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332 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHosted by Frank DiSalvo and Zach Johnson, we watch and review one film every Friday & have one themed discussion every Monday.
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Gremlins
December 04, 2020 01:56 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBAs we begin another month of December, we once again begin Fa-la la-la Films, and what a better one than one about little creatures that destroy a town. As a failed inventor brings home an odd gift for his son that must abide by three simple rules, of course, they become broken and starts a journey of an adorable mogwai' giving way to horrible Gremlins. A film that at times tries to become more than it really should be, has some of the best practical effects in film history with a lot of vio...
Lady Bird
November 30, 2020 02:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBThis is one of those films that comes along once in a while that you feel like you are watching a documentary of your own life unfolding. A film about a young woman who is trying to find her place in the world as an adolescent who fights with her mom, smokes and vandalizes but also loves her friends and family, and wants to get into a good college. A film that breaks down a lot of insecurities while growing up as a teenager with some quirky comedy and real character development you don't alw...
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
November 27, 2020 01:35 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBHow much is too much when it comes to drugs? This, this movie is that. A film that is basically Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro on every drug imaginable for 2 hours, we follow a journalist and his attorney as they look for a big story within the main strip of Las Vegas. At least we think that's what they do. What this film does have going for it is a great performance from both actors and a unique style that brings this film to life even when it doesn't make much sense at all with "no sympa...
You Were Never Really Here
November 23, 2020 01:50 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBIf you want to show visual storytelling in a modern way, this is the film to check out. A story about a hitman for hire who stops underground sex trafficking finds himself in a much deeper problem than he realizes. Mix this with the childhood trauma that seems to eat away at him and Joaquin Phoenix who plays our main character and you get something special. A film that may seem hard to follow at times due to its almost nonexistent dialogue, is one of the best things going for it with its bea...
The Start-Cronos
November 20, 2020 01:52 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBAs we continue to take a look at directors' first films, we look at one of Zach's favorites in Guillermo Del Toro. A film revolving around an antique shop owner Jesus who stumbles upon an ancient relic that basically, turns you into a vampire. For a director whose style relies heavily on practical effects and mythology, you begin to see these tropes form as well as ones that Del Toro would later stop using, such as exposition, to better portray his stories. While this is only the beginning f...
Apocalypse Now
November 16, 2020 01:49 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBThere are Vietnam war films that dabble in psychological distress of characters, however, there are arguably none that do it better than this film. We follow a U.S Captain charged with a secret task of murdering a fellow officer who has gone rogue. As we follow Willard into the jungles we take a look at a man not only broken by the war, but the system itself. Accompanied by a fantastic soundtrack that shaped a generation, a star-studded cast, and visual displays by one of the greatest direct...
Kick-Ass
November 13, 2020 01:12 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBThe world is always looking for heroes, people to protect and serve, the only thing is we always assumed it would be people who know what they are doing. This film starts this way as a superhero story gets flipped on its head by Dave taking on the mantle of a costumed crime-fighter named Kick-ass for the sake of fighting crime. While he may not be good at it he does give it his all and has the help of heroes who are actually qualified in this funny yet very bloody film. Always remember kids,...
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
November 09, 2020 02:02 - 29 minutes - 40 MBJustice is not always as easily given as it should be. This film personifies this as a mother who purchases 3 billboards to convey a message of injustice towards the local police department for the case of her daughter's murder unsolved. A film with one of the most heart-wrenching stories in recent years that does not shy away from how scary the world still can be. A fantastic performance from everyone involved with incredible writing to tie it all togehter. This may be a very bleak story bu...
The Start-Bottle Rocket
November 06, 2020 02:36 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBAs we begin a new series we take a look back at The Start of it all with directors and how they have progressed. Today we take a look at Wes Anderson's first feature film, Bottle Rocket. A very quirky film as it follows three friends attempting one big robbery to prove to themselves they can do it, the only problem is, they aren't very good at it. A film that although focuses way too much on a love story, you start to see the quirks that make Anderson the director that he is today and what s...
From Dusk Til Dawn
November 02, 2020 02:07 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBAs we close out another year of Spooky Scary Stuff we need to end things on an action horror film and there's none better than a good team-up. Robert Rodriguez directing while Tarantino writing the screenplay and acting alongside some greats like George Clooney and Harvey Keitel can only be good. As two brothers attempt to escape to Mexico along with a few hostages, they find themselves at a bar that just so happens to house vampires out for blood. A fun film with some great practical effect...
