Films(trips)

James Hrivnak joins Andrew and Dave in this episode to take a look at a martial arts drama from...David Mamet?!

Yes, that's right: REDBELT, the 2008 film about MMA fighting, magicians, and hot watches is from the man who made "Coffee is for closers" common office speak. Does the film work? Will the trio agree on what flaws, if any, the film has? Just how many Mamet films will James quote before the episode is up? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: PARTY SIZE!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Apologies to all magicians.

In this episode of Film(strips), Andrew and Dave return to the world of "Street Fighter" by taking a look at the (failed) 2009 film reboot, STREET FIGHTER: THE LEGEND OF CHUN-LI!

But this time, the duo are not alone! Joining the pair is Jesse Balzer, the PhD candidate behind the research project "Ruining Trailers." What will the trio make of this second attempt to adapt the classic Capcom video game franchise to screen? Will anything about it live up the bonkers joy that is the 1994 STREET FIGHTER film? Will a Neal McDonough's sainthood ever be officially recognized by the Catholic Church? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: I bet David Mamet is a huge Eek! The Cat fan.

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Apologizes to all of Ireland.

Playing for time, Andrew and Dave return this week with a bonus Films(trips) episode! In this instance, the duo talk about the technology of Ang Lee's new film GEMINI MAN, fail to talk about AD ASTRA, offer some family friendly (and not so family friendly) Halloween recommendations, poke fun at Mick Garris, and more!

Next episode: Street Fighter, just not the good one.

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Apologies to our fans in the long haul trucker community for the shorter than usual episode.

Andrew and Dave return in this episode of Films(trips) to try and figure out just what director John Huston was aiming for with his 1985 film, PRIZZI'S HONOR. Is it a satire of organized crime? An exploration of sexism and double standards that just so happens to be set in the world of organized crime? And is anything about this film really funny? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Bangkok and Irish accents.

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

(NOTE: Due to a technical issue, Andrew's audio has a slight bit of distortion at points, making him sound like Sylvester the Cat. Sorry in advance!)

Andrew and Dave are back in this episode of Films(trips) to take a look at the 1990 comedy MY BLUE HEAVEN, starring Rick Moranis and Steve Martin! Just what do the podcasting duo make of the Herbert Ross directed and Nora Ephron written film? Will Dave come off as a romantic sap? Does Andrew see Bill Irwin as the film's secret weapon? And most importantly, just how much does everyone miss Rick Moranis? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Yes, it is a film with people getting shot in the head and knifed in the throat, but it IS a romantic comedy if you squint at it. Kinda. Sort of. Not really.

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Andrew and Dave return this episode and head to San Francisco! Actually, the pair just discuss the 1992 romantic sci-fi thriller MEMOIRS OF AN INVISIBLE MAN, starring Chevy Chase, but it does happen to be set in San Francisco.

What will the podcasting duo make of the often forgotten John Carpenter film? Can they stomach Chevy Chase's effort to sell himself as a dramatic actor? And is someone going to continually tell Andrew and Dave they are shutting them down? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Maybe all of our romances would be a little better if we had a mobster helping us out.

On second thought, no.

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

In this episode of Films(trips), Andrew and David hang out with their old friend nihilism by watching John Carpenter's 1982 classic, THE THING! Just how bleak does everything get? Just who is the MVP of this film? And what the hell is Jeff Lynn doing here? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: It's probably too much of a cheap shot to say Chevy Chase made his career invisible, isn't it?

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost.

Andrew and Dave return to animation in this episode of Films(trips) by finally taking a look at a Disney film! This time, the duo take a look at THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, a film which elicits a wide range of complicated thoughts and reactions. Is the film progressive or regressive? Why does Quentin Tarantino come up during this conversation? Just how awesome is Keith David? And most importantly, what did returning guest Charlotte think of the film? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: The only mature respond when you lose a game to a computer's A.I. is to pour booze into the hard drive. No, I'm not in therapy. Why do you ask?

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Keeping the unexpectedly musically-focused 2019 going, Andrew and Dave take a look at Martin Scorsese's 1978 concert-documentary THE LAST WALTZ, which captures the final performance of The Band. How insufferable will the podcasting duo find Robbie Robertson? Why the heck does Neil Young keep popping up on our show? And what strange new game does Andrew test out on Dave? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: If Disney had owned Marvel in 2009, maybe we could have had a cameo from Remy LeBeau?

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Zero apologies to Van Morrison and Neil Diamond.

In this special bonus episode, Dave interviews Dr. Matthew Asprey Gear about his new book, MOSEBY CONFIDENTIAL: ARTHUR PENN'S NIGHT MOVES AND THE RISE OF NEO-NOIR.

Mosbey Confidential: http://jorvikpress.com/books/moseby-confidential/

At the End of the Street in the Shadow: http://cup.columbia.edu/book/at-the-end-of-the-street-in-the-shadow/9780231173414

Dr. Gear's Wordpress website: https://matthewasprey2.wordpress.com/

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.