Deep Dive Film School
470 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 88 ratingsEvery 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
Revenge (2017) | International Horror Festival
November 22, 2022 18:02 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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.
That One Scene From...Mr. Smith Goes To Washington
November 04, 2022 23:26 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThis week we throwback to Frank Capra and his 1939 masterpiece that presents the dirty side of politics to a young and naive US Senator, his morals and character get in the way and this week we analyze the end scene that shows him fighting for his love of freedom and democracy for his country. Enjoy the conversation!
The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent | Nic Cage Festival
October 19, 2022 22:15 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week we end out our Nick Cage Festival with the not really autobiographical super meta 2022 action comedy, The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent. Join us and see how many references you can pick up on in this hilarious film!
That One Scene From... Saving Private Ryan
October 05, 2022 23:55 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBThis week we analyze the epic, and tragic, opening D-Day scene from Steven Spielberg's World War II drama starring Tom Hanks. This monumental opening scene changed how war movies were looked at moving forward and is one of the rare callouts veterans from that day relate to most. Hope you enjoy the conversation!
Adaptation | Nick Cage Festival
September 26, 2022 23:19 - 34 minutes - 27.8 MBThis week we continue our Nick Cage Festival mixed with the genius minds of Charlie Kaufman and Spike Jones as we explore the complicated world of Charlie and his process of adaptation. Not only from Susan Orleans book "The Orchid Thief" but also his adaptation to life always moving and changing. Great discussion, please watch and 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 se...
That One Scene From...Memento
September 19, 2022 18:37 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MBThis week we dive into the wild minds of Christopher and Jonathan Nolan as we break down a pivotal example of the unique storytelling of this one of a kind film Memento. In this scene Natalie pushes Leonard's boundaries and toys with his condition to prove she's in complete control. 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: INSTAG...
Raising Arizona | Nick Cage Festival
September 10, 2022 22:24 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week we continue our Nick Cage Festival with the one and only Raising Arizona. The Coen Brothers original comedy based on two folks who just want a family and are willing to go above and beyond for their little Junior. Spoiler alert, this movie is amazing!
Raising Arizona | Nic Cage Festival
September 10, 2022 22:24 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week we continue our Nick Cage Festival with the one and only Raising Arizona. The Coen Brothers original comedy based on two folks who just want a family and are willing to go above and beyond for their little Junior. Spoiler alert, this movie is amazing!
That One Scene From...Tommy Boy
September 02, 2022 21:40 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThis week we breakdown the surprisingly important (and hilarious) scene from the great 90's road comedy where Chris Farley and David Spade induce chaos on the freeway as they go on the road to sell brake pads after a sudden tragedy in the family. Those damn Carpenter's get me every time. Enjoy the conversation!
That One Scene From... Tommy Boy
September 02, 2022 21:40 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThis week we breakdown the surprisingly important (and hilarious) scene from the great 90's road comedy where Chris Farley and David Spade induce chaos on the freeway as they go on the road to sell brake pads after a sudden tragedy in the family. Those damn Carpenter's get me every time. Enjoy the conversation!
Face/Off | Nick Cage Festival
August 25, 2022 20:48 - 35 minutes - 65.2 MBThis episode we begin a festival about the one and only Nicholas Cage. The 90's were his heyday and we begin the festival with John Woo's duality tale of a FBI agent bent on revenge against one of the city's biggest criminals Caster Troy and his gang of misfits. This one is a whopper. 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 intera...
That One Scene From...Glengarry Glen Ross
August 21, 2022 20:13 - 23 minutes - 43 MBThis week we dive into the absolute classic "Always Be Closing" scene from the David Mamet masterpiece Glengarry Glen Ross. This film has some master class performances from some all-time greats, including the one and only Alec Baldwin in this scene as he berates and sizes up the lower level employees and proves that abuse is real in some business cultures. 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...
Mary and Max | Forgotten Gems
August 20, 2022 17:18 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThis episode we have a special treat for the conclusion of our Stop Motion Festival with the charming, undeniable, and underrated Australian stop motion film Mary and Max. A story of two unlikely pen pals and exploring the challenges that life holds. 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: htt...
That One Scene From...Rear Window
August 18, 2022 19:06 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThis episode we dive into one of the most famous scenes from one of Alfred Hitchcock's best films Rear Window. In this scene our snoopers from across the courtyard finally get caught in the act in a wild and exciting scene that is dripping Hitchcock tropes. 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://insta...
My Life As A Zucchini | Stop Motion Festival
July 07, 2022 21:44 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThis week we end out our Stop Motion Festival with the originally French film Ma vie de Courgette or My Life As A Zucchini by Claude Barras. This thoughtful and sweet stop motion film stands out as one of the best to come out in past years as it analyzes the hardships as well as the growth opportunities you go through as an orphan. With stunning tone and style this is a great film with a great conversation. Join us!
That One Scene From... Blow
July 02, 2022 18:07 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBThis week we remember a classic scene from Ted Demme's underrated drug movie about George Jung rise and fall in Blow. We also eulogize the passing of the great Ray Liotta and his forgotten role in this film as Fred Jung. Enjoy!
Fantastic Mr. Fox | Stop Motion Festival
June 24, 2022 16:33 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week we continue our Stop Motion Festival with one of the all timers in Wes Anderson's charming, beautiful and hilarious rendition of Roald Dahl's children's book Fantastic Mr. Fox. What the cuss are you waiting for, watch!!
That One Scene From...Sexy Beast
June 24, 2022 16:30 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThis episode we dive into a scene from Jonathan Glazer's first film Sexy Beast. Where Don tries to convince Gal to pull off one last job by pressuring Gal with his unique way of bullying. You know the scene if you've seen the movie. Enjoy the discussion!
Anomalisa | Stop Motion Festival
May 24, 2022 20:26 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week we continue our Stop Motion Festival with Charlie Kaufman and his wild mind as we journey through the doldrums of what it takes to be the speaker at a customer service convention in Cincinnati. Truly a wild imaginative film, enjoy the discussion.
That One Scene From...Heat
May 16, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBThis week we get into an all-time scene between two generational actors appearing together for the first time on screen where Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro have a deep conversation in this classic diner scene in Michael Mann's Heat. 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 TWI...
Coraline | Stop Motion Festival
May 09, 2022 20:46 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBHappy Other Mother Day!! This week we begin a new Stop Motion Animation Festival with the classic Neil Gaiman tale Coraline. A tale of a young brave girl moving into a new apartment complex with alternate versions of her family tempting her to sell her soul for selfish reasons. Enjoy the conversation!
That One Scene From...Swingers
April 23, 2022 17:35 - 15 minutes - 28.3 MBThis episode we break down the hilariously painful scene from Doug Liman's 1996 indie comedy Swingers where Mike, Jon Favreau, has a quick relationship with an answering machine. 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: htt...
Welcome To Marwen | Punishment Review
April 17, 2022 23:11 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week we dive into an additional installment of our Complicated Failures Festival with the odd and strange biographical story of Mark Hogancamp, a victim of a brutal attack and some unusual coping mechanisms are explored in the underwhelming Robert Zemeckis production of Welcome To Marwen.
That One Scene From...The Blair Witch Project
April 06, 2022 22:00 - 17 minutes - 33 MBThis episode we dive into the iconic scene from the original 1999 film The Blair Witch Project where our main character Heather apologizes for all of her naivety throughout the film. CLASSIC scene and great 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: https://instagram.com/deepdivefilmschool TWITT...
Cloud Atlas | Complicated Failures Festival
March 31, 2022 00:47 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBThis week we end out our Complicated Failures Festival with the confusing and complicated Wachowski film Cloud Atlas with our friend Tyler Beck from @threefilmspod. So many storylines, so many characters, so many opinions. Enjoy!
That One Scene From...Network
March 19, 2022 18:46 - 19 minutes - 35.8 MBThis episode we dive into the classic and timeless Peter Finch's on-air outrage scene from Sidney Lumet's 1976 film Network. I hope you're MAD AS HELL as you watch our analysis of this scene and discuss the relevance it has in today's age. 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/deepdivefilmsch...
The Lovely Bones | Complicated Failures Festival
March 14, 2022 02:40 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThis week we review post-LOTR Peter Jackson's confusing choices in The Lovely Bones. Which centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family? - and her killer? - from purgatory? I guess? Enjoy the conversation!
That One Scene From...Inglourious Basterds
March 05, 2022 18:06 - 17 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week we break down one of Quentin Tarantino's best scenes as we join Hans Landa and his jew hunting ways in the opening scene of Inglourious Basterds. 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/...
The Ladykillers | Complicated Failures Festival
February 25, 2022 23:27 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week we continue our Complicated Failures Festival with one of the Coen brothers most panned films the 1955 remake of The Ladykillers. 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...Pan's Labyrinth
February 16, 2022 22:54 - 23 minutes - 43.4 MBThis episode we break down the fantastic mind of Guillermo del Toro with the famous Pale Man scene from his haunting coming of age horror fantasy film Pan's Labyrinth. 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.f...
Top 5 Films of Sundance 2022
February 08, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MBThis week Palcher gets into his five favorite films from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. 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/deepdivefilmschool Join our growing community for new v...
A.I. Artificial Intelligence | Complicated Failures Festival
February 04, 2022 17:21 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBThis week we begin a new festival talking about complicated failures from historically great directors. We begin the festival with a doozy as we overanalyze the Spielberg/Kubrick brain fart that is A.I. Artificial Intelligence, about a robot boy who strives for love from people who hate him. This is a great conversation, enjoy!
That One Scene From...The Wolf Of Wall Street
January 26, 2022 16:16 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week we dive into the absolutely hilarious, wild and crazy quaaludes scene from the legend Martin Scorsese and his epic re-telling of the life of Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street.
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! | Pedro Almodóvar Festival
January 17, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 65.7 MBThis episode we end out our Pedro Almodóvar festival with one of his first films that gave him his big break with 1989's Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! about a young mental patient named Ricky who captures an actress with the intention of them falling in love. 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/d...
That One Scene From...Narc
January 10, 2022 21:30 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MBThis episode we dive deep into the insane and intense opening scene of the underrated crime/cop thriller Joe Carnahan's 2002 film Narc. WOW, what a way to open a movie! Hold onto your butts. 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 ...
The Skin I Live In | Pedro Almodóvar Festival
January 03, 2022 18:04 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThis episode we dive into our 3rd installment of our Pedro Almodóvar Festival with the weird, the wild and the truly unique story of a brilliant plastic surgeon confronting his tragic past with some seriously heavy and harsh results.
That One Scene From...National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
December 25, 2021 06:02 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBThis special holiday episode has us reviewing that classic dinner table scene from the 1989 Christmas classic comedy Christmas Vacation. Happy Holidays everyone!
That One Scene From...Flashdance
December 21, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 21 MBThis episode we dive into the "not as" famous scene from Adrian Lyne's 1983 film Flashdance with Jennifer Beals. What a feeling! 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/deepdivefilmschool Join...
Volver | Pedro Almodóvar Festival
December 16, 2021 16:38 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThis episode we continue our Pedro Almodóvar Festival with the fascinating and charming story of a family trying to get through life but keep seeing their dead mother everywhere. Great discussion!
That One Scene From...WALL·E
December 07, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MBThis episode we discuss that epic post-apocalyptic 8-minute opening scene from Pixar's WALL·E and revel in the scope and thoughtfulness of this kids movie. Enjoy the discussion! 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/hear. Follow us for more interaction and content: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/deepdivefilmschool TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ddfspodcast FACEBOO...
Talk To Her | Pedro Almodóvar Festival
December 01, 2021 18:27 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThis week we dive into a director that has escaped our historical film perspective, until now. The legendary Spanish Director Pedro Almodóvar and his unique perspectives shine through in this weirdly haunting tale of friendships, relationships and how men deal with emotions.
That One Scene From...There's Something About Mary
November 23, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 36.4 MBFranks and beans! Welcome to our 100th episode! This week we get into the fantastically hilarious scene from the Farrelly Brothers 90's rom-com There's Something About Mary. It hurts just to think about. Enjoy the discussion and thanks for listening! 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...
Dick Tracy | Punishment Review
November 21, 2021 08:20 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThis episode we are extending our No Capes Festival and discussing Chester Gould's comic strip adaption of the crime fighting detective Dick Tracy. Directed and starring Warren Beatty, Madonna and some generational actors doing some embarrassing shit.
That One Scene From...Oldboy
November 07, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes - 31.4 MBThis episode we dive deep into the theatrics and camera work used for the infamous hallway fight scene in 2003's Park Chan-Wook's Oldboy. 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/deepdivefilmschool...
Malignant | Halloween Episode
October 31, 2021 20:06 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week we have a special Halloween episode where we discuss the newest and wildest James Wan horror flick Malignant. 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 hear.
That One Scene From...No Country For Old Men
October 26, 2021 05:03 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThis episode we dive into that epic and memorable scene from the Coen Brothers modern western classic. The infamous Coin Flip scene. Join the 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.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World | No Capes Festival
October 19, 2021 23:57 - 32 minutes - 60 MBThis week we dive into the graphic novel / video game masterpiece from Edgar Wright. There's a lot to talk about with this fast-paced and hilarious ensemble, a true unique piece of art. 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 FACEB...
That One Scene From...Whiplash
October 13, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 28.8 MBThis episode we dive into that famous and intense "Not My Tempo" scene from director Damien Chazelle and his incredible debut film Whiplash. 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/deepdivefilmsch...