Episodes

  • A Review Of Polák's "Ikarie XB-1" with Zalan Pall
    Sep 20 2024

    Screened as part of Phoenix Cinema's Second Run Sundays, Chris and Luke are joined by Phoenix Cinema manager Zalan t0 discuss this Czech sci-fi classic that predates Star Trek and 2001: A Space Odyssey while reportedly being a major influence on both.

    This comes highly recommended from us and we also encourage you to check out Second Run through their website (secondrundvd.com) who release these mostly unseen and unheard of European gems.

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    42 mins
  • A Few Thoughts On Margolin's "Thelma"
    Sep 14 2024

    Chris reflects on this action-comedy starring ninety-four (!) year old June Squibb and how the movie conjures thoughts of family and what it is to be lucky enough to have grandparents in your life. Also, getting old seems scary but this is a film that welcomes and embraces it. You're never too old for an adventure!

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    24 mins
  • A Review Of Wenders' "Paris, Texas" with Tad Cooley
    Sep 9 2024

    Chris, Luke and Tad discuss this 1984 Cannes Palm d'Or winning classic from great independent director, Wim Wenders. Phoenix screened this movie as part of its 40th anniversary and we invite you to join us as we dig into it!

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    33 mins
  • A Conversation With Tad Cooley
    Sep 3 2024

    Longtime friend of host Chris, actor Tad Cooley touches on his upbringing in Texas, how he fell in love with acting and how he channels that energy in between jobs role playing on video games!

    An interesting discussion of a very interesting and endlessly fascinating person.

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    33 mins
  • A Review Of Ceylan's "About Dry Grasses"
    Aug 17 2024

    Chris is joined by fellow Film Geek Luke Parker to discuss this sprawling three and a half hour Turkish film from acclaimed director Nuri Bilge Ceylan full of fantastic performances and genuinely jaw-dropping moments!

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    31 mins
  • A Review Of Nichols' "The Bikeriders"
    Aug 3 2024

    Chris and Ian discuss Jeff Nichols' latest movie about motorcycle gangs and the huge charismatic ensemble that leads this one, probably the best reason to see it! Saddle up, slap on your leathers and join us for a cruise around 1960's Chicago.

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    30 mins
  • A Review Of Lanthimos' "Kinds Of Kindness"
    Jul 11 2024

    Chris and Ian discuss Yorgos Lanthimos' new movie (already! Talk about prolific), Kinds Of Kindness. This was a fun discussion because how do you dissect something so inevitably strange and fundamentally twisted and skewed? Great fun and despite some obvious flaws, this comes highly recommended if you're a fan of this filmmaker and if you think you can stomach it!

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    37 mins
  • A Review Of Cornelius' "Passport To Pimlico" with Mitch Perrin
    Jul 4 2024

    As part of Phoenix Cinema's 'Once More With Ealing' Film season.

    Chris and Ian are once again joined by special guest Mitch Perrin to discuss this British comedy classic that celebrates community and fortitude amongst the wreckage of post-war Britain. This is a special one. Join us for a trip back to England in 1949!

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    34 mins