Flyover Film Country
133 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -Flyover Film Country is a podcast about movies set in places oft-forgotten by Hollywood. Olivia Clement and Isaac Sims are your co-hosts, bringing unique perspectives from Arkansas and Oklahoma! Produced by Walter Lyle.
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Bikeriders, the Acolyte continues, Sonic's full name???
July 02, 2024 20:38 - 1 hour - 150 MBAustin Butler MUST be stopped. Jeff Nichols on the other hand? He can keep going. You'll NEVER guess Sonic the Hedgehog's full name. Back to your regular programming here.
Furiosa, The Acolyte, Reba McEntire
June 18, 2024 15:07 - 2 hours - 165 MBThe boys are back in town! Or at least Isaac is back on the pod (eye roll). But we actually had some great conversation. First, we discuss some Letterboxd nerd news, then the dominance of Inside Out 2 at the box office (we said it made $39 million but it actually made a staggering $154!!!), then the complexity that is Furiosa, and finally, Walter had his magnum opus on the newest Star Wars series The Acolyte.
Olivia and Walter officially cast in Knives Out 3???
June 04, 2024 21:16 - 1 hour - 119 MBWherein Olivia and Walter COOK Isaac for an hour and a half in his absence.
Lotsa Timothee Chalamet, some Ben Stiller, and rom coms are back???
May 17, 2024 15:18 - 1 hour - 105 MB*Christopher Walken voice* Ladies and gentlemen... Flyover FILM Country!
Movies Are So Back: Challengers + Civil War
May 01, 2024 03:53 - 1 hour - 161 MBDid it just get hot in here? Could it be the Texafornia forces moving in? Or the summer heat and two losers fawning over Zendaya? In this episode dedicated to two of their favorite movies of the year, Isaac and Olivia talk about hot people for nearly 2 hours. It still wasn’t enough time.
Monkey Man, some Madness in March, Dev Patel is hot
April 16, 2024 20:24 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBMonkey see. Monkey do. Monkey MAN. Isaac and Olivia talk about Dev Patel’s directorial debut, their mutual crush on Dev Patel, and their thoughts on the political action film. Isaac listens to Olivia talk about March Madness and the NBA even though this is a film podcast, but Olivia insisted. Olivia listens to Isaac discuss what he’s been watching recently. But The Duo™️ mostly discuss Monkey Man and their desire to give Dev Patel a little kiss.
April 1 - Love Lies Bleeding, books, etc.
April 02, 2024 23:52 - 1 hour - 112 MBSolo episode! Isaac is 100% and completely alone for this one so please support his lonely ass!!!!
The one where Isaac and Olivia talk about the Oscars 2024
March 21, 2024 17:50 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBYou know what we haven't done in a while? Forced AI to write an episode description knowing that the AI didn't actually listen to the episode. Let's see what we get this time: "In this special episode of 'The Pop Culture Buzz,' hosts Olivia and Isaac delve into the glitz, glamour, and drama of the 2024 Oscar Awards. From jaw-dropping fashion statements to heartfelt acceptance speeches, they leave no stone unturned in their discussion of Hollywood's biggest night. Tune in as Olivia...
Madame Web is Top Movie of the Year, Dune 2 Sucks??? Star Wars Time, Baby
March 06, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBBULL WORM??? More like SAND WORM!! Walter is back and refused to let Olivia and Isaac talk about Dune: Part 2. For real though, this episode has one of the best cold opens of all time, so tune in, folks! Madame Web isn’t that bad! Remember Star Wars: The Last Jedi? Can you feel the cognitive dissonance yet?!
Is Mr. and Mrs. Smith the Best TV Series of the Year (so far)? Plus, American Fiction & The Zone of Interest
February 20, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBMr. and Mrs. Smith RULES. It's on Amazon Prime. Also in this episode: Jeffrey Wright fanclub strikes back, and the haunting of The Zone of Interest. Swaguilarkeleven strikes back, too.
Breaking Down the 96th Academy Awards Nominations with Sam Williamson! Plus, Expats & Masters of the Air
February 08, 2024 02:48 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBIt's time for all the annoying cinephiles in your life to leave the TV glow and gather for the podcast event of the spring! Senior Writer for Collider.com, author of "The Barbarian Best Picture Race Starts Now" (from 2022), and local frontman for Little Rock-based punk rock phenomenon Zilla, ladies and gentlemen, we got him: Sam Williamson is here to help us break down the 96th Academy Award nominations! But not before answering YOUR questions! After the Oscar noms and mailbag quest...
The [New] Mean Girls, True Detective: Night Country, and the 2024 Golden Globes
January 23, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBWelcome to the NEW AND IMPROVED Flyover Film Country! We're taking a new direction, friends - gone are the days of skipping our episodes if you haven't seen the subject film or tv series! Olivia and Isaac were tired of committing to just one item, so we decided to just talk about everything. This episode is the start of something new, "fetch," if you will! We're starting every new episode with mailbag questions from you, our flyover friends and family. After that we hear from Olivia...
The Top 10 Movies of 2023
January 09, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB"Who abandoned Snoopy in the vestibule??" 2023 came and went and it was an... amazing year for movies?? Olivia and Isaac share their ten favorite movie experiences of the year with some overlap and some personal favorites. In fact, Isaac's 10-9-8 actually are all labelled "would probably make Olivia the therapist go insane." It's that kind of episode.
Home Alone (1990)
December 19, 2023 11:30 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBMerry Christmas, ya filthy animals! Olivia and Isaac are back with our third every holiday special! Year one of Flyover Film Country was our top five favorite Christmas movies, year two was Little Women (yes its a Christmas movie, get outta here) and this year it's our favorite wet bandit tale Home Alone! Did you know a 1931 German film directed by one of the minds behind Looney Tunes is paid homage with Joe Pesci's character burning his hand on the doorknob? Did you know 1990 was t...
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
November 28, 2023 20:39 - 1 hour - 104 MBI DID MY WAITING THIRTEEN YEARS OF IT FOR SCOTT PILGRIM ANIME
The Prince of Egypt
November 15, 2023 01:22 - 1 hour - 115 MBOtherwise known as one of the best religious movies of all time. The Flyover Crew is back! We're talking about the critically acclaimed 1998 animated classic, the Prince of Egypt. Featuring an all-star cast, incredible animation and artistic direction, and some of the best music you'll hear in a movie, this is another installment in our 2023 theme of faith-based movies, both good and bad. This may come as a shock to our listeners but we deem this movie to be: good.
Killers of the Flower Moon
October 31, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBMarty is on Letterboxd just in time for Killers of the Flower Moon! In this episode, Olivia and Isaac team up to discuss the director’s first film in four years! He’s been known to adapt books from a range of stunning true stories, and this historical journalistic effort from David Grann is monumental. Marty made something really stunning, truly overwhelming. Run, don’t walk, to see this Oscar contender. Then tune in to hear the conversation!
I Still Believe
October 17, 2023 15:29 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBA week late is better than not at all, right? YEAH we're off schedule and YEAH Walter still isn't on this episode and YEAH we're doing the best we can. Give us money and then we can do this full time. Until then? Shut up and listen. Oh yeah anyway this episode is the next in our ongoing series on faith-based films, both good and bad. I Still Believe, based on the true story, is about the Christian singer and song-writer Jeremy Camp as he deals with great tragedy and how it intertwi...
Prisoners (2013)
September 19, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBWARNING: the movie Prisoners deals with issues of child abduction, abuse, and other dark and upsetting topics. This episode does not include any graphic descriptions of these things but tread carefully because important plot points revolve around these themes. Aren’t we ALL prisoners in our own way????? The fun times you had with us on The Sandlot, Hot Rod and Barbie is OVER: time to get super serious with Denis Villeneuve’s Prisoners. This 2013 film stars Hugh Jackman as a father...
Hot Rod
September 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBI'm Isaac, and I like to party. I'm Olivia, and I also like to party. I'm Walter, and I, too, like to party. Time for Hot Rod, baby.
BONUS EPISODE: Missing in the Midwest - A Conversation with the Director of the True Crime Documentary
August 29, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBIsaac and Olivia chat with Harper Brock, director of the forthcoming true crime documentary Missing in the Midwest. Harper shares a sneak preview of the details surrounding the case in question, and also the ways in which her family was involved. The conversation inevitably turns toward flyover country, a concept that Harper appreciates more than most filmmakers. Tune in to hear more about the documentary and when it will be available!
The Sandlot
August 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBAfter tackling the summer blockbuster double header that was Barbenheimer, the Flyover Crew is taking it back to their roots with 1993's all-timer coming-of-age story, The Sandlot. Deal with it, pee drinking crap face.
OPPENHEIMER
August 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBAnd with the recording of this episode, the prophecy has been fulfilled. In the beginning, there was Barbie. And then the fire nation attacked. Actually, Oppenheimer attacked. With a nuclear bomb. It was a bomb. Oppenheimer had a nuclear bomb. He made the nuclear bomb and then attacked a country with it. The bomb was made by Oppenheimer. He made the nuclear bomb. He made the nuclear bomb and then he sent it absolutely flying. Oppenheimer did. With the nuclear bomb. obbenheiber
BARBIE
July 25, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBoooooooooo BABY IT'S FINALLY HERE. We all (barely) survived the Barbenheimer weekend and we could not have loved it more. Spoilers ahead for this episode, but Olivia and Walter basically spent an hour gushing about Greta's new instant classic. They're also joined by LA ex-pat Whitney Butler, who gives some super interesting insight to the film industry in Hollywood!
