In Episode Seventeen, Daniel and Jeremy sit down with the freshman film of director Ridley Scott, 1977's The Duellists. Jeremy declares Ridley Scott filmmaking's Renaissance man while Daniel wrestles with the storytelling differences between a wide angle and a closeup. Finally: casting. Our hosts go head to head on the topic of Hollywood whitewashing.

The Freshman Fifteen returns at last! Episode Sixteen takes a look at Terrence Malick’s Badlands. Daniel digs into the good and the bad of waiting for the editing room to decide what sort of film you're making while Jeremy submits that Terrence Malick characters tend to either burn or flow. Also, what's the difference between filming a plot and filming an idea?

Proud papas Daniel and Jeremy recommend and discuss two films to entertain your little ones during these hazy summer months. Daniel goes dark while Jeremy goes obscure, but both co-hosts keep their feet planted firmly in the category of animated features. Also, what is contemporary children's entertainment doing to our kids?

Stars 'n garters! In their July 4th celebration, Jeremy and Daniel return to the mics after a much-needed hiatus to discuss a couple of patriotic movie picks for American film lovers everywhere. Whether you take your hot dogs vegetarian or meaty, the boys' Independence Day picks have something for everyone - from childlike wonderment to hard-hitting political intrigue. Grab your earbuds, sparklers and a cold domestic brew and enjoy.

For their bonus-sized fifteenth episode, The Freshman Fifteen examines the first feature film of visionary director Stanley Kubrick, 1953's Fear and Desire. While Daniel ponders what it takes to push the boundaries of genre, Jeremy describes the rarest type of director of all: the dangerous filmmaker. Finally, what's next for The Freshman Fifteen?

It's Oscar Season! Join Daniel, Jeremy and special guest, Entertainment Weekly's Jeff Jensen, as they weigh in with their personal picks of the nine Best Picture nominees. Jeff gives listeners a peek inside the inner workings of the Academy Awards while Daniel and Jeremy make their case for the films that most deserve to take home film's highest honor.

In their fourteenth episode, our hosts take a look at the freshman film of documentarian Errol Morris, 1978's Gates of Heaven. Jeremy blows apart any remaining illusions about "reality" television while Daniel grapples with the technological oddity known as The Interrotron. Finally, what does the art form of documentary have to teach a society who's forgotten how to listen?

In their Valentine's Day Special, Daniel and Jeremy defer to their wives to recommend two (and a half) romantic films. That's amoré! While Jeremy's wife throws some unexpected grit and carnage into the mix, Daniel's wife prefers to stick to a tried-and-true classic. Plus, the boys make a case to their fellow men to take a chance on romance movies.

Episode 13. This time around, it's the 1999 film Being John Malkovich from director Spike Jonze. Jeremy breaks down the visual recipe of a traditional science fiction film, while Daniel attempts to solve the mystery of which Spike Jonze is the real Spike Jonze. Also, what's with these filmmakers that insist on reinventing the concept of filmmaking with every film they make?

Episode twelve's discussion focuses on 1999's The Virgin Suicides, the freshman film of director Sofia Coppola. Jeremy ponders the possibility that, in film, "who?" "what?" and "why?" are sometimes less important questions than "where?" while Daniel suggests that people of privilege need purpose too. Finally, the boys wonder if filmmakers who aren't interested in respecting your attention span sometimes have the best ideas to share.