Missing Frames: Catching up with Cinema

It's October, which means time for horror movies. Missing Frames kicks things off by taking a look at the Tobe Hooper/Steven Spielberg classic Poltergeist. Shawn Eastridge is joined by first-time Missing Framer and Paste Magazine’s News Editor Scott Russell, who has never seen Poltergeist. Also returning to the show is Paste Magazine’s resident horror movie expert Jim Vorel. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge...

Over Labor Day weekend on the eve of DragonCon, John Mills downed a few beers and joined Shawn Eastridge for a rambling discussion on Star Wars, Solo: A Star Wars Story and Ant-Man and the Wasp's lackluster box office performances and the problem with franchises in general. Also, John's drunk, so you won't want to miss this. (And we promise we'll get back to normal Missing Frames episodes soon. Sh...

In this special Between Takes episode of Missing Frames, Darren Moser and his wonderful daughter Elizabeth take point to discuss Elizabeth's first ever viewing of The Empire Strikes Back. Could this be the most adorable episode of Missing Frames ever? Why, yes. Yes it is. You can find more from this daddy/daughter team on the delightful Goodnight Moon podcast. HOSTS Darren Moser Elizabeth Moser  

Willow is a beloved cult classic with lots of star power and the storytelling prowess of George Lucas and Ron Howard behind it. But does it hold up, or is it strictly for the nostalgia crowd? Shawn Eastridge is joined by Darren Moser (Ceti Alpha 3, Goodnight Moon) as they both watch Willow for the first time. They'll also discuss why Shawn always gets Willow confused with Ladyhawke and Legend and ...

In this episode, Shawn uses Missing Frames as an excuse to FINALLY get his wife to watch one of his personal favorites, Robert Zemeckis' Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a technical marvel that expertly blends live-action footage with hand-drawn animation and it still holds up today as one of the most impressive accomplishments in film history. But what really elevates it is its...

For the past twenty years, Mission: Impossible has established itself as not only one of the finest action franchises of all time, but one of those rare film series that gets better as it goes along. Shawn Eastridge and John Mills join forces (Impossible Mission Forces?) to take a look at the entire franchise up to this point, picking their favorites, lamenting the missteps (you know which one) an...

The classic Italian horror flick Suspiria has gained a reputation as being one of the most incredible and influential films of its genre. With Luca Guadagnino's remake (Sequel? Reboot? All of the above?) right around the corner, Shawn has decided to dive into Dario Argento's classic for the first time. Joining him is Paste Magazine's resident Suspiria expert Annie Black, as well as the magazine's ...

First time Missing Framer Carley Cooper joins Shawn to chat about Michael Crichton's 1973 directorial debut Westworld. In addition to their reviews of the film, Shawn and Carley share their thoughts on Westworld Season 2 and discuss Carley's experiences working on the Westworld television show as a prosthetic body tech for the Make Up Effects department. She shares some of her favorite moments wor...

Celebrate Missing Frames' 40th episode and My Neighbor Totoro's 30th anniversary in one go! Brad Gullickson (ITMODcast, Rest in Pictures) returns to Missing Frames for his first viewing of the Hayao Miyazaki classic. Shawn has always loved Totoro and is a huge fan of Miyazaki's work, but Brad has never fully hopped on-board the Miyazaki cat bus. Will My Neighbor Totoro be the one to sway his opini...

Released in 1987, Dirty Dancing became an unexpected box office smash, grossing over $200 million worldwide on a $6 million budget. Shawn's wife Sarah has decided now is the time for Shawn to finally see it. In this episode, they'll discuss the awesome dance choreography and music and the brilliance of Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, as well as the controversial 2017 TV movie and how the chemist...

In anticiption of The Incredibles 2, Shawn Eastridge and John Mills (Aggressive Negotiations, Great Shot Kid) go back to Brad Bird's feature debut The Iron Giant. Released in 1999 to rave reviews, the film ended up a box office dud due to a notoriously poor marketing campaign. In the years since its release it's been hailed as a modern animated classic. John discusses his first viewing of the film...

After watching (and loving) YouTube Red's new series Cobra Kai, Shawn's wife Sarah decided to sit down and watch the original Karate Kid for the first time. In this episode, they talk about what works/doesn't work for them and their love of Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita and William Zabka. They'll also discuss Sarah's unique perspective watching Cobra Kai before The Karate Kid and how it affected her v...

