Film Yarn

In which Xavier and Fredo discuss the State of the Yarn Union. This is a reissue of Song Yarn episode 72.

Can an unlikeable protagonist make a good movie? Are the Coen Brothers the quintessential American filmmakers?, Is Fredo a good man? this and more questions will be answered in this episode of Film Yarn. Monique Jimenez tells us to stay away from people like Llewyn, and Xavier Mendes lectures us about 60's folk and actors singing for movies.

Fredo vows once again to make regular episodes, and along with guest Kevin Roof, discuss time-shifted relationships, texting, gaming, speech technology, and Spike Jonze's latest film Her. For questions or comments email us at film [email protected].

Firmly atop the Olympus of pretension, Fredo and Brian Roan pass judgment on the masses unworthy of Terrence Malick's genius. They muse on heartbreak, religion, podcasting etiquette, and American niceness.

The State of the Yarn. Fredo explains what has happened on the latest 5 months, the supposed transformation of the show and the what the future options of the podcast. Also, because we need to talk about a movie, I discuss Michel Gondry's latest movie, The We and The I.

In the penultimate episode of the current cycle, Monique and Fredo check out Wreck it Ralph. Compare thematically to Shrek, and reminisce on the history of the show.

In one of the least professionally recorded episodes to date, Fredo muses on the serendipitous ways in which Netflix offered up Snake Eyes to his Instant Queue, and how this nineties gem would work as a single cinematic experience when coupled with Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. This is an earnest appreciation of the genius of Nicolas Cage.

After the "lost episode" debacle, Brian J. Roan has a triumphant return to Film Yarn to talk about one of the biggest movies of the year, Sam Mendes' Bond movie. Skyfall. Other tangential topics discussed are: Cloud Atlas The Fountain Southland Tales Teal and Gold cinematography Gravity Javier Bardem Doctor Who Muse

In another show that only a fraction of the show will completely understand; Fredo and Monique nerd out over Kevin James' latest labor of love Here Comes the Boom. Just like James, Fredo and Monique are massive MMA Fans, and seeing it on the big screen is always a treat.

Music intercuts our transcendental experience, little selfish acts of heroism inspire revolutions, Mexican lagers are hastily imbibed in the parking lot of the midnight screening of one of the cinematic experiences that will define our generation. Also, Nick Kubik joins the show for the first time.