Roll The Credits
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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December 20, 2019 02:38 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBDo you know that little voice in your head that you hear every once in awhile in deep thought? Well, image if the voice in your head was not yours and that little voice also had full control of your entire body. Set in a somewhat near future, technology controls nearly all aspects of life. But when Grey, a self-identified technophobe, has his world turned upside down after he and his wife are attacked and left for dead. Grey now left a quadriplegic wants to hunt down a find the men involved ...
Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back
December 16, 2019 02:15 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBA long time ago, in a podcast far far away we discuss, in our opinion, one of the best Star War Films ever made in Episode 5, Empire Strikes Back. A continuation from A New Hope we follow as the rebel alliance has won the battle, but not the war. Luke Skywalker begins his training to fully become a Jedi warrior all while Darth Vader looks to end the rebel alliance and perhaps convince young Skywalker to join him. Listen as we discuss another Fa-Lala-la-film that we tell we love, and Star War...
Django Unchained
December 13, 2019 02:42 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBA slave turned bounty hunter, A bounty hunter turned mentor and friend, A plantation owner holding all the cards against them. Today we discuss another fantastic Tarintino film as Jamie Foxx stars as Django, a man on a mission to save his wife from the owner of one of the most infamous plantations of the south, Candyland. A classic western story with a bit of Tarintino flair, Django slowly builds into the unstoppable force willing to do anything to free his wife. A genius scheme, old fashion...
Die Hard
December 09, 2019 03:54 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBIn the first edition of Fa-Lala-la-films, We discuss the best holiday movie ever made, Die Hard. The film that really broke Bruce Willis into the action world of cinema follows him as a young New York cop traveling to visit his wife for a Christmas party in Los Angeles. Quickly becoming a fight for survival as terrorists invade the building, John Mclain is the only one who can save everyone inside. So sit back, have a few drinks, have a few laughs and listen to us talk barefoot just as John ...
The Divide
December 06, 2019 02:14 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBEight residents are held up in an apartment buildings bomb shelter after an attack on the city. As their food and supplies run low, the dynamic begins to switch rapidly. A pretty much non-stop psychological thriller that shows you what humanity will do to itself when the world around them ends. Look, we're going to be honest over here at the HQ, this is not a film for everyone. A Zach film indeed and pure torture for Frank, there is definitely a divide among us on this one.
Nightcrawler
December 02, 2019 00:13 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBNightcrawler is a thriller set in the nocturnal underbelly of contemporary Los Angeles. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Lou Bloom, a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime journalism. Finding a group of freelance camera crews who film crashes, fires, murder and other mayhem, Lou muscles into the cut-throat, dangerous realm of nightcrawling - where each police siren wail equals a possible windfall and victims are converted into dollars and cents. Aided b...
Bone Tomahawk
November 29, 2019 12:16 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBWe don't have enough positive things to say about S. Craig Zahler's debut feature film. A film released in 2015 that embodies the classic 1960's western feel. Zahler takes a story that we have seen a million times in westerns flips it on its head. The old west is dying, and an elderly sheriff and his misfit posse set out to rescue their town's doctor. The twist? Well, it just so happens that the people that took them are savage cannibalistic cave dwellers. We're telling you, if you like a go...
Annihilation
November 25, 2019 01:21 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBWhat if the DNA of all life in an area was being mutated? On the surface, Annihilation is a story about a group of scienctist trying to understand a strange phenomenon. They venture into an otherworldly border called "The Shimmer". A beautiful alien world some truly horrific mutations. Going below the surface you quickly realize that Annihilation is a film all about three major themes. Duplication, Mutation, and Self-Destruction. "When dealing with aliens, we often make them like us in some ...
The Favourite
November 22, 2019 02:43 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBEarly 18th century, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne's ill health. When a new servant Abigal arrives, her charm endears the Queen to Sarah and a fight ensues to who can become the Queen's favourite. Yorgos Lanthimos comes through with his most realistic film, set in actual reality. A true master of his cr...
Parasite
November 18, 2019 01:12 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBHow far are you willing to go for the "good life"? In Bong Joon-Ho's newest film, that question is answered, and then some! A penniless family stumbles on an opportunity to finally make some decent cash. One by one they each find there way into one wealthy families home, each in their own creative way. What starts off as a funny, clever scheme, quickly turns into a horrific nightmare that leaves you white knuckle till the end. A brilliant film that is never predictable and impeccably shot. J...
They Live
November 15, 2019 01:14 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBJohn Carpenter's "They Live" is a silly film that attempts to attack real social issues. The concept, a drifter by the name of Nada finds himself in the middle of a city that is completely overthrown by aliens. Thing is, he's the only one who can see them. How you ask? Well with a very special pair of sunglasses of course! When Nada finds them he can see the world for what it truly is. Billboards, magazines and even the food in your own grocery stores show what the intentions of the people w...
