Planet Ant Filmcast
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsFilm experts Mitchell Haba and Collin Ward join Kale every week to bring you all news film and TV; from each week's biggest release to what's new in the Detroit film scene to weekly Netflix suggestions, they've got you covered.
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Episode 91 - The 2019 Wards
February 24, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBEpisode 91 - The 2019 Wards The 2019 Wards show is here! Find out which film takes home the top prize! Disclaimer: This episode was recorded at 2:30am ET, so things get a little loopy... We'll see you all next year for the 2020 Wards! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 90 - 2018 Top 10
February 23, 2019 22:58 - 1 hour - 124 MBEpisode 90 - 2018 Top 10 The guys get together to initially bring you our top 10 AND the 2019 Wards, but things went very long. Turns out when you talk about 25+ movies it takes more time than you expect. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 89 - BlackKklansman & Sorry to Bother You
November 05, 2018 10:00 - 2 hours - 223 MBEpisode 89 - BlackKklansman & Sorry to Bother You Happy Midterms Eve 2018!!! Mitch invites Justin Viera onto the filmcast to discuss two very political films: Spike Lee's BlackKklansman (11:30) and Boots Riley's Sorry to Bother You (53:00). What are these films are about? What did they do right? What did they do wrong? How much power does cinema have in our culture? How much power do we have to make things less shitty for other people? It's a doozy of a discussion on film, politics, an...
Episode 88 - Halloween (2018)
October 31, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBEpisode 88 - Halloween (2018) Mitch welcomes guests Mike McGettigan and Andy Reid (Fumblin' Around podcast) of the Planet Ant Theatre and Planet Ant Podcasts fame. They discuss Halloween (2018), the 40-year-old sequel/soft-reboot of Halloween (1978), that completely erases every sequel, reboot, and offshoot that came before it. There's no news to discuss this episode, for Mitch, Mike, and Andy are very eager to skeez. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode 87 - First Man & A Star is Born
October 16, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBEpisode 87 - First Man & A Star is Born Collin and Mitch get together sans Kale to talk movies. Obviously, the Academy listened to us, because the "Achievement in Popular Film" category is no more! Space Jam 2? Who cares? James Gunn to Suicide Squad 2? Yay? Hot off Whiplash and La La Land, Damien Chazelle and Ryan Gosling tackle the next story that demands Chazelle's brilliance: First Man, the Neil Armstrong biopic. (17:50) Collin and Mitch then go gaga over A Star is Born. Bradley Cooper...
Episode 86 - Mission: Impossible - Fallout & Crazy Rich Asians
August 31, 2018 02:23 - 1 hour - 147 MBEpisode 86 - Mission: Impossible - Fallout & Crazy Rich Asians The gang gets back together in Mitch's new "studio" to discuss season 2 of Detroiters, Aretha Franklin, Royal Oak native Daniel Casey's new movie, Kin, and some dumb new developments from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. All before diving into Mission: Impossible - Fallout (34:15) and Crazy Rich Asians (53:10). Email us with your own thoughts and opinions at [email protected] This podcast is power...
Episode 86 - The Planet Ant Filmcast Launch - "The King of Comedy"
July 19, 2018 01:37 - 30 minutes - 55.9 MBEpisode 86 - The Planet Ant Filmcast Launch - "The King of Comedy" Formerly the Woodwords Filmcast, the Planet Ant Filmcast celebrated its inaugural episode with a live recording and discussion of Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy at the Ant Hall in Hamtramck, MI. Co-host Mitch Haba is joined by writer, filmmaker, and improviser, Dan Tice, to briefly discuss the film before a live screening. No spoilers. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 84 - The 2018 Wards
March 03, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBLooking for an Oscars alternative? The 4th annual Wards are here to give you just that. Kale, Collin, and Mitch read the winners of The 2018 Wards, celebrating the best of the best from 2017.
