The Omniplex

Hello and Welcome! This week we hit on one of our favorite films, Sophia Copella's Lost In Translation. We answer some important questions behind the film, such as What is the inspiration? What is the Suntori Time commercial director really saying? Why doesn't Sophia Copella get more work? (That one is actually beyond us.) On the back half of the cast, we do an Oscar post-mortum, as well as Austin...

A FULL EPISODE ON A CURRENTLY-IN-THEATERS FILM? HAVE WE SOLD OUR FORMAT OUT?! Well no, actually. We both saw Zootopia and WOW, we were floored by what it had to offer. We thought it was the ballsiest Disney film to date for one EXTREMELY hot button reason. We explore these themes and generally wax about what a well built (not perfect, but very well built) film this is. We also compare and contrast...

Welcome to Snakes! But on a PLANE! Whaaaat? Okay okay, we know it's not 2006 anymore, but you all remember the hype. Now that it has decidedly died down a decade later, we've decided to take a hard look at the merits of the actual film. What are the forces driving such a film? Why did it flop? Remove the hype and lead-up, a what is left? We attempt to answer these questions and more on this week's...

The day before he went to see The Force Awakens, Al witnessed a studio's attempt to put a franchise out of its misery. Al shares his thoughts on Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.

Another guest cast? Why, of course! This week, we invited our friend Mason Daniel to discuss his favorite film, P. T. Anderson's mic drop of a film, Magnolia. We've made a name for ourselves trying to look for the low bar, but this once, we have to pay homage to the high bar; this is probably the best film we've focused the cast on to date. So strap in, because it's going to be a long (but very en...

Hello and welcome! After a brief, mishap-related break, we're back with a classic movie from our childhoods! On the brink of Austin's pending fatherhood, we thought it would be appropriate to discuss Ron Howard's Parenthood! Probably the most realistic depiction of being a parent put to film, and one of Howard's best films, this film gets the full Film Room treatment. We also take the opportunity...

Guess which movie we saw? Okay, so it's a couple months out at this point, but it's no less a hot topic! That's right, Austin and Al went to see the LONG-awaited Star Wars: Episode VII, and needless to say we both loved it! Here, you'll find our initial reactions to the film, our thoughts on how it fits into the overall narrative, the new characters, the old characters, and most important, where i...

WELCOME to an episode that has been over a year in the making!   Our topic this week is the state of Christian film, and how it could be MUCH better. Austin, Albert, and guest Zephyr Ash call out a few of the worst examples, including the infamous God's Not Dead. We've also found the bottom of the barrel when it comes to both Christian film AND exploitation, so don't miss that. Please enjoy.     B...

WELCOOOOOOOME TO LOVELY FHLOSTON PARADISE! ..okay, I was going to write the entire blurb as Ruby Rod, but I lack the energy to do so, as does every writer everywhere except Luc Besson. As you've probably guessed, this week we're capping off our latest round of Patreon requests with the only-one-of-its-kind The Fifth Element! Furthermore, we're joined by the Patreon supporter who requested the film...

Welcome to the Country! Isn't it so serene and.. what's that about business fraud? Oh pffffft, nevermind that, just take in the sounds and the.. everyone in the country owns horses, right? That's a totally normal thing? Oh, and Family is important. Family is important. DID WE MENTION FAMILY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING? What, you have dreams? SCREW THEM, FAMILY IS WORTH THE SACRIFICE. That's a brie...

Welcome back! We kick off Season 4 of our podcast with a request for one of the greatest films ever made, The Godfather, as requested by Bridgett Shinn! We talk the film's legendary staying power in the culture, and Al shares a piece of real local mob history. So come hear Austin and Al state their case as to why this film belongs in people's film collections as a living film, and not as a museum...

Merry Christmas! Do we have a present for you! Welp, we've found a lower bar somehow. This is almost Birdemic bad; certainly more damaging. Because we like this one and prefer to leave it up, we're not gonna say the name of the film in this description. Let's just say a 40 year old man in a fursuit who may or may not be Cool is heavily involved in neighborhood kids' lives. A little too heavily inv...

Welcome! This episode was published in September, and it's Patreon window has expired! Therefore we now break it out of the vault to share with the world! Today we are discussing a trend in YouTube critics that needs to die. Namely, groupthink and its effect on how we consume pop culture. Yeah, this is some heavy stuff. BUT we feel it needs to said. We take on our divorce from the likes of Nostalg...

Welcome! We thought it was high time for a Patreon Special! This time, we both saw the Peanuts Movie, and OOHHHH do we have thoughts! Have a listen!

Hello and welcome! In the loosely-related spirit of the release of Star Wars Episode VII, this week we hit on a classic favorite, the Laurence Kasdan penned and directed western Silverado! We look at this classic film's one-liners, great characters, fun action sequences, and overall what makes it not just a great Western, but a great movie!  You, too, can join the discussion! E-mail us: filmroompo...

Welcome! This episode was published in September, and it's Patreon window has expired! Therefore we now break it out of the vault to share with the world! This minisode is a tribute to one of our favorite shows, Bojack Horseman. Here's our case on just how important this show is and why it changes the face of animated television (or television in general). We hope you enjoy! You can read Raphael B...

Welcome to the Future! Or rather the 80's version of it! That's right, our surprise 50th episode is our favorite Trilogy of films, Back to the Future! In the wake of the October 21st, 2015 future already having come and gone, we take a good long look at what makes these films so timeless despite being rooted to a specific timeline. In doing so, we discover that its staying power is not exactly roc...

Hello and welcome! This week we take on a request that we put off for a loooooong time, and boy do we pay the piper. We took a long hard look at the 2010 indie musical from the director of Mac and Me, Standing Ovation. Hear us trudge through the song-filled battlefield of plot threads that go nowhere, lame jokes, lame music, terrible adults, paper-thin characters, and lots of good old what-the-hel...

Welcome to our explict-rated cast! This episode has been a long time coming; we're going to talk frankly about the MPAA. We buckle down and get serious as we go through a brief history of the ratings board, and talk why the system is damaging and needs to be reformed.  You, too, can join the discussion! E-mail us: filmroompodcast@gmail.com Like us on Facebook ! Twitter us:  @FilmRoomCast Albert: ...

Welcome to childhood! ..sort of. This week for its 20th anniversary, we discuss the film that literally set the bar for all other computer animated films that came after, Toy Story! We talk the legacy it inspired, as well just how well-rounded these films are, and the afterlife they are enjoying. So get your hankies ready, because there are tears to be jerked! E-mail us: filmroompodcast@gmail.com...

Welcome to Nilbog! Today we cover three topics at once! Specifically we're covering our favorite documentary Best Worst Movie! This also affords us the opportunity to talk about Troll 2, and what makes a great documentary. In the past few years, services like Netflix have allowed for greater access to a wonderful storytelling medium previously stigmatized to educational films. We rejoice in the ri...

Welcome! This week is very special, because we have guests Evan Faulbaum and Kemerton Hargrove, Director and co-star (respectively) of their indie comedy film, The Paranormals! After having it screen at the Kansas City FilmFest in April, they have just released it on Youtube, and have a Blu Ray release soon! We talk everything from the workarounds needed to make a film with a volunteer crew, to ho...

Hello and welcome to our Halloween special! Bad news, looks like an evil entity is on the loose. The only thing that can contain it is if we do another cast. Just kidding, we wanted to pay tribute to Freddy Krueger and his creator Wes Craven by taking a look at Wes Craven's New Nightmare! What happens when a Johns Hopkins Writing/Philosphy double major graduate makes a film about horror films? You...

Welcome to the conclusion of this year's Hitchcocktober! This week we talk about Hitchcock's comedy The Trouble With Harry. In this until recently lost entry in the Hitchcock canon, a group of townsfolk must deal with a dead body that has shown up in the woods. Also notable about this film is it's Hitchcock's first collaboration with Bernard Herman, as well as having launched a few acting careers....

Welcome back to hell, albeit a lighter one. We hit our $15 Patreon goal recently, so this week we went back to SeltzerBerg for their to date only non-parody comedy! Surprisingly, we were a little kinder to this one than we originally thought we would be. "Surprisingly" isn't quite the right word. More like "Frustratingly", because of what it could have been. In any case, we watched this movie so y...