Footcandle Films Podcast

Having recently squeezed reviews of three movies all in to one compact episode the fellows thought they’d try to one-up themselves and do four. On the agenda: Disney’s Tomorrowland, the Mad Max reboot, Al Pacino’s latest & the action-comedy Spy with Melissa McCarthy. With so many reviews to fit in the gents skipped the news portion of the show but managed to spare a few moments for some recommendations. Recommendations: “Slow West”, “Avalon” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The time has come. They’d mentioned it in passing on previous shows and now they’ve had to make good on their promise. Alan & Chris join the hosts from the Chick Chat podcast and discuss Fifty Shades of Grey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With three movies to discuss this just might clock in at one of our longest shows to date! Up for discussion on this episode are the latest from actor/director Tommy Lee Jones, a small independent comedy about vampires and a first time feature from Danny Boyle collaborator Alex Garland. Rounding out the episode are bits of news and recommendations for films to check out. Recommendations: “Foxcatcher”, Touring Rifftrax version of “The Room.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The summer blockbusters have started arriving at theaters. Furious 7 was either too fast or too furious for the hosts but they both have caught up with the box-office juggernaut “Avengers: Age of Ultron”. The fellows spend a few minutes discussing what they thought of this much-anticipated sequel before switching gears and sharing their thoughts on the documentary “Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me” that follows music legend Glen Campbell on his farewell tour. Rounding out the episode are some tidbits of movie news and recommendations for movies (or since a host cheats…a TV show) that you might have missed. Recommendations: “Force Majeure”, “Daredevil – Netflix series.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“CitizenFour”, a doc about whistleblower Edward Snowden, took home the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature at the 2015 Oscars. Alan & Chris weigh in with their thoughts after screening the film as well as give quick reviews of the films “It Follows” and a “Atari: Game Over”. With the added reviews they squeeze just a few news items before rounding out the show with their recommendations. Recommendations: “Three Days of the Condor”, “Kill the Messenger”, “Mission: Impossible III” 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 the hosts discuss the films “Inherent Vice” about a drug addled private eye and “Buzzard” about a slacker con-man with a dark streak. Which film has which host worrying about the state of independent film? Give a listen and find out. Recommendations: “Coherence”, “American Psycho” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Academy Awards have been doled out and the show hosts have their thoughts on what transpired as well as a review of the film “Wild” starring Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern. Recommendations: Leviathan (2014), Finding Vivian Maier See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the Academy Awards quickly approaching, Alan & Chris fit in a review of one more award contender (“The Theory of Everything”). Afterwards they dive in to all the Oscar hoopla giving their predictions about who will/should win gold statues this year. Recommendations: RoboCop (2014), The Giant Mechanical Man See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Traveling through time – both films this episode feature it…but one’s a biopic? No – you didn’t miss a news story on CNN about a scientific breakthrough. “The Imitation Game” makes generous use of flashbacks to show events in mathematician Alan Turing’s life, while “Predestination” goes the fictional fantastical route of jumping eras using a special violin case. After the gents finish reviewing these they rattle off some news stories and give their monthly recommendations. Recommendations: “Like Father, Like Son”, “Philadelphia” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is a big budget raunchy buddy comedy your thing? How about a small, quiet reflective drama with performances by two big name actors? With reviews of “The Interview” and “Love Is Strange (2014)” this episode has a little bit of both art house & multiplex movie coverage – something for everybody. After all, we aim to please. The news segment is back with a discussion of David O’ Russell’s lost film and we round out the episode with some recommendations of films to check out. Recommendations: “Starred Up” & “Drinking Buddies” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to 2015 and the official Footcandle Films look back at 2014.  Alan & Chris offer up  their picks for the best and worst of 2014 along with some random categories like biggest surprise, biggest regret and a peek at their most anticipated films of the New Year.  What better way to kick off 2015 right? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the end of the year approaching, awards and nominations are being announced left and right. Two big recent releases that have critics buzzing are Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” and Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu’s “Birdman”. The Footcandle fellows are joined in studio by guest Abigail Taylor to discuss these films. With so much to discuss the usual news segment fell by the wayside… but don’t worry they still included some recommendations. Recommendations: “Obvious Child”, “Tootsie”, & “Compliance” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alas the fellows haven’t been able to make it to the theaters to watch any films … but fear not … they look ahead to see what is on the horizon and give their early thoughts on what might be getting Oscar buzz as the year winds down. As an added bonus they have their first in-studio guest – Carrie Guarino, a local actress & film lover. Recommendations: American Psycho, They Came Together, Lights Out See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the release of director David Fincher’s “Gone Girl” starring Ben Affleck the big films of the Fall have officially started rolling out to theaters. It is also the time when smaller independent films like “Life of Crime” starring Tim Robbins and Jennifer Anniston could slip under your radar. We’ve got reviews of both on this episode plus some movie news and film recommendations for movies you might have missed or should revisit. Recommendations: “Oculus” & “Chasing Amy” This episode is sponsored by the Greater Hickory Kia Classic at Rock Barn Golf & Spa in Conover, NC. For tickets and additional information go to www.greaterhickorykiaclassic.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the summer blockbusters fading from the multiplex and the Oscar bait fall films not yet on the scene Alan & Chris pick two independent titles to ruminate on in this episode. First up is Richard Linklater’s Boyhood which took 12 years to make and used the same cast. Afterwards they discuss Frank starring Michael Fassbender as the titular enigmatic musician who always wears a gigantic paper mache head. Keeping the theme of smaller independent films the hosts then mention some news items and round out the show with their recommendations of films to check out. Recommendations: “Short Term 12” & “The One I Love” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Subtitled period drama with heavy themes or frivolous comedy from Footcandle Films favorite Steve Coogan - we’ve got both on this episode. Alan also offers a solo review of the indie zombie film “Life After Beth’ while Chris gives his take on the indie vampire film “Only Lovers Left Alive”. Rounding out the episode are tidbits of silver screen news & films you might want to revisit or check out for the first time. Recommendations: “Ghostbusters” & “Jurassic Park” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the latest Marvel movie a marvel? Is the art house offering “Begin Again” anything but the film “Once” beginning again? Alan & Chris offer up their opinions as well as share some news tidbits and their suggestions for films you might want to check out. Recommendations: “Super” & “The Fisher King” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a sci-fi triple feature on this episode of Footcandle Films. Chris Evans hits the screen sans his Captain America garb as a post-apocalyptic revolutionary aboard a train carrying all that is left of humanity in “Snowpiercer”. “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” also with an apocalyptic vibe examines the confrontation between apes & man after a deadly virus wipes out most of the human race. Scarlett Johansen stars in “Under the Skin” as a mysterious alien woman who drives around Scotland abducting men. Chris & Alan weigh in on these and also give you some recommendations on films you might have missed or might want to revisit. Recommendations: “About Time” & “The Prestige” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writer/Director/Actor Jon Favreau returns to his indie roots with the comedy “Chef” and brings along some of his friends he’s made while babysitting the Iron Man franchise. Alan & Chris discuss this film as well as the documentary covering the life of movie critic Roger Ebert simply called “Life Itself”. Afterwards new movie buzz is discussed and efforts are made to keep it comic book free along with their monthly recommmedations. Recommendations: “Enemy”, & “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the summer heat getting to you? Want to retreat into the cool oasis of your local theater and take a laugh break? In the hopes of offering you some guidance on spending your hard earned money at the box-office Chris & Alan review the current comedic offerings of “22 Jump Street” and “A Million Ways to Die in the West”. Chris also fits in a mini review of Angelina Jolie’s revisionist fairy tale “Maleficent”. Movie news from a galaxy far, far away is also discussed and each host gives their recommendation for a movie you might have overlooked. Recommendations: “The Lunchbox”, “Omar”, & “The People Vs. George Lucas” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.