Talk Film Society Network

Given Labor Day & DragonCon scheduling issues, there's not regular episode this week. So, we're releasing a bonus podcast from behind the paywall of our Patreon on the main feed. This time, it's Adam and Thomas counting down their Top 10 Robots from TV & Film! It's full of twists and turns, just like the hours of other bonus podcasts you can listen to if you become an Edged Lord for $1 a month! pa...

Mike (@mumbles3k) welcomes Dave Giannini (@darnthatdave) onto the continuing Kevin Smith retrospective to discuss Red State, Smith’s 10th film. They talk about the auction controversy, how Smith's career shifts yet again, and what’s really scary about Red State.

For what is the final Xerox era Disney film, Alex takes a look at the declining state of Disney in popular perception overall, not just for animation. Disney scrambles to recover, and makes a bunch of attempts to return to form and save costs. Alex and Terra clown on how bad the opening of this movie is, while offering slight praise at how even the good parts of the film are middling at best. Terr...

For this Double Edged Double Bill, the fantasy realms are coming to us! Yes, Adam and Thomas are here with an episode about urban fantasy films (i.e. when fantastical elements come into our real world) given the genre is in the air with the recent premieres of House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! First, Michael Rooker and a group of mercenaries must catch the baffling tit...

Mike (@mumbles3k) talks about another turning point in Kevin Smith’s career, Cop Out, with guest Diego (@thediegocrespo). Starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan, what happens when Smith directs a movie he didn’t write? How about those stories on set? Is this a Kevin Smith action masterpiece? All will be talked about.

Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Thomas (@NotTheWhosTommy) onto the Kevin Smith retrospective to talk about 2008’s Zack and Miri Make a Porno. They talk about their feelings on Smith’s podcasting, the Judd Apatow Effect, and what turned out to be an important film in the career of Smith, starring Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks.

The second movie Disney released in 1977, Alex uses the history section to focus on the company’s wider changes and the way this sets up the management transition that precedes the 90s renaissance. Production of The Rescuers is especially tense as the old guard animators and new hires clash over teaching styles and production decisions, which sets the stage for what happens around the release and...

Martin Short is a famously manic performer. Hopefully, this episode of Double Edged Double Bill all about him can keep up with the Only Murders in the Building star's energy! First, Martin Short tries to get a tiny Dennis Quaid out of his body in Joe Dante's Innerspace! Then, Martin Short plays a child who ruins Charles Grodin's life through antics in Clifford! Together, our duo answers the crucia...

Mike (@Mumbles3K) continues the Kevin Smith retro series by talking about the return of the Askewniverse with guest Marcelo (@MarceloJPico). Clerks II! The sequel that had to happen; Mike and Marcelo talk about Smith’s return to a safe space, Rosario Dawson, and what Smith is actually really good at according to Marcelo.

The Kevin Smith retrospective podcast rolls on as Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Steve ‘N Destroy’s James (@JamesBarretts) onto the show to talk Jersey Girl. Kevin Smith leaves the View Askewniverse behind and heads back to Jersey, but does it pan out? The 2004 romantic comedy starring Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, George Carlin, Jason Biggs, and, yes, Jennifer Lopez, is thoroughly discussed.

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes David (@davidtlowbridge) from Licence To Queer to talk about James Bond and more specifically, On Her Majesty's Secret Service. They talk about the romance between James and Tracy, and the romantic exploits of Bond overall.

Dylan and Jamds droen their worrows adter finally reaching thr breaking point. Is new low for Steve 'N Drstroy. Stevendestroypodcast@gmail.com

Disney released two movies in 1977, so Alex focuses on animation department politics and Winnie the Pooh facts in this episode, and saves wider company stuff for the next one, because god forbid we have an episode with a light history section in it. While this episode features multiple guests, Elise McGouran has so much to say about this movie we should have just recorded the discussion with her,...

Get ready for your close up, Mr. Double Edged Double Bill! Adam and Thomas are devoting a whole episode to movies about movies and are joined by special guest Chris Luciantonio! First, Steve Martin attempts to skewer Hollywood with double the Eddie Murphy in Bowfinger! Then, a documentary chronicles the cast & crew of Troll 2 discovering its unintended cult fandom with Best Worst Movie! Together,...

The Kevin Smith retrospective podcast continues as Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Matt (TheRealMattC) onto the show to discuss Jay and Silent Bob Strick Back and the state of New Jersey. They talk the 2001 film and Matt’s New Jersey residency, and how close he is to Kevin Smith, locationally.

Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes his father and former Catholic priest, Tom, onto the Kevin Smith podcast to talk about Dogma, the 1999 film. They talk about the dogma in Dogma, his background with the church, and exorcisms. Later, Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) joins Mike to talk about Clerks: The Animated Series and offers thoughts on Dogma.

Yes, we talk about furries. Terra also talks a lot today. These points are unrelated. This time, ROY Disney dies. Before he died though, he oversaw the completion of Walt Disney World. This went, uh…well, it went. This, coupled with the energy crisis and shuffle of leadership, sends the company further into the chaos that Walt’s death created. Needless to say, this affects the production of Robin...

Revenge is a dish best served cold. However, this week's Double Edged Double Bill is full of hot takes about the subgenre of revenge films! First, James McAvoy goes on Harry Potter style fantasy journey through a world of assassins with Wanted! Then, two men go on a gory cat and mouse game of revenge in the South Korean thriller I Saw The Devil! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Wha...

Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Ale (@Sick__66) onto the Kevin Smith podcast to talk about the Kevin Smith film Chasing Amy. Starring Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, and Jason Lee, is this 1997 film the best Smith has and/or will ever do? Let’s talk about it.

It’s Steve ‘N Destroy Episode 34!!! The big 3-4! Steven Seagal makes a brief appearance to fight some absolute, definite, 100% zombies in the vampire flick Against the Dark! You won’t believe your ears as James and Dylan struggle to talk about the movie. The debut of a hit new segment: What’s in Your Fridge? Conversely, the debut of a terrible new podcast slogan we don’t feel comfortable typing ou...

On the second episode of the Kevin Smith retrospective podcast, Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) onto the show to talk about Mallrats. They talk about the history around the film, including its resurgence years later and how Marcelo really feels about Smith as a person.

The corporate structure of Disney falls into disarray after Walt dies, and the company finds itself in creative paralysis trying to stay true to the “What Would Walt Do” mantra. This, naturally, involves focusing on the parks more than actual movies, which means Alex decides the most prudent thing to do is talk to her dad about accounting and finances for longer than you would expect. Some of our...

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Dave (@darnthatdave) back onto the podcast to discuss Paul Mazursky’s 1969 film, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. They dig into the swinger culture of the 1960s and its relevance today, plus a lot of Elliott Gould talk, of course.

Brad Pitt is one of our great movie stars. So, it only seems natural for Adam, Thomas and returning guest Mel Glenn Gore to devote an episode of Double Edged Double Bill to him just in time for his latest vehicle Bullet Train! First, a young Brad Pitt tries to act against dirty cartoon characters in the infamous failure Cool World! Then, a more mature Brad Pitt works through his daddy issues in th...

In the beginning, there was Clerks. At least for Kevin Smith. Your host for this Smith series, covering the works of the man himself, is Mike (@Mumbles3K). Leading up to Clerks 3, he’ll talk to guests of all types, including Max (@JMaxHegel) who happens to be his first guest! They talk about Smith’s early work and the 1994 film Clerks, of course.