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Season 2, Episode 10 - Cowboy Bebop (Netflix) and Tick, Tick, Boom!

James and the Frames - November 30, 2021 01:00 - 35 minutes
In this episode, I discuss one of my most anticipated shows of the year, the live action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop, and Lin Manuel Miranda's directorial debut Tick, Tick Boom! Both I enjoyed, but one of these two will be getting a video essay very soon... TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 9:38 Intro + Cowbo...

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Season 2, Episode 9 - EMBERS (feat. Bruce Tetsuya)

James and the Frames - November 24, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes
In this episode, instead of covering a traditional feature film, I chat with returning guest Bruce Tetsuya about his new short film EMBERS, a fantastic piece that has premiered at multiple festivals across the world and has done very well online thus far. We talk about the making of EMBERS, as w...

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Season 2, Episode 8 - No Time To Die, Squid Game, and Spencer!

James and the Frames - October 26, 2021 20:00 - 49 minutes
In this episode, I discuss... actually a great many things! No Time To Die, the latest Bond entry and swan song to the Craig Bond era - Squid Game, the show that's been taking the world by storm - and finally Spencer, one of my favorite films of the year. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - 2:21 Intro 2:21 - 7...

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Season 2, Episode 7: Mommy (2014)

James and the Frames - October 09, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes
To start off the wonderful season of autumn, I review and discuss Mommy, a 2014 breakthrough film directed by Xavier Dolan. October is going to be one hell of a month for new releases... 0:00 - 4:30 Mommy Review 4:30 - 15:56 Mommy Discussion (Spoilers) 15:56 - 23:05 October Releases Discussion ...

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Season 2, Episode 6 - Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

James and the Frames - September 04, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes
In this episode, I discuss the 2002 romantic film Punch Drunk Love, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Adam Sandler, Emily Watson and Philip Seymour Hoffman. A true modern classic! I also talk about the new Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer and a bit more about DUNE... 0:00 - 26:46 Pun...

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Season 2, Episode 5 - Whiplash (2014) and 2021 October Releases Hype!

James and the Frames - August 17, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes
TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - 5:13 Intro and Spoiler Free Review of Whiplash 5:13 - 33:34 Whiplash Discussion 33:34 - 36:16 Most Anticipated Films Coming in October (1) 36:16 - 39:08 Quick No Time To Die Discussion 39:08 - 42:57 Most Anticipated Films Coming in October (2) and Outro In this episode, I f...

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Season 2, Episode 4 - Invincible (2021) Review/Spoiler Discussion and Last Night in Soho Trailer Reaction!

James and the Frames - May 27, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes
In this episode, I give a quick spoiler-free review and a spoiler filled discussion on the 2021 animated superhero series Invincible, (mostly) adapted from Robert Kirkman's comic book of the same name, starring Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh and JK Simmons, as well as talk a bit about the first trailer ...

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Season 2, Episode 3 - The Killing of Two Lovers (2020)

James and the Frames - May 19, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes
In this episode, I give a spoiler-free review of the raw and gripping independent drama The Killing of Two Lovers, directed by Robert Machoian and starring Clayne Crawford, Sepideh Moafi and Chris Coy. 0:00 - 5:39 The Killing of Two Lovers Spoiler-Free Review 5:39 - 7:07 Next Week's Big Episode...

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Season 2, Episode 2 - The Hunt (2012)

James and the Frames - May 13, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes
In this episode, I review and discuss the impeccably intense 2012 Danish film The Hunt, directed by Thomas Vinterberg and starring Mads Mikkelsen! 0:00 - 7:42 Spoiler-Free Review 7:42 - 15:40 Spoiler Discussion 15:40 - 19:50 Another Round Thoughts and Outro You can follow me @james24frames on ...

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Season 2, Episode 1 - The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy (feat. Bruce Tetsuya!)

James and the Frames - May 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour
Welcome back to James and the Frames! In this episode for May the 4th, I discuss something I've never really talked about before on the channel- the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. Luckily, I have a very special guest joining me today: Bruce Tetsuya, the main man behind the fantastic film Instagram pa...

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Episode 25: I'm Thinking of Ending Things Spoiler Discussion and Winter Movies Hype

James and the Frames - September 13, 2020 02:00 - 44 minutes
Hello! In this episode I give to you my personal views on the meaning of I'm Thinking of Ending Things, the latest film by Charlie Kaufman. Timestamps down below! 0:00 - 07:56 Intro and Spoiler-Free Chat 07:56 - 35:06 My Thoughts on I'm Thinking of Ending Things (SPOILERS) 35:06 - 41:24 DUNE Tr...

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Episode 24: Vertigo Spoiler Discussion and the Return of Q&A's

James and the Frames - August 25, 2020 03:00 - 32 minutes
Hello! In this episode I talk more in-depth about Vertigo, the film I reviewed last week on my YouTube channel, the original review is up there now if you'd like to check it out!  This week's film: Insomnia (2002)

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Episode 23: The Witch Discussion and Analysis

James and the Frames - August 09, 2020 21:00 - 30 minutes
Hello! This is the follow-up episode to my review on The Witch, if you haven't seen it yet I'll leave a link right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCAfxbAMu6w In this episode I talk in-depth about The Witch, it's themes and my favorite moments! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - 1:30 (spoiler free thou...

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Quick Review: "Half Nelson" (2006)

James and the Frames - July 30, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes
Hello! In this (final?) quick review I talk about the 2006 film "Half Nelson", directed by Ryan Fleck and starring Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps and Anthony Mackie. I think it's one of Gosling's best performances and one of my favorite indie films, as well as a very compelling drama about the impo...

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Quick Review: "The Master" (2012)

James and the Frames - July 24, 2020 02:00 - 5 minutes
Hello! In this quick review I talk about "The Master", directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams. I'm going to be a guest on the next episode of The Viewers Club podcast, so give them a follow on social media and look forward to that.  ...

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Episode #22: "La Haine" Review and Discussion!

James and the Frames - July 17, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes
Hello! In this episode I review and talk about the 1995 film "La Haine", while addressing some interesting points from some of the film's best moments. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 6:58 "La Haine" Spoiler-free review 6:58 - 16:54 "La Haine" discussion and outro

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Episode 22: "La Haine" Review and Discussion!

James and the Frames - July 17, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes
Hello! In this episode I review and talk about the 1995 film "La Haine", while addressing some interesting points from some of the film's best moments. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 6:58 "La Haine" Spoiler-free review 6:58 - 16:54 "La Haine" discussion and outro

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Quick Review: "Good Time"!

James and the Frames - July 10, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes
Just a quick review of the 2017 film "Good Time", directed by the Safdie Brothers and starring Robert Pattinson and Benny Safdie. NEXT WEEK: "La Haine"

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"Arrival", Movies To Show Aliens and Voice Acting (feat. Lukas and Megan from "The Viewers Club")

James and the Frames - July 02, 2020 03:00 - 59 minutes
Hello! In this episode me and returning guests Lukas and Megan go in-depth into the 2016 film "Arrival", directed by Denis Villeneuve! We also do some voice impressions and talk about which films we would want to show aliens if they ever came to Earth. TIMESTAMPS: Intro/Spoiler-free review: 0:0...

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"Chef", Film Watchlists and Recasting Favorite Movies!

James and the Frames - June 25, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes
Hello! In this episode I talk for a little bit about the 2014 classic "Chef" written, directed, starring and co-produced by Jon Favreau! It's a really great movie that everyone should see, especially if you love passionate filmmaking (and storytelling for that matter). I also talk about some of ...

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"The Lighthouse", Lovecraftian Horror, and Rewatches!

James and the Frames - June 18, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes
Hello! In this episode I give an in-depth spoiler filled review of the 2019 film "The Lighthouse" directed by Robert Eggers, written by Robert Eggers and Max Eggers, and starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson as two lighthouse keepers slowly going mad over the course of...  5 weeks? 2 days? ...

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"Nightcrawler" and Animation Adaptations!

James and the Frames - June 10, 2020 19:00 - 16 minutes
"Nightcrawler" Review: 0:00 - 6:00 Q&A's: 6:00 - 16:01 Outro: 16:01 - 16:45 Hello! In this episode I give a spoiler free review of the 2014 classic "Nightcrawler", and answer some cool questions from you guys, one in particular about adapting films to animation, and vice versa! I'll be uploadi...

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"Drive", M&M's and Watching Movies on Your Phone!

James and the Frames - June 03, 2020 21:00 - 22 minutes
Spoiler-free review: 0:00 - 06:51 Spoiler discussion: 06:51 - 15:10 General consensus and grade: 15:10 - 15:45 Q&A's: 15:45 - 22:04 Outro: 22:04 - 22:59 Hello! In this episode I talk about the 2011 film "Drive", directed by Nicholas Winding Refn and starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan ...

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"Oldboy", "Customer Service", and A24!

James and the Frames - May 27, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes
SPOILER TIME STAMPS: 7:35 - 17:36   Hello! In this episode I talk about the incredibly harrowing and masterful thriller film "Oldboy"! A true gem that I'm lucky I got around to seeing. I also talk a little bit about the behind the scenes from my short film "Customer Service", and try to figure o...

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"The Empire Stikes Back", "Revenge of the Sith", and Star Wars Memories!

James and the Frames - May 20, 2020 23:00 - 39 minutes
TIME STAMPS FOR SPOILERS: 7:04 - 12:29, 12:42 - 13:09, 19:05 - 23:32, 25:00 - 26:11, 32:20 - 33:01 Hello! In this episode I talk about the two Star Wars films "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Revenge of the Sith", and a lot of Star Wars topics in general.  Thanks you for your support on my YouTub...

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"Short Term 12" Review!

James and the Frames - May 14, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes
Hello! In this episode I review the highly underrated and masterful 2013 film "Short Term 12"! This episode is a little shorter this time, mostly because there's something special coming next week! Stay tuned for some very cool anniversary specials from a galaxy far, far, away...

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"The Social Network", Star Wars, and Remakes/Reboots (feat Lukas and Megan from "The Viewers Club)!

James and the Frames - May 06, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes
Hello! In today's episode I have two very special guests coming on, one returning, and one new one! Lukas Mills, and Megan Volkers, from "The Viewers Club" podcast! In today's episode we discuss the groundbreaking 2010 film "The Social Network", Star Wars things, our thoughts on remakes/biopics,...

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"Jojo Rabbit", Christopher Nolan, and Movie Pirating! (feat. The Rambling Movie Club!)

James and the Frames - April 29, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutes
Hello! In this episode, joined by special guest Jamie of "The Rambling Movie Club" (you can follow him on Instagram @ramblingmovieclub), we talk about the 2019 film "Jojo Rabbit"! A film that I really didn't get the chance to see when it first came out, so we get into it quite a bit! We also tal...

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Quick Review: "Hush"!

James and the Frames - April 27, 2020 02:00 - 2 minutes
A great horror/thriller film, perfectly paced and overall a great time. I highly recommend it! 4/5 Stars!

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"Get Out", and Horror Directors!

James and the Frames - April 21, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes
Hello! This episode is a little shorter than most, mostly because a really cool episode is coming next week... In this episode, I give a review of Jordan Peele's debut "Get Out", talk about some of my favorite horror directors (current and of all time), and give a little teaser for what's to com...

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