The Film Pigs Podcast

We're back just in time to end February with our fingers on the pulse - we're talking how the rise of Artificial Intelligence will affect the future of cinema. When an A.I. bot can write, storyboard, build 3-D sets, deepfake actors, and edit movies by itself who needs human artists at all? Will A.I. tech send us down this dystopian road of art no longer being produced by human thought or will it e...

The Pigs start 2023 off right with the one thing on everyone's minds: Oscar Fever! Who was nominated? Who will win? Who cares? Plus, our usual roundup of what we've seen lately and an awards-themed game! Bonus metagame of us trying to recover every time Todd's internet drops his stream and we can't hear what he's saying - but you can!

We're sorry we missed last month! We thought No Nut November meant "no nutty, irreverent podcasting"! But we're back to finish out the year with our review of 2022: what we saw, liked, disliked, and were okay with. Plus, a game with truly awful hints - just no help at all. Happy holidays!

It's nearing All Hallows' Eve and that means it's time for a Film Pigs podcast that has nothing to do with Halloween! Ok, we talk about that latest Halloween movie and some other horror stuff but that's it! Otherwise, this episode is a Pig Picture where we're talking heist movies - what makes 'em tick, why do we love 'em, what are some of our favorites, and more! Plus, a game that makes mostly eve...

As Hot Climate Change Summer comes to a close the Film Pigs are back with a brand-new podcast! This time we're looking at streaming services: the big players, the small upstarts, who has an established identity, who's just flailing around, and more. Plus, a rundown of what we've seen lately and a thrill-filled game pitching movies to the streamers!

It's August and the planet is riddled with pandemics, global warming, high-level treason, and probably a real-life sharknado somewhere. So, forget your troubles with the latest Film Pigs Podcast where we discuss...going to the movies during a pandemic. [shrug emoji, we guess?]

July is too damn hot for a full episode so this time its a Bacon with Todd and Skelton. The two Pigs talk recent movies and the general state of cinema in 2022. There is also an in-depth review of Skelton's recent lab results (SPOILER: he's adequate).

The Film Pigs are back and declaring summer 2022 to be a Hot Pig Summer! And we're kicking things off by looking at the upcoming summer movie releases and giving our predictions: big hit, big flop, delayed indefinitely due to a star's bad behavior or the imminent collapse of our republic? Who knows? Plus, what we've seen lately and a guessing game involving lots of money!

The Pigs are back with your May flowers – a podcast talking about the recent trend of sequels to 30+ year old movies and what 80s sequels we’d like to see next. Plus, what we’ve seen lately and a rousing game of trivia. All fully vaccinated!

It’s the end of April and the Pigs are back with a hard-hitting look at the movie industry’s obsession with IP. IP! Gotta have good IP! Four quadrant IP! Billion dollar IP! You got no IP? Get lost, loser! Plus games and Falk’s driving through a tunnel the whole time.

In this Bacon episode, Falk and Anderson have a very serious discussion in breaking down each very serious movie up for a very serious award from a very serious organization that gives out very serious gold trophies. Look, this is serious, you guys.

Yes, the episode title is correct. We dedicated an entire podcast to Moonfall. Because we were really excited to see it. For real. Then we saw it. Then we talked about it. Moonfall.

We missed December (let’s be honest, we were all just waiting out the end of 2021, right?) but are back for 2022! This episode the Pigs review al the movies they saw in 2021, in theaters or at home streaming, locked away from a world gone mad. SPOILER ALERT: Todd risked going to the theater … Continue reading Podcast #143 – The Bacon: 2021 Movies Roundup →

A busy holiday season means this November’s podcast is an episode of The Bacon. Todd and Skelton get into it over whether a movie’s featured song made the movie a hit, or if the movie made the song popular. But before that they ramble on about movies they’ve seen, including those omnipresent Marvel ones.

Remember, remember the Pigs in November! Because we forgot about October, the Pigs are hitting November early with an intense discussion about Shock Value in movies. Plus, an entirely too long segment about what we’ve seen lately and a game that predictably upsets Todd but has an unpredictable ending!

We’re trying something new this episode – not a Bacon, not a regular episode, but something in-between. Because this pandemic is exhausting and we needed something to shake up the monotony. Also, prepping a full episode is hard work and Skelton is very, very tired. Give him a break! There’s still a game and arguing.

A common refrain is that there is too much Computer Generated Image VFX in movies that dilute the experience. But what about when CGI VFX work to enhance a movie as seamlessly as the best practical effects? The Pigs break it down in a thoughtful discussion, then follow up with courtroom drama, the latest news, … Continue reading Podcast #139 – CGI VFX in Movies →

Yeah, yeah, we know we missed July. But we’re in some kind of mega-dumb double pandemic and it’s making us forgetful. Get vaccinated, mask up, and listen to the latest Film Pigs podcast about actors who died too soon.

We’re back, baby! For the first time in over a year of pandemic quarantine, the Film Pigs return with a regular podcast! And this time, it’s in person! With only minor mic issues, this podcast is a very special return to form with your favorite movie news, a discussion about the FAST & FURIOUS franchise, … Continue reading Podcast #137 – The Fast Saga →

The Pigs return for a May show with all hands on deck! That’s right, it’s a regular format podcast with all 3 pigs in attendance. Please enjoy our show dedicated to the late, great Charles Grodin. Plus, the usual segments you’ve been missing the past few shows: news, courtroom drama, games, and more! NOTE: New … Continue reading Podcast #136 – Charles Grodin →

Just under the wire for April, and one Pig short, the Film Pigs present an episode of The Bacon – this time talking Comfort Food Movies: those genres or specific movies you can watch over and over again. But not before extended discussion about the status of Todd’s b-hole. Spoiler Alert: It’s fantastic!

We’ve reached the end of March, and to celebrate the rollout of pandemic vaccines (yes, they are real and they work) the Film Pigs bring you a very special episode of The Bacon! This time, Falk wasn’t available but Todd and Skelton talk Director’s Cuts in a very soothing NPR-ish style that takes a critical … Continue reading PODCAST #134 – The Bacon: Director’s Cuts →

The Bacon: Crying Movies is a listicle episode in which Falk and Todd talk about ten (or fifteen) movies that make them cry. Tough guys do cry! Don’t make fun! Also, they talk about the junk in Todd’s neighbors’ driveways and get in a shame fight about summer homes.

What better way to say “You go straight to Hell, devil-year!” than with a Film Pigs podcast discussing the movies released in 2020? Don’t answer that, because there is no better way! It’s the dawn of a new year as the Pigs discuss the latest movie news, last year’s cinema lanscape, hold high courtroom drama, … Continue reading Podcast #132 – The Year in Movies 2020 →

GET LOST 2020! The Film Pigs are back in full effect, sending off this hell year with a show about Warner Bros. decision to release their entire 2021 slate on HBO Max! Plus, movie news, courtroom, drama, games, and more! Get it in your ears to soothe the last few hours of 2020!