Layers of Film

Pull up a spot on your new rug, and listen to the final episode of season 3, where Austin and Big T discuss the much anticipated sequel, The Godfather Part II. Tune in as we compare this film to the first installment and share how we feel about the movie. We explore the subtext of the film and talk about how Vito’s and Michael’s lives parallel one another. We also discuss what we thing the future...

Grab some “mountain water” and tune in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2020 award-winning film, Minari.  Listen in as we talk about our favorite characters and moments in the film and also share our thoughts on the different relationships we see throughout the film. We also explore the theme of assimilation and discuss how this film represents real life very well.  So pull up a seat on...

Finish your chess match then listen this month as Austin and Big T talk about the 1996 sci-fi action film, Independence Day .  Join us as we discuss some of our favorite scenes  and the most ridiculous parts of the film. We also talk about the financial success of this movie as well as ask ourselves, “What is the central message of this film?” So grab your headset and tune in, then join us next mo...

Take a seat we your favorite IHOP and join us this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2001 drama, i am sam.  Listen is as we share our thoughts on the performances and discuss a few different topics like non-disabled actors playing characters with disabilities, what the message of this film was, and how the music and camerawork contribute to its main themes. We also explore the idea of adoption...

Draw yourself a nice bath and listen to this month’s episode, where Austin and Big T discuss the 2010 psychological horror film, Black Swan.  Join us as we talk about what we think was real and what we think was in Nina’s head and discuss what it means to pursue perfection at all costs. We compare this film or another movie we’ve watched for this show, and we also share theories on who we think re...

Unplug from your goopy sleep pod and tune in to this month’s episode as Austin and Big T discuss the 1999 action sci-fi film The Matrix.  Listen in as we explore the philosophical dilemmas that arise in the film and talk about how exactly the matrix works. Join us as we dive down the rabbit hole and ask each other the classic question: which pill would you take? So grab your bowl of runny egg mush...

Grab some of that cold Chinese takeout and listen this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 1999 fantasy comedy Being John Malkovich . Join us as we share some of our favorite moments and try to figure out what exactly, if anything, this film is trying to say. We explore the themes of love and manipulation and hypothesize about how the vessel system works. So cuddle up with your favorite traumati...

Join Austin and Big T this week as we discuss the 1993 award-winning film Schindler’s List. Tune in as we talk about what elements of the cinematography we enjoyed and what we thought about the character arcs throughout the film. We also share which scenes stood out to us the most and explore what lessons this film can teach us about our world today.  Then join us next month when we discuss the 19...

Feel that carpet between your toes and get cozy as you listen to this month’s episode where Austin and Big T discuss the 1988 action movie, Die Hard.  Join us as we share some of our favorite moments and discuss which dialogue is the most quotable. We also talk about who gave the best performance and settle the decades-long debate: is Die Hard a Christmas movie?  So tune your walker talkies to our...

Plug in and log on for this month’s episode where Austin and Big T discuss the 1998 romantic comedy, You’ve Got Mail.  Listen is as we talk about some of our favorite scenes and explore the themes and messages that are still (or even more) relevant in today’s digital world. We discuss what it means to be personal, and Austin shares why this is his favorite rom-com. We even answer the burning quest...

Get sucked into this month’s episode as Austin and Big T discuss the 2022 award-winning film Everything Everywhere All at Once.  Join us as we share why we loved the film and how it surpassed our initial expectations. Listen as Austin discusses what he thought of the music and Big T explains what resonated most with him. We also address what we appreciated about the editing, and Austin brings up t...

Join us as we boldly go where no one has gone before—season three of Layers of Film ! Strap in for this month’s episode as Austin and Big T discuss the 2014 sci-fi film Interstellar.  Listen in as we talk about what we loved about the movie and what fell a little short. We also share our opinions on the best moments, and Austin introduces a new game for us to play. Plus, we answer the burning ques...

