Films(trips)

It took seventy-four episodes, but Andrew and Dave finally take a look at a Martin Scorsese film! Specifically, the duo take a look at Scorsese's SHUTTER ISLAND, the 2010 mystery-thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio. What do the pair make of the film? How quickly do the pair spoil the film (as well as about twenty others)? And why the hell does Donnie Iris come up? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Apparently, there was a time when a drunk Van Morrison appearing on stage with another act was considered significant. Who knew?

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Abandoning fictional ancient history for real ancient history (sort of), Andrew and Dave take a look at director Oliver Stone's 2004 misfire ALEXANDER, which looks at the life of Alexander the Great. More specifically, the duo look at ALEXANDER: THE FINAL CUT, Stone's three-hour plus re-edit of the film, which is not, despite the subtitle, the final cut of the film. Will the pair be able to survive the film's bloated running time? How problematic are the sexual and racial politics of the film? What the heck was Stone thinking while he made this film, anyway? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: I wouldn't trust HUAC with mental health issues either.

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Andrew and Dave are joined by special guest Eric Jones in this episode of Films(trips)!

In this episode, the trio take a look at writer and director John Milius' 1982 film CONAN THE BARBARIAN, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Earl Jones! Is the film simply a nihilistic riff on the standard hero's quest narrative, or a disturbingly reactionary adventure story? Is young Arnold blown out of the water by the rest of the cast, or does Milius find a way for the onetime body building champion to hold his own? And what the heck does Bob Fosse have to do with this film? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: What could possibly go wrong when a studio give Oliver Stone $150 million dollars?

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All music by Andrew Kannesgiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Andrew and Dave return in this episode of Films(trips) to take a look at Stanley Kubrick's 1964 dark comedy DR. STRANGELOVE OR, HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB! What do the duo make of the iconic Kubrick film? What the hell is Operation Paperclip? And what's with all the singing? Tune in to find out!

Next Episode: What is best in life? I say love and cuddling, but John Milius may have a different answer.

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Andrew and Dave return from the eighth dimension this week to take a look at director John Badham's DRACULA, which is NOT an adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel of the same name. Rather, the film is an adaptation of a stage play adapted from Stoker's novel. What will the duo make of the sexed up version of the titular character? Is Sir Lawrence Olivier's performance delightful, or just awful? And how many times will Dave remind you all that Sylvester McCoy is in the cast? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Andrew and Dave would invite you over to the Films(trips) office, but then you'd get a look at the big board. We can't have that happening.

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Andrew and Dave cross inter-dimensional travel off their list in this episode of Films(trips) by taking a look at the 1984 cult oddity THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION! How much of a brick wall does Andrew hit with this film? How many mixed metaphors will Dave unintentionally speak over the course of the episode? And why the hell does Paul Blart come up so often? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: SYLVESTER MCCOY! Also Frank Langella and Lawrence Olivier, but let's get our priorities straight here, people.

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

After a long time on the road, Andrew and Dave finally decide to take the podcast back to the high seas!

In this episode of Films(trips), the podcasting duo take a look at Wes Anderson's 2004 comedy THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU. What do the pair make of this quirky comedy that is still less quirky than HUMAN HIGHWAY? What do the hard travellin' podcasting pair make of Anderson's form of extreme artifice? And is revenge scientific? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Andrew and Dave vs. the World Crime League. Wait, hold on...

And hey, don't forget the check out THE COLUMBO CONFAB podcast!

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Quick: What is just as incoherent as THE LAST MOVIE, but far more entertaining? Why, that would be HUMAN HIGHWAY, the 1982 film co-written, co-directed, and co-starring Neil Young!

Can Andrew and Dave make any sense of Young's apocalyptic nuclear comedy? How much do the pair love Dean Stockwell? And just what did Dennis Hopper do during the making of this film to get sued? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: What self-respecting underwater explorer doesn't have a gun strapped to their thigh?

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

After two weeks in Germany, Andrew and Dave head to Chinchero, Peru to take a look at Dennis Hopper's infamous 1971 disaster, THE LAST MOVIE! What will the pair make of the film which killed Dennis Hopper's Hollywood career for a decade? Is Dennis Hopper much of a director? And just what legends about the filming of THE LAST MOVIE will set Andrew and Dave off the most? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: You may be worried now, but you won't be worried long.

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Andrew and Dave liked their stay in Wim Wenders' Germany so much that they decided to stick around for one more week!

This time, Andrew and Dave look at Wenders' 1977 neo-noir thriller, THE AMERICAN FRIEND, starring Bruno Ganz and Dennis Hopper! How much do the duo love this adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's third Tom Ripley novel? Can they fully explore a text this rich in under two hours? Will Dave mispronounce the German title? Tune in to find out!

Next Episode: Andrew and Dave find a film which infuriates them more than THE V.I.P.s!

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt