Films(trips)

Andrew and Dave are back, and this time, they are celebrating Halloween a little early with the 1994 Mike Nichols film, WOLF!

Just what do the podcasting duo make of the werewolf film set in the midst of the publishing industry? How great is the late Christopher Plummer? How much does Nichols miss the mark by when it comes to working with special effects? And why is James Spader so damn good? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: YOU AND I BOTH KNOW THIS AIN'T NO BANK ROBBERY!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

After six weeks of bonus episodes, Andrew and Dave return to the regular format of the program! Having left INSPECTOR CLOUSEAU behind them, the podcasting duo turn their attention to Mike Nichols' infamous 1970 adaptation of the Joseph Heller novel CATCH-22, starring a whose-who of late-'60s Hollywood. Is the film as disappointing as its reputation? How has time changed the views of each host towards the film? And just how great is Bob Newhart? Tune in to find out!

Next Episode: You know what THE WOLF MAN was missing? The publishing industry.

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

In this special DTV focused bonus episode of Films(trips), James Hrivnak joins Dave Babbitt to take a look at the excellent (but awfully titled) film AVENGEMENT, starring Scott Adkins! Where does the film go right where so many go wrong? Just how great of a screen presence is Adkins? How many better titles for the film can James and Dave come up with off the top of their heads? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Back to the regular schedule by FINALLY covering CATCH-22!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

In this special bonus episode of Films(trips), Andrew and Dave turn their attention to the films that are very, VERY unlikely to ever be discussed on the show. Tune in to hear their thoughts on CALIGULA, Full Moon Entertainment, GARDEN STATE, self-important films, and late era Jean-Luc Godard.

Next Episode: The DTV (maybe) reaches its conclusion!

Episode after that: We FINALLY reach CATCH-22 (1970).

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

The DTV train continues in this bonus episode of Films(trips) as Eric Jones joins Dave to take a look at WWE Studios' THE MARINE 6: CLOSE QUARTERS, the concluding film in the long running action series. Just what do the pair make of the 2018 film? How impressive is the work of wrestling legend Shawn Michaels? Which Paul Atreides pops up in this film? And just how does the sixth film in a DTV action franchise take both hosts by surprise? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Veto!

Don't forget to check out Eric's writing here: https://deaconsden.wordpress.com/ 

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

In this special bonus episode, Andrew and Dave discuss the films (and other types of media) that help them get to their happy place! Who enjoys what? Why do they enjoy it? Hello? Magic plane person?

Next Episode: Eric Jones returns and is reeeeeeaaaaadddddy to rummmmmmmmmble!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

In this continuing run of bonus episodes looking at DTV films, Chris Martin joins Dave to take a look at the first of six DTV sequels to the 1990 TREMORS, TREMORS 2: AFTERSHOCKS! Just what do the pair make of the film? How much is Kevin Bacon missed? And how the hell did Michael C. Gross end up taking center stage in this film series? Tune in to find out!

Next Episode: Andrew and Dave talk about films (and other stuff) that make them happy!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

In this episode, which kicks off a short series of bonus episodes, Dave and James turn their attention to the film LAST MAN STANDING! No, NOT the Walter Hill / Bruce Willis film; the pair are looking at the PM Entertainment DTV action fest starring Jeff Wincott, Jillian McWhirter, and Jonathan Banks!

Next Episode: You want Michael Gross? You've got some Michael Gross!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

After the joy that was THE IN-LAWS, Andrew and Dave decide to return to Pink Panther territory by discussing the 1968 film INSPECTOR CLOUSEAU, the first film in the series not to feature involvement from director Blake Edwards and star Peter Sellers. Instead, director Bud Yorkin takes the reigns while Alan Arkin puts on the infamous Clouseau's moustache and hat. What did audiences make of the film in 1968? How is it in 2021? Does anyone get an autographed photo of Sean Connery? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: The start of a bonus series!

All music by Andrew Kannigiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

In this special bonus episode of Films(trips), James Hrivnak joins Dave Babbitt to take a look back over the late Richard Donner's career as a film director.

Next Episode: We don't deserve this photograph of Sean Connery!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt