our discussion of the epic film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). Listen in as we share why we think this movie is such a classic, including our opinions on the music, pacing, and world building. We also discuss how well it’s aged since its release over two decades ago and what we think it could improve. ...

SURPRISE! It's a special episode! To wrap up season 4 (4 years already?!), Austin and Big T individually rank the last 12 films we’ve watched and then review the aggregated list together. We discuss the good and bad of each film, and have a friendly competition about who’s film will end up on top! So join us for this episode and then tune in for the first episode of season 5! Write into us at laye...

Cuddle up with your pet dove and listen in this month as Austin and Big T discussed the 1982 sci-fi film, Blade Runner (the final cut version).  Tune in as we share our favorite and not-so-favorite elements of this film. We also explore the world building in this film and, of course, ask the pivotal question: is Deckard a replicant? So plug in and give us a listen then come back next month when we...

Grab your favorite bottle of red wine (and maybe a bottle of white too) and listen in this month as Austin and Big T talk about the 1975 summer blockbuster, Jaws. Join us as we discuss our favorite parts of this film, including the music, cinematography, and dialogue. We also share some fun behind-the-scenes facts, like Bruce’s mechanical functions and factoids about the script. So strap in and tu...

Switch on that fan and beat the summer heat while you tune in this month as Austin and Big T talk about the classic film, 12 Angry Men .  Listen in as we share what exactly makes this film such a masterpiece, including who our favorite and least favorite jurors are. We explore the concepts of justice and reasonable doubt and discuss which moments were our favorite. So pull up a chair and join us,...

Soak up some sun poolside and listen in this month as Austin and Big T talk about the 1993 sports film, The Sandlot. Join us as we share why this film is so nostalgic for us and discuss who some of our favorite characters are. We also reminisce about our favorite scenes and talk about how this movie hits differently as adults.   So grab a handful of cake and tune in, then join us next month when w...

Take a seat at your favorite diner and tune in this month as Austin and Big T talk about the 1994 crime thriller, Pulp Fiction. Join us as we talk about our favorite characters, share what we loved most about this movie, and explore just why we think it became such a classic. And, of course, you can’t talk about Pulp Fiction without bringing up the enigmatic briefcase! So grab that $5 shake and gi...

Meet us at 7 pm on the couch, and give us a listen this month as we discuss the 2010 film It’s Kind of a Funny Story.  Tune in as we talk about what we loved in this movie and Austin shares his personal connection to the film. We explore how this movie depicts depression and suicidality to its audience and give our opinion on what it does well. And we also answer the burning question: what do you...

Venture with us this week into a vault of versatile visuals, visceral villains, and virtuous victories as we vocalize our views on the 2006 video V for Vendetta.  Voracious for a vibrant blockbuster, we venerate this vibrant visual and vow to provide a vivifying voice to your viewing voyage. We vivisect our veracious views of the volatile world of V for Vendetta , so volume up! Then, next week, ve...

Plug in and get ready to rock with us this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2010 film, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World . Grab some garlic bread and listen as we explore what this movie did well and share some of our favorite lines and scenes. We also talk about the conversion of a comic book to a movie, and Austin explains why this is his favorite film.   So take a break from all that fighting an...

Turn on your estate-wide PA system and listen to this month’s episode where Austin and Big T discuss the 2024 horror film, Strange Darling . Get cozy in your favorite chest freezer and tune in as we share who were our favorite characters and compare this film to other ones we’ve watched. We also explore what motivates the serial killer and ask ourselves who exactly is the real demon?  So make your...

Are you ready to be entertained?! In this month’s episode, Austin and Big T discuss the 2000 film, Gladiator , and all its pros and cons.  Grab a good seat in the arena and tune in as Austin discusses how this film has changed for him since he last watched it and Big T gives us his first impression. We share our opinions about the soundtrack and discuss what we think makes Commodus such a great vi...

Episode! Episode! Listen all about it. Tune in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 1941 classic, Citizen Kane .  Pull out that puzzle and listen as we discuss some of our favorite cinematography techniques in this film and share why Kane is such an intriguing character. We explore how the camera serves almost as another character and, of course, answer the classic question: what does “Roseb...

Cello! You’ve got a new episode (and season) of Layers of Film. Join us this month as Austin and Big T discuss the funny and heartwarming film, School of Rock.  Take a seat as we talk about our favorite funny lines and the lessons we learned from the film. Austin shares why this film is so meaningful to him, and we also start a brand new segment that you’ll have to listen to to experience! So snag...

SURPRISE! It's a special episode! To wrap up season 3 (season 3?!), Austin and Big T individually rank the last 12 films we’ve watched and then review the aggregated list together. We discuss the good and bad of each film, and have a friendly competition about who’s film will end up on top! So join us for this episode and then tune in for the first episode of season 4! Write into us at layersoffil...