The rest of the movie-watching world is talking about it for various reasons, so this episode, Billy and Will join the discussion, covering the subdued tone, the monumental length, the Oscar-caliber cast and, of course, all that computerized de-aging.
Will and Billy go in deep and on-the-record about the 1976 Oscar snub All the President's Men, offering insight into the film and a comparison to their experiences in the newspaper business.
On this episode of Out of Theaters, the hosts dissect all aspects of the John Hughes comedy, from the epic journey our main characters take to the oddballs they meet along the way.
This week on Out of Theaters, Will and Billy sing the praises of Alfonso Cuaron's "Children of Men," citing favorite scenes and comparing it to the very different novel it's based on. They also answer a few listener questions and discuss their lack of excitement over the next "Star Wars" film.
On this episode of Out of Theaters, Will and Billy debate the merits of "Cat People," discuss the shadowy direction of Jacques Tourneur and examine Lewton's spooky legacy. Plus, Will sings the praises of "Dolemite Is My Name" and Billy looks forward to "Doctor Sleep."
On this episode of Out of Theaters, Will and Billy debate the merits of Hitchcock's environmental nightmare, enduring the slow spots and praising the high points. They also discuss some other Hitchcock films and reveal the real world connection between "The Birds" and "Shadow of a Doubt."
"The Fly" isn't just a great horror movie. It's also a powerful love story, a smart science-fiction tale, an incisive metaphor for disease, a dark romantic comedy and, last but not least, a groundbreaking landmark in onscreen gore. It's also one of the best movies — of any kind — of the 1980s.
When "Jaws" arrived in theaters, the world was a different place. And most of the ways it has changed, at least cinema-wise, are thanks to "Jaws" itself.
It's a genuine classic now, but once upon a time, way back in 1967, "The Graduate" was a revolutionary piece of cinema. It was a major studio release that pitted the generations against each other and, for maybe the first time in Hollywood history, sided firmly with the kids.
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Film critic Will Pfeifer has a deep appreciation of classic movies. His friend and co-host Billy Kulpa does not. Together, they debate what works and what doesn't in classic cinema.