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Double Bill Chill

127 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

Two movie-obsessed buddies (Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley) pick a movie every week to cover at length and then each pairs the chosen film with yet another film. Three movie recommendations a week (and probably more). Our episodes are researched and we go pretty in-depth on the breakdowns. We love doing it, and we thank you for listening! Enjoy!

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Oscars 2024 Reactions

March 11, 2024 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

We watched em all! The Oscars happened tonight and we watched the hell out of them. We now have a post-mortem on the show and discuss the winners and losers. At the end, we give a little tease for our upcoming season premiering April 2024.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

2024 Oscar Winner Predictions (The Answer Key)

March 08, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

This week we try to help you win your Oscar pool by going through each category and picking who we think has the best shots at winning. We finish the episode with our rankings of all 10 of the best picture nominations. Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

The Zone of Interest

March 06, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

This week, we cover Jonathan Glazer's disturbing look at the routine of evil, "The Zone of Interest." First, we cover the history of the film and book by Martin Amis. Then, we spend some time gushing over what we liked about this film and how much it disturbed us. Finally, we each pair this film with another for a pair of double bills.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: ...

Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts 2024

February 28, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours - 94.1 MB

This week we cover all 5 of the Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts and pair them each with another film for a total of 10 double bills! We cover the background and production of all five shorts as well as a deep dive on the plots. Finally, we each give our favorites to win the category.  -Pachyderm by Stéphanie Clément -War is Over! by Dave Mullins -Our Uniform by Yegane Moghaddam -Letter to a Pig by Tal Kantor -95 Senses by Jerusha & Jared Hess Thank you so much for listening! Created by Sp...

Four Daughters (Oscar Nominated Documentary)

February 21, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours - 91.8 MB

This week we discuss Kaouther Ben Hania's experimental documentary, "Four Daughters." We do a deep dive on this special film with Kaouther Ben Hania's career and development of this project, as well as a brief history of Tunisia and her 2011 evolution. Once we cover the background, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Lett...

Anatomy of a Fall

February 14, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours - 89.5 MB

This week we are covering Justine Triet's courtroom procedural, "Anatomy of a Fall." We discuss everything from the initial script to how exactly they got that dog to do that. Then, we dive head first into the plot of the film and discuss the nature of truth. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsD...

Poor Things (Breakdown & Pairings)

February 07, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours - 93.6 MB

This week we discuss Yorgos Lanthimos' Best Picture nominated film "Poor Things." First, we discuss the book and the film's long path to production. Then, we dive into the film and gush over a film we both loved. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a set of double bills!  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

Oppenheimer (History/Film Breakdown/Pairings)

January 31, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours - 99.5 MB

We continue our 2024 Oscar coverage this week with Christopher Nolan's historical biopic, "Oppenheimer." We open the episode with our general thoughts on Nolan, then dive right into the history of the atomic bomb in America. Then, we discuss the various aspects of the production and break down the plot of the film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a couple of double bills! Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Fo...

Killers of the Flower Moon

January 24, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours - 109 MB

This week we begin our coverage of the 2024 Oscars with Martin Scorsese's newest film, "Killers of the Flower Moon." We cover the history within the film as well as the long road to the film's production. At the end, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

Oscar Nominations 2024 Reactions (Plus Season Plan)

January 23, 2024 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Spike and Jake react to the 2024 Oscar nominations and plan out the rest of the season.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

It Happened One Night (90th Anniversary)

January 17, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours - 91.2 MB

We are beginning our Oscars 2024 season with a throwback, Frank Capra's romantic comedy, "It Happened One Night." In this episode, we discuss the making of the screwball classic and its troubled production with Claudette Colbert & Clark Gable. We also discuss the plot and whether or not this indeed is the first "Screwball Comedy." Finally, we each pair this film with another to put it into another context to enjoy.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Th...

Season 10 Rankings & Discussion

December 27, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

This week we are ending the year with our look back at season 10. Each of us rank the season, and discuss all the movies covered in Double Bill Chill's tenth season. Enjoy! Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

Christmas Evil

December 20, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 90.5 MB

Merry Christmas everybody! This week, we cover Lewis Jackson's cult Christmas horror, "Christmas Evil" (aka "You Better Watch Out").  We discuss the making of the film, and the star, Brandon Maggart (Fiona Apple's dad). We then get into the strange plot of this film, and end the episode with a couple of double bills for Christmas.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: Farts...

It's a Wonderful Life

December 13, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 96 MB

This week we cover Frank Capra's holiday classic, "It's a Wonderful Life." We discuss the making of the film from the short story, and the different iterations of the story over time. We also do some Jimmy Stewart impressions and discuss the best character of the film, Nick the bartender. After we discuss the film, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on...

Carol (Breakdown & Pairings)

December 06, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 102 MB

This week we cover a new favorite film for Jake, Todd Haynes' "Carol." We discuss everything that makes this film magical from its Super 16mm film cinematography to the book by Patricia Highsmith. We also give a lot of airtime to the incredible performances by Cate Blanchett & Rooney Mara. After we discuss the film at length, we each pair "Carol" with another film for a double bill of double bills.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck...

L.A. Confidential (Breakdown & Pairings)

November 29, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 95 MB

This week we cover Curtis Hanson's ode to 50s-era Hollywood with "L.A. Confidential." We discuss the scandal of hiring two hardly known Australians in the lead roles as well as the long path to getting this film made. We then unravel the mysteries of "L.A. Confidential" by going through the plot of the film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of delightful double bills. Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough ...

Brick (Breakdown & Pairings)

November 22, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 100 MB

This week we are leaving the classic Noirs behind for a 21st century Neo-Noir by Rian Johnson, "Brick." We begin the episode by discussing the background on Johnson's first feature film and the years-long attempt to get the film made at all. We then dive head first into the twisty plot and mostly explain it. Finally, we each pair "Brick" with another film for a pair of Double Bills.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow...

In a Lonely Place (Breakdown & Pairings)

November 15, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 97 MB

This week, we cover Nicholas Ray's noir masterpiece, "In a Lonely Place." We discuss the production of the film with the recently separated Ray & Gloria Grahame, and Bogey's production company. We also discuss the themes and plot of the film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a couple of fantastic double bills! Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

Gilda (Breakdown & Pairings)

November 08, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 99.8 MB

This week we cover one of the sexiest films ever made, "Gilda." We discuss the subtext of the film, which borders on full-on text. We also discuss the making of the film,  its haphazard preparations, and the behind-the-scenes drama that informed the script. We, then, look at the various scenes we loved with a walkthrough of the plot. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a double bill of double bills.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme ...

Touch of Evil (Breakdown & Pairings)

November 01, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 96 MB

Noir-vember begins with what Paul Schrader once called, "Film Noir's Epitaph." A strange place to start, sure, but this is one of the best noirs there is. We discuss Orson Welles' return to Hollywood and the familiar story of a troubled post-production. We also discuss the various cuts and the various stories about the film's production. After we discuss the history, we begin a discussion about the various plot elements which interested us, and end the podcast with two double bills for your ...

Ernest Scared Stupid (Breakdown & Pairings)

October 25, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 92.4 MB

Have you ever heard two guys talk about "Ernest Scared Stupid" for over two hours?  Buckle up, booger lips, it's Jim Varney time! In this episode, we discuss the behind-the-scenes information on John R Cherry III's family Halloween classic.  After we go over the creation of the film, we have a discussion on the things we liked and especially the things we didn't like about the film.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow...

The Wicker Man (Breakdown & Pairings)

October 18, 2023 13:00 - 3 hours - 136 MB

This week, we cover "The Wicker Man" with our composer and Wicker fan Breck McGough. We cover a lot in this episode, including the quick production, the question of authorship, and a free-wheeling discussion of the various themes within Robin Hardy's 1973 masterpiece. After we discuss the film, all three of us pair "The Wicker Man" with another film for a total of 3 double bills! Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us ...

Audition (Breakdown & Pairings)

October 11, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

Our scary season continues! This week, we cover Miike Takashi's romantic comedy, "Audition." We discuss Miike's prolific career, and the three week shoot that resulted in this film. We then dive into our reading of the film and a discussion of the plot. Finally, we each pair the film with another for two double bills. Enjoy! Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (Breakdown & Pairings)

October 04, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 121 MB

This week we begin our new holiday season with a very special guest, our composer and friend, Breck McGough! Join us for a free-wheeling discussion on Tobe Hooper's once-in-a-lifetime film, "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre." We cover the background of the film in detail, including the awful experience of the shoot and the smell of dead dog smoke. After we cover that, we discuss why we love this weird little film and why it has lasted to become one of the seminal American horror films.  Thank y...

Bong Joon-ho Films Ranked

September 13, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

This week we wrap up our Bong Joon-ho season with our definitive ranking of his films. We discuss each film briefly and whiy we put it where it is in the rankings. After we rank our Bongs, we give a full preview of our upcoming Holiday season.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

Parasite (Breakdown & Pairings)

September 06, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 122 MB

This week we cover the most celebrated of Bong Joon-ho's films, "Parasite." We discuss the play this began as and how it quickly developed into the taut thriller/comedy it is today. After we cover the background, we get into a plot breakdown commenting on the film as we go. Finally, we each offer a double bill for the movie for a great night of movies.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillCh...

Gremlins 2 (Breakdown & Pairings)

August 30, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 106 MB

It's time to celebrate our 100th episode with an episode about our most requested film, Gremlins 2. We cover everything from Joe Dante's reluctance to make a sequel to how that manifests itself in the most bonkers sequel of all time. We then get into a full coverage of the film's plot and end with two pairings for the film.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

Okja (Breakdown & Pairings)

August 23, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 99.8 MB

We hope you like big hippo dog pigs, because it's time for our episode on "Okja!" We discuss Bong Joon-ho's original idea and how that developed over a couple of years to become this globe spanning film about a girl and her superpig. After we discuss the creation of the film, we dive head first into an at-length discussion of the plot. Finally, we end the episode with two double bills as we each pair "Okja" with another film.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake...

Snowpiercer (Breakdown & Pairings)

August 16, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 109 MB

This week we cover Bong Joon-ho's English language debut, "Snowpiercer." We discuss the making of the film including special effects and casting. We then go into a plot breakdown where we discuss Chris Evans' acting & Tilda Swinton's wild looks. Finally, we each pair the film with another for two fantastic double bills! Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

Mother (Breakdown & Pairings)

August 09, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 102 MB

This week, we are covering Bong Joon-ho's "Mother." Not to be confused with Darren Aronofsky's "Mother!," which must be shouted. We discuss the creation of the film and how it was written for Kim Hye-ja. We then go into a breakdown of the plot of the film, and end with pairing the film with two other films for two fantastic double bills.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd...

The Host (Breakdown & Pairings)

August 02, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 108 MB

It's monster time! This week, we are covering "The Host" by Bong Joon-ho and it is a delightful film. We begin the episode discussing the background and the detail-oriented production of the film. The second half of the episode is a scene-by-scene discussion of the plot and style of "The Host." Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of Double Bills!  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: ...

Barking Dogs Never Bite (Breakdown & Pairings)

July 26, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 89.1 MB

This week we begin our new season covering the films of Bong Joon-ho. We start with the beginning of Bong's feature film career, "Barking Dogs Never Bite" or "Dog of Flanders." We cover the influences going into this initial feature from traumatic childhood experiences to books and films. After we cover the history of the film, we dive into an at-length discussion of the film's plot points and trivia. Finally, we each create a double bill including the film and another we think is thematical...

Two Year Anniversary Spectacular!

July 14, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Today marks our 2nd anniversary for the podcast. We have covered 93 films in that time and paired with 186 films for 186 different double bills! We love doing the podcast and took this opportunity to look deep at the stats of the films we have chosen. We find out our top directors for pairings and many are surprises to us. Lastly, we briefly discuss things to come. We appreciate you joining us on this journey and hope you will continue to do so! Thank you so much for listening! Created by ...

Il Cinema Ritrovato Film Festival Report

July 11, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

Spike has just returned from Italy and the Cinema Ritrovato Festival 2023. This episode is a report on all the movies he was able to see, and one complaint about the theaters being too hot. This is an amazing film festival focused on film restoration and discovery, and Spike describes many of the films he discovered along the way.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: Farts...

Top 10 Films of Spike & Jake (Plus Season 8 Rankings)

June 21, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 90.4 MB

This week, Spike and Jake do the impossible task of picking 10 films for their Sight & Sound personal top 10. But first, we dive back into our films covered for Season 8 and rank the films.  If you've got your own Top 10 you'd like to share with us, leave it in a review or tweet it to us @DoubleBillChil1 Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

The Red Shoes (Breakdown & Pairings)

June 14, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 107 MB

This week, we finish our Sight & Sound season with Powell & Pressburger's "The Red Shoes. We begin with a discussion on why this has been added to the top 100 and we look at Martin Scorsese's top 10 list. After we cover the background of the film, we dive deep into the plot and explore why this film still has so much appeal. Finally, we each pair the film with another related film.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow ...

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (Breakdown & Pairings)

June 07, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 102 MB

This week we begin our two week look at Powell & Pressburger, otherwise known as "The Archers." First, we are looking into a film kicked off the Sight & Sound top 100, "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp."  We begin by looking at the wartime production of  the film, and the various bumps along the way to getting the film made. We also establish Powell & Pressburger's working relationship and the efforts to restore their works. Next, we dive into the plot of the film and finish by each pairi...

Tropical Malady (Breakdown & Pairings)

May 31, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 87 MB

This week we cover Apichatpong Weerasethakul's 2004 film, "Tropical Malady" in the context of the Sight & Sound top 100 films list. We discuss the making of the film and the various themes that make it such a unique film.  After we discuss the background of the film, we dive into the film plot-point by plot-point for an in-depth look at a 21st Century standout film.  Finally, we finish the podcast with two film pairings for "Tropical Malady." Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spi...

Wild Strawberries (Breakdown & Pairings)

May 24, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 115 MB

This week we dive into our first Ingmar Bergman film for the podcast, "Wild Strawberries." We cover the background of the film and look into Bergman's angst regarding life. We, then, explore the plot of the film and break down the more challenging bits. After our breakdown, we each pair the film with another for two delightful double bills.   Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letter...

Wanda (Breakdown & Pairings)

May 17, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 101 MB

This week we cover the iconic and pioneering "Wanda" by first-time director, Barbara Loden who also stars in and wrote the film. We discuss her life and put the film into the context of her fears and insecurities of her background and personality. We also discuss her marriage to Elia Kazan and how it informs the film's content. After we cover the background, we get into the plot of the film for an at-length discussion. Finally, we each pair the film with another film for two double bills.  ...

Chinatown (Breakdown & Pairings)

May 10, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 121 MB

This week we cover the phenomenal 1974 neo-noir, "Chinatown." We discuss Roman Polanski's crimes and their stain on his films' legacies. After that we discuss the new Hollywood which birthed this film including Robert Evans and his takeover of Paramount. After we cover the history and production of the film, we read the film in an at-length discussion of the plot. Finally, we each pair "Chinatown" with another film.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley T...

Cléo from 5 to 7 (Breakdown & Pairings)

May 03, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 94.5 MB

This week we cover Agnès Varda's real-time classic, Cléo from 5 to 7. We discuss how the film is really only Cléo from 5 to 6:30. We also discuss the making of the film and Agnès Varda's varied and rich career. After we put the film in its proper context, we do an at-length discussion of the film's plot. Finally, we pair the film with two other films.    Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillC...

Rio Bravo (Breakdown & Pairings)

April 26, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 88.3 MB

This week, we go West to discuss Howard Hawks' classic John Wayne Western, "Rio Bravo." We discuss who was the most racist person on set and the troubling history of the film's stars. We also celebrate the film for its general vibe and hang-out quality. After we cover the history of the film, we break it down plot-point by plot-point. Finally, we each the pair the film with another film.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough F...

Spirited Away (Breakdown & Pairings)

April 19, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 102 MB

This week's episode is all about Miyazaki's masterpiece, "Spirited Away." We cover a lot of background on the film including its production and cultural background. After the background, we get into a plot point breakdown discussing the film and all of its various hidden details. Finally, we each pair "Spirited Away" with another film for an excellent pair of double bills.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Ins...

Aguirre, The Wrath of God (Breakdown & Pairings)

April 12, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 94.8 MB

This week, we begin our Sight & Sound Season where we cover 5 films no longer on the Top 100 list and 5 films new to the Top 100 list in 2022. This episode is about Werner Herzog's 1972 film, "Aguirre, the Wrath of God." We discuss the background of the film and its troubled production which mirrors the film itself. Klaus Kinski's assholery is explored in depth, as well as the various injuries inflicted (by Klaus) on set. After we cover the background, we dive into an at-length discussion of...

2023 Oscar Reactions

March 13, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

This episode consists of our reactions to the 2023 Oscars. We mainly discuss how much we are glad certain things won (and didn't win). This year was the year of the feel-good comeback stories and we're here for it.  Our next season begins April 12th, and kicks off our Sight & Sound Top 100 season where we cover 5 films kicked off the list and 5 films which are new to the list. Join us on April 12th for our episode on "Aguirre, the Wrath of God." Thank you so much for listening! Created by...

2023 Oscar Winner Predictions

March 10, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

This week, Spike and Jake look back at the movies from this Oscar season and predict what will win in each category. Both preferred winners and expected winners are covered. We finish the episode with our ranking of the Best Picture nominees. Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

Triangle of Sadness (Breakdown & Pairings)

March 08, 2023 16:00 - 2 hours - 99.8 MB

This week, we cover Ruben Östland's Palme d'Or winner, "Triangle of Sadness." We dive deep into the pool of vomit for an at-length discussion of the film plot-point by plot-point. After we cover the film and its background, we each pair this film with another film.  Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films 2023 (Breakdown & Pairings)

March 01, 2023 16:00 - 2 hours - 103 MB

This week, we do a deep dive on the Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse (Directed by Peter Baynton & Charlie Mackesy) My Year of Dicks (Directed by Sara Gunnarsdóttir) Ice Merchants (Directed by João Gonzalez) An Ostrich Told Me the World is Fake and I Think I Believe It (Directed by Lachlan Pendragon) The Flying Sailor (Directed by Amanda Forbis & Wendy Tilby) After we discuss the history and plot of each film, we each pair each short with a...

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (Breakdown & Pairings)

February 22, 2023 16:00 - 2 hours - 88.6 MB

This week, we dive into the Best Documentary Feature category with Laura Poitras' portrait of Nan Goldin, "All the Beauty and the Bloodshed." We follow along with the movie and its exploration of Nan Goldin's life and works. We also have some choice words for the Sackler family (buttholes). After we go through the plot points of the film, we each pair this film with another. Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on In...

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