Woodword Filmcast: Episode 83 - 2017 Top Ten
February 17, 2018 21:01 - 1 hour - 164 MBKale, Collin, and Mitch discuss Oscar Nominations, 'The Shape of Water,' and their Top 10 Films of 2017. Well...Kale tries to, anyway.
Woodwords Filmcast: Episoode 82 - 'Three Billboards' and More!
January 21, 2018 22:52 - 1 hour - 163 MBKale, Collin, and Mitch catch up on the Golden Globes and all of the films they've seen with the main discussion centering around 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.' 01:50 - The Golden Globes 34:17 - 'The Shape of Water' 40:25 - 'Lady Bird' 45:48 - 'Call Me By Your Name' 52:42 - 'The Disaster Artist' 1:02:50 - 'The Post 1:45:15 - 'Three Billboards' 1:53:42 - Recommendations
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 81 - 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'
December 26, 2017 21:52 - 1 hour - 152 MBKale, Mitch, and Collin are back to discuss the latest and somewhat division addition to the Star Wars saga. 2:22 - Movie catch-up. The Filmcast goes around the table to tell what they've seen since the last podcast. 19:37 - Awards catch-up. Collin brings the group up to date on the Golden Globes nominations. 34:26 - Discussion on 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' 1:46:11 - Video On-Demand Recommendations
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 80 - 'Atomic Blonde', 'Logan Lucky', 'It', and 'Kingsman'
September 25, 2017 04:10 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBCollin and Mitch discuss 'Atomic Blonde' and more! 3:10 Emmy's Talk 19:20 'Logan Lucky' 24:00 'It' 28:25 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' 31:37 'Detroit' 33:33 Atomic Blonde discussion 52:30 Recommendations
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 79 - 'Spider-Man: Homecoming', 'Dunkirk', and More!
August 02, 2017 06:28 - 2 hours - 165 MBIt's been 2 months since the Filmcast last met. Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss all the movies they've seen, spoiler-free! 22:27 'Okja' 34:00 'Baby Driver' 44:48 'The Big Sick' 49:53 'The Beguiled' 57:41 'The War For the Planet of the Apes' 1:09:40 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' 1:28:04 'Dunkirk' 1:54:35 Video On-Demand recommendations
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 78 - 'Wonder Woman'
June 13, 2017 05:44 - 1 hour - 153 MB04:51 - 'Black Panther' drops its first trailer 10:13 - 'The New York Times' lists its top 25 films of the 21st century 26:49 - Discussion of the lives and careers of Adam West and Roger Moore 37:20 - Discussion on 'Wonder Woman' 1:45:44 - Video On-Demand Recommendations
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 77 - 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'
May 18, 2017 05:58 - 1 hour - 148 MBKale, Collin, and Mitch review 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.' And rundown some of the newest trailers. 03:43 - Who's your favorite film or TV mother? 07:40 - 'The Last Jedi' trailer discussion 14:10 - 'Thor: Ragnarok' trailer 20:45 - 'Kingsman' sequel trailer 23:04 - 'Bladerunner' trailer 28:25 - 'Dunkirk' trailer 33:45 - 'Detroit' trailer and title discussion 41:44 - MTV Movie Awards 48:18 - 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' discussion 01:35:25 - Video On-Demand recommendations
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 76 - 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Get Out'
April 13, 2017 05:24 - 2 hours - 169 MBTwo movies this week! Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Get Out.' 2:37 Kale meets Sam Richardson, loves 'Detroiters.' 9:38 'Ghost in the Shell' bombs. Is it backlash against white-washing? 16:42 Joss Whedon is doing a one-off 'Batgirl' movie. 23:56 Pepsi makes a disaster of a short film commercial. 29:42 Carrie Fisher will supposedly be in Episode IX. 36:22 Don Rickles passes away. 39:10 Discussion on 'Beauty and the Beast.' 01:16:54 Discussion on 'Get Ou...
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 75 - 'Kong: Skull Island'
March 17, 2017 20:36 - 1 hour - 103 MBCollin and Mitch discuss 'Kong: Skull Island.' 03:17 - 'Beauty and the Beast' preview 6:32 - SXSW buzz and trailer premieres 17:00 - Pixar's new film 'Coco' releases its teaser trailer 20:35 - 'Kong: Skull Island' discussion 01:07:00 - Recommendations
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 74 - 'Logan'
March 09, 2017 09:26 - 1 hour - 126 MB03:17 Kale and Collin recap the Oscars. 32:04 Disney makes a new Indiana Jones movie official. 35:36 Michael K. Williams joins the Han Solo movie. 35:58 TCM host and film historian Robert Osborne passes away. 37:43 Kale and Collin discuss 'Logan.' 01:24:12 Video On-Demand recommendations.
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 73 - The 2017 Wards
February 26, 2017 02:30 - 1 hour - 145 MBKale, Collin, and Mitch reveal the winners of the 2017 Wards, Woodwords' own award show with its own academy and own nominations dictated by Collin Ward. Found out who was this year's Best Picture winner and more!
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 72 - The SAG Awards, Oscar Nominations, and 2016 Top 10 Favorites
February 03, 2017 07:31 - 2 hours - 160 MBKale, Collin, and Mitch discuss the SAG Awards, the Oscar Nominations, and give you their top 10 favorite films of 2016. 03:32 Kale has some special items for Collin and Mitch. 06:13 Collin explains our upcoming own award show, The Wards. 09:31 It's been a while. What has everyone seen? 17:31 Miguel Ferrer and Mary Tyler Moore passed away. 19:19 Diego Luna to star in a 'Scarface' remake. 21:26 Our very first look at 'Ocean's 8.' 23:34 Ben Affleck drops his directing duties for 'The...
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 71 - The Golden Globes, 'Moana,' and 'Fences'
January 13, 2017 05:33 - 2 hours - 140 MB2:26 Woody Harrelson is officially attached to the new Han Solo Movie 12:17 Golden Globes talk 42:30 BAFTA nominations are out 49:10 Discussion on 'Moana' 01:17:55 Discussion on 'Fences' 01:53:07 Video on-demand recommendations
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 70 - 'La La Land'
January 05, 2017 03:34 - 2 hours - 139 MBWith special guest Liz Ritenour. 04:58 the losses of George Michael, Carrie Fisher, and Debbie Reynolds 27:27 the top 10 highest grossing movies, domestically, in 2016 35:37 discussion on 'La La Land.' 01:54:56 VOD recommendations
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 69 - 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
December 23, 2016 05:59 - 2 hours - 150 MB02:14 trailer roundup: A discussion on all the latest, biggest trailers 26:58 discussion on 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' 02:05:12 video on-demand recommendations
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 68 - 'Manchester by the Sea'
December 22, 2016 06:18 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB02:54 Golden Globes nominations, 24:29 SAG Awards Nominations, 34:13 discussion on 'Manchester by the Sea,' and 01:09:36 VOD recommendations
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 67 - 'Arrival'
December 09, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week's discussion is centered around the Denis Villeneuve sci-fi flick, 'Arrival.' 03:31 will SNL outlast a Donald Trump presidency? 16:05 Grammy nominations, 22:55 the Grammy's are finally allowing streaming-only albums for qualify, when, if ever, will the Oscars do something similar? 28:00 we take a look at the movie-related Grammy nominations, 37:10 the Detroit-shot 'Transformers: The Last Knight' trailer drops, and 40:15 what Michigan location would you like to see featured in a mo...
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 66 - 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'
December 07, 2016 20:52 - 59 minutes - 82 MBThis week's discussion is on J.K. Rowling and David Yates' 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.' Also, 04:12 - A Barbie movie with Amy Schumer is coming, 08:39 - a Lifetime Britney Spears biopic has its first photos, and 'The Mummy' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' give us a tease. 18:39 - 'Fantastic Beasts' discussion. 55:15 - VOD Recommendations.
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 65 - 'Moonlight'
December 05, 2016 07:25 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB00:33 Our first look at Comedy Central's 'Detroiters', 03:54 National Board of Review name their best films of 2016, and 10:00 Critics Choice nominations, and 13:03 Kale, Collin, and Mitch do their best to choose their favorite films so far this year. 17:12 the film of the week is Barry Jenkins' 'Moonlight.' 52:10 video on-demand recommendations.
Woodwords with Friends: Episode 18 - Lowered Standards
November 14, 2016 03:14 - 1 hour - 110 MBGuess who's back!? Kale gets together with Danny and Kelly IN PERSON to drink some beers, catch up, and talk about how standards have been lowered everywhere. Topics include: Well, honestly, who cares?
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 64 - 'Doctor Strange'
November 11, 2016 06:43 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBIt's back to blockbusters. Collin and Kale review 'Doctor Strange.' Meanwhile, Dave Chapelle is going to host SNL, JRR Tolkien is getting an interestingly-titled biopic, and: How to avoid distractions at the movie theater.
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 63 - '13th'
November 04, 2016 16:31 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBThis week, the Filmcast discusses a documentary: Ava DuVernay's '13th.' Also, Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss Halloween costumes and scary movies. 'Deadpool 2' might have a new director, Tim Miller might have a new gig, and 'Beauty and the Beast' shows us some new photos.
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 62 - 'Escape From L.A.'
October 27, 2016 03:28 - 1 hour - 86 MBKale and Mitch review a movie from 1996. John Carpenter's 'Escape from L.A..' Plus: Did they watch perhaps the biggest event on cable TV? And what are some movies that had the components to be good but were just completely terrible? News: Donald Glover is getting in on 'Star Wars,' Kale is getting the sequel he's dreamed of and Tim Miller leaves 'Deadpool 2!'
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 61 - 'The Birth of a Nation'
October 14, 2016 19:28 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBThe Filmcast is back this week with a discussion on the much-talked-about film about the Nat Turner uprising, 'The Birth of a Nation.' Plus, Kale, Collin, and Mitch talk 'The Lion King' and 'Aladdin' remakes, a new 'Rogue One' trailer, and President Obama's favorite science fiction films.
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 60 - 'Sully'
September 19, 2016 02:28 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBIt's the 60th episode of the Filmcast! Collin and Kale review the latest from Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks, 'Sully.' Plus! Emmy preview and more!
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 59 - 'Hell or High Water'
September 08, 2016 11:22 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBKale, Collin, and Mitch tell about their Labor Day weekends, discuss the Venice Film Festival, and mourn the loss of Gene Wilder. This week's film is the Jeff Bridges and Chris Pine modern day Texas Western, 'Hell or High Water.'
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 58 - 'Don't Think Twice'
August 27, 2016 21:42 - 1 hour - 141 MBIt's all abut Improv this week as Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss Mike Birbiglia's 'Don't Think Twice.' News, too: 'Rogue One' gets a new trailer, the blockbuster summer that wasn't, and Nate Parker's controversy; can you separate the artist from the art? And! In honor of the Woodward Dream Cruise, Kale asks: What's your favorite film automobile?
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 57 - 'Suicide Squad'
August 12, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBKale, Collin, and Mitch tackle this month's biggest blockbuster, 'Suicide Squad.' Also! 'Ghostbusters' is a flop and the 'Ocean's Eleven' gender-swap reboot is actually happening. Plus! Who's the Michael Phelps of the film industry?
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 56 - 'Star Trek Beyond'
August 05, 2016 04:53 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBKale, Collin, and Mitch boldly go where no other Detroit film podcast has gone before as they discuss 'Star Trek Beyond.' Plus! 'Stranger Things,' Mitch sees 'The Witch,' and the three bring you their thoughts on the new 'Splash' remake.
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 55 - 'Ghostbusters'
July 28, 2016 12:22 - 1 hour - 90 MBKale, Collin, and Mitch discuss the much-anticipated remake---or reboot? Or sequel?---of the 1984 classic, 'Ghostbusters'. Plus! Emmy nominations, Comic-Con trailers, Garry Marshall passes, and more!
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 54 - 'Finding Dory'
June 30, 2016 04:54 - 59 minutes - 67.8 MBKale, Collin, and Mitch are back! They remember Anton Yelchin, talk about being a film extra, and discuss the relationship between critics and the box office. This week's film is 'Finding Dory.'
Riley and Rookie Show: June 28th - Pistons Free Agency
June 30, 2016 04:01 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBBrendan and Jake discuss the Pistons as they enter the free agent season. The full show can be heard weekly on 88.3 FM WXOU, Tuesdays 1-2 PM
Riley and Rookie Show: June 14th - What's the Worst Giveaway?
June 17, 2016 11:24 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBWhat's the worst giveaway/promotion in sports and elsewhere? Brendan and Jake discuss. The full show can be heard weekly on 88.3 FM WXOU, Tuesdays 1-2 PM
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 53 - 'The Lobster'
June 16, 2016 11:54 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBThe Filmcast is back; talking summer concerts, a new 'Curb' season, and the Tony Awards. Plus! Kale, Collin, and Mitch caught the Michigan-made 'The Alchemist Cookbook' at Cinetopia in Detroit. Hear what they thought! This week's film is 'The Lobster'.
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 52 - 'All the Way'
May 26, 2016 11:15 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBThis week's film is an HBO made-for-TV film starring Bryan Cranston as Lyndon B. Johnson called 'All the Way'. In headlines: Cannes Film Festival, new trailers, and---who's at fault in night-of social media spoilers?
Riley and Rookie Show: May 25th - Are the Tigers Legit?
May 25, 2016 11:12 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThe Tigers had a good week. Are they for real? Brendan and Jake discuss... The full show can be heard weekly on 88.3 FM WXOU, Tuesdays 1-2 PM
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 51 - 'The Nice Guys'
May 19, 2016 05:19 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBKale, Collin, and Mitch are back in the studio this week, reviewing Shane Black's 'The Nice Guys'. Plus! A new Han Solo, 'Assassin's Creed', and 'Ghostbusters'.
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 50 - LIVE at MJR Troy 'Captain America: Civil War'
May 12, 2016 04:06 - 1 hour - 109 MBKale, Collin, and Mitch do a LIVE show at MJR in Troy, Michigan. Join them as they join the bar at MJR to discuss the biggest film of the summer, 'Captain America: Civil War'.
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 49 - 'Glory Daze'
May 05, 2016 05:39 - 57 minutes - 65.3 MBAs Kale, Collin, and Mitch slowly count up fro 1990 to the present day, they go off the beaten path with their 1995 movie: a college party flick called 'Glory Daze'. Meanwhile, Collin gives his thoughts on Prince, Alicia Vikander shuts the door on the Daisy Ridley Lara Croft rumors, 'It Follows' director and Michigan-native David Robert Mitchell gets set for his next film, and Justin Lin jumps from space to 'Space Jam'.
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 48 - 'Keanu'
May 02, 2016 02:44 - 57 minutes - 66.1 MBOn this week's show, Kale and Mitch review the new Key and Peele movie, 'Keanu'. Also! Some new political movies on the horizon. And, Kale and Mitch mourn the deaths of Prince, Chyna, and Guy Hamilton.
Riley and Rookie Show: April 26th - Best Of
April 27, 2016 13:06 - 19 minutes - 45 MBBrendan and Jake do a best of segment. The full show can be heard weekly on 88.3 FM WXOU, Tuesdays 1-2 PM
Woodwords Filmcast: Episode 47 - 'The Jungle Book'
April 21, 2016 04:56 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBIt's a jam-packed episode this week as Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss Jon Favreau's version of 'The Jungle Book'. Meanwhile, 'The Magnificent Seven' trailer is released, a 'Three's Company' movie is happening, and James Cameron promises four more 'Avatar' movies. Plus! Kale takes a stab at 'Good Film or Shit Flick' and you'll never guess which movie Collin and Mitch force him to talk shit about.