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 Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
The first comic book movie of 2020 has hit theaters with "Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)" or whatever title the Warner Brothers marketing department has given the film this week. This episode features a review of that film plus a review of the semi-biopic written and starring Shia LaBeouf "Honey Boy". Additional segments included on this episode include Trailer Tapas, Soapbox, and Recommendations. Recommendation: "Dark Waters"
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Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
1917, the Golden Globe-winning WWI drama, is in theaters and Alan & Chris are ready to share their thoughts. With 2019 in the rearview mirror and the Academy Awards on the horizon, our hosts skip the regular show segments and give their Oscar picks along with their top 5 films of last year.
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Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
In this episode, Alan & Chris discuss the Golden Globe-winning film from South Korea "Parasite" along with the based on real-life events movie "Bombshell" starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie. Additional show segments include: Trailer Tapas, Sounds Like It Could Be Good? and our hosts' recommendations for films you should check out. Recommendations: "Waves", "The Irishman"
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Wednesday Dec 25, 2019
Wednesday Dec 25, 2019
Adam Sandler takes on a dramatic role as a scheming New York jeweler always looking for the next big score in "Uncut Gems". Alan & Chris share their thoughts as well as some movie news highlights, trailer tapas and a soapbox segment on a CGI James Dean. Rounding out the show are suggestions for films you might have missed that are worth checking out. Recommendations: "Love, Antosha", "Making Montgomery Clift"
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Friday Dec 20, 2019
Friday Dec 20, 2019
The final installment of the Skywalker Star Wars saga has made it into theaters across the country. Alan and Chris sit down and discuss the film...first without spoilers...then with ample warning they delve into specifics. Join us for this special Star Wars edition of Footcandle Films.
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Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
It's the most wonderful time of the year...hosts Alan & Chris might be heard humming this tune around town… not because of holiday parties and finding the perfect gifts on Amazon… but because of all the great movies hitting theater screens across the country. This episode features reviews of "Ford v Ferrari" starring Matt Damon & Christian Bale, "Knives Out" from director Rian Johnson, and "A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood" featuring Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers. With the runtime already a bit hefty some show segments were trimmed but we kept our recommendations as our trademark show closer. Recommendations: "Diane", "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"
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Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
In this episode, hosts Alan & Chris discuss "The Lighthouse" the latest film from Robert Eggers starring Willem Dafoe & Robert Pattinson and the possible Oscar contender "Marriage Story" starring Adam Driver and Scarlet Johansen. Recommendations: "Moneyball", "Greener Grass"
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Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Comedian Eddie Murphy is back...and thankfully not as a talking donkey in another Shrek sequel. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on his latest "Dolemite Is My Name" as well as the discussion-worthy indie "Luce" starring Naomi Watts, Tim Roth, Octavia Spencer and a career-defining performance from Kelvin Harrison, Jr. Once the reviews conclude Alan takes Mr. Scorsese to task for dissing Marvel films and Chris braves the new Star Wars trailer. Wrapping up the episode with a celluloid bow the hosts give their recommendations of movies you should consider checking out. Recommendations: "Between Two Ferns: The Movie", "The Art of Self-Defense"
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Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Ad Astra's character study of an astronaut (Brad Pitt) with daddy issues or Joker's character study of a troubled clown (Joaquin Phoenix) with daddy issues. Hosts Alan & Chris share their thoughts on both films and which one they found more compelling (and which one almost put one host to sleep). A news segment focusing on the winners of the 2019 Footcandle Film Festival along with recommendations of films to watch rounds out the show. Recommendations: "The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot", "Mean Streets"
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Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Pennywise is back. This time he's haunting the Losers Club as adults with Bill Heder, Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy joining the cast. How does "It Chapter Two" compare to its' 2017 predecessor? Our hosts share their thoughts as well as discuss the indie film "The Farewell" starring comedian Awkwafina. A news segment focusing on the stories coming out of recent festivals along with recommendations of films to watch rounds out the show. Recommendations: "Ghost", "American Factory"
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