Film Lovers Podcast

The Film Lovers are back just in time for Christmas with a listing of some of their favorite "guilty pleasures" (17:40). Subjectivity reigns supreme! Before that we discuss a young up-and-coming actor in Hollywood (8:49), and wrap things up discussing what we love in cinema (54:00). We hope you'll "jingle all the way" to the end of the episode, and tweet us some of your favorite guilty pleasures @filmloverspod.

[This Episode Contains Spoilers] The Film Lovers are back after an accidental hibernation with a deep dive into Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (23:50). Remember that amazing Netflix experiment from late 2018? Full disclosure: this episode isn't a flashback, it was actually recorded in January of 2019. Our editing intern just finished it, and we promptly fired them. But don't be mad. Be loving. Because we're film lovers! If that's not enough there's an exciting discussion on "mediums" (5:38), and at the end of the show, the Lovers all realize that they love (49:29) the Fyre Festival documentaries (another retro phenomena). Tweet us your recollections of these classic topics @filmloverspod.

[This Episode Contains Spoilers] Join the Film Lovers as they do “whatever it takes” to discuss the final installment of an epic 22 film cinematic journey — Avengers: Endgame (15:22). Before that they do a deep conspiratorial dive into the ambiguous new trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (3:25), and speculate on the secret rivalry between RJ and JJ. It’s an episode for the ages! Looking to chime in? Tweet us at @filmloverspod with your insights.

Show Notes: Read the interview with Avengers: Endgame writers, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely.

[This Episode Contains Spoilers] Join the Film Lovers as they head out west on an existential expedition in search of "Netflix gold" and review the Coen Brothers' latest film "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" (19:35). Before that they throw Netflix CEO Reed Hastings under the bus and discuss his alleged disdain for the traditional Hollywood system (6:55). If you love Joel and Ethan Coen, you'll definitely be "in your element" for this one. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Buster Scruggs as well, please tweet us @filmloverspod with your views on the movie!

This week the Film Lovers look back on 2018, and share their top ten favorite movies of of 2018 (13:27). Before that, Casey sneaks in his top five favorite documentaries via a declarative discussion topic (3:50), and Russ endlessly mentions articles you can read which are linked to below! As usual the guys had a lot of fun crafting their lists and want to hear yours, so please share your top ten lists with them on Twitter.

Join the Film Lovers as they jump into a portal and travel back in time to 2001 in order to watch and discuss Richard Kelly's accidental masterpiece "Donnie Darko." This episode draws out deep feelings as the lovers explore both fear and love (the deepest of human emotions). This second volume of the "Film Lovers Flashback" is so intense, some moms of the PTA may just want to have it banned from school.

The Film Lovers are back this week, and they're reflecting on the year thus far and ranking their top five movies of 2018 (20:55). Before that they discuss Pixar's Incredibles II (10:55); and finish off the episode sharing some love and emotion with one another about film (1:08:30).

[This Episode Contains Spoilers] Once again, Casey is gone, so David and Russ decide to embrace their duality and discuss two movies at once – A24's "Hereditary" and Blumhouse Production's "Upgrade" (19:45). Before that they throw both studios into the cage for an exciting DiscussBattle™ and see which company is doing better (4:45); and, as always, they share some things they love, both of which are NOT movies (1:03:33).

This week the Film Lovers launch a brand new segment, “Film Lovers Flashback.” In this recurring podcast motif the Lovers will look back at classic movies from Hollywood’s past and discuss them with the same passion as they would a new release. For the debut episode they get things “rolling” with “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (17:10); before that they try to objectively discuss who the greatest American director is (7:55); and they close the show spreading mostly love about some recent movies (1:01:17).

[This Episode Contains Spoilers] This week the Film Lovers devote their entire episode to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and race against the clock to review "Avengers: Infinity War" (14:45). Before that they discuss the sad situation at DC Films (3:30); and wrap things up by sharing which MCU movie they love the most (52:15). They also manage to have a fierce debate over the merits of a certain glove's backstory. It's an argument that would make Dr. Strange, Tony Stark, and Star Lord proud!