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Criterion Reflections – Episode 145 – Larry Cohen’s Black Caesar
Criterion Reflections - April 27, 2024 15:48 ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsDavid, Richard, and James continue their conversation about Black cinema of 1973, focusing on a Blaxploitation classic featuring a funky James Brown soundtrack and charismatic Fred Williamson in the title role.
Showgirls
Double Bill Chill - April 24, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis week we cover the much-derided Paul Verhoeven classic, "Showgirls." Masterpiece? Shit? Masterpiece of shit? We cover this film from its early conception as an idea on Joe Eszterhas' dirty cocktail napkin to its resurgence as a camp classic. After we cover the plot, its characters, and their...
Starship Troopers
Double Bill Chill - April 17, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis week we cover one of Jake's favorite films, "Starship Troopers." We discuss the complicated road to being seen as satire, and the collaboration between Paul Verhoeven and FX guru, Phil Tippet. After we discuss the background we get into the plot of the film including everyone's favorite co-...
Total Recall (1990)
Double Bill Chill - April 10, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsOur season kicks off with three films by Paul Verhoeven, and part one is "Total Recall!" We love Arnold, and we discuss his early interest in the role as well as the long path for the writers to get this film made. After we discuss the development and production of the film, we dive headfirst in...
Criterion Reflections – Episode 144 – Mel Stuart’s Wattstax
Criterion Reflections - April 06, 2024 13:40 ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsDavid is joined by Richard Doyle and first-time guest James Merritt to talk about this engaging concert/documentary featuring Isaac Hayes, Richard Pryor, The Staples Singers, and an all-star cast of Black musical artists that performed at the LA Coliseum in August 1972.
Oscars 2024 Reactions
Double Bill Chill - March 11, 2024 03:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWe watched em all! The Oscars happened tonight and we watched the hell out of them. We now have a post-mortem on the show and discuss the winners and losers. At the end, we give a little tease for our upcoming season premiering April 2024. Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alk...
Criterion Reflections – Episode 143 – Fernando Di Leo’s The Boss
Criterion Reflections - March 08, 2024 22:48 ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsDavid is joined by Richard Doyle as they dive into the mafia-infused milieu of Italian poliziotteschi cinema via this trilogy-concluding whirlwind of mayhem, betrayal, and revenge.
2024 Oscar Winner Predictions (The Answer Key)
Double Bill Chill - March 08, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis week we try to help you win your Oscar pool by going through each category and picking who we think has the best shots at winning. We finish the episode with our rankings of all 10 of the best picture nominations. Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley The...
The Balcony - Episode Three: The 2024 Academy Awards Special
Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts - March 06, 2024 07:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn a special episode of The Balcony, the gang from the back row discuss their Oscar night predictions, providing some last minute commentary on the categories, the nominations, and some stand-out omissions. The guys also talk about why they love Oscar night so much. Blake can be found on Letter...
The Zone of Interest
Double Bill Chill - March 06, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis week, we cover Jonathan Glazer's disturbing look at the routine of evil, "The Zone of Interest." First, we cover the history of the film and book by Martin Amis. Then, we spend some time gushing over what we liked about this film and how much it disturbed us. Finally, we each pair this film...
177. Let's Taco 'Bout The Best of 2023 featuring Jameson Pfeifle
Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts - March 04, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe annual tradition continues!!! This week, Jameson Pfeifle joins the show as we count down our favorite films of 2023. We discuss the year in general, find out again just how similar our tastes are, and talk about what movies we just didn’t get. We also hear some thoughts from friends of the ...
176. Let's Taco 'Bout Up In the Air featuring Tarek Maalouf
Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts - February 29, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week, Let’s Taco ‘Bout returns with another awesome chat! I am joined by Sioux Falls State Theatre volunteer and dog dad, Tarek Maalouf. We chat about his Pennsylvania roots, where his love of movies stems from, and having an aptitude for numbers and science. We then dive into Tarek’s pick ...
Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts 2024
Double Bill Chill - February 28, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis week we cover all 5 of the Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts and pair them each with another film for a total of 10 double bills! We cover the background and production of all five shorts as well as a deep dive on the plots. Finally, we each give our favorites to win the category. -Pachyder...
Four Daughters (Oscar Nominated Documentary)
Double Bill Chill - February 21, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis week we discuss Kaouther Ben Hania's experimental documentary, "Four Daughters." We do a deep dive on this special film with Kaouther Ben Hania's career and development of this project, as well as a brief history of Tunisia and her 2011 evolution. Once we cover the background, we each pair ...
The Balcony - Episode 2: The Best of 2023
Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts - February 20, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week, The Balcony is open! On a brand new episode, Blake and Derrick discuss their top ten lists for the year that was 2023. They dive into some recent watches and then unveil their lists, showcasing a jam-packed year in cinema. What box office smashes will grace their lists? What little s...
175. Let's Taco ‘Bout Runaway Train featuring Tom Devine
Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts - February 17, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week, Let’s Taco ‘Bout returns to its regular format for a brand new episode! I am joined by Tom Devine, co-host of the long-running A Comic Book Look and pop culture aficionado. We chat about Kansas City and the journey to Sioux Falls, the roots of Tom’s love for “geek culture,” how he met...
Anatomy of a Fall
Double Bill Chill - February 14, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis week we are covering Justine Triet's courtroom procedural, "Anatomy of a Fall." We discuss everything from the initial script to how exactly they got that dog to do that. Then, we dive head first into the plot of the film and discuss the nature of truth. Finally, we each pair the film with ...
Poor Things (Breakdown & Pairings)
Double Bill Chill - February 07, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis week we discuss Yorgos Lanthimos' Best Picture nominated film "Poor Things." First, we discuss the book and the film's long path to production. Then, we dive into the film and gush over a film we both loved. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a set of double bills! Thank you ...
Criterion Reflections – Episode 142 – Luchino Visconti’s Ludwig
Criterion Reflections - February 07, 2024 01:19 ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsDavid provides a video overview of Visconti's maligned late career masterwork and extends his coverage in a conversation with Brad McDermott
174. Let's Taco 'Bout Deathtrap presented by the Olde Towne Dinner Theatre
Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts - February 04, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsA little delayed but still here, it’s a different kind of Let’s Taco ‘Bout this week. I am joined by John Boe, Andrew Steinhouse, and Cameron Rhode, director and actors from the upcoming Deathtrap, a production taking the stage at the Olde Towne Dinner Theatre later this month. We talk about the...
Oppenheimer (History/Film Breakdown/Pairings)
Double Bill Chill - January 31, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWe continue our 2024 Oscar coverage this week with Christopher Nolan's historical biopic, "Oppenheimer." We open the episode with our general thoughts on Nolan, then dive right into the history of the atomic bomb in America. Then, we discuss the various aspects of the production and break down t...
173. Let's Taco 'Bout Birdman featuring Sarah Honerman
Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts - January 30, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsLet’s Taco ‘Bout returns this week! I am joined by college educator and theatre director, Sarah Honerman. We chat about the joy of educational theater, the unexpected transitions of theatrical focus, a good Honerman love story, and how much The Fat Dude loves Sarah’s dad. We then dive into Sarah...
172. Let’s Taco ‘Bout the 2024 Oscar Nominations
Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts - January 25, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsFor movie buffs, second Christmas is now in full swing as the Oscar nominations have been revealed! In step with the annual tradition, I am joined once again by Sioux Falls theatrical show-stopper, Jess Johannsen, and her brother and movie buddy, Nick Johannsen, and we dissect Tuesday’s nominati...
Killers of the Flower Moon
Double Bill Chill - January 24, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis week we begin our coverage of the 2024 Oscars with Martin Scorsese's newest film, "Killers of the Flower Moon." We cover the history within the film as well as the long road to the film's production. At the end, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills. Thank you so m...
The Balcony - Episode 1: Welcome to The Balcony
Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts - January 24, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe Balcony is now open! The hosts who brought you The Criterion Break are bringing you a NEW podcast. The Balcony focuses on the random conversations of three friends who just want to talk about movies. The Balcony covers the arthouse, the multiplex, and all stops in between, covering whatever...
Oscar Nominations 2024 Reactions (Plus Season Plan)
Double Bill Chill - January 23, 2024 23:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsSpike and Jake react to the 2024 Oscar nominations and plan out the rest of the season. Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44
It Happened One Night (90th Anniversary)
Double Bill Chill - January 17, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWe are beginning our Oscars 2024 season with a throwback, Frank Capra's romantic comedy, "It Happened One Night." In this episode, we discuss the making of the screwball classic and its troubled production with Claudette Colbert & Clark Gable. We also discuss the plot and whether or not this ind...
The Criterion Break - Episode 44 - The State Theatre: Year Three
Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts - January 17, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe Break is back this week, as the arthouse trio looks back at year three in the reopening of the Sioux Falls State Theatre. We run down a timeline of the events, and discuss some of our most memorable moments including a month of Fat Dude approved flicks, some great audience participation expe...
Criterion Reflections – Episode 141 – Roberto Rossellini’s The Age of the Medici
Criterion Reflections - January 16, 2024 13:22 ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsDavid revisits the TV miniseries that attempts to recreate the cultural milieu of 15th century Florence in this first episode of Season 5: 1973.
Criterion Reflections – Intro to Season 5: 1973
Criterion Reflections - January 13, 2024 21:07 - image/png ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsA brief video introducing the newest phase of my long-running project to review every Criterion film in chronological order of original theatrical release!