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Deep Dive Film School

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Every Friday we review films that are part of our non-stop festivals. These festivals will cover a treasure trove of topics about film history from famous directors to genres to modern classics and punishment reviews. We are here to dive deep into each film and educate ourselves and you along the way. And what better way to have these discussions than with old friends.

Adam Sherlock and Adam Palcher had a podcast since 2007 named A Damn Movie Podcast with over 300 episodes, in 2019 we decided to rebrand into Deep Dive Film School. Our brotherly love is a huge part of the show and we want to share that with you while we drink, curse, laugh and dissect our love of movies. We do SPOIL in most every episode so please be aware!

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*We are not an actual accredited film school, it's just a clever name.

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Episodes

Master Of Disguise | Punishment Review

March 18, 2024 01:35 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

This week we discuss the truly and offensively bad Dana Carvey vehicle Master of Disguise from the early 2000's. We dive into the ridiculous plot, the lazy joke telling, and the endlessly painful and unwatchable impressions Carvey has in his bag. This is an epic takedown and conversation, enjoy!

That One Scene From... The Karate Kid

February 29, 2024 23:11 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

This week we dive into that one scene from the epic 80's sports movie, The Karate Kid. A life changing movie from our childhood was so fun to revisit and discuss the sand the floor scene as the culmination of the film. Great convo, enjoy!

Sundance 2024 Recap

February 17, 2024 20:44 - 16 minutes - 38.1 MB

This week Palcher covers his 2024 Sundance Film Festival experience. We discuss the major themes of the festival this year and discuss all great films that came out this year. Enjoy!  Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see. Follow us for more interaction and content: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/deepdivefilmschool YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/deepdivefilmschoo...

Tokyo Story | Ozu Film Festival

February 03, 2024 23:30 - 35 minutes - 80.1 MB

This week we end out our Yasujirô Ozu Film Festival with his most adored film from 1953, Tokyo Story. His most retrospective film about elderly grandparents visiting their kids only to be ignored and pawned off. This is a call your grandma movie. Enjoy the conversation! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see. Follow us for more interaction and content: INSTAGRAM: https:...

Best & Worst Movies of 2023

January 25, 2024 02:04 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

This episode Palcher dives into his top 5 films of 2023 and Sherlock dives into his top 5 films he glad he didn't see, kind of. Awesome year for movies! Great conversation, enjoy!

Late Spring | Ozu Festival

January 16, 2024 20:08 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

This week we continue to dive into the wonderful world of Yasujirô Ozu with his 1949 film Late Spring about young Noriko gets societal pressure to marry but battles with her desire to continue to take care of her ailing father. Amazing Ozu and great conversation! Enjoy!

That One Scene From...Terminator 2: Judgement Day

January 07, 2024 16:57 - 19 minutes - 43.6 MB

This week we dive into our scene breakdown of the cumulative 90's action film from the great James Cameron, Terminator 2: Judgement Day. We discuss the classic chase scene through the city into the aqueducts of LA. You know the scene! This was a great conversation about a movie we both truly love. Enjoy! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see.  Follow us for more interacti...

Early Summer | Ozu Film Festival

January 02, 2024 02:28 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

This week we continue our our Yasujirô Ozu festival with our second installment, his 1951 film, Early Summer. The story of a mid 30's Japanese women who is still unmarried as her family begins to immense pressure on her to follow the cultural and societal norms. Enjoy the conversation!

That One Scene From... Die Hard

December 20, 2023 23:19 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

This week we dive into one of the many classic scenes from the original 1988 (Christmas?) film Die Hard, directed by John McTiernan. We chose the "Ho ho ho, now I have a gun" scene. We discuss the origins of John McClane, his effect on future action stars, how smart of a character he is and the ultimate question, is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Enjoy the conversation!

Floating Weeds | Ozu Film Festival

December 20, 2023 23:16 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

This week we dive into first episode of the inspiring Japanese filmmaker, Yasujirô Ozu. We discuss his 1959 film Floating Weeds about a traveling actor of a famous kabuki show tries to re-kindle a life with his son who doesn't know who he really is. Fascinating director and conversation. Enjoy!

That One Scene From...Blade Runner

November 19, 2023 21:46 - 17 minutes - 40.2 MB

This week we dive into the classic rooftop finale of one of the best sci-fi films of the 80's, Ridley Scott's Blade Runner. We discuss the build up to this scene, the atmosphere of the movie and Rutger Hauer's memorable performance. Enjoy the convo! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see. Follow us for more interaction and content: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/deepdi...

Punchline | Forgotten Gem

November 11, 2023 21:08 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

This week we have a bonus episode from our Stand-Up Film Festival. We dive into the 1988 romantic comedy film Punchline from David Seltzer. Tom Hanks and Sally Field play two comedians in very different stages of their careers finding a way to bond and perfect their craft. Really fun conversation. Enjoy!

That One Scene From...The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

October 29, 2023 19:53 - 19 minutes - 43.5 MB

This week we delve into the absolutely classic horror movie from Tobe Hooper from 1974, the original The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. We discuss the film as a staple for horror and breakdown the intro of Leatherface and the complete 180 this movie does once this scene happens. Enjoy the conversation! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see.  Follow us for more interaction and c...

Lenny | Stand-Up Film Festival

October 25, 2023 19:03 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

This week we end out our Stand-Up Film Festival with the one and only Bob Fosse and his biopic of the late and great Lenny Bruce. Lenny was made in a unique style that only Fosse can execute. This was a absolutely fascinating movie and outstanding discussion. Enjoy!

That One Scene From...Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

October 18, 2023 16:01 - 19 minutes - 45 MB

This we week examine the ninja sword burglar scene from Ang Lee's fantastical masterpiece 2000's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. We get the reveal of the magic of the movie in this scene and discuss the importance Chinese cinema in American pop culture in the early 2000's. Enjoy! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see. Follow us for more interaction and content: INSTAGRA...

The Big Sick | Stand-Up Film Festival

October 17, 2023 03:31 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

In the third installment of our Stand-Up Film Festival we discuss the Kumail Nanjiani wild real-life story, The Big Sick. A bad break up gets turned on it's head with a hospital visit and the clashing cultural norms of Pakistan and America get exposed. Great discussion! Enjoy!

That One Scene From...When Harry Met Sally

September 30, 2023 16:32 - 15 minutes - 35.5 MB

The week we examine the classic and hilarious fake orgasm scene from the 1989 Rob Reiner rom-com, When Harry Met Sally. We discuss why this is as close to the perfect comedic scene there is out there. Enjoy! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see.  Follow us for more interaction and content: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/deepdivefilmschool  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtu...

The King Of Comedy | Stand-Up Film Festival

September 22, 2023 19:55 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

In the second installment of our Stand-Up Film Festival we discuss the underrated Scorsese film, The King Of Comedy. Rupert Pupkin, a delusional and threatening comedian is desperate to make it big and goes to uncomfortable lengths to befriend Jerry Langford and gets a spot on his nightly talk show. Great discussion! Enjoy!

That One Scene From...Jurassic Park

September 11, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 41.8 MB

This week we dive into the T-rex reveal scene from the original 1993's Spielberg classic and practical CGI powerhouse, the one and only Jurassic Park. Enjoy the conversation about one of our most nostalgic movies. Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see.  Follow us for more interaction and content: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/deepdivefilmschool YOUTUBE: https://www...

Sleepwalk With Me | Stand-Up Film Festival

September 03, 2023 23:00 - 24 minutes - 55.9 MB

This week begin a new film festival, movies about stand-up comedy! We're very excited for this festival and we kick off with Mike Birbiglia's movie adaptation of his one-man show Sleepwalk With Me. We delve into what it takes to be a comedian and the apathy of life that follows you. Enjoy! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see. Follow us for more interaction and content: ...

The 101 - Best Director Ensembles

August 16, 2023 21:53 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

This week we have lots of fun discussing our top 3 director ensembles. Thanks for listening!

That One Scene From...Amélie

August 06, 2023 18:00 - 14 minutes - 34.2 MB

This week we break down the opening montage sequence from the delightful Jean-Pierre Jeunet film from 2001 Amélie. Enjoy the conversation! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see. Follow us for more interaction and content: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/deepdivefilmschool  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/deepdivefilmschool TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@deepdivefilms...

The Grandmaster | Wong Kar-Wai Festival

August 05, 2023 22:44 - 26 minutes - 61 MB

This week we conclude our Wong Kar-Wai festival with his Kung Fu masterpiece from 2013, The Grandmaster. His execution of the origin story of the famous Ip Man is made the only the way Kar-Wai can make it, absolutely wonderful! Enjoy the conversation! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see. Follow us for more interaction and content:  INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/deep...

That One Scene From...Meet Joe Black

July 20, 2023 16:31 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

This week we review the meet cute scene in the diner and Joe Black's intro and his EPIC quick exit. Lots to discuss, join us!

2046 | Wong Kar-Wai Festival

July 12, 2023 16:54 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

This week we dive into our 3rd installment of our Wong Kar-Wai Festival with his surprise sequel to In The Mood For Love. 2046 continues to follow Chow in his journeys for love, how to deal with loss and the fame of being a famous sci-fi author. Enjoy the conversation!

That One Scene From... The Witch

July 03, 2023 22:40 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

This week we breakdown the brain of the Robert Eggers as we examine his feature film and underrated horror masterpiece The Witch. We dive into the exorcism scene where Caleb becomes possessed in front of his frightened and confused family dynamic. Great conversation! Enjoy!

Chungking Express | Wong Kar-Wai Festival

June 17, 2023 20:42 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MB

This week we dive into our 2nd installment of our Wong Kar-Wai festival with 1994's Chungking Express. Two separate stories of lovelorn cops that have new crushes they don't know how to handle. Enjoy the conversation! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see. Follow us for more interaction and content:  INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/deepdivefilmschool  TWITTER: https://t...

That One Scene From...Pee Wee's Big Adventure

June 10, 2023 19:23 - 18 minutes - 42.7 MB

This week we dive into the famous Hollywood studio chase scene at the end of Pee Wee's Big Adventure when Pee Wee finally finds his bike and escapes the clutches of Santa Claus and Godzilla. Enjoy the conversation! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see. Follow us for more interaction and content: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/deepdivefilmschool TWITTER: https://tw...

In The Mood For Love | Wong Kar-Wai Festival

June 02, 2023 19:40 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

We begin a very intriguing festival with one of our top 20 films ever with Wong Kar-Wai's beautiful and unique film about loss and love, In The Mood For Love. Enjoy the conversation!

That One Scene From...Psycho

May 22, 2023 20:20 - 25 minutes - 58.5 MB

This we dissect the monumentally famous shower scene from Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece Psycho. C'mon, you know the scene. Enjoy the conversation, I know we did! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see. Follow us for more interaction and content: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/deepdivefilmschool TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ddfspodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.fa...

Big Night | Food Movie Festival

May 16, 2023 00:09 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

This week we have an added bonus to our Food Movie Festival with the sweet, delightful treat and forgotten gem of film Big Night. Directed by and written by the one and only Stanley Tucci and co-directed by Campbell Scott. This 90's nugget tackle the American dream through the eyes of two immigrants trying to start an authentic restaurant and have one big night to prove themselves. This movie is delightful so please enjoy our conversation!

That One Scene From... Signs

May 05, 2023 16:41 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

This week we delve into the last supper scene from M. Night Shyamalan's 2002 alien invasion film Signs. We discuss the movie as a whole and why this is an important scene for the movie and characters. Enjoy!

Jiro Dreams Of Sushi | Food Movie Festival

April 23, 2023 18:03 - 38 minutes - 88.4 MB

This episode we complete our food movie festival with David Gelb's fantastic documentary about the sushi legend from Japan, Jiro Ono. We get inspired by his rise to being one of the most renowned chefs in the world and what it took to get there. A film about art, legacy, culture and sacrifice. Special and deep conversation. Enjoy! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see. Fo...

That One Scene From... Carlito's Way

April 14, 2023 21:17 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

This week we dive into one of the most badass scenes from a 90's film with Brian De Palma's underrated film Carlito's Way. Al Pacino plays Carlito, a gangster legend that tries to go straight after getting out of jail only to come home to his cousin involving him in a drop in a secret pool hall. This is such a quotable Pacino scene. We hope you love our analysis as much as we loved talking about this scene. Enjoy!

Pig | Food Movie Festival

April 06, 2023 21:04 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

We continue our 3rd installment of our Food Movie Festival with the unique and methodical film Pig from first time director Michael Sarnoski. A film about a recluse chef who forages mushrooms with his pig to make a living, but there is more to being shut off from the world and chasing what you love. Enjoy the conversation!

That One Scene From...Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers

March 26, 2023 19:48 - 18 minutes - 42.4 MB

This week we dive into Peter Jackson's favorite scenes from the entire Lord Of The Rings trilogy where we see Gollum/Smeagol interact for the first time. A unique but powerful and effective scene that wasn't in the original books. Great film and awesome discussion. Join us! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see. Follow us for more interaction and content:  INSTAGRAM: htt...

Ratatouille | Food Movie Festival

March 16, 2023 17:58 - 32 minutes - 73.2 MB

This week we continue our Food Movie Festival with a beautiful Pixar film, Ratatouille. A film about a rat teaching a dumbass heiress that no one should ever tell you can't accomplish your dreams. We get into a surprisingly deep conversation about what Ratatouille is really about and gush over the unique talent that is Brad Bird. Enjoy! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see...

That One Scene From...Scream

March 07, 2023 17:35 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Do you like scary movies? This week we break down the classic opening scene to Wes Craven's 1996 slasher film Scream. Marked with plenty of horror, intensity and a "killer" Drew Barrymore performance this opening scene changed modern horror as we know it. Enjoy the conversation!

Chef | Food Movie Festival

February 27, 2023 17:46 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

This week we begin our Food Movie Festival with the one and only Jon Favreau doing it all in his 2014 film Chef. A story about a popular chef hitting bottom only to rediscover his passion through family and a food truck. There needs to be more movies like this! Enjoy the conversation!    

That One Scene From...Spaceballs

February 14, 2023 17:30 - 16 minutes - 30 MB

This week we dive into the surprisingly meta and clever scene from Mel Brooks' Spaceballs where Lord Helmet and Colonel Sandurz hatch a plan to find Lone Star within the movie were watching. Wild and hilarious stuff! Enjoy! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see.  Follow us for more interaction and content: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/deepdivefilmschool  TWITTER: ht...

Best & Worst Films of 2022 + Sundance 2023

February 06, 2023 22:53 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

This week the boys dive into their favorite (and not so favorite) films of 2022. What's yours? Afterwards Palcher gives a recap of his experience at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and the films to watch out for in this upcoming year. Enjoy!

That One Scene From... Eastern Promises

January 26, 2023 04:02 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

This week we dive into the epic and brutal Viggo Mortensen naked gangster shower fight scene in David Cronenberg's underrated and forgotten Russian gangster film Eastern promises from 2007. Viggo stars along side Naomi Watts and Vincent Cassell. Great conversation!    

Baskin | International Horror Festival

January 18, 2023 03:54 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

This week we conclude our International Horror Festival with a unique Turkish film about a group of cops accidentally stumbling onto a trapdoor to hell. It's quite a ride and a great conversation. Enjoy!

That One Scene From...Jaws

January 07, 2023 19:01 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MB

This week we break down the classic USS Indianapolis scene from Steven Spielberg's one and only Jaws from 1975. You know the scene! Enjoy! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see. Follow us for more interaction and content: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/deepdivefilmschool TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ddfspodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/deepdivefilmschoo...

Tigers Are Not Afraid | International Horror Festival

January 03, 2023 06:21 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MB

This week we continue our third installment of our International Horror Festival with a Mexican genre bending film about a small gang of 5 kids trying to survive the Mexican drug cartel by day and their inner demons by night. This could have been a forgotten gem, easy! Enjoy!

That One Scene From...A Christmas Story

December 16, 2022 17:59 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MB

This week we give you a holiday treat with a deep dive into the classic and famous leg lamp scene from the original 1983 Christmas classic 'A Christmas Story'. You know the scene and damn do we have a good time discussing it. Enjoy!

That One Scene From... Poltergeist

December 06, 2022 17:45 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

This week we dive into the classic scene featuring Zelda Rubenstein as the medium from the original Tobe Hooper / Steven Spielberg film Poltergeist. Now let's go get your scene breakdown. Enjoy the conversation!

Revenge (2017) | International Horror Festival

November 22, 2022 18:02 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

This week we begin our International Horror Festival with the French film from 2017, Revenge. A story of (you guessed it) revenge about a woman who tries to escape from the grips of three, rich chauvinistic men who don't get what they bargained for with this wild, intense, beautiful and bloody film. What a way to kick off the festival! Enjoy!

That One Scene From...Willow Creek

November 12, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 29.6 MB

This week we delve into the divisive scene from Bobcat Goldwaith's 2013 found footage film, Willow Creek. A movie about a couple roaming through the Northwest forrest in search of Bigfoot. Enjoy the breakdown! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see.  Follow us for more interaction and content: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/deepdivefilmschool TWITTER: https://twitter...

The Weather Man | Forgotten Gems

November 08, 2022 04:20 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

This week we get an added bonus to our Nick Cage Festival with the darkly funny and painfully underrated Gore Verbinski's forgotten gem, The Weather Man, from 2005 about a local weather man just trying to get through the day with his emotions, career and family intact.