Film A Week Podcast
232 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEnter the rinky-dink film vault and welcome to Film A Week Podcast. Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi watch one film a week every Friday with a new theme every month. We review films we've never before, classics in Revisited episodes, recent films with Recent Visits and Criterion of the Month.
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FAW Commentaries: "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"
May 07, 2020 02:29 - 2 hours - 98 MBTHE DEAD SPEAK! Film A Week Podcast returns after a hiatus with an experiment: A commentary on "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." Host Sergio Berrueta and Patrick Raissi watch the film along you all discussing our own thoughts on how the finale could have been better while the film plays, pointing out key moments we felt were great, better, or could have used more Lando Calrissian. There is an intro before the commentary allowing you to sync up with the film. The commentary begins at 8:37...
FAW 173: "A Quiet Place"
February 15, 2020 22:45 - 55 minutes - 55.4 MBHosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi close out the "Year 20XX" theme with a Recent Visit on "A Quiet Place." Listen as the two talk about John Krasinski's directorial debut, the expert use of sound and how this film is a modern marvel of silent cinema.
FAW 168: "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" (REUPLOAD)
January 31, 2020 19:41 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBOriginally Uploaded December 27th, 2019 "Anyone can wear the mask." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick jump "Into the Spider-Verse" with the first ever Spider-Man animated.. Listen as they the importance of Miles Morales, the unique animation style, and how this film is not only the best animated film of the decade, but of all-time.
FAW 172: "Johnny Mnemonic"
January 25, 2020 00:43 - 44 minutes - 49.8 MB"I can carry nearly eighty gigs of data in my head." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi cover Keanu's pre-'Matrix' venture into cyberpunk fiction. Too bad it isn't as good. Listen to us discuss Ice-T, "Hackers," a Deus Ex Dolphin and how this film has the honor of being the worst film we have ever reviewed. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow Patrick Raissi @pachathegreat on...
FAW 171: "Rollerball"
January 17, 2020 23:16 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB"In the not too distant future, wars will no longer exist. But there will be rollerball." Host Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi join the 2018 sport of champions, "Rollerball." Listen to us discuss corporation takeovers, Rollerball's brutality, Grimes' baby, and how anime may give this film new life. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow Patrick Raissi @pachathegreat on Instagram &...
FAW 170: "Soylent Green" *SPOILER WARNING*
January 10, 2020 22:42 - 50 minutes - 54.8 MB"What is the secret of Soylent Green? Hosts Sergio Berrueta and Patrick Raissi travel into 2022 were food is scarce and overpopulation reigns with 1973's "Soylent Green." Listen as we discuss the famou sci-fi film from Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson's final role, the famous spoiler, a real-life Soylent and how Willy Wonka would crossover brilliantly.
FAW 169: Top Ten Films of Season 3
January 04, 2020 00:14 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBWELCOME TO 2020! Before heading into the year 2020, hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi pick their Top Ten of Season 3 to relive their favorite films, favorite episodes and favorite moments from last year before heading into Season 4. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow Patrick Raissi @pachathegreat on Instagram & @HumaneRamblings on Twitter
FAW 167: "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse"
December 28, 2019 00:27 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB"Anyone can wear the mask." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick jump "Into the Spider-Verse" with the first ever Spider-Man animated.. Listen as they the importance of Miles Morales, the unique animation style, and how this film is not only the best animated film of the decade, but of all-time. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow Patrick Raissi @pachathegreat on Instagram & @HumaneR...
FAW 168: "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse"
December 28, 2019 00:27 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB"Anyone can wear the mask." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick jump "Into the Spider-Verse" with the first ever Spider-Man animated.. Listen as they the importance of Miles Morales, the unique animation style, and how this film is not only the best animated film of the decade, but of all-time. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow Patrick Raissi @pachathegreat on Instagram & @HumaneR...
FAW 167: "Source Code"
December 22, 2019 19:06 - 43 minutes - 44.8 MB"The program wasn't designed to after the past. It was designed to affect the future." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi enter the parallel reality of 2011's "Source Code." Listen as they discuss Jake Gyllenhaal's career, evil Jeffrey Wright, Bing, and the Hollywood tropes this film turns on its head. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow Patrick Raissi @pachathegreat on Inst...
FAW 166: "Source Code"
December 22, 2019 19:06 - 43 minutes - 44.8 MB"The program wasn't designed to after the past. It was designed to affect the future." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi enter the parallel reality of 2011's "Source Code." Listen as they discuss Jake Gyllenhaal's career, evil Jeffrey Wright, Bing, and the Hollywood tropes this film turns on its head. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow Patrick Raissi @pachathegreat on Inst...
FAW 166: "The One"
December 13, 2019 07:40 - 44 minutes - 44.8 MB"After this, there will be only one." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi traverse from one dimensional to the other as Jet Li becomes "The One." Listen as we talk multidimensional murder, Hollywood's mistreatment of martial artists, Carla Gugino, and the terror that is early 2000's nu-metal. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow Patrick Raissi @pachathegreat on Instagram & @Hu...
FAW 165: "The One"
December 13, 2019 07:40 - 44 minutes - 44.8 MB"After this, there will be only one." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi traverse from one dimensional to the other as Jet Li becomes "The One." Listen as we talk multidimensional murder, Hollywood's mistreatment of martial artists, Carla Gugino, and the terror that is early 2000's nu-metal. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow Patrick Raissi @pachathegreat on Instagram & @Hu...
FAW 164: "Sliding Doors"
December 10, 2019 22:42 - 43 minutes - 44.6 MB"Everything happens for the best. You'll never know if you don't try." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi get inter-dimensional this month with Dimensional December. To kick things off, the hosts wonder what would happen if Gwyneth missed the train or caught the train? They find out in 1998's "Sliding Doors" as they discuss the charm of John Hannah, Jeanne Tripplehorn's villainous turn and Gwyneth somehow always being adjacent to greatness. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast...
FAW 165: "Sliding Doors"
December 10, 2019 22:42 - 43 minutes - 44.6 MB"Everything happens for the best. You'll never know if you don't try." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi get inter-dimensional this month with Dimensional December. To kick things off, the hosts wonder what would happen if Gwyneth missed the train or caught the train? They find out in 1998's "Sliding Doors" as they discuss the charm of John Hannah, Jeanne Tripplehorn's villainous turn and Gwyneth somehow always being adjacent to greatness. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast...
FAW 164: "Green Room" (Recent Visits)
November 30, 2019 21:39 - 48 minutes - 54.3 MB"We're not keeping you here, you're just staying." After a week long break, hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi close out "Thanks for the Memories" month with 2015's "Green Room." Listen as we celebrate the life of Anton Yelchin, dig into a terrifying performance from Patrick Stewart, and tell neo-Nazis to f--- off. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow Patrick Raissi @pachathe...
FAW 163: "Green Room" (Recent Visits)
November 30, 2019 21:39 - 48 minutes - 54.3 MB"We're not keeping you here, you're just staying." After a week long break, hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi close out "Thanks for the Memories" month with 2015's "Green Room." Listen as we celebrate the life of Anton Yelchin, dig into a terrifying performance from Patrick Stewart, and tell neo-Nazis to f--- off. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow Patrick Raissi @pachathe...
FAW 162: "Smokey and the Bandit"
November 15, 2019 05:16 - 46 minutes - 36 MB"For the good old American life: For the money, for the glory, and for the fun... mostly for the money." Host Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi travel from Texarkana to Atlanta with Burt Reynolds’ iconic role of The Bandit in Hal Needham's “Smokey and the Bandit.” Listen as we talk about why this is Alfred Hitchcock's favorite film (seriously!), the 70’s obsession with the South and Burt Reynolds' infectious laugh. We also discuss Jerry Reed’s killer soundtrack and the scene-stealing humor of ...
FAW 163: "Smokey and the Bandit"
November 15, 2019 05:16 - 46 minutes - 36 MB"For the good old American life: For the money, for the glory, and for the fun... mostly for the money." Host Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi travel from Texarkana to Atlanta with Burt Reynolds’ iconic role of The Bandit in Hal Needham's “Smokey and the Bandit.” Listen as we talk about why this is Alfred Hitchcock's favorite film (seriously!), the 70’s obsession with the South and Burt Reynolds' infectious laugh. We also discuss Jerry Reed’s killer soundtrack and the scene-stealing humor of ...
FAW 162: "The Seven Year Itch"
November 09, 2019 23:21 - 45 minutes - 36.1 MB"I think it's wonderful that you're married! I think it's just elegant!" Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi honor the icon Marilyn Monroe by watching Billy Wilder’s comedy classic “The Seven Year Itch.” Listen as we discuss the male gaze, Wilder’s own thoughts on the film, Willem Dafoe, how dated the film is and that iconic scene with the white dress. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twi...
FAW 161: "The Seven Year Itch"
November 09, 2019 23:21 - 45 minutes - 36.1 MB"I think it's wonderful that you're married! I think it's just elegant!" Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi honor the icon Marilyn Monroe by watching Billy Wilder’s comedy classic “The Seven Year Itch.” Listen as we discuss the male gaze, Wilder’s own thoughts on the film, Willem Dafoe, how dated the film is and that iconic scene with the white dress. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twi...
