Film Club Rule #814: A decade is a time to reflect.

The 2010s certainly saw some great changes in film, the rise of all things Marvel, a return to the Star Wars Universe and Mad Max, amazing technological innovation and more. This episode, we discuss our favorite films of the 2010s. After a brief explanation of how they came about their lists, the three cohosts count down their 5 favorite films from the decade that was. Werner Herzog, Paul Thomas Anderson, Parasite, Boy and so much more are on the docket.

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Film Club Rule #300: If a film is so nice, you really should make it twice, or three, four, five, six, seven or eight times.

We’re looking at films that have been made three or more times. Remakes. Rusty starts off with a look at a few of the Dracula films that have been made starting with Nosferatu and working through roles played by Bella Lugosi, Christopher Lee, Klaus Kinski, Udo Kier, and Gary Oldman. Up next, Heather takes a deep dive into A Christmas Carol with leads played by: Reginald Owen, Alastair Sim, and Jim Carey. Finally, Jeff takes us on a ride through some versions of Invasion of the Body Snatchers and considers what the next version will be like.

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Film Club Rule #583: If you’re looking to move from being a Fly Girl to a potential Oscar nominee, you better be Jennifer Lopez.

From backup dancer to actor/tv personality/model/singer/mogul, Jennifer Lopez’s rise to one of the world’s most powerful people defies all convention. We look at her career and discuss three of her films: Selena, Out of Sight, and Hustlers.

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Film Club Rule #901: If you’re looking to get your motor running and heading on the highway but you’re running out of gas, maybe watch a great road movie.

This episode we take a look at movies about road trips. Two-Lane Blacktop is on the the bill along with Terrance Malick’s masterpiece Badlands and the under-appreciated Locke.

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Film Club Rule #805: If you are into quirk, there’s almost nothing quirkier than the films of Wes Anderson.

American auteur Wes Anderson turned 50 years old in 2019. His films have divided moviegoers from the beginning of his career. In this episode, we discuss  his films in chronological order. We look at his collaborations with actors and writers and attempt to assess which of his films we each like best.

Film Club Rule #785: When you’re looking to either punch the clock or punch your boss, you should consult with Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda.

The comedy with the message came out in 1980 and now 9 to 5 looks to be getting a sequel. So, the film clubbers decided to look at the film and the careers of the three starring women. It’s an episode featuring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda. What more could you want?

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Film Club Rule #501: If you’re a monster, size really does matter.

Big monsters! Really there’s not much more to say. Big monsters have been part of the magic of movies from the beginning.  We covered the original Godzilla in our 1950s Sci Fi episode and thought it was time to talk more about monsters. 1968’s Destroy All Monsters, Shin Godzilla, and Tremors are on the bill this time.

Film Club Rule #375: If you’re gonna tell a real life story, make sure it rocks.

The come in all styles, many of them bad. This episode, we look at The Coal Miner’s Daughter, What’s Love Got To Do With It, and I’m Not There and talk about what makes a good biographical picture about musicians.

Rule #1055: When you’ve got a good thing going, make more movies.

Frances McDormand worked on her first film with first time film  makers Joel and Ehtan Coen. Blood Simple has since been recognized as a great work in the oevure of great filmmakers The Coen Brothers. Frances and Joel fell in love, got married, and have continued to make great films together including one of the best films of the 90s Fargo.

This episode, we discuss the working relationship between Frances McDormand and the Coens. Specifically, we talk about Blood Simple, Fargo and The Man Who Wasn’t There.

Rule #401: When you’re looking to hire the right man for the job, you hire Woody Harrelson.

No one thought when Woody Boyd first appeared on Cheers, that the actor who played him would become one of the great character actors of the modern era. When he went from Woody Boyd to Micky Knox, no one thought this was a sign of the future. But here we are, and Woody Harrelson has three Academy Award nominations, has worked with the best directors of the time, and has the admiration of almost everyone with whom he’s worked.

This episode, we discuss the underappreciated, stellar work of Woody Harrelson.