The Filmistines Podcast

Join us as we discuss one of cinema's seminal films, great characters and performances, genius parallels, reasonable doubt and fundamentals of a democratic ideology, out of this world cinematography and editing, restrained use of drama, the hottest day of the year, manipulating your audience, the self-deconstruction of ego, lynch mobs and hysteria, projecting an agenda, stubbornness, and the s...

Join us as we discuss the iconic 2000's film about chickens' yearning for a less fatal and more fulfilled life, POW parallels, claymation, the imminent surprise sequel, chicken rights, just trying to make a living, and conspiracy. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Join us as we discuss this awkward mess, poor performances, interesting CGI, the future of Nintendo films, decent box office results, and what is the sequel going to be. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Join us as we discuss Boots Riley's wild first outing, understanding a film's message, style, corporations, self-worth, yelling and nobody can hear you, capitalism vs communism, dark comedy, corporate dogmatism, and the loss of ego. We hope you enjoy. In memory of the one and only. 1995-2023 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZB...

Join us as we discuss the importance of this film and other seminal animated films, art style, what's a cartoon, the future of animation, dualistic character storytelling, twists and turns, Donald Glover and Paper Boi, Andrew Garfield being a better Spider-man than Toby, and music. We hope you enjoy. You left me with wonderful memories, but I'll never be able to miss you enough. You'll...

Join us as we discuss Park Chan-wook's newest outing, beautiful cinematography, confusion born out of hyper-stylization, melodrama, great writing, and nuanced performances. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Join us as we discuss Bong Joon-ho's 3rd feature film, American sensitivity, George Bush and Agent Orange, simple but extremely effective storytelling, a fantastic first act, the perfect blend of kaiju and human narrative, and how the grandpa from Okja is just the best. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHB...

Join us as we discuss one of the great horror films of our time, Dwayne Johnson, Ari Aster's genius, performances, foreshadowing, and the museum of cinema. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Midway through the episode the audio takes a minor hit, so please be patient with our technical issue. Join us as we discuss Ari Aster's personal work Beau is Afraid, the film's epic nature in structure, anxieties and mommy issues, staggered and deeply connected storytelling, a defense of real art, wild production design and phenomenal performances by Joaquin Phoenix, the corruption of art...

Join us as we discuss the history of the severely mixed catalog of Pixar features, challenge each other on our favorites of the bunch, experience the real-time change of opinions, our hot takes and the hills we die on. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Join us as we discuss dad films, unforgivably awkward scenes and direction, S-tier actors, Michael Jordan's concessions, the inability to compose a story of risk, and the award winning director Ben Affleck. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Join us as we discuss Eva Longoria's feature film debut, watching a film before criticizing it, knowing and embracing one's roots, unintentionally trivializing demographics, being a little more self-aware, fun reflections of character via cinematography, and corporate sympathizers. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License c...

Join us as we discuss the weird commercial nature of this mega shark film, Toshi, the choppy editing and performances, stereotypes, reformed opinions of previously admired watches, and a surprise defense of Jaws. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Join us as we discuss the worst release of the year, terrible writing, scandals, actors not wanting to work, and deceptive trailers. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Join us as we discuss the contrasting minimal landscapes and hyper-realistic details of filth, the gore, absurd twists and turns, the origins of our main character, and references to Robert Rodriguez. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Join us as we discuss the insane monochromatic and complementary color palettes, beautiful action sequences, taking major character risks and delivering at every chance, why does John Wick 2 get lost in the weeds, great performances via dialogue and body language, and so many other cool bits that happen throughout John Wick: Chapter 4. Go watch it. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for...

Join us as we discuss modern takes of found footage films, suspense, daddy issues, slick use of CG, weird friends, and how I was wrong in saying this was a Netflix original, lol. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Join us as we discuss sameness, suffering, thoughtless direction, forced American romance, ambiguous endings, and coddling. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Join as we discuss the defamation of Bob Ross, flat storytelling, cringe comedy, and directors sticking to what they know. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Join us in our discussion about the mid aughts' classic possession film, the soap opera haze, uninteresting lead characters, the push and pull of dueling stories, the spookiest bits, and being too afraid to get out of bed. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Join us in our sequel episode where we discuss the disgust Jay Burleson has with 90's horror, the exaggerated deaths, Lester and his disability, and the flat score. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Join us as we discuss the cutest horror movie of the year, fine aromatic notes of Lynch, the score of Twin Peaks, cheap intentional horror, and just a fun time. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Join us as we discuss an underserved fantasy and its potential, Disney's answer to HBO's Harry Potter series, VFX artist to director, Letterboxd distortions, and how Ender's Game (film) is still the worst. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Join us as we discuss the spookiest movie of the year, comedy in horror, great VFX, blood and brutalism, and suspense. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL

Join us as we discuss the usage of beautiful VFX, cast chemistry, Marvelism, understanding your source material, and a classical defense of decision making (one of our opinions changes real-time). We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL