Missing Frames: Catching up with Cinema

Catching Up on Lethal Weapon

On March 6, 1987, the 'buddy cop' genre was refined to near-perfect with the Shane Black-penned, Richard Donner-helmed film Lethal Weapon. Starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover doing some of the best work of their careers, Lethal Weapon was a hit with critics and audiences and went on to spawn three, count 'em, THREE sequels. But while its action and humor is great, Lethal Weapon really works because of the relationship between its two main characters: Riggs and Murtaugh.

Join the Missing Frames crew as Alex watches this action classic for the first time, and they determine once and for all whether or not it qualifies as a Christmas movie. 

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Alex Beard

John Mills

Catching Up on National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

It's that time...the holiday season has arrived! So why not check out some Christmas movies our hosts have never seen? Released on December 1, 1989, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation was the third and final film written by the late, great John Hughes. While it received mixed reviews upon its release, its reputation has only grown through the years and it now rests comfortably in the annals of mandatory holiday viewing...for some more than others.

Join Shawn, Brandon and Lindsey as they discuss this Christmas classic and why it's remained a staple of the season for nearly three decades.

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Brandon Kendrick

Lindsey Kendrick

Catching up on Rushmore

In 1998, Wes Anderson followed up his modest debut film Bottle Rocket with a work of absolute genius: Rushmore. With Rushmore, Anderson demonstrated the unique visual stylings, song choices and storytelling sensibilities that would become regular staples in his work and introduced the world to the wonderful Jason Schwartzman. It also marked the beginning of a long, fruitful collaboration between Anderson and Bill Murray.


While Shawn and Richie are big fans of Rushmore, Alex has never had the pleasure of seeing it. So what was it like for him to watch Rushmore for the first time? Tune in to find out.

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Alex Beard

Richie Pepio

Catching up on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Hop on your flying bikes and join the Missing Frames crew as one of our co-hosts watches E.T. for the first time ever.

Beloved by audiences worldwide and considered to be one of the greatest films ever made, Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is mandatory viewing for anyone who considers themselves a fan of the artform. And yet, somehow, Missing Frames co-host Lindsey Kendrick has somehow gone her entire life without once seeing it. 

Join her, her husband Brandon and Shawn as they take a look at one of Shawn's all-time favorite movies and discuss whether or not its reputation still holds up. 

HOSTS:

Shawn Eastridge 

Brandon Kendrick

Lindsey Kendrick

Catching up on Gremlins

Is there such a thing as ‘too many Gremlins?’ Shawn Eastridge and Alex Beard intend to find out with their first ever viewing of Gremlins.

Released in 1984, Gremlins was a major hit with audiences and critics. Along with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, it also ushered forth the PG-13 rating due to its somewhat violent nature. But while it might be a beloved Horror/Holiday film, how much of fans’ affection is due to nostalgia as opposed to the actual product? 

Having missed the Gremlins boat in their childhood, Shawn and Alex finally sit down to take a gander. Will it live up to the hype or should they have seen it as kids instead? Tune in and find out!

HOSTS:

Shawn Eastridge 

Alex Beard

Citizen Kane is widely regarded by many as ‘The Greatest Motion Picture of All Time,’ but how does it hold up to someone who’s never seen it before? 

Join hosts Shawn Eastridge, Richie Pepio and Alex Beard as they delve into Orson Welles’ game-changing masterpiece and discuss whether or not its reputation is merited, or if people are just viewing it with Rosebud-tinted glasses.

HOSTS:

Shawn Eastridge 

Richie Pepio

Alex Beard