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40 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -And Other Things That Think They're Deep! Join Lindsey and Brooke as they prove that film criticism isn't just for the film nerds. We take movies that are thematically similar but received very differently and talk about them as equals because talking about movies should be just as fun as watching them.
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39: A Little Kristen Stewart as a Treat
March 14, 2022 13:30 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: In what Brooke promises is the last Oscar update before the Oscars, we discuss the change in program this year, and why 8 categories will not be shown during the broadcast. Licorice Pizza: After Lindsey threatens to write extremely personal fanfiction, we discuss the desire to be head empty, but the unfortunate weight of consciousness that caused us to absolutely hate this film. Adventureland: Lindsey contemplates one man’s chokehold on a suburban town’s weed m...
38: He is a Groundhog, Not God
February 14, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: Brooke breaks down the surprises & snubs of this years' Oscar nominations. The Winners and Losers of the 2022 Oscar Nominations Groundhog Day: We consider the potential length of the time loop, the casting that ended friendships, and the insane number of tragedies that happen in a small town in Pennsylvania. Before I Fall: It's been a while since we've vicerally hated a film's premise, but boy howdy did we have a lot to rant about. We also manage to discuss he...
37: A Town of Chatty Snakes
January 31, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: Brooke walks Lindsey through her personal picks for potential Oscars host, and gives many valid reasons to why it should absolutely not be James Corden. Never Rarely Sometimes Always: Brooke gives the history of Antz and A Bug's Life which she swears is relevant, and then we debate whether or not this is a period piece and the luggage that serves a metaphorical purpose but makes no practical sense. Unpregnant: In Brooke and Lindsey's new favorite film, we dis...
36: I Can't Solidly Say This is About Butts
January 17, 2022 14:30 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: Brooke breaks down the people who have recently chosen violence & chaos on the internet: A fake promotional twitter account, Aaron Sorkin, and believing that giving an in depth interview on how you aren't offensive, just "silly" would come off in your favor. Sam Harpoon's Twitter account Jeremy Strong's New Yorker Profile Jeff Garlin's Vanity Fair interview Eyes Wide Shut: In a film that's apparently undoubtedly a Christmas film, we discuss the film kids' disa...
35: The Pope is Weed
December 06, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: Brooke has has a life update for Lindsey (unrelated to film kids), Brooke then gives an awards precursor by looking at the National Board of Review and the New York Film Critic Circle awards. Lindsey reluctantly agrees to watch a Paul Thomas Anderson film. Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf: We discuss the likelihood that MGK and Megan Fox would star in a remake of this film, the point at which we would leave a party, and quite possibly the only people that would com...
34: The Vibe is Dev Patel is Hot
November 22, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: This week, we delve into the “Marvel Question” discourse and learn which directors would or would not direct superhero movies, regardless of whether they’ve been asked to direct a superhero movie. Slumdog Millionaire: We debate the benefits of pulling a scam on a studio, the undeniable (yet still denied) hotness of Dev Patel and the worst use of “fate” we’ve seen on the podcast. St Trinian’s: In another film that’s only loosely about a quiz show competition, we...
33: The Single Hole of a Wack-a-Mole
November 08, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBA special (belated) episode, meaning November is is still spooky month - which is Brooke's true nightmare. 127 Hours with a Film Kid: Brooke gives a quick IATSE update, followed by Netflix's employee walkout, and Ruby Rose's allegations against CW/WBTV. Us: A surprise pairing caused directly by Lindsey, we manage to discuss the reasons we don't want kids (mainly their ability to see shadow people), a new conspiracy Lindsey has concocted around the restaurant industry, and when is the ti...
32: The White Liquid of Corporate Greed
October 11, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: After another update in the IATSE/AMPTP negotiations, we discuss the films by women filmmakers coming out this year that film kids will be talking about in the lead up to the Oscars. Read Oscars: These Women Directors Could be Standouts This Awards Season Alien: Spooky Month 2021 kicks off with a film that Brooke will absolutely not be analyzing, but instead we talk about when is it acceptable to murder your coworker, and how The Who impacted the most influenti...
31: Don't Talk About Inertia Club
September 27, 2021 13:30 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: The IATSE Strike is looking more and more likely, and Brooke wants to talk about it. The DSA LA's Panel on how to Stand in Solidarity When Workers Strike Sign the IATSE petition I, Tonya: We discuss committing to no thoughts, no vibes and the buried childhood trauma Brooke has from skating. Plus, Lindsey discovers her new dream job: bird agent. Ice Princess: We break down this film that doesn’t make a whole lot of sense and instead focus on Zambonis in the w...
30: Bro, I've Never Even Been to Florida
September 13, 2021 13:30 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: After discussing the potential first industry wide IATSE strike, we discuss Venice Film Fest. IATSE Stories Instagram Bicycle Thieves: After Nixon Month, Brooke returns to Film Kid lectures, and we discuss one of the most influential films. Topics include the world’s most perfect child, Brooke and Lindsey’s fundamental disagreement and the mysterious allure of a cheese pull. Premium Rush: Brooke and Lindsey both find very specific hills that they would die on ...
29: The Fixed Point in the Timeline
August 30, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: Brooke introduces Lindsey to her new favorite conference, CinemaCon, as she gives Lindsey a heads up on all the films and every possible sequel and prequel that's coming to theaters in the next year. Nixon Television Round Up: To close out Nixon Month, we discuss the some of the many TV shows that have featured Nixon as a character. From breaking the Doctor out of Area 51 in Doctor Who to existing as a head in a jar in Futurama, we discover that Nixon may be the ...
28: I Don't Have Friends, I Have Employees
August 16, 2021 13:30 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: This week Lindsey slowly descends into madness as we cover Showergate and the weird discourse that’s sprung up about celebrities’ shower opinions. Frost/Nixon: We get upset at the humanization of Nixon while also critiquing a man for being upset that he’s bad at his job. Plus, the worst way to answer the phone, no matter the context. Elvis & Nixon: Brooke and Lindsey break down a surprisingly sane film with the most unhinged factual premise. Topics include: the...
27: You Got Jokes, Mr. Throat
August 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: At the start of Nixon month, Brooke brings us tidings from the set of a upcoming Nixon show as well as the new gossip girl of the television writer community. All the Presidents’ Men: Brooke and Lindsey ponder the maniac nature of hunting and pecking, where a character ends and an actor begins, and what would be the name of popular scandals if the Watergate break in happened at literally any other hotel. Dick: In the first ever unanimous win, Brooke and Lindsey...
26: George Bush & Other Artists Superior to James Franco
July 23, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBContent Warning: This episode contains discussions about James Franco, his many sexual assault allegations and the complicit enabling by those around him. If you want to skip this discussion, the time stamp is 58:32. 127 Hours with a Film Kid: This week Brooke and Lindsey were possibly living out a real life 127 Hours, so instead of news, Brooke gives the history of popcorn. Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb: Lindsey can’t tell the difference between fac...
25: Edward Cullen: Waffle House Owner
July 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: Brooke has an identity crisis realizing that she may be a Film Kid but manages to discuss IATSE, Tarantino, Clifford and Batman. Watch the Big Red Monstrosity [NSFW] Batman is not above going down Little Miss Sunshine: In Brooke’s Film Kid Origin film, we discover that Lindsey may have face-blindness, that neither of us could ever commit to a vow of silence and we quantify the sheer weight of living. Dumplin’: We discuss a diner run exclusively by teens, the ...
24: Gaslight. Gatekeep. Exploit.
June 21, 2021 21:40 - 1 hour - 74 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: Brooke takes Lindsey through some shallow dives as we discuss Nicolas Cage, Ted Bundy drama, Lord of the Rings, and Lindsey’s favorite topic: Unions. Gaze lovingly at the photo of Orlando Bloom gazing lovingly at Brett Beattie. Watch the Trailer for PIG Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood: After putting it off for 23 episodes, Brooke is finally forced to discuss Quentin Tarantino, and it goes just about how you’d expect. Other topics include the overwhelming presen...
23: A Rolodex of Suspicious Men
June 07, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: Brooke is too excited to give Lindsey the illusion of a choice as we break down the Cannes Film Festival lineup, Quentin Tarantino's potential early retirement, the ever-increasing cast of Knives Out 2, and Space Jam 2. Watch ESPN 30 for 30 presents, The Bunny & The GOAT When Harry Met Sally...: We get wildly off track this episode and somehow find it relevant to discuss what to feed ducks (and the jokes/songs surrounding such controversial topics), the perils...
22: No Plot, Just Vibes
May 24, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBDue to some audio issues, there is no 127 Hours with a Film Kid this week, if you find yourself stuck in a conversation with a film kid, just start singing Olivia Rodrigo's good 4 u in your head... it's what we'll be doing. Phantom Thread: Lindsey makes up her own dramatic background for this film, and then reveals her desire to go Urban Foraging. Plus, we discuss when it's appropriate to be spooked by ghosts (always). Fifty Shades Freed: Brooke and Lindsey have no context for the 3rd ...
21: Bug People are Gothic
May 10, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: This week, Brooke walks Lindsey through the Bad (Kevin Spacey), the Progress (HFPA updates, and more auditions for actors with disabilities) and the Weird (the Flaming Hot Cheetos movie) in Hollywood. Jaws: Brooke breaks down the impact this movie had, both on the film industry and on the shark population. We also discuss the lack of basic communication like pointing out a dangerous shark and the world's pushiest mayor in this Shark Town. The 14 Weirdest Things...
20: Lost in the Ambience
April 26, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: We discuss several issues with the industry including racism, toxicity and treatment of child actors. Alyson Stoner's Op-Ed in People Scott Rudin is a Horrible Monster Nomadland: We discuss all things #vanlife and praise the film's "oppressive loneliness" before solving the bartering system mystery of Lady Bird and remembering the existence of Borat. If you weren't aware, Nomadland won 3 Academy Awards. Chloé Zhao won for Best Directing (making her the first w...
19: A Suprise Skeleton for my OBGYN
April 12, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: We talk all things Oscars,and by all things we mean everything that's not people named Oscar. But more importantly, we talk the new Space Jam trailer which Brooke is excited for, and then unfortunately must talk about Elon Musk. Watch the Space Jam Trailer Promising Young Woman: The sexism ride continues this episode as we discuss not being hot enough to be a femme fatale, being approached while being in bushes, and Brooke makes her stance known on the opinions ...
18: The Creation of the Caterpillar
March 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: In a chose your own adventure style segment, we discuss the Razzies, the Oscars and then … Robin Williams? One of these things is not like the others. Big: We skim past all of the uncomfortable moments in the movie, but dwell on the realism of mediocre white men succeeding in the corporate world. Plus, the worst dinner party ever is one where Christopher Columbus is a central conversation and Lindsey pitches her own better dinner party: stealing the formalwear fro...
17: Manscaping: Method Acting's Sole Benefit
March 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB127 Hours with A Film Kid: We take a look at Lindsey's supposed future with some sad fun law. The Sad: The crew of Nomadland deal with censorship in China and the loss of a crewmate. The Fun: The surprising Forest Gump Defense, and the defense of Lola Bunny. And The Law: Disney is making Bill Nye (The Science Guy) mad. Chloe Zhao's statement on Michael Wolf Snyder Lola Bunny is here to play basketball, not fulfil your fantasies. Harold and Maude: We discuss funeral flirting, the myst...
16: The Lindsay Lohan Cinematic Universe
March 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB127 Hours with A Film Kid: In honor of the Golden Globes, Brooke tells Lindsey some of her favorite moments of Golden Globes past including (and mostly) the many drunken shenanigans. Lady Bird: We reminisce on suburban entertainment, debate the height of Jesus, and both love and hate the existence of Kyle. Plus, Lindsey reveals her theory of the A24 Birthday Meter. Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen: Lindsey and Brooke are surprised at the world’s best high school musical, far surpassi...
15: You Don't Know Beans About Piggybacking
February 15, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: Brooke talks about a lot of things, from Armie Hammer to the supposedly better world of heist comedies, but not Timothée Chalamet because she still isn't ready to discuss. It Happened One Night: Brooke explains the studio system, golden age of Hollywood, the code era, while Lindsey probably fell asleep. Plus, we discuss the devastating crime of autonomy and how much money we'd accept to annul a wedding. Leap Year: Lindsey and Brooke discuss the various plots...
14: Steve Buscemi: The Perverted Worm
February 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: Brooke gives the world's smallest update to Tom Cruise going to space, and then really solidifies herself as a Film Kid and brings up David Lynch, yet again. Scott Pilgrim vs The World: We debate the true villain of this film, discuss the exes that didn't show up, and refuse to forgive a 22 year old for dating a 17 year old, all while Lindsey makes about 100 band references. Edgar Wright's best acting performance Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle: Lindsey learns t...
13: The Muffins & The Horndogs
January 18, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: Brooke and Lindsey discuss an island that seems straight out of a horror film that is the setting of an upcoming film festival and Brooke gives an update to the continuing Warner Bros. drama. Read more about Goteborg Film Festival Primary Colors: A distressing lack of saxophone, a not-so-anonymous author, why checking bathroom stalls for feet is always necessary, and how to be the punchline you wish to be in this world. The Campaign: Lindsey somehow yet again c...
12: The Zuckoning
January 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: Brooke gives you a rundown of what you probably missed in 2020, from a box office scam to KFC establishing themselves as a content creator. The only Guy upset about Quibi Proof that the KFConsole is not a weird fever dream Brooke had The Social Network: We question both the popularity of a LiveJournal blog and The Great Bathroom Dilemma. Plus, Lindsey ranks her favorite moments of the film, while Brooke just ranks Andrew Garfield in her life. The Dylan O'Brien...
11: The Emergency is Lunch
December 21, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: An insane Disney slate update is overshadowed by a somehow even crazier Warner Bros. decision that has filmmakers and film kids upset. It’s a Wonderful Life: Lindsey learns the surprising power of copyright law in Christmas lore, while Brooke learns to never call Lindsey brainless, especially if you want a future with her. Plus, we uncover the only negative repercussion of George’s life. Click: We take a look at what 2007 thought 2020 would look like, and while B...
10: Just a Hoodie Pocket Full of Loose Brains
December 07, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: Brooke tells you everything you needed to know about Award Season… except for everything she didn’t cover. Read Elliot Page's statement here Romeo + Juliet: We cover our first Auteur on the podcast, which means Brooke puts her film degree to use and gives a true Film Kid lecture on what that means and why we should care about Baz Luhrmann. Then, we break down how many times Leo ends up in a pool and Lindsey comes up with a plan to save the environment and date L...
09: Parkour! In the Library
November 23, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: We discuss Hide and Seek, Stick Ball, Foursquare, Red Rover … oh whoops, those were just the games Spike Lee would rather be playing right now. See Spike Lee's full statement The Breakfast Club: We kill time talking about the various ways 5 teens kill time, the absolutely incorrect way to get high, and an alternate interpretation of the iconic fist pump. Molly Ringwald on Revisiting The Breakfast Club in the Age of #MeToo Lemonade Mouth: Brooke is surprised ...
08: An Emo Fish for my Future Emo Boyfriend
November 09, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: We talk some racism and some trailers, including a film kid movie that Brooke is actually excited to watch. Spike Lee eloquently disses Jared Kushner Read the Ray Fisher Forbes interview The Pandemic Movie that absolutely no one asked for And the Film Kid Movie that we didn't know we were asking for Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind: We discuss the practicality of erasing your roommate who you share a room with, the surprising lack lack of shame of furry t...
07: Folk Horror is Just Scary Cottagecore
October 26, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: Brooke ranks the studio lots on the most important factor: how spooky their ghosts are. Highlights include: The Ghost that gets around and the potential Nosferatu sighting. Midsommar: We consider the “worst thing” about this unsettling film, what not to do when your girlfriend is grieving and whether Lindsey would still vacation with a murderer. Plus, yet another reason to never use a Porta-Potty. It's a Bear in a Cage - Full Song The Wicker Man: We discuss Th...
06: Commit Murder, not to a Relationship
October 12, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: We cheer ourselves up after yet another sad week in the film industry with some spooky urban legends about films. Cabin in the Woods: We learn of the true monster in the woods, how Brooke’s trauma traumatized her mother, and the ominous possibility of Kevin. Scream: Lindsey briefly makes this podcast a true crime podcast before immediately bringing it back to Twilight. We consider which of the Friends are actually nice and the number of red flags a person could ...
05: A Series of Uncomfortable Events
September 28, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 64 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: We talk about what got us “upset” at the Emmys and a desperately needed David Lynch update. Alex Borstein sits on the roof drinking Ramy Youssef waves goodbye to his Emmy Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about rape, sexual assault, groping, sexual harassment, and stalking. If you would like to skip The Graduate, the time stamp is 38:12. The Graduate: Lindsey feels that she is being gaslighted by a movie more than 50 years old, plus we discuss...
04: Schrödinger's A.I. Love Story
September 14, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: The Bad, the Worse, and the Just Plain Weird of COVID Filmmaking: we discuss the Batman getting shut down, the tough conversations the industry is having about resuming productions, and the increasingly weird ways to get around restrictions. The Heartfelt "Kiss" on The Bold and The Beautiful Her: The future may be distant, but it's still filled with toxic masculinity. We analyze why we needed to get so intimate with Joaquin Phoenix's mustache, the idea that...
03: The Batman Holding for The Robin
August 31, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: This week we discuss nothing but Superhero content. From the first superhero movie Brooke is un-apologetically excited to watch, to running through everything you missed at DC FanDome, plus why adding the word “the” does not make a new title. If you want to cry some more about Chadwick Bozeman, read Ryan Coogler's statement. Wonder Woman 1984 Trailer THE Batman Trailer The Big Sick: Being trapped in a live studio audience by penguins, the worst possible make-ou...
02: Which Came First, the Vampire or the Plague?
August 17, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: Damien Chazelle has a new short film that’s basically La La Land on an iPhone, meanwhile David Lynch is living his best life in quarantine, and obviously we discuss Midnight Sun despite it not being Film News or Film Kid worthy. Watch Chazelle's short film - The Stunt Double Watch David Lynch give a weather report with a mysterious Painted Jar Nosferatu: A man just tries to impress his potential new neighbors, we discuss the bizarre sleeping habits of the Butte...
01: Tap Dancing Over Your Feelings
August 03, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB127 Hours with a Film Kid: Tom Cruise is heading to Space while Dave Franco gets “elevated”. Tom Cruise is Blasting Off to Space Dave Franco's Interview La La Land: Keith is a terrible name for John Legend; LA is equally terrible, but pretty, and you may just be secretly networking with Wonder Woman. High School Musical: Sharpay was wronged, we uncover the secret behind "the Musical", and apparently cruises are the perfect place to find a boyfriend. Find Us Online https://filmkidsg...
Welcome to Film Kids & Giant Squids
July 27, 2020 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBWelcome to FIlm Kids & Giant Squids -- And Other Things That Think They're Deep.