Friends with Cinefits

“This place where we are now, it can be a lot of fun if you let it. You're gonna have a GOOD TIME.”

For the third episode in a row, we travel back to the year of 2017 in film and discuss the film that propelled the Safdie brothers to mainstream relevance with Good Time starring Robert Pattinson. Pattinson is fresh off the new film Mickey 17 so this seemed like the perfect time to go back and discuss one of his prior films. On this episode, Alex is joined by an OG Friend with Cinefits as Jake returns after his first appearance over 4 years ago where they discussed Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen. The two discuss the anxiety inducing mechanics the Safdie’s utilize in their movies, Robert Pattinson’s post-Twilight legacy, and one of the ways Jake loves to be pretentious.

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Our new intro music comes from Joseph McDade! Check out his website here:

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If you like this show, be sure to also check out Not A Bomb Podcast, Watch Skip Plus, and the Gentlemen’s Guide 2 Midnite Cinema!

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To dissect A24’s First Reformed by Paul Schrader from 2017, Alex is joined by Jose from Watch Skip Plus in a reunion for the former co-hosts! They discuss the polarizing reception to First Reformed and why filmmaking techniques and explorations of controversial themes like climate change and religion resulted in the largest discrepancy of Critic and Audience scores yet covered on the podcast. 

Don’t forget to check out Jose’s podcast Watch Skip Plus:

https://www.youtube.com/@WatchSkipPlus

The Links to Click!

https://friendswithcinefitspod.buzzsprout.com

https://www.youtube.com/@FriendsWithCinefitsPodcast

[email protected]

Our new intro music comes from Joseph McDade! Check out his website here:

https://josephmcdade.com/music

If you like this show, be sure to also check out Not A Bomb Podcast, Watch Skip Plus, and the Gentlemen’s Guide 2 Midnite Cinema!

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In this conversation, Alex is joined for a special Valentine’s Day recording by Alexus to discuss the film ‘Phantom Thread’, exploring its non-traditional romance, character dynamics, and how this film can be so sexy without a sex scene. We discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s career and legacy, the fantastic wardrobes across cinema, and what it is that makes this move such a critical darling while possibly leaving others cold.

The Links to Click!

https://friendswithcinefitspod.buzzsprout.com

https://www.youtube.com/@FriendsWithCinefitsPodcast

[email protected]

Our new intro music comes from Joseph McDade! Check out his website here:

https://josephmcdade.com/music

If you like this show, be sure to also check out Not A Bomb Podcast, Watch Skip Plus, and the Gentlemen’s Guide 2 Midnite Cinema!

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Well, well, well, it’s been a while!

In this conversation, Alex is joined by Not A Bomb’s Troy to delve into the film ‘Nobody’s Fool’, exploring its themes, character dynamics, and the performances of the cast, including the iconic Paul Newman to determine why critics appreciate the film more than the average movie-goer. We discuss the generational differences in our viewings of the film, the complexity of the characters and relationships on screen, and the subtlety of the character development. 

The Links to Click!

https://friendswithcinefitspod.buzzsprout.com

https://www.youtube.com/@FriendsWithCinefitsPodcast

[email protected]

Our new intro music comes from Joseph McDade! Check out his website here:

https://josephmcdade.com/music

If you like this show, be sure to also check out Not A Bomb Podcast, Watch Skip Plus, and the Gentlemen’s Guide 2 Midnite Cinema!

#podcast #newpodcast #moviereview #movies #moviereviewpodcast #film #filmcritic #movieanalysis #foodie #PaulNewman #NobodysFool #KinoLorber #4K #bluray #cinema #filmisnotdead #videopodcast

Are you looking for a new hobby? Do you want to expand your knowledge of or experience with movies? Looking to branch out from the MCU? You have come to the right place!

Youtube - Ironman 2/Chef Video - https://youtu.be/zIA3Iz48irs

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Thank you to Ray McAlister for our theme music!

