Latest Hoyt Podcast Episodes
Crimes and Misdemeanors
Friars & Film - September 15, 2022 17:43Join us as we review Woody Allen's 1989 film, covering themes of New York City, sin, the director himself, and philosophical responses to WWII. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Introitus: Requiem aeternam" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Chariots of Fire
Friars & Film - April 27, 2022 15:13"Run so as to win," said Paul to the Corinthians. Join us in our review of Hugh Hudson's 1981 film of British runners in training for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Expect to hear about synth, slow motion shots, the sabbath, and a philosophical analysis of sport itself. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by D...
On the Waterfront
Friars & Film - March 25, 2022 05:01Join us on the docks of New Jersey for Elia Kazan's 1954 signature film of a washed-up prize fighter. Topics include Augustine's City of God, the strength of innocence, and an attempt to get at why Marlon Brando is the greatest actor of his generation. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Sch...
On The Waterfront
Friars & Film - March 25, 2022 05:01Join us on the docks of New Jersey for Elia Kazan's 1954 signature film of a washed-up prize fighter. Topics include Augustine's City of God, the strength of innocence, and an attempt to get at why Marlon Brando is the greatest actor of his generation. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Sc...
X (Freaky Favs)
What's Your Favorite Scary Movie - March 23, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsLet's talk about sex, baby! Tune in for the debut of our new segment Freaky Favs, where we share our top recommendations of the month. Listen now to hear our thoughts on Fresh, The Cursed, Black Bear and a deep dive into A24's latest: X 💋 We would die if you rated and reviewed us on your favori...
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)
What's Your Favorite Scary Movie - March 09, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsThe buzz is back, baby ⛓ We're a few weeks late, but couldn't let our favorite Leatherbaby slash us by without discussing! Listen now for our review of Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) featuring hosts Parker and Julieann 🩸 We would die if you rated and reviewed us on your favorite podcast-listeni...
No Country for Old Men
Friars & Film - February 10, 2022 04:35A discussion of Joel and Ethan Coen's 2007 film based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy. Topics include violence, its source and mystery. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Man in Black" by Johnny Cash.
The Tragedy of Macbeth
Friars & Film - January 26, 2022 19:08A discussion of Joel Coen's new film with Denzel as Macbeth. What more need be said? Topics include: murder, witchcraft, the proper pronunciation of the Bard's name, and the nature of theater. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Crown on the Ground" by Sleigh B...
Scream (2022) feat. Marley Shelton, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett and Chad Villella
What's Your Favorite Scary Movie - January 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsThe question isn't WHO am I, the question is WHERE am I streaming? Stream our spoiler review of Scream (2022) now 🔪 featuring directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, executive producer Chad Villella and Judy Hicks actor Marley Shelton 😱 We would die if you rated and reviewed us on yo...
The Tree of Wooden Clogs
Friars & Film - January 17, 2022 23:29A discussion of Ermanno Olmi's 1978 film of vignettes from rural Lombard life. The style dubbed by one of our hosts as "a poor man's Terrence Malick" film, tune in as we offer a defense of why this movie is worth three hours of your time. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. ...
Scream (2022) SPOILER FREE feat. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett & Chad Villella
What's Your Favorite Scary Movie - January 17, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsHello, Sidney. It's an honor 🔪 Scream (2022) is FINALLY here! Listen now for our spoiler-free review of the latest Ghostface massacre featuring the film's directors and executive producer: the Radio Silence team! Tune in next week for our spoiler breakdown of the new year's biggest event in horr...
Scream-A-Thon (Scream 1-4)
What's Your Favorite Scary Movie - January 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsSurprise, Sidney 🔪 What's Your Favorite Scary Movie has returned just in time for the biggest horror event of the new year 😱 Just in time for Scream (2022), we're looking back at the first four Scream films and awarding our favorite kills, chases, celebrities and giving our definitive franchise ...
Blade Runner
Friars & Film - December 13, 2021 00:37A discussion of Ridley Scott's 1982 film of humanoid replicants, and Harrison Ford will be the one hunting them down. Themes include artificial intelligence, cool neon vibes, and our quest to define what is a human person. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music from ...
Rome, Open City
Friars & Film - November 14, 2021 21:05A discussion of Roberto Rossellini's 1945 film of Italy's occupation during World War II, one of the first of its genre. Themes include grace under fire, priests portrayed in cinema, and mortality. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "On an Evening in Roma" by D...
Metropolis
Friars & Film - October 26, 2021 04:34A discussion of Fritz Lang's 1927 science-fiction film of various images robotic, familial, Marian, even Babel. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "The Man of Metropolis Steals Our Hearts" by Sufjan Stevens.
Bicycle Thieves
Friars & Film - September 30, 2021 04:39Join us as we discuss Vittorio De Sica's 1948 neorealist film about, yes, a bicycle thief. Other themes: children looking up to their parents, original sin, mob mentality, and the like. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Put The Blame On Mame" by Rita Hayworth.
La Dolce Vita & 8 1/2
Friars & Film - September 09, 2021 16:07Our Fellini foray is here finished. We try to tackle his two greatest films and find ourselves limited. Follow us to the early 1960s as we cover nearly 6 hours of film, tracking the decline of journalist Marcello Rubini and that of the director himself. Other themes include: Biblical fish, seria...
La Strada
Friars & Film - August 12, 2021 03:47Pope Francis' favorite film is Federico Fellini's 1954 story of a clown who with dignity and grace navigates her life on the road. We discuss mid century Italian life and the danger of living a life of perhaps too much comedy. We are joined by another guest, Joseph McHenry. Intro music: "Magne P...
La Strada & Nights of Cabiria
Friars & Film - August 12, 2021 03:47Pope Francis' favorite film is Federico Fellini's 1954 story of a clown who with dignity and grace navigates her life on the road. We discuss mid century Italian life and the danger of living a life of perhaps too much comedy. We are joined by another guest, Joseph McHenry. Intro music: "Magne P...
Stagecoach
Friars & Film - July 21, 2021 12:09A discussion of John Ford's 1939 film, self-described as "a powerful story of 9 strange people." We discuss the western genre, the concept of home, and John Wayne's faith. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Rawhide" by Frankie Laine.
Tenet
Friars & Film - June 29, 2021 03:19Maybe you saw Christopher Nolan's most recent film and had no idea what happened. We reveal all secrets here. Listen for more. We are joined by Fr. Gregory Pine. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Floating on Air" by Spa Music.
Army of the Dead (Patreon Clip)
What's Your Favorite Scary Movie - June 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsHear our full review of ARMY OF THE DEAD at www.patreon.com/scarymoviepod 🔪 VIVA LAS PODCAST 💃 Finally, the infectious finale of this season's Patreon content has arrived and we're dying for you to hear it! Tune in for all of our thoughts on Zack Snyder's ARMY OF THE DEAD 🧟♂️ Support the Show.
The Cabin in the Woods
What's Your Favorite Scary Movie - May 31, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsWELCOME TO OUR 100TH EPISODE 🥳🎉🍾🎊 To celebrate, we're finally covering the much-requested film THE CABIN IN THE WOODS 🌲 Enjoy the finale of season 3 of What's Your Favorite Scary Movie and stay tuned on social media @scarymoviepod 4 our return 🔪 We would die if you rated and reviewed us on your...
The Leopard
Friars & Film - May 19, 2021 23:51Luxury, revolution, matchmaking, and the strong ocean currents of Sicily. Join us for a discussion of Luchino Visconti's 1963 film, an adaptation of the earlier novel by Lampedusa. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Mamba Italiano" by Frank Sinatra and Dean Ma...
Spiral: From the Book of Saw feat. Marisol Nichols (Spoiler Free)
What's Your Favorite Scary Movie - May 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsDo you want to play a game Enjoy our review of SPIRAL: FROM THE BOOK OF SAW featuring an exclusive interview with lead actor Marisol Nichols 🌀 We would die if you rated and reviewed us on your favorite podcast-listening platform and creep us on social media for podcast updates, horror movie ne...
Spiral: From the Book of Saw feat. Marisol Nichols
What's Your Favorite Scary Movie - May 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsDo you want to play a game Enjoy our review of SPIRAL: FROM THE BOOK OF SAW featuring an exclusive interview with lead actor Marisol Nichols 🌀 We would die if you rated and reviewed us on your favorite podcast-listening platform and creep us on social media for podcast updates, horror movie new...
The Others (Patreon Clip)
What's Your Favorite Scary Movie - May 07, 2021 04:00 - 37 seconds ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsHear the full episode now at www.patreon.com/scarymoviepod 🔪 Now, children, are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin 🕯 Listen now to hear how many times we can get off topic while we try to review THE OTHERS 👻 Support the Show.
Wild Strawberries
Friars & Film - April 30, 2021 23:00For everyone interested in more Swedish drama films, this is the one for you. Join us as we discuss our second Ingmar Bergman film and once again look death in the face. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles.
Urban Legend feat. Julieann Marie
What's Your Favorite Scary Movie - April 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsOkay listen up guys, 'cause this is how the story really goes. We've got the truth about URBAN LEGEND - tune in now 🔪 We would die if you rated and reviewed us on your favorite podcast-listening platform and creep us on social media for podcast updates, horror movie news, and reviews @ScaryMovi...
Dawn of the Dead (Patreon Clip)
What's Your Favorite Scary Movie - April 23, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsStream the full episode at www.patreon.com/scarymoviepod 🔪 ZOMBIES 🧟♂️ GET YOUR ZOMBIES 🧟♀️ In our final Patreon episode of April, we're digging into the rich grave soil of the undead - who have been criminally ignored on the pod thus far! Support the Show.
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