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 Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
If you've been in a movie theater since January you've likely seen the trailer for DROP - Christopher Landon's latest directorial effort starring Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar. We've got a review plus thoughts on trailers for new films by Wes Anderson & Ari Aster
Recommendations - It's What's Inside (Netflix), The Studio (AppleTV+)
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Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
A MINECRAFT MOVIE starring Jack Black, Jason Mamoa, and Danielle Brooks made bank at the box office this past weekend. Alan & Chris entered the OverWorld and have a review of the film plus some news of upcoming releases.
Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - One of Them Days
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Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Paul Rudd & Jenna Ortega star as a father & daughter traveling to a wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO in the dark comedy DEATH OF A UNICORN. Our hosts share their thoughts on the movie as well as discuss news of films in the works.
Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: American Animals
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Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Steven Soderbergh has released his second film of 2025 - a spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett as a married couple who both work as intelligence agents. We've got a review of BLACK BAG plus quick looks at upcoming new releases.
Recommendation included in this episode: Molli and Max in the Future
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Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
OPUS is writer/director Mark Anthony Green's feature debut. It stars John Malkovich as a reclusive pop music icon and Ayo Edebiri as a journalist sent to cover his first album release in thirty years. We've got a review of the film plus another serving of Trailer Tapas where we sample some news of upcoming releases.
Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: The Music Never Stopped
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Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
MICKEY 17 is director Bong Joon Ho’s much-anticipated follow-up to 2019’s Best Picture-winning PARASITE. We’ve got a review plus a serving of Trailer Tapas where we sample the upcoming films BRING HER BACK and HOLLAND.
Recommendation from our hosts in this episode – Schindler’s List
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Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes makes his directorial debut with MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, and Morgan Freeman. Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of a U.S. Army Afghanistan veteran who - thanks to the presence of her dead best from the Army - is at odds with her estranged Vietnam Veteran grandfather and her VA counselor. We've got a review of the new film plus thoughts on the 96th Academy Awards winners and losers on this episode.Recommendation included in this episode: Black Box DiariesFootcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
'Twas the week leading up to the Academy Awards ceremony. Our hosts were in a quandary as to what film to review. A based on a true story inspiring drama, a new contender for the title of an American masterpiece, or a film that just hit theaters. Why not all three? Listen in for thoughts on SING SING, THE BRUTALIST, & THE MONKEY.Recommendation from our hosts in this episode- September 5Footcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
A sci-fi thriller romance starring Miles Teller & Anya Taylor-Joy? That's how THE GORGE released on AppleTV+ on Valentine's Day has been promoted. We've got a review plus a few thoughts on the new CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD & news of an upcoming a24 film starring Paul Rudd & Tim Robinson.Recommendation from our hosts in this episode- FlowFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Writer/Director Drew Hancock's new film COMPANION follows what happens when a billionaire's death sets off a chain of events for Iris (played by Sophie Thatcher) and her friends during a weekend trip to his lakeside estate. Our hosts share a review followed by some trailers for new films on the horizon.Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most FowlFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.