Films(trips)

With 2020 upon us, Andrew and Dave close out 2019 in style with... THE ONE?

Yes, that's right! What do the duo make of the James Wong directed and Jet Li starring sci-fi action from from 2001? How much will Dave gush over the late, great television series "Millennium"? Will Andrew get down with the sickness or let the bodies hit the floor? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: There's nothing wrong with going nowhere baby, but we should be going nowhere fast.

Music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. See you all in folks!

Happy Holidays, everyone!

With the end of 2019 quickly approaching, Andrew and Dave reflect back on the year that was. What lessons did they learn? What goals have they set for 2020? Can the duo stay positive for an entire hour? Tune in and find out!

Next Regular Episode: Andrew and Dave close out 2019 with Jet Li and Jason Statham.

Special thank you to Ross May, James Hrivnak, Chris Martin, Eric Jones, Dr. Brandon Arroyo, Jesse Balzer, and Dr. Matthew Asprey Gear.

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

On the surface, an episode about Paul Schrader's 2005 horror film DOMINION: PREQUEL TO THE EXORCIST might seem odd to release on Christmas Eve. However, the episode contains all the Christmas time traditions you would expect, including:

-The hosts (Andrew and Dave) getting into heated arguments in front of the guests (in this instance, James Hrivnak)

-Political conversations (just what are the politics of this film?)

-Music! And not just at the beginning and end of the episode as usual

-Conversation which becomes increasingly incoherent because the participants have stayed up way too late

So join the gang this episode! If you can't spend the holidays with your family, this will be just as miserable an experience!

Next Episode: Jet Li v. Jet Li or, Why You Don't Give Exposition to Jason Statham

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Sorry to everyone.

(Trigger Warning: The following episode includes discussions of sexual assault and child abuse. Please be advised)

With three regular episodes left in 2019, Andrew and Dave decide to take things easy this week by looking at a film about fascist Italy just before the start of World War II!

Yes, that's right folks: Andrew and Dave are taking a look at Bernardo Bertalucci's breakthrough 1970 film THE CONFORMIST! What do the duo make of this beloved international film? What important things do Andrew and Dave learn about caster oil? And how many Italian names will Dave mispronounce before the episode is finished? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Lankester Merrin is too busy digging to bless the rains down in Africa.

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Shout out to Arthur!

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Evan. Poor, poor Evan.

Films(trips) is back! This time out, Andrew and Dave are joined by special guest Ross May to discuss Bernardo Bertolucci's 1993 drama, LITTLE BUDDHA! What will the trio make of this often overlooked film? Will Dave pass the test when Andrew questions his knowledge of Chris Isaak? And why would Keanu Reeves want us to forget that LITTLE BUDDHA exists? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Conform this!

Don't forget to subscribe to Ross May's podcast, REITMAN FOR THE JOB!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Behold! With the second year of Films(trips) soon to come to a close, the podcasting duo of Andrew and Dave are completely broken by the second Taylor Hackford film they've encountered, THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE!

Just how broken are the duo? Why, this episode features Andrew racing against the side effects of Robaxacet taken to deal with neck pain, Dave desperately trying to understand the metaphysics behind the film's presentation of the ant-Christ, extended discussions of both the Bill Clinton impeachment hearings as well as the O.J. Simpson trial, dueling Al Pacino impressions, AND Andrew's baffling interpretation of how Keanu Reeves' sounds in this film.

So for all of that AND Don King, tune in now!

Next Episode: Buddhism and Bridget Fonda.

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by David.

Having survived a less-than-stellar trip to Berlin 1989 in the last episode of Films(trips), Andrew and Dave head to 1964 by way of 1996 with THAT THING YOU DO! What do the podcasting duo make of Tom Hanks' feature film directorial debut? Where does the film fit within the overall context of Hanks' career? Is Tom Everett Scott a clone of Tom Hanks, or some sort of life-like android programmed with the knowledge of Tom Hanks' comedy performances from the 1980s? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: "Hey Bob, it's Al! I'm playin' the devil for Taylor Hackford! Any tips?"

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Andrew and Dave return to a fragmented Berlin this week with ATOMIC BLONDE, the David Leitch directed spy-action film starring Charlize Theron, James Macovy, Sofia Boutella, and (current) Films(trips) champion John Goodman!

What do the duo make of the spy film? Are they enraptured by its slick, '80s infused style, or are they left feeling pandered to? Is the film fresh and surprising, or little more than a collection of spy tropes? And more to the point, can the pair actually figure out what the hell ATOMIC BLONDE means? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Okay, they can't say it directly, but at least Tom Hanks is aware that John Lennon was a jerk.

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Special thanks to Anders Bergstrom (whom we forgot to name check in the episode proper) for the point about what years most of the soundtrack selections in the film were from.

Films(trips) is back! And on time this week!

Can't get Disney+ to work properly? Andrew and Dave have you covered! This time out, the duo talk about a film most certainly NOT on the Mouse House's new streaming service: Harold Becker's 1989 erotic thriller SEA OF LOVE, starring Al Pachino and Ellen Barkin! This the film a tacky, misogynistic work like many other entries in the so-called "erotic thriller" genre? Has Pachino reached his final form, or is his still mid-transformation? And just how many times will John Goodman pop up on this show? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: All style. No substance. Pandering soundtrack.

Don't forget to check out the work of Dr. Philippa Gates, including her books "Detecting Men" and "Detecting Women."

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

(NOTE: Unlike most episodes of the show, this one is NSFW [not safe for work], as the subject matter required a more frank conversation than normal. Nothing gratuitous, but please keep in mind).

Andrew and Dave return in this episode of Films(trips) to take a look at what might just be the most controversial film the pair have tackled yet! Yes, that's right: the duo are taking a look at the 1980 mystery-thriller CRUISING, starring Al Pachino!

However, Andrew and Dave know what they don't know, and enlist the help of Dr. Brandon Arroyo to help contextualize CRUISING's place in queer cinema! What do the trio make of the William Freidkin film? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: I can only interpret the absence of The Honeydippers' cover of the song from the soundtrack as a snub.

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Audio wrangling and technology fighting by Dave Babbitt