Are you looking for a new hobby? Do you want to expand your knowledge of or experience with movies? Looking to branch out from the MCU? You have come to the right place! This is the second episode of a series where I will be making a guide for How to Watch Movies. This will have complete beginners in mind, as I am assuming no prior movie-watching experience. I want to preach mindfulness and introspection as you watch along. After I finish the guide, I will watch along, following the same lessons and discussing what I picked up and how it contributes to my movie knowledge. With the first episode, I listed the following films as essential movies: Jaws, Pulp Fiction, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Parasite, Citizen Kane. In the second episode, I let you choose your own adventure and list a bunch of movies you can watch depending on your interests. Now, I provide 1 Classic Hollywood film, 1 directed by a female, 1 classic franchise film, 1 by a director you have seen/something you have always wanted to watch, and 1 rewatch of a film you have seen before!

Tune in next week for more director/genre specific films!

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Check us and our other shows out online at https://www.notabombpodcast.com/

Thank you to Ray McAlister for our theme music!

Are you looking for a new hobby? Do you want to expand your knowledge of or experience with movies? Looking to branch out from the MCU? You have come to the right place! This is the second episode of a series where I will be making a guide for How to Watch Movies. This will have complete beginners in mind, as I am assuming no prior movie-watching experience. I want to preach mindfulness and introspection as you watch along. After I finish the guide, I will watch along, following the same lessons and discussing what I picked up and how it contributes to my movie knowledge. With the first episode, I listed the following films as essential movies: Jaws, Pulp Fiction, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Parasite, Citizen Kane. In this second episode, I let you choose your own adventure and list a bunch of movies you can watch depending on your interests. I suggested picking two of the following:

Jurassic Park, Inglorious Basterds, The Shining, A Clockwork Orange, Memories of Murder, The Seventh Seal, The Third Man.

Then, I again let you decide, picking three films you have heard of or directors whose names are familiar. A few are listed below:

Goodfellas, Vertigo, Rear Window, The Godfather, Taxi Driver, Seven Samurai, Rashomon, Memento, Fargo

Finally, I discuss the question: How do you want to watch movies? While it sounds simple, there are a lot of factors to consider. Streaming vs Torrenting vs Physical. Quality vs Convenience. Subtitles vs No Subtitles. Night vs Day. Focused or Laid Back. Just find out what you prefer!

Tune in next week for more genre specific films!

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @cinefitspod

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We are now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvkCd1iqgZyMfBrEvMn85XQ/featured

Follow our Alex on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/alexmcalister/

Check us and our other shows out online at https://www.notabombpodcast.com/

Thank you to Ray McAlister for our theme music!

Are you looking for a new hobby? Do you want to expand your knowledge of or experience with movies? Looking to branch out from the MCU? You have come to the right place! This is the first episode of a series where I will be making a guide for How to Watch Movies. This will have complete beginners in mind, as I am assuming no prior movie-watching experience. I want to preach mindfulness and introspection as you watch along. After I finish the guide, I will watch along, following the same lessons and discussing what I picked up and how it contributes to my movie knowledge. With this first episode, I give you the following five films and tell you how to watch them and why these serve as a great foundation:

1. Jaws - Just an all-time great that balances Art and Entertainment flawlessly. Just watch it and see if you like it or don't.

2. Pulp Fiction - How do you do with the added violence and the unconventional story structure?

3. 2001: A Space Odyssey - Do you like the added scale and the existential subject matter?

4. Parasite - Easy entry into Foreign Language films. Try to be conscious of themese and symbolism. Do you mind watching a movie with subtitles or in a different language?

5. Citizen Kane - Do you see why this is one of the greatest films of all time? How do you do with an older, black and white film? Watch a bonus feature or read an article about it to see why it was so special for its time.

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Thank you to Ray McAlister for our theme music!

This week, Alex reviews the acclaimed family films based on Michael Bond's children's books and directed by Paul King.

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Thank you to Ray McAlister for our theme music!

Episode 33 - First Man (2018)

For Episode 33, Alex discusses the Neil Armstrong bio-pic First Man from acclaimed director Damien Chazelle. While his other two films Whiplash and La La Land are more often discussed, Alex talks about why that my be and why you should or shouldn't check out this film!

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We are now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvkCd1iqgZyMfBrEvMn85XQ/featured

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Thank you to Ray McAlister for our theme music!