FAW 161: "East of Eden"
November 04, 2019 01:37 - 55 minutes - 45.5 MB“It's gonna work because it's got to work and it's got to work because I said so.” Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi pay tribute to lost film stars all month staring with James Dean in his first film, “East of Eden.” Listen as the two discuss Dean’s legacy, John Steinbeck’s other works, and Patrick blows Serg’s mind with just HOW different the book is compared to the film. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergb...
FAW 160: "East of Eden"
November 04, 2019 01:37 - 55 minutes - 45.5 MB“It's gonna work because it's got to work and it's got to work because I said so.” Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi pay tribute to lost film stars all month staring with James Dean in his first film, “East of Eden.” Listen as the two discuss Dean’s legacy, John Steinbeck’s other works, and Patrick blows Serg’s mind with just HOW different the book is compared to the film. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergb...
FAW 160: "Alien" 40th Anniversary - Halloween Special
October 31, 2019 19:27 - 47 minutes - 36.1 MB"In space, no one can hear you scream.” Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi venture into space with Ridley Scott’s terrifying “Alien” in honor of its 40th anniversary. Listen as the two discuss the impact of the film on science fiction, the still-horrifying death scenes, Sigourney Weaver being a badass and how “Spaceballs” ruined a classic scene. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter ...
"Alien" 40th Anniversary: The Spooktacular Cinema III Halloween Special
October 31, 2019 19:27 - 47 minutes - 36.1 MB"In space, no one can hear you scream.” Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi venture into space with Ridley Scott’s terrifying “Alien” in honor of its 40th anniversary. Listen as the two discuss the impact of the film on science fiction, the still-horrifying death scenes, Sigourney Weaver being a badass and how “Spaceballs” ruined a classic scene. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter ...
FAW 159: "Get Out" (The Spooktacular Cinema III)
October 25, 2019 18:21 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB"Now, you're in the Sunken Place." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi escape the Sunken Place in this Recent Visits on Jordan Peele’s “Get Out.” Listen as they discuss foreshadowing and Peele’s career origins as well as scary white people, “Gremlins 2” and the social importance of the film itself. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow Patrick Raissi @pachathegreat on Instagram...
FAW 158: "House" aka "Hausu" (Spooktacular Criterion of the Month)
October 18, 2019 06:39 - 50 minutes - 40.1 MB"She eats unmarried young girls. It is the only time she can wear her wedding gown." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi decided to spend a night in the cult classic "House" aka "Hausu" for their Criterion of the Month. Listen as we discuss killer pianos, evil cats, cannibal aunties, butt biting heads, and the greatest character committed to celluloid in the form of Kung Fu. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergb...
FAW 157: "Peeping Tom" (The Spooktacular Cinema III)
October 12, 2019 21:03 - 51 minutes - 40.8 MB"Whatever I photograph I always lose." Professor RJ Spookums treats the hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi to the perspective of a serial killer in the British thriller classic "Peeping Tom." Listen as we discuss jazz dancing, the film's critical reception at the time of release, and a compare-and-contrast between this film and "Psycho." Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow P...
FAW 156: "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein" (The Spooktacular Cinema III)
October 04, 2019 06:16 - 55 minutes - 44.6 MB"I've had this brain for thirty years. It hasn't done me any good!" The Spooktacular Cinema III: The Returnining has begun. Join ghost host RJ Spookums as he introduces "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein" to hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi. Listen as the duo talk about the comedic swan song of three Universal Classic monsters, insurance fears, and the comedic beauty of Lou Costello. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter ...
FAW 155: "Lady Bird" (Recent Visits)
September 27, 2019 06:48 - 51 minutes - 44.4 MB"The only thing exciting about 2002 is that it's a palindrome." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi travel to the early-00’s Sacramento with 2017's “Lady Bird.” Listen as we talk Laurie Metcalf’s terrific performance, overrated Best Picture nominees, and the only time we will ever bring up Dave Matthews Band (we promise). Plus, the lineup of The Spooktacular Cinema III is revealed! Stay tuned if you are a horror fan! Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on...
FAW 154: "10 Things I Hate About You" 20th Anniversary
September 20, 2019 03:28 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB"I hate you so much it makes me sick; it even makes me rhyme." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the teen comedy classic, "10 Things I Hate About You." Listen as we discuss the incomparable Heath Ledger, the whipsmart take on "Taming of the Shrew," and Allison Janney's scene stealing moment. Also, music a plenty from Letters to Cleo, Barenaked Ladies and ska as a whole! Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, I...
FAW 153: "Say Anything..." 30th Anniversary
September 13, 2019 04:01 - 53 minutes - 58.6 MB"I gave her my heart and she gave me a pen." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi put a boom box over their heads and play Peter Gabriel at full blast in honor of the 30th Anniversary of "Say Anything..." Listen as the two talk Cameron Crowe’s debut and Ione Skye’s terrific performance along with proto-Alanis Morrisette, pre-"Frasier" John Mahoney and John Cusack as the manic pixie dream boy that is Lloyd Dobler. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Face...
FAW 152: "The Breakfast Club" (Criterion of the Month)
September 06, 2019 22:38 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB"You see us as a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal." After messing with the bull and getting the horns, hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi hang out on a Saturday morning with “The Breakfast Club” for Criterion of the Month. Listen as the hosts discuss John Hughes, the lack of diversity in 80’s teen comedies, and how this film holds up as a performance piece. Don’t you forget to listen to this episode! Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @fil...
FAW 151: "Your Name." (Recent Visits)
August 30, 2019 23:27 - 43 minutes - 34.4 MB"Your name is..." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi close off their summer series with one of the highest grossing anime films in history, "Your Name." Listen as we discuss the modern classic from its stellar animation, constant boob grabbing, meteor crushing and how this movie is way better than other boy swap films (we're looking at you, "Vice Versa"). Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram &...
FAW 150th EPISODE - "The Raid: Redemption"
August 24, 2019 16:13 - 58 minutes - 68.4 MBEPISODE 150 IS HERE! Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi celebrate 150 episodes with a look at the 2011 action masterpiece, "The Raid." Listen as they discuss their first few episodes, the first time seeing "The Raid," a conversation about "The Raid 2," and how this film took the Hollywood action film scene by storm. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow Patrick Raissi @pachath...
FAW 149: "Infernal Affairs" (Summer Trip Across Asia)
August 18, 2019 06:25 - 45 minutes - 56.3 MB"I have no choice before, but now I want to turn over a new leaf." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi cover the original version of "The Departed" with 2002's "Infernal Affairs." Listen as they discuss the twists, turns and deja vu, cinematography, Scorsese's remake and, for some reason, Zach Braff. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow Patrick Raissi @pachathegreat on Instag...
FAW 148: "Battle Royale" (Summer Trip Across Asia)
August 10, 2019 01:19 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB"Life is a game. So fight for survival and see if you're worth it." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi discuss one of Japan's most talked about and controversial films, 2000's "Battle Royale." Listen as watch the Director's Cut of the film and discuss anime cliches, badly timed test screenings, poor dubbing and Germany's accidental ban of the film. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitte...
FAW 147: "Police Story" (Criterion of the Month)
August 02, 2019 19:18 - 55 minutes - 64.3 MB"Don't be a cop if you want to live to 100." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi begin their Summer Trip Across Asia with a classic of action cinema, Jackie Chan's "Police Story" for their Criterion of the Month. Listen as the hosts discuss Chan's legacy in the East and the West, Buster Keaton-esque humor, the killer theme song and the most epic mall scene ever put to film. NOTE: Apologies in advance for the stuttering audio during our review portion. It was an error on part of the softwar...
FAW 146: "Crazy Rich Asians" (Summer Reading Program)
July 26, 2019 18:43 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB"That is exactly what a super-rich person would say." Our Summer Reading Program gets Crazy Rich in our Recent Visits! Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi are joined by Matthew Reveles to cover the rom-com hit of 2018, “Crazy Rich Asians.” Listen as we discuss class issues, excess of wealth, Constance Wu's lead debut, Awkwafina’s breakout role, and the legend that is Michelle Yeoh. NOTE: There is an audio issue where the other mics besides Serg are at a lower volume. The audio is still gran...
FAW 145: "Minority Report" (Summer Reading Program)
July 19, 2019 06:24 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB"Everybody runs." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi take the Summer Reading Program to the year 2054 to run alongside Tom Cruise as he fights to clear his name in Steven Spielberg’s “Minority Report.” Listen as the hosts talk up Cruise’s superstar status, Philip K. Dick’s work, Max Von Sydow, and the impressive visual style that is still impresses to this day. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Insta...
FAW 144: "The Hunt for Red October" (Summer Reading Program)
July 12, 2019 04:01 - 51 minutes - 59.7 MB"Once more, we play our dangerous game, a game of chess against our old adversary - The American Navy." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi take their Summer Reading Program aboard a sub amidst tension while on "The Hunt for Red October." Listen as they discuss Russian Scotsman Sean Connery, Tom Clancy's Ubisoft games, the Jack Ryan series and the only place not yet corrupted by capitalism...SPACE! Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram ...
FAW 143: Criterion of the Month - "The Princess Bride"
July 06, 2019 01:48 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB"As you wish." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi continue their Summer Series with the Summer Reading Program with our Criterion of the Month with "The Princess Bride." Listen as they discuss the use of the word inconceivable, the wonderful romance, mawwiage, Inigo Montoya's satisfying revenge, and the legend of Andre the Giant. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow Patrick R...
FAW Summer Series: Summer Reading Program (July Lineup)
July 02, 2019 17:23 - 10 minutes - 13 MBThis July, hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi move on to the next Summer Series with our Summer Reading Program. These four films based upon novels and short stories encompass the lazy day at the beach reading or simply putting the air conditioner on MAX while breezing though pages. Crack open adventure with a dash of romance with William Goldman's "The Princess Bride" for Criterion of the Month or thrill and marvel at Tom Clancy's "The Hunt for Red October." Run away with Tom Cruise in Phi...
FAW 142: Summer of Swayze - "Point Break" w/ Matthew Reveles
June 28, 2019 07:08 - 1 hour - 80.9 MB"If you want the ultimate, you've got to be willing to pay the ultimate price." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi are joined by podcast creator to talk about the villainous surfer side of Swayze meeting his ultimate match: KEANU REEVES. Listen as they discuss Kathryn Bigelow's adrenaline-fueled direction, the breathtaking Reeves, Bodhi's collective cool and an odd cameo by...Anthony Kedis? Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitt...
FAW 141: Summer of Swayze - "Ghost"
June 21, 2019 05:56 - 58 minutes - 66 MB"Ditto." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi relive the magic of the highest-grossing film of 1990 this Summer of Swayze with “Ghost.” Listen as we discuss Whoopi Goldberg’s Oscar-winning performance, why the film still stands out today, Swayze's comedic chops and the legendary romance that is an unchained melody in itself. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Instagram & Twitter Follow Patrick Raissi @...
FAW 140: Summer of Swayze - "Road House" w/ Nick Romi
June 14, 2019 04:41 - 59 minutes - 71.6 MB"Pain don't hurt." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi take a load off at the Double Deuce to catch up with special guest director and photographer Nick Romi ("Danger Boys: Punks in Osaka") for the 30th Anniversary of "Raod House." Listen as the trio discuss spontaneous bar fights, Dalton vs. Jimmy, Jeff Healey's "tour" and exactly why pain don’t hurt. Follow Nick Romi @nickromi_films & @ on Instagram Watch “Danger Boys: Punks in Osaka” on Amazon Prime! Find more episodes and more at filma...
FAW 139: Summer of Swayze - "Dirty Dancing" w/ Serg's Mom
June 07, 2019 21:23 - 1 hour - 74 MB"Nobody puts Baby in the corner." Host Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi dance into the Summer of Swayze with 1987's "Dirty Dancing" and are joined by Serg's mom, Gabby. Listen as they talk about Serg's mom experience seeing it back in '87, why this film remains a timeless classic and Swayze's marvelous dancing. They also engage in a serious discussion on the film's portrayal on the topic of abortion. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram &...
FAW Summer Series: Summer of Swayze (June Lineup)
June 03, 2019 22:17 - 9 minutes - 11.8 MBThe heat is on this summer as we gear up for our Summer series with three different Summer events for June, July and August and we are proud to announce our series for June: SUMMER OF SWAYZE! Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi cover four Patrick Swayze classics for June with a fun lineup of guests including director and photographer Nick Romi, creator Matthew Reveles and even Serg's mom! 6/7: "Dirty Dancing" w/ Serg's Mom 6/14: "Road House" 30th Anniversary w/ Nick Romi 6/21: "Ghost" 6/28...
FAW 138: "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within"
May 31, 2019 21:05 - 58 minutes - 67.1 MB"With the hope of new life has Gaia changed the phantom within." The finale of Defunct Film Studios month is given the ultimate finality with Square Pictures one and only film “Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.” Listen as host Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi talk about the groundbreaking box office bomb and why it failed to meet expectations despite its namesake. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @sergberet on Insta...
FAW 137: "Titan A.E."
May 24, 2019 06:10 - 43 minutes - 50.8 MB"Hey, for your information, I happen to be humanity's last great hope." Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi peer into the universe after earth is gone (and Fox Animation for that matter) with Don Bluth's "Titan A.E." Listen as the hosts discuss the reason this film failed at the box office, if it actually deserved said fate and how "Treasure Planet" is another unsung sci-fi gem. Find more episodes and more at filmaweekpodcast.com Follow @filmaweek on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow @s...