Films for the Void!
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsWelcome to Films for the Void!, where, every other week, co-hosts and decade-long friends Eric Spitz and Landon Defever take you on a journey through their recent cinematic ventures, as well as take a deep dive into their favorite movies of all-time.
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Episodes
Patreon Picks #2.5 (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Hot Rod, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen)
April 29, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #78! In this episode, Eric and Landon fulfill their Patreon agreements and take a look at three films chosen from our wonderful Patrons - Stephen Norrington's 2003 film THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN (Cooper Smart), Akiva Schaffer's 2007 film HOT ROD (Gracie Potter), and Michel Gondry's 2004 film ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND (Tori Langlands)! TIME STAMPS 00:02:41 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 00:21:32 Hot Rod 00:41:15...
Millennium Actress, Patreon Picks #2 (Margin Call, Pillow Talk)
April 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #77! In this episode, Eric and Landon reflect on Satoshi Kon's 2001 film MILLENNIUM ACTRESS, as well as review at two picks from our wonderful Patrons - JC Chandor's 2011 film MARGIN CALL (Reid Lott) and Michael Gordon's 1959 film PILLOW TALK (Janet Defever)! TIME STAMPS 00:01:55 Margin Call 00:12:59 Pillow Talk 00:26:59 Millennium Actress 01:01:35 Our Patron's Recommendations for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PATREON: patreon....
Blood Debts, Death Wish
April 01, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #76! In this episode, Eric and Landon take sweet revenge on Teddy Chiu's 1985 film BLOOD DEBTS, as well as take a look at the film that inspired it - Michael Winner's 1974 film DEATH WISH, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:01:55 Death Wish 00:19:55 Blood Debts 00:54:15 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PATREON: patreon.com/films_void LANDON'S TWITTER @igotdefeverman LANDON'...
The Wiz, The Wizard of Oz
March 18, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #75! In this episode, Eric and Landon ease on down to the land of Oz to discuss Sidney Lumet's 1978 film THE WIZ, as well as take a look at the film that inspired it - Victor Fleming's 1939 film THE WIZARD OF OZ, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:02:17 The Wizard of Oz 00:16:29 The Wiz 01:06:36 Eric's Recommendation for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PATREON: patreon.com/films_void LANDON'S TWITTER...
Chris Nichols on Everything Metalcore, SLC Straight Edge, and Breaking the Only Rule of First Grade Fight Club
March 11, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBWelcome to an all-new bonus episode of Films for the Void! In this episode, Landon interviews Chris Nichols - a Utah-based musician, TikToker, and online personality in the world of metalcore, hardcore, and just about every subgenre in between. Not only that, but his grindcore project FIRST GRADE FIGHT CLUB just announced their debut record, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Beheaded. Landon chats with Chris about growing up in Utah, discovering The Ramones, getting into metal music through M...
It Happened One Night, Wings
March 04, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #74! In this episode, Eric and Landon tackle a double feature of some of the Academy Awards' first winners for Best Picture - Frank Capra's 1934 film IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT and William A. Wellman's 1927 film WINGS - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:02:13 Wings 00:18:31 It Happened One Night 01:04:46 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PATREON: patreon.com/films_void LANDON'S ...
Mannequin, Simply Irresistible
February 19, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #73! In this episode, Eric and Landon stiff an upper lip to discuss Michael Gottlieb's 1987 film MANNEQUIN, along with a discussion of Mark Tarlov's 1999 film SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE for its 25th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:01:50 Simply Irresistible 00:12:23 Mannequin 01:03:44 Eric's Recommendation for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PATREON: patreon.com/films_void LANDON'S TWITTER @...
Wings of Desire, Angels in the Outfield
February 05, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #72! In this episode, Eric and Landon spread their wings and discuss two very different films involving angels: Wim Wenders' 1987 film WINGS OF DESIRE and William Dear's 1994 film ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:02:20 Angels in the Outfield 00:18:16 Wings of Desire 01:12:32 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PATREON: patreon.com/films_void LANDON'S...
Cheekface (Greg Katz, Amanda Tannen, and Echo Edwards) on Their Surprise New Album, Label Independence, and Getting Things Sorted
January 29, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBWelcome to an all-new bonus episode of Films for the Void! In this episode, Landon interviews Cheekface - Los Angeles indie rock band Cheekface. Formed in 2017, the band combine a penchant for lyrical quips and a dry-aged sense of humor with a sound often compared anywhere from Pavement to LCD Soundsystem. Releasing a consistent stream of new music and making waves in 2022 with their record Too Much to Ask, the band recently announced a full US tour with Yungatita, happening this spring. How...
The Devils, God's Not Dead
January 22, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #71! In this episode, Eric and Landon discover the juxtaposition between religious films and faith-based films when discussing Ken Russell's 1971 film THE DEVILS, as well as Harold Cronk's 2014 film GOD'S NOT DEAD for its 10th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:01:43 God's Not Dead 00:23:17 The Devils 01:17:32 Eric's Recommendation for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PATREON: patreon.com...
Mitch Gulish on Saturdays at Your Place, the Year Ahead, and Becoming the Midwest's Next Emo Darlings
January 15, 2024 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBWelcome to an all-new bonus episode of Films for the Void! In this episode, Landon interviews Mitch Gulish - the guitarist of Kalamazoo, MI emo trio Saturdays at Your Place. The band had a pretty stellar 2023, with the release of their EP Always Cloudy, as well as contributed to a three-way split with Summerbruise and Shoplifter, both out now on No Sleep Records. Not only that, but they capped it off by touring with Free Throw across the United States last fall. If you missed them last year,...
One Missed Call (2008), Mean Girls (2004)
January 08, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #70! In this episode, Eric and Landon ring in the New Year by discussing Eric Vallette's 2008 film ONE MISSED CALL, along with a discussion on Mark Waters' 2004 film MEAN GIRLS just in time for its 20th anniversary and a musical feature film on the way - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:01:57 Mean Girls 00:16:23 One Missed Call 01:08:44 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PAT...
Hardcore, A Christmas Story
December 22, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #69! In this episode, Eric and Landon take a peek at one of the wildest Christmas adjacent films you could imagine: Paul Scharder's 1979 film HARDCORE, along with a discuss Bob Clark's 1983 film A CHRISTMAS STORY, in honor of its 40th anniversary, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:02:00 A Christmas Story 00:19:01 Hardcore 01:08:42 Eric's Recommendation for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PATREON: pat...
Jack Frost (1997) vs. Jack Frost (1998), The Nightmare Before Christmas
December 11, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #68! In this episode, Eric and Landon take a look at two VERY different interpretations of a holiday titan: Jack Frost, both Michael Cooney's 1997 horror film, and Troy Miller's 1998 Michael Keaton vehicle, as well as discuss Henry Selick's 1993 film THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, in honor of its 30th anniversary, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:02:19 The Nightmare Before Christmas 00:15:04 Jack Frost (1997) ...
George of the Jungle, The Dirties (feat. Charlie Mangan)
November 13, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #67! In this episode, Charlie Mangan swings in to the Void once again while Eric is on a leave of absence to talk about Sam Weisman's 1997 film GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE, along with a discussion of Matt Johnson's 2013 film THE DIRTIES, in honor of its 10th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:06:18 The Dirties 00:21:50 George of the Jungle 01:04:42 Gracie's Pick for the Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $...
Patreon Picks #1! (The Fog, Queen of the Damned, VeggieTales: Where's God When I'm S-Scared?)
October 30, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #66! In this episode, Eric and Landon host their first ever Patreon pick extravaganza in honor of Halloween! Low visibility? Hot topic vampires? God fearing vegetables? How about ALL THREE?! All this and more on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 1:52 The Fog 18:25 Queen of the Damned 34:23 VeggieTales: Where's God When I'm S-Scared? 51:07 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PATREON: pat...
Megan is Missing, Night of the Living Dead
October 16, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #65! In this episode, Eric and Landon scrape the bottom of the barrel and talk about Michael Goi's 2011 film MEGAN IS MISSING, as well as discuss George A. Romero's 1968 film NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, in honor of it's 55th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:02:00 Night of the Living Dead 00:14:12 Megan is Missing 01:05:44 Our Patreon's Pick for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PATREON: pa...
The Wicker Man (1973), Angst
October 02, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #64! In this episode, Eric and Landon celebrate their first horror discussion of October with Robin Hardy's 1973 film THE WICKER MAN, as well as discuss Gerald Kargl's 1983 film ANGST, in honor of its 40th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:02:26 Angst 00:12:40 The Wicker Man (1973) 01:11:50 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PATREON: patreon.com/films_void LAND...
The Iron Giant, Lost in Translation
September 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #63! In this episode, Eric and Landon decide who they choose to be in discussing Brad Bird's 1999 film THE IRON GIANT, as well as discuss Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation to celebrate its 20th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:03:07 Lost in Translation 00:16:27 The Iron Giant 01:12:56 Eric's Recommendation for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PATREON: patreon.com/films_void LANDON'S ...
Office Space, Oldboy (2003) Re-Release
September 04, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #62! In this episode, Eric and Landon take a journey deep into the mundane and talk about Mike Judge's 1999 film OFFICE SPACE, as well as discuss Neon's 4K re-release of Park Chan-wook's 2003 film OLDBOY, just in time for its 20th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Oldboy 00:17:20 Office Space 01:24:30 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PATREON: patreon.com...
Boyhood, Oppenheimer
August 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #61! In this episode, Eric and Landon take a walk down memory lane and talk about Landon's favorite movie: Richard Linklater's 2014 film BOYHOOD, as well as discuss the latest film from Christopher Nolan, OPPENHEIMER, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Oppenheimer 00:16:11 Boyhood 01:41:00 Eric's Recommendation for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PATREON: patreon.com/films_void LANDON'S TWITTER...
Timecrimes, Barbie
August 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #60! In this episode, Eric and Landon think pink and talk about Nacho Vigalondo's 2007 film TIMECRIMES, as well as discuss the latest from Greta Gerwig, BARBIE, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Barbie 00:14:47 Timecrimes 01:07:29 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PATREON: patreon.com/films_void LANDON'S TWITTER @igotdefeverman LANDON'S INSTAGRAM @duhfever LANDON'S LE...
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakstan, Elemental
July 24, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 59! In this episode, Eric and Landon take a trip to the other side of the world to talk about Larry Charles' 2006 film BORAT: CULTURAL LEARNINGS OF AMERICA FOR MAKE BENEFIT GLORIOUS NATION OF KAZAKHSTAN, as well as discuss the latest from Pixar, ELEMENTAL! TIME STAMPS 00:02:06 Elemental 00:11:34 Borat 01:11:47 Eric's Recommendation for Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH PATREON: patreon.com/films_void LANDON'S TWITTER @igotdefeverm...
Jacob's Ladder, Asteroid City
July 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 58! In this episode, Eric and Landon live a nightmare they're not dreaming and discuss Adrian Lyne's 1990 film JACOB'S LADDER! Along with a review of the latest from director Wes Anderson, as well as a BIG announcement for the future of the podcast - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:07:15 Asteroid City 00:22:05 Jacob's Ladder 01:17:50 Landon's Recommendation for the Next Episode TWITTER: @films_void $3/MONTH P...
Tropic Thunder, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Superhero Films!
May 29, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 57! In this episode, Eric and Landon salute the troops and discuss Ben Stiller's 2008 film TROPIC THUNDER! Along with a review of the final installment of the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, and some of Landon and Eric's favorite superhero films -a ll on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 3 00:12:13 Drafting Our Five Favorite Superhero Films 00:34:42 Tropic Thunder 01:31:13 Eric's ...
Serial Mom, Beau is Afraid, and Fictional Mothers!
May 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 56! In this episode, Eric and Landon use their maternal instincts to discuss John Waters' 1994 film SERIAL MOM! Along with a review of the latest from Ari Aster (with mixed results), and some of Landon and Eric's favorite fictional moms - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Beau is Afraid 00:16:35 Drafting Our Five Favorite Fictional Moms 00:30:40 Serial Mom 01:11:50 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode ...
North, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Box Office Bombs!
April 24, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 55! In this episode, Landon and Eric search the world for a movie worse than Rob Reiner's 1994 film NORTH! Along with a review of Nintendo's first foray into movie theaters in decades and some of Eric and Landon's favorite box office bombs - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 The Super Mario Bros. Movie 00:15:05 Drafting Our Five Favorite Box Office Bombs 00:39:11 North 01:19:23 Eric's Recommendation for Ne...
Thunderpants, John Wick: Chapter 4, Tetris, Money Shot
April 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 54! In this episode, Landon and Eric have a gas talking about Pete Hewitt's 2002 film THUNDERPANTS! Along with reviews of the final entry of one of modern action's most beloved franchises, an in-depth look at the inner workings of adult entertainment, and Apple TV's answer to one of the most beloved video games on the market - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:00:54 Tetris 00:04:00 Money Shot 00:07:49 John Wick:...
American Movie, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Scream VI, Champions
April 03, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode 53! In this episode, Eric and Landon follow the journey of one man's quest to achieve his dreams in Chris Smith's 1999 documentary AMERICAN MOVIE. Along with reviews of the latest from one half of the Farrelly Brothers, an upbeat entry in the DC Cinematic Universe, and one of horror's greatest icons returning with mixed results - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:01:37 Shazam! Fury of the Gods 00:05:48 Champions...
Lizzie Baumgartner on Emo Social Club, the Genre's Biggest Hits, and the Future of Podcasting
March 27, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBWelcome to an all-new bonus episode of Films for the Void! In this episode, Landon interviews Lizzie Baumgartner - a Chicago-based podcast host, editor, and manager, whose work in the industry has spanned the past five years. Her former work includes WRSE 88.7FM at Elmhurst University and WBBM News Radio, and she currently acts as Managing Editor of Podcasts for Audacy, Inc. However, more than likely, you’ll know her as the co-host and producer for Emo Social Club, who alongside co-host Bria...
Spring in a Small Town, Creed III, Cocaine Bear, We Have a Ghost
March 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 52! In this episode, Eric and Landon take a look at one of China's most beloved films and discuss Mu Fei's 1948 film Spring in a Small Town! Along with reviews of the latest installment in the Rocky franchise, a horror-comedy from Netflix, and what happens when you mix an apex predator with a whole bunch of cocaine - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:01:29 We Have a Ghost 00:05:20 Creed III 00:11:18 Cocaine Bear...
Buffalo '66, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood & Honey, You People
February 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 51! In this episode, Eric and Landon go for broke when discussing Vincent Gallo's 1998 film Buffalo '66! Along with reviews of what might be the MCU's biggest dud to date, a comedy from Netflix that boasts more stars than laughs, and a trip to the Hundred Acre Woods with a startling shift in tone to boot - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! Theme music by Meghan Gove (@dragon_gutz on Twitter) TIME STAMPS 00:01:16 You People 00...
Charlie Mangan on the Joys of Cinema, Oscar Predictions, and Fighting for His Right to Party
February 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBWelcome to an all-new bonus episode of FIlms for the Void! In this episode, Landon interviews Charlie Mangan - a Denton, Texas-based film critic, applying his love for film, media, and popular culture in pieces for over half a decade. As a prior contributor for The Austin Chronicle and MuchAdoAboutCinema.com, he’s found his niche and continues to expand his craft into film festival coverage, character studies, and personal essays covering the films he holds so dear. You can find him on Twitt...
The One I Love, Knock at the Cabin, Infinity Pool, Landon Returns to Sundance (Theater Camp/Shortcomings)
February 13, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 50! In this episode, Eric and Landon are seeing double, as they're discussing Charlie McDowell's 2014 film The One I Love! Along with reviews of three of this year's biggest films from the Sundance Film Festival, the latest offering from one of Hollywood's most divisive directors, and a bigger look into a viral sensation brought to you by Netflix - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! Theme Music by Meghan Gove (@dragon_gutz on T...
Jonathan Diener on Rootless Coffee, Freelance Advice, and Making the Move from Music to Marketing
February 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBWelcome to an all-new bonus episode of Films for the Void! In this episode, Landon interviews Jonathan "Jono" Diener - a Flint-based musician, comic writer, marketing master, habitual tweeter, and certified cat and coffee enthusiast. You may know him as the drummer for former Fueled by Ramen punk band The Swellers, who spent the better part of a decade touring worldwide until calling it quits in 2015. Since then, however, he’s kept incredibly busy as the Creative Director for Rootless Coffee...
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, Missing, A Man Called Otto, Skinamarink
January 30, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 49! In this episode, Eric and Landon take a look at one of the '90s' most controversial films and discuss Trey Parker's 1999 film South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut! Along with reviews of one of experimental horror's biggest surprises as of late, a swing and a miss attempt to recapture one of 2018's best thrillers, and appreciating the sweetness of a very fine feline in an otherwise okay film - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!...
Super Mario Bros. (1993), M3GAN, The Whale, Matilda: The Musical
January 16, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 48! In this episode, Eric and Landon go down the pipeline to end all pipelines in their discussion of Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel's 1993 film Super Mario Bros! Along with reviews of one of the most devastating character studies in recent memory, a musical adaptation of one of Eric and Landon's most beloved childhood classics, and the walking, talking animatronic that's taking the world by storm - all on the latest episode of Films for the...
Jackie Kalmink on The Fever Haze's Return, An Apple on the Highest Branch, and Michigan's DIY Legacy
January 09, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Bonus Episode #22! In this episode, Landon interviews Jackie Kalmink - a West Michigan singer-songwriter who spent much of the past decade releasing music and playing shows as the vocalist and guitarist of The Fever Haze, who played their final show in December 2017. However, a lot has changed for her over the past few years, as she’s not only taken over bass duties for shoegaze/indie rock band Greet Death and starting her own project Further Closer,...
The Social Network, Avatar: The Way of Water, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Troll
January 02, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 47! In this episode, Eric and Landon get caught in the web of David Fincher's 2010 film The Social Network! Along with reviews of James Cameron's much- awaited epic 13 years in the making, what might be Dreamworks' best film to date, and a recap of the best albums of 2022 - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! Also, thanks to Meghan Gove for the lovely new theme music! You can follow them on Twitter @dragon_gutz! TIME STAMPS 00:...
L.A. Confidential, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Violent Night, Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio, Sr.
December 20, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 46! In this episode, Eric and Landon go deep into the underbelly of Christmas adjacent cinema to discuss Curtis Hanson's 1997 film L.A. Confidential! Along with reviews of a documentary celebrating the father of one of Hollywood's most beloved A-listers, Rian Johnson's follow-ups to one of 2019's biggest films, and what is now, undoubtedly, the best Pinocchio movie of the year - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! 00:00:16 Intro...
Alonso Duralde on Becoming a Film Critic, Holiday Memories, and the Best Ways to Have a Movie Little Christmas
December 12, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Bonus Episode #21! In this episode, Landon interviews Alonso Duralde - the Film Reviews Editor for The Wrap, the host of a myriad of podcasts, a published author, columnist, and film festival consultant. With over 30 years of experience, my guest currently resides in West Hollywood, California, with his husband Dave, surrounding all professional and personal facets of his life in the world of film. However, what brings my guest to the podcast today i...
The Christmas Tree vs. Rapsittie Street Kids Believe in Santa, The Fabelmans, The Menu, Spirited, A Christmas Story Christmas
December 05, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 45! In this episode, Eric and Landon ring in the holiday season by deciding once and for all, what is the worst Christmas special: Flamarion Ferreria's 1991 special The Christmas Tree or Colin Slater's 2002 special Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa? Along with reviews of two major holiday new releases, the latest from one of Hollywood's most celebrated filmmakers, and stories from beyond the drive-in - all on this week's episode of Film...
Karsten Runquist on Dirtbag, Building a Following, and Falling in Love with Cinema's Finer Details
November 28, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Bonus Episode #19! In this episode, Landon interviews Karsten Runquist - a Chicago-based filmmaker and YouTuber who, for the better part of a decade has been following his dreams in the world of film. Whether it’s recapping the films he’s watched on a monthly basis, tiering aspects of the filmgoing experience, or providing perspective in short form essays, his self-titled YouTube channel has captivated the eyes and minds of nearly 600K subscribers. T...
ThanksKilling, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, The Banshees of Inisherin, Wendall & Wild, Stutz
November 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 44! In this episode, Eric and Landon carve off a piece of Jordan Downey's 2008 film ThanksKilling. Along with reviews of the latest film from an animation titan, a documentary about the value of therapy, and a biopic so weird it could only share its artist's namesake - all on this week's episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction / Recommendations 00:08:52 Wendall & Wild 00:12:45 The Banshees of Inisherin 00:16:13 Weird...
Blindspotting, Triangle of Sadness, Tár, Do Revenge
November 07, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 43! In this episode, Eric and Landon's take a visit to Oakland to review Carlos López Estrada's 2018 film Blindspotting. Along with reviews of the latest from director Ruben Östlund, an evaluation of a Netflix sleeper hit, and what might possibly be the best performance of 2022 - all on this week's episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction / Recommendations 00:05:44 Do Revenge 00:10:34 Triangle of Sadness 00:13:51 The...
[REC], Halloween Ends, Hocus Pocus 2, Hellraiser, Deadstream
October 31, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 42! In this episode, Eric and Landon give their infectious reactions to Juame Balagueró and Paco Plaza's 2007 film [REC]. Along with review of the final installment in the latest Halloween trilogy, a sequel to a beloved Halloween classic, and a horror remake that's even better than its '80s predecessor - all on this week's episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction / Recommendations 00:10:30 Hocus Pocus 2 00:15:20 Hellr...
AJ Diaferio on We're Wolves, Florida's Reputation, and Taking Inspiration from Horror's Finest
October 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Bonus Episode #18! In this episode, Landon Interviews AJ Diaferio - the vocalist for West Palm Beach, Florida-based metalcore act We’re Wolves. The band takes a deep-rooted love for all things horror and blends it with an aggressive sound equal parts metalcore and hard rock, all of it culminating on their latest record Evil Things, which dropped last year. The record pushes boundaries with a narrative edge, inspired largely by Dante’s Divine Comedy, ...
Scooby-Doo, Don't Worry Darling, Smile, Bros, Resurrection
October 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 41! In this episode, Eric and Landon have a groovy time discussing Raja Gosnell's 2002 film Scooby-Doo. Along with reviews of the much-discussed new films from Olivia Wilde and Nicholas Stoller, a horror film that may not make you smile as intended, and the story of a shirt that nearly threw a third grade teacher over the edge - all on this week's episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction / Recommendations 00:08:07 Res...
Jamie Coletta on No Earbuds, Parenthood, and the Disaster Movies That Bring Them Solace
October 03, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Bonus Episode #17! In this episode, Landon interviews Jamie Coletta - a Los Angeles based expert in all things artist management and public relations. As a former publicity staffer for SideOneDummy Records, their responsibility stemmed to getting some of the last decade’s most successful indie alternative-punk releases heard, including those by Jeff Rosenstock, PUP, Chris Farren, AJJ, and many more. However, after the label restructured, they spent v...
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), Pearl, Barbarian, Pinocchio
September 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBWelcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 40! In this episode, Eric and Landon plant the seed to discuss Philip Kaufman's 1978 film Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Along with reviews of the latest Disney live action remake, Ti West's next installment in a decades spanning horror trilogy, and some recommendations of Eric and Landon's favorite remakes of all-time - all on this week's episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction / Recommendations 00:07:58 Flight/Ris...