A Nightmare on Elm Street
October 30, 2020 01:54 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBPerhaps one of the scariest things to come out of the '80s was a concept that you aren't safe, even in your dreams. As Nancy and Glen try to combat a supernatural entity they discover that their parents have everything to do with this as they murdered Fred Krueger and are now carrying the burden. An absolutely terrifying film having some of the best practical effects and body horror that still beats out films nowadays. The film that sparked one of the most charismatic slashers ever created t...
Doctor Sleep
October 26, 2020 00:51 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBSequels can oftentimes make or break a great movie. For Star Wars, it surpassed the original, for Halloween 3 on the other hand, it nearly destroyed it. This film is the perfect example of a sequel done right. Following Danny after the events of the Overlook hotel, we now see him grown-up and now in more danger than ever helping a young girl Abra from a cult with their own "shines". A fantastic mix of a new story while still delivering on the nostalgia and continuation from The Shining that ...
An American Werewolf in London
October 23, 2020 01:13 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBThere are few things that go together so well as a full moon and werewolves. This film may be at the top of the list as two friends traveling in London become the next victims of a vicious attack. When David wakes up with the mark of the beast, it is only a matter of time before he too will change. A film that relies heavily on a comedy aspect and a love story that goes on for far too long still has alot to love about it especially Rick Baker. This having possibly the best transformation sce...
The Shining
October 19, 2020 02:13 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBA true masterpiece. These are the only words used to describe this film from Stanely Kubrick as it has remained relevant for so long and still revered to this day. A husband, wife, and son are tasked with becoming the caretakers for the Overlook hotel for the winter. However, what transpires is a true descent into madness as the hotel has other ideas for the family. A film with so many nuances to it as well as incredible music choices and cinematography that it has to be somewhere in everyon...
The Babadook
October 16, 2020 01:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBAs we continue Spooky Scary Stuff we take a look at a more modern style. A film that may have created a renaissance for what it is that horror can be without relying on jump scares. A film about a single mother trying to provide for herself and her difficult son, all while an evil presence has found its way in. A great film that touches on deep metaphors and mental health issues, creating an atmosphere that not only terrifies you with the creature itself but also with how real the emotions t...
Swallow
October 12, 2020 02:43 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBMental illness is definitely something that is scary in its own right but adding other elements can bring it to a breaking point. A film that on the surface seems like a couple who is perfect in every way, however, when you have a woman who suffers from PICA who is also newly pregnant and has a few secrets of her own it can be anything but. A film that is stunning to look at with a great performance from Haley Bennett also has some incredibly intense scenes with what she is consuming. This f...
The Wailing
October 09, 2020 01:41 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBHow much should you believe when it comes to superstitions? Today we discuss a fantastic South Korean mystery horror that has you guessing the entire time whether you were right or wrong with who the true evil spirit is. A film about a cop trying to not only solve the mystery of why people are suddenly killing their loved ones, but also save his daughter from possession from an evil spirit. A film that is perfectly paced with a truly unsettling feeling the entire time, also shows some true c...
Midsommar
October 05, 2020 01:57 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBAri Aster created a very divided feature film in Hereditary, today we discuss his sophomore film that is even more divided. A clever twist to a classic horror sub-genre, we follow the story of Dani and friends experiencing the midsummer festival in a small town in Sweden. A film designed to disorient you and make you feel uneased does not pull any punches, just like Aster's first film. The biggest scare though is at a 2 hour and 40 minutes run time this can make the films already slow pacing...
Maggie
October 02, 2020 00:19 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBWelcome to the second season of Spooky Scary Stuff in which we discuss horror movies all throughout the month. To start things off we take a look at our first zombie film with a twist. A society that hasn't quite broken down yet as it is in the early stages of the apocolypse, treating it more like an uncurable disease rather than a horror genre. A powerful drama with a performance unlike you have seen before from Arnold Schwartzenegger, this film does have its faults but you won't resist tak...
O Brother Where Art Thou
September 28, 2020 02:33 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBA ragtag group of criminals, a journey with twists and turns, and a plethora of interesting characters. This of course must be the work of the Coen Brothers as we follow Everett, Pete, and Delmar as they attempt to find a treasure but are hit with wacky shenanigans one after the other. A fun film is the best way to describe this with a wonderful soundtrack that could almost make this a musical and clever comedy all while possibly a super natural aspect to it. This is a feel-good movie that m...
