Films(trips)

Having survived Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings, Andrew and David decided to they needed something even more epic in scale. And what's bigger than the history of the world?

Tune in as the podcasting duo reflect on the career of Mel Brooks, debate the value of Brooks' '90s output, once again have to discuss the most infamous event in the life of Richard Pryor, and welcome back the long overdue Gregory Hines!

Next Episode: A supernatural comedy with Denzel Washington. No, we're NOT looking at Heart Condition again.

All music by Andrew Kannesgiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

What happens when Ralph Bakshi makes an animated adaptation of one of the most famous fantasy works of all time? Well, two podcast hosts get to discuss it forty-five years later, of course! Tune in as Andrew and Dave discuss the successes and failures of this infamous film while still finding time to talk about Bob Seger and Robocop.

Next Episode: Mel Brooks time!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Having survived the apocalypse, Andrew and Dave have decided to pursue a far more meaningful goal: selling coffee in the northern parts of the UK!

Okay, maybe they aren't selling coffee in the north, but Mick Travis, the protagonist of director Lindsay Anderson's O Lucky Man!, certainly is. What do the podcasting duo make of Anderson's not-exactly-a-sequel-to-If.... epic comedy? Is this the most likeable Malcolm McDowell has ever been on screen? And just how stellar is Alan Price's score to the film? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Before Jackson, there was... BAKSHI!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Andrew and Dave survived Michael Caine's severed hand, but can they survive the Earth catching fire? Probably not, which is why they are thankful they are watching the apocalypse drama The Day the Earth Caught Fire from 1961 instead of dealing with the real thing. Just how great is this award winning sci-fi drama? Why did Richard Burton hit it big and Edward Judd didn't? This film was made because Val Guest staked his profits from what film now? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: And here I was thinking I'd pick up tips on how to sell coffee.

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Despite there being 8 Million Ways to Die, Andrew and Dave return this episode to look at Oliver Stone's 1981 horror film, The Hand! Is the film a forgotten gem in Stone's filmography, or a justifiably overlooked work? Would an adventure comic strip make the kind of money suggested in the film, even in 1981? And just how bad does Andrew's Michael Caine impression get? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Colour tinting and doomsday scenarios.

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. 

Andrew and Dave return to the 1980s to take a look at a lesser known thriller of the era: Hal Ashby's 8 Million Ways to Die, starring Jeff Bridges! What do the duo make of Ashby's final film? Just how troubled was the production history? And just what's the deal with shaved ice? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: It's me, Michael Caine, comic strip artist.

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Films(trips) kicks off 2023 with episode 223 by looking at a film from 1993!

Leaving How Stella Got Her Groove Back behind them, Andrew and Dave turn their attention to the 1993 Oscar nominated film What's Love Got to Do With It?, the adaptation of the Tina Turner autobiography I, Tina. How well does this film, which stars Angela Bassett and Lawrence Fishburne, hold up? Just where do some of the faults of the film lay? Can Andrew and Dave figure out whether Private Dancer was Turner's fifth solo album or not? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: "Just because we don't have a script doesn't mean the film isn't going to work out! Endless interference from producers, now that'll ruin us!"

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Thanks to our special guest at the start of the episode!

James Hrivnak once again joins Andrew and Dave to look back over the Films(trips) year that was! Which decades where most heavily covered in 2022? What films do the hosts barely remember? Who will win James' annual trivia challenge? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Really? We have to talk about Phil Specter again? I know it is only five minutes of the film, but come on!

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Happy 2023, everybody!

2022 Ghibli List
It’s the holidays! Ross and Dave Babbitt of the Films(trips) podcast spent the year watching
every movie from Studio Ghibli! Listen to us talk about all of them, and why directors Miyazaki
and Takahata are more problematic than just being the grumpy artists most people view them as.
Yes, Ross says “Princess Mononoke” incorrectly several times. Oops. He also says Hayao
Miyazaki won the third animated feature film Oscar, when he actually won the second.
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All music by the dearly drawn Andrew Kannegiesser. Edited by Ross May.

19:45 Kiki’s Delivery Service
26:00 Spirited Away
31:30 Castle in the Sky
36:00 The Tale of Princess Kaguya
41:30 The Wind Rises
51:00 The Secret World of Arrietty
56:00 Ocean Waves
59:30 Grave of the Fireflies
1:04:00 My Neighbours the Yamadas
1:06:30 Tales from Earthsea
1:13:00 From Up On Poppy Hill
1:15:00 Whisper of the Heart
1:21:00 Princess Mononoke
1:25:30 Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro
1:30:00 Howl’s Moving Castle
1:34:00 When Marnie Was There
1:36:00 Pom Poko
1:40:00 Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
1:43:00 The Cat Returns
1:45:00 Porco Rosso
1:50:30 Earwig and the Witch
1:54:00 Only Yesterday
1:58:00 Ponyo
2:02:00 My Neighbour Totoro

After a year of looking at a surprisingly grim films in terms of subject matter, Andrew and Dave end the year on a decidedly lighter note by looking at the romantic comedy-drama How Stella Got Her Groove Back, the 1998 film based on the hit novel by Terry McMillian! Just what was the reaction to the film when it was released in theatres originally? What has (and hasn't) aged well with the film? Are Andrew and Dave even qualified to talk about it? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: BONUS TIME!

Next Next Episode: STILL BONUS TIME!

First Episode of 2023: Rollin' down a river.

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt