Hammer & Camera
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsHammer & Camera's Taylor and Phil are your communist guides through the wild world of contemporary cinema. We look for the beautiful and powerful, but also the weird and contradictory, in movies released today.
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Episode 68: Nobody Loves You and You Don't Deserve to Exist [with Brett Gregory and Jack Clarke]
March 18, 2023 20:29 - 1 hour - 119 MBIn the sixty-eighth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we have the privilege of discussing a truly unique film and interviewing its filmmakers. Nobody Loves You and You Don't Deserve to Exist is a work of socialist absurdism, a gonzo filmmaking production that attempts to reveal profound truths about human existence under late capitalism. We offer our review of the film and interview director Brett Gregory and producer Jack Clarke about their inspirations, the film's storied production,...
Episode 67: Skinamarink
March 04, 2023 19:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBIn the sixty-seventh episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we review Kyle Edward Ball's Skinamarink. We also provide a business forecast for Netflix, Inc. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 66: Decision To Leave
January 31, 2023 20:25 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBIn episode sixty-six of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we are reviewing Park Chan-Wook's Decision To Leave. We also discuss Oscar nominations, as well as the latest news about James Cameron's Avatar series. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 65: The Fabelmans
January 16, 2023 18:04 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBHammer & Camera makes its triumphant return in the new year with a look back at The Fablemans, a Steven Spielberg picture from the dying months of 2022. We also discuss the career twists and turns of one Henry Cavill, and ruminate on the latest news from the set of Christopher Nolan's latest production. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
[BONUS] Avatar Movie Night Episode
December 17, 2022 19:09 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBTo celebrate the release of James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water, we are UNLOCKING a previously exclusive episode, in which we review the original 2009 masterwork. Enjoy this look back at the origins of the Avatar saga as you paint yourself blue this weekend. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 64: Messiah Delusions
September 26, 2022 14:34 - 1 hour - 153 MBIn the sixty-fourth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, the boys are back to review George Miller's THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING and Apichatpong Weerasethakul's MEMORIA. We also check in on the exploits of a longtime friend of the pod, Ezra Miller. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 63: Frame and Glory [with Mason]
September 19, 2022 15:41 - 1 hour - 149 MBIn the sixty-third episode of the Hammer and Camera podcast, we are joined by a very special guest—Mason (@hotdogdebicki)—to discuss some very special movies—The Souvenir Parts I and II by Joanna Hogg. We go deep on the meticulous vision and astonishing insight of Hogg's films, although some of us are less convinced than others. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 62: Yep
August 09, 2022 16:40 - 1 hour - 133 MBIn the sixty-second episode of the Hammer and Camera podcast, we review Phil Tippet's Mad God, Jordan Peele's Nope, and Dean Fleischer Camp's Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. We also discuss our own experience making films and Taylor's ongoing short film project. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 61: Time for Crime
July 21, 2022 00:57 - 1 hour - 149 MBOn the sixty-first episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we review David Cronenberg's Crimes of the Future, Baz Lurhmann's Elvis, and Jeremiah Zagar's Hustle. Along the way, we mourn the legendary James Cann and mete out harsh judgement to Taika Waititi once again. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 60: Bogey on Your Six
June 16, 2022 15:03 - 1 hour - 205 MBIn the sixtieth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we are reviewing Céline Sciamma's PETITE MAMAN, Audrey Diwan's HAPPENING, and Joseph Kosinski's TOP GUN: MAVERICK. Along the way we rationally react to Netflix business news, the story of the WHITE NOISE adaptation, and a brief note on the Depp/Heard trial. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 59: Everything North of LA
May 10, 2022 16:50 - 1 hour - 143 MBIn the fifty-ninth episode of the Hammer & Camera, we review the films of April. Under the knife are Daniels' Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, Robert Eggers' The Northman, and Michael Bay's AmbuLAnce. Along the way, we talk about Ezra Miller's The Northman-style rampage through Hawaii and the woes of Sam Raimi. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 58: The Best Podcast in the World
April 12, 2022 19:32 - 1 hour - 177 MBIn episode 58 of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we are reviewing Trier's The Worst Person in the World, Reeves' The Batman, and Lyne's Deep Water. Along the way, we talk "the slap" and actor retirement. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 57: Popping Pills [with Lilly]
March 24, 2022 15:47 - 1 hour - 180 MBIn the fifty-seventh episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we have a special treat for our listeners. We are covering the entire Matrix series, the four films sprung from the minds of the Wachowski sisters, including the somewhat controversial latest installment, Resurrections. Joining us to make sense of it all is our friend Lilly. This is an absolute can't-miss episode, tell your friends about it! Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/ha...