Silence
September 25, 2020 02:29 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBFaith is sometimes the most powerful thing to some people, to these men it is all they have. Martin Scorsese does not disappoint with this film as two padres travel to Japan to spread the word of Christianity, and also to find what happened to their fellow father in his time there. An incredibly powerful film that does not shy away from the hardships or tortures for those who practiced this faith, Scorsese uses incredible music with breathtaking scenery to flush out this story. This is one ...
The Peanut butter Falcon
September 21, 2020 02:05 - 29 minutes - 41 MBHaving Down syndrome has never and will never make you any less of a person as this film proves that. Another great performance from Shia LaBeouf as he plays a fisherman in the south who takes on an unlikely companion in Zak, someone with down syndrome running away from a nursing home to become a professional wrestler. A film that isn't completely what you would think going in, this deals with real issues with need punches pulled, all while trying to set up a feel-good journey. In the end, r...
Face/Off
September 18, 2020 03:07 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBImagine a film that could put basically everything from the '90s into one action movie. This is that film. A special agent after a terrorist realizes the only way to stop him......is to swap faces with him...and then that terrorist takes his face...to ruin his life. This may sound like a weird film that shouldn't work, but somehow, it just does. A great performance from Cage and Travolta mixed with some intense action scenes, we cannot figure out whether this is a good or bad film. All we ca...
A Ghost Story
September 14, 2020 03:04 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBWhen a loved one passes it is truly hard on the family and friends but what really happens next for the person who is gone? This film explores these themes and more as a man who has died in a car accident "haunts" his home and girlfriend as time begins to have no meaning in a sense. A film that perfectly shows how visual storytelling can be just as powerful in a film, while it does have moments that feel drawn out, it is all for the greater good to show true emotion in real-time and ultimat...
The Tax Collector
September 11, 2020 03:47 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBThere is nothing more dissatisfying than a film that you are genuinely excited about, watch it, and find it a complete disappointment. Don't get us wrong, there is a lot to like about this film including the music choice, cinematography, and above all else Shia LaBeouf's performance as Creeper. However, what you have is mismarketing with the trailer that leads you to believe it is a completely different film and a story that seems very cut and paste. With this being said, listen as we discus...
Requiem For A Dream
September 07, 2020 03:50 - 37 minutes - 50.8 MBTo finish off a week of Aronofsky, we dive into his most well-known film and the dark side of drug abuse that it shows. To do this right, we discuss the 4 main characters and their unique journeys and addiction throughout the film in Harry, Marion, Tyrone, and Sara. A film that shows the dark side to this world uses fantastic cinematography and music choices to create beauty in it. This film does not shy away from what happens every day, and what many people face but "in the end, it's all ni...
The Wrestler
September 04, 2020 03:48 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBA man so prominent in his profession cut down merely due to his age is a hard thing to realize. A story all too real to most wrestlers that have outlived their prime as we follow Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a professional wrestler that due to his old age is only able to work the indie scene. Aronofsky creates an immersive world with a camera style much like a documentary that you can't help but to feel for him as he struggles to recapture his glory all while picking up the pieces to his life o...
Se7en
August 31, 2020 03:11 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBIn an incredible crime/investigation film we dive into one of the best that David Fincher has to offer. A gritty film following a retiring Morgan Freeman who is paired with a young and brash Brad Pitt as they attempt to track down and arrest a murderer going based on the 7 deadly sins. With a surprise twist and one of the most famous endings in movie history, there is not much bad to talk about. Leaving the question for brand new viewers, what is indeed in that box.
Tusk.
August 28, 2020 03:01 - 24 minutes - 34 MBToday we chose to talk about a very weird idea for a film with an equally weird cast as well. One of the newest films by Kevin Smith, he decides to create a horror-comedy based on a podcast poll of his listeners. What follows is a film about a crazy man turning another human being into...a walrus! While this film definitely has a Cult Classic feel to it, it is shot very well with actual body horror that makes your skin crawl. The dialogue and plot may get lost in itself at times but it makes...
The Danish Girl
August 24, 2020 03:13 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBImagine not being able to truly be yourself and express who you are as a person. Nowadays people are much more understanding and supportive but especially in the 1920s, it was very different. A film that focuses on Einar and his wife Gerde as Einar discovers his true self and transitions into Lili. An elegant film that truly breaks down the struggles and triumph of transition, isolation, and the strength of true love standing by the person you love side, no matter the issues. The Danish Girl...
A Most Violent Year
August 21, 2020 02:43 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBHow do you create a mafia film without actually being about the mob? J.C Chandor was able to do so by creating a story about a heating oil company that follows an immigrant and his wife looking to expand their business while keeping competitors at bay. A film with beautiful shots, an interesting story, and well-executed dialogue. There is not much to hate about this film other than the name might not warrant the film itself. Nevertheless, this is definitely a film to check out because when i...
The Hateful 8
August 17, 2020 03:24 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBWinter is cold in Red Rock, and the people are even colder as Tarantino's 8th feature film showcases 8 main characters with little good about them. What seems at first like an escort film turns into a western murder mystery before our eyes. A film that has some of the most diverse and interesting characters with fantastic world-building and one-liners that only Quentin himself could write. All you need to know is you only need to hang mean bastards, but mean bastards you need to hang!
Evil Dead 2
August 14, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MBAs we come to our 100th episode we want to thank you for watching these films with us and following us along the way. For this, we have to do something that is near and dear to our hearts and that is Sam Raimi's sequel film. A film that perfectly blends comedy and horror together as Ash starts to take the form of the character we know him today. The film that started our friendship and inevitably this podcast, we hope you have a "Groovy" time with this one.
Snowpiercer
August 10, 2020 03:03 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBUh oh, we fucked up a little. What was supposed to be the next episode is now this week to uphold a memorable film to discuss for our 100th episode. Today we are talking about Bong Joon-Ho's film as it focuses heavily on social class and survival of the fittest as members of the back of the snowpiercer look to fight their way to the front to prove that they belong. While it does have quite a few drawbacks regarding the story, there is a lot to like about this film. Tune in as we discuss why ...
Shin Godzilla
August 07, 2020 03:35 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBOnce again we have a film that Zach really likes, but Frank is just not that into it. The first reboot of the Godzilla franchise as Toho works to create something truly unique. A Godzilla film that focuses on what the government would actually do in a situation such as this. A Godzilla that looks the best he has ever looked still has a few CGI scenes that don't live up to the massive radioactive lizard. Listen as we argue about whether this is a good film or not as a city is doomed, and a go...
Splice
August 03, 2020 02:15 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBToday we wonder if by some chance this could be a good film, that maybe we remembered it wrong from when we were younger, maybe it could be a cult classic in the making? We were wrong. Today we discuss an awkward film that borders on the Sci-Fi/horror style that leads alot into shock value. While certain aspects of this film did hold up and some scenes are genuinely terrifying, splicing together human and animal DNA begs the question, what could possibly go wrong?
Sicario
July 31, 2020 04:30 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBIn this day and age does it truly work to do everything by the book? Today we discuss Sicario, a very realistic showcase of what it takes to take down the Cartel. A film with a great score, beautiful shots, and unique performances from Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro as they play two secret ops soldiers trying to make a dent in the Mexican Cartel. A film that has a powerful message that asks, can you be a wolf? because this is the land of the wolves.
The Lobster
July 27, 2020 03:22 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBIn his first American film by Yorgos Lanthimos, he explores some themes that make this one of our favorite films to date as the final one we have to discuss. In a nutshell, this film focuses on the theme of co-dependency with a dystopian world, and one very weird thing, If you do not have a partner, you could be turned into an animal(Yeah!). With a unique story, a beautiful score, and a wonderful cast there is not a lot to be disappointed in, only the decision of what animal to be turned int...
Take Shelter
July 24, 2020 02:46 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBOne year ago today we started this podcast and want to thank all of you who have listened to us and continue to do so! We appreciate all of you as today we discuss a film called Take Shelter. Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon play a southern couple dealing with mental illness, visions of an approaching storm, and the implosion of a family. Although, some of the story becomes confusing and with that, we question what really happened by the end and have a few theories of our own. Neverthele...
The Social Network
July 20, 2020 02:23 - 1 minute - 33.9 MBWe all look to social media in one way or another for our news, fashion tips, or friendship but when we do this we have to take into consideration a company that made it worldwide, Facebook. Today we discuss the film that in almost a dramatization style follows the creation of this site. A well-versed cast that made this feel less of real-life and more of a fantasy, we break down how the company came to be and all the trials that took for us, in this day and age to just say, "Facebook me".
10 Cloverfield Lane
July 17, 2020 03:38 - 4 minutes - 41.9 MBHow do you prepare for the end of the world? The answer to this question is explored in the debut film by Dan Trachtenberg as he continues the saga of Cloverfield in a much more intimate way. Following the story of Howard, Michelle, and Emmett we watch these 3 inside a doomsday bunker as the world has "apparently" broken down. A Sci-Fi horror film that draws more on the sense of islotation and leaves you guessing of what is out there, if anything, this film will have you thanking Howard for...
Hell or High Water
July 13, 2020 01:29 - 3 minutes - 39 MBIn a modern-day western, we follow two brothers as they attempt to gain the money necessary to keep their mother's ranch by robbing from banks. Meanwhile, a sheriff and his partner seem to be just one step behind them at all times. A film that focuses on the importance of family, tense scenes, and suspenseful real-time decisions in which you can't help but route for the bad guys. After the dust has settled, we break down the film and discuss what some people will do to provide for their kids...
Blade Runner
July 10, 2020 03:13 - 2 minutes - 39.7 MBFor the first time, Frank and Zach both watch what is said to be Ridley Scott's most complete story. Unfortunately, we do have to point out the issues of a confusing story, a villain that is barely present, and the main character who doesn't seem to care at times putting this more in a Cult Classic category. Although even with this there is a lot to talk about in the cinematography of the film, music choice, special effects, and a memorable idea of what does it truly means to be a human.
The Gift
July 06, 2020 03:32 - 3 minutes - 38.1 MBThings are definitely not what they seem as a couple returns to their home town to relocate for work. What appears first as an old friend trying to reminisce, quickly becomes borderline stalking. The film is directed by Joel Edgerton which feels like the man has been doing this for years with great shot setups, tense dialogue, and a realistic message about bullying. The Gift drops off a present at your door and just asks that you let bygones be bygones.
Character Study-Old tom and Young Tom
July 03, 2020 03:48 - 2 minutes - 44.6 MBIn another edition of Character Study, we talk about the two main characters in one of our favorite films The Lighthouse. As we breakdown each person we discuss the two men and their contrasting styles as people, as well as the themes that drive them such as mythology and primal instincts that Robert Eggers himself so cleverly weaved into the story. Once again we must spend a month as wiki's and find some enchantment in the light.
Manchester by the Sea
June 29, 2020 03:06 - 2 minutes - 39.3 MBA man who has nothing to live for has everything to gain. A quote that means more to some than others and one that means everything in this film. Casey Affleck plays a man who is tasked with becoming the guardian to his nephew after his brother's passing. A film that pulls on the heartstrings and while it does not have a happy ending it does send a message that is all too real to some at this time. Listen as we discuss the incredible film and learn why its not that easy to pack up and start ...
Bad Times at the El Royale
June 26, 2020 03:58 - 2 minutes - 39.2 MBA film that did not receive a lot of love when it first came out is actually more surprising then whoever is on the film reel. The latest film by Drew Goddard revolves around a murder mystery involved with a hotel that splits between the border of Nevada and California. While some may compare it to a "knock off Tarantino" film, you do have a star-studded cast, great dialogue, a stellar soundtrack, and a great mystery. Needless to say, you will have a good time with Bad Time at the El Royale.
The Vast of Night
June 22, 2020 03:04 - 3 minutes - 36.2 MBHave you ever looked up at the night sky and truly wonder if we are alone? A question as old as time itself and a question explored heavily in a breath of fresh air film. A story that takes place in the '50s in New Mexico as a radio show host and a switchboard operator discovers an odd sound that comes through. A well-shot film with great dialogue, listen in as we discuss this, and more, as we ourselves try to figure out the "strange noise"
V for Vendetta
June 19, 2020 02:20 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBIn a time frame that feels all too real for what is happening in the world right now, we discuss A film that while based on a graphic novel, has more to say in words than with action. While there are some comic book tropes with the "villains", the performance of Hugo Weaving is charismatic and brings life to a character that speaks volumes without a face. Listen in as we discuss all of these things and remember that "by the power of truth, we through living, shall conquer the universe".
Character Study-Jack Torrence
June 15, 2020 03:05 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBUnstable, disturbed, aggressive, and confrontational. All words to describe one of the most iconic horror movie villains of all time. The infamous film of The Shining by Stanley Kubrick couldn't have had such an impact without Jack Nicholson. Listen as we discuss his descent into madness as well as touch on the film itself and its importance in film history. Break out the axe, chop a door down and yell "HERE'S JOHNNY" as we talk the man and study this character.