Missing Frames: Catching up with Cinema

This week Shea Weekley, a first-time Missing Framer, joins Shawn for their first viewing of Michael Mann's debut feature Thief starring James Caan. Along with their thoughts on the film and whether it holds up to its classic status, Shawn and Shea discuss whether Mann's unique, rain-drenched, steel blue vision was clear from his debut and how Caan's performance is the glue that holds the story together.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Shea Weekley

Special guest Brad Gullickson returns to Missing Frames to help Shawn celebrate episode 130 with Brad's first time watch of David Lynch's G-rated Disney film The Straight Story. Shawn and Brad discuss why this masterpiece has gone overlooked for far too long, and why, despite its more straightforward, low-key nature, it is still undoubtedly a David Lynch film. Shawn and Brad also discuss the film's heartbreaking meta-moments, including but not limited to lead actor Richard Farnsworth's failing physical condition during the film's production, and make a heartfelt pitch to Criterion to get this film in its collection ASAP.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Brad Gullickson

Actor Matthew Schott returns to Missing Frames to introduce Shawn to Sam Raimi's Darkman. Despite being a massive Raimi fan, Shawn has never seen this bonkers cult classic. He and Matthew discuss the film's troubled production, Liam Neeson's magnificent performance, and their pitches for a must-see legacy sequel.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Matthew Schott

First time Missing Framer Alex Minovici joins Shawn for her first-ever watch of the beloved Michel Gondry/Charlie Kaufman masterpiece Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. At nearly 20 years old, this beautiful film has lost none of its power to charm, captivate, and break the hearts of its viewers - but how does it fare for someone who has never seen it before? Shawn and Alex discuss the film's brilliant concept, its performances, its visuals, and the moral implications of erasing a past relationship or any negative memories.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Alex Minovici

The Franchyze Boyz kick off 2023 with a rewatch and ranking of the Predator film series. From McTiernan to Trachtenberg, Shawn, Brad, and Aaron ain’t got time to bleed as they get to the chopper that is these wacky and occasionally brilliant films.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Brad Gullickson
Aaron Prescott

Missing Frames celebrates the 40th anniversary of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan with Ambre Trujillo's first-ever viewing. Ambre has always enjoyed Star Trek, but hasn't seen many of the episodes or any of the films. She and Shawn discuss her first viewing of The Wrath of Khan, the things that work, the things that don't, whether it lives up to its esteemed reputation, and the wonders of Ricardo Montalban's chest.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Ambre Trujillo

A few years after Carley Cooper introduced Shawn to the 'GREATEST COMEDY OF ALL TIME' Some Like It Hot, the pair reunites to watch the '2ND GREATEST COMEDY OF ALL TIME' Tootsie. Is it really as funny as its esteemed reputation suggests, and why exactly are the American Film Institute's top two funniest films both about men dressing as women? All these questions and more will be answered!

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Carley Cooper

John may be a massive John Carpenter fan, but he's never seen Carpenter's 1980 Halloween follow-up The Fog. He and Shawn discuss their first viewing of this horror favorite and whether it's a great Carpenter film or more of a stepping stone to bigger and better movies.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
John Mills

Back in 2018, Alexis Bethea joined Shawn and Sarah for a discussion about Shawn's first-ever viewing of beloved Halloween favorite Hocus Pocus. Now, four years later, the three of them reunite to watch its long-awaited sequel.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Sarah Eastridge
Alexis Bethea

The Franchyze Boyz emerge from the bat-cave to offer up their many thoughts and feelings regarding Matt Reeves' The Batman. What worked for them? What didn't work? Is this truly the best Batman movie? Is 'R-Batz' or 'Robert Battinson' the better nickname? The answers to these questions and more shall be revealed. Tune in RIGHT NOW - same bat-time, same bat-channel.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Brad Gullickson
Aaron Prescott