"Utah! Get me two." How Shawn has gone his whole life without seeing Point Break, he'll never know. The important thing is first-time guest host Aaron Prescott (Rest in Pictures Podcast) is a big fan and has provided Shawn the opportunity to see it for the first time. Along the way, they'll discuss why The Fast and the Furious franchise owes a great debt to the film, it's bromantic subject matter...

In this Between Takes episode of Missing Frames, Shawn Eastridge and his wife Sarah pass the time during their drive to Nashville to talk about their favorite road movies. In addition, they offer their reviews for new movies they've seen in theaters (A Quiet Place, Ready Player One) and their favorite new TV shows (LEGION!!).  HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Sarah Eastridge  

Released in 1986, Blue Velvet was considered a return to form for David Lynch following his widely dismissed adaptation of Dune. It combined his surrealistic and horrifying imagery with scenes of idyllic surbaban life and humor, making for an unforgettable viewing experience. The critical reaction was divided at the time of its release with Roger Ebert being particularly vocal about his dislike. N...

While it was dismissed upon its release in 1998, The Big Lebowski's reputation as a cult classic has only grown through the years, with many now considering it one of the Coens' finest works and one of the best comedies of all time. In celebration of the film's 20th anniversary, Lee Hutchison (Filibuster) has finally gotten around to watching it for the first time and graces Missing Frames with hi...

Missing Frames goes full-on philosophical like never before! Dan Rainer makes his first Missing Frames appearance to discuss one of his favorite films: My Dinner with Andre. Shawn has never seen it but many of his favorite filmmakers have been influenced by its unique, dialogue-driven narrative and style. Join the two of them as they discuss their thoughts on the film itself and the many issues it...

It's been a year since John Mills (Aggressive Negotiations, Great Shot Kid, Words with Nerds) joined Shawn Eastridge on Missing Frames to review Richard Linklater's Before Sunrise, and six months since John's first viewing of its beloved sequel Before Sunset. Now, Shawn and John reunite for John's first viewing of the third (and hopefully not final) film in this series: Before Midnight. Along the...

Darren Moser (Ceti Alpha 3, Goodnight Moon) makes his first Missing Frames appearance to talk about his favorite film, a film Shawn has never seen. James Cameron's The Abyss. Released in summer 1989, The Abyss was considered a cinematic game changer thanks to its underwater photography and groundbreaking visual effects. It was also considered to be a nightmare to shoot by everyone involved in its...

In 1971, Clint Eastwood and Don Siegel introduced audiences to a new kind of hero: Inspector Harry Callahan, a.k.a. Dirty Harry. He's rough, he's tough, he's not interested in your excuses and he'll do anything he can to get the job done (hence the nickname). The groundbreaking action flick became an unexpected success for Warner Bros. and went on to spawn four sequels. In this historic 30th Missi...

Happy 2018, everybody! Do you...want to build a snowman?  For the first Missing Frames episode of the new year, Sarah gets first movie pick, and in honor of the snowstorms and frigid weather that has graced the U.S., she chose the popular animated Disney flick Frozen, which Shawn has never seen. Believe it or not, Frozen is the highest grossing animated film of all time, and thanks to its memorabl...

That's right, people, we managed to find someone who has never seen The Empire Strikes Back. Charlynn Schmiedt, co-host of Punch It, joins Shawn and John to discuss what is widely considered the best film in the Star Wars franchise. In addition to discusing how Charlynn has gone so long without seeing it, we'll discuss the film's legacy and whether or not it works on its own terms even if you aren...

For this week's episode, we're switching things up a bit with a spirited debate of Twin Peaks: The Return. Joining Shawn Eastridge and John Mills is first time Missing Framer Joey Thorne, a long-time fan of David Lynch and Mark Frost's landmark series who has some choice words about this latest season. Find out if Shawn and John agree with his opinions and discover who will emerge victorious in th...

Many consider Rob Reiner's coming-of-age classic Stand By Me to be one of the quintessential films of the genre. In this new episode of Missing Frames, Nerd Party co-founder Tristan Riddell (of Nerd Nuptial and Punch It fame) watches it for the first time and joins Shawn to discuss the film's legacy, their favorite moments and characters and why Shawn thinks Rob Reiner needs more love and apprecia...

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is considered one of the greatest comedies of all time. Shawn has been looking for an excuse to show his wife this classic for the first time, and what better excuse than for an episode of Missing Frames? Join Shawn and Sarah as they discuss Sarah's first viewing and whether or not its legacy still holds up. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Sarah Eastridge