Films(trips)

(Trigger Warning: Episode contains discussions of domestic and sexual violence)

Dave may have made it out of hell, but Andrew seems to be recording from there based on the reverb in this episode of Films(trips)! Luckily, the duo decided to record anyway and look at MONA LISA, director Neil Jordan's 1986 crime drama starring Bob Hoskins and Cathy Tyson! Listen as the duo wonder why Tyson didn't end up a major star, continue their admiration of the work of the late Hoskins, and dig into the complicated and messy dynamics of this film.

Next Episode: No, it isn't just the name of an X-Men character!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Having finished their trip to Japan, Andrew and Dave make their way to the United Kingdom to explore the backstreets where magic and demons run loose upon-

No, wait, I'm making a mistake here. The duo ACTUALLY head to L.A. for the Americanized adaptation of the extremely British character of John Constantine, directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Djimon Hounsou, and Tilda Swinton. Does the choice to turn the character into an American work? How much style does director Lawrence bring to the film? And is Keanu the ultimate "suit" actor? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Oh hey, an actual film set in the United Kingdom!

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

NINJA, NINJA, BAT!

Andrew and Dave make one last stop in Japan before returning to North America, and it is to talk about... a Batman film?!

That's right! This time, the podcasting duo take a look at the anime BATMAN NINJA! What do the pair make of the DTV film? Is it another somber take on the Dark Knight, or something else entirely? And which Robin is that, anyway? Tune in to find out!

Next Episode: Round three with Keanu!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Much like the sequels to EVANGELION 1.0: YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE, the latest Films(trips) is running slightly late. But to make up for it, Andrew and Dave are joined by returning guest Ross May (@rossmaywriter), the host of REITMAN FOR THE JOB!

What duo the trio make of this remake/maybe sequel to the original NEON GENESIS EVANGELION? Why does HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS come up so much? Which host sounds more sleep deprived than the others? And where the hell are we, anyway? Tune in to find out!

Next Episode: BATMAN! AND MONKEYS!

Don't forget to subscribe to REITMAN FOR THE JOB, available wherever free podcasts are sold!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Existential crisis by Reality.

Andrew and Dave's tour around Japan continues! Having left Kurosawa's DREAMS behind, the duo turn their attention to the 2016's SHIN GODZILLA, the film written, edited, and co-directed by Hideaki Anno (Yes, the man behind NEON GENESIS EVANGELION)!

Just what don the dup make of the unconventional Godzilla film? How well does Anno transition into making a live action film? And just who is the guest who pops up in the middle of the rundown?! Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: The animated equivalent of HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS. Except, you know, good.

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Andrew and Dave venture into Japan in this episode of Films(trips) to take a look at Akira Kurosawa's 1990 anthology drama, DREAMS!

Just what do the duo make of one of the legendary director's lesser known works? Just how coherent is a sleep deprived Dave? And just how much walking in a blizzard can one man film? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: The most exciting film about bureaucratic red tape you will ever see!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Andrew and Dave kick off 2021 in epic fashion with a two-plus hour look at Wim Wenders' four hour-plus qusai-sci-fi road movie, UNTIL THE END OF THE WORLD!

What do the duo make of one of Wenders' most divisive films? Does the film earn (or need) its long running length? And just how fantastic is the supporting cast? Tune in to find out!

Next Episode: We're off to Japan!

All music by Andrew Kannesgiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Let's hope 2021 sucks less.

Stuck at home thanks to COVID-19 this Christmas Eve? Can't stand another freaking rendition of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"? Need something to ignore the family while sitting before a DVD or Blu-Ray of a Yule log on fire?

Films(trips) has you covered! Join Andrew, Dave, and James as they look back over the year of the podcast that was, continue to bash BE COOL, and grapple with how their show seems to influence reality.

Next Episode: Wim Wenders is back, and he's touring around the world!

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Best of luck in 2021, folks!

It's crossover time, folks, as Ross May of "Reitman for the Job" joins Dave to take a look at the long running ZATOICHI film series!

Why should fans of Daredevil be aware of Zatoichi? What imports from Italy were the filmmakers behind the series watching? How depressing is the life of star Shintarô Katsu? Tune in and find out!

Make sure to subscribe to "Reitman for the Job": https://reitmanforthejob.podbean.com/

Follow Ross on Twitter: @rossmaywriter

Next Episode: The Films(trips) holiday year end wrap-up!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Ross May.

James Hrivnak once again joins Andrew and Dave as they spend time in Exorcist country! This time out, the trio look at EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC, the infamous 1977 sequel from director John Boorman. Just how bonkers is the film? What is the single worst moment of the film? And what special guest drops by to close out the episode? Tune in and find out!

Bonus Crossover Episode (December 20th): Zatoichi with Ross May!

Holiday Bonus Episode (December 24th): A year in review with James Hrivnak!

Next Regular Episode: How do you make four hours seem tolerable? Wim Wenders, that's how.

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Happy holidays from Pazuzu!