Footcandle Films

Wonder Woman was one of the huge box office successes of 2017. How does the latest DC cinematic universe follow-up fair? Alan & Chris discuss the "Justice League" film as well as the period drama "Mudbound". Could it be Netflix's first Oscar winner? Movie news items and a joint recommendation of a new documentary round out the episode. Happy holidays everyone! Recommendations: “Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton” Reviews: “Justice League” & “Mudbound"

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Alan & Chris discuss “Thor: Ragnarok” and how more movies should have Cate Blanchett stomping around as a horned villainess. In order to squeeze in two additional Ben Stiller films the usual segment of movie news is passed over but fear not…they still give a pair of movie recommendations to close out the show. Reviews: “Thor: Ragnarok”, ”Brad's Status“, “The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)” Recommendations: “The Babysitter”, “Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of the Dana Carvey Show”

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Footcandle Films: American Marjorie Runner Alan & Chris return to the MESH studio with reviews of "Marjorie Prime”, "American Made” and “Blade Runner 2049”. Movie news is up next - one host has seen the new Star Wars trailer, the other has been dodging it at all costs. Can you guess which one? Last but not least stick around for the movie recommendations on films you might have missed as they wrap-up the show. Reviews: “Marjorie Prime”, “American Made” & “Blade Runner 2049” Recommendations: “Far and Away”, “Frailty”

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Even with their annual film festival approaching, Alan & Chris somehow found time to review three films (the documentary "Step", the latest Stephen King adaptation “It” and a new comedy from Steven Soderbergh called “Logan Lucky”), deliver hot-off-the-press news items about upcoming movies and share recommendations. They’re just that dedicated. Reviews: “Step”, “It” & “Logan Lucky” Recommendations: “Murder Party”, “We’re Still Together”

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It’s that time of year. Pumpkin Spice has escaped the warehouse and is flooding store shelves everywhere. What hasn’t escaped yet? The big fall movies that everyone will be buzzing about come Oscar time. Now is the time when you can catch up with small indie films before the deluge of “important” films begins. Hosts Alan & Chris do just that with the biopic “Maudie” and the sci-fi comedy/drama “Colossal”. Bits of silver screen news followed by recommendations as per the tried & true formula round out this episode. Reviews: “Maudie” & “Colossal” Recommendations: “The Stanford Prison Experiment”, “Passengers”

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Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” is in theaters and generating plenty of critical praise. Alan & Chris weigh in with their takes as well as review “The Big Sick” - a based-on real life romantic comedy/drama. Afterwards they deliver a round up of silver screen news and then conclude with recommendations of films you might consider checking out. Reviews: “Dunkirk”, “The Big Sick” Recommendations: “Train to Busan”, “Family Life”  

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Two movies. Both take place in New York City. Both have an individual that tries to improve the lives of those around him. One stars the relative newcomer Tom Holland, the other veteran actor Richard Gere. On this episode we’ll share our thoughts on “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and “Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer” before reporting on some silver screen news & recommendations of films to check out. Reviews: “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, “Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer” Recommendations: “Tropic Thunder - Ben Stiller”, “American Anarchist”  

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During the summer we see an avalanche of franchise films. On this episode we discuss two completely original films not beholden to beloved source material. First up is Edgar Wright’s take on the heist film with “Baby Driver”. Next, fresh from its premiere at Cannes and then straight to Netflix is “Okja” the latest from Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho. News & recommendations round out the show. Grab a bag of popcorn & enjoy.   Reviews: “Baby Driver” & "Okja Recommendations: “War On Everyone”, “The Mummy (2017)”

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You may have heard…Wonder Woman finally got her own movie. Can it turn the tide of disappointing DC comic book adaptations? Alan & Chris discuss the new blockbuster as well the latest from indie filmmaker Lone Scherfig “Their Finest”. Rounding out the episode each host shares some movie news items & a recommendation of a film you should check out. Reviews: “Wonder Woman”, “Their Finest” Recommendations: “Long Strange Trip”, “Stakeout”  

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The much anticipated (at least by one of our hosts) sequel to Prometheus has arrived. Alan & Chris discuss Ridley Scott’s latest Alien: Covenant as well as the horror film that was all the talk of Sundance this year - Raw. Afterwards Chris takes a turn doling out news items followed by the tried and true show closer of recommendations of films you should check out. Reviews: “Alien: Covenant”, “Raw” Recommendations: “Don't Think Twice”, “The Transfiguration”

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