Join Austin and Big T as we finish season two with a ranking of the films we’ve watched this year. Listen in as we discuss our joint rankings, talk about the pros and cons of each film, and try to resolve a perfect tie between two movies.  Episodes are released the first Monday of every month. Write into us at layersoffilmpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @layersoffilmpod

Grab some coffee (with or without spit) and listen to this month’s episode as Austin and Big T discuss the crime thriller, Promising Young Woman.  Tune in as we share what we think this film is saying about modern society, what we appreciate about the cinematography and music, and what we thought about that ending. Learn when Austin went from being uncertain about this movie to thinking it’s great...

Nail that door shut and wrap yourself in a bear pelt as you tune in this month to Austin and Big T discussing the 2015 Western drama The Hateful 8 .  Listen in as we share our favorite characters and talk about our favorite scenes. Austin tells where this falls in his ranking of Quentin Tarantino movies, and Big T talks about why this film might not be for him (but why he can appreciate it).  We d...

Get cozy with a big bowl of peasant soup and listen in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 1996 heartfelt comedy The Birdcage .  We talk about our favorite scenes, which characters we liked the most, and how we personally related to the film’s message. We discuss the historical context of the movie and explore what made the cast so loveable. Plus, we dive into who we think the true villain...

2 days late, but jump on board and tune in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 1998 award-winning film The Truman Show .  We talk about our childhood experiences with this film, discuss how the movie holds up in the 21st century, and explore what themes we found most interesting. We also share some interesting trivia about the movie and ask the burning question: who exactly did Christof bui...

Crawl out of your basement hiding place and tune in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2019 award-winning film Parasite .  We explore what we think this movie is saying about capitalism and modern-day society as well what symbolism and themes we liked the most. We share some of our favorite moments, and Austin tells us how much the Parks’ garbage can costs. Plus, we ask the critical questi...

Are you feeling suspiciously happy and need a heavy reminder of capitalistic greed? Come listen to our thoughts on the beautifully animated film/anime, Spirited Away. We discuss the beautiful art design, attention to detail, and the complex themes that surround maybe one of the most memorable characters of the film, the bath house. Would you be able to handle the hard labor and wide variety of gue...

Take a break from executing your family and join our line-up as Austin and Big T get verbal about the 1995 crime thriller, The Usual Suspects. We discuss our opinions on the mysterious Keyser Söze, who we thought he was, and which criminal was our favorite. We explore how this film deals with ableism and other ways it may not have aged too well, and Austin even goes into his far-fetched theories a...

Put that book down and get busy listening to this month’s episode as we discuss the 1994 classic, The Shawshank Redemption. Join Austin and Big T as we share what we did and didn’t like about the film, why we think it’s so highly acclaimed, and who our favorite characters are. We explore themes like hope, exploitation, and justice, and we even make a connection between this prison break movie and...

Grab that magic remote and turn the channel to us this month as we talk about the 1998 comedy-drama, Pleasantville. Austin and Big T discuss the meaning of color in this award-winning film as well as its commentary on gender roles, societal expectations, and the pursuit of knowledge. We even ask the hard-hitting question: Reese Witherspoon or Reese Withoutherspoon? So eat your hearty breakfast and...

Note: Apologies for the 24 hour delay of this month's episode! I, Austin, waited till the last second to edit the show and it ended up taking way longer than I thought it would take to edit. I'm sorry, please don't throw tomatoes at me! Now, enjoy Big T's wonderful episode summary! Power up and plug in for this month’s episode, where Austin and Big T discuss the 2014 sci-fi film, Ex Machina. Take...

Follow the breadcrumbs to this month’s episode as Austin and Big T talk about the 2018 black comedy crime thriller, A Simple Favor. Pull up a chair as we discuss what we did and didn’t like about the film, which characters we sympathized with the most, and what subtle hints of foreshadowing we saw throughout the film. We explore how this film plays with expectations (maybe on purpose, or maybe not...

Grab your crabbies and homemades and join Austin and Big T this month as we discuss the 2012 comedy-drama Silver Linings Playbook. Listen in as we share our thoughts on what this film does well (and not so well) in its depiction of mental illness and real life. We talk about the way interpersonal relationships are so masterfully portrayed in this movie, and we ask the hard-hitting questions like w...