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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Episodes
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
If Alan & Chris set out to discuss two more divergent films than they did in this episode it might not be possible. First up they discuss "The Biggest Little Farm" - a documentary that follows a couple who decide to switch careers and start a farm. The hosts then share their thoughts on Casey Affleck's latest project "Light of My Life" about a father & his daughter trying to survive in a world where a plague has all but wiped out the female population. For the news segment, each host shares a tidbit they thought might be of interest to our listening audience. Closing out the episode are recommendations of films you might want to seek out and the obligatory plug for the upcoming Footcandle Film Festival...September 27-29, 2019 in Hickory, NC. Recommendations: "The Hate U Give", "The Brothers Solomon"
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Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
"The Last Black Man in San Francisco" made quite the buzz at this year's Sundance Film Festival. It was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize and the film's writer and director, Joe Talbot, won the directing award. Does the film live up to the hype for our hosts? Listen in and find out as they share their review and also discuss the creature feature "Crawl". Rounding out the episode are bits of tinsel town talk and recommendations of films our hosts recommend your add to your viewing queue. Recommendations: "Fast Color", "Inception"
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Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Quentin Tarantino has released the penultimate film of his career. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on his "Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood" as well as the smaller indie comedy "Sword of Trust" starring Marc Maron. After the review segment, Chris takes a turn running the movie news desk. The episode closes out with recommendations of films you might have missed that you should consider adding to your viewing queue. Recommendations: "Ophelia (2018)", "Doubt (2008)"
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Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Whether you like big budget blockbusters or indies this episode has reviews of both types of films. First up is talk on the latest Marvel superhero movie "Spider-Man: Far from Home". Ari Aster's sophomore film "Midsommar" occupies the second review slot followed by the hosts sharing bits of movie news and their recommendations on films you might want to watch. Recommendations: "Eyes Wide Shut", "Lady Macbeth"
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Heard of Forky? He's kind of a big deal…as is the movie he's in…"Toy Story 4". Alan & Chris review this film as well as the latest offering from auteur director Jim Jarmusch "The Dead Don't Die". Afterwards they share some movie news and then close the episode out with their recommendations of films to seek out. Recommendations: "MacGruber", "Bad Times At the El Royale", "Personal Shopper", "Almost Famous"
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Wednesday Jun 19, 2019
Wednesday Jun 19, 2019
On this episode of Footcandle Films we're all about monsters… monsters of the giant lizard variety and monsters of rock. The show kicks off with a review of "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" and continues with a review for the Elton John biopic "Rocketman". Chris then takes a turn running the news segment. Our hosts close out the show, as always, with their recommendations of films you might want to check out. Recommendations: "Walk the Line", "Observe and Report"
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Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
Hugh Jackman stars as presidential candidate Gary Hart in "The Front Runner". Elisabeth Moss stars as a Courtney Love-esque rocker in "Her Smell". Both films are reviewed on this episode followed by a news wrap-up of the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Before signing off each host gives a recommendation of a film you might want to seek out. Recommendations: "Triple Frontier", "The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience"
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Wednesday May 22, 2019
Wednesday May 22, 2019
Oscar-winning director Sebastian Lelio decided to do an English language remake of his own film casting Julianne Moore in the lead. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on "Gloria Bell" as well as the critically derided "Serenity" - the latest cinematic effort from Matthew McConaughey & Anne Hathaway. Next our hosts discuss the news of the latest actor chosen to wear the Batman's cowl and the odd new direction of the "Saw" franchise. Closing out the episode each host offers a suggestion of a film to screen in the comfort of your own home. Recommendations: "Burning", "Homecoming"
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Wednesday May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
After 21 films "Avengers: Endgame - Anthony Russo & Joe Russo" has arrived in theaters to wrap-up some major themes in the MCU and bid farewell to some beloved characters. Another film, seemingly in development since the first Marvel film came out, has finally seen the light of day with the release of "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote" on iTunes. Our hosts share their thoughts on both as well as discuss some movie news and share their recommendations of films you should check out. Recommendations: "Unicorn Store", "Pet Sematary (2019)"
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
We've had odd film review pairings in the past but this one...it's a doozy. First up we talk about the inspiring space program documentary "Apollo 11". From the soaring heights of space we then plunge into the underworld of bad cops and ruthless criminals in the noir thriller "Dragged Across Concrete". Once the reviews wrap we devote the news segment to our recent visit to the RiverRun Film Festival. Last, but not least, we close the episode with recommendations of films you might not have heard of that you should consider seeking out. Recommendations: "Ode to Joy", "The Breaker Upperers"
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