Films(trips)

(Content Warning: this episode addresses a film dealing with slavery, so please be advised).

After the thoughtful, nuanced film WHITE MATERIAL, Andrew and Dave return in this episode to look at the ill-conceived MANDERLAY, director Lars von Trier's 2005 sequel to his 2003 hit, DOGVILLE. Just how wrong does the film go? How little faith does Dave have in von Trier's as a filmmaker and human being? And most importantly, is a better film to follow next week? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Rock stars and remakes.

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

In this episode, the podcasting duo of Andrew and Dave take a look at director Claire Denis' 2009 drama, WHITE MATERIAL! What follows is a nearly two hour discussion which explores post-colonial fiction, art-house cinema, and whether or not Christopher Lambert is a significantly better actor in French than he is in English.

Next Episode: (sigh) We'll make it through it.

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Andrew and Dave return, and this time they are in Sicily!

Well, no. They are still in Canada, but this time the duo are checking out Michael Cimino's 1987 crime-drama epic, THE SICILIAN! What do the podcasters make of this film adapted from a Mario Puzo novel? How bonkers in the history behind the production of the film? And how is it that a beautifully composed scene on a dock can go hilariously wrong? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Christopher Lambert finally gets to speak French!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

In this episode of Films(trips), guest James Hrivnak seeks redemption as he joins Andrew and Dave in discussing HIGHLANDER III: THE SORCERER, a film released under multiple titles across the world and which makes marginally more sense than HIGHLANDER II: THE QUICKENING. Does the film hit the enjoyably bad heights of its predecessor? Can the trio find something nice to say about sort-of producers Panzer and Davis? How well does Quebec sub-in for Japan? And just what is Axel Rose's beef with Mario Van Peebles? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Lawsuits! Different edits! More Christopher Lambert!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Happy Easter!

James once again joins Andrew and Dave for a particularly Canadian episode of Films(trips)! Having made it through THE ART OF WAR, the trip turn their attention to director Christian Duguay's 1995 adaptation of the Philip K. Dick short story "Second Variety", SCREAMERS! Just how Canadian is the film? Is Peter Weller too good for this film? Will Dave defend the excessively long exposition dump at the start of the film? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: The final conflict! I mean, the final dimension! No, wait: the sorcerer! Okay, how about the magician?

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

(CONTENT WARNING: In light of the murders which happened in Atlanta this past week, some plot points in the film under discussion this week may potentially be upsetting. Please be advised.)

James Hrivnak once again joins Andrew and Dave for another journey in the Films(trips), um... mobile?

Anyways, the trio are taking a look at THE ART OF WAR in this episode, a Canadian-American action film starring Wesley Snipes and directed by Christian Duguay! Can the trio pin down exactly when this script was originally written? How side tracked will everyone get by Michael Biehn's casual wear costuming? And can anyone find a redeeming quality to Anne Archer's performance? Tune in to find out!

Next Episode: Another Philip K. Dick adaptation! No, not that one. Or that one. OR THAT ONE.

Andrew and Dave are off to war!

Okay, not really. But they are taking a look at a film about war: Director Douglas Sirk's 1957 drama BATTLE HYMN, starring Rock Hudson? Can the pair determine why the film is often overlooked in Sirk's filmography? Does Dave end up singing? And most importantly, does the radio lie? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: There's no eyewear like turn-of-the-millennium eyewear!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Deciding one delightful light comedy wasn't enough, Andrew and Dave make their way from 1967's GAMBIT to 1959's PILLOW TALK, starring Rock Hudson and Doris Day! Just how well does the film hold up 62 years on? What bizarre gag amuses the podcasting duo to no end? And just why the hell does Godzilla come up? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Rock Hudson goes to war!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Andrew and Dave return this week to take a look at the Channing Tatum starring spinoff from the X-Men-

Wait, sorry, wrong card.

Actually, the duo are watching GAMBIT, the 1966 heist comedy from director Ronald Neame which stars Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine, and Herbert Lom! How much to the hosts enjoy the film? Just how clever is the structure of the film? And just how awful are Andrew and David's impressions of Michael Caine? Tune in to find out!

Next Episode: Sex, lies, and party lines.

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt