For the next installment of the 2020 Festival, the Rommies discuss the 2015 (or is it 2016? maybe 2018…?) film about two warring Indigenous tribes on the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, who struggle to maintain their traditions in a modern world. They can’t get enough of the awe-inspiring power of the island, and they also look at the broader idea of exoticism in film. Plus, our T girl resurrects an overly elaborate joke that undoubtedly takes years off Matt’s life.

The Rommies investigate Bong Joon-Ho’s breakout film in the next installment of the 2020 Festival. They discuss Director Bong’s masterful ability to blend genres and try to determine where this fits into his oeuvre. Be on alert, though. You never know when one of the Rommies will jump over a table and double-foot kick you in the chest with these takes!

The Rommies head down to New Zealand to hang out with some silly vampire flatmates in Collin’s next selection for the 2020 Fest. After some slight recording technical difficulties, the Rommies rebound for a lively discussion about this absurd comedy specifically, as well as a broader conversation about what makes comedies effective across time. And, as if that weren’t enough, the Rommies unveil what is by FAR the best/worst/dumbest joke on the Pob yet!

Enter this deeply strange alternate reality as the Rommies discuss Yorgos Lanthimos’s pitch-black rom-com. Listen in as they discuss the quirks of this crazy world and the funniest/most insightful pieces of social commentary. Plus, find out which animals they would live as if they were to have an unsuccessful hotel stay.

The next film in the 2020 Festival features content near and dear to the Rommies’ hearts: a coming of age story about a rambunctious kid who loves movies. (#Relatable) Journey with them to this beautiful Sicilian village, and listen in as they discuss the heartwarming (and heartbreaking) friendship between Salvatore and Alfredo. Plus, stick around for what is by FAR the best/worst/most upsetting tattoo idea yet!

The 2020 Fest resumes with David Fincher’s oft-forgotten 90’s classic. After a brief retrospective of Fincher’s career (including some truly WILD takes by one of the Rommies), they discuss the psychological nightmare scenario of living in an IRL escape room that is The Game. (Which, by the way, they just lost.)

Tierney’s first selection for the 2020 Fest is Robert Altman’s 1975 … classic? Join the Rommies as they all experience this … “film” … for the first time and discuss what worked (a short list) and what didn’t (a much longer list). But hey: at least Jeff Goldblum does close up magic and rides a dope tricycle!

Collin begins his journey to complete his favorite directors’ filmographies (while dragging the Rommies along for the ride!) with Christopher Nolan’s 2002 psychological thriller. Join them as they stay awake for six straight days to discuss one of Nolan’s most underseen and forgotten about films, and listen as they crack the case of one of Hollywood’s most enduring mysteries: what’s up with Al Pacino’s wardrobe??

The Rommies kick off the 2020 1F Film Festival with one of Matt’s all time favorites!

Join them as they take a Serious look at this Simple story of a Scholarly man who adjusts to the Single life after the Shocking death of his Steadfast partner. This Somber film is full of Sumptuous visuals and Seductive characters, giving the Rommies Substantial fodder for perhaps their most Sincere conversation yet!

The Rommies break quarantine* to travel to their home away from home, 1(F)11 Archer Avenue. Join them in the Gypsy Cab as they revisit some of the iconic local haunts (the African Wing of the Public Archives, the swimming pool at the 375th Street Y, the elevator at the Lindbergh Palace Hotel) and spend some quality time with their favorite dysfunctional family.

*No quarantines were broken in the recording of this pobcass. Don’t break quarantine. #StayHome #StaySafe