Good Time
November 11, 2019 01:38 - 37 minutes - 51 MBRobert Pattinson has steered clear from his Twilight years. Building up a very impressive resumè of independent films, one of which is Good Time. The Safdie Brothers "Good Time" is a prime example of what a compelling actor can do with an impressive script. In probably Robert Pattinson's best career performance, we follow him (Connie) on a twisted odyssey to break his mentally handicapped brother out of prison from a bank robbery gone wrong. Connie is a desperate and immoral man who truly be...
Taxi Driver
November 08, 2019 01:39 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBStarting a new format for the podcast, Frank and Zach discuss Martin Scorsese's masterpiece in Taxi Driver. Take a ride as Robert De Niro plays Travis, a veteran attempting to connect with the people of New York City as a driver for a taxi company. However, over time he slowly descends into madness as all he looks for is a way to be remembered as a hero. One extreme lead to another in the film and a quote that will live on forever in infamy. So listen as we discuss the film and ask you, the ...
The Lighthouse
November 04, 2019 02:06 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBThere appears to be some enchantment in the light in Robert Eggers's sophomore film The Lighthouse. Two lighthouse keepers played by Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe are tasked with cleaning for a month on a small island. As time goes on the lines become blurred of what is real and what is merely an imagination as madness slowly takes over. A dark past, a mermaid, and a one-eyed seagull shed some light on what could be waiting for them up in that tower. Listen as Zach and Frank discuss the ...
Hereditary
October 31, 2019 01:40 - 1 hour - 149 MBIn the final installment of Spooky Scary Stuff, Zach and Frank find their way to Ari Asters' debut film in Hereditary. A horror film that indulges in a slow burn with a massive pay off bringing so much more than just a cult/possession film. A family struggling to keep together as their daughter passes away due to an unfortunate event, slowly become victims to a pagan ritual more than a decade in the making. A film that will stay with you for weeks after viewing, it truly shows you how much y...
It Follows
October 28, 2019 00:13 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn the second to last installment of Spooky Scary Stuff, Frank and Zach discuss David Robert Michell's It Follows. Most horror movies have supernatural forces trying to kill the teenagers having sex, in this film having sex is the only way to keep this creature away for a short time. A force that no matter where you run or hide it will slowly be walking towards you trying to kill you. Doing so by taking any form it pleases to keep you unaware. The only thing certain, is that it will follow y...
It Comes at Night
October 25, 2019 01:07 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn today's edition of Spooky Scary Stuff, Joel Edgerton stars in Trey Edward Shults, It Comes at Night. An apocalypse with more questions than answers, not knowing whether it is an infection or perhaps unexplained creatures out in the world, you the viewer know little more than the characters themselves. A small family trying to survive turns into trying to keep their humanity alive. A Film with twists and turns and an overall fantastic psychological thriller. It Comes at Night will have you...
The Ritual
October 21, 2019 00:49 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn another edition of Spooky Scary Stuff, Frank and Zach discuss their first Netflix film in David Bruckner's, The Ritual. An injury leads estranged friends to a shortcut through the woods of Sweden. What starts as a memorial trip for a friend who had passed, begins a slow spiral of friendship and a powerful force picking each of them off one by one. A film that explores isolation, fear, and true grief. The Ritual will leave you looking at the warning signs and continuing on the trail.
The Strangers
October 18, 2019 09:09 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBIn a remote home in the middle of nowhere, peace and quite is the last thing this couple will get. In Bryan Bertino's The Strangers, Kristen and James have a rocky relationship only made worse by 3 masked assailants stalking them throughout the home. A movie of tension building and unnerving shots in the distance of the strangers themselves making for a terrifying film. As the characters try to escape all they can ask is why these people are doing this, Their reply? Because they were home.
Joker
October 14, 2019 01:18 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBBREAKING NEWS! The Clown Prince of Gotham has hijacked Spooky Scary Stuff, in a special episode of Roll the Credits, we discuss the 2019 blockbuster as Joaquin Phoenix truly embodies the role. Twists and turns that tell a sad yet powerful story of how the man became the insane clown and grew into what he was always meant to be. Sit back and listen as we explain why he was always meant to put a smile on people's faces.
The Thing
October 11, 2019 20:49 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn an Antarctic base, a group of scientists discover something never meant to be found. What in the beginning seems to be just a misunderstanding quickly leads to a major problem of trust, and an overall fight for survival. In John Carpenters, The Thing, you never truly know who is human, or who is one of those "Things". Why don't we just wait here a while and listen to the new episode of Spooky Scary Stuff on Roll the Credits Podcast. Voodoo Bullshit included
Mother!
October 08, 2019 22:26 - 1 hour - 142 MBIn the first installment of Spooky Scary Stuff(Unofficial for now?) Frank and Zach discuss a more suspense and mystery style horror movie in Darren Aronofskys's Mother! A house full of secrets, a crystal gem that means more then words could explain, strange visitors and above all else a bloodstain that won't go away. Listen as the first time that Zach doesn't fully agree with the film and Frank shakes his head in disapproval.
Samurai Cop
September 30, 2019 00:39 - 1 hour - 111 MBOur 10th Episode!! To celebrate we knew it had to be a special film to discuss. Bouncing back and forth between all the greats like Kubrick, Tarantino, Scorsese, and Bergman we decided that nobody could be better than Shervan... What? never heard of him? You never heard of Amir Shervan?!?!?! And you call yourself a "Film Lover"? He's directed so many classics like "Hollywood Cop", "Killing American Style", and today's film "Samurai Cop"! From the breathtaking cinematography to the perfect ch...
Deadpool
September 23, 2019 00:22 - 1 hour - 139 MBIn a fourth wall breaking episode, today Frank and Zach talk Tim Millers directorial debut Deadpool. A 10 year long battle for lead actor Ryan Reynolds to have the movie made, is long worth the wait. In a PG13 era, Deadpool kicks R rated superhero films right in the balls and flips it off at the same time. A clever take on an origin story with a talented cast, great cinematography, and well written comedy. Maximum Effort!
Akira
September 15, 2019 21:57 - 1 hour - 131 MBOur first Anime film! What?!?! Somehow, someway, Zach got Frank to watch an Anime film... and Frank liked it! liked it a lot actually. Today we discuss 1988's "Akira". Taking place in the near future (2019), a secret military project endangers Neon-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath. Think "Chronicle" and "2001: A Space Odyssey" having a love child and what comes out is Akira. Akira asks some deep, heavy philosophical questions while also bringing you...
The Witch
September 08, 2019 16:04 - 1 hour - 138 MBOn the newest episode, Frank and Zach discuss Robert Eggers debut horror film "The Witch" OR! "The VVitch" however you want to spell it. Backed by A24 this film is one hell of a debut feature for the up and coming Eggers. Studying the Puritan religion and witchcraft for 5 years you can tell from the opening scene that Eggers is a masterful filmmaker. From the beautifully haunting score, jawdropping cinematography, and fantastic dialogue you would never guess that Robert Eggers had less than ...
Crimson Peak
September 02, 2019 14:08 - 1 hour - 165 MBCool creatures and monsters, beautiful set designs, and some good gore. Today we discuss on of Zach’s favorite directors Guillermo del Toro with his goth romance “Crimson Peak”. That’s right everyone, it’s a Zach episode. All jokes aside a film that Zach is very passionate about, and Frank not so much. Our first episode where we disagree on the film (We broke up after this).
Whiplash
August 25, 2019 16:00On the newest episode of Roll The Credits Frank and Zach discuss Damien Chazelle's debut feature film "Whiplash". Starring Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons this film is about a promising young drummer who enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential.
Reservoir Dogs
August 19, 2019 00:04Today Frank and Zach discuss Quentin Tarantino's smashing debut feature, Reservoir Dogs. When a simple jewelry heist goes horribly wrong, the surviving criminals begin to suspect that one of them is a police informant. Tarantino showcases that you can make an amazing heist film without showing the heist. Sometimes all you need is a couple of great actors, some incredible dialogue, a warehouse and of course, a lot of fake blood.
The Killing Of A Sacred Deer
August 11, 2019 23:39On this episode, we discuss one of Franks favorite writers and directors, Yorgos Lanthimos with his masterpiece mystery/thriller film "The Killing Of A Sacred Deer". Produced by A24 this film is about Steven, a charismatic surgeon, who is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice after his life starts to fall apart when the behavior of a teenage boy who he has taken under his wing turns sinister. From the eerie score to the famous awkward Lantimos dialogue, and the deep religious metaphors, th...
Inglourious Basterds
August 05, 2019 13:32Today Frank and Zach talk Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds". Inspired by the 1978 Enzo G. Castellari "The Inglorious Bastards" Tarantino takes on the "mission movie" genre with a plan to kill Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. From Quentin's incomparable dialogue, crowning cinematography and transcending performances he's able to pull from Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Mèlanie Laurent, and Diane Kruger this is truly masterpiece film making at it finest.
There Will Be Blood
July 24, 2019 22:46Hosted by Frank and Zach, the first episode of Roll The Credits Podcast discusses Paul Thomas Anderson's film "There Will Be Blood" starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano. We discuss plot, characters, score and OIL.