Footcandle Films
Do you enjoy listening to people talk about films? What about those films that may not show up at the local multiplex but are instead showing at the smaller specialty theater across town? Then ”Footcandle Films” may be the show for you. Each month, the hosts discuss and review one ”smaller” film in-depth, discuss upcoming film news, and give recommendations on films that you may not be aware of, ones that you haven’t remembered in a while, or ones that are worth your time checking out. And all the while, the conversation never gets too ”high-brow” or pretentious. Just two guys who enjoy talking about movies. Your Hosts: Alan Jackson and Chris Frye, founders of the Footcandle Film Society.
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Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Looking for a few laughs? Alan and Chris review the latest Will Farrell film that just hit Netflix. Looking for a dramatic film with great performances? The hosts discuss "The Truth" from director Hirokazu Koreeda. Afterward, Chris shares some silver screen news and Alan jumps on his cinematic soapbox for a brief rant. Closing out the episode each host gives recommendations of films you might consider screening.Reviews: "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga", "The Truth"Recommendations: "Doctor Sleep" , "Middleditch & Schwartz"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
You've made it through all the episodes of Tiger King and watched all the movies that HBO has to offer. Looking for something else to watch? Alan & Chris review two new arrivals "You Should Have Left" and "Shirley" that might be right up your alley. If they're not in your cinematic wheelhouse they each offer a recommendation of an older film that can be easily watched on an online service. Gazing into their crystal ball of movie news the hosts also discuss three upcoming films that sound promising in their "Sounds Like It Could Be Good?" segment.Reviews: "You Should Have Left" , "Shirley"Recommendations: "The American President" , "Groundhog Day"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
In this episode, Alan & Chris review two comedies. Both relationship-based, both heavily dependent on the chemistry between the two leads...and both couldn't be more different in their style and execution. "The Trip to Greece" starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, and "The Lovebirds" starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani. The hosts also discuss some movie news tidbits and wrap the show with recommendations of films you might want to check out. Reviews: "The Lovebirds" & "The Trip to Greece" Recommendations: "Good Boys", "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas"
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Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Every now and then we really hit the cinematic extremes on the podcast. This episode is a perfect example. One film reviewed is a minimalist, harrowing tale of harassment in the workplace. The other film is an almost joke-a-minute comedy starring Will Forte. Variety...it's the spice of life right? Also featured on the episode are bits of movie news and recommendations of other films to check out. Recommendations: "Blind Melon - Letters from a Porcupine" , "Beastie Boys Story" Reviews: "The Assistant" , "Extra Ordinary"
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Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Due to shuttered movie theaters, Universal Studios released one of their big films for 2020 direct to online rental. Chris & Alan use this opportunity to discuss "Trolls World Tour" and then spend some time talking about Ben Affleck's latest vehicle "The Way Back". Chris then plays a news anchor for some silver screen updates. Rounding out the episode, each host gives a film recommendation you can use to occupy some of your quarantine time. Recommendations: "Molly's Game" & "The Hudsucker Proxy" Reviews: "Trolls World Tour" & "The Way Back"
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Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
A promotional poster for the new film "The Hunt" called it the most talked about movie of the year that no one's actually seen. Hosts Alan & Chris have had a chance to see it and share their thoughts. For their second review they discuss "Vivarium" a new offbeat sci-fi thriller starring Jesse Eisenberg. Rounding out the episode are some brief movie news tidbits and recommendations on films to check out while keeping socially distant on your couch. Recommendations: "Onward" , "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" Reviews: "The Hunt" , "Vivarium"
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Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Practicing social distancing? So are Alan & Chris from their respective home offices...but that doesn't stop them from bringing you a new episode of Footcandle Films. Featured on this edition are reviews of "Emma." with Anya Taylor Joy and "Swallow" a thriller from relative newcomer director Carlo Mirabella-Davis. For their Trailer Tapas segment, the hosts view & share their thoughts on "Beastie Boys Story" and "Coffee & Kareem". Rounding out the episode are recommendations of films to consider seeking out and screening. Recommendations: "Broken Orchestra", "Urban Cowboy" Reviews: "Emma." , "Swallow"
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Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Reviews of the independent films "Olympic Dreams" starring Nick Kroll and the comedic anthology "VHYes" are on the slate for this podcast episode. Movie News with a "Sounds Like It Could Be Good?" segment follows. Closing out the show, per our tried and true formula, each host recommends a film you should check out. Recommendations: "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie", "Punch Drunk Love" Reviews: "Olympic Dreams" , "VHYes"
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Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Elisabeth Moss in a horror movie re-make? Our hosts were intrigued and have reviews of "The Invisible Man" as well as Pedro Almodóvar's latest "Pain and Glory". Additional show segments include: Sounds Like It Could Be Good?, Trailer Tapas and our hosts' recommendations for films you should check out. Recommendations: "The Other Guys", "Watchmen"
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