Film Buds

We hide in the shadows for A Ghost Story, then do a retro review of David Lowery's first feature-film, Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013). We also discuss the new trailers for Darren Aronofsky's Mother! and Stephen King's It, then we try to figure out why more blockbusters are flopping, and how much artistic control directors are given on blockbusters. Intro: (0:00) Henry's sick, and Braden discovers something unfortunate on his cell phone. Review: A Ghost Story (4:45) Retro Review: Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013) (46:47) Talk of the Town: (1:14:41) New trailers for Mother! and Stephen King's It; why more blockbusters are flopping; and how much control do directors actually have on big Hollywood movies? Picks of the Week: (2:14:31) Henry - The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu) and King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (Digital HD); Braden - Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix); Chloe - Atomic Blonde (currently in theaters). Outros: (2:21:54) Will it be Detroit or The Dark Tower next week? Send us your questions and comments to [email protected], or visit our website at www.thefilmbuds.com!

We prepare to be rescued with Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk, then do a "retro review" of his mind-bending blockbuster, Inception (2010). Later we discuss the new trailers for Justice League, Ready Player One, and Bright, and we also reveal which classic movies we would like to see on the big screen. Chloe is also back with us once again! Intro: (0:00) Henry tells us about a rude customer at his coffee shop, then we solve the mystery surrounding the fabled "breath-eaters." Review: Dunkirk (10:10) Retro Review: Inception (58:39) Talk of the Town: (1:35:39) New trailers for Justice League, Ready Player One, and Netflix's Bright; the new James Bond movie set for 2019; and what classic movies do we want to see on the big screen? Picks of the Week (2:12:46) Henry - The BFG (Netflix); Braden - Selma (Amazon Prime); Chloe - Fargo (FX). Outros: (2:19:34) Send us your questions and comments to [email protected], or visit our website at Thefilmbuds.com!

We choose sides with War for the Planet of the Apes, then do a "retro review" of the third film in Gore Verbinski's underrated Pirates trilogy, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007). Later we discuss the passing of director George Romero and actor Martin Landau, new trailers for Blade Runner 2049 and The Shape of Water, our favorite performances of all time, personal picks of the week, and much more! We are also joined by our new co-host Chloe Strauss! Intros: (0:00) Chloe shares a little bit about herself, and we also get into a strange chat about food. Review: (15:00) War for the Planet of the Apes Retro Review: (1:04:45) Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) Talk of the Town: (1:35:10) Passing of George Romero and Martin Landau; Blade Runner 2049 and The Shape of Water trailers; possible exclusive Film Buds content; what director/actor do we wish could live another 100 years, and what are our favorite performances of all time? Picks of the Week: (2:12:05) Henry - The Lost City of Z (Blu-ray and DVD); Braden - The Strain (FX); Chloe - Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (Amazon); Outros: (2:13:55) What we will be reviewing next week, and some final thoughts on the show. Send us your questions and comments to [email protected], or visit our website at www.thefilmbuds.com!

Comic book aficionado -- and our good friend -- Paul Davis joins us all the way from Texas to talk Spider-Man: Homecoming, then we stay hidden in the shadows for our "retro review" of Tim Burton's Batman (1989). Later we discuss if video games will ever surpass movies, the recent Bond 25 rumors, talking to non-film nerds about movies, and more! Intros: (0:00) Our guest Paul shares a little about himself, and Henry tells us about his theater-going experience over the weekend. Review: Spider-Man: Homecoming (8:20) Retro Review: Batman (1989) (1:14:40) Roundtable Discussions: (1:51:00) Will the experience of video games ever surpass movies? Is Daniel Craig's rumored return for Bond 25 a good idea? How do you go about talking to non-film nerds about movies? Picks of the Week: (2:28:14) Henry - Zodiac (on Netflix) and A Cure for Wellness (Amazon); Braden - The Place Beyond the Pines (Netflix) and Preacher (AMC); Paul - Five Came Back (Netflix) and Mad Men (Netflix). Outros: (2:31:32) What we will be reviewing next, and who our upcoming guest hosts will be! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected], or visit our website at www.thefilmbuds.com!

We jump in the getaway car with Baby Driver, then prepare to become strict vegetarians with Bong Joon Ho's Okja. We also discuss the mountain of new trailers including Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Logan Lucky, and Ingrid Goes West, then debate the release of movies on Netflix, Dunkirk's huge 70mm format release, and more! Thanks for joining us (sorry for the occasional ringing in the first half - but it goes away!) Intros: (0:00) Braden talks briefly about his upcoming plans, and Henry tells the story of a minor altercation at his coffee shop. Review: Baby Driver (6:35) Review: Okja (41:58) Roundtable Discussions: (1:34:22) All the exciting new trailers; the legitimacy of movies being released on Netflix and if it's hurting theaters/awards contention; Dunkirk's massive release in 70mm format release. Pick of the Week: (1:56:21) Braden - GLOW on Netflix; Henry - Loving on HBO, Rise of the Planet of the Apes (preferably the 4K) Outros: (2:00:52) What we'll be reviewing next week, and who are upcoming guest hosts will be!

We demolish a few buildings with Michael Bay's Transformers: The Last Knight, plus we do a "retro review" of Guillermo Del Toro's robot v monster epic, Pacific Rim. Later on we discuss some wild news pieces hot off the presses. We also delve into some fun listener questions! Thanks for joining us! (We apologize for the room noise in the second half of the show!!!! Won't happen in the future! Bear with us!) Intros: Our temporary new recording location, and we also go on a few short rants about life. Review: Transformers: The Last Knight (3:23) Retro Review: Pacific Rim (36:09) Roundtable Discussions: (1:00:05) Do we want someone like David Fincher to direct World War Z 2? Which director is currently the most promising up-and-comer in Hollywood? Is Johnny Depp's increasing media troubles ruining his once-great career? Outros: What we will be reviewing next, who will be joining us, and much more! (1:44:00)

Welcome to the very first episode of The Film Buds Podcast! Intro: Henry, Will and Braden share a few fun personal details, and discuss what you can expect from the show. Review: Cars 3 Review: Rough Night Discussion Topics: What makes a movie that's considered to be bad redeeming for you? The pros and cons of bringing in auteur directors for the DC Extended Cinematic Universe. With Daniel Day-Lewis' recent retire announcement, what's his best performance? Is a Watchmen HBO series from Damon Lindelof a wise move? 2017 Movie Recap: We reveal our favorite and least-favorite films of the year so far, as well as what we can't wait to see in the coming months. Outros: What's next for the podcast? What we will review on the next show. Let's talk movies!