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Footcandle Films episodes

September 17, 2020 I’m Thinking of Bill & Ted
2020 has been pretty strange. A third installment in the Bill & Ted series almost makes sense. Alan & Chris discuss the cinematic oddity as well as the new...well, yes odd - but in a completely different way - Charlie Kaufman film "I'm Thinking of Ending Things". For the trailer tapas section the hosts discuss the new "Dune" and "Freaky" trailers and then indulge in some extremely early Oscar prediction talk. As per the tried and true formula, they round out the episode with some film recommendations.
Recommendations: "Wildlife" , "Crimson Tide"
Reviews: "Bill & Ted Face the Music" , "I'm Thinking of Ending Things"
The Footcandle Film Festival will be held online September 23rd-27th 2020!
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1 hr 22 min
September 09, 2020 Tesla Boys State
Two new films...two new reviews. First up we talk about the documentary that was a hit at Sundance - "Boys State". For our second review we discuss the one-of-a-kind biopic "Tesla" starring Ethan Hawke. For our Trailer Tapas portion of the show we discuss "The Batman", "Spontaneous" and "On the Rocks". Last, but not least, we wrap with our recommendations of films you might want to revisit or check out for the first time.
Reviews: "Boys State" , "Tesla"
Recommendations: "Nobody Knows I'm Here" , "Interview with a Vampire"
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1 hr 12 min
August 26, 2020 An American First Cow Pickle
In this episode of Footcandle Films Alan & Chris review two movies that reflect on the challenges of starting your own business and capitalism. One is director Kelly Reichardt's period drama "First Cow", the other is the comedy "An American Pickle" starring Seth Rogen in a dual role. After the reviews, Alan leads an "It Sounds Like It Could Be Good?" segment. The hosts close out the show with recommendations of films you might want to seek out.
Reviews: "First Cow", "An American Pickle"
Recommendations: "The Sweatbox", "Take Shelter"
Also!
Here are the trailers for the unreleased movies that Alan and Chris discuss on this episode:
"Boys State"
"Judas and the Black Messiah"
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1 hr 21 min
August 12, 2020 The Rental Greyhound
Movie theaters might be closed but new films are still coming out and we've got reviews of two of them. First up is the AppleTV+ exclusive World War II action-drama "Greyhound" starring Tom Hanks. For our second review, we look at the much smaller-scale indie horror film "The Rental" starring Dan Stevens & Alison Brie. For our Trailer Tapas portion of the podcast, we focus on Charlie Kaufman's "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" and the new Seth Rogen vehicle "An American Pickle". Chris then shares two bits of silver screen news before the hosts wrap the episode with their recommendations of films you might have missed or should revisit.
Reviews: "Greyhound" , "The Rental"
Recommendations: "Border" , "Speed"
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1 hr 14 min
July 15, 2020 Eurovision Fire Saga Truth
Looking for a few laughs? Alan and Chris review the latest Will Farrell film that just hit Netflix. Looking for a dramatic film with great performances? The hosts discuss "The Truth" from director Hirokazu Koreeda. Afterward, Chris shares some silver screen news and Alan jumps on his cinematic soapbox for a brief rant. Closing out the episode each host gives recommendations of films you might consider screening.
Reviews: "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga", "The Truth"
Recommendations: "Doctor Sleep" , "Middleditch & Schwartz"
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1 hr 18 min
July 01, 2020 You Should Have Left Shirley
You've made it through all the episodes of Tiger King and watched all the movies that HBO has to offer. Looking for something else to watch? Alan & Chris review two new arrivals "You Should Have Left" and "Shirley" that might be right up your alley. If they're not in your cinematic wheelhouse they each offer a recommendation of an older film that can be easily watched on an online service. Gazing into their crystal ball of movie news the hosts also discuss three upcoming films that sound promising in their "Sounds Like It Could Be Good?" segment.
Reviews: "You Should Have Left" , "Shirley"
Recommendations: "The American President" , "Groundhog Day"
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1 hr 19 min
June 18, 2020 5 Blood Kings of Staten Island
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1 hr 35 min
June 03, 2020 Footcandle Films: Lovebirds Trip to Greece
In this episode, Alan & Chris review two comedies. Both relationship-based, both heavily dependent on the chemistry between the two leads...and both couldn't be more different in their style and execution. "The Trip to Greece" starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, and "The Lovebirds" starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani. The hosts also discuss some movie news tidbits and wrap the show with recommendations of films you might want to check out. Reviews: "The Lovebirds" & "The Trip to Greece" Recommendations: "Good Boys", "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas"
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1 hr 25 min
May 12, 2020 Footcandle Films: Extra Ordinary Assistant
Every now and then we really hit the cinematic extremes on the podcast. This episode is a perfect example. One film reviewed is a minimalist, harrowing tale of harassment in the workplace. The other film is an almost joke-a-minute comedy starring Will Forte. Variety...it's the spice of life right? Also featured on the episode are bits of movie news and recommendations of other films to check out. Recommendations: "Blind Melon - Letters from a Porcupine" , "Beastie Boys Story" Reviews: "The Assistant" , "Extra Ordinary"
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1 hr 26 min
April 27, 2020 Footcandle Films: Trolls World The Way Back
Due to shuttered movie theaters, Universal Studios released one of their big films for 2020 direct to online rental. Chris & Alan use this opportunity to discuss "Trolls World Tour" and then spend some time talking about Ben Affleck's latest vehicle "The Way Back". Chris then plays a news anchor for some silver screen updates. Rounding out the episode, each host gives a film recommendation you can use to occupy some of your quarantine time. Recommendations: "Molly's Game" & "The Hudsucker Proxy" Reviews: "Trolls World Tour" & "The Way Back"
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1 hr 24 min

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