Movie Mixtapes

Episode 21. In this special episode, we tackle the OVERLOOKED PERFORMANCES OF 2020 with programmer and podcaster DREA CLARK, comedian and podcaster STEVE HERNANDEZ, and filmmaker JEREMY HERSH (The Surrogate). These are the performances that haven't received the awards season recognition they deserved, the ones that have gotten a little lost in the shuffle...until now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemixtapes/support

Episode 20. The Queen Is Dead, Meat Is Murder, and we're joined by DARREN FRANICH from ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY to discuss the new Smiths-centric comedy/drama, SHOPLIFTERS OF THE WORLD, and the films we believe inspired it. Featuring an interview with STEPHEN KIJAK, the writer and director of the film. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemixtapes/support

Episode 19. The BFI FLARE FILM FESTIVAL ran March 17th-March 28th and featured the best LGBTQ content from around the globe. We're joined by UK freelance film critic SAM INGLIS (24 FPS UK) to discuss our individual Top 5 lists from the fest, and the themes and success of the festival overall. We're swimming from both sides of the pond to meet somewhere in the middle. Featuring an interview with JONATHAN WYSOCKI, the writer and director of the film, DRAMARAMA (discussed in the episode). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemixtapes/support

Episode 18. No, you're not dreaming - we're discussing the new horror film, COME TRUE, and the films we believe inspired it, with UK film critic LESLIE BYRON PITT from the Fatal Attractions and Hustlers of Culture podcasts; closed out with a little something we like to call "Southern Hospitality". We even take a mini deep dive into British cuisine.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemixtapes/support

Episode 17. The SXSW Film Festival ran March 16th-20th and it was their first ever virtual-only festival. We're joined by freelance film critic ANDREW POPE (Whitlock & Pope) to discuss our individual Top 10 favorite films from the fest, and whether or not the SXSW platform worked as well online as it usually does on the streets of Austin. Featuring interviews with SXSW filmmakers MICKEY KEATING (Offseason) and ELLE CALLAHAN (Witch Hunt). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemixtapes/support

Episode 16. We're joined by horror maestro ELRIC KANE (Colors of the Dark, Pure Cinema podcasts) to run down the UNDERRATED HORROR FILMS OF THE 21ST CENTURY, i.e. films released between January 1, 2001 and Present Day. These are films that have not received the proper level of accolades and/or cultural indoctrination. What will we choose? What will we leave off?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemixtapes/support

Episode 15. The 2021 Miami Film Festival ran March 5th-14th. We're joined by freelance film critic, Jamaica's own SHANE SLATER (Awards Radar), to discuss our favorite films from the festival, and whether or not their hybrid of in-person and virtual screenings was a success. SPOILER: It was. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemixtapes/support

Episode 14. We're running down the clock with host of the FULLCOURT CHAT podcast, and producer of the new YouTube series BLACK RENAISSANCE, writer and humorist DAVE SCHILLING, for our discussion of the new film, HAPPILY, and the films we believe inspired it; closed out with a little something we like to call "Southern Hospitality". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemixtapes/support

Episode 13. In this special episode, we tackle the best documentary films from 2020 with filmmaker BRIAN BOLSTER, SUMMRE GARBER from the SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, and JENN WILSON from FILM INDEPENDENT. We're bringing our individual top ten lists to the party, and celebrating a banner year for films that inspired, educated, and entertained us across the board.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemixtapes/support

Episode 12. We go international with French podcaster (and member of my weekly Cinephile game), AMELIE THOMAS, for our discussion of the new Xavier Dolan film, MATTHIAS & MAXIME, and the films we believe inspired it; closed out with a little something we like to call "Southern Hospitality". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemixtapes/support