The New Filmgazm

REELGAZM continues with a look at the original horror film, NOSFERATU, and the 2000 film that takes a lot of liberties with its production story, SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE. Recorded December 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to review and discuss movies. All...

REELGAZM continues with a look at a film that epitomizes the American dream, THE DISASTER ARTIST. One bizarre man had a vision and he made it happen. We dig into the mystery of Tommy Wiseau, his bizarre cult classic film, and the fall of James Franco. Recorded December 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pre...

Our anniversary spotlights continue with part one of Quentin Tarantino's epic action opus, KILL BILL: VOL. 1, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. We discuss our favorite Tarantino masterpieces, the honesty of Taco Bell, and more! Recorded November 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pret...

We begin another art-focused miniseries as we dive into ten films about filmmaking itself. We begin REELGAZM with Billy Wilder's 1950 film noir classic SUNSET BOULEVARD, one of the earliest films to shine a spotlight on the dark side of Hollywood. Recorded November 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pre...

This week, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the cult classic poker movie ROUNDERS, starring Matt Damon, Edward Norton, John Turturro, and John Malkovich. We discuss our mutual love of the game, what a remake of the film might look like, and why this film is one of Austin's favorites. Recorded November 2023 Hosted by Austin Johnson and Connor Bridges Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!...

It's always an occasion when we get a new David Fincher movie, and his latest film THE KILLER is critically acclaimed. But does it deserve that acclaim? We're divided on this one. Recorded November 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Adam Johnson Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to review and dis...

This week, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1983 ultraviolent crime thriller SCARFACE. Cult director Brian de Palma and future Oscar winner Oliver Stone united with Al Pacino to tell a story about how dangerous the American dream can be to the wrong people. Recorded November 2023 Hosted by Austin Johnson and Connor Bridges Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own...

This week, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the definitive Halloween movie, 1993's THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS. We weigh the best things about Halloween and Christmas, discuss Disney's lousy track record this year, and Mysia's supreme distaste for Disney's remakes. Recorded October 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Mysia Pierce-Lewis Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!...

Our brief but delicious miniseries into food movies, FOODGAZM, concludes with the 2022 psychological thriller THE MENU, a sort-of revenge for service industry workers that ends with a bang. Recorded October 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to review and...

Our brief but delicious miniseries into food movies, FOODGAZM, continues with the 2021 revenge drama PIG, one of Nicolas Cage's recent underrated masterpieces that everyone expected to be ridiculous. Instead, it was a beautiful depiction of grief and solitude that shook us to our cores. Recorded October 2023 Hosted by Colton Jenkins and Connor Bridges Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! D...

Our brief but delicious miniseries into food movies, FOODGAZM, continues with the underrated 2009 family comedy CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS. Food falls from the sky and into our hearts. Recorded October 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to review an...

This week, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic horror classic THE EXORCIST, just in time for the new one's release. We discuss the wild production, the near-miss casting, and our own views on faith and demonic possession. Recorded October 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Austin Johnson Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any...

Our Best of 2010s miniseries concludes with Austin's number one and Connor's number one, Damien Chazelle's explosive 2014 debut WHIPLASH. A rollercoaster of a film that gets better with each viewing and the perfect film to close out this epic project with a bang. Recorded September 2023 Hosted by Austin Johnson, Connor Bridges, and Adam Johnson Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!...

FIRST THOUGHTS is back with a vengeance as we discuss the recent GME stock incident biopic DUMB MONEY, which sports a killer cast, a crazy true story, and will likely fade into obscurity faster than you can say "Roaring Kitty." Recorded September 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Adam Johnson Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any...

Our brief but delicious miniseries into food movies, FOODGAZM, continues with a combo pod on two thought-provoking documentaries on the current state of the food industry as a whole, 2023's POISONED and 2008's FOOD INC. Both are eye-opening, revolting, infuriating, and brilliant. Recorded September 2023 Hosted by Colton Jenkins and Connor Bridges Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DI...

Our Best of 2010s miniseries nears its end with Austin's number four and Adam's number one, David Fincher's 2010 biographical masterwork THE SOCIAL NETWORK. We discuss the pros and cons of social media and pitch our very own take on a David Fincher project complete with a cast, screenwriter, and plot outline. Recorded September 2023 Hosted by Austin Johnson, Connor Bridges, and Adam Jo...

Our brief but delicious miniseries into food movies, FOODGAZM, continues with the raunchy 2005 workplace comedy WAITING, which showcases a day in the life of a chain restaurant's surly staff. Recorded September 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to rev...

Our Best of 2010s miniseries continues with Austin's number two, Paul Thomas Anderson's divisive 2012 drama THE MASTER. We draft some of PTA's most notable characters throughout his career, and find meaning in a film that was a box office bomb but stuck around anyway. Recorded September 2023 Hosted by Austin Johnson, Connor Bridges, and Adam Johnson Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podca...

Our brief but delicious miniseries into food movies, FOODGAZM, continues with Pixar's delightful foodie adventure RATATOUILLE, which triggers a number of tasty food memories for us. Recorded September 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to review and di...

Our Best of 2010s miniseries continues with Connor's number two, Quentin Tarantino's explosive 2012 western epic DJANGO UNCHAINED. We discuss the influence of media violence on society, if any, and try to pinpoint why Tarantino keeps getting singled out for his hyperviolent movies. Recorded September 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges, Adam Johnson, and Mysia Pierce-Lewis Subscribe on Spotify a...

Our Best of 2010s miniseries continues with Adam's number two, Jordan Peele's explosive 2017 directorial debut GET OUT. This film instantly became a pop culture phenomenon and has since evolved into one of the decade's best social commentaries. Recorded August 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges, Adam Johnson, and Mysia Pierce-Lewis Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do...

Our Best of 2010s miniseries continues with Adam's number six and Austin's number three, Barry Jenkins's heartfelt identity drama MOONLIGHT. We draft the 21st century's Best Supporting Actor winners in a fun, unique way, and celebrate a film like no other. Recorded August 2023 Hosted by Austin Johnson, Connor Bridges, and Adam Johnson Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLA...

Our brief but delicious miniseries into food movies, FOODGAZM, continues with the Nickelodeon cult comedy GOOD BURGER, which gives us a chance to spotlight our favorite fast food burgers. Recorded August 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We mean only to review and dis...

Our Best of 2010s miniseries continues with Adam's number five and Connor's number three, Bong Joon Ho's brilliant 2019 genre bender PARASITE. It's the film that finally broke through the language barrier at the Academy Awards and has only gotten better with repeated viewings. Recorded August 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges, Adam Johnson, and Mysia Pierce-Lewis Subscribe on Spotify a...

Our brief but delicious miniseries into food movies, FOODGAZM, continues with a look into the divisive and critically reviled restaurant 2015 drama BURNT, starring Bradley Cooper, Daniel Brühl, and Sienna Miller. Recorded August 2023 Hosted by Connor Bridges and Colton Jenkins Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters or artwork. We me...