Episode 56: Crushing It
March 10, 2022 16:53 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn the fifty-sixth episode of the Hammer & Camera, we're stripping back to a minimalist, two-movie set. On the operating table are Almodovar's Parallel Mothers and Tremaine's Jackass Forever. We also talk about the news and how it's bad. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 55: That's Nun of Your Business
January 27, 2022 16:56 - 1 hour - 150 MBIn the fifty-fifth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we are finishing off the films of the year 2021 with a bang! On the docket are Joel Coen's The Tragedy of Macbeth, Verhoeven's Benedetta, and Hamaguchi's Drive My Car. Along the way we discuss Whedon woes, AV Club atrocities, and Carruth crimes. Featuring Taylor's stronger, smarter, covid-free brain! Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 54: Regular Pizza
January 13, 2022 18:40 - 1 hour - 143 MBIn the fifty-fourth episode of the Hammer & Camera, we meditate on ways to healthily deal with the realities of death and mortality, including turning oneself into a vampire-bat-creature using science. We also review the films of December: Mike Mills' C'mon C'mon, Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice Pizza, and Sean Baker's Red Rocket. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 53: Leto's Reckoning
December 09, 2021 18:06 - 1 hour - 124 MBWelcome back once more to the world of Hammer & Camera. In our 53rd episode, we are reviewing Pablo Larraín's Spencer, Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog, and Ridley Scott's House of Gucci. We also discuss the "H&C Bump" and our influence on the film industry. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 52: The Last Dunel
November 04, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour - 120 MBIn the 52nd edition of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we are reviewing Denis Villeneuve's DUNE, Ridley Scott's THE LAST DUEL, and Wes Anderson's THE FRENCH DISPATCH. Along the way, we talk about Halyna Hutchins' tragic death, and the labor issues it brings to the forefront. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 51: Total Gearheads
October 18, 2021 16:34 - 1 hour - 134 MBIn the 51st episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we present a curated collection of films about dudes bonding in and out of cars: Schrader's The Card Counter, Eastwood's Cry Macho, and Ducournau's Titane. We also talk about the IATSE strike and the importance of supporting the true soldiers of cinema. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
[BONUS] Movie Night: Ghost World [with Colin]
October 14, 2021 15:55 - 1 hour - 147 MBIn an act of unparalleled generosity, we are UNLOCKING our August Movie Night episode for our regular listeners to enjoy! This one covers the 2001 cult classic GHOST WORLD, and we're joined by cousin of the pod Colin to talk about it. This is just a taste of the premium content that our loyal Patreon subscribers enjoy on a regular basis. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 50: Podcast o Muerte [with Brett of RevLeftRadio]
October 01, 2021 16:31 - 1 hour - 134 MBIn an extra-special podcasting event, we are celebrating our 50th episodiversary by inviting one of the Original Film Warriors, Brett of Rev Left Radio, back onto the pod for a discussion of Steven Soderbergh's CHE (2008). This unconventional biopic, featuring a legendary performance by Benicio del Toro in the title role, is a perfect way to sum up our first quinquagesimal. MAY THERE BE 50 MORE!
Episode 49: Can't Remember to Forget You
September 07, 2021 17:23 - 1 hour - 158 MBIn the fourty-ninth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we review the films of August: Lisa Joy's Reminiscence, Leos Carax's Annette, and Nia DaCosta's Candyman. We also discuss the jeopardy of Jeopardy and preview an upcoming feature film. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 48: Green Knights and Ham
August 12, 2021 16:54 - 1 hour - 136 MBIn the forty-eighth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we review No Sudden Move, Pig, and The Green Knight. Along the way, we resolve the legal dispute between Disney and Scarlett Johansson and provide a live reaction to the trailer for Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 47: In the Depths
July 02, 2021 20:15 - 1 hour - 122 MBWe're hitting Broadway! In the forty-seventh episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we review Mr. Hamilton's In The Heights, Ozon's Summer of 85, and Petzold's Undine. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 46: Feige Fetish
June 04, 2021 17:40 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn the fourty-sixth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we review a slimmed-down slate of films. On the chopping block are Taylor Sheridan's Those Who Wish Me Dead and Robert Machoian's The Killing of Two Lovers. We also discuss the acquisition of MGM by Amazon and the sexual proclivities of Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 45: Straight Outta Camera
May 06, 2021 20:18 - 1 hour - 141 MBHammer and Camera is back! In our fourty-fifth episode, we review Godzilla v. Kong, Shiva Baby, and Mortal Kombat. Along the way, we also review the Oscars and contemplate where images come from.
Episode 44: Operation Doubtfire
March 30, 2021 18:20 - 1 hour - 123 MBIn the 44th episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we review Florian Zeller's The Father, Rodney Ascher's A Glitch in the Matrix, and J.P. Sniadecki and Lisa Malloy's A Shape of Things to Come. Along the way, we speculate on what the fabled R-rated cut of Mrs. Doubtfire might contain. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 43: Movies are Back
March 07, 2021 22:10 - 1 hour - 159 MBMOVIES ARE BACK! On episode 43 of the Hammer & Camera podcast, the boys hail the triumphant return of that wonderful form of art we know as "the pictures." We review Lee Isaac Chung's Minari, Shaka King's Judas and the Black Messiah, and Chloé Zhao's Nomadland. We are also, once again, asking you to stan Scorsese and take part in the glorious cultural revolution against philistinism.
Episode 42: Difficult Rider [with London and Maddie]
February 26, 2021 18:19 - 1 hour - 181 MBIn the forty-second episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we are joined by our good friends London and Maddie to discuss the 1977 William Friedkin film Sorcerer, and the New Hollywood period of American cinema. We dive deep into this under-appreciated thriller and perhaps discover something about the American film industry along the way. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 41: Promises, They Break Before They're Made
February 02, 2021 19:27 - 1 hour - 201 MBOn the 41st episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we're reviewing Black Bear, Promising Young Woman, and MLK/FBI. Along the way, we critically evaluate the legacy of King Kong and talk about our support for GameSpot. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 40: Yo-himbos [with Keith]
January 12, 2021 20:38 - 2 hours - 220 MBIn the very special 40th edition of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we're joined by friend of the pod Keith (@finncomplete) to discuss the films of Japanese master Akira Kurosawa! We've picked out six films from across Kurosawa's long career, grouped generally by the "samurai" theme: Sanshiro Sugata, Rashomon, Seven Samurai, Throne of Blood, Yojimbo and Ran. Join us as we learn and grow our appreciation for one of history's greatest film maestros! Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Nig...
Episode 39: Santa Claus's Come and Gone
December 28, 2020 19:50 - 1 hour - 149 MBIn the 39th episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we discuss the great streaming coup, making deals with the devil, being in the rat race, and review David Fincher's Mank (11:05), George C. Wolfe's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (35:42), and Thomas Vinterberg's Another Round (55:45). Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 38: Stop the Count
December 06, 2020 22:41 - 1 hour - 124 MBIn the thirty-eighth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, your hosts continue investigating the dark secrets of the Disney corporation, and soberly discuss the conservatism of Christopher Nolan's sound critics. We also review three films from the past month: Francis Lee's Ammonite, Frederick Wiseman's City Hall, and Hong Khaou's Monsoon. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
[BONUS] Kings of the Castle [with Drew]
December 01, 2020 23:54 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBThis holiday season, the busy elves here at Hammer & Camera industries have a special treat for all the good listeners out there. Here we present a nearly unprecedented peak behind the velvet curtain that is our patreon content. Fresh from the vault: last month's Movie Night episode, featuring our good friend and loyal Film Warrior Drew, analyzing Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, the latest opus from Sacha Baron Cohen. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.p...
Episode 37: Everybody's Listening to Our Podcast
November 03, 2020 19:03 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn the thirty-seventh episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we provide crucial coverage of the most important race of our lifetimes... the race to get that coveted 5-star rating from America's arbiters of film taste: Hammer & Camera! On this episode, we review Spike Lee's David Byrne's American Utopia, Sofia Coppola's On the Rocks, and Pietro Marcello's Martin Eden. Along the way, we talk about the Worst Chris in Hollywood, and return to one of our favorite topics: the villainy of Bob Iger...
Episode 36: Let's Hear It For the Boys
October 04, 2020 21:33 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBIn the thirty-sixth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we review the Dark Knight himself-- Christopher Nolan-- 's Tenet, the return of Bill and Ted, and Charlie Kaufman at his most Kaufman-esque in I'm Thinking of Ending Things. Along the way we ask the important questions, like "did David Lynch's powerful consciousness cause the imminent death of President Donald Trump?" Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 35: Something in the Air
September 11, 2020 18:46 - 1 hour - 182 MBIn the 35th episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we review Amy Seimetz' She Dies Tomorrow, Michael Almereyda's Tesla, and Alejandro Jodorowsky's Psychomagic, a Healing Art. Along the way we talk about how we're dealing with the situation of a scenario that we're all going through in this moment in regards to the coronavirus COVID pandemic event.
Episode 34: Once and Future Cow
August 02, 2020 20:18 - 1 hour - 132 MBThe freaking coronavirus and police riots be damned, we bring you the thirty-fourth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast. We review our films of July: Hirokazu Kore-eda's The Truth, the Ross Brothers' Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets, and Kelly Reichardt's First Cow. Along the way, we talk about watching Y Tú Mamá También as horny teens, and Shane Carruth's vicious heel turn. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 33: It's the End of the World As We Know It, But We Feel Fine [with Josh LaBure]
July 14, 2020 18:42 - 1 hour - 147 MBIn the 33rd episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, producer Josh joins us inside the booth to discuss the documentary Capital in the 21st Century, based on the book by French economist Thomas Piketty. We get the bottom of how and why this film seems so at odds with itself, and what happens when you pursue "neutrality" when documenting the end of the world. Josh is a filmmaker and podcaster in his own right in addition to an excellent producer. Watch his latest film here (https://www.youtu...
Episode 32: Shirley You Must Be Joking
July 01, 2020 18:56 - 1 hour - 178 MBThe Thirty-Second episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast is here. We're talking Spike Lee's Vietnam saga Da 5 Bloods, Josephine Decker's biopic-cum-psychodrama Shirley, and Abel Ferrara's intimate portrait of Tommaso. Along the way we discuss David Lynch's pants-repairing technique, Hannibal, and our plan to ride Ferraraposting to the top. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 31: Killer Style
June 05, 2020 18:13 - 1 hour - 199 MBIn the 31st episode of our show, we're still trapped in the miasma of coronavirus-induced cinema deprivation. But, the culture industry churns on, and has turned out three new pictures over video-on-demand for us to talk about. Quentin Dupieux's Deerskin, Josh Trank's Capone, and Dan Sallitt's Fourteen are a balanced mix of genre, tone, and quality, and we illuminate them as only we can. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 30: Always Rarely Sometimes Never
May 09, 2020 17:48 - 1 hour - 86 MBEpisode 30 of the Hammer & Camera podcast finds our dynamic duo deep in the doldrums of corona quarantine. Luckily, there are three new releases we can talk about, beamed over the internet through streaming services, which we love now, I guess. First is British balladeer of the working class Ken Loach's new flick Sorry We Missed You, then Eliza Hittman (Missman?)'s paean to abortion Never Rarely Sometimes Always, and rounding it out is precocious Russian heartthrob Kantemir Balagov's Cannes-...
Episode 29: 29 Episodes Later
April 03, 2020 18:44 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBOur twenty-ninth episode finds the boys deep in our quarantine bunkers, reminiscing about the films of early March and the days of going to theaters. Before everything changed, we saw Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Emma, and Bacurau. Join us in chanting these names as we prepare to rebuild cinema on the other side, based on the oral tradition of what we've seen in the last surviving record of film; Hammer & Camera.
Episode 28: It's All Downhill From Here
March 01, 2020 21:37 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBThe twenty-eighth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast sees us deep in the doldrums of February, and doing our best to keep our spirits up. On the slate are Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus' ill-advised remake Downhill, the crowdsourced design of Sonic the Hedgehog, and the #MeToo document The Assistant. Along the way, we talk about Florence Pugh getting typecast, product placement, and what to do when you find yourself lost in the woods on a dark and stormy night.
Episode 27: Is It Future or Is It Past? [with Todd McGowan]
February 23, 2020 17:33 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBEpisode 27 sees the Hammer & Camera crew tackling the work of longtime loadstone David Lynch for the first time. Specifically, we're talking 2017's Twin Peaks: The Return, and we're joined by author, professor, and fellow Lynchian, Dr. Todd McGowan. We talk about what's special about Lynch and his approach to cinema, what's great about Twin Peaks, whether or not The Return is "cinema," and delve deep into the thematic elements of one of the most interesting series of television ever produced.
Episode 26: Service Guarantees Citizenship [with Kino Lefter]
February 01, 2020 22:45 - 1 hour - 113 MBFascism... What is it? And more importantly, is it in movies? The answers to these questions and many more can be found in our twenty-sixth episode, which features Abdul, Laura, and Evan from the Kino Lefter podcast. We talk Life is Beautiful, JoJo Rabbit, Dragged Across Concrete, and Starship Troopers as representations and depictions of fascist movements, and inquire about their function and the responsibilities of the artist.
Episode 25: Raw and Uncut
January 22, 2020 23:38 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn an act of open hostility towards the film industry's release schedule, instead of considering any of the bad movies of January, we are going back to the good movies of December. We're looking at the Safdie Brothers' Uncut Gems, Greta Gerwig's Little Women, and Sam Mendes' 1917. This episode was recorded completely live and without a single cut! Take our word for it.
Episode 23: A Star War is Born
December 28, 2019 07:31 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn the twenty-third episode of the podcast, we cover a modern pantheon of American auteurs; with Todd Haynes' Dark Waters, J.J. Abrams' Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and Terrence Malick's A Hidden Life. Come for the riveting reviews, stay for Phil's defense of The Phantom Menace. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 22: The Return of the King [with David Parsons]
December 10, 2019 18:25 - 2 hours - 149 MBOn our 22nd episode, we're joined by David Parsons from the Nostalgia Trap podcast. David helps us try to make some kind of sense of over 50 years of filmmaking from America's foremost cinematic figure, Martin Scorsese. We talk Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The King of Comedy, Gangs of New York, Silence, and more, along with Scorsese's latest film, The Irishman, released this year. It's epic in length, but also, it must be said, in subject. Scorsese... the man simply makes movies. Become a Pat...
Episode 21: Spilling Our Beans
November 28, 2019 07:03 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBIf podcast episodes were years, this podcast would now have enough to legally drink. We're into Good Movie Season, and we're discussing Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse, Bong Joon-ho's Parasite, and Pedro Almodóvar's Pain and Glory. We also discuss Taylor's quest to watch 100 movies from 2019 in 2019, and our seafaring pirate radio operation. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera