Footcandle Films Podcast

For the first Footcandle Films podcast of 2025 Alan & Chris look back at the cinematic offerings of 2024 and give their top 5 actresses, actors, directors & films. Adding a little twist to the usual "Best of" recaps each host also shares their biggest disappointment & biggest surprise from 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.

Two additional gifts await under the cinematic Christmas tree for our hosts to discuss before calling it quits for 2024. In this episode, Alan & Chris unwrap the new Bob Dylan biopic A COMPLETE UNKNOWN starring Timothée Chalamet and the thriller BABYGIRL starring Nicole Kidman. 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.

Looking for something a little different to do on Christmas Day? How about heading to the local multiplex to see what spin Robert Eggers puts on the vampire tale with NOSFERATU? Alan & Chris have had a chance to screen the film early and share a review. Also on this episode, we discuss A DIFFERENT MAN starring Sebastian Stan and talk about the recently released Academy Awards shortlists. 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.

Marielle Heller's new film NIGHTBITCH starring Amy Adams tells the story of a woman who has paused her career as an artist to be a stay-at-home mom, but soon her domesticity takes a surreal turn. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the film as well as discuss the documentary, Will & Harper. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: Tully 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 actors who have become directors have new films out. We discuss Jesse Eisenberg's A REAL PAIN first and then spend some time on jury duty with Clint Eastwood's JUROR #2. For our news portion of the podcast we look over the rumored Oscar nominees for the Best Actor & Best Supporting Actor categories. 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.

On this week's podcast episode, we review two movie musicals that couldn't be more different. First, we venture to a cinematic version of Oz with WICKED. Afterward, we travel to Mexico for the tale of a drug lord attempting to restart their life after faking their death in EMILIA PÉREZ. With both films featuring some buzzed-about acting performances, we then look over the predicted Oscar nominees in the Best Actress and Supporting Actress categories. 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.

Twenty-four years have passed since Ridley Scott's GLADIATOR was a box office and critical hit. A child in the first film, Lucius, is all grown up now and Ridley Scott is back to tell his story in GLADIATOR II. Does it succumb to the dreaded sickness known as sequel-itis? Our hosts share a review, talk some movie trailers, and then ponder some early Oscar predictions. 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.

Independent darling director Sean Baker's ANORA starring Mikey Madison won the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and has now made it into theaters across the U.S. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the film as well as look at some trailers of upcoming releases. To close out the show both hosts each share a recommendation of a film you should consider checking out. The recommendations from our hosts in this episode: Music by John Williams, Fight Club 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 Hanks, Robin Wright, & director Robert Zemeckis (who first worked together on FORREST GUMP) reunite for a generational story about families and the special place they inhabit, sharing in love, loss, laughter, and life. We share our thoughts on the new film HERE as well as discuss some trailers of films yet to be released. Closing out the show Chris gets some help with his movie recommendation from his nephew & niece. The recommendation from our hosts in this episode: The Wild Robot 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.

Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow & Isabella Rossellini star in a thriller about the struggle to elect a pope in Edward Berger's new film CONCLAVE. We've got a review plus some movie news and a joint recommendation from our hosts on a film you should check out. Recommendation: The Grand Budapest Hotel 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 documentary about musician Pharrell Williams done entirely in LEGO. That's the premise of the new film PIECE BY PIECE by the Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville. Alan & Chris share a review and then discuss a few movie trailers as well as ponder the rumors of Christopher Nolan's next film. A recommendation in this episode: Tuesday 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.

Recorded at the MESH Studios in Hickory NC it's a review of SATURDAY NIGHT! (please read that in the voice of Don Pardo for the full effect). Our hosts discuss the latest film from Jason Reitman and then a pair of trailers for some interesting theatrical releases coming in early 2025. Recommendation in this episode: Casa Bonita Mi Amor 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.

Joaquin Phoenix reprises his Oscar-winning role as Arthur Fleck in JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX. The film also stars Lady Gaga and adds musical numbers to the mix. Alan & Chris share a review and then delve into the trailers of two soon-to-be-released motion pictures. Closing out the episode Chris shares a very specific type of recommendation for a very specific type of moviegoer. Recommendation in this episode: Megalopolis 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 Jeremy Saulnier's latest film REBEL RIDGE, his second in partnership NETFLIX, began streaming on September 6th. Alan & Chris share a review and then, in keeping with the theme of films being released direct to streaming, discuss the trailers of two films on the horizon. Chris closes the show with one of his famous (infamous?) streaming recommendations of films to put on your watchlist. Recommendation in this episode: Memento Footcandle Film Society and Film Festival See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's been over thirty-five years since Tim Burton brought the antics of a spectral cavorting demon named Beetlejuice to the big screen. Reuniting the original cast Burton's anticipated sequel BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE has now hit cinemas across the country. Our hosts share a review and then discuss the trailers for Y2K and NIGHTBITCH. In wrapping up the episode Chris shares a movie recommendation you can catch up with from the comfort of your living room couch. Recommendation: A Quiet Place: Day One Footcandle Film Society and 2024 Film Festival September 21-28 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zoë Kravitz makes her directorial debut with the new suspense thriller BLINK TWICE starring Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, & Alia Shawkat. Our hosts share a review & then discuss two trailers for big films from two big directors (Pedro Almodovar & Francis Ford Coppola). Recommendation included in this episode: The Princess Bride Footcandle Film Society and Film Festival See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ALIEN: ROMULUS makes for the seventh film in the Alien franchise (if you don't count the two Alien Vs. Predator movies). Our hosts share their review of the new release, discuss a possible Aronofsky comic book project, and ponder the merits of the BETWEEN THE TEMPLES trailer. Recommendation: Daughters Footcandle Film Society & Film Festival Information See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director Doug Liman has reunited with Matt Damon 22 years after THE BOURNE IDENTITY for THE INSTIGATORS - a film that follows two unlikely partners who must go on the run after a heist that doesn't go as planned. Our hosts give their thoughts on this reunion & also share some news about upcoming releases. The recommendation included in this episode: The Teachers' Lounge 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.

M. Night's back with a thriller starring Josh Hartnett...and Hayley Mills...? Our hosts share a review of TRAP and then discuss some trailers of two soon-to-be-released films they are anticipating. For his recommendation on this episode, Chris appeals to Alan to catch up with the latest installment of the Planet of the Apes franchise reboot that is now streaming on Hulu. Recommendation in this episode: The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 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.

Deadpool has officially entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe in his third trip to the big screen. Alan & Chris review DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE and then depart the world of comic book movies to discuss three trailers of upcoming films scheduled to be released before the end of 2024. A recommendation from our hosts in this episode: The Truman Show 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.