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AMERICAN FICTION starring Jeffrey Wright & Sterling K. Brown recently received multiple Academy Award nominations and graced one of our hosts' best movies of 2023 list. Alan & Chris discuss the film at length and then share some news about upcoming films that are in production. Closing out the episode we share a timely recommendation of a film that you might consider screening from the comfort of your own couch. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode: Navalny Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ava DuVernay's new film ORIGIN follows writer Isabel Wilkerson (played by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) as she researches and struggles to write a book based on the implications of the caste system. Alan & Chris discuss the film and then delve into some news about upcoming silverscreen projects. Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director J.A. Bayona's SOCIETY OF THE SNOW is one of five nominees for the Best International Feature Film at the upcoming 2024 Academy Awards. Our hosts share their thoughts on the film based on a true story of a rugby team whose plane crashes in the Andes mountains and their struggle to survive. After the review, Chris shares his list of Top Ten Most Anticipated Films of 2024. Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oscar-winning documentary co-directors Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi decided to go the narrative feature route with their new film NYAD starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster. Our hosts share their reviews and then ponder the recently announced nominations for the 96th Academy Awards. Recommendations: The Barber of Little Rock, The Last Repair Shop, Knight of Fortune Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actor/writer Jake Johnson has made his directorial debut with the Hulu original film SELF RELIANCE. Alan & Chris share their thoughts and then delve into some news of an upcoming movie adaptation of the video game Minecraft. To close out the show Chris shares a recommendation of a film you might want to put on your radar. Recommended in this episode: Showing Up Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's episode has a little bit of everything. We discuss a biopic (FERRARI starring Adam Driver), a big-budget musical (THE COLOR PURPLE starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks), share some movie news, and offer a recommendation of a film you might want to seek out. It's a cinematic buffet of film talk. Enjoy! Recommendation included in this episode: The Mission (2023) Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For our first podcast episode of 2024, we thought we'd go big. We have a review of director Yorgos Lanthimos' POOR THINGS, a discussion of the North Carolina Film Critics Association's Best of 2023 awards, and we each give our personal Top 5 2023 films. Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writer/Director Sean Durkin's films often examine family dynamics in various ways. With his latest work, THE IRON CLAW, Durkin once again trains his lens on a family - but this time it's based on the story of the real-life brothers of the Von Erich family. Alan & Chris review the film and then take a look at the trailer for the upcoming comedy SELF RELIANCE. If you're looking for a movie to watch from the comfort of your own couch Chris offers a recommendation from first-time feature director Dan Brown (not to be confused with the writer dude of THE DAVINCI CODE). Recommendation from our hosts: "Your Lucky Day" Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bradley Cooper is back with a biopic for his second directorial effort. His film MAESTRO depicts the turbulent life of conductor-composer Leonard Bernstein. Our hosts discuss the film and then jump to talk about Adam Sandler's next project for Netflix. In a seemingly odd role for Sandler, he'll play an astronaut in the sci-fi film SPACEMAN also starring Carey Mulligan and Paul Dano. Rounding out the episode Chris shares a recommendation for a film you might want to put on your cinematic radar. Recommendation from our hosts: "A Thousand and One" Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's that time of year when big-budget, star-packed motion pictures are being released in droves. Recently the fellows have opted for formatting the episodes with two reviews and forgoing movie news or recommendations because of this special season for lovers of cinema. For this week's episode, the hosts revert to a single review format to ensure time for a proper look at director Ridley Scott's latest film NAPOLEON starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby. Following the review, the hosts then discuss the trailer for the upcoming Alex Garland dystopian thriller CIVIL WAR and Chris ends the show with a recommendation of a recent film you might want to catch up with from the comfort of your own home. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: "Joan Baez: I Am a Noise" Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The new cerebral dark comedy DREAM SCENARIO stars Nic Cage as a college professor who has his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. GODZILLA MINUS ONE is set in post-war Japan when the country is at its lowest point. A new crisis emerges when a giant monster with the horrific power of the atomic bomb starts terrorizing the country. We've got reviews of both films plus thoughts on the trailer released for the next American film version of Godzilla coming in early 2024 GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE. Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two films featuring based on true stories. That was our unintentional theme in this episode. First up we discuss director Taika Waititi's NEXT GOAL WINS starring Michael Fassbender as a coach trying to reform the American Samoan soccer team. For our second review, we invested some time in Craig Gillespie's DUMB MONEY starring Paul Dano as a vlogger who spearheaded the GameStop stock kerfuffle. Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've got a Payne/Haynes double feature on this episode with reviews of THE HOLDOVERS & MAY DECEMBER. Alexander Payne's latest film, THE HOLDOVERS starring Paul Giamatti & DaVine Joy Randolph, tells the story of a cranky history teacher forced to remain on a prep school campus over the holidays with students who have no place to go. Todd Haynes' MAY DECEMBER stars Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore & Charles Melton in a story that takes place twenty years after a couple's notorious tabloid romance. Portman plays an actress who visits the couple to do research for a film about their past. Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, & Jeremy Allen White star in an offbeat romantic comedy with a splash of sci-fi. That bit of info got our hosts excited about the new AppleTV+ film FINGERNAILS. They share their reactions to the film plus discuss the newly released movie trailer for MADAME WEB. Last, but not least, if you're looking for a recommendation of something to watch over the upcoming holidays we've got a recommendation for you. Our host's recommendation from this episode: "Little Richard: I am Everything" Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The final entry in the MCU for 2023 has arrived in theaters across the country. Our hosts share their thoughts on THE MARVELS as well as discuss the 2023 Palme d'Or winner at Cannes THE ANATOMY OF A FALL. After the reviews, Alan shares some silver screen news items of note. Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Halloween 2023 is officially in the rearview mirror. The prestige pictures, with dreams of Academy Awards in their heads, haven't started appearing in theaters quite yet. With FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S being the top film at the box office, our hosts decided to review one last spooky season film. After the review, each host shares a new trailer of an upcoming film they are looking forward to in 2024. Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After taking a stylistic detour with MANK in 2020, director David Fincher seems to have returned to his typical genre stomping grounds with the crime thriller THE KILLER starring Michael Fassbender. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the film and then indulge in some Trailer Tapas with samplings of upcoming films LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND and DREAM SCENARIO. Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scorsese's back on the big screen and he has his pals De Niro & DiCaprio with him. Our hosts review KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON plus discuss some movie news and offer a spooky cinema selection you can stream from home while handing out candy. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: "Trick 'r Treat" Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Four new Wes Anderson short films have dropped on Netflix. Our hosts share their thoughts on all four plus discuss the recent trailer for the upcoming A24 release "The Iron Claw". Rounding out the episode Alan shares some suggestions for movies to watch as we approach Halloween. Recommendations in this episode: "Rosemary's Baby", "Hereditary" Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director Gareth Edwards made his feature film debut in 2010 with the indie MONSTERS. He then went on to direct 2014's GODZILLA and the 2016 Star Wars prequel ROGUE ONE. Now seven years later Edwards has returned with the sci-fi action film THE CREATOR starring John David Washington. Our hosts share a review of the film, discuss Kevin Costner's new Western epic in the works, and relay the award-winning films at the 2023 Footcandle Film Festival. Wrapping up the show Chris gives a recommendation of a film you might want to consider making part of your spooky season viewing. Recommendation: "No One Will Save You" Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie...um okay. It has a script by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg you say? Now you have our hosts' interest. Alan & Chris discuss TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM and then share some news of director Jeff Nichols's first film since 2016. If you're looking to Netflix and chill Chris has a recommendation of something you might enjoy to close out the episode. A recommendation from this episode: "Nimona" Footcandle Film Festival Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Origin stories. A common trope all too common in today's comic book movies. BLUE BEETLE tells the story of Jaime Reyes being chosen by an alien scarab to be its symbiotic host giving him extraordinary powers and thus becoming a superhero. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on this superhero's beginnings as well as sample four trailers for upcoming films in a segment Alan entitles Trailerpalooza (a.k.a. Trailer Tapas). Review: "Blue Beetle" Footcandle Film Festival Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An R-rated version of THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY with talking dogs voiced by Will Ferrell & Jamie Foxx. That's the gist of STRAYS the new comedy in theaters now from director Josh Greenbaum (whose previous film BARB & STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR was a show favorite). Alan & Chris share a review of the film and then delve into some silver-screen news. Rounding out the episode, a recommendation is shared of a movie you might have missed that you can check out from the comfort of your own couch. Recommendations: "Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy" Footcandle Film Festival Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director André Ovredal's new movie THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER adapts a single chapter of Bram Stoker's popular gothic horror novel DRACULA to the silver screen. Our hosts discuss their thoughts on the film as well as muse on some upcoming cinematic offerings in the Trailer Tapas segment of the show. Last but not least Chris offers a recommendation for a new documentary that'll be released on VOD on September 5th. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode: "The Elephant 6 Recording Co." Footcandle Film Festival Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week our hosts take a break from the big-budget summer blockbusters released by major studios and review the lo-fi sci-fi indie BIOSPHERE starring Mark Duplass and Sterling K. Brown. Afterward, each host shares a recommendation of a film you might have overlooked that they think is worth watching. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode: "Nothing Compares", "Wham!" Footcandle Film Festival Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alan & Chris complete the Oppenhauntarbie challenge. What's that you say? Instead of discussing two of the summer's biggest films OPPENHEIMER and BARBIE back to back, we opted to slot last week's HAUNTED MANSION review in between. So...here at long last you can hear what our hosts make of director Greta Gerwig's summer blockbuster take on the popular plastic doll. What big film releases are left for 2023? Crossing their fingers that the announced dates hold, Alan & Chris mull over what they think could be some interesting titles. Footcandle Film Festival Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Disney's had an interesting track record with theme park rides turned into feature films. In 2003 they had success with PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN but didn't manage to scare up much profit from THE HAUNTED MANSION starring Eddie Murphy. Twenty years later they've changed the director, cast, and writer and released a version called simply HAUNTED MANSION. Our hosts discuss the film and then share recommendations of films you can watch from the comfort of your own living room. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode: "Linoleum" , "Dog Day Afternoon" Footcandle Film Festival Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director Christopher Nolan's OPPENHEIMER starring well...it seems like everyone...has made it into multiplexes around the country. Alan & Chris have seen this three-hour opus and have some thoughts. Post-review the guys talk about the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike going on and how it will have repercussions for the movie-making industry. Footcandle Film Festival Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Cruise has returned to movie screens across the globe with the seventh installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise. We've got a review of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE as well as news of some upcoming cinema in the works. Footcandle Film Festival Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian Ray Romano wrote, directed, and stars in the new film SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS. We’ve always heard the phrase “write what you know” and after all those years on the beloved sitcom EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND it seems Romano did precisely that. Listen in and hear what our hosts thought of Mr. Romano's directorial debut. Also on this episode Alan & Chris each share a recommendation of a film you might want to check out. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode: "Are You There God? It's Me Margaret", "Suddenly, Last Summer" Footcandle Film Festival Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grab your fedora and bullwhip - Indy's back! Harrison Ford is once again playing the beloved globe-trotting archaeologist in INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY. This fifth film in the franchise has a new director, new writers, and some new characters. Alan & Chris share their review of the film as well as give some recommendations of movies you can watch from the comfort of your own couch. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode: "Polite Society", "Starman" Footcandle Film Festival Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director Wes Anderson has returned to the Cineplex with his eleventh feature film ASTEROID CITY. The movie showcases his signature style complete with quirky characters, deadpan dialog, and intricate production design. Our hosts discuss their thoughts on this new release and then take a few moments and share their individual rankings of Anderson's filmography. In case your cinema appetite is not quite sated the episode then offers some Trailer Tapas. Footcandle Film Festival See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

James Gunn, director of the Guardians of the Galaxy films, stated back in February that THE FLASH was one of the best superhero movies he'd ever seen. Now that the film has hit multiplex screens across the country Alan & Chris share their thoughts on how it measures up. The hosts manage to do a spoiler-free review, sandwich some movie news in-between, and then nerd outpost the show's credits with some spoiler talk. By the way...what is a speed-force toilet bowl? Listen in and find out. Footcandle Film Society Footcandle Film Festival See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, the follow-up to the Oscar-winning 2018 film SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE, is on movie screens all over the world. Are our hosts happy to return to this story or would they recommend going "Around the Spider-Verse"? After the review, the gents discuss some movie-making news of note. Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over Memorial Day weekend it was the battle of the mermaid vs. the machine at the cinemas. Well not exactly...Disney's much-hyped live-action remake of THE LITTLE MERMAID did premiere and Bert Kreischer's action comedy opened but they didn't really have a beef with one another. Both hosts give their take on the updated mermaid flick while Chris gives a solo diagnostic of the workings of THE MACHINE. Once the reviews wrap the hosts share some movie news before closing the episode with recommendations of films you can screen from the comfort of your own couch. Recommendations: "Dual", "There Will Be Blood" Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alan & Chris engage in some cinematic time travel on this episode as they discuss the period biopic CHEVALIER starring Kelvin Harrison, the career-spanning Michael J. Fox documentary STILL, and a cautionary tale of sorts with BLACKBERRY starring Jay Baruchel & Glenn Howerton. In the news section of the show details are discussed of three newly announced films that have caught the cinematic world's attention. Last but not least each host shares a recommendation of a film you can catch up with from the comfort of your own living room couch. Recommendations: "Judy Blume Forever", "John Mulaney: Baby J" Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Three...is the magic number...yes it is...or at least it's a theme for this episode. We've got reviews of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL.3 and Ari Aster's third film BEAU IS AFRAID starring Joaquin Phoenix. After the reviews, we share some movie news before closing the show with recommendations of films you should check out. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode: "Interstellar", "The Omen (1976)" Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Origin stories of a top-selling shoe & a video game from Russia - - we've got reviews of the new films AIR and TETRIS on this episode along with news from a galaxy far, far away. In a sampling of upcoming cinema in our Trailer Tapas portion of the show, we talk about POLITE SOCIETY. Rounding out the episode each host shares a recommendation of a film you can watch from the comfort of your own couch. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode: "Rye Lane", "After Yang" Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've got reviews of two feature directorial debuts on this episode. First, we talk about actor turned writer/director Jesse Eisenberg's WHEN YOU FINISH SAVING THE WORLD starring Julianne Moore and Finn Wolfhard. Our second debut is the film PINBALL: THE MAN WHO SAVED THE GAME starring Mike Faist. Speaking of saving...we saved our thoughts on the recent slap-free academy awards for the news section of this podcast. Wrapping up the show, we each recommend a film you might want to check out (or in Alan's case steer clear of). Recommendations: "Clerks III", "The Outfit" Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael B. Jordan is back in the ring with CREED III now in theaters. Alan & Chris discuss the film and then cover TO LESLIE which received a surprise best actress nomination for star Andrea Riseborough. In an another round of Trailer Tapas we cover the recently released promos for TETRIS & HAUNTED MANSION. Looking for a palette cleanser of sorts after all the high brow talk of the upcoming Academy Awards? One of our hosts recommends that 1988's VAMPIRE'S KISS featuring an unhinged Nic Cage performance might just do the trick. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode: "Vampire's Kiss" Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ANT-MAN & THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA officially kicks off the fifth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Our hosts discuss their thoughts on the film as well as the drama LIVING featuring an Oscar-nominated performance by Billy Nighy. In a super-size version of Trailer Tapas Alan & Chris take a look at four new trailers for upcoming films. Last, but not least, streaming recommendations are shared of films you can check out from the comfort of your own couch. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode: "M3gan", "Causeway" Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nominations for the 95th Academy Awards have been announced. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the nominations, review two of the nominees for Best Picture (TÁR & TRIANGLE OF SADNESS) as well as discuss M. Night Shyamalan's new film KNOCK AT THE CABIN. Recommendations: "Rosaline", "All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)", "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a fourteen-year hiatus director, James Cameron is back with his new film AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Alan & Chris discuss the latest happenings on the planet (or is it a moon?) of Pandora before returning to Earth to visit a really cool movie theater in Sam Mendes' EMPIRE OF LIGHT starring Olivia Colman. Next on this episode's menu is a round of Trailer Tapas where we play clips from upcoming movies and gauge our excitement about the films. Last, but certainly not least, we give recommendations of movies to consider either revisiting or watching for the first time. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode: "See How They Run", "Dead Poets Society" Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Damien Chazelle's BABYLON and Darren Aronofsky's THE WHALE. With both films being released near the close of 2022 hopes of little golden statues were likely dancing in the heads of the studios. Alan & Chris review both releases as well as give their Top 5 Films of 2022. If you're looking for the traditional segments of movie news & recommendations - fear not! We were running long with so much to discuss but they'll return on our next episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two filmmakers have turned out recent films that examine their childhoods. In this episode, we review Steven Spielberg's THE FABELMANS and James Gray's ARMAGEDDON TIME. In the show's news section, we discuss the recent announcement of the Golden Globes nominees and the release of the newly revised Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time list. Concluding the show we offer a recommendation for a new holiday film to enjoy if the old standbys have become tiresome. Recommendation: "Spirited" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With two films that center around food and eating did we miss an opportunity by not discussing them in a special Thanksgiving episode? Considering the movies reviewed are BONES & ALL and THE MENU it might be better that we waited until after the holiday. Also on this episode are bits of cinematic news and recommendations of films that might not be on your radar that you should check out. Recommendations included in this episode: "NOT OKAY" , "SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER has hit cineplexes nationwide. Our hosts share their thoughts and then opt for two additional reviews due to the dearth of silver-screen news they were able to find online. Fear not - we'll try and dig up some news for our next installment. Instead, we discuss the indie dramatic thriller BREAKING starring John Boyega and the well..weird biopic spoof WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY. Closing out the episode each host recommends a film to check out for the first time or revisit. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode: "All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)", "Sleepy Hollow" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Alan and Chris discuss two entries into movie franchises. One is the latest (and possibly final) installment in the deeds of killer Michael Myers HALLOWEEN ENDS. The second film discussed is the first entry in the Fletch series in 33 years CONFESS, FLETCH starring Jon Hamm. Once the reviews conclude we share some tidbits of movie news before rounding out the show with movie recommendations. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode inlcude: "Over the Garden Wall", "Werewolf by Night" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two films. Two huge casts. Two high-profile directors. Two behind-the-scenes sets of dramas. Alan and Chris bypass the sideline drama and discuss the ones that unfold onscreen in the new releases DON'T WORRY DARLING and AMSTERDAM. Once the reviews conclude, items of movie news are discussed and recommendations are given for films you can check out from the comfort of your own couch via a streaming service. Recommendations from our hosts in this episode: "Predators (2010)" , "The Devil's Backbone (2001)" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director George Miller has crafted a tale of a djinn (played by Idris Elba) and a scholar (played by Tilda Swinton) facing off in a hotel room in THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING. Comedian Jenny Slate & director Dean Fleischer-Camp bring their YouTube stop motion creation to the big screen with MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON. Our hosts review both films and then share some silver screen news. To close out the show they share a joint recommendation of a film that just hit cinemas that you might want to check out. ("Barbarian") The Footcandle Film Festival will be held September 21 - 25, 2022 in Hickory NC! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.