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Director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes makes his directorial debut with MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, and Morgan Freeman. Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of a U.S. Army Afghanistan veteran who - thanks to the presence of her dead best from the Army - is at odds with her estranged Vietnam Veteran grandfather and her VA counselor. We've got a review of the new film plus thoughts on the 96th Academy Awards winners and losers on this episode.

Recommendation included in this episode: Black Box Diaries

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'Twas the week leading up to the Academy Awards ceremony. Our hosts were in a quandary as to what film to review. A based on a true story inspiring drama, a new contender for the title of an American masterpiece, or a film that just hit theaters. Why not all three? Listen in for thoughts on SING SING, THE BRUTALIST, & THE MONKEY.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode- September 5

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A sci-fi thriller romance starring Miles Teller & Anya Taylor-Joy? That's how THE GORGE released on AppleTV+ on Valentine's Day has been promoted. We've got a review plus a few thoughts on the new CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD & news of an upcoming a24 film starring Paul Rudd & Tim Robinson.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode- Flow

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Writer/Director Drew Hancock's new film COMPANION follows what happens when a billionaire's death sets off a chain of events for Iris (played by Sophie Thatcher) and her friends during a weekend trip to his lakeside estate. Our hosts share a review followed by some trailers for new films on the horizon.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

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Director Stephen Soderbergh is back on the big screen with the first of his two 2025 films. PRESENCE tells the tale of a family who moves into a new home only to become convinced they are not alone. Our hosts give their thoughts on this new release as well as discuss the recent Oscar nominations.

Recommendations - Incident, I'm Not a Robot

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On this episode of Footcandle Films, we review the new creature feature WOLF MAN starring Julia Garner and Christopher Abbott. Afterward, Alan serves up a platter of Trailer Tapas with previews of THE ALTO KNIGHTS and QUEEN OF THE RING. Chris closes out the show with a timely recommendation of a documentary on filmmaker David Lynch.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: David Lynch: The Art Life

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HERETIC, a horror thriller from A24 Studios starring Hugh Grant, gets the honor of being the first film to be reviewed in 2025 by Alan & Chris. After the review, each host shares a list of films they are anticipating for 2025.

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For the first Footcandle Films podcast of 2025 Alan & Chris look back at the cinematic offerings of 2024 and give their top 5 actresses, actors, directors & films. Adding a little twist to the usual "Best of" recaps each host also shares their biggest disappointment & biggest surprise from 2024.

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Two additional gifts await under the cinematic Christmas tree for our hosts to discuss before calling it quits for 2024. In this episode, Alan & Chris unwrap the new Bob Dylan biopic A COMPLETE UNKNOWN starring Timothée Chalamet and the thriller BABYGIRL starring Nicole Kidman.

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Looking for something a little different to do on Christmas Day? How about heading to the local multiplex to see what spin Robert Eggers puts on the vampire tale with NOSFERATU? Alan & Chris have had a chance to screen the film early and share a review. Also on this episode, we discuss A DIFFERENT MAN starring Sebastian Stan and talk about the recently released Academy Awards shortlists.

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