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part 1
July 19, 2023 00:15 - 1 hour - 139 MBAt what point does the mission beCOME possible? I mean, he's been at it for a while. Ok, remember that time I made ChatGPT write an episode description? We're gonna try that again right here: "In this exhilarating episode of Flyover Film Country, your hosts Isaac and Olivia dive headfirst into the adrenaline-pumping world of the highly anticipated movie, "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part 1." Strap in for an action-packed discussion as they dissect the latest installment of...
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - PLUS: The First Ever Mailbag!
July 04, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBMovies are BACK. Ok, maybe they never left. And ok, maybe this movie isn't spectacular. And ok, maybe Walter doesn't watch movies. And ok, maybe Walter isn't even on this episode. But he DID produce it and he DID write this description. And he IS about to go make some taco salad.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
June 20, 2023 02:36 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBHunt for the Wilderpeople is a Sims Family Staple! Isaac and Olivia cover it and compare it to Taika Waititi's other films. Isaac mis-states an actress' name repeatedly. Olivia and Isaac muse on the healthcare system in New Zealand, how they can never remember the events in the various Jurassic Park movies, and much, much more.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
June 13, 2023 15:10 - 1 hour - 118 MBDid anyone think this movie would be anything less than phenomenal? After 2018's surprise animated hit about web-slinger Miles Morales, this sequel has been EAGERLY anticipated. We won't spoil anything here (gotta listen to the podcast episode for that), but is this the perfect sequel? Again, listen to the episode you morons!!!! Stop reading!!!!! Hit play!!!!!!!!
Lady Bird
May 23, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBLady Bird is Greta Gerwig's 2017 masterpiece debut. It's legitimately a perfect movie. That is all that needs to be included in the shownotes.
9 to 5 (1980)
May 09, 2023 04:23 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBTUMBLE OUT OF BED AND STUMBLE INTO THE KITCHEN BECAUSE IT'S 9!!! TO!! 5!!! Join us for a deep dive into the latest Clement Family Staple, and Isaac's first foray into the 1980 cult classic comedy. Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton, and Lily Tomlin are unforgettable in this hysterical comedy. Did it win best song at the 53rd Academy Awards? Did Ronald Reagan condone the ole mary jane scene? How many times has Olivia REALLY seen this movie? Tune in to find out!
Thelma & Louise
April 26, 2023 00:35 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB"I want to put some distance between us and the SCENE OF OUR LAST GODDAMNED CRIME!" Did you know that Ridley Scott's best film was made in 1991 and won best screenplay at the 1992 Academy Awards? Did you know it features two ridiculously beautiful and funny performances from the indelible AND exquisite Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon? Did you know this is the first in a FOUR PART series on Flyover Film Girl Bosses?? Thelma & Louise is a perfect film. Isaac said it, so it must be tr...
Facing the Giants (2006)
April 11, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBlisten we recorded this really late at night a few hours before this episode went live. do you really think i'm going to spend any time at all writing a clever and quirky description for this episode AFTER i edited it? no. instead i used chat gpt to write the description this time. i won't edit it a single bit. let's see how it does: Welcome back to another episode of "Isaac, Olivia, and Walter walk into a podcast studio". Today, the trio is discussing the cinematic masterpiece tha...
My Cousin Vinny
March 28, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBWhen the left tire mark goes up on the curb and the right tire mark stays flat and even? Well, the '64 Skylark had a solid rear axle, so when the left tire would go up on the curb, the right tire would tilt out and ride along its edge. But that didn't happen here. The tire mark stayed flat and even. This car had an independent rear suspension. Now, in the '60s, there were only two other cars made in America that had positraction, and independent rear suspension, and enough power to ...
2023 Academy Awards
March 14, 2023 17:49 - 2 hours - 192 MB"You do not START without me -- I am the CLOCK!" - Lydia Tar The 95th Academy Awards was also the longest in quite a while, much like this podcast episode! Olivia and Isaac are joined again by Colin and Shelby Lingo to discuss the high highs, funny moments and snubs of the 2023 Oscars. Did Austin Butler really talk like Elvis on the set of Dune: Part 2? Dave Bautista says no, but there's really no way to tell. Colin and Shelby also did way better than us at watching the nominated s...
Cocaine Bear
February 28, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBMuch in the same way that Snakes on a Plane asked "what if snakes were on a plane?", Cocaine Bear asked the question that's been burning in everyone's minds for centuries: what if a bear did cocaine? Joined by commercial film maker Cody Granger, the Flyover Crew answers another question everyone has been asking: what if some people did a podcast about movies?
BONUS EPISODE - Antman & The Wasp: Quantumania
February 20, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 70 MBListen I didn't even think this movie deserved an episode at all but then Isaac had a unique idea here for this one, so maybe you'll enjoy us each individually rambling about this boring movie. Hopefully, it's more entertaining than the film was.
Mississippi Grind
February 14, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBWell, they "phased out" the episode description feature in the online distributor we use to upload our podcast so I have no idea if anyone's going to be able to see this now. Y'all let us know on Instagram or Twitter. Anyway, is Ryan Reynolds the anti-Christ of modern film? I won't explain any further. You have to listen to this episode for more information on that topic. Oh, and happy Valentine's Day, I guess!
Tree of Life (2011)
January 31, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBTwo of our Flyover crew members loved this movie and one didn't--before you listen, can you guess who's who? Today's movie pick is Terrence Malik's Tree of Life, a trippy, introspective, and beautiful discussion on faith, family, trauma, and death. So it's definitely one of our lighter episodes. Right?
Left Behind: The Movie (2000)
January 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBFeel free to skip the first 15 minutes if you JUST want to hear Isaac, Olivia, and Walter dive right into one of the best movies ever created. A shame this didn't come out last year, because it absolutely would have made it into ALL of our top 10 movie lists of 2022.
Our Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2022
January 03, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 189 MBYou hear that? You feel that? It's the earth shaking to its absolute core as the Flyover Crew are finally ready to release the hotly anticipated Top 10 of 2022. I can't believe we're finally here. All of humanity has eagerly awaited this moment. Also, get excited for our very first in-person episode!!!! Sorry for the echo, we don't know what we're doing. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter--we'd love to hear what your top 10 movies were in 2022!
Little Women (2019)
December 20, 2022 20:32 - 1 hour - 100 MBYou're telling me these women are little? We're talking about our favorite Christmas movie, Greta Gerwig's 2019 masterpiece and book adaptation Little Women. Joined by a very special guest, Morgan Lyle!
Fantastic Mr. Fox
November 29, 2022 18:43 - 1 hour - 112 MBWe really are just all wild animals in the end. Joined by two VERY special guests, the Flyover crew talks about one of our all time favorites, Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox! After you listen to the episode, be sure to check out Colin and Shelby's Instagram, @citizenstaffpicks.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
November 16, 2022 21:27 - 1 hour - 117 MBRecording a podcast remotely is HARD. After SWEARING off the MCU movies a few months ago, the Flyover Crew (minus Isaac for this one) are here to gaslight and gatekeep and girl boss. We NEVER said we were done with MCU movies, you're acting insane right now.
Vengeance (2022)
November 11, 2022 01:07 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBIs BJ Novak's first full-length directorial debut a 5-star release? Is his character just an overgrown version of Ryan from The Office? Is Olivia too scared to watch The Conjuring? Let's dive right in.
The Conjuring (the night that the skeletons came to life)
October 31, 2022 15:13 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBThe bones are their MONEY, worms are their DOLLARS. Isaac and Walter talk about one of their favorite horror movies, James Wan's The Conjuring! Turn the lights off and listen to it by yourself bc we're gonna SPOOK YA
Reservation Dogs (Season 2)
October 13, 2022 15:06 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBIsaac and Olivia once again visit the underrated Hulu exclusive, Reservation Dogs! With the finale of season 2, our OG co-hosts talk about the ups and downs of the sophomore season!
Don't Worry Darling (yikes)
September 30, 2022 21:26 - 1 hour - 111 MBWithout giving any spoilers, it doesn't get much more flyover than this. Did Olivia Wilde's sophomore directorial effort deserve the hype? Don't worry--you'll find out if you listen to this episode.
OZARK
September 09, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIt's BOYS' night as Isaac and Walter have FIRED Olivia and she is no longer part of the podcast. Just kidding, she just hasn't seen Ozark. But she's missing out big time--we loved this show and had a lot of thoughts about it. Share your thoughts with us on Instagram and Twitter!
Reservation Dogs (Season 1 Recap)
August 29, 2022 12:38 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBOlivia and Isaac break down the first season of FX's Reservation Dogs from creator Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi. Artwork: Macie Lummus Theme: chordandjocks
Nope (2022)
August 02, 2022 14:43 - 1 hour - 110 MBSorry, Logan Paul. We FINALLY talk about a movie that we all actually enjoyed. What did you think about Jordan Peele's latest sci-fi thriller? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter!